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Interference Types and Reduction points out that the shield of a conductor is effective only when it is connected to a constant voltage. When shielding ampliflers, the shield must be connected to the reference voltage for the enclosed circuit, whe...
Interference Types and Reduction points out that the shield of a conductor is effective only when it is connected to a constant voltage. When shielding ampliflers, the shield must be connected to the reference voltage for the enclosed circuit, whether it is grounded or not. Figure 3.48a shows the correct connection. If the shield were not connected or connected to a different voltage, there would be a parasitic feedback from the amplifier output to its input that could even lead to oscillations. Figure 3.48b shows the case where the shield is left unconnected. Figure 3.48c shows the equivalent circuit for its analysis. Figure 3.48d shows that connecting the reference point for an amplifier to ground when its shield is not connected does not solve the problem of external interference. Figure 3.48e, the equivalent circuit for that case, shows that in order to have minimal coupling from % to the shield, Xg,, must be very small; that is, it must be short-circuited. When grounding amplifier shields, the internal circuit must be connected to the shield at a single point, for example, as shown in Figure 3.49a for the
figure 3.48 amplifier shielding
case ola grounded shield intended to reduce power line interference. Other- wise, if there is more than one point connecting the circuit to the shield, resistive interference such as shown in Figure 3.49b may appear across Yas. We must choose the single connection point carefully in order to avoid currents coupled to the shield from circulating along the same path as signal currents. For example, if the signal were grounded and the shield-amplifier connection were as shown in Figure 3.50a, then the interfering voltage Vi would couple through Cis a current to ground via S-2-b, that is, it would share the segment 2-b with the signal.
Thus we should choose a grounding scheme such as the one in Figure 3.50b where the reference point for the amplifier ("2") is connected to the shield not directly in the amplifier but at the signal source. Then external interference does not share any path with the signal. The situation in Figure 3.50b can be described by saying that the amplifier has a "floating" input, that is, point 2 is not grounded within the amplifier.
When grounding a cable shield with a single ground connection, we must
shield and circuit must be connected at a single point (a); otherwise
decide which end to connect: the one at the signal end or the one at the amplifier end.
If the signal is not grounded and the amplifier is, then the best solution is to connect the shield to the input reference terminal for the amplifier, as indicated in Figure 3.51. If the shield were connected to the reference termi- nal at the signal side (connection A, dashed), all interference currents cou- pled to the shield would flow to ground along one of the signal lead wires (the one at terminal2; the amplifier is assumed to have a high input impedance)' If connection B were used, the interfering voltage at the input of the ampli- fier would be
shield grounding 5
figure 3.50 selection of the grounding point for a shield
figure 3.51 ground connection for a shield cable when the signal is not
If the shield were grounded at the amplifier side, connection D, the inter- fering voltage would then be
shield grounding 1
Therefore, if the signal source is not grounded but the amplifler is, then the shield must be connected to the reference terminal for the amplifier, even if it is not grounded.
If the signal is grounded but the amplifler input is not, then the situation is different urd .o is the solution. Now it is better to ground the shield on the signal source end, as shown in Figure 3.52. If instead of that it were con- nected to ground at the signal end (connection B), we would have
shield grounding 2
We should not connect the shield to the reference terminal at the amplifler input because then all shield coupled currents would flow to ground along one of the signal lead wires. If connection D is used, the input interfering voltage would be
shield grounding 3
shield grounding 4
figure 3.52 ground connection for a shield cable when the signal is grounded
Note that the situation in Figure 3.52 connection A is the same as the one in Figure 3.50, but now we have included the possibility of a nonperfect grounding connection and the presence of an interfering voltage between the signal reference point and ground, which are connected by a low-value impedance. If both the signal source and the amplifier are grounded, perhaps the compromise solution is to connect the shield to ground at both ends. But depending on the difference in voltage between grounding points and on the magnetic coupling to the newly created ground loop, the resulting interference may be increased. If this is the case, the loop must be opened by using differential input amplifiers or isolalion amplifiers.
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Starting with Kerr's design, Krueger imagined a cooker on the south wall of his garage in Minneapolis (45 degrees latitude north). The first problem to solve was the obstacle a cooker jutting out from the wall posed for parking in the driveway by the garage. A cooker at "microwave" or eye level could risk a collision with his family's cars. The solution was to embed the cooker in the wall so that the glass was flush with the siding, looking like a regular window.
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This first improvised effort netted around 99 °C (210 °F). Krueger decided to experiment with reflectors to increase the temperature. Two wardrobe glass mirrors hang from a hinge below the "window", about 55 cm (21.7 in) by 115 cm (45.3 in). The reflector is raised on a folding table "leg" so that it will lay flat against the garage wall when not in use, and flap out up to 90 degrees to send more sun into the box. When installed, this boosted the temperature to a more respectable 125 °C (257 °F) degrees. The mirror is set to capture sun early in the day, without adjustment through the afternoon, since the 115 cm (45.3 in) is parallel to the ground.
The glass mirror reflected a lot of light into the cook box. But Krueger wanted to push the performance higher, and added a second reflector overhead, made from spectral aluminum sheets. Two large sheet are glued to a thin plywood flap about twice the size of the lower reflector. The upper reflector is hinged at the top of the cook box window frame, and set in place with a pulley. The rope is tied to a cleat when the optimum amount of sun reflects across the glass. This bumped up the temperature to 160 °C (320 °F) during the summer months.
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- For the Original Kamen Rider Chalice, see Hajime Aikawa.
Hajime Shijo (四条 ハジメ Shijō Hajime) was the president of the BOARD Corporation who secretly uses the sealed Mantis Undead to assume the form of the legendary Kamen Rider Chalice. Because he is more interested in business ethnics, Hajime sees himself as the only thing keeping BOARD alive by offering his company's aid once paid by the government.
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Super Hero Taisen
A Joker Undead is present as one of the Kaijin Generals of Dai-Shocker in Super Hero Taisen. Given the fact that Hajime Aikawa was one of the Support Riders that Kamen Rider Birth brought in Let's Go Kamen Riders, it is safe to assume that this Joker is Shijo.
- "Change!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
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- "Joker!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Height: 219 cm
- Weight: 116 kg
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Chalice Rouzer
- Main article: Chalice Rouzer
The Chalice Rouzer (カリスラウザー Karisu Rauzā) is a Rider System created for Shijo himself. The full extent of its power is unknown, but the Chalice Rouzer is capable of reproducing the DNA of sealed Undead and mimic their forms with frightening accuracy, as well as their respective powers and abilities. Further adding to its uniqueness, is that Rouze Cards are swiped on it, which became the template for the Rider System's Rouzer technology.
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Chalice Arrow
- Main article: Chalice Arrow
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Rouze Cards: Heart Suit
|Undead Avatar
|Rouzer/Absorber announcement
|Normal AP Cost
|Initiates transformation when rouzed onto the Chalice Rouzer.
|Allows Chalice to use a Vine Whip for lashing enemies or bind them up.
|Initiates transformation into Joker Undead when rouzed onto the Chalice Rouzer.
Behind the scenes
Hajime Shijo is portrayed by Ruo.
- Unlike his counterpart, Aikawa, Shijo is a human who turned into an Undead and he is purely evil.
- Although the A.R. version of the Chalice Rouzer is a man-made Rider System, functionally it behaves the same way as the original Joker-origin Chalice Rouzer, using a swipe system for transformation as opposed to the card storage system used by the other Rider Systems.
- His surname, Shijo, means "fourth article" in Japanese, referring to his status as the fourth BOARD Rider.


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The failure of Trump on the East Coast
Donald Trump dreams of spreading his name even further in America. But will he succeed in driving the growth of American casinos forward?
Donald Trump rushes from one political meeting to the next to be able to run as a Republican candidate in the November presidential elections. When journalists ask him about his plan to revive the American economy, he emphasizes his business success and billion-dollar fortune. But the real estate mogul was not always successful. Because his investments in the terrestrial casinos of Atlantic City had partly devastating consequences and made thousands of people unemployed. Trump had opened a total of three casinos in Atlantic City. In 1984 he opened the Trump Plaza. The next year already followed the Trump Castle. The Trump Taj Mahal was completed in 1990. The casino covers 15,500m2 and cost a billion dollars. This gaming facility is therefore considered the most expensive casino in the world. In order to be profitable, the casino should generate a turnover of one million dollars per day. But Trump failed miserably at this goal and had to file for bankruptcy in 1991. In 1992 the casinos Trump Plaza and Trump Castle announced insolvency. They must know that Donald Trump was the best employer in Atlantic City at the time and employed over 12,000 people. The following years meant the slow decline for the casinos of Atlantic City and thousands of employees lost their jobs in the casinos of Trump! He finally threw in the towel in 2014 with the closure of Trump Plaza and the sale of his last two casinos.
Trump, the future King of the West Coast
The failure of Donald Trump on the East Coast, however, has not broken his will to conquer the West Coast of the USA. In fact, he already owns a luxury hotel in Las Vegas: The Trump Hotel Las Vegas. The hotel opened its doors in 2008 and is 190 meters high. It comprises 64 floors. The façade of the hotel is covered with gold and therefore does not go unnoticed even in the capital of the players. The businessman now wants to build a casino near his hotel. The investment here is modest, as it "only" costs 100 million dollars. Donald Trump seems to have learned from his mistakes and wants to join forces with another billionaire, Phil Ruffin, to make the project a success. Trump's investment would therefore amount to only 50 million dollars. A piece of cake for Trump, which has total assets of $4 billion. Should Donald Trump win the presidential election, he would like to leave the management of the casino to his son Eric.
Since 2008, Las Vegas casinos have had difficulty keeping their former profits. Macao's competition and online gaming also affect Nevada's casino operators. So Trump's future investment in a casino is just as uncertain as his race to run for president.


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Wonder (2017)
Soopinio Rating : 90%
773* Social Posts
1hr 53min Drama
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Wonder Lead Cast: Julia Roberts as Isabel Pullman, Owen Wilson as Nate Pullman, Jacob Tremblay as August "Auggie" Pullman, Izabela Vidovic as Olivia "Via" Pullman, Mandy Patinkin as Mr. Tushman, Daveed Diggs as Mr. Browne, Noah Jupe as Jack Will, Danielle Rose Russell as Miranda, Nadji Jeter as Justin, Millie Davis as Summer, Auggie's friend
Director: Stephen Chbosky
Based on R.J Palacio's'New York Times Bestseller is a story of Auggie is a fifth grader with a facial deformity. Due to numerous surgeries on his face, he was homeschooled by his mother Isabel. But now that Auggie has reached middle school, Isabel and Nate decide to enrol him in a private school, Beecher prep. The stigma circling his condition makes it harder for Auggie to make friends and he feels isolated until he befriends Jack. Auggie and Jack become good friends as the school year goes by.
On Halloween, Auggie dresses up as Ghost Face, making it impossible for people to recognize him. He finds Jack with his friend Julian and when he reaches close enough he overhears Jack telling Julian that he is only friends with Auggie as a joke and would rather kill himself if he looked anything like him.Feeling betrayed, Auggie runs to his family and tells them that he wants to drop out of school, to which his sister makes him understand that he shouldn't. Since then, Auggie keeps his distance from Jack. Summer, another classmate of Auggie asks him what's wrong and Auggie tells her everything and swearing her to secrecy. Meanwhile Jack figures out that it was Auiie as Ghost Face and that he heard everything he said on Halloween. Auggie and Jack are partnered for a project to which Julian responds by badmouthing Auggie. Jack punches Julian and it erupts into a fight getting them both dismissed for 2 days.
Auggie is bullied by Julian and his friends for the rest of the year until Mr.Tushman, their class teacher finds out and Julian gets in trouble. On a trip to a natural reserve, Auggie finds himself being bullied by a group of seventh graders from another school and Julian's friends' save him. From then Auggie's classmates started accepting him more comfortably making his life a little easier.
Wonder not only speaks about Auggie but it also revolves around the story of the rest of characters, everyone has their own backstory and problems to face which keeps you engaged overall. Watch out as 11 year old Jacob Tremblay gives one of his most talked about performance.
Also Read about the other releases of the week : Thor Ragnarok and Ribbon
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I highly encourage anyone and everyone to go see the movie Wonder. You'll laugh, you'll ugly cry, and you'll leave inspired to be a better human. Truly a beautiful movie.— Haley Wilkerson (@HaleyWilk12) November 25, 2017
Everyone in the entire world should be required to see the movie Wonder.— Clare Robbe (@clarerobbe) November 24, 2017
Everyone should do themselves a favor and go see the movie Wonder! ❤— Ellie (@skip_ells) November 25, 2017
I hope people go see the movie 'wonder' it was absolutely eye opening. Kindness is the gateway to eternal happiness. Regardless of looks or any physical attributes, it's love that makes the world go round.— Ryan Amos (@rpamos2) December 2, 2017
Wonder is a movie that everyone must see— Cole Sabers (@Cole_Sabers) November 25, 2017
THE BOOK AND THe mOVIE "WONDER" IS SO GOOD BYE IM CRYING FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE— 💫 (@mrsath) December 3, 2017
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San Diego, CA- Florent Restaurant & Lounge set to occupy the former Jimmy Love's space at 672 Fifth Avenue in the Historic Gaslamp Quarter this Spring.
With its name derived from the historical architecture of the "Old City Hall" building, along with paying homage to the year the building was established, 1874. The split level venue will celebrate San Diego's immense culinary and nightlife scene with a creative collaboration by celebrity Chef Richard Sweeney and San Diego's premiere designer Michael Soriano.
San Diego's culinary and social culture has evolved and with Florent, you'll find an approachable elegance and a playful interior. From the mind of Michael Soriano, one can only imagine to experience the visually unexpected, with an organic and demure touch of glamour. "Design for me is about giving people the opportunity to reconnect to those good feelings, those good memories" says, Michael and that sensibility will flow through the mindset of the Florent concept.A culinary super star with a flare for the unexpected & fun, Emmy Award-winning hit reality competition show "Top Chef" contestant Richard Sweeney adds the Gaslamp Quarter to his growing culinary repertoire. Chef Sweeney will bring his light hearted, unique, and playful culinary style to the Florent menus that will feature local, sustainable and Modern American fare, complimented by an ambitious cocktail and local craft beer selection to reflect the San Diego culinary and social culture.
For more information on Florent Restaurant & Lounge or the Spring opening, please visit www.FlorentSD.com


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Origin (band)
Origin is an American technical death metal band from Topeka, Kansas, founded in 1997.[1] They have been recognized by music critics[2][3] and metal fans[4] alike for combining a harsh sound with a high level of technical skill.
Performing in 2014 in Colmar, France
|Background information
|Topeka, Kansas, United States
|Technical death metal
|Years active
|Relapse, Nuclear Blast, Agonia
|Associated acts
|Unmerciful, Face of Oblivion, Necryptic, Skinless, Gorguts
|Paul Ryan
Mike Flores
John Longstreth
Jason Keyser
|Past members
|Jeremy Turner
George Fluke
James King
Doug Williams
Clint Appelhanz
Mark Manning
James Lee
Mica Meneke
Origin's music is characterized by almost exclusive use of several specific, difficult playing techniques: blast beats on the drum kit,[5] multiple death growled vocals,[5][6] and arpeggios and sweep picking on both the guitars and the bass guitar.[4] Their songs often have uneven, shifting time signatures.[5] 2008 saw the band breakthrough in the United States with the release of their fourth studio album, Antithesis which was seen as a hit.[7][8]
Origin grew out of a series of jam sessions in 1997 involving guitarist/vocalists Paul Ryan and Jeremy Turner. The band took shape over a period of about half a year. Bassist Clint Appelhanz and vocalist Mark Manning joined in October 1997, and drummer George Fluke joined in January 1998. The band members then decided to tour under the name Origin.[1]
On May 23, 1998, the band opened for Suffocation. That summer, Origin recorded a four-song, self-financed and self-distributed demo, A Coming Into Existence. In October, the band secured an opening slot on the Death Across America Tour, which also featured Nile, Cryptopsy, Oppressor and Gorguts.[1]
In February 1999, George Fluke was replaced by John Longstreth and Doug Williams replaced Clint Appelhanz. With the new lineup, Origin secured a show with Napalm Death on April 14. Various other regional shows followed, including a spot at the November to Dismember Metalfest in Texas. On December 16, Origin signed to Relapse Records.[1]
Debut albumEdit
On July 11, 2000, Origin released its first studio album, Origin.[1] Origin played the March Metal Meltdown in New Jersey and was invited to take part in Contaminated 2000. They shared the stage with Exhumed and Cephalic Carnage, and participated in another November to December in California. Origin joined forces with Poland's Vader, along with label mates Cephalic Carnage and Dying Fetus, for the high-profile Death Across America 2000 Tour.[1] Soon after, Origin embarked on yet another tour, this time alongside Candiria, Cryptopsy and Poison the Well. They made another Milwaukee Metalfest appearance in 2001, and participated in Summer Slaughter that year (the 1st version of "Summer Slaughter Tour" under a different booking agency Digger). Origin then secured a headline tour before beginning work on another album. The result, Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas, introduced two new members, James Lee on vocals and Mike Flores on bass guitar.[1]
Informis Infinitas InhumanitasEdit
The band's second album Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas was produced by the band with Colin E. Davis co-producing at Studio One in Racine, Wisconsin. Immediately following its release, Origin hit the road as part of a summer metal tour with Nile, Arch Enemy and Hate Eternal. Following the tour, Jeremy Turner resigned from the band and Clint Appelhanz (this time playing guitar instead of bass guitar) returned. Origin toured with Immolation, Vader, and The Berzerker, followed by another tour with All That Remains, Scar Culture and Crematorium. Unforeseen problems arose, and Origin had to cancel the tour with Nuclear Assault in January 2003. Shortly thereafter John Longstreth resigned from the band; James King was chosen to fill the spot.[1]
The band played its first show with the new line-up in September 2003 in Topeka, Kansas. At the concert, they shot a music video for the song "Portal," from Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas. The band then landed a headlining west coast tour in January 2004 with Uphill Battle. In the summer, Origin toured the Midwest, playing the Milwaukee Metalfest 2004 and The Texas Death and Grindfest with label mates Soilent Green and Kill the Client.[1]
Echoes of DecimationEdit
On March 15, 2005,[9] Origin released Echoes of Decimation, its third studio album.[10] Fan reaction was mixed. A review of Echoes in the student newspaper of Metropolitan Community College-Longview in Kansas City called it monotonous, yet nonetheless impressive due to the band members' instrumental prowess.[4]
Numerous United States tours immediately followed, including headlining performances at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and Ohio Deathfest. The band then joined forces with Malevolent Creation and Animosity for a summer North American tour that was sold out at many venues. The tour for Origin was 52 days long, and only three shows had to be cancelled.[1]
In early 2006, James King and Clint Appelhanz left Origin, and had joined death metal/grindcore group Unmerciful, along with Jeremy Turner and Tony Reust. In April, John Longstreth returned to Origin, and in May, the band played their first European show.[11] They also embarked on another summer headlining tour across North America, with Paul Ryan performing all guitar parts.[1]
In February and March 2007, Origin played in Europe with label mates Misery Index and Necrophagist, as well as newly signed fellow Topeka locals Diskreet. After the end of this tour, Jeremy Turner rejoined Origin and the band began to work on its next album.[12] They finished recording in February 2008,[13] and the resulting album, Antithesis, was released April 1, 2008,[2] and peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart.[7][8] The band released a music video for the Antithesis song "Finite" on May 23, 2008.[14] The video began to be shown on television the next day, premiering on MTV2's Headbanger's Ball.[14]
The band went to record their fifth album, Entity, as a trio of Paul Ryan, Mike Flores, and John Longstreth. Vocals were done by Ryan and Flores as vocalist James Lee was ejected from the band in late 2010. Lee later went on to join Minnesota based death metal band Face of Oblivion.[15][16] In 2010, the band signed to German-based Nuclear Blast Records and recorded their debut for the label in November. After releasing Entity, Origin recruited Jason Keyser of Skinless for vocal duties. The band embarked on a tour with Hate Eternal, Vital Remains and Abysmal Dawn in North America. Soon after, Origin left to tour Europe with Psycroptic and Leng Tch'e. The band also headlined the American "Occupation Domination" tour along with Cattle Decapitation, Decrepit Birth, Aborted, Rings of Saturn and Battlecross in 2012.
Studio albumsEdit
- Origin (2000)
- Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas (2002)
- Echoes of Decimation (2005)
- Antithesis (2008)
- Entity (2011)
- Omnipresent (2014)
- Unparalleled Universe (2017)[17]
- Abiogenesis – A Coming into Existence (2019)[18]
- A Coming into Existence (1998)
- Paul Ryan – guitars, backing vocals (1997–present)
- Mike Flores – bass, backing vocals (2001–present)
- John Longstreth – drums (1999–2003, 2006–present)
- Jason Keyser - lead vocals (2011–present)
Former membersEdit
- Mark Manning – lead vocals (1997–2001)
- Clint Appelhanz – bass (1997–1999), guitars (2002–2006)
- Doug Williams – bass (1999–2001)
- George Fluke – drums (1998–1999)
- James King – drums (2003–2006)
- James Lee – lead vocals (2001–2010)
- Mica Meneke – lead vocals (2010-2011)
- Jeremy Turner – guitars, backing vocals (1997–2002, 2007–2010)
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Origin --- Artist Biography". Origin --- Official Relapse Records Band Page. Relapse Records. March 2008. Archived from the original on 2011-06-23. Retrieved 2009-02-06.
- ^ a b Prato, Greg. "Allmusic Review: Antithesis by Origin". Allmusic. Macrovision Corporation. Retrieved 2009-02-07.
The instrumental prowess of Origin's players is mighty impressive here. But be forewarned—there's not an ounce of melody detected anywhere.
- ^ York, William (2002). "Allmusic Biography: Origin". Allmusic. Macrovision Corporation. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
Ridiculously technical, fast, and punishing.
- ^ a b c Frink, Troy (October 10, 2005). "Origin's death metal could kill someone". Longview Current. The College Publisher. Archived from the original on May 27, 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
- ^ a b c Prato, Greg (2008-01-04). "Allmusic Review: Informis Infinitas Inhumanitas by Origin". AllMusic. Macrovision Corporation. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
But, as amazing as much of the playing is, some of the songwriting seems to suffer under the weight of all the technicality.
- ^ "Origin on MySpace Music". myspace.com. February 18, 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-18.
- ^ a b "Artist Chart History: Origin". Billboard. Nielsen Company. Retrieved 2008-07-22.
- ^ a b "ORIGIN: Antithesis Lands In Billboard Charts; Announce May U.S. Tour". News from Relapse Records. Relapse Records. 2008-04-09. Archived from the original on 2009-05-27. Retrieved 2009-02-07.
- ^ The news post at Relapse Records' website, announcing the release of this album, is dated February 2, 2004. However, Allmusic and Amazon.com both state that the album was released on March 15, 2005. The news post itself states that the album was recorded in November 2004. The incorrect date arises from confusing post formatting—the post was created on 2004-02-02 but its content was not added until much later.
- ^ "Allmusic Overview: Echoes of Decimation by Origin". Allmusic. Macrovision Corporation. Retrieved 2009-02-19.
- ^ "ORIGIN: Welcome Back Drummer; Announce Summer Tour Plans". News from Relapse Records. Relapse Records. April 16, 2006. Archived from the original on October 18, 2007. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ "Band History". Origin MySpace Blog. MySpace. July 15, 2007. Archived from the original on December 11, 2012. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ "ORIGIN: Completes Work On Antithesis". News from Relapse Records. Relapse Records. February 11, 2008. Archived from the original on May 27, 2009. Retrieved 2009-02-21.
- ^ a b "ORIGIN: Premiere "Finite" Video". News from Relapse Records. Relapse Records. 2008-05-23. Archived from the original on 2009-05-27. Retrieved 2009-02-07.
- ^ [1] blabbermouth.et
- ^ [2] Archived March 1, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "ORIGIN To Release 'Unparalleled Universe' Album In June". Blabbermouth.net. May 11, 2017. Retrieved May 11, 2017.
- ^ "Origin To Release Anniversary Album "Abiogenesis – A Coming Into Existence"". ThePRP. February 22, 2019. Retrieved February 22, 2019.


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When we were growing up, before television, we played cards, paper and pencil games, board games, jigsaws etc. We now have digital versions of all these as well as newer ones such as Sudoku. Most of these are online but you can download apps to your device via a Wi-Fi connection.
This workshop set will cover some of these apps that can afford you fun, stimulate your brain and in some cases, interaction with others.
During the sessions we will work with people in a hands-on situation if necessary doing the following:
- Find Application or link
- Pull to Desktop
- Work through Settings
- Set up logins if necessary
- With each activity we will have a focus on what "not to press"
- Take them through the game/activity (in a digital environment)
Workshop Sets are a new concept from SeniorNet. There are 4 sessions that are linked but can be booked separately depending on your requirements and current knowledge.
Week 1: Thinking Skills including:
- Quizzes
- Crosswords
- Memory Training
Week 2: Word Games including:
- Wordscape
- Text Twist 2
- Words 2 (Scrabble)
- Hangman
Week 3: Card and Maths Games including:
- Sudoku
- Solitaire(Patience)
- Bridge
- Mah Jong
Week 4: Other Games etc.
- Jigsaws
- Casual Games
Candy Crush
Big Fish Games (Adventure, Problem Solving, Memory)
Bring the device you wish to use for these activities, including its charger. If you will be using a desktop computer at home, we can show you on the Centre's computers and you can transfer your skills. Please bring a flash drive/memory stick.
2-hour sessions for four weeks.
The workshop set runs on 4 consecutive Friday mornings for 2 hours from 10am.
Bookings essential but the workshop set is free to financial members. Must be current members of SeniorNet Glenfield or join (annual fee $30). If you are new to SeniorNet you are invited to attend a Meet and Greet session on a Monday morning between 10 am and 12md. Ring for an appointment.


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The Joy of Comics, Episode 17 - Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 and Runaways GN Book Club
May 29th, 2017 by thejoyofgaming
The Joy of Comics Podcast, Episode 17:
Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2 and Runaways Graphic Novel Book Club
On this episode of The Joy of Comics Podcast, we (Rich, Jordan and Kevin) discuss the latest in the world of comics and comics-related media, and there's a lot to talk about. First, we dive into Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 2, the latest entry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and discuss all aspects of the film - from the plot and structure, to the characters and performances, to the enigmatic new character EGO the Living Planet - and weigh in on the film's overall success as a sequel.
Next, we bring you our second entry in our Graphic Novel Book Club series, this time setiing our sights on the first volume of Runaways by Brian K Vaughn and Adrian Alphona. With the recent announcement of a Hulu original series based on Runaways coming in 2018 and its briefly leaked teaser trailer (which looks amazing by the way), now seemed like the perfect time to revisit the original comic and explore the tremendous impact it has had on comics and popular media since its debut in 2003.
We also discuss some of the other comics we've been reading lately, including a number of DC Rebirth titles, Descender, The Fuse, Black Hammer, Grayson, Harbinger, Spider-Man Dead No More: The Clone Conspiracy, X-Men: Legacy and Gold, R.L Stine's Man-Thing, and more. And to round out the proceedings, we touch on some recent comic book news.
So join us, as we leave behind everything we ever knew, grab the Staff of One, Fistigons and a companion dinosaur named Old Lace, and take on the evil that is The Pride. This...is the Joy of Comics!


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This post on prophet, priest, and king as leadership typology is excerpted from my book The God Who Goes Before You. You can purchase the book here. Over the past century, several Reformed scholars and church leaders have presented the threefold office of Christ—the munus triplex of prophet, priest, and king—as a typology for church […][Read More...]
Leadership: Priestly Leadership in the New Covenant
Leadership: Priestly Leadership in the New Covenant
What does priesthood in the Old Testament have to do with church leadership today? Quite a lot, as it turns out—though perhaps not in the way you would assume! Priestly leadership isn't about becoming a priest; it isn't even about becoming a caregiver or counselor for the people of God. To understand the implications of […][Read More...]
Leadership: Why Are Leaders Needed if All God's People Are Priests?
"Everyone in the entire community is holy, and the LORD is among them!" That's what a band of rebels from the tribes of Reuben and Levi declared when they revolted against Moses and Aaron before going on to demand, "Why then do you exalt yourselves above the LORD's assembly?" (Numbers 16:3). The rebels were consumed […][Read More...]


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BROWSE: In the Gerstein library, most books about anatomy are on 1-Below in the QM23-QM25 section. Anatomy textbooks are often in Course Reserves. Atlases of medical/anatomical imagery can be found in the Oversize shelving areas. Please ask at one of the desks for assistance locating books on anatomy.
Here are some selected titles:
Have you read:
The Knife Man?
Catalogue link updated 01/2019
The vivid, often gruesome portrait of the 18th century surgeon and anatomist, John Hunter. John Hunter revolutionized surgical practice through his groundbreaking experiments. Driven by an insatiable curiosity, he dissected thousands of human bodies, using the knowledge he gained to improve medical care for countless patients.
Try searching the Library catalogue for Anatomy and/or Human Anatomy as a Subject.
Search for images by using the terms anatomy or human anatomy or medical with the term(s): atlas, images, illustrations, art.
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Using canned clams keeps this classic pasta dish simple to pull together, while fresh herbs infuse it with bright flavor. Try it out for an elegant, yet easy, weeknight dinner.
How to Make It
Prepare linguine in a Dutch oven according to package directions. Drain, and return to Dutch oven; set aside.
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Add mushrooms, garlic, and olive oil; cook, stirring often, until mushrooms are tender and slightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in clams, wine, and red pepper; cook, stirring often, until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in herbs, and remove from heat; keep warm.
Stir reserved clam juice into linguine over medium; cook, stirring often, until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Add clam mixture and Parmesan cheese to pasta; toss to mix well. Sprinkle with pepper and salt; garnish with more cheese, if desired.


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Visit the Saratoga Automobile Museum, located in the recently renovated Bottling Plant, in the magnificent Saratoga Spa State Park in Saratoga Springs. The museum celebrates the automotive heritage of New York State and features regularly changing exhibits that include antique cars, classic cars, race cars, Indy cars, sports racers and stock cars. The museum includes three galleries, an orientation theatre, meeting spaces, and gift shop. A Path Through History attraction.
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Updating your email address can easily be done via your Creative Fabrica account by following these steps:
- Login to Creative Fabrica and visit My Account.
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We are human beings and in any area of life there is a chance that one somehow and somewhere could be involved in an accident that causes personal injury. Some people get hurt in amusement parks, whereas others get a dog bite from pets. It is not as difficult as often described to file a compensation claim for your personal injury. Have you thought about this? More likely, that you are eligible to file a claim. If the injured person is not able to make decisions on their own because of their mental incapacity (for example, if the person suffers from a severe brain injury or is in a coma). In that case, a family member may be appointed to act as a guardian and make decisions for the injured person.
- Slip and fall accidents
- Criminal injury compensation
- Occupier's' liability
- Animal owners liability
- Product liability
- Nursing home negligence
- Medical malpractice
Slip and Fall Accidents
Thousands of claims are made each year for "slip and fall" accidents. If you fell down and got injured in a supermarket because someone dropped banana on the floor, or you slipped on the wet floor and hit your head in the washroom in the office building, you may file a lawsuit against the owner of the property for injuries suffered. Slip and fall is a tort, which is based on a claim that the property owner was negligent.
Most Common Causes
- Slippery surfaces
- Seasonal trip hazards (snow and ice)
- Spills of wet or dry substances
- Changes of level and slopes of walkways
- Unsecured mats
- Debris and items stored in pedestrian walkways
- Trailing cables in pedestrian walkways
- Smoke, steam or dust obscuring view
- Unsuitable footwear
- Poor lighting
This list presents some common hazards but there are many others.
After a slip and fall accidents
- Take pictures of the accident scene and of yourself if you can. If it is appropriate, follow up with pictures a few days later (when bruises become apparent, etc).
- If someone witnesses your fall, try to get their name, address and phone number.
- Report your accident immediately or as soon as possible.
- See a doctor
All these evidences can be of great help to identify responsible for the accident parties.
Important Time Limits
- If you suffer injury you have to file an accident report immediately or as soon as possible.
- You have 2 years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit against the owner of the property.
If you have become a victim of a violent crime and got injured, you are more likely eligible for financial compensation. Call us to talk about your situation. Our lawyers have a great experience in helping people who were injured as a result of a violent crime to get full compensation.
Innocent victims of crimes of violence that have occurred in the Province of Ontario may be compensated in accordance with the Compensation for Victims of Crime Act. Do you know that you do not need to be a resident of Ontario, to apply for "victim of a crime" compensation?
Eligibility for Compensation
Violent crimes may include murder, attempted murder, firearm offenses, poisoning, arson and other offences such as assault, sexual assault, domestic assault (e.g. abuse by a spouse/partner), child physical assault, child sexual abuse, etc. The injuries may either be physical or psychological. However, the injuries must be more than merely transient or trifling in nature in order to be awarded compensation. A person can also apply for compensation if he/she witnessed or came upon the scene of a crime that resulted in a death and meets the criteria for a finding of "mental or nervous shock."
Qualified individuals:
- Individuals who have been injured as a result of a crime of violence committed in Ontario. Criminal Code offences include: assault, sexual assault, criminal harassment,
- etc. Injuries received from a motor vehicle accident (hit and run or drunk driving) are excluded, unless the vehicle is used as a weapon.
- Individuals who are responsible for the care of a victim of crime and suffered a loss of income or had expenses as a result of the victim's injury or death
- Individuals who are the dependants of a deceased victim (in the case of murder)
- Individuals who were injured while trying to prevent a crime or while helping a police officer
In Ontario, anyone injured as a result of violent crime can apply for compensation. This includes those hurt or affected while making an arrest or assisting a peace officer with law enforcement duties, or while trying to prevent a crime. If a person died as a result of violent crime in Ontario, any family members that were dependent on the deceased person or who paid expenses as a result of the death (including expenses to care for one or more children of the deceased person or expenses for bereavement counseling) can apply for compensation.
Compensation may be awarded regardless of whether a person has been prosecuted or convicted of the offence giving rise to the injury or death. Accordingly, you may still be eligible for compensation if no charges were laid or if there was no conviction in a criminal proceeding. If a victim/claimant is under the age of 18, or unable to manage his/her personal affairs, a legal guardian must make the application.
The following items are not awarded for compensation:
- Crimes committed outside the Province of Ontario
- Damaged or stolen property
- An accident involving a motor vehicle (i.e. drunk driving or hit and run)
- Legal fees for criminal court and/or civil suits
- Distress of attending criminal court
- Workplace accidents (claims should be filed with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board)
- deaths resulting from suicide
- negligence by an institution/organization
- pain and suffering for grief and sorrow
Time Limits
An application for compensation must be made within two years of the date of the incident. However, the two-year limitation period could be extended when it is warranted. Our lawyers can request such an extension and explain your reason(s) for the delay in the application form.
Types of Compensation
You may be awarded the following types of compensation for physical injuries and/or psychological harm that resulted from a violent crime in Ontario. In order to be awarded compensation, your injuries must be more than merely transient or trifling in nature.
- Pain and Suffering: Awards are based on several factors, including:
- the nature of the crime/abuse,
- any breach of trust or abuse of power,
- the age and vulnerability of the victim,
- the degree of violence involved,
- the seriousness of the injuries sustained or the extent of the harm caused,
- the recovery period,
- the possibility of a continuing disability,
- the impact the crime/abuse had on the victim's life.
- Treatment Expenses: May be awarded for ambulance fees, hospital charges, prosthetics, eyeglasses, prescriptions, dental expenses, counseling expenses etc. Only expenses not payable by any other source will be considered.
- Travel to Treatment Expenses: May be awarded if you are required to travel more than 40km each way from your residence for treatment.
- Loss of Income: May be awarded to you (or a person responsible for your care) if you were unable to work because of injuries arising from the incident. We may award up to a maximum of $1,000 per month for lost income. Generally, this is paid out to a maximum of $50 per day or $250 per week. Any benefits received from other sources will be considered and possibly deducted from this amount.
- Loss of Support: May be awarded to the dependants who relied on the deceased victim for financial support at the time of the crime.
- Funeral and Burial Expenses: This includes the cost of a funeral director, clergyman, casket, cemetery plot, grave marker, newspaper notices, death and birth certificates.
- Other: Costs associated with the support of a child born as a result of a sexual assault.
Occupier's' liability comes into effect when the injured party sues the property owner under common law based on negligence and/or personal injury. Occupier liability cases could be complicated and there are many factors to be considered. Contact us and we will explain you the law and the options you have.
There are not too many types of claims and most of them include the following:
- slips and falls
- stress and anxiety due to elevator malfunction
- falling objects
- falls on defective stairwells
- fall from a defective terrace or balcony
- parking ramp falls
According to the Occupiers' Liability Act, "occupier" includes:
- a person who is in physical possession of premises, or
- a person who has responsibility for and control over the condition of premises or the activities there carried on, or control over persons allowed to enter the premises
"Premises" means lands and structures, or either of them, and also includes:
- water
- ships and vessels
- trailers and portable structures designed or used for residence, business or shelter
- trains, railway cars, vehicles and aircraft
Tenants, Licensees, and Independent Contractors
Both tenants and licensees will be occupiers of property where they live. Licensees will usually share the status of occupier with the owner. Owners of let property will be occupiers of those areas which they have not let by demise and over which they have retained control (such as the common staircase in flat building). If the tenancy agreement imposes upon the owner the duty to carry out repairs, he will be co-responsible with the tenant for the conditions of the premises as occupier. Independent contractors working on the property may also be covered by the concept of "occupier" if they exercise sufficient control over the premises.
"Occupiers' liability"
"Occupiers' liability" is a field of tort law, codified in statute, which concerns the duty of care that those who occupy (through ownership or lease) real property owe to people who visit or trespass. It deals with liability that may arise from accidents caused by the defective or dangerous condition of the premises.
Occupier's duty
An occupier of premises owes a duty to take such care as in all the circumstances of the case is reasonable to see that persons entering on the premises, and the property brought on the premises by those persons are reasonably safe while on the premises. The duty of care applies whether the danger is caused by the condition of the premises or by an activity carried on on the premises.
Where premises are occupied or used by virtue of a tenancy under which the landlord is responsible for the maintenance or repair of the premises, it is the duty of the landlord to show towards any person or the property brought on the premises by those persons, the same duty of care in respect of dangers arising from any failure on the landlord's part in carrying out the landlord's responsibility as is required by the Act to be shown by an occupier of the premises.
Where injury to any person is caused by the negligence of an independent contractor employed by the occupier, the occupier is not on that account liable if in all the circumstances the occupier had acted reasonably in entrusting the work to the independent contractor.
Property owners are liable for slip and fall accidents that caused injuries. Claims are usually successful if it can be proved that the owner/occupier breached their "duty of care", in other words, a person has to be treated right whilst he or she is in the care of another person. Once a property owner's negligence has been established, a court would most likely award a financial compensation.
The occupier will not normally be liable for damage caused by the negligence of persons who were carrying out work on his premises, such as independent contractors. So, if damage was caused by a faulty maintenance of lifts, the occupier will not be liable because this damage was the result of other persons' negligence. Nevertheless, the occupier may still be liable for an injury if:
- was not reasonable in employing the contractor;
- did not make sure that the contractor was sufficiently competent; or
- did not properly supervise the contractor's work,
Effective warning
A warning will only serve to discharge the occupier's duty with respect to the danger if it enables the person to whom the duty is owed to be reasonably safe. The warning must therefore be sufficiently clear about the danger and ways of avoiding the danger must be readily available. In determining this, the courts will consider the following factors:
- How specific was the warning? Did it make the nature of the danger clear? A simple "do not touch" or "enter at your own risk" may not be sufficient warning, since it does not put people in notice of any danger to themselves.
- The nature of the danger. Was it hidden or apparent? A warning of a hidden dangers must clearly be more express.
- The type of visitor? Not all visitors may be able to understand the warning, as may be the case with small children or foreign tourists who do not read English.
Animal Owner Liability
In plain English, the owner of a dog is liable for damages resulting from a bite or attack by the dog on another person or domestic animal. If you are injured as a result of an attack by a dog, a claim may be brought against a dog's owner for causing your injuries. An owner is defined as either having possession or harbouring a dog.
Information on the Dog Owners' Liability Act and Public Safety Related to Dogs Statute Law Amendment Act, 2005
- On October 26, 2004 Ontario government introduced Bill 132 to amend the Dog Owners' Liability Act (DOLA) that was passed by the Legislative Assembly and received Royal Assent by March 9, 2005.
- The legislation bans pit bulls in Ontario, places restrictions on existing pit bulls, and toughens the penalties for the owners of any dog that poses a danger to the public.
- Ontario's pit bull ban took effect on August 29, 2005.
- All dog owners must comply with the amended requirements of DOLA and other provisions of law.
- Pit bull owners may keep their existing dogs, as long as they comply with certain requirements.
- DOLA also introduced new penalties for the owners of all potentially dangerous dogs, regardless of breed or type.
Grandfathered/Restricted Pit Bulls – Owners' Responsibilities
- Pit bull owners are required to ensure their pit bulls are in compliance with the amendments and regulations.
- Pit bull owners have to have their pit bulls leashed and muzzled in public and comply with sterilization requirements.
- The regulations stipulate that restricted pit bulls be muzzled and leashed unless the dogs are on their owners' enclosed property or on enclosed property occupied by another person who consents to the pit bull being without a muzzle or leash.
- A leash may be a maximum of 1.8m.
- Muzzles should be humane, but strong enough and well-fitted enough to prevent the pit bull from biting, without interfering with the breathing, panting, or vision of the pit bull or with the pit bull's ability to drink.
- All pit bulls must be sterilized.
"Pit Bull" includes,
- a pit bull terrier,
- a Staffordshire bull terrier,
- an American Staffordshire terrier,
- an American pit bull terrier,
- a dog that has an appearance and physical characteristics that are substantially similar to those mentioned above
Dog Owners' Liability Act (DOLA) Proceedings
If a dog bites you, you may bring a civil action against the dog's owner for damages.
- The Act states that the owner of a dog is liable for damages resulting from a bite or attack and that liability does not depend on the owner's fault, negligence or knowledge of the propensity of the dog to bite or attack.
- Any individual can start a court proceeding under Part IX of the Provincial Offences Act (POA).
- Violations of various Ontario statutes, including DOLA, constitute provincial offences and may be prosecuted under the Provincial Offences Act.
All Dangerous Dogs
A dangerous dog's owner is liable when:
- Another dog has been bitten or attacked
- The dog has behaved in a manner that poses a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals
- An owner did not exercise reasonable precautions to prevent a dog from biting or attacking or posing a menace to the safety of persons or domestic animals
- A dog owner did not take specified control measures
Penalties for Offences:
- $10,000 fine ($60,000 for corporations); and/or
- Six months imprisonment; and/or
- In addition to any other penalties, the court will be able to make restitution orders requiring convicted persons to make compensation or restitution to victims.
Product Liability
If you have been harmed by dangerous or defective products you may be eligible for financial compensation. Product liability cases are challenging, very complicated from the legal point of view and require special technical knowledge. Very often product liability cases require investigation and authoritative testimony from the experts. Product liability is the area of law in which manufacturers, distributors, suppliers, and retailers are liable for the injuries those products cause. To be successful, each product liability claim requires its own specific expertise.
Types of Defective Product
There are three major types of product liability claims:
- manufacturing defect (that occur during the production process: usage of low quality materials, poor skills of workmen, etc.)
- design defect (a failure to match safety requirements and it has nothing in common with the manufacturing defect)
- marketing defects (a failure to warn that a product has non-obvious dangers)
The most common product defects are the following:
- Defective auto parts, including seat back, air bags, seat belts, and gas pedals
- Defective products for children, including cribs, strollers and car seats
- Dangerous toys, that contain lead or other toxic substances or can cause choking, cutting, and pocking.
- Defective devices, machinery or equipment
- Dangerous drugs and medical devices
Strict Liability Claims
Strict liability claims focus on the product itself. It means that if the product is defective, the manufacturer is liable for it. However, by putting liability for the injuries caused by a product on its manufacturer, one has to be sure that a misuse did not take place. Also we have to remember that all warnings designed for the reasonable persons (for example, we should not expect "do not drink" inscription on a shampoo's label). That is one of the reasons why defective product cases are so challenging.
The Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan
The Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP) is the largest consumer product arbitration plan in Canada that can help you resolve disputes with an automobile manufacturer. CAMVAP covers new or used owned or leased vehicles that are from the current model year and up to an additional 4 model years old. CAMVAP is free to consumers and most of them can handle their own case without a lawyer. Hearings are held in the consumer's home community. The process usually takes about 70 days from start to finish. An inspection of the vehicle normally is part of an arbitration hearing and the arbitrator can order a technical inspection of the vehicle at the program's expense if doing so is required. CAMVAP arbitrators can order the manufacturer to buy the vehicle back; repair it at the manufacturer's expense; pay for repairs already completed; pay out of pocket expenses for items such as towing, diagnostic testing, rental cars and accommodation related to the problem with the vehicle. The arbitrator can also order that the manufacturer has no liability.
You are free to choose: to go to court or to go to CAMVAP, but you are not allowed to do both. Think carefully, weigh the pros and cons of each option and choose what is best for your situation. It is always a good idea to talk to us before making decision.
Food Processor Liability Insurance
Food processors should be covered for product liability and completed operations liability. This will give them protection against claims by customers who have incurred damages or become ill through eating your food product. Much of the regulation aimed at protecting consumers is designed to reduce the risk that they will eat a spoiled or tainted product. But food-borne illness is a continuing concern. A single lawsuit in this area can bankrupt even the biggest company. Personal assets such as a house or car can also be seized.
In Ontario, there is a legal document that regulates retirement homes: An Act to regulate retirement homes. There is also governmental institution called Ontario Seniors' Secretariat that deals with nursing home negligence and elder abuse and injuries. Ontario government's total investment in elder abuse prevention since 2003 has reached to more than $4.2 million.
Elder abuse
One of the definitions of elder abuse accepted by the World Health Organization is "a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person." Elder abuse can take many forms, including physical, mental or financial abuse, or neglect. Research suggests that between 4-10% (65,000 to 130,000) of Ontario seniors suffer from some form of elder abuse. Many forms of elder abuse are recognized as types of nursing home or domestic violence. There are several types of elder abuse:
- Physical: hitting, punching, slapping, burning, pushing, kicking, restraining, false imprisonment/confinement, or giving excessive or improper medication
- Psychological/Emotional: shouting, swearing, frightening, or humiliating a person.
- Financial abuse: illegal or unauthorized use of a person's property, money, pension book or other valuables (including changing the person's will to name the abuser as heir).
- Sexual: forcing a person to take part in any sexual activity without his or her consent
- Neglect: depriving a person of food, heat, clothing or comfort or essential medication and depriving a person of needed services to force certain kinds of actions, financial and otherwise. The deprivation may be intentional (active neglect) or happen out of lack of knowledge or resources (passive neglect).
Signs of Abuse
The signs of abuse vary considerably among older people and with the type of harm being experienced. An older person who is being abused may:
- Say she or he is being harmed
- Seem depressed and withdrawn; signs of depression in elders are not getting dressed, not performing basic care of themselves that they are able to do, never going out even if they can, inability to sleep or sleeping too much
- Not accepting invitations to spend time away from their family or a caregiver
- Seem afraid to make their own decisions
- Seem to be hiding something about a caregiver
- Not have any spending money
- Put off going to the doctor
- Feel anxious and fearful
- Try to "run away," leaving their place of residence and not wishing to return
- Seem to have too many household "accidents"
Nursing Home Negligence
In nursing homes abuse can occur for a variety of reasons. Some abuse is the willful act of cruelty inflicted by a single individual upon an older person. More commonly, institutional abuses or neglect may reflect lack of knowledge, lack of training, lack of support, or insufficient resources. Nursing home abuse and neglect can include but not limited to the following:
- Physical assault
- Malnutrition or dehydration
- Failure to prevent wandering and elopement
- Improper use of restraints
- Medication and prescription errors
- Failure to develop a fall prevention plan
- Failure to refer residents for medical treatment
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a health professional fails to follow established standard procedures and causes injury or death to the patient. The majority of malpractice claims involve medical errors, the most common of them are:
- Misdiagnosis of an illness, failure to diagnose or delay of a diagnosis.
- Giving the wrong drug
- Giving two or more drugs that interact unfavorably or cause poisonous metabolic byproducts
- Retained surgical instruments (for example, a surgical sponge) inside the patient after surgery
- Using race as a diagnosis, not a factor
- Incorrect record-keeping
What is Medical Malpractice?
Medical malpractice is professional negligence by act or omission by a health care provider in which care provided deviates from accepted standards of practice in the medical community and causes injury or death to the patient, with most cases involving medical error. Medical malpractice occurs when a health professional fails to follow established standard procedures. Nursing home abuse, failure to follow proper diagnostic procedures, misdiagnosing, prescription errors, surgical errors, birth injuries and hospital or nursing negligence, and lower tier health care provider negligence, e.g. family doctors, mid wives, physician's assistants, medical assistants are common areas in which medical malpractice can occur.
Medical professionals may obtain professional liability insurances to offset the risk and costs of lawsuits based on medical malpractice. Each year, Ontario physicians pay fees to medical liability protection providers for professional liability protection. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care Medical Liability Protection Reimbursement Program provides a partial reimbursement to physicians who are eligible to benefit from the Program. Physicians have the option to become members of the Canadian Medical Protective Association, or to obtain protection from other providers.
Medical error
The majority of malpractice claims involve medical error. The most common errors are:
- Misdiagnosis of an illness, failure to diagnose or delay of a diagnosis. This type of error could be a direct mistake of a doctor or caused when the doctor is acting on incorrect information supplied by some other person.
- Giving the wrong drug (wrong patient, wrong chemical, wrong dose, wrong time, wrong route)
- Giving two or more drugs that interact unfavorably or cause poisonous metabolic byproducts
- Wrong-site surgery, such as amputating the wrong limb
- Retained surgical instruments. In particular, gossypiboma, resulting from a surgical sponge being left behind inside the patient after surgery
- Patients' implementation of drugs and treatments
- Using race as a diagnosis, not a factor
- Transplanting organs of the wrong blood type
- Incorrect record-keeping
A 2006 study published in the New England Journal of Medicine concluded that claims without evidence of error "are not uncommon, but most (72%) are denied compensation. The vast majority of expenditures (54%) go toward litigation over errors and payment of them. The overhead costs of malpractice litigation are exorbitant." Physicians examined the records of 1452 closed malpractice claims. Ninety-seven percent were associated with injury; of them, 73% got compensation. Three percent of the claims were not associated with injuries; of them, 16% got compensation. 63% were associated with errors; of them, 73% got compensation (average $521,560). Thirty-seven percent were not associated with errors; of them, 28% got compensation (average $313,205). Claims not associated with errors accounted for 13 to 16% percent of the total costs. For every dollar spent on compensation, 54 cents went to administrative expenses (including lawyers, experts, and courts). Claims involving errors accounted for 78 percent of administrative costs.(Claims, Errors, and Compensation Payments in Medical Malpractice Litigation, New England Journal of Medicine, May 11, 2006.)
The parties in the medical malpractice claim
The plaintiff is or was the patient, or a legally designated party acting on behalf of the patient, or – in the case of a wrongful-death suit – the executor or administrator of a deceased patient's estate.
The defendant is the health care provider. Although a 'health care provider' usually refers to a physician, the term includes any medical care provider, including dentists, nurses, and therapists.
Elements of the case
A plaintiff has the burden of proof to prove all the elements by a preponderance of evidence and must establish the following elements of the tort of negligence for a successful medical malpractice claim:
- A duty was owed: a legal duty exists whenever a hospital or health care provider undertakes care or treatment of a patient.
- A duty was breached: the provider failed to conform to the relevant standard of care. The standard of care is proved by expert testimony or by obvious errors (the doctrine of res ipsa loquitur or the thing speaks for itself).
- The breach caused an injury: The breach of duty was a proximate cause of the injury.
- Damages: Without damages (losses which may be pecuniary or emotional), there is no basis for a claim, regardless of whether the medical provider was negligent. Likewise, damages can occur without negligence, for example, when someone dies from a fatal disease.
There is only a limited time during which a medical malpractice lawsuit can be filed.
The trial
Like all other tort cases, the plaintiff or their lawyer files a lawsuit in a court. Between the filing of suit and the trial, the parties are required to share information through discovery. Such information includes interrogatories, requests for documents and depositions. If both parties agree, the case may be settled pre-trial on negotiated terms. If the parties cannot agree, the case will proceed to trial. At trial, both parties will usually present experts to testify as to the standard of care required, and other technical issues. The judge or jury must then weigh all the evidence and determine which side is the most credible and render a verdict.
Expert testimony
Expert witnesses must be qualified by the court, based on the prospective experts qualifications and the standards set from legal precedent. To be qualified as an expert in a medical malpractice case, a person must have a sufficient knowledge, education, training, or experience regarding the specific issue before the court to qualify the expert to give a reliable opinion on a relevant issue. In addition to appropriate qualifications of the expert, the proposed testimony must meet certain criteria for reliability.
The plaintiff's damages may include compensatory and punitive damages. Compensatory damages are both economic and non-economic. Economic damages include financial losses such as lost wages, medical expenses and life care expenses. These damages may be assessed for past and future losses. Non-economic damages are assessed for the injury itself: physical and psychological harm, such as loss of vision, loss of a limb or organ, the reduced enjoyment of life due to a disability or loss of a loved one, severe pain and emotional distress. Punitive damages are only awarded in the event of wanton and reckless conduct.
For more information and legal references you can visit "Accidents" page in "Self-help" section and "Accident Benefits" in "FAQ" section.


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We cordially invite you to join us at the next Social Pedagogy Development Network event hosted by West Kent College. At this SPDN event we will explore the following theme from a social pedagogical perspective: nurturing well-being.
From averting adversity, to supporting recovery from trauma, and increasing happiness, well-being plays a central role in social pedagogy across the spectrum. As a holistic and relationship-centred approach, social pedagogy aims to create a learning environment that enhances physical, emotional, social, mental and spiritual well-being. This relies on our ability to develop authentic relationships with the people we're supporting – relationships in which we engage with head, heart and hands. We require high levels of self-awareness, self-reflection and self-care to do this effectively and to ensure that our presence and support benefits the other.
With this SPDN event we want to explore how we can nurture well-being both in others and, equally importantly, in ourselves. Within social pedagogy, well-being also has wider relevance: we are not only concerned with well-being at an individual but also at a community and societal level, aiming to contribute to a society in which every person feels supported, included and able to flourish.
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Williams Partners L.P. has delivered a record amount of natural gas on its Transco interstate gas pipeline to meet demand driven by recent cold weather conditions in Transco's market area that includes the U.S. Eastern Seaboard.
The nation's largest-volume natural gas transmission system, Transco delivered a record-breaking 13.7 million dekatherms (MMdt) on Jan. 8. The new peak-day mark surpasses the previous high of 13.5 MMdt that was set on Jan. 7, 2015.
The Transco system, which stretches from South Texas to New York City, also established a new three-day market area delivery record Jan. 7-9, averaging 13.6 MMdt (eclipsing the previous three-day peak of 12.9 MMdt).
Completed expansions to the Transco system in 2015 and 2016 contributed to the new volume records in early January. Virginia Southside (250,000 dekatherms per day or dth/d), Northeast Connector (100,000 dth/d), Mobile Bay South III (225,000 dth/d), Leidy Southeast (525,000 dth/d) and Rock Springs (192,000 dth/d) have all been placed in service in the last 22 months to serve customers' demand for power generation, industries and local distribution.
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TS Entertainment revealed a picture of Secret and B.A.P together on March 26 through Facebook and Twitter. The two groups are on a sunny beach with big smiles. Everyone is wearing clothes that fit in perfectly with the beach. The picture was taken at the Sentosa island resort in Singapore. (The island resort is renowned for Universal Studios, and Wave House)
The two groups left South Korea on March 22 and have since appeared on press conferences, interviews for "E! News Asia," (Broadcast in 15 different Asian countries) and MTV Asia. (Broadcast in 7 different Asian countries) The two groups held a joint fan meeting title "Secret & B.A.P 1st Singapore Fan Meeting" on March 24 and returned to South Korea.
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