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Should J.J. Watt Be Playing Days After Going Into Atrial Fibrillation?
October 4, 2022 | Susan McDonald
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Jude Clancy, MD
At 33, three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt may seem an unlikely candidate for atrial fibrillation (a-fib), but an advanced electrophysiology procedure helped him return to play within a week.
Watt, a defensive end for the Arizona Cardinals, underwent treatment last Thursday for atrial fibrillation first noticed a day earlier.
"I went into a-fib on Wednesday, had my heart shocked back into rhythm on Thursday, and I'm playing today. That's it," he wrote on social media ahead of the team's game Sunday.
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While the top risk factor for a-fib is age, with Watt much younger than average, Jude Clancy, MD, a cardiac electrophysiology specialist with the Hartford HealthCare Heart & Vascular Institute, said the condition can occur at any age.
"A-fib is a common type of heart arrhythmia in which the heartbeat becomes irregular due to a disturbance in electrical signals in the heart that cause the chambers to beat too quickly," Dr. Clancy said. "The important thing to stress is that this does not necessarily indicate there is anything structurally wrong with the heart."
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Signs of a-fib
Dr. Clancy said irregular heartbeat can be characterized by:
Fluttering in the chest
Short or fast heartbeat
Swollen legs
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Shocking the heart
There are several ways to address a-fib, including medication, Dr. Clancy said. Sometimes, an ablation is employed to make scars on the heart tissue that block irregular electrical signals. In Watt's case, a cardioversion shocked the heart back into rhythm.
"The effect of cardioversion is immediate. The heartbeat is usually returned to normal rhythm by using quick, low-energy shocks to the heart," Dr. Clancy explained.
Not always permanent
Recurrence of a-fib is possible. As a result, Dr. Clancy said it's usually wise to observe patients for a certain amount of time before allowing them to return to strenuous activities, especially something like professional sports.
"We recommend a two- to four-week recovery period and ongoing monitoring in a-fib patients prior to returning to strenuous physical activity," Dr. Clancy said. "There's no immediate guarantee that the heartbeat won't revert back to a-fib."
However, there have been several high-profile athletes who continued to play with a-fib, he said. These include tennis great Billie Jean King and Boston Celtics Hall of Famer Larry Bird.
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Excelerate Energy Closes $350 Million Revolving Credit Facility
THE WOODLANDS, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Excelerate Energy, Inc. (NYSE: EE) ("Excelerate" or the "Company") today announced that the Company and Excelerate Energy Limited Partnership (the "Borrower") have entered into a senior secured revolving credit facility (the "Facility"). The Facility enables the Borrower to borrow up to $350 million over a three-year term which expires in April 2025.
Borrowings under the credit facility will bear interest at a per annum rate equal to the term SOFR reference rate plus 0.10% (or alternate base rate) for such period plus an applicable margin, which will be based on the Borrower's consolidated total leverage ratio as defined under the Facility. The unused portion of the Facility will be subject to an unused commitment fee at a rate per annum ranging from 0.375% to 0.50% based on the Borrower's consolidated total leverage ratio.
The Facility is expected to be used primarily for letters of credit, working capital, and other general corporate purposes. The Facility contains customary representations, warranties, covenants (affirmative and negative, including maximum consolidated total leverage ratio and minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio covenants), and events of default, the occurrence of which would permit the lenders to accelerate the maturity date of amounts borrowed under the Facility.
"Securing this new $350 million credit facility represents an important milestone for Excelerate Energy as we move forward as a public company," said Steven Kobos, President and CEO of Excelerate. "We greatly appreciate the ongoing support from the banks in our lending group."
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. is acting as administrative agent. JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., along with Barclays Bank PLC, Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, served as joint lead arrangers and joint bookrunners, with BOKF, NA dba Bank of Oklahoma and First Financial Bank as additional lenders.
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Dekkers named Gatorade Iowa Football Player of the Year
December 06, 2019 4:15pm
CHICAGO (December 6, 2019) — In its 35th year of honoring the nation's best high school athletes, The Gatorade Company on Friday announced Hunter Dekkers of West Sioux High School as its 2019-20 Gatorade Iowa Football Player of the Year. Dekkers is the first Gatorade Iowa Football Player of the Year to be chosen from West Sioux High School.
The award, which recognizes not only outstanding athletic excellence, but also high standards of academic achievement and exemplary character demonstrated on and off the field, distinguishes Dekkers as Iowa's best high school football player. Now a finalist for the prestigious Gatorade National Football Player of the Year award to be announced in December, Dekkers joins an elite group of past state football award-winners, including Emmitt Smith (1986-87, Escambia High School, Fla.), Matthew Stafford (2005-06 Highland Park High School, Texas) and Christian McCaffrey (2012-13, 2013-14, Valor Christian High School, Colo.).
The 6-foot-3, 215-pound senior quarterback passed for 3,640 yards and 36 touchdowns this past season, leading the Falcons to the Class 1A semifinals. Dekkers completed 201 of 324 passes with just four interceptions, while also rushing for 439 yards and nine touchdowns on 103 carries. A three-time First Team All-State honoree, he was also an Elite 11 quarterback competition national finalist.
An altar server at his church, Dekkers has served as a peer tutor in his school and has volunteered locally on behalf of youth sports programs. "Hunter Dekkers is the best quarterback I've ever coached against," said Nate Mechaelsen, head coach at Underwood High School. "His accuracy and touch are outstanding, and he has the ability to make all the throws. He can use his athleticism and mobility to make plays when things break down."
Dekkers has maintained a 3.68 GPA in the classroom. He has verbally committed to play football on scholarship at Iowa State University next fall.
The Gatorade Player of the Year program annually recognizes one winner in the District of Columbia and each of the 50 states that sanction high school football, girls volleyball, boys and girls cross country, boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, baseball, softball, and boys and girls track and field, and awards one National Player of the Year in each sport. From the 12 national winners, one male and one female athlete are each named Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year. In all, 607 athletes are honored each year. Dekkers joins recent Gatorade Iowa Football Players of the Year Max Duggan (2018-19, Lewis Central High School), Evan Flitz (2017-18, Iowa City West High School), Oliver Martin (2016-17, Iowa City West High School), Noah Clayberg (2015-16, Pella High School) and Ryan Boyle (2014-15, Dowling Catholic High School), among the state's list of former award winners.
As a part of Gatorade's cause marketing platform "Play it Forward," Dekkers has the opportunity to award a $1,000 grant to a local or national youth sports organization of his choosing. He is also eligible to submit an essay to win one of twelve $10,000 spotlight grants for the organization of choice, which will be announced throughout the year. Since the program's inception in 1985, Gatorade Player of the Year award recipients have won hundreds of professional and college championships, and many have also turned into pillars in their communities, becoming coaches, business owners and educators.
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Junior Gordon - Country Lovin'
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http://www.juniorgordonband.com- It use to be that when you said your hometown was Alvin, Texas, everyone thought of a certain… very famous and fantastic baseball player. Now, there is another name associated with the town where talent abounds.
The Junior Gordon Band began its trek to the top in music in Alvin, but the group is now seeing their fan base expand, and their latest Album, "BIG" is making a (dare we say it?) BIG impact on country music. Alvin and many of its surrounding neighbors know and love the sound of The Junior Gordon Band, but now talk is spreading across the state of Texas, and it can only grow from there!
In the last three years, they have been blazing through and burning up every stage they set foot on. People just simply love the talent, music and message of the band.
In April 2013, The Junior Gordon Band was nominated by The Houston Press for Best Band of the Year; Best Local Video of the Year and Junior himself was nominated for both the Local Musician of the Year and Best Male Vocalist! Now, that is sheer talent! The selection process is tough, and with so much talent in Houston and across Texas, but being considered for not only one, but THREE awards is an amazing thing!
The Band has a distinctive sound that makes crowds love them. The Junior Gordon Band's heartfelt, soulful lyrics leave listeners with a menagerie of emotions from one song to the next. From the love of music that would be sacrificially ditched in a heartbeat for the love of a woman in "This Old Guitar" to good ole boy flirtation in "Country Lovin" to passion in "Even If It Kills Me" and "I'd Find You", listeners can speculate that Junior clearly has a muse that has captivated his heart.
When Junior sings, he sometimes gets so wrapped up in the music that he can actually make up words, causing sometimes romantic, sometimes humorous country songs, or even a mix of country and rap…something he calls "C-RAP". Thanks to a really talented group of musicians who can keep up with the lead singer, they never miss a beat. They just have a stage presence that leaves fans with an ear-to-ear grin at the end of the night.
Attending one of the Junior Gordon shows will never leave you bored; just enjoying talented musicians, and funny, unexpected events that leave you laughing while Junior runs through the place!
There's plenty of high energy on stage. When Junior gets after it, he is known to jump off stage, and even on top of bars and banisters.
Their music is what they live for, what they bring to you for entertainment and what they want you to hear and enjoy even after you leave. That's why you will head to the store to get your own copy of "BIG".
The Junior Gordon Band isn't all lovin' and leavin' and it's evident in their spunky, playful beer drinking song "Good Friend of Mine," and their downhome "County Fair." The band takes the beautiful things life has to offer, right at our fingertips, and expresses those thoughts and feelings in songs about everyday life; songs that make you pause and think about life's precious gifts, songs that are relatable on all levels, songs that make you turn the car around, head home, hug the wife and kids and take that vacation you've been putting off.
Junior loves entertaining and genuinely enjoys what he does. He wants families, just like his own, to enjoy his music, enjoy the show and want to hear more and look forward to the next time he will have an opportunity to come back.
You see, family is a big part of The Junior Gordon Band. You will notice it in their pre-performance group prayer and down time as well.
Get to know The Junior Gordon Band. You will become a lover of their music, charmed by their shows and a fan forever.
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The Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown Has Begun
A day charged with emotion and pride has been witnessed in Punta del Este today as the crew of non-professional sailors set off for the second leg of the Clipper 2019-20 Race. The fleet slipped lines at 15:00 UTC in front of a huge crowd lining the marina, departing from the place it has called home for the past week.
Before the Slipping Lines Ceremony Qingdao AQP, Rhiannon Massey said: "I'm feeling very excited to get going again. I always have those little nerves, but I can't wait to get back on the water and get racing."
The race officially began at 1800 UTC and Unicef was the first across the start line, followed closely by Race 2 winners, Qingdao and then Zhuhai. Qingdao resumed a leading position, crossing the first mark ahead of the pack. The team continued in the lead for all five marks until they were out of sight, whilst Visit Sanya, China and Unicef were the second and third teams to finish the course.
Race 3 of the Clipper 2019-20 Race, named the Spinlock South Atlantic Showdown, is now underway with Qingdao top of the leaderboard with 36 points followed by Punta del Este and Visit Sanya, China both with 23 points. The 3,555 nautical mile race is a fast, short race (approximately 17 days) and could see a very close finish as the fleet tackle trade winds, unpredictable weather and great swells before arriving into Cape Town with the incredible backdrop of Table Mountain.
Approximately 3,555 nautical miles and the South Atlantic Ocean is what lies ahead. Upon leaving South America, teams will encounter the trade winds and rolling swells as they head towards the Southern Ocean with Spinnakers flying. Big tactical decisions await. Heading south before turning east will be the longer route but might offer consistent wind conditions. Heading east shaves off hundreds of miles, but could leave the yachts too close to the windless centre of the St Helena High (South Atlantic High).
On top of routing decisions the usual opportunities for teams to claim bonus points will feature once again; the Scoring Gate and Dell Rugged Latitude Ocean Sprint. The Scoring Gate between 37°S 030°W and 38°30'S 030°W will pose an early question sitting north of the rhumb line, if not already split, the decision to go for it or not with certainly divide the fleet.
The Dell Latitude Rugged Ocean Sprint will come in the second half of the race and shall be between the lines of longitude 005°W and 002°E. The winners will be the three fastest teams between these two lines of longitude, with only a second separating third and fourth in Race 2 it will be an interesting one to watch.
Throughout this intense leg crew can expect to be surfing once again, in previous editions teams have reported speeds of more than 30 knots so with the long rolling swells there is every opportunity for team speed records to be broken.
In the final stages the mighty Table Mountain will be visible for quite some distance away, but the race will not be over yet. The wind shadow of Table Mountain offers one last hurdle in a race that is known to be closely fought right until the end. South African Skippers, David 'Wavy' Immelman and Nick Leggatt are keen to be first home.
Nick Leggatt, Zhuhai Skipper said: "I am very excited about sailing into my home port, particularly as the reception will be great getting there ahead of Wavy! It's definitely a race between us and we'll be watching each other closely. We've spent many years sailing against each other, so yes, we're friends but… it's a race."
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Highbury Fields – one of my favourite places in London, yeah I know, I have a lot of favourite places in London. It was here that Londoners sought refuge during the Great Fire of 1666 and watched the city below burn down. It still feels like a place of retreat from the madness of Highbury Corner and Holloway Road.
Passing the Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee Clocktower I stop to admire Aubert Court, a fine modernist block of flats designed by E C P Monson, who also built Islington Town Hall and numerous other public buildings and social housing across London from around 1895 – 1940. The flats occupy land that was once home to Highbury College of Dissenters, opened in 1825. Alexander Aubert, who gives his name to Aubert Court and Aubert Road was a wealthy stockbroker who owned a mansion and grounds in Highbury and most notably built an enormous observatory on one wing of Highbury House.
It is odd now to be able to wander around the perimeter of the old Arsenal pitch at Highbury – now Highbury Stadium Square, diminished by conversion to flats built into the stands, hard to recall being in here with 40,000 chanting fans.
I move on through Gillespie Road Nature Reserve and across Finsbury Park, feeling fatigued and wondering where to head next. The high ground of the Northern Heights draws me on towards Hornsey and to the corner shop made famous by the great ZomCom Shaun of the Dead. When I came here for one of the chapters in my book This Other London, I studied the scene in the film where Shaun wakes up on the day of the Zombie outbreak and, heavily hungover, walks across to the shop for a can of Diet Coke and a Cornetto. I then attempted to recreate single tracking shot with my point and shoot camera.
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I stopped shooting my weekly YouTube video at this point and wander onto Crouch End Broadway where I pick up a History of Highbury pamphlet I first bought 20 years ago and lost, a book on Prehistoric England, and a copy of the Tales of King Arthur that I used to read in my Primary School Library.
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Passageways to the People's Palace
I find myself at Harringay Green Lanes on a wet Wednesday morning. In such a situation the best option is to slide along the Harringay Ladder down Harringay Passage. With my finger I trace the outline of the date stamped onto the base of the metal bollards – it reads 1884. The slabs are slippery. There is something about the brick confines of the passage that frees the mind. Although I keep returning to thoughts of second breakfast and memories of living up here in 1991-2.
Every 100 yards or so the passage is interrupted by one of the streets that forms the struts of the ladder – Duckett Road, Mattison, Pemberton, Seymour, Fairfax, Falkland, Hampden – a mixed bag of references to local land-owners, military and naval figures, dignitaries of the Hornsey district. It has even been suggested that the names were chosen by the local Masonic lodge
Loud shriek of seagulls whirling round the gasometers on Mary Neuner Road.
Wildfowl line up along the New River by the Hornsey Water Treatment Works. A peculiar Brave New World housing development in the shadow of the Northern Heights. New River Village is built on former Thames Water land and boasts that it's "a prime example of a brownfield site which called for an innovative and creative design solution to release its full potential and deliver a quality environment with tangible community benefits." I wander along its deserted central … well I'll flatter it with the word 'boulevard'. It's eerily quiet considering there are 622 residential units, just a solitary Eastern European window cleaner who doesn't know much about it other than that it's a 'new village'.
Stand at the foot of the hill and Alexandra Palace looms above – Temple of the Radio Age. Something about it makes me think of George Orwell, perhaps it's those images of him sitting at a BBC microphone. It's also his descriptions in Coming Up For Air of the birth of a new world in the 1920s and 30s – the modern age of artificial food, plastic, and totalitarianism. This merges and is augmented by the sequences from Adam Kossoff's film, The Anarchist Rabbi, showing how it was used as an internment camp during the First World War. A place built for pleasure, 'The People's Palace', became a place of detention and imprisonment – there is something unnerving about that.
The BBC radio towers have narratives to reveal and I want to hear what they have to say but I'm 60-odd years too late. Something in the weatherworn brickwork, the arches supported by columns facing the city speaks of an internment camp and you can imagine it used for the same purpose under a British Fascist dictatorship that Orwell feared. This would have been Big Brother's palace. The knowledge that apparently this is a lively dogging spot lightens the vibe a touch.
You can see where the renovation brutally ends near the rear of the building. A lady stops to talk and tells me that there is still some damage from the great fire of 1980. She was here when there was another fire, at the wedding show in the 1990s and all the bridalwear models were so panicked they ran out into the January cold near naked in just their pants. Imagining a crowd of topless models charging across the highest point in Haringey is a suitable counterbalance to the gloomy resonances of grizzly German detainees.
Today is the Knitting and Needlework show. Kossoff used shots of the Palm Court when telling the story of Rudolf Rocker's imprisonment here. The gentle clamour of the elderly ladies here for the a celebration of home crafts buts up against misery that the men must've felt locked up away from their families.
I continue on to Muswell Hill and mooch around the shops, shelter from the rain in the beautiful 1931 library then schlepp down Cranley Gardens forever famous for the gruesome crimes of Denis Nilsen. Regretting not queuing for an overpriced coffee and Danish at Ally Pally for second breakfast, I stop at the Royal Palace Cafe on Park Road for what many people would call an early lunch of sausage baguette and cappuccino. The rain finally stops.
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Hornsey & Crouch End – land of the undead (Ham & High article)
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The sharing economy: Uber and Lyft for business travel
March 30, 2015 Mark Dauner
Most everyone, by now, has heard of Uber and Lyft. In theory, the transportation services they provide make total sense from a consumer, employee and employer standpoint. A customer takes out his or her phone, loads the app, requests a ride and within minutes he or she is in a car on the way to the destination.
There's no doubt that the marketplace is responding favorably, as recently estimated values for Uber exceed $40 billion, while Lyft is listed at an impressive $700 million. Theory isn't necessarily reality, however, and just like Airbnb, a few issues are still preventing both of these "ridesharing" companies from fully emerging as the preferred taxi method over traditional cabs – particularly for business travel.
How do Uber and Lyft differ?
The essential services that Uber and Lyft provide are extremely similar to each other. Once you've signed up with either company you can enter your credit card information so that no transaction is necessary during the course of your ride. Your card will be automatically charged after the ride is complete. When you request a ride, drivers are notified and can choose to pick you up depending on their proximity and your intended destination. A feature of both companies that is a slight advantage over regular taxis is they encourage users not to tip drivers.
Uber tends to be geared more toward professional transportation and Lyft, as Tech Times stated, gives off more of a "I'm just a friend who's giving you a ride" feeling. Lyft drivers generally use their own personal cars – often sporting a giant pink mustache on the front.
Pricing and Service Options
Pricing is similar for both companies so for the purposes of this article we will focus on Uber. Three primary factors affect pricing:
The type of service you want.
What city you're in.
How much demand there is for the service at the time you want to travel
Uber actually offers five different kinds of rides, which include the following:
UberX, the standard and cheapest Uber ride where drivers use their own cars.
Uber Taxi, actual licensed cab drivers who collaborate with Uber.
Uber Black, a more "deluxe" experience, featuring black cars for a more professional transfer.
Uber SUV, for larger groups.
Uber Lux, the most expensive service featuring the highest luxury cars available, such as Mercedes or BMW.
Lyft offers a more limited menu of options with their standard service as described above, and Lyft Plus which provides transportation for six or more passengers. No black car service options are offered, and if you do get a black car it will probably have pink facial hair.
"If Uber determines traffic to be busy and rider demand high, it will tack on what it refers to as "surge pricing", which can force rates to double, triple or in some cases surge even more."
Benefits for Business Travel
Business Insider did a side-by-side comparison between the average fares of Uber and regular taxi services in major cities. It essentially found Uber to be a cheaper ride overall, however, the element of "surge pricing" is a big factor for calculating your price. If Uber determines traffic to be busy and rider demand high, it will tack on what it refers to as "surge pricing", which can force rates to double, triple or in some cases surge even more. Lyft has the same add-on, called "prime time," and both companies notify users about these increased prices before they agree to a ride. However, one offer Lyft provides that Uber doesn't is a price decrease called "Happy Hour," which can decrease fares by 10 to 50 percent if business is slow.
Uber and Lyft can be very convenient for business travelers because their prices are simple and accommodating for companies. Uber's Business program and Lyft's For Work program offer services such as travel policy protections, easy administration of employees, simplified billing and expense reporting. In addition, Concur provides access to Uber through its app for booking, payment and expense reporting.
Questions with Uber and Lyft
There has been a great deal of debate about insurance procedures for both companies. When it comes to insurance policies, regular taxi companies have gone to great lengths to lash out at Uber and Lyft for their current regulations, asserting that drivers for both enterprises are sidestepping their personal insurance claims by avoiding reporting the fact they work for a ridesharing service. In fact, 45 taxi groups in the city of Philadelphia filed a lawsuit against Uber in late 2014 because they felt the company was not correctly operating under state laws and regulations. Uber itself claims that in the event of an accident, there's a "commercial insurance policy for ridesharing with $1 million of coverage per incident," which provides coverage for anyone injured in the event of a mishap, "from the time a driver accepts your trip request through the app until the completion of your trip." Lyft also provides coverage for the same amount of $1 million.
The primary issue centers on the insurance held by the drivers themselves. As Forbes reported, Uber and Lyft have historically told their drivers that their existing private insurance is all they need. However, many insurance companies feel differently and consider this type of driving to be commercial activity. Drivers have had no choice, in some cases, than to conceal the fact that they drive for Uber or Lyft from their insurance companies. This has led to some policies being cancelled when drivers are discovered, as well as allegations of insurance fraud. New laws and new hybrid personal/commercial policies aimed at drivers are currently in the works that will help to protect drivers and ensure rider safety.
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Uber has come under fire for controversies with regard to several different alleged business practices, including sabotaging and recruiting Lyft drivers, proposing to expose personal secrets of critical journalists, and implementing surge pricing during emergencies such as Hurricane Sandy and the Sydney hostage crisis. In addition, Uber has had trouble spreading to all major markets – particularly globally. Germany banned Uber over licensing and France is currently investigating similar bans. The service has also been stopped in India due to a reported attack by an Uber driver. Similar charges have been filed against Uber drivers in France. UN Women, a United Nations organization focused on gender equality and empowerment, cancelled an announced partnership with Uber. All of these factors must be considered by businesses with active corporate social responsibility initiatives.
"While it still remains to be seen how future laws could impact policies, prices and service for ridesharing companies, the verdict seems to be that services like Uber and Lyft can be a smart option for business travel."
The Bottom Line on Ridesharing Services
According to Uber, companies will save $1,000 or more per employee per year when using its Uber for Business model compared to regular taxi enterprises. Even corporate giants such as Morgan Stanley have publicly shared their endorsement of Uber by allowing its employees to use the ridesharing venture as a part of their business travel policy. Traditional taxi services are quickly adapting to this new era and many have introduced apps that mimic Uber and Lyft in an attempt to curb the loss of business.
To recap, here are three important things to consider when using a ridesharing service for business travel:
Consider looking at alternatives in markets where Uber and Lyft pricing is higher or more apt to enter surge pricing periods. Do the taxi and black car services in the area offer similar technologies?
Review your company's policies with regard to ridesharing services as well as any potential corporate social responsibility initiatives that might be applicable.
Consider using Uber and Lyft's business options which offer services such as travel policy protection and centralized direct billing.
What do you think? Do you use ridesharing? Do the negatives outweigh the positives or would you prefer to use more traditional transportation options. We'd love to hear from you. Let us know in the comments or tweet us @TandTNews.
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My guest for this episode of The Knowledge Project is a man who wears many hats.
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Cytochrome P450–Independent Acetaminophen-Induced Injury in Mouse Hepatocytes
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It is accepted that acetominiphen (APAP) hepatocellular injury requires bioactivation by cytochromes P450 (P450s), but this remains unproven in primary mouse hepatic parenchymal cells (HPCs). The present study evaluated APAP cytotoxicity and APAP-protein adducts (a biomarker of metabolic bioactivation) using primary mouse HPCs in the presence and absence of a broad-spectrum inhibitor of P450s, 1-aminobenzotriazole (1-ABT). 1-ABT abolished formation of APAP-protein adducts at all concentrations tested, but eliminated cytotoxicity only at the low concentrations, indicating the presence of a P450-independent mechanism at larger APAP concentrations. P450-independent cell death was delayed in onset relative to toxicity observed at smaller concentrations and was related to p-aminophenol formation. In conclusion, APAP hepatocellular injury in vitro occurs by at least two mechanisms, and these findings should be considered when interpreting results from APAP cytotoxicity studies in vitro and in selecting APAP concentrations for use in such studies.
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Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, April 8, 2020 – IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC, a leading provider of engineering, procurement, construction management, and validation (EPCMV) services, congratulates United Therapeutics Corporation for receiving a Facility of the Year Award (FOYA) for Social Impact from The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE). IPS is honored to have provided InceptioneeringTM, design, and engineering services for United Therapeutics' Dinutuximab-Dedicated Oncology Medical & Analytical Laboratory ("DDOMAL") facility in Silver Spring, MD, USA.
The new facility will be utilized to manufacture Unituxin® (dinutuximab), an FDA-approved monoclonal antibody that treats pediatric patients with high-risk neuroblastoma.
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How cricket ran out of time
On his headstone in Alderney, John Arlott has a couple of lines of his own verse: "So clear you see those timeless things, That, like a bird, the vision sings"…
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On his headstone in Alderney, John Arlott has a couple of lines of his own verse:
"So clear you see those timeless things,
That, like a bird, the vision sings"
Arlott retired from cricket commentary in the summer of 1980 and he died in 1991, but if you're of an age you can still hear his voice, rough over the hot coals in his chest, timeless in its own way.
England played four one-day internationals in Arlott's final summer of commentary, two against West Indies and two against Australia. The last of them was ODI number 92. Geoffrey Boycott opened the batting and Jonny Bairstow's father, David, kept wicket. Eleven years later, when Pakistan played Sri Lanka in Rawalpindi, that number had edged up to 710.
The World Cup Final at Lord's on 14 July will be the 4,189th. Once the tournament has concluded, England will play a one-off Test match against Ireland at Lord's, this the second ever scheduled for four days rather than five, and then cram an Ashes series into seven weeks before heading to New Zealand in November for five T20 internationals and two Tests, and then South Africa in December for four Tests, three ODIs and three T20s that conclude in February.
Those players with contracts for Indian Premier League franchises travel and train in March for a tournament that runs through April and May, by which time a new summer in England will have begun, a summer of either glory and money and futuristic cricket for people who don't yet know they like the game but will, or, for the doomy traditionalist, the death of everything sacred and real.
By James Bloodworth
And then there's another T20 World Cup.
Cricket may seem like it is at war with time, and in a way it always has been. It is built on Victorian scales, a pastime that filled midweek days in a time and place when there were midweek days to fill. Winter tours that ran for endless months made sense when you crossed the world by boat. The game could only move at the speed of the era in which it existed, but time was soon accelerating away. Letters to the editor from Brigadiers (retired) concerned with cricket being destroyed by lack of interest began appearing about 1905.
But time lends cricket more than misty nostalgia. The five-day game is symphonic, tidal. Its great ebbs and surges are inherently dramatic, and the actual act of bowler delivering and batsman hitting takes up such small increments of the day that an entire culture eddies around it, a written and spoken lingua franca that explores the game's vast internal hinterland and, often, its humour and sheer inconsequentiality. Much of cricket was, and is, a stressless indulgence, an escape from time and its commands.
In 2003, a century or so on from the first printed intimations of its death, and years after its divisive schisms – Bodyline, apartheid, Kerry Packer – came cricket's futuristic shiver, Twenty20. Somehow the crowds, which arrived immediately, felt it before the administrators and the players. It was the idea of the England and Wales Cricket Board's then-marketing manager, Stuart Robertson, and when it was put to the chairmen of the 18 first-class counties, seven voted against. That seems almost as quaint as the reaction of the players, best illustrated in the first men's T20 international, contested by Australia and New Zealand in 2005, when the New Zealand team wore retro kit and comedy wigs.
By Ian Birrell
The players, batters in particular, were being asked to re-value what they had always cherished and defended most – their wicket. Risk took on a new meaning and T20 minted the six as its currency. The Jamaican batsman Chris Gayle created a whole new personality, the Universe Boss, and reinvented six hitting as something spectacular and, for the bowler and the opposition, something demeaning and demoralising, striking them not just over the boundary but out of the ground, the crowds ecstatic as he became the format's Grace or its Bradman. At his terrifying peak, Gayle was hitting one in every nine balls he faced in T20 cricket for six.
It was a distillation of five days into three hours, a spectacle that condensed time. Soon there were leagues and franchises everywhere, capped by the Indian Premier League, where players could make millions in six weeks. The game retooled itself, beefed itself up, weaponised by power and athleticism as well as undreamed-of skill. In a sport where time had always drifted, every ball became an 'event'.
In 1983, India upset West Indies to win the ODI World Cup. By the time India won it again in 2011, it was the centre of the world game, its financial and emotional heartland. The final was no longer at Lord's but in Mumbai, the match won with a six from one of India's totemic players, MS Dhoni. The shift in power was complete.
By Ralph Leonard
And above all other countries, India loved 50-over cricket. It had something that T20 cricket didn't, and that was time. A hundred overs offered broadcasters almost 100 ad breaks, plus a day's worth of commercial opportunity alongside a definitive result.
T20's big break came in 2007, when India won the first ICC World T20 (not billed as a World Cup, because that already exists in 50-over cricket), novelistically defeating Pakistan in the final. The IPL began a year later in a blur of commerce. There may have been fewer ad breaks, but in place of sixes came 'DLF maximums', named after the sponsoring Indian real-estate developer. Phoney 'tactical' intervals had their "Official Strategic Time-Out Partner", CEAT. Anything that moved, from the spider-cam to the umpires, got plastered in logos and graphics. Everything that didn't move did, too. Alongside its $2 billion TV deal, the IPL has 19 official sponsors.
India, with its different time demands, has made T20 cricket longer. At the IPL, matches beginning at 8pm local time often end after midnight. No one in India cares. It is the centre of the game.
In an echo of history, England, where cricket had begun, who took part in the first Test and the first ODI and created T20, had lost control of a financial behemoth. It had no rights to the format itself and no T20 franchise competition like the IPL or Australia's Big Bash. Its 18-team contest sprawled across the summer instead of slotting into a single narrative block. It had a TV deal that, since 2006, kept cricket on subscription television. But beyond all of this (and you could write entire books on each of those subjects) it has its battle with time.
By Simon O'Hagan
Britain is time-poor. We are all time-poor, and cricket takes time, needs time to work its magic, punch its weight. The ECB has responded by inventing, or at least by conceptualising, The Hundred, a contest that cuts 18 counties down to a series of city franchises, lops 20 deliveries per innings off a T20 game, that theoretically appeals to a new crowd by simplifying the game and by shortening it. It is an extraordinary commercial risk commanded by time.
Almost every ticket for the current World Cup has been sold. Six hundred thousand people applied for the 26,000 tickets for the India versus Pakistan group game. The tournament may be an exercise in pragmatism bordering on cynicism that guarantees each of the ten competing nations – and most importantly India – a minimum of nine live matches, but no-one can say that cricket is unpopular.
Well, actually the ECB can, and does, maintaining the beautifully Trumpian position that yes, this summer, with its World Cup and its Ashes, is great but could be greater, and will be next summer when the Hundred comes.
"In through the eyes and out through the mouth," was John Arlott's dictum for commentary. The game he walked away from in 1980 is both instantly recognisable, and alien and strange. You suspect he would have felt the years slip over it and know that this is just another fold in time, another moment of transience in what has always been cricket's most real and eternal battle.
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Keneally History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
All Irish surnames have a long, ancient Gaelic history behind them. The original Gaelic form of the name Keneally is O Cinnfhaolaidh, which is derived from "ceann," which means "head," and "faol," which means "wolf."
Early Origins of the Keneally family
The surname Keneally was first found in Limerick (Irish: Luimneach) located in Southwestern Ireland, in the province of Munster, where they held a family seat as chiefs in the barony of Connello, from olden times up to the 12th century when they were dispersed by the Anglo Norman invasion by Strongbow, the Earl of Pembroke in 1172.
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Individual scribes in the Ireland during the Middle Ages would often record a person's name various ways. How the name was recorded depended on what that particular scribe believed the proper spelling for the name pronounced to him was. Spelling variations revealed in the search for the origin of the Keneally family name include Kinneally, Kinealy, Kinnelly, Kinnelley, Kinneley, Kinelly, Kinelley, Kenealy, O'Kinnealy, O'Kinnelly, O'Kinelly, O'Kinneley, O'Kennelly, O'Kenelly, Kennelly, Kenelly, Kennealy, Keneally, O'Kennealy, O'Kenneally, Quinelly, O'Quinelly, O'Quinelley, Kenneallagh, Keneallagh, Kenealagh, O'Kenealagh, O'Kenealagh, Kinneary, Kineary, O'Kinneary and many more.
Early Notables of the Keneally family (pre 1700)
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Keneally migration to Australia
Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Keneally Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
Mary Keneally, aged 16, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Fortune" [1]
Edward Keneally, aged 18, a farm servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1856 aboard the ship "Nabob"
Keneally migration to New Zealand
Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:
Keneally Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
John Keneally, aged 20, a farm labourer, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Jessie Osborne" in 1867
Ellen Keneally, aged 21, a servant, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Jessie Osborne" in 1867
Jeremiah M. Keneally, aged 24, a farm labourer, who arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Dunedin" in 1875
Contemporary Notables of the name Keneally (post 1700)
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Leica X2
Leica X2 Review
16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
36 mm (1x) F2.8 Zoom Lens
Electronic (optional) Viewfinder
Replaced: X1
Replaced by: X Vario
Leica X2 Overview
Series History X2
Leica X2 Specifications
First introduced in May, 2012, Leica X2 is a 16 MP Compact with a APS-C (23.6 x 15.8 mm) sized CMOS sensor. Leica replaced the older Leica X1 with X2. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
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Leica X2 comes with a 23.6 x 15.8 mm CMOS sensor, which has a diagonal of 28.4 mm (1.11").
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Flairtending occupies a realm of its own in the bartending world -- there's fire, alcohol, flips, spinning and juggling. Chase Crain has spent a good part of the last two years learning the craft.
"It makes people wanna know your name" he says. "'Using attitude,' I like to call it."
The 24-year-old bartender and bar manager puts on a show every weekend at Bar Smith, the downtown bar and restaurant that turns to a nightclub when the sun goes down. He and another bartender, Richard King, flip, juggle and light bottles on fire -- still somehow managing to pour and mix drinks in the process. Once in a while, King even blows fire from the top of a lit bottle.
Alcohol and fire. Not exactly a safe combination. But that's exactly what it's about, really -- danger, exhibition, indulgence -- everything that makes for an exciting night at the club.
Crain says he happened upon flairtending after several years of bartending. He grew up in Washington, D.C., and attended George Mason University in Virginia after high school. But his plans changed when he got a job as a barback at the Lima Lounge in downtown D.C. his senior year. Let's just say he never ended up graduating.
"I was making anywhere between $500 and $1,200 a night," he says, "so I quit going to school."
He moved to the Valley in 2007 with his college roommate and got the first job he applied for, from Bill Smith, who was about to open Bar Smith.
"I came in here with a shirt and tie on, and Bill Smith, the owner, greeted me," Crain says. "And he hired me on the spot, without even interviewing me."
Crain added the flair to his act when he went to Cherry Lounge & Pit in Tempe one night two years ago. A bartender there, who goes by the name Teriyaki, was putting on quite the show. Crain asked if he would teach him the tricks. As it turned out, Teriyaki was actually hosting lessons every Monday night.
Crain went to three classes, bought a plastic bottle to practice with, and started to watch videos on You Tube. Soon enough, he was inventing his own moves and performing during off-hours at the bar. (The best time to catch the show? Crain says Friday nights around midnight "when the big pop is over.")
But this flairtender isn't only about, well, flair. He also knows his (rather strong) drinks. He's busy revamping the drink menu now for this fall with every flavor of vodka, lots of muddled mojitos, and a caipiroska. Tomorrow he'll offer up his recipe for a drink so potent he named it a "Small Child." (We'll explain later).
For now, know this: Here is a bartender who can easily serve up 10 drinks at once while DJs pump out hip-hop and electronica and a crowd of 150 dance their hearts out on two levels of dance floors. Putting on a show only makes sense.
"Thank God we can't drink on the job because, we probably would, if it was allowed," he says. "We all have a good time." Take a look at this show, and you'll believe him.
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Home > Knowledge Centre > Types of criminal sentencing under UK law
Types of criminal sentencing under UK law
16th July 2019 | Legal Insights & Resources|
Nick Titchener
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Under UK law, sentences depend not only on the offence but plea, criminal history and personal circumstances. There are five main types: discharge, fines and compensation, driving disqualification or points, community orders and prison sentences. A suspended sentence is usually a community order on the condition that a breach will result in imprisonment. Life sentences make an offender subject to certain conditions for the rest of their life, but not necessarily imprisonment, while a rare 'whole life term' means never being released from prison.
Nick Titchener, director and solicitor advocate at Lawtons, discusses:
Criminal sentencing
How a court decides on a sentence
The types of criminal sentences in UK law
If a defendant pleads guilty to an offence or is found guilty after a trial, it follows that there must be a sentence imposed by the court – whether the magistrates' court or the Crown Court.
Sentencing in the UK – how the court decides
When imposing a sentence in the UK, the court must take into account:
The type of crime
The law and sentencing guidelines
Credit for an early guilty plea
The offender's criminal history
The offender's personal and financial circumstances
Advising a client on the potential sentence they face for a specific offence is a vital part of providing a professional legal service. It allows the individual to make an informed decision on their plea and understand the potential outcome of their case.
It is vitally important that you are properly represented for any sentencing hearing. A solicitor will mitigate fully on your behalf to obtain you the best possible sentence. Quality advocacy is often the key to obtaining a 'good' result in your case.
Available sentences differ for adults and young people – classified as those aged 10-17.
Types of criminal sentence under UK law
There are five main types of sentence that the court can pass:
When the court decides someone is guilty of an offence, but decides not to hand down a criminal conviction at this time, they will be given a 'discharge'.
Discharges are primarily given for minor offences.
There are two types of discharge:
An 'absolute discharge' means that no more action will be taken
A 'conditional discharge' means that the offender won't be punished unless they commit another offence within a set period of time determined by the court (up to a period of 3 years). If the offender breaches the conditional discharge by committing a further offence within the specified discharge period they can be re-sentenced for the original offence and sentenced additionally for the new offence.
A fine and compensation
Fines are the most common criminal sentence. They're usually given for less serious crimes that don't merit a community or prison sentence, or in some circumstances fines are imposed as an alternative to a community sentence.
How much someone is fined depends on the severity of the crime and the offender's ability to pay.
If the offence causes harm to a victim, the offender can also be required to pay compensation. A compensation order can be imposed as a sentence without any other penalty
Disqualification from driving and penalty points
Any court may disqualify an offender from driving on conviction for any offence, either in addition to or instead of any other sentence. It is not a requirement of disqualification that the offence is connected with the use of a motor vehicle.
Penalty points can be added to the offender's driver's licence upon conviction for many motoring offences. Depending on they type of licence held and the number of points imposed, this can lead to an offender being disqualified from driving for a period of time.
A community sentence
Community sentences are imposed for offences which are too serious for a discharge or a fine to be imposed but not so serious that a custodial sentence must be imposed.
Community sentences place requirements on offenders that they must comply with.
The court will decide which combination of these requirements will most effectively punish the offender for their crime, while also reducing the risk of them offending again.
An offender who receives a community sentence can be ordered to undertake one or more of the following requirements:
Undertake between 40 and 300 hours of unpaid work
Comply with an electronically monitored curfew during hours imposed by the court for a specified period
Have regular supervision meetings with a probation officer
Complete an accredited programme for issues such as domestic abuse or sexual offending
Complete a course of treatment for drug or alcohol addiction
Complete a specified activity requirement
Comply with a residency requirement
Comply with an exclusion requirement
Comply with a prohibited activity requirement
Comply with a mental health treatment requirement
Go to an attendance centre for a specified number of hours. This is only available for offenders aged under 25
If an offender doesn't adhere to the terms of their community sentence, they can be sent back to court and given an additional requirement or extended requirement or a fine as a punishment. In some circumstances the community sentence can be revoked and the defendant will be re-sentenced.
A prison sentence
Prison sentences are handed down by a court when an offence is so serious that it is deemed to be the only suitable punishment.
A prison sentence will also be given when the court believes the public must be protected from the offender.
There are three different types of prison sentence:
Determinate sentence
Indeterminate sentence (including life sentences)
What is a suspended sentence in the UK?
A court may give an adult offender a suspended prison sentence if the time they would otherwise spend in prison is under 12 months. Suspended prison sentences can be suspended for up to two years.
With a suspended sentence, the offender is given a prison sentence but does not go directly to prison. Instead the offender must not commit a further offence during the suspension period and must comply with any community sentence requirement imposed by the court.
If the offender breaches a community sentence requirement attached to the suspended sentence or commits another offence during the suspension period, the court can activate the suspended prison sentence, sending the offender to prison for all or part of the original prison term imposed. Alternatively they can increase the term of the suspended sentence but allow it to continue.
What is a determinate sentence?
If a court fixes the length of a prison sentence, it's called a determinate sentence. For example, a court may say an offender is sentenced to six years.
When an offender is given a determinate sentence, half of the sentence is served in custody and half of the sentence in the community.
Offenders sentenced to 12 months or longer in prison will be put on licence when they are serving the second part of their sentence. This licence is supervised by the probation service and includes conditions that offenders must meet.
If the offender doesn't meet the terms of their licence or commits a further offence they can be recalled to prison for part or all of their sentence.
Offenders sentenced to less than two years are released on post-sentence supervision for a period of 12 months, with regular meetings with a probation officer and specified requirements. For example, an offender sentenced to 2 months will serve 1 month in prison, 1 month on licence and 11 months on post sentence supervision. If the offender breaches the supervision they can be punished further.
What is an indeterminate sentence?
A court can give a sentence setting the minimum time the offender must spend in prison. This is called an indeterminate sentence.
For example, a court may say an offender must go to prison 'for a minimum of ten years'. This minimum period set by the judge is called a tariff.
These sentences are usually given for serious violent offences or sexual offences and where the court considers the offender is a risk to the public.
If an offender is given an indeterminate sentence, they have no automatic right to be released. They will always serve the 'minimum' sentence set by the court.
When the minimum time in prison is over the parole board will decide if it is appropriate to release an offender under licence.
What is a life sentence?
A life sentence means the offender will be subject to specific conditions for the rest of their life, but only one of these conditions may be a period of time in prison.
For most life sentences, the judge sets a minimum time the offender will spend in prison before being considered for release on licence by the independent parole board, who assess whether it's safe and suitable for the offender to be released.
If an offender is released on licence, they'll be under the supervision of the probation service and will have to follow specific rules.
Offenders given a life sentence stay under licence for the rest of their life. If they break the terms of their licence at any time, they will be called back to prison.
Life sentences must be given to offenders who are found guilty of murder. A judge may also choose to give a life sentence for serious offences, where the law allows.
What is a whole life term?
In some extremely serious cases, a judge may give an offender a 'whole life term'. This means that there is no minimum term set by the judge and the offender will never be released from prison.
Types of sentences for young people under UK law
Courts have a range of different sentences they can give offenders aged 10-17. These include:
A discharge – whether absolute or conditional, these are the same as those for adult offenders
A fine – as with adults, the fine should reflect the offence committed and the offender's ability to pay. For offenders under 16, paying the fine is the responsibility of a parent or guardian and it will be their ability to pay that is taken into account when setting the level of the fine
A referral order – this requires the offender to attend a youth offender panel (made up of two members of the local community and an advisor from a youth offending team) and agree a contract containing certain commitments which will last between three months and a year. The aim is for the offender to make up for the harm caused and address their offending behaviour. An order must be imposed for a first time young offender who has pleaded guilty – unless the court decides that another sentence is justified – and may be imposed in other circumstances
A youth rehabilitation order – this is a community sentence which can include one or more requirements that the offender must comply with for up to three years. Some examples of the requirements that can be imposed are a curfew, supervision, unpaid work, drug treatment, mental health treatment and education requirements
A custodial sentence – young offenders can receive a custodial sentence called a Detention and Training Order (DTO). These orders will only be imposed in the most serious cases. When they are given, they aim to provide training and education and rehabilitate the offender so they don't re-offend. Sentences can be spent in secure children's homes, secure training centres and young offenders' institutions.
If a young person aged between 12 and 17 years old is sentenced in the youth court, a DTO can last between four months and two years.
In the crown court, a DTO can also be given to a young person aged between 10 and 17 and for a longer period than two years if necessary.
Contact us or further advice and assistance on criminal sentencing, or if you require specialist legal representation.
Nick Titchener oversees the overall management of Lawtons Solicitors. He is a diligent criminal solicitor with many years of experience including violence and assault and sexual offences. Nick succeeds on even the most complicated cases with a meticulous and systematic approach.
Lawtons is a specialist firm of criminal law defence solicitors with branches across London, Essex, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire.
FAQs about Sentencing
Does a life sentence last for life?
Yes, the life sentence lasts for the rest of the offender's life. They will serve a term of the sentence in prison and then will be released on license. This means that the offender will be subject to various conditions for the rest of their life. If they break these conditions they will be sent back to prison. The most serious crimes will result in the offender serving the rest of their life in prison.
How long is a life sentence served in prison in the UK?
The average life sentence served is around 15 years before being paroled. Those prisoners who are convicted of exceptionally serious crimes serve a considerably longer amount of time in prison.
Why do you get time off a criminal sentence for admitting guilt?
You can get up to a third off your criminal sentence for admitting your guilt. This is because it saves time and cost to all those involved in the criminal justice system including the Crown Prosecution Service, the courts and the police so their resources are saved for the most serious cases. The amount of time off given to the offender is decided by magistrates and judges and depends on when you have given the guilty plea. The earlier you have given the guilty plea, the greater the reduction in criminal sentence.
Why does the UK media say 'walked free from court, after being sentenced'?
The UK media gets this wrong. They are saying the offender is free because they have not been sent to jail. However, all non-custodial sentences impose restrictions on the offender. Restrictions include punishments such as curfews and many hours of community service. Failure to comply with these restrictions will result in the offender being sent back to court and could then result in a prison sentence.
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Roundtable Discussion on Transatlantic Views on Emerging Powers
Asia Program, Europe Program, Emerging Powers Policy Forum
The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) hosted a roundtable discussion on Transatlantic Views on Emerging Powers in Brussels on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. The discussion was led by Dr. Esther Brimmer, professor of international affairs at George Washington University's Elliot School of International Affairs and former assistant secretary of state for International Organization Affairs (2009-13). She provided introductory remarks, citing the importance of emerging powers to uphold international order and the rise of a Wider Atlantic region demanding a prioritization for both the U.S. and the EU. Emerging powers play a heightened role in a world of increased multi-polarity and a complex web of international and regional organizations, which Brimmer touched on in her Atlantic Currents paper. Alfredo Conte, head of the Strategic Planning Division of the European External Action Service provided a European perspective. He stressed that the EU needs to adjust its policy outlook and come to terms with the changing meaning of terms like "power." The discussion, moderated by Dr. Marta Martinelli, senior policy analyst at the Open Society Foundation and vice-president of Women In International Security (WIIS) Brussels, further delved into the complexity surrounding the term "emerging powers" and inquired into the continuing global dominance of the U.S.
The speakers noted that the definition of "emerging powers" is complicated, as it is dependent on a number of variables such as history, economics, and politics. While the existence of a myriad of international organizations reflects the dynamic relationships among states and regional powers, there is a clear need for reflection on the transatlantic alliance and the role of emerging states in relation to the West. Existing structures should strengthen the efforts to cooperate with the emerging powers, starting with shared priorities and embracing international diversity. Brimmer avoided the term 'BRICS,' pointing out that neither Russia nor China could be considered an emerging power today, and highlighted that one issue with rising powers is that most do not engage in bilateral relations with one another. Conte, on his part, emphasized the need for Europeans to understand the multipolar global reality of today.
In the following Q & A, the speakers further addressed a number of issues, including the importance of regional organizations, EU-BRICS relations, how to move beyond the "West against the rest" doctrine and the rising importance of platforms to address challenges in maritime affairs. While the steering role of the transatlantic partnership was recognized, it was also noted that emerging nations have challenged the current establishment, articulating their demand for a fairer and stronger consideration of their abilities and interests.
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Something Borrowed, Something Blue, Something Old, Something New – Slovenian Wedding Customs
joyfulantidotes June 23, 2015 June 19, 2015 Culture
I was at a complete loss deciding what to write for today's post. I wanted to write something new and original, but nothing would come to mind. During one of my past internships, I wrote a lot of cultural pieces and I really enjoyed doing so. Somehow, over the last few years, I seem to have lost my voice on things beyond make up, clothes and books and the confidence to produce new content on a range of current issues. This post does not really fit with what I have just said, but I am hoping it might help me ease my way back into a form of writing I began with. I would be very grateful if you let me know what you think in the comments.
This post was originally published here.
Picturesque shot of Slovenia. Photo by borshop via FlickrCC.
Traditional wedding customs are in decline. These days people are putting a more unique and personal touch on their big day. Nowadays people do not feel obliged to marry in a religious building or a registry office, and may instead choose to marry on beaches, in castles, in football stadiums and at any other type of uncustomary venue. The shift away from tradition goes much deeper than neglecting traditional venues, with many rituals being abandoned completely as they are seen as time consuming. Many have applauded this shift away from tradition. Nevertheless, there are many who fear that if their country's customs will die out completely, their culture and sense of identity will be affected. They argue that the continuation of customs and traditions are a testimony to how far the country has come and its survival through time.
Yet there are still places which uphold strong traditions in their marriage ceremonies. Slovenia is one such place and perhaps one which may surprise people. Anyone familiar with Slovenian legislation will know that there are steps being taken to legalize same-sex marriage, even though this attempt is taking a one-step forward two-steps-back approach. Customs associated with Slovenian weddings have adapted over time due to cultural influences which have affected the country. This is perhaps due to the steady influx of people coming from abroad to get married in Slovenia. The costs of getting married in Slovenia are much less in comparison to say Barbados or the Bahamas. Yet the country can offer natural beauty, historical sights, intimate castles and everything one could want to exchange vows in style, which are in par with everything the more popular tourist wedding resorts have to offer. In fact, the Slovenians have now begun to advertise the country as an idyllic venue, therefore prompting them to become more open to less traditional wedding traditions. Nevertheless, it is a country which strives to uphold tradition.
To start with, there are certain restrictions with regards to wedding venues. In Slovenia weddings can take place outside of traditional wedding venues; however authorities favour traditional wedding institutions and historical places of significance. So, in order to marry in a place which is not already pre-authorised, a personal explanation for your choice of a non-standard wedding destination must be provided. Additionally, the ceremony officially requires Mendelssohn's 'Wedding March' to be played, flowers and suitable lighting.
Many of Slovenia's traditional wedding customs revolve around the bride. The bride dresses customarily in white and is aided by her maid of honour throughout the day. A red carnation is pinned in the bride's hair by the maid of honour, who also unveils the bride at the ceremony. The wedding commences with the arrival of the guests at the brides house early in the morning. Beginning here, and continuing throughout the day, both the bridal party and the guests, play a number of traditional Slovenian wedding games. The most famous of these games is 'Kidnap the Bride'. This consists of the kidnapping of the bride by the groomsmen, who bring the bride to various taverns across the village, leaving a trail behind in order for the groom to trace their steps where he then pays a ransom for the return of his beloved.
Overall in Slovenia, the wedding ceremony and the reception afterwards are lavish affairs. The Slovenian people have a zest for life and love and their weddings truly exemplify this. Their weddings also have a unique way of adapting to modernisation while also keeping tradition alive. Weddings can say a lot about people, and certainly in Slovenia, weddings provide a large window into cultural traditions.
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