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"KARA release Gyuri's teaser for 'Mamma Mia'" plus 22 more
- KARA release Gyuri's teaser for 'Mamma Mia'
- YG fans are in rage against Ben Baller calling GD and CL 'Just 2 Asians'
- Akdong Musician's Soohyun becomes the face of cosmetic brand 'Clean & Clear'
- EXO release sample images from their 1st photobook 'DIE JUNGS'
- CN Blue's 2014 'Can't Stop' concert in Malaysia ended successfully
- Dispatch discloses photos of Kai and Taemin during their hang out in Han river
- B.A.P release full PV for Japanese single 'Excuse Me'
- Onew and Jonghyun show their support for Taemin's upcoming solo debut
- Orange Caramel comes out with bizarre yellow hairs in new teaser photo
- Song Haye Profile
- Goo Hara takes photo with Choo Sarang's mom, Yano Shiho
- Happy birthday to Rainbow's Hyun Young
- f(x) Amber attends JYP Nation concert to cheer for her friends
- Mighty Mouth's Shorry to release solo single 'Snapback Girl' ft. K.Will
- Reebok releases new version of T.O.P and Soohee's TVCF
- Secret confess 'I'm In Love' in new MV
- Taemin releases topless teaser photos for solo album 'ACE'
- Rain, Krystal, L, Hoya, and more attend the script reading for 'My Lovely Girl'
- KARA release teaser video featuring 'Young Ji'
- 'The Pirates' surpasses 1 million viewers at the box office after 4 days
- 'Roaring Currents' sets a new record by surpassing 10 million views at the box office
- Girl's Day wrap up 'Darling' promotion
- AOA share their handwritten messages for 2nd anniversary
KARA release Gyuri's teaser for 'Mamma Mia'
Posted: 11 Aug 2014 08:06 AM PDT
Following Young Ji's KARA's leader Gyuri is time to captivate the fans with her solo teaser video for 'Mamma Mia'.
Accompanied by an enchanting music, Gyuri is looking beautiful and goddess-like in the video. Let's see who's next between Hara and Seungyeon.
Meanwhile, KARA's album 'Day & Night' drops on August 18.
YG fans are in rage against Ben Baller calling GD and CL 'Just 2 Asians'
Posted: 11 Aug 2014 07:30 AM PDT
Some YG fans on SNS are apparently in rage towards YG Family's friend 'Ben Baller' in his latest comment on SNS.
Blackjacks and VIPs came to know that CL and G-Dragon are going to film Skrillex ft. Diplo's 'Dirty Vibe' music video in LA on August 11.
In relation to this, Ben Baller, who a fan thought is supposed to be filming as well mentioned him on twitter and asked, "can I just be passerby in that Dirty Vibe MV? Cast me please..lmao." However, Ben's response to her ignites hateful comments as he wrote, "it's not my video. In fact the person who's video it's for isn't even in it tmrw. Just 2 Asians and a white boy... Oh and extras".
The 'Just 2 Asians' is apparently mentioning GD and CL. Fans know where they are coming from as Ben Baller is known to be a close and considered friend by YG artists and even calling them his 'YG Fam' in his recent deleted tweets. Fans are apparently assuming that Ben Baller isn't casted in the said MV and acted like this. Moreover, Ben also started unfollowing YG artists such as GD, CL, Taeyang, Soojoo, and more.
It wouldn't be a big problem but fans feel that Ben disgraces their friendship in his acts. What do you think?
Akdong Musician's Soohyun becomes the face of cosmetic brand 'Clean & Clear'
Posted: 11 Aug 2014 06:50 AM PDT
Talented and adorable Lee Soohyun from Akdong Musician is the new cosmetic model of teenager's skin care brand 'Clean & Clear' and will promote the campaign 'See the Real Me'.
The campaign aims to let teenagers nowadays to express their honest selves confidently without the fear of getting judged. Soohyun is suitable for the campaign as she's been showing innocent, pure, and candid appeal. She is going to share her own skin trouble before she achieves her fair skin.
Just like AKMU's unique and fresh music, Soohyun is going to promote 'See the Real Me' campaign with her fresh charms through various activities in the future.
EXO release sample images from their 1st photobook 'DIE JUNGS'
Posted: 11 Aug 2014 06:20 AM PDT
EXO are releasing their 1st photobook shot in Germany 'DIE JUNGS' on August 18 and sample photos have been released.
'DIE JUNGS' means 'THE BOYS' in German language. The photobook contains 340 pages showing the EXO boys during their trip in Germany. From the sample images, candid pictorial of members, solo and groups were captured. It shows the boys wandering around the beautiful streets of Berlin and other places.
The photobook will be released in 4 versions; EXO, K, M and a Premium Set.The EXO version includes Chinese and English subtitled DVDs. See the sample images below and pre-order yours now. [1,2,3]
CN Blue's 2014 'Can't Stop' concert in Malaysia ended successfully
Posted: 11 Aug 2014 05:48 AM PDT
Popular Korean band CN Blue performed in Malaysia for their 2014 Can't Stop concert on 9th August at Stadium Negara.
Fans started to enter the stadium at around 6pm to wait for the concert to begin at 7.45pm. The first song performed was Time Is Over followed by Diamond Girl and Intuition.
After performing 3 songs, the boys introduced themselves in Bahasa Malaysia. Fans were excited when Yong Hwa said 'Aku Cinta Padamu' (I Love You in Bahasa Malaysia).
Besides showing their amazing stage presence, the boys showcased their talent including beatboxing, dancing and freestyle guitar skills.
The concert reached another peak when they performed their debut track 'I'm A Loner' as fans sang along with them.
After delivering an amazing 3 hours show, the boys promised to visit Malaysia again in the near future. Attached below are some photos of the concert, have a look!!
Photos Credit: IME Productions
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Dispatch discloses photos of Kai and Taemin during their hang out in Han river
Posted: 11 Aug 2014 05:41 AM PDT
Dispatch must be overwhelmed with Taemin and Kai's 8-year friendship as they disclose some paparazzi photos of them on a late night hang out.
The two were enjoying a walk and chat along Han river, which is a famous dating spot for couples. According to Dispatch, the photos were taken on June 3 during the beginning of summer season. The article might purposely ignite some 'bromance' topic but their warm friendship surely impresses their respective fans.
Despite their groups' busy promotions and overseas concerts, Taemin and Kai spent time to chat and accompany each other. Do you want to have a friend like Kai or Taemin? Meanwhile, Taemin and Kai are appearing on next week's Running Man.
See the photos below:
B.A.P release full PV for Japanese single 'Excuse Me'
Posted: 11 Aug 2014 05:05 AM PDT
B.A.P release the full MV for their 4th Japanese single 'Excuse Me'.
The boys are groomed well just like their teaser photos in the music video. Their powerful vocals and new dance moves are all over the place captivating fans.
'Excuse Me' will be released on September 3. Meanwhile, enjoy the MV below:
Onew and Jonghyun show their support for Taemin's upcoming solo debut
Posted: 11 Aug 2014 02:44 AM PDT
The hyungs just love their maknae so much.
On August 11th, SM Entertainment released Taemin teasers and announced about his solo debut. Later both Onew and Jonghyun showed their support for their maknae by tweeting on their Twitter accounts.
[Jonghyun] Fairy prince!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Solo teaser !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was worth staying up all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[Onew] Awesome sys"Taem" (he replaced the word "tem" in system with "taem"(taemin)) Fighting
Meanwhile, Taemin will make his solo debut with mini album "ACE" on August 18th. A teaser video will come out at midnight on the 12th.
Orange Caramel comes out with bizarre yellow hairs in new teaser photo
Posted: 11 Aug 2014 01:45 AM PDT
Keeping the fans excited towards their comeback, Orange Caramel has released another teaser photo.
The members dressed in white shirts with red stripes and matched them with red lipsticks. However, the thing that attracted people's attention were those giant yellow wigs on their head, which made everyone curious even more about the group's concept this time.
Orange Caramel will make their comeback with single "Do As I Do" on August 18th.
Posted: 11 Aug 2014 12:30 AM PDT
Real name: Song Haye (송하예)
Birthday: February 20th, 1994
Birth place: Seoul, Korea
Label: Crazy Sound entertainment
Debut date: August 8 2014
Debut song: My first
Twitter: http://twitter.com/songhayea
Facebook: Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/songhayea
- She was contestant of KBS Kpop Star season 2 (group YouU) and jTBC Made in U
Her debut song:
Goo Hara takes photo with Choo Sarang's mom, Yano Shiho
Posted: 10 Aug 2014 11:30 PM PDT
On August 9th, Yano Shiho posted a photo of her taken with Goo Hara on Instagram and wrote "Nice to meet you, Hara of KARA".
In the photo, Goo Hara and Yano Shiho pose happily together, show off their outstanding beauties.
Yano Shiho used to be a top model of Japan back then, she's recently become popular again thanks to her daughter Choo Sarang and has started model work in Korea. It has also been reported that Goo Hara might appear in the upcoming episode of KBS's 'Superman returns' and meet up with Choo Sarang.
Meanwhile, Goo Hara is receiving much attention as KARA will soon comeback with new member Heo Yeongii.
Happy birthday to Rainbow's Hyun Young
Posted: 10 Aug 2014 11:00 PM PDT
Stage name: Hyunyoung
Real name: Cho Hyun Young (조현영)
Nicknames: Dizzy Maknae, Giddy Maknae, The Dizzying Youngest
Birthday: August 11, 1991
Height: 160cm
Weight: 40kg
Blood Type: B
Label: DSP Media
Group: Rainbow
Position: Main Vocal
Color in Rainbow: Yellow
Roommate: Jisook
Sub-Unit: Rainbow Pixie, Rainbow BLAXX
Education: Graduated from Shingwang Female High School.
Talents: Chinese, Voice imitations, Flexibility, Knitting.
Shortcomings: Fear of heights, low alcohol tolerance.
Role models: Beyonce, BoA
- She is a fan of Doraemon & Powerpuff Girl Blossom
- She appeared in A-JAX's 'Insane' music video
- She graduated from SM Academy before joining DSP and became Rainbow member
f(x) Amber attends JYP Nation concert to cheer for her friends
Posted: 10 Aug 2014 09:24 PM PDT
f(x) Amber is bridging the gap between JYP and SM by attending the JYP Nation's One Mic family concert on August 9 that was held in Jamsil Indoor Stadium, Seoul.
Fanaccounts about Amber being Miss A's fangirls during their performance of 'Bad Girls Good Girls' are proven when Miss A Jia posted backstage photos with her through her weibo account today.
In the photos, Amber is goofing with her Miss A friends, showing their good friendship. Fans are happy to see their warm friendship and commented, "How sweet and nice of Amber attending concert and fangirling over other agency's group.","Amber is such a precious friend.","She's really having fun being Min's fangirl during the concert." and more.
Mighty Mouth's Shorry to release solo single 'Snapback Girl' ft. K.Will
Posted: 10 Aug 2014 09:00 PM PDT
Mighty Mouth's Shorry is going to release his first solo single.
YMC Entertainment announced on 11, "Shorry will release his first solo single 'Snapback Girl' on 14th through various online music sites."
This is the first time Shorry is releasing a solo single since he debuted with Mighty Mouth's co-member Sangchu released their 1st album in 2008.
The jacket photo is also released showing cute graphics of everyday objects. The agency said, "This is the first time Shorry is going solo and expect him to work hard. He is going to repay the fans who showed endless support. Luxurious vocalist K.Will is going to be featured so anticipate it."
Meanwhile, Shorry's partner and Mighty Mouth co-member Sangchu is discharged from military on August 8.
Reebok releases new version of T.O.P and Soohee's TVCF
Posted: 10 Aug 2014 08:38 PM PDT
The chasing paparazzi are unlikely to stop as they continue to tail the chic couple until the parking lot.
As usual, flashes are all over the pair but struggling to keep their pace to avoid the realistic chaos. It is also ended with T.O.P shoving the camera.
Watch Reebok Classic Ex-O-Fit & Freestyle TVCF V2 below:
Secret confess 'I'm In Love' in new MV
Posted: 10 Aug 2014 08:13 PM PDT
Secret who drop their usual cute image return with a more matured concept and release 'Secret Summer' mini album along with its title track's music video.
The song talks about a woman's honest and deep feelings about being in love. With Secret's emotional vocals, the song's vivid lyrics are well-delivered.
Check out their new MV below:
Taemin releases topless teaser photos for solo album 'ACE'
Posted: 10 Aug 2014 07:41 PM PDT
Taemin finally releases the teaser photos for his upcoming solo debut album 'ACE'.
SHINee's maknae seems getting out of his cute and innocent image in his solo debut album concept. Taemin is looking sexy in topless pictorial showing his masculine appeal. The homme fatale image is captivating fans.
Taemin's solo debut album 'ACE' will be released on 18th but expect a teaser video tomorrow midnight.
Rain, Krystal, L, Hoya, and more attend the script reading for 'My Lovely Girl'
Posted: 10 Aug 2014 07:24 PM PDT
The cast of upcoming star-studded SBS drama 'My Lovely Girl' have gathered together for the first time in the script reading held in Ilsan Production Center in the mornign of August 8.
Still from the script reading have been released showing the staff and cast gathered around a table such as Park Hyeong Gi PD and writer No Ji Seol. Main cast including Rain, Krystal, INFINITE L and Hoya, Park Young Kyu, Kim Hye Eun, Dani, Cho Hee Bung, Kim Gi Bang, Lee Cho Hee, Park Doo Shik, Baek Seung Do, and more are present.
The cast have already shown teamwork during the practice especially Rain who is making his drama comeback after four years. Meanwhile, 'My Lovely Girl' is a romantic fanstasy drama starring Rain as Hyun Wook and Krystal as Sena. It will premiere on September 17.
KARA release teaser video featuring 'Young Ji'
Posted: 10 Aug 2014 07:07 PM PDT
'The Pirates' surpasses 1 million viewers at the box office after 4 days
Posted: 10 Aug 2014 06:22 PM PDT
Movie "The Pirates" has exceeded the 1 million mark in just 4 days.
As of 9am kst on August 9th, according to the Korean Film Council, "The Pirates" officially surpassed 1 million viewers. The movie attracted 270.000 people on the first day premiere, ranked at 2nd place after the current box office's hit "Roaring Currents". It's also the comedy film that has the highest pre-book tickets sale at the moment.
"The Pirates" is a movie sets in the Joseon Dynasty period, revolves around the fight between pirates and mountain bandits on the search of a royal stamp which was swallowed by a gray whale. The cast consists of Kim Nam Gil, Son Ye Jin,Yoo Hae Jin, f(x)'s Sulli...
'Roaring Currents' sets a new record by surpassing 10 million views at the box office
Posted: 10 Aug 2014 05:54 PM PDT
"Roaring Currents" has beaten "Avatar" and become the fastest movie to reach the 10 million mark in just 12 days.
According to Korean Film Council on August 10th, as of 8am kst today, "Roaring Currents" has officially surpassed 10 million views by attracting 471,956 people and continues to rank 1st at the box office with a total of 10,226,042 viewers.
"Roaring Currents" was premiered on July 30th and ever since the release, it has continuously broken records as the movie with the shortest time to reach every remarkable mark from 1 million to 10 million views until now. And since the number is still increasing each day, reaching 14 million views and beating "Avatar" to become the movie with the highest viewership is not out of hand. For more information, "Avatar" is currently holding the record with a total of 13,624,328 views.
"Roaring Currents" revolves around the Battle of Myeongnyang in 1597 in which General Lee Soon Shin led only 13 ships and defeated 330 enemy vessels from Japan. The cast includes Choi Min Sik, Ryu Seung Ryeong, Cho Jin Woong, Kim Myung Gon, Jin Goo, Noh Min Woo...
Girl's Day wrap up 'Darling' promotion
Posted: 10 Aug 2014 05:16 PM PDT
Girl's Day had another successful run of promotion for 'Darling'.
The girls received much love with their latest hit song 'Darling' and reached top on various music charts. The girls expressed their appreciation through SNS, Hyeri wrote, 'Thank you for loving 'Darling', we will be back with an even better album'.
Do you miss them already?
AOA share their handwritten messages for 2nd anniversary
Posted: 10 Aug 2014 05:06 PM PDT
The members personally wrote the messages and showed them through individual photos.
On August 9th, the photos were shared through AOA official Twitter,
Jimin: Happy 2nd Anniversary AOA!!! #AOA
Choa: ELVIS's support is always our strength♡ #AOA
Seolhyun: AOA has been able to come this far #AOA
Hyejeong: Da! Elvis ~♡ Thank you! #AOA
Mina: ELVIS aways gives us unchanging love
Chanmi:AOA only to ELVIS...♥ #AOA
Yuna: For a long time~ together with ELVIS~^^ #AOA
Youkyung: ELVIS♥ I love you~!
Congratulation AOA on your 2nd anniversary!
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Well, here we are at the beginning of a new year again and resolutions are everywhere. I used to make some resolutions just for the new year and after a few years it felt like I was just buying into what the media thinks is best for me.
From the tender age of 10 or 11 I would have the resolution to lose weight - this would be my year to finally get in shape and look stunning in a bikini! Every year I would find I would be lying to myself as I hadn't kept it up and didn't even know where to start in many cases. Then I would feel bad so I would eat, then remember I was supposed to be losing weight and resolve to do better...tomorrow. The funny/sad thing is I can look back and think I really wasn't fat back then. Maybe only 10 pounds to lose or some toning but certainly not the big fat fatty I thought I was. Will I look back at me now when I'm sixty and think I was stupid to think about my weight then? Probably. I chastise myself less now and eat what I want when I want. I can never have the body of a 20 year old because I'm not 20, regardless of what the media tells me.
One thing I did learn from Martha Beck is how to break down goals into ridiculously simple steps. Using the common resolution of start exercising more: I will work out for an hour a day four days a week! Well, I may keep that resolution for about a day. Maybe two. Then it will be too hard to get to the gym or do the work or whatever. Then I will feel bad that once again I can't even keep my word to myself. Martha Beck's idea is to break that goal down into steps that are so easy that you roll your eyes at the very concept of it, and build from there. So you want to work out? Ok, how about for two days a week instead of four? One day? Half hour a day? More like, get your workout clothes out and look at them. Maybe touch your workout equipment. Put your sneakers on. Nothing more, nothing less. When you have mastered the tiny step, add another tiny step. Put on your sneakers and step outside, then go back in. Sit on your workout equipment. That sort of thing. Eventually it will become routine to do it and it will be a part of your day, and it will be easier to follow through. And most importantly not feeling like you are lying to yourself and unable to keep a goal.
Using this logic, I could do so many things! I am terribly inflexible due to me pushing my body beyond it's resources at work all the time. Yoga is a good idea and I know it. Maybe I will simply touch the yoga mat each day until that's normal. Then I'll unroll it. Maybe even sit on it one day :)


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International Adoption Laws
General Steps to Follow
Quite these several years ago our family embarked on a journey to adopt children from the South American country of Paraguay.
This article outlines the set of procedures and laws we had to follow to both satisfy the governments of the United States and, for this article, the country of Paraguay is used. Government laws change from time to time so it is advised that the following be used as a general guide only.
Since we completed our adoption of Sam and Maria, Paraguay has been closed for adoption to American citizens. The Government of Paraguay has informed the American Embassy in Asuncion that no new cases of international adoptions of Paraguayan orphans will occur until the Paraguayan government opens its Center for Adoptions. In 2013 the government of Russia has also enacted laws preventing US citizens from adopting Russian children - how long this situation lasts can be longer than most people expect.
An international child adopted by a US citizen must obtain an immigrant visa before he or she can enter the US as a lawful permanent resident. There are two distinct categories of immigrant visas available to children adopted by US citizens.
These two categories of laws are extremely important to be aware of when adopting a foreign born child. In more than one instance, Ilene and I were witness to prospective parents being shocked and heartbroken that their child's status ran afoul of US law and instead of being able to bring the child home within months, they had to reside with the child in the foreign country for an extended period!
A Previously Adopted Child – section 101(b)(1)(E) of the US Immigration and Nationality Act defines an 'adopted child' as one who was adopted under the age of 16 and who has already resided with, and in the legal custody of the adoptive parent for at least two years. Parents who can demonstrate that their adopted child meets this requirement may file and I-130 petition with the US Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security (BCIS) having jurisdiction over their place of residence. Upon approval of the I-130 petition, the parents may apply for an immigrant visa for the child at the US Embassy.
An Orphan – if an adopted child has not resided with the adoptive parent for two years (or if the child has not yet been adopted) the child must qualify under section 101(b)(1)(F) of the US Immigration and Nationality Act in order to apply for an immigrant visa. The main requirements of this section are as follows:
- The adoptive or prospective adoptive parent must be a US citizen;
- The child must be under the age of 16 at the time an I600 Petition is filed with the BCIS on his or her behalf;
- If the adoptive or prospective adoptive parent is married, his or her spouse must also be a party to the adoption;
- If the adoptive or prospective adoptive parent is single, he or she must be at least 25 years of age;
- The child must be an orphan, as defined by US regulations. Although the definition of an orphan found in many dictionaries is 'A child whose parents are dead,' US immigration law and regulations provide for a somewhat broader definition. Children who do not qualify under this definition, however, may not immigrate to the US as an orphan even if legally adopted by a US citizen.
This last bullet point is extremely important to consider and is the point some of the unfortunate parents were in violation of. When we adopted from Paraguay, under US law, the mother of the child could be known and offer the child for adoption. But the father's whereabouts and condition must be unknown to the mother, the Paraguayan courts, or the US Embassy.
US Immigration Procedure for Orphans
The Petition
Adoptive and prospective adoptive parents must obtain approval of a Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative (form I600) from the US Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security (BCIS) before they can apply for an immigrant visa on behalf of an orphan. The adjudication of such petitions can be very time consuming, and parents are encouraged to begin the process well in advance. The I600 is the form used when the adoptive parents have identified a specific child and is necessary for the visa issuance at the US Embassy in the foreign country. The BCIS confirms all aspects of the I600 petition – including the suitability of the adoptive parents, compliance with any state pre-adoption requirements (if the child is to be adopted after entry into the US), and the qualifications of the child as an orphan within the meaning of section 101(b)(1)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. When the petition has been approved, the BCIS notifies the US embassy or consulate that processed visas for residents of the child's country. At the same time, the approved I600 petition and supporting documents are sent to the National Visa Center in New Hampshire, where the petition is assigned a computer tracking code and then mailed to the appropriate US consular office abroad.
A prospective adoptive parent may file Form I600A Applications for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition with the BCIS office having jurisdiction over their place of residence. This form allows the most time-consuming part of the process to be completed in advance, even before the parent has located a child to adopt. In addition, a parent who has an approved I600A may file in person at the US Embassy in the country of adoption. By completing the I600A ahead of time, only one parent is required to travel to internationally for the adoption completion.
The Orphan Investigation
One part of the process that BCIS cannot complete in advance is the 'orphan investigation.' This investigation is the most nerve wracking part of the adoption process for most adoptive parents. On both of our adoptions I can remember Ilene and I being on tenterhooks over the final investigative report. The Consular will pour over the adoption papers and testimony to determine if the child is actually an orphan and was really abandoned by the father. If this is found not to be the case, the adoption is in serious jeopardy, with heartbroken parents having to make a life decision concerning a little one they have bonded with and fallen in love with.
An orphan investigation form I604 Report on Overseas Orphan Investigation is required in all orphan adoption cases – even if an I600 has already been approved – and serves to verify that the child is an orphan as defined by US immigration law. A consular officer performs this investigation at the time of the child's immigrant visa interview.
Most countries require that prior to any court action, a child placed for adoption be legally recognized as an orphan, or if a parent is living to be legally and irrevocably released for adoption. Most foreign countries also require the child to be fully adopted in the foreign court.
Some countries also accept the US home study at face value – but most, and this includes Paraguay, require a personal appearance by the adoptive parents before the foreign court. Some countries also require a period of residence within the country to facilitate the adoption fully. Others require follow up reports and/or a follow up interview by the adoption agency or the foreign country's counsel after a period of time has elapsed in the US.
Affidavit of Support
As of February of 2001, Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) is no longer required for immigrants considered an orphan (classification IR-3), provided the child will be admitted to the US while still under the age of majority, reside in the US, and be in the custody of the adoptive US citizen parent.
When the foreign adoption is completed, the adoptive parents can then apply for an immigrant visa (IR-3 for adoption abroad and an IR-4 for adoption within the US) at the US embassy or consular office abroad. In addition to the notification of approval of the I600 (600A) by BCIS in New Hampshire, further documentation must also be approved before visa issuance (the US State Department strongly advises that prospective parents contact the consular section conducting the visa interview prior to the actual scheduling of the interview. An important thing to remember is that a visa is not permission to enter the US – final authority rests with the BCIS at the port of entry.
The US Embassy will require a preliminary meeting in the foreign country to discuss any additional forms needed (doctor examination packet, International passport, photography, etc.). The Embassy also requires a visual inspection of the child. During the final visa interview, the counsel will review that all paperwork is correct before the visa is granted. An embassy approved doctor must conduct the medical examination and the sealed packet must be returned to the embassy (the US is concerned with certain serious contagious diseases or disabilities that may make the child ineligible for a visa). The child may still be eligible for the visa after treatment or a waiver by BCIS. Any parent concerned about the health of a child should have an examination completed by a private doctor of their choosing.
Visa Interview
The next step in the process is the visa interview with a US Embassy consular officer. Adopting parents will need to set up an interview as soon as all administrative tasks have been completed. These tasks include:
- notification by BCIS that the I600 or I600A have been approved
- the foreign government or courts have signed the final adoption decree
- the child's birth certificate
- the child's country of origin passport
- the completed, signed, and sealed medical examination report
- two passport quality photographs of the child
- the visa application
The consular will verify that all the paperwork is in order, verify that the child is an orphan under US law, and verify that the adopting parents have legal custody. The consular will also verify that the child's medical condition does not bar them entry to the US and that all travel documentation is intact.
Orphan Definition
The consular must verify that the child in fact, is an orphan as defined by US law. The common definition of an orphan is a 'child whose parents are dead' and, if this is the case, a child will be automatically considered an orphan under US law. But the BCIS also defines a child as an orphan who has no parents due to several other circumstances.
Visa Rules
For children fully adopted overseas, an IR-3 visa is issued. Both parents must also have traveled to and seen the child. A child who has not been fully adopted overseas and/or has not seen both parents qualifies for an IR-4 visa, which requires finalizing the adoption in the US.
In some clear cut instances, the consular officer in the foreign country can approve an adoption – but this is rare.
BCIS reviews all documentation and either approves or disapproves the adoption. If BCIS disallows an adoption, the case can be appealed to the BCIS Associate Commissioner for Examinations. In rare and exceptional cases, a child can be deemed eligible for admission to the US under 'humanitarian parole' status.
Adoption Procedures in the Foreign Country
This section leans heavily on our personal experience in Paraguay and may differ for adoptive parents going to other points on the globe.
Step one is acceptance of the child by the adoptive parents. This is the point where you will receive a short biography and that wonderful little picture of someone who needs love and a home.
The prospective parents sign a power of attorney in order to give legal right for your attorney in (Paraguay) to work on your behalf without you having to be present in the country.
All legalized documents required by the country are translated and sent abroad. This includes copies of personal documents (marriage license, birth certificates, letter of recommendation), as well as the home study.
Step two involves the legalization of the documents in Paraguay. All documents are checked for missing stamps and for authenticity. Internal taxes are paid, and the documents are submitted to the Department of the Interior.
Step three involves your attorney who petitions the judge for an appointment and presents the case. The judge examines the documents and signs the First Providencia if all is in order. The District Attorney (Fiscal in Paraguay) records the case.
Step four involves a lot of document shuffling. Documents are sent to the Appeals Court for review. This process could take several weeks as they are not always in session and multiple judges need to approve the documents. All documents are then recorded by the court secretaries.
The documents are then sent back to the judge presiding over the case.
Step five starts the process of interviewing the biological mother. The attorney petitions the judge to assign a date for a court appearance by the biological mother, which can't take place until all of the legalized documents for the case are received by the attorney.
The judge orders a psychological evaluation on the biological mother with the results being available in a few weeks.
At this time, the judge also assigns a social worker to visit the foster home and verify the child's welfare.
The biological mother then appears before the judge to ratify her intention to adopt out her child. If the biological mother does not appear, the date is rescheduled up to two times. If the biological mother fails to appear, the adoption is published in the paper for three weeks to give her notice.
The judge then assigns a court date for the adoptive parents.
Step six is where things get really interesting for the adoptive parents – this is travel time for the first appearance before the judge. Both parents must travel to meet with the judge and receive guardianship of the child. This is the point where the adoptive parents are responsible for the total care of the child. This includes paying for child care and medical care if needed.
Step seven is a meeting with the consular at the US embassy to testify that you have seen and met with the child. This must be done on the first trip or both parents will be required to travel again on the second trip.
Step eight, the parents take their Paraguayan psychological tests – as noted previously, this involves a lot of questions, rudimentary Rohrshack tests, and a favorite color test (don't pick black!).
Step nine is the wait for the finalization of the case. This is the point where both parents return home or elect to stay and wait (as we did with Sam) or one leaves and one stays with the child. The wait time is not the same with each case and could take from a few weeks to a few months!
Step ten has the documents being sent to the Appeals Court to verify that all are in order and complete.
Step eleven is where the documents are returned to the judge for preparation and signing of the final decree (Sentencia Final). A new birth certificate is issued. A public translator duly registered and legalized by the Supreme Court then translates all documents into English.
Step twelve has one or both parents returning to Paraguay to complete the process.
Step thirteen requires the issuance of a Paraguay passport from the police department for the child. Parents have to take the child to a photo studio for passport photos.
Step fourteen has the adoptive parents taking the child to the US embassy to request a visa interview and to receive the sealed package to bring to the approved Embassy doctor. The US counsel will schedule a follow up appointment for two days hence.
Step fifteen, the parents make an appointment to bring the child to the Embassy approved doctor for a general physical, blood, and stool samples, and testing for communicable diseases. When the results are available (usually the next day), the parents bring the sealed report back to the US embassy.
The last step, which is the visa interview, has the counsel entering the information from the final decree on the application form for the child's US visa. The visa will be issued 48 hours later giving the counsel ample time to review all documents.
Time to travel home!
It seems so easy and straightforward when you read the process step by step. Under normal circumstances, and with a little luck, it will all play out as outlined above, which was our experience with our first adoption. Under abnormal circumstances or with difficulty verifying paperwork with an uncooperative judge, these steps will be drawn out or repeatable. But keep in mind that all the folks we knew in Paraguay, with all different situations, all came back to the US with their child.
I have recently published a biographical novel on my families' adoption experience in South America.
We've adopted twice from China and I've written some Hubs about international adoption also. We were so lucky to adopt when it was relatively easy and only about 1-2 years from start to bringing a child home. I was very surprised in doing a Hub about how to adopt internationally to find in the information from the State department about how many different countries Americans have adopted from. I've not met any children from Paraguay. Thanks for sharing your experience for others.


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Organ failure in the heart or kidney can initiate various complex metabolic, cell-mediated and humoral pathways affecting distant organs, contributing to the high therapeutic costs and significantly higher morbidity and mortality. The universal outreach of cells in an injured state has myriad consequences to distant organ cells and their milieu. Heart performance and kidney function are closely interconnected and communication between these organs occurs through a variety of bidirectional pathways. The term cardiorenal syndrome CRS is often used to describe this condition and represents an important model for exploring the pathophysiology of cardiac and renal dysfunction. Clinical evidence suggests that tissue injury in both acute kidney injury and heart failure has immune-mediated inflammatory consequences that can initiate remote organ dysfunction. Acute cardiorenal syndrome CRS type 1 and acute renocardiac syndrome CRS type 3 are particularly relevant in high-acuity medical units. This review briefly summarizes relevant research and focuses on the role of signaling in heart–kidney crosstalk in the critical care setting.
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Elite Dangerous players can now upgrade their copy of the game to version 1.04. The update was being teased for a few days and has finally gone live. The update includes Kepler 493 and 442-B.
One of the issues players have been facing lately is regarding bounties. Players reported that they were unable to receive bounties after killing another player or "by breaking critical modules." Thankfully, update 1.04 will now fix this problem once and for all.
According to patch notes, some improvements have been made to matchmaking as well, so now you are more likely to see other players, who are in the same "region of space as you are."
You can see some of the highlights from the changelog below:
- If a station somehow loses its parent then move it to another body so players at that station can load
- Prevent inconsistencies between client and server in which parts of a sector are and are not occupied
- Some fixes to meta-data that were being disguised by an issue with inconsistent generation
- When deciding if we should go hostile to a faction we just shot, consider whether the target has a local bounty rather than a bounty with their own faction. Prevent people being attacked by the police after attack nearby wanted targets
- Fix only the first consequence being applied to the universe state when completing a mission
- Set killer before we do ship death – fixes problem with players not getting bounties or reputation when they kill other players by breaking critical modules
- Reduce likelihood of server disconnects from stellar forge server queries
- Fix mouse control if galaxy map opened with key binding when in outfitting
- Updated exoplanets Kepler 438 b and 442 b
Frontier has also teased some upcoming content that is being worked on and will be available in the near future. Frontier has mentioned the Wings once again, which will be released alongside some brand new ships. Release for the new "paid content" is currently being finalized.


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SEC Settles with Mutual Fund Administrator in Connection with Calculation of Inflated Net Asset Value
Pursuant to an order dated January 22, 2018 (the Order), the SEC assessed a civil monetary penalty of $400,000, in addition to other penalties, against Gemini Fund Services, LLC (Gemini), administrator to the GL Beyond Income Fund (the Fund), in settlement of allegations that Gemini struck an inflated net asset value (NAV) for the Fund under circumstances in which Gemini did not have adequate proof of the existence of certain Fund assets. The administrative proceeding concerning Gemini follows a separate civil securities fraud action by the SEC against the Fund's investment adviser, GL Capital Partners, LLC (GL Capital), and its principal, Daniel Thibeault, for the creation of fictitious loans that were included as assets of the Fund when Gemini struck the Fund's NAV. From January 2012 through December 2014, Gemini was responsible for calculating the Fund's NAV, transmitting the NAV to Nasdaq and performing data reconciliation with the Fund's custodian.
According to the Order, Thibeault began misappropriating money from the Fund's investors in February 2013 by creating fictitious loans, using the names and personal information of family and friends as purported borrowers. The Order states that Thibeault caused the Fund's custodian to disburse the proceeds of the fake loans, which were diverted to his personal and business bank accounts.
The Order also states that although Gemini did not know that the loans were fake when it struck the Fund's NAV, Gemini personnel allegedly knew—through the performance of contractually required reconciliation processes with the Fund's custodian—that "for extended periods of time," the Fund's custodian did not have adequate proof of the loans' existence. The Order notes that the custodian was not counting the loans as Fund assets during the time that Gemini was striking a NAV that included those same assets, and that the Fund's claimed assets exceeded the assets reflected in the custodian's records by as a much as $6.8 million. According to the Order, Gemini neither notified the investing public or the Fund's board that the custodian did not have proof of the validity of the assets nor reduced the Fund's NAV to reflect the problem.
The Order states that Gemini "was a cause of Thibeault's and GL Capital's violations" of Section 206(1) of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, which prohibits any investment adviser from employing any device, scheme or artifice to defraud any client or prospective client, and Section 206(2) of the Advisers Act, which prohibits any investment adviser from engaging in any transaction, practice or course of business that operates as a fraud or deceit upon any client or prospective client.
In addition to the $400,000 civil monetary penalty, the SEC ordered Gemini to pay $147,334 in disgorgement and $14,072 in prejudgment interest, enjoined Gemini from committing or causing any future violations and required Gemini to retain an independent compliance consultant and adhere to the recommendations and findings of the consultant's report.


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Florida dad let baby die in hot bedroom
Police say that the nine-month-old child died on Thursday, after being kept in a mobile home bedroom, which reached temperatures as high as 109 degrees F. Another child in the home was fortunate enough to survive the incident, but has been hospitalized and treated for dehydration. The infant reportedly suffered in the sweltering bedroom, which caused his own body temperature to rise to approximately 105 degrees.
Police have revealed that they had been at the home just days prior, and had warned the father that the bedroom was far too hot for the children. They say that he was warned against keeping them in the room, to prevent the situation which did ultimately happen.
This time of year, stories of children left in hot cars dominate the media -- which is mind-blowing in and of itself. After all, we are all mostly aware of the dangers associated with leaving defenseless children in hot vehicles, where they can't escape the stifling heat. However, few media reports warn of the dangers associated with the heat and our own homes. Letting a bedroom in a home get as hot as 109 degrees is downright bizarre, and it's incredibly reckless to keep children in such a room, even against the warnings of police officers. It seems unlikely that the rest of the home was this hot, so it really doesn't make any sense to ignore police and leave the children to suffer in the heat.
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Etiology and Pathology
understand the radiological findings in either sickle cell disease or
thalassemia, it is
The normal globin chains and their controlling genes are identified
by the Greek letters alpha to epsilon. The epsilon chains occur only
in early fetal life and need not be further considered. Alpha chains
are formed by the 10th week of gestation and continue throughout life.
Gamma chains are also formed about the 10th week, but are suppressed
by the beta and delta chains during the last month of intrauterine life.
Thus, at birth, the greater portion of hemoglobin is made up of two alpha and two gamma chains: this is fetal hemoglobin (hemoglobin F). By about 6 months of age, fetal hemoglobin forms less than 2% of the total. Two alpha and two beta chains now predominate: this is adult hemoglobin (hemoglobin A). There is a small proportion, less than 3.5%, that consists of two alpha and two delta chains: this is hemoglobin A2.
One gene controls the production of each globin chain and is inherited from each parent. If any gene is defective the quality of the relevant hemoglobin chain is less than normal. Variations in the alpha chain are clinically unimportant; variations in the beta chain include sickle cell disease (hemoglobin S) and hemoglobin C, D, E and O, all of which are clinically significant.
If the same abnormal genes are inherited from both parents, the offspring is a homozygote: e.g., hemoglobin SS, which produces sickle cell anemia. The gene responsible for hemoglobin S disease is inherited in an autosomal Mendelian pattern. If only one parental gene is a variant, the individual is a heterozygote: e.g., the inheritance of one sickle cell gene and one normal beta chain produces hemoglobin AS; the child is then said to have the "sickle cell trait" or be a "carrier". The severity of the sickle cell anemia will vary depending on the genes concerned; in decreasing severity are hemoglobin SO, hemoglobin SD, hemoglobin SC and hemoglobin S-thalassemia.
Cockshott and Middlemiss studied sickle cell disease at length in West Africa, especially the radiological manifestations, and presented a clear description of the multiple aspects of this intriguing disease in their 1979 text Clinical Radiology in the Tropics, from which we quote: "The immense variety of all proteins in nature is achieved with only about twenty amino acids as building blocks by varying the number and order of those that are built into the chains. While hemoglobin is being made in the young red cells, the amino acids are added on in the right order as prearranged by the individual's genetic constitution. But if there is a mutation in the genetic template at one point, it will mean that at just one particular point in the chain the wrong amino acid will be put in; this is what an abnormal hemoglobin is. For example in HbS, a single amino acid, valine, replaces the glutamic acid normally present in HbA in position six of the beta polypeptide chain, whereas in HbC the glutamic acid is replaced by lysine in that same position."
"But hemoglobin production can go wrong for other reasons than the incorporation of the wrong amino acids. The synthesising mechanism may be perfect but the genetic message may not come through to the site of synthesis so that there is a failure to produce, say, the alpha or beta-chains. This is the defect that underlies thalassemia, and if the defect is inherited in a homozygous manner, the result is more disastrous than if there is merely an aberrant hemoglobin, because the red cells lacking hemoglobin are non-viable and are liable to be destroyed as soon as formed. The marrow hypertrophies but its efforts at erythropoiesis are ineffective. Some of the hemoglobinopathies do not produce an anemia, but the common ones do so because the life span of the red cells containing the abnormal hemoglobin is reduced, often very drastically, from infancy and the bone marrow will hypertrophy to replace red cells at up to six to ten times the normal rate."
"In addition HbS causes red cells to become elongated and adopt a sickle shape at low oxygen tensions. In sickle cell anemia (homozygous SS disease) nearly all the individual's hemoglobin is HbS and sickling occurs quite readily in the capillaries and marrow sinusoids; but so long as the circulation is not blocked the cells can unsickle when they pass on to better oxygenated regions. In the heterozygous SC and S/thalassemia states when the proportion of HbS in the red cells may be over 50%, sickling may also occur readily; in SC disease there is also increased blood viscosity. In bone, in the marrow sinusoids where circulation may be slow and oxygen utilization high, all these factors may lead to packing of the sinusoids with sickled cells, further reduction of oxygen tension and more sickling, thus proceeding to thrombosis, infarction and necrosis. A further complication is that wherever typhoid/paratyphoid diseases are common, infarcts tend to become infected by these organisms and this leads to Salmonella osteitis (Bohrer 1971). The S gene is the only variant of adult hemoglobin to cause the sickling phenomenon and so is the only one to cause infarction."
The commonest form of thalassemia is due to a defective beta gene. If the individual is a homozygote (inheriting defective beta genes from both parents), he will have practically no adult hemoglobin A. Because fetal hemoglobin decreases after birth, severe anemia develops by the age of 6 months (thalassemia major). The red cells are markedly hypochromic and microcytic and, as a result, are fragile when in the circulation: hemolysis and splenomegaly occur. Homozygous thalassemia is recognized by discovering that the available hemoglobin is fetal hemoglobin F with a small proportion of hemoglobin A2 and practically no adult hemoglobin A.
If the defective gene is inherited from one parent only, the anemia is very variable, but is usually mild; the individual has heterozygous beta-thalassemia (thalassemia minor). The diagnosis is suspected from microcytic, hypochromic red cells without iron deficiency, and with a greater than normal proportion of hemoglobin F or hemoglobin A2.
The inheritance of two defective alpha genes (homozygous alpha-thalassemia)
is inconsistent with survival, but heterozygous alpha-thalassemia presents
with only a mild anemia. It is much less common than beta-thalassemia.
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There's a flood of information available on what grant committees are looking for in their evaluation process. Do a quick Google search for how to improve grant applications and you'll soon discover there are many sources of "truth" when it comes to winning these awards—unfortunately, these varied sources also perpetuate common misconceptions that prevent grant teams from making true gains in their overall funding strategy.
On November 28, join Meacie Fairfax to debunk the top 7 myths around grant applications and learn from her experience in the field on best practices to win more institutional awards. She'll cover the following questions:
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Inspectorate imposes 13 demands on St. Maarten Medical Center
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PHILIPSBURG--The Inspectorate of Public Health has imposed thirteen "demands" on St. Maarten Medical Center geared towards improving care at the medical facility.
Failure of SMMC to comply with the measures by the deadline set could result in the imposition of fines of up to US $500 per day per infringement up to a maximum of US $50,000 per infringement. The Inspectorate can also close certain functional units at SMMC or even detain SMMC officials if this becomes necessary.
The demands were served October 12, reporters were told at a press conference on Tuesday, hours after the court announced that the inspectorate had won its court case initiated by SMMC. Inspector General Dr. Earl Best, Acting Inspector Dr. Jan Haeck and Attorney Jairo Bloem updated reporters on the measures.
Best said SMMC has until October 26, to have an approved Rules of Regulation for the Board of Directors as per article 5 of the Articles of Incorporation of SMMC, and article 16 of the national ordinance on Health Care Institutions.
On or before October 26, SMMC has to ensure that representation of Management of SMMC in absence of members of the Board of Directors is regulated by means of a formal appointment of a replacement representative with the requisite experience and expertise, in accordance with the profile demands that apply to Members of the Board of Directors within the SMMC. This to-be-issued mandate is meant to guarantee as per article 5 of the Articles of Incorporation of SMMC, and articles 8, 9 and 16 of the national ordinance on Health Care Institutions, Best said.
The Board of Directors is to be adequately represented in absence of one board member. At the moment General Director Dr. George Scot is the only member of the SMMC Board. He is off-island two weeks out of every month.
On or before October 26, SMMC has to ensure that the member of the Board of Directors who is representing SMMC is at all times accessible by means of a service telephone. The medical specialists and all service providers at SMMC must receive the telephone number of the service telephone. An overview is to be sent to the Inspectorate detailing all the dates where Scot intends to not be physically present in St. Maarten for more than one day.
"This overview must warrant the physical presence of adequate representation by the Board of Directors in SMMC on St. Maarten," Best said.
All medical administrative data, medical data, files and computer files required for an adequate representation and care are to be placed in one location within SMMC by October 26.
On or before December 8, SMMC's Board of Directors should also be expanded with one member who will take on the portfolio "Medical Technical Matters" and as such guaranteeing the continuity of the management. SMMC should also fill out the vacant Personnel Formation places within SMMC on or before December 8, for the basic specialist medical care of: surgery, internal medicine, Obstetrics/Gynaecology, paediatrics, anaesthesiology and radiology.
By December 8, SMMC also has to show that the Board of Directors is actively negotiating with the medical staff pertaining to an Admittance Contract for Medical Specialists that will result in a mutually accepted Admittance Contract on or before January 1, 2013.
The hospital must also provide a suitable action plan on or before December 8, in conformity with the conditions imposed by the inspectorate as mentioned in the report with regards to findings pertaining to infection prevention in the surgery theatre.
SMMC also has until December 8, to provide an appropriate action plan pertaining to the emergency care department (ER); the supervision, improvement of expertise of the medical staff; file management and a proper notification system for acute issues; a methodology to determine which patient needs must be addressed more urgently; introduction of protocols for the most common diseases and finally make working agreements with stakeholders.
SMMC must also deliver an updated disaster plan and a plan to promote "disaster awareness" and establish annual drills for the staff of SMMC by December 8. It should also ensure that on or before December 8, all committees in charge of safeguarding and managing the quality of care are staffed with at least three persons and that these committees report quarterly to the Board of Directors of SMMC on various matters.
Best said the Inspectorate sincerely hopes that SMMC, this time around, will devote its scarce resources and energy to ensuring that these demands are properly and timely met, instead of again resorting to litigation and continuing to resist the supervision exercised by the Inspectorate.
The sooner SMMC can understand that it is subject to the external supervision by the Inspectorate and must abide by the imposed demands to improve the level of care, the sooner the quality of care on St. Maarten can be brought to what the St. Maarten citizens can and should within reason expect," Best said.
Best said the Inspectorate remains "very much willing" to work together with SMMC to ensure that the adequate level of medical care is given to the St. Maarten Community.
He said the "continued failure" by the SMMC to not adhere to the Inspectorate's legal demands to remedy current deficiencies in rendering basic care resulted in the imposition of demands, which he said can be appealed by SMMC.
Pleased with verdict
Best said the Inspectorate is "very pleased" with the decision of the Court of First Instance. "This decision safeguards the authority of the Inspectorate to effectively make use of its legal rights to take requisite measures to supervise and control all health institutions and health providers," Best said.
The inspector general said the findings of the extensive investigations in the SMMC over a period of nine months were highly critical in numerous areas that concern basic care at SMMC. "The Inspectorate is bound to ensure that the St. Maarten public can enjoy proper basic medical services by SMMC as per internationally accepted standards."
He said instead of providing the Inspectorate with the requested feedback on its preliminary findings, SMMC requested of the Inspectorate a one week extension on the final day of the deadline given. This request for an extension by SMMC was one of many during the investigation conducted by the Inspectorate.
"The need for prompt measures to remedy various deficiencies was, however, so acute that it did not warrant any further delay. The Inspectorate consequently rejected the request for further extensions and rendered its final report. The Inspectorate, thereby, announced on September 8, 2012 that it would be conducting more frequent investigations within SMMC and that SMMC was obliged to provide the Inspectorate with a detailed action plan outlining how SMMC would address the encountered deficiencies, within a specific timeframe.
"However, instead of providing the Inspectorate with the requested detailed action plan addressing the issues as outlined by the Inspectorate, SMMC gave the Inspectorate a copy of a report that was previously prepared for a potential collaboration agreement between the Foundation Mariadal in Bonaire and the SMMC.
"SMMC next immediately proceeded to initiate litigation against the Inspectorate to first suspend and later cancel the decision by the Inspectorate to conduct more frequent inspections within SMMC and to provide the Inspectorate with the requested detailed action plan.
"The Inspectorate laments very much that SMMC decided to use its scarce means that are - in principle - earmarked to provide good health care for the St. Maarten public to litigate against the Inspectorate, instead of simply complying with the reasonable demands of the Inspectorate by law."