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Clarity Needed in Breach Notification Rule
Gray Areas Need to be Eliminated Howard Anderson (ismg_editor) • September 13, 2010
I hope the final version states in the simplest possible terms that the federal law supersedes state laws, unless the state laws have tougher requirements.
And I also hope the so-called "harm standard" in the interim final version of the rule bites the dust. Several members of Congress, and some privacy advocates, already have called for its demise.
Write the rule in clear enough language that an organization doesn't need to hire a lawyer to decipher it.
The harm standard provision allows healthcare organizations and their business associates to conduct a risk assessment to determine whether a particular data security breach presents "significant risk" and thus needs to be reported to those affected.
The provision creates gray area in the law. It needs to be replaced by clear-cut, black-and-white guidance on what must be reported.
Regulators need to make it easier for an organization to figure out how to comply with the rule. Spell out when a breach needs to be reported. Spell out when federal regulations prevail over state regulations. Remove any room for interpretation. Write the rule in clear enough language that an organization doesn't need to hire a lawyer to decipher it.
The Department of Health and Human Services recently acknowledged that it had withdrawn its proposed final rule from administrative review by the Office of Management and Budget, the last step before a regulation becomes official.
HHS said it was making the move "to allow for further consideration, given the department's experience to date in administering the regulations." Let's hope that's code for "We know the interim final rule leaves too much room for interpretation, and we're going to make the final version more iron-clad."
A recent breach incident illustrates the need for clarity in the federal breach rule.
South Shore Hospital in South Weymouth, Mass., decided it didn't have to notify the 800,000 individuals who may have been affected by the loss of two boxes of backup tapes, citing a state law (Massachusetts General Law Chapter 93H).
The law allows organizations to forgo notifying individuals about a breach: "If the person or agency required to provide notice demonstrates that the cost of providing written notice will exceed $250,000, or that the affected class of Massachusetts residents to be notified exceeds 500,000 residents, or that the person or agency does not have sufficient contact information to provide notice."
But that law sure sounds like it's in direct conflict with the interim final version of the federal breach notification rule, which requires that breaches affecting 500 or more individuals must be reported to federal authorities, as well as all the individuals affected, within 60 days.
Plus, the federal rule pre-empts "contrary state law." It says a state law is contrary if "a covered entity could find it impossible to comply with both the state and federal requirements or if the state law stands as an obstacle to the accomplishment and execution of the full purposes and objectives of the breach notification provisions in the (HITECH) Act."
The Massachusetts Attorney General has objected to South Shore's notification strategy and has called for notification of each of the individuals potentially affected. Sounds to me like the attorney general thinks the federal rule requires such notification in this case and it supersedes the state law.
In its statement, South Shore Hospital also implied that because its investigation of the breach incident revealed that the risk of someone accessing and using the missing tapes for fraudulent purposes was so low, the need for personal notification was diminished. Sounds like the hospital is invoking that federal "harm standard" doesn't it?
In the meantime, the Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights, which enforces the federal breach rule, won't comment on the South Shore incident because it's an "open investigation." It will be interesting to watch whether the state, the feds, or both ultimately compel the hospital to mail letters to 800,000.
https://www.databreachtoday.co.uk/blogs/clarity-needed-in-breach-notification-rule-p-702


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The board actively licenses more than 230 nurses since 2010 who have records of unsafe practice, including botched care that led to patient harm or even death.
Ninety-three nurses are allowed to practice despite having been charged or convicted of crimes such as physical or sexual assault and drug thefts — some against their own patients.
The board gives nurses who admit misconduct second, third and sometimes more chances to keep practicing.
Getting fired for incompetence, even multiple times, rarely means Minnesota nurses lose their licenses.
Minnesota is one of only 10 states where the board has no restrictions on granting licenses to felons, according to a 2012 survey of state nursing boards.
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Investors would receive €38 a share, the Geneva-based luxury-goods company said Monday in a statement. That's 26% higher than Friday's closing price. Richemont already owns 50% of YNAP.
The bid shows how Richemont is embracing internet shopping, abandoning initial scepticism as big online sites and a crop of startups cater to the online luxury niche.
Luxury companies are increasingly finding it necessary to change strategy to adapt as shoppers turn to Amazon and other digital outlets for everything from cheap T-shirts to expensive timepieces.
Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet last week said it plans to start a chain of standalone stores to buy and sell secondhand timepieces as the online vintage market takes off.
Shares of the Italian company rose as much as 26% in early trading in Milan, matching Richemont's bid.
"There is a possibility of a counterbid to Richemont's offer," wrote Sherri Malek, an analyst at RBC Europe, saying YNAP could be attractive to Amazon, or that YNAP could tie up with Asos or Zalando.
Richemont is expanding a push into retail as it tries to sell more of its timepieces itself.
Last year the company built a 7.5% stake in Dufry, the world's largest duty-free retailer, and passed on the opportunity to buy Breitling, the aviator watchmaker that CVC Capital Partners purchased.
Chairperson Johann Rupert has said he prefers building Richemont's own brands to overpaying to acquire new ones.
"We intend to strengthen Richemont's presence and focus on the digital channel, which is becoming critically important," Rupert said in the statement.
YNAP chief executive officer Federico Marchetti has committed to tender his 5.7% stake in the company. Richemont will give additional resources to invest in technology, logistics, hiring and marketing, he said in a statement.
In November, YNAP reported third-quarter sales that were slightly below analysts' estimates and said full-year revenue growth would be at the lower end of the company's forecast range.
Goldman Sachs Group advised Richemont on financial matters and BonelliErede and Slaughter & May were legal advisers.


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Louisa May Alcott is My Passion
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First thoughts on March
I decided upon reading March that I would read with an open mind. Fan fiction is a risky business (although calling March "fan fiction" doesn't feel quite right, it's a decidedly more serious work). The reader comes in with all kinds of pre-conceived notions and expectations, and the author can quickly fall out of favor if those expectations are not met.
Having read reviews on Amazon, I knew I'd have to keep an open mind.
Taking no prisoners
March is a powerful read; Geraldine Brooks doesn't pull any punches. Based on the mostly absent character of Mr. March from Little Women, Brooks fleshes out the character, describing his experiences as a chaplain in the Civil War and how it changed him.
Little Women presents such a sanitized version of Mr. March that the reader has no sense of what he's been through or what makes him tick. He's a two-dimensional mystery and Brooks seeks to remedy that.
Jumping right in
Right from the start, she dives into the heart of the matter – the consequences of the Civil War (and any war) on the individual soldiers.
War ain't pretty!
from ohiohistorycentral.org
Chapter 1 is full of very graphic descriptions of injuries and death. Being a rather sensitive soul, I find the need to read over these sections quickly. A leaden feeling in the stomach means memories that will haunt me in the middle of the night. I have a hard enough time sleeping! 🙂 War, however, is far from pretty and a realistic dose is a good thing.
Mr. March and Bronson Alcott
Chapter 2 gets into one of the major hot buttons of the Civil War – slavery and its abolition. Brooks jumps back in time to a 19 year-old March, working as a peddler in the South. This is where background reading on Bronson Alcott really helps. It so enriched the chapter for me being able to draw the parallels between Alcott and March.
The destructive force of slavery
March meets a slave named Grace whom he finds compelling and attractive – this plays out in a later chapter. He also discovers his vocation as a teacher when he is asked to teach a very bright slave girl how to read.
March and Roots
He then comes face to face with the ugliness of slavery and what it does to both black and white. Corrupting the white slave owner from within, the black slave suffers the consequences. I don't want to give away too many details but suffice it to say I had a sudden urge to check out the episode of Roots where Kizzy is sold off because she helped a fellow slave to escape by forging a traveling pass. Sandy Duncan's performance as the plantation owner's niece, Missy Anne, had always impressed me. Here was the perfect example of how slavery corrupted someone from within. Kizzy felt brutal betrayal from her lifelong friend Missy Anne because Missy Anne failed to "protect her"; Missy Anne felt betrayed as well because Kizzy was "stupid" enough to help a fellow slave escape. Very haunting, just like this chapter.
What was Geraldine Brooks thinking?
It was in Chapter 4, however, where I began to figure out Brooks' intention for this story. Here March meets Marmee; Brooks writes:
"After the service, her brother presented Miss Margaret Marie Day, whom everyone in the family called by the affectionate childhood name of Marmee."
Her intention
Most provocative! A charming idea, but surely a stretch. Everyone who has cherished Little Women knows that the name of Marmee came from Lousia's own use of the name for her own mother. Perhaps Brooks means for the name to be used for both as it does sound like a nickname for "mother." Still, she took a big risk here of alienating readers.
This leads me to believe that Brooks means to be provocative. She wants to poke, prod and shake up the reader so that in no way the reader can remain lukewarm. A strong negative reaction is better than no reaction at all!
I have to admire that kind of courage in a writer; it makes me happy to suspend my expectations and go with the flow of this book.
I plan on using a separate post to explore Chapter 3. Brooks' view of death is quite different from Louisa May Alcott's view as shown in Little Women and Hospital Sketches. In the video I posted the other day featuring John Matteson, he read a chapter from his book, Eden's Outcasts: The Story of Louisa May Alcott and Her Father , where Louisa goes off to war. He cites many of the passages from Hospital Sketches that I had planned on re-reading after reading Chapter 3 of March. How timely that that video came along when Chapter 3 was so fresh in my mind. J
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gotmyreservations says:
I love the idea of suspending expectations rather than disbelief. It's a subtle yet important difference. I believe that Mr. March is capable of the shenanigans Brooks creates for him because it's pretty clear that Jo March has no clue what makes her father tick. The fact that Louisa May Alcott left him a shadowy character allows Brooks to create a fully imagined man of flesh and passionate blood — one that I think history tells us he might actually have been.
I'm looking forward to seeing what you think as you continue to read.
milonoah says:
Indeed. Brooks obviously saw a golden opportunity for a great story. Interesting what you say about how Jo March didn't have a clue as to what made her father tick. I'm not sure Louisa really understood her father either. Obviously it would be too difficult to try and fit him into the story as he was. Funny that she didn't try to fabricate someone but I'm guessing she wanted it to be essentially a family of women.
I hate to put 21st century sensibilities on 19th century women, but LMA's relationship with her father was certainly complex and one that I think it's difficult to us to imagine. It was probably easier for her to just leave him out of the book than provoke him with an autobiographical picture as she did with her mother and sisters. Or maybe she intended to punish him by slighting him…
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Read the Boston Globe about the discovery first revealed on this blog.
Susan's Books
Louisa May Alcott: Illuminated by The Message: "Susan Bailey's new book is part of a series called Literary Portals to Prayer, which is meant to encourage a kind of literary lectio divina, a form of contemplative reading that is a pathway to prayer. An intriguing idea for a book, no? And there's no better person to write it than Susan Bailey." Lori Erickson, The Holy Rover on Patheos
"I never fully realized how much spiritual content is integrated into her body of work. Ms. Bailey extracts beautiful and uplifting passages and pairs them with Biblical ones that make similar points. It includes some of Alcott's less well known works which makes me want to read those that I have missed." Diane Brandi
Susan Bailey has compiled a remarkable edition of side by side texts, demonstrating a deep understanding of the life, world, and spirituality of Alcott. The matches [with the Bible} are spot on and insightful. Eileen Charbonneau. award-winning author
River of Grace: Susan Bailey's powerful and beautifully-written book is much more than an insightful spiritual memoir. River of Grace is also a brilliant reflection on the connections between creativity and grace. A book one to cherish. Amy Belding Brown, author of Mr. Emerson's Wife and Flight of the Sparrow
Susan Bailey is an accomplished researcher of all things pertaining to Louisa May Alcott. I found joy in the way that [she] shares about her favorite authoress. Miss Alcott's books wedged themselves into Susan's soul and allowed her to identify parallels and discover herself again. This is not a story of how to get over grief fast -- but how to deal with it and give your afflictions to the Almighty. Tarissa, In the Bookcase blog
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Home Unlabelled The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge blue coral soon available in France
The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge blue coral soon available in France
to the soft last November, Samsung launched its Galaxy S7 edge in a new edition of Blue Coral (Coral blue). Unfortunately, the new color of the star of the South Korean manufacturer smartphone had been booked in the United States and some Asian countries. Good news however in early this year, it appears that Samsung has planned to market it in Europe.
the blue coral of the S7 edge model could eventually emerge in France. The phone has been listed on the official website of the manufacturers in the Netherlands. What reasonably think that the edge blue coral S7 should happen in other countries in Europe.
the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge blue coral soon in France! © Samsung
Although there is no official price indicated, the S7 edge blue coral should be marketed to the taríd of 799 euros, just like the other versions. As a reminder, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is already available in Europe in five different colors: black, gold, white, silver and pink.
THE S7 edge Edition blue coral © Samsung Singapore
are you interested this color?
The Samsung Galaxy S7 edge blue coral soon available in France Reviewed by knbrothers on 1/09/2017 02:10:00 PM Rating: 5


Elena received her masters from the University of Paris-Sorbonne. She is now a second year doctoral candidate in the school of history under the supervision of Dr Sarah Easterby-Smith. Her PhD, For the Promotion of Science and the Prosperity of the People, is a comparative study of the botanic gardens of Edinburgh, Florence, and Pisa in the late eighteenth century. It examines the nature of uses of botanic gardens in Europe at the time.
Christin Simons is a PhD candidate at the Institute for Scottish Historical Research, under the supervision of Professor Steve Murdoch, analyzing the development of strategies enabling smaller companies to subsist on the trade within China and Europe by means on the Scandinavian Asiatic Companies (SAC), more precisely the Swedish- and the Danish East India Company in the period of the 1730´s to the 1820´s. Her major aim is to investigate in how far the perceptions as "smugglers", "interlopers" but also as "diplomats" prove true and in how far this was used in evolving a strategy to survive in the China trade. In the term of 2016/17, Christin carried out research in Beijing, China as a recipient of the Chinese Scholarship Council Scholarship.
Konstantin Wertelecki is a doctoral candidate of Modern History at the Institute for Transnational and Spatial History under the supervision of Dr. Kate Ferris. His research analyses the British expatriate community of Florence between 1922 and 1943, specifically, the impact of relations between the British expatriate community and local Italians in Florence during the Fascist years. Konstantin received his Bachelors's in History from Sping Hill College in the United States and his MPhil in Modern European History from the University of Cambridge. During Martinmas term, 2017, Konstantin carried out research at the European University Institute, Florence, as a guest researcher.


Early Childhood Australia NSW is a volunteer run organisation promoting the voice for young children and supporting professionals working in the field of Early Childhood Education. Members of the Executive come from different organisation representing community based, private centres, Family day care, OOSCH services, Training organisations, consultants and universities. ECA NSW sit on many committees to be an active voice for members.
Below is the latest newsletter for ECA NSW.
Six scholarships available for National Conference.
Hunter region Trivia Night on EC.
A new regional group is about to start in Penrith. Please contact the ECA NSW office if this would be of interest to you.
ECA NSW AGM _ Guest Speaker – Megan Mitchell – 17th May.
Light supper will be served from 6pm.
RSVP office@nsw.earlychildhood.org.au. Attendance is free.
People wishing to nominate for a position on the executive committee must complete a nomination form. Contact office@nsw.earlychildhood.org.au.
Reconciliation Symposium- Freemantle 11-12 May – Travel Subsidies now available.
Travel subsidies now available. Click on the hyperlink for more information. A terrific opportunity for NSW Early Childhood Professionals.
As part of ECA's commitment to acknowledging reconbeciliation in the early years, ECA hosts an annual national Reconciliation Symposium. The first symposium was held in Adelaide in 2015 followed by Sydney in 2016 and the Gold Coast in 2017.
The 2018 Reconciliation Symposium will be held at The Esplanade Hotel Fremantle, 11–12 May. Registrations are now open, click here for more information. The Reconciliation Symposium explores the nature of reconciliation within the sector and brings the matter of reconciliation in early childhood into the spotlight to work towards a better future for all Australians.
Places for the 2018 Early Childhood Australia, North Coast Conference are filling fast. With Maria Aarts as the key note speaker.
• Marte Meo International founder Maria Aarts. Maria's renowned theory based teaching method builds capacity in families, educators and carers of young children by developing the observational and communicative knowledge and strategies that support the integral emotional and social connections and interactions between individuals. Her methods and research are utilised in many countries all over the world today.
• Sarah Moore is the founder and CEO of Early Education Leadership, the creator of Leadership without Limits, an in-depth program that looks to "raise personal awareness, shift perspectives and promote Conscious Leadership in order for individuals to recognise their full potential and lead in ways that create significant change", whatever your professional/personal position.
Liam McNicholas . Liam is a Canberra-based early childhood teacher, freelance writer and advocate, particularly focusing on early learning in political and policy contexts. He is the editor of the NQF news and analysis website The Framework. Liam's session considers: A Whole New World – The New Child Care Package. July 2018 will see one of the biggest shifts in early childhood education and care ever in Australia. What do services and leaders need to know? What should you be preparing for? And what will it mean for children and families? This engaging session will explore all these big questions as well as giving a framework and background to why these changes are occurring.
Annette Sax: Annette is a Taungurung and has worked in the Early Childhood profession for 27 years. For the past 17 years, she has been the small business owner and Education and Creative Arts Director of Yarn Strong Sista Pty Ltd, an Aboriginal Education Consultancy that provides Storytelling, conducts Cross Cultural training with Teachers, and develops culturally appropriate resources. Annette is an artist, storyteller and illustrator who paints using ochre and wattle sap on canvas as well as felting on silk. In this workshop, Annette will guide educators to gain an insight into the importance of the 'Walert Walert' -Possum Skin Cloaks. Learn about Aboriginal Pedagogy culture through the contemporary story Bartja and Mayila, written by Dr Sue Atkinson-Lopez, Yorta Yorta Author, and illustrated by Annette. After the story Annette will facilitate a creative experience and participants will have the opportunity to make a Possum Skin Necklace using materials collected from Country.
Mark Carthew – An author, teacher, poet, editor and musician, Mark is well known for his books, conference and workshop presentations exploring literacy, movement, rhyme, poetry, music and drama. Mark's latest books The Great Zoo Hullabaloo! & Marvin and Marigold: The Big Sneeze were both shortlisted for this year's Speech Pathology Australia Awards … and Book#2 in the Marvin and Marigold SERIES; Marvin and Marigold: A Christmas Surprise has just been released in both Australia and the UK. Mark will weave interactive games, music and movement into this session, linking all to the joyfulness of literacy and language play! More information on our wonderful session line-up in coming weeks!
Professor Deborah Brennan BA (Hons), MA, PhD, FASSA, is one of Australia's leading researchers in comparative social policy, early childhood education and care and gender and politics. Deborah has held visiting positions at the London School of Economics, Oxford University, Trinity College Dublin and the University of Melbourne. She is a member of the NSW Ministerial Carers Advisory Council, a former President of the Australian Political Science Association and was the Inaugural Convenor of the National Association of Community Based Children's Services (NABCBS). She is a member of the International Advisory Board of the United States Study Centre, University of Sydney. Deborah serves on the editorial advisory board of Social Politics: International Studies in Gender, State and Society, Families, Relationships and Societies and the Journal of Poverty and Social Justice. She is a member of the Feminist International Institutionalist Network (FIIN), the International Network on Leave Policies and Research and the Network on Migration and Care in the Asia-Pacific. Deborah leads the University of NSW component of a Commonwealth funded Collaborative Research Network that links the Social Policy Research Centre (UNSW) and the Centre for Children and Young People (Southern Cross University).
The report was led by Susan Pascoe AM and Professor Deborah Brennan.
Deb will speak on the report and then join a conversation on educational excellence in Early Childhood services.
Free for ECA Members and $15 for non members.
Light Supper provided from 6pm. RSVP 14th March, 2018.
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The focus of this meeting will be to provide members with the opportunity /time to discuss topics such as: current publications/resources that support best practice and our advocacy work.
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Was the 'Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special' filmed at Kevin Bacon's real house?
Jayasmita Dutta Roy Nov 25, 2022 6:30 pm Nov 25, 2022 6:30 pm
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Warning: There are major spoilers for Guardian of the Galaxy Holiday Special.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special dropped on Disney Plus on Friday and it has introduced fans to a fresh taste of familial love and emotional bonding. The plot revolves around the guardians Mantis (Pom Klementieff) and Drax (Dave Bautista) heading to Earth to present a special gift to Peter Quill (Chris Pratt) on Christmas and make it memorable for him.
The gift is none other than the actor Kevin Bacon who plays himself in the episode and of whom Quill is a great fan. Yes, it's true that Bacon has made his major appearance in MCU and the fans couldn't be more excited and eager to see him play himself on screen. This is not Bacon's debut in the world of MCU as the actor is well-known for playing the antagonist Sebastian Shaw in X-Men: First Class.
In this special, the Footloose star isn't either playing a hero or a savior that earned him excessive fame and attention among the characters. He is a prisoner captured by the iconic duo Mantis and Drax for delivery to their leader Quill as a Christmas gift much to his horror and disapproval that could be seen later in the episode.
A substantial portion of the story was shot in LA at what was presented to the viewers as Bacon's sprawling mansion lined with all sorts of Christmas-themed toys like the elves and candy sticks. While Bacon was joyously relishing a classic Christmas movie, Mantis and Drax broke into the house, chased him down the street, and used their powers to drag him to Quill.
Amid the drama and the humor, fans are curious to know if the scene was filmed at Bacon's real house. The answer is no as the structure and overall decoration of the house contradict the actor's perception of the Holiday. The show's director James Gunn — in an interview with Variety — spoke on this subject where he said,
"Kevin doesn't like Christmas. That part was hilarious to me. I have Kevin showing up on set in what is supposed to be his house, and it's filled with all these enormous inflatables. It looks like Santa Claus vomited all over the Bacon house, which looks nothing like Kevin Bacon's house in any way. It's so LA-looking, which is just not Kevin. But Kevin is this super nice guy. He's so talented, so professional, so egoless, and just a really kind person. That part of the character is just like him".
Despite the actor's aversion to Christmas, the special episode was a breath of fresh air for Marvel fans who were waiting to see their favorite old heroes back on the screen and Bacon's performance was positively received and critically acclaimed by all.
Guardian of the Galaxy Holiday Special is currently streaming on Disney Plus.


When an accident leads to the tragic death of a loved one, the attorneys at ChancoSchiffer P.C. are here to help. If you have recently lost a loved one, you may be able to file a claim to hold negligent parties accountable for a loved one's accident. While nothing can bring a loved one back, a wrongful death claim can help ease the family's financial burden and hold negligent parties responsible for losses from a loved one's death.
The Atlanta lawyers at ChancoSchiffer P.C. will handle your case with care, attention, and compassion. If you've recently experienced the loss of a love one and need legal advice from a skilled Atlanta wrongful death lawyer, contact our office today to schedule free consultation of your case and legal options.
Wrongful death laws. Regardless of what caused the fatal accident, plaintiffs will need to abide by Georgia's wrongful death claim laws. This includes the statute of limitations, burden of proof, who can file, and filing requirements. Our Atlanta wrongful death lawyers can help you with every aspect of your claim.
Auto accident fault laws. Georgia is a "fault" insurance state. This means the party at-fault for the car accident will be legally responsible for everyone's damages. It is up to you to determine who caused the crash that killed your loved one. This will be the individual or entity that serves as the defendant in your wrongful death case.
Comparative negligence. Georgia also abides by modified comparative negligence rules. This means that more than one party – including the plaintiff – can share liability and still recover compensation. As long as the deceased loved one's share of fault for the crash is 49% or less, surviving family members could still be eligible for damages.
Wrongful death claims resulting from car accidents in Georgia may involve different rules than those that stem from other causes, such as medical malpractice or property hazards. It's important to work with an attorney who has handled auto accident wrongful death claims in the past. You need specific expertise for your best chance at securing financial recovery.
Like all states, Georgia has strict deadlines by which all claimants must file their cases with the civil courts. The legal term for these deadlines is "statute of limitations." The statute of limitations determines the time limit by which you must submit your claim – or else risk the courts refusing to hear your case. Missing the statute of limitations almost guarantees losing your right to file and receive compensation. It's extremely important to learn your deadline and treat it as the final date by which you must file.
Georgia Code Section 9-3-33 states the statute of limitations for wrongful death claims. This law states that all claimants bringing actions for Atlanta personal injury or wrongful death cases must do so "within two years after the right of action accrues." In other words, two years from the date of death. However, the courts will "toll," or stop, the clock in certain situations. For example, if your case involves a criminal action (such as drunk driving), the courts may suspend the time limit to file until the completion of the criminal case.
Unfortunately, nothing can replace a loved one, who is gone forever due to somebody's negligence. However, our wrongful death lawyers will diligently work to ensure that the family is fairly compensated when there has been injury or death due to an Atlanta automobile accident.
Not only is a wrongful death case shrouded with emotional toll, but it is also accompanied with medical bills and funeral costs. Often the spouse and children suffer a substantial loss of income source for the household due to the wrongful death.
If you are suffering from the aftershock of the wrongful death of a loved one, it may come as some consolation to know that the Atlanta lawyers at ChancoSchiffer P.C. are ready to litigate for you. Our Atlanta auto accident lawyers are familiar with causes of these accidents, the insurance companies frequently involved and how to maximize the recovery in each circumstance.
Who Can File a Georgia Wrongful Death Suit?
Georgia law sets forth specific rules for who can file a wrongful death suit in the state. First in line is the decedent's surviving spouse.
Chapter 51, Title 4 of the Georgia Code states if the couple has surviving minor children, the spouse acts on behalf of these children, and may be entitled to no more than 1/3 of the total recovery.
If the decedent has no spouse or minor children, the parents may file a wrongful death claim. If the decedent has no surviving parents, then the administrator of the estate may file a wrongful death claim on behalf of the beneficiaries outlined in the estate plan.
Like any other civil action, a wrongful death lawsuit from a car accident must follow the statute of limitations. This means the person or people filing a wrongful death claim on behalf of a decedent must file within the allotted time limit. Some state laws acknowledge the right to bring a wrongful death claim as fundamental, and the statute of limitations begins on the date of death.
In some cases, however, the court may make a special consideration if applying the statute of limitations at the time of death would prevent the claimants from discovering the cause of death.
The discovery rule in wrongful death cases exists to ensure claimants meet the actual statute of limitations. This helps both plaintiffs and defendants in different ways.
Plaintiffs get the benefit of having the statute of limitations begin when they learn of the cause of death instead of simply at the time of death. For example, if a person dies and the family does not know the cause of death immediately, they may not realize there are grounds for a wrongful death claim. If the family discovers a year later that the decedent experienced exposure to harmful conditions at work that directly caused his or her death, then the statute of limitations begins on the date of this discovery.
Defendants. The discovery rule can be beneficial for defendants in that it compels plaintiffs to take timely action. If they do not discover grounds for a wrongful death claim in a reasonable time, the defendant may avoid liability. When a loved one unexpectedly dies, the surviving family members should do everything in their power to determine the actual cause of death and decide whether they have grounds for a wrongful death claim. Ultimately, the discovery rule allows the statute of limitations for a wrongful death claim to begin on the date of discovery of the cause of death instead of on the date of the death in question.
One situation in which the civil courts might extend the deadline for filing a wrongful death claim is if the case qualifies under the "discovery rule." The discovery rule holds that the clock for filing a wrongful death claim shall begin as soon as the plaintiff discovers or reasonably should have discovered the cause of the decedent's death.
In other words, as soon as you realize another driver's negligence killed your loved one, you generally have two years from this date to bring a claim, which may or may not be the same date as your loved one's death. The Georgia courts might apply the discovery rule in wrongful death actions if the claimant reasonably could not have known the cause of death until after the date of death.
Contact our office to discuss your family's specific statute of limitations.
Economic damages – which include medical expenses, any loss in earning capacity, and the expenses associated with the funeral or burial.
General damages – which compensate for intangible losses such as pain, suffering, emotional distress, and loss of partnership or guidance.
In some cases, such as deaths arising from gross negligence, plaintiffs may be able to collect punitive damages. These damages punish the defendant for their wrongdoing and discourage similar behavior in the future.
If your family is suffering following the tragic loss of a family member, a wrongful death claim can help. These claims seek to provide financial reimbursement for the losses associated with your loved one's death. The wrongful death attorneys at ChancoSchiffer P.C. can identify the parties responsible for your loss and claim fair compensation for the harm your family suffered. Our community law firm treats each case with the care and attention it deserves, unlike larger corporate firms with nameless associates.
Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation with our firm today.


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Monzonia is een kevergeslacht uit de familie van de boktorren (Cerambycidae). De wetenschappelijke naam van het geslacht werd voor het eerst geldig gepubliceerd in 1998 door Giesbert.

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Monzonia is monotypisch en omvat slechts de volgende soort:
 Monzonia sanmarcosana Giesbert, 1998

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Hookworms are common and live and grow inside the intestines of canines and felines. Young puppies and kittens can be infected through nursing and can begin passing eggs in their feces in as little as two weeks. The eggs hatch and release infective larvae into the environment. This can occur in as little as 2-8 days under certain conditions.
Canines and felines become infected with hookworms after walking across contaminated soil. The larvae can burrow through paw pads and the soles of human feet. Hookworms are zoonotic and can cause harm to humans especially the young, the elderly, and the immunosuppressed.


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After working as a public defender in Manhattan, NY and commuting for two hours each day, Vaneskha Wilson decided to move to Orlando with her family and start her own virtual immigration practice. Today she joins on the show to breakdown how she has been able to enroll and deliver immigration services to the majority of her clients without having to meet them in person. This includes a walk-through of each step in the process from the initial call and enrollment, to how she leverages an online client portal and document automation technology to efficiently prepare and deliver immigration forms electronically. Vaneskha also shares the unbundled and "pay-as-you-go" options she offers, and the typical fees she charges for each service.
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Sex Isle Exile
Shy divorcee Mark Sutton, was still licking his wounds after his acrimonious divorce. The court settlement had been crippling, but the subsequent bill from his so-called lawyers was even worse. As his job as a low-grade London banker hung in the balance, he'd applied for voluntary redundancy. Mark decided to take himself off for a solo holiday far away from miserable Covid-wracked Britain. With any luck, when he got back, there would be a P45 waiting for him on the doormat.
He'd booked a week on the Greek island of Zantos, having recently signed up with a singletons social club, whose motto brashly promised: 'Where the fun begins for the over-50s.' Zantos was a short ferry trip from the Ionian isle of Zakynthos. The two-hour flight out was uneventful, but 'people watching' on the ferry across to the little island was far more interesting. Gays easily outnumbered the hetero couples, there were a few obvious lesbian pairs and of the unattached middle-aged women only a couple seemed to Mark to offer any attraction. Perhaps there were richer pickings to be found on the island.
A five-minute drive by minibus from the little harbour, the club was based around a series of small stone-built cabins with thatched roofs, encircling a larger clubhouse, where Mark was welcomed by the club's official 'Meeter-and-Greeter' – a very buxom topless Scandinavian lady named Helga. Inscribed across the front of her pink bikini bottom were the words: 'OPEN ALL HOURS'.
"Hi Mark. You're the only Brit staying with us this week. I do hope you can hook up with a playmate." It was all he could do to take his eyes off her pendulous boobs, with their huge brown beckoning areolas. "I just have to check in your fellow travellers, then perhaps we could meet up on the rocks below the Beach Bar in about a quarter of an hour, so I can fill you in on what happens here on the island." Mark agreed to the suggestion and headed off to unpack in his cabin.
Helga was as good as her word. Fifteen minutes later, he found her seated naked, buddha-like, on a small cluster of rocks, nursing a can of coke. Her discarded bikini bottom lay beside her and she made no attempt to conceal her vagina within the folds of her ample thighs. Shifting uneasily on his towel, Mark felt the tingling of an early erection. Helga smiled. "Don't be shy, sweetie; let it all hang out – that's why we're here on Zantos!" She leaned forward, her huge boobs swinging out like pendulums. "Here, let me give you a hand." Her ring-encrusted hand deftly freed his cock and brought it, semi-erect, out into the sunshine. "Nice. I do so love an uncut penis," she observed with a smirk. "Like me to suck it for you?"
"What here?" Mark asked with alarm.
"Sure, why not? Those two are at it!" She nodded in the direction of two elderly bronzed men, openly sixty-nineing each other in the blazing sunshine. "Hey, the club motto is 'Anything goes on Zantos'". So saying, she buried her face in Mark's lap, only coming up for air twice before he rocked back on his hands, vainly resisting all attempts to ejaculate. He heard her eagerly gulping and swallowing, before her smiling cum-streaked face reappeared. "Oh my, but that was quite a load you just delivered, darling!"
Though it was over in minutes – in broad daylight and on the rocks – Mark reflected on how time-consuming it had always been to get his ex-wife to fellate him. And her dismissive remarks each time at the conclusion. Helga was undoubtedly 'to the manor born' in the cock-sucking department. Why was it, he pondered, that the Scans (and the Dutch for that matter) were so much more relaxed about oral sex, whereas most English women he'd ever encountered found it a lude and tiresome chore.
Helga reached into her beach bag for her iPhone. "OK, so here's what's on the menu this week. There's a Luminous Thong Fashion Show for you guys tonight; Face-Sitting for the Over 60s tomorrow – that usually takes place by the pool before breakfast; and our One-Tit-Out mid-week Buffet, which is always very popular with the ladies, in the evening."
"How exactly does that work?" Mark asked.
"Simples. Guys come dressed in shorts and T-shirts, while ladies wear brightly coloured sarongs which they can hire from the club shop. It's a self-service buffet but when they're seated for supper, the ladies must adjust their sarongs to expose one breast for their fellow diners to enjoy. Lots of titty-stroking always ensues at the table – and since the chefs usually sneak one or two aphrodisiac herbs into the fruit salads, it isn't long before folk are openly coupling. You'll love it, I guarantee." She scrolled down. "And on your last night here on the island, you'll be able to witness our wonderful Fancy Dress Barbecue and Disco."
Big Helga took a swig from a can of coke. "I should be getting back to Reception. We've got a party checking out at 3 to catch the late-afternoon flight back to Amsterdam. So, tell me, Mark, think you're up for the big Fancy Dress barbe?"
"I'm not really sure. What do I wear?" Helga giggled. "As little as possible, darling! But some folk go to incredible lengths to make 'nothing' look alluring!"
"How d'you mean?"
"Well… say a woman has cute pert tits, with a nice all-over tan. She'll maybe wrap them up in gold glitter string and decorate her nipples with silver lipstick. And just wait until Friday night if you wanna see some intricate male codpieces! There's a jeroboam of champagne for the winner."
"Well, now you're talking!" Mark's eyes lit up at the thought of free champagne.
"Hey, come to think of it, your cute uncut todger would look great covered in plaited grass and seaweed. Perhaps I'll make one for you and we could share the fizzy if you win?"
"It's a deal!" said Mark.
Helga rose and fastened her micro mini-bikini in place. She gave him a wry smile. "They all want to ogle my vaj, but as the Club's official Meeter-and-Greeter, I usually save that treat until after dark."
"So, I was lucky wasn't I?"
She stroked a stray thread of his semen from her cheek and grinned. "So was I, sweetie. See you later!"
Deciding to fill in time before supper, Mark descended the stone steps to the club's small horse-shaped beach. Twenty or so sun loungers were arranged along the water's edge, with only half of them occupied. There were one or two portly sleeping Germanic types with voluminous beer guts, but the majority of the sun worshippers were well-tanned naked females, either sleeping or reading paperback novels. One of them, a redhead wearing a Venetian gondolier's straw hat set at a jaunty angle, peered over the top of her book to check him out. She smiled and slid her legs languidly over the edge of her lounger to give him a better view of her shaved vagina. She reached down and with thumb and forefinger deftly enlarged it into a pear-shaped opening, with inviting glistening labia lips. Mark was only wearing his faded denim shorts, which quickly bulged around his crotch. He paused, ankle-deep in the surf, smiled back and rubbed the palm of his hand across his erection. She placed her book on the shingle and nodded an invitation for him to approach. So, this was how silent seduction occurred on Zantos.
He stood above her, casting a shadow over her small pert breasts (it was hard to imagine that she was aged over 50, although her wrinkled face hid no secrets). "Ciao!" She patted the edge of the lounger. Mark dutifully perched on its aluminium frame. She unzipped his shorts, slipped a hand into the gap to softly grasp his penis and smiled. To reciprocate, he began fingering her slit, delighted to find it moist and accommodating. No words were exchanged. She closed her eyes, indicating that an orgasm was close. Her back arched, she gave a little whimper then sank back onto her lounger and closed her eyes, with a lovely smile on her face. The ladies on the adjoining sun beds seemed wholly unconcerned. Mark moved off, shuffling slowly through the small breaking waves.
For the evening barbecue, most guests had covered up, although one or two lesbians staunchly supported the sisterhood with bared breasts. At Helga's suggestion, Mark worked behind the bar, though his arse was soon sore from the fondling the two gay barmen kept giving him. Around midnight, the red-headed Italian lady appeared at the bar counter. "Thank you so much for this afternoon," she whispered. "My husband never manages to make me cum like that."
"You are very welcome, signora. It was a pleasure."
"Tomorrow morning I will be reading my book on the beach once more. Please join me?" She sauntered off to join a bald-headed man sitting under a tree reading Corriere della Sera.
The 50+ Club's Friday night fancy dress barbecue and disco finale more than lived up to Mark's expectations.
The paved area outside the central clubhouse was ringed by crimson torchlights, with around 80 eager partygoers patiently seated at small tables awaiting the arrival of the cold lobster buffet supper. It didn't disappoint. Young topless Greek waitresses served the diners, while centre stage – in a diaphanous voile cloak – Helga directed affairs with scrupulous Scandinavian efficiency. She was joined by a gay muscular couple who danced sensuously to a bolero; as close as copulating to music as anything Mark had witnessed.
Then, to a round of applause from the assembled diners, the entire team of waiters brought on a flaming soufflé. Whether it was the erotic dancing or some concealed ingredient within the soufflé, everyone became surprisingly relaxed: blouses were unbuttoned to expose breasts and gay men openly fondled each other under the table.
Suddenly, Helga was standing beside Mark, holding the hand of the petite Italian lady from the beach. "Here's someone who wants to say 'hello' Mark." Sweeping up her cloak, the Scandinavian Mistress of Ceremonies wafted off, murmuring: "I'll leave you two lovers to have fun."
Mark looked around for any sign of the lady's husband. Reading his mind, she whispered: "He's gone to bed. Didn't like the music!"
"Come and sit beside me," Mark invited.
"May I sit on your lap?"
"But of course."
She stood up and stepped closer to whisper in his ear. "I thought I might see you tonight and so I left off my panties!" The inference was obvious. The lady craved to sit on his cock.
Mark had to think quickly. With no time to retreat to the toilets to slip out of his shorts, he brazenly unhitched them under the cover of the long tablecloth, letting them drop around his ankles. He nodded for the lady to sit on his lap. There was a delicious squishing noise as, effortlessly, she lowered herself onto his erection. He clutched her tightly around her slender hips and kissed the small of her naked back. Like a polished equestrian performer, she rode his cock with slow regular movements, her hands gripping the edge of the tabletop. Their silent love-making lasted all of ten minutes, finishing with a glorious climax just as Helga returned with an opened bottle of champagne and three glasses. "Having fun?"
The following morning was Mark's scheduled departure day. Helga was waiting by the minibus. She took his hand tenderly and gazed down at his rucksack. "Sure you want to go back to London, sweetie?"
"Well, why not stay on for the rest of the season? We could do with a well-hung Meeter-and-Greeter and in the evenings, you could always help out behind the bar. The pay's not great but the sex is amazing – as I think you've already discovered. And new crumpet arrives every week!" Almost as an afterthought, she added: "Perhaps we could even share my cabin?"
For Mark Sutton, the City of London was light years away.
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Acer may jump into the MID market as early as next month
April 29, 2010 October 2, 2012 Chris King 0 Comments MID
For a while it appeared that smartphones were eventually going to obviate the need for MIDs, and they still may, but with tablets bringing somewhat of a renaissance to the category, now we'll start seeing more of the big hitters jump into the fray. Enter Acer, who has announced plans to launch an entire line of MIDs by the end of May, according to Yahoo! News.
The overall specs and screen sizes are unknown at this point, but it's hard to imagine Acer not having a mid-size device in the lineup, since Dell and Archos have clearly set their sights there with their various upcoming Android tablets. Besides that, Acer even acquired a patent for a MID as far back as 2007 that nothing ever became of. For now, all we know for sure is that the new devices will have version 4.0 of Acer's Shell UI and they will all feature integrated 3G wireless connectivity.
With mobile devices like netbooks accounting for over two-thirds of its business, Acer obviously wants to make a push in yet another segment of the mobile market, and tablets are where the action is this year. Android would seem to be the logical OS of choice for these new devices because of its easy scalability, especially now that webOS is scratched off the list since HP stuck that in its back pocket yesterday afternoon.
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Chris King is a former contributing editor at Pocketables.


This is California PTA's annual trip to our state capitol.
If you are interested, please contact Janet Murphy.
Attendees must be current PTA members.
Attendees must be at least 18 years old or accompanied by an adult.
Attendees must be voted as a representative by a PTA unit or Council.
Participation is limited to the first 100 people. Don't wait to sign up!


Review: Mirga Returns to LA for the Worst of Times, the Best of Times. Musical America, April 8, 2019.
So, apparently you did not think that PatKop "resurrected" and "revitalized" classical music (that was apparently dead before her arrival) as did your colleague from up north the freeway: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/arts/la-et-cm-kopatchinskaja-carpenter-notebook-20190409-story.html . How utterly disagreeable of you!


Allergies are extremely common. It is one of the most common chronic conditions in the world. In the U.S. alone, about 50 million people suffer from allergies. There are numerous types and forms of allergies, some can affect your day-to-day life and make it uncomfortable, and some can be even life-threatening.
Your immune system protects you from external organisms that may cause illness, but when it recognizes a harmless substance as an invader, it is an allergy. The immune system overacts to the substance, called an allergen, and produces antibodies, that through different processes cause an allergic reaction.
If you know that you suffer from an allergic reaction to a certain allergen, try to avoid it as much as possible. If you or someone you know are experiencing an allergic reaction, the most important thing to do is to determine how severe the symptoms are. If they are minor they can be treated at home. Hay fever, for example, may be treated by medications that were prescribed by your doctor. Small rashes or swelling can be treated by applying an ice pack to the affected area.
If you suspect that you or someone you know are having an allergic reaction, you might be wondering if you should seek for an urgent care facility. At Premier Care we can identify the cause of the allergy and treat the symptoms.
If any of these symptoms are severe and sudden, or the allergic reaction involves two or more body systems, it may be a sign of anaphylaxis, the most severe allergic reaction. Don't wait for the symptoms to go away, as this can be a life-threatening situation. You should seek immediate emergency attention without any delays.


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🚖 Ola expands its ESOP pool. The ride-hailing unicorn has expanded its employee stock options (ESOP) pool to Rs 3,000 crore.
In the run-up to its initial public offering (IPO), the company will also allocate another Rs 400 crore worth of stock to its employees.
🚨 Flipkart moves SC in anti-trust case. The Walmart-owned company has appealed to the Supreme Court against the Karnataka high court's recent decision to allow the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to continue its investigation into the e-commerce firm and its rival Amazon.
✈ Travel app ixigo raises $53 million. The funds were raised ahead of its proposed initial public offering (IPO) through a combination of primary and secondary issuance of shares from investors led GIC.
The funding round also saw participation from Infoedge Venture Funds, White Oak, Bay Capital, Orios Venture Partners, Trifecta Capital, and Malabar Investments.


Pearlfisher wins 4 DBA Design Effectiveness Awards.
We're thrilled to share the news that we have won 4 prestigious DBA Design Effectiveness Awards, marking our 17th consecutive year of success at the awards. We will find out the level of our awards for Genius Gluten Free, Gather & Gather, Strong Nutrients and Jump In! at the ceremony on 11th February.
We strongly believe that that the most important way of communicating the value of design is by measuring its true effectiveness. The DBA Design Effectiveness Awards are the only award scheme that uses commercial data as a key judging criteria.