#cancel the American medical association

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American Medical Assiciation claims that Israel/Palestine Conflict does not qualify under its policies request for ceasefire consideration.

Israel fired on ICU at Al-Quds Hospital

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stop being obtuse about female people in technology

While trying to find one of my own posts (tumblr search is dire), I stumbled upon a critique of the American Anthropological Association and Canadian Anthropology Society session that was meant to discuss the importance of biological sex in anthropology. The critique asserted that the conference was anti-trans hate. But this segment caught my attention:

Why is this poster so convinced that the number of trans women in IT is not 'statistically significant'? As far as I know, there are no academic studies on this. Kathleen Richardson's session didn't go through so we don't know if she had data on trans women in IT that OP does not!

I looked up this quote to see if there was any more information about this canceled panel, and found this hacker news thread with both an appalling lack of understanding of what biological sex (hint: it is not your phenotype) is and this argument for why trans women should count as women in IT:

Let’s suppose the motive of wanting more women in tech is to rally against historic prejudices and institutional biases, in order to assist an otherwise marginalised group towards a more equal footing with the traditional power brokers, men. If you can’t see how this extends to trans women, a group that is almost inarguably as oppressed as cis women, regardless of whether you view them as ‘true’ women, then I can only assume bad faith.

Looks like we have to explain why you cannot treat trans women and cis women interchangeably, and why doing so is harmful.

The stereotype of the "trans girl programmer" exists for a reason. If you find someone in ROM hacking or Linux development identifying as a woman, there is a very high chance that this person will be a trans woman. There is also a very high chance that this person presented as a man most of their life and transitioned late. In other words, they gained their experience in tech while other people (correctly) assumed they were biologically male, and treated them as men.

Undoubtedly their situation changes once they come out as trans. They may not be as respected anymore by predominantly male community members. And if they pass as women, then they likely do experience misogyny. If they transition early, like pediatric transitioner Kim Petras, then they will also face very different struggles from late transitioners. Do you think that a pediatric transitioner entering the IT field as someone who's been socialized as female since 16 and a late transitioner who entered the field as a man and transitioned at 40 will have had the same experience in tech?

Understanding this is key to understanding why "including trans women as women in IT" with no distinction by demographic may not actually be helping. Treating 'trans women' as a monolith is not helpful to anyone - not to cis women, not to female people, and certainly not to trans women.

Let's use an example: Lynn Conway. Lynn Conway is a famous trans woman in computer science. Lynn transitioned in 1968, at age 33, and then went 'stealth' for the rest of her career, only coming out in 1999 at age 61. Being that there are no reports of Conway being 'outed', I can believe that from 33 to 61, Conway's coworkers simply believed that she was a cis woman, and assumed that she was female, and so she would have been subject to misogynistic assumptions about female people's capabilities in technology. I can imagine that Conway may have been harassed or sexualized or belittled because other people viewed her as a female, with no knowledge of her male past.

However, it is worth pointing out that for 33 years of her life, Lynn Conway lived as a man. Because Lynn Conway is male, she would have been socialized and raised as a boy.

Because Lynn Conway did not make an effort to appear as a female person for 33 years of her life (with the exception of one year 1957-58 with a 'failed medical transition', which is left unclear), this means that when Lynn Conway went to MIT, when Lynn Conway worked as an electronics technician, when Lynn Conway studied engineering at Columbia university, and when Lynn Conway was hired at IBM, Lynn Conway was presenting as a man, was viewed as a male person by the people hiring and educating her, and therefore socially benefitted from not being of the female sex.

Lynn Conway would not have been told for those 33 years of her life that technology was "for boys" and therefore she should not engage in it. Lynn Conway would not have been told that being at a computer would "make her ugly and undesirable to men." Lynn Conway would not have had to worry about being sexually harassed by boys, or even being raped and impregnated. Lynn Conway had two children, who she did not have to carry to term, because she had no eggs or uterus but a penis and sperm. As the impregnating partner, Lynn Conway's career did not suffer from discrimination on the basis of pregnancy. Conway did not have to deal with pregnancy and the trauma of birth and recovery in a society that heavily coerced mothers into giving up their careers once they had children.

In fact, being male allowed Lynn Conway to study at Columbia university, because Columbia university did not accept female students until 1983.

Lynn Conway began her career as a 33-year old "woman in tech" with advantages that no other 33-year old female person at the time could have had. Not being sexualized, not being told that females are stupider than males, being allowed to enroll normally at Columbia University. While her accomplishments as a stealth, cis-presenting trans woman in technology should actually inspire women, in so far as they show that it is possible for someone presenting as female to succeed in technology, it would be irresponsible to ignore that Lynn Conway had multiple advantages on account of being male.

This is not to say that Lynn Conway or other late-transitioners do not suffer. Lynn Conway appeared to have suffered from depression due to dysphoria. I have no doubt that Conway's mental health suffered for those 33 years because of dysphoria. After transitioning, she was not allowed to see her kids anymore on the basis that it would have been a 'bad influence' to have a 'transsexual' near them. After going stealth, she was basically unable to talk about her past at all, which is isolating and scary.

But we must recognize that lack of privilege in one area (being trans) does not mean that one does not experience privilege in another (being a male person). Whether the ledger of benefits versus penalties adds up to a positive or negative sum does not change that the benefits of being male happened.

So here's a question - if we know that female people face special challenges compared to male people in general, that female people are sexualized by male people, that female people are presumed incompetent and unintelligent by male people on account of their female biology and 'female brains', and that trans women are only oppressed on the basis of misogyny when other people mistake them as females...

How will it help female people overcome socialization and societal barriers by showing them male people who had most of their education and experience in technology as males, and only transitioned once their careers were more secure? The answer is it doesn't. Frankly it doesn't even help trans women who transition early!

Once again, this does not mean that trans women don't face problems, barriers, and even misogyny. Even late-transitioning trans women in tech face barriers to their career once they come out. Tech bros are hardly the most welcoming people to gender non-conforming people.

But it means our problems are very different. When someone says that we should not hire women because they get pregnant and leave, a trans woman can always say that she is incapable of becoming pregnant because she has no uterus or eggs, and is thus a more desirable worker. When someone says that female brains are inferior to male brains, less prone to genius, and less interested in technical development, how does that apply to trans women, especially ones who transitioned late in their lives and therefore weren't even on HRT for most of their critical development?

there are literally already jokes online about trans women being better at technology, math, and science than cis women (female people).

So frankly, Kathleen Richardson's research on this topic would have been fascinating to hear. How many trans women are there in programming? When do they transition? Did they gain their prominence in STEM before or after transitioning to feminine?

There's very little data about this. Anecdata suggest that some communities (ROM hacking and Linux kernel, as mentioned above) have very high numbers of trans women as opposed to cis women. And statistical data on Haskell programmers suggests that the ratio of trans to cis women is 1:1. In other words, 3% of Haskell programmers are women-identified, but only half of them are female. (link)

If your only concern is whether people presenting as women are succeeding in STEM, then maybe you don't really care about this! But I care about female people because I know being female comes with significant challenges, and I think having data on this matters! If there has been a huge jump in the number of women in programming, but that jump comes entirely from previously male programmers transitioning to female, then all that means is that people whose careers were secure changed their gender marker! No actual advances were made for female people!

Nothing about this topic is anti-trans. You can discuss dysphoria, transphobia, transmisogyny, the mental health impact of going stealth, the (mis)treatment of trans women in technology, the challenges of coming out as a late-career professional, the challenges of entering a career as a trans woman, perfectly well.

You can also do that while acknowledging that there is a difference between presenting/being read as female and having a female body, being raised and socialized as a female person, and dealing with the unique challenges of being a female person in technology.

In fact, we need to both if we have a commitment to social justice. If you don't care about the struggles of female people and the way data on our experiences can be obscured by collating trans women with us, then I'm not sure you have a commitment to social justice or feminism.

[religion-is-a-mental-illness]

By: Winkfield Twyman, Jr.

Published: Mar 29, 2024

A few years ago, my wife and I faced the health crisis of our marriage. My wife was diagnosed with a brain tumor and she needed immediate surgery. I mean, immediate as in cancel your travel plans to China and get your affairs in order. Write a final letter to your children. Tell them how much you love them. That kind of health crisis was in our lives.

We met with the surgeon, highly regarded as one of the top brain surgeons in San Diego. His credentials were stellar. He spoke with authority. One wants authority before brain surgery. My wife and I never gave a nanosecond of thought to the surgeon’s ancestry or ethnic group. I refuse to so identify the man of medicine who saved my wife’s life on that October day.

I am beside myself with fear when I hear that Social Justice has invaded the medical profession, particularly the delicate area of surgery.

Listen to me please, dear readers.

I do not care about Social Justice when my wife and mother of my children lies under the knife. When she is wheeled into the operating room and the door closes, I trust in one thing – competency. I want competency supremacy when a surgeon cuts into my wife’s skull. You can take your slogan words like white supremacy, oppression, marginalized, diversity, equity and inclusion and pound concrete-hard sand. Better yet, take a flying leap at the moon.

I am absolutely terrified to hear “Americas’ surgeons are not woke enough, according to the American College of Surgeons (ACS).” Do not treat my wife or me or my children as avatars for imagined oppression. We do not need your delusional pity and warped reality.

What is “a blueprint for implementing equitable practices” in medicine? There is no such creature. There is no such protocol. If I present with a brain tumor, assign me the best possible brain surgeon and let the surgeon work magic. I care not whether the surgeon shares my race. Why would I care? Please tell me. Does the tumor care whether my brain surgeon is the descendant of American slavery? I think not. It matters not to the tumor. Nor did it matter to my wife and me and our children on the date of my wife’s emergency surgery.

I would have lost my “retired from Blackness” mind if the exigent operation had been held up so that the hospital could locate a top descendant of American slavery surgeon in southern California. Or, shall I say the ACS has lost its mind to think equity matters in a time of life and death.

I try to imagine the madness away. I tell myself that the invasion of Social Justice into surgery is overblown hysteria by Fox News and white supremacists. My gut knows better. Any association that equates “micro aggressions,” “implicit bias,” and “White privilege” with care of my black American wife – well that is an association that has gone mad.

When a tumor occupies 1/3 of my wife’s cranial space, do I care about young surgeons trained in systemic and structural racism, disparities and black representation in the ACS? Please stop the world and let me get off. Now!

Do not do it, surgeons. Do not lump patients into racial groups. You are not a bean counter. Heal your patient, someone straining to be calm in the face of a dire diagnosis.

It is said that “Critical Race Theory-Related Ideas (are) Found in Programs At 108 of 155 Top American Medical Schools.” Thank God my wife had her emergency brain surgery in October 2016. The tumor is now gone and we bless the surgeon of authority who gave us a new lease on life.

As for today, I am afraid for my family, all descendants of American slavery, in the eyes of diversity, equity and inclusion training for surgeons. I am now afraid of young surgeons.

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The GOP's only policy position is that of 'what will hurt people most?' There is no reason why Republicans even have a chance of taking back the majority. In 2022 alone, Biden and Dems have done the following:

passed the Inflation Reduction Act, the biggest investment in fighting climate change in history

passed the bipartisan infrastructure bill, the largest investment in infrastructure since Eisenhower

passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, breaking a 30-year streak of federal inaction on gun violence legislation

signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law

took out the leader of al Qaeda

ended America's longest war

reauthorized and strengthened the Violence Against Women Act

signed the PACT Act, a bill to address veteran burn pit exposure

signed the NATO accession protocols for Sweden and Finland

issued executive order to protect reproductive rights

canceled $10,000 of student loan debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 and canceled $20,000 in debt for Pell Grant recipients

canceled billions in student loan debt for borrowers who were defrauded

nominated now-Supreme Court Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace Justice Breyer

brought COVID under control in the U.S. (e.g., COVID deaths down 90% and over 220 million vaccinated)

formed Monkeypox response team to reach communities at highest risk of contracting the virus

unemployment at a 50-year low

on track to cut deficit by $1.3 trillion, largest one-year reduction in U.S. history

limited the release of mercury from coal-burning power plants

$5 billion for electric vehicle chargers- $119 billion budget surplus in January 2022, first in over two years

united world against Russia’s war in Ukraine

ended forced arbitration in workplace sexual assault cases

reinstated California authority to set pollution standards for cars

ended asylum restrictions for children traveling alone

signed the Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act, the first federal ban on lynching after 200 failed attempts

Initiated “use it or lose it" policy for drilling on public lands to force oil companies to increase production

released 1 million barrels of oil a day for 6 months from strategic reserves to ease gas prices

rescinded Trump-era policy allowing rapid expulsion of migrants

expunged student loan defaults

overhauled USPS finances to allow the agency to modernize its service

required federal dollars spent on infrastructure to use materials made in America

restored environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects

Launched $6 billion effort to save distressed nuclear plants

provided $385 million to help families and individuals with home energy costs through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. (This is in addition to $4.5 billion provided in the American Rescue Plan.)

national registry of police officers who are fired for misconduct

tightened restrictions on chokeholds, no-knock warrants, and transfer of military equipment to police departments

required all federal law enforcement officers to wear body cameras

$265 million for South Florida reservoir, key component of Everglades restoration

major wind farm project off West coast to provide electricity for 1.5 million homes

continued Obama administration's practice of posting log records of visitors to White House

devoted $2.1 billion to strengthen US food supply chain

invoked Defense Production Act to rapidly expand domestic production of critical clean energy technologies

enacted two-year pause of anti-circumvention tariffs on solar

allocated funds to federal agencies to counter 300-plus anti-LGBTQ laws by state lawmakers in 2022

relaunched cancer 'moonshot' initiative to help cut death rate

expanded access to emergency contraception and long-acting reversible contraception

prevented states from banning Mifepristone, a medication used to end early pregnancy that has FDA approval

21 executive actions to reduce gun violence

Climate Smart Buildings Initiative: Creates public-private partnerships to modernize Federal buildings to meet agencies’ missions, create good-paying jobs, and cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions

Paying for today’s needed renovations with tomorrow’s energy savings without requiring upfront taxpayer funding

ended Trump-era “Remain in Mexico” policy

Operation Fly-Formula, bringing needed baby formula (19 missions to date)

executive order protecting travel for abortion

invested more in crime control and prevention than any president in history

provided death, disability, and education benefits to public safety officers and survivors who are killed or injured in the line of duty

Reunited 500 migrant families separated under Trump

$1.66 billion in grants to transit agencies, territories, and states to invest in 150 bus fleets and facilities

brokered joint US/Mexico infrastructure project; Mexico to pay $1.5 billion for US border security

blocked 4 hospital mergers that would've driven up prices and is poised to thwart more anti-competition consolidation attempts

10 million jobs—more than ever created before at this point of a presidency

record small business creation

banned paywalls on taxpayer-funded research

best economic growth record since Clinton

struck deal between major U.S. railroads and unions representing tens of thousands of workers after about 20 hours of talks, averting rail strike

eliminated civil statute of limitations for child abuse victims

announced $156 million for America's first-of-its-kind critical minerals refinery, demonstrating the commercial viability of turning mine waste into clean energy technology.

started process of reclassifying Marijuana away from being a Schedule 1 substance and pardoning all federal prisoners with possession offenses

Note: This list only reflects 2022 accomplishments. Click here for 2021 accomplishments.

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Chicago tribune wants you to pay to read that article, and it’s not on archive.org, so I went and paid for a subscription which I’m going to cancel tomorrow because fuck that.

anyways, below the cut:

Prediabetes: The epidemic that never was, and shouldn’t be

By Hank Campbell and Isabel Beshar

July 29, 2016 at 4:53 p.m.

This summer, your TV will begin alerting you to the dangers of high blood sugar. Your phone will buzz with automatic messages assessing the glycemic index of your breakfast bagel. And your Facebook feed will remind you to take the stairs, not the elevator.

This is all the result of a recent initiative intended to increase awareness of a condition known as prediabetes.

Marked by abnormal but not yet pathological blood sugar levels, prediabetes acts as a risk marker for Type 2 diabetes, a metabolic disease in which the body fails to properly process sugar. The idea is akin to cancer prevention: catch the tumor early (prediabetes) and avoid metastasis (diabetes). According to the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention numbers, prediabetes is becoming a national emergency. In 2014, 86 million adult Americans were said to be prediabetic.

This means that 1 in 3 American adults have prediabetes — a figure higher than the number of Americans who currently hold a bachelor’s degree.

Yet those claims may be scaring more people than they are helping. The United States has the lowest prediabetes cut-off points of high-income countries around the world, meaning that prediabetes gets diagnosed earlier and more frequently, leading to new patients and higher costs. In 2003, and then again in 2010, the American Diabetes Association shifted the prediabetes diagnostic threshold down, from 110 to 100 milligrams per deciliter for the finger-stick glucose test, and from 6.0 to 5.7 percent for the average blood sugar level (the HbA1C test).

Other countries have pushed back. So has the World Health Organization, which has cautioned since 2006 that lower thresholds would needlessly double the prevalence of prediabetes and inadvertently implicate patients at minimal or no risk. In China, for example, adoption of the current ADA guidelines would result in 493 million new prediabetics.

It’s also unclear if the predictive value of prediabetes is actually valuable. The most recent long-term epidemiological surveys show that only 5 to 10 percent of patients labeled prediabetic actually progress to diabetes, with a full 50 percent of people reverting to normal glycemia in follow-up visits. This may be why the WHO and International Diabetes Federation have effectively de-adopted the “prediabetes” lexicon, noting that “so many people do not progress to diabetes as the term implies.”

Lowering the diagnostic threshold has clear economic implications. It’s a gold mine for the pharmaceutical industry, thanks to the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists’ recommendation that diabetes drugs be used in patients with prediabetes. More diagnoses mean more sales, even though pharmaceutical interventions rarely work for prediabetes and their side effects are well reported.

It’s already the case that a staggering $322 billion is spent annually caring for people with prediabetes and diabetes.

In medical anthropology, this phenomenon is known as “medicalization” — the process by which normal bodily functions, characteristics or metrics become pathologized. This has been the case in public health rhetoric about menopause, aging and, more recently, high blood pressure.

It is normal — indeed, it is statistically likely — to have blood sugars that temporarily read in the prediabetes category. On your period? Had a happy hour cocktail? Stressed? Your blood sugar can spike or drop by as much as 20 mg/dL hourly. But head to the doctor on these days, and you walk away with a scary diagnosis, a costly prescription for a drug that may not even help you and seemingly unattainable lifestyle changes.

Diabetes is a serious and life-altering disease. In the eye of its storm, we are in desperate need of strategies to cope with it. But increasing the scope of the precondition is not necessarily the answer. We need to focus our attention and treat those who are suffering — not carelessly widen our lens.

Isabel Beshar is a 2014 Rhodes scholar and a candidate for a postgraduate degree in medical anthropology at the University of Oxford. Hank Campbell is president of the American Council on Science and Health.

I saw a comment on your blog that says 'the way you eat does not cause diabetes'...are you able to expand on that or provide a source I could read? I've been told by doctors that my pre-diabetes was due to weight gain because I get more hungry on my anti psychotics and I'd like to fact check what they've told me! Thank you so much!

Pre-diabetes was rejected as a diagnosis by the World Health Organization (although it is used by the US and UK) - the correct term for the condition is impaired glucose tolerance. Approximately 2% of people with "pre-diabetes" go on to develop diabetes per year. You heard that right - TWO PERCENT. Most diabetics actually skip the pre-diabetic phase.

There are currently no treatments for pre-diabetes besides intentional weight loss. (Hmm, that's convenient, right?) There has yet to be evidence that losing weight prevents progression from pre-diabetes to T2DM beyond a year. Interestingly, drug companies are trying to persuade the medical world to start treating patients earlier and earlier. They are using the term “pre-diabetes” to sell their drugs (including Wegovy, a weight-loss drug). Surgeons are using it to sell weight loss surgery. Everyone’s a winner, right? Not patients. Especially fat patients.

Check out these articles:

Prediabetes: The epidemic that never was, and shouldn’t be

The war on ‘prediabetes' could be a boon for pharma—but is it good medicine?

Also - I love what Dr. Asher Larmie @fatdoctorUK has to say about T2DM and insulin resistance, so here's one of their threads I pulled from Twitter:

1️⃣ You can't prevent insulin resistance. It's coded in your DNA. It may be impacted by your environment. Studies have shown it has nothing to do with your BMI.

2️⃣ The term "pre-diabetes" is a PR stunt. The correct term is impaired glucose tolerance (or impaired fasting glucose) which is sometimes referred to as intermittent hyperglycemia. It does not predict T2DM. It is best ignored and tested for every 3-5yrs.

3️⃣ there is no evidence that losing weight prevents diabetes. That's because you can't reverse insulin resistance. You can possibly postpone it by 2yrs? Furthermore there is evidence that those who are fat at the time of diagnosis fair much better than those who are thin.

4️⃣ Weight loss does not reverse diabetes in the VAST majority of people. Those that do reverse it are usually thinner with recent onset T2DM and a low A1c. Only a tiny minority can sustain that over 2yrs. Weight loss does not improve A1c levels beyond 2 yrs either.

5️⃣ Weight loss in T2DM does not improve macrovascular or microvascular health outcomes beyond 2 years. In fact, weight loss in diabetics is associated with increased mortality and morbidity (although it is not clear why). Weight cycling is known to impacts A1c levels.

6️⃣ Weight GAIN does NOT increase the risk of cardiovascular OR all causes mortality in diabetics. In fact, one might even go so far as to say that it's better to be fat and diabetic than to be thin and diabetic.

Dr. Larmie cites 18 peer reviewed journal articles (most from the last decade) that are included in their webinar on the subject, linked below.

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The Administrative Department of the CMS supported their vision for the change by outlining the positive impact it will have on the opportunities that stakeholders will have input on model designs along with the flexibility that will come in the episode-based models. Although the decision attracted some heat from American Hospital Associations. They raised their concern in favor of the organizations who have been continuously spending major financial resources in order to prepare themselves to participate.

This has raised several questions in relation to the future of alternative payment models and the idea of mandatory participation. But CMS has ensured that understanding the importance of the matter they will be developing new models in order to increase the future participation in the event. They backed. Recent studies have confirmed that the Bundle payment initiatives have a positive impact on both “quality of care” and “low cost” in spite of the fact that the structure is far from perfect. The proposed change will surely be an important factor in deciding the future of the BPCI structure.

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[cglenwilliams]

I’m a fan of practical effects and real performances, but when it comes to animals on-set, I’m not that bothered by things like the example that began this thread. That’s because, despite the American Humane Association being on-hand to watch animal handlers on the set, Hollywood still has a bad track record when it comes to animal safety.

2008′s Speed Racer -- a box office flop turned beloved cult classic -- had to go without the “No animals were harmed during the making of this picture” credit because the AHA observer witnessed an animal handler (on two separate occasions) strike the ape who played ChimChim without provocation.

On the set of 1980′s biggest flop, Heaven’s Gate, a horse was accidentally blown up with dynamite, four other horses died, and multiple horses were injured. That’s on top of director Michael Cimino deciding he really, REALLY needed the cockfighting scene to be an actual cockfight, resulting in the deaths of the birds involved.

HBO’s “Luck” was canceled early because of the shocking number of horse deaths involved in the filming. In the first season alone, two horses were euthanized after sustaining injuries during racing scenes -- which was initially brushed off as “that happens in real races all the time.” But the euthanizing of a horse who suffered a severe head injury during filming on season two was cited as one of the main reasons for the show’s cancellation.

It is alleged that 27 different animals were either killed or severely injured in off-camera incidents during the filming of The Hobbit, including a horse who fell over a bluff and a pony who broke its back. Peter Jackson disputes that exact number and insists that animal safety concerns were immediately investigated and appropriate action taken.

One of the real tigers used in The Life of Pi (which used several real tigers in addition to its famous CGI tiger) nearly drowned during a day of filming after becoming exhausted swimming in the oversized tank used for the lifeboat shots. The trainer who supplied that tiger was later charged with animal abuse in Canada after video surfaced that appeared to show him whipping a young Siberian tiger 19 times. The case was dismissed after the trainer suffered a stroke and a judge declared him medically unfit to stand trial, so there was never a definitive end to that case.

By the way -- that near-drowning incident actually cast a shadow over the AHA who did have a representative on-set to observe the animal activity. That monitor wrote in a later email: “Last week we almost fucking killed King in the water tank. This one take with him went really bad and got lost trying to swim to the side. Damn near drowned. I think this goes without saying but don’t mention it to anyone, especially the office! I have downplayed the fuck out of it.”

These are far from the only incidents in recent memory, and none of these get into the gritty independent films that go completely unmonitored.

So, yeah, I’ve got no problem with a director looking at a scene of man holding a small dog and asking the question, “Do we really need a dog on set for this shot?”

We’re so lucky they filmed Lord of the Rings when they did. Twenty years later, they would’ve had Viggo Mortensen riding a green bike that they CGI into a horse because that’s better for some reason.

This simple feeling… is beyond Disney’s comprehension.

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Paris 2024 Olympics day 13: More medals, dispair, hazardous Seine training

A total of 25 sets of medals in 13 sports – athletics, open water swimming, boxing, taekwondo, rock climbing, canoeing, diving, weightlifting, sailing, field hockey, track cycling, Greco-Roman and women’s wrestling – will be awarded at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.

The Netherlands’ Sharon van Rouwendaal won gold in the 10 km open water swimming. Austria’s Lara Wadlau and Lukas Maher won gold in mixed dinghy dinghy sailing. Indonesia’s Veddriq Leonardo won the Olympic gold medal in speed climbing. Italy’s Ruggero Tita and Caterina Mariana Banti won gold in the mixed crew Nacra 17 class. China’s Liu Hao and Ji Bowen won the double canoe event.

Indian athlete lost her medal due to being overweight

Indian athlete Vinesh Phogat was disqualified before the final of the Olympic freestyle wrestling tournament. During the weigh-in, it was discovered that the athlete weighed more than the 50kg allowed for her category, the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) press service reported. Phogat was supposed to compete for the gold medal against American Sarah Hildebrandt in the final, but she will not receive any medal due to her disqualification.

According to ESPN India, the Indian athlete’s weight increased slightly when she was recovering from her first three bouts. She managed to lose 2kg overnight. However, it was not enough: at the weigh-in she was found to be overweight by 100 grams. According to Indian Express, the night before the weigh-in, the athlete did not sleep. She had been jogging, jumping and cycling in an attempt to lose weight. In the morning, she felt dizzy due to dehydration. She was hospitalised at a medical centre in the Olympic Village.

Dangerous Seine training

Organisers of the Olympic open water swimming competition have allowed athletes to train on the Seine River in Paris. Previously, training had been repeatedly cancelled due to water pollution. This is the only chance for the athletes to familiarise themselves with the venue.

The two-hour training session took place on Wednesday morning. The weather was cold and overcast. Dozens of athletes did the training the day before the women’s ten-kilometre marathon. The men’s competition is scheduled for Friday.

Austrian swimmer Felix Auböck said that if someone says he is not concerned about the water quality, he is “probably lying.” The athlete hopes the organisers will ensure safety for the swimmers.

The day before, a training session before the Olympic competition in Seine was cancelled for the fifth time. The reason was the poor quality of water in the river. Several athletes contracted intestinal infections after the competition, but local authorities denied that it was related to the water in the Seine.

Read more HERE

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Internship Abroad: Housing, Visas, and More

Preparing for an internship abroad can be exciting, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges, especially when it comes to securing housing and visas. My journey began with researching various housing options. While I initially considered staying at The Intune Group’s housing facility, I decided against it. I wanted to experience the independence of living on my own, something I hadn't done in my 22 years. Plus, the housing facility was quite expensive, costing around $15,500 for the duration of my stay. I figured an Airbnb apartment would be more affordable and offer more privacy.

Accommodations

Airbnb quickly became my focus. I scoured the internet for various rental options, including Airbnb, Zillow, and other American sites. After comparing prices and reading reviews, I decided Airbnb was the best choice for me. I booked my apartment in mid-January, giving me about a month and a half to prepare for my move to the US in late February.

Airbnb is a popular option for short-term housing abroad. It allows you to rent a room or an entire apartment/house from local hosts. However, it's essential to verify the location and read reviews before booking. Additionally, some cities have regulations regarding Airbnb rentals, so always check local laws. If you are seeking a less expensive option, student housing, homestays, or private apartments are also viable choices. Student housing is often affordable and convenient if your internship is associated with a university. Homestays offer an immersive cultural experience, while private apartments provide more privacy. Research various platforms to explore these options.

Legal Preparations

Securing a visa is another critical step. The visa process was a bit stressful, and I had to request a faster processing time to ensure my visa was approved before my flight. The visa appointment was scheduled for just a few days before my departure, which left me scrambling. I was advised that I couldn't book my flight until I had my visa in hand, which meant I had to book a last-minute flight, which was more expensive. It was a bit of a hassle, but once I received my visa, everything went smoothly.

Visa Application is a crucial step when preparing for an internship abroad. The application process varies depending on the country, so always check the specific requirements of your destination. Some common requirements include a valid passport, proof of sufficient funds, health insurance, and a letter from your internship provider. Prepare for your visa interview by researching common questions and practicing your responses. Dress professionally, bring all necessary documents, and be ready to explain why you chose the specific internship and how it will benefit your career.

Travel Planning

As research has shown, travel insurance is essential for international travel, especially when you’re interning abroad. It covers unexpected incidents, such as medical emergencies, trip cancellations, or lost luggage. I made sure to get travel insurance to protect myself from any unforeseen circumstances that might arise during my time in the US. I also learned that it's important to have a credit card with no foreign transaction fees to save money on international purchases and ATM withdrawals.

Travel insurance is essential when interning abroad. It covers unexpected incidents, such as medical emergencies, trip cancellations, or lost luggage. Compare different policies and providers to find the best coverage for your needs. When planning your travel, consider using a credit card with no foreign transaction fees. This will help you save money on international purchases and ATM withdrawals. Additionally, inform your bank about your travel plans to avoid any issues with your credit or debit card abroad.

Relocating for Work

One thing that caught me off guard was the requirement to have separate health insurance for my stay in the US. Apparently, in the Netherlands, you can't have Dutch health insurance if you're abroad for an extended period. It was a bit of a hassle to manage, and I even received an email a few weeks ago reminding me that I needed to have medical insurance, which I didn't. As a result, I had to pay a fee, which was frustrating. This is another thing to consider when planning your internship abroad, and it's important to research the local health insurance options and requirements to avoid any surprises.

If you're moving to a new country for your internship, research the local health insurance options. Some countries have public health systems, while others rely on private insurance. Make sure you understand the coverage and costs associated with each option.

Overall, preparing for an internship abroad can be a lot of work. But with careful planning and research, you can navigate the challenges and make the most of your experience. By securing housing, obtaining a visa, and taking care of necessary travel arrangements, you can focus on the exciting opportunities that await you.

[pearwaldorf]

This is the same as the previous post. I locked it down to prevent incorrect information about the circumstances of Damar Hamlin''s injury from spreading. Please keep reblogging.

(content notes: traumatic injury, head injury, gross negligence by a powerful organization)

Hey everybody,

I wanna talk about something really important. You might not follow sports or American football so it might not come up in your social feeds.

There was a game tonight between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals. Bills player Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field. was hit extremely badly, enough that They did CPR on him for nine minutes. As of writing this (1/2/23 at 20:05 Pacific) he is at the hospital and not breathing on his own.

[edit 1/3/22] The Bills issued a statement saying Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest after I wrote this post. The rest still stands.

Even before Hamlin had made it to the hospital(!!!) the NFL called for the players to warm up in five minutes. The coaches said "ABSOLUTELY NOT" and refused.

It took the NFL an hour to officially cancel the game. Equipment operators were packing up before it was officially called.

So you may have heard about former NFL players with "chronic traumatic encephalopathy", or CTE. That's a medical way of saying "you got bashed in the head a lot and it fucked up your brain". 99% of former NFL players who donated their brains for research had it.

Here are some of the symptoms of CTE:

The team found that—whether the men’s brain changes were mild or severe—all experienced mood, behavioral, or cognitive symptoms associated with CTE. These included impulsivity, depression, apathy, anxiety, explosive rages, episodic memory loss, and problems with attention and higher order thinking. Nearly all donors whose brains were diagnosed with CTE (96%) experienced progression of their symptoms during life. Men found to have milder brain pathology died younger, at a median age of 44, and suicide was their leading cause of death. The men with more severe pathology died at a median age of 71. Their leading cause of death was dementia or trouble with movements like swallowing.

I'm telling you all this because some of you might think professional sports is a niche subject that doesn't affect your life. Or you think that athletes, like actors or other people who make much more money than you, are protected from exploitation by the amount of their income.

The average career of an NFL player is 3.3 years. Average salary is $2.7 mm. You don't need to do the math to see that's not exactly big bucks. Until I read that last article I did not know that the NFL has a pension plan. Also it's really not great. Additional detail?

The new CBA also outlined… a plan to establish a program that guarantees former players without insurance receive mental health services, orthopedic care, preventative care and other health interventions at no cost to the player.

For emphasis, because this is really important: THE NFL DID NOT HAVE A PLAN TO PROVIDE CARE FOR UNINSURED PLAYERS UNTIL 20-GODDAMN-22. A plan!! It hasn't even been established!!

No amount of money will make up for fucking up your physical and mental health. It especially will not if you don't have a healthy way to deal with those fuck-ups.

It is now nauseatingly crystal clear the NFL is another facet of the system that allows police to kill (Black men) with impunity. You do not treat people you think of as human this way. And because all this stuff is connected, we have to be aware of the ways people try to get us not to care.

I regret that it took Hamlin's terrible injury for me to understand this. The NFL's response is the reason I absolutely must remember it.

[s10safecare]

How Medical Scribe Programs Are Revolutionizing The Way Doctors Operate And Document Patient Care 

How Can A Medical Scribe Improve The Care Of Patients?

Physician burnout is a common occurrence. Healthcare professionals are under tremendous pressure due to heavy workloads and tight schedules. The contacts between doctors and patients, however, are the part of the work that is most crucial. Health results and patient satisfaction increase when a doctor can concentrate only on the patient. Medical scribes perform the function of serving as the recorder of all contacts between doctors and patients. A doctor can devote more time and attention to caring for patients by delegating the details to a medical scribe.

What Do Medical Scribes Do?

Medical scribes support doctors and healthcare professionals during patient visits by taking thorough notes and documenting doctor-patient interactions. Healthcare professionals may operate more effectively and maintain patient concentration with the assistance of a medical scribe. They also serve as a terrific second set of eyes, spotting any discrepancies in the charting and guaranteeing the correctness of the Electronic Health Documentation (EHR). Scribes meet rising demand as more doctors become dissatisfied with how difficult to use and disruptive the existing EHRs are to patient visits and satisfaction. Overall, it can make the clinical documenting procedure more difficult. A medical scribe helps to smooth out such operational hitches by taking on the duty of patient information documentation.

Why Would A Medical Practice Require A Scribe? 

Medical personnel is too accustomed to working long shifts requiring intensive multitasking. The repercussions of such a rigorous schedule are indicated by the increased prevalence of burnout among doctors. The American Medical Association (AMA) published research on burnout in primary care doctors. The researchers proposed, among other things, that medical scribes lessen burnout and improve the doctor-patient bond. Medical scribes primarily reduce the growing load of EHR paperwork. ( 10 medical specialties, 10 different ways to cut physician burnout ). A medical professional's day is made more productive by medical scribes. They are no longer subjected to appointment cancellations, which frees up more time in the doctor's schedule to accommodate more patients and raise their satisfaction.Additionally, doctors can shorten their workdays to maintain a sustainable work-life balance.

Recommended Reading : Medical Scribing Company Of The New Era

How Does A Medical Scribe Enhance The Experience And Care Given To Patients? 

The doctor's patient also benefits from the services of a medical scribe. Researchers for a 2018 study questioned seven hundred thirty-five patients. A medical scribe was present throughout visits, according to 57% of participants, and the doctor spent less time on the computer. Almost half of the participants said that their doctor chatted with them during these same appointments more than usual. ( Association of Medical Scribes in Primary Care With Physician Workflow and Patient Experience )The patient receives greater attention and care because the doctor does not have to take extensive notes during the appointment. The physician's workflow is not stopped throughout the conversation, which enhances the quality of the doctor's mental process. When the brain isn't diverted into two entirely different jobs, it is much simpler to concentrate on the current issue. It is difficult to top a visit with a doctor who genuinely seems to care. Hence, as the patient comes to your office for more sessions where a medical scribe is present, the improved patient-doctor interactions will build the connection and patient satisfaction. Additionally, the welcoming presence of a medical scribe frequently reduces a patient's fear.

How Can I Find A Medical Scribe? 

When choosing one for your medical practice, you have a choice between in-person and robot medical scribes. Given the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, several medical specialties are subject to severe limitations. That does not imply that a solution does not exist or that you should not employ a medical scribe. But you ought to think about using robot medical scribes. Robot medical scribes offer an affordable and practical alternative. Even doctors who cannot employ an on-site, full-time medical scribe can do it electronically. Robotic medical scribes are on hand throughout appointments to record all information throughout the patient visit in real time. Certain patients may prefer this method since it may be viewed as less obtrusive. To halt the spread of COVID-19, people are also cautious while coming into close or close proximity to other people. Office building occupancy regulations may also provide difficulties. Independent contractors are frequently used to engage virtual medical scribes. Less documentation is needed, and sick days, vacations, and tardiness politics are avoided with this employment categorization.We at S10.AI offer solutions for robot medical scribes. We offer 24/7 support and help healthcare professionals everywhere—for half the price of an in-person scribe. Our robotic medical scribes guarantee high-quality documentation that thoroughly collects discrete and structured data to facilitate back-end reporting and analysis. S10.AI handles all the documentation, so the doctor never needs to experience burnout again. We like to emphasize that installation only requires approximately an hour of your time, and there is no risk involved because the robot will erase the data after the charts are finished. Please use the risk-free, no-obligation trial to verify our claims for yourself since we do not keep patient data.

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All mail Order Star of the event Pricing: How Much Will You Dedicate Discovering And purchasing A Foreign Wife?

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[tripsntravels]

Top 10 Considerations Before Hiring Travel Advisors

Planning a trip, whether for business or leisure, can be a complex and time-consuming endeavor. Many travelers turn to travel advisors to streamline the process and ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience. Before entrusting your travel plans to a professional advisor, it's essential to consider various factors to ensure they align with your preferences and expectations. In this blog, we'll explore key considerations to keep in mind before hiring travel advisors, helping you make informed decisions for your upcoming adventures.

1. Credentials and Expertise :

Begin by researching the credentials and expertise of the travel advisor or agency. Look for certifications from reputable organizations, such as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) or the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). Consider their experience in planning trips to your desired destinations and their knowledge of specific travel niches, such as luxury travel, adventure travel, or family vacations.

2. Client Reviews and Testimonials :

Client reviews and testimonials provide valuable insights into the experiences of others who have used the services of the travel advisor. Explore online platforms, social media, or ask for references to gauge the satisfaction level of past clients. Pay attention to reviews that align with your travel preferences and expectations.

3. Industry Connections and Partnerships :

Well-established travel advisors often have strong connections and partnerships with airlines, hotels, and other service providers. Inquire about the advisor's network and how it benefits clients. Access to exclusive deals, upgrades, and personalized experiences can enhance the overall quality of your trip. You can also look for Accommodation & Transportation Expertise Travel Advisors.

4. Communication Style :

Effective communication is crucial when working with a travel advisor. Consider their communication style, responsiveness, and willingness to understand your preferences. A good travel advisor should actively listen to your needs, provide timely updates, and be transparent about the planning process.

5. Budget Considerations :

Clearly communicate your budget constraints and expectations to the travel advisor. A skilled advisor should be able to tailor the trip to meet your financial parameters while still delivering a satisfying and memorable experience. Be wary of advisors who push for options that exceed your budget without clear justification.

6. Customization and Personalization :

The ability to customize your travel experience is a hallmark of a skilled travel advisor. Inquire about their approach to personalization, whether it involves crafting unique itineraries, suggesting off-the-beaten-path experiences, or catering to specific interests and preferences. You can also hire only Trusted Local Guides Travel Agency.

7. Emergency Support and Assistance :

Unexpected events can occur during travel, from flight delays to medical emergencies. Assess the travel advisor's commitment to providing support in such situations. Inquire about their emergency assistance protocols, availability during your trip, and the extent of their responsibility in handling unforeseen challenges.

8. Travel Insurance Guidance :

Travel insurance is a crucial aspect of trip planning. A reputable travel advisor should guide you on suitable insurance options based on your travel itinerary and preferences. They should be knowledgeable about coverage details, cancellation policies, and how to navigate insurance claims if needed.

9. Destination Knowledge :

Evaluate the travel advisor's knowledge of your chosen destination. A well-informed advisor should be able to provide insights into local culture, recommend hidden gems, and offer practical tips for a smooth and enjoyable experience.

10. Clear Terms and Conditions :

Before finalizing any arrangements, carefully review the terms and conditions provided by the travel advisor. Understand the payment structure, cancellation policies, and any additional fees involved. Clarity in these aspects helps prevent misunderstandings and ensures a transparent working relationship.

Conclusion

Hiring a travel advisor can transform your travel experience from a logistical challenge to a well-curated and enjoyable journey. By considering factors such as credentials, client reviews, communication style, and destination knowledge, you can make an informed decision that aligns with your travel aspirations. You can also hire only Trusted Local Guides Travel Agency.

[xavierbro01]

Unearthed Secrets: The Notorious Rock Scandals That Shook the Music World

Rock 'n' roll has long been associated with rebellion, passion, and controversy. Over the decades, the music industry has witnessed its fair share of rock scandals that have left fans and the public in shock. From shocking arrests and outrageous behaviour to controversial lyrics and feuds, scandalﾠhave often lived up to their rebellious image. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the most notorious rock scandals that have left an indelible mark on the music world, offering a glimpse into the lives of the artists who made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

The Rolling Stones' Drug Arrests

The Drifters, one of the most notable musical crews of all time, found themselves during a rock scandalﾠthat would forever be associated with their name. In 1967, police raided Keith Richards' home, resulting in the arrest of Richards, Mick Jagger, and Brian Jones for drug possession. The "Redlands" drug bust became a symbol of the era's counterculture movement and the band's defiant stance against authority. It also marked the beginning of a turbulent relationship between rock stars and the law that would persist for years.

Ozzy Osbourne Bites the Head Off a Bat

Ozzy Osbourne, known as the "Sovereign of Obscurity," is no more peculiar to debate. A fan tossed a live bat onto the stage, thinking it was a rubber toy. Without hesitation, Osbourne picked up the bat and bit its head off. The incident, which was caught on tape, generated widespread outrage and cemented Osbourne's reputation as a wild and unpredictable rock star.

Elvis Presley's Hip-Shaking Scandal

Elvis Presley was a cultural phenomenon in the 1950s, but his provocative dance moves didn't sit well with conservative audiences. Presley's performance was shot from the waist up to avoid showing his controversial hip movements. His swaying hips and suggestive dance moves sparked a nationwide debate on the influence of rock 'n' roll on American youth.

Guns N' Roses: Sex, Medications, and Rock 'n' Roll

Firearms N' Roses, led by the enigmatic Axl Rose, were infamous for their hedonistic lifestyle. The band's excessive drug use, raucous behaviour, and confrontations with the law were well-documented. The "Use Your Illusion" tour saw riots, arrests, and cancelled shows, further solidifying their reputation as one of rock's most scandalous acts.

The Sex Pistols' Obscenity Trial

The Sex Pistols were the poster children for punk rock rebellion. Their explicit lyrics and confrontational attitude made them a magnet for controversy. The song's provocative lyrics and artwork led to the band's arrest and a trial for obscenity. While the charges were eventually dropped, the Sex Pistols had made their mark as agents of this option.

Conclusion

Rock 'n' roll and scandal have always been intertwined. These infamous incidents are just a glimpse into the tumultuous world of rock music, where artists often push boundaries and challenge societal norms. While these rock scandals shocked and scandalized audiences at the time, they have also become an integral part of the genre's history, adding layers of intrigue and mystique to the lives of the musicians who dared to defy conventions.

[nityarawal]

10/10/2023

Dear American Judges-

On My Daughter's 13th Birthday we Demand a divorce dissolution exparte.

I would rather be with her than writing all you insensitive government today. (Obviously!!!)

We feel over a million attys were grossly irresponsible creating Apartheid ww3 here, in Israel, Iran & globally for mothers.

This violence doesn't serve 2 billion mothers globally for lawyers Gluttony.

Please settle all court orders in presiding Judge Smythe's court room today exparte.

Youre all suppaned.

I've appealed incessantly for 6 years of Gag orders.

You were suppaned in writing yesterday on Twitter x and via email.

Please dissolve all businesses with Dr. Sunil Christopher Rawal and US defense team.

Yes- we prosecute for attempted murder- all moving parts of cases and civil servants bribed.

Dr. Singh advertised my head as a probate on Riverside Healthcare System public website. I re-endacted this single handedly.

I hope he was fired for murdering thousands of Mothers with Presiding Judge Judith Clark, Clark attys, IEHP, blue Shield, county, 211, 911, Bank, car, tax and IRS atty divorce fraud.

Dr. Natalya and her nurse Darlene were fired from Dr. Queresheri's Idyllwild Health clinic office on smear campaigns and for violating our patient's hippa rights.

Melody Gray is sending screenshots today. DA needs to restrain these medical murderers. Judge said so. Let DAs know. Judge says we need an RO from Darlene- and all mothers molesting children with boytoys in court!

Dr. Keane was fired from Riverside County for foul play and racist discrimination and bigotry; he's gay like 99% of Palm Springs Dr's and Dr. Singh- hates mothers.

I need my divorce dissolution, kids, homes, and full refunds to be paid by Elon Musk- as promised in writing now.

All online media is legally binding.

Thankyou!

Merci!

Gratzia!

Peace,

Nitya Nella Davigo Azam Moezzi Huntley Rawal

PS MC- Vista PD clerk- promised court Dr is canceled on 10/11 today.

She vowed to send proof in email to legal team.

We agreed in court with Judge Davis & Forensic Dr. Adam Cash that I will see my own Dr's now and just need simple divorce dissolution now.

Dr. Kazi is drafting a letter from urgent care regarding my allergies to court abuse and foul diet/medical/atty abuse; PTSD diagnosis etc.

Called: Requested appeal Ex Parte

Supervising PD Mathew Robert's - 20 calls since March.

2017 his office began attempting my life.

Marine Judge Mathew Brower- 2 messages today and over 10 since June.

Judge James Hodeson- Messages and email loop

Judge Clark- Left messages with clerks and PDs/police reports claiming she attempted to murder me.

Judge Smythe- Twitter x- all suppaned today exparte to appeal government shut down and settle.

All these 1000's of employees confessed they were above honest jobs.

They took bribes.

Settle now.

PD Jay Curatolo- Witnessed breakdown in Judge Kelly Mok and Commissioner Ratekin real estate courts on records. He saw they Withheld my real estate dissolution in leu of probate fraud scams.

Associate Attys:

Alex Spiros for Nitya Huntley Rawal family & Elon Musk

Laura Wasser- #FreeBritney and I

Mathew Rosengart

Civil: Kim Kardashian

Charge:

PDs Kristen Scogin

Whitney Ryan

Sherry Stone

Mathew Robert's

Christopher Stapleton

And colleagues with attempted murder, rapes and kidnappings.

All Judges too! (Nadia & Sandiego courtroom 1203 & Vista #1!)

Clerks

And Presidents since 2016.

Estate attys:

Ken Carlsson

Ashby Clark Sorrenson

Paralegal Grant Funk

Bill Whitman

Testify: Darin David Joye

Sunil Rawal

Kyan Isha Rawal - 18yo- legal guardian - and my parents feel Anjali needs her mother now. I know she does. You all do. Cling to your mother's, kiss ass and beg for forgiveness for Global sin against our sacred families.

Private attys:

Alicia Freeze

Anette Hallneville

Carrie Hallneville

Tara Yelman

Theresa Truchi

Mathew Palmer

Ken Carlsson

Roselyn Farrel

Ashby Clark Sorrenson

Grant Funk

DA- Summer Stephan

[iamswagggg]

Adjusting Status: From K-1 Visa to Permanent Resident

Navigating the Path to Permanent Residency through K-1 Visa Adjustment

In the complex world of U.S. immigration, the journey from a K-1 visa holder to a permanent resident can be both challenging and rewarding. This comprehensive guide, authored by an experienced immigration and criminal defense attorney practicing in New York and New Jersey, will provide you with the essential information you need to understand the process of adjusting your status from a K-1 visa holder to a permanent resident.

Understanding the Basics

At the outset, let's clarify the foundational concepts:

Definition of K-1 Visa: A K-1 visa, also known as a fiancé(e) visa, allows the foreign fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States for the purpose of getting married.

Green Card (Permanent Residency): A Green Card grants you permanent resident status in the United States, allowing you to live and work here indefinitely.

The Adjustment of Status Process

The adjustment of status process involves transitioning from a K-1 visa holder to a permanent resident within the United States. Here are the key steps:

Marriage and Filing Form I-485: Upon marrying your U.S. citizen fiancé(e), you must file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

Biometrics Appointment: Attend a biometrics appointment to provide fingerprints, photographs, and a signature.

Interview: Prepare for an interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to assess the bona fides of your marriage.

Medical Examination: Undergo a medical examination by an approved civil surgeon and submit Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.

Affidavit of Support: Your U.S. citizen spouse must submit Form I-864, Affidavit of Support, to demonstrate financial sponsorship.

Conditional Permanent Residency: If your marriage is less than two years old at the time of approval, you will receive conditional permanent residency.

Removal of Conditions: After two years, you must jointly file Form I-751 to remove the conditions on your permanent residency.

Forms of Relief from Deportation

Understanding your rights and options in the immigration process is crucial. Here are several forms of relief from deportation that you may be eligible for:

Cancellation of Removal: A discretionary form of relief available to certain non-permanent residents facing deportation.

Asylum and Withholding of Removal: Protection for individuals fearing persecution in their home country.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS): A status granted to individuals from countries facing crises such as armed conflict or natural disasters.

U Visa: For victims of certain crimes who cooperate with law enforcement.

Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Relief: Available to individuals who have suffered abuse by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse or parent.

Expert Legal Guidance

Navigating the immigration process can be complex and daunting. An experienced immigration attorney can provide invaluable guidance, helping you avoid common pitfalls and ensure your application is thorough and accurate.

Related Article Ideas

"Maintaining Your Permanent Residency: Rights and Responsibilities"

"Navigating the Adjustment of Status Interview with USCIS"

"Conditional Permanent Residency: What You Need to Know"

"Deportation Defense Strategies: Understanding Relief Options"

"The Role of an Immigration Attorney: Why Legal Representation Matters"

External Links

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Department of State - Visa Information

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Immigration Policy Center

The New York Times - Immigration Section