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Commercial truck accidents in West Virginia demand strong legal action

Truck accidents in West Virginia involving tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers and other large commercial vehicles can have devastating consequences for victims. Because of the size of these big rigs, occupants of the smaller vehicles involved in collisions may sustain severe, life-threatening injuries. Whether you're dealing with a speeding truck accident on Interstate 79 in Clarksburg, a jackknife truck accident on Route 33 in Buckhannon or a tanker truck accident on Route 219 in Elkins, you have rights as an accident victim.

At Klie Law Offices, our experienced West Virginia tractor-trailer accident attorneys can help if you were involved in an accident caused by a truck driver. We know how West Virginia's legal system works. We thoroughly understand the various state and federal laws governing such accidents. Most important, we're prepared to do the hard work to build a strong legal case.

Trucking accidents are different from car accidents. Often, you're not simply dealing with another driver and a single insurance company. If you're injured in a trucking accident, you may need to deal with multiple parties: the trucking company that employed the driver, everyone involved with loading the contents of the truck, the insurance companies for each party as well as attorneys.

Additionally, you should be aware that trucking companies typically send investigators to the scene of an accident within hours, if not sooner. Their goal is to build a defense that minimizes the responsibility of the truck driver and trucking company.

You can level the playing field. Start by contacting us for a free consultation. We can begin an immediate investigation on your behalf.

How dangerous are commercial truck accidents?

Truck accidents involving tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, delivery trucks, tanker trucks and other large commercial vehicles happen more often than you might realize. Click on the links below to learn more about truck accidents in West Virginia.

And large trucks are more likely to be involved in fatal multiple-vehicle accidents than passenger vehicles, because of the sheer size of such vehicles, which can sometimes weigh as much as 80,000 pounds when fully loaded.

What are the most common types of truck accidents?

There are many different kinds of truck accidents. Some of the most common ones that may involve trucking company negligence include:

  • Rear-end - Rear-end truck accidents involving commercial trucks often result in serious injuries to the head, neck or back. If you or a loved one was hurt in an accident caused by a truck driver, we can help.
  • Tire blowout - Tractor-trailers, delivery trucks and other large commercial vehicles often cause accidents when one or several tires blow out. Even the most experienced truck driver will have a hard time controlling a truck after a tire blowout, often resulting in a serious truck accident. The trucking company may be negligent for failing to inspect and maintain the tires, but the manufacturer of the tire may also be responsible. Tire tread separation is a common cause of a blowout. The tread may separate due to heat and friction over time causing the tire material to deteriorate. Our team can investigate whether the separation was due to a defect or negligent maintenance.
  • Rollover - Tractor-trailers and other large trucks sometimes roll over, especially when truck drivers attempt to slow down too fast or take a corner too quickly. These accidents can be especially dangerous if the truck was carrying hazardous materials.
  • Jackknife - This term describes a particular kind of tractor-trailer accident in which the trailer of the truck swings around and folds back toward the truck cab, forming a 90-degree or less between the trailer and the truck cab. Cars may become trapped in the jackknife, leaving to serious damage to the smaller vehicle and possibly catastrophic injuries or loss of life.
  • Head-on - Among the most serious accidents we handle at our law firm, head-on truck accidents often result in serious injuries or fatalities. Our experienced legal team can investigate on your behalf to fight for compensation. We can look into whether the driver fell asleep at the wheel, was distracted or impaired by drugs or alcohol. A serious head-on crash demands a thorough investigation.

What are other common legal issues involving truck accidents?

Truck accidents often involve a wide range of legal issues. Some of the most common ones we deal with at Klie Law Offices include:

"How can a West Virginia truck accident lawyer help me?"

We know how to track down trucking companies and hold them responsible. Whether it's fighting to obtain the trucking company's maintenance records or whether the trucking company hired a driver with a history of reckless driving or ignored federal mandatory rest period laws, we're prepared to protect your rights, every single step of the way.

Trucking company negligence

Trucking companies have a legal obligation to hire safe, licensed commercial truck drivers and to maintain their trucks so they are safe for the road. When trucking companies fail to perform routine maintenance or hire untrained, unlicensed truck drivers, those trucking companies must be held accountable.

Other examples of trucking company negligence include:

  • Failing to maintain records
  • Falsifying trucking company records
  • Failing to load a commercial truck in a proper manner
  • Failing to safely secure the contents of the truck

West Virginia truck accident victims might not realize that the trucking company can be sued for the driver's careless or reckless actions. In legal terms, this is known as being "vicariously liable." This means the trucking company is responsible for the actions of the driver if the crash occurred in the course and cope of the driver's employment. If the driver fell asleep behind the wheel or was texting while driving, the trucking company is responsible for the negligent conduct.

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Underride accidents in WV

These serious truck accidents involve a car sliding underneath a tractor-trailer. Underride accidents result in hundreds of deaths nationwide every year, even though they can be prevented if trucking companies install strong enough rear impact guards on the back of tractor-trailers.

Truck underride accidents can be extremely severe and sometimes fatal. That's why it's important to contact our law firm as soon as possible after your underride accident. West Virginia attorney Erika Klie Kolenich or another experienced lawyer at our law firm can work with your family to make sure you case receives the attention it rightfully deserves.

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Overloaded or improperly loaded trailers

Strict weight limits spelled out by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) exist for tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers, delivery truck and other large commercial vehicles. Overloaded trucks are more prone to tipping over and can be difficult to stop because of the extra weight.

Trucking companies also must ensure the trailer is loaded properly. The contents of a truck can shift during transit, resulting in a truck tipping or rolling over and causing a serious accident. Improperly loaded items on a flatbed truck may fall off and into the path of another vehicle. In these cases, there may be multiple layers of liability. The cargo shipper is responsible for securing the load, while the truck driver is responsible for inspecting the cargo.

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Inexperienced drivers

Truck drivers must have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to legally operate a tractor-trailer or another large commercial truck. But trucking companies should never assume that a driver with a CDL is safe without conducting a background check. Responsible trucking companies need to make sure the drivers they hire do not have a history of reckless driving, speeding, drunk driving or other serious infractions.

It goes without saying that an inexperienced driver, even one with a CDL, has a greater chance of causing a serious accident than someone who has spent hundreds or thousands of hours behind the wheel of a large commercial motor vehicle. Drivers need to know what to do in a variety of potentially dangerous situations. They need to be street smart.

If your truck accident was caused by an inexperienced truck driver, you may have grounds for a legitimate truck accident lawsuit against the trucking company.

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Tired truck drivers

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulates the number of hours truck drivers can spend behind the wheel without taking a break. Specifically, truck drivers must take mandatory breaks every 8 hours and drive no more than 11 hours every 24 hours, according to the federal Hours of Service (HOS) rules for truck drivers.

Unfortunately, some professional truck drivers ignore the HOS rules and fall asleep at the wheel, resulting in serious truck accidents. In some cases, drivers break the HOS regulation to make up time or make extra money. But these drivers may be under tremendous pressure from their trucking companies to illegally work longer hours. Drivers don't have to fall asleep to cause an accident. They might be overly fatigued, which can have a similar effect as driving while drunk. With sleep deprivation, reaction times are slower. Tired drivers may forget to conduct necessary inspections. They may use drugs or stimulants to stay alert, which can affect their judgment.

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Violation of FMCSA rules

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has put forth rules that spell out what commercial truck drivers and trucking companies can and cannot do. Violations of these rules can have serious consequences. The driver and trucking company may face fines or criminal charges. The rules are designed to keep the public safe. Unfortunately, many truck accidents in West Virginia are linked to FMCSA rule violations, including, but not limited to the following:

  • Drunk driving
  • Texting while driving
  • Hours of Service (HOS) violations
  • Improperly maintaining truck
  • Improperly securing truck cargo
  • Falsifying trucking company records

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Brake and tire defects

Trucking companies have an obligation to ensure their tractor-trailers, 18-wheelers and other large commercial motor vehicles are properly maintained. When these companies fail to do so, the risk of serious accidents skyrockets. Brake failure and tire blowouts are contributing factors in many trucking accidents.

The trucking company may have neglected to inspect and maintain the brakes or the tires. But the liability in an accident can extend to the manufacturer of the brakes or tires. A product liability lawsuit may be necessary if the brakes or tires were defective. Our legal team can investigate the accident and determine which party is responsible. Tread separation that leads to a blowout may be a sign that the trucking company did not replace old tires. But if the tires were recently replaced by the trucking company, the tire manufacturer may be responsible.

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Driving too fast

Speeding truck accidents in West Virginia often result in serious injuries or fatalities. That's because force of these large trucks - which can sometimes weigh as much as 80,000 pounds - can cause severe damage to other vehicles. The driver may have been ignoring the posted speed limit or driving too fast for road and weather conditions in the moments before the crash. The driver of an 18-wheeler that is traveling at a high rate of speed may be unable to stop and avoid a collision. Speeding trucks also are prone to jackknifing because the driver may lose control.

If you or a loved one was injured or a loved one died in a speeding truck accident, attorney Kolenich or another lawyer at our firm can rigorously investigate your accident. We take these cases very seriously because we understand the seriousness of such accidents. We interview witnesses and talk with first responders. We pore over records, including the driver's log to find out if the trip mileage was consistent with the speed limits posted along the routes. We aggressively fight for our clients, who may need compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering and other damages.

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Envy may play an important role in what the brain gives most attention to, as well as one’s memory. One experiences envy as an intricate blend of distasteful psychological states such as inferiority, injustice, and resentment. These emotions are generally hidden due to the fact that we don’t tend to show facial expressions that express our envy of someone or something.

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Envy may, in some situations, be a motivation to improve oneself. However others have pointed out that envy can trigger feelings of resentment. According to the authors of a study on The Cognitive Consequences of Envy, envy may very well evoke a functionally coordinated flow of cognitions; each of which may render the individual better able to retain information on the envied person.

Applied in a work environment, this may lead to jealous colleagues to strive to improve and better themselves. There are follow-up questions to this trail of thought. Can you employ the negative envious thoughts to good use? Are you capable of controlling cognitive processes to generate productive outcomes?

Certainly the identification of feelings and potential triggers, such as motivation or resentment, that one can expect from a candidate are two very valuable pieces of information at selection stage. This is particularly true when the interviewer has an intimate knowledge of the team members and dynamics that the prospective candidate would be joining.

Hill, S.E., DelPriore, D.J., Vaughan, P.W.: The cognitive consequences of envy: Attention, memory, and self-regulatory depletion. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology 101, 653-666 (2011)

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25+ Nostalgic Photos From BTS’s First Christmas As BTS

Travel back to BTS’s first Christmas as idols.

In December 2013, BTS celebrated the Christmas holidays as idols for the very first time. These photos, snapped by BTS and their staff from December 1 to the 25th that year, will take you back to that magical time!

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BTS Confirms A Collaboration With Jason Derulo Is On The Way

A new “Savage Love” remix is coming soon.

A new BTS x Jason Derulo collaboration is on the way!

When BTS posted a TikTok of themselves dancing to “Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)” by Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo, fans wondered if this cover was actually a clue. After all, when it comes to BTS, nothing is a coincidence!

ARMY found hints about a collab on YouTube

….on Twitter, and more.

Now, BTS has confirmed the collaboration and announced the release date.

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A new remix of “Savage Love” featuring BTS will be released on Friday, October 2. Mark your calendars, because you won’t want to miss it!


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DIA’s Chaeyeon And Hong Jin Young Reveal The Type Of Man They Want To Marry

DIA’s Chaeyeon and Hong Jin Young talked about what types of men they’re attracted to, as well as a glimpse into their current dating life.

While talking to Hong Jin Young on Laws Of The JungleDIA‘s Jung Chaeyeon revealed that she’s interested in nice men who are easy to talk to and who takes care of themselves.

“[I like] a nice man I can talk comfortably with. I also like someone who has a clear, defined jawline. It looks like he takes care of himself.” — Chaeyeon

She also noted that she believes women should date people who love them more, and Hong Jin Young firmly agreed.

Although Chaeyeon may be interested in dating, Hong Jin Young gave her sound advice as an industry senior to date at the right time in her career.

“You know you shouldn’t be dating right now, right? Date later on. It’s okay for me though. I should be dating but it’s just that I can’t find a guy.” — Hong Jin Young

Chaeyeon also revealed that she’s so busy with her work that she has no time for hobbies, let alone date.

“I really don’t do anything… I never really had time to rest. So when I suddenly get a day off, I don’t know what to do.” — Chaeyeon

Hong Jin Young consoled her by reminding Chaeyeon that a celebrity’s popularity doesn’t last forever. She can enjoy working now while she can and then enjoy the other parts of life, such as dating, at another point in time.

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BTS’s Suga Shares How He Feels Now That Jimin Caught Up To His Height

Suga gave a simple response.

BTS‘s Jimin has been teased many times by his members throughout the years for being the shortest member.

However, Jimin recently revealed that he got taller! In March of 2019, Jimin was 173.6 centimeters tall. However, in October of 2020, his height was recorded at 174 centimeters. Jimin was excited by this and claimed that he caught up to Suga.

So I caught up to Yoongi hyung’s height. Next is J-Hope! Get ready!

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During a recent live broadcast, Suga was asked how he felt about Jimin catching up to his height.

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Suga shared that he wasn’t bothered by the news, as he doesn’t care much about his height.

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TWICE Revealed Their Most Hilarious Concert Mistakes…And They Will Make You Wheeze

So THAT’s what happens when the lights turn off during concerts.

TWICE once revealed the accidents, mistakes, and slip-ups on stage that made them laugh the hardest — and you’re guaranteed to laugh along with them.

Nayeon begins by discussing what happens when the lights go out at concerts. Fans can’t see anything, and honestly — neither can they.

However, she realized someone was out of place.

But one time, I bumped into Momo, so I guided her to her spot.

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She made one slight miscalculation.

…But it turned out to be Mina’s spot!

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Remember this next time the girls are giggling as the lights turn on, chances are that something happened during the break!

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As the music began, Jihyo’s voice was heard again. This time, fans realized that her mic was accidentally left on and began to crack up at the hilarious situation.

Why is my shoe so big?

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After realizing she sang the words with the wrong timing, her look of confusion was too cute. She even made eye-contact with Sana after as if she felt a bit guilty for her mistake!

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Understanding Digital Assets

Wednesday September 4, 2019

Understanding Digital Assets

There has been a lot of talk in recent years about crypto, tokens, blockchain, ICOs, STOs, Digital Securities, etc.  What does it all mean and why should you care?  In order to navigate the new financial digital world, it is important to first understand the terminology.  Below, I have broken down the typical terms being used in this current digital environment.   In certain sections, I have provided the example of the USA, and its primary regulator, but this is globally applicable.

Distinguishing the types of secondary markets or exchanges where you can trade digital or traditional assets also seems to be confusing.  I have created the following chart to try to distinguish these.

Now, why should you care?  What does this mean to you?  Despite what some people say in the press, blockchain is here to stay.  So understanding the types of digital assets that it hosts is going to be important in making business and investment decisions.

As a co-founder of a company that is focused on revolutionizing the private capital markets, I am not going to get into cryptocurrencies as this is not my area of expertise.  This is for currency experts to discuss.  Similarly, while I know the public listed markets well and how they operate, there are plenty of people who know these markets far better than I.

My background is geared towards the issues faced by private companies. Thus, I will elaborate on the fragmented ecosystem of the private capital markets that sorely need solutions.

Since the SEC and other government regulators around the world started stepping in to ban ICO’s, other alternatives have evolved.  The security token offering or STO is one such term that got some wings in 2018. However, the institutional and traditional investment communities were still leary of the idea of a token or blockchain solution being provided by people without an appropriate understanding of the entire market they are trying to disrupt. Many people from the ICO space were just changing the name and using STO as a new hype to sell the same ideas.

Many of the players (intentional choice of word) in the ICO space were trying to circumvent securities regulations saying they know better how the ecosystem should work.  After decades of scams, the securities regulators know that the current system has built-in checks and balances for a reason.  We all understand there are issues and inefficiencies in the private capital markets, but in order to change securities rules you better have a big budget and strong case for it. As an example, the JOBS Act took well over five and likely closer to ten years to come into place.  The use of blockchain has valuable applications that can certainly provide more efficient and cost-effective solutions to current private capital markets, as long as you work within the existing securities regulations.

There is a lot of exciting stuff being built with blockchain technology. I believe that if you are looking at this as a solution to the private capital markets, you need to consider a few things if you are looking at public chains as a potential solution:

  1. Use of private wallets for sole custody of financial instruments will not work. Securities law requires the use of transfer agents in many situations and transfer agents need to have custody of assets in order to manage them. If the digital securities are being held by individuals in their own wallet, there is no way the transfer agents can have custody of them. Think of public markets: you do not hold the securities (share certificates) yourself, they are digitally represented in your brokerage account and held by transfer agents.
  2. Mining of securities: It is generally not acceptable for unknown miners to verify transactions; even known miners must be eligible to perform business validation of a transaction either because they are parties to the transaction, have fiduciary responsibility, or certified subject matter credentials or otherwise registered and regulated entities.

Gas prices are not acceptable when it comes to securities.  In order for a token to move on some blockchains, a gas price needs to be paid to miners. Transaction fees must be contractually fixed in advance and cannot be uncertain or subject to an auction style of payment (which leads to a form of ad-hoc discrimination). For individual investors, transaction prices need to be certain  and follow execution guarantees.

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Tonight I saw Looper starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Bruce Willis at the Sheffield Cineworld cinema. I really enjoyed the movie as it had a good story (I’m a sucker for time travel) that wasn’t totally predictable unlike a lot of recent Sci-Fi movies.

There was plenty of good action scenes in the movie, but nothing over the top for the sake of explosions and I think the two main actors did well in their roles, although it must suck for Bruce Willis to slowly be fading into the background now and playing secondary roles.

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Guests had their eyes glued to the skies for Lufkin’s Glow Show

Published: Aug. 7, 2021 at 10:04 PM CDT
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LUFKIN , Texas (KTRE) - Up, up, and away! Hot air balloons floated through the sky Saturday night at Kit McConnico Park in Lufkin.

Balloons of all colors took to the skies Saturda, for families to watch and even ride. Taylor Commiato, the director of the Lufkin Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, said this is the first time the city of Lufkin has hosted an event with hot air balloons.

“Personally, I have never seen a hot air balloon in person, and I know I’m not the only one in this area, so it’s just a unique opportunity here in East Texas,” Commiato said.

She said the event was needed to bring smiles to the community after the challenging year some had. The event has been highly anticipated since its announcement in April and sold out in just three days.

“With everything that’s going on with COVID and people not being able to go out and do things … and this is right here in Lufkin. So we were able to bring it right here for our community to enjoy, and it’s just something special for everybody,” Commiato said.

Pat Harwell is the owner of American Escapes Air Sports, and his team of a dozen balloonists came to give kids a glimpse of their community from a different perspective.

“The kids get more out of this than anybody. And we love to give them a few souvenir cards and see that smile on their face after they get a tethered ride,” Harwell said.

Harwell said that he doesn’t have words to describe what the view looks like from the air. He said that it takes his breath away every time.

“I know the first time that I flew, it was surprising, shocking. But I’ve been flying for 31 years, and I never have a flight where someone doesn’t wave at me from the ground and yell at me and want me to land in their yard,” Harwell said.

Due to the successful turnout at this year’s show, Lufkin Convention and Visitor’s Bureau hopes to bring it back next year.

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Why choose hydro-jetting?

For small clogs, you can DYI with a plunger and we strongly advise to keep away from chemical cleaners that corrode pipes and can generate more damage than they solve. For snaking the drains, you might need the help of a professional. Keep in mind that this process unblocks the pipes, but it does not remove the residue along the lining of the drain, which may result in future clogs.

With these options in mind, the benefits of hydro-jetting are obvious:

  1. Hydro-jetting removes both the clog and any buildup or residue, completely cleaning the pipes;
  2. It solves serious plumbing issues of your sewer lines and it never fails, no matter the size of the clog or of the drains;
  3. This cleaning process involves only water and no chemicals, being environmentally friendly.
  4. It can be performed in any home or commercial building, and it is compatible with almost any drain configuration.
  5. Hydro-jetting saves money in the long run – it is wiser to invest in cleaning your pipes and prevent serious damage than to pay for the repair or replacement of your sewer lines.

How much does hydro-jetting cost?

For ordinary jobs, hydro-jetting services range from $250 to $600. The final price depends on the following factors:

  1. The need to run first a camera inspection of the drains, which we strongly recommend. Even if it adds $300-$400 to your final payment, it helps to evaluate the seriousness of the clog and the damage level of the pipes, and instructs for the most appropriate action to take.
  2. The severeness of the clog can increase the total costs: if the clogs are located deeper in your sewer line, clearing them out requires more effort; also, removing roots is more difficult than washing away food waste.
  3. Commercial buildings require more sophisticated equipment, thus hydro-jetting will cost more.
  4. Finally, if it’s the case, emergency charges can range from $100 to $500.

Usually, sewer lines last for at least 50 years, but only if you clean your pipes regularly and properly. Contact Kwick Fix for a professional hydro-jetting cleaning service!

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Newcomer's Guide to the AML Galaxy

The Newcomer’s Guide to Tools to Fight Money Laundering

Global watchlistPEPscreening flowchart

`After researching for a while when I first came to the KYC2020 team, I realized that money laundering was a hugely complicated problem for countries and financial systems. I discovered that anti-money laundering compliance and vigilance is more of a frame of mind than a simple list of solutions. Compliance with money laundering regulations means implementing a program, having a process for ongoing improvement, and monitoring the program’s effectiveness over a period of time. This can be a daunting and distracting task for a small enterprise already struggling with access to resources. But the solution to AML compliance shouldn’t be so complicated that small and middle-sized enterprises (SMEs) are unable to keep up; and as a result of innovations in regulation technology (aka “RegTech”), it isn’t. Let’s look at some ways a small enterprise can stay AML compliant without the prohibitive cost and complexity.

With criminals adopting increasingly sophisticated means for money laundering, it has become harder for organizations and financial institutions to manage effective AML compliance programs. This is especially a problem for small businesses that lack the resources for implementing KYC (Know your customer) and CDD (Customer Due Diligence) processes at the customer and transaction level. Inefficient or inadequately resourced KYC and AML compliance programs impact the onboarding time for a new customer, resulting in lost customers or lost sales. SMEs are often left with two equally bad options:

  • Non-compliance with KYC and AML procedures, or
  • Risking the longer customer onboarding times (and hope for the best)

Of course, the real problem here is that AML compliance still relies to some extent on manual methods. Fortunately, we now have next-generation technology solutions powered by automated processes that can speed things up. They also help increase the accuracy and effectiveness of anti-money laundering procedures and reduce the overall cost of compliance. Let’s take a look at some of the latest AML compliance solutions available:

Much of AML compliance is reliant on the quality of the data you use. After all, screening data for potential threats won’t do much good if the data is incomplete or disorganized. This is where VisionIQ comes in. VisionIQ is a comprehensive and well-structured global watchlist database. We aggregate the data from a multitude of public sources, including sanction, terrorist, PEP, HIO, RCA, and criminal lists. The data is organized and structured for easy accessibility and screening. These lists are updated regularly to make sure that the data is as accurate as possible.

Quality of Data determines the effectiveness of your AML compliance program, and Cost of Data determines the affordability of the solution.  This is what differentiates VisionIQ from the other data providers.  It is the most comprehensive high quality source for global sanction and PEP, RCA, HIO and criminal data with the lowest cost price guarantee.

But good and affordable data is just the beginning of AML compliance. A comprehensive database is only as useful as the methods used to screen new and existing clients against the global watchlists.

SmartScan is a search engine tool that leverages KYC2020’s VisionIQ watchlist database to provide businesses with an easy to use, easy to implement intelligent search and scoring engine. The advantage with KYC2020, as a non-techy newbie like me can understand it, is that our system uses a pretty sophisticated search technology based on Apache LuceneElasticSearch™, that is combined with intelligent name matching algorithms and proprietary scoring methods to assure that you do not miss “True Positives” (i.e. catch the bad guy) while minimizing the need to manually clear “False Positives” (i.e. all similar sounding matches that result from fuzzy or phonetic searches).

I don’t claim to fully understand the technology, but I have come to clearly understand that 80% of the cost of sanction screening comes from the manual screening of false positives according to most reports. Reducing false positives means that SmartScan is able to drastically reduce the overall cost of sanction and PEP screening.

But many solutions in the marketplace claim the same sophistication and smarts to the point that they all sound alike.  In fairness to my readers, I wanted to find the most comprehensive list of screening solutions providers so that you can do your research and make the right decision for your business.  Turns out there is someone who is “watching the watchlists” and provides a rather comprehensive list of vendors.  Here it is.

I am going to assume that most of the vendors and options listed by Mr. Watchlist are acceptable quality.  But for most startups, virtual currency operators, and SMEs, quality options are only as meaningful as they are affordable! Afterall this has been the root of the problem – access to quality without compromising budgets.

I believe this is what differentiates KYC2020.  Since KYC2020 owns both the data technology and the screening technology they can offer the most affordable payment plans without sacrificing quality or access to all of our features. Our own research on market pricing suggests that SmartScan is perhaps below 1/5th the cost of most enterprise solutions. Maybe you should do your own research and find out.

Unfortunately, even the most elegant of search engines will yield a certain percentage of false positives. This is to the tune of 2-7% and must be cleared by a compliance officer. With an industry average of 19 minutes to clear the false positive at $26/hr, the cost and time commitment becomes problematic for small enterprises quickly. And that’s not taking into account the friction and bad experience on the customer side as the false positive is processed. So how does this get solved?  Well, for that you need to move from screening to rapid ‘decisioning’ with some level of AI and machine learning.  A system that can accurately and speedily automate the detection and clearing process to render Pass/Fail screening decisions while keeping a complete and transparent track record of the decision-making process.

For that, DecisionIQ is our answer. It begins with an AML Risk-Assessment of our clients to determine what sanctions lists they need to screen along with search and scoring rules in order to be AML compliant. The DecisionIQ engine is then configured with that information in mind for decisioning. But DecisionIQ isn’t just about detection, clearing, and providing rapid Pass/Fail decisions. An important component of DecisionIQ design philosophy is providing fully transparent and auditable proof of decision.  KYC2020 calls this a ‘Proof of Work’ file, and a ‘white-box’ system design approach to decision systems.

Finally, some SMEs want to completely outsource the compliance function.  For that KYC2020 even offers the assistance of our Vskills™ certified AML officers in India to securely and cost-effectively outsource the review and audit process. No matter how our clients choose to handle their screening, whether in-house or outsource, quality and affordability are the linchpin of our business strategy. Want additional info about when to switch from sanction screening to sanction decisioning? You can find out more in our whitepaper.

To Sum It Up

Every responsible organization wants to make sure they comply with AML policies and procedures. This is easier said than done and among other factors, the cost of these processes may prevent businesses from acting in a responsible manner. If you’re facing similar problems with screening your clients, then we suggest you contact our team at KYC2020. We offer a wide range of AML compliance solutions that can help you out. Our AML compliance tools are guaranteed to be flexible, easy-to-use, and cost-friendly for your small enterprise.

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The Adirondack Park: Progress and Preservation

As controversy between progress and protection persist in the Adirondack Park, the unmistakable beauty and majesty of the region endures. Comprised of over six million acres of public and private lands, it is the largest park in the United States mainland. Created and defined in an effort to protect the forest preserve and restore the woods previously depleted by the lumber trade, the Adirondack Park has its “official” origin in 1802.

Approximately the size of Massachesettes and Rhode Island combined, the Adirondacks are made of ancient rocks more than 1,000 Million years old. There are more than 100 peaks higher than 3,500 feet above sea level, and over 40 which exceed 4,000 feet, with Mt. Marcy, the highest point in the state, rising to 5,344 feet. More than 2,000 miles of hiking trails wind their way throughout the park. Nearly 30,000 miles of streams and brooks combine to form 1,000 miles of Adirondack rivers, while over 2,700 lakes and ponds dot the landscape.

Today, over one hundred years after the establishment of the Adirondack Park, residents and vacationers alike continue to enjoy the inherently peaceful environment of the region. Historically, the sport of mountain climbing has been the province of visitors rather than residents. Since no arrowheads or other relics have been found on the area’s mountaintops, it appears that the Indians did not climb the peaks; nor did the early settlers, who were primarily concerned with surviving life in the wilderness. It wasn’t until 1837 when it was discovered that Mt. Marcy was the highest peak in the state that mountain climbing as a sport increased in popularity. A magnificent system of trails challenge both the novice and expert climber. Indeed, one long-standing goal of dedicated climbers has been to scale everyone of the 46 Adirondack peaks over 4,000 feet. Another has been to see how many peaks, what total elevation, and what mileage could be accomplished in one day.

For those who desire a panoramic view without the arduous climb, both Prospect Mountain in Lake George and Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington provide access to their summits via automobile.

A view from almost any peak will provide a glimpse of the vast number of the area’s glittering lakes and ponds. Most of the lakes are spring-fed, with clear, clean water and rock, craggy shores. The water temperature remains cold throughout the summer months while winter brings a covering of unusually thick ice. Since most of the lakes are owned by the state, access is available to the public at various points. And although the lakes at first my seem very similar, surrounded by the deep forests reflecting quietly on their water, most residents and many returning visitors have their favorites. Lake George, known as the Queen of the American Lakes, is the largest in the Adirondacks. Both Lake George and Blue Mountain Lake are peppered with numerous islands. Lakeshore property, while exceedingly desireable today, was of less value in the early years unless there was a connection to rivers which would provide the means to float timber from the lumber trade. Today, the automobile ensures convenient access to the region, a sharp contrast to the primitive means of transportion employed by the pioneers. Around the turn of the century, the railroad industry was vital, but with it came an increase in the number of forest fires. Nearly one-third of the fires investigated in 1903 orginated from sparks emitted by passing locomotives. In September of 1903, more than 450,000 acres were destroyed by fire from this source. In 1909, fire towers were erected on several peaks, and by the 1940’s, there were almost four dozen fire towers. As of 1985, the number was reduced to 19 manned towers, the decrease attributable to the use of airplane observation and a generally reduced threat of fire.

In a continuing effort to protect the park and develop long-range plans, the Adirondack Park Agency was established in 1971. Since then, numerous conflicts have erupted regarding use of the lands, but the Agency remains both a strong and controversial presence.

Perhaps the Adirondack Park can best be described as a unique prototype for the co-existence of progress and preservation of man and nature.


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Jack Whitehall feels proud of his character's coming-out scene in 'Jungle Cruise'.

The 33-year-old actor plays McGregor Houghton in the new Disney flick and has revealed he feels proud of the way the character reveals his sexuality, as he explains to skipper Frank Wolff - played by Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson - that he broke off three engagements to other women as his "interests happily lay elsewhere".

Frank then raises a glass to toast "elsewhere", as McGregor explains how his sister Lily - played by Emily Blunt - was the only one who "stood by" him when he was shunned because of who he "loved".

Jack told Variety: "I think it was a really well-written scene, and one that we certainly thought about and talked about.

"I hope that it's a scene that audiences enjoy ... I certainly felt at the time that I was proud of the work that we'd done."

Jack was actually unaware that his alter ego was gay when he first auditioned for the movie.

He also admitted to going through a "long casting process" before he secured the role.

He recalled: "When I first read the script, there was only like a couple of sides.

"So, yeah, there wasn't any indication of that. It was quite a long casting process."

Jack explained that his mother Hilary actually helped him land the role after she read Dwayne's lines during his audition tape.

He said: "My mother played The Rock. It was amazing. She did The Rock's voice and everything."

Jack also quipped that he tried to get Hilary hired on the film as one of Dwayne's stand-ins on the set in Hawaii.

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Darshan Shah: Creating Inclusivity with Football 101 for International Students

August 10, 2021
“One thing that I did before [Football 101] started was talk to as many people as I could who came from other countries to work and live in Silicon Valley. I asked them, ‘If they had a program like this when you were in school, would that have helped you?’ and I got an overwhelming ‘Yes’ …And when I asked why, they said, ‘Many co-workers love to chat about football in the office, and it would be so much easier to fit in by being part of that conversation.’” – Darshan Shah, creator of Football 101 for International Students
Students pose for a group photo during the now-annual Football 101 for International Students event.

Express yourself fully. Make a difference. Be a leader.

These are three of the main tenants of the Self-Expression and Leadership Program. Many participants have no idea what projects they’re going to do when they sign up for the program. Even so, these individuals are generating ideas for connection and inclusivity that are changing the world. Don’t believe us? Just ask Landmark graduate Darshan Shah, creator of Football 101 for International Students, an over decade-long university program that introduces college football and university traditions to international students to make it easier for them to assimilate into campus life, and later, in the workplace.

How did this idea begin?

Currently living on the West Coast, Darshan is a first generation American (parents from India) who went to college at Colorado State University, continued on through graduate school, and ultimately moved to San Jose, California. Through it all, he has loved college football and connecting with fellow alumni from his alma mater. When Darshan took the Self-Expression and Leadership Program in 2008, he didn’t know what he was going to create. But then he thought about a conversation he had back in grad school that stuck with him ever since:

International students attend their Football 101 game in a group with volunteers who help explain the rules and traditions of American college football.

“I’m going to take you back to 1994, when I was in graduate school at Colorado State University…The school’s football team was having a breakthrough year where it had entered into the national rankings and was gaining national prominence, creating a lot of hype on campus. As a college football fan, I was enjoying the atmosphere thoroughly. One day in an engineering lab, a classmate from Saudi Arabia came up to me and asked, ‘Darshan, what’s a football game like?’ As the conversation progressed, it was very apparent that he was picking up on all of the excitement that was happening on campus, but there was some intimidation for him about going to a game, a sentiment of, ‘How will I fit in?’ And that memory of his discomfort bothered me, to be honest.

“…Fast forward 10 years, in my career in Silicon Valley, and I was meeting a lot of alumni that were from other countries; people who were students in my time or prior and are now working in the world…So I started getting into conversations with alumni– ‘You know, I was just kind of curious, when you were on campus, did you ever go to football games?’ And everybody pretty much said no. And it got me thinking, for something that’s so big, that 30 to 40,000 people go to, it’s amazing that most international students had never been to something so tied to the spirit, culture, and traditions of the University. Even if they have gone once, most have not been taught how the game works or about the tremendous traditions that take place on a football Saturday.”

And when Darshan re-examined that ‘bothered’ feeling through the lens of the Self-Expression and Leadership Program, he began to see possibility: “It’s my university, which I love; it’s college football and traditions, which I love; and it’s international, which I love. And it’s also a way to create a higher inclusiveness, which I deeply care about. And so I felt like this was a perfect opportunity.”

What is Football 101
Students attending the classroom portion of Football 101.

Football 101 for International Students is a football- and tradition-focused program, a partnership between CSU’s Alumni Association, Office of International Programs, and Athletic Departments. At the start of the fall semester, the school’s international students are sent invitations to register for ‘Football 101’ a one-day event in the fall. Football 101 begins with a Saturday morning class explaining the basic tenets of American football as both a game and a college experience (traditions), including a traditional tailgate party, and then continues in the afternoon, when the entire group goes to the football stadium together. Students are partnered with volunteers who teach the fight song and answer questions about the rules of the game as the entire group take their seats together to enjoy the spectacle that is American college football.

Why it matters
Before attending a game, students first learn the rules of American college football.

When Darshan’s graduate school classmate voiced hesitation over going to a game, he wasn’t alone: “I had an intuitive sense about the trepidation about going to a football game since my parents are immigrants from India and never seemed at ease about the idea when I was growing up. What my parents were missing was a friend or colleague to invite them to a game – that right there would have made a difference.”

One thing he did before beginning the program, Darshan says, “was talk to as many people as I could who came from other countries to work and live in Silicon Valley. I asked them, ‘If they had a program like this when you were in school, would that have helped you?’ and I got an overwhelming ‘Yes’ to that question, often with the comment, ‘I wish they had a program like that when I was in college.’ And when I asked why, they said, ‘Many co-workers love to chat about football in the office, and it would be so much easier to fit in by being part of that conversation.’”

It can be difficult coming from another country to easily assimilate, whether it be campus life or work life later on, for those who stay in the United States. Football 101 addresses this by removing the intimidation that an international student might feel about going to a game, and more importantly, giving these international students access to a realm of conversation they might otherwise miss.

From possibility to reality
Kaizer (left) and Darshan sporting their Football 101 shirts during the now-annual event.

Just prior to entering into the Self-Expression and Leadership Program, Darshan was selected to serve on CSU’s Alumni Board of Directors. That’s when the project really began to take root. He began by enrolling other board members in the idea, to the point that a new committee was created, the International Alumni Engagement Committee (IAEC), which three other board members also joined. Next came conversations with university staff.

“The three things from my SELP classes that were being used in an active way and that changed my leadership style are enrollment and registration, a whole new way to drive project management, and to give up the project to somebody else. That last part might have been the most important thing.”

While Darshan was in the midst of enrolling various university constituents in his project, he met Kaizer Cooper, a CSU international alumnus living in Denver, and things really took off. “I brought up this idea, and I said, ‘What do you think?’ and he was enthusiastically onboard.’”

Kaizer was highly motivated to help this program get launched and became the project manager for Football 101, and his contributions immediately made a difference:

“What’s beautiful about bringing a former international student in is that they can start to explain logistical things that we had never thought of. For example, I had a car during college, so I didn’t even think about what most international students go through on campus with no car–at the time, our stadium was 3 miles off campus, so transportation had to be addressed. We were able to arrange buses for the international students as a result [of knowing that].”

And as more constituents’ departments were enrolled and registered, more ideas came to the table, until they had an official event that surprised everyone with its success.

“The first year, our results were really strong… It ended up that we got around 25% of the incoming international students to attend! Another surprise is that we had more women than men, especially from China and Japan. That was something that surprised a lot of people. I think a lot of people were thinking that only the guys would be interested. Totally wrong. And we saw a broad representation across the international countries.”

Broadening the scope
Some of the women of Football 101.

Because Darshan was taking every piece of coaching he received in the Self-Expression and Leadership Program and running with it, he made sure the media was involved the first year. And then the next. And the next. “The first year, the program was highlighted on the front page of the Coloradoan newspaper, and then on Colorado’s NPR. Then it got into a major national publication for education, and a few years later, it ends up winning a prestigious honor called the CASE Gold Award [the Gold Circle of Excellence Award from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education], which all of the universities are a part of. That was a really proud moment for everyone who brought Football 101 to fruition!”

Even better, Darshan says the program is now rippling out farther still: “Other universities have taken notice and are offering similar programs to their international students. When we started, we tried to look for other schools to emulate, and we couldn’t find any other such program. Now the opposite is true. People are calling CSU about this.”

Tulsi Adhikari (left) from the original Football 101 class presenting with Kaizer and Darshan in 2018 at the 10th year of the event.
What does the world look like through the lens of Football 101?
Football 101 student Hussain modeling American college football gear.

“What I hope will happen with this is that, as time goes on, I hope this idea will grow on a national scale that really starts to address how we can effectively create stronger inclusivity at our universities with the global student population. While we’ve been doing Football 101, our school’s international student population shot up from 1% to 10%, and that kind of growth is a national trend. My university’s campus feels so much more global than 15 years ago. And there are all these intangible benefits when we provide engaging avenues to assimilate.”

It is clear that having people feel included is a big part of Darshan’s world. And as the past decade of Football 101 demonstrates, something as simple and as monumental as understanding the rules of a game and an introduction to its traditions can make all the difference to feeling like you belong. Per Darshan, “The other Landmark term that I love is background of relatedness. Football 101 gives international students and alumni a background of relatedness on campus and in the workplace on a social basis. And for me, it is very cool that people from various parts of the world are more easily able to relate to each other and to enjoy each other’s company that much more.”

Want to know more about Football 101? You can find the program online.

Do you have a great Self-Expression and Leadership project you’d like to share with Landmark Forum News? We’d love to hear it! See our FAQs: Submitting Landmark Projects and Transformational Story Ideas to Landmark Forum News to find out how.

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Professionalism in dentistry

Professionalism in dentistry

What are the qualities of a good dentist?

Dentists should also possess the following specific qualities: Communication skills . Dentists must have excellent communication skills . Detail oriented. Dexterity. Leadership skills . Organizational skills . Patience . Physical stamina . Problem-solving skills .

Why is integrity important in dentistry?

It’s a stark reminder that honesty and integrity are still crucial to success, and it’s critical for dentists to uphold these values within their practices. If your staff takes notice of conduct that’s lacking in values, it can lead to undesirable attitudes, actions, and behaviors.

What are the levels of dentistry?

In general, there are seven types of dentists : General Dentist . Pedodontist or Pediatric Dentist . Orthodontist. Periodontist. Endodontist. Oral Pathologist or Oral Surgeon. Prosthodontist.

What is unique about dentistry?

It requires mastery and technique unique to the profession. Dentistry is largely based on maintaining proper oral health, but is also an aesthetically focused practice. A large part of dentistry involves restoring teeth and making a smile beautiful, one that the patient is happy to show to others.

What are the strengths of a dentist?

Common personality traits Comfortable with close personal interaction. Easy to talk to. Trustworthy. A detail-oriented person. Artistic. A leader. Excited about the profession of dentistry . Passionate about providing care to those in need.

Why is professionalism important in dentistry?

Developing the trust of patients is one of the most important attributes of professionalism . When patients trust a practitioner’s professionalism , competency and judgement, they are more likely to seek dental services, comply with treatment and recommendations, and return for further appointments.

What are dental ethics?

The ADA Principles of Ethics and Code of Conduct. The dental profession holds a special position of trust within society. There are five fundamental principles that form the foundation of the ADA Code: patient autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence, justice and veracity.

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What is a professionalism definition?

The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines professionalism as “the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person”; and it defines a profession as “a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long and intensive academic preparation.”

What is the professional name for a dentist?

A dentist , also known as a dental surgeon, is a surgeon who specializes in dentistry , the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity. The dentist’s supporting team aids in providing oral health services.

Do dentists have the title Dr?

Whom Should We Really Call A “ Doctor ?” These days many health professionals use the title “ doctor .” Indeed, the Canadian Press Stylebook now decrees that the title of doctor is reserved only for physicians. Physicians, surgeons, dentists , chiropodists, university professors, and in some countries pharmacists…etc.

What are the 12 dental specialties?

In the United States nine specialties are recognized by the American Dental Association: orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics; pediatric dentistry ; periodontics; prosthodontics; oral and maxillofacial surgery; oral and maxillofacial pathology; endodontics; public health dentistry ; and oral and maxillofacial

Why are dentists suicidal?

Although dentists ‘ suicide is trending down, diversity in methodology means no current consensus is possible. Factors found to be influencing dentists ‘ suicide ranged from known occupational stressors, to toxins and substance abuse, and untreated mental health problems.

Is dentistry harder than medicine?

Zayan, Dentistry is a field which you can be a scientist, artist, engineer at the same. There’s nothing called harder or easier. both of them are same! but the truth is medicine degree graduate faster much much faster than dentistry . lot of requirment for being in dentist .

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Is dentist a good profession?

Top 10 Careers: A dentist is consistently ranked as one of the top 10 careers in the country due to its comfortable income, low unemployment rate, and good work-life balance. Suicide: A not so great statistic about dentistry is that dentists consistently have one of the highest rates of suicide among any profession .

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Saint Albans, West Virginia

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Chesapeake & Ohio Depot

The fully restored Chesapeake & Ohio (C & O) Depot, circa 1906, is fully restored wood-frame depot with numerous tall windows, high ceilings and extended overhangs on the roof making this one of the more architecturally detailed depots in West Virginia, listed on the

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Morgan Kitchen Plantation Museum

MORGANS KITCHEN PLANTATION MUSEUM (CA. 1846).Located on MacCorkle Ave.(U.S. Rt. 60) across from Parkway Terrace in St. Albans, WV, Morgan's Kitchen Plantation Museum is typical of log structures used during its period. It was originally located at Morgan'

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St. Albans Historic Properties

St. Albans presently has eleven (11) individual properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places and one Historic District (Main St.)with 28 buildings: - St. Albans Prehistoric Site - Chilton House - The Beeches (St. Albans Women's Club) - St. Mark's Episcopal Church

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The poor health of Australia's democracy

Australians like to think of their country as one that upholds democratic values and enjoys the benefits of democratic institutions, including free and fair elections, free media and the rule of law. Yet, the growing perception is that Australia's democracy is in poor health.

In private and public conversations, on talkback radio and other media, and in all the polls the same sense emerges of deepening alienation from party politics.

In itself this is no bad thing. To recognise the problem is a necessary first step towards resolving it, if not immediately, then over time. But any proposed cure will flounder if it does not rest on careful diagnosis of the ailment.

The symptoms of our democratic deficit provide a useful starting point.

The juvenile shadow boxing that passes for debate in federal and state parliaments is one such symptom.

Political corruption is another. In NSW, the Independent Commission Against Corruption has revealed what many have long suspected - that the parliament had been infected by widespread corruption, and that the infection had engulfed both major parties. Parliaments in other states have not been immune to the disease. Not surprisingly, a recent Transparency International survey found that 58 per cent of Australians believed political parties to be corrupt or extremely corrupt.

The money-politics nexus has other, less sensational but no less troublesome dimensions. Foremost among these is the growing dependence of political parties on private gifts and donations for electioneering purposes. And with this comes increasing reliance on paid advertising in which the political message centres more on advertising technique than policy content.

What these various symptoms indicate is a more general but disturbing trend: the inability of our leading politicians to articulate a thoughtful let alone imaginative approach to policy.

On taxation, the future of manufacturing, employment, the quality of education, climate change, refugees and asylum seekers, our relations with China and security policy we are habitually treated to a stream of repetitive cliches.

On these and other areas of policy, the major parties seem unwilling or unable to lead a serious conversation that can engage the nation. The net effect is the steady corrosion of public discourse, with most of our mass media serving as willing accomplices.

If the symptoms are as unmistakable as they seem, we have to ask the question: ``Why is it so?'' Some have sought the answer in the changing profile of our political parties. They point to the rise of the career politician, or more accurately put, the political careerist.

A growing cohort of apparatchiks is said to have risen to the top on both sides of parliamentary politics. These are people who from a young age have pursued a political career, in some cases by joining university Labor or Liberal clubs or other party connected organisations, and soon make their way to the staff of MPs, before laying their own claim to a parliamentary seat. In this highly incestuous environment, the gaining of organisational leverage is the primary consideration, with policy development, in so far as it gets attention, very much a means to an end.

This reading of recent trends is no doubt helpful, but it does not fully explain the current impasse. Sharper questions are needed if we are to get to the nub of the problem.

First, if the ailment is purely the making of the political parties, why is it that other elements of society - business, the media, the professions, our educational institutions and the public at large - have not acted to stem the tide of political careerism?

Secondly, how do we explain the fact that the symptoms of democratic decay are by no means confined to Australia?

Much the same pattern is evident in the US, Britain and much of Europe. In each case, conventional party politics is viewed with rapidly rising cynicism, resulting simultaneously in the politics of protest and the politics of withdrawal.

The short answer to both questions is that the trend line in Australia reflects a multifaceted worldwide phenomenon with deep currents that insert themselves into economy, society and culture in mutually reinforcing ways within and between countries.

What are these currents? The first, perhaps the most important, is economic and technological globalisation.

Economic activity, including patterns of trade, financial flows, technical innovation, and the periodic relocation of industries to lower cost environments, now operates transnationally in ways that no single state can easily tame let alone control.

Countries such as Australia, with fragile manufacturing sectors and extractive industries that are highly exposed to fluctuating prices on the world market, are especially vulnerable, and governments have limited capacity for decisive or effective intervention.

The second current, also global in origin and scope, is the neo-liberal agenda that has gained ascendancy in the western world and has managed in just over three decades to set a new economic and political orthodoxy.

Its principal tenets are well known: the rule of the free market understood as the free flow of goods, services and capital; the emphasis on deregulation to allow market forces to act as a self-regulating mechanism; privatisation of public enterprises to reduce inefficiencies; and lower taxes and balanced budgets which require periodic curbs on public spending, whether in health, education, social security, environmental protection, or support for the not-for-profit sector.

Parties in government, regardless of their ideological preferences or election promises, are expected to conform to these strictures.

They are assisted in this by elements of the bureaucracy well schooled in the new orthodoxy. They in turn regularly consult with and are monitored by international organisations, be it the OECD or the International Monetary Fund, credit-rating agencies and audit firms. Addressing stark inequalities of wealth and income or enhancing human security find little place in this discourse.

As a consequence, governing parties, having to operate within a highly restricted political space, find solace in the perks of office, occasionally breaching the boundaries of ethical or even legal conduct. Electorates displeased with the outcome feel they can do no more than punish the party in office and elect their opponents, and so the cycle continues with little prospect of significant change in either policy direction or political culture.

Is there a way out of this impasse?

Diverse possibilities for reform are certainly available to us, but they all ultimately hinge on our ability to initiate a sustained national and international conversation about how we are to govern ourselves in coming decades.

The conversation needs to address policy options but also institutional arrangements and ways of expanding public participation in decision making.

A sustained and multi-dimensional dialogue is needed in which not just the various arms of government, but business, in particular innovative sectors of the economy, media, professional associations, civil society organisations and educational institutions are full participants.

The dialogue needs to be international in scope and inspiration. In the global age, the notion of ``democracy in one country'' is no longer feasible. Political reform in Australia cannot proceed in isolation from the rest of the world.

Fortunately, the communications revolution is making it possible for political parties and other players in the public sphere to internationalise their discussion of policy options. New forms of collaboration in education and community engagement are also emerging locally and internationally. Can we seize these opportunities to fashion a new understanding of citizenship and with it institutions and practices better equipped for effective and humane governance?

Joseph Camilleri is an Emeritus Professor of Politics.

This story was originally published in The Age.


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Booming region with excellent infrastructure

The Dahme-Spreewald district is one of Brandenburg’s largest districts, covering over 2,260 km². It spans from the south-east edge of Berlin to Lower Lusatia. Dahme-Spreewald is a booming economic region with excellent infrastructure. Major European transport routes ensure rapid connections to all growth regions across the continent.

In October 2020, a new German aviation hub, opened in Schönefeld: the Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).

Top in business rankings

Dahme-Spreewald is an economic powerhouse. In the past ten years, it has succeeded in achieving average employment growth of more than 1,000 additional employees subject to social insurance contributions per year.

The average annual unemployment rate is regularly below the state and national average and has currently settled at an annual average of 3.7 %, a sensational figure for a former East German state.

With a gross domestic product (GDP) of 5.5 billion euros and a GDP per worker of 72,500 euros, the district ranks among the best in Brandenburg.

A business location with many advantages

Innovative environment for strong sectors

Be they traditional family companies, internationally active SMEs or new business models with fresh ideas for products and services – some 14,500 businesses in the Dahme-Spreewald district provide a balanced mix across all sectors and form a stable economic base.

Aviation and logistics play a key role in northern Dahme-Spreewald, as do the food industry and tourism in the south.

High tech is also represented here: located just a few kilometres south-east from the Berlin city limits, an up-and-coming location for high-tech production, intelligent services, research and training has been established along the Dahme river, now with more than 2,000 highly qualified employees.


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Joins the Struggle for Environment Protection by Implementing Energy Conservation Technologies

It is a well known fact that the chemical structure of ocean water is very similar to that of human blood. You don’t need a vivid imagination to realize that harming the ocean, air, earth or whatever else is very much like harming your own blood. Certainly, it is much easier to make others a scapegoat but this is not the way of Being true to the idea of protecting our environment, has decided to implement energy conservation technologies in its office.
“Perhaps our contribution to air and water pollution is not that great,” the CEO of says. “But we shouldn’t forget that our computers work 24/7. Our support department works in shifts so phones ring round-the-clock and our office is as illuminated as a Christmas tree every night. I suppose, we are one of the most power-hungry companies on the Internet.”
Therefore, trying to be in tune with the latest trends of modern society, has decided to install solar batteries on the roof of its office so that the company can produce at least half of the needed energy itself.
Though the newly installed batteries don’t work at full capacity yet, the company management has an even more ambitious dream to increase their output even further until full energy self-sufficiency is achieved. You can find more news on company life and its services by visiting website. is an academic writing service that has been operating its business through the Internet for several years. Uniting people of various occupations from all over the world, offers help with thorough and explicit research, writing academic papers, editing and proofreading.

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Nixon Peabody LLP Names CEO and Managing Partner

LAWFUEL – The Legal Newswire – January 7, 2008 (New York, NY) – International law firm Nixon Peabody LLP has named Richard F. Langan, Jr., to serve as the firm’s Chief Executive Officer and Managing Partner. Mr. Langan will become leader of the firm and assume the titles of CEO and Managing Partner effective May 1, 2008, at which time current CEO and Managing Partner Harry P. Trueheart, III, will become the non-executive Chairman of Nixon Peabody. While serving as CEO and Managing Partner, Mr. Langan will continue his legal practice in business and finance. He will be based in the firm’s New York City office.

Mr. Langan has spent his entire career at Nixon Peabody. He joined the firm in 1980 as a first-year associate. Most recently he served as Chair of Nixon Peabody’s Business and Financial Services Department, which includes the firm’s securities, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and venture capital, finance, and related practices. Mr. Langan will remain committed to serving the firm’s securities and M&A clients while serving as CEO and Managing Partner.

“I am profoundly honored to have the opportunity to serve as CEO and Managing Partner of this great firm,” said Mr. Langan. “Nixon Peabody has experienced exceptional growth and success under Harry Trueheart’s leadership – and our standing in the profession and in our communities has never been better. I am excited to work with my partners to increase our global presence and industry expertise while maintaining Nixon Peabody’s focus on being the best firm to work for and the best firm to work with.”

During this transition period, Mr. Langan and Mr. Trueheart will work closely together on all firm matters. In Mr. Trueheart’s new role as non-executive chairman, he will focus on client relationships, firm strategy and special projects. Mr. Trueheart has served as the firm’s CEO and managing partner since 1994. In that time, the firm has grown from a 250-lawyer regional firm with six offices to a 700-lawyer international firm with offices in 17 locations, including New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Los Angeles and London. “I offer Dick my congratulations and enthusiastic support as he prepares to take on this new role at this exciting time in our firm’s history,” said Mr. Trueheart. “I am looking forward to working with Dick to uphold the standards of excellence that have made Nixon Peabody one of the most successful law firms today.”

Mr. Langan is a member of the American Bar Association (Negotiated Acquisitions Committee and the Federal Regulation of Securities Committee, Business Law Section) and the Association of the Bar of the City of New York (Securities Regulation Committee and Financial Reporting Committee). He is a director of Minetta Brook, a non-for-profit arts foundation in New York City. Mr. Langan received his J.D. from George Washington University National Law Center and he earned his B.A., magna cum laude, from Fordham College.

“We look forward with great excitement to this next phase in our firm’s growth,” added Mr. Langan. “The enthusiastic support of everyone at Nixon Peabody will ensure the firm’s future success.”

About Nixon Peabody

Nixon Peabody LLP is one of the largest law firms in the United States and is recognized by American Lawyer Media as a “Global 100” firm. With 700 lawyers and 17 office locations, including Boston, Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York City, Rochester, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, and Washington, DC, the firm’s size, diversity, and advanced technological resources enable it to offer comprehensive legal services in local, state, national, and international matters. Nixon Peabody has been recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of its “100 Best Companies To Work For®” in 2007 for the second consecutive year. The firm has also been named to the Human Rights Campaign’s 2007 “Best Places To Work For GLBT Equality” list.

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How is leather made?

Approximately  99% of the hides and skins used for leather are a by-product from the food industry.
Turning this by-product into leather is the most responsible thing to do in a circular economy.

The five key processes of leather-making

There are many different types of leather and therefore many variants on the manufacturing process but in the main it can be broken down into these key operations.
  • Cleaning
  • Tanning
  • Retanning
  • Milling
  • Finishing
Hides and skins need to be preserved during transportation to the tannery. Mostly they are salted but can also be shipped fresh in refrigerated units.

Cleaning (Wet Processing)

The process of cleaning the hides & skins is known as the ‘beamhouse’. Any preserving salt, dirt, and flesh are removed together with the wool or hair and the hides degreased. In some case where the final leather will be ‘hair-on’ the hair or wool will be left intact.

Once the hides are clean they may be split to produce the top, grain layer, used to make full grain or nubuck leathers and a bottom layer used to make ‘split’ or suede leather. This allows the thickness of the leather to be adjusted for the final product. For example sturdy walking boots will require a thicker, firmer leather than soft trainers.

Skins are not split as they are already very fine and typically less than 1mm thick.
At this stage the hides and skins are still called pelts and as they have not been stabilised by the tanning process, have limited storage time.

In the tanning process, the protein structure of the hides and skins are stabilised, making them durable, chemical resistantand less susceptible to decomposition, here the pelts are converted to leather.. Traditionally, the main tanning methods are based on chrome, vegetable tannins and chrome free alternatives. (For more information on the different processes check out our Summary of the Different Types of Tanning).

If hides were not split in the beamhouse operation, they are usually split after tanning. Once tanning is completed leather tanned with chrome is known as ‘wet-blue’, leather tanned using chrome-free tannins is known as ‘wet-white’ and leather tanned using vegetable tannins, is called ‘vegetable or veg-leather’.

Retanning (Prefinishing)

The retannage operation is what determines the final character of the leather and it includes dyeing to give colour and fatliquoring to add softness, fullness and touch. It is where the unique characteristics required for the end product will be determined- whether for automotive or aviation seating, footwear, garments or bags and leathergoods. Once retannage is complete, the leather is known as ‘crust’.

Leather can be further softened after retannage by placing it in a dry tumble drum - this also enhances the natural grain structure and leathers softened in this way are often referred to as ‘tumbled’ and can be identified by their soft handle and naturally grainy appearance.

Many surface finishes can be added - to give protection, create distinctive fashion effects or to enhance feel. These can be in the form of coats, dyes, waxes and oils and/or embossed or printed patterns. Once done, leather becomes ‘finished leather’.

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The Arrest News Issue 29

In this issue of The Arrest News, multiple members share their perspective on the virtual “Zoom” auction of the MV Evolution as well as the the Indian High Court’s clarifications on issues regarding actions in rem under the Admiralty Act, 2017. Members also cover Covid-19 measures in India, recent amendments in Maltese law impacting the …

Lease agreements, force majeure and fortuitous events

Not all lease agreements contain a force majeure provision. With respect to leases, force majeure is only referred to in “Sub-title I. Of the Letting of Things” of the Civil Code, article 1557, which refers to force majeure in one specific situation, namely the repair of damages: “The lessee shall in no case be responsible …

Partial Lockdown in Malta to have effect from 28 March 2020

On 26 March 2020 the Maltese government announced that with effect from Saturday morning 28 March 2020, people over sixty-five years of age and people with health-related conditions (irrespective of their age), including insulin-dependent diabetics, individuals with an immune suppression, patients currently undergoing chemotherapy or having done so over the past six months, and individuals …

Controlling and Containing the Coronavirus Risk at the Work Place

The escalating pandemic of the Coronavirus (also referred to as COVID-19), has taken a heavy toll on the workplace environment.  As workers become perturbed about the risks they may be exposed to at the workplace, employers are striving to keep their businesses and companies afloat while adhering to all statutory obligations, particularly those obligations relevant …

ECJ Rules On Social Security Of Seafarers

The European Court of Justice ruled in the case C-631/17 SF v Inspecteur van de Belastingdienst

Sealing The Success Of The Malta Flag

Maritime lawyer, Dr Jean-Pie Gauci-Maistre, highlights the pivotal role of Malta’s legal framework in keeping the Malta Flag flying high.

The New Private Residential Leases Act of 2019

The Private Residential Leases Act of 2019 (“the Act”)

The IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap: What Does This Mean For The Bunkering World?

Through the implementation of Regulation 14.1.3 of Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) announced on the 27 October 2016 that it would implement a global sulphur cap of 0.5% on marine fuels starting from 1 January, 2020, for ships operating outside Emission Control Areas (ECA’s)1; a decision which will inevitably …

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Gauci-Maistre Xynou (Legal | Assurance) is a dynamically developing Greco-Maltese law firm having its head office in Malta. Due to the expansion process being undertaken by GMX, the firm is currently looking to recruit a corporate lawyer to join its Valletta office on a full-time basis.