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8/19/2019 · Nonprofit Organizations

The Secret to Starting a Successful Nonprofit

By: Jess Birken

Here's the secret to getting your nonprofit idea off the ground: knowing for sure that it should be a nonprofit in the first place.

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8/12/2019 · Fires & Explosions

Fire At Food Processing Plant Causes Major Damages

By: Dr. Kenneth H. Brown

A batch of 100 pound boxes of packaged seasoning mix produced was left in the processor's warehouse overnight and was found to be smoldering in the morning. The pallet of smoldering 100-pound poly-boxes of the seasoning blend was moved to just outside the building, whereupon it ignited and engulfed in flames the nearby outside stored drums of other food products, ultimately causing the building itself to catch fire. The entire building and its contents burned to the ground, causing loss exceeding $2 million dollars worth of product and total loss of the building.

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8/5/2019 · Medicare - Medicade - Health Insurance

Medicare Late Penalties Baby Boomers Need To Know

By: David Haass

Are you currently, or soon to be, eligible for Medicare? Signing up for Medicare, and understanding when to sign up, can be a complicated process. Most importantly, there are some late penalties that baby boomers absolutely need to know about.

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8/2/2019 · Sexual Abuse - Molestation - Harassment

A Case Study: On Sports Liability Waivers And Sexual Abuse In Youth-Serving Organizations

By: Katherine Starr

Is Sexual Abuse in Youth-Serving Organizations Covered under a Liability Waiver? This argument was presented by the defense in a recent case. Let's review and see if this is a plausible argument in youth-serving activities.

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7/23/2019 · Documentation Examination & Analysis

A Weak Forensic Document Examiner's Opinion Helps Win Case

By: Mike Wakshull

You have hired a forensic examiner to analyze evidence for your civil case. After a thorough examination of the evidence, the forensic examiner delivers a weak forensic opinion toward favoring your theory of the case. Will the examiner's weak opinion help you in trial?

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7/23/2019 · Medical

Myasthenia Gravis Disorder: Diagnosis, Crisis, and Treatment 0verview

By: Dr. Sajid Khan

Myasthenic crisis is a rapidly progressive and potentially fatal condition. Early consideration and bedside confirmatory tests are essential. Have a low threshold to establish a definitive airway using higher than typical doses of paralytic medications. Involve the consultant early and be extra vigilant when caring for anyone with a history of myasthenia gravis

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7/12/2019 · Construction

Construction Safety: How Different Contracting Methods and Construction Management Can Impact It

By: Sam Iler, CHST, CSHM

Newer contracting methods such as CM, CM-Multi Prime, CM at risk, are now being deployed by owners hoping to gain more control over, and success with, the contracting process. As with most things, each method has its own pros and cons. However, one often over looked aspect is how these methods may effect safety performance on the project

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7/8/2019 · Environment

We Said You Are Not Responsible For the Groundwater Contamination - And We Proved It!

By: Jeffrey Bolin

On the verge of implementing an expensive long-term remediation "remedy," looking at potential litigation for contaminants migrating into an adjacent neighborhood, and quickly running out of time in their purchase agreement, a Norwegian firm was growing concerned.

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7/1/2019 · Medical

Failure of Medical Stress Tests

By: Dr. Sajid Khan

When evaluating a patient, we rely on a good history to help us form a differential diagnosis. We use our physical exam skills to refine that list. A bedside ultrasound or ECG can further guide our decision-making and save precious time. Beyond these, we rely on seemingly failsafe data: radiographs, blood tests, and urine samples. But sometimes these reliable tests aren't so reliable.

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6/21/2019 · Medicare - Medicade - Health Insurance

New Medicare Cards and Identity Theft

By: David Haass

If you're a baby boomer who's enrolled in Medicare, then you'll soon be receiving a brand-new redesigned Medicare card in the mail. These new Medicare cards are an important step forward in combatting identity theft, and when you receive your card, you should start using it right away.

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The Doctor's Guide to Weight Loss Surgery: How to Make the Decision That Could Save Your Life

by Louis Flancbum, MD; et al

Submarine Groundwater

by Lorne G. Everett, PhD, et al

Special Needs Transportation Best Practice

by Ray Turner, EdD