Monday, January 31, 2022

Wellbeing events this week: Desk Yoga and Coffee Club

Tree poseCoffee cupsThis week we have not one but two wellbeing events for you! On Thursday 3rd Feb at 12.30pm we have a lunchtime Desk Yoga event, featuring an introductory talk on the benefits of yoga and meditation, followed by a guided meditation session, finishing off with a guided desk yoga session. Follow the link for more information and to sign up! On Friday 4th Feb at 2.30pm is the next Wellbeing Coffee Club. This week’s theme is ‘the profession’: what made you decide to become a patent attorney, and how have you found the profession compared to your expectations? Here is the Zoom link to join the meeting, or alternatively you can go to https://zoom.us/join and use the meeting ID 943 3986 6187 and passcode km4vCY. If you would like to receive a calendar invite for the whole series, click here. Please see this post for more information about Wellbeing Coffee Club and the full list of dates for 2021/22.


Wellbeing events this week: Desk Yoga and Coffee Club

Foundation Lecture today: Novelty and Inventive Step

The next lecture of the CIPA Informals Foundation Lecture series will be held on Monday 31st January at 5:30pm. The topic will be Novelty and Inventive Step, delivered by Bethan Halliwell from Withers & Rogers. The direct link to join the webinar is here. Alternatively, go to https://zoom.us/join and input the webinar ID 926 2380 9299 and passcode 141291. All of the lectures are recorded, so that you can listen to them at your leisure and as often as you like. The recordings and slides are available via the Lecture Archive on the CIPA website (see https://www.cipa.org.uk/lecture-archive/).


Foundation Lecture today: Novelty and Inventive Step

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Foundation Lecture on Monday: Novelty and Inventive Step

The next lecture of the CIPA Informals Foundation Lecture series will be held on Monday 31st January at 5:30pm. The topic will be Novelty and Inventive Step, delivered by Bethan Halliwell from Withers & Rogers. The direct link to join the webinar is here. Alternatively, go to https://zoom.us/join and input the webinar ID 926 2380 9299 and passcode 141291. All of the lectures are recorded, so that you can listen to them at your leisure and as often as you like. The recordings and slides are available via the Lecture Archive on the CIPA website (see https://www.cipa.org.uk/lecture-archive/).


Foundation Lecture on Monday: Novelty and Inventive Step

Friday, January 28, 2022

Help for 1Ls: Rebounding From First-Semester Law School Grades

ABA Themis Webinar

First semester grades got you down? Wondering how you can work with your current circumstances to make the most of the rest of your 1L year? The ABA and Themis have teamed up to go over what you might do to rebound from a first semester report card that didn’t quite meet the mark.

Hosted by Themis Bar Review Director, Rebecca Petrilli.

Panelists

  • Christopher Ide-Don, Assistant Dean for Academic Success Program, UC Davis School of Law
  • Kirsha Trychta, Teaching Professor and Director of the Academic Excellence Center, West Virginia University College of Law
  • Dawn Young, Director of Academic Skills, Adjunct Professor, and Writing Specialist, Chicago-Kent College of Law

Additional Resources

  • Fall Semester Assessment Worksheet
  • Legal Writing Formula Referenced by Kirsha Trychta:  X test requires P to prove Element A, Element B and Element C. Here, Element A is/is not established because xxx. Element B is /is not established because yyy. Element C is / is not established because zzz.

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Why every aspiring construction lawyer should join the ABA’s Forum on Construction Law

Why every aspiring construction lawyer should join the ABA’s Forum on Construction Law Conveyancing Logan

As discussed in “5 Questions to Ask Before Becoming a Construction Lawyer,” construction law is the practice of law dealing with design and construction-related issues on public and private projects, ranging from homes to skyscrapers, railroads to airports, and everything in between. Despite the complexity of the industry, the legal practice, somewhat surprisingly, builds upon basic principles that we learn in law school: contracts, property, torts, and administrative law. Using those skills, construction lawyers generally carry out a cradle-to-grave practice that includes advising clients from project inception (with contract negotiation) through the building stages (project counseling) and project closeout (which often involves dispute resolution processes). The practice gives construction lawyers the unique opportunity to develop transactional and litigation skills, likely because the construction process has created unique customs, practices, and even vocabulary, leading courts and legislatures to develop legal principles consistent with the industry’s realities.

The uniqueness of construction law further bolsters the importance of camaraderie amongst the industry lawyers, and the ABA’s Forum on Construction Law is the perfect vehicle for that.

What is the Forum on Construction Law?

We’re glad you asked! The ABA’s Forum on Construction Law (the Forum) is the largest organization of construction lawyers in the United States and abroad. More than 6,000 members come from all practice settings: large firms, small firms, solo practitioners, government lawyers, and corporate in-house counsel. Members represent all segments of the construction industry: owners, design professionals, general contractors, construction managers, subcontractors, suppliers, insurers, and sureties. The Forum’s mission is to serve the construction industry through education and leadership, with the motto “Building the Best Construction Lawyers!” The Forum sponsors several seminars each year on different topics and publishes a scholarly journal on construction law topics four times each year, a newsletter three times each year, and several treatises on construction law topics.

Sounds really cool, but do I have to be a construction lawyer?

No. Law students are provided with a free membership to the Forum and heavily discounted registration fees to annual meetings and the like. And if you’re wondering if you need to have any experience in construction, the answer is also no. While many construction lawyers have experience in the field as engineers or majored in construction-related topics in undergrad, such knowledge is by no means a prerequisite to entry. Most construction lawyers were placed on a case and stuck with it.

Ok, I’m in. How can I get involved in the Forum?

There are many fun and easy ways to start getting involved in the Forum. For example, all law students are welcome to attend Forum meetings. This year, the Fall Meeting was in Seattle. We had the privilege of networking with accomplished industry professionals and the Forum leadership atop the Columbia Center—of all places—which overlooks Seattle’s breathtaking cityscape. Attendees gained unparalleled insight into the secrets to success as construction lawyers and had the opportunity to develop enduring relationships. Tyler says it best: “most importantly, at the Seattle meeting I discovered that the Forum is ‘my people’ . . . and that construction law is my future.”

Indeed, experiences with the Forum often ignite true passions for the practice of construction law. For example, we both regularly write about and coordinate events on construction issues. For example, in just a few weeks, the law review at Tyler’s law school will host a “Construction Law Symposium,” at which many of the Forum leaders who attended the Seattle meeting will be both panelists and attendees. The Forum is home to many law students like us, and we are excited to welcome more law students. Here are some of the best ways to start getting involved:

Get Published.

You can write an article for Division 1’s The Dispute Resolver. Reach out to someone on the Editorial Board (Catherine Delorey at cdelorey@grsm.com or Lexie Pereira at pereirle@bc.edu) and share your ideas for an article. If you can’t think of a topic, we’ll be happy to brainstorm with you—just reach out! For inspiration, you can check out a recent post on The Interplay of Arbitration Agreements and Flow-Down Provisions called Flow-Down Showdown.

Join a Division.

Divisions, or smaller groups of the Forum specializing in different construction areas, are the lifeblood of the Forum and a great way to get involved. We suggest joining the monthly calls as a first step. Learn about the Forum’s 14 Divisions, and contact the listed chair to get involved—Tyler and Lexie are both members of the YLD group. Additionally, Tyler is a member of D13—Government Contracts and Lexie is a member of D1—Litigation and Dispute Resolution.

Enter the Annual Law Student Writing Competition.

To enter, you need to write an article or essay on any topical issue of interest to the construction industry. It can even be a paper you have already submitted for academic credit. Your entry can be as long as a law review article or as short as a thousand words. The submission deadline is typically mid-July each year. Details will be released on the Forum’s webpage once the competition goes live. Tyler won the competition in 2021, despite having little to no experience with construction law beforehand—reach out to him (tylmlaka@gmail.com) for advice!

Connect with Fellow Law Students.

ABA Communities is a place to network and a way to gain exclusive member access to the ABA Member Directory.

Attend a Meeting.

The Forum on Construction Law holds events a few times a year, and regularly presents virtual programs as well. Check out the slate of upcoming meetings and programs, as well as some other important dates on the ABA Forum on Construction Law website.

Construction law is both an exciting and challenging practice of law, which makes it all the more important to stay connected with others who have a similar interest—and the Forum is a great place to start! Reach out with any questions.

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Why every aspiring construction lawyer should join the ABA’s Forum on Construction Law

Thursday, January 27, 2022

What Doesn’t Kill Section 230 Makes it Stronger

By: Marissa Train Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the federal law providing social media platforms with immunity from liability for user generated content, has recently faced objections from politicians on both sides of the aisle. Both parties’ issues stem with the law largely stem from the protection it offers under 230(c), which gives platforms leeway to maintain their own content moderation policies. Democrats largely view those policies as too permissive, causing misinformation to run wild, while Republicans often view the same policies as too restrictive, ‘censoring’ conservative speakers and content. While many federal proposals to change Section 230 have been introduced, only FOSTA-SESTA, an attempt to stop online sex trafficking, became law. Instead, most of the legislative action has been at the state level, particularly in conservative states.  Florida Goes First In May 2021, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill…


What Doesn’t Kill Section 230 Makes it Stronger

Saturday, January 22, 2022

NFTs: Coming Soon to a Patent Portfolio Near You?

Photo by Sharefaith on Pexels.comBy: Hannah Avery At this point the craze surrounding NFTs is far from breaking news. NFTs (“non-fungible tokens”) have been created for everything from the “Disaster Girl” meme to the world’s first tweet. They have been the subject of numerous articles, publications, and blogs, including this blog by the Washington Journal of Law, Technology, and the Arts’ Associate Editor-in-Chief Joanna Mirsch, discussing video game-related NFTs. Despite NFTs’ widespread popularity, early “NFT craze” trends seemed at odds with established American intellectual property rights, with many works being minted as NFTs without the consent of the original creator. At the very least, ownership of NFTs was widely regarded as independent of ownership of the underlying intellectual property rights. But… what if they weren’t? While the sale of an NFT by itself does not automatically confer the…


NFTs: Coming Soon to a Patent Portfolio Near You?

Friday, January 21, 2022

What are the challenges in developing information around mixing-and-matching COVID-19 vaccines and therapies?

By Rachel Sachs, Jacob S. Sherkow, Lisa Larrimore Ouellette, and Nicholson PriceThe FDA has now authorized three vaccines and several treatments (including both monoclonal antibodies and small-molecule drugs) for the prevention and treatment of COVID-19. But the initial evidence supporting these products’ introduction into the market did not include information about how they might work together. Nevertheless, information about mixing-and-matching COVID-19 vaccines and therapies would be highly valuable not only to physicians and their patients, who must already make decisions about what treatment options to pursue under conditions of uncertainty (if the treatments are available), but also for policymakers, who want to know what products to prioritize for investment. Why is it so difficult to obtain this information? How can policymakers encourage its development? What, if anything, is known about mixing-and-matching COVID-19 vaccines and therapies?A growing body of…


What are the challenges in developing information around mixing-and-matching COVID-19 vaccines and therapies?

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Gas training courses are open to nearly anyone. A usual student may be somebody that is already working with a friend in the gas or plumbing type of industry. Or may perhaps be someone looking for a change in career and do not have any previous experience. No matter who you are, everyone should be capable of finishing at least one of our gas courses which will help you to obtain a gas certification. An electric underfloor heating system is one of the best and the most economical ways to heat the rooms in a house. Other heating systems consume lots of electricity or need excessive remodeling and efforts to set up before they can be operated. The underfloor heating cost is quite competitive as compared to the other systems, so it won’t break your bank. These systems are best for all those who live in the colder regions and find other heating methods cumbersome. All those who are still using the traditional heating methods like fireplaces often report breathing troubles, lung and eye problems due to smoke and cinders. They are also not eco-friendly solutions as they involve cutting of trees.

All electrical installations will deteriorate over time, but we often overlook this fact because the wiring is hidden away inside the walls and ceilings and under flooring, so we never see it. The old saying “out of sight, out of mind” very definitely applies in this case. How fast it deteriorates will depend on the amount of use it gets, the working environment, and the maintenance schedule, if any.

In order to ensure the safety of employees and customers, the electrical installation should be inspected at appropriate intervals as part of a preventive maintenance programme. Not only does this prove that your premises are compliant with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, but it also resolves any issues with insurance if there should a fire or any other electrical issue, because the inspector will have issued you with an EICR certificate – an Electrical Installation Condition Report – which shows that everything was in order.

Indeed, more and more commercial insurance companies are insisting that testing is carried out on a regular basis. If there should be a fire or other accident involving electricity and you are found to be at fault you will be deemed to have committed a criminal offence, and insurers will not pay any compensation or fines resulting.

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 state: “As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger”.

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require an employer to ensure the safety of equipment used, whether fixed or portable, that requires the use of electrical energy. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires the employer to ensure the health and safety of everyone in the workplace, and that includes customers, visitors, any contractors, or the general public. Finally, the Management of Health and Safety Work Regulations 1999 require an employer to carry out risk assessments to ensure the lowest level of danger for employees and “ensure the safety of the workplace as far as is possible.” So you can see that there are quite a number of laws covering safety and security.

As far as an EICR certificate is concerned, the electrical industry has come up with some guidelines that say that industrial premises should have the wiring checked every three years, other commercial premises every five, and domestic premises every ten years. Additionally, an inspection should be carried out every time the occupancy of premises changes.

There are, however, reasons why an EICR should be carried out more frequently, one of these being the age of the installation. Older installations should be checked more often. Environmental conditions may also have an effect. If the property has a swimming pool an EICR should be carried out yearly, but only in regard to the parts relating to the pool. If vandalism has occurred, an EICR should be carried out, and also if a homeowner has any concerns about the electrical installation.

Furthermore, an EICR will show up any situation that may deteriorate and result in considerably more expense later than if any alterations are carried out straight away.

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Balancing Labor Law and Client Confidentiality in the Social Media Age

By: Kimberly Shely It is common knowledge that lawyers have a professional duty to reasonably ensure their employees abide by the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPCs). This ethical duty includes training their employees on how to maintain client confidences. Lawyers need to address proper social media etiquette with their nonlawyer employees to ensure that they understand that “confidential client information” cannot be discussed or shared on their personal social media platforms. However, lawyers must balance these ethical obligations with employees’ legal rights under labor laws. The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) provides employees protection in engaging in concerted activity to better their working environment, and the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has extended this to include social media posts. Lawyers can balance protecting client confidences with their employees’ rights under the NLRA. Lawyer’s Duties Under the ABA…


Balancing Labor Law and Client Confidentiality in the Social Media Age

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Getting an electrical certificate is an important part of being a landlord or if you are selling your home. To schedule an inspection, approach a well-known and recommended gas and electrical certificates engineer. An electric underfloor heating system is one of the best and the most economical ways to heat the rooms in a house. Other heating systems consume lots of electricity or need excessive remodeling and efforts to set up before they can be operated. The underfloor heating cost is quite competitive as compared to the other systems, so it won’t break your bank. These systems are best for all those who live in the colder regions and find other heating methods cumbersome. All those who are still using the traditional heating methods like fireplaces often report breathing troubles, lung and eye problems due to smoke and cinders. They are also not eco-friendly solutions as they involve cutting of trees.

All electrical installations will deteriorate over time, but we often overlook this fact because the wiring is hidden away inside the walls and ceilings and under flooring, so we never see it. The old saying “out of sight, out of mind” very definitely applies in this case. How fast it deteriorates will depend on the amount of use it gets, the working environment, and the maintenance schedule, if any.

In order to ensure the safety of employees and customers, the electrical installation should be inspected at appropriate intervals as part of a preventive maintenance programme. Not only does this prove that your premises are compliant with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, but it also resolves any issues with insurance if there should a fire or any other electrical issue, because the inspector will have issued you with an EICR certificate – an Electrical Installation Condition Report – which shows that everything was in order.

Indeed, more and more commercial insurance companies are insisting that testing is carried out on a regular basis. If there should be a fire or other accident involving electricity and you are found to be at fault you will be deemed to have committed a criminal offence, and insurers will not pay any compensation or fines resulting.

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 state: “As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger”.

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require an employer to ensure the safety of equipment used, whether fixed or portable, that requires the use of electrical energy. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires the employer to ensure the health and safety of everyone in the workplace, and that includes customers, visitors, any contractors, or the general public. Finally, the Management of Health and Safety Work Regulations 1999 require an employer to carry out risk assessments to ensure the lowest level of danger for employees and “ensure the safety of the workplace as far as is possible.” So you can see that there are quite a number of laws covering safety and security.

As far as an EICR certificate is concerned, the electrical industry has come up with some guidelines that say that industrial premises should have the wiring checked every three years, other commercial premises every five, and domestic premises every ten years. Additionally, an inspection should be carried out every time the occupancy of premises changes.

There are, however, reasons why an EICR should be carried out more frequently, one of these being the age of the installation. Older installations should be checked more often. Environmental conditions may also have an effect. If the property has a swimming pool an EICR should be carried out yearly, but only in regard to the parts relating to the pool. If vandalism has occurred, an EICR should be carried out, and also if a homeowner has any concerns about the electrical installation.

Furthermore, an EICR will show up any situation that may deteriorate and result in considerably more expense later than if any alterations are carried out straight away.

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Gas training courses are open to nearly anyone. A usual student may be somebody that is already working with a friend in the gas or plumbing type of industry. Or may perhaps be someone looking for a change in career and do not have any previous experience. No matter who you are, everyone should be capable of finishing at least one of our gas courses which will help you to obtain a gas certification. An electric underfloor heating system is one of the best and the most economical ways to heat the rooms in a house. Other heating systems consume lots of electricity or need excessive remodeling and efforts to set up before they can be operated. The underfloor heating cost is quite competitive as compared to the other systems, so it won’t break your bank. These systems are best for all those who live in the colder regions and find other heating methods cumbersome. All those who are still using the traditional heating methods like fireplaces often report breathing troubles, lung and eye problems due to smoke and cinders. They are also not eco-friendly solutions as they involve cutting of trees.

All electrical installations will deteriorate over time, but we often overlook this fact because the wiring is hidden away inside the walls and ceilings and under flooring, so we never see it. The old saying “out of sight, out of mind” very definitely applies in this case. How fast it deteriorates will depend on the amount of use it gets, the working environment, and the maintenance schedule, if any.

In order to ensure the safety of employees and customers, the electrical installation should be inspected at appropriate intervals as part of a preventive maintenance programme. Not only does this prove that your premises are compliant with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, but it also resolves any issues with insurance if there should a fire or any other electrical issue, because the inspector will have issued you with an EICR certificate – an Electrical Installation Condition Report – which shows that everything was in order.

Indeed, more and more commercial insurance companies are insisting that testing is carried out on a regular basis. If there should be a fire or other accident involving electricity and you are found to be at fault you will be deemed to have committed a criminal offence, and insurers will not pay any compensation or fines resulting.

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 state: “As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger”.

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require an employer to ensure the safety of equipment used, whether fixed or portable, that requires the use of electrical energy. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires the employer to ensure the health and safety of everyone in the workplace, and that includes customers, visitors, any contractors, or the general public. Finally, the Management of Health and Safety Work Regulations 1999 require an employer to carry out risk assessments to ensure the lowest level of danger for employees and “ensure the safety of the workplace as far as is possible.” So you can see that there are quite a number of laws covering safety and security.

As far as an EICR certificate is concerned, the electrical industry has come up with some guidelines that say that industrial premises should have the wiring checked every three years, other commercial premises every five, and domestic premises every ten years. Additionally, an inspection should be carried out every time the occupancy of premises changes.

There are, however, reasons why an EICR should be carried out more frequently, one of these being the age of the installation. Older installations should be checked more often. Environmental conditions may also have an effect. If the property has a swimming pool an EICR should be carried out yearly, but only in regard to the parts relating to the pool. If vandalism has occurred, an EICR should be carried out, and also if a homeowner has any concerns about the electrical installation.

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When you choose to let out your home, there are various things that you have to do before it is suitable to let out. These include getting the home in a good condition, working out how you will accept rent and there are also various certificates that you will need for legal reasons. It is not just as simple as finding tenants, moving them in and collecting the rent. Not so good news on another electrical price hike from the power provider upsets a number of people like myself. Are you too? If you are, then you must be interested to read this report on how you can generate inexpensive electricity out of a homemade magnetic electric generator. It may possibly be the answer to the high-cost of power fuel and the catalyst to the air pollution problem of our habitat.

All electrical installations will deteriorate over time, but we often overlook this fact because the wiring is hidden away inside the walls and ceilings and under flooring, so we never see it. The old saying “out of sight, out of mind” very definitely applies in this case. How fast it deteriorates will depend on the amount of use it gets, the working environment, and the maintenance schedule, if any.

In order to ensure the safety of employees and customers, the electrical installation should be inspected at appropriate intervals as part of a preventive maintenance programme. Not only does this prove that your premises are compliant with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, but it also resolves any issues with insurance if there should a fire or any other electrical issue, because the inspector will have issued you with an EICR certificate – an Electrical Installation Condition Report – which shows that everything was in order.

Indeed, more and more commercial insurance companies are insisting that testing is carried out on a regular basis. If there should be a fire or other accident involving electricity and you are found to be at fault you will be deemed to have committed a criminal offence, and insurers will not pay any compensation or fines resulting.

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 state: “As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger”.

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require an employer to ensure the safety of equipment used, whether fixed or portable, that requires the use of electrical energy. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires the employer to ensure the health and safety of everyone in the workplace, and that includes customers, visitors, any contractors, or the general public. Finally, the Management of Health and Safety Work Regulations 1999 require an employer to carry out risk assessments to ensure the lowest level of danger for employees and “ensure the safety of the workplace as far as is possible.” So you can see that there are quite a number of laws covering safety and security.

As far as an EICR certificate is concerned, the electrical industry has come up with some guidelines that say that industrial premises should have the wiring checked every three years, other commercial premises every five, and domestic premises every ten years. Additionally, an inspection should be carried out every time the occupancy of premises changes.

There are, however, reasons why an EICR should be carried out more frequently, one of these being the age of the installation. Older installations should be checked more often. Environmental conditions may also have an effect. If the property has a swimming pool an EICR should be carried out yearly, but only in regard to the parts relating to the pool. If vandalism has occurred, an EICR should be carried out, and also if a homeowner has any concerns about the electrical installation.

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In 1996 it became a legal requirement for Landlords to ensure that any rental property has a Landlord Gas Safety Certificate carried out annually, on all gas appliances. Landlords must ensure that all gas appliances and flues fitted in any property have an annual landlord gas safety check by a gas safe registered engineer. An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a safety check of all the electrical wiring, including accessories, in a caravan. Electrical wiring deteriorates over time, and a periodic inspection and report is needed to make sure that the electrical installation in a caravan remains safe. The report follows a Periodic Inspection and Test.

All electrical installations will deteriorate over time, but we often overlook this fact because the wiring is hidden away inside the walls and ceilings and under flooring, so we never see it. The old saying “out of sight, out of mind” very definitely applies in this case. How fast it deteriorates will depend on the amount of use it gets, the working environment, and the maintenance schedule, if any.

In order to ensure the safety of employees and customers, the electrical installation should be inspected at appropriate intervals as part of a preventive maintenance programme. Not only does this prove that your premises are compliant with the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, but it also resolves any issues with insurance if there should a fire or any other electrical issue, because the inspector will have issued you with an EICR certificate – an Electrical Installation Condition Report – which shows that everything was in order.

Indeed, more and more commercial insurance companies are insisting that testing is carried out on a regular basis. If there should be a fire or other accident involving electricity and you are found to be at fault you will be deemed to have committed a criminal offence, and insurers will not pay any compensation or fines resulting.

The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 state: “As may be necessary to prevent danger, all systems shall be maintained so as to prevent, so far as is reasonably practicable, such danger”.

The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 require an employer to ensure the safety of equipment used, whether fixed or portable, that requires the use of electrical energy. The Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 requires the employer to ensure the health and safety of everyone in the workplace, and that includes customers, visitors, any contractors, or the general public. Finally, the Management of Health and Safety Work Regulations 1999 require an employer to carry out risk assessments to ensure the lowest level of danger for employees and “ensure the safety of the workplace as far as is possible.” So you can see that there are quite a number of laws covering safety and security.

As far as an EICR certificate is concerned, the electrical industry has come up with some guidelines that say that industrial premises should have the wiring checked every three years, other commercial premises every five, and domestic premises every ten years. Additionally, an inspection should be carried out every time the occupancy of premises changes.

There are, however, reasons why an EICR should be carried out more frequently, one of these being the age of the installation. Older installations should be checked more often. Environmental conditions may also have an effect. If the property has a swimming pool an EICR should be carried out yearly, but only in regard to the parts relating to the pool. If vandalism has occurred, an EICR should be carried out, and also if a homeowner has any concerns about the electrical installation.

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

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Treatments Offered: Like at a traditional day spa, luxurious treatments like massage, salt glows, seaweed wraps, and facials can be had at a medical spa. But medical spas also offer more specialized treatments that are typically only found at a dermatology or plastic surgery clinic. HydraFacial – The gold standard of all facials. Combining the benefits of a microderm, chemical peel, extractions and hydration facial, in an all-in-one treatment! Enhance your results by adding light therapy, Lymph

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Only physicians can own med spas.

While a physician assistant can own minority shares in a med spa or serve as a minority partner with a physician or physicians, other health care providers such as nurse practitioners and non-medical professionals cannot.

HydraFacial – The gold standard of all facials.

Combining the benefits of a microderm, chemical peel, extractions and hydration facial, in an all-in-one treatment! Enhance your results by adding light therapy, Lymphatic drainage and boosters to further customize your treatment.

Skin color and hair color make a difference in results.

The laser targets the pigmentation and, for most, the area of greatest pigmentation is the hair.

As the laser hits the hair, it essentially burns its root, giving permanent hair reduction or stopping hair growth altogether.

Facial hair removal is one of the most frequently requested services.

Whether you are a man or a woman, most people have areas of hair on the face that they would rather not deal with on a daily or weekly basis.

Whether it is a slight unibrow or beard hair growing higher up on your cheeks than you desire, facial hair removal can be the solution.

Believe it or not, Botox® is a medical version of the botulinum toxin.

In other words, it’s a derivative of the botulism bacteria.

After discovering its advantages in targeting specific medical conditions, Botox® began its luxurious medical career in the 1980s with ophthalmologic procedures.

A Vancouver patient and doctor realized the injections benefits when placed directly into patient wrinkles and, after a slight hesitancy from the public, Botox® took off.

Today it is the most trusted anti-aging treatment on the market.

Botox treatments are injections that are now used to treat migraines and target facial muscles, with the intent being to temporarily reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Once a client has botox® injected where desired, horizontal forehead lines, frown lines, crow’s feet, or any other troublesome facial lines become visibly reduced.

Botox® treatments are a virtually painless form of cosmetic medicine that users swear by! Both last approximately three months, with effects fully taking place only a few days after the injections.

The treatment area is dictated by the individual characteristics of patients.

While there are many anti-aging treatments available, the best Botox® treatments will continue to allow the client to look natural while erasing years of sun damage and dynamic wrinkles.

Most individuals have heard of Botox®, but many are unaware of Dysport®.

Dysport® and Botox® are very similar in composition, and both are frequently used to treat lines and wrinkles on the face.

Both cosmetic injectables are highly effective, and both take full effect in roughly two to three days, so why would a patient need one type of injection over another? While Botox® injections are very specific to the injection site, Dysport® spreads out a bit more, giving the user a wider area being affected.

This spreading effect is not drastic, but for larger areas of wrinkles, such as the forehead and between the eyes, this spreading effect means fewer overall shots.

For this reason, many individuals prefer Dysport® for larger, deeper areas of wrinkles.

While the price of a unit of Dysport® is typically less than a unit of Botox®, more Dysport® medication must be injected to give the same results.

To know which one to use, a doctor will look at the facial anatomy and individual lines and wrinkles to develop a proper treatment plan.

Encore Medical Rejuvenation uses both Botox® and Dysport® in our medical spa.

Looking for Trustworthy Skin Treatment Edmonton? It is important to find a facility that specializes in cosmetic applications of Botox® and other types of botulinum toxins when looking for a trustworthy skin treatment to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Botox® treatments are fantastic, and will remain effective for approximately three months once injected into an area.

If not done correctly, clients may lose the smooth, yet natural look everyone craves.

The best treatment outcome still allows the face to move in some ways to show emotion but blocks the muscle contractions that create deep lines and wrinkles.

Finding the right clinic for Botox® in Edmonton is simple.

Just call Encore and set up your appointment for a complete examination of the areas you wish to treat.

Our office is not pushy, giving you a stress-free appointment that you can feel good about.

Botox® lasts approximately three months, so the office staff will help set you up for your next appointment after your procedure.

The exact cost of Dysport® and Botox® injections is dependent upon the individual, so, unfortunately, there is no way for an office to give an exact quoted price over the phone without having physically evaluated the client.

Pricing is based on how many units of the medication are needed to treat the desired areas and get the best results.

Encore Medical Rejuvenation charges only $10 per unit and can provide an accurate final cost quote range after the evaluation.

Our patients are delighted with the results of our application of this anti aging treatment.

We make it a point to be very meticulous throughout the Botox® injection process.

Frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet seem to melt away, taking years off our client’s appearance while still allowing for the right amount of natural movement in the face.

Our office uses only the most advanced techniques to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and treat loose skin, giving a facial rejuvenation patients love!

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Treatments Offered: Like at a traditional day spa, luxurious treatments like massage, salt glows, seaweed wraps, and facials can be had at a medical spa. But medical spas also offer more specialized treatments that are typically only found at a dermatology or plastic surgery clinic. HydraFacial – The gold standard of all facials. Combining the benefits of a microderm, chemical peel, extractions and hydration facial, in an all-in-one treatment! Enhance your results by adding light therapy, Lymph

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Last year, the Medical Spa, or Medspa, industry was rapidly approaching a total value of $10 million a year.

The rise in social media and self-care has made Medspas popular among men and women alike.

Dermal Fillers – Hyaluronic Acid based Facial fillers are commonly used to restore loss volume in the face, building lip structure, Profile balancing, Creating facial contours, Sculpting out a jawline, ect.

Skin color and hair color make a difference in results.

The laser targets the pigmentation and, for most, the area of greatest pigmentation is the hair.

As the laser hits the hair, it essentially burns its root, giving permanent hair reduction or stopping hair growth altogether.

As women age and hormone levels change, it is not uncommon for “peach fuzz” to become more prominent and noticeable.

With laser hair removal, you can effectively stop shaving and stop using gels and creams while still enjoying the smooth face you desire.

Believe it or not, Botox® is a medical version of the botulinum toxin.

In other words, it’s a derivative of the botulism bacteria.

After discovering its advantages in targeting specific medical conditions, Botox® began its luxurious medical career in the 1980s with ophthalmologic procedures.

A Vancouver patient and doctor realized the injections benefits when placed directly into patient wrinkles and, after a slight hesitancy from the public, Botox® took off.

Today it is the most trusted anti-aging treatment on the market.

Botox treatments are injections that are now used to treat migraines and target facial muscles, with the intent being to temporarily reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Once a client has botox® injected where desired, horizontal forehead lines, frown lines, crow’s feet, or any other troublesome facial lines become visibly reduced.

Botox® treatments are a virtually painless form of cosmetic medicine that users swear by! Both last approximately three months, with effects fully taking place only a few days after the injections.

The treatment area is dictated by the individual characteristics of patients.

While there are many anti-aging treatments available, the best Botox® treatments will continue to allow the client to look natural while erasing years of sun damage and dynamic wrinkles.

Most individuals have heard of Botox®, but many are unaware of Dysport®.

Dysport® and Botox® are very similar in composition, and both are frequently used to treat lines and wrinkles on the face.

Both cosmetic injectables are highly effective, and both take full effect in roughly two to three days, so why would a patient need one type of injection over another? While Botox® injections are very specific to the injection site, Dysport® spreads out a bit more, giving the user a wider area being affected.

This spreading effect is not drastic, but for larger areas of wrinkles, such as the forehead and between the eyes, this spreading effect means fewer overall shots.

For this reason, many individuals prefer Dysport® for larger, deeper areas of wrinkles.

While the price of a unit of Dysport® is typically less than a unit of Botox®, more Dysport® medication must be injected to give the same results.

To know which one to use, a doctor will look at the facial anatomy and individual lines and wrinkles to develop a proper treatment plan.

Encore Medical Rejuvenation uses both Botox® and Dysport® in our medical spa.

Looking for Trustworthy Skin Treatment Edmonton? It is important to find a facility that specializes in cosmetic applications of Botox® and other types of botulinum toxins when looking for a trustworthy skin treatment to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.

Botox® treatments are fantastic, and will remain effective for approximately three months once injected into an area.

If not done correctly, clients may lose the smooth, yet natural look everyone craves.

The best treatment outcome still allows the face to move in some ways to show emotion but blocks the muscle contractions that create deep lines and wrinkles.

Finding the right clinic for Botox® in Edmonton is simple.

Just call Encore and set up your appointment for a complete examination of the areas you wish to treat.

Our office is not pushy, giving you a stress-free appointment that you can feel good about.

Botox® lasts approximately three months, so the office staff will help set you up for your next appointment after your procedure.

The exact cost of Dysport® and Botox® injections is dependent upon the individual, so, unfortunately, there is no way for an office to give an exact quoted price over the phone without having physically evaluated the client.

Pricing is based on how many units of the medication are needed to treat the desired areas and get the best results.

Encore Medical Rejuvenation charges only $10 per unit and can provide an accurate final cost quote range after the evaluation.

Our patients are delighted with the results of our application of this anti aging treatment.

We make it a point to be very meticulous throughout the Botox® injection process.

Frown lines, forehead lines, and crow’s feet seem to melt away, taking years off our client’s appearance while still allowing for the right amount of natural movement in the face.

Our office uses only the most advanced techniques to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and treat loose skin, giving a facial rejuvenation patients love!

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20164 Lessard Rd NW, Edmonton, AB T6M 0T9, Canada

https://sites.google.com/view/encore-rejuvenation

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The Church of God in Kenosha WI invites you to come as you are and experience the love and grace of Jesus of Nazareth. The Church has a several fold reason for existing in the world today. These important purposes are divinely originated and are found in the New Testament. During the subsequent 1,578 years, there were glimmering rays of light as the submerged TRUTH struggled to break forth—by the providence of God—into this world’s “gross darkness.” Then there came a divine revelation on June 1

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The Church of God in Kenosha WI invites you to come as you are and experience the love and grace of Jesus of Nazareth.

The Church has a several fold reason for existing in the world today.

These important purposes are divinely originated and are found in the New Testament.

During the subsequent 1,578 years, there were glimmering rays of light as the submerged TRUTH struggled to break forth—by the providence of God—into this world’s “gross darkness.” Then there came a divine revelation on June 13, 1903 in what is now known as Fields of the Wood.

Though it found a welcome in hungry hearts who would give ear to it, and though thousands have accepted it, the enemy of TRUTH has waged an incessant warfare against it.

This alone is the most convincing proof of its veracity.

The faith of the gospel has been committed solely into the hands of the Church and thus the responsibility for keeping and guarding the faith rests upon the Church’s shoulders.

It is The Church of God’s duty to keep the faith pure and unadulterated and to defend it against all enemies.

One phase of keeping and guarding the faith is the searching out and putting into operation God’s laws for the Church, the full restoration of the New Testament doctrine and governing principles.

These teachings are all based on the Scripture; they were taught and practiced by the early Church; and they have been searched out in these last days by godly men and women not concerned with their own opinions.

However, the Church does not make a “hobby horse” of any one teaching or group of teachings, but accepts the whole Bible rightly divided with the New Testament as the only rule for government and discipline.

These teachings of the Church do not constitute a creed or statement of beliefs, for The Church of God accepts the whole Bible as the inspired Word of God.

All those who become members of the Church assume the following obligation: “Will you sincerely promise in the presence of God and these witnesses that you will accept this Bible as the Word of God—believe and practice its teachings rightly divided—the New Testament as your rule of faith and practice, government and discipline, and walk in the light to the best of your knowledge and ability?” This is a “perpetual covenant that shall not be forgotten.” Repentance is both a condition and an act; it is the state of being in Godly sorrow for sins committed and the act of turning from and forsaking those sins.

“For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death” (2 Corinthians 7:10).

Also, read Mark 1:15; Luke 13:3; Acts 3:19.

Repentance is a prerequisite for justification.

Water baptism is the act of being immersed in water according to the commandment and instructions of Christ.

This ordinance has no power to wash away sin but is the answer of a good conscience toward God, representing the death, burial and resurrection of Christ through which one has obtained new life.

Only those who have already been born again are eligible for water baptism.

“The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward god,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ” (1Peter 3:21).

Water baptism has divine approval only when t it is done “in the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost.” Read Matthew 28:19; Mark 1:8-10; John 3:22, 23; Acts 10: 47, 48.

The Lord’s Supper was instituted by Christ and is a sacred ordinance which we are commanded to observe.

The Supper consist of unleavened bread, which represents His body broken on the cross for our sins, and the wine (unfermented grape juice), which represent the blood of Christ shed for our sanctification.

This ordinance is observed in commemoration of Christ and His death.

Only sinless and consecrated Christians are eligible to partake of this Supper.

Read Luke 22:17-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-33.

Tithing is the paying of one tenth of our increase into the treasury of the Church.

It began with Abraham, continued under the law and received Christ’s approval.

“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cumin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone” (Matthew 23:23).

The obligation of tithing is not fulfilled by giving ten percent to the poor or to some good cause but only by paying it into the Church treasurer.

Giving differs from and is in addition to tithing.

Both are parts of God’s plan to finance His work on earth.

Read Genesis 14:19-20; Malachi 3:10; Luke 11:42; 1 Corinthians 16:2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-9; Hebrews 7:1-21.

The Bible expressly forbids the use of intoxicating beverages.

Even slight indulgence is sinful and not in keeping with Scriptural standards of holiness.

“Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise” (Proverbs 20:1).

Read also Proverbs 23:29-32; Isaiah 28:7; 1 Corinthians 5:11; 6:10; Galatians 5:21.

Divorce and remarriage constitute the sin of adultery.

Matthew 5:32, “But I say unto you, That whosever shall put away his wife, saving for the cause of fornication, causeth her to commit adultery: and whosoever shall marry her that is divorced comitteth adultery.” The only allowable causes for remarriage are fornication and death.

However, fornication is not unfaithfulness or simple adultery, but is a state of being married to another’s wife or husband.

1 Corinthians 7:2, “Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife.” Read Matthew 5:32; 19:3-9; Mark 10:12; Romans 7:2, 3; 1 Corinthians 5:1-5, 13; 1 Corinthians 6:16-18; 7:10, 11; Revelation 2:22.

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Moving house can be a very exciting time for many, especially those who are leaving their parents home for the first time. For others, it is an unfortunate consequence of the recession, with many renting their own home and moving to smaller properties. What both groups have in common is their haste, and this is what makes them vulnerable to landlords who do not comply with current UK gas safety legislation. The electrical industry is rapidly developing and reaching the heights. The electrical market is totally getting technological based industry. It fetters the occupations across electro-technology, communications, refrigeration, computer systems, air conditioning, and security systems. It creates an impact on every aspect of daily life.

The fact is that all electrical installations will require inspection and testing at regular intervals as they will deteriorate with age, the type of use, possible damage, and even any alterations or adaptions by persons not qualified to carry out such work.

According to the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Regulation 621.1 states that “where required, periodic inspection and testing of every electrical installation shall be carried out in accordance with regulations 621.2 to 621.5 in order to determine as far as reasonably practicable, whether the installation is in a satisfactory condition for continued service”.

It is very important to note that Regulation 621.2 requires the installation to have a “detailed examination” and that examination is to be “supplemented by appropriate tests”. This means that the inspection is more important than testing, which is an additional activity to the inspection. When carrying out an inspection, the person doing so must compare the wiring with BS 7671.

What you cannot do is to assume that because wiring conformed to an earlier edition of the regulations that it is necessarily safe. As an example, until 1966 it was acceptable for Class 1 light fittings not to be earthed, and it was also OK to use a public water pipe as a means of earthing. That is not the case today, so if that is what is found on an inspection it is no longer compliant and must be changed.

Furthermore, the inspector carrying out the inspection has to be a “competent person”. Regulation 621.5 of BS 7671 requires: “Periodic inspection and testing shall be undertaken by a skilled person or persons, competent in such work”. Any inspector needs to possess a high level of knowledge and experience of the type of installation to be inspected. He or she also has to possess a copy of the current edition of BS 7671, or at the very least have access to one for reference purposes.

An inspector will also need a certain amount of test equipment in order to carry out tests. A multi-function tester will be sufficient for small installations such as domestic premises, but for larger installations more complex equipment will be needed. This has to comply with BS EN 61557 standard and be in good condition. It must also be regularly calibrated.

It is also essential that an electrical inspection condition report makes absolutely clear what has and has not been inspected. For instance, it might be the case that only the ground floor wiring and installations in an office block have been inspected, and the report should make this abundantly clear. This could very well be because the business owner on the ground floor requires an inspection, and that there are different businesses or offices on the upper floors which are not owned by him.

There are codes which the inspector must use on the report. Code C1 is for use where an immediate danger is present such as an exposed live wire. The inspector must inform the client so that immediate action can be taken. Code C2 is for something which is “potentially dangerous”, while Code C3 means that an improvement is recommended: for instance, warning labels could be missing.

An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a complete check of your wiring, fuses, switchboards, sockets, and so on, together with anything that is directly wired into the system – i.e. without a plug – such as an electric cooker, heated towel rail, etc.

The unfortunate fact is that electrical wiring systems can and do wear. As with anything else, the more they are used the faster they will wear. They do not need testing as often as portable electrical equipment, but in an industrial situation they should be tested every three years. In other commercial premises you should have an Electrical Installation Condition Report every five years, while in domestic premises it should be every ten years. A report should also be carried out whenever there is a change of occupancy of the premises.

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Gas training courses are open to nearly anyone. A usual student may be somebody that is already working with a friend in the gas or plumbing type of industry. Or may perhaps be someone looking for a change in career and do not have any previous experience. No matter who you are, everyone should be capable of finishing at least one of our gas courses which will help you to obtain a gas certification. Not so good news on another electrical price hike from the power provider upsets a number of people like myself. Are you too? If you are, then you must be interested to read this report on how you can generate inexpensive electricity out of a homemade magnetic electric generator. It may possibly be the answer to the high-cost of power fuel and the catalyst to the air pollution problem of our habitat.

The fact is that all electrical installations will require inspection and testing at regular intervals as they will deteriorate with age, the type of use, possible damage, and even any alterations or adaptions by persons not qualified to carry out such work.

According to the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, Regulation 621.1 states that “where required, periodic inspection and testing of every electrical installation shall be carried out in accordance with regulations 621.2 to 621.5 in order to determine as far as reasonably practicable, whether the installation is in a satisfactory condition for continued service”.

It is very important to note that Regulation 621.2 requires the installation to have a “detailed examination” and that examination is to be “supplemented by appropriate tests”. This means that the inspection is more important than testing, which is an additional activity to the inspection. When carrying out an inspection, the person doing so must compare the wiring with BS 7671.

What you cannot do is to assume that because wiring conformed to an earlier edition of the regulations that it is necessarily safe. As an example, until 1966 it was acceptable for Class 1 light fittings not to be earthed, and it was also OK to use a public water pipe as a means of earthing. That is not the case today, so if that is what is found on an inspection it is no longer compliant and must be changed.

Furthermore, the inspector carrying out the inspection has to be a “competent person”. Regulation 621.5 of BS 7671 requires: “Periodic inspection and testing shall be undertaken by a skilled person or persons, competent in such work”. Any inspector needs to possess a high level of knowledge and experience of the type of installation to be inspected. He or she also has to possess a copy of the current edition of BS 7671, or at the very least have access to one for reference purposes.

An inspector will also need a certain amount of test equipment in order to carry out tests. A multi-function tester will be sufficient for small installations such as domestic premises, but for larger installations more complex equipment will be needed. This has to comply with BS EN 61557 standard and be in good condition. It must also be regularly calibrated.

It is also essential that an electrical inspection condition report makes absolutely clear what has and has not been inspected. For instance, it might be the case that only the ground floor wiring and installations in an office block have been inspected, and the report should make this abundantly clear. This could very well be because the business owner on the ground floor requires an inspection, and that there are different businesses or offices on the upper floors which are not owned by him.

There are codes which the inspector must use on the report. Code C1 is for use where an immediate danger is present such as an exposed live wire. The inspector must inform the client so that immediate action can be taken. Code C2 is for something which is “potentially dangerous”, while Code C3 means that an improvement is recommended: for instance, warning labels could be missing.

An Electrical Installation Condition Report is a complete check of your wiring, fuses, switchboards, sockets, and so on, together with anything that is directly wired into the system – i.e. without a plug – such as an electric cooker, heated towel rail, etc.

The unfortunate fact is that electrical wiring systems can and do wear. As with anything else, the more they are used the faster they will wear. They do not need testing as often as portable electrical equipment, but in an industrial situation they should be tested every three years. In other commercial premises you should have an Electrical Installation Condition Report every five years, while in domestic premises it should be every ten years. A report should also be carried out whenever there is a change of occupancy of the premises.

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