|a day other than a Saturday, Sunday or public holiday in England, when banks in London are open for business;
|the terms and conditions set out in this document as amended from time to time in accordance with clause 11.3;
|the contract between the Supplier and the Customer for the sale and purchase of the Goods in accordance with these Conditions;
|the person or firm who purchases the Goods from the Supplier;
|has the meaning given in clause 4.2;
|“Force Majeure Event“
|an event, circumstance or cause beyond a party’s reasonable control;
|the goods (or any part of them) set out in the Order;
|the Customer’s order for the Goods, as set out in the Customer’s purchase order form which must be sent to firstname.lastname@example.org;
|any description for the Goods on the Supplier’s website at www.wydaleplastics.co.uk save as otherwise agreed between the parties; and
|Wydale Plastics Limited (registered in England and Wales with company number 02823704).
0.2.1 A person includes a natural person, corporate or unincorporated body (whether or not having separate legal personality).
0.2.2 A reference to a party includes its personal representatives, successors and permitted assigns.
0.2.3 A reference to legislation or a legislative provision is a reference to it as amended or re-enacted. A reference to legislation or a legislative provision includes all subordinate legislation made under that legislation or legislative provision.
0.2.4 Any words following the terms including, include, in particular, for example or any similar expression shall be construed as illustrative and shall not limit the sense of the words, description, definition, phrase or term preceding those terms.
0.2.5 A reference to writing or written includes email.
Basis of contract
1.1 These Conditions apply to the Contract to the exclusion of any other terms that the Customer seeks to impose or incorporate, or which are implied by law, trade custom, practice or course of dealing.
1.2 The Order constitutes an offer by the Customer to purchase the Goods in accordance with these Conditions. The Customer is responsible for ensuring that the terms of the Order are complete and accurate.
1.3 The Order shall be deemed to be accepted on the earlier of (a) the Supplier issuing an invoice for the Order, (b) the Supplier informing the Customer of the estimated delivery date for the Order or (c) the Supplier issuing an order confirmation, at which point the Contract shall come into existence.
2.1 The Goods are described on the Supplier’s website at www.wydaleplastics.co.uk (as amended by written agreement by the parties).
2.2 The Supplier reserves the right to amend the Goods if required by any applicable statutory or regulatory requirement, and the Supplier shall notify the Customer in any such event.
3.1 The Supplier shall ensure that each delivery of the Goods is accompanied by a delivery note that shows the date of the Order, the type and quantity of the Goods, special storage instructions (if any) and, if the Goods are being delivered by instalments, the outstanding balance of Goods remaining to be delivered.
3.2 The parties shall agree the arrangements for delivery of the Goods. Either the Supplier shall deliver the Goods to the location set out in the Order or such other location as the parties may agree (“Customer Delivery Location“) once the Goods are ready for delivery or the Customer shall collect the Goods from the Supplier’s premises at Wydale Plastics, Cathole Bridge Road, Crewkerne. TA18 8RF or such other location as may be advised by the Supplier prior to delivery (“Supplier Delivery Location“) within three Business Days of the Supplier notifying the Customer that the Goods are ready.
3.3 Delivery is completed:
3.3.1 where the Supplier or the Supplier’s carrier, unloads the Goods at the Customer Delivery Location, on the completion of such unloading; or
3.3.2 where the Customer unloads the Goods at the Customer Delivery Location, on the arrival of the vehicle at the Customer Delivery Location; or
3.3.3 where the Customer loads the Goods at the Supplier Delivery Location, on the Supplier making the Goods available for loading; and/or
3.3.4 where the Supplier loads the Goods at the Supplier Delivery Location, on completion of such loading.
3.4 Any dates quoted for delivery are approximate only, and the time of delivery is not of the essence. The Supplier shall not be liable for any delay in delivery of the Goods that is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Customer’s failure to provide the Supplier with adequate delivery instructions or any other instructions that are relevant to the supply of the Goods.
3.5 If the Supplier fails to deliver the Goods, its liability shall be limited to the costs and expenses incurred by the Customer in obtaining replacement goods of similar description and quality in the cheapest market available, less the price of the Goods. The Supplier shall have no liability for any failure to deliver the Goods to the extent that such failure is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Customer’s failure to provide the Supplier with adequate delivery instructions or any other instructions that are relevant to the supply of the Goods.
3.6 If the Customer fails to take or accept delivery of the Goods then, except where such failure or delay is caused by a Force Majeure Event or the Supplier’s failure to comply with its obligations under the Contract in respect of the Goods:
3.6.1 delivery of the Goods shall be deemed to have been completed at 9:00 am on the third Business Day after the day on which the Supplier notified the Customer that the Goods were ready; and
3.6.2 the Supplier shall store the Goods until delivery takes place and charge the Customer for all related costs and expenses (including insurance).
3.7 If ten Business Days after the day on which the Supplier notified the Customer that the Goods were ready for delivery the Customer has not taken or accepted actual delivery of them, the Supplier may resell or otherwise dispose of part or all of the Goods and, after deducting reasonable storage and selling costs, account to the Customer for any excess over the price of the Goods or charge the Customer for any shortfall below the price of the Goods.
3.8 The Supplier may deliver the Goods by instalments, which shall be invoiced and paid for separately. Each instalment shall constitute a separate contract. Any delay in delivery or defect in an instalment shall not entitle the Customer to cancel any other instalment.
4.1 The Supplier warrants that on delivery, and for a period of 12 months from the date of delivery (“warranty period“),] the Goods shall conform in all material respects with their description and be free from material defects in materials and workmanship.
4.2 The Supplier shall not in any circumstances be liable for any damage or defect to the Goods caused by improper use of the Goods or arise outside its/their normal operation.
4.3 Subject to clause 5.4, if:
4.3.1 the Customer gives notice in writing to the Supplier during the warranty period within a reasonable time of discovery that some or all of the Goods do not comply with the warranty set out in clause 5.1;
4.3.2 the Supplier is given a reasonable opportunity of examining such Goods; and
4.3.3 the Customer (if asked to do so by the Supplier) returns such Goods to the Supplier’s place of business (costs to be agreed),
the Supplier shall, at its option, repair or replace the defective Goods, or refund the price of the defective Goods in full.
4.4 The Supplier shall not be liable for the Goods’ failure to comply with the warranty set out in clause 5.1 if:
4.4.1 on examining such Goods, there is no fault found;
4.4.2 the Customer makes any further use of such Goods after giving notice in accordance with clause 5.2;
4.4.3 the defect arises because the Customer failed to follow the Supplier’s oral or written instructions as to the storage, commissioning, installation, use and maintenance of the Goods or (if there are none) good trade practice regarding the same;
4.4.4 the defect arises as a result of the Supplier following any drawing, design or Specification supplied by the Customer;
4.4.5 the Customer alters or repairs such Goods without the written consent of the Supplier;
4.4.6 the defect arises as a result of fair wear and tear, wilful damage, negligence, or abnormal storage or working conditions; or
4.4.7 the Goods differ from their description as a result of changes made to ensure they comply with applicable statutory or regulatory requirements.
4.5 Except as provided in this 5, the Supplier shall have no liability to the Customer in respect of the Goods’ failure to comply with the warranty set out in clause 5.1.
4.6 All warranties, conditions and other terms implied by statute or common law are, to the fullest extent permitted by law, excluded from the Contract.
4.7 These Conditions shall apply to any repaired or replacement Goods supplied by the Supplier.
Title and risk
5.1 The risk in the Goods shall pass to the Customer on completion of delivery.
5.2 Title to the Goods shall not pass to the Customer until the earlier of:
5.2.1 the Supplier receives payment in full (in cash or cleared funds) for the Goods; or
5.2.2 the Customer resells the Goods, in which case title to the Goods shall pass to the Customer at the time specified in clause 6.4.
5.3 Until title to the Goods has passed to the Customer, the Customer shall:
5.3.1 store the Goods separately from all other goods held by the Customer so that they remain readily identifiable as the Supplier’s property;
5.3.2 not remove, deface or obscure any identifying mark or packaging on or relating to the Goods;
5.3.3 maintain the Goods in satisfactory condition and keep them insured against all risks for their full price from the date of delivery;
5.3.4 notify the Supplier immediately if it becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 9.1.2 to clause 9.1.4; and
5.3.5 give the Supplier such information as the Supplier may reasonably require from time to time relating to:
(a) the Goods; and
(b) the ongoing financial position of the Customer.
5.4 Subject to clause 6.5, the Customer may resell or use the Goods in the ordinary course of its business (but not otherwise) before the Supplier receives payment for the Goods. However, if the Customer resells the Goods before that time:
5.4.1 it does so as principal and not as the Supplier’s agent; and
5.4.2 title to the Goods shall pass from the Supplier to the Customer immediately before the time at which resale by the Customer occurs.
5.5 At any time before title to the Goods passes to the Customer, the Supplier may:
5.5.1 by notice in writing, terminate the Customer’s right under clause 6.4 to resell the Goods or use them in the ordinary course of its business; and
5.5.2 require the Customer to deliver up all Goods in its possession that have not been resold, or irrevocably incorporated into another product and if the Customer fails to do so promptly, enter any premises of the Customer or of any third party where the Goods are stored in order to recover them.
Price and payment
6.1 The price of the Goods shall be the price set out in the Supplier’s price list in force as at the date of delivery.
6.2 The Supplier may, by giving notice to the Customer at any time up to 21 Business Days before delivery, increase the price of the Goods to reflect any increase in the cost of the Goods that is due to:
6.2.1 any factor beyond the Supplier’s control (including foreign exchange fluctuations, increases in taxes and duties, and increases in labour, materials and other manufacturing costs);
6.2.2 any request by the Customer to change the delivery date(s), quantities or types of Goods ordered, or the Specification; or
6.2.3 any delay caused by any instructions of the Customer or failure of the Customer to give the Supplier adequate or accurate information or instructions.
6.3 The price of the Goods:
6.3.1 excludes amounts in respect of value added tax (“VAT“), which the Customer shall additionally be liable to pay to the Supplier at the prevailing rate, subject to the receipt of a valid VAT invoice; and
6.3.2 excludes (save as where otherwise agreed in writing) the costs and charges of packaging, insurance and transport of the Goods, which shall be invoiced to the Customer.
6.4 The Supplier may invoice the Customer for the Goods on or at any time after despatch of the Goods.
6.5 The Customer shall pay each invoice submitted by the Supplier:
6.5.1 within 30 days of the end of the month of the date of the invoice or in accordance with any credit terms agreed by the Supplier and confirmed in writing to the Customer; and
6.5.2 in full and in cleared funds to a bank account nominated in writing by the Supplier, and
time for payment shall be of the essence of the Contract.
6.6 If the Customer fails to make a payment due to the Supplier under the Contract by the due date, then, without limiting the Supplier’s remedies under clause 9, the Customer shall pay interest on the overdue sum from the due date until payment of the overdue sum, whether before or after judgment. Interest under this clause 7.6 will accrue each day at 4% a year above the Bank of England’s base rate from time to time, but at 4% a year for any period when that base rate is below 0%.
6.7 All amounts due under the Contract shall be paid in full without any set-off, counterclaim, deduction or withholding (other than any deduction or withholding of tax as required by law).
Limitation of liability
7.1 The limits and exclusions in this clause reflect the insurance cover the Supplier has been able to arrange and the Customer is responsible for making its own arrangements for the insurance of any excess loss.
7.2 The restrictions on liability in this clause 8 apply to every liability arising under or in connection with the Contract including liability in contract, tort (including negligence), misrepresentation, restitution or otherwise.
7.3 Nothing in the Contract limits any liability which cannot legally be limited, including liability for:
7.3.1 death or personal injury caused by negligence;
7.3.2 fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation;
7.3.3 breach of the terms implied by section 12 of the Sale of Goods Act 1979; or
7.3.4 defective products under the Consumer Protection Act 1987.
7.4 Subject to clause 8.3, the Supplier’s total liability to the Customer shall not exceed the price payable for the Goods which are the subject of the applicable Order.
7.5 Subject to clause 8.3, the following types of loss are wholly excluded:
7.5.1 loss of profits;
7.5.2 loss of sales or business;
7.5.3 loss of agreements or contracts;
7.5.4 loss of anticipated savings;
7.5.5 loss of use or corruption of software, data or information;
7.5.6 loss of or damage to goodwill; and
7.5.7 indirect or consequential loss.
7.6 This clause 8 shall survive termination of the Contract.
8.1 Without limiting its other rights or remedies, the Supplier may terminate this Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the Customer if:
8.1.1 the Customer commits a material breach of any term of the Contract and (if such a breach is remediable) fails to remedy that breach within seven days of that party being notified in writing to do so;
8.1.2 the Customer takes any step or action in connection with its entering administration, provisional liquidation or any composition or arrangement with its creditors (other than in relation to a solvent restructuring), obtaining a moratorium, being wound up (whether voluntarily or by order of the court, unless for the purpose of a solvent restructuring), having a receiver appointed to any of its assets or ceasing to carry on business or, if the step or action is taken in another jurisdiction, in connection with any analogous procedure in the relevant jurisdiction;
8.1.3 the Customer suspends, threatens to suspend, ceases or threatens to cease to carry on all or a substantial part of its business; or
8.1.4 the Customer’s financial position deteriorates so far as to reasonably justify the opinion that its ability to give effect to the terms of the Contract is in jeopardy.
8.2 Without limiting its other rights or remedies, the Supplier may suspend provision of the Goods under the Contract or any other contract between the Customer and the Supplier if the Customer becomes subject to any of the events listed in clause 9.1.2 to clause 9.1.4, or the Supplier reasonably believes that the Customer is about to become subject to any of them, or if the Customer fails to pay any amount due under this Contract on the due date for payment.
8.3 Without limiting its other rights or remedies, the Supplier may terminate the Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the Customer if the Customer fails to pay any amount due under the Contract on the due date for payment.
8.4 On termination of the Contract for any reason the Customer shall immediately pay to the Supplier all of the Supplier’s outstanding unpaid invoices and interest and, in respect of Goods supplied but for which no invoice has been submitted, the Supplier shall submit an invoice, which shall be payable by the Customer immediately on receipt.
8.5 Termination or expiry of the Contract, however arising, shall not affect any of the parties’ rights and remedies that have accrued as at termination or expiry, including the right to claim damages in respect of any breach of the Contract which existed at or before the date of termination or expiry.
8.6 Any provision of the Contract that expressly or by implication is intended to come into or continue in force on or after termination or expiry of the Contract shall remain in full force and effect.
Neither party shall be in breach of the Contract nor liable for delay in performing, or failure to perform, any of its obligations under the Contract if such delay or failure result from a Force Majeure Event. In such circumstances the affected party shall be entitled to a reasonable extension of the time for performing such obligations. If the period of delay or non-performance continues for two weeks, either party may terminate the Contract by giving written notice to the other party.
10.1 Assignment and other dealings
10.1.1 The Supplier may at any time assign, transfer, mortgage, charge, subcontract, delegate, declare a trust over or deal in any other manner with all or any of its rights or obligations under the Contract.
10.1.2 The Customer may not assign, transfer, mortgage, charge, subcontract, delegate, declare a trust over or deal in any other manner with any or all of its rights or obligations under the Contract without the prior written consent of the Supplier.
10.2 Entire agreement
10.2.1 The Contract constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes and extinguishes all previous agreements, promises, assurances, warranties, representations and understandings between them, whether written or oral, relating to its subject matter.
10.2.2 Each party agrees that it shall have no remedies in respect of any statement, representation, assurance or warranty (whether made innocently or negligently) that is not set out in the Contract. Each party agrees that it shall have no claim for innocent or negligent misrepresentation or negligent misstatement based on any statement in the Contract.
No variation of this Contract shall be effective unless it is in writing and signed by the parties (or their authorised representatives).
No failure or delay by a party to exercise any right or remedy provided under the Contract or by law shall constitute a waiver of that or any other right or remedy, nor shall it prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy. No single or partial exercise of such right or remedy shall prevent or restrict the further exercise of that or any other right or remedy.
If any provision or part-provision of the Contract is or becomes invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it shall be deemed deleted, but that shall not affect the validity and enforceability of the rest of the Contract. If any provision of the Contract is deemed deleted under this clause 11.5 the parties shall negotiate in good faith to agree a replacement provision that, to the greatest extent possible, achieves the intended commercial result of the original provision.
10.6.1 Any notice or other communication given to a party under or in connection with the Contract shall be in writing and shall be:
(a) delivered by hand or by pre-paid first-class post or other next working day delivery service at its registered office (if a company) or its principal place of business (in any other case); or
(b) sent by email to the address as agreed in writing by the parties.
10.6.2 Any notice or communication shall be deemed to have been received:
(a) if delivered by hand, at the time the notice is left at the proper address;
(b) if sent by pre-paid first class post or other next working day delivery service, at 9:00 am on the second Business Day after posting; or
(c) if sent by email, at the time of transmission, or, if this time falls outside business hours in the place of receipt, when business hours resume. In this clause 11.6.2(c), business hours means 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday on a day that is not a public holiday in the place of receipt.
10.6.3 This clause does not apply to the service of any proceedings or other documents in any legal action or, where applicable, any arbitration or other method of dispute resolution.
10.7 Third party rights
Unless it expressly states otherwise, the Contract does not give rise to any rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any term of the Contract.
10.8 Governing law
The Contract, and any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with it or its subject matter or formation, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the law of England and Wales.
Each party irrevocably agrees that the courts of England and Wales shall have exclusive jurisdiction to settle any dispute or claim (including non-contractual disputes or claims) arising out of or in connection with the Contract or its subject matter or formation.


There is a great deal of confusion as to the term “fixtures” in the construction industry and even greater confusion as to what rights a contractor, subcontractor, or supplier has to the fixtures or non-fixtures that are incorporated into a construction project. Over the next few months, I am going to attempt to explain the difference between a fixture and a non-fixture and provide alternatives to the Texas’ mechanic’s lien process for securing the goods and services provided on a property.
“Fixtures” means goods that have become so related to particular real property that an interest in them arises under the real property law of the state in which the real property is situated. In other words, Fixtures are generally physically attached to the building. There are numerous examples of this on a construction project – carpet, tile, countertops, bathtubs, … This should not be confused with the term “removable.” See http://www.kmdalegal.com/construction-law/foreclosure-of-your-mechanics-lien/
Likewise, “Non-Fixtures” would be those goods which are made a part of a construction project but not permanently affixed as to become an actual part of the property. For example, furnishings, equipment such as sound systems, tv’s, refrigerators and light fixtures, etc.
You might wonder how this relates to you and how this helps you get paid. I am sure at this point you have either personally been burned or know someone who has been burned by filing a mechanic’s lien on the property only to have your lien “foreclosed out” by the bank leaving your remedies extremely limited. However, in Texas, there are various filings that you can file with the Secretary of State to secure your interest in the fixture or non-fixture you provide to a property. This is important to you because, in some situations, you can have priority over a bank that has provided the construction loan for the property thus securing your rights even through a foreclosure.
Now I want to go over how Security Interests in Non-Fixtures works. The Uniform Commercial Code Section (UCC) is the central filing office for certain financing statements and other documents provided for under the Uniform Commercial Code since 1966. Some of the main documents which are filed are financing statements and certain types of liens. Securing non-fixtures should be done through the filing of a financing statement with the secretary of state. The financing statement should state: the name and mailing address of the debtor; the name and mailing address of the secured party; an indication of the collateral covered. The authenticated security agreement itself may be filed as the financing statement if the parties so desire. “Authenticated” is defined as signed. The financing statement should be filed as soon as possible but certainly not later than 20 days after the first delivery of goods to the person with whom your contract is with.
I know what you are thinking. More paperwork? YES. With our whole country struggling financially, unfortunately, the primary way to protect yourself is through a paper trail. The good news is that a financing statement or security agreement are simple forms that you probably can have drawn up one time through an attorney. This does not have to be complicated but you do have to go through the process of having something customized to your type of business that you can repeatedly use for your various customers and clients.
Next month, I am going to discuss Security Interests in Fixtures and explain how these UCC filings can help you gain priority over other potential claimants


A question was recently asked about how we could simplify GDPR compliance reporting to the board, given that not all board directors are familiar with GDPR. It is an important question, because ensuring that the risks associated with GDPR non-compliance are appropriately controlled, is a corporate governance accountability.
Now if a paradigm could be created that would facilitate the ability of most directors to ask the appropriate questions of management, that would be great. Now the depth of GDPR makes simplifying it a complex matter, but we suggested that management provide feedback to the board along three categories; data subjects, data controllers and data processors – A, B and C in the image respectively. These are the primary subjects that GDPR addresses.
Furthermore, it was suggested that reporting aspects of the GDPR that the organization complies with be contrasted against aspects of the GDPR that the organization does not yet comply with, for each of the three categories A, B and C.
Without releasing board directors of their obligations to be informed about important matters such as GDPR, the hope is that it makes a complex regulatory requirement easier to digest for board directors that might not be as close to the regulation as some other directors may be. Hopefully this makes it easier for the board to pursue various directions of questioning in a structured manner.


Training reactor VR-1, which is operated by Czech Technical University in Prague is a large infrastructure for research, development and innovation in the sense of Czech law 130/2002 Coll. In the frame of targeted support by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic, the CTU in Prague offers open access to VR-1 training reactor for the purposes of research, development and innovation.
Open access to VR-1 training reactor means "the opportunity to carry out research, development and innovation activities at the premises of VR-1 reactor utilizing the reactor, its experimental and data processing equipment, adjacent laboratories, professional and technical support for such activities from the reactor staff in the fields of safe operation of nuclear installations, theoretical and experimental reactor and neutron physics, nuclear safety, and nuclear fuel cycle.“
Open access is provided to the extent of decision of Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of Czech Republic on allocation of targeted support. The access is intended for individuals or organisations from the Czech Republic or European Union. The open access allows also carrying out students experimental works, especially, in the frame of their doctoral, master and bachelor theses as well as students research projects.
The operator of the training reactor provides open access to VR-1 reactor to all applicants without bias and with equal chances to access the reactor for all. In case two or more applicants are interested in accessing at exactly the same time schedule, this will be provided to the first come applicant.
The applicant has to apply for access sufficiently in advance (at least 2 month ahead). At the same time as the application requirements on reactor operation, on experimental and data processing equipment, laboratories and the proposal of experiment realisation deadline have to be submitted.
Upon request of a reactor operator, the applicant has to document why, how, and for which purpose he/she wants to utilize the reactor, to enable the reactor personnel to check whether the planned research, development and innovation activities are in accordance with the principles of peaceful utilisation of nuclear energy; whether they are not in conflict with Czech legislation and international conventions which the Czech Republic has to follow in the fields of Safeguards and Additional Protocol (IAEA and Euratom). In case these requirements are not fulfilled, the open access to the reactor will be denied to such a user.
Prior to the beginning of research, development and innovation activities, the agreement has to be made between the reactor operator and the applicant on ways of presenting the outcomes and on the intellectual property rights of the outcomes. The agreement on the intellectual property rights will allow for the type, amount and demands of research, development and innovation activities and shares of user and provider on these activities. The agreement is made individually with each reactor user.
The applicant for open access has to fill the application for access to large research infrastructure. The signed application should be send to administrative office of the Department of Nuclear Reactors, at the Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, at the Czech Technical University in Prague, V Holešovičkách 2, 180 00 Praha 8, or its scan could be send to email firstname.lastname@example.org, and in cc to email@example.com. Unsigned or incomplete applications will not be processed. The up-to-date version of the application is accessible on webpages www. ReaktorVR1.eu both in the Czech and English languages.
The application for open access will be discussed by head of Department of Nuclear Reactor and the head of reactor operation and it is consults with the scientific advisory committee. After being recommended by the head of the department, the application will be directed to a designated reactor employee – a professional access guarantor.
Notification of application acceptance or refusal, allocation of date and duration of access will be given within 21 days from the date of application delivery. The approval of access range and duration takes into consideration the applicant's proposal, however, the reactor operator has the right to assign the range and duration of the access according to his best deliberation.
The user of open access has the right of free entry to standard VR-1 reactor operation, its standard experimental and data processing equipment, adjacent laboratories, professional and technical support under the supervision of the reactor staff. If additional costs are generated by open access user, the reactor operator can require the payment of such costs by the user. The user has to be notified about this fact in advance, before the beginning of the research activities.
The open access user has to respect the rules of access into the reactor hall and adjacent laboratories, observe all rules and principles of nuclear safety, radiation protection, physical protection and occupational safety.
The open access user has to provide all required personal data necessary for the entrance into the control area at least 3 workdays before the beginning of their activities at the reactor. The personal data should be delivered to the access guarantor.
The open access users have an obligation to make a reference to the VR-1 training reactor on which they performed their activities, i.e., research, development and innovation. They also have the obligation to make a reference to the decision of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of the Czech Republic on its support of research infrastructure installations.
The open access user has to to give to the VR-1 operator the copies of all research reports and scientific publications of all types which were produced with the support of open access to the reactor. The copies have to be sent in electronic form to firstname.lastname@example.org and in cc to email@example.com, or in printed form to the administartive office of the Department of Nuclear Reactors, Faculty of Nuclear Sciences and Physical Engineering, Czech Technical University in Prague, V Holešovičkách 2, 180 00 Praha 8. The research reports must be sent within 2 month after finishing the report; the scientific publications within 2 month after their publication.
These conditions for open access to large a research infrastructure – the VR-1 training reactor are valid from January 1st, 2016.
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An inspection by the Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has found Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. (CGL) to be in “non compliance” with three conditions of their environmental assessment certificate. The EAO has requested that CGL “immediately cease activities” within the trapline registered to our Hereditary Chief Knedebeas (Warner William) that may adversely affect the trapline’s use.
The BCEAO has found that Coastal GasLink failed to provide the required six months of advance notice for construction activities affecting our trapline, and additionally failed to conduct required site habitat assessments before beginning work.
CGL has been ordered to “not resume activities that may affect” the use of this trapline until June 12, 2019, or until the trapline is no longer in use due to seasonal restrictions.
Thus far, Coastal GasLink has ignored the EAO cease and desist order for Dark House territory. Despite delivery of the stop-work order on Wednesday of this week, CGL contractors continued to block access to our traplines, and were operating bulldozers and excavators within meters of our active traps on Wednesday and Thursday.
EAO’s stop-work order follows the extensive disruption and destruction of Unist’ot’en trapping areas by Coastal GasLink contractors. For weeks, RCMP and Coastal GasLink security personnel have denied our trappers access to their lines, threatened Unist’ot’en Healing Centre residents with arrest, and overseen the leveling of a clearly marked and active trapline in blatant violation of the BC Wildlife Act.
Over the past month CGL has installed five bridges into previously deactivated roadways, effectively ruining sections of our trapline. Our most successful lines have come up empty over the past month, as heavy machinery, traffic, noise, lights, and human presence have encroached on and damaged animal habitats, scaring the animals away.
By bulldozing our most accessible trapline, CGL has forced our trappers to travel greater distances and into harder to access areas. Disturbance of trapping activities has increased our operational costs and reduced our trapping income, such that our trapping activities may not break even this year.
The trapping program is an integral part of Unist’ot’en Healing Center activities as it provides a cultural, land-based activity that allows residents to connect with ancestral knowledge and practice. Through these activities residents acquire skills that establish a sense of personal esteem and mastery, building up their confidence as knowledge keepers and eventually as teachers. Trappers connect with the land, animals, and ancestors in a ceremonial manner that recognizes their place in relation to the natural world. Trapping is a grounding, healing, and sacred practice. CGL has disrupted this vital aspect of Healing Center programming, while our residents have been re-traumatized by police and CGL security as they tend to their traplines.
“Being out here trapping on the territory is healing to me. Its reviving the teaching that I received from my uncle as a kid growing up. Being able to do all of this on my own during my healing journey is more than a blessing. More than gold to me. Because I am able to pass this teaching on to the younger generation,” stated Johnny Morris, a Healing Center resident from the Gidumt’en Clan of the Wet’suwet’en Nation.
CGL has still not obtained consent to conduct any work on our unceded territories. Our biggest concerns about this project are already manifesting themselves in the pre-construction phase, as CGL has demolished archaeological sites, destroyed traplines, destroyed property, and endangered and abused our residents. They continue to use their court injunction as a legal bludgeon to force their way into our territory while violating permits and protocols. Despite this precedent, we expect CGL to be held accountable under Canadian laws and regulations so that our trappers can carry out the rest of the trapping season unmolested.
Unist’ot’en have been trapping on this territory since time immemorial and will continue to do so. Our relationship with the animals on the territory we care for has been ongoing for millenia, and we have no intention of severing these ties. Our Hereditary Chief Knedebeas, who oversees this territory, first started trapping this area as a teenager, and this tradition is kept up today by Unist’ot’en house members, supporters, and those on the territory for healing.
Backed by both Canadian Law and ‘Anuc niwh’it’en (Wet’suwet’en Law), we will ensure that the healing work we are conducting on our traplines can continue unabated, and that CGL will be held accountable to those laws.
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Since June 7, the conditions of entry have been changed, which apply to both foreigners and citizens of the country. According to the changes, to cross the borders of Ukraine, any citizen must provide one of three documents (of his choice) confirming the absence of coronavirus:
Test for COVID-19, by PCR research method;
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if you want to find the most up-to-date information on this issue, then it will be useful for you to read the information Rules of entry to Ukraine https://visitukraine.today/ . This portal tells in detail how to get to Ukraine during a pandemic. The publication is constantly updated as the rules of entry into the country change. Also, the latest news about restrictions is always provided here.


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By Walker Webb
Next week, the Federal Communications Commission, led by appointed chairman Ajit Pai, will vote on repealing net neutrality, an Obama-era policy of regulating Internet Service Providers to provide consumers access to all legal content and applications on an equal basis.
The implications of repealing net neutrality go far beyond us as consumers. Now more than ever, it is important to speak up about the importance of protecting net neutrality.
Not only will repealing it affect consumers, but as our school system increasingly grows reliant on technology, it is important to think of how that affects public school budgets.
Leon County Schools pays for internet access to services such as ClassLink, Kahoot, Parent Portal, Blackboard, and many others. Imagine the constraint on the county budget to have to pay for different packages to access these services for the student body population of over 33,000 students.
Net neutrality has sadly become a politicized issue, and the idea of a free and open internet should never be a politicized issue. Setting a rule that every company gets equal internet access doesn’t mean the government is controlling the internet, but rather that large corporations don’t.
Take for example, our website, which doesn’t get nearly the amount of funding a major news source, such as the New York Times would. If net neutrality were repealed, the Times would be able to spend their money to load their content to the internet faster, while we would not be able to.
Protecting the enforcement of net neutrality provides an even playing ground for small businesses to flourish and protects the interests of consumers, not big business.


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The South African Council for Valuers was established on 1 January 1983 by section 2 of the Valuers Act, 1982 (Act No. 23 of 1982). On 31 August 2001, the Council was replaced by the SA Council for the Property Valuers Profession established by section 2 of The Property Valuers Profession Act, 2000. The Councils main functions are: - The registration of Professional Valuers, Professional Associated Valuers and Candidate Valuers; - The maintenance of their integrity; - The enhancement of their status; - The improvement of their academic and other qualifications and of the standard of services rendered by them; - The protection of members of the public in thier dealings with registered persons; and - The drawing up and keeping up to date of a register of all registered persons.


Taylor Wimpey’s surveyors have been working in Edenfield again on the ground to the west of Market Street. These pictures, taken on 16th July 2019 were shared with ECNF by a concerned resident who is opposed to Rossendale Borough Council’s plans to remove these fields from the green belt and allow 456 additional homes to be built in Edenfield.
These photographs were sent to ECNF by a concerned resident last week after he spotted the surveyors working on the fields again last week.
The ground is being surveyed for Taylor Wimpey for their proposed housing development on this green belt land. The development is dependent on the reclassification of the land by Rossendale Borough Council and is opposed by ECNF. ECNF is working on an alternative local plan for Edenfield based on more sustainable development.
The planning inspectors have started to post information on the RBC website. This can be found under “Latest News” on the following page: https://www.rossendale.gov.uk/info/210148/local_plan/10629/emerging_local_plan/2
The inspectors have started to request information from RBC. This includes information related to Edenfield (paragraphs 5 and 6 under general of EL1.002a.)
They also say that they will be available for the public examination 2-3 weeks before 22nd September when the planning hearings are due to commence.
The Inspector, the Programme Officer (and, we assume, RBC) will post updates in this section of the website as necessary.
ECNF will be holding a Spring Quiz at the Community Centre on Exchange Street on Saturday 27th April starting at 7.30pm (doors open at 7.00pm).
The entry fee of £8 includes a Meat and Potato Pie supper with mushy peas.
For details, please see the flyer below:
ECNF Spring Quiz
Rossendale Borough Council submitted their Draft Local Plan to the Planning Inspectorate on 25th March 2019. The submitted Plan did contain some changes from the Regulation 19 Plan but none of these were very significant. The submitted Plan, a copy of the plan showing the changes and other submitted documents can be found on the Council’s website – follow the link:
The Planning Inspectorate will appoint an Inspector who will undertake an independent examination of the Plan which will include an examination in public. Information on the examination including the timing of the public examination can be found by following the link below:
Draft minutes from the ECNF AGM held on 26th March 2019.
Forum AGM March 2019. Draft minutes
Minutes of the ECNF meeting held on 14th August 2018.
Forum meeting 14-8-18 minutes
Many Thanks to all those who have donated to our village wide appeal launched in October 2018 for funds to help with the costs of continuing to challenge Rossendale Council’s housing proposals for Edenfield. The potential effect of these proposals is to allow 400+ houses to be built on the land between Market Street and the A56 bypass. The next stage of the process is for the Council to submit their proposals to an independent Planning Inspector. The Inspector’s consideration of these proposals will include an “Examination in Public” which is likely to be in June 2019.
The appeal for funds, including unspent donations/other funds already held at the start of the appeal has, to the end of February 2019, generated about 50% of the target sought.
Further funds are therefore still needed and, if you wish to help, donations can be made in any of the following ways;-
- Cheque made payable to “Edenfield Community Neighbourhood Forum” delivered/sent to the Treasurer at 123, Market Street, Edenfield, BL0 0JJ.
- Payment direct to the Edenfield Community Neighbourhood Forum account at Nat West Bank Sort Code 01-01-42 Account 26141914.
- Monthly Standing Order of say £7 to £13 paid to the account as above over a fixed period of say 6 to 12 months.
Note that in the unlikely event that all funds raised are not spent on representation before the Planning Inspector any surplus will be used to support the production/development of the Edenfield Neighbourhood Plan being produced by ECNF in accordance with the provisions of the Localism Act 2011 and which will be the subject of a public consultation and a local referendum in the near future.


2.1 Appointment and attendance
Before the match, two umpires shall be appointed, one for each end, to control the match as required by the Laws, with absolute impartiality. The umpires shall be present on the ground and report to the Executive of the ground at least 45 minutes before the scheduled start of each day’s play.
2.2 Change of umpire
An umpire shall not be changed during the match, other than in exceptional circumstances, unless he/she is injured or ill. If there has to be a change of umpire, the replacement shall act only as the striker’s end umpire unless the captains agree that the replacement should take full responsibility as an umpire.
2.3 Consultation with captains
Before the toss the umpires shall
2.3.1meet with the captains; the umpires shall determine
22.214.171.124 the balls to be used during the match. See Law 4 (The ball).
126.96.36.199 the hours of play and the times and durations of any agreed intervals. In a match of one day’s duration, no specific time need be agreed for the tea interval. It may be agreed instead to take this interval between innings. See Law 11 (Intervals).
188.8.131.52 which clock or watch and back-up time piece is to be used during the match.
184.108.40.206 the boundary of the field of play and allowances for boundaries, including whether any obstacle within the field of play is to be regarded as a boundary. See Law 19 (Boundaries).
220.127.116.11 the use of covers. See Law 10 (Covering the pitch).
18.104.22.168 any special conditions of play affecting the conduct of the match.
2.3.2 inform the scorers of agreements in 22.214.171.124, 126.96.36.199, 188.8.131.52 and 184.108.40.206.
2.4 The wickets, creases and boundaries
Before the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that
2.4.1the wickets are properly pitched. See Law 8 (The wickets)
2.4.2the creases are correctly marked. See Law 7 (The creases).
2.4.3the boundary of the field of play complies with the requirements of Laws 19.1 (Determining the boundary of the field of play), 19.2 (Identifying and marking the boundary) and 19.3 (Restoring the boundary).
2.5 Conduct of the match, implements and equipment
Before the toss and during the match, the umpires shall satisfy themselves that
2.5.1the conduct of the match is strictly in accordance with the Laws.
2.5.2the implements used in the match conform to the following:
220.127.116.11 Law 4 (The ball).
18.104.22.168 externally visible requirements of Law 5 (The bat) andAppendix B.
22.214.171.124 either Laws 8.2 (Size of stumps) and 8.3 (The bails) or, if applicable, Law 8.4 (Junior cricket).
2.5.3no player uses equipment other than that permitted. SeeAppendix A.2. Note particularly therein the interpretation of ‘protective helmet’.
2.5.4the wicket-keeper’s gloves comply with the requirements of Law 27.2 (Gloves).
2.6 Fair and unfair play
The umpires shall be the sole judges of fair and unfair play.
2.7 Fitness for play
2.7.1It is solely for the umpires together to decide whether either conditions of ground, weather or light or exceptional circumstances mean that it would be dangerous or unreasonable for play to take place.
Conditions shall not be regarded as either dangerous or unreasonable merely because they are not ideal.
The fact that the grass and the ball are wet does not warrant the ground conditions being regarded as unreasonable or dangerous.
2.7.2Conditions shall be regarded as dangerous if there is actual and foreseeable risk to the safety of any player or umpire.
2.7.3Conditions shall be regarded as unreasonable if, although posing no risk to safety, it would not be sensible for play to proceed.
2.7.4If the umpires consider the ground is so wet or slippery as to deprive the bowler of a reasonable foothold, the fielders of the power of free movement, or the batter of the ability to play their strokes or to run between the wickets, then these conditions shall be regarded as so bad that it would be dangerous and unreasonable for play to take place.
2.8 Suspension of play in dangerous or unreasonable circumstances
2.8.1All references to ground include the pitch. See Law 6.1 (Area of pitch).
2.8.2The Umpires shall immediately suspend play, or not allow play to start or to recommence, if either umpire considers that the conditions of ground, weather or light, or any other circumstances are either dangerous or unreasonable.
2.8.3When there is a suspension of play it is the responsibility of the umpires to monitor conditions. They shall make inspections as often as appropriate, unaccompanied by any players or officials. Immediately the umpires together agree that the conditions are no longer dangerous or unreasonable they shall call upon the players to resume play.
2.9 Position of umpires
The umpires shall stand where they can best see any act upon which their decision may be required.
Subject to this over-riding consideration, the bowler’s end umpire shall stand in a position so as not to interfere with either the bowler’s run-up or the striker’s view.
The striker’s end umpire may elect to stand on the off side instead of the on side of the pitch, provided he/she informs the captain of the fielding side, the striker and the other umpire.
2.10 Umpires changing ends
The umpires shall change ends after each side has had one completed innings. See Law 13.3 (Completed innings).
2.11 Disagreement and dispute
Where there is disagreement or dispute about any matter, the umpires together shall make the final decision. See also Law 31.6 (Consultation by umpires).
2.12 Umpire’s decision
An umpire may alter any decision provided that such alteration is made promptly and does not contradict Law 20.6 (Dead ball not to be revoked). This apart, an umpire’s decision, once made, is final.
2.13.1The following code of signals shall be used by umpires:
126.96.36.199 Signals made while the ball is in play
Dead ball - by crossing and re-crossing the wrists below the waist.
No ball - by extending one arm horizontally.
Out - by raising an index finger above thehead. (If not out, the umpire shall callNot out.)
Wide - by extending both arms horizontally.
188.8.131.52 When the ball is dead, the bowler’s end umpire shall repeat the signals in 184.108.40.206, with the exception of the signal for Out, to the scorers.
220.127.116.11 The signals listed below shall be made to the scorers only when the ball is dead.
Boundary 4 - by waving an arm from side to side finishing with the arm across the chest.
Boundary 6 - by raising both arms above the head.
Bye - by raising an open hand above the head.
Commencement of last hour - by pointing to a raised wrist with the other hand.
Five Penalty runs awarded to the batting side - by repeated tapping of one shoulder with the opposite hand.
Five Penalty runs awarded to the fielding side - by placing one hand on the opposite shoulder.
Leg bye - by touching a raised knee with the hand.
New ball - by holding the ball above the head.
Revoke the last decision - by touching both shoulders, each with the opposite hand.
Short run - by bending one arm upwards andtouching the nearer shoulder with thetips of the fingers.
The following signals are for Levels 3 and 4 of the player conduct offences. Each signal has two parts, both of which should be acknowledged separately by the scorers.
Level 3 conduct
Part 1 - by putting one arm out to the side of the body and repeatedly raising it and lowering it.
Part 2 - by raising both hands, all fingers spread,to shoulder height, palms facing towards the scorers.
Level 4 conduct
Part 1 - by putting one arm out to the side of the body and repeatedly raising it and lowering it.
Part 2 - by raising an index finger, held at shoulder height,to the side of the body.
18.104.22.168 All the signals in 22.214.171.124 are to be made by the bowler’s end umpire except that for Short run, which is to be signalled by the umpire at the end where short running occurs. However, the bowler’s end umpire shall be responsible both for the final signal of Short run to the scorers and, if more than one run is short, for informing them as to the number of runs to be recorded.
2.13.2The umpire shall wait until each signal to the scorers has been separately acknowledged by a scorer before allowing play to proceed.
If several signals are to be used, they SHALL be given in the order that the events occurred.
2.14 Informing the umpires
Throughout the Laws, wherever the umpires are to receive information from captains or other players, it will be sufficient for one umpire to be so informed and for him/her to inform the other umpire.
2.15 Correctness of scores
Consultation between umpires and scorers on doubtful points is essential. The umpires shall, throughout the match, satisfy themselves as to the correctness of the number of runs scored, the wickets that have fallen and, where appropriate, the number of overs bowled. They shall agree these with the scorers at least at every interval, other than a drinks interval, and at the conclusion of the match. See Laws 3.2 (Correctness of scores), 16.8 (Correctness of result) and 16.10 (Result not to be changed).
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Before the match, two umpires shall be appointed, one for each end, to control the match as required by the Laws, with absolute impartiality. The umpires shall be present on the ground and report to the Executive of the ground at least 45 minutes before the scheduled start of each day's play.What is the law 19.5 2? ›
Law 19.5. 2 states: "A fielder who is not in contact with the ground is considered to be grounded beyond the boundary if his/her final contact with the ground, before his/her first contact with the ball after it has been delivered by the bowler, was not entirely within the boundary."In what case are umpires authorized to intervene? ›
3. The umpires are authorised to intervene in cases of: Time wasting. Damaging the pitch.
Appeals and Dismissals
Neither umpire shall give a batter out, even though he/she may be out under the Laws, unless appealed to by a fielder. This shall not debar a batter who is out under any of the Laws from leaving the wicket without an appeal having been made. Note, however, the provisions of 31.7.
126.96.36.199 The umpires shall direct the captain to remove the offending player immediately from the field of play for a period in accordance with the following: 188.8.131.52. 1 In a match where the innings are not limited to a number of overs, the player shall be suspended from the field of play for 10 overs.What authority do umpires have? ›
In baseball, the umpire is the person charged with officiating the game, including beginning and ending the game, enforcing the rules of the game and the grounds, making judgment calls on plays, and handling the disciplinary actions. The term is often shortened to the colloquial form ump.Who holds MLB umpires accountable? ›
It is often said of our profession that 'umpires are expected to be perfect from the start and to get better from there. ' "Like players, our mistakes are subject to intense public scrutiny and we are also held accountable by our employer in performance evaluations.Can you argue with an umpire? ›
According to the rule book, arguing with the umpire is illegal.What happens if an umpire interferes with a runner? ›
(2) when the plate umpire interferes with the catcher's throw in an attempt to retire a runner. In the case of field umpire interference, the ball is dead, the batter is awarded first base and all other runners advance one base, only if forced.Can umpires take back a call? ›
Baserunners must be alert to the possibility that the base umpire on appeal from the plate umpire may reverse the call of a ball to the call of a strike, in which event the runner is in jeopardy of being out by the catcher's throw.
Rule 5.09(g) Comment: If a foul tip hits the umpire and is caught by a fielder on the rebound, the ball is “dead” and the batsman cannot be called out. The same shall apply where such foul tip lodges in the umpire's mask or other paraphernalia.Can an umpire eject a player for no reason? ›
In baseball, each umpire has a considerable amount of discretion, and may eject any player, coach, or manager solely on his own judgment of unsportsmanlike conduct.Do umpires hold grudges? ›
Close calls can go either way, and just like their ballplaying counterparts, umpires have been known to carry grudges. To show up an umpire during an argument is one thing. To intentionally injure him is guaranteed to sour things not only with the umpire in question, but with the guy's colleagues.Has a player ever fought an umpire? ›
1921: Ty Cobb, Challenged and Fought with Umpire After Contest, 3 Games.Can umpires eject fans in the stands? ›
The umpires are to deal with on-the-field situations. Can an umpire eject a spectator(s)/fan(s) from the field complex? No, the spectator(s) should be handled by a board member.Can umpires get fired for bad calls? ›
I think the perception of bad calls is skewed by a few notoriously bad umpires - Angel Hernandez and C.B. Buknor, and a few others - making most of the bad calls. Apparently they have tenure (or whatever baseball calls it) and cannot be fired. Other than these few, MLB umpires are quite good and make few bad calls.Are umpires ever disciplined for bad calls? ›
Other than these few, MLB umpires are quite good and make few bad calls. Because you don't see it doesn't mean it hasn't happened. Umpire's are disciplined when their behavior warrants it though it is made public only when their actions are particularly egregious.Do MLB umpires get penalized for bad calls? ›
Some umpires have been suspended or fined for misapplying rules or allowing teams to engage in rule violations. In fact, umpires get disciplined all the time.What happens if an MLB player touches an umpire? ›
If a coach, manager, or player begins to walk toward the umpire with the intent to argue a call or balls and strikes, he will be warned to return to his bench or position. If he continues to advance, he will be ejected.How do I complain about an MLB umpire? ›
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(d) Each umpire has authority to disqualify any player, coach, manager, or substitute for objecting to decisions or for unsportsmanlike conduct or language, and to eject such disqualified person from the playing field.Can an umpire eject a coach? ›
The immediate removal (or disqualification) of a player or coach from any further participation from the ongoing or current game. The game officials have the authority to eject a player, coach or team representative for misconduct or unsportsmanlike conduct.Can umpires throw out announcers? ›
"But typically it's for a player or manager. You don't get many ejecting the PA announcer — in fact, it's our first one," he said. "It's certainly within the umpire's rights if he feels the announcer is making inappropriate comments about players or officials or inciting the fans," he said.Can an umpire touch a player? ›
The following general principles should be considered when deciding whether to eject a player, coach, manager, or other person from a game: Use of profanity specifically directed at an umpire or vulgar personal insults of an umpire are grounds for ejection. Physical contact with an umpire is a ground for ejection.Can an umpire forfeit a game? ›
Umpire-in-Chief SECTION 7. The umpire-in-chief has sole authority to forfeit a game, and has jurisdiction over any rules matters not assigned to the field umpire in 3-8.
8-1-5): For failure to touch a base (advancing and returning), or failure to tag up as soon as the ball is touched on a caught fly ball, the runner may be called out if an appeal is made by the defensive team.Are umpires held accountable? ›
It is often said of our profession that 'umpires are expected to be perfect from the start and to get better from there. ' Like players, our mistakes are subject to intense public scrutiny and we are also held accountable by our employer in performance evaluations.How often do umpires make the wrong call? ›
In 2008, 67% of missed calls happened there. Now it's 96%. In 2022, umpires missed a call in the heart, chase, or waste zone once every 2.74 games. All of this is to say that today's umpires are pretty much never wrong on anything but close pitches, and they're still getting better on those close pitches.Can an umpire eject the sound guy? ›
As Santayana's statement implies, those who are unwilling or unable to learn from the past, by definition, "cannot remember the past." So, does an umpire have the authority to eject a spectator or entertainment staff member? You bet he does.Can an umpire yell fair ball? ›
(1) Umpires shall not make a verbal call on a fair ball, simply a point into fair territory. Remember when you call “foul”, you live with that call. You cannot change a foul call after it is made.
6.09 The batter becomes a runner when— … (b) The third strike called by the umpire is not caught, providing (1) first base is unoccupied, or (2) first base is occupied with two out… The dropped third strike is a peculiar rule.What happens if a no ball is called by the umpire? ›
21.15 Penalty for a No ball
A penalty of one run shall be awarded instantly on the call of No ball. Unless the call is revoked, the penalty shall stand even if a batter is dismissed. It shall be in addition to any other runs scored, any boundary allowance and any other runs awarded for penalties.
- Bill Klem – 251 (NL, 1905–1941)
- Cy Rigler – 192 (NL, 1906–1935)
- Hank O'Day – 185 (NL, 1895–1911, 1913, 1915–1927)
- Bob Davidson – 156 (NL, 1982–1999, ML 2005–2016)
- Joe West – 151 (NL, 1976–1999, ML 2002–2021)
- Silk O'Loughlin – 145 (AL, 1902–1918)
- Ernie Quigley – 141 (NL, 1913–1938)
Five Penalty runs awarded to the batting side - by repeated tapping of one shoulder with the opposite hand. Five Penalty runs awarded to the fielding side - by placing one hand on the opposite shoulder.Can an ejected player stay on the sidelines? ›
Player Ejections: If at any time during a game, a player is ejected by an official for unsportsmanlike conduct that player will be disqualified from playing in the remainder of that game and at least one additional game. Player must remove pads but is allowed to remain on the sideline with team.What would happen if you punched an umpire? ›
If an MLB player punches an umpire, they may face automatic ejection, suspension and fines.What does an umpire yell after a strike? ›
Check for a Called Strike
You can also hear them say “ball” or “no ball.” If you're unsure whether the pitch was delivered correctly, ask the umpires for clarification.
Fortunately, the umpire wasn't injured, but it was the first time in baseball history that any player had struck an umpire with a bat. Young was suspended for 50 games for the horrifying incident, the longest suspension ever handed out in the International League's 123-year history at the time.Have any umpires been fired? ›
Major league umpires resigned en masse during a labor negotiation in 1999 and MLB took the opportunity to not hire 22 of them back. But if you're curious the last time an umpire was fired because he wasn't very good at his job, good luck. Brian Runge was fired in 2012.Has an umpire ever had a perfect game? ›
According to Umpire Scorecards, Hoberg made World Series history by calling a perfect game behind the plate. Out of the 129 taken pitches in the game, Hoberg made the correct call on every single one of them.
No umpire shall criticize or interfere with another umpire's decision unless asked by the one making it. a. The umpire-in-chief sometimes asks for aid from the base umpire when there is a question as to whether a batter's “half swing” is such as to be called a strike.Who is an umpire in arbitration? ›
An umpire, who is a third-party appointed by the arbitrators to settle differences between the arbitrators, is to be distinguished from the presiding arbitrator, who is one of the arbitrators. The scope of functions of an umpire and those of the presiding arbitrator in a three member arbitral tribunal may be different.Can umpires be fined for bad calls? ›
Some umpires have been suspended or fined for misapplying rules or allowing teams to engage in rule violations. In fact, umpires get disciplined all the time.Do umpires get reprimanded? ›
It's certainly not unprecedented for umpires to be punished, nor is it unprecedented for an umpire to be suspended. But when it happens, it's usually because an umpire let his ego run wild. Mike Winters was hit with a rest-of-season suspension for escalating an argument with Milton Bradley in 2007.What is an umpire fee? ›
Umpire Fees means the umpire's charges, plus the additional fee, if any, of the packaging, handling, and transporting of the Official Sample to and from the umpire.Are judges like umpires? ›
Judges are like umpires. Umpires don't make the rules, they apply them. The role of an umpire and a judge is critical. They make sure everybody plays by the rules, but it is a limited role.


How to Sell Inherited Property
If you have recently had valuable assets passed down to you, you might be wondering what to do with them. A few examples include bank accounts, retirement accounts, and property. If you are not interested in living in the property, you might want to sell it. Unfortunately, selling inherited property is not necessarily a straightforward process. There are several important points you need to keep in mind. What do you need to do if you are interested in selling inherited property? Take a look at the most important steps below.
Receiving the Inherited Property
First, the property has to be transferred to your name. Inheriting property from a deceased person’s estate is a legal process. If there is a valid will, then many of the legal steps can be skipped, which means you can save money. Many estates end up in the probate process. This controls how the assets are distributed and ensures that the wishes of the person who has passed away are carried out. Every state has its own laws when it comes to the probate process, so you need to work with a professional who can walk with you down this road.
Understanding Different Ownership Options
There are several different ownership options. For example, this might be a situation where you are the only person whose name ends up on the property. If that is the case, then the process is much more straightforward. On the other hand, if the property is divided between multiple heirs, everyone has a piece of the property. This means that it can be much more complicated to get everyone to agree on what should be done with the property. Again, this is a situation where it is important to work with a professional who can help you. That way, you can minimize expenses and make sure all taxes are paid. A professional can also help you minimize your tax liability.
As the will is carried out, an executor will be responsible for distributing the property. If all of the heirs agree on what to do with the property, then the executor will get their permission to go through the selling process. If the heirs cannot agree on what to do with the property, then there is a chance that the issue could end up in court. This will only complicate the process, and it could make everything much more expensive. In some situations, a mediator or a family attorney may have to get involved to help in the negotiation process. Disputes are not uncommon, but they can be minimized if you work with a professional.
Maximize the Value of the Property
Once the property is put up for sale, it is important to maximize its value. You have probably already spent enough time and money going through the paperwork, so you might be looking for a way to offload the property as quickly as possible. Instead of hiring a real estate agent to put the house on the market, you should try to find a cash offer for the house. That way, you can get to the closing table as quickly as possible, you don’t have to worry about being in the local area for multiple showings, and you can avoid closing expenses that will otherwise eat away at the value of the property. If you have inherited property that you want to sell for cash, it would be our pleasure to take it off your hands.
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Node Records has announced that they are releasing Anna Nikitin’s score to the documentary The Trial of Ratko Mladić on April 3rd, 2020. The Trial of Ratko Mladić is a Sandpaper Films documentary that covers the dramatic five-year trial of the man held responsible for the siege of Sarajevo and the murder of over 7,000 men and boys in Srebrenica – an epic story of justice, accountability and a country trying to escape from its bloody past. The film received the 2019 Grierson Award for Best Single International Documentary, aired on PBS FRONTLINE, and was one of Filmmaker Magazine’s Top Scary Political Docs of 2018.
Anne Nikitin is an Ivor Novello Award-nominated composer best known for her work on director Bart Layton’s BAFTA-winning film The Imposter, critically-acclaimed heist movie American Animals, BBC Drama / PBS Masterpiece’s Mrs. Wilson, and the Ursula MacFarlane-directed Untouchable: The Rise and Fall of Harvey Weinstein.
From sweeping orchestral scores to dirty guitars, mesmeric synths and delicate piano refrains, Anne is known for creating unique sound worlds spanning a wide range of genres.
1. The Trial Begins
2. This Complex Land
3. Finding a Father
4. Road to War
5. Wounds Won’t Heal
6. Men and Women Separated
7. Saliha’s Song
8. Mass Grave
9. Four Football Fields
10. Srebrenica Prosecution
12. Mladić Day
14. Tomasica Prosecution
15. Mass Funeral
16. Crimes Against Humanity
17. The Verdict
The soundtrack for The Trial of Ratko Mladić will be available on April 3, 2020.
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Episode 1 THE SPRINGFIELD THREE
The Springfield Three refers to the unsolved case of the disappearance of three women from Springfield, Missouri, USA, in June 1992. The three women were Sherrill Levitt, a 47-year-old single mother; her 19-year-old daughter, Suzie Streeter; and Suzie's 18-year-old friend, Stacy McCall. The case has remained unsolved for over three decades, despite extensive investigations by law enforcement agencies and numerous leads and tips from the public.
On June 6, 1992, Sherrill Levitt had hosted a graduation party for her daughter, Suzie Streeter, at their home on East Delmar Street. Stacy McCall was also at the party, and the three women had planned to spend the night together at Levitt's home. However, when friends and family members went to check on them the following morning, they discovered that the three women were missing.
There were no signs of forced entry, and everything in the house appeared to be in order except for a broken porch light. The women's purses, keys, and personal belongings were left behind, as well as a graduation present from Suzie's boyfriend, which had been left unopened on the bed. The only thing that appeared to be missing was the three women themselves.
Law enforcement agencies launched an intensive investigation, which included searches of the surrounding area, interviews with friends and family members, and even the use of psychics. However, despite numerous leads and tips, no solid evidence was found, and the case remains unsolved to this day.
Over the years, several theories have been proposed, including the possibility that the women were abducted by someone they knew, or that they were victims of a serial killer. Some people have suggested that the women may have been involved in illegal activities or that they disappeared voluntarily, but there is no concrete evidence to support these theories.
The case has received widespread media attention over the years, and the families of the three women continue to search for answers. In 2021, the Springfield Police Department announced that they had received new leads in the case and were actively pursuing new leads. However, no arrests have been made, and the fate of the Springfield Three remains a mystery. In this episode, we explore the details of the case, including the events leading up to their disappearance, the investigation that followed, and the theories that have been proposed over the years. We'll examine the evidence that was uncovered, the potential suspects who have been named, and the challenges that law enforcement agencies have faced in their efforts to solve the case.
We'll also hear from family members and experts in the field of criminal investigation, who offer their perspectives on the case and share their insights into what may have happened to the three women.
Join us as we delve into the perplexing case of the Springfield Three, and try to shed new light on this enduring mystery.


There is so much confusion over these two, even on sets, and they are entirely distinct. Industry people who really should know better use the terms interchangeably, generally saying, “emancipated” when they mean “legal 18.” Here are the basic differences spelled out.
Legal 18: (passed the CHSPE)
- An adult in the eyes of the industry re: work hours and education
- No longer required to attend high school or have a set teacher
- No work permit required
- Still a minor in the eyes of the law
- Cannot sign legal contracts
- Earnings subject to Coogan law
Emancipated: (legally independent from parents)
- An adult in the eyes of the law except for education and work hours
- Still required to be enrolled in school or have a set teacher
- Work permit still required
- Still under minor work guidelines for hours
- Can sign legal contracts
- Earnings not subject to Coogan law/ Coogan funds available
There is an excellent chart at the BizParentz Foundation online (BizParentz.org) that spells out these and other related distinctions (click the icon at the top left of the linked page). I found it really helpful to have a few extra copies printed out to give to set PA’s (Production Assistants) who were frequently confused about what my daughter’s “legal 18” status actually meant.
It’s conventional wisdom that emancipation is a choice of genuinely last resort
Typically, emancipation is used when finances have been so mismanaged that the Coogan funds must be tapped to pay back taxes, or when the relationship between parents and child has become so strained that the child wishes to be legally freed of them. Other than filing for emancipation with a court of law, marriage and joining the armed forces are the only other ways to become legally independent of one’s parents before the age of 18.
Emancipation does not solve the educational requirement issue, nor the work permit issue. And it leaves young people vulnerable to exploitation since they can sign legally binding contracts that they may not fully understand. Emancipation generally means that something has gone wrong. Try to avoid going there.
The CHSPE and Work Permits
The subject of work permits—how they work, and how to get one– was largely covered in a previous blog post, Does my Child Actor Need a Work Permit? They Haven’t Even Gotten An Audition Yet! But here you can see how entwined with the subject of school they are.
If your child passes the CHSPE, they no longer need a work permit. But work permits can be great leverage to have your kid keep their grades up if that is an issue. And their very existence serves as a reminder that children are children, and if they are working during hours that they should normally be in school, that there are laws about how many hours are allowed, and how much time should be set aside for education. Sidestepping those rules is an option that should not be taken lightly.
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