quot;Net contributions" is neither a technical nor a legal term. Since the European Community is endowed with own resources, there are not strictly speaking any contributions by the Member States. But in practice, the amount of funds coming from a Member State can be calculated and compared with the funds received by that Member State under various Community programmes. This information is published annually in the report on annual expenditure broken down by Member State of the EU.

A hazard means anything that can cause harm (e.g. chemicals, electricity, working at height, machinery etc).

This term is frequently misunderstood given that it is also used to describe radioactive materials and ionized radiation. In the context of Low Intensity Laser Therapy, "radiation" simply means the transmission of energy. LILT does produce radiation, but as photon energy in the visible red and near infra-red regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.

Vacuum Combing is the use of a short stroke combing across the scalp combined with a powerful suction along the hair length to effectively dislodge and capture the lice. The combination of combing and airflow is very effective at removing adult lice and nymphs.

These are services coordinated by the SLS as a service to its members. Examples include, but are not limited to: Retrospective conversion of library materials and the addition of their bibliographic records to a larger multi-system database or catalog Any service or program that is coordinated for members that enhances services/programs and/or provides discounted services for members.

ISO/IEC Guide 2:2004 defines a standard as a document, established by consensus and approved by a recognized body, that provides, for common and repeated use, rules, guidelines or characteristics for activities or their results, aimed at the achievement of the optimum degree of order in a given context.

Certification is a third-party attestation related to products, processes, systems or persons. (Definition: ISO/IEC 17000:2004 Conformity assessment — Vocabulary and general principles) It is distinct from the other systems of proof of conformity such as supplier declarations, laboratory test reports or inspection body reports.

The definitions of these terms seem somewhat fluid, apart from the fact that all tobaccos bearing these appellations contain Latakia. To my mind, it's more important to consider the difference between an English mixture and a Scottish one. In the first case, Latakia is a more dominant note, with Virginias and orientals filling in the gaps. A Scottish style blend, on the other hand, is dominated by matured virginias, possibly with small amounts of oriental leaf or a bit of Latakia for spice.

For individuals (and their spouses covered under the HDHP) between ages 55 and 65, the HSA contribution limit is increased by $500 in calendar year 2004. This catch-up amount will increase in $100 increments annually, until it reaches $1,000 in calendar year 2009. As with the annual contribution limit, the catch- up contribution is also computed on a monthly basis.

In a group insurance policy, a preexisting medical condition is defined as a physical or mental condition for which medical advice, diagnosis, care or treatment was recommended or received within six months prior to the insured's enrollment under the plan. Insurance contracts may not cover these preexisting medical conditions for a period of time after you enroll in the plan.

This term is often used to compare games with one another. It refers to a game that is typical of Downtown Las Vegas - double down allowed on any initial two cards, dealer hits soft-17, resplits and insurance allowed. Las Vegas "Strip" rules improve the player's odds slightly requiring the dealer to stand on all 17s. [Issue 4.3]

A "Grown without pesticides" means that no pesticides are used on the farm to grow the crop. In addition, pesticides are not used throughout harvesting, processing, and storage of the seed or oil.

The term is used to describe a horse that does not wear a bit and is 'barefoot". Technically a horse that does not wear a bit and is not shod might be described as "ironfree" - however there is a world of difference between a horse that is not shod and a horse that is "barefoot trimmed".

is the case with the term "emergency medical condition", the statute offers a definition, but this determination is ultimately a matter of clinical judgment on the part of the medical professional assessing the patient. By contrast, the definition for a pregnant woman is clear and has little need for interpretation. for emergency medical conditions) that no material deterioration of the patient's condition is likely to result from the transfer or is likely to occur during the transfer;

quot;Levels of Service" is new to the plan of service. In this section, state all services provided to all system members based on library state aid allocation amounts (FS-10 budget amounts). List separately those services/programs provided to members on a fee-based structure, such as participation in COSER(S); fees charged for certain activities, such as automation/technology, ILL, staff development, etc. Basically, this section should delineate "fee" vs.

It means any routine or specialized assistance provided to members by phone, email, FAX, or visits by SLS staff. It does not mean assistance given only on technology matters, but may include a multitude of topics concerning advocacy, purchasing, collection development, etc.

Most of the time cotton or synthetic woven fibers (also known as media fibers), work by the process of trapping airborne particles. The fibers of these filters trap particles from the air that is sucked through the air purifier by the whirling fan. Usually, the higher the efficiency of the fibers (media), the harder it is to draw the air through the filter.

Technically, dryness in a wine is simply the absence of sugar. Hence, the opposite of a dry wine is a sweet wine. Many people commonly (and mistakenly) use the term to refer to wines whose naturally occurring acidity is apparent. People who generally drink sweet wines often refer to wines showing crisp acidity as "too dry." Acidity is present in all wines, but its extent varies. Generally, the riper the grapes were when harvested, the lower the acidity will be.

specified by federal regulations, minimal risk means "that the probability and magnitude of harm or discomfort anticipated in the research are not greater in and of themselves than those ordinarily encountered in daily life or during the performance of routine physical or psychological examinations or tests." (This definition comes into play in determining which IRB review procedure applies to research proposals.

There are thousands of roses in commerce and it is difficult to avoid getting a rose occasionally which does not live up to your expectations. Since you plant roses to bring beauty to your yard and pleasure to the senses, it doesn’t make sense to continue to grow a rose year after year which fails to bloom properly or is just plain unhealthy in this climate. Of course, you must be sure that it is not due to lack of care on your part.