5/12/2011· Terrorism - Homeland Security
Terrorism: Indicators & Implications
By: James F. Pastor
In order to effectively deal with the threat of terrorism, it is important to understand the concept. Terrorism has been around for centuries, dating back to Roman times.
2/15/2011· Psychiatry
Testifying in Contested Custody Litigation
Testifying in court or at deposition is a challenging and at times, disconcerting experience even for the seasoned expert.
8/28/2018· Electrical - Electrocution
Testing... Testing... Is This Thing On?
By: Thomas J. Kelly
Many people just take for granted that something is just going to work, and in many cases assume that it will work forever. One such device that does not get enough attention is the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). Simply put, a GFCI is a protective device that compares the current flowing on the hot and neutral wires of the circuit and will "trip" to disconnect power to the circuit if a small imbalance of current is detected. The imbalance of current is an indication of a dangerous alternate path for the current to flow from a damaged line cord or a fault inside an appliance and constitutes a shock hazard to a person.
4/29/2020· Emergency Medicine
That's ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) on Electrocardiogram (ECG)...Or Is It?
By: Dr. Sajid Khan
A 70 year-old woman presents to the ER with mid-sternal chest pain, shortness of breath, and diaphoresis. She's clutching her chest with her fist. There is isolated ST elevation in aVR and inferolateral ST depression. That's a STEMI! Or is it?
6/26/2017· Police Practices & Procedures
The "21 Foot Rule" - Forensic Fact or Fantasy?
Officers throughout the United States and perhaps internationally have heard use of force instructors discuss the "21 Foot Rule" during their officer safety, firearms and deadly force training. As both a use of force instructor and practicing forensic police practices expert, I have also trained and testified to this concept myself.
4/24/2024· Toxicology
The "Forever" Chemical Perfluorooctanaote (PFOA)
This essay is about the “forever” chemical, per-fluoro-octano-ate, also known as PFOA, and similar chemicals. You have likely read about “forever” chemicals in the news or heard about these chemicals or saw the movie Dark Waters, where excess exposures to these chemicals were alleged to cause a number of
10/14/2022· Construction
The "No Damages For Delay" Clause
Construction projects involve risks. A well-structured construction contract allocates certain risks to the party that is best able to control those risks. Delay is a common risk that construction contracts allocate. A delay may increase costs for owners, contractors, and subcontractors to complete a project.
1/8/2014· Real Estate
The "Real" Real Estate Situation
While it is true that the National Housing Act of 1930 and other acts and organizations sought to both foster and insulate housing from the overall financial marketplaces, such separation is not limitless. No matter how many special authorities, administrative agencies, or segregated financial institutions are created, in order to supply adequate shelter, the financial instrumentation utilized in the housing market is still an integral part of the overall financial marketplace. Ask any American who was born after D Day and they will presume that available and adequately priced shelter is theirs for the asking.
4/10/2012· Food & Beverage
How do you know if your novel ingredient is safe before you commercialize it in your food or dietary supplement product? There exists a process to self-affirm safety without having to wait 6 months for an FDA acknowledgement or wait 6 years for an FDA food additive approval.
9/7/2018· Aerosols - Aerosol Products
The Aerosol Laboratory: Safety Check - Ignition Source
By: John Chadwick
I have been wandering around the aerosol industry for the last 35+ years both as an employee of major CPG companies, and, for the past 15 years as an independent aerosol technical consultant. While the attention to safety issues has dramatically improved over time, I am still amazed how often the simplest safety precautions are sometimes overlooked when filling aerosols with flammable propellants. I'll save my horror stories for another time, except for one particularly relevant example at the end of this article.
