fir NYC EDC teams up with Brooklyn garment firms to make PPE By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:00:04 GMT Full Article
fir Global law firm enhances knowledge management with iManage RAVN By www.kmworld.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 04:25:00 EST Womble Bond Dickinson leverages AI-powered search to unlock knowledge and relationships to help streamline financial operations Full Article
fir Global advertising firm moves to Nuxeo Cloud Service By www.kmworld.com Published On :: Wed, 19 Feb 2020 09:00:00 EST TBWAWorldwide uses content services platform as foundation for "cloud-first" directive Full Article
fir IRS Confirms No Clawback for Gift and Estate Tax Exclusion – Act Now for the Biggest Benefit By anderscpa.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:00:45 +0000 The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued final regulations around the increased gift and estate tax exclusion amounts in effect from 2018-2025. The final regs confirm that individuals who take advantage of the increased gift and… Read More The post IRS Confirms No Clawback for Gift and Estate Tax Exclusion – Act Now for the Biggest Benefit appeared first on Anders CPAs. Full Article Anders Family Wealth and Estate Planning digital estate planning estate planning estate tax gifting tax
fir Is a Fire Alarm System Too Loud? By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 16:29:11 +0000 Is a Fire Alarm System Too Loud? aconstanza Mon, 05/04/2020 - 12:29 Apr 2020 Is a Fire Alarm System Too Loud? Is the fire alarm too loud? If you’ve ever been asked this question, you may have wondered whether the questioner had a point or not. First I reviewed the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed horn available on the market today. Currently, the standard commercial horn sounds at a measured decibel output (by UL) in the ranges of 87 dBA to 95 dBA measured at 10 feet from the sound source in the UL anechoic chamber (no reverberation). All of these appliances sound at a frequency of approximately 3,000 Hertz (Hz). Based on research over the last 10 years, the very young and the very old have difficulty hearing that frequency level. That research also showed that hearing a fire alarm signal at 520 Hz was equally heard by the very young, the very old and those who needed awakening at night. Based on that research, the code changed the requirements for audible alarm appliances in all sleeping rooms to be at that frequency. Keep in mind the requirement for audibility in these areas remains at 75 dBA measured at the pillow level in the bedroom. To awaken occupants the audible appliances must produce a low frequency alarm signal that complies with the 520 Hz requirement. The Annex A information also provides guidance for areas “intended for sleeping and in areas that might reasonably be used for sleeping. For example, this section requires a low frequency audible signal in a bedroom of an apartment and also in the living room area of an apartment as it might have sleeping occupants.” The annex does advise us that it is not required to use the low frequency signal in the hallways, lobby and other tenantless spaces. For example, in hotels, the guestrooms would require use of the low-frequency signals, but other spaces that might require audible signals could use any listed audible appliances regardless of the frequency content of the signal. The code requires a minimum of 15 dBA above the ambient sound levels present in the space. The bottom line is the audible signals are not too loud but must be loud enough to move the occupants to take action. Still you may come across customers who are concerned that the volume of an alarm could negatively affect their hearing. For example, I have been asked by a principal of a K-12 school what her response should be to parents who are worried the alarm signal is so loud it will injure children’s hearing. To answer the principal’s questions, first I turned to the information provided in the annex of NFPA 72-2019, National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code. Annex A for Section 18.4.1.2 discusses the maximum sound pressure level of 110 decibels (dBA) permitted in a space. In the 2007 edition, this was reduced from 120 dBA in previous editions. According to NFPA 72, “the change from 120 dBA to 110 dBA was made to coordinate with other laws, codes, and standards. In addition to the danger of exposure to a high sound level, long-term exposure to lower levels could also be a problem.” For example, when occupants must traverse long egress paths to exit or technicians test large systems over extended time, the exposure to loud alarm signals could cause damage to their hearing. The issue is the code is silent on how long a person can or should be exposed to an audible notification system. The limit of 110 dBA has been set as a reasonable upper limit by the code for the optimal performance of a system. The annex goes on to say, “For workers who could be exposed to high sound levels over the course of a 40-year employment history, OSHA has established a maximum permitted dose before a hearing conservation program must be implemented. A worker exposed to 120 dBA for 7.5 minutes a day for 40 years might be in danger of suffering a hearing impairment. The OSHA regulation includes a formula to calculate a dose for situations where a person is exposed to different sound levels for different periods of time. The maximum permitted by the regulation is an 8-hour equivalent dose of 90 dBA. It is possible to calculate the dose a person experiences when traversing an egress path where the sound pressure level varies as he/she passes close to, then away from, audible appliances. Table A.18.4.1.2 depicts OSHA permissible noise exposures.” I used the above information to assure the principal that the short duration of the students’ exposure to the alarm signal was not going to cause hearing damage. In addition, the sound pressure levels in the hallways of her school did not come close the maximum of 110 dBA allowed by the code. All in all, you can tell your customers that alarm systems are loud by design. The uncomfortable volume during egress should be short-lived and well worth it to help as many occupants as possible be spared more serious injury or harm. Author Wayne D. Moore Is Featured Article? No Editor's Pick No Web Exclusive Yes Magazine Volume April 2020 Category Integrated Systems Tags Web Exclusive 2019 NFPA 72 Alarm/Signal Systems Article Image Fire alarm. Date of Publications Mon, 05/04/2020 - 12:00 Is Sponsored? Off Disqus Comments Safety Leader Off Full Article
fir 3 Simple Steps to Get Your First 10,000 Visitors from Google By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:21:00 +0000 Today’s going to be fun. I’m going to make a bet with you that if you follow the 3 steps below, and you really follow them, you can get 10,000 visitors from Google. I promise it won’t be hard, but it will take time. And if you follow my steps and don’t get the results, […] The post 3 Simple Steps to Get Your First 10,000 Visitors from Google appeared first on Neil Patel. Full Article SEO
fir Delegation of work: To constantly firefight or create a vision for the future By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-03-25T14:43:20+05:30 The biggest cause of such fires is non-delegation of tasks to responsible people with clearly defined accountability. When you delegate, you have to allow time for people to step up and demonstrate their abilities. Full Article
fir Autocar first drive review: Porsche Cayenne Coupe By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-11-10T12:15:00+05:30 Autocar first drive review: Porsche Cayenne Coupe Full Article
fir Autocar show: Mercedes-Benz GLE India First drive review By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-12-07T11:17:43+05:30 Autocar show: Mercedes-Benz GLE India First drive review Full Article
fir Autocar show: 2020 Jaguar XE First drive review By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-12-07T11:38:43+05:30 Autocar show: 2020 Jaguar XE First drive review Full Article
fir Autocar First Drive review: Tata Altroz By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-12-21T11:23:15+05:30 Autocar First Drive review: Tata Altroz Full Article
fir Autocar show First Drive review: 2020 Range Rover Evoque By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-01-04T11:25:23+05:30 Autocar show First Drive review: 2020 Range Rover Evoque Full Article
fir Autocar show: 2020 Audi A8 L First Drive review By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-15T10:48:31+05:30 Autocar show: 2020 Audi A8 L First Drive review Full Article
fir First Ride: Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro & Tiger 900 GT Pro By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-29T11:41:08+05:30 First Ride: Triumph Tiger 900 Rally Pro & Tiger 900 GT Pro Full Article
fir First Ride: Honda Activa 6G BS6 review By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-29T11:59:23+05:30 First Ride: Honda Activa 6G BS6 review Full Article
fir First Ride review: 2020 KTM 200 Duke & 390 Duke BS6 By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-02-29T14:02:51+05:30 First Ride review: 2020 KTM 200 Duke & 390 Duke BS6 Full Article
fir Autocar First Drive: 2020 Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza BS6 Petrol By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-08T11:20:22+05:30 Autocar First Drive: 2020 Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza BS6 Petrol Full Article
fir Autocar First Drive Review: 2020 Tata Harrier Automatic & Manual By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-21T09:18:49+05:30 Autocar First Drive Review: 2020 Tata Harrier Automatic & Manual Full Article
fir Autocar First Drive Review: Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-21T13:30:17+05:30 Autocar First Drive Review: Volkswagen Tiguan AllSpace Full Article
fir Autocar First Drive: BMW 2-series Gran Coupe Review By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T13:19:54+05:30 Autocar First Drive: BMW 2-series Gran Coupe Review Full Article
fir Uber, posting first-ever decline in rides, says worst is over By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T08:48:41+05:30 During the past week, Uber has embarked on a blitz of cost-trimming moves. Uber said it will end food delivery operations in more than a half-dozen countries and that its Middle East unit Careem will terminate 31% of employees. Full Article
fir Firms spared fixed electricity charges for two months, no penalty for others on late payment: BS Yediyurappa By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-07T11:38:48+05:30 Yediyurappa announced a special relief package of Rs 1,610 crore to assist people from various affected sectors on Wednesday, which was welcomed by his political opponents. Full Article
fir When the 20-something founder of Oculus first met Mark Zuckerberg, he blew him off By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-09-09T13:26:20+05:30 Zuckerberg decided to go visit the startup's headquarters after loving his first demo with Oculus' virtual reality headset in Facebook's office. Full Article
fir Mark Zuckerberg's sister is joining VC firm Kleiner Perkins By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-09-23T16:29:04+05:30 Arielle Zuckerberg, who has worked at Google and most recently worked at mobile app management startup Humin, will join Kleiner next month. Full Article
fir PayPal makes $1 billion in small-business loans in first two years By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2015-10-27T23:04:38+05:30 PayPal separated from eBay earlier this year, and Chief Executive Officer Dan Schulman has stated he is looking to use PayPal's size to offer affordable financial services widely. Full Article
fir For a mobile first nation that loves missed calls, here’s something product managers need to know By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-02T12:38:35+05:30 Our jugaad of giving missed calls when mobile telephony was expensive has created a habit that’s still prevalent. Then came OTP, which saw nationwide acceptance when regulators mandated it for banking transactions. Full Article
fir YES moratorium: Credit firms can retain ratings of borrowers who couldn’t pay in March By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T09:29:13+05:30 The non-state lender on its part is not reporting such customers to these institutions. Full Article
fir Lockdown forcing you to stop SIP in mutual funds? Try the pause option first By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-04T14:20:29+05:30 You should explore the `pause your SIP’ option offered by mutual funds before finalising to stop your mutual fund investments through SIPs. Full Article
fir H-1B visa denial rates at 30% for first quarter of FY20 By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T16:40:12+05:30 IT service companies and consultancies, which normally place people at third-party locations, reported higher visa denial rates than US technology firms, as has been the case over the past few quarters. Cognizant (60 per cent), Infosys (59 per cent) and Deloitte (40 per cent) had the highest number of denials in the top 25 list. Full Article
fir Infosys Q4 results: Profit rises 6% to Rs 4,321 crore; firm suspends FY21 guidance citing uncertainty By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-20T18:25:40+05:30 Infosys Q4 results: Profit rises 6% to Rs 4,321 crore; firm suspends FY21 guidance citing uncertainty Full Article
fir India's fiscal deficit hits 52% of budgeted target in first 2 months of 2019/20 By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-06-28T17:06:07+05:30 India's fiscal deficit hits 52% of budgeted target in first 2 months of 2019/20 Full Article
fir Birlas to challenge Harsh Lodha's reinstatement as director in MP Birla Group firms By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T16:41:46+05:30 The decision of the Birlas comes in spite of a favourable verdict from a two-judge division bench of the Calcutta High Court which on Monday had asked the probate court to hear the appellant MP Birla Group companies afresh, which was one of their key petitions. Full Article
fir Lockdown: Hyundai rolls out 200 vehicles from Chennai plant on first day of resuming operations By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T13:11:59+05:30 The auto major has commenced production at its Sriperumbudur factory in Tamil Nadu adhering to 100 per cent compliance of safety and social distancing norms, Hyundai Motor India said in a statement. Full Article
fir HDFC AMC Q4 results: PAT falls 10% YoY to Rs 250 crore; firm announces dividend of Rs 28 per share By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T18:48:56+05:30 The company's total income declined 17.90 per cent YoY to Rs 449.62 crore in the January-March quarter Full Article
fir No play on the field, sports firms go digital By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-29T00:08:59+05:30 Firms like IOS Sports & Entertainment, Baseline Ventures, Cornerstone Sports & Entertainment are all looking at new digital options to capitalise on their clients’ reach and popularity using online channels. Full Article
fir Gold eases on firmer equities, focus on US jobs data By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-08T09:07:56+05:30 The metal gained about 2% on Thursday on the back of bleak US economic data. Full Article
fir Amazon says focus on original content to light up FireStick sales By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-05-20T08:00:56+05:30 Amazon Fire TV Stick is a content streaming device that plugs into an HDTV and lets customers access Prime Video and other OTT services such as Netflix and Hotstar. Full Article
fir Forex kitty sees first drop in 6 months to $481.89 billion By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-03-21T10:30:20+05:30 The last time forex reserves declined was in the week to September 20, 2019, when it had fallen by $388 million to $428.58 billion. Full Article
fir Our first objective is to provide value to customers: Saugata Gupta, MD, Marico By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T23:00:00+05:30 A lot of companies have made a tactical move to making sanitisers. We want to be a little more strategic, because when things settle down, only big brands with differentiations will work., said Saugata Gupta, MD of Marico Full Article
fir Saudi, American firms eye stakes in Reliance's Jio By economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-09T10:54:10+05:30 Three deals in three weeks injected a combined $8 billion in the group and help it pare its debt. Full Article
fir Department of Justice Begins First Distribution of Funds Recovered Through Asset Forfeiture to Compensate Victims of Western Union Fraud Scheme By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The Department of Justice announced today that the Western Union Remission Fund began its first distribution of approximately $153 million in funds forfeited to the U.S. government from the Western Union Company (Western Union) to over 109,000 victims located in the United States and abroad. These victims, many of whom were elderly victims of consumer fraud and abuse, will be recovering the full amount of their losses. Full Article
fir Justice Department Charges Two Defendants with Carjacking and Carrying a Firearm in Relation to a Crime of Violence in Connection with the Death of Two Transgender Individuals By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 The Justice Department announced today that Juan Carlos Pagán Bonilla (Pagan), 21, and Sean Díaz de León (Diaz), 19, have been charged by a criminal complaint in federal district court with carjacking and with using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence in connection with the death of two transgender individuals. Pagan and Diaz are now in federal custody. Full Article
fir Statement from Assistant Attorney General Stephen E. Boyd Expressing Support for Congressional Efforts to Expedite Payment of Public Safety Officer Benefits to First Responders Who Contract COVID-19 By www.justice.gov Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:00:00 -0400 Assistant Attorney General Stephen E. Boyd issued the following statement in support of efforts to streamline payments under the Public Safety Officer Benefit Program (PSOB) to public safety officers fatally injured while working during COVID-19: Full Article
fir Federal Appellate Court Upholds Enforcement of IRS Summons Seeking Information Concerning Law Firm Clients Involved in Foreign Transactions By www.justice.gov Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 On April 24, 2020, a federal appellate court upheld an order enforcing an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) summons directed to the Taylor Lohmeyer Law Firm PLLC, the Department of Justice announced. The summons directed the law firm to provide information about clients who used the law firm’s services to create and maintain foreign bank accounts and entities. On appeal, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit upheld the trial court’s enforcement of the summons and rejected the law firm’s “blanket” claim that all responsive materials were protected by the attorney-client privilege. It explained that revealing the fact that the clients participated in specific types of transactions would not necessarily reveal any confidential communication of legal advice protected by the attorney-client privilege. Full Article
fir White House Legal Aid Interagency Roundtable Issues First Annual Report to the President By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 30 Nov 2016 00:00:00 -0500 Full Article
fir SEC Orders Three Self-Reporting Advisory Firms to Reimburse Investors By www.sec.gov Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:25:55 -0400 The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced settled charges against two advisers that self-reported as part of the Division of Enforcement’s Share Class Selection Disclosure Initiative, and a third adviser that self-reported within months… Full Article
fir Pakistan: ICITAP Completes Advanced First Aid Course with National Highway & Motorway Police By www.justice.gov Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:00:00 -0500 On February 28, ICITAP concluded the Advanced First Aid Course at the National Highway & Motorway Police (NHMP) Training Facility in Kot Ranjit. Full Article
fir DOJ Agrees to Civil Settlement with Additional Firm Involved in Bid Rigging and Fraud Targeting Defense Department Fuel Supply Contracts for U.S. Military Bases in South Korea By www.justice.gov Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -0400 South Korea-based company Jier Shin Korea Co. Ltd., and its president, Sang Joo Lee, have agreed to pay $2 million to the United States for civil antitrust and False Claims Act violations for their involvement in a bid-rigging conspiracy that targeted contracts to supply fuel to U.S. military bases in South Korea, the Department of Justice announced today. Full Article
fir Join WBAL's Town Hall: President Donald Trump's First 100 Days By www.wbal.com Published On :: 2017-04-25T08:00:00 WBAL is hosting a town hall meeting on Thursday, May 4th from 8pm to 10pm that will be broadcast live on 1090 AM and streaming on wbal.com!. Sign up to participate here. Full Article
fir WBAL NewsRadio 1090's Town Hall: President Trump's First 100 Days By www.wbal.com Published On :: 2017-05-05T05:45:00 WBAL NewsRadio 1090 hosted a town hall with a number of WBAL listeners to discuss President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. Full Article
