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Property Management | 3 Ways To Get Your Rented Home Repairs Undertaken Swiftly
If you live in a rental apartment, then you've got certain responsibilities to upkeep the property. But sometimes, things can go wrong and it isn't your fault. An electrical wire can go bad, a bathroom pipe can burst or a leak can appear out of nowhere on the roof. While you have to repair any damage you cause, your landlord is responsible for major problems that aren't your fault. This guide shows you ways to get your rented home repairs undertaken swiftly when dealing directly with your landlord or property management company. Record The Repairs In Writing Recording your repair needs in writing is always recommended because it eliminates any room for dispute later. You don't want to be in a position where the landlord deducts the repair costs from your rental bond without a written complaint because you will not be able to counter it in the court later. Recording any repair needs in writing also helps you put forth your needs in a more convincing manner. Document The Problem By Taking Pictures Sometimes, a mere letter to the landlord or property management company isn't enough to explain the gravity of the situation. If the problem is serious, document it by taking pictures so that the landlord and property manager are fully aware of the situation. This may prompt them into quicker action because they obviously don't want any long-term problems with the home. For instance, a burst pipe will seep into walls and floors, which will affect structural integrity over time. Document pictures of water patches, burst pipes and puddles so that the landlord is compelled to take immediate action. Follow The Procedures Needed For Repairs As Detailed In The Contract Most rental contracts detail information about the procedures to be followed for urgent and non-urgent repairs. Make sure you follow them diligently to avoid any issues with your landlord later. By following these procedures listed in the contract when requesting repairs, your landlord cannot hold you responsible for anything that may have gone wrong in the apartment during this time. For instance, the lease may contain a list of approved repair technicians like plumbers and electricians who can either be contacted directly or through the property management company. If you get your own repair professional and something goes wrong, you may end up being responsible for not only the awry repair job, but also the added damage that results from it. If you're looking to get your landlord or property management company to undertake repairs swiftly, follow these smart...read more
Questions About Keeping an Asbestos Management Plan in Queensland
Asbestos is a very dangerous substance when its fibers are inhaled; it is associated with many breathing disorders and even certain forms of cancer. This doesn't mean a business owner is obligated to have it removed if it's found in a building or on their property, as he or she can put an asbestos management plan in place. This refers to their plan for how they will contain the asbestos and keep workers and visitors safe when on the premises. If you own a business or building in Queensland and are concerned about asbestos inside, note a few questions you might have about an asbestos management plan and what this includes, as well as your obligations regarding that plan. What details regarding asbestos need to be in the management plan? Virtually all details regarding the asbestos in your building need to be in this plan; this includes any decisions you make about asbestos containment, such as the containment measures you're now using and if you should change those measures in the future. The plan also needs to include the safety precautions taken to keep workers and visitors safe, and how often you have the asbestos containment measured inspected and by whom. Training arrangements for all workers who may be exposed to asbestos also needs to be included, as well as the names of persons responsible for asbestos containment and control. If you're unsure if a detail needs to be included, it's best to have it as part of the plan so you don't face any fines or fees for omitting important information. What about naturally occurring asbestos? While asbestos is often added to certain substances to give them strength and resiliency or has been used in the past as an insulating material, it also does occur naturally. Asbestos may be found in soil or in mining areas. Even if the asbestos on your property is naturally occurring, you still need an asbestos management plan in place, including the many details above such as safety precautions and training for workers. Who is allowed to see this plan? The asbestos management plan in your workplace must be readily accessible to all employees and others at the workplace. This might include contract laborers or those hired to renovate or remodel any part of the building, even if it's not near the asbestos. It must also be accessible to any health and safety workers from the government who arrive to inspect the building for any...read more
How to Save, and How to Avoid Overspending, on a Hotel Reservation
When planning your next holiday, you may not have the option of staying anywhere but a hotel or motel. It can be cheaper to camp or stay in a youth hostel, but you may not appreciate sharing sleeping space with others in a hostel or sleeping in an uncomfortable tent while trying to enjoy your holiday. While hotels can sometimes be expensive, you can save money on your reservation and avoid overspending if you know what to look for and how to make your reservation wisely. Note a few tips you might consider. Always consider carefully what's included A pricier hotel might be more expensive because it has a fitness center, pool, and onsite restaurant. These can all be very nice for you, but only if you actually plan on using them while traveling. If you don't like swimming, know you'll never soak in a hot tub or sauna, and will be too busy to eat at the onsite restaurant, you're then only paying for amenities that are not necessary. That being said, a hotel that includes a complimentary breakfast can mean paying less for a good breakfast at a restaurant, and one with onsite laundry can make it very convenient to ensure you have a clean suit and other clothes for your business meetings for the week. Don't overspend at a location that offers choices you don't need, but consider how some amenities offered by your hotel might actually make your trip cheaper and hassle-free overall. Get their credit card When making a reservation, you may be offered a credit card by the hotel, and are promised a certain discount if you apply. It can be good to apply and get that discount; if you get the credit card and are worried about racking up charges, just cut it up once it arrives! Having a card doesn't mean you need to use it, so take advantage of the discount but not the card itself. Consider packages A hotel might offer a package for your room, public transportation, entry fees to certain events or museums, and the like. Consider these carefully; like amenities at a hotel, they might save you money if you were planning on buying these things anyway. However, if you weren't planning on visiting a certain attraction or event, staying at that hotel and having that package deal can be a waste. Take the time to compare the cost of getting these things as a package versus buying them separately so you can save money but not...read more
Found Mould in Your Rented Home? Here's What You Need to Do
As a tenant in a rental property, you are responsible for keeping the property clean and orderly. Should there be damage to the property, you need to report it to the landlord or to the real estate agent who manages the property. Does mould count as damage? It's something that can affect any home, regardless of its age, although of course older properties are more susceptible as untreated mould has had longer to develop. So what do you need to do if you discover mould in your rented property? Document the Mould Should you need to prove the severity of the mould at a later stage, you will need to document the problem. Take clear photographs of the mould, using a flash to show the mould in the greatest possible detail. Make Contact You will need to contact the landlord or real estate agent to inform them of the problem. It might feel like it's the quickest and easiest option to clean the mould yourself by using an anti-microbe scrub (available from hardware shops), but the agent or landlord might have their own required procedure to deal with the issue. Request an Inspection Hopefully the mould will be an isolated incident, but it's important to be thorough. Request a professional mould inspection. The visible mould will be noted, and other parts of the property will also be inspected. Mould might be developing inside a ceiling or wall, even if it's not yet visible on the plaster. Taking Action Mould can be caused by any number of sources, and it might be a leaking pipe inside a wall, or perhaps an issue with the roof that is allowing a small amount of moisture into the ceiling cavity. If the issue is not your fault, you are well within your rights to request that any damage is repaired as soon as possible. Disputes If the landlord or estate agent does not take reasonable action to fix the issue, you might wish to consider vacating the property. In most cases, mould is little more than an inconvenience. Mould spores can be a health hazard if you or anyone in your home is affected by asthma or another respiratory ailment, or has a compromised immune system for any reason. You can claim that the property is not habitable due to the mould. This is a worst case scenario, and a property owner or manager will most likely fix the problem without any further disputes. It's in their best interests to maintain the property in order to secure the income that comes from renting it. Having said that, if the mould is deemed to be your fault, then you might be liable for cleaning and any repairs. This could be damage to the property that has allowed moisture to penetrate the premises, or failure to reasonably ventilate the property (particularly in the bathroom and laundry areas). Mould will only get worse, so should you notice mould growing on a wall or ceiling in your rented property, you will need to take immediate...read more
Security Screen Doors: Structural Elements to consider Before Purchase
The security screen door is a beneficial feature that you should incorporate into your home. This door reinforces the security provided against intruders through the primary residential entrances. In simple terms, the extra screen door will deter or at least the robber or burglar, giving you enough time to seek help. Moreover, the new structure will allow you to open the doors for ventilation and natural light without concerns for your safety. There are numerous security doors in the market, and they will offer different levels of protection. Here are the primary structural elements that you should consider before purchase to ensure that the security door is reliable. Framing Material The framing material is a critical module is a security door, so you should compare the options before purchase. Generally, you will find two main materials in the modern market: steel and aluminium. Steel is the most favourable choice because the metal is strong and heavy. This means that it cannot be easily bent or lifted from its position in the entranceway. On the other hand, the material will rust in humid environments, so choose galvanised or stainless steel. Aluminium is a lightweight alternative, so it can be warped using mechanical pressure. Therefore, if you choose this material, ensure that the metal is structural-grade, reinforced aluminium. Infill Options The type of infill in the security screen door will affect both your security and comfort. In simple terms, a weak infill will be penetrable with simple wire cutters and a poorly woven one will not allow natural light and breeze to flow into the house. The most reliable option for homes is the stainless steel mesh. This woven material is strong and can withstand mechanical impact and pressure. It is not susceptible to rusting, so the structure will not weaken over time. Often, this type has fine mesh that does not interfere with visual appeal. Steel bars or grilles are also very secure against intruders, but the structure will affect the home aesthetics. It is ill-advised to choose aluminium mesh because this lightweight material will be nothing more than a decorative flyscreen. Locking Element The locking component for your door should be selected carefully because it will determine the ultimate security provided. Simply speaking, an unreliable lock will make the security door will be easy to penetrate even when the other elements are secure. Therefore, choose a locking mechanism that will withstand picking and breakage attempts. For example, triple-lock systems will lock the top, bottom and centre locking elements for ideal security. For more information, contact companies like Bonds Security...read more
Four Reasons Foreign Investors Should Buy Retirement Homes from Developers
If you are a foreigner interested in investing in Australian real estate, you have to submit an application with the Foreign Investment Review Board. Getting your application approved can be difficult, but it may be possible to improve your chances if you invest in a retirement home. Here are a few facts to consider: 1. The FIRB approvals process takes 30 days. You need 30 days for the FIRB to approve or deny your application. If you have found your dream home for retirement but it's currently occupied, the family living in it may not be willing to wait 30 days to find out if your application has been approved. In most cases, sellers who are residing in the home simply don't have that much time. However, if you buy a home in a new development such as a home in a retirement villa, you often have extra time. The homes are still in the process of being built in many cases, and the developer may even work with foreign investors on a regular basis. 2. The FIRB has special rules for properties in proposed developments. The FIRB allows developers of new properties, including retirement villas full of new townhomes or condos, to set aside a certain percentage of their development for foreign investors. This is referred to as "buying off the plan", and it can make the approvals process easier. 3. Buying a retirement home from a developer grants you special privileges. In most cases, foreign investors are not allowed to buy homes unless they plan to reside in them. However, if you buy a home directly from a developer, you get special privileges. Namely, you can rent out or sell it. This is ideal if you are not quite ready to retire — you can buy the home, rent it out and then move in when you retire. If you change your mind about retiring in Australia, you can simply sell the property. 4. Long stay retirees have a better chance of being approved by the FIRB. If you are ready to retire right away, you aren't even limited to new developments. If you are at least 55, have between $500,000 and $750,000 and meet a few other criteria, you may be able to get a retirement visa to Australia. Long-stay retirees who want to buy a home to live in through their retirement have an easier time getting approval from the FIRB. For more information on investing in a retirement home in Australia, contact a developer....read more
4 Passive Income Solutions
Everybody is looking for a way to make extra money without extra work. These four solutions for creating a passive income have varying levels of risk and require some initial outlay of time and money. No method is 100% passive, but these solutions require little effort after they're up and running. You can even earn while you sleep. Blogging Here, you can play to your strength. Choose a topic that you love and write passionately about it. If people like your blog and share it, you may get to the top of Google's search results. With a high search ranking, you can make money from advertising or selling things on your blog. You will need to regularly update your blog, but if you're writing about what you love, it should feel like a hobby rather than work. Room Rental If you are fortunate enough to have a big house with rooms to spare, consider renting one or more out to holidaymakers via an online service. You'll only need to provide bedding and breakfast. If you're happy to have new people in your home, this is an excellent, low-effort way to earn some money. Property rental websites will do the advertising for you and collect the money for your room. Property Investment Property prices have been rising, with increases of up to 31.9% in some Australian cities in 2011. This is a good time to invest in a second property. A property investment service can advise you on where and what to buy. They'll help you decide whether you should be looking for a long-term investment to support you in your retirement years, or a short term money boost. The initial investment of time and money is not to be taken lightly, and there is no guarantee that the market will keep climbing. If you rent, you also have the worry of problem tenants and potential damage to your house. However, the monetary benefits are well worth it. Some of these risks can be mitigated by using a property management service, having enough insurance, and getting good advice. Peer to Peer Lending This is the most passive of all the solutions, as it requires very little effort from you. All you'll need is an investment of money. As a peer to peer lender, you will loan money to people you do not know. You'll have the opportunity to gain higher returns than many banks get. However, there is always a risk that the person you lend money to will default on the loan. You have a choice of companies you can partner with. These companies will credit check and cherry pick the borrowers, making the process safer for you. If somebody defaults, your chosen company will pursue payment from the debtors so you don't have to chase...read more
Using Removalists for small jobs
If you are currently on the move, but don't have many possessions ,it can be tempting to forego a removalist and just attempt a DIY move with mates to help out. However, there are some good reasons to pony up with a little cash and get your stuff moved professionally. They'll turn up on time Using a removalist means ensures a level of professionalism in the way the move is handled. This includes the fact that removalists will turn up at the time that they promised, and will get the job done as quickly as possible. Removalists are eager to the job done as quickly as possible so they can move onto the other tasks in their day. They also have back up plans, including extra workers, available if there is a problem such as someone calling in sick or a broken truck. This can be very reassuring if you only have a short window of time to move from your current abode into the new house. They know what they are doing When trying to get a bed or bookcase down a narrow stairwell or secure a rickety piece of furniture, the value of professional removalists becomes apparent. They can find ways to manoeuvre tricky pieces of furniture through tight spaces with out scratching walls or damaging paint work—which can help ensure you get that all important rental bond back from the landlord. They can also secure your furniture so that it doesn't rattle around and get damaged in transit, so your furniture should arrive at your destination in the same condition it left your previous home in. They've got all the right equipment at hand Removalists arrive at your place with all of the right equipment including tapes for your drawers, and trolleys to help carry heavy equipment like fridges out to the van. As they have everything prepared the job can be completed much more quickly, and there is no risk of needing to make extra payments on the day for unexpected equipment needs. While moving house can be a drag, using professional removals can help you to get the job done as quickly as possible. Knowing that the removalists will come on time and get the job done quickly can minimise the stress associated with moving house. Many removalists have extremely affordable rates for smaller jobs, so why not call a removalist for a quote...read more
Often Overlooked Tips to Successful Home Property Sales
Successful home sales is about more than just the location of your property and the asking price; if your home is in a saturated real estate market, meaning there are more homes for sale than there are buyers, you need to consider what you can do to get it sold other than just advertising the address and price. Note a few often overlooked tips to successful home property sales that you will want to consider if you're thinking of selling your home. 1. Empty the closets Many new homebuyers are looking for a home with lots of storage, but if the closets are cramped and crowded, they may look much smaller than they really are. It's good to take out whatever you need from the closets so they look roomy and spacious; rent a storage facility you can use to store off-season clothes and items you won't need while your home is on the market so the interior storage spaces look roomy. 2. Add light A light and bright home can seem cleaner and more welcoming, so add light wherever possible. Open blinds and curtains during a showing, clean the windows for maximum light and turn on lamps even during the daytime when prospective buyers walk through. 3. Sell your home daily Selling your home daily means to constantly check the comp prices of nearby homes for sale, the traffic you may be getting to a website advertising your home, and the like. Doing this once a month may mean missing out on prospective buyers because you haven't done enough advertising of your home and aren't adjusting the price according to nearby comps. Be involved in the selling process regularly so you get your home sold sooner. 4. Small fixes can add up Don't assume that potential homebuyers will overlook floors that creak or plumbing pipes that bang around every time you flush the toilet. Buyers usually don't want to move into a home that needs any repair, even small fixes. Take the time to make those small fixes that keep your home presentable and competitive with other homes on the market and you might not lose as many prospective homebuyers. 5. Always be ready to show If you have a "for sale" sign in the front yard, you might have prospective buyers drop by unexpectedly, hoping for a tour. Keep your house clean at all times, make the beds every morning, and remove the clutter even if you don't have an actual showing scheduled. That unexpected visitor may be the one buyer who gives you the offer you want, if they like what they see when they walk through the...read more
Proper Commercial Property Maintenance Practices
Proper commercial property maintenance practices are important to ensure the property remains at peak efficiency. Maintenance reduces the frequency at which equipment is replaced and the necessity of expensive repairs. When commercial property is maintained properly, the occupants have no reason to complain or move out of the premises due to mismanagement. But how best can you perform this maintenance? Proper Planning Commercial property maintenance can be done daily, monthly, seasonally or even annually depending on the type of property being maintained. This calls for proper planning on the side of the maintenance manager. The following steps are important for a manager to take care of: Develop proper schedules that designate the number of hours the maintenance technicians are supposed to carry out their duties. Provide the number of individuals assigned the tasks. Clearly state the frequency of maintenance tasks to ensure these tasks are not performed haphazardly. Those that are supposed to be done on a daily basis should be clearly stated (these are tasks like cleaning, dusting and gardening). Have a clear indication of the steps that should be taken to properly maintain the property. Provide a clear budget for maintenance tasks for proper overall commercial accounting. Organization It's important to consider using modern technology because the traditional paper inventories are not good enough for modern commercial property maintenance practices. Therefore, the following tips will serve to enlighten maintenance managers on the best ways to go about their tasks: Spreadsheets are helpful to keep track of maintenance tasks. These can be used in the development of schedules for technicians and janitors. They are useful in assigning each maintenance task to particular technicians or employees. Computers are the best choice when it comes to scheduling. Computerized maintenance and management systems are perfect for property management tasks. For example, the system can issue commercial maintenance prompts and requests at pre-set frequencies, thus making it hard to forget any tasks. The system will also provide the maintenance history of all the commercial property for easy reference and intervention. A computerised system will also hold any technician liable and accountable for particular maintenance tasks. This makes every technician perform optimally. Commercial property maintenance is an integral part of real-estate management. Preventative maintenance programs should be adhered to strictly. This ensures the property and equipment performance is efficient, thereby reducing utility expenses. It also ensures that the commercial property or equipment extends its performance life....read more


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July 18, 2013
There's a new Best of Show winners in this year's Shell Rotella SuperRigs Contest, because the previously announced winner was found to not meet all the eligibility requirements for a working truck and trailer.
Jonathan Eilen of Hampton, Minn., was originally named Best of Show winner for his 2007 Peterbilt 379.
The new Best of Show winner is the 2012 Peterbilt 389 of William Rethwisch of Tomah, Wis. Best of Show first runner up is the 1986 359 Peterbilt of Jeremy Hassevoort of Hamilton, Mich., and the Best of Show second runner up is the 2013 Peterbilt 389 of Kevin Pascavis from Richfield, Wis.
The competition was held June 20-22 in Tomah, Wis., as part of the Budweiser Dairyland Super National Truck & Tractor Pull.
"We're thankful to all of the contestants who competed this year in the 31st annual Shell SuperRigs competition in Tomah and we want to congratulate this year's final winners in the competition," said Chris Guerrero, Global Brand Manager for Shell Rotella, in a statement sent to reporters. "We look forward to continuing to grow this event as we celebrate and recognize some of the hardest working and best-looking trucks on the road."
Click here for a photo gallery of the new Best of Show winner and runners-up.
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UNC Basketball Career Leaderboard Updates
Joel Berry, who's 28-30 from the line this season including hitting his last 26, has moved into first place on UNC's all-time FT% list. His...
Sunday November 27, 2016
Know Your Opponent: Tulane
The Tar Heels travel to New Orleans to take on Tulane Friday night at Fogelman Arena. While the home-and-home with the Green Wave was scheduled...
Friday November 11, 2016
Shammond Williams joins Western Kentucky coaching staff
Western Kentucky men's basketball head coach Rick Stansbury announced Wednesday the hiring of Shammond Williams and Quannas White as assistant coaches for the 2016-17 season...
Wednesday June 22, 2016
Shammond Williams a new assistant coach for Western Kentucky
Shammond Williams has joined Rick Stansbury's staff at Western Kentucky. Williams is already listed in the school's online faculty directory. Williams began his coaching career...
Monday June 13, 2016
Marcus Paige feels support, motivation from Carolina Family
Marcus Paige and Shammond Williams share a special relationship. "You look in the crowd (on Saturday) --- I saw Shammond, who has been a really...
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It was one of many attempts to reunite the most successful music and lyric-writing partnership in musical theatre. If Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice could just be locked in a room together, with an upright piano, surely they could put aside their disagreements and spark the magic which broke global box office records with hits including Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Evita?
Robert Stigwood, the legendary theatre producer, looked on hopefully as the pair enjoyed a wine-fuelled dinner and repaired to the music room at Rice's country house. Lloyd Webber sat at the piano and unveiled the title music for his latest brainwave, an operetta based on The Phantom Of The Opera.
Stigwood recalls: "Silence from Tim. Andrew played it again... da-dah-dah-dah. Tim speaks. 'Most boring music you've ever written'. End of meeting."
That encounter 25 years ago failed to lift the velvet curtain which continues to divide a duo whose strained relationship has exploded in the most public manner. On this occasion Rice, 67, declared his hostility to Lloyd Webber's new television search to find a lead for an arena tour revival of Jesus Christ Superstar. Forty years ago the biblical-themed collaboration between the pair, now titled Sir Tim Rice and Lord Lloyd-Webber, became their first success.
But the lyricist, winner of three Oscars, 12 Ivor Novello awards and a haul of Grammys, Tonys and Golden Globes, called the peer's forthcoming ITV television series Superstar "tasteless" and "tacky".
He complained that his former writing partner, with whom Rice, then an aspiring record executive at EMI, first teamed up with in 1965, had refused to take his concerns seriously and threatened to veto the winning singer.
Sir Tim said: "I've had several meetings with Andrew and said that I don't want this done, but now it appears it's been signed and sealed.
"Andrew wants to rehash things all the time, but I really don't think Superstar needs that tasteless reality television treatment.
"Those shows are relentlessly downmarket, which is fine if the show is a lightweight bit of fluff. I am fully behind an arena show, but I just don't think you need another television series to do that."
There has always been a creative tension between the Sorbonne-educated Rice, who dreamt of becoming a rock star and Lloyd Webber, the teenage Oxford drop-out, who persuaded him that their talents could be combined to reinvent musical theatre.
Jesus Christ Superstar, which the pair wrote in 1969 as a "rock opera", paved the way for Joseph to become a West End success. Their 1976 musical Evita ran for four years on Broadway but despite having the Great White Way at their feet, it proved to be their last major collaboration.
Lloyd Webber went to work on Cats, which didn't require Rice's lyrics, since it was based on T S Eliot's poems. With his partner unavailable, Rice joined forces with Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus of Abba for his 1984 Cold War musical Chess, which failed to match Cats' record-breaking box office appeal.
While Lloyd Webber, 63, has revelled in a new career as a television talent show "judge", finding new West End stars for lead roles in The Sound of Music and Oliver!, Rice enjoys a quieter life, playing cricket, and working on new projects at his Cornwall home of 20 years.
Sir Elton John has replaced Lloyd Webber as his chief muse, creating award-winning songs together for the Disney animated films The Lion King and Aladdin. Yet Sir Tim remains protective of his successes with Lloyd Webber and senses the mockery that may follow Superstar. The BBC, which concluded its relationship with Lloyd Webber after a run of Saturday night series, is said to have turned down a Jesus Christ Superstar search, fearing that the concept may offend Christians.
The musical features Mary Magdalene expressing her desire for Jesus and ends with a crucifixion. Sir Tim said: "It opens up a lot of opportunities for spoofs and I think it would be ill-advised to have people voting for who should be Jesus." After writing to ITV expressing his reservations, Sir Tim is threatening to derail the whole proposition, a move which could cause an irreperable rift with his former partner. "They can't cast the show without my approval," he said. "I have the right to veto casting, so if Andrew casts it on TV and I didn't like the person, I could say so."
Yet both parties appear to recognise the tantalising possibilities of a reunion. They wrote a short piece together in 1986 for the Queen's 60th birthday celebrations.
In 2010 the duo completed their first serious work together in 34 years, two new songs for The Wizard Of Oz, another West End show which Lloyd Webber launched off the back of a ticket-sale boosting BBC1 series.
"That was never a major project for me," claimed Sir Tim.
"There has never been a feud," Lloyd Webber stressed recently. "We have been great friends for a very long time."
Sir Tim ascribes the duo's collaborative inaction to a lack of "subject matter that really grabs me" when ideas have been mooted. He could have co-written Phantom but "some ideas appeal to you, and some don't".
Lloyd Webber will shrug off Rice's Superstar snub by making a high-profile trip to New York to talk up a Broadway opening of his Phantom sequel, Love Never Dies.
Rice is working away on a musical adaptation of the 1953 film, From Here to Eternity. It could be that long before musical theatre's famous duo ever share a West End top billing again.
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On the original 1970 Jesus Christ Superstar album, Ian Gillan, of Deep Purple, starred as Jesus, with pop star Murray Head as Judas and Manfred Mann's Mike d'Abo as King Herod. Paul Gadd, later Gary Glitter, had one line as the Priest.
Jesus Christ Superstar opened at the Palace Theatre in London in 1972, starring Paul Nicholas as Jesus and Dana Gillespie as Mary. It ran for eight years becoming the United Kingdom's longest-running musical at the time. Nicholas returned for a 20th anniversary production.
Texan rock singer Ted Neeley played Jesus on Broadway and in the 1973 feature film, directed by Norman Jewison. Neeley continued to play the role onstage in the US productions up to 2010.
In a 1996 radio production for BBC Radio 2, Jesus was played by Tony Hadley, of Spandau Ballet, Judas by The Who's Roger Daltrey.
Sebastian Bach, singer with US heavy-metal band Skid Row, took the lead role in a 2002 US tour but quit the following year after a row with the director.
Glenn Carter, Jesus in Bill Kenwright's 2004 UK revival is leader of the British branch of the international UFO cult, the Raelian Movement, which believes that humans were created by 4ft aliens.
Women have played Jesus. Peaches, the sexually explicit Canadian electronic musician, performed a one-woman Jesus Christ Superstar in Berlin in 2010. Amy Rays of the US female folk duo The Indigo Girls took the role in an Atlanta, Georgia production in 1994.
Agnetha Fältskog played Mary Magdalene in a 1972 Swedish production before finding fame with Abba.
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3. Remove from the heat and add the almond extract and stir.
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Calories 557 Calories from Fat 366
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Saturated Fat 25.5 g127.3%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 104.8 mg34.9%
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Behind every perfect-game pitcher is a good defense, and Dallas Braden's perfect game on Sunday was no different. Kevin Kouzmanoff made a few nice plays in support of his pitcher, including one foul catch that led him right into the third base dugout. Similarly, Mark Buehrle can thank DeWayne Wise for turning in the top Web Gem of 2009, robbing a Gabe Kapler home run to preserve the perfect game in the ninth last July 23.
Wouldn't it be great if we could take an objective look at the defense played in each of these two games? Fortunately, we have the Plus/Minus system to do just that. (I took you inside the Plus/Minus and Runs Saved systems on this blog last week, if you want a refresher.)
In his perfect game, Mark Buehrle struck out six batters, and induced 11 ground balls, four fly balls, four fliners, and two line drives. Based on the Plus/Minus system, the White Sox defense totaled +4.3 plus/minus points on the day. In other words, with average defensive play we'd expect an average of 4.3 of these 21 balls in play to fall in for hits. The White Sox were a below average defense last year (totaling -9 Runs Saved), but for whatever reason they stepped it up that day.
Braden is one of the more extreme fly ball pitchers in baseball and relied on his outfielders again on Sunday, retiring six on fly balls, six on fliners, and two on line drives in addition to six via the strikeout and seven on grounders. Fortunately, the A's defense didn't have to work too hard to support Braden. When we add up the Plus/Minus for the A's defense during the game, we find they only needed to contribute +1.8 plays above average to preserve the perfecto. Braden succeeded in inducing lazy fly balls right at his outfielders and high pop-ups on the infield. There was no single play that had a plus/minus value greater than 0.50, while there were three such plays in the Buehrle game (including Wise's catch in the ninth).
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|Howard P. Apple, Paul J. Dauchot
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|University Patents, Inc.
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|Patent Citations (5), Referenced by (18), Classifications (14), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 134,819, filed Mar. 28, 1980, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,331,156.
The present invention relates in general to devices and methods for monitoring the cardiac pulse. More particularly, the invention concerns esophageal stethoscopes and devices and techniques for monitoring the cardiac pulse waveform using such stethoscopes.
Esophageal stethoscopes were first described nearly three decades ago and have been in clinical use during anesthesia since then to enable the anesthesiologist to obtain a rather direct acoustic measure of the heart's performance. Such acoustic esophageal stethoscopes typically have comprised a tube or lumen which is inserted into the patient's esophagus to a location at which pressure variations due to heart and respiratory sounds are best transmitted to the interior of the lumen, by means such as a flexible diaphragm. The anesthesiologist is provided with an earpiece connected to the lumen by a suitable conduit, so that an acoustic indication of heart activity is provided. In some instances rather than an acoustic earpiece, the stethoscope has been provided with an electro-mechanical transducer, such as a piezo-electrical device, which produces a signal proportional to pressure variations in the lumen, the signal then being provided directly to a speaker or headset following amplification. In either case, determination of the actual cardiac pulse waveform, which is monitored for various reasons during surgery, has not been attempted via the esophageal stethoscope. Rather, external pressure transducers applied to the carotid artery or electro-optical transducers applied to the fingers have been relied on to determine cardiac pulse waveform. For many reasons, these external devices are either not useful on certain patients or are somewhat unreliable. Thus, a need has continued to exist for a simple, reliable cardiac pulse monitor which can be used on most patients while they are under anesthesia.
A primary object of the invention is to provide an improved esophageal stethoscope which can be used on most patients to provide an indication of cardiac pulse waveform.
Another object of the invention is to provide such a stethoscope which also will provide a direct, acoustic indication of heart sounds.
A further object of the invention is to provide such a stethoscope in which cardiac pulse waveform and acoustic indication of heart sounds are determined in isolated portions of the stethoscope probe.
Still another object of the invention is to provide such a stethoscope which produces an electrical signal proportional to cardiac pulse waveform, and includes means for conveying the signal to existing signal display devices such as oscilloscopes and strip chart recorders.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide such a stethoscope which produces an electrical signal proportional to cardiac waveform, the signal being free of high frequency components primarily due to heart noises and low frequency components primarily due to respiratory noises. These objects of the invention are given only by way of example; thus, other desirable objectives and advantages inherently achieved by the disclosed invention may occur to those skilled in the art. Nonetheless, the scope of the invention is to be limited only by the appended claims. One aspect of the invention concerns an improved method of determining the cardiac pulse waveform by monitoring pressure variations in the esophagus. Means, such as a lumen, are used to convey these variations to an electro-mechanical transducer which produces an output signal proportional to the frequency and intensity of the pressure variations. By filtering out low frequency components attributable mainly to respiratory noises and higher frequency components attributable mainly to heart noises, a sub-audible signal is obtained which is proportional to the cardiac pulse waveform. The sub-audible signal proportional to the cardiac pulse waveform has been found to be in the range of 0.1 to 30 Hz.
The probe used to convey pressure variations to the transducer may be configured in several ways. A simple, open-ended lumen can be used; however, its reliability is uncertain since liquids in the esophagus may block the open end and prevent transmission of pressure variations up the lumen to the transducer. Improved performance is achieved if the single lumen is provided with radially extending holes adjacent its lower end and a flexible, cuff-like or tubular diaphragm surrounding and spaced from the lumen in the vicinity of the holes. The diaphragm then expands upon internal application of fluid pressure to just touch the walls of the esophagus. This probe is similar to that used in the past for simple acoustic monitoring. Direct acoustic monitoring of heart sounds also is achievable using an acoustic earpiece connected to the single lumen; however, an isolation diaphragm should be included in the earpiece to prevent leakage.
In the preferred probe according to the invention, two lumens are used, one located within the other. The outer lumen is relatively flexible and the inner one is considerably smaller and relatively stiff. At their lower ends, the two lumens are isolated from each other by a seal extending between them. The outer lumen is provided with radially extending holes below the location of the seal. A tubular diaphragm similar to that just mentioned surrounds and is spaced from the outer lumen in the vicinity of the holes, so that pressure variations in the esophagus are transmitted to the inner lumen and from there to the transducer. Where direct acoustic monitoring is also desired, the seal between the lumens is located between the ends of that portion of the outer lumen in which the holes have been provided; and the diaphragm is provided with a reduced diameter portion which engages the outer lumen in the vicinity of the seal. Thus, pressure variations in the esophagus are transmitted to both the inner lumen and the space between the inner and the outer lumens. The transducer again is connected to the inner lumen and an acoustic earpiece is connected to the outer lumen. In this instance, an isolation diaphragm is not needed in the earpiece. Although the arrangement is not optimum, parallel single lumens may also be used, each having an associated diaphragm at its lower end, one being connected to the transducer and one being connected to an acoustic earpiece.
The signal processing circuitry according to the invention is simple and reliable. The piezoelectric transducers which are preferred in the invention have a certain inherent capacitance. When the output signal of the transducer is fed to a buffer amplifier having a suitably high impedance, the resultant effect is to filter out certain low frequency components. In accordance with the invention, components below about 0.1 Hz are filtered out, since they are attributable primarily to respiratory noises, sometimes referred to as the respiration artifact. Applicants have found that by further filtering the amplifier output to eliminate components above approximately 30 Hz, a sub-audible signal proportional to cardiac pulse waveform is obtained. The amplifier output may also be filtered to provide an audible signal proportional to heart sounds. By gating the signal proportional to pulse waveform at a preselected point in the output from a conventional electrocardiogram machine, synchronized display of the two signals may be achieved on an oscilloscope or a strip chart recorder.
FIG. 1 shows a schematic, partially exploded view of an esophageal cardiac pulse monitoring apparatus according to the invention.
FIG. 2 shows an enlarged, sectional view of an esophageal probe used in the apparatus shown in FIG. 1.
FIGS. 3, 4 and 5 show enlarged sectional views of alternate forms of esophageal probes useful in the apparatus shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 6 shows an adapter with an isolation diaphragm which is used to prevent leakage past the acoustic earpiece.
The invention will be described with reference to the drawings, in which like reference numerals identify like elements of structure in each of the several figures.
Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, the cardiac pulse monitoring apparatus according to the invention is seen to comprise an esophageal probe 10 which is assembled from an outer tube or lumen 12 and an essentially concentric inner lumen 14. Lumen 12 is preferably 4 mm to 8 mm in outer diameter and 3 to 5 mm in inner diameter; whereas, lumen 14 is preferably 2 to 3 mm in outer diameter and 1 to 2 mm in inner diameter. To optimize gain and frequency response, the internal volume of lumen 14 preferably is in the range of 0.5 to 3 cc. For lumens made from the preferred vinyl tubing, lumen 14 is comparatively stiffer than lumen 12, which makes lumen 14 less sensitive to pressure variations acting on its walls. Concentric lumen 12 is more compliant to the shape of the esophagus, and also protects lumen 14 from some pressure variations that could pass through its walls, as well as undesirable contact with adjacent body elements or hardware. The lower end 16 of lumen 14 extends through a seal block or fitting 18 which preferably is sealed to both lumens by means such as a suitable glue. Lumen 12 extends past seal block 18 to its lower end 20 and on either side of seal block 18 is provided with a plurality of radially extending holes 22 about its circumference and along a portion of its length. A tubular diaphragm or balloon 24 extends along and surrounds the portion of lumen 12 in which holes 22 are located. To maintain a radial spacing between diaphragm 24 and lumen 12, the diaphragm includes radially extending shoulder portions 26, 28 projecting inwardly at its opposite ends and a reduced diameter portion 30 engaging lumen 12 in the region where seal block 18 is located. A cuff 32 extends upward along lumen 12 from shoulder portion 28; and a cuff 34 and spherical end closure 36 extend downward along lumen 12 from shoulder portion 26. Diaphragm 24 is formed using conventional techniques from thin vinyl having a wall thickness of about 0.015 to 0.025 cm, and has a maximum diameter in the range of 5.8 to 12.2 mm.
Cuff 32 preferably is glued to the exterior of lumen 12; however, reduced diameter portion 30 preferably engages lumen 12 with a simple tight fit, for purposes to be described subsequently.
As shown in FIG. 2, diaphragm 24 and seal block 18 cooperate with lumens 12 and 14 to define a lower pressure responsive volume 38 and an upper pressure sensing volume 40, each responsive to pressure variations in the esophagus and each isolated from the other. In one actual embodiment, volume 40 was approximately 2.54 cm in length and volume 38 was approximately 1.91 cm in length. Volume 38 communicates with the interior passage of lumen 14; and volume 40, with the annulus between the two lumens. Lumen 14 is led out of probe 10 through a suitable fitting 42 which is inserted into the upper end of lumen 12. A three-way stop cock 44 is attached to the end of lumen 14 at one of the stop cock's ports and to electromechanical transducer 46 at another of its ports. The remaining port of stop cock 44 is adapted to receive the delivery conduit of a simple syringe 48. Fitting 42 also connects the annulus between lumens 12 and 14 to an acoustic earpiece 50, via an expansion bellows 52 and conduit 54. In use, syringe 48 is used to inject a small amount of air into lumen 14, such as approximately 3 cc, so that diaphragm 24 is certain to expand into light contact with the wall of the esophagus and yet to remain compliant.
If excess air is injected into lumen 14 or lumen 14 becomes overpressurized for any reason, leakage from volume 38 into volume 40 past reduced diameter portion 30 will relieve the overpressure. To facilitate this pressure relief, the tightness of portion 30 around lumen 12 may be adjusted as desired by appropriate selection of the inner diameter of diaphragm 24 at portion 30.
The probe is inserted into the patient's esophagus prior to inflation of diaphragm 24 where it surrounds volume 38. The depth of insertion should be at least to the point where the aorta crosses the esophagus; however, experience has shown that better results are achieved when the lower portion of diaphragm is positioned where the left ventricle of the heart is closest to the esophagus. Following inflation, pressure variations are transmitted up lumen 14 to transducer 46, which preferably is a piezoelectric transducer such as the Model 1010C made by Transmed Scientific of San Luis Obispo, Calif. Transducer 46 thus produces an electrical signal on line 56 which is proportional to the varying frequency and intensity of the pressure variations in the esophagus. These signals are fed to the input of a high impedance buffer amplifier 58 which is selected so that its input impedance is high enough, in view of the inherent capacitance of the transducer, effectively to filter out certain low frequency components of the signal, particularly those below about 0.1 Hz. Applicants have found that components below this level are attributable primarily to respiratory noises and may be ignored when determining cardiac pulse waveform. The output from amplifier 58 is fed in parallel to a low band pass filter 60 and a high band pass filter 62. Filter 60 is chosen to pass components of the signal below approximately 30 Hz. The resultant sub-audible signal has components in the 0.1 to 30 Hz range and has been found by applicants to be proportional to the desired cardiac pulse waveform. This signal is fed to a conventional D.C. restoration circuit 64 which may include an optional gating feature controlled by the occurrence of a pre-selected portion of the output of a conventional electrocardiogram unit 66. The output signals from both the esophageal stethoscope according to the invention and the electrocardiogram unit 66 thus may be synchronized as desired prior to visual presentation on a visual display unit 68, such as an oscilloscope, strip chart recorder or both. Preferably, the apparatus according to the invention is provided with a connector plug 70 for conveying its output signal to display unit 68, via an input socket also intended for carotid artery pulse monitors or electro-optical pulse monitors. Synchronization between the cardiac pulse wave form produced by the invention and the electrocardiogram waveform may be done in visual display unit 68, if desired.
The output from band pass filter 62 is limited to components in the audible 70 to 200 Hz range and is passed to means such as a phonocardiogram 72 which provides an audio output of actual heart sounds, in the known manner.
FIG. 3 shows an alternate esophageal stethoscope probe 74 according to the invention. Here, a pair of lumens 76, 78 are fed in parallel to the lower portion of the probe where they enter a third tubular section or lumen 80. Lumen 80 may also extend to the upper end of the probe to simplify handling and protect lumens 76, 78. An upper seal block 82 extends between lumens 76, 78 and the inner wall of lumen 80. Lumen 76 extends just through seal block 82; whereas, lumen 78 extends on through a further seal block 84 located between the ends of lumen 80. A plurality of radially extending holes 86 are provided in lumen 80 on either side of seal block 84, the holes extending about the circumference of lumen 80 and along the portion of its length below seal block 82. A tubular diaphragm 24 surrounds the portion of lumen 80 in which the holes 86 are located, in the manner previously described with respect to FIG. 2. In use, lumen 78 is connected to earpiece 50; and lumen 76, to transducer 46.
FIG. 4 shows another esophageal stethoscope probe 90 according to the invention. In this case, only pressure responsive volume 38 is provided which is connected to lumen 14. Direct acoustic transmissions of heart sounds are not monitored with this probe since the annulus between lumens 12 and 14 does not communicate with tubular diaphragm 24. Otherwise, the probe is used just as in the case of the embodiments of FIGS. 2 and 3.
FIG. 5 shows yet another esophageal probe 92 which may be used in accordance with the invention. In this case, all pressure variations to be monitored either electronically or acoustically are conveyed upward from the esophagus through a single lumen 94. To prevent leakage of air through earpiece 50, an adapter 96 is inserted in conduit 54, which includes a hermetically sealed isolation diaphragm 98 as shown in FIG. 6. Pressure variations in conduit 54 thus cause diaphragm 98 to vibrate and transmit the variations to the doctor's ear, without allowing diaphragm 24 to depressurize.
The invention is disclosed for use in esophageal stethoscopes in which a gas is used as the pressure transmitting medium. Those skilled in the art will appreciate, however, that a liquid could be used to transmit pressure variations, particularly through lumen 14 to transducer 46, without departing from the scope of the invention.
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IFS Financial Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, "Interamericas") operated in the insurance, mortgage and banking service industries. Many of the Interamericas entities were offshore shell companies created solely to channel money between Interamericas' investors and actively operating Interamericas organizations. Even though each Interamericas entity had a separate corporate structure, the Pimienta family effectively controlled all Interamericas entities through a single advisory board.
Interamericas' investors would deposit contributions into one of three bank accounts in Texas, including an account in the name of "Integra Bank" at the Southwest Bank of Texas. Investors apparently believed that these funds were held in a bank by the name of Integra Bank, rather than in an account under the name "Integra Bank". An organization named Integra Bank did in fact exist, however, it was unclear what actual function the bank served. Integra Bank operated out of a physical structure in Curaçao, but lacked tellers and had little interaction with depositors. Notably, Integra Bank appeared independent from Interamericas only on paper. IFS' investment relations managers would forward checks from investors directly to IFS for deposit into the bank accounts, and when investors wanted to withdraw funds, they contacted IFS directly. No one at Integra Bank had independent authority to withdraw funds from the account held in its name – only the Interamericas advisory board could approve withdrawals.
Between 1998 and 2002, a series of events led to Interamericas financial demise. During this time, the Interamericas advisory board covertly removed funds belonging to Interamericas from the Integra Bank account and loaned millions of dollars to IFS's shareholders and insiders. By 2002, the advisory board had sold off most of Interamericas, leaving IFS as its only functional entity. Shortly following Interamericas' liquidation, IFS filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. The appointed trustee subsequently sought to avoid approximately $3 million in allegedly fraudulent transfers from IFS to a group of insiders pursuant to section 544(b) of the Bankruptcy Code, which permits a trustee (or debtor in possession) to "avoid any transfer of an interest of the debtor in property … that is voidable under applicable law by a creditor holding an [allowable] unsecured claim." As the disputed funds concerned Texas bank accounts, section 24.005 of the Texas Business and Commercial Code, which allows creditors to avoid transfers made by a debtor with actual intent to hinder, delay, or defraud any creditor of the debtor, provided the applicable law for purposes of section 544(b) of the Bankruptcy Code.
In 2009, the Bankruptcy Court found that IFS's transfers to the insiders were fraudulent because, among other things: (i) the funds received by the insiders were paid from an account legally titled in the name "Integra Bank" but actually owned and controlled by IFS and (ii) IFS exercised exclusive control over the account. The District Court affirmed the Bankruptcy Court's decision. On appeal, the Fifth Circuit considered whether the District Court erred in determining that IFS was the de facto owner of the Integra Bank account through which the alleged fraudulent transfers passed.
Ownership of the Integra Bank account was essential to the question of whether the funds on deposit in the account constituted an "interest of the debtor in property" that could be voided under the applicable Texas fraudulent transfer statute. The insiders argued that the debtors did not have legal title to the bank accounts where the funds resided because those accounts were in the name of "Integra Bank", and not the debtors. The insiders also argued that IFS lacked signature authority over the account, and neither IFS nor the advisory board owned any interest or exercised any authority over Integra Bank.
Conceding these facts, the trustee did not dispute IFS's lack of legal ownership of the Integra Bank account, or contend that IFS owned or held shares in Integra Bank or that anyone at IFS was an officer, director or employee of Integra. Furthermore, the trustee agreed that no formal document evidenced IFS's authority over Integra Bank or its account. Instead, the trustee asserted that these lack of formalities evinced IFS's intent to defraud by intentionally avoiding a paper trail which would allow creditors to easily identify assets. Moreover, the trustee argued that as a functional matter, the IFS debtors controlled the Integra Bank account. Also, the trustee noted that IFS was Interamericas only remaining operating entity during its final years and, moreover, its only shareholder with any value. Accordingly, the trustee reasoned that any money in the Integra Bank account was effectively IFS's, and argued IFS should not be permitted to perpetuate fraud through an intentionally obscure organizational structure.
Significantly, the issue of whether legal title is necessary to establish a debtor's ownership of an account was a matter of first impression for the Fifth Circuit. The Court initially noted that in making this determination it should apply Texas law because "the trustee's successor rights [to establish a fraudulent transfer claim] arise under federal law, but the extent of those rights depends entirely on applicable state law." Id. at 9 [citations omitted]. Accordingly, the Court began its analysis noting that the "scant" Texas law on the subject demonstrates that "control is more decisive than ownership." Relying on Silsbee State Bank v. French Mkt. Grocery Co., 132 S.W. 465, 466 (Tex. 1910), the Court found that under Texas law, courts are directed to look not to the legal relationship between parties, but rather the individual facts of each case. Accordingly, the legal titleholder to a bank account may not always be the owner of its content. In Silsbee, the legal titleholder to an account deposited funds into the account as an "agent", and an unknown third party withdrew the funds from the account later that same day. On these facts, the Texas Supreme Court held that the legal titleholder to the account could not be considered the "owner of the funds", as a third party had exercised actual control over the funds and the legal titleholder was not in full possession and control of the deposited money.
The Fifth Circuit found additional support for a control theory of ownership in the context of voiding preferential transfers under section 547 of the Bankruptcy Code. The Court cited to its earlier decision in In re Southmark, 49 F.3d 1111 (5th Cir. 1995), a preference case in which the Court held that control over funds in an account is the predominant factor for determining an account's ownership. At issue in Southmark was a payroll check drawn from an account in the debtor's name. Although the debtor legally owned the account, the debtor and its parent and affiliate companies all commingled funds in the account. However, rather than focus on the debtor's legal title to the account, the Court emphasized the debtor's control over the account, explaining that "primary consideration in determining if funds are property of the debtor's estate is whether payment of those funds diminished the resources from which the debtor's creditors could have sought payment." Ultimately, the Court concluded that the debtor's "unfettered discretion to pay creditors of its choosing" supported the control requisite to a finding of ownership.
Finally, while acknowledging that the Bankruptcy Court did not permit the trustee to proceed under earmarking or corporate veil-piercing theories, the Fifth Circuit observed that the law underlying these theories was nevertheless instructive and further buttressed the Court's holding. Pursuant to the earmarking doctrine, if a third party provides funds for the specific purpose of paying a creditor of the debtor, the funds may not be recoverable as a preferential transfer. The earmarking doctrine is applied narrowly, however, and the Fifth Circuit previously rejected application of the doctrine where a debtor had dispositive control over loan proceeds deposited into its account. Similarly, the Court noted that the general principle that a parent company's ownership of a subsidiary does not equate to complete control over that subsidiary is not absolute. Rather, where a parent entity dominates its subsidiary to such an extent that the subsidiary is nothing more than a proxy for the parent, courts may find sufficient control to disregard the artificial boundaries between parent and subsidiary. Accordingly, both of these legal theories underscore substance over form by recognizing the significance of actual control.
Applying these principles to the facts of the case, the Fifth Circuit concluded that the trustee established IFS's de facto ownership of the Integra Bank account via control. In reaching this conclusion, the Court was particularly motivated by the fact that IFS had the ultimate power to transfer funds from the account and Interamericas obscured its power to transfer in an "intentionally complicated" corporate structure. Although the Fifth Circuit found that legal title of the Integra Bank account was irrelevant in IFS's particular case, the Court reiterated that fact-specific nature of the inquiry and cautioned that while control is primary, it may not always be decisive and, therefore, legal ownership is not per se irrelevant. The Court went on to explain that where evidence of fraud and a debtor's strict control are both strong, disputed legal ownership is less compelling. However, where evidence of fraud is weak, legal ownership may weigh heavier in the Court's calculus.
The IFS decision puts debtors on notice that the Fifth Circuit will not rely on legal title alone in determining whether an account is properly included in a debtor's bankruptcy estate. IFS heralds the triumph of substance over form, and compels Fifth Circuit courts to focus the inquiry, at least in the first instance, not on the name of the account holder but rather on the identity of the entity exercising actual control over the account. Accordingly, debtors are well-advised to not rely on legal title alone when evaluating whether funds in a particular account could be subject to potential fraudulent transfer claims.
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Michael Smith's Latest Show Opens September 17, 2016 at Dan Gunn in Berlin
Sat. September 17, 2016
Transmedia professor Michael Smith exhibits "Timeline" at Dann Gunn in Berlin. The exhibition will be on view from Sept 17 - Nov 12, 2016. It was recently mentioned in Artforum's "Must See: Berlin" art guide listings.
Ezra Masch to exhibit at Mattress Factory
Fri. September 9, 2016
After a summer as one of the Mattress Factory's artists-in-residence, Ezra Masch (M.F.A. Studio Art, 2012) will exhibit all new installation work on September 30, 2016. The Mattress Factory is renowned as a leader in site-specific, contemporary art and continues its tradition of unparalleled support of its resident artists.
Masch will exhibit a multi-channel video installation comprised of footage shot in the NYC subway system. Masch has synchronized and arranged cell phone footage collected from passersby in Pittsburgh who were asked to shoot video with their own cell phones simultaneously out of different windows of a moving train. Together they create an unfolded view of the tunnels, platforms and people underground.
"When I moved to NYC last year, I began to document my surroundings by making drawings and video sketches," writes Masch. "In part, the shift from sculpture to drawing/video was out of necessity (I couldn't afford a studio space in New York, and I had to find a way to sustain a creative practice in this challenging environment), but the sketches have turned into a catalyst for exploring new territory in my work. I'm excited about using video in a sculptural way."
Twelve videos in all, six on each side, the exhibit is intended to be an immersive audio-visual experience.


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Pamela Walsh, an associate professor in Eastern Michigan University's School of Health Sciences, has won a Fulbright Award from the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Fulbright recipients are selected on the basis of academic or professional achievement as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields. Walsh's expertise is in public policy, health care administration and health policy.
The Fulbright program is very competitive, said Walsh, so she was surprised when she was notified in March that she was accepted. Walsh will spend the winter 2011 semester teaching American political systems and health policy to undergraduates at Charles University in Prague, the Czech Republic. She also plans on consulting and working with nonprofits.
"The Czech students aren't familiar with the history of the U.S. health care system," said Walsh, who resides in Woodhaven. "The major (U.S.) components are employer-based and the government-funded programs, Medicaid and Medicare. We'll look at current changes and the impact of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
"Hopefully, I'll also learn about their systems and talk with stakeholders, so I can incorporate this knowledge into my courses at Eastern."
To prepare for her classes, Walsh is developing a curriculum that incorporates topics from her health insurance and health regulation class at Eastern. She also hopes to develop a blog to update Eastern faculty and students on her activities.
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