Improve a knowledge about all important details of the Shar pei Standard. Bring information via multichannel to breeders, judges and unify perception of the breed in this communities. Standard commission works with respect to FCI standard, FCI regulation and Statute.
Prepare an explanation of all points of standard under the mentoring of Matgo Law.
Prepare a professional articles for Show and Judges commission of FCI.
Recommend a lectors for annual symposium.
Ensure all materials are on the web page for basic education of judges and breeders.
Prepare a power point presentation for easy to use with the most important details of the standard.
Looking for opportunity to share information to right respondents using multichannel tools.
Prepare a content for a speakers training – half day workshop for respectable and talented lectors – judges, breeders.
Umbrella for the speakers training.
Mentoring for judges on the EFSPC judging list – regular support with education materials, mailing with actual information, consultancy.
The breeding commission is devoted to the breeding concerns in accordance with FCI rules. Our main task is help to improve knowledge of breeders and owners about FCI breeding regulations to avoid a breeding mistakes and to improve perception of shar pei as healthy breed with well balanced temperament.
One of the main tasks of the Breeding Commission is the control and surveillance of breeding. All education activities will be with main focus to functionally healthy dogs with a construction and mentality typical to the breed, dogs that can live a long and happy life for the benefit and pleasure of the owner and the society as well as the dog itself.
Close cooperation with health and standard commissions.
Prepare info box with basic breeding rules to avoid main breeding mistakes.
Responsibility for a lecture with breeding topic (during annual symposium).
Prepare EFSPC rules for positive motivation of breeders to follow the Ethical codex – Breeding certification of European Federation SPC.
Register of the dogs with EFSPC breeding certificate.
Write out a EF SPC breeding certificates – check submitted documents, send to the owners.
Breeding commission follow a rules of the EFSPC and FCI. Breeding commission is a recommendation authority with respect to a national breeding regulations.
Education of breeders is to be recommended rather than strict breeding regulations and stringent demands in breeding programs, which can easily result in reduced genetic diversity in the breed as well as exclusion of excellent breed representatives and reduced cooperation with conscientious breeders. Breeders and breed clubs should be encouraged to cooperate with scientists in genetic health issues, to prevent combination of dogs from lines that will result in unhealthy offspring. Screening should only be recommended for diseases and breeds where the disease has major impact on the dogs' functional health.
The health and scientific commission is devoted to the healthcare and wellbeing concerns in accordance with FCI rules and inquiries .The working group works in collaboration with scientific people and researchers in manner of communicate at large majors informations to breeders, owners and all are interested about.
The health in your daily routine with your Shar-Pei.
Health education for improving knowledges and behaviors toward the breed.
Research process and progress in the breed.
Communication with great specialists and researcher as Medecine University , laboratories ,and specialist veterinary.
Promote and explain all tests available in the breed.
Deliver professional articles for health web box.
Responsibility for a presentation with a health topic during the annual symposium.
Recommendation and ensure a respectable speaker for the annual symposium.
Umbrella for all EFSPC shows. Recommendation for organizing committees in all countries and unifies a certification of all EFSPC shows. Advisory board for judges on the list of breed specialists. Responsibility for competition as TOP EF shar pei of the year, List of EF Champions and up date of the proposition for an annual EFSPC championships. Close cooperation with standard commission. All commission work based on the Statute of EFSPC, European law and FCI regulation and Statute.
Preparing regulation for EFSPC show.
Making show calendar under EFSPC (collecting all apply form from clubs).
Collecting recommendation for judges wish list for EFSPC shows.
Printing CC EFSPC cards and provide them for organizing committees of the each show.
Collecting show results from EFSPC shows, publication on the web site.


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Q: What is the name of the $(k-1)$ faces of a $k$ cell? Is there an own name of the $(k-1)$ cells that are attached to a given $k$ cell (or in other words: of the $(k-1)$ cells that intersects a given closed $k$ cell, or yet another words: of the $(k-1)$ cells that are in the boundary of a given closed $k$ cell)?
Subquestion: Is there a notation for the relation beetween cells $A$ and $B$ that tells that $A$ is one less dimensional that $B$ and is attached to $B$?

A: I've seen facet, followed by ridge (k-2) and peak (k-3).

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The goal of the U.S. Army ROTC program is to develop technically competent, physically fit, and highly motivated men and women for positions of responsibility as commissioned officers in the active U.S. Army, the U.S. Army Reserve, and the National Guard. Upon completion of the curriculum, students will have an understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of the military as an art and as a science. The leadership and managerial experience gained through ROTC provides great benefit for students in their military careers as well as in both their civilian endeavors.
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The two-year program is designed for students who did not take the basic course but otherwise are eligible to enroll in the advanced course. This program allows students completing their sophomore year to attend a four-week Leader's Training Course during June and July at Fort Knox, Kentucky, in lieu of taking the first two years of ROTC. There is no military obligation for attending Leader's Training Course. The army provides transportation, room, and board. Students are paid approximately $900 for the four-week period.
This laboratory provides hands-on opportunities for marksmanship training, rappelling, drill and ceremonies, communications training, and other activities.
Veterans who have served on active duty or in the Army Reserve or National Guard also are eligible for the ROTC program. Although veterans are not required to take the basic course, they are encouraged to do so. All students, including veterans, must have a minimum of 54 credit hours prior to enrolling in the advanced course.
Students enrolled in ROTC may also be members of the Army Reserve/National Guard. Through the Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP), those students enrolled in the advanced course will be placed in a leadership position as a cadet and will receive pay and entitlements from the National Guard or Army Reserve in the pay grade of Sergeant (E-5).
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> Police arrest mother suspected of starving infant daughter
Police arrest mother suspected of starving infant daughter
Infant whose mother is suspected of starving her 'is a year-and-a-half old, and weighs as much as a newborn,' top doctor says.
Child Abuse Arrest Mothers Infant
Infant (illustrative) iStock
A 15-month-old infant was hospitalized Thursday in serious condition after being diagnosed with Munchausen by proxy syndrome (MBPS).
The infant, who is hospitalized in Tel Aviv's Ichilov Hospital, is suffering from seizures and is underweight. It is suspected that she was starved by her mother.
The mother was arrested after suspicions were raised that she suffered from Munchausen by proxy syndrome. Those suffering from this syndrome intentionally create harm in an attempt to cause the hospitalization or medical treatment of another individual.
Israel Police are in possession of video clips in which the mother can be seen touching, for no reason, the infant's feeding tube.
"Israel Police has opened an investigation on suspicion of neglect and abuse of a helpless individual, after a report was received from the hospital regarding a young child who was hospitalized due to seizures. According to reports, the hospital staff noticed unusual behavior on the part of the mother, and she was observed via cameras," Israel Police said in a statement.
In her interrogation, the mother denied all connection to what she was being charged with. At the same time, the court has decided to extend her arrest until Sunday.
Dr. Ayelet Rimon, Acting Director of Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Ichilov's Dana-Dwek Children's Hospital, who also serves as chair of the institution's committee for preventing child abuse, said that there is a suspicion of a very serious case of MBPS, and that thanks to the social service and legal department, Israel's welfare services and police were brought into the picture.
Daycare assistant sentenced to two years in prison
Manipulating a child's simple faith
Gush Etzion daycare worker suspected of child abuse
Tel Aviv court convicts daycare provider of child abuse
Although in the initial interrogation and examination with the family's pediatrician, there seemed to be no reason for investigation, Dr. Rimon did not give in, and with the help of the social services, working closely with the police and prosecutor's office, the mother was arrested and taken for interrogation. Now, thanks to the hospital staff's alacrity, the child has begun to gain weight, and has ceased vomiting. The seizures she suffered from have also ceased.
"This is the most serious case of abuse which we have seen in the hospital in recent years," Dr. Rimon said. "I hope that justice will be done with the child, and that the authorities' actions will be such that will ensure that this abuse ends forever. I was horrified to hear that in the State of Israel, withholding food from an infant is not recognized by all professional bodies as abuse of the most severe kind. Active harm is not the only thing that justifies extreme legal proceedings."
"This is an infant girl who is a year-and-a-half old, who is still newborn weight. We do not know what the future damage she will suffer is, if there is any. And I only hope that she will succeed in recovering and that she will remain without any long-term harm. Now, all of us at 'Dana' hope to see quick improvement in the child, and we hope that from today, she will receive only the most dedicated, personal, loving, and compassionate care, both in the hospital and after her release."

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Justia › US Law › US Case Law › US Supreme Court › Volume 149 › Brigham v. Coffin
Brigham v. Coffin, 149 U.S. 557 (1893)
Brigham v. Coffin
Argued and submitted April 24, 1893
Letters patent No. 283,057, issued August 14, 1883, to Frank E. Aldrich for an improvement in rubber cloths or fabrics, are void for want of novelty.
This was a bill in equity for the infringement of letters patent No. 283,057, issued August 14, 1883, to Frank E. Aldrich, for an improvement in rubber cloths or fabrics.
The patentee stated in his specification:
"My invention relates more especially to means for ornamenting the cloth or fabric, and it consists in a rubber cloth or fabric composed wholly or in part of rubber, having one or both of its surfaces provided with useful or ornamental designs or figures printed or stamped thereon with an ink or compound of a different color or shade from the body of the fabric by means of rollers, blocks, or in any other suitable manner, the ink or compound preferably containing rubber, caoutchouc, gutta percha, or some analogous material, as hereinafter more fully set forth and claimed."
"In carrying out my invention, I take an ordinary rubber cloth, preferably gossamer rubber cloth, or any fabric composed wholly or in part of rubber, and print or stamp its finished surface or surfaces with an ink or compound of a different color or shade from the body of the goods by means of engraved rollers, blocks, types, dies, or in any other suitable manner. I deem it preferable, however, to use rollers, one or more being employed according to the number of colors to be applied, and the cloth passed in cuts through the printing machine, after the manner of printing calico and similar goods."
"The ink or compound employed in printing the figures or designs on the cloth or fabric is prepared as follows: take one-half pound of rubber or caoutchouc, four quarts of naphtha,
one-half pound of red lead, and one-eighth of an ounce of flowers of sulphur. Dissolve the gum in the naphtha, and then add and thoroughly mix the other ingredients therewith."
"I do not confine myself to the exact proportions given, as these may be varied considerably without materially changing the nature of the compound, and instead of naphtha, some other solvent may be used for the rubber if desired, although naphtha is deemed preferable. Also, instead of the lead, litharge, pigments, shellac, ocher, lampblack, or any other coloring matter may be employed according to the shade or color it is desired to give the ink."
"* * * *"
"As I propose to make the ink or printing compound described the subject matter of other letters patent, the same is not herein claimed when in and of itself considered."
His claims were as follows:
"1. As an improved article of manufacture, a rubber cloth or fabric composed wholly or in part of rubber, having one or both of its surfaces printed or stamped with useful or ornamental designs or figures in an ink or printing compound of a different color or shade from the body of the cloth or fabric, substantially as set forth."
The second claim was like the first, except that the ink or compound is described as being "composed in part of rubber, caoutchouc, gutta percha, or some analogous substance, and a coloring material or materials, substantially as specified."
The third claim was like the second, except that, instead of the words, "and a coloring material or materials," there is substituted, "and containing sulphur, or an ingredient for rendering the ink vulcanizable."
The fourth claim was like the first, except that the cloth or fabric is described as "varnished."
The fifth claim was also like the first, except that the ink or printing compound is described as "analogous to the coating of the cloth or body of the fabric, and of a different color or shade therefrom."
The sixth claim was also like the first, except that the ink or compound was described as "containing rubber and sulphur,
or an ingredient for vulcanizing the rubber when subjected to heat or the sun's rays."
The seventh claim was like the sixth, except that the words "the sun's rays" were omitted.
The answer denied that Aldrich was the inventor of any material or substantial part of the thing patented, and gave notice of prior patents; denied that the Aldrich patent described anything of value or importance; averred that it was practically worthless; denied that the invention was any advance upon the art of making rubber fabrics, or that such fabrics had ever been practically manufactured as described in the patent. The answer also denied infringement.
On a hearing upon pleadings and proofs in the court below, the bill was dismissed, 37 F. 688, and the plaintiff appealed.
STATES FOR THE DISTRICT OF MASSACHUSETTS
MR. JUSTICE BROWN, after stating the facts in the foregoing language, delivered the opinion of the Court.
The bill was dismissed by the court below upon the ground that there was nothing novel in an article of manufacture which consisted in printing ornamental figures upon a rubber fabric with a colored ink composed in part of rubber.
The patent in question covers as an article of manufacture:
1. A rubber cloth or fabric, which must be composed wholly or in part of rubber.
2. One or both of the surfaces of such fabric must be printed or stamped with de signs in an ink or printing compound of a different color or shade from the body of the fabric.
In these particulars all the claims agree. The last six claims differ from the first only in describing the ink or compound either as composed of rubber, caoutchouc, gutta percha, or some analogous substance, or, in addition thereto, as containing
sulphur or other substance for rendering the ink vulcanizable when subjected to heat or the sun's rays.
At the same time, while giving the composition of the ink, the patentee expressly declares that he does not claim the same in and of itself considered, because he proposed to make such ink or printing compound the subject of another patent. The case then reduces itself to the single question whether there is any novelty in printing or stamping a rubber cloth with designs in an ink of a different color or shade. The prior patents put in evidence show very clearly that there is no novelty in printing or stamping upon a rubber fabric designs of various patterns.
In the patent of December 14, 1875, to Dunbar and Lothrop for improvement in the manufacture of floor cloths, the invention consists
"of a product composed of a base or foundation of cheap compound of rubber, overlaid or inlaid with a series of strips, figures, or characters of a thin and more expensive material, which is capable of receiving any desired color or tint, these strips or figures being, in the final stage of the vulcanizing process, embedded in the foundation, so that a uniformly even surface exists over the whole."
The claim of this patent is for
"a floor cloth composed of a body of cheap material, with a series of parallel strips in colors or neutral tints composed of a finer quality or rubber compound, substantially as and for the purposes stated."
In the later patent of March 30, 1880, to Brigham and others, the object of the invention was stated to be
"to produce a light, thin, waterproof fabric for dress and similar goods, ornamented with figures and colors to resemble ordinary dress and similar goods which are not of the waterproof class."
The invention consisted
"of a light, thin fabric, woven or otherwise formed, covered with a waterproofing of rubber composition, or a composition in all respects equivalent thereto, printed with ornamental colors and figures (embossed or plain) to resemble ordinary dress or similar goods."
The composition described in the patent
"is spread upon the cloth in the manner well known in the art, and forms a basis for receiving the colors and holding them in sharp, clear lines without
running or blurring, and so as to make well defined and ornamental figures. . . . The product is a desirable imitation of figured goods in ordinary colors, and having what may be called a 'cloth surface,' . . . and all the colors and beauty of appearance of such ordinary dress and similar goods, with the valuable quality, in addition, of capacity to resist or repel moisture."
The claim was for
"a waterproof fabric for dress and other goods, having a surface of the described waterproof composition, and impressed with figures and colors, as set forth."
It is difficult to see wherein the invention of Aldrich differed in any important or patentable feature from these prior devices. Aldrich may be entitled to a patent for his composition, but the patent in question is not for a rubber fabric printed or stamped with designs in any particular ink or compound, but in any ink composed in whole or in part of rubber, etc., with or without sulphur or other vulcanizing material. While the patent is for a manufacture or product, it is for a product resulting from a specified process of printing or stamping in an ink of this general description. The composition used by Brigham is described as made up of ten pounds of India rubber in its natural condition, and thirty pounds of whiting as a basis. For black goods, lampblack is added; for white goods, two pounds of zinc white; for a red color, vermillion is used, and for other colors, other mineral pigments. But in all cases, the rubber and whiting constitute the bulk of the mass, though other known equivalents for rubber may be used, and the ingredients are ground together and then dissolved in benzine.
The ink or compound of Aldrich is composed of different ingredients, of which, however, rubber and naphtha appear to constitute the basis, and the alleged patentable feature consists in printing or stamping ornamental designs with this compound upon a rubber cloth or fabric. There does not seem to be any essential difference in the two patents, the main difference being in the composition used by Aldrich, which is not made the subject of his patent. If, as is claimed by the plaintiff, the invention of Brigham was a practical
failure and abandoned, the evidence is equally clear that Aldrich, after putting the goods upon the market for a year and a half, abandoned the business, and has not resumed it. There does not seem to be much to choose between them in this particular.
This case is substantially like that of Underwood v. Gerber, ante, 149 U. S. 224, decided at the present term, in which the patentee claimed a fabric coated with a composition composed of precipitate of dye matter, in composition with oil, wax, or oleaginous matter, without claiming the composition of this matter. The patent was treated as one for applying the composition to paper, and was found to be without novelty.
The decree of the court below will therefore be


Canadian weightlifter Christine Girard can finally call herself an Olympic champion.
The International Olympic Committee made it official Thursday, declaring that Girard will be awarded the gold medal in the 63-kilogram weight class from the 2012 Summer Games.
Girard, who grew up in Rouyn-Noranda, Que., became the first Canadian woman to win a weightlifting medal when she finished third at the London Games.
Girard was initially awarded bronze but after the IOC ordered retesting of more than 1500 urine samples from Beijing 2008 and London 2012, the samples from two athletes who placed ahead of Girard, Maiya Maneza of Kazakhstan and Svetlana Tsarukaeva of Russia, were found positive for doping.
They were disqualified losing their placings and medals. The IOC has said their samples contained evidence of steroids.


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They're crafty and cunning ' every one of them a conman who would relieve you of your hard-earned cash without a qualm. And yet what sets apart the crooks who fill the pages of this book is the manner of their crimes. It is not so much what they do but the style in which they do it that makes them memorable.
Their exploits are, of course, reprehensible. But while it would it be utterly wrong to condone their criminal artifice, it is near-impossible to not to admire their ingenuity. If only the conmen whose crimes are catalogued here had turned their energy and expertise to honest enterprise, most of them would have been rich and famous. In the event, most ended up outcast and infamous.
Like Victor Lustig, the 'Bouncing Czech', who was arguably the greatest conmen of the past century. Having sold the Eiffel Tower (twice) and gone on the run with the proceeds, he should have retired rich. Instead he carried
on duping people and died in jail. Or the philanderering politician who threw away a glittering career for
greed and the love of a beautiful woman. Or the 'friend of the stars' who infiltrated a royal castle. Or the phony 'spy' who enslaved his gullible victims. Or the fake Scots 'laird' who operated from the heart of Scotland Yard.
The confidence tricksters in this book are a disparate a bunch of characters but they have one thing in common their exploits are remembered long after their more virtuous victims are forgotten!
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A Computer is an electronic device that accepts data from the user, processes the data by performing calculations and operations on it and generates the desired output as a result. The term computer is derived from the Latin word 'Caomputerae' which means 'to compute'.
Computer is the combination of Hardware and Software which converts data into information. Computer operates on set of instructions only, they cannot think as human being.
Input : Information or data that is entered into a computer is called input. It sends data and instructions to the Central Processing Unit (CPU).
Processing : It is the sequence of actions taken on data to convert it into information which is meaningful to the user. It can be calculations, comparisons or decisions taken by the computer.
Output : It makes processed data available to the user.
Storage : It stores data and programs permanently.
Hardware : Hardware is the collection of physical elements that constitute a computer system. It is a comprehensive term for all the physical parts of a computer. E.g., display screens disks, mouse, keyboards, mouse, chips, printers scanner, etc..
Software It is a set of programs and procedures. Software tells the hardware what to do and how to accomplish a task. E.g., Web browsers, word processors, etc..
Data : Unprocessed raw facts and figures, like numbers, text on pieces of paper, are known as data.
Information : When data is processed, organized, structured or presented in a given context so as to be useful, then it is called information.
Instruction : It is a command given to a computer in the computer language by the user.
Program : It is a set of instructions given to a computer in order to perform some task.
1.Microcomputer : Microcomputers are the least powerful, yet the most widely used and fastest growing type of computers and are also called portable computers. Microcomputer consists of three basic categories of physical equipment that is system unit, input/output and memory.
Personal or Desktop Computer (PC) These are small, relatively inexpensive computers. These are based on the micro-processor technology (Integrated Circuit).
Handheld Computers or Palmtops These are the smallest and are designed to fit into the palm. So, these are also known as Palmtop/PDA. They are practical for certain functions such as phone books and calendars. They use the pen for input instead of keyboard.
Smart Phones : Smart phones are cellular phones that function both as a phone and as a small PC. They may use a pen or may have a small keyboard They can be connected to the internet wirelessly. Apple, Blackberry, Nokia are some manufactures of smart phones.
3.Minicomputer : Minicomputer are smaller in size, faster, cost lower than mainframe computers. Initially, the minicomputer was designed to carry out some specific tasks, like engineering and Computer Aided Design (CAD) calculations. But now, they are being used as central computer which is called as sever. Mini computers are IBM-17, DECPDP-11, HP-9000,etc.
4.Supercomputer : Supercomputers are the fastest and the most expensive machines. They have high processing speed compared to other computers. The speed of supercomputers are measured in FLOPS (Floating Point Per Second). Super computers are used for highly calculation intensive tasks, such as weather forecasting, nuclear research, military agencies and scientific research laboratories. Supercomputers are most poweful, large in size and memory, compared to all other computers.
Analog Computer : Analog computer are the job-oriented computers. They carry out arithmetic and logical operations by manipulating and processing of data. E.g., speedometers seismograph, etc.
Digital Computer digital computers work by calculating the binary digits. A digital computer, not only performs mathematical problems, but also combines the bytes to produce desired graphics, sound. e.g., desktop (PC).
Hybrid Computer : Hybrid computers are the combination of analog and digital computers. Machines used in hospitals like ECG and DIALYSIS are the commonly used hybrid computers.
General Purpose Computer : General purpose computers are those computers, which are used to solve variety of problems by changing the program or instruction. e.g., to make small database calculation, accounting, etc.
Special Purpose Computer : Special purpose computers are those computers which are used to solve a single and dedicated type of problem. e.g., automatic aircraft landing, multimedia computer, etc.
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Q: Manga with isekai working mc There is a manga I read a while ago but want to return to hopefully new chapters but I cannot find it. There was a white haired (I think) who was summoned to manage the town/kingdom and he was exceptionally hard working. He got the skill to manipulate objects but he used it to control three quills at once so he could do extra paperwork at the same time.
Last scene I remember was of the female mc realising that he is super hard working and that she misjudged him or something. Again this was a while ago so I might be misremembering. The main thing is how he controlled three quills and the first like 3 chapters were just him at a desk solving various economic problems.

A: Is it:
Shiro no Koukoku Monogatari
Alt title: Legend of the White Kingdom
Having lost his money, lover, and future, a man who has given up on everything finds himself reincarnated in the kingdom of Altodestenia. He, Lectival, has no memories prior to being saved by Meriela, the daughter of an aristocrat, and now finds himself rising up to save the kingdom in its current crisis.
He has to accept the title of King and needs to lead an army into battle.

Or is it: How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
Alt title: Genjitsu Shugi Yuusha no Oukoku Saikenki
"O, Hero!" With that cliched line, Kazuya Souma found himself summoned to another world and his adventure--did not begin. After he presents his plan to strengthen the country economically and militarily, the king cedes the throne to him and Souma finds himself saddled with ruling the nation! What's more, he's betrothed to the king's daughter now...?! In order to get the country back on its feet, Souma calls the wise, the talented, and the gifted to his side. Five people gather before the newly crowned Souma. Just what are the many talents and abilities they possess...?! What path will his outlook as a realist take Souma and the people of his country down?
He has black hair but has the ability to control three pens and needs to prove himself. He also gets summoned as a replacement for king.


Rycote, the UK manufacturer of advanced microphone windshields and suspension systems, has appointed Gerry Forde as their chief commercial officer to target further national and international growth opportunities.
He previously ran his own pro audio and MI distribution business in Ireland, and more recently held a series of senior positions at Sennheiser, including sales and marketing director at Sennheiser UK and business strategist for the Global Pro Division.
Forde joins existing Rycote board members, Simon Davies (CEO), David Ransome (CFO), Odette Davies (COO) and Paul Whiting (Non Exec).
Davies says: "(Gerry's) role will include taking overall responsibility for leading the sales department and dynamically driving sales, in line with our ambitious growth strategy over the coming years. These are exciting times for us, and bringing Gerry in to this senior role reflects our long-term growth ambitions. Gerry has extensive knowledge and experience in this industry, and his significant commercial expertise and leadership will enable us to deliver on our business ambitions".
Forde says: "Rycote's core competences are in engineering design and production (and) it is my role to introduce a new commercial approach with the already successful team there, in order to serve our customers better, build revenue in order to invest in still further innovation, and help take Rycote to the next level of success".


I had the opportunity to review a wonderful new children's book called Slippery Wille's Stupid Ugly Shoes. The story is very inspirational. It touches on the delicate issue of being different; and how it is okay if you are different. It is a truly sweet and funny story.
I thoroughly enjoyed the book. The story and illustrations were quite enjoyable. I would recommend this book for children, parents and teachers.


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Save the Children provides rapid assistance for refugees left homeless in Lebanon
Photo Credit: Nour Wahid/Save the Children
Thousands of Syrian children and their families living in Arsal, Eastern Lebanon, are being made homeless by the forced demolition of their shelters. This follows a government order that any "semi-permanent structure" built by refugees in informal camps must be deconstructed.
Save the Children is using seed funding granted by the IKEA Foundation to provide people affected with emergency support, including shelter kits and Child Friendly Spaces.
Children and families suffer greatly during humanitarian crises, whether natural or manmade. Preparedness is essential and seed funding enables Save the Children to make a quick assessment of the situation and scale up the response to save lives.
That is why we provided a €1 million grant to Save the Children with a simple objective: to save lives, alleviate suffering and restore the dignity of children and families when an emergency strikes. Often, these are unseen emergencies which receive little or no media attention.
Arsal is home to nearly 100,000 people including around 40,000 Syrian refugees, many of whom live under the poverty line, and lack job opportunities. When refugees first settled into the area they mostly lived in tents. As the years went by, they reinforced their tents to survive the extreme weather conditions (including snow) to which Arsal and the wider Bekaa Valley are prone.
In mid-April the government declared that all "semi-permanent structures" built by Syrian refugees using materials other than timber and plastic sheeting in informal camps must be deconstructed. Refugees in Arsal were given until 1 July to bring their homes into compliance. After this, any non-compliant structures will be demolished. It is expected that this order will be extended across all of Lebanon in the coming months.
By 27 June, less than half of refugees' homes in Arsal had been demolished by their inhabitants, out of a total of more than 2,700 structures. It is estimated that between 2,500 and 3,000 homes will be demolished, meaning that more than 12,000 people—including 7,500 children —will be made homeless.
At 4:30 am on 1 July, military units moved into several camps in Arsal and demolished at least 20 homes. The presence of soldiers in the camps at dawn and the demolition of homes with heavy machinery has traumatised families who have already lost everything.
Save the Children will distribute shelter kids for immediate assistance in Arsal, as well as in the Bekaa Valley, in anticipation of future demolitions.
They will also establish and operate mobile Child Friendly Spaces to allow children and adolescents access to activities that contribute to their psychosocial well-being.
This is one example of how the IKEA Foundation supports people affected by unseen emergencies. In April we further strengthened this approach through a €5 million grant to the Start Network. This is an in-country NGO-led funding mechanism that responds to small and medium crises, spikes during chronic crises, and increasingly in anticipation of crises. We empower trusted partners with decision making authority to quickly assess and respond to the situation or take pre-emptive steps to prevent an emergency from occurring.
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Rudolf Waldemar Åkerblom, född 16 januari 1851 i Helsingfors, död där 17 juni 1925, var en finländsk tecknare och illustratör.

Uppvuxen i Kronohagen som son till en bokbinderimästare var Åkerblom väl förtrogen med stadsallmogens liv. Han började 1872 på uppdrag av Helsingfors fornminnesnämnd måla akvareller av kåkbebyggelsen på Skatudden och utgav 1873 Minnen från Skatudden eller det Helsingfors som går. Han illustrerade även sin väns Victor Petterssons berättelser Bilder ur Skatuddslifvet i forna dagar (1881). Vid sidan av sin tjänst som kartritare vid Lantmäteristyrelsen studerade han vid Finska Konstföreningens ritskola och med stipendium två år litografi i München och även vid konstakademin där, handledd av Hjalmar Munsterhjelm. Från 1892 till sin död skaffade Åkerblom sig en utkomst genom att måla tusentals små idylliska landskap. Han fortsatte även att måla detaljrika Helsingforsvyer, ovärderliga dokument vilka senare kompletterades av Signe Branders fotografier. I Österbottniska studentavdelningens etnografiska expedition 1876 deltog han som tecknare av allmogeföremål, hus och interiörer.

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Velma Sarah (Colborne) Goodacre, age 85, passed away peacefully at Sumac Lodge, Sarnia on Sunday, December 7, 2008.
Velma is survived by her sons Larry (Mary Lou) Goodacre of Camlachie and Lloyd (Sharron Frye) Goodacre of Sombra and her sisters Genevieve McLaughlin and Maxine Lapier.
Velma was known as "Nanny" amongst her grandchildren Jeff, Ed (Lynn), Mark (Cindy) and Melody (Dave) Dupon and her great grandchildren Nicole, Samantha, Matthew, Corey, Clinton, Paige and Jillian.
Also survived by her daughter-in-law Linda Goodacre of Texas.
Velma is predeceased by her beloved husband Clarence (1986), her brothers Lloyd (Verna) Colborne and Gordon (Katherine) Colborne, sister Vera (Howard) Taylor, brother-in-laws Alvin McLaughlin and Earl Lapier and daughter-in-law Sharon Goodacre.
Velma and Clarence enjoyed many years together raising a family in Point Edward and then retiring in Wilkesport. Velma was a member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed several years of excellent care by staff and companionship with the residents of Sumac Lodge.
Family and friends will be received on Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 pm at STEADMAN BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, BRIGDEN.
Funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday December 10, 2008 at 11:00 am.
To honour Velma's appreciation for youth, the family requests donations be made to Sarnia-Lambton Rebound Program for Youth.
Memories and condolences may be sent online at www.steadmanbrothers.ca.


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Washington Post "Fact-Checker" Embarrasses Himself Again, This Time By Bungling Bernie's Wall Street Bailout Quote
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The Washington Post's "fact-checker," Glenn Kessler, is famously bad at his job. He published wildly incorrect statistics on Medicare for All, issued a correction, then included those wildly incorrect statistics in future Medicare for All writeups. In a "fact-check" going after Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's assertion that Wal-Mart and Amazon cost taxpayers money by not paying their workers a living wage, Kessler presented statements from Amazon and Wal-Mart's PR departments as statements of fact, and they helped form the basis of his flawed critique of AOC. It is incredibly difficult to look at Kessler's work and not see him as an ideologue who protects the position of the rich and powerful at all costs—which brings us to today's embarrassment of a "fact-check," on this quote from Bernie Sanders:
"Not one major Wall Street executive went to jail for destroying our economy in 2008 as a result of their greed, recklessness and illegal behavior. No. They didn't go to jail. They got a trillion-dollar bailout."
Kessler says that Sanders' language is "a bit slippery and exaggerated," despite it being a provable fact—like gravity—that no major Wall Street executive went to jail in 2008. Kessler thinks he's getting Bernie in a gotcha, by stating that one executive did: Kareem Serageldin, who was a global head of structured credit at Credit Suisse Group. But again, Bernie specified by saying "major" and Serageldin is not on the level of chief executives at titans like Bear Stearns, Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs, etc…These are the banks whose subprime mortgage derivative-laden balance sheets destroyed the economy in 2008. Those major institutions are why Congress passed the 2008 TARP bailout in the first place. Kessler begins his "fact-check" by ignoring the factual reality behind the word that Sanders' assertion hinges on, before conceding that "Sanders's larger point is valid."
No, Bernie's central point about "major Wall Street executives" is valid. Kessler frames this as a "larger point" because…I don't know. Words don't mean anything to WaPo's chief facts knower I guess. No one covering Wall Street ever depicted Kareem Serageldin as anywhere close to being on the level of major folks like Goldman Sachs' CEO Lloyd Blankfein because it would practically be a fireable offense to do so.
Either Kessler is completely unaware of how Wall Street works, or he's very aware of what he is doing. Before he has even launched into his "fact-check," he has semantically moved the terms of debate to something he invented, and not the factual matter of what Sanders said. This is exasperating, and I haven't even reached the worst part of this "fact-check" yet. If you have a pillow nearby to scream into, I would recommend grabbing it now. Per the "facts" man:
But did Wall Street get a $1 trillion bailout? That's a nice round number for rhetorical purposes, but it's not borne out by the facts.
One of the reports on the Federal Reserve that Jones shared, from the Government Accountability Office in 2011, stated: "Loans outstanding for the emergency programs peaked at more than $1 trillion in late 2008."
Kessler gives Sanders' claim two Pinocchios (how anyone can take a fact-check with a grading system like that seriously is beyond me), despite presenting evidence from the Government Accountability Office that proves Sanders right (the GAO does exactly what it sounds like: studies the rest of the government so as to hold it accountable). Bernie's team also provided Kessler with additional studies and reports demonstrating that the 2008 Wall Street bailout amounted to anywhere between $7.7 trillion and $29 trillion. Kessler responded with "The wide range of these estimates suggests that they should be viewed with skepticism." Here's Bernie's Staff Director coming for Kessler with receipts (note the source in the graphic on the first tweet).
Sorry, Wall Street got a MULTI-trillion bailout.
The Fed "provided more than a trillion dollars in emergency loans to the financial sector"
"the shocking actual size of the bailout: $14.4 trillion"
"bottom line: a Federal Reserve bailout commitment in excess of $29 trillion" pic.twitter.com/Hd8DHjDnfE
— Warren Gunnels (@GunnelsWarren) March 18, 2019
Receipts:https://t.co/3iPnJyGzc8https://t.co/v2I7fn1JRzhttps://t.co/pWrzhmNNsNhttps://t.co/MoamuCvk0v
Sure, it's hard to pin down an exact figure, but given that they both are significantly more than $1 trillion, I'm not sure how Kessler thinks that this is helping him to refute Bernie's initial "trillion-dollar bailout" claim. But again, anyone familiar with Kessler's work is well-aware of this trick by now. He rhetorically shifts the terms of the debate to his interpretation of a quote, and not, you know, the facts that the words in the quote bear out.
Now, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke did push back very strongly against Bloomberg's $7.77 trillion figure in 2011, saying that the reports contained "egregious errors and mistakes." Kessler presented Bernanke's quote as "The Federal Reserve at the time said the reports were 'wildly inaccurate.'"
In response to Bernanke, Matthew Winkler, editor-in-chief of Bloomberg News said "Bloomberg stands by its reporting" and published an open letter, saying he "welcome[d] Bernanke's complaints." Bloomberg also released an itemized list of rebuttals explaining why they were pushing back on Bernanke's assertion—yet none of these facts made it into Kessler's "reporting."
So just to recap Kessler's position: when Bernie Sanders cites the Government Accountability Office, that is something that can be dismissed with additional evidence from less unbiased sources, but Ben Bernanke's quote equals the stance of the entire Federal Reserve and ohbytheway we don't need to include the fact that the reputable news outlet that Bernanke pushed back against stood by their reporting and responded with specific rebuttals to Ben Bernanke (not the "Federal Reserve").
This is awful journalism. The Washington Post is overflowing with great journalists and journalism, and speaking as someone whose job it is to cover major media, I would assert that they are the best mainstream outlet. That said, Kessler's columns actively hurt their reputation. He messes up plenty of "fact-checks" on liberal and leftist quotes and policies, consistently falling short of the incredibly high bar that the fact of the word "fact" creates (tip for young journalists who don't want to wind up becoming a self-parody like Kessler: don't call it a fact unless you're willing to risk your livelihood on it being a fact). If WaPo is determined to keep Kessler's "fact-check" column alive despite his consistent comedy of errors, they should stop calling his posts "fact-checks" and instead name them something more factually accurate, like "distortions of reality falsely presented as facts which consistently support the position of the ruling class."
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In this blog post, we sit down with Bo Jespersen, owner of The Breathable Home of Manchester, to talk home performance. The Breathable Home has served homeowners in central and midcoast Maine for 13 years.
Bo loves helping Mainers save energy and is passionate about his work. Weatherization and home energy efficiency are key considerations in any home and are a good compliment to an investment in solar energy.
Insource: How does an investment in home performance complement a solar or heat pump project?
Jespersen: The two go hand in hand. By reducing your energy requirements with insulation and air sealing, you set up a perfect plan to reduce your energy costs by using a renewable source like solar.
Insource: What are the top three things a homeowner can look for in their home to gauge its efficiency?
Jespersen: I like to look at a house the same way we wear winter clothes, each item builds upon the other and none can do the job alone. The basement is equivalent to footwear where warm, dry socks are a must. The walls are like your pants and shirt- lots of surface area that needs to be maintained. The roof, like a good warm hat, is extremely important to stay warm. Some is better than none but getting them all coordinated is best.
Insource: What are common solutions to address these three areas if they need some attention?
Jespersen: It is best to start with an energy audit to see how the whole house is orchestrated. Once the tests and inspection are complete, coming up with a prioritized plan of action is next. Cellulose, spray foam, rigid foam and moisture mitigation are usually the most frequently used materials and techniques to get the job done.
Insource: What would you rank as the most underrated weatherization measure?
Jespersen: Basement work. This is a place seldom seen and usually forgotten until there is real trouble. To put things into perspective, I often tell people if their basement were a car driving down the road, they would be pulled over immediately for safety purposes!
Insource: Are there any common approaches to weatherization that are overrated?
Jespersen: Windows. These are expensive and typically show little savings when compared to most insulation and air sealing measures.
Insource: Are there any incentives available for weatherization?
Jespersen: Tons. Efficiency Maine has a wonderful program for full time Maine residents. Visit www.efficiencymaine.com to learn more.
Insource Renewables helps support our customers in their efforts to implement comprehensive home energy solutions by providing a $100 discount on The Breathable Home's services with the purchase of a solar photovoltaic (PV) system.
Interested in a whole home approach to energy efficiency? Get in touch with Insource Renewables or call (207) 659-1054 to find out how going solar and Breathable Home's services can improve your home's energy performance.
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Relatives of people dying suddenly from heart problems have increased risk of cardiovascular disease
by European Society of Cardiology
Relatives of young people who have died suddenly from a heart-related problem are at greatly increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease according to a study published online today (Wednesday) in the European Heart Journal.
The authors of the study say these findings have two major implications; firstly, they strongly support the fact that autopsies should always be performed in cases of young sudden unexplained death; and secondly, since the involved diseases are all treatable if identified in time, the findings suggest that close relatives of these victims should be screened to detect those who would benefit from preventive treatment.
Researchers identified 470 victims of sudden cardiac death (SCD), aged between 1-35, in Denmark between 2000-2006 and followed their first and second-degree relatives for up to 11 years. They found that relatives who were younger than 35 had a three-fold increased risk of any cardiovascular disease (CVD), a six-fold increased risk of ischaemic heart disease (reduced blood supply to the heart) and a more than 10-fold increased risk of cardiomyopathies (damaged or weakened heart muscle) and ventricular arrhythmias (potentially fatal disturbances in the rhythm of the heartbeat) when compared to the general population.
For young, first-degree relatives of SCD victims, the risks were even higher: a six-fold increase in ischaemic heart disease and a 20-fold increase in cardiomyopathy and ventricular arrhythmia.
Dr Mattis Flyvholm Ranthe (MD), a PhD student and research fellow at the Department of Epidemiology Research, Statens Serum Institut, Copenhagen, Denmark, who is the first author of the report published today, said: "The most interesting findings were that risk of CVD overall was increased no matter what subgroups of SCD victims and relatives we examined, and that young (under 35 years) first-degree relatives overall had a four-fold increase in risk of any CVD, and nearly 20-fold increases in risk of cardiomyopathy and ventricular arrhythmia. Finding a risk factor associated with a four-fold or greater increase in CVD risk is rare!"
SCD is defined as sudden, unexpected death due to natural unknown or cardiac causes, with an acute change in cardiovascular status within one hour of death or, in unwitnessed cases, in a person last seen functioning normally within 24 hours of being found dead. In young people it is often caused by undiagnosed heart problems that may be hereditary, indicating that there may be genetic mutations involved in the condition.
Dr Ranthe said: "If sudden cardiac death has genetic causes then this would suggest that relatives of young SCD victims are at greater risk of heart disease than the general population and would benefit from screening to identify those at risk so that they could be given appropriate preventive treatment. This could save a significant number of lives. However, as far as we are aware, there have been no population-based findings of this kind before, and current knowledge is limited and based on smaller descriptive studies.
"Our results show SCD, or the underlying heart problems, has a large hereditary component, and that relatives, particularly young, first-degree relatives, are at much greater risk of developing heart conditions compared with the general population. Family members of young SCD victims should be offered comprehensive and systematic screening, with the focus on the youngest and nearest relatives.
"Most of the cardiovascular diseases leading to sudden cardiac death are treatable, if diagnosed in time, before a fatal event. Our results reinforce the concept of screening as a rational 'tool' to identify such cardiovascular diseases in family members at risk, and thereby possibly prevent future sudden cardiac deaths. However, our findings do not suggest blanket screening of, for example, asymptomatic second-degree relatives of SCD victims, although cascade screening might trigger screening of more distant relatives after a CVD finding in a first-degree relative."
An autopsy was performed in 67% (314) of the SCDs, and the autopsies confirmed a heart-related cause of death in 178 cases, with 136 remaining unexplained. Dr Ranthe said that conducting autopsies in such circumstances was important because having the cause of death correctly identified was vital information for the relatives, and also for guiding screening initiatives.
"Our study, along with findings from previous descriptive studies, suggests that screening in relatives of SCD victims should be driven by the suspected cause of death, based on autopsy findings and description of the circumstances leading up to the SCD. We would like to emphasise the importance of autopsy in guiding such screening initiatives; public awareness of the importance of autopsying all young SCD victims should be increased. Ideally, these autopsies would be carried out by pathologists trained in post-mortem cardiac examination."
The findings on arrhythmia were also new and important, said Dr Ranthe. "Previous studies of familial aspects of arrhythmia have primarily been centred around families with very severe arrhythmic syndromes. Our finding of dramatically increased general risks of ventricular arrhythmia is therefore novel and shows that the findings from heavily affected families are relevant on a broader scale and possibly just the tip of the iceberg."
Future work by Dr Ranthe and his colleagues at the Statens Serum Institut will focus on examining familial clustering of cardiovascular disease in new large-scale register-based studies. Their co-authors at The Heart Centre, Unit for Inherited Cardiac Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital (Rigshospitalet) are investigating SCDs in persons older than 35 years. They will be looking at survival and disease courses in the relatives of SCD victims and examining specific subtypes of SCD more closely; those remaining unexplained after autopsy are of particular interest.
Close relative's early death may raise your heart risk: study
More information: "Risk of cardiovascular disease in family members of young sudden cardiac death victims", by Mattis Flyvholm Ranthe et al. European Heart Journal. doi:10.1093/eurheartj/ehs350
Journal information: European Heart Journal
Provided by European Society of Cardiology
Citation: Relatives of people dying suddenly from heart problems have increased risk of cardiovascular disease (2012, November 13) retrieved 21 January 2020 from https://medicalxpress.com/news/2012-11-relatives-people-dying-suddenly-heart.html
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The ship is scheduled to dock at Peraires Pier, located about 2.5 miles FROM the center of town. Taxis are generally available at the pier.
Cuisine. Local specialties feature seafood, often served as a fish pie. Restaurant choices range FROM tapa bars to elegant, sophisticated establishments.
Museo de Mallorca. This museum housed in the Palacio Ayamans boasts an interesting collection of Moorish, medieval and 18th- to 19th-century art.
Formentor. Those who wish to explore the northern end of the island will enjoy the dramatic land and seascape of Cabo Formentor at the end of a long, narrow peninsula. A winding road with magnificent views leads to the luxury Hotel Formentor, beautifully situated above the bay. The lighthouse of Cabo Formentor is the northerly point on Mallorca.
Deia. This beautiful village located just beyond Valldemosa is worth a visit. It is a favorite with painters and artists, celebrity writers, and actors. Deia features such posh hotels as La Residencia, with the restaurant El Olivo, which is considered one of the best in Mallorca.
Caves of Drach. Located in Porto Cristo, this immense cave complex features a natural lake where musicians play soleful violin music in boats gliding across the lake. The caves are among the most visited sites on Mallorca and are usually overcrowded because there is only one daily admission at noon.
Internet Connection. La Red is located on Calle Concepcion.
Son Vida Club de Golf has been just renovated and is now at the cutting edge of technology, with a state-of-the art sprinkler system allowing control of each sprinkler individually.


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Bach Evolution at the Royal Albert Hall
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Guest review by Doug Thomas
On 1 May 2019, the Royal Albert Hall dedicated a full evening to the music of J.S. Bach. The event, entitled Bach Evolution, was part of Deutsche Grammophon (DG)'s 120th birthday, and presented three of the most exciting figures in contemporary classical and electronic music: Vikingur Ólafsson, Peter Gregson and Clark.
Ólafsson, whom most of us have discovered through his first hugely successful release with DG, Philip Glass: Piano Works, has recently received the BBC Recording of the Year award as well as the Instrumental award for his latest album with DG, Johann Sebastian Bach. I was particularly excited to hear and see him. Ólafsson's interpretation of Bach is incredible; the clarity of the articulation, the independence of the voices, the bouncing of each note – recalling Gould – all performed with modesty and elegance. The Icelandic pianist's set was as diverse as his album; presented as an open canvas during his introductory speech, it included a pulsating Prelude in C minor, an angelic arrangement of the Prelude in E Minor by Siloti and a divine Widerstehe doch der Sünde, transcribed by Ólafsson.
Last year, Gregson took the challenge of recomposing Bach's Six Cello Suites. The result, released by DG through their Recomposed Series, is a captivating set of double interpretations, where the composer turns around each suite to show different aspects of it. With his cello sextet (and an additional synth) Gregson performed a selection of movements of the suites that reflected both the purity of the original compositions and the modernism of the Scottish composer. It was very interesting to see how Gregson's approach is very close to Bach's; the cellist isolated motifs out of each suite and played around them, extracting all the musical material contained in it.
The real surprise of the evening was the electronic musician Clark's participation. The outsider of the trio presented a set that would have started a riot a few centuries ago. Through a Zappa-esque premiere performance, the English musician (joined by composer and producer Olly Coates) deconstructed Bach's music, including parts of the French Suites. The result was a sonic musical potpourri that tore, stretched, compressed, mistreated and distorted the music of the Baroque composer, through real time sequencing and looping. Part of the audience felt uncomfortable, dazzle, and decided to leave the venue, while the remainder enjoyed Clark's avant-gardism and novelty performance.
The hall might have been half empty at the end of the evening – due to Clark's provocative performance – but it will certainly be full next time Ólafsson, Gregson or Clark returns. Whether it is through a flawless performance, a modern reinterpretation or a violent destruction, Bach continues to fascinate musicians and listeners.
When one is tired of Bach, he is tired of life.
Doug Thomas is a French composer and artist based in London.
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Once you have mastered the Eldredge knot or the Trinity knot, perhaps you might want to try this next one – the Cape knot. This knot never ceases to get compliments, especially from the ladies.
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It's no secret that the vast majority of life insurance companies require a medical exam when approving your policy, but what do life insurance physicals test for?
When applying for $100,000 or more life insurance, most companies will set up a free in-home or in-office medical exam to make sure to help determine your mortality risk over the years you're insured.
In this article, we'll explain what life insurance companies test for during your free exam, and we've provided a few insider's tips to help you get the best results.
1. What Do Life Insurance Companies Test During an Exam?
2. Is the Life Insurance Exam Necessary?
4. Should I Lose Weight Before I Apply?
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What Do Life Insurance Companies Test During an Exam?
During your free in-home exam, a licensed nurse or phlebotomist will measure your height, weight, blood pressure, and obtain a small blood and urine sample. If you're over 50 and applying for more than $1,000,000 dollars of life insurance, the examiner may also administer a mobile EKG test.
The cost of your free in-home exam is covered by the life insurance company you apply with, and even if you decide not to purchase a policy, the life insurance company will not charge you. After you complete your exam, a copy of the results will be sent to the life insurance company's underwriter to review along with your application and medical records.
Most life insurance companies also mail you a copy of your exam results a few weeks after the you meet with your examiner. These tests are designed to detect the same abnormalities a doctor would test for during an annual exam, so we recommend forwarding a copy of your lab results to your physician to avoid paying for lab tests or giving blood again at your next physical.
If you can't stand the thought of giving blood, or don't have time to complete an exam, don't worry! Many life insurance companies also offer up to $500,000 of "non-med," or no-exam, term life insurance to applicants in fair or better health up until the age of 70. In fact, one of our top-rated carriers will even offer up to $2,500,000 in term coverage to applicants under the age of 65.
If you'd like to learn more about no exam life insurance, and don't mind paying a few extra dollars a month for convenience, please read our article for life insurance without an exam to learn more. A handful of top-rated companies we represent are competitively priced with companies that require an exam, especially for applicants under the age of 60 that are in excellent health.
Is a Life Insurance Exam Necessary?
Life insurance companies have the task of determining an individual's mortality risk and the corresponding cost of their life insurance. Mortality risk is assessed by evaluating an individual's age, gender, health, family history, and lifestyle. If you're relatively healthy and you see your doctor regularly, you may be able to avoid an exam.
However, if you have a few health issues, or if you haven't been to the doctor for a while, you'll probably need to complete an exam to secure an affordable life insurance policy.
This is because the exam results provide a "snap-shot" of your health, which allows an insurer to be precise in estimating their risk of paying a death claim. Completing lab work also helps differentiate between an individual that represents no risk, a minimal risk, a moderate risk, or a high risk. This allows each insurer to offer more competitive rates.
When determining an applicant's "risk", most life insurance companies use a scale with 12-16 different rate (or risk) classes. Essentially, these rate classes are based on the statistical risk of the life insurance company paying a death claim, and they are usually based on the insurer's history of paying claims and other mortality statistics.
If you have current or past health issues, it doesn't necessarily mean you'll be denied life insurance. Underwriters can also assign a "substandard rate," or table-rate, to applicants with health issues. Most life insurance companies assign a "Table 2", Table 4", "Table 6" or "Table 8" rate class depending on your health issue. The higher the table number, the higher the risk.
Other factors affecting your "risk class" can include current or past medications, citizenship, upcoming travel to a dangerous location, hazardous hobbies or occupations, criminal history, and traffic citations or history of DUIs.
Fortunately, most life insurance carriers are very lenient with traffic history, and most occupations are not considered to be hazardous. Over the years we've worked with many police officers, firefighters, truck drivers, and commercial pilots in excellent health that have been approved at the preferred best rate class.
Your life insurance examiner will bring a scale to measure your height and weight, or your "build." Don't worry, you don't have to look like a supermodel to get the best rates. Many life insurance companies will offer their top rate class to someone who is up to 40 pounds overweight as long as they're in overall good health.
If you're more than 40 pounds overweight, we'll shop more than 60 companies to find your best option. Some companies may even offer underwriting credits to improve your rate class if your in great health or exercise regularly. In addition, most of us get heavier as we age, and some companies will offer additional leniences to applicants after the age of 60 or 65.
Below we've provided an example of one of our "A+" rated company's height and weight charts for their "preferred best" rate class. We've also illustrated the additional leniences they offer after to applicants after the age of 65.
*Sample height and weight guidelines are accurate as of 11/14/2017 and are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Should I Lose Weight Before I Apply?
We never recommend losing weight for a life insurance exam. When you apply, your application will ask if you've lost more than 10 pounds in the past 12 months. The insurance company will also compare your weight on the day of your in-home exam to your weight during your previous doctor's visit (or visits). If you've lost more than 10 pounds within the past 12 months, they will add half of the weight you've lost to your recorded weight on the day you completed your in-home exam.
Why would my insurance company penalize me for losing weight?
Statistically, most people will regain at least half of the weight they've lost within 12 months of losing it. In addition, as we get older, we tend to have more health issues, so waiting to buy life insurance is never recommended.
We all have great intentions when it comes to getting back into shape. However, when work, children, and family obligations take over, finding time for the gym isn't always possible.
A better strategy is to secure life insurance for you family's protection at your current age and health. If you are successful in reducing your weight, contact your life insurance agent and they'll be able to determine if it's worth reapplying in hopes of saving money.
Keep in mind that after age 50, every year you wait to buy life insurance it increases in cost by 10-15%. In other words, A healthy 52 year will probably pay more than an equally healthy 51 year-old that is 30 pounds heavier.
Rapid weight loss can also temporarily affect your lab results too. Supplements and rigorous exercise can stress your organs causing abnormal potassium, magnesium, sodium and copper levels. To learn more about this, please read our article about "How Does My Weight Affect My Life Insurance Rates?".
Our recommendation is to weigh yourself for accuracy and share your weight history with your agent. With over 60 top-rated life insurance company's height and weight charts to choose from, we'll match you with the best for your build, health history, and other risk factors. Our job is to get our clients APPROVED with the "A" rated life insurer that offers them the best personal value.
While a blood pressure reading of 120/80 may be "ideal," a reading as high as 136/86 will not prevent someone in good health from qualifying for preferred best rates, even if you take a blood pressure medication. Underwriters consider blood pressure medications to be preventative and they rarely penalize for it as long as it is working and your dosing is consistent.
If you have elevated blood pressure of up to 156/94, you can still qualify at a standard rate class with some companies. Remember, you don't have to be an Olympic athlete to qualify for affordable life insurance. You're being compared to your age population group, and in the US, half of the population has a blood pressure reading in this range.
This is another example of why it's better to work with an independent agency rather than a local agent. Every insurance company has its own unique underwriting guidelines and we represent 63 top-rated companies. If your blood pressure tends to run high, let your agent know. This will help them match you with the company that is the best fit for your unique health profile.
Stress and anxiety can cause your blood pressure to rise, so relax. Our examiners are mobile and they will come to your home or office, free of charge, to help you avoid the stress of traffic and finding directions to the lab. Most of our clients choose a morning exam, and our mobile examiners are usually available on Saturdays and Sundays.
• Schedule your exam in the morning. Our blood pressure is normally at its lowest in the morning, before breakfast or coffee.
• Get a good night's sleep and fast for at least 8-10 hours for the best results. For most of our clients, fasting is much easier when they are sleeping.
• Avoid coffee and energy drinks for at least 12 to 24 hours prior to your exam. Caffeine can cause your blood pressure to temporarily rise.
• Avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to your exam to avoid irregular lab results.
• Avoid exercise for 24 hours prior to your exam. A hard cardio workout or weight lifting can trigger false results that are not in your favor.
The nurse will normally take three different blood pressure readings and average the results. If you experience "white coat syndrome", let your examiner know. The nurse may run additional readings during your exam when he or she sees that you're more relaxed.
Insurers will collect a blood sample to measure your cholesterol, blood sugar, liver, kidney, and pancreatic functions.
Like blood pressure, most companies are fairly lenient with your overall cholesterol number, even if you take a medication. Some companies may even offer "preferred best" rates to applicants with a total cholesterol or 300 less. Most life insurance companies are primarily focused on your "HDL ratio" which is calculated by dividing your total cholesterol by your HDL number.
Here's an Example: If your total cholesterol is 225 and your HDL is 56, your cholesterol to HDL ratio is 4.01.
A cholesterol ratio of 5.5 or less will probably qualify you for the second best rate class of "preferred," while a 6.6-8.0 ratio will most likely fall into a "standard risk" category.
Remember, not all companies offer the same leniency with cholesterol. As an example, State Farm will not offer preferred best rates to applicants who have a total cholesterol over 180, regardless of their ratio. In addition, some companies will not offer their top rate class to applicants who take a medication to control their cholesterol.
How Do I Get the Best Cholesterol Results?
Elevated cholesterol is difficult to correct dramatically in a short period of time unless your doctor prescribes a cholesterol medication. You can, however, improve your results by avoiding fatty foods the week of your exam.
Insurance physicals are fasting exams, so its always best take on an empty stomach. It also important to drink plenty of water; hydrating will also improve your blood pressure.
If your HDL/Cholesterol ration is above 5.0, your doctor will likely speak to you about an improved diet and exercise regime to reduce your cholesterol. They may also prescribe a medication to help you control your cholesterol.
Please note: Most cholesterol medications take three to six months to reduce your cholesterol. If you recently started a cholesterol medication, we recommend waiting at least three months before you apply.
When approving an applicant for life insurance, the company will test your blood to evaluate your pancreatic function and to test for HIV. Your blood sugar levels are controlled by your pancreas, which produces insulin, our body's hormone to control blood sugar. Fructosamine levels reflect your blood sugar levels over the previous two-three weeks and should be between 1.5 and 2.5 for the best rate class.
In addition to measuring your fructosamine, the life insurance companies will also evaluate your Hemoglobin A1c or glycohemoglobin score. The A1c test is reflective of your body's pancreatic function and blood sugar levels for the previous three months.
For life insurance purposes, an A1 of 5.9 or less is generally required for "preferred best" rates. If you're A1c falls in the 6.0 to 6.5 range, a "standard" or average rate class is the best rate you'll be able to qualify for unless you're over the age of 50. Life insurance underwriters consider diabetes to be a progressive disease and even the slightest elevation in blood sugar will negatively affect a person's health over time.
How do I get the best blood sugar results for my exam?
Though diabetes can be caused by genetics, blood sugar control and reduced risk of "Type II" diabetes is typically achieved through diet and exercise. It's not something which can be changed quickly without medication. For best results, eat healthy and take your exam in the morning, when your blood sugar levels are generally lowest.
When testing your urine, life insurance companies are primarily evaluating your liver and kidney functions. Particular enzymes indicate infection, kidney/liver disease, hepatitis, illicit drugs, or extensive/extended alcohol use.
The most common reason we see applicants declined for urine related labs is due to elevated creatinine levels. Creatinine is an enzyme which can indicate kidney disease, but can also be temporarily affected by dehydration or even extreme exercise. To avoid these potential issues, it is advisable to drink plenty of water before your exam and avoid intense exercise.
Other indicators of kidney disease include elevated microalbumin and proteinuria. In addition, your BUN, or blood urea nitrogen levels, are also tested to determine your kidney health and function.
An elevated GGT or ALT number often indicates alcohol use. If you've been treated for alcoholism in the past, the underwriter will pay special attention to these numbers to determine your current risk or indications of liver damage. A highly elevated GGT or ALT will cause your application to be declined. For best exam results, it's advised to avoid alcohol for at least a few days (a week is optimal) prior to your exam.
We have a handful of carriers that will overlook an elevated enzyme if other labs are good. Some clients, including those from Mediterranean descent, often have higher than normal levels due to genetic makeup. If liver and kidney issues have caused your life insurances to be high, give us a call. We can help match you to the best carrier available.
If you've been declined (turned down) for life insurance in the past, you're options may be limited, but we'll compare guidelines form dozens of companies to see what's available. If you have severe health issues, you may be limited to $5,000 to $25,000 of Guaranteed Issue life insurance with "no questions asked." While these policies will overlook your health issues, they are only available to applicants aged 50-80, and they have a two-year waiting period.
In addition to evaluating your liver and kidney functions, urine is also tested for other byproducts that indicate use of tobacco, marijuana, and medications. As an example, cotinine levels are evaluated to determine whether or not you're a tobacco user. By evaluating the level of cotinine in your system, life insurance companies can rule out a smoker versus someone who was exposed to secondhand smoke.
If you're a tobacco user, it's best to be honest and accurate with your insurance agent. We know which insurance companies are most lenient for chew, snuff, cigars, marijuana, and electronic cigarettes. You'll likely be surprised to learn you could possibly qualify for "non-smoker" or "non-tobacco" rates just by being placed with the appropriate insurance company. Please read our article on the guidelines for non-smoking life insurance rates for tobacco users.
Marijuana use will not prevent you from being insured, but again, its important to provide full disclosure up front. Some insurance companies are much more lenient than others as long as you're honest with them. The most aggressive rates are available to applicants who ingest or smoke marijuana twice a week or less. If you have medical marijuana card, some companies will even overlook your marijuana usage altogether.
Along with your exam results, life insurance companies will ask about your occupation and hobbies to determine whether or not they are hazardous. For most applicants, this is a non-issue, but if you are an avid skydiver or a member of the SWAT team, it will likely affect your life insurance rates.
Other factors life insurance companies evaluate is criminal history, driving records, history or treatments for drug or alcohol abuse, mental instability, future or past travel, and bankruptcy history. Please note that life insurance companies legally discriminate by determining whether an applicant is an acceptable risk.
The overriding theme is that each life insurance company sets its own rules, and most companies offer a specific niche where they are more lenient than others. This is another reason why you'll benefit from the help of an independent life insurance agency working on your behalf.
Applying for life insurance is free, and you pay nothing for an independent agent's service and help. They're compensated by whichever life insurance you buy your coverage through. At Term Life Advice, we work with 63 highly-rated and aggressively-priced life insurers to make sure we always find our client's the best value for their specific life insurance needs.
Call us today, you'll see why our client's often refer their friends and families. Our agents do not have quotas or shareholders to answer to, our goal is to spend our time with each client and provide them with the help they need.
We can be reached toll-free at: 855-902-6494 or you can request a free life insurance quote below to instantly compare quotes from dozens of top-rated companies.
I'm 63 and shopping for $100,000 do I have any options for life insurance without a medical exam?
Hi Bruce, thank you for your comment. We work with a handful of "A" rated companies that offer term life insurance without an exam until age 65 or 70.
If your shopping for whole life insurance without a medical exam, we may have options until age 80 or 85 depending on your health.
Please free free to give us a call for an accurate quote: 855-902-6494.


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