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Coral Springs Pedestrian Accident Lawyer
Florida is one of the most dangerous states in the U.S. for pedestrian deaths. There are a variety of reasons why Florida drivers don’t seem to be as careful around those traveling on foot as they need to be. If you live in Florida, it’s important to understand why there are so many pedestrian accidents and why you should obtain legal representation if you’ve been injured by a vehicle while on foot.
How Florida Pedestrian Accidents Happen
An intersection with an uncontrolled crosswalk—one where there is no stop sign or traffic light—is often a common location for pedestrian injuries.
Drivers turning left frequently fail to see a pedestrian crossing the street, either due to inattention or to the vehicle’s frame interfering with vision to the driver’s left.
Texting, talking, eating, or inattentiveness to the road are major factors in many pedestrian accidents.
Hybrid or all-electric vehicles often run more quietly than combustion engine vehicles, and pedestrians may not hear this type of vehicle coming until it’s too late to get out of the way.
Driving while intoxicated on alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription medication, or over-the-counter remedies results in slower reaction time, interferes with vision, and causes poor judgment of distance and speed. A drunk driver may never see a pedestrian until it’s too late.
Data from the NHTSA shows that there were almost 6,000 pedestrian deaths nationwide in 2016—an increase of 9 percent over the previous year. Florida ranked third in the nation behind California and Texas for pedestrian deaths in 2016, with 652 lives lost. Twenty percent of all pedestrian deaths were children aged 14 and under, and another twenty percent were age 65 and older.
Common Serious Injuries from Pedestrian Accidents
Due to the size and weight of a car in comparison to a human, collisions are devastating. Pedestrians usually have no surrounding protection, which can cause severe injuries and in some cases, death. These types of injuries can result in hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical costs, made even worse by insurance claim reductions or unfair denials.
Types of pedestrian injuries that Rosenberg Law Firm has helped clients recover from include:
- Broken bones
- Crush wounds
- Organ damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Whiplash and back injuries
- Other severe injuries
These injuries necessitate immediate medical attention and long-term treatment. Clients may have permanent disabilities that limit their capacity to work, engage in routine tasks, or even care for themselves regularly. In more severe cases, injury victims do not survive their accidents, leaving their loved ones devastated.
If a negligent party severely injures you or your loved one, contact our Coral Springs pedestrian accident attorney to hold them accountable for every penny owed under Florida law. We will investigate your accident and find out how much each liable party owes you so that you get the compensation you deserve.
Compensation for Pedestrian Accidents in Florida
Injuries sustained in a pedestrian accident entitle you to file a lawsuit against the driver who caused the collision. If your attorney negotiates a favorable settlement or the court finds it in your favor, you may be compensated for a range of damages you received due to your accident and injuries.
Awards that our Coral Springs pedestrian accident attorney has recovered in the past for injury victims include:
- Current and future medical bills
- Rehabilitation costs
- Current and future lost wages and benefits
- Pain and suffering
- Lost enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Scarring & disfigurement
- Punitive damages
- Other financial losses
The injuries that a pedestrian sustains after being hit by a car are often severe and can be life-altering. Contusions, bruises, cuts and scrapes, and broken bones are common, and the chances of sustaining a traumatic brain injury (TBI) are very high. A TBI can result in the need for years of intensive (and expensive) care and require long-term rehabilitation.
Victims can seek to hold the driver who caused the accident responsible for the costs. A personal injury lawsuit can help victims with a financial recovery for expenses related to the crash, including:
- Ambulance transport and emergency medical care
- All surgeries, medications, and other follow-up care related to the crash
- Physical therapy or rehabilitation
- Skilled nursing assistance
- Long-term care needs or nursing home costs
Injured pedestrians may also be able to seek additional compensation for the mental anguish, pain, and suffering that the accident caused.
If you lost a family member in a pedestrian accident, you might be eligible for damages through a wrongful death lawsuit. The law allows eligible survivors to recover a portion of the damages mentioned above in addition to funeral expenses and burial or cremation charges. Your attorney will answer any questions you may have and advise you and your family on the best course of action.
Florida Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
Florida recognizes civil deadlines known as the statute of limitations, which vary according to the facts of your case. If certain parties are involved, such as government employees or entities, you may owe them notification of your intent to file a claim. Missing any of these deadlines will negatively impact the claims process and prevent you from receiving a full award.
Our legal team’s Coral Springs pedestrian accident lawyers at Rosenberg Law Firm will meticulously monitor your case to meet all relevant deadlines.
Contact Our Experienced Coral Springs Pedestrian Accident Attorneys Today
If you’ve been hurt in a pedestrian accident you need to speak with an experienced Florida pedestrian accident lawyer as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Coral Springs office directly at (954) 755.7803 to schedule your free consultation. We proudly serve Florida residents including all of Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County and all points in between.

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Chris Sutton makes Liverpool PL prediction, Man United fans will hate this
By Will Butcher
Chris Sutton believes Liverpool will finish above Manchester United in the Premier League this season, despite their form since the turn of the year.
Jurgen Klopp’s side have won just two out of their eight league encounters this year, losing to the likes of Swansea, Hull and Leicester.
However, Sutton replied to a fan on his personal Twitter account, claiming that Liverpool’s blip is behind them and they will “get their act together” to finish above rivals Man United.
why do you think Liverpool will do better than Man Utd?
— Macjec Osipczak (@MacjecOsipczak) March 11, 2017
Because I think they will get their act together v lower teams as they haven't so far this season…. I think they've had their blip???? https://t.co/kF6CSZEqUT
— Chris Sutton (@chris_sutton73) March 11, 2017
Remaining unbeaten since October, Jose Mourinho’s United are in sixth place but are just three points behind Liverpool with a game in hand.
Liverpool could gain an advantage from fighting in just one competition as a long 2016-17 campaign enters its final stages, while United remain in the FA Cup and Europa League.
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Klopp’s side have an easier run in towards the end of the Premier League season too, facing just one team in the top six in their final 11 domestic outings in the shape of Man City on March 19.
United, though, still have Chelsea, Arsenal, Man City and Tottenham to play before the end of the season, and that could see Liverpool pull through as they look to hold on to a top four place.
The Reds play host to Burnley at Anfield on Sunday and could move six points clear of United with a win, as Mourinho’s side face Chelsea on Monday in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
In other Liverpool news, Robbie Fowler has criticised a senior member of Klopp’s squad.

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Nicki Minaj and Will.i.am get futuristic and neon in their video for "Check It Out," from Nicki's debut album, Pink Friday (Nov. 23). Director Rich Lee describes the video as a "weird, futuristic Korean TV show," and yep, that about sums it up.
After their memorable rendition of "Check It Out" during the 2010 VMA pre-show, where the two resembled Judy Jetson and Batman, we were more than curious to see what Nicki and Will would come up with for the video. All of the usual suspects are present--bright visuals, Nicki's signature wigs and Will.i.am's famous shades--but seeing as though "Check It Out" samples The Buggles' 80s hit "Video Killed The Radio Star," the first music video to play on MTV, we were kind of hoping for something a little more epic.
With help from a group of cloned backup dancers, the Harajuku Barbie and Black Eyed Peas frontman perform a series of stunts for a panel of sunglasses-clad judges. This includes a lot of posing, a little ceiling dancing and strategically fitted latex jumpsuits. In the end Will.i.am gets animated à la a-ha's classic "Take On Me" video, and they finally get their applause. Umm, more of that please!
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2018 Ford Figo cross spied in India. Ford is likely to join the cross-hatch bandwagon soon with the introduction of the Figo Cross, which was spied recently for the first time! The cross version of the Ford Figo made its debut at the 2016 Sao Paulo International Motor Show in Brazil last year (the Figo is known as Ka in Brazil) and it was launched there in March 2017. It could be christened as the Figo Trail here as the Brazil-spec model is known as Ka Trail. And it will go up against cross hatches such as the Hyundai i20 active, VW cross Polo and others. Expect it to undercut its rivals. The Brazilian-spec model comes with increased ground clearance and an altered suspension setup among other mechanical changes. Also on offer are wheel arch cladding, faux skid plates and decals along with other tough-looking aesthetic additions both inside and out to make it stand out from the regular hatch crowd. Ford has begun testing the 2018 Ford Figo facelift in Brazil, which is expected to be launched next year in India. And if you look closely, the Figo Cross that Ford is currently testing here is subtly different from the one sold in the Brazilian market. Notice the body cladding, which is relatively beefier (the Brazil-spec model only comes with wheel arch cladding). It could be based on the 2018 Ford Figo India-bound mid-cycle updated/facelift model of the Ford Figo, since there’s no point in launching the cross version based on the outgoing model. The Ford Figo Cross/Trail is expected to be launched early next year. It might as well debut at the 2018 Indian Auto Expo in February. Ford is likely to launch it before the updated regular hatch in the country. With The Launch Of The Figo Cross, Ford Will Become The Only Manufacturer To Offer A Cross-Hatch And An SUV In The Sub-4m Crossover Space!
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Analysts polled by Reuters expect the National Bank of Hungary's Monetary Council to cut the base rate another 25 basis points (bp) to 5.25% at a meeting on Monday.
In the poll, conducted on April 19-21, 23 of 27 analysts predicted a 25 bp cut at the meeting.
The Council has cut the base rate a combined 400 bp at each of its meetings since July, bringing it to a historical low.
The meeting on Monday will come a day after the second round of general elections in which opposition Fidesz is expected to win a two-thirds majority. Most analysts said the bank had no reason to keep rates on hold after cutting them every month since July, as long as investor appetite for forint assets does not fall. (MTI - EConews)

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton told hundreds of supporters Saturday that she’s not sure that she can win over politically conservative Oklahoma in the 2008 election.
“I don’t know whether we can carry Oklahoma or not, but we’re going to give it a try,” she said at a fundraiser at the Oklahoma Jazz Hall of Fame housed in the old Tulsa Union Depot.
“After today, I’m on the way,” she said.
Clinton praised a program launched this year by Tulsa Community College that gives high school graduates in Tulsa County free tuition if they enroll directly after high school graduation. Clinton said she would like to expand the concept nationally.
“When it comes to education, I want to make college affordable,” she said. “But I want parents to give their children the right values and discipline so the children will do well in school.”
Clinton, whose flight from Houston was more than an hour late, spoke for about 30 minutes but hung around afterward to sign autographs and talk with people. She then rushed off to fly to Los Angeles for another fundraiser.
“I’m going to fight for a health-care system that provides total quality access,” she said. “I’ll work for a new energy plan that tries to accelerate home-grown energy and look for ways to take the carbon out of fossil fuels.”
More Americans should become energy conscious, just like her late father was, who turned the lights off when people left a room and turned the heat off at nights even during cold Chicago winters, she said.
“I’m acting more and more like him all the time,” Clinton said.
Clinton said she is thrilled to be running as a woman for president.
“But I’m not running because I’m a woman,” she said. “I’m running because I think I’m the better qualified and experienced” candidate.
Mike Turpen, Oklahoma finance chairman for her presidential bid, said Clinton’s two Oklahoma fundraisers show she has “committed, enthusiastic supporters.”
“I’m personally gratified with all of the support that she has in Oklahoma,” Turpen said.
The New York senator raised about $100,000 at the Tulsa event, Turpen said.
Clinton raised about $300,000 during a fundraiser in June at Oklahoma City, giving her a total amount of $400,000 generated by Oklahomans, he said. That puts her at or near the top among money raised in Oklahoma by any presidential candidate, he said.
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Spatiotemporal Analysis of Heavy Metal Water Pollution in Transitional China
AbstractChina’s socioeconomic transitions have dramatically accelerated its economic growth in last three decades, but also companioned with continuous environmental degradation. This study will advance the knowledge of heavy metal water pollution in China from a spatial–temporal perspective. Specifically, this study addressed the following: (1) spatial patterns of heavy metal water pollution levels were analyzed using data of prefecture-level cities from 2004 to 2011; and (2) spatial statistical methods were used to examine the underlying socioeconomic and physical factors behind water pollution including socioeconomic transitions (industrialization, urbanization, globalization and economic development), and environmental characteristic (natural resources, hydrology and vegetation coverage). The results show that only Cr pollution levels increased over the years. The individual pollution levels of the other four heavy metals, As, Cd, Hg, and Pb, declined. High heavy metal water pollution levels are closely associated with both anthropogenic activities and physical environments, in particular abundant mineral resources and industrialization prosperity. On the other hand, economic development and urbanization play important roles in controlling water pollution problems. The analytical findings will provide valuable information for policy-makers to initiate and adjust protocols and strategies for protecting water sources and controlling water pollution; thus improving the quality of living environments. View Full-Text
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Li, H.; Li, Y.; Lee, M.-K.; Liu, Z.; Miao, C. Spatiotemporal Analysis of Heavy Metal Water Pollution in Transitional China. Sustainability 2015, 7, 9067-9087.
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, representing a 15 fold cost increase compared to controls 5 . Of note, this figure does not capture costs of families including loss of income, reduced employment, rehabilitation expenses, and psychosocial consequences for child and family. Costs are higher for childhood than for neonatal stroke, and higher for haemorrhagic than ischaemicstroke 5 . Higher costs correlate with worse impairment, emphasising the importance of rehabilitation to maximise recovery 6 . The key difference between children (...) population This guideline addresses the subacute management and care of acute arterial ischaemicstroke and non-traumatic intracranial haemorrhage in children (aged 29 days to 18 years or until school completion). The scope of this guideline does not include perinatal (aged 28 days or younger at stroke onset), subdural haemorrhage secondary to trauma, spinal stroke syndromes or cerebral venous thrombosis without infarction.Victorian Subacute Childhood Stroke Guidelines 8 3. METHODOLOGY 3.1. G u i d e l i
Stereotactic radiosurgery SSNAP Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme STOP Stroke Prevention Trial in Sickle Cell Anaemia SWiTCH trial Stroke With Transfusions Changing to Hydroxyurea trial TAC/F Team Around the Child/Family TBI Traumatic brain injury TCD Transcranial Doppler ultrasonography TIATransientischaemicattack TIPS trial Thrombolysis in Pediatric Stroke trial TMS Transcranial magnetic stimulation tPA Tissue plasminogen activator UKHCDO United Kingdom Haemophilia Centre Doctors' Organisation (...) assessment 38 5.2 Framework for early functional assessment 41 vi 5.3 Prevention, identification and management of complications 45 6. Arterial IschaemicStroke 49 6.1. Conditions and factors associated with a risk of AIS or recurrence 49 6.2. Medical and surgical interventions 59 7. Haemorrhagic Stroke 75 7.1. Conditions and factors associated with a risk of HS or recurrence 75 7.2. Medical and surgical interventions 82 8. Discharge from hospital 99 8.1. Discharge 99 9. Rehabilitation 103 9.1. Framework
A Personalized Self-Management Rehabilitation System for Stroke Survivors: A Quantitative Gait Analysis Using a Smart Insole In the United Kingdom, stroke is the single largest cause of adult disability and results in a cost to the economy of £8.9 billion per annum. Service needs are currently not being met; therefore, initiatives that focus on patient-centered care that promote long-term self-management for chronic conditions should be at the forefront of service redesign. The use (...) of innovative technologies and the ability to apply these effectively to promote behavior change are paramount in meeting the current challenges.Our objective was to gain a deeper insight into the impact of innovative technologies in support of home-based, self-managed rehabilitation for stroke survivors. An intervention of daily walks can assist with improving lower limb motor function, and this can be measured by using technology. This paper focuses on assessing the usage of self-management technologies
Cognitive rehabilitation for memory deficits after stroke. Memory problems are a common cognitive complaint following stroke and can potentially affect ability to complete functional activities. Cognitive rehabilitation programmes either attempt to retrain lost or poor memory functions, or teach patients strategies to cope with them.Some studies have reported positive results of cognitive rehabilitation for memory problems, but the results obtained from previous systematic reviews have been (...) less positive and they have reported inconclusive evidence. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2000 and most recently updated in 2007.To determine whether participants who have received cognitive rehabilitation for memory problems following a stroke have better outcomes than those given no treatment or a placebo control.The outcomes of interest were subjective and objective assessments of memory function, functional ability, mood, and quality of life. We considered
with recreational therapy on motor recovery in patients after an acute ischaemic stroke.In this randomised, controlled, single-blind, parallel-group trial we enrolled adults (aged 18-85 years) who had a first-ever ischaemicstroke and a motor deficit of the upper extremity score of 3 or more (measured with the Chedoke-McMaster scale) within 3 months of randomisation from 14 in-patient strokerehabilitation units from four countries (Canada , Argentina , Peru , and Thailand ). Participants were (...) discharge and intracerebral haemorrhage in the recreational activity group and heart attack in the VRWii group). Overall incidences of adverse events and serious adverse events were similar between treatment groups.In patients who had a stroke within the 3 months before enrolment and had mild-to-moderate upper extremity motor impairment, non-immersive virtual reality as an add-on therapy to conventional rehabilitation was not superior to a recreational activity intervention in improving motor function
Inpatient rehabilitation following operative spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma mimicking stroke: a case report Spontaneous spinal epidural hematoma (SSEH) is a rare cause of spinal cord compression. Symptoms may include sudden-onset axial pain followed by neurologic involvement including weakness, numbness and incontinence. Here we report the case of a patient followed prospectively after surgical intervention following SSEH and recovery following inpatient rehabilitation. This patient
Strokerehabilitation: maximizing arm and hand function after strokeStrokerehabilitation: maximizing arm and hand function after stroke - Evidently Cochrane Search and hit Go By June 28, 2016 // In the third guest blog of our new series Evidence for Everyday Allied Health (#EEAHP), occupational therapist Danny Minkow looks at evidence on interventions to improve upper limb function after stroke. Stroke is the leading cause of disability in developed countries. The effects of stroke (...) healthcare providers a succinct overview of the typical interventions for stroke to rehabilitate the upper limb. So what did they find? Good news and bad news. The bad news is they found that: “There is no high quality evidence for any interventions that are currently routine practice, and evidence is insufficient to enable comparison of the relative effectiveness of interventions.” In other words, the evidence is insufficient to show which of the interventions are the most effective for improving upper
What makes strokerehabilitation patients complex? Clinician perspectives and the role of discharge pressure Approximately 80% of people who survive a stroke have on average five other conditions and a wide range of psychosocial issues. Attention to biopsychosocial issues has led to the identification of 'complex patients'. No single definition of 'patient complexity' exists; therefore, applied health researchers seek to understand 'patient complexity' as it relates to a specific clinical (...) context.To understand how 'patient complexity' is conceptualized by clinicians, and to position the findings within the existing literature on patient complexity.A qualitative descriptive approach was utilized. Twenty-three strokerehabilitation clinicians participated in four focus groups.Five elements of patient complexity were identified: medical/functional issues, social determinant factors, social/family support, personal characteristics, and health system factors. Using biopsychosocial factors
Effect of a Task-Oriented Rehabilitation Program on Upper Extremity Recovery Following Motor Stroke: The ICARE Randomized Clinical Trial. Clinical trials suggest that higher doses of task-oriented training are superior to current clinical practice for patients with stroke with upper extremity motor deficits.To compare the efficacy of a structured, task-oriented motor training program vs usual and customary occupational therapy (UCC) during stroke rehabilitation.Phase 3, pragmatic, single-blind (...) SIS, 4%; 95% CI, -9% to 16%; P = .48; and DEUCC vs UCC: WMFT, -2.1 seconds; 95% CI, -4.5 to 0.3 seconds; P = .08; improved SIS, 3%; 95% CI, -9% to 15%; P = .22). A total of 168 serious adverse events occurred in 109 participants, resulting in 8 patients withdrawing from the study.Among patients with motor stroke and primarily moderate upper extremity impairment, use of a structured, task-oriented rehabilitation program did not significantly improve motor function or recovery beyond either
A Personalized Self-Management Rehabilitation System with an Intelligent Shoe for Stroke Survivors: A Realist Evaluation In the United Kingdom, stroke is the most significant cause of adult disability. Stroke survivors are frequently left with physical and psychological changes that can profoundly affect their functional ability, independence, and social participation. Research suggests that long-term, intense, task- and context-specific rehabilitation that is goal-oriented and environmentally (...) enriched improves function, independence, and quality of life after a stroke. It is recommended that rehabilitation should continue until maximum recovery has been achieved. However, the increasing demand on services and financial constraints means that needs cannot be met through traditional face-to-face delivery of rehabilitation. Using a participatory design methodology, we developed an information communication technology-enhanced Personalized Self-Managed rehabilitation System (PSMrS) for stroke
to span the entire course of rehabilitation, from the early actions taken in the acute care hospital through reintegration into the community. The end of formal rehabilitation (commonly by 3–4 months after stroke) should not mean the end of the restorative process. In many respects, stroke has been managed medically as a temporary or transient condition instead of a chronic condition that warrants monitoring after the acute event. Currently, unmet needs persist in many domains, including social (...) , and the initiation of prophylactic and preventive measures. Although the delivery of rehabilitation therapies (OT/PT/SLT) is generally not the first priority, data strongly suggest that there are benefits to starting rehabilitation as soon as the patient is ready and can tolerate it. The cardinal feature of acute inpatient care for stroke patients in the United States is its brevity; the median length of stay for patients with ischemicstroke in only 4 days. Regardless of whether rehabilitation is started during
. The end of formal rehabilitation (commonly by 3–4 months after stroke) should not mean the end of the restorative process. In many respects, stroke has been managed medically as a temporary or transient condi- tion instead of a chronic condition that warrants monitoring after the acute event. Currently, unmet needs persist in many domains, including social reintegration, health-related qual- ity of life, maintenance of activity, and self-efficacy (ie, belief in one’s capability to carry out a behavior (...) , the delivery of acute stroke treatments, and the initiation of pro- phylactic and preventive measures. Although the delivery of rehabilitation therapies (OT/PT/SLT) is generally not the first priority, data strongly suggest that there are benefits to starting rehabilitation as soon as the patient is ready and can tolerate it. 11 The cardinal feature of acute inpatient care for stroke patients in the United States is its brevity; the median length of stay for patients with ischemicstroke in only 4 days
[Cognitive rehabilitation in cognitive deficit secondary to stroke] Rehabilitación cognitiva en déficit cognitivo secundario a accidente cerebrovascular [Cognitive rehabilitation in cognitive deficit secondary to stroke] Rehabilitación cognitiva en déficit cognitivo secundario a accidente cerebrovascular [Cognitive rehabilitation in cognitive deficit secondary to stroke] Ruano Gándara R, Rey-Ares L, Pichon-Riviere A, Augustovski F, García Martí S, Alcaraz A, Bardach A, Ciapponi A, López (...) A Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Ruano Gándara R, Rey-Ares L, Pichon-Riviere A, Augustovski F, García Martí S, Alcaraz A, Bardach A, Ciapponi A, López A. Rehabilitación cognitiva en déficit cognitivo secundario a accidente cerebrovascular. [Cognitive rehabilitation in cognitive deficit secondary to stroke] Buenos Aires: Institute
Ward-based interventions for patients with hemispatial neglect in strokerehabilitation: A systematic literature review To identify rehabilitation interventions that can be integrated into ward-based nursing for patients with hemispatial neglect following stroke in the right brain hemisphere.A systematic review of interdisciplinary literature.A preliminary literature search without time limits was conducted in the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register. We then searched the PubMed, CINAHL (...) and computer-based training (Grade C); and (11) visual scanning training (Grade D).A total of 11 promising rehabilitation interventions were found. Encouraging results were, in particular, seen with smooth pursuit eye-movement training. It should be noted that the general low level of evidence and the diversity of interventions makes it difficult to endorse specific priorities and combinations for implementation. Instead, interventions should be applied after careful evaluation of each patient's unique
Strokerehabilitation at home before and after discharge reduced disability and improved quality of life: A randomised controlled trial To evaluate if home-based rehabilitation of inpatients improved outcome compared to standard care.Interventional, randomised, safety/efficacy open-label trial.University hospital stroke unit in collaboration with three municipalities.Seventy-one eligible stroke patients (41 women) with focal neurological deficits hospitalised in a stroke unit for more than (...) three days and in need of rehabilitation.Thirty-eight patients were randomised to home-based rehabilitation during hospitalization and for up to four weeks after discharge to replace part of usual treatment and rehabilitation services. Thirty-three control patients received treatment and rehabilitation following usual guidelines for the treatment of stroke patients.Ninety days post-stroke the modified Rankin Scale score was the primary endpoint. Other outcome measures were the modified Barthel-100
Home-based versus centre-based rehabilitation for community-dwelling postacute stroke patients: an economic rapid review Home-based versus centre-based rehabilitation for community-dwelling postacute stroke patients: an economic rapid review Home-based versus centre-based rehabilitation for community-dwelling postacute stroke patients: an economic rapid review Ghazipura M Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA (...) . No evaluation of the quality of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Ghazipura M. Home-based versus centre-based rehabilitation for community-dwelling postacute stroke patients: an economic rapid review. Toronto: Health Quality Ontario (HQO). Economic Rapid Review. 2015 Authors' conclusions Due to the lack of cost-utility studies comparing home-based versus centre-based rehabilitation for community dwelling postacute stroke patients, this study is unable to establish a cost per
Home-based versus centre-based rehabilitation for community- dwelling postacute stroke patients: a rapid review Home-based versus centre-based rehabilitation for community- dwelling postacute stroke patients: a rapid review Home-based versus centre-based rehabilitation for community- dwelling postacute stroke patients: a rapid review Ghazipura Record Status This is a bibliographic record of a published health technology assessment from a member of INAHTA. No evaluation of the quality (...) of this assessment has been made for the HTA database. Citation Ghazipura. Home-based versus centre-based rehabilitation for community- dwelling postacute stroke patients: a rapid review. Toronto: Health Quality Ontario (HQO). Rapid Review. 2015 Authors' conclusions On the basis of one SR comparing home-based rehabilitation to centre-based rehabilitation in community dwelling stroke patients, the following conclusions were reached: Low quality evidence indicates that community dwelling stroke patients receiving

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CHARLES TOWN – A local volunteer coalition is seeking $15,000 in county funding for water monitoring on Blue Ridge streams and on the Shenandoah River. They hope the hard data produced by the monitoring program will allow for a real assessment of the area’s impact on the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.
The $15,000 from the county budget for the Blue Ridge Watershed Coalition would complement a $10,000 Community Participation Grant they obtained with the aid of Senator John Unger.
$10,800 would go toward monitoring six streams on the Blue Ridge as well as three locations on the Shenandoah, $13,550 would pay for equipment for monitoring sediment runoff in five Blue Ridge streams during peak water flows, and $650 would be used to pay for training Coalition volunteers to collect water samples.
“We’re proposing (to monitor) the six mountain streams … and, in addition, three sites on the Shenandoah itself. We believe it is important to know what quality of water is coming into West Virginia and then what quality is leaving at Harpers Ferry,” said John Maxey, a member of the Blue Ridge Watershed Coalition.
Maxey said gaining this concrete data on water pollution will be vital in efforts to ensure the county is treated fairly as Chesapeake Bay Initiative regulations take shape.
“Without real data, (the EPA is) relying on a computer model, and that’s all they have. You can’t blame them for relying on it when we’re not providing them anything in terms of real data. We need to have that data for our own protection,” Maxey said.
The EPA currently relies on estimates generated by a computer model, because there is virtually no water quality monitoring done in the county, argued Ronda Lehman.
“(Monitoring) stops at Jefferson County. It comes right to the edge of Berryville, and then it stops,” Lehman said. “If we’re proactive about this, we negate the need for the EPA to force those heavy mandates that are going to be a real hardship to the farmers in the area and residents on the Blue Ridge with septic tanks. It could get ugly unless we’re proactive about showing them the data and showing them what we’re doing to try to rectify some of the problems.”
County Commissioners complemented the Coalition on the quality of the work they have done so far.
“This, to me, will function as a template for Jefferson County for all watershed groups,” Commissioner Lyn Widmyer said.
“I have felt like a voice in the wilderness for years, saying, ‘The EPA has declared you guilty.’ And that just drives me up a wall. The fact that we are now going to get hard data that we can take back at them and say, ‘you’re wrong’ – if it turns out that way – there is just tremendous benefit to that,” said Commissioner Walt Pellish, arguing that openness of data should be a priority for the Coalition. “If we’re bad, then let’s admit we’re bad. If we’re good then let’s fight like hell to get some of this burden off of us and get absolved of this universal guilt that’s been applied to everybody.”
Lehman said the new monitoring system will be vital for defraying the county’s costs for complying with Chesapeake Bay regulations.
“This gets us on a path to an EPA approved watershed plan. That’s the holy grail,” Lehman said, pointing out that an approved plan will open up substantial federal Clean Water Act grants.
“If we can show that we are making solid progress, and we have hard science and real data to show that we’re making that progress, we can provide some protection to Jefferson County citizens from future (EPA) requirements,” said Maxey.
Maxey said the data from the monitoring system could also help the county target pollution reduction efforts at the real sources of the problem.
“If the data shows that there is a problem, it will show us exactly what the problem is and exactly what the extent of it is so that we can design solutions that target the real cause. The model is just kind of ethereal. It’s not going to give us the fine tuning that we need to address problems that we have – if we in fact have them. We’ve got to have the data,” Maxey said.
The new equipment designed to monitor sediment runoff levels on the Blue Ridge during heavy rains will fill a significant hole in the current understanding of the Mountain’s contribution to pollution in the Shenandoah, he said.
“Sediment comes into the water when it rains, and the sediment that washes into that water is mostly washing in in the first 15 to 20 minutes after the rain starts,” Maxey said, pointing out that prior monitoring efforts failed to measure runoff during the most important times.
The new monitoring system will sample stream water every 15 seconds. The wealth of data will be retrieved on a monthly basis and be posted on a website where it will be visible to the public.
“We can correlate that back to rain events and see exactly what’s happening with sediment at different locations in different streams,” said Maxey. This will allow the Coalition to make a case to the Division of Highways and EPA that grants for improvements would contribute toward Chesapeake cleanup efforts.
“It is our view that sediment coming off the Blue Ridge might possibly be coming from some of the 70 miles of gravel roads without correct stormwater management. If we can use scientific data that indicates that that is the case, then we can use that data to help obtain grant funding,” Maxey said. “Those roads are part of what is known as the ‘orphan roads’ program in West Virginia, which means the Division of Highways is prohibited from making any improvements – including improvements to stormwater management. If we can get outside grant funding from the federal government and people that are concerned about contamination of the Chesapeake Bay for the engineering work, we hope to get the Division of Highways to partner with us on making some of the improvements.”
These improvements could include the installation of culverts, detention ponds and even reservoirs, said Maxey.


WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham said on Tuesday he supported a bill that would protect Special Counsel Robert Mueller from any politically motivated firings and would
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two prominent U.S. senators expressed alarm on Tuesday about the military and political consequences if China gains control of a port terminal in Djibouti,
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Stacey Abrams said she expects to have a decision on Wednesday regarding the federal lawsuit her Democratic campaign filed over the weekend in hopes of forcing a runoff election in Georgia’s unsettled governor's race.
Florida’s Palm Beach County recount was delayed Tuesday night after its voting machines overheated, forcing it to restart the recount of about 175, 000 early votes, according to Susan Bucher, supervisor of Elections.
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Bob Woodward, the Watergate journalist whose recent book "Fear" described chaotic infighting at the White House, on Tuesday criticized CNN for filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration and charged that too many media figures "have become emotionally unhinged."
A day after Jeb Bush called for her to resign, Broward County's Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes said "it is time to move on" from her role overseeing the Florida county office.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Much of the New York City neighborhood selected by Amazon for one of its new headquarters is in a federal "opportunity zone," a designation created by President Donald Trump's tax overhaul that offers developers potentially millions of dollars in capital gains tax breaks to invest in high-poverty, low-income areas.
WASHINGTON (AP) — The next generation of biotech food is headed for the grocery aisles, and first up may be salad dressings or granola bars made with soybean oil genetically tweaked to be good for your heart.
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's ongoing recount battle will head back to a courtroom on Wednesday as lawyers for Democrats ask a federal judge to set aside the state law that mandates that a vote be thrown out if signatures on mail ballot envelopes don't match the signature on file with election authorities.
ATLANTA (AP) — After two federal court rulings and a flurry of legal filings over a 24-hour period, uncertainty still hangs over Georgia's midterm elections, including the still undecided race for governor.
NEW YORK (AP) — Having spent a fortune to help elect Democrats this fall, former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg declared lifetime allegiance to the Democratic Party and outlined an aggressive timeline for deciding whether to run for president.
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The national police of Spain are in the process of investigating four citizens of the United Kingdom who have reportedly counterfeited padrón documents.
These four British citizens have counterfeited padrón documents in order to be able to gain residency status in Spain following the exit of the UK from the EU,
According to the Local, through the Immigration Office of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the police investigators of Spain have detected the possible fraud existence in some post-Brexit residence applications.
The investigators found out that at least four requests made for residency applications used fake documents. The fake documents claimed that these persons had been already registered at their padrón, also known as local town halls before Brexit came into force.
British citizens who want to apply for a residency permit in Spain under the Withdrawal Agreement must prove that they have been living in Spain before the end of 2020. In order to prove this, they need to present their padrón certificate or private medical insurance.
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Stronger human rights monitoring at Europe’s borders – why NHRIs are part of the solution
The creation of “new” systems to monitor human rights at Europe’s borders is currently the subject of much discussion. However, while Europe needs more transparent, accountable and human rights-compliant governance at its borders, the answer is not to create new mechanisms, but to strengthen existing ones. National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs), alongside other human rights defenders, are already playing a crucial role in independently monitoring Europe’s borders, and their work should be reinforced.
Human rights violations continue to be reported at Europe’s borders. Ahead of the EU’s new Pact on Asylum and Migration, some states have called for mandatory border procedures to be included, raising human rights concerns among NHRIs and other actors. Also, while the European Border and Coast Guard (Frontex) will likely reinforce its human rights supervision staff and internal mechanism for addressing serious violations, many have pointed out the lack of transparency and accountability of these procedures.
This makes the need for independent monitoring at borders ever more pressing. However, the solution is not to establish new monitoring mechanisms, but to strengthen existing ones.
NHRIs, along with other human rights defenders, already provide independent oversight of what is happening at the borders, either through a permanent presence on the ground or ad-hoc visits. They provide credible and comprehensive reporting on human rights violations and systemic problems, helping authorities make informed decisions about their border governance. Their findings also shed light on violations or systemic problems that need to be further investigated, addressed or prevented.
As state-mandated bodies acting independently from government with expertise in human rights monitoring, NHRIs are well-placed to conduct this work. Their prominent role in preventing pushbacks at borders has been acknowledged by the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers, while the European Court of Human Rights often relies on their findings when assessing specific situations. They must be a part of the solution for stronger human rights monitoring at Europe’s border.
NHRIs are established under a state’s constitution or domestic law to promote and protect human rights, giving them solid legal ground to monitor and report on human rights at borders. They are also periodically accredited in line with international standards (under the UN Paris Principles), providing evidence of their independence, plurality and effectiveness.
When working at borders, NHRIs cooperate closely with civil society and grassroot organisations, as well as with other independent bodies, such as National Preventive Mechanisms (under the Optional Protocol to the UN Convention Against Torture) and Ombuds institutions (where they are not the same body). They also support other human rights defenders and assist in bringing their concerns to the government and parliament.
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The possibility of an increased focus of EU asylum policy on border procedures makes the need for independent monitoring at borders ever more pressing. Discussions on “new monitoring mechanisms”, which came about for instance in the evaluation of Croatia’s accession to the Schengen area, should focus on strengthening and reinforcing the work of existing monitoring actors, including NHRIs. When proposing and discussing policy and legislative changes on migration, European countries and the EU must follow these three principles.
Governments must work constructively with NHRIs and respect their mandates, and the EU should speak up if governments act in reprisal against or do not cooperate with them. This is in line with the national and international standards that governments must respect. Governments and the EU should also ensure that human rights defenders are enabled and sufficiently resourced to do their work, in contrast to the restrictions and cases of criminalisation seen in many European countries. Closer cooperation between NHRIs and EU actors, like Frontex, can also enhance transparency and allow for stronger external oversight of EU missions at borders.
The reluctance of many governments to rely on the evidence put forward by human rights defenders, including NHRIs, must be tackled. The recommendations made by NHRIs, based on findings from their border monitoring, can help to ensure that border governance follows human rights law and prevent future human rights violations. Consistent and credible information about human rights violations, reported by NHRIs and other actors, must be addressed.
The EU should further recognise NHRIs and their work on migration, as they can provide credible and up-to-date information on the situation at borders and on governments’ respect for EU law. The European Council has already acknowledged NHRIs’ “crucial role in the protection and promotion of fundamental rights and in ensuring compliance with the Charter [of Fundamental Rights]”. The European Commission, Parliament and Council should cooperate more strongly with ENNHRI to fully capture NHRIs’ expertise in migration, and proactively call on Member States to work constructively with NHRIs and follow up on their recommendations.
There is no need to reinvent the wheel. A range of bodies, including NHRIs, are already conducting independent and effective monitoring at borders on a regular basis. Working together, they provide a credible and comprehensive picture of what happens at borders and inform current discussions on asylum and migration policies in Europe. A stronger recognition and reinforcement of these actors will be beneficial for all.
ENNHRI is the European Network of National Human Rights Institutions. We bring together over 40 National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) across Europe to enhance the promotion and protection of human rights in the region. Our network provides a platform for collaboration and solidarity in addressing human rights challenges and a common voice for NHRIs at the European level.
ENNHRI’s work in relation to migrants’ rights at borders is supported in part by a grant from the Foundation Open Society Institute in cooperation with the OSIFE of the Open Society Foundations
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Twitter has locked the account of Indian National Congress, the South Asian nation’s largest opposition party, for violating its rules.
The Indian National Congress wrote about the Twitter episode on Facebook Thursday.
“When our leaders were put in jails, we were not scared then why would we be afraid of closing our Twitter accounts now. We are Congress, this is the message of the people, we will fight, we will keep fighting. If it is a crime to raise our voice to get justice for the rape victim girl, then we will do this crime a hundred times. Jai Hind… Satyamev Jayate,” it said.
Rohan Gupta, the head of social media for Congress, alleged that Twitter had taken the step at the direction of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, adding that the firm had also suspended profiles of several of the party’s senior leaders.
In a statement, a Twitter spokesperson said the company’s rules are enforced judiciously and impartially for everyone on our service.
“We have taken proactive action on several hundred Tweets that posted an image that violated our Rules, and may continue to do so in line with our range of enforcement options. Certain types of private information carry higher risks than others, …read more
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Surprise surprise. People who previously had fixed line internet solutions are slowly heading to fibre and LTE options, according to Telkom’s latest internet subscriber numbers.
The SA telecoms firm on Monday released its fiscal report (opens as PDF) for the year ending 31 March 2019 (effectively its 2018 fiscal year). It was underscored by excellent mobile network growth, but weighed down by its customers fleeing its services for more modern solutions.
Between March 2018 and March 2019, the firm lost 133 000 fixed broadband subscribers (that includes ADSL, VDSL and fibre solutions). Interestingly, it added around 75 000 fibre to the home users at a growth rate of 20.7%, suggesting that a much larger swathe of consumers are jumping ship from copper to glass.
Actual users across Telkom Internet ADSL, IDSN and WiMax offerings also tanked by 60 000 in the same period. It’s Closer subscribers decreased by 70 000.
The company’s internet solutions growth has been slowly declining since 2016, when it peaked just above a million subscribers. That number now stands at just below 850 000, and considering recent trends, will likely continue to decline.


Thursday 17th October saw an early start at Little Yarford Farmhouse, with the artist, garden owners, new owner of the Horn, and ‘the removal men’ (a team from Mark Butterfield Furniture) on site at 08.30 , AND it wasn’t raining!
Paul Ridge of Hazelmere, Hillcommon, is the new owner of the Horn of Plenty, and plans to install it on his land.
Paul said; ‘ When I first saw the Horn of Plenty I loved its shape, scale and how it looks different from every angle.’
The removal proved to be surprisingly straightforward (from a non participant), although we nearly lost a man in the pond!
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Gabriel was arriving for talks in Brussels on the European Commission's proposal for an energy union, which would deepen cross-border cooperation on energy across the 28-member EU.
Previous efforts to harmonize energy policy have faltered as member states have jealously guarded their right to decide on the kind of energy they use.
Germany's decision to phase out nuclear power sets it at odds with plans by Britain and France to invest in the emissions-free fuel source, which they say plays a major role in combating climate change.
Germany has instead focused on renewable energy, such as wind and solar.
"There are countries in the EU that want to support nuclear power with tax money. We think that is absolutely out of the question," Gabriel said.
"We will not agree by any means that nuclear energy be supported by public money. Nuclear energy is the most expensive kind of generation. It has now been around for 50 years, it is not new and it is dangerous.""
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New Delhi [India], July 7 (ANI): After hearing about the demise of legendary actor Dilip Kumar on Wednesday, several members from the political fraternity, including President Ram Nath Kovind and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, have expressed their condolences on social media.
"Dilip Kumar summarised in himself a history of emerging India. The thespian's charm transcended all boundaries, and he was loved across the subcontinent. With his demise, an era ends. Dilip Saab will live forever in the heart of India. Condolences to family and countless fans," a tweet read on the official Twitter account of Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Dilip Kumar was 98 when he breathed his last on Wednesday morning at Mumbai's PD Hinduja Hospital. He was admitted on June 30 after he complained of breathlessness.
Vice President of India, Venkaiah Naidu, too, paid his heartfelt condolences.
"Deeply anguished by the passing away of veteran actor and former Rajya Sabha member. In the death of Shri Dilip Kumar, the world of cinema has lost one of the greatest Indian actors," he said, expressing grief over the iconic star's demise.
"The natural actor is universally seen as an institution in himself and credited with bringing method acting to Indian cinema," Venkaiah Naidu condoled.
"My heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and fans of Dilip Kumar ji. His extraordinary contribution to Indian cinema will be remembered for generations to come," Rahul Gandhi wrote on Twitter.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recalled meeting Dilip Kumar many years ago.
"I had met Dilip Kumar ji in person when I went to Mumbai to present the Padma Vibhushan to him. It was a special moment for me to interact with the legendary actor," he tweeted.
"His demise is monumental loss to the Indian cinema. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and fans," he added.
Rajnath Singh further said, "Shri Dilip Kumar ji was an outstanding actor, a true thespian who was well regarded by everyone for his exemplary contribution to the Indian film industry. His performances in films like Ganga Jamuna touched a chord in millions of cinegoers. I'm Deeply anguished by his demise."
Punjab's Chief Minister Amarinder Singh also mourned the demise of Dilip Kumar.
"Deeply saddened to learn of the passing away of the legend of the Indian film industry, Dilip Kumar Ji. It truly marks the end of an era. My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with family, friends and his fans across the world," Amarinder Singh tweeted.
Paying respect to the late star Dilip Kumar, Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Delhi, took to Twitter and wrote, "The passing away of famous Hindi film actor Dilip Kumar is the end of an era in Bollywood. His acting was like a university in the art world."
Dilip Kumar is survived by his wife, veteran actor Saira Banu. (ANI)


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PARLIAMENT HOUSE, CANBERRA: I also rise to speak on the appropriations bills before us. These appropriations bills, of course, form this year’s federal budget. They were not just a missed opportunity but irresponsible given the economic situation that we find ourselves in. Our high-level numbers still look reasonably healthy in unemployment and growth prospects, but these cloud underlying weaknesses and there are significant storm clouds on the horizon.
When you take out Western Australia, for example, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria are all close to zero or negative growth. Retail has flatlined, manufacturing has flatlined and is laying off workers week in, week out and housing approvals are at their lowest levels for many years. Meanwhile, when you look at the situation overseas, it looks quite dire. Greece is facing a political and economic crisis which will have implications for the finance sector across the globe. Many China analysts are predicting that their growth is slowing. And America, while it seems to be recovering, is still not fully out of the woods yet.
This is the context of this year’s budget, where we have economic insecurity at home and storm clouds on the horizon abroad. It is because of this that the budget is particularly irresponsible, because it further undermines economic confidence, does nothing for cost-of-living pressures and increases employment insecurity. At this time under these difficult economic conditions we should be doing everything we can to make the economy stronger in order to create wealth. This means running budget surpluses, curtailing government expenditure and, where possible, reducing government taxes so that there is a healthier environment for businesses to thrive. But in fact this budget does the opposite. Let us go through and look at some of the top-line figures.
To start with, the budget continues the government’s spending spree. They would have you believe that this budget was all about fiscal consolidation. That was the mantra from the government this year. But when you look at the figures they tell a different story. The budget papers actually increase expenditure by $2.2 billion over the next 14 months—an extra $2 billion in the next two months alone and an additional expenditure of $0.2 billion over the following 12 months. On a cash basis there is an additional $8.7 billion of expenditure next financial year. The government talk about fiscal constraints but clearly they are not delivering in this regard, because the bottom line is that they simply cannot control their expenditure.
When you look at the overall aggregate expenditure, the government is now spending an unbelievable $100 billion a year more than what it inherited in 2007. That is a 40 per cent increase in government expenditure from five years ago, when inflation was only 13 per cent. What has that extra $100 billion a year delivered? Do we look around the country and see that all the freeways have been fixed, that there are new rail lines in place, that the port bottlenecks have been addressed? Do we see the Rowville rail finally built after all these years or the Eastern Freeway connection to the Tullamarine? No. We do not see any of those things. We do not even see those under construction at this stage. Rather expenditure has been out of control and the quality of expenditure has been as poor as the overall volume of expenditure.
We have had 20,000 additional public servants with that extra money. We have had pink batts put in hundreds of thousands of people’s roofs and then ripped out of hundreds of thousands of people’s roofs. We have had school halls built at twice the price at which they could have been built. We have had billions extra spent on border control. We have seen waste after waste of expenditure. That is the legacy of this additional $100 billion per annum. This is the travesty: that we have so little to show for all of this additional money which the government has been expending. We have so little to show for all the additional taxpayers’ funds.
We have talked about the expenditure side. When you look at the revenue side there are another six new taxes in this budget, bringing the number of either new or increased taxes since the government came to office 4½ years ago to a grand total of 26.
Next year residents will be slugged an additional $39 billion in tax compared with this year. That is the fiscal consolidation—and extra tax slug of $39 billion for next financial year.
And, of course, the company tax—dare not speaks its name—promised for so long failed to materialise on budget night. The government made a big song and dance about this, saying it was going to be delivering tax cuts to all of these companies and small businesses. The member for Deakin, who sits in the seat adjacent seat to me, wrote to every business in his electorate, two days before the budget, claiming that there was going to be a company tax cut in the budget. And, of course, it did not materialise. It was another broken promise from this government.
We have looked at the expenditure and at the revenue; now let’s get to the debt, because this is the granddaddy of them all. As you would be aware, over the last four years we have had the four biggest government deficits in Australian political history. This government continues that pattern. The debt ceiling will increase, incredibly, to $300 billion. It has gone up to $200 billion, then to $250 billion, and in the fine print of these budget papers it shows that they need to increase the debt ceiling by an extra $50 billion to $300 billion. This shows the farce of the government’s claim to be in control of their expenditure and running surpluses. Clearly, if they were running surpluses they would not need to increase the debt ceiling to $300 billion. Net debt will climb to $145 billion, an increase of almost $40 billion since last year’s budget.
By 2015-16 the government will spend $8 billion a year just on interest repayments. That money just disappears. It does not go towards anything. That $8 billion a year could build eight tertiary hospitals around Australia. It could build the Rowville rail link four times over, year in, year out. It would build the connection from the Eastern Freeway to the Tullamarine Freeway, in Melbourne. But that $8 billion will be gone next year and the year after that and the year after that, just on paying the interest on the debt. That is the price of Labor’s legacy of waste and reckless spending.
It took the coalition almost a decade to pay off the $96 billion of debt we inherited back in 1996. It is now $145 billion, and still growing, and Labor is still in power. How many years is that going to take us to pay off once we get back into power? I do not know. Certainly, at the rate of the surplus the government claims it will deliver next year, it will take 100 years.
Let me make a couple of other points on the specifics of the budget. First, the carbon tax. At the end of the day this budget was a carbon tax budget. It may not have been mentioned by the Treasurer in his speech and it may not be mentioned in the $37 million of ads that are running non-stop at the moment, but the 2012-13 budget was very much a carbon tax budget. This carbon tax will increase electricity prices by 10 per cent in the first year alone. It will increase gas by nine per cent in the first year alone. According to the Victorian Treasury it will cost 24,000 jobs in Victoria alone, including 500 in my electorate. It will increase government rates by an estimated three per cent across the board, according to the Municipal Association of Victoria. That is an extra $1.5 million in the municipality of Knox. Over the next 40 years—and this is perhaps the most astounding figure, and it is in the government’s figures—the carbon tax will cost the economy $1.3 trillion, which is the equivalent of an entire year’s GDP of this nation, gone on the carbon tax.
That means we will have to work for an entire year, every single man and woman in this country will work for a year, just to pay the carbon tax. That is what they are doing. It is an incredible figure and it is the government’s own figure—it is not ours. These price increases that I have been talking about are just the start, because the tax will increase—it is legislated to increase from $23 to $29 over the next three years, and that is forecast to continue to go up and up, all the way to $135 by 2050.
There are a couple of other items I would like to touch on. Firstly, the NDIS. On this side of the chamber we are very supportive of the NDIS. We have called on the government to make this a bipartisan commitment and to have a bipartisan team look at that and oversee its implementation. We were pleased to see that at least some money was put towards it in the budget—$1 billion. What I am disappointed about is that the Productivity Commission recommended $3.9 billion. So there is a $2.9 billion shortfall. I believe that the government is raising the expectations of the disability sector and it will not be able to deliver on those expectations.
Secondly, the schoolkids bonus. The government, day in day out, have been saying that we do not support providing additional assistance for families to pay for their school education costs. That is wrong. We do support that. We supported the existing education tax offset program. In fact, we took to the last election a policy to increase the education tax offset program to $1,000 for a secondary school child and $500 for a primary school child. But, importantly, we insisted that there be a strong nexus between the program and what the money is spent on. That means that an individual simply had to collect their receipts and they got their money back through the tax system. It is called ‘accountability’. I know it is a word which the Labor government have difficulties with, but on this side of the House we think it is important. It is important for the taxpayer to ensure that their money is going towards the stated purpose and it is important that the recipients of the benefit use the money for its stated purpose as well. ‘Accountability’ is an important principle on this side of the House. We just wish the government would pull out the dictionary and work out for themselves what that word means, and apply that term to more of its government programs.
Finally, school funding. There were big expectations about this budget’s delivery on the Gonski review. We had heard that the government was going to be legislating for the next quadrennium of funding for nongovernment schools and government schools. But when you look at the figures, it does not deliver on the additional $5 billion, which the Gonski review recommended. In fact, it does not even deliver on $1 billion. It does not deliver on $500 million. It delivers over the forward estimates only $5 million—that is, Gonski has been scrapped. It will be another broken promise. It will be another case where expectations are set up in a government sector and with millions of parents, and those expectations will not be delivered. In conclusion, this is a missed opportunity. This is an irresponsible budget. It is based on increased taxes and on spending which is out of control, and it will simply increase government debt, which future generations will have to pay for.


If you grew up sailing dinghies, you probably had sailing instructors who implored you to "stay with the boat" whenever you capsized. That’s exactly what VM Matériaux skipper Jean Le Cam did — just long enough to be rescued from his sinking IMOCA 60 by competitor Vincent Riou.
Le Cam spent 10 hours inside the hull of his overturned boat — which capsized when his keel bulb dropped from the fin after a collision with an unidentified awash object — before Riou was able to arrive at his position.
"I always had it in my head ‘do not leave the boat’," Le Cam said. "Then I didn’t know how long I could live inside."
Thankfully, he didn’t have to push it to the very edge, because yesterday morning Riou showed up. But it wasn’t just a matter of a simple step-aboard transfer. Le Cam had to transit the length of his boat, from bow to stern, to reach the escape hatch. Sound simple? Well, maybe with an upright boat — and without gear, spares and food plastered to the ceiling. Consider also that the stern of VM Matériaux was completely awash when a fatigued and chilled Le Cam had a decision to make with his life hanging in the balance.
"I heard Vincent’s voice in the morning, and thought, ‘Am I dreaming or not?’" Le Cam said. "Then I heard it again so I was sure he was there, and that’s important, because if you get out and there’s no one there, you’re in really bad shape, because possibly you can’t get back in. There’s only one shot at this. So I opened the hatch and things kept pouring out of the boat. Vincent saw things come out of the hatch, so I put my feet out first and got out in one movement with a wave. I held on, lifted my head up, and saw Vincent, which was a great moment.”
But that wasn’t the end of it. It took Riou three practice runs before he was able to reach Le Cam — who had managed to scramble atop the hull and was hanging on to one of the rudders — with a heaving line. On that fourth attempt, Riou sailed so close that one of the deck spreaders that support the wingmast’s standing rigging made contact with Le Cam’s keel fin, damaging the spreader and later forcing the duo to crash jibe to save the rig.
“I came close the first time, I came close the second time and I missed him, and on the fourth try I managed to throw him the rope," Riou said. "The closer I got, the more risks I took. One big wave is all it would have taken for Jean to be sent off — you can’t resist the pressure of the water. The fourth time I got really close — the hulls didn’t touch but the keel hit my outrigger. At the time I didn’t really care. First I get Jean, then I’ll take care of my outrigger — my priority was set on getting Jean, no matter what.”
The list of nonstop circumnavigators grows longer every year. But no such campaign has ever been launched from an Arab state — until now. The 75-ft trimaran Musandam is poised for departure tomorrow from Muscat, in the Sultanate of Oman, on an around-the-world romp via the three great capes.
Although Oman Royal Navy officer Mohsin Al-Busaidi, 33, is the sole Omani within the five-man crew, in the near future the campaign’s government organizers intend to train a team of Omani sailors to represent the Arab nation at future world-class events. If successful, Al-Busaidi will be the first Omani to circumnavigate, nonstop or otherwise.
You might say that Musandam already knows her way around the planet, as she is the same boat sailed ’round by Ellen MacArthur in 2005 (then B&Q/Castorama). At the campaign’s website you can follow Musandam’s progress as she races against theoretical 80-day and 100-day pace boats.
Local knowledge can be a precious thing. Take for example the owner of the 35-ft Brisbane-based Dionysus: Feeling a little peckish around lunchtime a couple days after Christmas, the sailor decided to stop at Oyster Point Marina to grab a bite at the Bait, Tackle & Deli. "The poor guy had always tied up next to a friend’s boat and used his key when he came to visit," reports Ken Shuford, who keeps his DownEaster 42 Danser Nu at Oyster Point. "But the friend had sold his boat so he tied up at the public boat launch . . . on an ebb tide."
Dionysus‘s skipper was surprised to find that, when he returned an hour later on a full stomach, he was hard aground. Nothing would budge the boat, and she was now starting to list.
"Oyster Point Marina officials were quick to respond," noted Shuford, "but no one dared drag Dionysus backward, as she was soundly stuck and they were afraid of damaging her." Everyone did their best to secure her, then settled in for a long wait.
"The owner was a good-natured soul," Shuford said, "and not only took the kidding of the gathered marina tenants in stride, but joined in on the joking." One by one, the jokesters went back to minding their own business, leaving Dionysus‘s owner to await high tide — and freedom — with a friend. Freedom came just before midnight with no apparent harm done — other than a battered ego, that is.
Dionysus‘s misstep is a good reminder to check your tidebook when stopping for a spell. Don’t take for granted that, just because you’re at a dock, you’ll be able to get out on your schedule — high spots abound in some Bay Area marinas. But if you do get stuck, take a page out of Mr. Dionysus‘s playbook and just go with the flow.
When people ask us about cruising itineraries in Mexico for the winter, we always suggest they do the Sea of Cortez before December 1 or after March 15. That’s because the water is too cold for swimming, and there’s only about a 50% chance the air temperature will be comfortable in the dead of winter.
The proof comes in the following report from David Addleman and Heather Corsaro of the Monterey-based Cal 36 Eupsychia: "We are in La Paz with engine troubles right now, which wouldn’t be so bad except that it’s freezing! I swear it’s going to snow or we’ll wake up to see frost on the decks. We’ve had a bit of rain this past week and chilly winds in the 15- to 18-knot range."
We don’t think there’s any danger of snow in La Paz, as the lows haven’t gotten below the 50s at night, but the highs haven’t been getting above the high 60s either. Compare that with Puerto Vallarta, just 400 miles to the south, where it’s 85° almost every day. Not everyone is a warm weather cruiser like we are, but we’d never want to do a winter cruise where we couldn’t jump overboard into a warm ocean. And you can’t do that in the Sea.
Speaking of which, every year some cruisers in the Pacific are surprised to learn that New Zealand isn’t tropical. The latest to report this are Rob and Lorraine Coleman of the Honolulu-based Angelman ketch Southern Cross. The tropics are from 22°N to 22°S. Auckland is 38°S, which means it’s as far from the tropics as San Francisco. In addition to not being tropical, New Zealand — because nowhere is further than about 80 miles from the ocean — is subject to rapid and major changes in weather.


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