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This article features Sangduen Chailert and her attempts to save the elephants in Thailand. Chailert loves elephants with a passion. She manages to do this without hating people, and someone who loves elephants in Thailand has good reason to hate at least some people. She has been campaigning long and hard to overcome years of phaa jaan tradition and is a living example of why such methods are unnecessary. No one can doubt Chailert's commitment and, if she is to continue, she needs visitors, volunteers, and contributions. INSETS: THE ELEPHANT WHISPERER;IF YOU'D LIKE TO LET PETA KNOW YOUR FEELINGS, PLEASE ….

We show that the quantile-based skew logistic distribution possesses kurtosis measures based on L -moments and on quantiles which are skewness invariant. We furthermore derive closed-form expressions for method of L -moments estimators for the distribution’s parameters together with asymptotic standard errors for these estimators. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reviews the play "Conversations on a Homecoming" directed by Garry Hynes.

The article provides a comparison of the profiles of Peter and Judas, both of whom were the original apostles of Jesus. It is stated that Peter was aware of his own sinful state and was so open to the inspiration of God that he was able to understand that Jesus was the Son of God. Judas was reportedly the treasurer of the Apostles who betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver due to his selfish desire for money. It is noted that Judas did not actually believe in Jesus for who He really was.

Several charts are presented that show the results of the survey made by the Energy Information Administration (EIA) of the Department of Energy on the crude oil and natural gas resources industry in the U.S. including Crude Oil and Natural Gas Drilling Activity Measurements, Crude Oil and Natural Gas Resource Development Indicators, and Crude Oil and Natural Gas Exploratory and Development Wells.

The article focuses on the acknowledgement made by author Jon Robin to Sir David Hare, the English playwright whose political commitments inform works that range from a large-cast trilogy on British institutions. It mentions that Robin and Hare have new plays in the works that they are likely to transfer to the U.S. The response of the British audience to American plays that emphasize characters in domestic situations is cited.

Several charts are presented that list information regarding crude oil and natural gas resource developments including drilling activities, exploration and active seismic crew counts in the U.S.

Abstract: The present work proposes a new logic-based safe switching technique, called here Stepwise Safe Switching. This technique is based on the description of the process with linear approximants which are valid in operating areas around a finite number of nominal operating points of the process. Switching takes place between common controllers for adjacent nominal operating points. Moreover, the switching between the controllers is allowed to take place only when the process has reached an operating point. The proposed technique guarantees stability and good performance for all transitions between operating points that lie in the neighborhoods of the nominal operating points of the process. This way a simple to design and easy to implement solution that provides good performance despite the drawback of lack of knowledge of the process dynamics can be derived. The proposed technique is successfully applied to control an isothermal CSTR process, described by three linear approximants around corresponding nominal operating points. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Presents the short story "Reenactments," by Robert L. King.

The article discusses why choice of trading rules matters for new-generation co-operative (NGC) stockholders. The author states that NGC is an institutional innovation that has helped many farmers establish value-added processing operations that would have been impossible to capitalize with a traditional cooperative. NGCs, with well-defined delivery rights/obligations and tradable shares, were a driving force in the sharp increase in the number of cooperatives formed during the 1990s. More recently, though, concerns have begun to emerge about the long-run viability of NGCs. The practical implication is that it is easier for the cooperative to sell shares when potential investors know the benefits of diversification.

Presents information on the Blue Ball Properties historic preservation project in Wilmington, Delaware. Development of the master plan for the project; Recommendations for transportation improvements in the area; Materials used in the project. INSET: Historical Note.

This article discusses several plays concerning the roots of violence: "The Prisoner's Dilemma" by David Edgar; "Gargarin Way" by Gregory Burke; "Hinterland" by Sebastian Barry, Others.

Reports the impact of communication practices of cooperatives on member loyalty and commitment in the U.S. Financial characteristics of sample cooperatives; Evaluation of the member on communication techniques; Use of the wide array of communication tools.

Reviews the play `Copenhagen,' written by Michael Frayn.

Reviews several plays. "Heaven," by George F. Walker; "Light," by Torgny Lindgren; "Nocturne," by Adam Rapp; Others.

Reviews several plays. "Cloudstreet," by Tim Winton; "Full Circle," by Charles Mee; "Book of Days," by Lanford Wilson; Others.

Criticizes the written works of author Arthur Koestler. How Koestler reacts to criticisms; Style used by Koestler; Interpretation of some of his works.

Discusses an act of insurgency in Iraq against a convoy of United States Army National Guard MPs returning to their base from morning patrol. Images from the photographer which was imbedded with them; Details of the attack, which killed two; Other recent attacks against the same group of Guardsmen.

Discusses the various ramifications of the staging of the Shakespearean play entitled `The Merchant of Venice' in the post-Auschwitz era. Focus on the character Shylock; Issue of the ethics of staging the play; Contentions of Rabbi Leon Klenicki, Director of Jewish-Christian Relations for the Anti-Defamation League; Evaluation of the play as staged by the Hartford Stage Company as directed by Mark Lamos.

Focuses on the propensity to use the word `syndrome' as metaphor in political and legal discourse to justify deadly force in circumstances too complex for simple, violent resolutions. Changes in the meaning of the word; Primary medical meaning of the word.

Reviews director Yukio Ninagawa's production of `Tango at the End of Winter,' and other plays performed at the Edinburgh Festival in the summer of 1991. Ninagawa's first English production; `Tango' as a contrast to sparse theatricality of modern theatre; George Tabori's `Wiseman & Copperface,' subtitled `A Jewish Western'; Julian Mitchell's `Another Country,' Anthony Peters' `A Secret Country,' and Alan Bennett's `An Englishman Abroad'; More.

Features several dramas. Peter Flannery's 'Singer'; Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schonberg's 'Miss Saigon'; David Hare's 'Racing Demon'; Timberlake Wertenbaker's 'Our Country's Good'; August Wilson's 'Two Trains Running'; Howard Korder's 'Search and Destroy.'

Reviews the drama, `The Heidi Chronicles', written by Wendy Wasserstein.

This article features talks, speeches and plays presented in North America as of May 1998. Includes Christopher Hampton's translation of "An Enemy of the People"; Tom Stoppard's "The Invention of Love"; Frank McGuinness' play "Mutabilitie"; Shelagh Stephenson's "The Memory of Water"; Productions of David Rabe's "A Question of Mercy" and Joe Penhall's "Love and Understanding."

This article comments on several selected stage plays. "Amy's View," by David Hare; "The Cripple of Inishmaan," by Martin McDonagh; "The Seagull"; Adaptation of Shakespeare's plays.

This article features the play "Othello,"directed by Jude Kelly. Actor Patrick Stewart's portrayal of the lead character; Difference of the play with other interpretations; Cast of characters; Notable performers.

This article focuses on theater plays in the United States. Analysis of plays including "The Old Neighborhood"; "Time to Burn"; "Pearls for Pigs"; "The Mineola Twins."

This article focuses on the play "The Designated Mourner" by Wallace Shawn. Play's storyline; Casts; Strengths and weaknesses.

This article comments on several plays staged in England and the United States. Includes: "The Mai," by Marina Carr, staged by the McCarter Theatre in Princeton, New Jersey; "Portia Coughlan," by Marina Carr, staged by the Royal Court in London; "Golden Child," by David Henry Hwang; "Dealer's Choice," by Patrick Marber at the Long Wharf Theatre in Connecticut.

This article presents developments concerning the performing arts in the United States as of July 1996. Production of a pair of one-act plays by John Patrick Shanley during the 1996 Human Festival of New American Plays; Actors Theatre's production of Elizabeth Dewberry's play `Flesh and Blood'; Production of Charles Smith's `Black Star Line,' by Chicago's Goodman Theatre.

This article features several stage plays. "The Young Man from Atlanta," by Horton Foote; "God's Heart," by Craig Lucas; "Valley Song," by Athol Fugard; "Three Tall Women," by Edward Albee.

This article discusses stage productions of the Actor's theatre of Louisville. Plays include "Keely and Du," "Marisol," "Stanton's Garage," and more.

The article focuses on the relationship between language and society. The author discusses the preposition to make English the official language of the U.S. Details are given of the bill approved In August 1996 by the U.S. House of Representatives making English the official state language. Article topics include the identification of language with nationalism and the relationship between language tolerance and strong national identity.

Documents fall 1999 Chechen resistance to the advance of the Russian Army. The author's status as a photographer; Description of the group of fighters with whom he traveled in Chechnya; Impact of Russian missiles and artillery on people and buildings in Grozny.

The article provides information on how U.S. Division-Center (USD-C) used flexibility to react to alter in the operational environment (OE). It states that the main USD-C focus was on Baghdad OE elements since there was just one brigade in the Al Anbar Province, Iraq. It mentions that leaders of USD-C determined that brigades would be pulled from the area of operations when the plan was developed first.

Reviews various dramas. "Bobrauschenbergamerica," by Charles Mee; "Quake," by Melanie Marnich; "When the Sea Drowns in Sand," by Eduardo Machado.

The article reflects on the destruction of a mosque in Ayodhya, India in December 1992. It cites the problem of Ayodhya. It traces the history of the mosque. It presents a historical background of the town. It describes the life and customs of Indians in town.

The article offers the author's insights on the power of the Holy Spirit given by God to his people to ensure their salvation. He relates the victory of David against Goliath as an example that shows the power and love of God to his people. He mentions that God also gave his Holy Spirit with the coming of Jesus to save people from sins, increase their faith, and be able to live a godly life. He also discusses a statement from Saint Paul on the power of the Holy Spirit.

The article discusses the mission of Israel to teach about God to other nations in comparison to the call to the Israeli prophet Jonah to warn the Nineveh about a destruction in the city. Topics discussed include the failure of Israel of fulfilling his role fulfillment of the prophecy from Isaiah by Jesus Christ, the plan of God for the revitalization of the Israel, and the transformation of the reluctance of Israel as conveyed by Jonah by the Spirit.

The article mentions the planned departure of Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) services director Chris Traylor from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on May 31, 2019.

The article mentions U.S. President Donald Trump administration's release of a final rule on increasing drug cost transparency on Medicare Part D, but without the proposed passing of price concessions negotiated by the pharmacy to patients as of May 20, 2019.

The article reports that the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) closed out the comment period in May 2019 on a request for information seeking ideas on how it could eliminate barriers on insurers' ability to sell cross-border plans. Topics discussed include view of industry groups on retooling the regulatory framework, main challenges that states face in operationalizing cross-border individual market insurance sales, and concerns of providers and some state regulators.

The article reports that the American Hospital Association (AHA) is lobbying to urge the U.S. Department of Justice to stop health insurer Cantene Corporation's acquisition of Wellcare Health Plans. AHA claimed that the merger will reduce competition in Medicaid managed-care and Medicare Advantage plans. Cantene' chief executive officer (CEO) Michael Neirdorff acknowledged that there are states where insurers have three plans each but assured that there will be divestitures.

The article discusses a Medicare trustees' report indicating that higher spending and lower tax revenue will deplete Part A of the Federal Hospital Insurance Trust Fund by 2026.

The article reports on the support given by the National Rural Health Association on the increase made in the wage index of rural health workers and the negative reactions of urban hospital workers on the increase.

The article outlines updates, as of April 2019, to the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) quality programs for lowering hospital-acquired conditions (HAC).

The article discusses the proposal by the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services(CMS) to boost payment for the new but expensive chimeric antigen receptor T-cell cancer therapy (CAR-T) to ensure patients' access to treatment.

The article mentions the call of flexibility by U.S. hospitals and cancer centers on the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in covering costly and evolving cancer treatment after its proposed national determination for chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy as of April 22, 2019.