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Anesthesia is administered to patients who are undergoing otherwise stressful or painful medical procedures, such as operations or tooth extractions. The anesthesia blocks pain and renders the patient unconscious so that the health care professional may work without concern over the patient’s discomfort or interference. Nurse anesthetists work either independently or under the supervision of a physician or anesthesiologist. They administer the anesthetics, adhering to the plan plotted by the anesthesiologist or physician. The nurses must be careful and precise as giving too little anesthesia can be just as detrimental as giving too much. Nurse anesthetists work in a variety of health care settings, including dental, podiatric, and obstetrician offices, as well as hospitals.
Nurses specializing in anesthesia must be registered nurses (RNs) because of the complexity and sensitivity of the duties. Though one can become an RN by completing either a diploma program from a nursing school, an associate degree in nursing, or a bachelor’s degree in nursing and successfully passing the NCLEX-RN examination, those wishing to go into anesthetics must obtain a graduate nursing degree. Nurse anesthetists must earn at least a master’s degree in health care, have experience working as an RN, and enroll in a nurse anesthetist program. After completing the anesthetist program, nurses must pass an examination given by the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists, which will gain them certification and licensure to practice.
As the health care field grows, the demand for medical services will grow as well. While many medical services are routine and non-invasive, more than 26 million people in the country undergo medical procedures that require anesthesia, according to the Mayo Clinic. With these numbers, the need for nurse anesthetists is clear. As the population climbs, the increase in the number of patients flowing into physician offices every day will also boost the need for more nurse anesthetists. Nurse anesthetists earn varying salaries depending on their level of experience. Nurses who have less than a year of experience earn about $112,190 annually, whereas nurses who have five to nine years of experience earn about $132,368 annually.

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anesthesia is administered to patients who are undergoing otherwise stressful or painful medical procedures, such as operations or tooth extractions. the anesthesia blocks pain and renders the patient unconscious so that the health care professional may work without concern over the patient’s discomfort or interference. nurse anesthetists work either independently or under the supervision of a physician or anesthesiologist. they administer the anesthetics, adhering to the plan plotted by the anesthesiologist or physician. the nurses must be careful and precise as giving too little anesthesia can be just as detrimental as giving too much. nurse anesthetists work in a variety of health care settings, including dental, podiatric, and obstetrician offices, as well as hospitals.
nurses specializing in anesthesia must be registered nurses (rns) because of the complexity and sensitivity of the duties. though one can become an rn by completing either a diploma program from a nursing school, an associate degree in nursing, or a bachelor’s degree in nursing and successfully passing the nclex-rn examination, those wishing to go into anesthetics must obtain a graduate nursing degree. nurse anesthetists must earn at least a master’s degree in health care, have experience working as an rn, and enroll in a nurse anesthetist program. after completing the anesthetist program, nurses must pass an examination given by the american association of nurse anesthetists, which will gain them certification and licensure to practice.
as the health care field grows, the demand for medical services will grow as well. while many medical services are routine and non-invasive, more than 26 million people in the country undergo medical procedures that require anesthesia, according to the mayo clinic. with these numbers, the need for nurse anesthetists is clear. as the population climbs, the increase in the number of patients flowing into physician offices every day will also boost the need for more nurse anesthetists. nurse anesthetists earn varying salaries depending on their level of experience. nurses who have less than a year of experience earn about $112,190 annually, whereas nurses who have five to nine years of experience earn about $132,368 annually.


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Maintain the exterior. Don't let your property look neglected. Make arrangements to have your lawn mowed, or in winter, your driveway shoveled. Trim branches that could fall and damage your roof during a storm, and clean out clogged gutters to avoid water damage. Check that exterior lights are working.
Take precautions with the interior. Install working deadbolts on exterior doors, and make sure all windows are securely locked. Set your thermostat at a constant temperature (high enough in winter to prevent freezing) and replace the thermostat's battery. Seal up pet doors to keep out pests, animals, and other potential intruders.
Enhance the vacant property's security. Add motion-sensor lights and entry alarms. Keep bushes trimmed to remove potential hiding places for burglars. Close the curtains and blinds to prevent people from seeing in. Use timers for lights, and consider adding a unit that simulates a flickering TV to deter criminals.
Round up support. Enlist neighbors or friends for additional vacant property protection. Ask them to alert you of any concerns and occasionally park in the driveway to help make your home seem occupied. Notify the police and the fire department that the house will be vacant, and leave your phone number with them.
Protect your investment. Be aware that if your home is vacant for a month or more, your homeowners insurance may not cover losses that occur while it's vacant. You may need to add a vacancy endorsement to your policy. Talk with your State Farm® agent about your options.

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maintain the exterior. don't let your property look neglected. make arrangements to have your lawn mowed, or in winter, your driveway shoveled. trim branches that could fall and damage your roof during a storm, and clean out clogged gutters to avoid water damage. check that exterior lights are working.
take precautions with the interior. install working deadbolts on exterior doors, and make sure all windows are securely locked. set your thermostat at a constant temperature (high enough in winter to prevent freezing) and replace the thermostat's battery. seal up pet doors to keep out pests, animals, and other potential intruders.
enhance the vacant property's security. add motion-sensor lights and entry alarms. keep bushes trimmed to remove potential hiding places for burglars. close the curtains and blinds to prevent people from seeing in. use timers for lights, and consider adding a unit that simulates a flickering tv to deter criminals.
round up support. enlist neighbors or friends for additional vacant property protection. ask them to alert you of any concerns and occasionally park in the driveway to help make your home seem occupied. notify the police and the fire department that the house will be vacant, and leave your phone number with them.
protect your investment. be aware that if your home is vacant for a month or more, your homeowners insurance may not cover losses that occur while it's vacant. you may need to add a vacancy endorsement to your policy. talk with your state farm® agent about your options.


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Argonauta at the conference “Living Healthy”.
Argonauta received a call from the Croatian Institute for Public Health to join the implementation of the “Living Healthy” project, co-financed by the European Social Fund, and to attend the project presentation on 9th March 2018.
Namely, the European Social Fund in the framework of the Operational Program “Effective Human Resources” for the period 2014-2020 approved grants for the implementation of the project “Living Healthy”. The Beneficiary of the grant is the Croatian Public Health Institute in partnership with 21 County Public Health Institutions. During the next six years, the investment of significant funds has been planned with the aim of intensify the activities of promoting health in the Republic of Croatia.
The project’s activities are based on the National Program “Living Healthy” and the common aim is to improve the health of the entire population through implementation of positive aspects about healthy lifestyles, in the local community by informing, educating and sensitizing citizens of all age groups.
On 26th March 2018, Argonauta participated to the conference which was held in the City Hall in Sibenik as part of the “Live live” project. The conference was led as a focused debate, and the purpose was to show and improve resources in the local community to promote health, healthy lifestyles, movement and ecology.
At the conference, we presented the activities that we are doing in the field of volunteerism and ecology.

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argonauta at the conference “living healthy”.
argonauta received a call from the croatian institute for public health to join the implementation of the “living healthy” project, co-financed by the european social fund, and to attend the project presentation on 9th march 2018.
namely, the european social fund in the framework of the operational program “effective human resources” for the period 2014-2020 approved grants for the implementation of the project “living healthy”. the beneficiary of the grant is the croatian public health institute in partnership with 21 county public health institutions. during the next six years, the investment of significant funds has been planned with the aim of intensify the activities of promoting health in the republic of croatia.
the project’s activities are based on the national program “living healthy” and the common aim is to improve the health of the entire population through implementation of positive aspects about healthy lifestyles, in the local community by informing, educating and sensitizing citizens of all age groups.
on 26th march 2018, argonauta participated to the conference which was held in the city hall in sibenik as part of the “live live” project. the conference was led as a focused debate, and the purpose was to show and improve resources in the local community to promote health, healthy lifestyles, movement and ecology.
at the conference, we presented the activities that we are doing in the field of volunteerism and ecology.


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A quiet place to read or check out a book.
The Perlman Center for Learning and Teaching (the LTC) coordinates programs for new and experienced faculty, circulates new information about teaching theories and strategies, and helps to identify problems and suggest solutions for classroom practice.
Located in the Weitz Center for Creativity, the LTC is home to a small library and reading room open throughout the day while classes are in session. Drop by to read, research, or talk. But also think of the LTC as a metaphor for the creation of the quiet space and the free moments it takes to examine the work we do and why.
Do you have a suggestion for an upcoming LTC event? Proposals for winter term 2019 lunch topics and book groups are being accepted through Monday, October 22, 2018. Please use our online suggestion form to submit your idea.

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a quiet place to read or check out a book.
the perlman center for learning and teaching (the ltc) coordinates programs for new and experienced faculty, circulates new information about teaching theories and strategies, and helps to identify problems and suggest solutions for classroom practice.
located in the weitz center for creativity, the ltc is home to a small library and reading room open throughout the day while classes are in session. drop by to read, research, or talk. but also think of the ltc as a metaphor for the creation of the quiet space and the free moments it takes to examine the work we do and why.
do you have a suggestion for an upcoming ltc event? proposals for winter term 2019 lunch topics and book groups are being accepted through monday, october 22, 2018. please use our online suggestion form to submit your idea.


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Sotersoft is a web design agency like no other. Our diverse skillset spans across the entire web development spectrum - from web applications to mail campaigns, ecommerce platforms to regular websites. We've got you covered.
We see success as more than just launching as a website. Your success is ours, that's why all of our websites are built with the future in mind. We ensure that your website is built in an SEO friendly manner making it easier for people to find you online.
If you're looking for web design and development, you've come to the right place. Sotersoft is a digital agency based in Sutton Coldfield, we take a no-nonsense approach to website and application development. We love building close relationships with our clients and meeting your needs to build a strong trust and assurance of quality. See what we can do for you.
Our talented development team cover a range of skills. Check out our specialities.
User experience is one of the most important aspects of web design. Our websites are a pleasure to use.
We use AngularJS and Laravel to produce bespoke web applications tailor-made for your exact needs.
We build your websites with search-engine success in mind. Semantic, SEO-friendly code comes as standard.
Structurally sound, beautiful websites built to specification using the best practices in the industry.
It's no secret that fast-loading websites outperform their slower rivals. You can expect a lightning fast service from us.
Every website we create is responsive, not only for mobiles but also larger screens and tablets. A great experience for all.
Start with a cup of tea, end with a bespoke web solution. Check out our process below.

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sotersoft is a web design agency like no other. our diverse skillset spans across the entire web development spectrum - from web applications to mail campaigns, ecommerce platforms to regular websites. we've got you covered.
we see success as more than just launching as a website. your success is ours, that's why all of our websites are built with the future in mind. we ensure that your website is built in an seo friendly manner making it easier for people to find you online.
if you're looking for web design and development, you've come to the right place. sotersoft is a digital agency based in sutton coldfield, we take a no-nonsense approach to website and application development. we love building close relationships with our clients and meeting your needs to build a strong trust and assurance of quality. see what we can do for you.
our talented development team cover a range of skills. check out our specialities.
user experience is one of the most important aspects of web design. our websites are a pleasure to use.
we use angularjs and laravel to produce bespoke web applications tailor-made for your exact needs.
we build your websites with search-engine success in mind. semantic, seo-friendly code comes as standard.
structurally sound, beautiful websites built to specification using the best practices in the industry.
it's no secret that fast-loading websites outperform their slower rivals. you can expect a lightning fast service from us.
every website we create is responsive, not only for mobiles but also larger screens and tablets. a great experience for all.
start with a cup of tea, end with a bespoke web solution. check out our process below.


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When you visit our website localhost/allied we collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviours. This is statistical data only which we collect in order to find out the numbers of visitors to the site and the pages visited. The information is collected in such a way that does not identify individuals and we do not make any attempts to identify visitors this way.
Where we do collect personal information on the site, this will be made obvious to you through the relevant pages.
A cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, and that the visitor’s browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns. This helps us to distinguish you from other visitors to our web site. The following lists the cookies used on this web site.
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Information that you provide, or that is obtained by us as a result of your use of this website, will be used by us for assessment and analysis to enable us to review, develop and improve the website and the services we offer. It will also enable us to provide you (by email, fax, telephone, post or text message (e.g. SMS)) with information which we think may be relevant and of interest to you where you have consented to being contacted for such purposes.
We will take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information but we cannot guarantee the security of any data you disclose online. Once we have received your information, we will use strict procedures and security features to try to prevent unauthorised access. However, you accept the inherent security risks of providing information and dealing online and agree that any transmission of personal information is at your own risk.
Please be aware that our site may link to other websites which may be accessed through our site. If you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that they will have their own privacy policies. OGS / Allied London are not responsible or liable for the privacy policies or the content of these websites.

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when you provide information to us via this website we will store this data and hold it on a computer and/or in hard copy form. we will use this data to provide you with the services for which you have registered with us and for the purposes described in this statement including, where relevant, marketing, administration, development and improvement of this website.
when you visit our website localhost/allied we collect standard internet log information and details of visitor behaviours. this is statistical data only which we collect in order to find out the numbers of visitors to the site and the pages visited. the information is collected in such a way that does not identify individuals and we do not make any attempts to identify visitors this way.
where we do collect personal information on the site, this will be made obvious to you through the relevant pages.
a cookie is a string of information that a website stores on a visitor’s computer, and that the visitor’s browser provides to the website each time the visitor returns. this helps us to distinguish you from other visitors to our web site. the following lists the cookies used on this web site.
google analytics – these cookies help tell us understand how many people have been to the site before, what time people visited the site and what pages were looked at.
information that you provide, or that is obtained by us as a result of your use of this website, will be used by us for assessment and analysis to enable us to review, develop and improve the website and the services we offer. it will also enable us to provide you (by email, fax, telephone, post or text message (e.g. sms)) with information which we think may be relevant and of interest to you where you have consented to being contacted for such purposes.
we will take all reasonable steps to protect your personal information but we cannot guarantee the security of any data you disclose online. once we have received your information, we will use strict procedures and security features to try to prevent unauthorised access. however, you accept the inherent security risks of providing information and dealing online and agree that any transmission of personal information is at your own risk.
please be aware that our site may link to other websites which may be accessed through our site. if you follow a link to any of these websites, please note that they will have their own privacy policies. ogs / allied london are not responsible or liable for the privacy policies or the content of these websites.


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If your gutters require cleaning, call Klamath Continuous Gutter's expert team for a FREE estimate, at 541-884-7000.
Damage and neglect can increase the hardship on your home or property. You can count on our professional team to inspect the state of your gutters, and provide the necessary repairs or installation needed.
Once we have brought your gutters back up to speed we will provide you with helpful tips to keep your gutters and investments in the best shape possible.
We promise to give you the best service with our helpful team when you and your home need it most, and at a fair price.
We service communities big and small in Klamath, Lake, Modoc and Siskiyou Counties. From Chemult to Macdoel and from Keno to Cedarville - call us for you next gutter project. Klamath Contiuous Gutters, INC. has built a reputation of getting the job done right at a fair price. It is with that reputation that we look forward to providing friendly, courteous, and professional service for many decades to come.
The loyal relationship we have established with many customers over the years is the ultimate satisfaction for us at Klamath Continuous Gutter. Nothing pleases us more than when a happy customer recommends us to their families and friends. It demonstrates that we have fulfilled our mission to provide our neighbors with superior service and products.
What type of gutter and downspout works best with our average snowfall? What works best for weather that freezes and thaws multiple times in the winter? Being a locally owned-operated company, we know what gutter systems work best in the high desert. We will install customized gutters and downspouts that will protect your home for many years to come.

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if your gutters require cleaning, call klamath continuous gutter's expert team for a free estimate, at 541-884-7000.
damage and neglect can increase the hardship on your home or property. you can count on our professional team to inspect the state of your gutters, and provide the necessary repairs or installation needed.
once we have brought your gutters back up to speed we will provide you with helpful tips to keep your gutters and investments in the best shape possible.
we promise to give you the best service with our helpful team when you and your home need it most, and at a fair price.
we service communities big and small in klamath, lake, modoc and siskiyou counties. from chemult to macdoel and from keno to cedarville - call us for you next gutter project. klamath contiuous gutters, inc. has built a reputation of getting the job done right at a fair price. it is with that reputation that we look forward to providing friendly, courteous, and professional service for many decades to come.
the loyal relationship we have established with many customers over the years is the ultimate satisfaction for us at klamath continuous gutter. nothing pleases us more than when a happy customer recommends us to their families and friends. it demonstrates that we have fulfilled our mission to provide our neighbors with superior service and products.
what type of gutter and downspout works best with our average snowfall? what works best for weather that freezes and thaws multiple times in the winter? being a locally owned-operated company, we know what gutter systems work best in the high desert. we will install customized gutters and downspouts that will protect your home for many years to come.


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On Saturday, Feb. 24 at 8 p.m., the 12th annual Arab Music Ensemble (AME) will take place in the Performing Arts Center. The ensemble features an orchestra, a choir and traditional dances to braid together an enriching experience of Eastern Mediterranean music and the historically interconnected cultures of the larger region.
Ethnomusicologist and Director Ken Habib has been working closely with more than 25 musicians and singers to perfect the melodic and metric modes from the genres of this part of the world. San Luis Obispo Dance Director Jenna Mitchell will lead dancers in choreography that interacts with the complexities of the music. The concert will feature guest artists Ishmael on qanun (trapezoidal zither), Fathi Aljarrah on kamanja (violin) and Faisal Zedan on riqq (tambourine), daff (frame drum) and darabuka (goblet drum).
A variety of instruments such as these will be used to shape a harmonious sound that delves into the traditional music of the Eastern Mediterranean region. This will all be in quarter tone, which is a unique pitch characteristic of these genres of music. The exposure to instruments and sound that students may not be familiar with will contribute to the distinct journey through the experience of AME.
“It’s out of the paradigm of Western European classical music, which is what the music departments in the United States historically have centered on, exclusively,” Habib said.
Cal Poly music alumnus Brandon Webb noted the value of being exposed to a diverse variety of music outside of Western European classical music. Webb is the percussion section leader and is responsible for giving the drummers guidance and keeping a steady tempo for them. He will be playing the doumbek (goblet drum) as well the daff (frame drum).
Despite the fact that some musicians involved with AME have not grown up with this specific kind of music, both those who are just learning it and those who have it weaved into their own roots can come together to collaborate in the ensemble.
“The experience at AME is very divided between the people that want know more of the culture and the people that call this culture home. I know my fellow musician AJ and I have grown up with this kind of music and it’s something that we’re very attached to,” liberal arts and engineering studies senior Michelle Naziri said.
Habib expressed that the AME has a following of people who have been attending the concert for years, some of whom also have this music embedded in their roots. He hopes the concert is sophisticated enough to resonate with this audience, but also transparent enough and multivalent enough to resonate with people who are hearing it for the first time.
“The arts are an expression of reality in a way, just like the sciences are. We interact with our world … Human beings are intrinsically artistic. Music, for example, is, as far as we know, a part of every single society in the world and historically has always been a part of every single society in the world.” Habib said.
The universality of music, along with the evidence of music as an essential part of history, demonstrates the richness of humanity, which Habib said we need to focus on by embracing our differences rather than being afraid of them. Regardless of musical literacy or experience, the AME said they hope the people who attend the concert will thoroughly enjoy it.
“I hope that they enjoy the musical experience of being, in a sense, a musical person in society because everybody is musical even if you don’t sing or play an instrument, because we listen to it and appreciate it.” Habib said.
Tickets are available at the Cal Poly Ticket Office with prices ranging from $12 to $14 for the public and $9 to $12 for students.

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on saturday, feb. 24 at 8 p.m., the 12th annual arab music ensemble (ame) will take place in the performing arts center. the ensemble features an orchestra, a choir and traditional dances to braid together an enriching experience of eastern mediterranean music and the historically interconnected cultures of the larger region.
ethnomusicologist and director ken habib has been working closely with more than 25 musicians and singers to perfect the melodic and metric modes from the genres of this part of the world. san luis obispo dance director jenna mitchell will lead dancers in choreography that interacts with the complexities of the music. the concert will feature guest artists ishmael on qanun (trapezoidal zither), fathi aljarrah on kamanja (violin) and faisal zedan on riqq (tambourine), daff (frame drum) and darabuka (goblet drum).
a variety of instruments such as these will be used to shape a harmonious sound that delves into the traditional music of the eastern mediterranean region. this will all be in quarter tone, which is a unique pitch characteristic of these genres of music. the exposure to instruments and sound that students may not be familiar with will contribute to the distinct journey through the experience of ame.
“it’s out of the paradigm of western european classical music, which is what the music departments in the united states historically have centered on, exclusively,” habib said.
cal poly music alumnus brandon webb noted the value of being exposed to a diverse variety of music outside of western european classical music. webb is the percussion section leader and is responsible for giving the drummers guidance and keeping a steady tempo for them. he will be playing the doumbek (goblet drum) as well the daff (frame drum).
despite the fact that some musicians involved with ame have not grown up with this specific kind of music, both those who are just learning it and those who have it weaved into their own roots can come together to collaborate in the ensemble.
“the experience at ame is very divided between the people that want know more of the culture and the people that call this culture home. i know my fellow musician aj and i have grown up with this kind of music and it’s something that we’re very attached to,” liberal arts and engineering studies senior michelle naziri said.
habib expressed that the ame has a following of people who have been attending the concert for years, some of whom also have this music embedded in their roots. he hopes the concert is sophisticated enough to resonate with this audience, but also transparent enough and multivalent enough to resonate with people who are hearing it for the first time.
“the arts are an expression of reality in a way, just like the sciences are. we interact with our world … human beings are intrinsically artistic. music, for example, is, as far as we know, a part of every single society in the world and historically has always been a part of every single society in the world.” habib said.
the universality of music, along with the evidence of music as an essential part of history, demonstrates the richness of humanity, which habib said we need to focus on by embracing our differences rather than being afraid of them. regardless of musical literacy or experience, the ame said they hope the people who attend the concert will thoroughly enjoy it.
“i hope that they enjoy the musical experience of being, in a sense, a musical person in society because everybody is musical even if you don’t sing or play an instrument, because we listen to it and appreciate it.” habib said.
tickets are available at the cal poly ticket office with prices ranging from $12 to $14 for the public and $9 to $12 for students.


text: A trip to China sounds very exciting Merle! We're more than happy to help answer your question. We are happy to inform you that you can use your TD Visa debit card at any locations that accept VISA across the globe! While you are away, you can make ATM withdrawals from any machine that displays the VISA or PLUS logo. We encourage you to check out our current fee schedule, http://bit.ly/1cTejgt, as it outlines any applicable fees that may come into play when you use your debit card out of the country. If you are unable to find an ATM that is compatible, with the TD Bank Debit Card, it may be used to obtain a VISA Cash Advance. To make sure you do not experience any acceptance issues, we recommend placing a travel notification on your account before you leave for your trip. You can do so anytime by calling our 24/7 Customer Service line at 888-751-9000. If you are enrolled in Online Banking, you can submit your travel notification via secure message. To send a secured message you must first login to your TD Bank online profile. You can do so by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1eaISlq. On the left hand side, you should see and option to "Send a secure message" located in the “Message Center.” In your message, please include the dates and destination(s) you will be traveling. If you are not enrolled for Online Banking, you can do so for free here: http://bit.ly/1lU2qfY. You will need your Social Security number, TD Bank ATM/Visa Debit Card, your account number and e-mail address. Once you have successfully enrolled, you will have immediate access to your account(s). When you place travel notifications, it makes us aware of foreign transactions on your account and help monitor your account's security. While traveling, we also recommend carrying more than one method of payment, just in case you encounter any acceptance issues. For more travel tips while overseas, please visit http://bit.ly/1gDrDYu. You may also want to review our international travel tips frequently asked questions by clicking here: http://bit.ly/1ltwDDc. To contact us from outside of the United States, please dial (856)-751-9000, our Specialists are available 24/7, or you can call us collect from a landline at (215)-569-0518 with operator assistance. If you have a TD Visa Credit Card, please call us at 1-888-561-8861 to place your travel notification 24/7 with a TD Card Services Representative. You may also contact our Credit Card Specialists while you're outside the United States 24/7 by dialing 706-644-3266. Let us know if you have any other questions and we hope you have a wonderful trip!

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Utility relocation that has been going on in Asheville’s River Arts District is being done in coordination with the City’s River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project (RADTIP).
When it comes to regional utility and communications firms, Asheville’s Public Works and Water Resources departments take a collaborative approach to the growth going in in Asheville.
Every six weeks, representatives from Duke Energy, NCDOT, PSNC, AT&T and the Metropolitan Sewerage District gather in the Public Works’ first floor conference room for the Infrastracture Task Force, where they trade information about upcoming projects with an ear toward efficiency opportunities.
Around the table, people talk how to do better project coordination and public notification.
Public Works developed a map that lists projects. The department then made that map available to these partner organizations.
That keeps crews from having to tear up the same portion of road two years in a row.
Projects that have benefited have included the River Arts District Transportation Improvement Project (RADTIP), the Cedar Street Bridge repair in east Asheville, annual road resurfacing and the Hendersonville sidewalk project.
“Economies of scale have been realized and maybe we can partner on who pays for resurfacing,” said Shuler.
With the bond projects over the next seven years, coordination is going to be even more critical. At the same time, Mission Hospitals have their towers under construction, and A-B Tech continues its growth, having just finished a building that incorporated new sidewalks.
So far, utility relocation in the River Arts District for RADTIP has been the most visible coordination effort, with PSNC and Duke Energy as primary partners. Look for more collaboration as the Infrastracture Task Force continues its work.
To keep abreast of traffic delays due to construction, check out the Waze app, which contains official permitted City of Asheville lane and road closures. The City partnered with the traffic app through its Concerned Citizens Program so residents could get information about where to expect traffic delays, especially around RADTIP.

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utility relocation that has been going on in asheville’s river arts district is being done in coordination with the city’s river arts district transportation improvement project (radtip).
when it comes to regional utility and communications firms, asheville’s public works and water resources departments take a collaborative approach to the growth going in in asheville.
every six weeks, representatives from duke energy, ncdot, psnc, at&t and the metropolitan sewerage district gather in the public works’ first floor conference room for the infrastracture task force, where they trade information about upcoming projects with an ear toward efficiency opportunities.
around the table, people talk how to do better project coordination and public notification.
public works developed a map that lists projects. the department then made that map available to these partner organizations.
that keeps crews from having to tear up the same portion of road two years in a row.
projects that have benefited have included the river arts district transportation improvement project (radtip), the cedar street bridge repair in east asheville, annual road resurfacing and the hendersonville sidewalk project.
“economies of scale have been realized and maybe we can partner on who pays for resurfacing,” said shuler.
with the bond projects over the next seven years, coordination is going to be even more critical. at the same time, mission hospitals have their towers under construction, and a-b tech continues its growth, having just finished a building that incorporated new sidewalks.
so far, utility relocation in the river arts district for radtip has been the most visible coordination effort, with psnc and duke energy as primary partners. look for more collaboration as the infrastracture task force continues its work.
to keep abreast of traffic delays due to construction, check out the waze app, which contains official permitted city of asheville lane and road closures. the city partnered with the traffic app through its concerned citizens program so residents could get information about where to expect traffic delays, especially around radtip.


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This is my design for The Arts Partnership’s Fargo Flag contest. The top 15 designs will be which will be presented to the City Commission for possible adoption as our official city flag. Voting is open until Sept 23rd at 5pm.
Having a city flag is important for several reasons, but most importantly a well-designed flag can become a graphic that unites us as a community. My design was inspired by our agriculture (wheat symbol), tech-industry (the wheat symbol has bold, modern lines), and cold winters (blue for the glacier that once covered Fargo, and lighter blue for the snow and ice every winter).
1. Keep it Simple The flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory.
2. Use Meaningful Symbolism The flag’s images, colors, or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes.
3. Use 2-3 Basic Colors Limit the number of colors on the flag to three, which contrast well and come from the standard color set.
4. No Lettering or Seals Never use writing of any kind or an organization’s seal.
5. Be Distinctive or Be Related Avoid duplicating other flags, but use similarities to show connections.
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this is my design for the arts partnership’s fargo flag contest. the top 15 designs will be which will be presented to the city commission for possible adoption as our official city flag. voting is open until sept 23rd at 5pm.
having a city flag is important for several reasons, but most importantly a well-designed flag can become a graphic that unites us as a community. my design was inspired by our agriculture (wheat symbol), tech-industry (the wheat symbol has bold, modern lines), and cold winters (blue for the glacier that once covered fargo, and lighter blue for the snow and ice every winter).
1. keep it simple the flag should be so simple that a child can draw it from memory.
2. use meaningful symbolism the flag’s images, colors, or patterns should relate to what it symbolizes.
3. use 2-3 basic colors limit the number of colors on the flag to three, which contrast well and come from the standard color set.
4. no lettering or seals never use writing of any kind or an organization’s seal.
5. be distinctive or be related avoid duplicating other flags, but use similarities to show connections.
this entry was written by shane, posted on september 7, 2015 at 2:33 pm, filed under graphic design and tagged fargo, fargo flag, vexillology. bookmark the permalink. follow any comments here with the rss feed for this post. post a comment or leave a trackback: trackback url.


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If you were charged and/or arrested for felony DUI charges in Maricopa County, AZ you should contact an Arizona DUI defense attorney as soon as possible. A felony DUI conviction in Arizona will expose you to severe penalties. You will need a strong Arizona DUI defense attorney to defend your Felony DUI charges if you wish to challenge your DUI charges.
2) A.R.S. §28-1383(A) (2): (Paraphrased) Third DUI charge within 7 years and you have two prior DUI convictions that occurred during the last 7 years. – Class 3 felony.
Sentencing for a Felony DUI conviction in Arizona may be have “aggravated” or “mitigated”. Aggravated factors are those that support the prosecution and warrant more serious DUI penalties. Mitigating factors are those circumstances that favor your defense and may help reduce the harsh penalties.
Without compelling arguments presented or motions filed by your DUI Defense Lawyer, the judge or prosecution will not offer you a mitigated (less harsh) sentence. An experienced Arizona DUI Attorney will know what evidence can be used to argue for mitigated sentencing and reduced sentencing on your behalf for a felony DUI conviction.
Any Arizona Felony DUI charge can be challenged, regardless of the classification. Proven AZ DUI lawyers are often able to get evidence dismissed; charges reduced, or ultimately get the felony DUI charges completely dismissed. But rarely if ever does this happen without qualified legal representation and defense from a proven private practice AZ DUI Attorney or Criminal Defense Lawyer in Maricopa County. Early retention of a good Arizona DUI lawyer or criminal defense attorney is the key to a successful defense.
Aggravated DUI (Felony DUI): Felony DUI charges are Misdemeanor DUI Charges that are elevated to a Felony when certain “aggravated factors” exist.
If you were charged and/or arrested for felony DUI charges in Maricopa County, AZ you should contact a Maricopa County DUI defense attorney as soon as possible. A felony DUI conviction in Maricopa County will expose you to severe penalties. You will need a strong Maricopa County DUI defense attorney to defend your Felony DUI charges if you wish to challenge your DUI charges.
Felony DUI Penalties for Maricopa County DUI convictions may be “aggravated” or “mitigated”. Aggravated factors are those that support the prosecution and warrant more serious DUI penalties. Mitigating factors are those circumstances that favor your defense and may result in less serious penalties.
Without compelling arguments presented or motions filed by your DUI Defense Lawyer, the judge or prosecution will not generally offer mitigated sentencing. An experienced Maricopa County DUI Attorney will know what to look for and find evidence needed to argue for mitigated sentencing and reduced sentencing on your behalf.
Any Maricopa County Felony DUI charge can be challenged, regardless of the classification. Proven Maricopa County DUI lawyers are often able to get evidence dismissed; charges reduced, or ultimately get the felony DUI completely dismissed. But rarely if ever does this happen without qualified legal representation and defense from a proven private practice AZ DUI Attorney or Criminal Defense Lawyer in Maricopa County.
If you were arrested in Arizona or received AZ DUI charges you should contact an Arizona Criminal Defense or Arizona DUI lawyer to discuss your charges and defense options. Being charged with a DUI is just the beginning of a long and traumatic process. Your best chances of getting a good outcome or even a DUI dismissal is to retain a good DUI lawyer in Arizona. They will be able to determine what defense strategies may be used in your case.
Were you charged with a DUI based on one breath test result?
Virtually all experts concede that one breath test alone is unreliable. Breath testing is subject to various inaccuracies, including a variance as much as +/- 10.0%. This could be increased due to other factors. Therefore, two breath tests must be conducted.
There are many DUI defense strategies that can be used to argue your AZ DUI case against the State and prosecution. This defense is just one of many involves breath testing. Below is an excerpt from the book “101 DUI Defenses 101 DEFENSES TO BEAT YOUR ARIZONA DUI ©” written by James Novak, Arizona DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney. For more DUI defenses, the abridged version of this E-book can be downloaded free by visiting www.arizonacriminaldefenseattorney.com.
Arizona has earned the reputation for being one of the toughest states on DUI charges in the country. The DUI laws are strict and penalties severe. If charged or arrested for an Arizona DUI, you should contact an Arizona DUI Lawyer as soon as possible. Even for first time offenders, the penalties are designed to “teach a lesson” so that the defendant will avoid a repeat offense and to get the word out, that Arizona has zero tolerance for those driving “impaired to the slightest degree” or who may be drunk driving in Arizona due to alcohol or drugs.
Penalties for convictions of first time, misdemeanor DUI in Arizona, depending on the circumstances may include mandatory jail time, suspension of driver’s license, fines, fees, probation, mandatory counseling, and court ordered interlock devices on your vehicle to be installed at your expense.
Arizona Felony DUI or Aggravated DUI, charges can include lengthy prison terms, suspension of driver’s license, exorbitant fines, fees, probation, mandatory counseling at your cost, and court ordered interlock devices on your vehicle to be installed at your expense. The Arizona Courts are especially harsh on repeat offenders and Arizona penalties reflect this.
Many people make the common mistake of trying to seek counsel of a friend regarding their DUI who is not a licensed Arizona DUI or criminal Defense Attorney in Arizona. Resist this temptation. They are not walking in your shoes. They were not arrested. They will rarely know the Arizona DUI laws inside and out, current legislation, changing laws, defense strategies, and be experienced in defending cases in the Arizona criminal justice system. They will not bear the consequences of your DUI charges if they are not properly defended by a qualified DUI lawyer in Arizona.
After an arrest for drunk driving, or DUI with drugs or medication, you should consult an attorney as soon as possible, to discuss your charges and defense options. Be sure that the Arizona DUI lawyer is experienced and defends cases often in the jurisdiction or city where you were arrested and received formal DUI charges or criminal charges. For example if you were arrested in Mesa Arizona, by Mesa Police, but you reside in Phoenix AZ, your DUI charges will be filed in Mesa Arizona, and your case will be heard through the Mesa AZ City Court. Make sure your DUI attorney defends DUI or criminal charges frequently in Mesa Arizona. It will benefit your defense if your DUI Lawyer is familiar with the court system, prosecution, and judges to hear DUI cases on a daily basis in Mesa AZ through the criminal justice system.
The best Arizona DUI lawyers begin defending your case with the thought process of building defense strategies that will lead to getting your Arizona DUI dismissed. That is where a good Arizona DUI Defense Attorney starts. They will base their decisions on how and what defenses to utilize based on the individual circumstances surrounding your case. Top DUI defense Attorneys in Arizona will know when and how to present their compelling arguments in your favor to get your charges dismissed. Depending on the strength and/or weakness of the prosecutions case, your AZ DUI attorney will examine the evidence, to determine if any evidence can justifiably be suppressed (not used against you). If the charges can not be dismissed, they will then attempt to negotiate with the prosecution a way of getting the charges reduced to a lesser charge, for example: a criminal charge down to a non-criminal charge, a felony to a misdemeanor, an extreme DUI to a non-extreme DUI and reduce the DUI penalties against you. In other words, in absence of being able to get the Arizona DUI charges dropped, a good AZ DUI defense attorney will make every effort to get the best possible outcome in your case.
If you are stopped by police for Arizona DUI, generally the police officer will use a set of five-to-six common tests called Field Sobriety Tests (FST). One thing that top Arizona Criminal Defense and DUI attorneys agree on is that so many aspects of the FST can be challenged on behalf of your defense, in an effort to get your case dismissed or charges reduced.
Tool o determine if further breath or blood tests are needed. Then they will later use your performance of these tests against you. They will make it sound like you did poorly on the tests. But in fact, even a person unimpaired by drugs or alcohol may perform these tests to a “poor” standard. That is why they are often challenged.
WAS YOU BATTERY OF FST CONDUCTED WITH CLIMATE, ENVORNMENTA OR LANDSCAPING DISADVANTAGES TO YOU?
The roadside could be uneven and covered by debris. The climate conditions could cause inability to perform the tests well. Were you doing the tests a surface on a hill, or a surface that contained mud, rocks, melting tar or oil, ice, snow drifts or other rough or other unsmooth or level surface? NHTSA requires that the Walk and Turn & the One Leg Stand be performed on a smooth, level surface.
Did the officer report that you failed or did poorly on the HGN test?
This is the “follow the pen with your eyes test” actually has a very complicated name- the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (“HGN”) test. This test is allegedly meant to measures the involuntary jerking of the eye when a person is impaired by alcohol. When medical doctors conduct this test they do so in an areas with good lighting, employing medical equipment that holds the patient’s head still and clearly lists the angles. The officer, for one test, must determine whether he detects the onset of nystagmus prior to 45%. It is almost impossible without be accurate on the angle. The test can be challenged as invalid under almost all roadside and lighting conditions.
Did the breath test operator possess a valid, unexpired operator’s license?
If not, the DUI breath test result is inadmissible.
Was your blood sample preserved properly?
The preservation process can be an issue. The blood vials must have been stored properly prior to its use. The blood vials must not be used beyond the expiration date. The blood vials must be preserved in order to provide your defense attorney with the opportunity to test the sample with an independent lab for purposes of objectivity in your defense.
Was the blood kit and contents in the kit, within the expiration date period? Was it properly sealed, packed, inspected, and maintained at the required temperature? When the police take your blood they usually do so using a pre-packed blood kit. However, safekeeping and inspection of the kits must be routinely performed to ensure that tubes have not expired, are sealed properly and are kept in an appropriate place that is not temperature extreme like the trunk of the car in the summer heat of Arizona.
Was your urine sample properly tested?
The urine taken for drug testing must also be properly tested according to required testing procedures and protocol, for timing, specimen handling, transport, labeling, and preservation, including the containers for which the urine specimen is stored.
Was your blood drawn within three hours of consuming your last alcoholic beverage?
It can take up to three hours for alcohol to be absorbed in your blood stream. If the blood draw was outside of the three hour window, the results of the BAC may be challenged as invalid.
These are just a few aspects of items that can be challenged to your favor if you have received Arizona DUI charges. That is why it is important to hire an Arizona DUI attorney who defends cases in the jurisdiction for which you were charged with the AZ DUI, and challenges such issues on a daily basis. It takes experience, special skills, training, knowledge and a great amount of defense litigation experience to challenge these issues in your defense. The ultimate goal of your AZ DUI Attorney is to examine some of these issues to pave the way for flaws in the prosecutions case for total dismissal, or in the alternative reduction of charges, suppression of evidence, and getting the best outcome in your case.
A Mesa “Felony DUI” is also known as “Aggravated DUI”. If you’ve been arrested or face Felony DUI (Driving under the Influence) charges in Mesa, AZ the best advice you can get now is to consult a good Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney or Felony DUI Defense Attorney who defends cases frequently in Mesa Municipal Court. All DUI charges are serious. But Felony DUI convictions are even more serious, and can have long lasting adverse impacts that follow you for life.
•	DUI charges involving an auto accident that results in bodily injury or significant harm to another person.
•	DUI manslaughter – When the DUI and Auto accident results in a fatality of another person.
•	Driving impaired under the influence of alcohol or drug, with a minor, in Arizona (that is age 15 or under) in the vehicle.
•	Four months in Jail or Prison, if you have no prior criminal record or felony convictions. If serious injury or a fatality has occurred, this sentencing will be significantly harsher for a felony DUI conviction.
•	Court ordered Ignition Interlock Device added to your vehicle at your expense.
DUI and Felony DUI laws are constantly changing. Because the laws and penalties are constantly changing, it is important to hire an experienced, highly qualified Arizona Criminal or AZ DUI defense Lawyer who defends DUI charges often in Mesa Municipal Court. Your criminal defense attorney must be well versed on the Arizona laws, Mesa Courts, Protocol, your constitutional rights; But most importantly, Felony DUI Attorneys must be extremely knowledgeable as felony DUI laws and what defenses can be utilized the most effectively based on your circumstances in an effort to get the ultimate best outcome in your case for your Felony DUI charges in Mesa, AZ.
Many winning defense strategies are outlined in the Arizona DUI Winning Defense Strategies Book Series © which includes “101 Arizona DUI Winning Defenses” © written by experienced DUI Defense Attorney and prolific Arizona DUI defenses Author, James Novak. The Attorney you choose to defend your Felony DUI in Arizona may mean the difference between getting a conviction and getting your charges dismissed. It may be the one of the most important decisions you make in a lifetime.
If you have been charged with any Arizona DUI, Extreme DUI, Repeat Offense DUI, Under age 21 DUI, DUI with child under 15 in vehicle, Aggravated Felony DUI, Drug, Felony Drug, Dangerous Drug, Narcotics, Marijuana, any Arizona DUI, Arizona Drug DUI, or any other criminal charge including theft, assault, aggravated assault, domestic violence, drugs crimes, probation violations, robbery, computer crimes, ID theft crimes, or any other criminal charges contact the Law Office of James Novak, for your Free Consultation at (480) 413-1499. Speak directly with experienced Arizona criminal Defense and DUI Defense Attorney and James Novak (Former Prosecutor).
A Felony DUI is also known as an Aggravated DUI. If you have been arrested for a Felony DUI (Driving under the Influence) in Arizona, the best advice you can get is to contact an experienced Arizona Criminal Defense Attorney or Felony DUI Defense Attorney as soon as possible for a Free Consultation. Most of the best Arizona DUI and Criminal Defense Lawyers will provide you with a free consultation. A Felony DUI is a very serious offense and carries very serious penalties under Arizona law. It can not be stressed enough for you to get DUI legal representation from a good DUI defense Lawyer in Arizona in the jurisdiction where you were charged.
DUI involving auto accident which causes bodily injury or harm to another person, pedestrian, cyclist, driver, or passenger in a vehicle.
•	DUI manslaughter – When the DUI and Auto accident results in a fatality of another while you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•	Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs impaired, and with a minor (In Arizona that is age 15 or under) in the vehicle you are driving.
•	A minimum of 4 months in Jail or Prison. (If record is clean with no prior felony convictions.) Also this is subject to circumstances if serious injury or a fatality has occurred, this sentencing may be significantly harsher.
Arizona DUI and Felony DUI laws are constantly changing. The above penalties can change at any time. For the reasons above it is so important to hire an Arizona Criminal or DUI defense Lawyer. That AZ DUI Attorney needs to be familiar with defending Felony DUI charges in the court jurisdiction of which your were charged, be up to date on laws, co1urt and defense protocol and most importantly be extremely knowledgeable as to what defenses can be utilized the most effectively based on your circumstances in an effort to get the ultimate best outcome in your case.
Many winning defenses are outlined in the Arizona DUI Winning Defense Strategies Book Series © which includes “101 Arizona DUI Winning Defenses” © written by experienced DUI Defense Attorney and prolific Arizona DUI defenses Author, James Novak. The Attorney you choose to defend your Felony DUI in Arizona may mean the difference between getting a conviction and getting your charges dismissed. It may be the one of the most important decisions you make in a lifetime.

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if you were charged and/or arrested for felony dui charges in maricopa county, az you should contact an arizona dui defense attorney as soon as possible. a felony dui conviction in arizona will expose you to severe penalties. you will need a strong arizona dui defense attorney to defend your felony dui charges if you wish to challenge your dui charges.
2) a.r.s. §28-1383(a) (2): (paraphrased) third dui charge within 7 years and you have two prior dui convictions that occurred during the last 7 years. – class 3 felony.
sentencing for a felony dui conviction in arizona may be have “aggravated” or “mitigated”. aggravated factors are those that support the prosecution and warrant more serious dui penalties. mitigating factors are those circumstances that favor your defense and may help reduce the harsh penalties.
without compelling arguments presented or motions filed by your dui defense lawyer, the judge or prosecution will not offer you a mitigated (less harsh) sentence. an experienced arizona dui attorney will know what evidence can be used to argue for mitigated sentencing and reduced sentencing on your behalf for a felony dui conviction.
any arizona felony dui charge can be challenged, regardless of the classification. proven az dui lawyers are often able to get evidence dismissed; charges reduced, or ultimately get the felony dui charges completely dismissed. but rarely if ever does this happen without qualified legal representation and defense from a proven private practice az dui attorney or criminal defense lawyer in maricopa county. early retention of a good arizona dui lawyer or criminal defense attorney is the key to a successful defense.
aggravated dui (felony dui): felony dui charges are misdemeanor dui charges that are elevated to a felony when certain “aggravated factors” exist.
if you were charged and/or arrested for felony dui charges in maricopa county, az you should contact a maricopa county dui defense attorney as soon as possible. a felony dui conviction in maricopa county will expose you to severe penalties. you will need a strong maricopa county dui defense attorney to defend your felony dui charges if you wish to challenge your dui charges.
felony dui penalties for maricopa county dui convictions may be “aggravated” or “mitigated”. aggravated factors are those that support the prosecution and warrant more serious dui penalties. mitigating factors are those circumstances that favor your defense and may result in less serious penalties.
without compelling arguments presented or motions filed by your dui defense lawyer, the judge or prosecution will not generally offer mitigated sentencing. an experienced maricopa county dui attorney will know what to look for and find evidence needed to argue for mitigated sentencing and reduced sentencing on your behalf.
any maricopa county felony dui charge can be challenged, regardless of the classification. proven maricopa county dui lawyers are often able to get evidence dismissed; charges reduced, or ultimately get the felony dui completely dismissed. but rarely if ever does this happen without qualified legal representation and defense from a proven private practice az dui attorney or criminal defense lawyer in maricopa county.
if you were arrested in arizona or received az dui charges you should contact an arizona criminal defense or arizona dui lawyer to discuss your charges and defense options. being charged with a dui is just the beginning of a long and traumatic process. your best chances of getting a good outcome or even a dui dismissal is to retain a good dui lawyer in arizona. they will be able to determine what defense strategies may be used in your case.
were you charged with a dui based on one breath test result?
virtually all experts concede that one breath test alone is unreliable. breath testing is subject to various inaccuracies, including a variance as much as +/- 10.0%. this could be increased due to other factors. therefore, two breath tests must be conducted.
there are many dui defense strategies that can be used to argue your az dui case against the state and prosecution. this defense is just one of many involves breath testing. below is an excerpt from the book “101 dui defenses 101 defenses to beat your arizona dui ©” written by james novak, arizona dui and criminal defense attorney. for more dui defenses, the abridged version of this e-book can be downloaded free by visiting www.arizonacriminaldefenseattorney.com.
arizona has earned the reputation for being one of the toughest states on dui charges in the country. the dui laws are strict and penalties severe. if charged or arrested for an arizona dui, you should contact an arizona dui lawyer as soon as possible. even for first time offenders, the penalties are designed to “teach a lesson” so that the defendant will avoid a repeat offense and to get the word out, that arizona has zero tolerance for those driving “impaired to the slightest degree” or who may be drunk driving in arizona due to alcohol or drugs.
penalties for convictions of first time, misdemeanor dui in arizona, depending on the circumstances may include mandatory jail time, suspension of driver’s license, fines, fees, probation, mandatory counseling, and court ordered interlock devices on your vehicle to be installed at your expense.
arizona felony dui or aggravated dui, charges can include lengthy prison terms, suspension of driver’s license, exorbitant fines, fees, probation, mandatory counseling at your cost, and court ordered interlock devices on your vehicle to be installed at your expense. the arizona courts are especially harsh on repeat offenders and arizona penalties reflect this.
many people make the common mistake of trying to seek counsel of a friend regarding their dui who is not a licensed arizona dui or criminal defense attorney in arizona. resist this temptation. they are not walking in your shoes. they were not arrested. they will rarely know the arizona dui laws inside and out, current legislation, changing laws, defense strategies, and be experienced in defending cases in the arizona criminal justice system. they will not bear the consequences of your dui charges if they are not properly defended by a qualified dui lawyer in arizona.
after an arrest for drunk driving, or dui with drugs or medication, you should consult an attorney as soon as possible, to discuss your charges and defense options. be sure that the arizona dui lawyer is experienced and defends cases often in the jurisdiction or city where you were arrested and received formal dui charges or criminal charges. for example if you were arrested in mesa arizona, by mesa police, but you reside in phoenix az, your dui charges will be filed in mesa arizona, and your case will be heard through the mesa az city court. make sure your dui attorney defends dui or criminal charges frequently in mesa arizona. it will benefit your defense if your dui lawyer is familiar with the court system, prosecution, and judges to hear dui cases on a daily basis in mesa az through the criminal justice system.
the best arizona dui lawyers begin defending your case with the thought process of building defense strategies that will lead to getting your arizona dui dismissed. that is where a good arizona dui defense attorney starts. they will base their decisions on how and what defenses to utilize based on the individual circumstances surrounding your case. top dui defense attorneys in arizona will know when and how to present their compelling arguments in your favor to get your charges dismissed. depending on the strength and/or weakness of the prosecutions case, your az dui attorney will examine the evidence, to determine if any evidence can justifiably be suppressed (not used against you). if the charges can not be dismissed, they will then attempt to negotiate with the prosecution a way of getting the charges reduced to a lesser charge, for example: a criminal charge down to a non-criminal charge, a felony to a misdemeanor, an extreme dui to a non-extreme dui and reduce the dui penalties against you. in other words, in absence of being able to get the arizona dui charges dropped, a good az dui defense attorney will make every effort to get the best possible outcome in your case.
if you are stopped by police for arizona dui, generally the police officer will use a set of five-to-six common tests called field sobriety tests (fst). one thing that top arizona criminal defense and dui attorneys agree on is that so many aspects of the fst can be challenged on behalf of your defense, in an effort to get your case dismissed or charges reduced.
tool o determine if further breath or blood tests are needed. then they will later use your performance of these tests against you. they will make it sound like you did poorly on the tests. but in fact, even a person unimpaired by drugs or alcohol may perform these tests to a “poor” standard. that is why they are often challenged.
was you battery of fst conducted with climate, envornmenta or landscaping disadvantages to you?
the roadside could be uneven and covered by debris. the climate conditions could cause inability to perform the tests well. were you doing the tests a surface on a hill, or a surface that contained mud, rocks, melting tar or oil, ice, snow drifts or other rough or other unsmooth or level surface? nhtsa requires that the walk and turn & the one leg stand be performed on a smooth, level surface.
did the officer report that you failed or did poorly on the hgn test?
this is the “follow the pen with your eyes test” actually has a very complicated name- the horizontal gaze nystagmus (“hgn”) test. this test is allegedly meant to measures the involuntary jerking of the eye when a person is impaired by alcohol. when medical doctors conduct this test they do so in an areas with good lighting, employing medical equipment that holds the patient’s head still and clearly lists the angles. the officer, for one test, must determine whether he detects the onset of nystagmus prior to 45%. it is almost impossible without be accurate on the angle. the test can be challenged as invalid under almost all roadside and lighting conditions.
did the breath test operator possess a valid, unexpired operator’s license?
if not, the dui breath test result is inadmissible.
was your blood sample preserved properly?
the preservation process can be an issue. the blood vials must have been stored properly prior to its use. the blood vials must not be used beyond the expiration date. the blood vials must be preserved in order to provide your defense attorney with the opportunity to test the sample with an independent lab for purposes of objectivity in your defense.
was the blood kit and contents in the kit, within the expiration date period? was it properly sealed, packed, inspected, and maintained at the required temperature? when the police take your blood they usually do so using a pre-packed blood kit. however, safekeeping and inspection of the kits must be routinely performed to ensure that tubes have not expired, are sealed properly and are kept in an appropriate place that is not temperature extreme like the trunk of the car in the summer heat of arizona.
was your urine sample properly tested?
the urine taken for drug testing must also be properly tested according to required testing procedures and protocol, for timing, specimen handling, transport, labeling, and preservation, including the containers for which the urine specimen is stored.
was your blood drawn within three hours of consuming your last alcoholic beverage?
it can take up to three hours for alcohol to be absorbed in your blood stream. if the blood draw was outside of the three hour window, the results of the bac may be challenged as invalid.
these are just a few aspects of items that can be challenged to your favor if you have received arizona dui charges. that is why it is important to hire an arizona dui attorney who defends cases in the jurisdiction for which you were charged with the az dui, and challenges such issues on a daily basis. it takes experience, special skills, training, knowledge and a great amount of defense litigation experience to challenge these issues in your defense. the ultimate goal of your az dui attorney is to examine some of these issues to pave the way for flaws in the prosecutions case for total dismissal, or in the alternative reduction of charges, suppression of evidence, and getting the best outcome in your case.
a mesa “felony dui” is also known as “aggravated dui”. if you’ve been arrested or face felony dui (driving under the influence) charges in mesa, az the best advice you can get now is to consult a good arizona criminal defense attorney or felony dui defense attorney who defends cases frequently in mesa municipal court. all dui charges are serious. but felony dui convictions are even more serious, and can have long lasting adverse impacts that follow you for life.
•	dui charges involving an auto accident that results in bodily injury or significant harm to another person.
•	dui manslaughter – when the dui and auto accident results in a fatality of another person.
•	driving impaired under the influence of alcohol or drug, with a minor, in arizona (that is age 15 or under) in the vehicle.
•	four months in jail or prison, if you have no prior criminal record or felony convictions. if serious injury or a fatality has occurred, this sentencing will be significantly harsher for a felony dui conviction.
•	court ordered ignition interlock device added to your vehicle at your expense.
dui and felony dui laws are constantly changing. because the laws and penalties are constantly changing, it is important to hire an experienced, highly qualified arizona criminal or az dui defense lawyer who defends dui charges often in mesa municipal court. your criminal defense attorney must be well versed on the arizona laws, mesa courts, protocol, your constitutional rights; but most importantly, felony dui attorneys must be extremely knowledgeable as felony dui laws and what defenses can be utilized the most effectively based on your circumstances in an effort to get the ultimate best outcome in your case for your felony dui charges in mesa, az.
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a felony dui is also known as an aggravated dui. if you have been arrested for a felony dui (driving under the influence) in arizona, the best advice you can get is to contact an experienced arizona criminal defense attorney or felony dui defense attorney as soon as possible for a free consultation. most of the best arizona dui and criminal defense lawyers will provide you with a free consultation. a felony dui is a very serious offense and carries very serious penalties under arizona law. it can not be stressed enough for you to get dui legal representation from a good dui defense lawyer in arizona in the jurisdiction where you were charged.
dui involving auto accident which causes bodily injury or harm to another person, pedestrian, cyclist, driver, or passenger in a vehicle.
•	dui manslaughter – when the dui and auto accident results in a fatality of another while you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•	driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs impaired, and with a minor (in arizona that is age 15 or under) in the vehicle you are driving.
•	a minimum of 4 months in jail or prison. (if record is clean with no prior felony convictions.) also this is subject to circumstances if serious injury or a fatality has occurred, this sentencing may be significantly harsher.
arizona dui and felony dui laws are constantly changing. the above penalties can change at any time. for the reasons above it is so important to hire an arizona criminal or dui defense lawyer. that az dui attorney needs to be familiar with defending felony dui charges in the court jurisdiction of which your were charged, be up to date on laws, co1urt and defense protocol and most importantly be extremely knowledgeable as to what defenses can be utilized the most effectively based on your circumstances in an effort to get the ultimate best outcome in your case.
many winning defenses are outlined in the arizona dui winning defense strategies book series © which includes “101 arizona dui winning defenses” © written by experienced dui defense attorney and prolific arizona dui defenses author, james novak. the attorney you choose to defend your felony dui in arizona may mean the difference between getting a conviction and getting your charges dismissed. it may be the one of the most important decisions you make in a lifetime.


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Proud modern-day Vikings, the Lofoten Islanders make millions from cod and their cows give so much milk they have to wear bras.
Mythical creatures must surely inhabit the forests and river glens in this delightful part of Norway.
Melbourne-born Percy Grainger held a lifelong enchantment with composer Edvard Grieg's music and the interest was reciprocated.
It's hard to choose just six in this country full of spectacular sites.
Trondelag, and its capital Trondheim, wedged into the heart of the country, is Norway's quietly achieving region.
It has the air of a place gazing outwards - to adventure, danger, excitement and mystery - a springboard to the polar darkness.
Norway, land of 1000 waterfalls and possibly the world's most successful society, has a secret. It's called friluftsliv.

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proud modern-day vikings, the lofoten islanders make millions from cod and their cows give so much milk they have to wear bras.
mythical creatures must surely inhabit the forests and river glens in this delightful part of norway.
melbourne-born percy grainger held a lifelong enchantment with composer edvard grieg's music and the interest was reciprocated.
it's hard to choose just six in this country full of spectacular sites.
trondelag, and its capital trondheim, wedged into the heart of the country, is norway's quietly achieving region.
it has the air of a place gazing outwards - to adventure, danger, excitement and mystery - a springboard to the polar darkness.
norway, land of 1000 waterfalls and possibly the world's most successful society, has a secret. it's called friluftsliv.


text: The symposium presents design thinking as an alternative approach to conduct research and develop ICT-based participatory tools for learning in a variety of settings. The integration of ICT in teaching and learning, as well as its support to participatory practices, is defined as a wicked problem that can be best approached through the adoption of a design mindset. In this regard, this symposium presents 4 papers that explore ways to use design thinking and ICT in three different levels: (1) education policy-making, (2) facilitating participation in education (3) design of tools and methods that foster reflection about teaching and learning. The four papers presented in the symposium can be considered as use cases in which design thinking has been used to develop new services, tools and practices.

lowercased: the symposium presents design thinking as an alternative approach to conduct research and develop ict-based participatory tools for learning in a variety of settings. the integration of ict in teaching and learning, as well as its support to participatory practices, is defined as a wicked problem that can be best approached through the adoption of a design mindset. in this regard, this symposium presents 4 papers that explore ways to use design thinking and ict in three different levels: (1) education policy-making, (2) facilitating participation in education (3) design of tools and methods that foster reflection about teaching and learning. the four papers presented in the symposium can be considered as use cases in which design thinking has been used to develop new services, tools and practices.


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The Hong Kong Journalists Association (HKJA) has published a statement criticising the Highways Department for burying news of delays to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) in a late-night press release.
On November 25, the Highways Department issued a press release responding to media enquiries on the latest progress of the HZMB project at 10:59pm.
Under Secretary for Transport and Housing Yau Shing-mu later explained that the announcement was made then because the Department noticed speculation regarding the project’s progress, and therefore felt the need for immediate clarification.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: hzmb.hk.
According to the HKJA, the only acceptable reason for any public authorities to issue late-night announcements is if it is an emergency which would cause public inconvenience if not immediately announced. Since the delay mentioned in the press release was not such an emergency, and issuing the statment close to midnight was unnecessary, the Association said.
Half of newspapers in Hong Kong were unable to report the delay, thereby seriously affecting the public’s right to know.
Under Secretary for Transport and Housing Yau Shing-mu. File Photo: Stand News.
The Association also cited other instances when government bureaux made announcements of public interest late at night.
These included Secretary for Development Paul Chan Mo-po’s statement acknowledging that he knew flats owned by his company had been sub-divided for rental. Chan’s statement was released at 11:59pm on August 5, 2012.

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the hong kong journalists association (hkja) has published a statement criticising the highways department for burying news of delays to the hong kong-zhuhai-macau bridge (hzmb) in a late-night press release.
on november 25, the highways department issued a press release responding to media enquiries on the latest progress of the hzmb project at 10:59pm.
under secretary for transport and housing yau shing-mu later explained that the announcement was made then because the department noticed speculation regarding the project’s progress, and therefore felt the need for immediate clarification.
the hong kong-zhuhai-macau bridge. photo: hzmb.hk.
according to the hkja, the only acceptable reason for any public authorities to issue late-night announcements is if it is an emergency which would cause public inconvenience if not immediately announced. since the delay mentioned in the press release was not such an emergency, and issuing the statment close to midnight was unnecessary, the association said.
half of newspapers in hong kong were unable to report the delay, thereby seriously affecting the public’s right to know.
under secretary for transport and housing yau shing-mu. file photo: stand news.
the association also cited other instances when government bureaux made announcements of public interest late at night.
these included secretary for development paul chan mo-po’s statement acknowledging that he knew flats owned by his company had been sub-divided for rental. chan’s statement was released at 11:59pm on august 5, 2012.


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The PC I am using right now is more than six years. I checked my blog and found the post of flash the bios in Feb 2013. I did a search in my Gmail. Wow, I found the receipt which I made the order on NCIX. NCIX has closed for years already.
There are three items. All are running on my desktop now.
Later I bought a Crucial SDD for Windows system.
I work on this PC for more than 6 years. Windows 10. Sometimes it powers off without notice. Now it is time to do some upgrade. Wait for the new computer parts from Amazon.

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the pc i am using right now is more than six years. i checked my blog and found the post of flash the bios in feb 2013. i did a search in my gmail. wow, i found the receipt which i made the order on ncix. ncix has closed for years already.
there are three items. all are running on my desktop now.
later i bought a crucial sdd for windows system.
i work on this pc for more than 6 years. windows 10. sometimes it powers off without notice. now it is time to do some upgrade. wait for the new computer parts from amazon.