The Department of Taxation has announced that the tax cap rate for the 2016/2017 fiscal year is .2% for all properties: residential (owner and non-owner occupied), commercial, land and personal property. This excludes new construction or property that has a change of use.
A new study has warned that if a woman drinks in the first six weeks of pregnancy she risks permanent damage to her unborn baby. Drinking alcohol at between three and six weeks pregnant can cause symptoms similar to foetal alcohol syndrome, the experts warned. Past studies have found exposure to alcohol during pregnancy can damage a baby, increasing the risk of a child suffering learning disabilities and congenital deformities.
Commit to not smoking or drinking alcohol. Smoking can increase the acidity in your stomach and is linked to premature birth, and drinking during pregnancy -- especially binge or heavy drinking -- can cause permanent brain damage to the fetus. If necessary, seek help from friends, support groups, or professionals.