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AN ACT TO AMEND CHAPTER 31, TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE BOARD OF FUNERAL SERVICES AND TITLE 29 OF THE DELAWARE CODE.
Section 1. Amend Chapter 31, Title 24 of the Delaware Code by striking said Chapter in its entirety and by substituting the following in lieu thereof:
"CHAPTER 31. FUNERAL SERVICES
Subchapter I. Board of Funeral Services
§3100. Objectives.
The primary objective of the Board of Funeral Services, to which all other objectives and purposes are secondary, is to protect the general public, specifically those persons who are the direct recipients of services regulated by this Chapter, from unsafe practices and from occupational practices which tend to reduce competition or fix the price of services rendered.
The secondary objectives of the Board are to maintain minimum standards of practitioner competency, and to maintain certain standards in the delivery of services to the public. In meeting its objectives, the Board shall develop standards assuring professional competence; shall monitor complaints brought against practitioners regulated by the Board; shall adjudicate at formal hearings; shall promulgate rules and regulations; and shall impose sanctions where necessary against practitioners, licensed, formerly licensed, and unlicensed.
§3101. Definitions,
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this Chapter shall have the meanings ascribed to them under this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
(1) 'Board' shall mean the State Board of Funeral Services established in this Chapter.
(2) 'Burial' shall mean the interment of human remains.
(3) 'Cremation' shall mean the process of burning human remains to ashes.
(4) 'Division' shall mean the State Division of Professional Regulation.
(5) 'Funeral director' shall mean a person engaged in the care of human remains or in the disinfecting and preparing by embalming of human remains for the funeral service, transportation, burial, entombment or cremation, and who shall file all death certificates or permits as required by Chapter 31, Title 16 of the Delaware Code.
(6) 'Funeral establishment' shall mean any place used in the care and preparation of human remains for funeral service, burial, entombment or cremation; said place shall also include areas for embalming, the convenience of the bereaved for viewing and other services associated with human remains. A funeral establishment shall also include a place or office in which the business matters associated with funeral services are conducted. Satellite funeral establishments existing as of May 12, 1988, shall not be required to include an area for embalming.
(7) 'Funeral services' shall mean those services rendered for the disinfecting, embalming, burial, entombment or cremation of human remains, including the sale of those goods and services usual to arranging and directing funeral services.
(0) 'Intern' shall mean a person, duly registered with the Board, engaged in training to become a licensed funeral director in this State under the direction and personal supervision of a State-licensed funeral director.
(1) 'Nonresident funeral director' shall mean a funeral director licensed in another state, district, territory or foreign country
(2) 'Person' shall mean a corporation, company, association and partnership, as well as an individual.
(3) 'Practitioner' shall mean a funeral director. §3102. Board of Funeral Services.
(a) There is created a State Board of Funeral Services which shall administer and enforce this Chapter.
(b) The Board shall consist of seven members appointed by the Governor who are residents of this State: Four of whom shall be funeral directors licensed under this Chapter and three public members. The public members shall not be, nor ever have been, funeral directors. nor members of the immediate family of a funeral director, shall not have been employed by a funeral director, shall not have a material interest in the providing of goods and services to funeral directors; nor have been engaged in an activity directly related to funeral services. The public members shall be accessible to inquiries, comments and suggestions from the general public.
(c) Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, each member shall serve a term of three years, and may succeed himself or herself for one additional term, provided, however, that where a member was initially appointed to fill a vacancy, such member may succeed himself or herself for only one additional full term. Any person appointed to fill a vacancy on the Board shall hold office for the remainder of the unexpired term of the former member. Each term of office shall expire on the date specified in the appointment; however, the Board member shall remain eligible to participate in Board proceedings unless and until replaced by the Governor.
(d) A person who has never served on the Board may be appointed to the Board for two consecutive terms; but, no such person shall thereafter be eligible for two consecutive appointments. No person, who has been twice appointed to the Board or who has served on the Board for six years within any nine-year period, shall again be appointed to the Board until an interim period of at least one year has expired since such person last served.
(e) Any act or vote by a person appointed in violation of this section shall be invalid. An amendment or revision of this Chapter is not sufficient cause for any appointment or attempted appointment in violation of subsection (d) of this section, unless such an amendment or revision amends this section to permit such an appointment.
(f) A member of the Board shall be suspended or removed by the Governor for misfeasance, nonfeasance, malfeasance, misconduct, incompetency or neglect of duty. A member subject to disciplinary hearing shall be disqualified from Board business until the charge is adjudicated or the matter is otherwise concluded. A Board member may appeal any suspension or removal to the Superior Court.
(g) Any member who is absent without adequate reason for three consecutive meetings, or fails to attend at least half of all regular business meetings during any calendar year, shall be guilty of neglect of duty.
(h) Each member of the Board shall be reimbursed for all expenses involved in each meeting, including travel, and in additional shall receive not more than $50 for each meeting
attended but not more than $500 in any calendar year. After 10 meetings have been attended, the member shall not be compensated for any subsequent meetings attended in that year.
(i) No member of the Board, while serving on the Board, shall hold elective office in any local, state or national professional funeral services association; shall not serve as the head of a professional funeral services association's political action (PAC) committee; nor shall any Board member have any financial interest in any funeral services college, school or cemetery.
(j) The provisions of Chapter 58, Title 29 of the Delaware Code shall apply to all members of the Board.
(k) No member of the Board shall in any manner whatsoever discriminate against any applicant or person holding or applying for a license to practice funeral services by reason of sex, race, color, age, creed or national origin.
(I) No member of the Board shall participate in any action of the Board involving directly or indirectly any person related in any way by blood or marriage to said member.
(m) No member of the Board shall be subject to, and shall be immune from, claims, suits. liability, damages or any other recourse, civil or criminal, arising from any act or proceeding, decision or determination undertaken, or performed, or recommendation made, so long as such member of the Board acted in good faith and without malice in carrying out the responsibilities, authority, duties, powers and privileges of the office conferred by law upon the member under this Chapter, or any other provisions of Delaware or federal law or rules or regulations or duly adopted rule or regulation of the Board. Good faith is presumed unless otherwise proven and malice is required to be proven by the complainant.
§3103. Organization: meetings: officers: quorum.
(a) The Board shall hold regularly scheduled business meetings at least once in each quarter of a calendar year, and at such times as the President deems necessary; or, at the request of a majority of the Board members.
() The Board shall elect annually a President and Secretary. Each officer shall serve for one year, and shall not succeed himself or herself for more than two consecutive terms.
(a) A majority of members shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of transacting business; and no disciplinary action shall be taken without the affirmative vote of at least four members of the Board.
(b) Minutes of all meetings shall be recorded, and copies shall be maintained by the Division of Professional Regulation. At any hearing where evidence is presented, a record from which a verbatim transcript can be prepared shall be made. The expense of preparing any transcript shall be incurred by the person requesting it.
§3I04. Records.
The Division of Professional Regulation shall keep a register of all applications for license as a funeral director and registration as an intern, and registration of establishment permits, and complete records relating to meetings of the Board, examinations, rosters, changes and additions to the Board's rules and regulations, complaints, hearings, and such other matters as the Board shall determine. Such records shall be prima facie evidence of the proceedings of the Board.
§3105. Powers and duties.
(a) The Board of Funeral Services shall have the authority to:
(1) Formulate rules and regulations, with appropriate notice to those affected; all rules and regulations shall be promulgated in accordance with the procedures specified in the Administrative Procedures Act of this State. Each rule or regulation shall implement or clarify a specific section of this Chapter.
(2) Designate the application form to be used by all applicants, and to process all applications;
(3) Designate the written examination, prepared by a national professional testing organization recognized by the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, or its successor, and approved by the Division. The examination shall be taken by all persons applying for licensure, except those applicants who qualify for licensure by reciprocity;
(4) Designate the written examination on state law pertaining to funeral services. prepared by a national professional testing organization, and approved by the Division In conjunction with an independent testing organization, said state examination shall he administered and corrected by the Division, which shall report all results to the Board.
(5) Establish minimum education, training, and experience requirements for licensure as funeral directors;
(6) Establish minimum requirements, and issue permits for funeral establishments that meet the requirements of §31 I7 of this Chapter.
(7) Evaluate the credentials of all persons applying for a license to practice funeral services in Delaware in order to determine whether such persons meet the qualifications for licensing set forth in this Chapter.
(0) Grant licenses to, and renew licenses of, all persons who meet the
qualifications for licensure; and, register persons who are fulfilling the licensure experience requirement under the personal supervision of a state-licensed funeral director;
(1) Establish by rule and regulation continuing education standards required for license renewal for those practitioners under 65 years of age; provided, however, that in establishing rules for continuing funeral services education, the Board shall consider potential economic hardship on single practitioners and other licensees, and shall not impose rules that are likely to place undue economic hardship on licensees. License renewal shall not consist of, nor by dependent upon, retesting for those practitioners under 65 years of age; provided, however. that in establishing rules for continuing funeral services education, the Board shall consider potential economic hardship on single practitioners and other licensees, and shall not impose rules that are likely to place undue economic hardship on licensees.
(2) Evaluate certified records to determine whether an applicant for licensure. who previously has been licensed, certified, or registered in another jurisdiction to practice funeral services, has engaged in any act or offense that would be grounds for disciplinary action under this Chapter and whether there are disciplinary proceedings or unresolved complaints pending against such applicant for such acts or offenses;
(11) Refer all complaints from licensees and the public concerning practitioners, or concerning practices of the Board or of the profession, to the Division of Professional Regulation for investigation pursuant to §8807 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code; and assign a member of the Board to assist the Division in an advisory capacity with the investigation of the technical aspects of the complaint;
(12) Conduct hearings and issue orders in accordance with procedures
established pursuant to this Chapter, Chapter 101 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code, and §8807 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code. Where such provisions conflict with the provisions of this Chapter, this Chapter shall govern. The Board shall determine whether or not a practitioner shall be subject to a disciplinary hearing, and if so, shall conduct such hearing in accordance with this Chapter and the Administrative Procedures Act.
(13) Where it has been determined after a disciplinary hearing, that penalties or sanctions should be imposed, to designate and impose the appropriate sanction or penalty idler time for appeal has lapsed.
Subchapter II. License and Registration. Limited License: Establishment Permit
3106. License: registration required' responsibility
(a) No person shall engage in the practice of funeral services or hold himself or herself out to the public in this State as being qualified to practice funeral services; or use in connection with his or her name, or display any sign or advertise in any manner as being d funeral director or provide funeral services, or otherwise assume or use, any title or description conveying or tending to convey the impression that he or she is qualified to practice funeral services, unless such person has been duly licensed under this Chapter.
(b) Practitioners regulated under this Chapter shall observe and be subject to all federal, state, and municipal regulations relating to the control of contagious and infectious diseases, and any and all matters pertaining to public health, reporting to the proper health office the same as other practitioners.
(c) Whenever a license to practice as a funeral director in this State has expired or been suspended or revoked, it shall be unlawful for the person to practice funeral services in this state.
(d) No person shall act as an intern or hold himself or herself out as a funeral services intern unless such person has been duly registered by the Board under this Chapter.
§3107. Qualifications of applicant • report to Attorney General. judicial review
(a) An applicant who is applying for licensure as a funeral director under this Chapter shill/ submit evidence, verified by oath and satisfactory to the Board, that such person:
(1) has graduated from an accredited high school, or its equivalent, and has received an Associate Degree in mortuary science, consisting of 60-credit hours, from a school fully accredited by the American Board of Funeral Services Education, or its successor.
(2) has achieved the passing score, as established by an independent testing service, on the written, standardized examination on funeral services recognized by the Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards, or its successor.
(3) has achieved the passing score, as established by an independent testing service, on a written, validated examination based solely on the laws of Delaware governing the profession of funeral services. In conjunction with the independent testing service, said examination shall be administered and corrected by the Division of Professional Regulation, which shall have sole authority to contract for the validated examination and shall report all examination results to the Board.
(0) has satisfactorily completed an internship in this state of one year's duration, tinder the auspices of a licensed Delaware funeral director. An applicant is responsible for arranging the internship. If, after contacting 20 firms, the applicant is unable to obtain an internship within six months, the applicant shall so stipulate in an affidavit presented to the Board. The Board shall determine whether the applicant has pursued a position as intern to the applicant's fullest capability. The Board shall have six months from the date it receives the affidavit to place the applicant in an internship. If no position has been made available, the applicant shall be issued a license upon satisfaction of all other requirements for licensure.
(0) shall not have been the recipient of any administrative penalties regarding his or her practice of funeral services, including but not limited to Fines, formal reprimands, license suspensions or revocation (except for license revocations for nonpayment of license renewal fees), probationary limitations, and/or has not entered into any 'consent agreements' which contain conditions placed by a Board on his or her professional conduct and practice, including any voluntary surrender of a license.
(1) shall not have any impairment related to drugs, alcohol, or a finding of mental incompetence by a physician that would limit the applicant's ability to undertake the practice of funeral services in a manner consistent with the safety of the public.
(2) has not been convicted of a felony.
(8) S(8) shall not have a criminal conviction record, nor pending criminal charge relating to an offense, the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of funeral services. Applicants who have criminal conviction records or pending criminal charges shall require appropriate authorities to provide information about the record or charge directly to the Board in sufficient specificity to enable the Board to make a determination whether the record or charge is substantially related to the practice of funeral services.
(9) shall provide such information as may be required on an application form designed and furnished by the Board and approved by the Division of Professional Regulation. No application form shall require a picture of the applicant, except where required for verification of identity for testing purposes, require information relating to citizenship, place of birth or length of state residence or require personal references. The applicant shall not be required to submit a police report as a condition of application for licensure or internship.
(b) Where the Board has found to its satisfaction that an application has been intentionally fraudulent, or that false information has been intentionally supplied, it shall report its findings to the Attorney General for further action.
() Where the application of a person has been refused or rejected and such applicant feels that the Board has acted without justification, has imposed higher or different standards for him or her than for other applicants or licensees, or has in some other manner contributed to or caused the failure of such application, the applicant may appeal to the Superior Court.
(a) The Board shall not violate an applicant's rights during the application and internship process for licensure as a funeral director in this state.
§3108 Limited license.
Upon payment to the Board of a fee, established by the Division, and completion of an application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall issue a limited license to a person, who is validly licensed as a funeral director by another state of the United States, its possessions, territory, or the District of Columbia, provided that a similar privilege is granted by that jurisdiction to Delaware licensed funeral directors. A limited license will allow the licensee to make a removal of a dead human body in this State; to return the body to another state or country; to return dead bodies from another state or country to this State for final disposition; to complete the family history portion of the death certificate; to sign the death certificate in the licensee's capacity as a licensed funeral director; and to execute any other procedures necessary to arrange for the final disposition of a dead human body.
§3109. Reciprocity.
(a) Upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission and acceptance of a written application on forms provided by the Board, the Board shall grant a license to each applicant, who shall present proof of current licensure in good standing in another jurisdiction, and who meets this State's minimum criteria for licensure as defined in §3107 of this Chapter . The applicant shall meet this State's criteria for licensure status in good standing as defined in §3107(a)(5), (6), (7) and (8) of this Chapter.
(b) The provisions of §3107(a)(4) of this Chapter shall not apply to persons validly licensed in another jurisdiction, who have practiced in another jurisdiction for at least three of the past five years.
() It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to provide verification of all information required by §3107 of this Chapter.
§3110. Fees.
The amount to be charged for each fee imposed under this Chapter shall approximate and reasonably reflect all costs necessary to defray the expenses of the Board, as well as the proportional expenses incurred by the Division of Professional Regulation in its service on behalf of the Board. There shall be a separate fee charged for each service or activity, but no fee shall be charged for a purpose not specified in this Chapter. The application fee shall not be combined with any other fee or charge. At the beginning of each licensure biennium, the Division of Professional Regulation, or any other state agency acting in its behalf, shall compute, for each separate service or activity, the appropriate Board fees for the licensure biennium,
§3111. Licensure: renewal of license: lapsed license: inactive status• special exception
(a) The Board shall issue a license to each applicant, who meets the requirements of this Chapter for licensure as a funeral director and who pays the fees established under §3110 of this Chapter. Prior to practicing in this State, each applicant shall file for and obtain an occupational license from the Division of Revenue in accordance with Chapter 23, Title 30 of the Delaware Code.
(b) Each license shall be renewed biennially, in such manner as is determined by the Division, and upon payment of the appropriate fee and submission of a renewal form provided by the Division, and proof that the licensee has met the continuing education requirements established by the Board.
(c) Any licensee whose license lapses as a result of a failure to renew may regain the license within 12 months of such lapse upon payment to the Board of a fee established by the Division, and evidence of successful completion of continuing education courses required by the Board. Otherwise, licensure may be regained solely by completing a new application and fulfilling the requirements for licensure in §3107 of this Chapter.
(d) Any licensee, upon written request to the Board, may be placed on inactive status not to exceed five years. Such person may reenter practice upon notification to the Board of an intention to do so, provided said person has satisfied all continuing education requirements prescribed by the Board. The fee to reenter practice shall be in accordance with §3110 of this Chapter.
(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, in the event a funeral director, who was previously licensed in Delaware, and who allowed his or her license to lapse for a period in excess of 12 months, is applying for licensure under this section, the Board shall grant a license to such applicant, subject, however, to completion of the continuing education requirements set forth in subsection (b) of this section; formal submission of a completed written application on forms provided by the Board; successful completion of the state law examination required by §3105 of this Chapter; and payment of a reinstatement fee established by the Division.
§3112. Grounds for refusal. revocation or suspension of license
(a) A practitioner licensed under this Chapter shall be subject to disciplinary actions set forth in §3114 of this Chapter, if, after a hearing, the Board finds that the funeral director:
(1) has employed or knowingly cooperated in fraud or material deception in order to acquire a license as a funeral director, has impersonated another person holding a license, or allowed another person to use his or her license, or aided or abetted a person not licensed as a funeral director to represent himself or herself as a funeral director;
(2) has illegally, incompetently or negligently practiced funeral services;
(3) has been convicted of a felony or any offense which would limit the ability of the practitioner to carry out the practitioner's professional duties with due regard for the health and safety of the public; a copy of the record of conviction certified by the clerk of the court entering the conviction shall be conclusive evidence therefor;
(4) has excessively used or abused drugs either in the past or currently; excessive use or abuse of drugs shall mean any use of narcotics, controlled substances, or illegal drugs without a prescription from a licensed physician, or the abuse of alcoholic beverage such that it impairs the practitioner's ability to perform the work of a funeral director;
(5) has engaged in an act of consumer fraud or deception; engaged in the restraint of competition; or participated in price-fixing activities;
(6) has violated a lawful provision of this chapter, or' any lawful regulation established thereunder;
(7) has had his or her license as a funeral director suspended or revoked, or other disciplinary action taken by the appropriate licensing authority in another jurisdiction; provided, however, that the underlying grounds for such action in another jurisdiction have been presented to the Board by certified record; and the Board has determined that the facts found by the appropriate authority in the other jurisdiction constitute one or more of the acts defined in this Chapter. Every person licensed as a funeral director in this State shall be deemed to have given consent to the release of this information by the Board of Funeral Services or other comparable agencies in another jurisdiction and to waive all objections to the admissibility of previously adjudicated evidence of such acts or offenses;
(8) has failed to notify the Board that his or her license as a funeral director in another state has been subject to discipline, or has been surrendered, suspended or revoked. A certified copy of the record of disciplinary action, surrender, suspension or revocation shall be conclusive evidence thereof; or
(9) whose physical condition is such that the performance of funeral services is or may be injurious or prejudicial to the public.
(b) Where a practitioner fails to comply with the Board's request that he or she attend a hearing, the Board may petition the Superior Court to order such attendance, and the said Court or any judge assigned thereto shall have the jurisdiction to issue such order.
(c) Subject to the provisions of this Chapter and Subchapter IV of Chapter 101 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code, no license shall be restricted, suspended, or revoked by the Board, and no practitioner's right to practice funeral services shall be limited by the Board, until such practitioner has been given notice and an opportunity to be heard in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act.
§3113. Complaints.
All complaints shall be received and investigated by the Division of Professional Regulation in accordance with §8807 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code, and the Division shall be responsible for issuing a final written report at the conclusion of its investigation.
When it is determined that an individual is engaging, or has engaged, in the practice of funeral services, or is using the title 'funeral director' and is not licensed under the laws of this State, the Board shall apply to the Office of the Attorney General to issue a cease and desist order after formally warning the unlicensed practitioner in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter.
Any complaints involving allegations of unprofessional conduct or incompetence shall be investigated by the Division of Professional Regulation.
§3114. Disciplinary sanctions.
(a) The Board may impose any of the following sanctions, singly or in combination, when it finds that one or more of the conditions or violations set forth in §3112 of this Chapter applies to a practitioner regulated by this Chapter:
(1) Issue a letter of reprimand;
(2) Censure a practitioner;
(3) Place a practitioner on probationary status, and require the practitioner to:
a. report regularly to the Board upon the matters which are the basis of the probation;
b. limit all practice and professional activities to those areas prescribed by the Board;
(4) Suspend any practitioner's license;
(5) Revoke any practitioner's license;
(6) Impose a monetary penalty not to exceed $500 for each violation in addition to suspension or revocation of a license.
(b) The Board may withdraw or reduce conditions of probation when it finds that the deficiencies which required such action have been remedied.
(c) The Board may temporarily suspend a practitioner's license in advance of a final adjudication, during the appeals process, but, only in cases where there is clear and immediate danger to the health and safety and welfare of the public if the licensee is allowed to continue to practice. Such suspension may be appealed to Superior Court.
(d) Where a license has been suspended due to a disability of the licensee, the Board may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee is able to practice with reasonable skill and safety.
(e) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license, or removal from probationary status, the Board may impose such disciplinary or corrective measures as are authorized under this chapter.
§3115. Hearing procedures.
(a) If a complaint is filed with the Board pursuant to §8807 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code, alleging violation of §3I1 2 of this Chapter, the Board shall set a time and place to conduct a hearing on the complaint. Notice of the hearing shall be given and the hearing shall be conducted in accordance with the Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 101 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code.
(b) All hearings shall be informal without use of rules of evidence. If the Board finds, by a majority vote of all members, that the complaint has merit, the Board shall take such action permitted under this Chapter as it deems necessary. The Board's decision shall be in writing and shall include its reasons for such decision. The Board's decision shall be mailed immediately to the practitioner.
(c) Where the practitioner is in disagreement with the action of the Board, he or she may appeal the Board's decision to the Superior Court within 30 days of service, or of the postmarked date of the copy of the decision mailed to him to her. Upon such appeal the Court shall hear the evidence on the record. Stays shall be granted in accordance with §10144 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code.
§3116. Reinstatement of a suspended license; removal from probationary status; replacement of license,
(a) As a condition to reinstatement of a suspended license, or removal from probationary status, the Board may reinstate such license if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee has taken the prescribed corrective actions and otherwise satisfied all of the conditions of the suspension and/or the probation.
(b) Where a license or registration has been suspended due to the licensee's inability to practice pursuant to this Chapter, the Board may reinstate such license, if, after a hearing, the Board is satisfied that the licensee is again able to perform the essential functions of a funeral director, with or without reasonable accommodations; and/or, there is no longer a significant risk of substantial harm to the health and safety of the individual or others.
(c) Applicants for reinstatement must pay the appropriate fees and submit documentation required by the Board as evidence that all the conditions of a suspension and/or probation have been met. Proof that the applicant has met the continuing education requirements of this Chapter may also be required, as appropriate.
(d) A new license to replace any license lost, destroyed or mutilated may be issued subject to the rules of the Board. A charge shall be made for such issuance.
Subchapter III. Other Provisions
§3117. Funeral establishment permit required: circumstances for termination and continuation.
(a) Upon completion of an application provided by the Board, payment of the appropriate fee, and fulfillment of all standards set by the Board by regulation, the Board shall issue a funeral establishment permit when the applicant provides evidence, verified by oath, that the establishment meets the following requirements:
(1) that funeral services shall be conducted from a building that meets the requirements of a funeral establishment as defined in §3101(6) of this Chapter.
(2) that the funeral establishment shall have in charge full time therein a person licensed in accordance with this Chapter; provided, however, that this paragraph shall not apply to funeral establishments maintained, operated, o conducted prior to September 6, 1972.
(3) that the property on which the funeral establishment is located shall be properly zoned by the local zoning authority.
(4) that the funeral establishment has acquired all appropriate business licenses issued by the State Division of Revenue.
(b) A funeral establishment permit shall be conspicuously displayed in said funeral establishment. In case of funeral services held in any private residence, church, or lodge hall, no permit shall be required.
(c) All funeral establishment permits shall be renewed biennially in a manner determined by the Division, and shall be accompanied by a fee determined by the Division pursuant to §3110 of this Chapter. All permits shall list the name of the licensed full-time funeral director in charge of the establishment.
(d) The applicant to whom the establishment permit has been issued shall not permit the unauthorized practice of funeral services, personally or by agents, on or off the premises of said funeral establishment.
(e) In the event of the death, disability, or circumstance that prevents the direct supervision and management by the funeral director of the funeral establishment, said permit is void, except under the following conditions:
(1) Where a funeral establishment has been operated by a funeral director under the director's license, the director's estate may continue the funeral establishment under the supervision and management of a licensed funeral director of this State until such time as the estate may be settled, but for no more than two years after the date of the decedent's death; or
(2) Where a funeral establishment has been operated by a corporation, said corporation may continue operating and assume all responsibilities of the funeral establishment provided that an officer of the corporation is a licensed funeral director. Any change in officers of the corporation shall be reported to the Board.
§3118. Exemptions,
(a) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent persons licensed to practice in any other state, district, territory or foreign country who, as practicing funeral directors, enter this State to transport and/or bury human remains or to consult with a funeral director of this State. Such consultation shall be limited to examination, recommendation, or testimony in litigation.
(b) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of funeral services by any student of an accredited school or college of funeral services, or any intern duly registered with the Board, from receiving practical training under the personal supervision of a licensed funeral director in this State.
(c) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of funeral services by any funeral director commissioned by any of the armed forces of the United States, or by the Public Health Service; provided, practice as a funeral director is limited to the confines of a military reservation or Public Health Service facility.
(d) Nothing in this Chapter shall be construed to prevent the practice of funeral services by individuals performing the administrative and management aspects of funeral services under the direct supervision of a license funeral director; provided that any sales of goods and services must be reviewed and authorized by, and under the signature of, the licensed funeral director in this State.
§3119 Interference with free choice of funeral establishment: operating mortuary in cemetery; accepting fees from cemeteries,
No person licensed for the practice of funeral services, nor any person acting on behalf of the licensee shall:
(1) Take part in any transaction or business which in any way interferes with the freedom of choice of the general public to choose a funeral establishment, except where the body or a part thereof is given for anatomical purposes;
(2) Operate a mortuary or funeral establishment located within the confines of, or connected with, any cemetery; or
(3) Receive or accept any commission, fee, remuneration, or benefit of any kind from any cemetery, mausoleum or crematory, or from any proprietor or agent thereof, in connection with the sale or transfer of any cemetery lot, entombment vault, burial privilege or cremation, nor act, directly or indirectly, as a broker or jobber of any cemetery property or interest therein.
§3120. Interstate transportation of human remains.
(a) Under circumstances where human remains are to be interred outside of this State, the custodian of those remains must obtain, for the nonresident funeral director, an interstate transportation of human remains form, prior to surrendering said remains to a nonresident funeral director. The interstate transportation of human remains form shall be designed by the Board and contain the following information:
(1) The complete legal name and address of the deceased.
(0) The certificate or license number and state of issuance of the certificate number of the transporting nonresident funeral director.
(1) The complete address of the transporting nonresident funeral director.
(2) The carrier vehicle identification or registration number of the transporting vehicle.
(3) The signature of the nonresident funeral director or the director's agent.
(b) The interstate transportation of human remains form shall be retained by the issuing funeral director.
(c) This section shall not prevent the interstate transportation of human remains form from being incorporated into this State's death certificate.
§3121. Cremation.
Where not previously identified, human remains may not be cremated until they have been identified by either the next-of-kin, the person authorized to make funeral arrangements, or the medical examiner. This subsection shall not apply to disposition of human remains by any school of anatomy, medicine, or dentistry.
(a) Human remains shall be transported to a crematory using a cot or a receptacle.
(b) §3122. Processing human remains where investigation of death is required.
No person licensed under this Chapter shall remove or embalm human remains when the person has information indicating that an investigation of death is required pursuant to §4706 of Title 29 of the Delaware Code.
§3123. Penalties.
(a) A person not currently licensed as a funeral director, or registered as an intern, under this Chapter, when guilty of engaging in the practice of funeral services, or of acting as an intern, or using in connection with his or her name, or otherwise assuming or using any title or description conveying, or tending to convey the impression that he or she is qualified to practice funeral services, or to act as an intern, such offender shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon the first offense, he or she shall be fined not less than $500.00 dollars nor more than $1000.00 dollars for each offense and shall pay all costs. For a second or subsequent conviction, the fine shall be not less than $1000.00 nor no more than $2000.00 for each offense, and the offender shall pay all costs. Superior Court shall have jurisdiction over all violations of this Chapter.
(b) Where it is alleged that such violation of this section has resulted in injury to any person, the offender shall be charged and tried under the applicable provisions of Title 11 of the Delaware Code."
Section 2. Members of the Board of Funeral Services currently serving shall continue in office until the expiration of the terms for which they were appointed or until replaced by the Governor.
Section 3. Rules and Regulations of the Board in effect on the date of enactment of this Act shall remain valid to the extent they are not inconsistent with this Act.
Section 4. If any provision of this Act or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this Act, which can be given effect without the invalid provisions or applications, and to this end the provisions of this Act are severable.
Section 5. Amend paragraph (19), subsection (a), §8807, Title 29 of the Delaware Code by striking the words "Chapters 31 and 50" as the same appear in said paragraph, and by substituting the words "Chapter 31" in lieu thereof.
Approved July 17, 1998


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Signs, signs. Everywhere are signs. Whether they're advertising a yard sale on the outer edge of a public sidewalk or an in-home day care on a utility pole, signs in public rights-of-way are prohibited by Springfield City Code Section 98-7 to ensure visibility for drivers and to reduce litter. Public right-of-way is usually defined as the area from the street curb to the outer edge of a public sidewalk. Signs and advertisements on utility poles are also prohibited. For the fifth year, the City of Springfield will train volunteers on sign removal in public rightsof- way. The next session will take place at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 16 in room L45 of the Busch Municipal Building, 840 Boonville Ave. Bob and Donna, a retired Springfield couple that prefer not to use their last name, are two of nearly 50 citizens the City has trained in illegal sign removal. The couple has picked up more than 2,000 signs since 2010. "From the time we moved here in 2005 until the City offered training in 2010, they just seemed to be at every intersection and on every utility pole," Bob says. "We always lamented that it looked like heck and we wished we were allowed to tear them down. When we saw an article in the paper that the City was asking for volunteers to tear them down, we went to the training." On average, Bob says he and Donna go on sign-removing expeditions about every 10 days, even through the winter. They drive all over town removing illegal signs that advertise fencing, lawn care, "I buy homes," "I buy junk," carpet cleaning, windows, fitness training, walk-in tubs and more. "We try to go early in the morning on a Saturday or a Sunday because there isn't a lot of traffic at that time," Bob says. "We actually enjoy it because we get offended that these knuckleheads think they can put their junk anywhere they want. It's just so unsightly and distracting, plus the utility poles get damaged from the nails and screws used to attach the signs." The couple dispose of the signs in their trash bins at home because they discovered the owners of the signs were retrieving them from the Dumpster at the Public Works Operations Center and putting them back up in public rights-of-way. "I would use a utility knife and cut these signs into several pieces before throwing them in the Dumpster. A few days later we'd be out and I'd see the exact same signs back up … it just galled me to no end," Donna says. Once trained, volunteers conduct sign removal on their own time. As they keep an eye on illegal signs and other beautification issues, volunteers may also report other concerns such as broken curbs, potholes, graffiti, dead animals, trash and tall weeds. Volunteers assisting the City must be at least 18 years of age and are required to sign a release form. Download right-of-way beautification training flier. # # # For more information, contact: Collin Quigley, Assistant City Manager, (417) 864-1116.
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Fun Things To Do | Low Impact Paintball, Arcades, Laser Tag & More!
Looking for fun things to do in the Little Rock area? You aren't the only one. Between a lack of exciting options and few choices that appeal to all ages, there aren't many places that fit the bill. However, central Arkansas fun-seekers are in luck. Jack's Ultra Sports in Conway offers the ultimate experience for all ages!
All Jack's Paintballs are stain free!
Play at the best indoor paintball field in Arkansas.
Low impact paintballs are perfect for new and experienced players.
Track your kills and see who wins MVP.
Many fun game types! King Of The Hill, Team Death Match, Infection and more!
Each weapon preset has a unique sound, range, damage, clip size, and fire rate.
15 minutes of fun puzzles and riddles!
Work with your teammates to solve the riddles.
See if your team can escape fastest!
Groups of 2-6 suggested. Great for all ages!
Play dodgeball but with foam-tipped bows and arrows!
Jack's is the only place in Arkansas with Archery Warz!
We provide the bows, arrows, and required safety masks.
Our bows are safe and only a 25lb pull.
There is so much to do at Jack's it can be hard to choose. With one of the Combo Packages, you can try multiple activities at a discounted price. The best deal is the Ultra package, (which also packs the most excitement). You can play paintball, laser tag, archery wars, and get an escape room attempt for just $49.99.
If combo packs aren't your thing you can easily pick and choose the games you would like to play. The most popular activities are Paintball, Ultimate Laser Tag, and the Escape room. Paintball starts at $24.99 per player and includes all the equipment and 100 paintballs. The game lasts as long as your paintballs do! More paintballs can always be purchased to extend your game time. There are many different paintball games to play for all group sizes and skill levels.
Ultra Laser Tag starts at $9.99 per player for one game. With state of the art equipment, exciting game types, killstreaks and more you'll love it! You can even create a profile and save your player stats.
Jack's Escape Tomb is a thrilling 15-minute challenge. Can you collect all the clues and find your way out before its too late?
Take a break between activities in the Jack's arcade! Play games, win tickets, pick your prize.
With a big screen projector for sports games and events, you'll never be missing out! The projector is located right in the middle of Jack's by the picnic tables. Jack's tables are available for your group to use as well as private rooms for 'events' and 'birthday parties' (learn more about birthday parties here).


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Hackers are targeting security researchers on social media
Hackers are targeting security researchers…
According to Google's blog, there is a new path hackers are using to get inside the computers of cybersecurity experts: Social Media. Google suspects that hackers in North Korea are targeting security researchers by social media platforms.
The Reason? The campaign could allow the hackers to obtain insights into vulnerabilities the research community was studying to exploit them.
Google said the actors have targeted specific security researchers with a "novel social engineering" technique, although it did not specify which researchers have been targeted. The hackers set up a "research blog", different Twitter and LinkedIn profiles to engage with cybersecurity experts, in some cases even telegram, discord, and email.
The hackers used these accounts to post links to the blog, share files and videos of software exploits that they claimed to have found, Google said. All these links were sent to the researchers in an attempt to share malware. Google listed the accounts and websites that it believes are managed by the hackers. The list includes the social media profiles and sample hashes.
The attacks have been reported by the Google Threat Analysis Group, "After establishing initial communications, the actors would ask the targeted researcher if they wanted to collaborate on vulnerability research together," wrote Adam Weidemann on the blog.
"In each of these cases, the researchers have followed a link on Twitter to a write-up hosted on blog.br0vvnn[.]io, and shortly thereafter, a malicious service was installed on the researcher's system and an in-memory backdoor would begin beaconing to an actor-owned command and control server"
Who is responsible for the attack?
This malware was linked to the Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored operation.
As part of their investigation, the Google TAG team is asking the cyber-security researchers to share more information about the attacks.
Meanwhile, some security researchers have already disclosed on social media that they received messages from the attackers' accounts, although, none have admitted to having systems compromised.
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Emmanuel Foulon est un archer belge né le  à Frameries.

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Lors des Jeux olympiques d'été de 1900 à Paris, Emmanuel Foulon dispute l'épreuve sur la perche à la herse et est sacré champion olympique, devant le Français Auguste Serrurier et le Belge Émile Druart.

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Archer belge
Archer aux Jeux olympiques de 1900
Champion olympique belge
Champion olympique de tir à l'arc
Naissance en décembre 1871
Naissance à Frameries
Date de décès non renseignée (XXe siècle)

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Reduced rates are listed under the NAEN Block of rooms. Please mention NAEN when reserving your room.
This page provides you with electronic copies of the program materials and handouts from the 50th NAEN Annual Conference held in San Diego, California. Because of the size of the files the materials are broken down into sections. All available conference materials will be added prior to the conference date.


The weather may be changing but that doesn't mean you won't need any car sun shades this winter. In case you didn't know, car windshield covers are great all year round. If you were thinking about picking up windshield sun share, now is the time. With prices dropping through Autumn, this is the perfect opportunity to pick up a windshield shade- even better, we're here to tell you about all the benefits of grabbing a sunshade for your car, as well as answering those frequently asked questions and even giving you a list of the best car shades available online, right now.
EcoNour's offering comes with over 2,500 positive reviews and even a recommendation from Amazon themselves. In other words, this is a highly-rated, well-priced product that will wing it's way to your house, quickly. So, why is it so popular?
Well, for starters, there's the fact that the price is so reasonable. We might not always admit it, but the cost of most things will usually make or break the popularity of a product. We're naturally attuned to looking at cost vs yield and, in the case of EcoNour's windshield shades, it would seem you get a lot of bang for your buck. And since we've spoken about the buck, it's time to chat about the bang.
This is one of the best car windshield sun shades that reduce heat and ensures a comfortable temperature is maintained in your car. Since the sunshade also comfortably covers the windshield of your car, it means that sun damage is reduced along with your dashboard, while protecting any electronics in your vehicle.
Customers love the fit, along with the ease-of-use and the way it can easily fit most windscreens, perfectly. The pop-up style of the car window sunshade means this can be sprung out at a moments notice to match your car's size and it easily clips into place- and stays there.
A new entry to the world of auto sun shades is the ShadeSox car sun shade. Coming a range of sizes, this windshield shade promises to cover all of the same aspects as number one on our list. Of course, there are no customer reviews available to back these claims up.
What we can do is see how their other items have stacked up, and they have sold thousands of a similar product to some great positives from customers. Over 3000 reviews in fact, which shows that this should be a great addition to their stock- all of which is reasonably priced, including the windshield shade, which comes a little cheaper than our first entry. Not only that, but they offer a money back guarantee, which should help ease any worry you might have about buying from this newbie.
Our advice is to grab this now before they're discovered, become popular and raise their prices!
The A1 car sun protector is one of the best windshield sun shades for your car due to its material. This is heavy-duty reflective material at it's finest and it comes with 99% UV protection, meaning you'll no longer get that hot, sticky feeling when entering your car after a day of sunshine. Not only that, but your gadgets and gizmos will be safe from direct sunlight, with your dashboard free from natural bleaching.
This is another entry onto our list that comes with a recommendation from Amazon, as well as having well over 3,000 buyers, all of whom have left an average of between 4 and 5 stars. Customers are loving the way the large size fits some of those colossal vehicles we tend to drive around nowadays, while they mention how easy it is to install and take down.
In particular, those who live in sunnier climes have noted that, where other car windshield covers have failed miserably in their attempt to keep the car cool in raging-hot temperatures, this is the car windshield cover that has come through for them. Meanwhile, for those who live in the cooler states, you can simply reverse the sunshade and place them under your sun visor, in your car, to attract the sun and keep the temperature in your car, warmer. Thus, this is the perfect pick for all areas that want to control the temperature of their car, without blasting the air con as soon as they get in!
The EzyShade car sun protector is possibly the highest-rated windshield shade on our list, at the time of writing. These are guys that take pride in understanding the science behind keeping your car protected from the sun and don't worry about taking the time to explain it to their customers- something which is clear from both their advert and they way they've taken the time to answer over 200 questions from customers, since this listing went up.
The EzyShade company certainly have a right to brag- being able to prove their reflective rate of over 82% is no small feat in this industry. This translates to more comfort for you when you enter your car and better protection for your dashboard and any items you may have inside your car. They've even compared their brand of tight-weave sun shades to 15 others in the industry to give clear results that their windshield sun shades come out on top.
Unlike most of the others on this list, the Ezyshade uses two, separate, rectangular covers that overlap, making this easier to take down than some of the pop-up styles that some customers don't like. This means you'll have to be sure that you prop them up properly with your sun visors for extra security, as they will feel a little looser than those who use one, longer cover.
This company also offers a free gift in the form of a dashboard mat, which works as a way of holding your phone etc onto your dashboard to ensure it doesn't slide around everywhere when you're driving. While this doesn't really affect out the rating, it's a nice little add-on, should you choose this item.
If you like the Disney movie Cars, you'll love the design of this windshield sun shade. These are a cheap and cheerful alternative to some of the more serious car sun visors out there. This runs of the same major, key points that others on this list have, such as a UV reflective coating and protecting your car from sun damage.
Unfortunately, many of the buyers note that their purchases began to flake after a few months, especially those in the Southern states since they had much hotter temperatures to combat. It is generally recommended to use the reverse side, with the silver reflective material facing outwards when it is particularly sunny. Of course, this rather defeats the point of buying a novelty sunshade, so it seems to be worth going for the "sleepy eyes" option of the MAuto sunshades since these are less likely to flake and seem to have a better longevity compared to some of the other options.
Road Charms have developed this offering for particular large vehicles, such as SUV's and trucks. So, if you're an owner of a large car and you're tired of trying to find the right size in an effort to not cook inside your car, look no further! These sun shades come in pairs to ensure that every nook and cranny of your windshield is protected from UV rays and sun damage.
The dual shades are great for those who spend a lot of time on the road since they easily allow you to fit the sun shades around any sat-navs or other gadgets you like to keep attached to your windscreen or dashboard. Also, since they're still a pop-up style, they are quick and easy to pull out or pack away (once you get the hang of folding them down!).
Customers are in love with the fact that this is a rare sunshade that covers the windshield of seemingly endless cars, no matter how big they are, as well as how easy they are to put up and take down- though they do mention the "pop-up" part during the first placement can take you by surprise.
Coveted Shade windshield sun shade works by way of two discs that cover the majority of the windshield. Of course, this means that you don't get the entire windscreen of your car covered and protected from the sun. That said, it fits well around your rear-view mirror, so this may well work in your favor. Available in three sizes, it is advisable to look through the size guide, depending on your vehicle, to ensure the discs will fit well against your windscreen.
Customers love the way this sun shade is super-lightweight and that it folds down to a tiny space, which you can then fit in your side sleeves, door space or similar. Surprisingly, it seems to have also been made from a thicker material than others on this list, according to reviews and this is what makes it so good at resisting heat from entering your vehicle.
The Magnalex windscreen shade is another entry that has an increasingly popular pop-up style. This is a sunshade that also folds up to fit into any storage compartment around your car and can easily be popped up, or brought down, once you get the motion of reducing the size, down.
Again, the piping of the pop-up styles of car sunshades means that there is a little give in this shade, so many customers have noted that a bigger size can be more adaptable and fit around the full windscreen. Of course, there is a guide available on the item store, so you can see which size will best suit your car.
Another great benefit to the Magnalex is that they also provide you with a steering wheel sunshade, which means you're much less likely to get burnt fingers, at the hand of your scorching hot car in the summer. This means that the already-great price gives you, even more, value-for-money and can be a nice little benefit above some of their competitors!
Customers have praised the Ohuhu car sun shade cover as being one of the most versatile available. Using a similar method to some of the other entries on our list, you'll notice that this sun shade is also made up of two pop-up discs and a fantastic, UV-reflective fabric that surrounds them. This makes them easy to fit, easy to take down and a great fit for most cars.
Ohuhu recommends that you use your sun visors in your car to help keep the windshield shade in place, although the reviews seem to mention that this is not really necessary for most cars. This is a shade that also provides total privacy, as the material is thick and dark, which helps add that tiny smidge of security, which can make a big difference.
The FORTEM sunshade is an unusual mix of the older, accordion-style sun shades and newer pop-ups with disc shapes within the fabric. This shade seems to offer some great value-for-money, particularly the largest selection which has been noted in reviews to cover even the largest screen size.
The biggest benefit to this particular brand is the many positive reviews on the companies pro-active customer service manner. There have been one or two who left negative reviews and the response was to immediately refund and give the customer a new, better fitting shade. At which point they have naturally edited the reviews to 5-stars. This can be pretty unusual these days, especially for products that are so cheap. Thus, even though they don't directly advertise it, it certainly appears that this item also comes with a money back guarantee, if you don't like it.
You might think it's "just a sunshade" but when you're living in some of the hotter states of America, a sunshade can mean the difference between heading to the office comfortably or turning up at work sweaty and miserable. Even more importantly, if you travel with your dog at any point, we all know that the greenhouse effect of our cars can literally kill our furry friends- so using a sunshade cannot only make everyone in the car happier but also save a life!
On top of this, windshield sun shades are an amazing way to ensure your dashboard isn't getting ruined. Over time, the scorching heat can cause your dashboard to become "bleached", brittle and even crack. Not to mention that many newer cars use a lot of LCD displays which can easily become faded through too much exposure to the sun. Using a shade can help increase the longevity of your gadgets while assisting you in maintaining your car.
Below, we give some great advice about windshields and answer some of your burning questions when it comes to sun shades.
It might seem like just a reflective piece of fabric but buying the wrong sunshade for your car can still mean a lot of wasted time and effort, which is frustrating enough in itself- while meaning that you're also in the same position as before. Hot, bothered, irritable and unable to drive without getting some fresh air into your car.
Check out this list before buying a car sunshade and save yourself the hassle of having to try and try again, until you pull a Goldilocks and get it just right.
You might see a few sellers claiming that their shades are "universal", but the unfortunate fact is that no sun shade can be made to fit all cars. Due to the difference in the window height and length which is different not only in every brand but in every style, which can change from year-to-year, you can only try to get the most accessible sunshade that is "adjustable". This is why we've refused to use the word universal in our top picks, and we recommend you read the size guide of each item before buying.
A great sun shade is quick to bring up and easy to put down, without any harrowing side-effects or destroyed car parts. Check whether or not you're happier adjusting an accordion-style sunshade or whether you're happier twisting a pop-up style, before making your purchase.
There's not much point buying a sunshade that doesn't reduce heat, yet there are many sellers out there who are more concerned with making a quick buck than they are at providing genuine products. Do check the levels of heat reduction before adding your item to the cart.
The best sun shades also have a good level of UV protection. This is what destroys your car and can lead to the cracking and bleaching we mentioned earlier. Have a read through and make sure your windshield sun shade adds that essential UV protection, or at least is UV reflective.
It can be a real pain having to keep your sun shades on the back seat, especially in a family car. Double-check that the shade of your choice can at least be folded down small enough to keep in a side sleeve or the glove compartment of your car.
There are two main types of sun shade that are popular, today. The first is all about the pop-up style which is, as it rather accurately describes, where the shade pops out of the bag, ready to be placed onto the windscreen immediately. These can be awkward to put back down, so be sure to read the instructions as necessary.
The second, more traditional format, is the accordion-style sun shade. This usually takes up a little more space when taken down and requires you to get a more specific size. If you get the wrong size, it can just flop down and negate any reflective aspects of a sunshade at all. They are, however, easy to pull down and fold up, which is great if you just like to chuck it in the back seat when you're ready to drive.
Finally, there's a third, more unusual type, which is the cross-over format. These usually take the shape of two ovals or rectangles and also make use of the pop-up formula. Essentially, all you need to do is pop them out and make sure they overlap on your windshield.
There's not much difference between the different types, once they're fully extended. Essentially, all you need to do is ensure that the corners are matched up with the corners of your windshield. After this, your sun visors need to be pulled down to help "pin" the material against your windscreen and the natural gravity should be held at bay.
If you have a more confusing sunshade, they will usually add a guide to help you with any fiddlier bits- but they're usually very straightforward and easy to sort out.
Q: Out of what material are these car sunshades made?
A: The best sun shades will be made out of polyester and are coated with a thin layer of silver. The silver can usually be swapped for another reflective surface, all of which ensure the sun reflects back through the car window and keeps the vehicle itself cooler. You might find cheaper ones are made of nylon or other materials, which are not as effective at keeping out the heat- nor will they protect your car from UV damage, in most cases.
Q: What should I know about maintaining my windshield sunshade?
A: When not in use, you should always keep your sun shades folded away and out of the way of yourself or any passengers. It's important to pop the folded sunshade into a glove box or similar so that it doesn't get in the way during your driving.
In most cases, sun shades are easy to clean by wiping down the surfaces with a warm, soapy sponge or cloth. Be sure to air-dry your sun shade so as to ensure the longevity of your shade.
Q: What happens if I need to remove the shade to replace my windshield?
A: Most shades are easily stored and many on our list even come with a pouch to keep your shade in. If you're taking your car to a garage, just ask that the engineer or mechanic replaces the sunshade once they have completed their task, so your car doesn't heat up in the sun!
With its extremely high rating and thousands of positive reviews, the EcoNour has topped our list. Since the fit appears to match most cars with little-to-no issues, alongside the excellent customer service and even the way the windshield sun shade stays put and protects almost any vehicle, it was hard to choose any other companies sunshade!
If you're looking for a great buy that has proven itself time-and-time again, this windshield sun shade provides fantastic value-for-money, great UV protection and is even recommended by Amazon, themselves. Why not give it a try and see how it fits? You can always utilize their no-quibble, money back guarantee if you don't agree!


Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Christoph Waltz, Margot Robbie, Samuel L. Jackson, Rory J. Saper, Christian Stevens, Sidney Ralitsoele, Djimon Hounsou, and more.
1) Acting – Total Thumbs Up: Christoph Waltz, Samuel L. Jackson, Alexander Skarsgård, and Margot Robbie all gave great performances for the film. They made for a great cast combination. Everyone involved did a great job. Due to how the story unfolds, Mr. Skarsgård show us different facets of Lord Greystoke. Including the battle he wages internally between the life his parents wanted for him and that which he lived in his youth. Margot Robbie plays the American raised in the Congo and Tarzan's love, Jane. Fighting her own battles during the adventure, Margot does a great job going toe-to-toe with Christoph Waltz. Samuel L. Jackson added a lot of the comedic touches as well as pulled out pieces of Tarzan's story for the audience. Watching him deal with his wounded pride as the 'ignorant natives' prove much more hardy and crafty than he expected was fun to watch.
The Mangani apes were fabulous. Each was distinct enough the audience could easily tell which was which. Kala's, Kerchak's and Kala's ape son's expressions and body language spoke volumes.
But the most impressive special effect, in my opinion, had to do with Tarzan's hands. Living among the apes since he was a baby, Tarzan's muscles and bones developed differently from the human norm. The hands appear more like a gorilla's. Though an unspoken thread in the plot, the fact Kala gave him a rock to help him shape his hands so they could be more effective makes a large impact. It is quietly referenced several times and is a facet of his inner struggles.
3) Plot/Story – Total Thumbs Up: Per the Edgar Rice Burroughs website there have been 41 Tarzan films and 57 one-hour television episodes made. So rather than do the expected origin story in this film, the writers took a different route to get us acquainted with the characters. One that I think made the film different from other retellings and worked well to craft a good film.
Rather than as the Lord of the Jungle, we meet John Clayton as Lord Greystoke. He's been years away from the Congo and has been serious in taking care of his duties as the heir of Greystoke. John has embraced the land of his birthright as if he'd never been anywhere else. He is refined, well educated, intelligent. With small flashes back to his time in the jungle, we do get bits about his origin. But they take a back seat to the overall story arc, so it enhances what is going on, but doesn't over shadow it.
Jane's love for the people and country she was raised in was a lovely surprise. Her relationship with the small village her father taught in was bright and heartfelt. You could feel they were all family.
A lot of themes are explored. The meaning of family, not quite fitting in, what it is that makes us who we are, how actions have repercussions, and more.
4) Stunts – Total Thumbs Up: While many of the stunts are CGI, there were still plenty of real stunts to keep the department quite busy. Fights, gunplay, avoiding stampeding animals – they had plenty to keep them occupied.
5) Locations/Cinematography – Total Thumbs Up: Between several locations in England and those in Africa, there is much to delight the eyes. Add in some CGI and all the vistas were quite impressive. Long panned views of the grasslands, aerial shots of the jungle, or just pockets in the trees – every shot told its own story. In fact, towards the end, they actually do.
6) Costuming/Makeup – Total Thumbs Up: From presenting Lord Greystoke in his finery to slowly divesting him of clothes, the department did some nice costuming work. The makeup was excellent as well. They gave the different tribes their own distinct looks, helping to show their diversity. The work on Tarzan's bite from both the special effects and makeup department was outstanding.
Conclusion: The Legend of Tarzan is a lovely new take on the old tale. There is lots of action, cool vistas, villains, and heroes. All the fun things that have made Tarzan the icon he's been since the first story hit the stands back in 1912.


Kia Motors India announced its partnership with India's eight financial institutes to offer financial services to its stakeholders in India. The company signed a Memorandum of Understanding with top public sector banks, private sector banks and NBFCs namely State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Yes Bank, Kotak Prime and Mahindra and Mahindra Financial Services Limited, which will further widen its reach in the market.
Kia Motors India will offer schemes from these multiple financial institutes to enhance its presence even in tier 2, 3 and 4 markets. These partnerships are aimed at offering all Kia customers, dealers and stakeholders with financial services in their respective tier.
Along with the financial schemes, Kia Motors would focus on digitization of processes.to reduce the lead time, paperwork and making the whole experience from application to disbursement of loan seamless.
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Special departure exclusively for our group, 15 people maximum. A great voyage, we will go where few Westerners have ventured, from the Black Sea to the Caspian Sea at the discovery of 9 small republics hidden in the Caucasus mountains. From Sochi to Makhachkala over 2000 kilometers through Abkhazia, Adygea, Karachay-Cherkessia, Kabardino-Balkaria, North Ossetia and South Ossetia, Ingushetia, Chechnya and Dagestan. We will meet a dozen different ethnic groups, we will try dozens of typical dishes, we will visit artisans, musicians, scientists and simple farmers. Some spectacular mountain passes, Mount Elbrus and several national parks will allow us to experience a still primordial and poorly affected by man land. At the end of this adventure we can say that we know the Caucasus! Our guide for this voyage will be Piero Bosco.
Your tour guide will meet you at Sochi Airport, and from there we'll head to Abkhazia, a small, fragrant, and blooming republic that is cozily nestled along the coast of the Black Sea. We'll spend the evening in Gagra, a famous resort town founded before the Russian Revolution of 1917. During the Soviet era, this was a very prestigious vacation spot. Here, we'll have dinner and experience our first taste of the national cuisine.
Full day at the discovery of the Ritsa Relict National Park hidden in the mountains of Abkhazia. We will visit the pictoresque Ritsa Lake, situated at 950 meters above the sea level within a primordial fir forest. We will also visit the Stalin's dacia wich is on the lake shore and then go up on the alpine meadows for horseback riding, a lovely walk through the mountains, and a tasting of locally made goat cheeses.
We will return to Gagra in the evening.
Today we'll travel around coastal Abkhazia to see the landmarks that it inherited from various empires. Romans, Byzantines, Ottomans, Russians, and the Soviets, all of them were mere guests in this region. While each empire did leave its mark, none were able to bend this ancient land to their will.
In the morning, we'll walk around Gagra and Pitsunda. Lunch will be be served at the village of Achandara, and then we'll drive to New Athos, home to the ruins of the Abkhaz Kingdom's first capital. There we will see a beautiful monastery founded by monks from the island of Athos in 1864, and one of the world's largest karst caves.
We'll end our day's journey at Sukhum, the capital of Abkhazia, which has managed to preserve the spirit of an old seaport town despite the devastation of the post-war years.
We'll start the day with a morning stroll around Sukhum, then visit the National Museum and Botanical Garden, before heading back towards Russia.
In the evening, we'll walk around Sochi and enjoy a sunset dinner next to the Marine Station, one of the city's most fascinating buildings.
In the morning, we'll board the high-speed Lastochka commuter train and travel to the town of Khadyzhensk, regionally famous for its beer production. There we'll switch to a minibus, and a couple of hours later will be at the village of Mezmay, the most out-of-the-way spot in the Krasnodar Region, located near the Lagonaki Plateau (a UNESCO heritage site). At Mezmay, we'll trek across the canyon of the Kurdzhips River, with its picturesque waterfalls and boxwood groves that make the area look like a bewitched fairytale forest. In the evening, we'll get to experience a genuine "black" banya, a traditional bathhouse where stones are heated indoors, emitting smoke which blackens the bath's interior walls.
Dinner will be served by one of the local families.
If the meteo conditions will allow us we will board the 5 passengers helicopter at our exclusive use, about 2,5 hours flight to get the best view of the Mount Elbrus. We will also land on a spectaculafr spot in the mountain for at least one hour.
Overnight at Boutique Hotel 4****.
After breackfast we will be transfered to the airport in time for our flight home.
Arrival at Mineralniye Vodi airport and transfer to Pyatigorsk.
In the evening, we'll conclude the trip at Nalchik.
Next, we'll drive to the ancient mountain villages of North Ossetia. We'll ride off-roads to get across a high-elevation pass, and by evening will find ourselves in the Tsey Gorge, the sacred valley of the Ossetians.
Today we'll travel to South Ossetia, a partially recognized republic which resisted Georgian aggression from 1991 to 2008, before finally being recognized as an independent state by four UN member states: Russia, Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Nauru. Its military history, however, is far from the only reason for visiting this small country.
Here we'll find the most interesting mix of Georgian and Ossetian culture, as well as a distinctive folk faith, a syncretism of Christian Orthodoxy and pre-Christian Ossetian traditions.
We will also visit the Ossetians most esteemed sacred place, Dzhery Dzuar, and afterwards stroll through the streets of the republic's capital, Tskhinval, accompanied by a veteran of the independence war, concluding the walk with a traditional Ossetian feast.
In the late evening we'll be back at Tsey.
We'll drive through various mountain roads across almost all of historical Ossetia to see its best-known landmarks: the Rekom Sanctuary, Ursdon rock fortresses, Midagrabin Waterfalls, and the Dead City of Dargavs.
In the evening we will arrive to Vladikavkaz.
We'll spend the whole day slowly exploring the city, learning to make famous Ossetian pies, and enjoying traditional Ossetian dances. In the evening, we'll meet with Taymuraz Berozty, a young multi-instrumentalist who is rekindling the musical traditions of his land.
The first half of the day is free time, and afterwards we'll go to the market to buy fresh vegetables and fruit for a picnic, and drive to the mountains of Ingushetia.
The Ingush people refer to themselves as Galgay, which roughly translates to "branches of the towers." We'll visit several medieval villages to see for ourselves the origins of this name. It seems that the Caucasian culture of tower building was born and reached its pinnacle right here, in these valleys.
For dinner we are invited to the house of an Ingush family. This is our chance to have a delicious dinner and to learn from the hosts about their unique life in the mountain valley.
In the evening we will arrive to Armkhi.
We'll spend the morning exploring the most interesting Ingush defense towers, and then drive to the flatlands of Chechnya, to visit a private open-air museum, Dondi Yurt. We'll have lunch with the museum's creator and take a tour of the exhibit.
In the evening, we'll go to the capital of Chechnya, Grozny, and see the skyscrapers of the newly renovated city.
We'll explore the city in the morning, visiting the Heart of Chechnya mosque, and the museum of the republic's first president, Akhmad Kadyrov, followed by lunch in a restaurant that specializes in the national cuisine.
Afterwards, we'll drive to the mountains, to Lake Kezenoy-am, the largest body of water in the mountains of the North Caucasus.
In the morning, we'll take the off-road vehicles across an easy pass to find ourselves in the mountains of Dagestan. Today we'll visit an ancient watermill, where locals make urbech, a Dagestani delicacy made from flax seeds or apricot pits, followed by a visit to a local manufacturing facility for burkas, traditional felt cloaks.
Next, we'll visit Akhulgo, the place of the bloodiest battle of the 19th century Caucasian war. We'll also stop by the workshop of an Untsukul craftsman, who will introduce us to the unique craft of intricate woodwork.
At the end of the day, we'll find ourselves in the village of Gunib, which gained its fame through one of the most significant events of 19th century Russian history, the surrender of Imam Shamil to the Russian imperial army.
In 1834, Imam Shamil headed the mountain dwellers' fight for the establishment of Sharia law and independence from the Russian Empire. The result of this uprising was the establishment of theocracy in the region, which survived for 25 years. In 1859, Shamil's last battle took place at the village of Gunib.
In the morning, we'll drive to the village of Chokh famous for its unique 19th century architecture. Afterwards, we'll go to Sogratl, an ancient village which once had a reputation for its scientists and magnificent madrasah, a Quar'anic school. To this day, Sogratl's village school is unique, many of its graduates continue their education at Russia's best universities. We'll visit the school, and talk to the students and teachers.
If the group is physically ready, we'll hike to the Dagestani Machu Picchu, the deserted village of Gamsutl. It offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains and traditional Avar architecture. If the hike is not possible, we'll have more time to explore the Andalal villages.
We'll drive back to Gunib.
In the morning, we'll bid farewell to the hospitable Avar people and drive higher into the mountains. On the way, we can visit the unique underground waterfall near the village of Salta. Take an extra pair of shoes, as the trail to the waterfalls will have us walking ankle deep in water. Granted, if the hot weather persists for too long, the waterfall may dry out, but we'll hope for the best.
By lunchtime, we'll be in the village of Balkhar, known for its ancient ceramics production which is preserved to this day. In addition to lunch, we'll have a short pottery workshop, so everyone will get their hands dirty! This village is home to the Lak people who are famous for their ingenuity.
In the late afternoon, we'll arrive to Kubachi, which is best known for its craftsmen. In the old days, they made stone carvings, chain mail, and sabres, and in the Soviet era the village gained fame for its goldsmiths. Kubachi residents are a small ethnic group that speaks a dialect of the Dargin language.
Overnight at the house of a local goldsmith.
In the morning, we'll visit Qala-Quraysh, a deserted village, which in the Middle Ages served as the capital of the Kaytag ustmystvo (kingdom). According to legend, this state was ruled by the arabs from the Quraysh tribe, to which Prophet Mohammed also belonged. In the village one can still find a mosque and a 12th century mausoleum. Many consider Qala-Quraysh a sacred place.
We'll have lunch at Derbent, one of Russia's southernmost and oldest cities.
The last few days were filled with diverse experiences and off-road traveling, so after lunch it's time for some rest. Happily, our hotel is just 50m from the beach!
Today we'll stroll around the narrow old streets, see the Naryn-Kala medieval fortress (UNESCO world heritage site), Russia's oldest mosque, ancient bathhouses, and the Kyrhlyar cemetery, which, as legend has it, is the burial site for forty Sahabah, the companions of the Prophet.
People of different faiths peacefully coexist at Derbent. Shia and Sunni muslims pray in the same mosque, which neighbors an Armenian temple, a Christian Orthodox church, and a synagogue. We'll make sure to visit all of these places and speak to the local residents, so that you can see for yourself that, regardless of their nationality, the residents of Derbent are a special tribe with its own unique culture.
We'll spend another night in our beachside hotel.
In the morning, we'll drive to Makhachkala, directly to Second Marketplace, which resembles an entire city located inside the city. There you'll find all the bounty of the Dagestani land: aged sheep cheeses, alpine herbs, honey and urbech, dried meat from the mountains, fresh fish from the Caspian Sea, and even black caviar (sold on the sly).
For lunch we'll go to an authentic Dagestani restaurant. There, we'll learn to make khinkal, local dumplings, chudu pies and other dishes. Afterwards, we'll visit the Museum of Traditional Dagestani Art and stroll through city streets peppered with antique and craft stores. In the evening, we'll enjoy a farewell dinner.
Transfer to the airport in time for our flight home.
– All meals in the Caucasus.
– Optional helicopter excursion on September 27.


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West Ham Vs Chelsea… Opportunity to test out a new anti-thuggery app!
Just kidding! Or not really…
Yesterday I went to Upton Park, West Ham's fabled grounds opened in 1904 and soon to be cast aside for the Olympic Stadium. I expected something akin to Fenway Park, Boston's antique and incredibly charming baseball stadium, the smallest in the Major Leagues.
It was charming, but not in a Fenway Park way. More in a rundown left to rot kind of way. Furthermore, I expected a frantic ambiance, with fans chanting for 90 mins straight as a backdrop to the scent of fan violence that could break out at any moment.
Out of sheer coincidence. just that day my article for CNN was published about a new mobile phone app created by Kick It Out. It encourages fans to report abuse by other fans; a kind of virtual vigilante application. The recent culprits named in the article happened to be both West Ham and Chelsea supporters!
This is what happens when you've seen the movie Green Street Hooligans (named after the street adjoined to the Boleyn Ground — the official name for Upton Park) too many times. The entire film, an unlikely tale of a Harvard kid who gets mixed up in a West Ham gang can be watched free on HD here. Here's the trailer:
But enough about films! The game itself was end to end stuff, very exciting. Too bad West Ham can't score to save their lives, otherwise Chelsea would have left the park as losers. Instead, the Hammers gave up a goal early and missed a ton of chances.
Some geezers put up this well edited HD video taken from the stands. You can hear tons of cursing, chanting of the Hammers theme song "Forever Blowing Bubbles" and lots of bad West Ham football:
Some photos from the grounds:
West 'Am United. True to it's East End roots
A small burial site just outside the stadium (by the car park?!) for Hammers die-hards, no pun intended.
With the legendary Dave Dove, a Hammers fan who's been attending Upton Park since 1958!!
We left in a very orderly fashion, waited for about 25 minutes on a very long line snaking around Upton Park tube station, and went home without incident. Alas, the app was never used.
The CNN story can be found on this link.
Filed under Media/Press, Soccer Tagged with boleyn ground, kick it out, premiership, upton park, west ham


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Poetry Masterclasses - A Poem Is Heard Not Explained - Oeiras27
Poetry Masterclasses - A Poem Is Heard Not Explained
"Was O'Neill subversive?" with Pedro Mexia
17 May 2021 - 00:00:00
In May we will resume the 4th Masterclass Cycle dedicated to the poet Alexandre O' Neill, which will take place until July. This Cycle, which was scheduled to start in 2020 and did not materialize due to the pandemic situation in which we live, was rescheduled for the first half of 2021.
The general motto of this Cycle remains the same: the poems heard are not explained. There will be 9 sessions from May to July that intend to reflect on this 20th century surrealist poet, although only at the beginning of his journey, because he had many other faces. Poet, man of the word, provocateur, deconstructionist, anti-system, anti institution, anti canon and who said things like words are sick animals. That he wrote poems to be heard, to question and disturb.
This is already the 4th Cycle we do and the approach is always based on a question. No academic or specialist record is intended, but to deconstruct the work by the person, by the poet. Put it in dialogue with the audience. The sessions will be held in the Auditorium of the Temple of Poetry in face-to-face registration and will be broadcast online from the Facebook page of the Municipality of Oeiras.
This session, "Was O'Neill subversive?" Pedro Mexia is invited and moderated by Nicolau Santos. At the Temple of Poetry and broadcast live online, May 20th at 9:30 p.m.
Next Sessions:
"Was O'Neill a failed poet?" by Nuno Moura
May 27, 2021 | 9:30 p.m.
"Was O'Neill ironic?" by Clara Ferreira Alves
June 3, 2021 | 9:30 p.m.
"Did O'Neill live in the eyes of a cat?" by Tiago Bettencourt
June 17, 2021 | 9:30 p.m.
Templo da Poesia
Free entry | Live transmission on Oeiras Municipality Facebook.
(Maximum 34 people, subject to ticket collection)
OEIRAS 27, Inventing the Future


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