#trivia

#Fun Facts and Trivia

Bet you didn t know.

• It is impossible for most people to lick their own elbow. (try it!)

A crocodile cannot stick its tongue out.

A shrimp s heart is in its head.

In a study of 200,000 ostriches over a period of 80 years, no one reported a single case where an ostrich buried its head in the sand, or attempted to do so.

It is physically impossible for pigs to look up into the sky.

The sixth sick sheik s sixth sheep s sick is believed to be the toughest tongue twister in the English language.

If you sneeze too hard, you could fracture a rib.

Rats multiply so quickly that in 18 months, two rats could have over a million descendants.

Wearing headphones for just an hour could increase the bacteria in your ear by 700 times.

In every episode of Seinfeld there was a Superman somewhere in the picture.

In the course of an average lifet ... Read more »

#ask dr md

#Vaccines

Almost every parent has questions about childhood vaccines, but nobody can offer complete, authoritative, unbiased answers. until now. In The Vaccine Book, Dr. Bob Sears explores the childcare question of the decade, Should you vaccinate your child?

Vaccines have become the most controversial topic for parents and doctors today. Most of you want to vaccinate your children, but you also want to know about the risks and side effects of the shots. You don't just want to be told, Vaccines are perfectly safe and none of the concerns you read about in the media and on the internet have been proven to be true. You want, and deserve, a fair, scientific and straightforward discussion of the shots you are giving your child.

You also want to know the risks of the diseases themselves. Which ones are most common and severe? Whi ... Read more »

#Surrogacy: legal rights of parents and surrogates.

If you use a surrogate they will be the legal mother of any child they carry.

Mother’s rights

The woman who gives birth is always treated as the mother in UK law and has the right to keep the child - even if they’re not genetically related. However, parenthood can be transferred by parental order or adoption .

Surrogacy contracts aren’t enforced by UK law, even if you’ve a signed deal with your surrogate and have paid for her expenses.

It’s illegal to pay a surrogate in the UK, except for their reasonable expenses.

Father’s rights

The child’s legal father or ‘second parent’ will be the surrogate’s husband or partner unless:

• legal rights are given to someone else through a parental order or adoption
• the surrogate’s husband or civil partner didn’t give their permission to their wife or partner

Welcome to the MBA in Finance section. In this section you will find the scope of doing mba in finance and what are the job oppurtunities after doing mba in finance stream. You will also find a list of MBA Finance programs and courses along with their syllabus offered by top mba finance colleges ranking wise and mba finance projects and job prospects.

MBA in Finance helps to boost up our economy from major problems. Thus it will results in entering more banking and financial companies in the coming years. Even after 20 years of marketing liberalization, the access of banking and financing into Indian marketing sector is 35% and majority of them are urban areas. Now all the firms are trying to spread there own banking and financing companies all over the country.

The development in finance sector is certified to the varying business situations and finance practice around our world. MBA in Finance in your country is a specialized degree. It helps in effective banking F ... Read more »

#Tennessee Personal Injury Lawyers

Personal injury law, also known as tort law, is a realm of the law that awards compensation to those who are injured as a result of the wrongdoing of another entity. These injuries can be debilitating physically, mentally, and financially for victims, so the law provides legal recourse for those injured due to negligence or recklessness of another person, company, or agency. At Morgan and Morgan, our Memphis personal injury lawyers handle various types of serious injury claims including:

If you or a loved one has sustained a serious injury due to the recklessness or negligence of another, you may be entitled to a recovery for your damages and losses. Our Memphis personal injury lawyers can help you seek compensation for damages such as past and future medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and punitive damages. To find out if you may qualify for monetary damages related to your injury, contact a Memphis personal injury attorney tod ... Read more »

#Surrogate babies: Where can you have them, and is it legal? BBC News

Surrogacy laws vary from country to country, which can leave children vulnerable

The case of Gammy, a baby with Down's syndrome who was born to a Thai surrogate mother and allegedly left behind by the intended Australian parents, has caused international controversy. Where do people go to arrange for surrogate babies, and is it legal?

What is surrogacy?

Surrogacy is where a woman becomes pregnant with the intention of handing over the child to someone else after giving birth. Generally, she carries the baby for a couple or parent who cannot conceive a child themselves - they are known as "intended parents".

There are two forms of surrogacy. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate mother's egg is used, making her the genetic mother. In gestational surrogacy, the egg is provided by the intended mother or a donor. The egg is fertilised through in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and then ... Read more »

#Ten Basic Rules for Dealing with In-Laws.

In This Article:

Your in-laws are a crucial part of your spouse 's life. This makes them a crucial part of your life as well. No one ever said it was easy to balance your needs with the needs of others -- especially the needs of an entire new family. But creating family harmony is possible -- and it's very much worth the effort.

You realize it won't be easy to build bridges -- and rebuild some that have been burnt -- but you also realize that it's a valuable way to spend your time. The return you get on your investment will last the rest of your married life. Here are some ideas to get you started.

Work with your spouse.

This is the key rule, numero uno, the whole enchilada. As my wonderful husband reminded me last night, dealing effectively with in-laws all starts with first working conflicts through with your spouse. Remember, you're in this together.

Never put your spouse in a situation w ... Read more »

#Tennessee Laws and Legal Information

Welcome to Tennessee's laws and legal information collection: state laws, court information, links to state government offices, and more.

Welcome to Nolo's Tennessee Laws and Legal Information collection -- all of Nolo's Tennessee-specific resources in one place, links to key online information about Tennessee's government, and more.

Tennessee Code - Search or browse the official online version of Tennessee laws.

Tennessee Laws and Legal Information - The latest Tennessee law on common legal issues, straight from Nolo:

Tennessee Lawmakers and Elected Officials - Learn more about Tennessee politicians at the state and federal levels of government.

Tennessee Court Information - Learn about the Tennessee court system and find your local courthouse.

Tennessee Supreme Court Decisions - The latest written opinions fro ... Read more »

#Temple University Beasley School of Law - TLAA Membership Dues

The Association serves its members by providing a collegial, informal network of professionals who can rely upon each other as resources. It also offers members invitations, at discounted rates or free, to:

• CLE programs Networking events A free Admission Ceremony and Reception with state court judges for new members of the PA Bar A free Meet the Judges event and CLE with federal court judges Exclusive, Members Only Events A free Basketball Game and Luncheon
• Additional regional alumni breakfasts, lunches, dinners and receptions

Dues are charged on an annual basis and are calculated by fiscal year (July 1 - June 30) or calendar year (January 1-December 31) depending on date of membership payment. Current law students and those who have graduated within the past year receive a complimentary membership.

The membership fee for the Classes of 2013 and 2014 is $20.00 All other ... Read more »

#Temple University (Beasley)

U.S. News Rankings

Law School Overview

The James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University has an application deadline of March 1. The full-time program application fee at the James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University is $60. The part-time program application fee at the James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University is $60. Its tuition is full-time: $21,646 per year (in-state); full-time: $34,772 per year (out-of-state); part-time: $17,466 per year (in-state); and part-time: $27,918 per year (out-of-state). The student-faculty ratio is 9.6:1. The James E. Beasley School of Law at Temple University has 132 full- and part-time faculty on staff.

Temple University s James E. Beasley School of Law is a Philadelphia institution with both full-time and part-time law programs. Temple Law School offers well-regarded trial advocacy and legal writing programs. Students earning a law degree can also pursue an ... Read more »

#The Economist explains: The fight over India - s land laws

The fight over India s land laws

Apr 20th 2015, 5:36 by J.O S. | MUMBAI

INDIA’S parliament reopened today after a short break. The government led by Narendra Modi is trying to pass amendments to a 2013 land-acquisition bill through parliament’s upper house, where it lacks a majority. Under the existing bill, any forced sale of land requires the consent of at least 70% of affected owners and must also pass a social-impact test. Compensation is set at double the market value for urban plots and quadruple for rural land. The demands of the bill are a leading reason why investment projects are at a standstill. In December Mr Modi’s government issued a temporary executive order that did away with the consent clause for certain projects. The amended bill would make that change permanent. But the opposition Congress party claims that removing the consent clause rewards business interests at the expense ... Read more »

#Ten Signs You re Being Bullied At Work

Chances are if you work with others, you’ll be bullied at some point in your career.

In the U.S. where the practice is being studied, an estimated 37% of workers, or about 54 million people, have been bullied at the office, or repeatedly mistreated in a health-harming way, according to a 2007 Zogby International survey. The percentage balloons to 49% of workers, 71.5 million people, when witnesses are included.

The problem is, however, unless you’re at the receiving end of severe abuse, you’re unlikely to realize it.

Experts say there’s a general lack of awareness about the bullying and the types of behaviors the term encompasses. This often prevents people from realizing that a boss or co-worker is a bully. There’s also an element of personal shame involved.

“They’re sinking into a really bad state emotionally, finding it harder to go to work and it might even affect their job performance,” says David Yamada, ... Read more »

#health questions

#Frequently Asked Questions

Why should I go abroad to study global health?

The global health experience can no longer be considered an elective in medical education but rather one that is absolutely required. Preparing tomorrow s physicians is not just about being able to recognize exotic infectious diseases and skin disorders in the medically disadvantaged; more importantly it is a strong awareness of the connectedness we all share in today s increasingly complex cultures, economics and political world. At Des Moines University, all of our students have the opportunity to learn how to not only recognize those complexities of global health but also be a part of the solution.

What opportunities are available at DMU?

There are two different opportunities available depending on how far along you are in your training. During your first and second year, we offer medical service trip opportunities. During the clinical years (fourth year) ... Read more »

#financial questions

#How to Answer Difficult Financial Analyst Interview Questions?

The interview process for financial analysts is typically complex and sophisticated. Many candidates apply; it is hard to succeed.

What questions to expect? How to impress your interviewers. What decided the winner at the end. And most importantly, how to prepare for this challenging experience and walk away with a coveted job contract? You will find all the answers on our website, that specializes only in financial analyst interview. Written by Jeremy Hopkins. consultant at financial recruitment agency, and Matthew Chulaw. professional interview coach. Enjoy you ... Read more »

#ask math #

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When Charlotte first registered her Ask Archie revision software, she managed only 59% for Maths. Last ter ... Read more »

#questions about the bible #

To the staff of the First Baptist Church

in Dallas, the most devoted and

faithful fellow workers any

pastor ever had

The Bible is the voice of God to men today. God speaks through His Word. From the host of dramatic questions in the Bible, Dr. Criswell has selected the five which ". are the most meaningful to (him)." He describes them as messages that are ". spoken, preached and prepared for a listening audience. They are simple and plain. They are evangelistic, seeking to bring to a saving faith in Christ Jesus the many hundreds from every walk in life. "

Dr. Criswell answers these gripping questions from the Bible from the Word of God itself. In a series of graphic illustrations from both the Old and New Testaments, he gives God's answer to these questions from His Word.

Not only will the Bible speak to your heart in ... Read more »

#Tetley - s maritime - admiralty law

We regret to announce that Professor William Tetley, C.M. Q.C. LL.L. passed away on July 1, 2014 . He was 87.

Professor William Tetley, Faculty of Law

The information in this website was maintained and provided by William Tetley, Professor, Faculty of Law. McGill University. Distinguished Visiting Professor of Maritime and Commercial Law, Tulane University ; Counsel to Langlois Kronström Desjardins (Langlois Gaudreau O'Connor) of Montreal and Quebec City.

Tetley's New Book, Marine Cargo Claims, 4 Ed. 2008

To order a copy of MCC IV visit the Marine Cargo Claims Website.

Click for the MCC IV résumé in English and French .

A Word of Welcome by Prof. William Tetley to His Website

Welcome to the maritime law website www.mcgill.ca/maritimelaw .

The website strives to be a useful source of information on maritime law matters. It also has a popular Guestbook wh ... Read more »

#The Best Online Computer Science Degree Programs - Best College Reviews

Featured Online Computer Science Programs

Still interested? (You should be.) Let s check out what a computer science degree actually involves. Typical core classes include:

• Operating Systems
• Programming in several languages
• Computer systems and architecture
• Database management
• Object-oriented programming
• And a number of electives

While median salaries for computer and information technology occupations (according to the BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook ) include:

Median Salaries

• Computer and Information Research Scientists: $102,190
• Computer Network Architects: $91,000
• Computer Programmers: $74,280
• Systems Analysts: $79,680
• Database Administrators: $77,080
• Information Security Analysts: $86,170
• Network and Computer ... Read more »

#The 10 Law Schools - Most Likely to - Make You a Lawyer - Bloomberg Business

Job prospects finally look a bit better for new law graduates, as we reported Wednesday. although the sunny news is partly due to fewer people enrolling in, and graduating from, law school, leaving less competition for the best jobs.

At some schools, though, job placement rates for coveted positions — ones that require passing the bar, or where students with a J.D. are given a closer look — far exceed the 60 percent overall number the American Bar Association reported this week.

Below are the 10 schools with the strongest record for getting their students these types of full-time, long-term jobs, according to this week's ABA employment report, which reflects outcomes for more than 200 schools and includes positions the programs themselves funded.

Eight of the 10 schools on the list are also in the top 10 on U.S. News and World Report 's ranking of law schools (Cornell and ... Read more »

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According to the National Center for Education Statistics. legal professions and studies is one of the most popular doctoral pathways in the country, with more than 44,000 degrees awarded during the 2009-10 academic year alone. Although bachelor s and master s degrees in this field are rare (and somewhat insufficient without the J.D. credential), students must take law-related courses throughout their college career in order to obtain a doctorate and compete in the job market. In addition to practicing attorneys, these individuals go on to pursue careers as paralegals, politicians, law enforcement officials, juvenile detention officers, and other occupations whose general purpose is to interpret the law for the general public.

Due to the breadth of sub-disciplines in the legal profes ... Read more »

#Texas Legal Ages Laws

Overview of Texas Legal Age Laws

Texas, as do many other states, recognizes 18 as the age of majority, at which point residents are legally considered adults (as opposed to minors ). But Texas legal ages laws also govern a minor's eligibility for emancipation, the legal capacity for signing a contract or consenting to medical treatment. Also, the legal age for alcohol consumption in all states is 21.

Emancipation of Minors in Texas

Texas law allows for the emancipation of minors in certain circumstances. Any minor petitioning a Texas court for emancipation -- that is, being declared an adult in the eyes of the law -- must be a Texas resident, 17 years old (or 16 and living apart from one's parents), and able to support and manage one's own affairs.

The minor seeking emancipation will have to state the following in his or her petition:

• Name, age, residency of petitioner
• Name and resi ... Read more »

#asvab test questions

#Free ASVAB Practice Test Online Military Test Prep

Free ASVAB Practice Test Online Military Test Prep

What is the ASVAB Test ? Why are ASVAB Test scores important and significantly effect on your military career? . These questions must always come across the mind of anyone that plans to pursue the military future! The main reason is that the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (or ASVAB ) is one of the most widely accepted multiple-aptitude test batteries all over the world which is used in order the test makers to assess the knowledge and skills of the candidates entering the military. In reality, it s extremely essential for candidates to perform well in their ASVAB testing, because the high ASVAB scores will lead to the more and better options in the military career. In other words, your future success depends on how well you ... Read more »

#employee satisfaction survey questions

#How to create employee satisfaction surveys

With the feedback collected from carefully created employee satisfaction surveys you can build a happy, positive and productive workforce. Create the online surveys yourself or task your HR department with exploring the following areas of employee satisfaction:

Job satisfaction

Ask questions to discover if your employees find their work purposeful and challenging. Do they want more responsibility? What are their opinions on the processes and procedures? What would they change about their role?

Development, training and career progression

Teamwork

Benefits and rewards

You may think the benefits you offer are brilliant, but what do your employees think? Is there more you can do to support their productivity, well-being and health? May be a weekly cake run will help with office morale!

Management and leadership

According to your ... Read more »

#The 30 Best Affordable Online Colleges 2014

Posted December 2014

Online colleges have become popular in the 21st century, a time when even thousands of miles can’t keep someone from getting the education of their dreams. Over the past few decades, schools offering distance education programs have sprung up all around the country, opening their virtual doors to students in all 50 states and many other countries. These schools make use of the best that technology has to offer – such as video lectures, group chats, multimedia presentations, and interactive software – to provide distance education students with a quality of education that mirrors the traditional experience. If you’re looking for a top online college, consider our list below. We did many, many hours of research to compile a list of the best affordable online colleges in the U.S. for 2014.

Featured Online Schools from this Ranking

Our Methodology:

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#The Alloy of Law

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Three hundred years after the events of the Mistborn trilogy, Scadrial is on the verge of modernity, with railroads to supplement the canals, electric lighting in the streets and the homes of the wealthy, and the first steel-framed skyscrapers racing for the clouds.

Kelsier, Vin, Elend, Sazed, Spook, and the rest are now part of history or religion. Yet even as science and technology are reaching new heights, the old magics of Allomancy and Feruchemy continue to play a role in this reborn world. Out in the frontier lands known as the Roughs, they are crucial tools for the brave men and women attempting to establish order and justice.

One such is Waxillium Ladrian, a rare Twinborn who can Push on metals with his Allomancy and use Feruchemy to become lighter or heavier at will. After twenty years in the Roughs, Wax has been forced by family tragedy to return to the metropolis of ... Read more »

#The Difficulty of Getting a College Degree Online

Getting a college degree online is a fairly recent innovation in the world of higher education, and though it is becoming more usual and more easily done as technology becomes better and better able to handle distance education, the fact of self-motivation is still the number one problem when it comes to completing a college degree online.

Virtually all universities are now offering online courses, and some are offering an entire degree to be earned online. This seems to be a step up from the so-called online universities that only exist in cyberworld. Most people are much more comfortable getting a college degree online when it is coming from a university that physically exists and has existed for some number of years. These universities are accredited and have years of experience in designing degree programs and setting up requirements and standards. For such universities, the fact of doing the degree online lies only in ... Read more »

#The Best Paid MBA Concentrations - Poets and QuantsPoets and Quants

The Best Paid MBA Concentrations

There are three phases in any MBA decision-making process. First, you’ll evaluate the degree’s value. You’ll weigh the $200K (or more) you’ll forego in tuition and lost wages against bigger paychecks, which can go as high as $3 million dollars (or more) over a career. Then, you’ll compare programs by their networks and prestige, where the income difference between acceptance at Harvard or Notre Dame could be a million dollars or more over 20 years. But there’s still one more choice: What should I specialize in. Yes, that decision, too, could cost you $50K-$60K a year .

No pressure, right?

If you’re applying now, you’re probably fretting over whether you’ll get into your top choice or a safety school. If your GMAT score was below par, you might be wondering if you’ll be condemned to a second-tier school. Let’s face it: The best companies t ... Read more »

#The 2016 U. S. News Law School Rankings Are Here!

/ Mar 10, 2015 at 12:01 AM

The latest U.S. News law school rankings are out. Law school administrators are either cowering in fear or popping bottles of champagne, and law students are getting ready to riot. Law school deans, are you ready to read your report cards and possibly lose your jobs over them?

The U.S. News law school rankings purport to measure the best law schools year-over-year successes (we put best in quotes, because almost every law school in the country receives a numerical rank), but law students and legal employers know that the U.S. News law school rankings measure one thing, and one thing only: PRESTIGE.

The power and allure of that prestige means everything when it comes to obtaining post-graduation employment as a lawyer. If your law school fares well in the rankings, your graduates will likely fare well, or at least better, in the job market. That said, which law schools are the new ... Read more »

#The City Law School

Scholarships & Prizes

News

Is local planning returning to central control?

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 05:53:13 GMT

Flavours of City

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 10:17:11 GMT

Keeping City in the family

Fri, 10 Jul 2015 16:06:09 GMT

City students win the 2014-2015 OUP/BPP moot

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 15:25:24 GMT

City Law School Lecturer shares advice with budding lawyers

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 17:04:57 GMT

Widening Participation within the UK legal profession

Tue, 30 Jun 2015 15:57:46 GMT

Lego wins its trademark battle in the General Court of the European Union

Tue, 23 Jun 2015 16:58:10 GMT

City legal academic wins distinguished award

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 23:42:26 GMT

... Read more »

A pharmacy technician may attend up to 10 hours of in-service training of the 20 total required hours of continuing education every two years. The pharmacy tech must complete this continuing education under the direct supervision of the supervising pharmacist. In-service training may not consist of regular work duties, however. The pharmacist must assign special projects or training for the personal improvement of the certified technician.

Pharmacy technicians who do not complete all continuing-education requirements through in-house training and college courses must find additional training programs. According to PTCB, national and state pharmacy organizations and pharmaceutical companies often sponsor training programs. PTCB also provides a list of resources for online pharmacy-technician continuing education.

When completing in-service training, the supervising pharmacist must document all training by filling out the Universal Continuing Education Forms document. ... Read more »

#The Children s Law Center

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The labyrinth of agencies, courts, and laws are often overwhelming and unmanageable for even the most experienced advocate, and simply impenetrable for the average parent. The Children s Law Line is an easily accessible legal resource that can assist callers on a variety of issues. Some questions include:

1. What to do if a parent is not complying with court-ordered child support
2. Whether visitation can be denied
3. How to protect a child whose parent is often under the influence of drugs or alcohol

Services like the Children s Law Line are desperately needed by those with severe budgetary constraints who want to help a child, but are at the mercy of a complex and inflexible legal system.

The program has several positive benefits for callers including:

Calls are answered by a person trained in family law. ... Read more »

#The Crime of Child Neglect

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Child neglect is a misdemeanor crime in Maryland. The law prohibits parents, family members, and other adults in the home who have care or responsibility for a child, or any other person who has care or custody or responsibility for the supervision of a child from neglecting the child. Child neglect is defined as:

• an intentional failure;
• to provide for the physical needs or mental health of a minor;
• that creates a substantial risk of harm.

People who are covered by this section include not only the parent’s child or family members, but also those who have permanent or temporary care or responsibility for supervising the child. This includes a court-appointed guardian, a soccer coach, a school teacher, a music teacher, or any other person responsible for watching or caring for the child.

The law specifically excludes cases where the needs of a minor are not met s ... Read more »

#The Elder Law Journal

Stephanie Tang s Article Highlighted in The Elder Law Professor Blog

The Elder Law Journal congratulates Journal Member Stephanie Tang whose article, When “Yes” Might Mean “No”: Standardizing State Criteria to Validate the Capacity to Consent to Sexual Activity for Elderly with Neurocognitive Disorders , was recently featured in the Elder Law Professor Blog. Stephanie s article is featured in our current issue (Volume 2, Number 2 (2015)). Read Professor Pearson s commentary on Stephanie s article here .

Notes Accepted for Publication in 2015-2016

The Elder Law Journal congratulates the following members whose notes have been chosen for publication in 2015-2016: 

Best Note. Daniel Latona, Reversing Course: Strengthening Consumer Protections for Reverse Mortgages. Elder L.J. (forthcoming 2015–16).

Ashley Altobella, “But I’m Not Dangerous, Judge, I Promise!”: Evaluat ... Read more »

#The College of Nursing at Penn State

In Memoriam: Laurie Martin Gunter

The College of Nursing notes with sadness the passing of Laurie Martin Gunter, professor emeritus and former head of the Department of Nursing, on June 15, 2015.

Kitko chosen as 2015 Macy Faculty Scholar

Programs of Study

The College of Nursing features a complete range of undergraduate and graduate programs in nursing.

Associate Degree

The associate degree program (final class admitted fall 2014 ) prepares graduates for the registered nurse licensure examination and for employment in a variety of acute and long-term care settings.

Baccalaureate Degree

• the B.S.. for those students who are entering the four-year program of study for an initial professional degree
• the Second Degree program for those who already have a bachelor’s degree in another field
• the RN to B.S. for RNs who wish to complete ... Read more »

#Online Law Degrees: Guide to Distance Learning Law Courses

Studying for a degree in Law online or by distance learning offers a flexible route into an industry that offers great starting salaries, employment opportunities and job satisfaction. Learn at your own pace, in the comfort of your own home whilst achieving an internationally recognised qualification. There are many different law qualifications you can achieve through distance learning, in this article we look at the most popular.

See our other guide for non-distance learning postgraduate Law degrees .

Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) Distance Learning

Aimed at graduates of non-law degrees, the Graduate Diploma in Law, or GDL is the stepping stone to becoming a law professional in the UK. By studying for the GDL online, you gain access to all the required information and course materials 24-hours a day and can fit the GDL around any other work or family commitments you may have. Most courses run for ... Read more »

#The Difficulty of Getting a Law Degree

Getting a law degree is no easy task; all the terrible things you ve heard are probably true, at least to some extent. The rewards of getting a degree in law may be great, but first you have to make it through a lot of years of seriously hard work. If you re up to the challenge, great! If you think you might not be up to the challenge now, don t waste your time; if you don t attack with a 115% CAN-DO attitude, you might not even make it through the first semester. Too many people try to get a law degree for reasons of prestige or reasons of fitting in with their families, not realizing what it is exactly that they re actually getting themselves into.

Although to be admitted to a law program in the United States you must have already completed a bachelor s degree, many people make the mistake of thinking that since they made it through four years of college, they can make it through three years of law school with the same ease. Those p ... Read more »

#The Civil Concord: A Peace Initiative Wasted - International Crisis Group

Africa Report N°31 9 Jul 2001

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The civil war between the Algerian army and Islamist guerrillas, sparked by the refusal of the military to recognise the electoral victory of the Islamic Salvation Front (FIS) in 1991, is not over. The Civil Concord Law, proposed by President Bouteflika in April 1999, approved by referendum in September the same year, and supported by the leaders of the FIS, has failed to convince the majority of the guerrillas to give up their arms and seek peace. No lasting political solution to this Islamist-military conflict has been found and the crisis threatens to spread to other parts of the community.

The Civil Concord law did create a genuine dynamic for peace in 1999. At first, the leaders of the FIS gave their public support to the President’s initiative, in exchange for certain promises by the military regime, nota ... Read more »

#The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)

Find out about the legislation that is in place to promote civil rights for people with disabilities and to protect people with disabilities from discrimination.

Disability rights in everyday life

This page is mainly about the Disability Discrimination Act itself. You can find out about your rights in different areas of life, including accessing and using the services of shops, caf s and banks from the link below.

The Disability Discrimination Act

The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995 aims to end the discrimination that faces many people with disabilities. This Act has been significantly extended, including by the Disability Discrimination (NI) Order 2006 (DDO). It now gives people with disabilities rights in the areas of:

• employment
• education
• access to goods, facilities and services, including larger private clubs and transport services
• buying or renting ... Read more »

#family fortunes questions

#16 times the answers on Family Fortunes had our jaws dropping in disbelief

Oh Brian (Picture: ITV)

After 35 years of livening up our weekends with its endless round of surveys,  Family Fortunes is still going strong. And no, it hasn t run out of questions yet.

But for every contestant who aces those questions, passes the 200 barrier and heads home with a big cheque and a new carriage clock, there s others both from the regular show and the All-Star edition whose answers on the show have left us scratching our heads in puzzlement.

Like, for example, these times when the show asked 100 people to

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The Effect of Matrices in the Analysis of Mercury by ICP

Mercury analysis is one of the most difficult analyses by ICP and ICP/MS instrumentation.

Mercury standards are sold in nitric acid. However, nitric acid alone is not an ideal matrix for analysis. Diluted mercury standards in nitric acid matrix show a lot of variation when analyzed over a period of time. SPEX CertiPrep conducted a study on the effect of matrices in the analysis of Hg by ICP.

Solution preparation: NIST SRM 3131 was diluted to 100 mg/L in two different nitric acid concentrations, 10% HNO3 and 5% HNO3. These two solutions were further diluted to 2 mg/L on five different days in four different matrices as shown in Table 1

Solution analysis: Initial calibration was done using 2 mg/L Hg in 20% HCl/1% HNO3. Final analysis was done on all the diluted samples at the same date following completion of analysis of ... Read more »

#The Free Legal Advice Clinic - University of Leicester

The University of Leicester Legal Advice Clinic is open every wednesday during term time from 2pm - 5pm

The Legal Advice Clinic is a free service offered to the students and staff of the University of Leicester.

To book an appointment, please email probono@le.ac.uk  with the following details -:

1. Names of those who will be attending
2. Time of appointment preferred (either 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm, 4pm, 4.30pm)
3. Brief outline of the issue (one short paragraph will suffice)
4. If for any reason you cannot attend the appointment slot you have been designated please contact probono@le.ac.uk and we will be happy to rearrange your appointment if required.

About the Clinic

The concept of pro bono work is a country wide initiative with the intention of providing free and impartial legal advice to those in need.

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To receive federal funding for schools, states must institute a bullying policy under federal law. This rule focuses mostly on discriminatory acts. For example, a Caucasian child in an all-black school might be protected by the federal guidelines if she s bullied on the basis of her race, whereas she might not be if she s tormented in an all-white school for reasons that don t qualify as discrimination. No federal law prohibits bullying itself, but the federal government mandates that schools must address persistent discriminatory behavior that turns a child s school into a hostile environment.

Pennsylvania s bullying policy loosely extends to acts that take place off school grounds. They must be of such a nature that they d be prohibited on school property as well, and they must take place in a school supervised location. If another child threatens your child at the bus stop, you may have a basis for legal action just as you would if it had happened on the school playgroun ... Read more »

A law firm is an organization formed by one or more lawyers that are engaged in the practice of law. These organizations have the purpose to advice clients (individuals or corporations) about legal rights and responsibilities with the government or other institutions, besides they represent their clients in business negotiations, criminal or civil cases, and other situations in which it is necessary a legal support.

There are a variety of law firms in size; for example, smaller law firms are the majority of lawyers in all countries that work as freelancers on specific specialties such as labor law, tax law, criminal law and family law; while larger law firms has separated groups in litigation and transactional departments, this way these firms can provide a diversity of services to their clients.

The law firm rankings are based on service excellence, and legal expertise and they also cover practice areas such as The American Lawyer's Corporate Scorecard and Top IP Fi ... Read more »

#The Family Law Association Scotland - Contact a Family Law Solicitor

Contact a Family Law Solicitor

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The Scottish Legal Aid Board is responsible for managing legal aid in Scotland. Legal aid allows people who would not otherwise be able to afford it to get help for their legal problems. In family law, there are two types of legal aid: advice assistance and civil legal aid.

Advice & Assistance

Advice assistance covers the cost of meetings with your solicitor and letters or telephone calls in connection with your case before a court action is raised or defended.

Civil Legal Aid

Do I qualify.

Find out if you qualify by clicking on the links below which will take you to the Scottish Legal Aid Board's website.

What is a Collaborative Lawyer?

Collaborative Family Law is a recent development in family law in Scotland. It is designed to help separating couples find a better and dignified way ... Read more »

#The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs at andrewchen

The Law of Shitty Clickthroughs

The first banner ad ever, on HotWired in 1994, debuted with a clickthrough rate of 78% (thanks @ottotimmons)

First it works, and then it doesn t

After months of iterating on different marketing strategies, you finally find something that works. However, the moment you start to scale it, the effectiveness of your marketing grinds to a halt. Sound familiar?

Welcome to the Law of Shitty Clickthroughs:

Over time, all marketing strategies result in shitty clickthrough rates.

Here s a real example let s compare the average clickthrough rates of banner ads when debuted on HotWired in 1994 versus Facebook in 2011:

That s a 1500X difference. While there are many factors that influence this difference, the basic premise is sound the clickthrough rates of banner ads, email invites, and many other marketing channels ... Read more »