Balcostics Ed

The rainy season is a time when we start questioning the drainage infrastructure that has been put in place when we see water racing down canals and box drains. Maybe you can identify with the experience of being in town when it rains. You know that if you do not want to get your feet wet with floodwater, you will have to find an alternative route to go from Point A to Point B or wait until it subsides.

Written & Read by: Nicole Barclay, Ph.D. Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.A.

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In this episode, we discuss a research paper by Shari-Lee Carter looking at "Why Jamaican boys underperform in school, compared to girls?"   About Shari-Lee Carter: she has taught in the Jamaican education system and is currently teaching English as a Second Language at the elementary to tertiary level in Japan. She is also a student at the University of Leceister, pursuing a Master of Arts degree in International Education with a specification in Innovation and Reform.   

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In this episode, we will review the laws related to common law unions in Jamaica as many persons are unaware that the law protects their interest in the event of a separation (once certain conditions are met). A common-law relationship is possibly the most prevalent form of committed relationship in Jamaica.   Watch the animation on our YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/F-FUyMHkVVI Author: Abi-Gaye White Thomas, Attorney-At-Law [Balcostics Law]   Audio recording by: Ms. Kimeisha Simpson  Audio editing by: Mr. Nicholas Bent   Produce by: Balcostics Ltd: https://balcostics.com/ Sponsored by: Hylton & Son Home Improvements {Construct your dream home from the ground up}; Telephone: 876-288-7423

In this discussion, we will answer the following questions:   1. What is a trademark?   2. How prevalent is trademark litigation in the Caribbean?   3. What are some of the key points when conducting a confusion survey?  4. What start-up businesses should consider when creating a trademark?  International companies normally use trademark confusion surveys to settle trademark infringement disputes. Trademark confusion surveys often determine the outcome of trademark litigation cases.    Produced by Balcostics Ltd: https://balcostics.com/   About Balcostics Law: https://balcosticslaw.com/contacts/   You can also watch this presentation on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJrgbQE4xyU About our Sponsor, BookFusion: Delivering open & accessible digital library solutions to schools, businesses & governments globally.    For more information visit: https://www.bookfusion.com/business   #trademarklaw #businesstrademark #confusionsurveys #trademarksurveys #intellectualproperty

The prevalence of Violent Crimes has been shown to have a negative impact on the productive capacity of many countries, exerting high levels of uncertainties, low expected returns and increased production costs among many other disincentives. Being cognizant of the implications of Violent Crimes on a country’s productive capacity, it can be deduced that incidents of Violent Crime can deter and dissuade investors from selecting Jamaica as an investment hub.  Author: This study was done in 2011 by Carnel Campbell. He holds an MSc in Economics from UWI and is a Certified Financial Risk Manager  Produced by: Balcostics Ltd: https://balcostics.com/  Audio Recording & Editing: Mr. Nicholas Bent  Sponsored by: Balcostics Law: https://balcosticslaw.com/  Read article here: https://balcostics.com/2011/08/08/the-statistical-link-between-violent-crimes-and-investment-fdi-in-jamaica/

IN OUR quest for healthier eating choices, we are encouraged to eat foods with less fat and sodium, more fiber, more complex carbohydrates and lower in calories. The foods that are most promoted are usually the imported ones since more is known about them than about our local foods. We may therefore seek out whole grain cereals and breads, fruits such as the American apple, plum and grapes and vegetables such as broccoli and cauliflower. How do our local foods compare?  

Author: Mrs. Patricia Thompson, Nutritionist   

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