If you observe a number of cases with a common association, such as a single classroom or activity, or numbers that cause you concern, seek the advice of the local health department.

According to Article 10 of the FIE rules of competition, "the attack is the initial offensive action made by extending the arm and continuously threatening the valid target of the opponent." A threatening weapon is normally interpreted to be one that will or could hit the opponent if no defensive action is taken. In other words, a weapon threatens if it is moving towards the target in a smooth, unbroken trajectory. See similar questions...

According to Article 10 of the FIE Rules of Competition, "the parry is the defensive action made with the weapon to prevent the attack from arriving". A successful parry deflects the threatening blade away from the target. It is normally not sufficient to merely find or touch the opponent's blade; the fencer must also exhibit control over it (although the benefit of the doubt usually goes to the fencer making the parry). See similar questions...

The Discrimination and Harassment Prevention Advisers form a network of faculty, staff, and administrators throughout the University who have received special training on the University’s policies and procedures regarding discrimination and harassment. The Advisers are available to answer questions about the University’s policies and procedures, respond to complaints, and assist you in identifying other resources available to aid in your situation. See similar questions...

Harassment is physical or verbal conduct that has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. The harassment must be based on a protected basis and be so severe or pervasive as to alter the conditions of your employment. See similar questions...

The potential for droplet (within three feet) contamination from nasal or oral secretions, or direct contact with saliva, when the case was in the infectious period and without the use of appropriate PPE - gloves and mask, would be considered exposed. There is not a specific length of time. Mumps is droplet spread and contagiousness is similar to influenza and rubella, less than measles and varicella. See similar questions...

A good dental exam should include a soft tissue exam, an oral cancer screening, an evaluation of the muscles of mastication, a periodontal exam, an orthodontic review, a TMJ evaluation and a thorough appraisal of the teeth. See similar questions...

According to Article 233 section 6 of the FIE Rules of Competition, a point-in-line is a position "with the arm straight and the point threatening the valid target". Properly done, the arm should be extended as far as possible, and form a more or less continuous line with the blade, with the point aimed directly at the high lines of the target. Excessive angulation at the wrist or fingers negates the point-in-line. See similar questions...

The Event Organizer will unfold the basic story line of the scenario by issuing pre-planned Missions periodically from Central Command to each side’s Command Post (CP). For example, a Mission could be as simple as sending all available players to take over the enemy base. Or a Mission could be as specific as sending Company A Platoon 4 to Hill 66 for them to take control of Hill 66 for the span of 30 minutes. See similar questions...

It is successfully submitted to Grants.gov by 8 p.m. Eastern Time on the due date [Important note: The submission time has been changed to 5 p.m. local time (of the applicant institution/organization) for applications due April 1, 2006 and thereafter] See similar questions...

This is a commonly held perception. The issue is not of one's class but of one's mindset, which allows one to harass women believing that women are easy targets See similar questions...

mentioned earlier, your strategy must depend on the situation. Thus if it is dark or there are no other people around, it might make best sense to get away as fast as possible. But if there is a crowd or a police van nearby, you might want to complain loudly. Click here to read about strategies that have worked for other women. See similar questions...

The D.D.A. makes it unlawful for an employer, or another employee, to harass an employee in relation to his or her disability or the disability of an associate. The D.D.A. also covers harassment in the course of selection for employment.Harassment of contract workers, commission agents or partners and harassment on the basis of imputed or past disability are not included in those provisions of the D.D.A. which deal specifically with harassment. See similar questions...

Harassment is illegal when the reason you are being treated negatively is because of your race/ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, religion, etc. If your boss treats you badly just because he or she does not like you, or you and a co-worker just do not get along, that kind of harassment is likely not illegal. Back to top See similar questions...

It is not illegal for a supervisor to harass an employee simply because he or she doesn't like the employee's work or doesn't like the employee as an individual. Harassment is illegal only if it is based on a protected characteristic of the employee, such as gender, age (over 40), race, national origin, religion, or disability. Moreover, the harassment must be "severe and pervasive" in order to violate the law. An isolated incident, while offensive, may not violate the law. See similar questions...

It is a succession of disrupting, insidious words and events that seem very insignificant at first but whose repetition have a bad effect on the victim. These are the insulting words, the acts and the hostile gestures that are unwanted and offensive. They leave the person feeling demeaned, intimidated or embarrassed. See similar questions...

If your landlord does something that interferes with your ability to enjoy living in your home in peace and is intended to make you leave your home or take away your rights, s/he could be guilty of harassment. The fact that your landlord owns your home does not give her/him, or anyone acting on her/his behalf, a right to harass you. See similar questions...

Racial harassment is unwelcome conduct that unreasonably interferes with an individual's work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. Examples of harassing conduct include: offensive jokes, slurs, epithets or name calling, physical assaults or threats, intimidation, ridicule or mockery, insults or put-downs, offensive objects or pictures, and interference with work performance. See similar questions...

We have no tolerance of any kind of harassment. Every crewmember and manager is responsible for creating a positive work environment free of harassment. If you are ever in a situation that violates our harassment policy, please report it to your manager or an authority figure on the ship. See similar questions...