When the owner of Asheville Distilling Co. went looking for the perfect moonlight recipe, she was serious. She tested many recipes until she distilled the perfect white liquor in 2010. Their secret? Crooked Creek corn – an open-pollinated white corn. In fact, it`s the only distillery in the world that makes moonshine from this corn and pure Appalachian spring water, so if you`re looking for a truly authentic South American moonlight, this is the one you should try. Joe Michalek will never forget his first taste of moonlight. He was at a blues jam session in Pinnacle, Stokes County, in the skirts of Pilot Mountain when someone handed him a drink. He took a nervous sip but was relieved. What he thought was terrible was smooth and delicious, with a peach-like sweetness.

On his next encounter with a mysterious drink, Michalek was braver. This time, the drink tasted like strawberries, but it had the same clean finish. The Howling Moon distillery is also located in Asheville, North Carolina, and is named after its earliest ancestors who distilled their illegal moonlight into moonlight. Their “Mountain Moonshine” is made with a recipe that is at least 150 years old and local corn grown exclusively for the distillery. With 100 proofs, he has it all. But you can take a step back by trying one of their flavored moonbeams like strawberry, peach, or apple pie. Also based in Charlotte, Dragon Moonshine Company is a veteran-owned craft distillery. The owner of the company brought his love of moonlight from the time he made it in a makeshift distillery in his military barracks to a world-class distillery in the area. With two delicious moonlight flavors, apple pie and amaretto, you`ll want to try both. They also offer a Caribbean-style silver rum made from pure cane sugar and molasses.

All Piedmont spirits are made in 300-gallon batches – enough to fill approximately 1,500 750 ml jars or bottles. To date, the products are sold in 32 states. The company is working hard to outperform the new competition. When Michalek started, only two other legal distilleries in the country were selling corn-based spirits. Today, dozens of products are marketed with “moonlight” on the label. Piedmont is no longer the only distillery in North Carolina. There are now two other assets – Carolina Distillery in Lenoir, which makes apple brandy, and Southern Artisan Spirits in Kings Mountain, which makes gin. There is nothing nebulous about moonlight laws, Lasater said. North Carolina laws prohibit the production or possession of moonlight or untaxed alcohol if you want to be technical. Moonshine dates back to illegal Appalachian distillers and goes by all sorts of colorful nicknames like Mountain Dew, Tennessee White Whiskey, and Hooch. It is legal to own a still and use a still for non-ethanol production such as distilling water or making essential oils, as long as ethanol is not a by-product.

When the drink is sold, the North Carolina Department of Revenue charges a tax rate of $31.70 per gallon of moonshine, according to department spokeswoman Beth Stevenson. The rate is $12.80 per gallon if not sold by the drink, while porridge is taxed at $1.28 per gallon and other illegal mixed beverages are taxed at $20 per 4 liters, or about a gallon. By the way, hooch may be illegal, but tax offices still take their share, Lasater noted. Although moonshine originally refers to high-strength spirits distilled as early as the 1800s without government approval, things have changed in recent years. Since 2010, moonshine is no longer illegal in the United States, but it still has the same blow it still has. Usually made from corn porridge, moonshine is a clear, unaged whisky whose strength can vary from 40 to 100 proofs (that`s 50% ABV!). And because its roots are firmly rooted in Appalachia, there are now more than 30 distilleries in North Carolina where you can sample a bit of these famous spirits while experiencing a bit of Southern culture. Norris says the FTA cracked down on several illegal moonlight operations near his distillery. He believes it is difficult for many to abandon the tradition of smuggling.

The driver never picked me up from Walmart. But I accepted the ride and drove close to home to look like I did. He took the money from my card even though I never got into his card. And when I called to confront the reader for what he had done, he hung up. I called the company and they haven`t refunded me yet or done anything to the driver because he left me stuck but took my money. Below, the photo of the guy who drives for Lyft is terrible. We use our own vehicles, we give our own gasoline, so maintenance, clean the car, we endanger on the road and accidents that have happened countless times. You may also have a dangerous person in your car who hasn`t done a background check. All this for you to work 8 hours and 20 minutes to earn $100. With this increase in inflation, annuity, etc. I can`t afford to continue working for Lyft.

I prefer to shake my app often interferes, trips take too long, no customer service, app car calculates premiums I need to contact my bank to get a refund as I am charged for trips that were canceled and never happened. Drivers can see what you`re giving them and leave a $#*!ty review if they don`t like you for any reason. Absolutely ugly service. Feel bad for the drivers who are definitely not paid enough to put up with this company`s lack of communication/transparency. Use only for occasional performances. Instead, they would give one of the phones to one of these “chargers.” This guy was plugging his phone into a charger, but what they really did was let the driver keep his place in the virtual queue with a company, say Lyft, while they left the area and took rides from outside the airport with Uber, using their other phone. Ha! This part of the Sh** company refused to pay me the $49.64 I earned for running errands that day. Contacted customer service and their response is, are we also waiting to see if you will get paid next week? What is that response? I had to put gas in my car after the ride, expecting to be paid, but no, they still refuse! The customer service representative was named SHANE.

This company is a complete hoax! If you need to ride, make sure it`s not with Lyft! Customer Service 0 0 0 0 This company breaks the law because it online chat is happy to ask the person what your name is, does not specify the name and identification number, it is the law, it should be Provide name and ID number I have all the screenshots I chatted with them, They never solve the problem and annoyed me and I didn`t feel safe to drive and I stopped because this company cheats a lot, it should be everyone, we should take it to court because we screwed up the passenger and paid less to the driver I traveled to the airport. When I landed, I saw an $80 damage fee. It turned out there was another one for $70. $150 in damages. I contacted support. It took them an hour to give a reason. Finally, they provided me with a photo accusing me of peeing on the seat. It was a morning flight with my wife. I am a sober 36-year-old man who travels. The damage fee arrived 30 minutes after my submission. There are tons of people waiting at the airport for money trips.

The driver obviously took someone out of the books and dropped the charges against me. The support continued to give generic answers and play with me that they did a thorough investigation. They ignored any common sense I provided. A longtime customer versus a driver who clearly doesn`t follow all of Lyft`s rules. Now I have to apply through my credit card company. Wonderful. I warn people to pay attention to Lyft, they blame people for things that never happened, and then when you talk to customer service, they don`t care what you say, they don`t hire drivers who can`t believe they`re looking at who they`re hiring. Avoid problems Don`t use this service! When I said I was going to sue your business, they said, go straight because customer service is like there. Avoid problems, don`t use them This incident occurred during my trip to Miami, I`ve never used Lyft (or Uber) in my life, but I`ve only been charged for 3 separate rides. There`s no way to know anything about lyft.

No phone and online access is a hopeless business. Anyone who uses my credit card to drive Lyft can probably drive across the country and there`s nothing I can do through Lyft to stop them. Horrible controls on their part. And ugly security, as they allowed someone to use a stolen card without proof of validity. They charged me a $20 fee without my consent or even informed me of it. Unreal from a company. The worst experience you can have. I wish I could leave 0 stars. The first ride was given for 30 dollars, I waited an hour for my driver to show up. When I entered, he started driving, but told me he didn`t have the address and asked for it.

I gave it to him and he told me to give him another $20 or leave. I had to pay him $20 to stay in the vehicle. Halfway through, he asked for an additional $10, which I refused. Once I was removed from the Lyft tariff, the Lyft rate increased to $173, which is more than 4 times the original offer. I tried to challenge these issues with Lyft, they responded with a $15 credit to use in their app. I told them it was unacceptable, and they just ended that conversation. I will remove this app completely. They were extremely useless and didn`t care. If you find that you are being scammed after you have already boarded and the trip has begun, it is best to keep this information to yourself and not complain to the driver unless you are in a situation that could cause physical harm. In this case, you will take care of it as soon as you get out of the car safely. Then you can file a complaint with the ride-sharing company.

Consumer Tip: This company has no customer service. If you cancel a trip and are charged, you may need to contact your bank to get your money back. The lack of customer service is so terrible. I tried using it once and the connection kept failing, so we got Ubered. A few weeks later, I received fraudulent accusations 2,000 miles from home. Thankfully, my credit card company reversed it, even after Lyft denied it. Apparently, fraudulent fees are common with this dangerous app, as the many negative reviews here also support. I couldn`t log back into my account to try again, and emails sent to their support group aren`t being answered. I had ridden on Lyft. The estimated price was $26.70, but they charged me $34, I complained several times, and didn`t get any repetition. Horrible service, fraudulent customers. I will never use this company again.

Honestly, it`s the worst company I`ve ever dealt with, they lost a client. DON`T USE LYFT. I had called an Uber and cancelled it within 30 seconds because I realized I had given the wrong location and they had never refunded my money. Mind you, you can`t call them because there`s no number. So good luck having to jump through hoops when something like this happens. The photo says last trip, as if I had a ride, bye with all that my money gives me. $15 Yes, it`s mine Then the driver will determine if he visits often and knows the city, or if he is someone who does not know too much about the area. Drivers can easily do this by chatting a bit. Simple questions such as “Where are you from?” or “What brings you to the city?” can provide a wealth of information to the driver. Passengers have no idea what they have just revealed. Lyft made me think I had several passengers on the way, only to cancel each of them and then say they were trying to find the next driver, me and my kids tried to go to a festival on July 4th with a friend of mine, and it let me down! This is not the only time this has happened, it also happened when I was trying to get to work. Lyft is, it`s an absolutely useless ride-sharing app that I wouldn`t recommend to anyone anywhere in London, drivers are only allowed to change their profile picture when they`re in one of Uber`s Greenlight Hub offices, so they`ll need to be physically present to change their photo.

But many fraudulent drivers were able to use fake GPS apps that allowed them to trick Uber`s computers into thinking they were in the office when they really weren`t. Anyone can write a Trustpilot review. People who write reviews can edit or delete them at any time, and they will appear as long as an account is active.

That`s not the point: planned obsolescence allows the use of poor welds because weld quality is not an issue for a design that is only supposed to be on the market for two years and break in three or four years.^ For some PCBs, I suspect the reasons for failure are due to the lower resistance to thermal cycling. Because many errors seem to be eliminated when the component is removed, the pads are cleaned with the good old solder containing lead and re-tinned and then the same component is soldered again. And he`s in a position that I believe suffers more from the heat during normal operation. So, you mean, if I used lead-free, I could feed my kids WITHOUT washing my hands (first)? Wow, it would save me a lot of time every year, thanks for the advice. Urethane protective varnishes are one way to reduce the growth of whiskers. Whiskers can grow through and out of urethane-compliant coatings, but not indoors. Connecting a protective varnish between the wires of a DIP enclosure is as bad as no protective coating at all. Overall, the environmental impact I will have for using lead solder is small compared to the amount used by manufacturers, so I`m happy. I would like silver welds to be cheaper and less susceptible to oxidation without nitrogen gas shields. Since most consumers are price sensitive. and I hate to admit that without RoHS, we would still be using Lead. Whether European regulators` intention in introducing RoHS was to completely shake up the electronics industry is a point of contention, because that`s pretty much what happened. The industry initially blocked and advanced arguments against switching to lead-free solder, some of which were chemically and electronically valid enough to obtain RoHS exemptions.

But lead-free solder, mostly tin mixed with copper and silver, has become the law of the land for most consumer electronics. Lead-free solder can contain a variety of chemical elements such as tin, silver, gold, copper, zinc, and manganese. One of the most common includes tin, silver and copper and is abbreviated SAC after the chemical symbols of tin (Sn), silver (Ag) and copper (Cu). +1 Finally a decent comment. I had to scroll through all these comments to find one that wasn`t totally ignorant. The whole mentality “I need to use lead-free at work, but only for myself at home” cries out for ignorance. If you have problems with lead-free, then you have bad equipment. No other excuse is valid. The rest of these opinions are idiotic at best. To be honest, the article itself is mostly a joke. I, too, would like to see an article dealing with the differences between solder of lead-free material versus lead and proper lead-free technique/temperature, etc. I switched to lead-free and found it harder to work with than to contain lead.

So I know I`d like the commentator to share his knowledge on the subject. The vapors should not be a quality measure because you should not inhale the vapors. Get a smoke extractor. Are you serious. I have caused occupational asthma after too many years of inhaling welding fumes for 8 hours a day. According to OSHA, this is one of the most common sources of occupation-induced asthma, and I can assure you that the cost of a smoke extractor is much lower than the cost of asthma medication. Letter (a) No. 1, L. 104-182, § 118(1), replaced “prohibition” with “prohibition” in the title and amended the text in general. Before the amendment, the text read as follows: “Any pipe, solder or flux used after 19 June 1986 during installation or repair – Only if liquid, but not necessarily marginal, For lead-based solder, the solubility of copper at the temperatures involved is quite low.

In Ag welds, copper is more soluble at a certain temperature and the temperature is higher than in Pb welds. I use 63/37 eutectic wire and paste. Why would anyone use anything else? RoHS has been a wellness reflex from the beginning. Has anyone been injured by welding in electrical waste? The organic compounds in lead can be absorbed through the skin and are bad. How would you synthesize them in a landfill? (To me, it`s like banning hydrocarbons from the air because they could form cyanide.) In the past, fifty-fifty-tin soldering was widely used because it was the most familiar and easiest to use in the plumbing trade. It offered the installer the ability to weld at low temperatures, and due to its wide melting range, it easily filled capillary spaces. Meta Title:Comparison of lead-free and lead-free solder for PCBsMeta Description:Lead solder will be phased out due to its impact on the environment and health. Learn the differences between lead solder and the benefits of lead-free soldering for your PCB products. Meta keywords:lead-free solder As you said, it`s not terribly dangerous, especially for adults, but it`s best avoided. The problem isn`t metallic lead, it`s that little remains metallic and heavy metals hang around for a while. They also bioaccumulate, causing problems for predators such as humans. The Act prohibits “the use of sanitary pipes, pipes or fittings, welds or fluxes after June 1986 for the installation or repair of (i) a public water supply system; or (ii) any pipe of a residential or non-residential establishment that provides water for human consumption that is not lead-free. Now, California has put up signs proclaiming that it is illegal to remove glass from the beach.

I apologize for my comment “no other excuse is valid”, which implies that I see the world in black and white. I`m one of the scariest viewers, but when it comes to lead-free solder, I haven`t lost a debate about how lead-free isn`t hard to make at home if done right. There`s also the attitude that forced obsolescence is a good thing. Moors Law is almost dead in the water and the only significant difference between two generations of iPhones is the software. Then you have electronics full of time bombs that inevitably explode and cripple the device, so buy another one. Hackers fix it, normal people throw it away. And it`s usually a matter of a few cents for a better game. Good decisions on the drawing board and in production lead to much less e-waste on the road. But the industry likes to choose the path of more entropy, because for some reason it is more profitable. Lead-free is good for production, but for good old manual work, I would never go lead-free. I`ve tried several times, but it`s not that pleasant.

How many tons of lead would be worth it for you? When it comes to glass on a beach, California has designated an illegal dump as an “archaeological site.” Look for Glass Beach. For decades, people took their disposable glass bottles there to throw them on the pile, where they broke and then were whirled by the waves until they ran out. When soda companies stopped reusing glass bottles, people threw more glass on the beach. The use of lead-free solder paste versus lead-free solder paste also has an impact on the quality of the final product. But again, if a PCB manufacturer implements tightly controlled soldering parameters, the effect is minimized. The PCB design layout and proper component selection will overcome many quality control issues. I inherited coils on lead solder coils from my father, and I can`t think of a scenario where I would run out and could buy more solder that would be lead-free. I use lead-free solder paste in the rare cases where I sink. Really, guys? People don`t throw things away en masse because of RoHS soldering. Other factors are at work (planned obsolescence). The fight was later supported by Ben Hencke, another lead-free fan.

He noticed Zach`s tweet and resistance to it, and instead of following his instincts, he went to literature. He wrote his findings in an interesting blog post detailing what he found when he looked at safety data sheets (SDSs) of two Kester solder, one lead-free and one lead-free. Basically, his reading is that both solders contain the same flux, hence he concludes that the toxicity of the flux is a weak argument for sticking to lead solder. For these reasons, lead solder continues to be abandoned due to its negative impact on the environment and health. However, as a product manufacturer, you want your contractors to provide high-quality components with reliable, soldered PCB connections and circuits. I love the smell of lead solder in the morning! That`s all I use. But I`ve always wondered what the lead content of the vapours is, it seems that lead doesn`t float too well. This welding therefore guarantees obsolescence.

This is of particular concern to space agencies such as NASA. See nepp.nasa.gov/WHISKER/ However, alternative welds can be used with equal success with the same equipment used for 50-50 and without the need for recycling. In fact, installers who are already familiar with these materials will find them as easy to use as 50-50.

I don`t think January will be too late, especially if you can submit with a higher score. Most of the schools I spoke to told me that January was not too late at all. The only thing to keep in mind is that most scholarship deadlines are around 1/15, so much of the scholarship money can already be awarded later you apply. Good luck! Are you applying to law school in January? Hopeless or hopeless? Ann Levine of Law School Expert and author of “The Law School Admission Game: Play Like an Expert” has some tips for prospective law students. January is objectively not too late, although it may be too late for individual schools. Related: A Non-Stressful Graduate Application Schedule But here everyone is saying that January will simply be too late to be considered for scholarships at most schools. Results come back in early February, which is below the deadline for most schools. It is best to submit your requests immediately. If you`re looking for scholarships, you can submit earlier, but a higher score will give you an edge.

Make admission as easy as possible. One of the most common reasons why students apply in December or January instead of September to November is that they wait to retake the LSAT exam. For this reason, I suggest you take an LSAT diagnostic test one year before your application. This will give you enough time to know how much you need to study and research test preparation resources, courses, and tutors. It usually takes three to nine months to study for LSAT, so you`ll take as much time as possible to make sure you don`t have to rush your applications. Nevertheless, there are schools where increasing your LSAT score increases your chances of being accepted to law school than applying earlier in the cycle. PowerScore has a blog that explains which schools prefer timing to an increase in LSAT, and vice versa. What are the medians of your target schools and what is your overall average? You see, that`s the thing, I feel like I`ve seen so many different reactions. I have seen people say to file as soon as possible, and others say that a later application with a higher LSAT is better than an earlier application than being received early. That is why I am so contradictory!!!! If the difference was 155 to 165, yes, but it`s really not enough difference to be worth it. Delaying your score would probably cancel out the boost.

In September, law schools have more leniency to consider applications holistically. You can more easily accept students who have a lower GPA or LSAT score, but solid attempts, work experience, and an obvious passion for law. If you are a candidate with a lower GPA or LSAT score, or a score just below the median of the school you are applying to, it is best to apply in September. Once law schools begin to solidify their class, they will only want to take candidates who increase their median GPA and LSAT scores. The higher the GPA and LSAT medians, the higher the school`s chances of moving up the U.S. News & World Report rankings. So I did the LSAT in October of this year and got a 155. I scored between 156 and 161 points in the practice tests.

I had total panic before the test and after LOL. I`m not upset about my 155, I just know I can do better and I want to do the test in January for the third and final time, I`m just worried when it`s too late. The earliest deadline I have for law schools I want to apply to is March 1. Do you think I should just apply with a score of 155 now or try again in January to get a higher score and tell law schools to wait for my January score? For most law schools, submitting your application between the beginning of December and the end of January is considered “on time”. There are few schools that do not read applications strictly continuously, and for these schools, there may not be a significant difference between early and timely application. You want to make sure you know the application deadlines and submit the strongest possible application. Law school applications are more than your GPA and LSAT score – you need to make sure you have a strong personal statement, diversity statement, and any other optional statements and essays you can submit (enjoy!). My high school counselor introduced me to the first year of CollegeXpress. It made such a difference in high school, and I plan to continue to rely on her in college.

CollegeXpress is my go-to place because it covers all aspects of student life. There are the articles you`d expect in terms of university applications and financial aid, but you`ll also find advice on things like relieving stress and maintaining relationships while balancing a heavy course load. CollegeXpress will also keep you updated on current scholarships via email every Saturday. (They don`t bother you with product advertising like so many other sites.) CollegeXpress is a lot like an older sibling who has already overcome the challenges you face. Now they are extending a helping hand. I say, take it. Thus, Brooklyn Law School has a median of 159 with no real application deadline. St. John`s Fall 2021 had a median score of 162 and its deadline is March 16.

That`s basically the median of most schools I want to apply to in New York, so I think you can see why I want to retake the test in January. 1. Ensure transcripts and letters of reference are processed at LSAC. These are longer items for which you don`t want to delay requests. If you`re having trouble with people sending rec letters, keep in mind that they can be faxed and some schools will accept online reviews instead of a traditional letter of recommendation this year. Related: Quick tips for prospective law students, law students perhaps – depending on your situation.

Bad News Warning: ☹Requests to use video clips are routinely denied, so it`s important that you plan a lot and submit the clips you want early AND make sure you have backup plans. The video clips can be downloaded online via a video downloader. Fortunately, there are many available online. However, the key here is to make sure that the downloaded clips are in HD. When a creator finds a video clip on YouTube, they use a video downloader to upload it as a file. As you can probably guess, clips are usually downloaded in HD-1080P HD to be exact. This ensures the best possible quality. On rare occasions, we`ve asked creators to join an initiative that protects certain examples of “fair dealing” on YouTube from copyright removal requests. Through this initiative, YouTube compensates creators whose fair use videos have been subject to takedown notifications of up to $1 million in legal fees if the removal results in a copyright infringement lawsuit. The objective of this initiative is to ensure that these creators have the opportunity to protect their work. It also aims to improve the creative world by educating about both the meaning and limits of fair dealing. At this point, you`re probably wondering: where do creators get their music videos from? In particular, do they tend to get them from a DVD/Blu-ray, or do they search the internet for the clips they need? Before you can upload videos with clips to YouTube, you need to search for clips from movies first.

In the past, it was a difficult process. However, nowadays, it is much easier thanks to various products and services. For a reasonable price and a short period of time, you can find an online business that can provide you with the rights to use a video clip in one of your videos. With this in mind, non-cinematic clip creators tend to use archival footage services like Envato Elements. These services allow creators to access thousands of royalty-free video clips that they can use in their YouTube videos. YouTubers get their video clips mainly from the internet. Some manually record them from a DVD/Blu-ray disc, but many find it faster to find them online. Usually, the clips can be found on YouTube.

Whenever you show a video clip in a YouTube video, you need to mention the movie. In addition, you must include a fair dealing disclaimer in the description field of any video you upload that includes movie clips. If you still want to learn how to use video clips in your videos, read on while I discuss the PERMISSION exception. (I`ll discuss the fair dealing exception in future blogs.) The main reason why content creators encounter copyright issues when using video clips in their videos is the lack of edits. A simple way to solve this problem is to add comments on the clips while they are playing in the background.

It is not legal to spend a night in a motorhome/van/caravan, etc. outside of a designated campsite here in Switzerland. You need to get a list of campsites and plan your trip accordingly. Often, people worry that sleeping in a car is illegal. But is this really the case? The maximum blood alcohol level for driving in Switzerland is 0.05%. If you are caught driving with an excessive blood alcohol level, you will be fined or revoked from your driver`s license. My tip number 3: If you plan to sleep in a car, only sleep in the back of a larger car (mine is Opel Insignia) or in the front (lower the seat as much as possible). Let me explain why: if you lie down and don`t have enough space for your legs – it will cause a lot of pain all night and you don`t want to spend the next day exploring the mountains without sleep, you`ll be exhausted. It`s better to spend that 40 CHF in a hostel on a bed than to sleep in a car and wake up every 20 minutes. I have made such mistakes many times and never again.

If you see that there is not enough space for you in the back, it is best to sleep in the front seat (lower it as much as possible), as you can completely stretch your legs. It helps a lot, even if you don`t sleep horizontally. I may have slept in a front seat 5-7 times and it`s much better than sleeping in the back with not enough legroom. My suggestion is that you always google your destination before starting your road trip. Check if it is legal to sleep in each of the places where you want to stop. The rules tend to change so much that it is very important to stay up to date. Car camping and sleeping in the car was a thing here in southern Italy a long time ago. Fold down the rear seats and enjoy the flat space. It may be a bit cramped, but it`s more comfortable than sleeping in a limousine. Al and I usually bring food banks.

The modern ones are powerful enough to charge tablets and cameras. We charge them when the car engine is on (which means less chance of draining your car battery) and we can also take them with us while we go out to eat or hike. According to a general observation, it seems that it would not be advisable to sleep at night in your car. Inflate the air mattress or unfold your sleeping mattress and place it in the desired position. If you are planning your trip in winter, pack warm, breathable clothing. Wear many layers that you can easily adjust overnight and see if you can insulate the car windows. If this is not possible, bring extra coverage. You don`t want to wake up in the middle of the night because a security guard knocks on your car window! The only thing that will get you in trouble is the same thing you do: sleep in your car while you`re drunk. What for? Check for protrusions or uneven surfaces. You can make them more comfortable by covering them with your extra pillow.

Officers might knock on your car window to wake you up because they are performing their janitorial function. Ticino belongs to Switzerland and it seems at least legal to sleep at night in the car. You must remove the keys from the ignition and put them away, otherwise you risk a fine. It is important to know that most truck stops are considered private property: you can only consider sleeping there if they allow cars or RVs to be parked overnight. From Basel to Indemini there are 271 kilometres. When I started my trip at 16:00, I knew I would arrive at the place around 20:00, so it`s not good. What for? Because when you sleep in a car, there`s actually nothing you can do. You would just go in the sleeping bag and relax or get bored. You can read a book or watch a movie, but I wasn`t ready for that. Of course, you can sleep in a car on your own property, unless there are certain resident parking laws that don`t allow cars to be camped. Of course, every ride will be different, but there are a few general guidelines that can help you choose, depending on your needs. If you do not go to a restaurant and only buy food in shops, you can move with 15-20 CHF per day for one person, but remember that then your food will be mainly fruit or bread with little meat (meat is the most expensive food here, it is the most expensive meat in Europe).

I think it`s always fun to visit local restaurants and try local food. My number 1 tip: If you plan to sleep in a car, get to the sleep point as late as possible, so just get your bed ready and go to sleep without wandering around the car looking for things to do. Even in Italy, my country, sleeping in a car is perfectly legal, unless you drive on the Autostrada (our motorways). As for hotels: If you hitchhike, you won`t have a place to sleep. You can sleep in a tent, but it`s even harder because it`s hard to find a good safe place to pitch your tent. I have done it myself several times in different countries and it is always painful to find a decent place. Unless you don`t care at all and build it in the middle of the city 🙂 or on private fields. In the mountains, it`s difficult because flat terrain is hard to find. But you can still go to campsites or hostels. If it can happen at 40-50 CHF per night, for hotels from at least 80 CHF per night (I would consider 80 CHF in Switzerland as a good deal). One tip that many tend to forget is that sleeping with your head facing the front of the car allows for more upper body space and your sleeping bag won`t slip into the trunk as easily. The temporary bed should be as flat and long as possible.

If you sleep crowded or on uneven seats, poor conditions are created for your back and circulation. Many people find it safer to sleep in a vehicle in 24-hour gyms: there are always a lot of people, but I would always ask permission first. You will be charged with drunk driving even if your car is parked and you are sleeping. What you should never forget is your pillow. Al and I prefer to bring 2 pillows each (if you`re flying, you might want to buy a camping pillow). Spending the night by car in a public car park is generally not allowed. It is therefore recommended to find a campsite or other accommodation where you can stay. In some areas, sleeping one night in the car is tolerated.

The regulations (pdf) of the final rule of 7 CFR, Part 990, “Domestic Hemp Production” outline the requirements that states and tribes need to manage hemp production regulation programs within their borders. State legislators have taken steps in recent years to establish state-licensed hemp programs and promote hemp as an agricultural resource. A wide range of products, including fibers, textiles, paper, building and insulation materials, cosmetics, animal feed, food and beverages can use hemp. Each state or tribal plan provides details on the practices and procedures that allow hemp growers to grow hemp within their jurisdiction and in accordance with federal laws. You cannot obtain a hemp production license from a state, tribe, or USDA if you have been convicted of a crime related to a controlled substance within the last 10 years. There may be additional requirements and/or restrictions depending on the state or tribe issuing the license. For more information, see Status of State and Tribal Plans. Learn about Oregon`s seed certification service at OSU and ODA`s seed regulatory program, including: hemp seed certification, seed labeling, seed regulation, and buying and selling hemp seed. Hemp Seeds Webinar Hemp can be found in everything from hats to hot dogs these days. Despite headlines saying hemp is legal nationwide, many hemp-derived foods and supplements currently sold in the United States violate federal law.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a clear position that, under the Federal Food Drugs and Cosmetics Act (FFDCA), it is illegal to place a food to which CBD has been added in interstate trade or to market CBD as a dietary supplement. According to the FDA, this is because CBD has been extensively researched clinically into potential medical applications before being added to foods (including supplements), and because CBD is the active ingredient in Epidiolex, an FDA-approved drug used to treat rare and severe forms of epilepsy. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees hemp cultivation as a federal regulatory agency. In October 2019, the USDA issued a preliminary final regulation that provides for a federal program for hemp cultivation. The USDA will issue final regulations after the 2020 harvest season. The rule again highlights an earlier USDA ruling that interstate transportation is legal, even if the shipment crosses a state that allows hemp cultivation. At least 38 states reviewed industrial hemp laws in 2018. These bills ranged from clarifying existing legislation to establishing new licensing requirements and programs. At least six states — Alaska, Arizona, Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey and Oklahoma — passed laws establishing hemp and industrial hemp research pilot programs in 2018. Georgia has established the House Study Committee on Industrial Hemp Production. States that have already approved industrial hemp programs have continued to review policies regarding licensing, financing, seed certification and other issues. For example, Tennessee amended its commercial feed law to include hemp.

Yes, the USDA`s Plant Breeders` Rights Program provides intellectual property protection to hemp growers. Forty-eight states and Puerto Rico considered more than 200 bills related to hemp production and regulation in 2019. At least six states — Connecticut, Georgia, Louisiana, Iowa, Ohio and Texas — have enacted laws establishing state programs. South Dakota passed the House bill in 1191, which was vetoed by the governor. Other states like Florida, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Maryland have passed laws to expand or rename existing programs. New Hampshire has established a study committee (House Bill 459). Mississippi also created a task force to study hemp cultivation (House Bill 1547). In addition, the USDA announced the availability of crop insurance programs for 2020, including full farm income protection and comprehensive crop insurance under certain restrictions. According to the USDA, eligible hemp growers may also be eligible for other programs, such as farm loans and participation in USDA conservation programs.

Questions regarding the export of hemp products can be directed to the export regulations for hemp products that do not fall under USDA jurisdiction and we are currently unable to offer resources. Information on the export of hemp seeds or plants can be found on the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) Phytosanitary Export Information website. If your state or tribe has an approved plan or is in the process of developing one, you must apply for their hemp program and be licensed or licensed. To produce hemp, you must be licensed under a state hemp program, tribal hemp program, or USDA hemp program. The program under which you are authorized depends on the location of your hemp cultivation operation. Oregon`s seed laws and federal seed law require that specific records be kept for each seed lot produced and sold. In addition, Oregon law requires hemp seed growers and traders to keep records. These requirements should not overlap – check both programs to make sure the correct information is retained. You cannot produce medical or recreational marijuana with a hemp license. Is hemp the same as medical or recreational marijuana? When creating metrics for performance-based sampling, a state or tribe should think about how to ensure that only compliant hemp is grown as part of its plan. For more information about performance-based sampling, see the performance-based sampling FAQ.

Why did the U.S. Department of Agriculture develop a marketing program for commercial hemp production in the United States? Cannabis sativa L. and “any part of this plant, including its seeds and all its derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts and salts of isomers”, with a concentration not exceeding 0.3 percent THC. An applicant is not permitted to cultivate or cultivate hemp or sell hemp seed until the applicant obtains the appropriate New York State hemp license from the Department. Individuals or businesses wishing to sell hemp seeds or hemp grafts in New York State must have a valid license issued by the Department. The sale of hemp seeds requires a hemp seed retail licence. The 2018 Farm Bill allows states and tribes to submit a plan and apply for a primary regulatory authority over hemp production in their state or tribal territory.

Second, Louisiana`s revised regulations expressly state that it is “not unlawful” for a person to record a telephone call if “that person is a party to the communications or if one of the parties to the communication has previously consented to such surveillance.” See the. 15:1303(C)(4). This law applies to a lawyer who records a telephone conversation with a potential witness who does not know that the conversation is being recorded. It`s always best to talk to a lawyer if you have questions about the legal implications of call recording in your state. We hope that this information will serve as a general guide and is not intended to replace expert legal advice. The above information is provided for informational purposes only and not as legal advice. For legal advice, consult a lawyer. Questions can be sent to bguidroz@slpsheriff.com La. § 14:283(B)(4): Video voyeurism involving the recording or observation of a person under the age of 17 for sexual satisfaction or arousal may result in a fine of up to $10,000 and imprisonment of 2 to 10 years without the possibility of parole, suspension of sentence or probation. The claims professionals I work with are accomplished people. They understand that even a temporary relaxation of their usual professional behavior can lead to problems.

Perhaps the best approach is to assume that every conversation you have is recorded. Nevada Under Nevada law, it is illegal to secretly record an oral communication without the consent of at least one party. The Nevada Supreme Court ruled that all parties must consent to the recording of a telephone conversation. Illegal registrations are a crime and can also result in civil damage. Louisiana Under Louisiana`s Electronic Surveillance Act, it is illegal to intercept or record oral, wireline, or electronic conversations unless at least one party has consented. Violations may result in fines, imprisonment and/or civil damages. Connecticut Under Connecticut criminal law, recording an oral or telephone communication without the consent of at least one party is a crime. In the context of civil law, Connecticut law prohibits the recording of telephone conversations without writing or at the beginning of the recording of the consent of all parties. A notification at the beginning of the call recording or a warning tone every 15 seconds is also sufficient. Violations may result in damages, costs, and/or attorneys` fees in civil proceedings. Texas Under Texas law, recording oral or electronic communications without the consent of at least one party or with intent to commit a felony or tort is a felony. Illegal registrations may also form the basis of civil liability.

First, the American Bar Association`s Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility issued a formal statement that provides guidance on the appropriateness of “electronic attorney records without the knowledge of all participants.” See ABA Formal op. No. 01-422 (June 24, 2001). In that opinion, the Committee concluded that “while non-consensual recording of conversations is permitted by the law of the jurisdiction in which the recording takes place, a lawyer does not violate the Model Rules by recording a conversation without the consent of the other parties to the conversation”. There are no significant differences between the potentially applicable ABA Model Rules and the Louisiana Rules in this regard. Therefore, according to Louisiana`s rules of professional conduct, the conclusion is the same. We live in the age of cameras and recording devices. Everyone has a receptive smartphone. Electronic recording is getting smaller and less obvious every year. All this means that each of us can be recorded at any time without our knowledge. Oregon In Oregon, it is legal to record telephone conversations with the consent of at least one party, but recording personal conversations requires the consent of all parties, except in certain circumstances, such as when all parties should reasonably have known that they were recorded.

Illegal registrations are an administrative offense that can also result in civil damages. Violating the state`s Electronic Surveillance Act, whether by recording or disclosing the contents of a communication without proper consent, is punishable by two to 10 years` imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. The. Ann. § 15:1303. Florida In Florida, it is illegal to record a personal or telephone conversation without the consent of all parties. A violation of this statute is either an offense or a third-degree felony, depending on the offender`s intent and conviction, and may also expose the offender to civil damages. New Mexico law does not appear to prohibit the recording of personal conversations without consent. However, the lawful registration of electronic communications requires the consent of a party. Illegal registrations are an administrative offence and may also expose offenders to civil damages. Vermont Vermont has not enacted a specific law governing consent to the recording of conversations.

However, the Vermont Supreme Court has ruled that it is an unlawful invasion of privacy for law enforcement officials to secretly make a judicial recording of a conversation at a person`s home. Massachusetts Under Massachusetts law, it is illegal to record oral, telephone, or wireline communications without the consent of all parties. Violations will be punishable by criminal offenses, fines, imprisonment and / or civil damages. Montana law requires consent from all parties to record a face-to-face or telephone conversation, except in certain circumstances, typically involving officials/entities or a warning regarding the recording. Violation of this law may result in fines and/or imprisonment. Alaska It is a regulatory offense in Alaska to record an oral or telephone communication without the consent of at least one party. The Alaska Supreme Court has ruled that the interception law should only apply to the interception of communications by third parties and therefore does not apply to any interlocutor. If you decide to accept someone against their will or without their knowledge, I suggest you take the time to learn the law that governs your actions. The.

Stat. Ann. § 15:1303(B): Violations of Louisiana`s Interception Act, whether recording or disclosing communications without the requisite consent, are punishable by a fine of $10,000 and up to 10 years of hard labor. We live in the age of cameras and recording devices. Virtually everyone, including kids, has an iPhone. We can all be recorded at any time without our knowledge. Allen & Gooch provides this legal update for informational purposes only. This article should not be construed as legal advice or advice on specific facts or circumstances. You should consult your own lawyer about your particular situation and any specific legal questions you may have. Therefore, a Louisiana attorney does not violate Louisiana law or Rule 8.4(b) by recording the conversation. Louisiana`s Electronic Surveillance Act follows the federal law that governs recordings of conversations, but it is not an adoption of federal law. Federal law requires the consent of a party, as does Louisiana, but Louisiana`s law differs from federal law in several key aspects.

For example, federal law provides for different levels of criminality, while Louisiana law does not. Louisiana`s status is broader and provides for harsher penalties. Criminal offenses under Louisiana`s Electronic Surveillance Act include fines of up to $10,000 and prison terms of at least two years and up to ten years. In addition, Louisiana courts have awarded civil damages against defendants who registered others for a small profit or to damage a person`s reputation. Thirty-five other states and the District of Columbia allow registration if a party agrees to the conversation. Other one-party states are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The remaining 16 states require both parties to know and accept the registration.

The Ontario Highway Traffic Act is the only law that does not expressly prohibit the crossing of the double line. Crossing it isn`t illegal – but it`s still a bad idea. Having said that, and I cannot stress this enough, reckless driving is reckless driving. If you have received information that tells you what the proposed security behavior is (through lines or signs), you should consider this mandatory. (a) is protected from safe traffic on the approach to the front and to the left of the vehicle to be passed; And it`s hard for me to find the answer. What is the difference between a double solid line and a single yellow line? Can I cross a single yellow line? I`ve always done that, but I`m not sure it`s legal. I`m just trying to stop a ticket before it happens! Thank you. What about the pink line at Colonel By, near Bank Street? If the white line separating the lanes is continuous, it is not legal to cross such a line to change lanes. These continuous white lines often precede an intersection with a marked zebra passage. Motor traffic is prohibited from changing lanes for the protection and safety of pedestrians wishing to cross the road on the crosswalk.

Here are some basic rules and some lesser-understood meanings of the Transmission Lines Act. Sometimes you see a double line that is solid on one side and interrupted on the other. In this case, obey the line that is in your lane – if you have the line broken, you can pass if it is safe. That doesn`t mean you`ll get a free pass at all times. If there`s a sign saying he won`t pass, then he`s not allowed to pass, Nichols says. In British Columbia and Nova Scotia, the law says you can cross a continuous line to cross – as long as it is safe to do so. How often do you drive along a road? If you`re like most of us, you`ve been doing it every day for a while. You`ve probably also noticed that there are yellow lines in the middle of the street.

Sometimes they are broken yellow and sometimes they are a continuous line. Sometimes there is a solid one on one side and a broken one on the other. In most parts of Canada, crossing the painted double line on a highway is illegal, with the exception of Ontario, where the painted lines on the road are visual reminders to be very careful when passing. Getty Images/iStockphoto Can I be stopped if I cross the double lines to pass another vehicle? I thought it was just a suggestion. — Rob, Peterborough, Ont. It`s up to the police to decide what to charge you. And even without a sign, they could charge you under section 148 of the Highway Traffic Act if you try to pass when it`s not safe. Whether you`re on a country road with one or two continuous yellow lines, the police won`t stop you if you pass a Menonite or tractor. If you encounter a situation where there is a broken line on your side and a solid line on the other side, you may well pass. However, each vehicle on the other lane was not allowed to cross the fixed lane on the side.

If you want to pass a tractor-trailer, be sure to get around them quickly because of their potential blind spots. But in Ontario, painted lines on the street are visual reminders to be extra careful when passing unless there is a sign telling you not to cross them, according to the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP). The Ontario Traffic Code sets out guidelines for the use of a single or double yellow line. Basically, a double yellow is used when it is likely to be dangerous to pass, such as driving around a blind turn. Individual yellow lines are those where it can also be dangerous, for example when approaching an intersection or on parts of a 2-lane road, etc. These are just guidelines that basically tell you that it could be dangerous to happen in this area. What is really important are sections 148 and 149 of the Highway Traffic Act. 148 deals with overtaking and overtaking rules.

Here`s the important part of it: RELATED: Is it illegal to pass drivers on a highway? Yesterday, a San Francisco man was driving a Harley Davidson on SR1 near Swanton Road when he decided to illegally pass a Honda rider and cross continuous double yellow lines. The driver did not see that the Honda had made a left turn and struck him. Please follow all the rules of the road pic.twitter.com/mIcnxRlnrT dotted lines that are wider and closer to each other than normal broken lines are called through lines. If you see through the lines on the left, it usually means that the lane you are in ends or exits, and you need to change lanes if you want to continue in your current direction. Traffic lanes on the right mean that your lane will remain intact. (8) No person in charge of a vehicle shall pass or attempt to pass another vehicle travelling in the same direction on a highway unless the roadway, For example, page 38 of the British Columbia Driver`s Manual states that a single yellow line means that “passing is permitted with particular caution.” The average driver is often confused by the most basic traffic instructions: painted road lines. According to Lawyer Friend, the cost of getting caught could be around $160. It will be a little more if you cause an accident with it. But there are a few different situations where crossing these lines is not illegal. One is when you make an emergency maneuver to avoid an accident. In general, yellow lines separate traffic in opposite directions and white lines separate lanes in the same direction.

If there is a broken line, you can cross it to pass. If it`s solid, you shouldn`t. Section 149 also applies, says Nichols. It states that you cannot cross the center line when approaching a hill, curve, bridge or tunnel where you cannot see if there is oncoming traffic. Two solid lines painted on the roadway keep traffic away from solid objects such as bridge piers or concrete islands. Yellow and black markings are also painted on the objects themselves as a warning. These are places where there would be continuous lines on the road, Schmidt said. The HTA only establishes laws that do not follow the rules for white transit lines, but the colors are intended to indicate the flow of traffic.

Suddenly, not being able to keep a penguin as a pet doesn`t seem so bad, right? So, while many other exotic animals that are not native to or native to America are legal as pets, penguins are not. On the other hand, chimpanzees, bearded dragons, wallaby (mini-kangaroos) and even hedgehogs are considered legal pets in some US states. Most of us have heard of Lala, the king penguin who went to buy fish – he is usually the reason why someone decides they want a penguin as a pet. But there are some things we don`t usually notice: Lala was a rescuer, and he lived in Japan years ago. It doesn`t matter if you have two or twenty penguins; You will need a large saltwater pool for the enclosure. These waddling things love to swim and play in the water, and they need plenty of space for the whole shebang. In addition, there are a variety of projects that deal with the conservation of penguin habitats. They care for injured or abandoned baby penguins or help increase the population of penguins in captivity. To keep all penguin species happy, you need to keep the temperature at 30-40 degrees Fahrenheit. As you can imagine, this type of thermal balance is not easy to achieve, especially in the southern states. That means you`ll have to buy and install refrigeration appliances, which means you should expect astronomical utility bills next month.

For example, some organizations provide personalized adoption certificates for penguin benefactors. Others provide photos of the adopted penguin, or they give you the option to name the penguin. Even if you could keep penguins as pets, it would be incredibly difficult for many reasons. These birds are pack animals and must be kept in groups of at least 20 for their social and mental health. You may have enough room for just one penguin, but keeping 20 means you need an Olympic pool just so they can swim in. Many people believe that penguins need Arctic temperatures to survive. But this is actually not the case. Many breeds live happily in milder climates.

However, that doesn`t mean you should trade your budgie for a penguin. SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment states that all 18 penguin species are protected. Even if you get permission to disturb penguins and their eggs in the wild, you must report the specimen to the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research for approval if you wish to collect it. The United States is one of many countries that have passed laws to protect Antarctic penguins. It is defined in the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty. Over the years, however, penguins have been hunted for oil, killed as food, as slaughtered fat used as fuel. There are also threats to penguin habitats, such as global climate change. Other challenges these endangered animals face in the wild include: Nevertheless, people in the United States can still keep a number of exotic animals as pets if they can provide them with the right conditions. And it`s not easy.

So, while you can keep a hedgehog, anteater, or even a chimpanzee in some U.S. states, this doesn`t apply to a penguin as a pet. However, you still can`t legally own a ferret in California, Hawaii, or Puerto Rico. Some cities, including New York and Washington, D.C., still ban them. You need a permit to own a ferret in Rhode Island. And if you live in Illinois or Georgia, you don`t need a permit to own a ferret, but you do need one to raise it. Most people make the classic mistake of assuming that penguins really need ice and very cold weather. While this is true for some species, it doesn`t make penguins easy to care for. Far from it. Penguins have long been hunted for many reasons. They were killed for food, oil and their fat, which is an excellent source of fuel.

Climate change also affects penguins more than many other species. Because of these factors, the possession and trade of these birds is prohibited by the Antarctic Treaty. At Oceana, you can choose between several adoption kits, ranging from $35 to $100. The kits differ in the thank you package you receive, but they all also help to get penguins. The United States, along with many other countries, is part of an agreement known as the Antarctic Treaty, which governs the use of Antarctica. There is a part of the treaty called the environmental protocol. This part of the Antarctic Treaty establishes rules for the protection of penguins. “Skunks should be considered illegal until they are checked otherwise,” PetUseful advises potential owners. According to a 2008 PBS report, only 17 states allowed people to own skunks as pets. Keep in mind that cities may also have their own rules for pet ownership, especially when it comes to these unpopular animals. So check with your local government before deciding that a skunk can settle in your home.

Sugar gliders have gained a reputation as cute nocturnal relatives of the flying squirrel. But several states have banned their residents from owning these animals as pets. This could be due to the large aviary-like space they need. Or regulators would have taken into account all the noise these little animals make. Whatever the reasons, they are illegal in Alaska, California, Hawaii, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico and Utah. Some species of bats are state-protected animals. This means that it is illegal to kill them even if they end up in your home. But if you`ve always dreamed of having your own bat den or working on your echolocation skills, you`re going to have a hard time in the United States. The same federal protection also makes it illegal to capture wild bats for domestication. Even if you could legally, you wouldn`t want to.

That`s because a penguin probably won`t be an easy pet. They are very social animals, and you would need (at least 20) more pet penguins as they are pack animals and thrive best in a colony. Another obvious factor is temperature. You`d probably keep them for the penguin in very cold temperatures and with excess fresh water and lots of fish. Finally, if you have any influence in your community or on social media, you can partner with an organization involved in educating people about penguins. Literally, every little thing you do with organizations means help for adorable and cuddly creatures. For a long time, penguins were hunted and killed for food and fat, while their habitats were constantly destroyed by climate change and unconscious humans. As a result, out of eighteen penguin species known to mankind, ten are currently considered endangered. Ideally, penguins love to be in groups of about twenty, but buying two or three the first time would be nice.

Keep in mind that penguins are monogamous, so if you buy two, make sure one is a male and one is a female. To legally own a penguin, many permits and documents are required, and you can only get a penguin born in captivity at an establishment with USDA permits. Like other bird species, penguins fare better in numbers, so you don`t want to own 1 or 2 because penguins are social animals. Other states, such as Florida, refer to big cats and other large animals as Class I wildlife. This classification refers to animals posing a serious danger to humans. These states do not allow legal ownership of Class I animals for private use. However, you can get a permit for commercial purposes. Unfortunately, you won`t see penguins for sale on this site or any other website.