While I appreciate contemporary praise and worship music, I must admit my affinity for the accumulative narrative of hymns.
Each stanza seems to build upon the preceding verse. I like to think of these classic standards as poetry with a melody. In times like today, the majestic nature of God as expressed in “How Great Thou Art” resonates hope, peace and trust.
Oh Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder
Consider all the worlds Thy hands have made
I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder
Thy power throughout the universe displayed.
As we continue to recover from an exhausting election cycle and grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, this upcoming holy day season of Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to reflect upon and bless God for His keeping power!
Respectfully, I would hope you do not equate the occasion as “turkey day” or justification for gluttony, as the focus should be upon God who has sustained us in 2020 through adversities seen and unseen.
When through the woods, and forest glades I wander
And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees
When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur
And see the brook, and feel the gentle breeze.
My wife cherishes a collection of several ceramic serving bowls and a small cooking pot. These items do not match the décor of our kitchen or formal dining area. In fact, they don’t even complement each other in appearance.
Yet, they are an integral part of our gatherings.
These items once belonged to her beloved mother. I have personally witnessed her mother’s loving ability to prepare and host a banquet. While my wife has embraced and captured her mother’s culinary abilities, the bowls and pots she uses don’t just serve amazing dishes, they beatify memories of others no longer at the table with us.
And when I think that God, His Son not sparing
Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in
That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing
He bled and died to take away my sin.
It is my hope you will consider small intimate and meaningful gatherings that are limited to your immediate household. Distance traveling is also not recommended at this time due to the escalating widespread surge of coronavirus cases. Consider using technology, such as Zoom, to establish a connection with family and friends.
At the end of the day, we are all being reminded, what really should mean the most is that our loved ones are safe, you have done your best humanly possible and you are grateful for what you have.
When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart
Then I shall bow in humble adoration
And then proclaim, "My God, how great Thou art!"
While nothing is new under the sun, there are some things new to you and me. The word “pandemic” was not a regular part of my vocabulary until this year. In these unprecedented times, many await in angst for the next proverbial shoe to drop! We cannot live and be healthy with such a dire view.
While feasting is often associated with Thanksgiving, we should also commit to fasting as well. Instead of listening to the “breaking news” which only breaks our spirit, let’s turn off the media! The sacred text reminds us that some things will only depart by the means of fasting and prayer. We need a season where we come together, pray and fast and hope that God delivers us as a nation. As the chorus declares:
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art
Then sings my soul, my Savior God to Thee
How great Thou art, how great Thou art! A Community Holy Day Gathering: The Mahoning Valley Association of Churches Board invites the community to the Mayors' Interfaith Virtual Prayer on Tuesday from 7:30-8 a.m. To accept this invitation, respond by email to execdirectormvac@gmail.com with a request for the Zoom link. Virtual seats are limited and participants are welcome at no charge.
Thirty-five years ago, the late Mrs. Edna D. Pincham introduced this community mainstay while serving as the administrative assistant to the late honorable Mayor Patrick J. Ungaro. A great woman of faith and prayer, Mrs. Pincham shared her passion with MVAC to host an annual interfaith prayer breakfast. She recognized that the shared tenants of faith brought diversity and strength to our community for the greater good.
She envisioned the mayors, their administrations, business, civic and faith leaders of the valley coming together for ecumenical celebration and giving thanks to God.
The Zoom gathering affords an opportunity for local political officials and other people of faith to gather and pray together before Thanksgiving in lieu of the Mayors' Prayer Breakfast canceled due to COVID precautions.
The Mayors' Interfaith Virtual Prayer will feature a reflection by the honorable Mayor Doug Franklin of Warren; musical performance by Jason Volovar; and interfaith prayers from within the community. Dr. Thomas D. Sauline serves as the executive of MVAC and The Rev. Theodore A. Brown, Jr. is the organization’s president.
May this Thanksgiving remind each of us of this holy day’s purpose when it was established in our country. Local philanthropist, Eleanor Watankunakorn, once shared a profound thought she acquired and attributed to her personal journey that required detours along the way, "Keep your heart free from hate and your mind free from worry. Live simple, expect little and give much”
Let’s approach this upcoming national observance of thanks with grateful hearts and continue to resolve to keep the faith!
— The Rev. Lewis W. Macklin II serves as the lead pastor of Holy Trinity Missionary Baptist Church, chaplain for the Youngstown Police Department and local coordinator for the African American Male Wellness Walk of the Mahoning Valley. He resides in Youngstown with Dorothy, his partner in marriage and ministry. They share the love and joy of six children and seven grandchildren. — All biblical citations are New Living Translation unless noted otherwise


Abstract
Background: The basis of poor outcomes following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is multifactorial. Previous research aimed at predicting outcome following TKA focuses largely on outcomes measured between two specific time points (pre-to post-TKA). Analysis of outcomes measured over multiple time points (trajectory) may expose relationships between patients’ characteristics and longitudinal outcome patterns that may otherwise remain obscured. Methods: The current study analyzed Short Form 36 Physical Component Score (PCS) trajectories of 656 patients composed of 3 time points over a 1-year period. Clusters were constructed utilizing MultiExperiment Viewer hierarchical clustering algorithm. Statistical significance of these clusters was assessed using MeV's built-in bootstrapping method. Patient characteristics of the resulting statistically conserved clusters were summarized and compared using Wilcoxon rank-sum test or chi-squared test as appropriate. Results: Two distinct clusters of outcome trajectory were identified. Cluster 1 included 550 patients (84%) who demonstrated persistent PCS improvement at 6 and 12 months. Cluster 2 included 106 patients (16%) who demonstrated decline in PCS at 6 months followed by improvement at 12 months. Cluster 1 achieved earlier success, greater absolute mental and physical health scores as compared to Cluster 2 (P < .05), and demonstrated higher baseline mental health scores, lower baseline PCS, and a significantly higher proportion of non-Hispanic Whites (P ≤ .05). Conclusion: Cluster analysis identified distinct functional outcome trajectories following TKA. Specific differentiating patient factors were associated with differing trajectories. Future studies should focus on this method's ability to inform predictive models regarding patient outcomes.
Keywords functional outcomes outcome trajectory patient-reported outcomes statistical methods total knee arthroplasty ASJC Scopus subject areas Orthopedics and Sports Medicine


College can be a challenge for all students, financially and emotionally, but this is especially true for students recovering from cancer. Many students battling cancer may feel that there is no point in carrying on with their education, and the crippling costs of college tuition only exacerbates this.
What we can see is that pursuing a personal goal has a profound impact on a patient’s emotional and psychological recovery. To overcome the financial concerns, there are a wide range of...


For those deeply involved in any religion, belief is an essential part of their life. They may never receive a direct communication with the deity of their religion, and the witnessing of a miracle is generally unlikely. While religion has many pragmatic sides, it still takes a leap of faith to be a practicing member of many of today’s faiths throughout the world. Even those who join only for appearances might find they are ready to at least concede the existence of an unseen power.
It can be troubling for those who only follow their religion on the surface, and they might never have an epiphany that leads them into true belief. They might find they are wandering away from their own religious background because they are unable to believe without some concrete vision or feeling. For them, it can be less a matter of faith in a powerful being than it is in the comforts of religious rituals that keep them in attendance.


Globalization is alluded to as a lot of significant material changes that affect relations between social orders in the previous scarcely any decades. The recognizable highlights of these material changes are seen in the turn of events and development of web, satellite transmission, fiber-optic innovation, broadband activities, transnational partnerships and the rise of World Trade Organization. Globalization is change of how thoughts travel and the idea of their last goal prompting increment in worldwide exchange in this manner expanded rivalry. Firms grow by entering set up business sectors to make new markets for their items. This requires them to have personality for them by setting up trademarks by method of marking and continue overseeing to make esteem.
While growing and infiltrating more current markets creating, advancing and performing advertising tasks utilizing diverse exchange marks for various nations become costlier. The more the nations a trademark is known, the more noteworthy is its worth and the more noteworthy the need to ensure the equivalent by enrolling at the worldwide level. Trademark enrollment includes greater expenses as well as procedural requirements while enlisting the equivalent in each nation and check about
dang ky thuong hieu. Brands have become some portion of a monetary market, yet in addition an allegorical market since they include and engender an arrangement of utilizing signs to control significance and language as brands satisfies a few distinctive financial capacities. Recognizable proof on an essential level, it serves an ID work by partner an item with an organization.
Correspondence More dynamically, it has a useful capacity, in that it gives a vehicle to the effective correspondence of data, along these lines lessening purchaser search costs in picking an item. Flagging the utilization of marking in promoting additionally serves a flagging capacity, in that, it proposes that an organization who is eager to exhaust a significant entirety on its publicizing more likely than not built up a decent item. Articulation lastly, marking likewise serves an expressive capacity, as in it interfaces a specific buyer character or pith with an item. Marking includes not simply the item name, ads, or the utilization of a logo, yet the center suppositions and convictions that are evoked when one thinks about the brand. The best brands were the individuals who could create a specific mental inclination about the item. In this way, the brand pith moved away from an attention on the item and toward a mental relationship of the brand with a specific character. Today, firms embrace umber marking system, in which firms dedicate a significant segment of their salary towards putting their logo on a wide range of items and occasions, further enhancing the connection between mental, social and corporate affiliation.


Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) is a serious crime that may carry lifelong repercussions. If you have been charged with a DWI in Stanislaus County California it is strongly recommended that you find a criminal defense attorney who is experienced with DWI law.
Stanislaus County Lawyers Experienced in DWIs
In most situations, a DWI in California require a significant amount of evidence and legal experience to competently litigate. Because the state must prove you committed the crime beyond a reasonable doubt, you may have a variety of different avenues of attack against a DWI charge.
Stanislaus County Attorneys Can Help You Avoid Penalties and Fees If You Are Facing a Charge for DWI
After you have been charged with a DWI, your initial step should always be to consult a qualified legal representative. This lawyer can help you decide whether it would be possible to fight the charge, or to negotiate a plea bargain. Stanislaus County, California DWI attorneys will examine your case and use their expertise to explain your options and assist you in making the best legal decisions.
It is very important to talk with a DWI attorney as soon as possible; your freedom might depend on it.


(From D3 Supervisor Aaron Peskin)
Early pain is yielding early gains. San Francisco policymakers confronted COVID-19 head on, and we’re finally reaping the signs of success. While our federal government denied the science, we acted on it. While the President and his administration obscured facts, we pushed for more transparency.
We’re not entirely in the clear, but San Francisco has become the first county in California to reach the least restrictive tier (“yellow”) in the state’s recovery blueprint. While some were predicting that our dense urban environment would lead to high rates of transmission, instead we came together and worked for our collective safety. As a result, dense neighborhoods like Chinatown have all but quashed the transmission of COVID-19 thus far.We have demonstrated the strength of our neighborhoods and a societal commitment to mutual aid.
In the past few weeks, we’ve safely and successfully allowed limited capacity reopening of indoor dining, gyms and fitness centers, movie theaters, and playgrounds. We’re on track for non-essential offices, indoor personal care, and limited in-person public schools in the coming days and weeks. Fingers are crossed.


Terlipressin (Glypressin), a synthetic analog of vasopressin, induces arteriolar vasoconstriction which causes both a portal hypotensive effect and certain side-effects on the systemic circulation (elevated arterial pressure and reduced cardiac output). The combination of nitroglycerin with terlipressin might accentuate the portal hypotensive effect and prevent the side-effects on the systemic circulation. The aim of this study was to examine the systemic and splanchnic hemodynamic responses to terlipressin administered alone or combined with nitroglycerin in patients with cirrhosis. Systemic and splanchnic hemodynamics were measured before and 1 h after a bolus of terlipressin (1 to 2 mg IV) given alone (n = 10) or in association with nitroglycerin infusion (25 micrograms/min, n = 9). Terlipressin alone significantly increased the arterial pressure by 21%, systemic vascular resistance by 60%, and significantly decreased cardiac output by 23%. The right atrial and pulmonary pressures significantly increased and the wedged hepatic venous pressure and hepatic venous pressure gradient significantly decreased by 8% and 16%, respectively. The combined therapy decreased the cardiac output by 20%, but did not significantly modify the other systemic and splanchnic hemodynamic values. No significant differences were found between terlipressin and the combined therapy concerning changes in wedged hepatic venous pressure or hepatic venous pressure gradient. We conclude that in patients with cirrhosis, nitroglycerin prevents the deleterious vasoconstrictor and vasopressor effects of terlipressin. However, the combined therapy, as terlipressin alone, decreases the cardiac output.(ABSTRACT TRUNCATED AT 250 WORDS)


Objective: A key mediator of vascular EC barrier integrity, S1P, is derived from phosphorylation of sphingosine by the SK-1 and SK-2. While previous work indicates that SK-1 can regulate EC barrier integrity, whether SK-2 has a similar role remains to be determined. Methods: A cell impedance assay was used to assess human umbilical vein EC and bone marrow EC barrier integrity in vitro, with application of the SK inhibitors ABC294640, PF543, SKi, and MP-A08. In vivo studies were conducted using intravital microscopy to assess EC barrier integrity in SK-1 (Sphk1(-/-)) and SK-2 (Sphk2(-/-)) knock-out mice. Results: Only ABC294640 and MP-A08, which can both inhibit SK-2, caused a decrease in EC barrier integrity in vitro in both cell types. Intravital microscopy revealed that Sphk1(-/-) mice had reduced EC barrier integrity compared to WT mice, whereas no change was evident in Sphk2(-/-) mice. Conclusions: Our data suggest that in vitro inhibition of SK-2, can compromise the integrity of the EC monolayer, while SK-1 exerts a more dominant control in vivo. These data may have clinical implications and could aid in the development of new treatments for disorders of vascular barrier function. Keywords: endothelial cell barrier integrity; sphingosine kinase; sphingosine-1-phosphate.
© 2016 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.


Authors:
Ann C. Gregory, Olivier Zablocki, Ahmed A. Zayed, Allison Howell, Benjamin Bolduc, Matthew B. Sullivan
Summary:
The gut microbiome profoundly affects human health and disease, and their infecting viruses are likely as important, but often missed because of reference database limitations. Here, we (1) built a human Gut Virome Database (GVD) from 2,697 viral particle or microbial metagenomes from 1,986 individuals representing 16 countries, (2) assess its effectiveness, and (3) report a meta-analysis that reveals age-dependent patterns across healthy Westerners. The GVD contains 33,242 unique viral populations (approximately species-level taxa) and improves average viral detection rates over viral RefSeq and IMG/VR nearly 182-fold and 2.6-fold, respectively. GVD meta-analyses show highly personalized viromes, reveal that inter-study variability from technical artifacts is larger than any “disease” effect at the population level, and document how viral diversity changes from human infancy into senescence. Together, this compact foundational resource, these standardization guidelines, and these meta-analysis findings provide a systematic toolkit to help maximize our understanding of viral roles in health and disease.
Source: Cell Host & Microbe, 2020


Through this project, the BeLongEng team will track the practices and contexts of a cohort (panel) of individual engineers over time, using a prospective longitudinal cohort approach. It is anticipated that this project will provide evidence into how and why engineering practice is changing, leading to a more responsive and productive learning and workplace ecosystem.


By Maxine Philavong
After several lawsuits that were backed by large U.S. companies, the Trump administration relaxed part of its so-called “immigration ban” on foreign nationals, permitting those on H-1B and L-1 visas to return to their previous held employment in the U.S..
In April, the administration barred all foreign nationals who did not previously hold a valid visa from working in the U.S. for 60 days due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In June, President Trump signed an executive order extending their ban of all workers with a H-1B and L-1 visa, until the end of the year.
This meant that if a person had been waiting for these visas to be issued, or if you already had either of these visas but were waiting for it to get stamped, said person would have now had to wait until at least the end of the year.
The ban put thousands of foreigners waiting for their visas outside of the U.S. in a tough spot. For new visa holders waiting in their home country and those with a visa who had traveled to their home countries for stamping now found themselves barred from returning to the U.S. until the end of the year. Many feared job loss if they were not permitted to return.
Moreover, dependents of the visa holders were impacted, too. If a spouse of the visa holder had traveled to their home country to get their visa stamped but could not secure an appointment before the ban, they may have found themselves stuck in their home country.
However, after pushback from lawsuits that were back by large companies like Apple and Microsoft, the Trump administration has relaxed part of the ban.
Who Qualifies for the H-1B and L-1 Visa Exception?
After relaxing the ban on H-1B and L-1 Visa applications, the Trump administration favors those who qualify for national interest exception. This applies for those who are aiding in the fight against Covid-19 or those whose positions aid in economic recovery in the U.S. Meaning, there special exception for H-1b applications who are “technical specialists, senior level managers, and other workers whose travel is necessary to facilitate the immediate and continued economic recovery of the U.S.”
Additionally, for both visa categories, the administration grants exception to those “seeking to resume ongoing employment in the U.S., in the same position, with the same employer and with the same via classification.”
Those traveling under the H-1B and L-1 visa to the U.S. should be able to prove at least two of the five criteria: “Their employer has a continued need for their work even during the pandemic; they make a significant contribution to a critical infrastructure need; they are paid at least 15% more than the prevailing wage; they have an unusual expertise in the industry; or that their employer would suffer financial hardship if their via was denied.”
This article is published for clients, friends and other interested visitors for information purposes only. The contents of the article do not constitute legal advice and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Davies & Associates or any of its attorneys, staff or clients. External links are not an endorsement of the content.


Joy to The World
The Bible provides three significant accounts surrounding the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ.
Luke 2:8-12 also recounts Elizabeth’s (and her fetus’) joyful expression at the news that her cousin, Mary, carried the coming Messiah. In Luke 1:41-44 Matthew 2:7-10, Bible indicates that at the sight of the star, the wise men, “ rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.” Consistently, Bible emphasizes that Jesus’s birth was characterized by joy.
Jesus’ life and ministry on Earth was also marked by joy.
Though His purpose was to die a painful and humiliating death, the Bible tells us His life was full of joy. Prior to His crucifixion, in , He prayed for His disciples, “ John 17:13 But now I come to You, and these things I speak in the world, that they may have my joy fulfilled in themselves.” Though His death was imminent and inevitable, the Gospel of Luke states, Jesus was full of joy and the Holy Spirit! You cannot have the Holy Spirit and not have joy for the Holy Spirit produces joy in your life.( ) The joy Jesus possessed was a result of His relationship with the Father. So also, Gal. 5:22 that joy is accessible to us when we strengthen our connection to the Father through the Holy Spirit.
Kay Warren, author of
Choose Joy, defines joy as, “ the settled assurance that God is in control of every detail of my life, the quiet confidence that ultimately everything will be alright and the determined choice to praise God in all things.” Another defines this, “ Joy is an emotion that resides deep in your soul produced by the Holy Spirit which focuses on Jesus Christ.” If the Holy Spirit produces joy, then it follows that joy is not temporary; it is not transient. Happiness is based on happenings, but joy comes from deep within. Joy is a choice; a daily choice. It emanates as a result of the presence of God – i.e. the Holy Spirit, that dwells in you. Joy is a fruit of the Holy Spirit ( ); Paul also states in Gal. 5:22 that “ Romans 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.” Joy isn’t hinged on our circumstances, but the faithfulness of God, therefore, as Paul states in , 1 Thessalonians 5:16 rejoice always; irrespective of the circumstances.
The toils and struggles of life are bound to happen, but we must resolve to remain in joy. We know our adversary comes to steal, kill and destroy (
he will try to rob you of your joy. Know this - real joy in Christ cannot be stolen. Paul an apostle who spent most of his ministry being persecuted, lashed and tortured heartens us to rejoice in our sufferings ( John 10:10); 2 Cor. 11:25-28; Phil. 4:4) While the enemy may seek to destroy things in your life, decide to remain in joy. There are many things that drain us of our joy- anxiety, resentment, confusion; we all face difficulties in life. It is easy to let the pressures of life weigh us down and become negative or discouraged. God does not intend for us to live life depressed and dispirited. We were created to enjoy life. . Joy is a powerful tool; seek to maintain joy by abiding in Jesus ( ) To abide is to live in His presence daily. In His presence, there is the fullness of joy. ( John 15:5 Ps. 16:11 )Abiding in Christ allows you to bear the fruit of joy for the world needs joy! When we decided to abandon the world and chose to follow Christ, we chose to live a life of joy. We must endeavor to be couriers of joy because the Holy Spirit who produces life-sustaining joy resides in us. Joy has a voice and must be expressed.( Ps. 9:2; Ps. 32:1; Ps. 68:4) For expressing our joy attracts people to the kingdom of God.
Begin this year with the determination that 2020 will be your
year of joy. Make the decision to be and remain joyful. Spread joy wherever you go. If Paul could do it naked, we can do it clothed. If Paul could remain joyful in prison, we can do it as we live freely in the land of the free. If Paul could do it bruised and tortured, we can do it in spite of our circumstances. “ Rejoice always, again I say rejoice.” Selah.


You View the World in 3D. Why Not Document in 3D.
Forensic 3D Laser Scanning
This state-of-the-art technology has had a significant impact in the forensic field – not just collision reconstruction, but also for any case that requires precise measurements. 3D scanning allows for the collection of millions of accurate measurements in a cost-effective and efficient manner, with unprecedented accuracy.
When an event or incident occurs that requires investigation, there is nothing more critical than preserving the evidence and the scene. 3D laser scanning is particularly useful in time critical situations, such as vehicle and human-related accidents; homicides and criminal investigations; as well as damage to structures, when the environment needs to remain uncompromised.
Historical 3D Laser Scanning
With the use of 3D laser scanning technology, computer modeling and panoramic photography, DJS Associates digitally preserves historical sites and landmarks.
Data collected can be utilized for historical preservation, condition assessment, reconstruction of structures, as well as for restoration and cultural education. DJS is also partnering with CyArk, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the world’s heritage through cutting-edge technology, for digital preservation and educational purposes.
Architectural 3D Laser Scanning
Detailed measurements and photographic documentation of existing conditions are crucial elements of the design process – from initial conception through final construction. Combined with HDR Panoramic Photography, 3D imaging provides a cost-effective, accurate and efficient means to capture the data necessary for documentation, design and construction.
3D laser scanning is applicable to numerous situations including as-built documentation for pre-construction and construction; historical preservation and renovation; building information modeling (BIM); and permanent 3D representation of sites, whether digital or printed.


Norton Rose Fulbright’s Jeremy Moller highlights the advantages of regulating legal, accounting and real estate services under Australia’s AML laws, sooner rather than later.November 19, 2020
The probe is related to Crown's use of casino junkets to bring wealthy gamblers to its Melbourne casinos and possible non-compliance with due diligence and AML requirements.October 21, 2020
The roadmap seeks to address key challenges faced in cross-border payments including high costs, low speed, limited access and insufficient transparency.October 13, 2020
Onboarding processes should be designed reflecting the principle that CDD is not merely a document collection exercise, the HKMA says.September 25, 2020
If the Federal Court of Australia determines the penalty is appropriate, it will represent the largest ever civil penalty in Australian history.September 24, 2020
State Street Bank and Trust failed to report IFTIs on 99 occasions. There is no suggestion that the transactions were suspicious or that there were CDD deficiencies.September 17, 2020
Responding to a European Commission call for advice, the EBA says it recommends the establishment of a single rulebook to harmonise the AML/CFT framework across the EU.September 11, 2020
Guidance is provided for financial institutions, DNFBPs and NBFIs on AML/CFT and targeted financial sanctions, customer due diligence and beneficial ownership.September 3, 2020
The SFC will remove investment restrictions, expand custodian eligibility requirements, and introduce a statutory re-domiciliation mechanism.September 3, 2020
The guidance sets out key practices banks have been using to manage customer due diligence, resource pressure, and emerging threats in the context of Covid-19.July 30, 2020


Assumptions often govern our understanding of the world and those around us. We guess what it's like to be rich and famous, or the impact of travelling a long, rocky road due to disability or misfortune.
Many people start their journey living with a mental illness with little practical knowledge of the long-term effect their symptoms may have. They may not understand the battles they'll need to fight just to leave the house, visit family, go to work, or attend treatment.
To understand how the reality of mental illness and how it differs from first impressions, we asked nine SANE Peer Ambassadors to share their experiences.


›
The Conservatives have lost their absolute majority in the British parliament, further weakening the government’s ability to negotiate the UK’s exit from the European Union › Uncertainty surrounding the outlook for the UK is expected to remain strong and impact activity levels over the coming quarters. In line with our expectations, the pound sterling could fall significantly › Although more confident about the outlook for growth, the ECB has confirmed that monetary tightening is not imminent. The euro’s upside pressures are therefore expected to be limited
Focus on India: Growth potential still intact (p.5)
› With 6.1%, GDP growth for the first quarter of 2017 was disappointing and reflects the delayed – and higher-than-expected – impacts of the demonetisation, as well as statistical biases. This slowdown is expected to be temporary › Private consumption has continued to trend up, while the legislative elections at the start of the year reinforce N. Modi’s political legitimacy › Private investment is still the weakest link and needs to be supported by bank lending


A calming neurotransmitter
Taurine is a crystalline, free-form amino acid. It is a soothing, inhibitory neurotransmitter and plays a major role in stabilizing the heartbeat and electrical activity of the nerves.
Taurine is also necessary for the proper functioning of the "sodium/potassium ATP-ase pump" which regulates the ion balance between the cells and the extracellular fluid that surrounds them. Warnings
If you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your health care professional before using this product. Do not use if either tamper-evident seal is broken or missing. Keep out of the reach of children.
Disclaimer
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
UPC: 021078012818
Taurine Other Ingredients: Sorbitol, Stearic Acid, Modified Cellulose Gum, Colloidal Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate
Take 1 tablet a day, between meals or at bedtime. If you experience stomach irritation, take with meals.


Utilise the full potential of new water technologies.
The water sector is under increasing pressure from population growth, economic development, climate change and urbanisation. These factors are intensifying water scarcity on a global scale, driving demand for an innovative approach that addresses the inherent energy, cost and performance inefficiencies of existing water and waste water treatment facilities and networks.
Emerging technologies present utilities, operators, EPCs and investors with a high degree of uncertainty regarding reliability and comparability. In particular, the need for higher efficiencies and overall sustainability has led to the wide deployment of membranes, sensor systems and other novel technologies. However, in the absence of objective comparative evaluation, stakeholders may risk making poor investment decisions.
TÜV SÜD supports the water sector with performance testing and verification services for key technologies and components such as membranes, sensors and water purifiers. These services can be provided in the lab or in the field. Operators, utilities, investors, end users as well as EPCs and equipment manufacturers can gain confidence in their technologies and investments by having products tested and verified.


On May 28, Akinwumi Adesina, Nigeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, was elected as the new president of the African Development Bank – the continent’s multilateral development finance institution. Adesina takes the helm from Rwandan economist, Donald Kaberuka, who has served in the post for the maximum period permitted – two five-year terms.
The appointment marks the growing influence of Nigeria, not only as Africa’s financial powerhouse, but also in terms of its diplomatic role and political clout in the region
Only the eighth person to be appointed to the role, the agricultural economist beat Chad’s former Finance Minister, Kordjé Bedoumra, and Cape Verde’s serving Finance Minister, Cristina Duarte, by 60 percent. Voting was carried out by the AfDB’s board of governors, which comprises 54 regional member states and 26 non-regional members. Voting powers are weighted, with Nigeria, the US and Egypt yielding the most influence in elections.
Since being established in 1963, the AfDB has held a firm position on electing individuals from smaller African economies so as to offset the balance of power in the region. By electing an individual from Africa’s largest economy, the group has made a clear shift from this norm. Moreover, the appointment marks the growing influence of Nigeria, not only as Africa’s financial powerhouse, but also in terms of its diplomatic role and political clout in the region. Adesina’s presidency will also bring Nigeria’s in closer stead, politically speaking, with the continent’s former largest economy, which still enjoys considerable power in the region, as the African Union is headed by South African Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma.
Adesina, who has served under outgoing president Goodluck Jonathan, has taken a more commercial approach to agriculture and is credited for boosting rice production in Nigeria. The 50-year-old has also been praised for improving the country’s fertiliser subsidy programme, encouraging the diversification of crops among farmers and cracking down on corruption in the sector.
Adesina was considered among the favourites during the run-up to the election, winning favour with populist rhetoric during his campaign and speaking of greater inclusion across the continent. With a PhD in agricultural economics, during his campaign, Adesina naturally has focused on the importance of agriculture in Africa’s development and lifting nations out of poverty.
Following the announcement, which was made at the group’s 50th Annual Meeting in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, the group’s new president said that he was “humbled by this remarkable vote of confidence in me”. He also expressed praise to his predecessor; “I salute the excellent work of President Kaberuka. It will be a big challenge for me to step into his shoes. He leaves a solid bank behind him.”
The AfDB, which is charged to drive Africa’s economic and social development, has supported growth across the continent over the past decade in a pivotal period in the region’s economic advancement. According to the AfDB’s Annual Report, which was released just days before the group’s presidential election, the continent achieved 3.9 percent GDP growth in 2014, with the number expected to rise to 4.5 percent this year.
Adesina will assume office on September 1 this year, arguably taking to the helm at the cusp of a breakthrough in Africa’s economic development.


Supporting employees during this unprecedented time calls for innovative approaches. As reported by CNBC, some companies are requiring employees to take time off to avoid burnout. The article notes that “… work and personal time can blur into an endless purgatory of screen time and video calls.” and “… people might not want to use vacation days if they feel they can’t do what they used to do.”
Perhaps you’d like to encourage your team to take vacation time, but in the current situation, employees have fewer options that feel safe for a local “staycation” or regional trip.
Drift for Teams offers a creative solution with deeply discounted bulk pricing. This makes a float session an economical way to support employees health and well-being with a no-contact, socially-distant spa experience!
Packages can be customized for your health and wellness initiatives to support your team of professionals, creatives or athletes. Email us for more information.
Drift for Performance offers a creative solution. The deeply discounted bulk pricing makes a float session and economical way to support employees health and well-being, and the no-contact, socially distant spa experience is great for morale!
+1-864-414-2388
programs@driftgreenville.com


A coalition is an organization of diverse interest groups that join their human and material resources to produce a specific change that they are unable to deliver as independent individuals or separate organizations. A coalition is the foundation of your efforts and can help you on several fronts, including a core program need to amass community and leadership support for your hunger-free community program.
This document focuses on coalition-building related to stroke and heart disease prevention.


Usnea has a specific affinity for the lungs. It assists in respiratory infections and illness acting as a herbal antibiotic.
Usnea is often referred to as the Herbal Anti-biotic. You may have seen this lichen on the ground or growing on trees during one of your hikes. You probably didn't know that the inconspicuous gray-green fuzzy stuff covering many of the trees is one of the gentlest yet strongest immune tonics in the herb world.
Commonly known as Old Man's Beard, this highly specialized lichen acts as the lungs of the forest. It is naturally antibacterial, antimicrobial, anti fungal and antispasmodic. It has a special affinity for re balancing bacteria and eradicating infection throughout the mucus membranes, from mouth to lungs to gut to urinary tract and on. This medicine is a special gift for those with signs of infection in the lungs and bronchial area, often indicated by yellow or green phlegm, colds, flus, sinus infections, chest pain, difficulty breathing and sometimes accompanied by a fever.
Ingredients: LOVE, Usnea, and alcohol. To use: Adults take 1 dropper three times a day for a maximum of 7 days.
Please consult your doctor if you are nursing or pregnant.
*The above statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Please note that this product is a natural herbal supplement meant to support your current regimen for maintaining intrinsic health, and is not meant to be a substitute for medical care. As per FDA regulations, all presented information and products are not meant to treat, diagnose, prevent, or cure any disease. I recommend that you consult with your qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products if you have any questions regarding their effect in combination with your unique bodily needs, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on medications.


“More than 350 Austinites were seriously injured or killed in the last five years on just these 13 sections,” Austin Transportation Director Robert Spillar said in a press release. "By using a data-driven approach, we’ve identified locations which would greatly benefit from lower-cost solutions to quickly enhance safety for everyone who travels on our roadways, whether you drive, walk, bike or take transit.”
Initial improvements for Slaughter Lane between Menchaca Road and I-35 include traffic signal and signage upgrades, including signs that indicate drivers are entering a "high crash roadway" in both English and Spanish. Other improvements, such as low-cost street design changes, bus stop relocations, improved lighting and refreshed roadway markings could come later.
As efforts to reform the 13 high-injury roadways moves forward, the Austin Transportation Department will reach out to area residents and neighborhood groups for feedback regarding needed efforts to reduce speeding, distracted and impaired driving and failure to yield.
While Slaughter Lane is among the first high-injury roadways to receive Vision Zero improvements, other South Austin arteries will receive updates later on, including South First Street, William Cannon Drive and South Congress Avenue.


Experience Yoga
Module 5 – Lesson 4.1: Retraining unhelpful thinking
Module 5 – Lesson 4.1:
Retraining unhelpful thinking Our codes for living soulfully in the world
We can use the details of our everyday life as raw material for developing our self-awareness and self-observation. This can assist us to think and feel more impartially, act more wisely and ultimately uncover a calmer mind.
The ancient teachings of yoga are conveyed in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, a series of short sentences of wisdom. These include the
yamas and niyamas, which can be considered intuitive guidelines to bring into all dimensions of our daily life. These can also be practised as a mindfulness to raise our awareness.
The
yamas and niyamas assist us to cultivate a deeper understanding of our attitudes and behaviors — the ways we treat ourselves, others, and the world around us. These insights can lead to personal change not only benefiting ourselves, but others in our life!
The video below explains the
yamas and niyamas with some ideas about how to apply these to yourself and in your daily life.
This list below includes some
practical tips, to support you to bring the yamas and niyamas into your daily life:
1. Goal setting: Honestly evaluate your capacity for change in an area of our life – be specific, but practical.
2. Consequences: Lovingly, patiently, skillfully win over any inner resistance, so that your mind becomes your ally.
3. Positive affirmations: State what you wish to develop clearly, succinctly and in the present tense – refer to previous Lesson 3.1 – Affirmations.
4. Pratipaksha Bhavana: This yogic technique helps you to overcome negative patterns, by consciously inviting you to cultivate the opposite positive thought in your mind. This can help bypass the mind’s resistance to change.
5. Accountability: Every day, pause, reflect, and notice your progress. A few moments a day helps you to stay on track.


The human condition encompasses the unique features of being human. It can be described as the irreducible part of humanity that is inherent and not dependent on factors such as gender, race or class. It includes concerns such as the meaning of life, the search for gratification, the sense of curiosity, the inevitability of isolation, or anxiety regarding the inescapability of death.


On March 25, the House Appropriations Committee unanimously passed its FY 2017 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (T-HUD) spending bill after debate on several housing- and transportation-related amendments, though only a manager’s amendment making technical changes to the bill was ultimately approved. The House bill received a robust $48.2 billion allocation, which is $1.7 billion higher than the Senate allocation, but due to differences in accounting tactics, the Senate bill provides higher funding levels for most housing and community and development programs compared to the House bill. The Senate approved its T-HUD bill on March 19 with an 89-8 vote.
NAHRO’s policy team has provided a comprehensive summary of the House bill as it relates to HUD’s Community Planning and Development programs, including the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), Homeless Assistance Grants, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA). NAHRO will also publish comprehensive coverage of the House bill’s treatment of Public Housing and Section 8 Programs in the coming days.
Access NAHRO’s analysis here (members only).


The amount of settlement that you receive after an accident predominantly depends on factors surrounding your case. Based on these factors, your personal injury lawyer can manage your expectations and negotiate skillfully and efficiently, with the goal of helping you get rightfully compensated.
If you’ve been severely injured in a motor vehicle accident in North Carolina due to the other party’s negligence, then you should do two things:
Motor vehicle accidents are unfortunately quite common in North Carolina. Did you know that there were nearly 275,067 collisions on the roadways of North Carolina in 2017? This figure was up by approximately 9000 from the figure recorded in 2016, and about 40,000 more than the figures recorded from 2012 to 2016.
If you or a loved one has been severely injured in an accident, then you have the right to file a personal injury claim and seek compensation for the injuries and losses. However, the outcome of your case often depends on the way it is pursued. This is why it is advisable to hire a personal injury lawyer. With over 130,000 personal injury attorneys currently working in the US, selecting a lawyer to represent your case is not easy. And this is exactly what we’ll focus on in today’s post. Read on to learn about crucial steps that you can take when choosing a lawyer for legal representation.
Personal injuries can occur when least expected. Whether a person sustains a minor or major injury, it can disrupt their life and relationships. Not only that, the expensive medical treatments and medication following an accident can cripple you financially. In such a situation, you may be reluctant to seek professional legal assistance, thinking of it as another expense.


Abstract
High-performance liquid chromatography with fluorescence detection has been utilized for the rapid determination of total homocysteine, cysteine, and cysteinylglycine in human serum and plasma. Our earlier procedure (Anal Biochem 1989; 178:208), which used monobromobimane to specifically derivatize thiols, has been extensively modified to allow for rapid processing of samples. As a result, >80 samples a day can be assayed for total homocysteine, cysteine, and cysteinylglycine. The method is sensitive (lower limit of detection ≤4 pmol in the assay) and precise (intra- and interassay CV for homocysteine, 3.31% and 4.85%, respectively). Mean total homocysteine concentrations in plasma and serum were significantly different, both from healthy male donors (9.26 and 12.30 μmol/L, respectively; P <0.001) and healthy female donors (7.85 and 10.34 μmol/L, respectively; P <0.001). The differences in total homocysteine between sexes were also significant (P = 0.002 for both plasma and serum). Similar differences were found for cysteine and cysteinylglycine. We found a significant inverse correlation between serum cobalamin and total homocysteine in men (P = 0.0102) and women (P = 0.0174). Serum folate also inversely correlated with total homocysteine in both sexes.
Original language English (US) Pages (from-to) 873-881 Number of pages 9 Journal Clinical Chemistry Volume 40 Issue number 6 State Published - 1994 Externally published Yes ASJC Scopus subject areas Clinical Biochemistry


Terms & ConditionsThe Beyond your Belly program is designed for general information only and should not replace advice from a medical professional. We recommend you seek professional advice before embarking on any new health regime.
This program uses healthy, natural food, but there are some cases where it may not be appropriate. If any of the following medical conditions apply to you, please do NOT purchase this program until you have sought medical advice:
Carnitine deficiency (primary), Carnitine palmitoyltran-ferase (CPT) I or II deficiency, Carnitine translocase deficiency, Beta-oxidation defects, Mitochondria3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl-CoA synthase (mHMGS) deficiency, Medium-chain acyl dehydrogenasedeficiency (MCAD), Long-chain acyl dehydrogenase deficiency (LCAD), Short-chain acyl dehydro-nase deficiency (SCAD), Long-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-CoA deficiency, Medium-chain 3-hydroxyacyl-Codeficiency, Pyruvate carboxylase deficiency, Porphyri a history of pancreatitis, active gall bladder disease, impaired liver function, impaired fat digestion, poor nutritional status, gastric bypass surgery, abdominal tumors, decreased gastrointestinal motility, a history of kidney failure.
All intellectual property in this program remains the copyright of Briggston Enterprises LTD and must not be copied or reproduced without explicit, written permission from the authors.
The complete program including the fully downloadable guide is accessible immediately after purchase. As a result our money back guarantee requires the following conditions are met.
You must provide:
1) A date and time stamped photo of your weight from week 1, 2 and 3.
2) A copy of your shopping receipts from week 1, 2 and 3.
If no weight loss occurs, we will refund your purchase price 100%. Any other refunds are at the complete discretion of Briggston Enterprises LTD.
Prior to purchasing the Beyond your Belly program you must first read and agree to these Terms and Conditions.


Q79 - Horseplay
Question:
In a warehouse, during a lunch break, two employees are participating in an online viral challenge where a person drops a piece of paper from the top of a flight of stairs and races down the stairs in time to catch the paper. The first employee is barely able to catch the paper in time. The second employee feels pressured to accomplish the challenge and ends up tripping while rushing down the stairs too quickly. He injures multiple body parts and ends up with bruises, cuts, broken bones and a concussion. Is it recordable?
Answer:
YES. The injury is considered work-related because it occurred on company property during the workday and the injuries (broken bones) are severe enough to trigger recordability. Also, lunch is considered part of the normal workday and is not included in the list of exceptions for recordkeeping purposes.
Letter of Interpretation: This case must be recorded because it does not meet the exception to work-relatedness in Section 1904.5(b)(2)(v) for injuries that occur in the work environment but are solely due to personal tasks. For the "personal tasks" exception to apply, the injury or illness must 1) be solely the result of the employee doing personal tasks (unrelated to their employment) and 2) occur outside of the employee's assigned working hours. OSHA clarified in a January 15, 2004 letter of interpretation that Section 1904.5(b)(2)(v) does not apply to injuries and illnesses that occur during breaks in the normal work schedule. Here, the exception does not apply because the injury occurred during the employee's lunch break
1904.7(b)(7) What is a "significant" diagnosed injury or illness that is recordable under the general criteria even if it does not result in death, days away from work, restricted work or job transfer, medical treatment beyond first aid, or loss of consciousness? Work-related cases involving cancer, chronic irreversible disease, a fractured or cracked bone, or a punctured eardrum must always be recorded under the general criteria at the time of diagnosis by a physician or other licensed health care professional.


Rental and vacant property insurance Insurance that has been crafted to protect properties with unique risks.
Markel Specialty's rental and vacant property coverage can be customized for multiple risk types:
Owner-occupied- for properties used as the primary residence Seasonal- for residences used as vacation homes Rented- for landlords who rent their homes to tenants Vacant- for unoccupied homes including those for sale
Our focus and expertise is in writing property risks that frequently do not fit in the traditional insurance marketplace. This permits us to write a diverse set of risk profiles including:
Older homes Risks with prior claims Risks not supported by a companion homeowners or auto policy Customers who may have had a prior lapse in coverage Properties titled to corporations or trusts rather than individuals Properties titled to multiple individuals Modular homes Condominium units No restrictions on the number of insured locations
Our rental and vacant property coverage permits you to tailor accounts to the specific coverage needs of the customer. This includes the ability to purchase combined property and liability coverages, property only or liability only.
We offer a variety of policy forms, optional coverages and discounts, including: Property coverage Protection for the primary structure. Basic and special policy forms are available permitting either replacement cost or actual cash value loss settlement. Contents coverage Basic and broad form level coverages can pay for damages to personal property and are available on either a replacement cost or actual cash value loss settlement basis. Additional living expense/fair rental value Optional coverages that help pay for expenses related to alternative housing when the insured property is uninhabitable due to a covered loss. Personal liability/premises liability Optional coverages if you become liable for damages or injury resulting from the use of your property. Additional options permit you to further enhance your protection and include: Unattached structures - covers losses on structures such as garages, sheds, and other unattached structures. Equipment breakdown - for sudden, accidental failure of electrical and mechanical systems built into the home, in addition to those purchased later. Vandalism coverage - this additional coverage helps pay for damages as a result of vandalism. Available discounts can include: Loss free discount Mature owners discount Newer residence discount Markel Specialty dwelling fire customers benefit from these program features: Convenient payment options Flexible policy terms Reliable, experienced claim service personnel If you have multiple properties to protect, you can enjoy the convenience of one policy, one bill, and one payment


Los Angeles DUI Lawyers with Answers DUI Checkpoints in Los Angeles
DUI checkpoints are the familiar stops set up by police, often on holidays or other nights when large numbers of people are expected to be drinking, where each car must stop and officers typically ask drivers a few questions before allowing them to pass or having them pull over for further investigation.
Are DUI checkpoints legal?
Yes. The United States Supreme Court has held that DUI checkpoints are legal, arguing that the interests of the government in stopping drunk drivers and reducing drunk driving fatalities were more important than the potential for intrusive searches and violations of privacy..[1] However, certain conditions must be met. A stop to find anything “suspicious” is illegal. However, a DUI checkpoint, solely for the purpose of stopping impaired drivers, is permissible.
DUI checkpoints in the Los Angeles area must satisfy an eight-point test to be legal: Supervising officers must make all operational decisions. To “reduce the potential for arbitrary and capricious enforcement,” decisions about where, how, and when checkpoints operate must be made by supervising officer, not field officers. Motorists must be stopped based on neutral criteria. The decision of what vehicles to stop must be made in advance and based on “neutral, mathematical criteria.” For example, officers can stop every car, every other car, or every fifth car. Field officers cannot decide what vehicles to stop during the checkpoint. Also, officers may not decide to stop vehicles based on non-neutral criteria, such as certain types of cars or drivers of certain ages or ethnicities. The checkpoint must be reasonably located. There must be frequent DUI arrests or accidents in the location of the checkpoint. Adequate safety precautions must be taken. The time and duration must reflect “good judgment”. Sufficient indicia of its official nature. It must be clear to approaching drivers that they are approaching an official DUI checkpoint. For example, checkpoints can be indicated by signs, lights, marked police cars, and uniformed officers. Drivers detained a minimal amount of time. Drivers should only be detained long enough for officers to briefly question them and observer any signs of intoxication, such as the smell of alcohol, slurred speech, or bloodshot eyes. Checkpoints should be publicly advertised in advance[2]. Failure to advertise the checkpoint in advance, alone, will not make the DUI checkpoint illegal.
If you are arrested for DUI after being stopped at a checkpoint, it is essential to have a Los Angeles DUI attorney who is familiar with these factors and can challenge the constitutionality of the checkpoint based on exactly what transpired during the DUI stop.
Can I really be stopped without probable cause?
Yes. If the DUI checkpoint meets the requirements, you can be stopped without any kind of individual suspicion. However, officers must have probable cause in order to arrest you.
What are my rights at a DUI checkpoint in Los Angeles?
If you enter a checkpoint, you are required to stop for inspection.[3] However, during the stop you have the same rights you would have during any other traffic stop. You must provide your license and registration if asked. You may refuse to answer any questions during the stop.
Additionally, officers may not ask questions unrelated to the checkpoint.[4] For example, because the checkpoint is related to driving under the influence, officers are permitted to ask whether you have consumed any alcohol or other drugs, and related questions, such as how much you consumed and when. However, the officers are not permitted to ask questions unrelated to the checkpoint, such as immigration status.
You do not have to consent to a search of your person or vehicle. You may refuse to perform field sobriety tests. You may also refuse to blow into the PAS (Preliminary Alcohol Screening) Device[5], also known as a Breathalyzer. However, if arrested for a DUI, you are required to consent to a chemical blood alcohol test under California law.[6] If you refuse, you may face a year-long suspension of your driver’s license and an additional 48 hours in jail if you are convicted of DUI.[7] If you are arrested for a DUI, you have the right to request a blood or breath alcohol test.[8]
What if I haven’t been drinking alcohol but I have been smoking marijuana?
DUI checkpoints are not limited to driving under the influence of alcohol, and drivers can be arrested for driving under the influence of drugs, including marijuana. Although recreational marijuana was legalized by the passage of Proposition 64, driving under the influence of marijuana is still prohibited.
Because of a concern that legalization of recreational marijuana would lead to an increase in marijuana-related driving under the influence, law enforcement has stepped up its enforcement of marijuana DUIs. Officers at checkpoints will be looking for any signs that would allow them to arrest drivers for driving under the influence of marijuana, including the smell of marijuana, glassy or red eyes, or any visible marijuana or marijuana paraphernalia.
How do I find out where DUI checkpoints are in the L.A. area?
Most police departments announce DUI checkpoints in advance through press releases and social media. They will also usually publish the announcement on their websites, usually in a “news” or “press” section. For example, the LAPD announces DUI checkpoints at lapdonline.org/newsroom.
Additionally, local news and newspapers, neighborhood pages, and apps, such as Waze, sometimes report on local checkpoints.
For updates on DUI checkpoints close to you, check out these websites: CA DUI Checkpoint Locations Facebook page Los Angeles County Orange County Riverside County San Bernardino County Time is of the Essence: Call a Los Angeles DUI Attorney Now
If you have been charged with a DUI offense after being stopped at a checkpoint, it is essential to hire a criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles who is experienced at challenging the legality of DUI checkpoints, in addition to challenging the evidence in typical DUI cases. The attorneys at Moaddel Law Firm are experienced in attacking the legality of DUI checkpoints, as well as defending misdemeanor and felony DUI cases.
It is crucial to hire a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can jump into action immediately, and potentially prevent the District Attorney’s Office from filing charges against you at all. Additionally, if you want to avoid a suspended driver’s license, you must contest the suspension at a DMV hearing. You must request your DMV hearing within ten days or you will lose the opportunity to contest the suspension. An attorney can request the hearing for you, as well as defend your rights at the hearing.
You face even worse consequences if convicted: heavy fines, restitution, and even jail time. Your future is on the line, so make sure you have trusted legal representation in your corner!
Arrested for DUI? Call Moaddel Law Firm right away—(877) 375-8188.
[1]
Michigan State Police Dept. v. Sitz (1990) 496 U.S. 444.
[2]
Ingersoll v. Palmer (1987) 43 Cal.3d 1321
[3] Vehicle Code § 2814.2(a).
[4]
People v. Valenzuela (1994) 28 Cal.App.4th 817, 826.
[5] Vehicle Code 23612(h).
[6] Vehicle Code § 23612.
[7]
Id.
[8] Vehicle Code § 23612(d).
[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column]


Executive Summary The commodity complex is already beginning to rise following oil's upside breakout Natural gas is trending higher Copper appears to have bottomed Wheat and coffee's downtrends are ending A secular rise in commodities can happen even in the face of slower economic growth and lower demand
If you have not yet read Part I: Get Ready for Rising Commodity Prices available free to all readers, please click here to read it first.
In Part I, we examined the conventional narratives used to explain the price of oil and found that they no longer account for oil’s breakout to a new uptrend. I suggested that financialization and speculation could power oil much higher, despite sagging global demand for physical oil and a potentially deflationary global recession.
This thesis has been met with widespread skepticism when I’ve aired it privately, and I think this skepticism arises from the newness of this narrative. In the past, oil has responded to supply-demand and inflation/deflation. The notion that oil could rise in a finance-induced “scarcity amidst plenty” is neither simple nor intuitive.
If oil tracks higher, we can anticipate that the primary commodities (energy, agricultural, and construction) may well rise, even as end-user demand weakens, as oil underpins all production and transport. The 2.5% rise in producer prices over the past year suggests this is already occurring.
The secondary reason is that lower prices eventually push marginal producers out of business, tightening supply and giving the remaining producers pricing power.
As noted in Part I, regardless of what we see as key drivers or what we think oil “should do,” oil has broken out technically.
Is there any evidence to support the idea that the uptrend in oil will trigger higher prices in other commodities? Let’s start with the CRB (Commodity Research Bureau) index that reflects a basket of commodities…
Read More »


Westbrook, P., Heffner, L., La Peyre, MK. 2019. Oyster-mediated nutrient bioassimilation, burial and denitrification: effects of timing and location. Marine Biology 166:4. Abstract
Restoration of oyster habitat across Louisiana may offer a valuable approach to mitigating anthropogenic nutrient inputs to coastal estuaries. The eastern oyster (Crassostrea virginica) and the reefs they create provide significant ecosystem services, including potential nutrient mitigation via bioassimilation, burial, and oyster-mediated denitrification. This study measured bioassimilation, burial, and oyster-mediated sediment denitrification in near-shore shallow-water (< 1 m water depth) and deep-water (> 1 m water depth) oyster reefs in Louisiana. Carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) in shell and tissue was within the range of previous studies, but was found to be influenced by reproductive status, size, and habitat type. Changes in tissue percent N and C post spawning combined with significant reductions in tissue weight from the release of gametes, resulted in 20 and 46% reduction in tissue N and tissue C load (mg) for a 100 mm oyster, respectively. Percent N and C buried in sediments were highest at shallow-water reefs (0.52 0.05% and 8.92 0.89% respectively), likely due to their close proximity to the marsh edge and thus exposure to a greater influx of detrital material. Closed-system ex-situ incubations indicated net denitrification in all habitat types studied, with the highest rates exceeding 600 µmol m-2 hr-1 during the summer, but no enhancement attributable to oyster reefs specifically. Considering the large extent of reefs and oyster production across coastal Louisiana, oyster habitats may still contribute to nutrient mitigation, but their unique contribution likely comes from bioassimilation, and removal of tissue and or shell from the system. Efforts to predict oyster reef nutrient mitigation requires incorporating timing of harvest and habitat context.


On February 22nd, 2017, CCHO sponsored the ISSP, Institute of Public Health at St. Joseph University event. A scientific presentation entitled” New Challenges of Healthcare Systems: Impact on Quality and Performance” and animated by Dr. Dabbous, highlighted the new challenges governments are facing worldwide: mainly the rising cost of innovative health technology. These confrontations are specifically faced in oncology, orphan, and chronic diseases. He also elaborated the new trends shaping the systems worldwide as HTA units and their roles in informing policy makers and payers, and the BIG data paralleled with the digital health.
The presentation was very rich and exciting. By the end of the talk, participants representing officials and professionals from different healthcare institutions and universities in Lebanon, debated over several healthcare decision making policies and processes. Some discussions were on: payment models and rewards, capping policies, patients’ engagement role, healthcare data generation and availability, quality measures, and other. This left the audience with a lot of thought provoking messages and ideas to help initiate the examination on healthcare access, cost, and quality.
The conference was followed by a reception at the Medical Faculty Campus.


Grover, Christopher (2010)
Abolishing the 10p tax band:some observations. Journal of Poverty and Social Justice, 18 (1). pp. 69-79. ISSN 1759-8273 Abstract
In his last Budget as the UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer in 2007, Gordon Brown abolished the 10p starting rate of income tax. This was to prove to be a controversial move and one that was of significance for income maintenance policy. This article focuses on this significance by examining the competing economic, political and social objectives that framed the abolition of the 10p tax band, the messages that its abolition sent to low paid childless workers and the impacts of its abolition.


Beattie, Vivien and Smith, Sarah-Jane (2013)
Value creation and business models:refocusing the intellectual capital debate. British Accounting Review, 45 (4). pp. 243-254. ISSN 0890-8389 Abstract
There is currently significant debate worldwide regarding business reporting. The concept of the ‘business model’ has entered into the discourse, as has the concept of ‘integrated reporting’, adding to the established debate regarding accounting for intangible assets and, more generally, intellectual capital (IC). Despite the tradition of extensive interdisciplinary borrowing in accounting, relevant literatures on business models and on modern managerial perspectives on competitive advantage have, to date, largely been ignored within the accounting literature. The main contribution of this conceptual paper is to identify and discuss the key features of these literature strands and their linkage to contemporary debates on narrative reporting. These conceptual linkages between IC, value creation and business models are illustrated by means of interview evidence from eleven company cases. It is concluded that the business model concept offers a powerful overarching concept within which to refocus the IC debate. The concept is holistic, multi-level, boundary-spanning and dynamic. The analysis supports the current calls for integrated disclosure around the central business model story. Suggestions for future research are offered.


Semantic segmentation with dense pixel-wise annotation has achieved excellent performance thanks to deep learning. However, the generalization of semantic segmentation in the wild remains challenging. In this paper, we address the problem of unsupervised domain adaptation (UDA) in semantic segmentation. Motivated by the fact that source and target domain have invariant semantic structures, we propose to exploit such invariance across domains by leveraging co-occurring patterns between pairwise pixels in the output of structured semantic segmentation. This is different from most existing approaches that attempt to adapt domains based on individual pixel-wise information in image, feature, or output level. Specifically, we perform domain adaptation on the affinity relationship between adjacent pixels termed affinity space of source and target domain. To this end, we develop two affinity space adaptation strategies: affinity space cleaning and adversarial affinity space alignment. Extensive experiments demonstrate that the proposed method achieves superior performance against some state-of-the-art methods on several challenging benchmarks for semantic segmentation across domains. The code is available at https://github.com/idealwei/ASANet.


ABSTRACT
The study aims to develop a legal principle that can be applied either within the constitutional framework of International Economic Law, or as a decision-making tool in the dispute settlement of the WTO where economic, social and environmental factors are in tension detrimentally to each other. The concept of balance constitutes a constitutional fundamental in handling with the systemic relationships between three inseparable, equally legitimate interests. The integrative process of globalisation challenges international law to develop coherent approaches that meet goals and common interests of the international community. The principle of balance is therefore oriented conceptually on common values, though retaining in essence the neutrality and objectivity of a legal principle. The paper suggests a balance test as a practically applicable decision-making instrument that should keep an overall integrated, systemic approach, yet with due regard to individual needs existent within any system. Furthermore, it is suggested that active co-operation and mutual harmonic complementation should be fostered between economic, social and environmental factors as they serve the same common values such as human rights and the environment.


1/15/2018
Nutrition is the backbone of performance in sports. Best nutrition practices before, during and after workout/game day are essential for optimized performance and the nutrition goals for each is different. Success or defeat, the post-game or post-exercise period is crucial to restore the body with the lost nutrients and allow it recover.
Recovery is a challenge for athletes who undergo two or more sessions of training every day or participate in multiple events in one given day. In such scenarios, the work-to-recovery ratio do not match, and the best possible thing is to start an event with maximum energy.
During the recovery period, an athlete needs:
Recommended Foods for Recovery


Knowing the true value of your assets is crucial to understanding your overall financial position. An accurate valuation starts with an understanding of your business – we take the time to learn about your business: the operations, key individuals, the industry, and future expectations. As a result, our firm can provide you with an accurate, comprehensive, and independent appraisal of your business, whether it be a small business that has been around for awhile or a blossoming startup.


Abstract
Cerebral edema is the most significant complication in children with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Our goal was to study whether subclinical cerebral edema was preferentially vasogenic or cytotoxic. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) - diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) and T2 relaxometry (T2R) - were obtained in pediatric patients presenting with severe diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) 6-12 hours after initial DKA treatment and stabilization and 96 hours after correction of DKA. T2 relaxometry was significantly increased during treatment in both white and gray matter, in comparison to the absolute T2R values 96 hours after correction of DKA (p = .034). Classic intracellular cytotoxic edema could not be detected, based on the lack of a statistically significant decrease in ADC values. ADC values were instead elevated, implying a large component of cell membrane water diffusion, correlating with the elevated white and gray matter T2R. We discuss the findings in relation to cerebral blood volume, cerebral vasoregulatory dysfunction, and cerebral hyperemia.
Keywords Cerebral edema Cerebral hyperemia Diabetic ketoacidosis Magnetic resonance imaging ASJC Scopus subject areas Endocrinology


My general area of research focuses on understanding the influences between localized bathymetry and the surrounding water column. As much of this work is on a scale logistically difficult (e.g. large scale shorelines) or impossible (e.g. under-ice) to survey with traditional techniques, I have worked since 2006 with Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs) as data collection platforms to further my research. My research aim is to continue developing a engineering research group with these vehicles and other emerging technologies to address pioneering scientific questions. The aim requires expertise in varied domains including: (i) environmental fluid mechanics; (ii) bathymetric mapping; and,(iii) invasive species identification and ecosystem assessment. Bringing together these diverse fields, enables an understanding of aquatic habitat and ecosystem assessment not previously available.
Nathan Kemp (Blue Ocean Monitoring – Australia), Damien Guihen (Australian Maritime College – University of Tasmania) and Alex Forrest (University of California – Davis) ballasting an AUV for deployment at South Korean Jang Bogo Station in Antarctica (January, 2017)
In a broader sense, from lakes to oceans, I believe in having the right tool for job at hand have worked with a wide variety of conventional and leading edge techniques to observe and monitor our water resources. From developing glider systems for ongoing work at Lake Tahoe to modelling sediment transport around water infrastructure, each tool expands our capacity for observation in a world that’s inherently complex and transdisciplinary in nature.


Household air pollution and health: a Multi-country LPG Intervention Trial-Core
Location(s): Rwanda; India; Guatemala; Peru
Description
This study is a randomized controlled trial of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stove and fuel distribution in 3,200 households in four countries (India, Guatemala, Peru, and Rwanda). Following a common protocol, each intervention site will recruit 800 pregnant women (aged 18-34 years, <20 weeks gestation), and will randomly assign half their households to receive LPG stoves and a 30-month supply of LPG. Controls will receive the same cookstoves and LPG supply at the end of the study. The mother will be followed along with her child until the child is 2 years old. The researchers estimate that 25% of households will have a second, non-pregnant older adult woman (aged 35-64 years) who will also be enrolled at baseline and followed during the 30-month follow-up period. To optimize intervention use, the researchers will implement behavior change strategies informed by previous experiences and formative research in Year 1. This study will assess cookstove use, conduct repeated personal exposure assessments of household air pollution, and collect dried blood spots and urinary samples for biomarker analysis and biospecimen storage. The primary outcomes are low birthweight, pneumonia incidence, and linear growth in the child, and blood pressure in the older adult woman. Secondary outcomes include preterm birth and gross motor development in the child, maternal blood pressure during pregnancy, and endothelial function, respiratory impairment, carcinogenic metabolites, and quality of life in the older adult woman.


MYB activation is proposed to underlie development of adenoid cystic cancer (ACC), an aggressive salivary gland tumor with no effective systemic treatments. To discover druggable targets for ACC, we performed global mRNA/miRNA analyses of 12 ACC with matched normal tissues, and compared these data with 14 mucoepidermoid carcinomas (MEC) and 11 salivary adenocarcinomas (ADC). We detected a unique ACC gene signature of 1160 mRNAs and 22 miRNAs. MYB was the top-scoring gene (18-fold induction), however we observed the same signature in ACC without detectable MYB gene rearrangements. We also found 4 ACC tumors (1 among our 12 cases and 3 from public databases) with negligible MYB expression that retained the same ACC mRNA signature including over-expression of extracellular matrix (ECM) genes. Integration of this signature with somatic mutational analyses suggests that NOTCH1 and RUNX1 participate with MYB to activate ECM elements including the VCAN/HAPLN1 complex. We observed that forced MYB-NFIB expression in human salivary gland cells alters cell morphology and cell adhesion in vitro and depletion of VCAN blocked tumor cell growth of a short-term ACC tumor culture. In summary, we identified a unique ACC signature with parallel MYB-dependent and independent biomarkers and identified VCAN/HAPLN1 complexes as a potential target.


On Tuesday 16 April the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Education, Culture and Science organized a Round Table at the Migration Museum, The Hague, in preparation for the development of a new framework on International Cultural Policy 2021-2024.
Part of this framework is about Shared Cultural Heritage. The gathering’s objective is to gain insights and ideas related to Shared Cultural Heritage and how these can be integrated into new policies. We discussed about the value of immaterial heritage, material heritage and how it is interconnected, which countries should be part of the program, what topics are currently relevant and urgent, such as climate change. Best practices and brilliant failures were shared, knowledge was shared and there was space for networking.
I shared my experience on TF, the cultural exchange between artists and designers and craftsmen, on how we work with immaterial heritage and also on how it is encouraged to exchange knowledge, based on equality and reciprocity, through experiments, explorations and dialogues.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.


MANILA, Philippines – A Commission on Audit report released on Wednesday, July 13, showed that P6.39 billion in transactions under the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) remain unliquidated as of December 2015.
Also known as the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program, the state's flagship anti-poverty program had a budget of P62.3 billion in 2015.
The Land Bank of the Philippines and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) have a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on the payout of cash assistance to the 4Ps beneficiaries. Under the MOA, Landbank is to submit liquidation documents within 5 days from the last date of the scheduled payout.
"Submission of liquidation documents by Land Bank of the Philippines was delayed, thus, status of P6.391 billion unliquidated balance as of CY 2015 cannot be assessed," it said in its report.
The total unliquidated amount includes P3.322 billion in transactions from 2008 to 2014.
State auditors also noted "recurrent deficiencies" in the program's implementation, including the failure to remit back to the DSWD some P1.579 billion in unused 4Ps funding. This amount was not released as the beneficiaries were delisted for non- compliance with the program's requirements.
The COA also discovered that P1.252 billion in cash grants did not reach the intended households, and an inaccurate information system excluded or suspended some validated compliant beneficiaries and allowed "327 households with duplicate names under different household IDs."
The COA also pointed out 386,425 beneficiaries' accounts with a cumulative balance of P139.008 million had no withdrawals since the accounts were set up. This, it said, indicated that the households no longer needed immediate assistance under the 4Ps, despite being enrolled in the program.
The COA said, however that even with these problems, the program has benefited millions of poor families, allowing them to send their children to school. The program currently has 4.4 million household-beneficiaries.
"On a positive note, the Program has conducted the first graduation event... highlighting the 333,673 beneficiaries who graduated with the help of the program. Out of the total number of graduates, 13,469 graduated with honors," COA said.
Among the graduates were 1,312 valedictorians and 1,024 salutatorians.
– Rappler.com


Schools and academies over the last decade have faced significant financial pressures, further exacerbated due to the current COVID-19 global pandemic. However, central government are reacting to these current pressures and have announced additions to school funding for the academic year 2021/22 alongside the increase in per pupil funding previously announced. These changes in funding aim to increase the opportunities for pupils across the UK and intend to return education back to normal.
The funding figures released highlight how each pupil will benefit in the second and third years of central government’s school funding settlement which is worth a total of £14.4 billion over a three year period. During the coming academic year (2020/21) schools will benefit from an increase in per pupil funding to a minimum of £3,750 for a primary pupil and a minimum of £5,000 for a secondary pupil. The funding will continue to deliver on the Prime Ministers pledge to increase education funding and provide all young people with the same opportunities to succeed, regardless of where they grow up or which school they attend.
For 2021/22 Central government has pledged a minimum of £5,150 per pupil for secondary schools and a minimum of £4,000 per pupil for primary schools, a further increase from the 2020/21 per pupil allocations.
The increased funding will be allocated using the national school funding formula (NFF) which has been formulated to fairly allocate funding to meet the needs of pupils in all types of schools. Funding for small and remote schools will also see an increase by over 60% to overcome the financial challenges that these schools can face.
Gavin Williamson, the Education Secretary has said:
“Not only are we confirming another year of increased and better-targeted funding for our schools, but with our transformative national funding formula we are making sure the money is distributed fairly across the country so all schools can drive up standards.”
In addition to the increased funding allocation via the NFF, schools are set to receive significant investment from the Government’s £1 billion COVID catch up package in the next academic year. This intends to provide support for schools due to the lost teaching time and other challenges caused by COVID-19. The allocations for this funding will be determined by pupil numbers and will be paid once a term over the 2020/21 academic year.
As stated by Boris Johnson,
“our £1 billion COVID catch up package, on top of these increases in per-pupil funding will help teachers support those who have fallen behind while out of school, and deliver a superb education for all children across the country”
The government is also offering a £350 million tutoring fund as a second part to the catch-up funding. This aims to provide support for disadvantaged pupils aged 5-16 in schools and colleges.
From the second half of the 2020/21 autumn term, the national tutoring programme will provide additional support to disadvantaged pupils through providing heavily subsidised tuition from approved partners and also offer in house academic mentors to provide intense support for pupils.
The government has pledged various funding initiatives to provide financial support so schools can meet the needs of their pupils and make certain all students can reach their maximum academic potential. To be sure you stay up to date with DfE guidance or if you require additional information regarding future school funding and initiatives / finance support, please contact us using the button below.


Many people are reluctant to share their personal issues with others. However, it's best to have a shoulder to lean on when making decisions regarding your wellbeing and that of your family. There are many reasons you should hire a family lawyer to handle your family-related issues. These include divorce matters, child custody and prenuptial agreements. Here's a look at these issues in greater detail.
Divorce Matters
In Australia, divorce is granted if a couple has irreconcilable differences. This could range from issues related to the promiscuity of one of the spouses to domestic violence. A family lawyer can help you finalise your divorce in the shortest time possible.
Your lawyer will undertake the duty of handling the divorce papers to your spouse. They will also file the divorce papers in court and handle all court-related proceedings. In the end, your lawyer will ensure you get the most favourable judgment in terms of division of property, child support, and spousal maintenance.
Child Custody
In Australia, the law supports equal parenting by divorced couples. The law requires that the children of separated couples have a meaningful relationship with both their parents. Therefore, the court will most likely rule in favour of shared parental custody and responsibility.
However, if you're not satisfied with the court's ruling, a family lawyer can help you get sole custody. Some of the conditions under which you may be able to get sole child custody are if your ex-partner isn't mentally stable, has a tendency of domestic violence, abuses substances or has reckless behaviour around the child.
Prenuptial Agreements
A family lawyer will not offer you advice and help only when things go wrong in your family. They will advise you on how to secure yourself against a future divorce or separation that puts your assets in jeopardy. Furthermore, you might want to secure the future of your child through child support provisions and other conditions in the prenuptial.
In this case, you can go to a lawyer for advice and assistance with a prenuptial agreement. The main benefits of prenuptial agreements are certainty and tax benefits. Your lawyer will help merge your interest with those of your partner to come up with a reasonable prenuptial contract. This contract will detail how assets and other responsibilities will be split in case of a divorce.
Additionally, your solicitor will ensure you get tax benefits by agreeing to a binding financial agreement (BFA). This means in case of a prenuptial; you stand to gain significant savings on capital gains tax, among other benefits.


We investigate an internal surge of Karayaylak Glacier, which was reported by the media in May 2015. To differentiate the May 2015 glacier surge from other glacier advances, we surveyed changes in velocity, crevasses and glacier area using Landsat 8 OLI L1T, ZY-1-02C and Gaofen-1 images from October 2014 to July 2015. The velocity, measured by automatic feature extraction and tracking during the active phase, was 10–100 times the velocity during the quiescent phase, with a maximum of (20.2 ± 0.9) m d−1 (mean ± standard error) from 8 to 15 May 2015 in the west branch of the glacier. The surge initiation and termination took place from 13 April to 16 June 2015. Ice in the west branch (length, 7 km; area, 6.8 km2) of Karayaylak Glacier accelerated down to the east branch, leading to the development of crevasses and ice covering an additional 0.1 km2 of summer pasture on the northwestern side. However, we detected no advance of the glacier's terminus.


Cannabidiol is all the rage in natural health circles. This cannabinoid is excellent at treating many common ailments, including chronic pain, sleeplessness, anorexia, and anxiety. You can purchase CBD supplements, but some people prefer to ingest CBD in the most natural form possible. This has its benefits since unprocessed hemp contains all its natural cannabinoids, not just CBD; these cannabinoids may work together to produce positive synergistic effects.
If you'd like to supplement your diet with CBD in its purest form, look no further than hemp buds. Hemp buds, also known as hemp flower, are harvested from the hemp plant before they bloom. One of the most enjoyable and medicinal strains of hemp is known as Acid Rock. Here are three tips that will help you make the most of your Acid Rock hemp flower:
1. Smoke in an area where the smell won't pose issues.
One of the easiest ways to consume hemp flower is by smoking it. Hemp buds can be broken apart by hand or with the help of a grinder. The finely ground hemp buds can then be rolled into a joint or smoked from a pipe. However, Acid Rock hemp carries a particularly strong scent. Many people find the smell enjoyable, but you may not want to continue smelling the smoke for hours. Smoke your Acid Rock hemp outdoors, if possible. Try to be considerate by staying away from crowds. While hemp flower is legal, its scent is similar to cannabis, which may alarm passersby.
2. Consider using a vaporizer.
If you don't want to deal with the hassle of hemp smoke, you can vape your Acid Rock hemp flower instead. Vaping is an efficient way to reap the benefits of CBD. Hemp vaporizers have a chamber that you can pack with ground hemp buds. Once you turn the vaporizer on, it will heat the hemp until the CBD and moisture inside vaporize. The vapor can then be drawn into your lungs the same way you'd smoke a cigarette. Since vaporizers won't burn your hemp, they're a way to enjoy your Acid Rock hemp without worrying about the lingering scent of smoke.
3. Keep your hemp flower tightly sealed.
When your Acid Rock hemp flower arrives, it will be fresh and fragrant. Fresh hemp flower should be slightly sticky to the touch. For maximum potency, don't allow your hemp buds to dry out. Immediately transfer your Acid Rock hemp flower into a tightly sealed container. Keep your container in a cool area away from direct sunlight.
Share


Keeping Rail Safety on Track
We at GCG have extensive experience in managing processes across the entire rail sector, and are fluent in the Rail Operators obligations and providing practical WHS management solutions.
We frequently assess and review hazardous chemical transports across multiple stakeholder entities (the transfer of goods between duty holders), and facilitate risk workshops for contractor management, rail carriage safe design, operator ergonomics, and public access/egress (including station transfers).
Complementing our processes are our network of industry-leading personnel, who collaborate with clients to facilitate lasting solutions.
We are familiar with role of the Office of the National Rail Safety Regulator (ONRSR), and the goal to align Australian Rail Safety Management to a risk-based approach across the industry.
We regularly work alongside clients in the rail industries for: Coaching and mentoring of contract supervisors and management of workers. Identifying and analysing the transportation of hazardous chemicals across the rail network. Designing systems protecting workers when handling hazardous chemicals. Risk observations with a focus on human interaction and heuristic learning behaviours. Promote safety culture from a negative to a positive influence. Identify areas where the safety design is incomplete and provide solutions.


In Connecticut, there are various different grounds that can lead to a business dispute. Often, prior agreements and contracts have terms that the businesses disagree upon. Disputes can also occur over property matters, billing issues or other disagreements.
What to Do in a Business Dispute?
If involved in a business dispute in Norwich, Connecticut, reviewing any relevant documents, especially contracts, should be the first step. These documents might decide how the dispute will be resolved. Not all contracts have dispute resolution clauses, of course, and occasionally neither business has any documents relevant to the dispute at all. If that is the case, a court might be needed to resolve the dispute. Connecticut courts will look to your specific case and try to discover the best resolution. In determining the outcome, they will use a specific set of legal principles designed for situations where the parties have not agreed beforehand on how to handle a dispute. There are laws specific to each state that govern how to approach dispute resolution. Lawyers practicing in Norwich are best suited to offer advice in accordance with Connecticut law. Negotiations might also proceed more smoothly when an attorney is consulted, which may even lead to a resolution outside of court.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Most contracts have terms that will decide how a dispute is handled. These are often referred to as Alternative Dispute Resolution or ADR clauses. These methods of resolution include Mediation and Arbitration, among others. ADR is designed to reach the same conclusion as a court, but without the cost and inconvenience of actually appearing before a judge. Nevertheless, each form of ADR carries its own set of protocol, often involving a neutral third party that resolves the conflict according to the law. An attorney experienced in Alternative Dispute Resolution can help you with your business dispute in Norwich if it is to be resolved out of court.


When atoms are heated or subjected to an electric discharge, they absorb energy, which is subsequently emitted as radiation. Actually electrons in an atom or a molecule absorb energy and get excited, they jump from a lower energy level to a higher energy level and they emit radiation when they come back to their original states.
For example, if sodium chloride is heated in the flame of a burner, sodium atoms are produced which gives rise to the characteristic yellow flame color. Similarly, if a discharge is passed through hydrogen gas (H2) at low pressure, some hydrogen atoms (H) are formed, which emit light in the visible region. This phenomenon accounts for the emission spectrum through hydrogen, better known as the hydrogen emission spectrum.


Choose your pension option This important decision will determine the amount of your lifetime monthly pension payments and the amount your spouse or beneficiaries may receive when you die. Temporary annuity option
If you retire before age 65, you may choose a temporary annuity to top up your pension. A temporary annuity increases your monthly payment until you reach age 65 or your death, whichever comes first.
Why choose a temporary annuity?
Buying a temporary annuity may help you meet the initial expenses of retirement, such as paying off a mortgage before you turn 65. If you choose a reduced pension, a temporary annuity would increase your monthly pension payments until age 65. For those with significant taxable assets such as RRSPs, a temporary annuity can help lower your income after age 65 and therefore reduce tax on income.
Important things to keep in mind:
A temporary annuity will reduce your lifetime pension. The younger you are when you retire, the bigger the impact on your pension after age 65. A reduced lifetime pension might have a significant impact on your spouse or dependants. The temporary annuity amount is based on the maximum old age security (OAS) benefit. Amounts may change from year to year to reflect fluctuations in the OAS, but your payments will remain stable from your retirement date onwards.
You can use the personalized pension estimator in My Account to see how a temporary annuity would affect your basic lifetime pension. This will help you determine what your pension amount will be before and after age 65.
Here is an example of what these options could look like for a member retiring at 56 years old with a pension effective date of November 1, 2019, where their:
Lifetime pension = $2,100 Temporary annuity = $600
Option Temporary annuity amount Pension payable to age 65* Pension payable after age 65 No temporary annuity $0 $2,100 $2,100 Temporary annuity $600 $2,466 $1,846
*Please note that this amount does not include a bridge benefit.