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Before putting pencil to paper, we listening carefully to our client's needs. You can't solve a problem unless you truly understand what it is.
We then explore given conditions to uncover potential efficiencies and synergies that will inform and inspire the design. With all the right pieces in place, we begin to explore alternative solutions to test the fit of spaces on the site, taking into account views, orientation and circulation. We use intelligent 3D models to verify the schemes for quality of information and accuracy of appearance. Our clients know they can trust our plans, renderings and animations as true depictions of any given scheme. For further insight, we can also generate Building Energy Models (BEM) to accurately predict how the building will perform in the real world. This enables us to optimize building performance from the early stages of design when key decisions are made that will impact the project down the road. Finally, we have a quality assurance process in place that ensures that the construction documents are clear and accurate, reducing the chance of errors and increased costs during construction.
Every neighborhood or district that is recognizable owes its character to its unique history and location. Character is sought after and has perceived value. People gravitate to "places". However, many of these buildings have outlived their intended purpose and are not suitable to serve today's needs without modification. We want to help to reinforce the character of places. We are experienced in adapting existing buildings to support new uses. Our experience spans from smaller interior renovations to entire new buildings that incorporate heritage components as part of the overall project. We take great care in crafting the interface of materials and construction between old and new.
Key decisions made during the early stages of design involving the massing, orientation and exposure of a building can reduce the potential for optimizing energy efficiency down the road, leaving the owner with higher ongoing energy bills than necessary. With some exploration and foresight, naturally augmented efficiencies can be captured during these early stages. We have developed a process by which we evaluate and compare energy characteristics of different schemes to find optimum arrangements. These findings inform the design going forward. As the design develops, we continue this process to include the selection of appropriate materials and construction assemblies as well as for the design of mechanical and electrical systems.
Project cost overruns is the most common problem in the building industry. As custodians of our client's allocated funds, we take an active role in managing the project and controlling costs. We help our clients by establishing and closely monitoring project budgets and schedules from inception to end of construction. We have a proven record for completing projects on budget and on schedule. Should our clients have a wish list of spaces in mind without having established a budget yet, we have the tools to help them make informed decisions in tailoring the list of spaces to fit their financial capabilities by creating a "shopping list" of costs by functional space.
I and my colleagues found Mr. Kalmantis to be a warm, caring and friendly person to work with. Even during the stressful times, when many of us lost patience and temper, he calmly suggested solutions that turned out to be the best solutions.
The spaces have become our point of pride as a standing invitation to others for an opportunity to educate the public about theatre productions. There is much more student, faculty, and staff traffic. This means more interaction and dialogue about the work. We now have the opportunity to see our productivity and inventory grow. This and other highlights of your design are making this working environment one in which we can create with ease and joy.
Your dedication, experience, understanding, knowledge and working well with people are only a few reasons why I so enjoyed working with you.
Since 1993 we have worked with one goal in mind – to exceed expectations. At the end of any project, we want our client to feel that they got a better result than they expected. And they had a better experience along the way than they expected. It's that simple. Simple but not easy, because every project has challenges, sooner or later – time, budget, design… To exceed expectations, we deliberately decided to follow two simple strategies: 1. Keep our team small Challenges require nimbleness and responsiveness. Small teams communicate better and respond faster. 2. Embrace state-of-the-art technologies. Technology helps us leverage our time and experience so we can focus on innovation and people. From start to finish, we are focused on the faces of people when they first walk through their new space. The surprise when they enter for the first time and utter those magic words "Whoooa – this is far better than I expected." Exceeding expectations. That is our victory.


ROME – The sun brollies are up, the beach loungers full and the water is full of daytrippers splashing about.
It is a classic Italian scene but with one crucial difference: the beach bums frolicking in the waves at Maccarese are nearly all dogs, revelling in a rare chance to romp by the seaside.
Welcome to BauBeach, a canine-friendly stretch of sand on the outskirts of Rome that has pioneered a nationwide trend towards providing space for dogs and owners to enjoy the delights of summer together.
"This is a beach for dogs, we humans are only here as their guests," says Jose Luis, a regular visitor with his Labrador, Morena.
He is only half joking. Every dog that turns up is provided with a parasol and a water bowl: the humans have to stump up for their brollies and loungers.
BauBeach, which takes its name from the Italian word for 'woof', is the only beach in the area that allows dogs off the leash — as long as they and their owners obey the key house rules (no aggressive behaviour for the dogs and don't forget to scoop the poop for the owners).
With the exception of the odd leg being cocked over a Gucci handbag, it works well.
As the dogs run themselves to exhaustion amid the excitement of making lots of new friends, owners can kick back.
"It is great, my dog has fun and I get to relax, so it kills two birds with one stone," says Roberta, a day tripper from Rome, as her dog Melissa rests between her legs.
All of which raises the question as to why there are not many more beaches like this one in what is a dog-loving country.
A population of 60 million has some six million officially registered canines, who are largely welcome in the nation's bars and restaurants.
"Which is an aberration really, when you think that they are not closed to goats and horses," says Patrizia Daffina, who set up BauBeach in 1998.
"At the end of World War II, the development policies in the tourist resorts led to our dogs being chased off the beaches, to give them an image of cleanliness," says Daffina, who has swapped a career in Italian cinema for life as a champion of the nation's pooches.


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Vintage Mobility: perfect symbiosis between design and technology.
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The Gatsby reminiscent of the legendary Ford T model, which was still manufactured in 1926, the founding date of our company! With the Gatsby, Vintage Mobility has launched the first of a whole family of vintage mobility scooters. In 2019, we will launch the next sensation. We can't say more at this point in time, except that we truly believe that you will be quite impressed!
Vintage Mobility is a brand of the Swiss company Rehabilitations-Systeme AG. Our products are designed and developed in Switzerland and are manufactured in China under Swiss production management. Our quality management system complies with the highest possible standards and guarantees TÜV approval as a medical product and fulfills all self-contained national standards and requirements. What a ride!
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I. Blockchain Basics
How Blockchain works
Peer to Peer Network
Consensus Protocols
Byzantine Fault Tolerance
Delegated Proof of Stake
A blockchain is a public ledger of information collected through a network that sits on top of the internet. It is how this information is recorded that gives blockchain its groundbreaking potential.
Blockchain technology is not a company, nor is it an app, but rather an entirely new way of documenting data on the internet. The technology can be used to develop blockchain applications, such as social networks, messengers, games, exchanges, storage platforms, voting systems, prediction markets, online shops and much more. In this sense, it is similar to the internet, which is why some have dubbed it "The Internet 3.0".
The information recorded on a blockchain can take on any form, whether it be denoting a transfer of money, ownership, a transaction, someone's identity, an agreement between two parties, or even how much electricity a lightbulb has used. However, to do so requires a confirmation from several of devices, such as computers, on the network. Once an agreement, otherwise known as a consensus, is reached between these devices to store something on a blockchain it is unquestionably there, it cannot be disputed, removed or altered, without the knowledge and permission of those who made that record, as well as the wider community.
As nothing that is recorded on a blockchain can be changed, it is important to be absolutely sure where you are sending money. On a blockchain, once a transaction is sent it is sealed and cannot be reversed.
Rather than keeping information in one central point, as is done by traditional recording methods, multiple copies of the same data are stored in different locations and on different devices on the network, such as computers or printers. This is known as a peer to peer (P2P) network. This means that even if one point of storage is damaged or lost, multiple copies remain safe and secure elsewhere. Similarly, if one piece of information is changed without the agreement of the rightful owners, there are countless other examples in existence, where the information is true, making the false record obsolete.
Why is it Called "Blockchain"?
Blockchain owes its name to how it works and the manner in which it stores data, namely that the information is packaged into blocks, which link to form a chain with other blocks of similar information.
It is this act of linking blocks into a chain that makes the information stored on a blockchain so trustworthy. Once the data is recorded in a block it cannot be altered without having to change every block that came after it, making it impossible to do so without it being seen by the other participants on the network.
Distributed ledgers have 3 key attributes:
Recorded: stored information is time-stamped
Transparent: anyone can see the ledger of transactions.
Decentralized: the ledger exists on multiple computers, often referred to as nodes.
Normally, each block contains the data it is recording, for example a transaction like 1 Lisk token being sent from Alice to Bob, as well as timestamps of when that information was recorded. It will also include a digital signature linked to the account that made the recording and a unique identifying link, in the form of a hash (think of it as a digital fingerprint), to the previous block in the chain. It is this link that makes it impossible for any of the information to be altered or for a block to be inserted between two existing blocks. In order to do so all following blocks would need to be edited too. As a result, each block strengthens the previous block and the security of the entire blockchain because it means more blocks would need to be changed to tamper with any information.
When combined, all of these create an unquestionable storage of information, one that cannot be disputed or declared to be untrue.
Who Created Blockchain?
The first recorded mention of blockchain technology came in a document, or whitepaper, published in 2008 by the mysterious founder or founders of Bitcoin, only known as Satoshi Nakamoto. Speculation about the true identity of this undeniably brilliant coder has continued to this day, with Nakamoto claiming in early correspondences to be a man living in Japan, born on 5th April 1975.
However, due to his decision to document Bitcoin in English and his mastery of the language, the general belief in the blockchain community is that Nakamoto is of non-Japanese descent and either European or North American. As blockchain, and as such the Bitcoin network, is transparent, anyone can view Satoshi Nakamoto's Bitcoin holding. He is known to currently hold roughly one million Bitcoins.
There are several theories as to why Satoshi Nakamoto decided to remain anonymous, however the general consensus is that he was a timid developer who simply did not wish for the attention that would have undoubtedly come with creating such a disruptive technology.
It is also worth knowing that Satoshi Nakamoto did not build every aspect of blockchain from scratch. In fact, none of the technologies used in blockchain were particularly new and had been around for several years. However, it is when they are used in combination with one another that they create the revolutionary offering that is blockchain technology.
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The top executive changes at Viacom are spreading to the company's Entertainment Group. On the heels of yesterday's surprise announcement by MTV Networks Music & Logo Group President Van Toffler that he would be be leaving after 28 years, TV Land President Larry Jones, a 27-year Viacom veteran, stunned his colleagues this afternoon by announcing his imminent departure in an internal memo.
During the Q4 earnings call a couple of weeks ago, Viacom CEO Philippe Dauman said he expects to see a "substantial net cost savings throughout our organization" as a result of a restructuring that includes an "organizational realignment as well as rationalization of content that no longer meets our goals." Jones' departure is believed to be part of that realignment, with an announcement expected tomorrow. Viacom has been going through rough times, with its shares depressed following the Q4 results, in part because of declines in domestic ad revenue.
It's truly not an overstatement to say that I have loved every second of being at TV Land for the past 18 years as part of my 27 years with Viacom. With that said, due to the restructuring, I will be stepping down from my role with the company.
I am so proud of the work we have accomplished over the years and especially excited about the new initiatives we have coming up on TV Land. The channel is on the verge of amazing things and I'm constantly impressed by the team of people who have worked tirelessly to make it all happen. This has been so much more than a job to me and as I have often said to all of you, I always felt we were on a mission… a mission to be successful, to be creative and to make something that we could all be unapologetically proud of each and every day. It's that mission that made it so easy to come to "work" everyday and be with all of you and for that, I thank you.


How to Hear Your Heartbeat is an ongoing photographic exercise in staying balanced. I find that I am often searching for evidence that nature still exists even when it is not present. In turn, this exploration helps me feel present in my everyday.
I find the act of collecting these images to be therapeutic and reassuring while living in and traveling through large cities. I am constantly reminding myself of my connection to nature and its importance.


Current statistics show that embarking on a retirement abroad including Bulgaria has never been as popular as it is now.
Retirees in the UK are especially prone to settling up and finding a life of comparative luxury in a more attractive destination.
Such a move is not always easy and to do so successfully many pensioners must first find a suitable destination, find accommodation, and most importantly, make sure they have enough funds to enjoy their retirement to the fullest.
For this reason pensioners who do decide to move abroad must find a way to manage their finances in a way that will enable them to carve out a comfortable retirement through their savings and pension income.
For expat retirees, an invaluable option is the QROPS.
QROPS, Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme, is a special type of pension transfer that is available to all people who have a UK pension. It is fully recognised by HMRC and is a legitimate way to get more out of your pension, and ultimately get more out of your retirement abroad.
Numerous benefits are associated with a QROPS, so it come as no surprise that more and more British pension holders who move abroad are beginning to make use of the pension transfer.
With a QROPS your pension is actually taken out of the UK and put in the offshore jurisdiction where the QROPS is based (note: this does not have to be the country in which you will be living). This enables the holder to legally avoid UK taxes on the pension, giving much more income to enjoy.
A QROPS doesn't just provide benefits on the pension income, there are many more reason for an expat to go ahead with the transfer. With a QROPS you will have the option of using multiple currencies, which is very handy for people who don't live in their country of origin, as they may still have the necessity to use funds back home, and so that will be of use.
QROPS also allows for better rates of inheritance tax and the ability to properly asset manage the funds within your pension pot.
All these factors are of great importance to an overseas retiree. Remember, to enjoy a happy retirement you will need to feel completely financially secure, as well as having found a home and spent money on travel etc. For further information on the options available to you when you move abroad you should talk to an Independent Financial Adviser.


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 Бадр — селение в 150 км к юго-западу от Медины, где 15 или 17 марта 624 года произошло первое крупное сражение между мусульманами, под руководством Мухаммеда, и мекканцами-язычниками.
 Бадр — город в провинции Бухейра (Египет).
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Enterprise Opens First Location in New Zealand
July 19, 2016 • by Staff
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has opened a location at Queenstown Airport through its franchisee Redspot Car Rentals. Photo courtesy of Enterprise Holdings.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has entered the New Zealand market with its first location at the Queenstown Airport.
Franchisee Redspot Car Rentals will operate the office as part of the Enterprise Holdings global network, which includes the Enterprise brand as well as National Car Rental and Alamo Rent A Car. As a result, the new Enterprise airport location also will be able to serve Redspot, National, and Alamo customers.
Redspot Car Rentals, a family-owned car rental business, has served the Australian car rental market for more than 20 years.
"We look forward to providing New Zealand's leisure and corporate customers with the highest level of service," said Dan Mekler, Redspot's managing director. "Opening our Queenstown Enterprise Rent-A-Car location is an exciting milestone, but it's just the beginning of our planned growth in New Zealand."
Customers can choose from small to large sedans, SUVs, and 4WDs, according to Enterprise.
"Our growth in Asia Pacific is a reflection of the global reputation and strength of our brands," said Peter A. Smith, vice president of global franchising at Enterprise Holdings.
Since Enterprise Rent-A-Car entered Australia in February, the brand now serves customers in 18 Australia locations. In addition, Enterprise will expand to additional airport locations in North and South New Zealand in the next year, according to the company.
Related: Enterprise to Launch Brands in Ecuador
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A small study presented at SCAI 2018 demonstrated the potential of 3D printing to help clinicians select the appropriate size for transcatheter heart valves and avoid paravalvular leak (PVL).
PVL from poorly fitting valves is one of the most common complications of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) and has been linked to increased mortality, prompting exploration of techniques to ensure better valve fitting.
In this study, researchers analyzed six patients who developed PVL after TAVR for severe, calcific aortic stenosis. They used preprocedure CT images to create 3D models of each patient's aortic root.
Then, they implanted the models with the valves the patients actually received and ran CT scans on the models. In each case, the implanted models showed the same leaks that were evident on post-TAVR echocardiograms, suggesting PVL could have been prevented altogether with preprocedural 3D printing.


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Apple and Tidal Square Off Over... Drake?
Tidal blames Apple for not being able to stream a music festival performance from Drake, but Drake's manager disagrees.
By David Murphy
August 29, 2015 5:15PM EST
All was fun and great during Tidal's online stream of New Orleans' Lil Weezyana Fest last night, up until it was time for musical artist Drake to take the stage. If you were there in person, you probably got to enjoy a pretty fun set. If you weren't, and were trying to watch the music festival online like you had been, you would have noticed a strange little message taking the place of anything Drake.
"Apple is interfering with artistry and will not allow this artist to stream. Sorry for Big Brother's inconvenience," read Tidal's announcement, which it also put up on Twitter. "We will be back after performance."
However, it appears as if Tidal might have been caught exaggerating the truth about Apple's involvement a little bit. The New York Post first alleged that Apple threatened to sue Tidal for $20 million if it streamed Drake's performance—since Drake appears to be exclusive to Apple Music right now.
"Legal letters have been sent to Tidal warning that Drake cannot appear on the Tidal stream of the festival, either solo or part of a group, and if the warning was ignored, the liabilities could be up to $20 million," said an unnamed source to The New York Post.
That's not quite how Drake's manager says the arrangement went down.
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"The decision to not have Drake participate in the Tidal [stream] has nothing to do with Apple or Drake's deal. Point blank, 100%. I made a business decision. Apple doesn't have the power to stop us from being part of a live stream. The only people that have the power to do that are Cash Money and Universal, and they're our partners," said Future the Prince in an interview with Buzzfeed.
However, Tidal is sticking by its claims that Apple is to blame for the lack of Drake on Tidal's stream. It's not offering up any more details on social media, nor are Tidal representatives showing off any proof they claim to have.
"We have all the email receipts and written correspondence that took place with said, blocked performance. That being said we choose to keep it classy," said a Tidal spokesperson in a statement provided to Buzzfeed.
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NCIS Star Diona Reasonover on Who in the Cast May Surprise You and on Giving Back Through Urban Solutions
Kirsten Vangsness (Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS)
It's sixth months later when Criminal Minds returns for its 15th and final season with back-to-back episodes featuring David Rossi's (Joe Mantegna) latest obsession, "The Chameleon," a.k.a. Everett Lynch (Michael Mosley), who nearly killed him and then disappeared, in the last season finale. But is the unsub the BAU team is on the trail of really Everett? Or is it a copycat? Or has Rossi just lost it?
"Because we haven't caught the guy, there's a restlessness that I think is a good thing to start the last season of a show with," Kirsten Vangsness, who plays Penelope Garcia, tells Parade.com in this exclusive interview. "Everybody is recommitting to work, and at the same time being frustrated that we haven't caught the big bad. They're trying to carry on like there's nothing wrong, but really there's something wrong, which is always a good setup for a show in its last season. There's a sense of foreboding that something is off."
Paget Brewster as Emily Prentiss, Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia, and Joe Mantegna as David Rossi (Photo: Screen Grab/CBS)
But because Garcia is the gal who tries to avoid all the violence and bloodletting, and so focuses on the interpersonal relationships, she also adds, "Well, there's the sexual tension that is happening between Reid [Matthew Gray Gubler] and Jennifer Jareau [A.J. Cook]."
That story, too — with JJ having confessed to loving Reid, is resolved in the first two episodes back, and the moment where the two finally come together to discuss it was quite wonderful to watch.
And while viewers still have 10 episodes to go, for the cast, they wrapped a while ago, because they went into filming the final episodes immediately after wrapping last season.
"We see each other," Vangsness says of her TV family. "I've seen them all at least three or four times since we wrapped. I just saw Paget [Brewster] this weekend, I saw Aisha [Tyler] this weekend, and I saw A.J. last week, and I saw Joe last week. But everybody's had this moment where you're like, 'It's done?' It's weird. It's really weird."
There's only 10 episodes to this final season. Did you get to write one?
I co-wrote the series finale with [showrunner] Erica Messer, so it's really special. It's hard. It's not like writing a regular episode. It was joy to write, but writing a regular episode is hard; writing a series finale, where you're tasked to wrap up a show, every character, and what do you want to accomplish with that, was interesting. We wanted to accomplish an episode that was fun to write, fun to shoot, fun to watch and ticked all the boxes that people like about Criminal Minds.
We wanted to make a series finale that made people want to go back to the beginning of the show and watch it from jump. We wanted to write a show that was a love letter to the fans that had little Easter eggs and little things that you'd want that you maybe never got to see.
Kirsten Vangsness as Penelope Garcia (Photo: Screen Grab/CBS)
So, there were a lot of boxes to check and I hope we ticked some of them. The whole season is great. It was very satisfying to film. We did this episode called "Saturday" that Breen Frazier wrote, who's just an astonishingly imaginative writer. Ed Bernero came back and directed that one — he was our showrunner originally — and the whole episode is based on what each of the characters were doing on their day off. It's just really great
And we've got a lot of great guest stars. Rachel Leigh Cook is going to be guest starring for a few episodes, and Jane Lynch is coming back.
It was such an honor. Erica was like, "Will you write an episode this season?" And I was like, "Oh, yeah." And she was glad. She said, "Well, the only one that we can do is either at the very beginning or you write the series finale with me." I didn't want to step on her toes; it's her baby. I was like, "I'm willing to," and she wanted me because we have a really good time writing together. So, that was a real big honor that she let me write some of that.
Could there be a movie?
Well, there can always be a movie about something. You can go back in time; you can go forward in time.
Will fans like where Penelope ends up?
I don't know if like is the word. I think satisfied, yeah. I think that the way it ends is the way that this show goes this season. For me, as a person who loves these characters and loves what we've created, I feel like it's very correct and makes sense and is in alignment to how things shaped out.
Did you take a memento?
Did I take all of the mementos? A lot of those props were things that fans gave me or things that I brought in myself. I had always bought all of Garcia's glasses, so I have a suitcase of glasses. It's a little strange because there's this app called Cameo, where fans can say happy birthday to my mom, and I do it for charity. So, I use all the glasses for that, because I wear them out in public and I feel like I'm wearing someone else's clothes. But I have a lot of Garcia. I have her little nameplate in my living room and I stare at it all the time. I have her earpiece. This old like beat up earpiece we used in season one. It would be meaningless to anybody else; it's just this little plastic thing, but, yeah, I have all that stuff.
Kirsten Vangsness (Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS)
There's a line where Rossi is talking to Everett's daughter and he says, "What would we not do for family?" Do you think that's a theme?
For sure. That's been a theme with us for this show just in general. I don't know from any other show, I just know I feel infinitely lucky that I got to be on this show and have this group of people that are like my family. They're my logical family that I found. Armistead Maupin has a book called Logical Family, and the whole thing of it is that there's your illogical family that you are born into, and then there's your logical family that you find later.
So, these people in the BAU, the fictional characters, have found their logical family. And I feel all of us together as actors that got to work together, feel like we found our logical family. If you've got that kind of chemistry that's just sitting there for anyone to look at, it's impossible not to use it, and this was our last season. It is so great, because, I think, we go through life and have these experiences that are wonderful and you don't know they're wonderful until after the fact, or you don't know they're wonderful until they're almost over and you start scrambling.
This experience I was so proud of myself and everyone because we all knew because they said, "We've got 10 more episodes." Everybody knew, "Okay this is it," and it was already great and wonderful, but there was this whole feeling this season of all of us just really savoring everything. So, there was this savoring experience, so that when people ask, "Are you sad?" Hell, yeah! It's bittersweet, but also who gets to do that? I'm so lucky. The whole time I was just full of appreciation, and when you're full of appreciation while you're doing something, it's very difficult when you look back on it to feel like, "Oh, I wish I was back there," because you were really fully having the experience, you know?
So, did you find yourself going, "Oh, I may never do this again," and crying?
Sure. While you're in it, when you're having the moment, you can remind yourself, but shows get shot out of order, meaning scenes get shot out of order all the time, because of timing, because the sets not finishing being built yet, because of whatever.
So, you might not know, like, "Oh, my gosh. This is the last time we're in Garcia's office." You don't really know. I remember when we were still shooting the series finale, we were in the middle of shooting, but they had finished all of Garcia's stuff and that set doesn't exist anymore unless they rebuild it because they're going to make a Criminal Minds movie, which I would not be mad at.
So, in middle of us shooting the series finale, I walked outside my trailer, which was right in front of the stage where Garcia's set is, and there's a dumpster sitting there. And there were the walls of her office in the trash, and it took my breath away.
Criminal Minds Season 15: When Does Criminal Minds Return in 2020?
How do you stay in touch?
We have an email chain and we have a text message chain that's incredibly intense. I pretty much know if I pickup my phone and it says I have 46 text messages that that means that somebody in our group texted one, and then it just turns into this stream of back and forth and back and forth. When you have eight people on a text chain, it goes bananas real fast.
And we have all this shared history. Everybody in that cast, starting from the top up, is so warm. If you weren't in the room when an inside joke happened, five people have given you all the information. If you weren't even on the show when that inside joke happened, like if Daniel [Henney] or Adam [Rodriguez] wasn't on the show yet, or Aisha, that joke has been shared. So, it's still a shared experience.
What do you hope to do next?
I'm writing a play that I'm just finishing right now and I'm going to put up in L.A. in about a month or so. Then I just made an animated short that I've submitted to all of the festivals. I wrote and directed an animated short based on a short story that I made. I've been doing a lot of playwriting, and I just came back from Scotland with some plays that I had written.
The final season of Criminal Minds begins with a two-parter, airing Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.


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Lindy Chamberlain relives dingo death,..
Lindy Chamberlain relives dingo death, reveals son's horrific flashback
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On August 17, 1980, Australia changed forever when baby Azaria Chamberlain was taken by a dingo at Uluru.
For the next 32 years, her mother Lindy was wrongfully blamed for her daughter's murder and shamed around the country and around the world.
Alan Jones was one of the only voices of support, right up until Azaria's cause of death was finally changed to 'taken by a dingo' in 2012.
"Lindy Chamberlain belongs as part of one of the most shameful chapters of Australian judicial history," says Alan.
Tonight Lindy's story will be relived in a touching episode of Anh Do's Brush with Fame on the ABC.
Alan asks Lindy how hard it was to go through it all once again.
"It's easier to hear than it is to watch."
The now 71-year-old says God and the truth got her through her wrongful conviction, jail time and the years of condemnation since.
"When you know the truth, you don't need to be sidetracked by other people who are ignorant of it."
Lindy also reveals the government never paid her legal bills and a horrifying flashback her son had, 12 years after Azaria's death.
Click PLAY below to hear the fascinating interview
Alan Jones will also feature on the Anh's Brush with Fame later in the series.
Lindy Chamberlain's episode airs tonight at 8pm, CLICK HERE for more information
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Home News Belgian impact fund focused on the Indian rural economy hits first close of USD 60 M
Belgian impact fund focused on the Indian rural economy hits first close of USD 60 M
A group of international investors announce the successful first closing of the Incofin India Progress Fund (IPF) with USD 60 million of commitments. The fund will make private equity investments in the Indian agri food value chain and in financial inclusion for rural entrepreneurs in India. The committed capital comes from a diverse set of private and institutional investors including Korys, CDC, Proparco, the Belgian Investment Company for Developing Countries (BIO), the SDG Frontier Fund, the King Baudouin Foundation and several Belgian family offices.
India as an impact investment destination holds great promise. It is a country with an aspirational, young population (86% of the population is younger than 55 years) focused on enriching their lives through hard work and entrepreneurship. At the same time, the country faces serious challenges like inequality (gender, education, family wealth) and a lack of technology, organised supply chains, and access to capital. Although 65% of India's population lives in rural areas, private equity investments have largely focused on urban companies. As a result, many budding entrepreneurs fail to realise their full potential.
The India Progress Fund ('IPF') will support these promising entrepreneurs and increase their chances of success through patient capital, mentoring and access to a global network. IPF will focus on two sectors which make the deepest social impact in the Indian context - financial inclusion and the agri-food value chain.
The agri-value chain is an under-invested sector in India with great potential for modernization, rural impact and for creating meaningful enterprises.
Rahul Rai, Partner Incofin IM
The complexity of the financial inclusion and the agri-food value chain sector have somewhat deterred equity investors. Through its sector-focused approach and international experience in these sectors, IPF intends to bridge this gap and contribute to a vibrant private equity ecosystem.
Incofin IM also benefits from a decade long strong Indian footprint with successful growth capital investments through its local teams in Chennai and New Delhi. Korys, the family office of the Colruyt family, a leading food retailer in Europe, is an expert in the operational food value chain with over 50 years of retail industry experience. Korys has significant downstream experience in the agri-food sector and will provide additional support for networking with European retailers and consumer markets.
Besides Korys, the first closing of the India Progress Fund also brought together other investors with high impact mandates, including CDC, Proparco, BIO, the SDG Frontier Fund and King Baudouin Foundation amongst others. IPF hit USD 60 million in commitments at this first closing, and the intention is to achieve total capital commitments of USD 80-100 million in subsequent closings.
I am positive that with the broad exposure of Korys and the in-depth experience of Incofin, this collaboration will make a significant impact in small and medium enterprises.
Hari Subramanian, Partner India of Korys
"Over the last 13 years of being present in India, Incofin has first-hand practical rural market experience. Success from microfinance shall be carried forward to the large unmet missing middle. IPF shall back entrepreneurs aiming to challenge the status quo, in the process to transform from informal to formal market setup." - Aditya Bhandari, Partner Incofin IM.
Loïc De Cannière, founder and chair Incofin IM: "We are convinced that strategic partnerships between large corporates with a genuine focus on sustainability and impact fund managers backed by investors with an impact mandate are the way forward to achieve tangible impact on the ground."
Hari Subramanian, Partner India of Korys: "Korys sees a good match in the objective of the India Progress Fund with our principles of sustainability. For a vast population in India that still has no access to basic financial services, this fund can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the farmers and rural entrepreneurs and bring a substantial improvement of the agri food value chain. I am positive that with the broad exposure of Korys and the in-depth experience of Incofin, this collaboration will make a significant impact in the small and medium enterprises."
"Eradicating hunger and malnutrition," according to Luuk Zonneveld, CEO of BIO, "is one of the great challenges of our time. So, in order to feed a growing world population and to contribute to food security, especially of the poor, BIO is a dedicated investor in agriculture, agro-industry, and agroforestry. BIO supports a whole range of entrepreneurs along the complete agriculture value chain, from producers to consumers. This has the extra benefit of creating jobs and kick-starting the economy. That is why BIO gladly participated in this newly created India Progress Fund."
About Incofin Investment Management
Incofin Investment Management is an independent emerging markets focused impact investment fund manager, focused on financial inclusion, the agri-food value chain and safe water, driven by a purpose to promote inclusive progress. Incofin IM is an AIFM licensed fund manager and has over EUR 1 billion in assets under management. Incofin has a team of more than 70 professionals spread over its headquarters in Belgium and local investment teams in India, Colombia, Kenya and Cambodia.
As a leading impact investment firm, Incofin has invested (via equity and debt financing) over EUR 2.7 billion in more than 320 investees, financial institutions and SMEs in the agri-food value chain, across 65 countries in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and Eastern Europe.
www.incofin.com
About Korys
Korys is the investment company of the Colruyt family. Today, it has more than EUR 4.5 billion of assets under management. Besides holding a significant participation in the Colruyt Group, a leading retail company in Belgium and France, it actively manages participations in privately held companies and in private equity funds. Korys has also set up proprietary funds to manage its portfolio of listed investments. Across its activities, Korys' investment decisions are taken with a long-term perspective and on basis of strict economic (Profit), social (People) and ecological (Planet) criteria. Korys aims to create sustainable value in three major ecosystems: Life Sciences, Energy Transition and Conscious Consumer. To do this, Korys can count on a motivated team of 30 professionals based in Belgium and Luxembourg.
www.korys.be
CDC is the UK's development finance institution with over 70 years of experience of successfully supporting the sustainable, long-term growth of businesses in Africa and South Asia. The company has investments in over 1,200 businesses in emerging economies and a total portfolio value of GBP 5.8bn. CDC is funded by the UK government and all proceeds from its investments are reinvested to improve the lives of millions of people in Africa and South Asia.
www.cdcgroup.com
About Proparco
Proparco, the private sector financing arm of Agence Française de Développement (AFD), has been working to support development in Southern countries for 40 years. It plays a key role in AFD Group and the French cooperation mechanism: financing and support for projects led by companies and financial institutions in developing and emerging countries – from SMEs to regional banking groups, including microfinance institutions.
www.proparco.fr
About SDG Frontier Fund
The SDG Frontier Fund is a close-ended, self-managed private equity fund of Funds, focusing on SME's across sectors in frontier markets of Africa and Asia to promote job creation and sustainable economic growth. In its first closing the SDG Frontier Fund has partnered with nine institutional and private investors, including AG Insurance, Belfius Insurance, vdk bank and King Baudouin Foundation. The SDG Frontier Fund already approved investments in African Rivers Fund III, the Excelsior Capital Vietnam Private Equity Fund, and the Ascent Rift Valley Fund II.
www.bio-invest.be/en/sdg-frontier-fund
About King Baudouin Foundation
The King Baudouin Foundation's mission is to contribute to a better society in Belgium, in Europe and in the world. The Foundation is an actor for change and innovation in Belgium and Europe, serving the public interest and increasing social cohesion. It seeks to maximise its impact by improving skills in organisations and for individuals. It also stimulates effective philanthropy by individuals and corporations.
www.kbs-frb.be/
For Incofin IM:
Jorgen Muylaert
jorgen.muylaert@incofin.com
For Korys:
Sabine Deraeve
Sabine.deraeve@korys.be
Incofin India Progress Fund
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Protecting Patient Information after a Facility Closure. Appendix C: States with Laws, Regulations, or Guidelines Pertaining to Facility Closure
Note: state laws addressing facility closure continue to evolve. If your state is not listed, please check with your state licensing authority.
Retention of Records after Closure of Facility
Summary of Law or Regulation
When a hospital ceases to operate, either voluntarily or by revocation of its license, the governing body (licensee) at or before such action shall develop a proposed plan for the disposition of its medical records. Such plan shall be submitted for review and approval to the Division of Licensure and Certification and shall contain provision for the proper storage, safeguarding and confidentiality, transfer, and disposal of patient medical records and X-ray files.
Any center that fails to develop such plans for disposition of its records acceptable to the Division of Licensure and Certification shall dispose of its records as directed by a court or appropriate jurisdiction.
Rule 420-5-7.10 (1) Hospitals; Rule 420-5-5-.02 (7) (h) End Stage Renal Disease Treatment & Transplant Centers; Rule 420-5-2-.02 (6) (h) Ambulatory Surgical Treatment Facilities; Rule 420-5-1.02 (5) (f) Abortion and Reproductive Health Centers; Rule 420-5-18-.06 (9) Sleep Disorders Facilities
When a hospital ceases to operate, a plan approved by the Department of Health and Social Services will outline arrangements for the immediate preservation of its records. Healthcare providers of Medicaid recipients must notify the department. Instructions will be provided by the department as to the disposition of Medicaid records. Nursing homes that cease to operate must contact the department for direction on disposition of their admission and death records.
Alaska Statutes
18.20.085 (c)
7 AAC 43.030
7 AAC 12.040(I) (2)
If a hospital discontinues hospital services, the Department of Health is notified in writing, not less than 30 days before hospital services are discontinued, of the location where the medical records are stored.
Arizona Administrative Code R9-10-228
All medical records shall be retained in either the original or microfilm or other acceptable methods for 10 years after the last discharge. After 10 years, a medical record may be destroyed, provided the facility permanently maintains the information contained in the master patient index. Complete medical records of minors shall be retained for a period of two years after the age of majority. Should a facility close, the medical records shall be stored for the required retention period and shall be accessible for patient use.
Rules & Regulations for Hospitals and Related Institutions in Arkansas: Section 14: 20-21
Within 48 hours of ceasing to operate, the facility must notify the Department of Health of its plan for the safe preservation of medical records. Should the facility change ownership, written documentation must be provided by both the old and new licensee outlining the arrangements made for transfer of medical record custody, safe preservation of the records, and access to the information by both the new and old licensees and other authorized individuals.
Title 22, section 70751 (d)
Title 22, section 70751 (e)
When a facility closes, arrangements must be made for transfer of the medical records to a new custodian. A written memorandum of understanding or contract shall be signed by the new custodian outlining the date, location, and receipt of transfer. The written agreement will transfer responsibility for the retention and maintenance to the new custodian. If a willing custodian cannot be obtained, the facility must contact the local health department or other appropriate local government so temporary storage may be arranged. Public notice should be provided through the newspaper or general news release. Authorized parties should be given the opportunity to assume identified records.
Guidelines from Colorado Hospital Association, Consent Manual and Guidelines for Release of Health Information, 1996
A practitioner or agency should be aware of the specific requirements as to the existence and contents of the medical record and at least the legal requirement for retention of the record. The retention period applies even if the agency or individual ceases to operate.
Guideline from Connecticut Health Information Management Association
No regulation within Delaware code.
Facilities involved in an acquisition, merger, or closing should maintain records in accordance with state law. In a merger, the new facility should merge the old entity's active records with its records and prepare a retention schedule for the inactive records. The merger agreement should include a provision detailing who is responsible for records. Florida General Records Schedule for Hospital Records requires facilities to submit a records destruction request, form LS5E107, and obtain permission from the licensing agency before proceeding with a record destruction. Florida Administrative Code requires a licensee to notify the Department of Health of the impending closure 90 days before the closure. The facility must advise the licensing agency as to the disposition of medical records.
Florida Administrative Code 59A-1.004
Before a healthcare provider ceases operations, immediate arrangements approved by the Department of Health shall be made to ensure the retention and preservation of its patient records. In an acquisition or merger, the succeeding providers are liable for preservation of basic information from the medical records in accordance with state law.
Title 33, section 622-58 (e)
Facilities should adhere to Idaho code and Idaho Practice Acts regarding maintenance and retention of patient information when a facility closes.
Idaho code 39-13941.C
IDAPA 16.03.0220304b
IDAPA 16.03.14360
The licensee shall notify the Department of Public Health of the impending closure of the hospital at least 90 days before such closure. The hospital shall implement a policy for the preservation of patient medical records and medical staff credentialing files.
77 Illinois Administrative Code, Chapter I Section 250.120 (b), 250.1510 (e) (2), and 250.310 (a) (16)
Upon closure, the facility must transfer the medical records (preferably in microfilm format) to a local public health department or public hospital in the same geographic area. If the records cannot be transferred to a public health department or public hospital in the same geographic area, the records should be sent to the Board of Health.
Hospital Licensure Rules of the Indiana State Board of Health 410 IAC 15-1-9 (2)
When a facility closes or transfers ownership, all active patients should be notified and given an opportunity to obtain copies of their records. In addition to individual notices to patients, a public notice generally is published in a newspaper of general circulation advising patients and physicians of the location of the facility's medical records and how access to them may be gained. The facility is liable for preserving the confidentiality and security of the records until ownership is assumed by another or the required retention period has expired.
Guidelines from Iowa Health Information Management Association's Guide to Medical Record Laws, 2001
If a hospital discontinues operation, the hospital shall inform the licensing agency of the location of its records. A summary shall be maintained of medical records that are destroyed. This summary shall be retained on file for at least 25 years and shall include the following information:
(A) the name, age, and date of birth of the patient;
(B) the name of the patient's nearest relative;
(C) the name of the attending and consulting practitioners;
(D) any surgical procedure and date, if applicable; and
(E) the final diagnosis.
Kansas Regulations 28-34-9a (d) (2) (3)
Provisions shall be made for written designation of the specific location for storage of medical records in the event the hospital ceases to operate because of disaster or for any other reason. It shall be the responsibility of the hospital to safeguard both the record and its informational content against loss, defacement, and tampering. Particular attention shall be given to protection from damage by fire and water.
Kentucky Administrative Regulations 902 KAR 20:016 Section 3 (11) 3
The secretary of the Department of Health and Human Resources shall adopt rules, regulations, and minimum standards providing for the disposition of patients' medical records upon closure of a hospital. Such regulations may require submission by a hospital that is closing of a plan for disposition of patients' medical records to the secretary for approval.
Louisiana Health and Human Resources Administration Acts La, RS 40; 2109 E
No statutes exist relating to closure.
Should a physician practice expire, his or her representative must send a notice to the patient at the patient's last address. A notice should be published in a daily newspaper that is circulated locally for two consecutive weeks. Information should state the starting date the records will be transferred or destroyed and a location, date, and time where medical records may be retrieved, if wanted. Only home health agencies are required by state regulations to retain medical records after the agency closes.
Code of Maryland Regulations Subtitle 4. Personal Medical Records, 4–403 Destruction of Records
Massachu-setts
Should the ownership of a hospital, an institution for unwed mothers, or a clinic change, the new owner must maintain all medical records from the purchased facility. Should an institution permanently close, the institution will arrange for preservation of such medical records for the 30-year retention period. The facility or physician also must inform the state of the location and availability of these records.
Massachusetts Statutes 111, section 70
No specific statutes or regulations exist to address disposition of medical records at the time of a facility or practice closure. Statutes require hospitals to retain those portions of medical records as defined by the Commissioner of Health permanently. Physicians have a professional responsibility for the proper management of medical records, including disposition at the time of a practice closure.
Minnesota Statutes 145.30, 145.32, and 147.091 Minnesota Rule 4642.1000
When a facility closes, it must turn over its records to any other hospital or hospitals in the vicinity that is or are willing to accept and retain the medical records. If no facility is available or willing to accept the medical records, then they will be delivered promptly to the licensing agency.
Mississippi Code, section 41-9-79
New operators of nursing, convalescent, and boarding homes are required to retain the original records of residents.
Montana does not have specific legislation that addresses retention of medical records upon facility closure.
Centers for the developmentally disabled: In cases in which a center for the developmentally disabled ceases operation, all records of residents shall be transferred to the facility to which the resident moves; all other records of such center for the developmentally disabled, if not specifically governed by the provisions of these regulations, shall be disposed of in accordance with center policy as long as the resident's rights of confidentiality are not violated.
Title 175, Chapter 3,
Assisted living facilities: When an assisted living facility ceases operation, all resident records must be transferred to the licensed healthcare facility or healthcare service to which the resident is transferred. All other resident records that have not reached the required time for destruction must be stored to ensure confidentiality, and the Department of Health must be notified of the address where stored.
4-006.12A2
Health clinics: When a health clinic ceases operation, all medical records must be transferred as directed by the patient or authorized representative to the licensed healthcare facility or healthcare service to which the patient is transferred. All other medical records that have not reached the required time for destruction must be stored to ensure confidentiality, and the Department of Health must be notified of the address where stored.
Hospitals: In cases in which a hospital ceases operation, all medical records of patients must be transferred as directed by the patient or authorized representative to the hospital or other healthcare facility or healthcare service to which the patient is transferred. All other medical records that have not reached the required time for destruction must be stored to ensure confidentiality, and the Department of Health must be notified of the address where stored.
Skilled nursing facilities, nursing facilities, and intermediate care facilities: In cases in which a facility ceases operation, all records of each resident must be transferred to the healthcare facility to which the resident moves. All other resident records of a facility ceasing operation must be disposed of by shredding, burning, or other similar protective measures to preserve the residents' rights of confidentiality. Records or documentation of the actual fact of resident medical record destruction must be maintained permanently.
Title 175, Chapter 12,
12-006.16D
Hospice services: Policies provide for retention even if the hospice discontinues operation.
Substance abuse treatment centers: Before the dissolution of any facility, the administrator must notify the Department of Health in writing as to the location and storage of client records.
18-006.16B5
Mental health centers: Before the dissolution of any facility, the administrator must notify the Department of Health in writing as to the location and storage of client records.
Should an outpatient clinic, residential treatment and rehabilitation facility, or home health service cease operation, the safe preservation of the clinical records must be provided for.
Administrative Regulations He-P 806.10, He-P 807.07, and He-P 809.07
Before closing, the hospital's governing authority must submit a plan for record storage and service to the Department of Health.
Section 8: Section 10 NJSA 34B-7.4 (b)
Retirement or death of physician or sale of practice:
a. When physician retires, sells his or her practice, or dies, patients should be notified (usually by newspaper advertisement), but New York state law does not mandate patient notification at this time.
b. Patients may request copies be sent to another physician for continued care; reasonable charges may apply. [Not recommended that original records be forwarded for legal reasons.]
c. Retired or deceased physician: arrangements should be made to have original records retained by another physician, local hospital, or other lawfully permitted agency.
d. If practice is sold: ownership of records should be part of sales agreement. Physician purchasing the practice must establish physician-patient relationship before accessing records or must obtain patient authorization.
Area hospital and appropriate medical society should know disposition of the physician records.
NYS CRR 405.10
If a hospital discontinues operation, its management shall make known to the Division of Health where its records are stored. Records are to be stored in a business offering retrieval services for at least 11 years after the closure date. Before record destruction, public notice shall be made to permit former patients or their representatives to claim their own records. Public notice shall be in at least two forms: written notice to the former patients or their representatives and display of an advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation in the area of the facility.
If a facility discontinues operation, the licensee shall make known to the Division of Facility Services where its records are stored. Records are to be stored in a business offering retrieval services for at least 11 years after the closure date.
T10: 03C. 3903—Hospitals
T10: 03H .2400—Nursing Homes
North Dakota hospital licensing rules require that if a hospital discontinues operation, it shall make known to the Department of Health where its records are stored. Records are to be stored in a facility offering retrieval services for at least 10 years after the closure date. Before record destruction, public notice must be made to permit former patients or their representatives to claim their own records. Public notice must be in at least two forms: legal notice and display advertisement in a newspaper of general circulation.
North Dakota Administrative Code, section 33-07-01.1-20 (1994)
Upon closure of a nursing home, the operator shall provide for and arrange for the retention of records and reports in a secured manner for not less than seven years. Ohio statutes do not specifically address physicians' and hospitals' responsibilities regarding the retention of medical records or procedures for transfer of such records.
For physicians, the American Medical Association's Council of Ethical and Judicial Affairs Current Opinion 7.04 states that the physician must ensure that all medical records are transferred to another physician or entity held to the same standards of confidentiality and lawfully is permitted to act as the custodian of the records.
The Current Opinion states further that all active patients should be notified that the physician is transferring the records and that upon the patient's written request, within a reasonable time as specified in the notice, and at a reasonable cost, the records (or copies) may be transferred to the physician or entity of the patient's choice.
Legal briefs from the Ohio State Medical Association, "Medical Practice Retention and Transfer of Records" and "Medical & Billing Records: Privacy and Patient Rights," offer further guidance.
OAC 3701-17-19 (C) (1) (c)
In the event of closure of a hospital, the hospital shall inform the Department of Health of the disposition of the records. Disposition shall be in a manner to protect the integrity of the information contained in the medical record. These records shall be retained and disposed of in a manner consistent with the statute of limitations.
Oklahoma Hospital Standards 310:667-19-14 (b) (4)
If a healthcare facility changes ownership, all medical records in original, electronic, or microfilm form shall remain in the hospital or related institution, and it shall be the responsibility of the new owner to protect and maintain these records.
If any healthcare facility shall be closed finally, its medical records and the registers may be delivered and turned over to any other hospital or hospitals in the vicinity willing to accept and retain the same. A hospital that closes permanently shall follow the procedure for Public Health Division and public notice regarding disposal of medical records delineated under 333-500-0060. If the hospital voluntarily discontinues operation, a multimedia press release must be initiated by the hospital, within 24 hours, notifying the public of facility closure. Such notice shall include the procedure by which individuals may obtain their medical records. In addition, notification of facility closure and plan for disposal of medical records must be given to the Public Health Division.
Medical records not claimed that are beyond seven years of the last date of discharge may be destroyed. Medical records not claimed that are within seven days of the last date of discharge must be stored until they are seven years past the last date of discharge. These medical records may be thinned to include only the admission and discharge sheet (face sheet), discharge summary, history and physical, operative reports, pathology reports, and X-ray reports.
Oregon Administrative Rules 333-70-055(13) (14)
Rule 333-500-0060
Pennsyl-vania
The Department of Health must be informed of the location of the stored records for the closed hospital. The storage facility chosen must provide retrieval services for five years after the closure. No records can be destroyed until after public notice, in the form of both legal notice and display advertisement placed in a newspaper of general circulation. Former patients or their representatives must be provided the opportunity to claim their records before destruction.
28 Pennsylvania Statutes, section 115.24
South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control regulations specify that hospitals and institutional general infirmaries must transfer ownership of all medical records to the new owners if the facility is sold. The facility will make arrangements for the preservation of the medical records after a closure. The department will be notified of the arrangements made to preserve the records.
Regulation 61-16 section 601.7D, Regulation 61-14 section 504.3, Regulation 61-17, Regulation 61-13
When a healthcare facility ceases operation, the facility must provide for safe storage and prompt retrieval of medical records and the patient indexes specified in ARSD 44:04:09:10. The healthcare facility may arrange storage of medical records with another healthcare facility of the same licensure classification, transfer medical records to another healthcare provider at the request of the patient, relinquish medical records to the patient or his or her parent or legal guardian, or arrange storage of remaining medical records with a third-party vendor who undertakes storage activities.
At least 30 days before closure, the healthcare facility must notify the department (of health) in writing indicating the provisions for safe preservation of the medical records and their location and publish in a local newspaper the location and disposition arrangements of the medical record.
If the ownership of a healthcare facility is transferred, the new owner shall maintain the medical records as if there were no change in ownership.
ARSD 44:04:09:10-11,
Disposition of Medical Records Upon Closure of Facility or Transfer of Ownership
Should a hospital close, it must surrender the hospital records to the Department of Health and Environment. The facility must deliver the records to the department in good order and properly indexed.
Tennessee Code section 68-11-308
The licensing agency shall be notified by the closing facility of the identity of the record custodian and the location of the stored records. Should a special facility change ownership, the new owners must maintain proof of medical information required for the continued care of the residents.
Texas Hospital Licensing Standards 1-22.1.6 and 12-8.7.6
A licensee that voluntarily ceases operation shall complete the following:
(a) notify the Department of Health and the patients or their next of kin at least 30 days before the effective date of closure.
(b) make provision for the safekeeping of records.
If a hospital ceases operation, the hospital shall make provision for secure, safe storage and prompt retrieval of all medical records, patient indexes, and discharges for the period specified. The hospital may arrange for storage of medical records with another hospital or an approved medical record storage facility or may return patient medical records to the attending physician if the physician is still in the community.
Utah Administrative Code R432-2-14 General Licensing Provisions
Utah Administrative Code R432-100-33 (4)(e) General Hospital Standards
Virginia has no regulations that address hospital closure, but nursing home closure is addressed in its Rules and Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Homes. At closure, the owners shall make provisions for the safeguarding of all medical records. Should the facility change ownership, provisions will be made for the orderly transfer of all medical records.
Rules and Regulations for the Licensure of Nursing Homes 24.7
When a hospital closes, it shall make arrangements for the preservation of its records in accordance with applicable state statutes and regulations. Any plan of action first must be approved by the Department of Social and Health Services. If a hospital changes ownership, the medical records, indexes, and analysis of hospital services are not to be removed from the facility and will be retained and preserved by the new owners in accordance with applicable state statutes and regulations.
Title 70 Revised Code of Washington section 70.411.90 and section 248-18-440
When an independent practitioner ceases practice or business as a healthcare provider, the healthcare provider or the personal representative of the deceased healthcare provider shall do one of the following for all patient health records:
Provide for the maintenance of the patient health records by a person who states, in writing, that the records will be maintained in accordance with state statutes.
Provide for the deletion or destruction of all or part of the patient health records.
Provide for maintaining some of the records and deleting or destroying some of the records.
If the records are maintained, statute requires notice to be made to the patients by one of the following methods:
Written notice sent by first-class mail to the patient's last known address, describing where and by whom the records will be maintained.
Publication of a class 3 notice in a newspaper located in the county where the healthcare provider's practice was located, describing where and by whom the records will be maintained.
If the records are deleted or destroyed, a required notice is made to the patients by one of the following methods:
Written notice at least 35 days before destroying the records, sent via first-class mail to the patient's last known address, and it must include the following:
The date when the records will be deleted or destroyed.
The location, dates, and times when the records can be retrieved by the patient or his or her authorized representative.
Publication of a class 3 notice in a newspaper in the county where the healthcare provider's practice was located. The notice must specify the date the records will be destroyed unless the records are retrieved from a particular location and by what date.
This statute applies only to independent practitioners who cease practice or who die; it does not apply to residential facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, home health agencies, tuberculosis sanitariums, hospices, or local health departments.
Wisconsin Statute 146-819
When a publicly funded hospital or nursing home ceases operation, the records are to be transferred to the state archives. The state archives will maintain the records and abide by the established record retention schedules adopted for these institutions, destroying or maintaining the records, and providing access to them.
Wyoming Statutes 9-2-401 through 9-2-419, and specifically W.S. 9-2-408.
Article citation:
AHIMA. "Protecting Patient Information after a Facility Closure. Appendix C: States with Laws, Regulations, or Guidelines Pertaining to Facility Closure." Journal of AHIMA (Updated August 2011).
Electronic Signature, Attestation, and Authorship. Appendix B: Laws, Regulations, and Electronic Signature Acts (2013 update)
Verbal/Telephone Order Authentication and Time Frames (2012 update)
Protecting Patient Information after a Facility Closure (2011 update)
Limiting the Use of the Social Security Number in Healthcare. Appendix C: State Legislation Restricting SSN Use


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Biden's neoliberal war against China
United World International
President Donald Trump will go down in US history as the president who most openly challenged China in terms of trade wars, technological competition and geopolitics. China has suffered much from the measures that Trump has taken – but at least it was an open game.
With the possible arrival of Joe Biden and his team, US-China relations will certainly not improve. On the contrary, since Biden's team will act in many ways using soft power and smart power, the situation risks turning from open competition into international unipolar blackmail against China.
Background: Dragging China into a globalist orbit
Trump's coming to power – although he disappointed and embarrassed many people – was still a chance to help shape a multipolar world. Prior to that, US policy towards China was an attempt to smoothly drag Beijing into a neoliberal globalist system with transnational capitalism.
Like many Democrats and Republicans in the 1990s and early 2000s, Biden argued that China's integration into the global trading system would force Beijing to play by international rules for the benefit of American workers. In 2000, he voted to allow China to have normal trade relations, which paved the way for China's accession to the World Trade Organisation and deepening global economic ties.
But something obviously went wrong. China's strong domestic political system and an organized approach to government support for Chinese companies, as well as flexible foreign diplomacy, has made it the strongest economically and geopolitically, and now it is the strongest competitor for the United States.
Trump was simply not afraid to admit this fact and openly called China his main competitor.
Two decades later, Biden also admits that China has gone its own way and now his rhetoric is changing: he says the US should be "tough with China," and rudely called Chinese leader Xi Jinping "thug".
Not a soft approach
Biden's course coincides with an increasingly obvious two-party consensus among members of Congress that excessively warm relations with China have encouraged him to become their technological competitor, which now threatens US unipolar leadership.
"The United States does need to get tough with China. If China has its way, it will keep robbing the United States and American companies of their technology and intellectual property," Biden wrote in Foreign Affairs.
Biden promises Americans he will stimulate the domestic economy and local professionals to become competitive. The initiative is right, but will Biden really focus so much on domestic policy when his whole team has made it clear that he will follow a predominantly interventionist foreign policy and will create all the conditions to undermine China's plans?
Direct competition VS the liberal ecosystem
Trump proceeded from international trade as a big business, where there are no friends or enemies, but trade competitors.
"That would mark a departure from Trump, who picked trade fights with friends and foes alike, making it harder to enlist allies' help in confronting Chinese trade practices", the Washington Post notes.
Biden, on the other hand, has a fundamentally different approach: a globalist strategy to be friends with the opponent and then, using liberal concepts of "human rights", to set the maximum number of players against them. This is an approach, in fact, much more aggressive in the future than Trump's open challenge.
The Biden administration will soon engage in forming an alliance with an anti-Chinese consensus.
This course was announced by Joe Biden himself. "When we join together with fellow democracies, our strength more than doubles. China can't afford to ignore more than half the global economy."
That is why, in his words, the priority will be "protecting and liberal democratic values". Instead of competing fairly one-on-one, the US will put pressure on China through its international network.
One approach could be to support the UK's initiative to create a new alliance of 10 democracies, or D-10, to help promote Western technologies, including for 5G telecommunication networks – UK, US, Italy, Germany, France, Japan and Canada – plus Australia, South Korea and India.
However, Chinese analysts are skeptical that allies will yield better results, given that allies like Germany are heavily dependent on exports to China and seem reluctant to confront Beijing.
To get more support from Europeans, the Biden administration may also have to make significant concessions – for example, to deal with some of their complaints against American technology companies, which European officials have accused of violating privacy and antitrust laws.
"Biden's embrace of multilateralism and coordination with allies – rather than engaging in one-on-one confrontations with Beijing – is likely to enhance US effectiveness". – Dr. Walter C. Ladwig III, associate fellow with the British Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) said.
"There will also be an attempt to create space for selective bilateral cooperation with Beijing on specific issues like climate or health where necessary. Unlike in the Obama years, however, the US under Biden is unlikely to sidestep contentious issues simply to keep avenues of cooperation open."
Techno-democracies VS techno-autocracies
Biden's chief foreign policy advisor, Antony Blinken, supported this idea of building an international anti-Chinese consensus in September.
According to him, the world today is divided by the fault line between techno-democracies and techno-autocracies. Of course, by the former he means the US and its allies, by the latter he means China and other illiberal governments.
Blinken emphasized that the United States must work with its allies to establish a common policy on export controls, investment restrictions and technical standards to ensure "an ecosystem that protects and promotes liberal democratic values".
"And techno-democracies have to do a much better job in working together, thinking together, acting together to try to set the standard."
In last year's Foreign Affairs magazine article, Jake Sullivan, another key member of Biden's team and a former Obama administration official, invited like-minded countries to consider joining forces to establish trade rules on issues that he said were not currently being considered by the World Trade Organization, such as state-owned enterprises.
Such a trade group could be "layered over the WTO system, " wrote Sullivan
He emphasized that western countries have long complained that Chinese state companies have received unfair state support which allows them to flood the market with cheap goods.
Who would seem to be stopping these countries from introducing such an effective system at home? Sullivan does not answer that question, and instead offers a false alternative: either to force China to comply with US rules or to fall out of cooperation with more than half of the world economy.
This approach can well be called blackmail.
Trade relations: soft pressure
Under the Phase 1 agreement signed this year, China agreed to increase purchases of American goods and services by at least $200 billion. At that time, China had largely met its commitment to open up its markets to American companies.
This deal did not change, however, tariff restrictions were imposed: 25% of the tariffs on $250 billion worth of Chinese manufactured goods and components used by US manufacturers, as well as China's response fee of over $100 billion in US goods.
Biden said he would not kill the first phase trade deal with China immediately.
Biden will also not yet take steps to eliminate tariffs on Chinese exports, according to the American media.
"I'm not going to make any immediate moves, and the same applies to the tariffs. I'm not going to prejudice my options, " Biden said.
Biden said he would pursue policies aimed at so-called "abusive practices" in China, such as "theft of intellectual property, dumping of products, illegal corporate subsidies" and forcing "technology transfer" from American companies to Chinese partners.
At the same time, Biden, who criticized Trump, immediately added that priority would be given to domestic politics – and even took the slogan of the America First tramp. "I want to make sure we're going to fight like hell by investing in America first, " he said.
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As for the fate of Huawei, TikTok and Wechat applications, it is still difficult to predict developments. Biden is expected to maintain a tight line on most issues, including export restrictions on Huawei.
The Trump administration banned exports of US chips and other technologies to Huawei in May 2019, hoping to undermine its ability to produce equipment for 5G mobile networks. Since then, it has tightened the rules several times, most recently banning chip factories anywhere in the world from supplying Huawei if they use American production equipment or chip design software.
The American semiconductor industry panicked, saying that without preparation such a step would harm the important American industry. The Trump administration then slightly relaxed the measures and issued several licences authorising such sales of certain types of chips. The Biden administration, while actively criticising Trump, will in fact continue to apply the same pressure and may be open to a little more relaxation for a number of chips.
In September Biden mentioned TikTok during the campaign, saying it was a matter of real concern that TikTok, a Chinese operation, has access to over 100 million young people, particularly in the United States. Therefore, on the issue of TikTok, Biden is likely to act on the basis of circumstances, regulating the level of pressure on China.
The Biden administration will be very rigid in ideological and geopolitical terms. The neoliberal globalist character of the heirs to the Barack Obama administration will be fully revealed.
On the issue of Hong Kong, where protests are being fed and sponsored by the US, Washington's position will be even tougher in view of the Democrats' traditional focus on "human rights". This will be a strong lever of pressure on China. The US will fuel and sponsor separatist sentiment under the guise of supporting the "oppressed people", "human rights" and the need for "liberal measures" in the region.
"The extraordinary bravery shown by hundreds of thousands in Hong Kong, marching for the civil liberties & autonomy promised by China is inspiring. And the world is watching. All of us must stand in support of democratic principles and freedom. " Biden tweeted in June 2019.
The relationship between Biden and Hong Kong will be dictated by two factors: the degree of pressure exerted by his administration on China and how deeply the US influence networks in Hong Kong will be integrated. Although Trump's confrontation seemed tough, Biden's focus on human rights will undoubtedly complicate the situation for China.
As part of this anti-Chinese methodology, the US is likely to demand an exemption from punishment for pro-Western activists Joshua Wong, Agnes Chow, Ivan Lam. They pleaded guilty to rioting in Hong Kong, and will be imprisoned for several months.
Blinken previously described China's actions in Hong Kong as "repression" against the rights of its people and democracy in a former British colony. Rhetoric with an emphasis on China's antidemocratism will be reinforced.
The United States under Obama and Trump spent a lot of time in the military deterrence of China. The latest statement by the Naval Secretary, Kenneth Braithwaite, is fully in line with this course: the US Navy "will reconstitute the 1st Fleet" , which operated from January 1947 to 1 February 1973 in the western Pacific Ocean. It will assign "it primary responsibility for the Indo and South Asian region as an expeditionary fleet".
Biden is predicted to give new impetus to relations with a number of Southeast Asian countries to confront the more powerful China in the fight for the disputed South China Sea.
Obama has been campaigning what has been described as "Pivot to East Asia" since 2011, when the region became a particularly important economic interest for the US. He has tried to strengthen military agreements with Asia-Pacific treaty allies and promoted a free trade agreement as part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Supporters of this concept from the Obama administration now form the backbone of Biden's foreign policy team. China hawks are among them.
As early as July, Michele Flournoy, the main contender for the post of US Secretary of Defence, wrote that the US will "credibly threaten to sink all of China's military vessels, submarines, and merchant ships in the South China Sea within 72 hours."
According to the Financial Times "Joe Biden considers appointing a White House tsar for Asia" who will focus on confronting China.
Washington sees many countries in Southeast Asia as allies that could put pressure on China if necessary.
Biden has already started negotiations with some politicians – for example, he held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, during which they discussed a joint commitment to strengthen the US-Japanese alliance in the Indo-Pacific region.
At the same time Blinken is actively involving other players in the anti-Chinese game: in his opinion, India should be a key partner in attracting China from a position of strength.
"We have a common challenge which is to deal with an increasingly assertive China across the board, including its aggression toward India", he said.
Thus, under Baiden, escalation in the South China Sea is a reality with which countries have to deal. The US will conduct provocative FONOP operations in the South China Sea, and the Chinese will react – regardless of who the US president is.
Beijing is already reacting: it is strengthening alternative economic partnerships to avoid being bullied under American leadership. For example, China has signed the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, a pan-Asian trade pact that includes Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Vietnam, and will help strengthen China's image as the dominant economic power in the region.
The battle for the region will therefore be fierce.
The Biden administration is preparing for talks with separatist Taiwan, which will certainly cause indignation in Beijing. Experts note that the US under Biden will not make concessions in Taiwan.
Over the past four years, the Trump administration has increased arms sales to Taiwan and intensified diplomatic cooperation with the region, knowing very well that this is traditionally a Chinese zone of influence. US Navy passages through the Strait of Taiwan, which serve as a warning to China, became regular rather than occasional since 2018. In 2020, two members of the Taiwanese Cabinet also visited Taiwan, which caused resentment in Beijing.
In November, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said that "Taiwan is not a part of China."
China has long been opposed to Washington's strong support for the island government, a policy that has contributed to the deterioration of Sino-US relations.
Biden made it clear that he would support separatist tendencies in Taiwan.
"We're a Pacific power, and we'll stand with friends and allies to advance our shared prosperity, security, and values in the Asia-Pacific region, " Biden wrote for the Chinese-language World Journal newspaper.
"That includes deepening our ties with Taiwan."
Biden tweeted in January that "the United States should continue strengthening our ties with Taiwan and other like-minded democracies. " (congratulating Tsai Ing-wen, who won the reelection in January).
Uyghurs and Xinjiang
Included in the same neoliberal thinking, the alleged "repression of the Uyghurs" will be part of Biden's anti-Chinese campaign. His team stated the day before that the Chinese government's actions against Uyghur Muslims and other ethnic minorities in the northwestern region of Xinjiang are "genocide" and that Joe Biden is opposing it.
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"The unspeakable oppression that Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities have suffered at the hands of China's authoritarian government is genocide and Joe Biden stands against it in the strongest terms. If the Trump administration does indeed choose to call this out for what it is, as Joe Biden already did, the pressing question is what will Donald Trump do to take action. He must also apologize for condoning this horrifying treatment of Uyghurs," Biden spokesperson Andrew Bates said.
Trump did give priority to pragmatism in the matter: he postponed imposing sanctions on Chinese officials related to the situation in Xinjiang because it would have prevented him from trading with China.
In Biden's case, it is the "human rights" issue that will be the principal cover. This is necessary to prevent China from establishing relations with Islamic countries such as Turkey.
With regard to Tibet, it is not yet clear what the administration will do, but obviously it will also use it as an anti-Chinese lever.
The Dalai Lama has officially congratulated Biden on his election victory.
"I would like to thank you for your support for the Tibetan people, during your time in Congress and the previous administration, as well as for your statement in September this year. It has been the Tibetan people's good fortune to have received the friendship and encouragement of the American people".
If Trump's actions against China were dictated by an attempt at a pragmatic rigid approach – yes, often chaotic and inconsistent – then at least this was compensated for by an attempt to negotiate trade terms favourable to the US. That is, Trump created great problems for China, but it was at least dictated by a policy of protectionism.
Under Biden, the emphasis will not only be on real problems, but also on operating with abstract neoliberal concepts of 'human rights', 'freedom of speech', etc. in difficult regions. The Biden administration will feed separatist sentiment to the maximum extent possible, as well as tune other countries against China.
That is, while Trump openly confronted, Biden will press for more underhanded globalist methods in the interests of a unipolar world where the US is the undisputed hegemon.
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