Ensure optimal pump performance with Grundfos Laser Alignment
Wear and tear due to pump motor shaft misalignment shortens pump life and decreases pump performance, resulting in increased running, maintenance and repair costs.
A pump laser alignment from Grundfos corrects shaft alignment to within a fraction of a millimetre, ensuring optimum pump efficiency and extended service life. Not only do you get a little extra return on your pump investment, you also reduce pump vibration, thereby lowering noise levels.
While primarily targeted at Grundfos long-coupled pumps, Laser Alignment is also recommended for fire systems and may be applied to long-coupled pumps from other manufacturers.
Your Grundfos laser alignment journey
We follow five steps to ensure that your laser alignment process runs optimally.
Initial contact– When selecting a new pump, consider Grundfos Laser Alignment to ensure correct and optimal performance. Proposal– We supply you with a proposal for laser alignment. Fulfilment– We carry out the laser alignment on an agreed date. Assessment– We check that each pump shaft is perfectly aligned and supply you with a detailed report. Follow-up– We follow up on the performed service to ensure optimal service delivery and satisfactory pump performance.


(TNS)—Although electronic filing has drastically cut down the number of errors when filing tax returns, mistakes can still happen. Whether you e-file or mail your taxes in, it’s not hard to imagine that you might botch your tax return — and not realize it until after you file.
Knowing the common mistakes and the necessary tax forms that are needed when amending a tax return are critical in making the process of correcting a mistake on a return as painless as possible. Understand the steps you need to take to efficiently correct your tax mistakes so you can prevent your refund delivery from being delayed.
How to Amend a Tax Return
If you catch a mistake after you have already filed your taxes — which might happen if you receive a return or bill from the IRS that wasn’t what you were expecting, you should take action immediately. When you realize that you’ve made a mistake, you can make a tax amendment.
To amend your tax return — that is, to make a correction to it — you will need to complete Form 1040X, the Amended U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. Even if you filed your taxes online, the amended tax return form cannot be filed electronically; you must file a paper form and mail it to the IRS. You can use Form 1040X to correct previously filed Forms 1040EZ, 1040A or 1040.
File an Amendment before the Tax Deadline If You Owe Additional Taxes
Finding an error on your own and filing an amended Form 1040X does not extend your tax deadline or forgive additional interest or penalties for extra tax that is due. If you discover that you owe additional tax, you must file the amended tax return form before the tax deadline.
File up to 3 Years Later If You Are Owed a Larger Refund
If you are owed a larger refund, wait until you receive your original refund before you file the amended Form 1040X. You are allowed to cash the original refund check while waiting for any additional refund.
You have up to three years to file Form 1040X. “Any filer looking to claim a refund from a prior tax year must do so within three years from the date they filed their original return or within two years from the date they paid the tax,” said Andrew Oswalt, a certified public accountant and tax analyst for tax preparation software company TaxAct.
When Not to Submit an Amended Return
Not all errors or mistakes will require an amended return. Common mathematical mistakes are generally caught and corrected by the IRS. Missing schedules or attachments also do not require an amendment, as the IRS will normally just send you a request for the supporting documents.
In general, filing electronically and double-checking your work will ensure that your refund arrives in your bank account as quickly as possible. However, should a mistake occur, working within the framework of the IRS guidelines can help you navigate the process of submitting an amended tax return form — and shepherd your tax refund to you quickly and painlessly.
Ruth Sarreal contributed to the reporting for this article.


Laparoscopic surgery requires surgeons to view rotated visual feedback of the surgical field. However, systematic assessments of the effects of visuomotor rotations on performance have been controversial. Forty novice undergraduates performed a pointing task in a laparoscopic trainer box while experiencing one of five different visuomotor rotations: 0°, 45°, 90°, 135°, and 180°. Performance was measured using root mean squared error (RMSE). When initially exposed to the visuomotor rotations, participants' performance was superior in the 0° condition when compared to the 45°, 90°, and 135° conditions. The pattern of results observed in the present study were consistent with basic research by Cunningham (1989) that showed the most severe performance decrements for rotations between 90° and 135°. With prolonged exposure to the visuomotor rotations, participants adapted to the distortions. The results of the present study are relevant to the design of laparoscopic training currilicula.


/ THE LATEST IN STABILIZATION TECHNOLOGY Increase operating days, Enhance deck safety & speed, Minimise sea sickness
Wave motion is one of the few external forces which has the capacity to negatively impact the operating envelope and profits for offshore boats, regardless of the size of vessel. What’s more, even the most sheltered harbours can suffer unpleasant wave induced motion, that can reduce crew performance, deck safety and increase the time it takes to perform essential tasks. A VEEM Gyro installation can significantly increase the operational availability of these vessels, maximize working revenue, improve
scheduling certainty, and increase crew endurance, performance and comfort After years of research and development we are delighted to be able to offer our customers the opportunity to join the stabilization revolution that is the VEEM Gyro. Reflecting our unwavering passion for beautiful design and representing a combination of both engineering and manufacturing excellence, the new range offers a genuine revolution in performance compared to existing stabilization systems.
Enhance deck safety & security
A VEEM Gyro will significantly improve deck safety and speed by removing the vessel’s rolling motion while underway or at anchor. Less motion will reduce crew sea sickness, reduce fatigue and improve efficiency. Further benefits of a more stable vessel are: increasing crane operating envelopes, maximizing weapons accuracy and achieving safer tender launching and docking alongside fixed and floating facilities.
Increase operating days
When profits, project completion dates and construction quality are at the mercy of weather patterns and wave motion, a VEEM Gyro will work to significantly reduce and eliminate downtime due to uncontrollable vessel rolling. This results in increased operating days throughout the year. For Ferries and other passenger vessels – this means more trips and more passengers. For offshore vessels this means continued operation and more effective crew operation.
Minimize sea sickness
By eliminating wave induced rolling motion that causes sea sickness, the VEEM gyro ensures crew members, troops and passengers are comfortable, experience less fatigue, are safer on board and perform more efficiently and effectively both on board and after lea ving the vessel.
Offshore working vessels carry out critical operations at sea both underway and at rest. A VEEM Gyro installation can significantly increase the operational availability of these vessels, maximize working revenue, improve scheduling certainty and increase crew endurance, performance and comfort. Client teams will experience significantly increased comfort.
Safer docking alongside fixed and floating facilities due to significantly reduced rolling Safer, faster deck operations Increase crane operational envelope (especially for side mounted cranes) ROV tracking without having to maintain head to sea Reduce thruster and propeller aeration due to rolling More options for heading when handling lines due to less rolling Reduce strain on sea fastenings Increase crew comfort and eliminate sea sickness Decrease crew fatigue leading to better performance Happier, more comfortable client teams Augmented heave compensation systems performance (VEEM Gyro works with heave comp systems without any need for integration or tuning) Can be located off-center line (CL), at any vertical height. Just needs structural mounts to transmit loads into hull.


According to a new report published by Allied Market Research titled,
Liqueurs Market by Type and Distribution channel: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2017-2023, the liqueurs market was valued at $111 billion in 2016, and is projected to reach $131 billion by 2023, growing at a CAGR of 2.5% from 2017 to 2023. Asia-Pacific leads the liqueurs market in both volume and value terms, and is expected to continue to remain dominant through 2023. Access Full Summary at: https://www.alliedmarketresearch.com/liqueurs-market
Liqueur is an alcoholic beverage, commonly flavored or sweetened to provide a new texture for the drink. These beverages are divided into three general classesneutrals/bitters, creams, and fruit flavored. Liqueurs are generally made with neutral grain spirits, referring to the flavor being neutral, as the spirits are not finished. The demand for these beverages has changed in the last few years, considering the on/off premises consumption trends.
Increase in global young adult demographic coupled with high disposable income fuel the global liqueurs market. However, lack of penetration in the emerging countries, and escalation of sport drink market, owing to health concerns is expected to restrict the market growth in the future. Introduction of healthier varieties of beer and spirits is expected to offer lucrative opportunities for market players.
Bitters is expected to maintain its dominance in the market during the forecast period. This segment held close to two-fifths of the market share in 2016, in value terms, owing to established demand and blend readiness. However, creams are expected to grow with a faster rate due high demand from mixologists and younger demographic during the forecast period.
In 2016, retail distribution channels dominated the global market, with nearly one-third share, in terms of volume. Increase in demand for off premises consumption owing to promotion campaigns is anticipated to drive the market growth.
Key Findings of the Liqueurs Market: In terms of value, creams segment is expected to grow at a CAGR of 2.8% during the forecast period. In Asia-Pacific, India is estimated to be the fastest growing country, in terms of value, growing at a CAGR of 2.7% during 20172023. Supermarket as a distribution channel occupied around one-thirds of the global market share in 2016, in value terms. The U.S. accounted for two-thirds of the North America liqueurs market in 2016, and is expected to grow at a relatively significant CAGR of 2.3%, in terms of value.
In 2015, Asia-Pacific and Europe collectively accounted for over three-fifths of the global market, though Europe is expected to grow faster during the forecast period. High growth rates in Germany, Spain, and the UK is estimated to drive this development.
The major companies profiled in the report include Bacardi Limited, Beam Suntory Inc., Brown-Forman Corporation, Diageo Plc, Davide Campari-Milano S.p.A., Girolamo Luxardo S.p.A, Lucas Bols B.V., Mast-Jgermeister SE, Pernod Ricard SA, and Remy Cointreau.


We Will Guide You Through The Adoption Process
Adopting a child is a momentous step that is cause for celebration, but the legal aspects of adoption can be complex. It is wise to work with a lawyer who has experience with Georgia adoptions and who has a thorough understanding of Georgia law as it applies to adoption.
The law office of Ashley Miles, P.C., in Darien provides knowledgeable legal guidance in a confidential and client-friendly environment. We represent individuals and couples in a wide range of adoptions, including:
Prospective adoptive parents who are using an agency or who already have a private arrangement Prospective adoptive parents who have not identified an agency Stepparents who wish to adopt a stepchild Grandparents who wish to adopt a grandchild Second-parent adoptions for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) couples Expectant mothers who want to find a caring home for their newborn Sensitive Representation Provided Confidentially
We understand the sensitive and emotional nature of adoption. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with clients in this area, helping them understand the regulations that must be adhered to, as well as the financial assistance that may be available to them.
If you are a stepparent, grandparent, sibling or other third party who wishes to adopt a child, the parental rights of the child’s biological parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must terminated. If a legal parent is unwilling to terminate his or her parental rights, you may be able to petition the court to terminate the parent’s rights if it can be shown the parent abandoned the child, failed to support the child, did not communicate with the child for an extended period, or is unfit to be the child’s parent.


Discover might be best known for its credit cards, but it also offers deposit products. The online bank’s savings account comes with a solid interest rate and no minimum deposit or monthly fees, making it a fine place to store your emergency fund.
Discover Bank earned 4.1 out of 5 stars in Bankrate’s review across its deposit products.
Discover savings account rates
Discover has only one savings account and it offers the same rate regardless of your balance.
Account name APY Minimum deposit Online savings account 1.25% No minimum deposit
Note: The APY (Annual Percentage Yield) shown is as of May 19, 2020. The APYs for some products may vary by region.
How Discover savings accounts compare with top-yielding banks
Discover’s savings account offers a solid interest rate, but you can still earn higher APYs elsewhere. The difference in payout isn’t large enough to make switching banks worth your time. But if you’re opening an online savings account for the first time, you can earn more if you open it elsewhere, such as at Vio Bank.
Other savings options at Discover
If you’re looking for other options for your savings, Discover also offers a money market account and multiple CDs that you can consider. The money market account pays a slightly lower interest rate than the savings account and it’s longer-term CDs pay a slightly higher rate.


Background: Primary healthcare (PHC) physicians’ attitudes and decision-making contribute significantly to stereotypes and thus to several disparities in provided health care. This study aimed to explore implicit stereotyping among PHC physicians and to identify determinants of physicians’ stereotyping of patients based on the patients’ characteristics and appearance. Methods: This study followed an analytical cross-sectional design. It was conducted during the period from October 2019 till December 2019, and included 250 PHC physicians in Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia. Data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire, which included items concerning physicians’ sociodemographic characteristics and their attitudes toward patient characteristics and patient appearance. Results: Prevalence of stereotyping among PHC physicians was 63.6% with respect to patient characteristics and 57.6% with respect to patient appearance. Stereotyping based on patient characteristics was higher among younger participants, females, those with bachelor’s degrees, those in general practitioner positions, and those with less experience in PHC. Conclusion: Most PHC physicians in Aseer Region are liable to implicit stereotyping based on patient characteristics (e.g., gender and educational level) and patient appearance (e.g., clothing). Therefore, it is recommended to train PHC physicians in cultural competency to reduce unintentional acts of discrimination toward their patients. Keywords— Prevalence, Stereotyped behavior, Primary health care, Saudi Arabia


Camden County Man Admits Role in Theft of Government Funds with Stolen Electronic Benefits Machine
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden man today admitted his role today in a scheme to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in government funds using fraudulently procured electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.
Luciano Estevez, 50, pleaded guilty by teleconference before U.S. District Judge Renee Marie Bumb to an information charging him with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States and one count of defrauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Estevez and his co-defendants: Jose Garcia, 52, of Camden; Octavio Rodriguez, 51, of Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Juan Melo, 56, of Woodlynne, New Jersey, were previously charged by separate complaints in August 2019 with participating in the conspiracy and defrauding SNAP. Melo previously admitted his role in the scheme when he pleaded guilty on April 28, 2020, to an information charging him with participating in the conspiracy and defrauding SNAP.
Formerly known as the Food Stamps program, SNAP is administered by the USDA to assist low-income individuals and families with the purchase of groceries and food items. SNAP recipients receive EBT cards, similar to commercial debit cards, to make food purchases. Retailers authorized to accept SNAP benefits have EBT terminals to process the food purchases. Food purchases are made by swiping the EBT card at the terminal, and having customers enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN). The EBT terminal verifies the PIN, determines whether the customer’s account balance is sufficient to cover the proposed transaction, and informs the retailer whether the transaction should be authorized or denied. The amount of the purchase is deducted electronically from the SNAP benefits reserved for the customer and the purchase amount is credited to the retailer’s designated bank account.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
Estevez, Rodriguez, Garcia, Melo, and others allegedly targeted low-income individuals who possessed or had access to EBT cards, and unlawfully purchased the cards from these individuals in exchange for cash and controlled substances. Two confidential sources working with law enforcement engaged in 43 controlled transactions involving EBT cards totaling more than $40,500, which they exchanged for cash and controlled substances, including prescription opioids.
The defendants used the unlawfully procured EBT cards to purchase bulk goods and food items from large national superstores. These goods and food items were then resold in small convenience and grocery stores owned or affiliated with the defendants or their associates, resulting in a profit for the defendants. Hundreds of EBT cards fraudulently procured by the defendants were used at these superstores, resulting in the misappropriation of approximately $150,000 in government funds.
Estevez also unlawfully procured an EBT terminal registered to a superstore in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to use at his small grocery store in Camden, which was not registered as a lawful SNAP merchant in the USDA program. Through this terminal, the scheme netted approximately $110,000 in SNAP funds.
The conspiracy count to which Estevez pleaded guilty carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a fine of $250,000, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense. The SNAP fraud offense to which Estevez pleaded guilty carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a fine of $250,000, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 11, 2020.
U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents of the U.S. Department of Agriculture-Office of Inspector General, Northeast Region, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Bethanne M. Dinkins; the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services-Office of Inspector General, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Scott J. Lampert; the FBI Philadelphia Field Office, South Jersey Resident Agency, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Michael J. Driscoll in Philadelphia; and the Camden County Police Department, under the direction of Chief of Police Joseph D. Wysocki.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christina O. Hud of the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Criminal Division in Camden.
The charges and allegations against Garcia and Rodriguez are merely accusations, and they are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.


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One of the most difficult challenges that any oil company faces is managing an oil reservoir. Examining the conditions of such reservoirs and monitoring changes are key concerns for managing a well. New drilling technological advancements have allowed operators to save time, reduce operational costs, and lessen their environmental impact.


You should be able to take Patanol for as long as you need it for symptom relief. The medication has been approved for allergy-related use, so you can use it to relieve seasonal or ongoing symptoms. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about your use of Patanol and other remedies for your allergy symptoms.
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Wealth creation is a process described by a few essential laws of money. If you live by these rules your chance of financial success is very good. And yet the…
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Dr. King believed that social inequality was largely derived from poverty. He was a proponent of financial literacy and achieving financial independence. In fact, in 1966 MLK was a signatory…


There will be a Westminster Hall debate on access to and acceptance of cash during and beyond the Covid-19 pandemic on Thursday 3 December at 1:30 pm.
A House of Commons Backbench Business Debate will take place on 23 April 2020 on the following Motion.
That this House
expresses grave concern in relation to the Government’s continued inaction in response to the injustice suffered by Equitable Life policyholders, the vast majority of whom have only received partial compensation compared to the confirmed losses directly attributed to regulatory failures; notes the Government’s acceptance of the Parliamentary Ombudsman’s findings to compensate victims in full following the maladministration of Equitable Life; further notes the concern previously expressed by the Public Accounts Committee in relation to the transparency and accuracy of the payments being made to victims; highlights the Government’s failure to fulfil the Committee’s request to publish an intelligible and transparent explanation to policyholders on how to verify the accuracy of the compensation they have received; further highlights examples of grossly inaccurate payments, adjusted only when identified by policyholders, gathered by the Equitable Members Action Group; notes the Government’s continued insistence that there have been no mistakes in the methodology for calculating payments to policyholders; and Further reading
Equitable Life company website [includes chronology]
Equitable Life [news: 2019-20]
Equitable Life: Parliamentary Proceedings [2000- present]
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FOREVER offers a counter-narrative to the anthropocentric way we often describe the city. It acknowledges that our cities, and indeed our world is shared with many other non-human entities, each with their own tendencies and dispositions.
The film offers an opportunity to re-frame our relationship with plastic; one that is currently driven by guilt and vilification, into one of empathy and responsible cohabitation. It attempts to shift our attitude towards plastic, a material made invisible through its banality. Instead, the story makes plastic viscerally and emotionally present in the city. Here plastic is no longer the much maligned victim, the neglected creature made to serve us, and discarded when no longer needed. Plastic here flocks together to challenge our world, encouraging a more responsible approach to world-building and world-living, on its way to building one of its own.


Once Child Custody has been assigned to one parent, the other has a right to seek Child Visitation. If this is you, it would be in your best interest to contact a Ennis, Texas Child Visitation attorney. These legal professionals are adept with working with judges and the other attorneys to make sure that your right to see your children is assured.
Child Visitation attorneys are here to argue your case.
Competent Child Visitation attorneys in Ennis
Child Visitation can often be arranged during a meeting between the parents. However, often a judge will have to intervene to settle problems. When this happens, the judge will look to see if there has been any abuse of the child at the hands of one of the parents. This is the situation where an expert Child Visitation lawyer will be highly valuable. These attorneys know the laws that apply to these situations and can help you gather the evidence you need to win or enforce these rights.
Child Visitation attorneys in Ennis Texas Can procure Your Visitation Rights
A parent commonly has the right to visit with their child even if they have not been assigned primary custody. If you have been denied this, you should contact a Child Visitation lawyer in Ennis now. Put the law on your side!


While LEGaTO mainly focuses on its main use-cases like Smart Home, Smart City or Machine Learning, other applications are also analyzed concerning their performance and energy efficiency, in particular FPGA-centric applications. In cooperation with the Queensland University of Technology (Australia), the research team from Bielefeld University analyzed the acceleration of binary string comparisons on FPGAs using a new approach for a scalable, streaming-based system architecture.
The primary focus of the work is to accelerate the calculation of hamming distances, which is the primary source of the load for Locality Sensitive Hashing. This algorithm can be used to compare, e.g., the similarity of DNA sequences. In this application, typically hundreds of queries are compared with large data sets, resulting in billions of calculations.
Although the algorithm for Hamming Distance comparison is rather simple, achieving a highly parallel and scalable implementation was quite a challenging task. The design, described in VHDL, was executed using a Xilinx VCU1525 evaluation board featuring an UltraScale+ VU9P FPGA. A peak throughput of 75.4 billion comparisons per second - of 512-bit signatures - was achieved, using a design with 384 parallel processing elements and a clock frequency of 200 MHz. This makes the proposed FPGA design 86 times faster than a highly optimized CPU implementation. Compared to a GPU design, executed on an NVIDIA GTX1060, it performs nearly five times faster.
Based on this preliminary work, we plan to port the hardware accelerator to the upcoming Edge Server t.RECS developed within LEGaTO, which will support FPGA modules with UltraScale+ SoC devices. For future work, the design, which was created via low-level tools, could be re-implemented using the high-level LEGaTO stack using the OmpSs programming model or the DFiant HDL approach.
The full text of the related publication is open access and can be accessed using the link below:


FBXW7 is a tumor suppressor gene responsible for the degradation of several proto-oncogenes. mTOR is one of the substrates of FBXW7-mediated protein degradation, and loss of function of FBXW7 increases the levels of total and activated mTOR. FBXW7 R505C lies within the WD4 repeat region and confers a loss of FBXW7-substrate interaction and impairs substrate degradation by FBXW7, resulting in sustained NICD and MYC expression. Preclinical data have suggested that inactivating mutations of FBXW7 could predict sensitivity to the mTOR inhibitor rapamycin. A single study has reported only limited activity in phase I trials using mTOR inhibitors in patients with advanced cancers including colorectal cancer. The clinical utility remains unknown.


The U.S. Department of Energy’s Alternative Fuels Data Center (AFDC) has tracked alternative fueling and electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States since 1991. This paper explores the history of the AFDC Station Locator, which was launched in 1999, and discusses the growth of electric vehicle supply equipment. It also looks at how electric vehicle drivers access public charging, and evaluates challenges, gaps, and opportunities facing both electric vehicle drivers and the industry as...
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In sour gas sweetening applications with large sulfur loadings, amine units are traditionally used for effective bulk sulfur removal. However, most solvents leave behind organic sulfur species such as mercaptans and COS. In some cases, the prevalence of these secondary compounds can cause the treated gas to exceed pipeline sulfur specifications, and may require further polishing. SulfaTrap™ regenerable sorbents demonstrate a high removal efficiency for these compounds, offering an economic solution for the final polishing step to < 0.1 ppm total sulfur.
SulfaTrap™ sorbent is regenerated via a mild temperature swing using a clean sweep gas stream, and the sulfur compounds adsorbed onto the sorbent are released in the form they were adsorbed (e.g., ethyl mercaptan adsorbed onto the sorbent is released as ethyl mercaptan during the regeneration step). This concentrated mixture of sulfur-laden sweep gas must be further treated to provide a permanent sink for the sulfur compounds.
Mercaptans may be re-treated in the Acid Gas Removal Unit Organic Sulfur may be converted to Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) for consequent removal of SO2 using dry-solid or wet scrubbing
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High selectivity to all sulfur species High removal efficiency - sulfur concentration is reduced to less than 0.1 ppmv High capacity - SulfaTrap™-R5 and SulfaTrap™-R2 achieve up to 20% capacity in regenerable operation Regenerable operation - nitrogen, natural gas, or clean process gas may be used for regeneration


EMDR Therapy opens windows in the mind. Imagine rewriting your story. One where YOU decide who you are, how you can be, and how life's challenges affect you. Take a moment to notice how you view yourself in the world. Complete the statement, ”I am_____”. Is your belief negative, such as, “I am unworthy.”, “I am powerless.”, or ”I am unsafe.”? If so, that core belief may be tied to earlier unprocessed memories. What if you could believe something else? What would you rather believe about yourself? I am strong, safe, capable, worthy, lovable, smart… People decide to start EMDR therapy because of anxiety, depression, or pervasive negative beliefs. Francine Shapiro, the originator and developer of EMDR therapy stated that often these experiences are the result of unprocessed memories. When...


The countrywide lockdown triggered by global pandemic Covid-19 or Coronavirus has compelled us to stay indoors. It has further led to curtailed newspaper circulation and disruption in news dissemination. In the prevailing situation, pioneering short video platform Likee has extended a helping hand by launching a dedicated dashboard ‘Fight Corona’, providing the latest and authenticated data related to the pandemic.
Likee, the short video platform by BIGO Technology Pte Ltd, has launched a H5 page, furnishing comprehensive data related to coronavirus, such as number of new cases, total cases, number of recovered patients and the death toll. One tab in the section furnishes state-wise data, giving details from across all states and Union Territories in India. Whereas another tab furnishes details with respect to different countries across the world. While similar data is being given by a few other platforms, the distinguishing factor about Likee dashboard is that the numbers have been sourced from the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare along with the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Apart from the numbers, the dashboard also carries latest news snippets related to the pandemic from prominent media organisations. In addition to these, the section also carries videos of Likeers who have given details such as precautions and Dos & Don’ts related to the virus. Attempt has also been made to bust as many as myths related to covid-19 as possible.
Talking about the initiative, Likee spokesperson Mike Ong said, “Covid-19 has posed one of the biggest challenges before the mankind. The idea behind the dedicated section is to empower people with all authentic and relevant information. Likee is one of the most popular social media apps among youngsters and we are committed to fulfilling our social responsibility.”
The short video app has also witnessed a surge in corona-related hashtags, which have been trending on the platform. One of such trending hashtags is #FightCorona, which has clocked more than 102 million views, and the other is #CoronaFactAndRumours, which is aimed at busting the various myths doing rounds on various social media platforms.
The global pandemic has spread across as many as 185 countries, with even the most developed ones like America and Italy topping the list. The situation is grim in India too, with the government enforcing a complete 21-day countrywide lockdown.


This tent is designed in response to the Ebola epidemic in 2014, which has cost over 11,000 lives. The medical tent can be deployed in cases of hemorrhagic fever outbreaks such as Ebola, and infectious diseases such as cholera.
The LegendMEDI answers to the specific challenges when treating hemorrhagic fever patients.
It offers solutions such as treatment and isolation rooms for both suspected and confirmed patients.
The individual cabins for suspected patients prevent crosscontamination between infected and healthy patients.
The medical tent is constructed in a way no (infected) material can accumulate on the surface of the tent, in seams or other parts.
The tent is designed to allow freedom of movement and easy operation like opening/closing of the doors with magnetic closures, wearing protective clothing.
The special treatment cabins and other accessories are made of PVC coated polyester or polyethylene tarpaulin with noncorrosive accessories, whereby all seams and attachment points which might get in touch with patients, are heat or HF welded.
All tent components can be disinfected with chlorine-based disinfectants or other commonly used detergents.
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Testing for fuels and organochlorinated components in used engine oil regularly can predict when equipment maintenance is required preventing unnecessary oil changes and costly engine damage. This presentation will explain a novel approach to measuring total organochlorides and fuels in oil in a tandem analysis requiring no sample preparation and a run time of ~3.5 minutes.


10/28/2020
Tensions are high, and turmoil is surrounding us. The American Psychological Association recently reported that stress levels are significantly higher compared to previous years. While some stress is good, chronic stress can be detrimental to our bodies. Stress can lead to fatigue, inflammation, headaches, muscle tightness, neck, back, and shoulder pain.
Many wait to turn to physical therapy as a follow-up after a surgery, accident, or injury, but did you know that you can turn to physical therapy for stress now?
Working with a physical therapist can help you manage your stress and its symptoms. We reduce tension in the neck and back through powerful interventions and educate you on how to perform these at home. Let us use our very own virtual reality relaxation program and heart rate variability training to provide that feeling of much-needed rest. Breathing can significantly decrease overall stress. Allow us the opportunity to teach you breathing techniques and tips you can use daily for the rest of your life!
If you have a hard time coping with stress and its impact on your body, schedule an appointment, and we will help you on your journey to well-being.


Here are some simple dietary steps and nutritional tips from Francesca that you can use to support your immune system. Vitamin C – a powerful antioxidant that supports your body’s ability to fight viruses. Foods rich in vit C include citrus, berries, peppers, kiwis, pomegranate. Vit D – supports and regulates the immune system. Primarily…


For the first time in its history, the World Youth Alliance North America (WYANA) staff traveled outside of New York City limits to host an
Emerging Leaders Conference (ELC). The first conference outside of New York, and the first annual conference at Benedictine College, in Atchison, Kansas, was held the weekend of October 27 th, 2017.
The ELC opened on Friday, October 27
th, with a lecture on human anthropology given by Benedictine’s Dr. Andrew Salzmann. Dr. Salzmann sought to identify what it means to be a human person. He spoke in-depth on the nature of individuals and the significance of the human body in mediating human intersubjectivity. Weronika Janczuk, regional director for WYANA, continued this train of thought with the opening lecture on Saturday, October 28 th. She highlighted the essence of the human person, and contemporary ideological challenges to a healthy understanding.
Following Weronika, Dr. Sharon Sullivan of Washburn University, an expert on women’s issues with a specific focus on sex trafficking, offered a moving presentation on the absolute violation of the human person through the prevalence of sex and labor trafficking.
After Dr. Sullivan, brief introductions on person-centered solutions were given by representatives from the Brilla Charter Schools Network, WYA, and FEMM. Tess Lane of the Brilla Charter Schools Network introduced the charter school structure and partnership with the Seton Teaching Fellows program, while Jonathan Scrafford, MD, Ob/Gyn, introduced the medical protocols underlying the work of WYA’s affiliate women’s health program, FEMM (Fertility Education & Medical Management). Julia Kenney, director of operations for WYANA, spoke about the Human Dignity Curriculum (HDC) and its place in curriculum development.
Each representative spoke on the history of their foundation and emphasized the necessity of their work regarding the promotion of the dignity of the human person. The conference concluded with Weronika engaging in conversation with the attendees about how the mission of WYA could be continued at Benedictine.
The conference boasted approximately 40 attendees total. Students in attendance were highly motivated by the mission of WYA, and many have already expressed interest in a desire to learn more. Amongst these students were Sophia Glaser and Katie Greenwood (a former WYA intern). Katie and Sophia are both seniors at Benedictine, and they have begun the process of establishing a WYA chapter at Benedictine with the support of Dean Joe Wurtz (dean of students) and Dr. Jeremy Sienkiewicz (professor and faculty sponsor of the WYA chapter). WYA is excited to see Benedictine embrace its mission.
Additionally, progress was made in the local Atchison area for implementation of WYA chapters and projects. Benedictine College wholeheartedly welcomed WYA, and dates are currently being looked at for next year’s ELC at Benedictine.


I spent a half hour this morning being interviewed by my dear friend, Debbie Lousberg, a career coach, for the “Success Journeys” portion of her Blog Talk Radio program, “There’s a U in Success.” You can listen to us here.
In this interview, I define success as having three parts:
To be self-aware (to understand your own strengths, weaknesses, thoughts, beliefs, motivation, and emotions) To conduct yourself with integrity (honesty, decency, truthfulness) To contribute to making the world a better place (may not be through work)
I also make three recommendations to help cultivate self-awareness:
Cultivate a spiritual practice that quiets the mind, preferably daily. This might be prayer, meditation, journaling, chanting—anything that leaves you more grounded than when you started. If you can afford it, consider working with a therapist or with a spiritual director. Ask other people—trusted—how they perceive and experience you. Other people may see something in you that you haven’t seen in yourself.


This book presents a comprehensive mathematical theory that explains precisely what information flow is, how it can be assessed quantitatively – so bringing precise meaning to the intuition that certain information leaks are small enough to be tolerated – and how systems can be constructed that achieve rigorous, quantitative information-flow guarantees in those terms. It addresses the fundamental challenge that functional and practical requirements frequently conflict with the goal of preserving confidentiality, making perfect security unattainable.


Abstract
Background: The tropical Andes and Amazon are among the richest regions of endemism for mammals, and each has given rise to extensive in situ radiations. Various animal lineages have radiated ex situ after colonizing one of these regions from the other: Amazonian clades of dendrobatid frogs and passerine birds may have Andean ancestry, and transitions from the Amazon to Andes may be even more common. To examine biogeographic transitions between these regions, we investigated the evolutionary history of three clades of rodents in the family Echimyidae: bamboo rats (Dactylomys-Olallamys-Kannabateomys), spiny tree-rats (Mesomys-Lonchothrix), and brush-tailed rats (Isothrix). Each clade is distributed in both the Andes and Amazonia, and is more diverse in the lowlands. We used two mitochondrial (cyt- b and 12S) and three nuclear (GHR, vWF, and RAG1) markers to reconstruct their phylogenetic relationships. Tree topologies and ancestral geographic ranges were then used to determine whether Andean forms were basal to or derived from lowland radiations. Results: Four biogeographic transitions are identified among the generic radiations. The bamboo rat clade unambiguously originated in the Amazon ca. 9 Ma, followed by either one early transition to the Andes (Olallamys) and a later move to the Amazon (Dactylomys), or two later shifts to the Andes (one in each genus). The Andean species of both Dactylomys and Isothrix are sister to their lowland species, raising the possibility that highland forms colonized the Amazon Basin. However, uncertainty in their reconstructed ancestral ranges obscures the origin of these transitions. The lone Andean species of Mesomys is confidently nested within the lowland radiation, thereby indicating an Amazon-to-Andes transition ca. 2 Ma. Conclusions: Differences in the timing of these biogeographic transitions do not appear to explain the different polarities of these trees. Instead, even within the radiation of a single family, both Andean and Amazonian centers of endemism appear enriched by lineages that originated in the other region. Our survey of other South American lineages suggests a pattern of reciprocal exchange between these regions - among mammals, birds, amphibians, and insects we found no fewer than 87 transitions between the Andes and Amazon from Miocene-Pleistocene. Because no clear trend emerges between the timing and polarity of transitions, or in their relative frequency, we suggest that reciprocal exchange between tropical highland and lowland faunas in South America has been a continual process since ca. 12 Ma.
Keywords Amazonia Andes Biogeography Divergence timing Echimyidae Ex situ diversification Molecular phylogeny Neotropics Rodentia South America ASJC Scopus subject areas Ecology, Evolution, Behavior and Systematics


I love the idea of being a lady, but I ain't got time for grace and daintiness. I'm a Millennial, so they say.
I'm putting myself in the shoes of Meghan Markle and I'm overwhelmed with despair. The prospect of taking lessons in etiquette as a fully fledged adult seems unnecessary. The first thing I want to do when I see a chicken wing is pick it up, and gnaw it to the bone like Viola in the movie
She's the Man. Sure, I'll use a napkin – to mop up the lashings of grease spread freely around my mouth like a clown's lipstick. Old habits die hard.
I've always felt free to justify my laziness in one of two ways: I'm hungry, or "this is superficial and pointless". It's time to face reality. Good manners will never be outdated. I can't stand it when people spit in my face while they talk, who bang the table or poke me with their elbows. Likewise, I'll often catch myself appreciatively remarking "chivalry is not dead" when a man opens a door for me. Hello, Mr Darcy.
Okay, so times have changed. Dresses don't need to hit the floor anymore, shoes and ankles are outrageously visible, and we've ditched the gloves and hats. But hell, I still love a high tea experience (if only to smash out a few scones just visible under mountains of whipped cream). Surrounded by pastries and sandwiches, I found myself in the most tolerable setting in which to collect some tips from Zarife Hardy, director of the Australian School of Etiquette, at the Langham hotel in Sydney.
Hardy's myth-busting astounds me. I'm already embarrassed about not knowing that cutlery should be avoided at all costs during afternoon tea. Scones are to be broken with the hands, as should bread at any meal. Turns out, having my pinkie up when holding my teacup can be rude. The cup should only be held using the thumb and index finger, neither of which sit on top of the handle. Tea should be stirred with a teaspoon backwards and forwards, not in a circular motion. I feel rude doing it, but I should be looking
into the teacup while sipping, not beyond it and into the eyes of my chattering friend. Mind. Blown.
Already, I see why people hate etiquette. It's humiliating to realise your own ignorance. Hardy explains that "the hardest job kids face today is learning good manners without seeing any". If we don't use a napkin when eating at home, how are we to know the way it should remain folded on one's lap? Only the corner is to be used to gently wipe the face; it should be placed on the back of one's chair if nature calls, and only finds its way onto the tabletop when the meal is over.
I'm not about to go blaming my mum for my uncertainty. I was raised to eat dinner with the family, hold my knife and fork properly, elbows off the table, chew with my mouth closed, blah blah blah. In fact, I am grateful we're not living in the 1800s anymore, when I would've had to sit at the table with a boiled egg behind my bottom so I'd "use my core" rather than sink back into my chair; or have books underneath both arms so that my arms remained glued to my side. The know-how is not the main issue anyway.
It's the irregularity of my employment of etiquette that makes it so inconvenient. I have to think. It's not automatic. Crisp linen and multiple sets of cutlery are the usual reminders I'll need to put on a show of my best manners. The very fact that it feels like a performance is what makes poise and primness look silly. I should uphold a uniform standard of behaviour. Manners are not just for the job interview, but for the office kitchen as well.
Reflecting on my new knowledge, I think there's an important distinction to make between formal etiquette and good manners. I think it's forgivable to break certain specific rules – sometimes I might hold my champagne in the right hand when greeting people, rather than in the left. The more general, instinctive rules are valuable, such as never stuffing more food into my gob than I can swallow after four to five chews.
It's probable that I'll still be scooping my peas rather than spearing them three-at-a-time with my fork. Changes I
will be making include focusing on the art of conversation, confidently balancing questions with sufficient answers. The ability to make authentic small talk is a depressingly vital skill. "Good manners will open doors that the best education cannot," states Ms Hardy.
Having said that, Queen Victoria had the milk poured first when serving her tea, so that the clay cups didn't break from the sudden heat. If Victoria can justify her customs with practicality and efficiency, why can't I? I'll bet she never had to use chopsticks or take an urgent phone call.
All I know is, the Queen and I can agree that Earl Grey tea is the bomb.


The Fifth Circuit has followed the Second Circuit's ruling in
Croll v. Croll and has ruled that a "ne exeat" right does not constitute a "right of custody" for the purposes of the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. ( Abbott v. Abbott, handed down on 9/16/08).
The case concerned a British father and American mother who lived with their child in Chile. When the parents separated the Chilean courts awarded sole custody to the mother with visitation rights to the father and entered a subsequent order (the “ne exeat order”) prohibiting the child's removal from Chile by either parent without their mutual consent. The mother concededly breached that order by taking the child to Texas and keeping him there without the father's consent and without notice whilst the parties were in the midst of disputes over visitation and other issues. The Hague Convention provides the remedy of return of a child only if the child's removal or retention from its habitual residence breached “rights of custody attributed to a person.” The Fifth Circuit was required to determine whether to follow the three federal appellate courts that have determined that ne exeat orders and statutory ne exeat provisions do not create “rights of custody” under the Convention (Fawcett v. McRoberts, 326 F.3d 491, 500 (4th Cir. 2003); Gonzalez v. Gutierrez, 311 F.3d 942, 948 (9th Cir. 2002); Croll v. Croll, 229 F.3d 133, 138–39 (2d Cir. 2000)) or whether to follow the Eleventh Circuit which has reached the opposite conclusion. (Furnes v. Reeves, 362 F.3d 702, 719 (11th Cir. 2004)). The Eleventh Circuit's view has received further support in the First Circuit in Whallon v. Lynn, 230 F.3d 450, 458 n.9, 459 (1st Cir. 2000) and Croll has been criticized in most of the academic literature.
The Fifth Circuit also noted that the Furnes court had “catalogued” the foreign opinions on the issue, noting that courts in the United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, and Israel have held that ne exeat rights do constitute “rights of custody” under the Hague Convention, while Canadian and French courts have reached the opposite conclusion. Furnes, 362 F.3d at 717–18.
The decision of the Fifth Circuit is that it follows the majority rule. It held that:
“We find persuasive Croll's reasoning that the Hague Convention clearly distinguishes between “rights of custody” and “rights of access” and that ordering the return of a child in the absence of “rights of custody” in an effort to serve the overarching purposes of the Hague Convention would be an impermissible judicial amendment of the Convention. We hold that ne exeat rights, even when coupled with “rights of access,” do not constitute “rights of custody” within the meaning of the Hague Convention. The Hague Convention provides a remedy of return only for a parent who holds “rights of custody.” The father in this case did not hold such rights."


Strategic Instincts: The Adaptive Advantages of Cognitive Biases in International Politics In
Strategic Instincts Dominic Johnson shows how an evolutionary perspective offers the crucial next step in bringing psychological insights to bear on foundational questions in international politics.
Abstract
A widespread assumption in political science and international relations is that cognitive biases—quirks of the brain we all share as human beings—are detrimental and responsible for policy failures, disasters, and wars. In Strategic Instincts, Dominic Johnson challenges this assumption, explaining that these nonrational behaviors can actually support favorable results in international politics and contribute to political and strategic success. By studying past examples, he considers the ways that cognitive biases act as “strategic instincts,” lending a competitive edge in policy decisions, especially under conditions of unpredictability and imperfect information.
Drawing from evolutionary theory and behavioral sciences, Johnson looks at three influential cognitive biases—overconfidence, the fundamental attribution error, and in-group/out-group bias. He then examines the advantageous as well as the detrimental effects of these biases through historical case studies of the American Revolution, the Munich Crisis, and the Pacific campaign in World War II. He acknowledges the dark side of biases—when confidence becomes hubris, when attribution errors become paranoia, and when group bias becomes prejudice. Ultimately, Johnson makes a case for a more nuanced understanding of the causes and consequences of cognitive biases and argues that in the complex world of international relations, strategic instincts can, in the right context, guide better performance.


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Our Tax Investigations & Dispute Resolutions team assisted in closing a long-running Inheritance Tax (IHT) enquiry into the Estate of our client’s deceased mother. By completing a detailed case review and collating a comprehensive response to HMRC, we were quickly able to close the enquiry and displace HMRC’s assertion that up to £300,000 IHT was payable.
A potential client was referred to Simmons Gainsford LLP’s Tax Investigations & Dispute Resolutions Team. The client was the executor of a parent’s Estate had entrusted his family’s lawyer to progress an HMRC Inheritance Tax enquiry, which had been running for over two years prior to our initial discussion. As the investigation had been running for such a period, our client sought specialist advice in order to find a way to move the enquiry to closure.
Following Simmons Gainsford’s engagement, our team conducted a detailed and thorough review of case correspondence and supporting documentation to identify the main areas of dispute.
Whilst the Estate itself did not appear to be complex as the main asset was a sole UK rental property, the HMRC officer was asserting that approximately £300,000 additional Inheritance Tax was payable. The two main issues were the deductibility of a number of loans to the deceased in her final years by her two sons, and the proportion of property ownership chargeable to the deceased.
Once we had a firm understanding of the dispute, we discussed matters with our client in detail to explaining the current position and gain further background. As HMRC had raised a protective charge on the property held by the Estate, the assets were still unable to be distributed.
Our team prepared a comprehensive response to address all open disputes. We identified deficiencies in HMRC’s position and arguments, and provided extensive arguments supported by relevant case law and additional documentary evidence.
Our response addressed and satisfied all risks that the HMRC officer was concerned with. HMRC agreed with the position that we laid out and swiftly closed the enquiry with no additional tax payable by the Estate.
By conducting a detailed review of the matters in hand, working closely with our client, and tailoring a comprehensive response to HMRC, out team was successful in closing a long-standing investigation with a single piece of formal correspondence.
This case highlights how HMRC investigations may sometimes grind to a halt and that a fresh set of expert eyes may help bring matters to a close. It also highlights that HMRC are willing to listen and change their mind on their assertions once detailed arguments and supporting documentation is provided.
Our client was ecstatic with our successful result and that that the assets of the estate could now be distributed following such a long dispute and shared his thoughts, below;
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Well done to you and the team, you have our appreciation and highest respect for the efficiency, expertise and professional way the whole matter has been handled.”
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If you require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the head of our Tax Investigation and Dispute Resolution Team, Anthony Rose on
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The Social Change Diaries podcast is dedicated to exploring pivotal aspects of the social change sector, from the perspective of the experts who live and breathe the work of changing our world for the better. The show is hosted by Wakeman Agency CEO, Vanessa Wakeman. Each season is dedicated to a specific theme that is at the forefront of the sector. The theme for Season 5 is The Aftermath of Crises. The year 2020 represents a profound moment in human history, as the global pandemics of COVID-19 and racism have sparked massive waves that herald a new era of change. In this season, Vanessa speaks with leaders in various sectors about the impact and aftermath of this moment on a range of issues, including civil rights, philanthropy, the media and more, focusing on what the future may hold, as we navigate consistent shifts into “next normals”.
At no point in recent history has civil rights been so loudly at the forefront of everyday life, in multiple ways. The tidal wave of shared trauma ushered in by the Covid-19 pandemic and the recent slew of racially motivated murders presents glaring questions and implications around civil rights and how this moment can be a springboard for true systemic change. As an expert in policies, laws and all facets of civil rights, Ms. Lieberman discusses the implications of this time period, how it relates to other historical moments in civil rights and the myriad of nuances that comprise this complex, but powerful moment in human history.
In this episode, Global Press Founder, Cristi Hegranes, shines a powerful light on solutions to institutional, ingrained problems that underly today’s news media. She outlines key differences between action driven reporting and its more informative, impactful alternative: consequence driven reporting. Learn why trained local journalists, equipped to provide precise narratives that accurately inform listeners, represent a pathway to truly educating people in a non biased way, about important global issues.
How nonprofits can successfully and efficiently secure corporate giving is a more important issue than ever before. This conversation with Becky Ferguson, VP of Global Philanthropy for pioneering powerhouse, Salesforce, provides key insights and concrete information for nonprofits to consider when strategizing, securing and sustaining corporate partnerships.
Futurist Rohit Talwar on Thinking the Unthinkable and Reframing Positions of Power to Positions of Responsibility
We kick off our 5th season with Rohit Talwar, the CEO of Fast Future, a UK based research and insights business that specializes in the fields of futures and foresight. In this dialogue, Rohit and Vanessa discuss the implications of the groundbreaking events that have occurred in the first half of 2020.


A significant amount of ferrous metal found in appliances is recycled and used for different items. You can melt and reuse metal several times without altering its properties. Recycled metal is used in things people use every day, like soda cans and vehicle engines. Here's a breakdown of the top benefits of scrap metal recycling. Reducing Emissions Scrap metal recycling uses less energy and is more efficient than refining raw materials using conventional mining processes.
20 July 2020


Bareilly: The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) has made it mandatory for roadways buses covering more than 300 km to be checked for safety measures and undergo fitness analysis before a long route haul.
UPSRTC managing director Raj Shekhar has directed all regional officials across the state to ensure mandatory checking of long-route roadways buses and that a record of the same be maintained.
The assistant regional managers and foremen, have been asked to cross verify and ensure compliance of the orders. They have to ensure that the vehicle are checked in accordance with prescribed rules ahead of each journeys.
Officials at UPSRTC said safety measures are being taken up following the roadways bus accident on Yamuna Expressway that left 29 people dead.
Speaking with TOI, Bareilly regional manager SK Banerjee said, “A circular has been recently issued where we have been directed to ensure that corporation buses, especially the ones plying on long routes, meet certain safety measures and are fit to cover the distance. Before a bus is sent on the journey, the vehicle are to be checked for safety measures including installation of vehicle tracking system, speed governors, fire extinguishing device, first aid box."
He further added,"The vehicle must also undergo proper fitness test which will include checking of tyres, window panes, emergency gates, lights, wipers, driver’s documents, etc. The air-conditioned Volvo, Shatabdi and Janrath buses must also have a glass-breaking hammer. The vehicles are to be mandatorily checked for these before a journey and we have to maintain a record of the vehicle stating whether it meets the guidelines or lacks any of these.”
Regional manager added, “Though installation of first aid kits, fire extinguishing devices, glass breaking devices, was already in place, the corporation is now gearing up to ensure that the buses comply with the given guidelines. Apart from this, camps for health and eyesight checkups are being organized for bus drivers. The frequent health checkups have also been made mandatory for drivers who are 50 or more years old.
According to information from UPSRTC, the corporation currently operates 12,287 buses across the state. Under Bareilly division, 659 buses are operated and of these, 128 buses, including AC and ordinary buses, ply on long routes.


Thank you for your work this year, and for never giving up on making a difference for your students – especially now, in this convergence of two significant moments in time. We have been working to provide a new kind of school, and planning for an uncertain future during the COVID-19 pandemic. On top of that, the nation saw the intentional murder of George Floyd by a white police officer in Minneapolis, and national protests have called for an end to anti-Black racism and police brutality. These events have highlighted the importance of our role as educators, and the power that we have to fight for a better future for students in our community.
The BEA Narrative on Public Education states that, ”our ultimate goal as a union of educators is the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual nourishment of our students.” We cannot achieve this goal without advocating for educators, and we cannot achieve this goal without advocating for racial and social justice. As a predominantly white organization of educators, we need to examine our own educational practices, as well as systemic policies, that harm students and staff. We must evaluate and disrupt the systemic ways that Black and African American students, staff and families are marginalized in our schools and communities.
As a union, this is our responsibility. The BEA Executive Board will be reviewing and revising the BEA Narrative, to be more explicit about our commitment to fighting institutional racism within our schools and our union. The BEA Racial and Social Justice Task Force will meet during the summer to map out specific actions that align with our commitments. We stand in support of our members who are Black and African American, as colleagues, allies and accomplices. We will continue to support and promote Black student-led protests and actions throughout the summer. We support mandatory antiracism, anti-bias training for all staff. We advocate for the recruitment, hiring and attention to retention of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) in the Beaverton School District. We support the immediate implementation of more culturally responsive curriculum, and improving the cultural competency of all staff. We encourage white educators to be anti-racist, interrupt bias, hold colleagues accountable, and prioritize the safety and well-being of BIPOC colleagues and students. We also encourage white educators to access the list of books, podcasts, and movies that OEA has put together to learn and grow in your understanding of anti-racist allyship, and engage in the work.
I look forward to continuing to work with you all to build a strong union, a strong school district, and a strong community. Have a safe, healthy and restful summer.
In unity,
Sara Schmitt BEA President


Diversity Mission
The Department of Psychology is situated within the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, a Hawaiian place of learning and one of the most ethnically diverse universities in the United States. The uniquely diverse cultural context of Hawaiʻi informs the Department’s priority on representing and understanding the unique ethnic composition in our community.
Our Department is committed to promoting and supporting diversity across all levels. We define diversity broadly to include: race and ethnicity; national origin; indigenous heritage; gender identity; sexual orientation; age; dis/ability, socioeconomic, immigrant, or first language status; body size; religion or spirituality; and other human attributes with significant implications for social identity and historical experience. We seek to have equitable representation and treatment of these groups.
We actively recruit and educate diverse students, faculty, and staff and proactively acknowledge and engage with our location to immerse them in a multi-ethnic/cultural environment. We recognize that an intentionally diverse workforce is essential for serving the needs of our diverse state. Individuals who share these intentions and aspirations are encouraged to join us in our efforts to be a model for inclusive excellence.
Statement on Anti-Black Racism and Violence
The people of the U.S.A. are living in what has aptly been called a “racism pandemic.” Racism has been a persistent and debilitating problem for racial minorities from the founding of this country, and disproportionally affects Black people in all facets of life. Racism is associated with poor outcomes in both physical health and psychological wellbeing. Parents raising Black children must send them into a world that is unsafe, unfair, and unjust. This year, we have seen the deeply horrifying and unjustifiable murders of George Floyd, Rayshard Brooks, Tony McDade, Breonna Taylor, and other victims of police brutality and racist violence. These victims add to the list of countless other innocent Black lives that have been gruesomely taken and willfully ignored by the justice system throughout American history.
On top of this racism pandemic, Americans are now also facing a health pandemic that has predictably, disproportionally affected the health of Black people. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Black communities, particularly Black LGBTQ+ communities, have suffered greater losses than other groups due to underlying healthcare and socioeconomic disparities.
We, the Department of Psychology at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, stand in solidarity with the Black community against all forms of individual, cultural, and systemic racism and discrimination. We add our voices to those who are calling for an end to racism, racial violence and police brutality in the United States and around the world. We acknowledge with heavy hearts the pain that the families and the communities of these victims are experiencing. We recognize the importance of reflecting on and ameliorating our own role in relation to perpetrating these issues, whether by action or inaction, intentional or non-intentional, and the importance of educating ourselves and others to address racism and inequality directly and explicitly. In that spirit, we admit that the late timing of this statement, following months of national attention on the civil rights atrocities perpetrated on Black people, communicates a failure to prioritize this issue on the part of our department. We intend to live up to our words by reflecting on our own apprehensions and slow action—and correcting them in the future.
We know that this statement is not enough on its own and that this problem will continue if not addressed with action. Accordingly, the department is increasing our attention on incorporating anti-racist perspectives and policies. We acknowledge that our current efforts do not focus on addressing anti-Black racism specifically, and pledge to also concentrate future efforts on attending to anti-Black racism and violence, in course curriculum and hiring and admissions processes. In addition, we plan to provide training for those interested in writing anti-racist legislation testimonials, invite diversity speakers to speak on Black Lives Matter and anti-racism, and creating safe spaces for students from historically marginalized groups to share the racism they experience. A few graduate students have also started a live resources document related to structural inequalities (either learning about the topic or resources for coping with racism) to which we invite our community members to contribute. We hope that our organization will be part of a collective voice that engages in sustained action demanding safety, justice, and peace for all Black people and by extension, all of us. We pledge to track and be transparent about our progress in promoting anti-racism in our department, and invite community members to provide feedback at any time.
October 31, 2020 The Department of Psychology at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa


The U.S. Securities and exchange commission (SEC) continues to make major moves pertaining to the cryptocurrency industry. Of late, the SEC has taken another step towards streamlining the process to settle digital asset securities by shortening four-step processes to three to mitigate operational risks for brokers and dealers.
According to a no-action letter made public on September 25, the SEC has stated that it won’t penalize any broker-dealer that operates an alternative trading system (ATS) that trades digital asset securities if they comply with the new guidelines.
The regulator states that there is demand amidst ATS to follow a streamlined system especially for cases where there is no custody over the trader assets.
Until now, most ATS followed the four-step process where first the buyer and seller send orders to the ATS, then the ATS matches the orders followed by which the ATS notifies both the parties about the matched trade and finally, the transaction is settled bilaterally among the parties or their respective custodians.
However, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) wants to see more clarity in cases in which the broker-dealer may not take physical custody of the asset.
Some felt that the four-step process is too risky, and hence the ATSs have requested that the process be made more streamlined.
The no-action letter explains that the new process includes:
Step 1: both the buyer and seller place their orders with the ATS, notify their custodians about their orders, and instruct them to settle the transactions in accordance with the terms of their orders when the order is matched. Step 2: The ATS matches the order. Step 3: The ATS notifies the buyer, seller, and custodian of the matched order and the custodians carry out the trade-in accordance with the instructions.
According to paragraph (b) of Rule 15c3-3 of the SEC (the Customer Protection Rule), Broker-dealers must “obtain and maintain physical possession or control of all fully paid or excess margin securities carried by a broker-dealer for the account of customers.”
Generally, this rule is a safeguard in case the ATS fails, which protects customers from losses or delays in accessing their security. But things are complicated when this involves digital assets.
The SEC has stated that those using the new model will not face any enforcement action related to the Customer Protection Rule.
Furthermore, the letter adds that those seeking to comply with the new process have addressed concerns regarding their custodial roles and noted that they operate with at least $250,000 in capital, and also inform their customers that the broker-dealer operator cannot guarantee or take responsibility for settling trades.
The broker-dealers must also ensure that they assess security tokens’ registration with the SEC and that the assets comply with federal law.
However, the SEC highlighted that the no-action letter “solely addresses an ATS trading digital asset securities under the circumstances set forth in this letter and does not otherwise address broker-dealer custody or control of digital asset securities.”


Emerson Network Power has released a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) calculator iPad app for its Liebert PCW cooling unit.
The free app allows data centre managers to keep a diary of their data centre’s PUE enabling more accurate decision-making about how and where energy savings can be made. Two different calculators are included in the app; the PUE calculator allows anyone to calculate the PUE of their data centre, while the basic running cost calculator highlights exactly how much money can be saved by installing more efficient equipment, such as the Liebert PCW.
Cooling systems typically account for 30-40% of energy consumption within a data centre*, so addressing their efficiency is a top priority for data centre managers. The app also includes an X-ray view into the Liebert PCW, giving users the opportunity to study the technical features of the solution and see how its technology can deliver energy savings for their data centre.
Emerson has also announced an extension of the range’s capabilities, with a cooling capacity of up to 240 kW, as well as a new version of the Liebert PCW featuring a CW dual circuit, which offers cooling redundancy to customers who cannot install two units, without compromising efficiency.
*Source Energy Logic 2.0 – 38% based on d/ctr of ~470sq.m


Biodegradable plastic: A false promise?
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Biodegradable packaging is often pitched as the environmentally-friendly solution the world has been waiting for. However, so-called greener plastics don't necessarily break down as easily as marketers would have us believe. To make matters worse, biodegradable plastic can't be recycled. So if it doesn't readily disappear into nature and can't be reused, should we consider the "biodegradable" label a well-intentioned but misleading promise? The Down to Earth team investigates.


Background
Dr. Ayse P. Gurses is an associate professor of anesthesiology and critical care medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She holds a joint appointment in Johns Hopkins’ Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Department of Health Policy and Management. Her areas of expertise include human factors engineering, patient safety, healthcare technology design, and implementation and usability evaluation.
Her current research focuses on improving patient safety in the cardiac operating room, transitions of care/handoffs, care coordination, compliance of providers with evidence-based guidelines and nursing working conditions.
Dr. Gurses earned her Ph.D. in industrial engineering from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and completed her postdoctoral training at the University of Maryland-Baltimore. Before joining the Johns Hopkins University, she served as a faculty member at the University of Maryland-Baltimore and the University of Minnesota.
She is a member of Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, where she is the chair of the Health Care Technical Group. She also serves as the associate editor of
IIE Transactions on Healthcare Systems Engineering. Her work has been recognized with numerous awards. Most recently, she was awarded with a Best Paper Award from Liberty Mutual Award for research examining patient safety in the cardiovascular operating room and an Early Career Investigator Award from the Federation of Associations in Behavioral and Brain Sciences (FABBS) Foundation.


Grades 5–9. Bring real-world, engineering problem-solving skills into your classroom. This set contains 288 K'NEX® parts. Hydro units require equipment such as pitchers, funnels, and bottles to hold, distribute, and measure water. The following models can be built and tested using this set:
Grist Mill Hydro Car Hydroelectric Generator Sail Car Shuttle Ride Wind-Powered Water Lift Windmill
These models serve as an excellent way for students to examine the challenges of using renewable energy.
The teacher's guide provides a program of study that uses hands-on exploration in conjunction with an engaging inquiry-based approach to learning. Students are encouraged to build, investigate, and evaluate concepts, ideas, and designs. Both the teacher's guide and building instructions are aligned with the following Next Generation Science Standards:
4-PS3-4. Apply scientific ideas to design, test, and refine a device that converts energy from one form to another. 4-ESS3-1. Obtain and combine information to describe that energy and fuels are derived from natural resources and their uses affect the environment.


We often think of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in association with combat veterans. While the condition does impact a large percentage of our military, PTSD can occur in anyone who has experienced trauma, whether physical or mental. Naturally, stress reactions following a traumatic event are expected, but if these stress reactions last longer than three months, cause great distress, or disrupt work/home life, it is time to seek help.Read More


Abstract Traditionally, athletes are selected for talent development programmes based on anthropometric factors, performance in competition, and motor-performance tests (Gullich & Cobley, 2017); psycho-social factors that influence athlete development have been largely ignored (Hardy et al., 2017). This research project seeks to develop the Athlete Development Formulation Survey (ADFS), a brief profiling tool gauging athletes' scores on psycho-social factors influencing elite performance. Following item generation, instrument construction, and establishing content validity, the present study reports on pilot work assessing the ADFS' concurrent validity. Two studies utilised a cross-sectional study design (Study 1; N =361, M hours training per week = 5.89, SD = 5.05; M years participating in sport = 7.35, SD = 6.47. Study 2; N = 66, Males = 30, Females = 36 (M hours training per week = 7.00, SD = 3.37; M years participating in sport = 7.34, SD = 2.84). Participants completed the ADFS alongside corresponding "full" measures with previously established psychometric properties. The ADFS is designed to assess 33 constructs. Across both studies, bi-variate correlations revealed significant and theoretically relevant associations between the ADFS constructs and their respective "full" measures. The present study adds support to the ADFS as a multi-faceted tool enabling identification of a combination of psycho-social factors that influence elite development. The ADFS has practical value within talent identification systems as it can be used to measure multiple factors without placing burden on athletes and coaches.


The Westermann Morphospace method displays fundamental morphotypes and hypothesized life modes of measured ammonoid fossils in a ternary diagram. It quantitatively describes shell shape, without assumption of theoretical coiling laws, in a single, easy-to-read diagram. This allows direct comparison between data sets presented in Westermann Morphospace, making it an ideal tool to communicate morphology. By linking measured shells to hypothesized life modes, the diagram estimates ecospace occupation of the water column. Application of this new method is demonstrated with Mesozoic data sets from monographs. Temporal variation, intraspecies variation, and ontogenetic variation are considered. This method can address hypothetical ecospace occupation in collections with tight stratigraphic, lithologic, and abundance control, even when taxonomy is in dispute.
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Paleobiology
Vol. 38 • No. 3
Summer 2012


Sheffield, UK, October 2020 – Despite being legal in the UK for almost two years, access to medical cannabis and awareness among the public remains surprisingly low. So, we decided to put together a simple guide of how access to medical cannabis currently works. Legalising Medical Cannabis
The parents of Billy Caldwell and Alfie Dingley had tried a number of registered epilepsy medications with little success until they discovered the positive effects of cannabis-based medications. However, the legality of these drugs in the UK meant that they had to source medications from abroad.
The rescheduling of cannabis allowed for specialist clinicians in the UK to prescribe medical cannabis products. Following this decision, medical cannabis is now legal for the first time in almost 50 years.
Accessing Medical Cannabis
In theory, patients should now be able to access medical cannabis products for a small number of conditions. These include treatment-resistant epilepsy, spasticity associated with multiple sclerosis, and chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. However, NHS prescriptions for medical cannabis products – even for these conditions – remain critically low, if not non-existent.
Medical cannabis clinics, however, have been opening around the nation with the aim of plugging the gaps in patient access. Sapphire Medical Clinics has launched a number of schemes and initiatives over the last couple of years in an effort to aid in the progression of the UK’s medical cannabis sector. These include the Sapphire Foundation which helps to remove financial barriers to patients and the UK Medical Cannabis Registry which collects real-world evidence on medical cannabis prescribing.
Progressing Medical Cannabis Access in the UK
The data collected through our ongoing Canex poll support calls for increased education on medical cannabis – for both medical professionals and the public – in the UK. Despite numerous countries, including the UK, having now legalised medical cannabis, the potential mechanisms of cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system is still not taught in medical curriculums.
This has led to a limited number of doctors having sufficient knowledge of medical cannabis and how it could potentially benefit a huge array of conditions. A number of initiatives are now aiming to address this problem, including the Sapphire Institute which provides an online training and up-to-date research on medical cannabis.
Medical cannabis registries like the UK Medical Cannabis Registry and Drug Science’s Project Twenty21, aim to collect the evidence needed to support the progression of medical cannabis prescriptions in the UK.
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“Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”
-Socrates
For us, it’s not just about helping students learn effectively. It’s about helping students love learning — to see it as something they can do inside the classroom and out, no matter the challenges they face. That’s why we focus on addressing the core challenges associated with dyslexia, while, at the same time, helping students uncover and develop their strengths.
Dyslexia is a common learning disorder, affecting 20% of the general population and 80-90% of individuals with learning disabilities. Students with dyslexia have a hard time identifying the sounds associated with the letters they see. While they may recognize the name of the letter, they may not be able to identify the sound the letter makes in a word. Remediation works by teaching students how to identify the sounds associated with each letter, and how to blend them into words.


Abstract
A fundamental investigation of the influence of novel phosphonium bromide salts within the polymer main chain (23.75 mol %) of polyurethanes was conducted to elucidate the effect of ionic associations on hard segment hydrogen bonding. A novel poly(tetramethylene oxide) (PTMO)-based polyurethane containing a phosphonium diol chain extender was prepared using a conventional prepolymer method. In addition, a polyurethane containing a 1,4-butanediol chain extender was synthesized for comparison with the thermomechanical and morphological properties of the phosphonium ion-containing analog. Moreover, the unprecedented comparison of morphological development in the presence of cationic sites is described herein. Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) revealed that phosphonium polyurethane was more crystalline compared to the noncharged analog, and it was presumed that enhanced hydrogen bonding in the noncharged polyurethane restricted polymer mobility and reduced PTMO crystallinity. Moreover. FT-IR spectroscopy demonstrated that hydrogen-bonding interactions were significantly reduced in the presence of phosphonium cations. These results correlated well with tensile properties, i.e., the noncharged polyurethane offered superior tensile strength compared to phosphonium polyurethane. X-ray scattering indicated that both polyurethanes were amorphous at room temperature and exhibited hard segment microphase separation. Upon stretching, the interparticle scattering between the microphase-separated domains aligned preferentially along the stretching direction. Scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS) in the STEM indicated that the charged polyurethane exhibited ionic aggregates that were rich in P and Br.
ASJC Scopus subject areas Organic Chemistry Materials Chemistry Polymers and Plastics Inorganic Chemistry


Let’s say a U.S. law enforcement agency obtains a warrant against a criminal suspect. As a part of the investigation, the agency requests that an online service provider hand over the suspect’s emails, which in this case are located on a server abroad. Does the provider have to comply? Not according to what is colloquially known as the “
Microsoft-Ireland” decision from last year. In Microsoft, the Second Circuit held the Stored Communications Act (SCA) could not be used to compel Microsoft to disclose a user’s email content stored extraterritorially—in that case, exclusively on an Irish server. Instead, U.S. law enforcement must use the now-cumbersome and slow Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) process to request data through their international counterparts. Given the limits of the existing SCA, the Court called for Congress the change the law to address how U.S. companies hold data overseas.
At a May 24 hearing, members of Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Crime and Terrorism came to a consensus that the system for cross-border data requests is broken. They agreed with witnesses that technology companies are situated amid conflicting state interests in two related scenarios: 1) when U.S. providers receive requests from U.S. law enforcement for data possibly stored outside the U.S.—akin to
Microsoft-Ireland, and 2) when U.S. providers receive requests from foreign law enforcement for data those providers control. In the latter scenario, the SCA prevents providers from disclosing email to foreign law enforcement without a warrant issued pursuant to the MLAT process.
Unfortunately, as Chairman Lindsey Graham highlighted, the MLAT process is antiquated and no longer effective in a fast-paced digital era, echoing concerns from law enforcement agencies around the world. The committee resolved to address the adverse impact of the Second Circuit’s 2016 decision in a bipartisan manner that would reflect modern technological considerations and the privacy, security, and law enforcement equities at stake.
Representing the U.S. law enforcement perspective was Brad Wiegmann, Deputy Assistant Attorney General of the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) National Security Division. He testified that DOJ has identified over 100 incidents of impeded investigations due to tech companies’ unwillingness to share a user’s electronic data following the
Microsoft-Ireland decision, and urged Congress to find a solution to that side of law enforcement’s cross-border conundrum.
To address the second scenario described above, Wiegmann renewed DOJ’s commitment to a proposed bilateral agreement between the U.S. and United Kingdom. First announced last year, the U.S.-UK agreement would permit UK law enforcement to directly request communications content from U.S. providers pursuant to their own form of lawful process. DOJ’s hope is that this agreement would be the first of many such bilateral arrangements between the U.S. and like-minded nations with similar law enforcement needs. Weigmann noted that in order for such bilateral agreements to take effect, Congress would need to pass a legislative framework that both amends the Stored Communications Act’s disclosure provisions to allow direct responses by U.S. providers to requests from foreign law enforcement, and sets human rights, rule of law, and legal process standards for the community of nations that might be eligible for such agreements with the U.S. Weigmann indicated that DOJ would be issuing a new draft legislative proposal, similar to one it transmitted to Congress last year, in the near future. Importantly, Weigmann noted that DOJ’s proposal would not factor into existing debates over surveillance or encryption, and would help stem the tide of increasing data localization efforts abroad.
Paddy McGuinness, the UK’s Deputy National Security Advisor, also testified, providing the perspective of foreign law enforcement agencies. McGuinness noted that increasing amounts of criminals’ communications take place over services provided by U.S. technology companies. McGuinness also took time to describe the changes made to the UK’s investigatory powers regime under the recently-passed Investigatory Powers Act, which includes expansions to UK law enforcement’s ability to request data from providers, along with substantive changes to the procedures through which such requests are made.
Senator Orrin Hatch, long involved in discussions of cross-border law enforcement issues, acknowledged that law enforcement’s demand for data inherently conflicts with privacy, and again put forth his proposed solution to the
Microsoft prong of the problem: a revised version of the International Communications Privacy Act (ICPA), a bill he first introduced last year. ICPA would permit U.S. law enforcement to obtain the extraterritorially stored communications of U.S. persons or persons reasonably believed to be located in the U.S. pursuant to a probable cause-based warrant. In Senator Hatch’s view, DOJ’s proposed legislation does not fully resolve the conflict of laws dilemma faced by U.S.providers—including, for example, a pending Brazilian law that prohibits technology companies from disclosing Brazilian citizens’ data—whereas ICPA might take steps in that direction.
Brad Smith, Microsoft’s Chief Legal Officer, testified from the perspective of the technology industry and as a representative of the company that had most acutely faced the cross-border problem in court. He testified that a complete reversal of
Microsoft would “literally take us back to a law that was passed when Mark Zuckerberg was two years old,” and “simply wouldn’t work” because it puts technology companies in the conflict of law dilemma highlighted by Senator Hatch. Smith also mentioned that no action on the issue leaves companies facing astronomical fines in some jurisdictions (e.g. under the European Union’s looming General Data Protection Regulation), and puts American jobs at risk. In Smith’s opinion, the DOJ’s legislative proposal opens the door solving part of the problem while balancing privacy and security, but more work must be done.
Jennifer Daskal, Associate Professor at American University Washington College of Law, testified that a clean reversal of the Second Circuit’s decision in
Microsoft would be problematic and ignore foreign states’ comity interests. Daskal advocated that courts engage in a careful examination of the location of the crime, suspect, and its victim; location of data alone to determine jurisdiction is problematic because data is constantly moving. Daskal explained that a user’s location or nationality is more reliable and solves the issue of notice asymmetry since a user has expectations or presumptions about the law based on where he or she is located. This is similar to the framework Senator Hatch is preparing in the revised version of his proposed ICPA. We can expect to see a revised ICPA reintroduced by Senator Hatch: “ICPA is one of my top priorities,” he remarked, “and I plan to push very hard for it once it’s reintroduced.”
Next week, the House Judiciary Committee will also be holding a hearing on law enforcement access to data stored abroad. Chairman Bob Goodlatte has stated reforming 1986’s Electronic Communications Privacy Act, which contains the SCA and its disclosure prohibitions, as a top priority. While speaking before the Federalist Society at the National Press Club in February, he described the law as, “outdated and contains insufficient privacy protections,” and reform is necessary to, “better protect constitutional rights without impeding law enforcement’s efforts to protect public safety.”