Mossack Fonseca on UK Territories: Beneficial Owner Info to Stay Put

On 1 and 2 December 2015, the political leaders and representatives of the UK and its 14 Overseas Territories met in London to discuss financial services, international co-operation in tax matters, beneficial ownership, and other matters.

According to a communiqué released by the UK Joint Ministerial Council, all of the Overseas Territories agreed to the following:

• A full commitment to international co-operation in tax matters, and to fight against money laundering, tax evasion, illicit finances, and corruption.

• Adherence to bilateral and multilateral agreements, implementation of the FATF standards, and enforcing legal instruments in everyday practice.

• A commitment to sustaining successful international finance centres.

• Acknowledgement of the importance of bilateral engagement on matters affecting Territories’ financial services sectors.

• Beneficial ownership information will be held in their respective jurisdictions via central registers or similarly effective systems―this is in sharp contrast to the original proposal by Britain that all such information be transmitted to a central registry located in and controlled by the UK.

They discussed the details of how the financial control and compliance systems above should be implemented, and agreed that addressing those issues would be given the highest priority and kept under continuous and close review.

Richard S. Isaacs MD - Otolaryngologist

(Ear, Nose & Throat - ENT)

Highlights

Board Certified

* Accepts Health Insurance Plans

Biography

* Dr. Richard S. Isaacs is a Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose & Throat - ENT) practicing in Sacramento, CA

Specialties

Languages Spoken

* English

Medical Specialties

* Otolaryngologist (Ear, Nose & Throat - ENT) Otolaryngology

Years In Practice

* 20 (started in 1995)

Provider Training

University

* Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit MI (1988)

Residency at Hospital

* Manhattan E E T Hospital, Otolaryngology; Providence Hospital

Medical Ctrs, General Surgery

Certification

* Otolaryngology

Certifying Body

* American Board of Otolaryngology (ABOto)

Practice & Hospital Affiliations

* Kaiser Foundation Hospital – Sacramento

Dr Howard Marans MD on Arthritis

Arthritis is a broad term that refers simply to inflammation of a joint, or a place at which two or more bones meet. The most common types of arthritis are osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. The majority of arthritis cases can be managed non-surgically, and most people with arthritis are able to live full lives not limited by their condition.

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. It refers to the degeneration of a joint, and occurs most commonly in older adults. With osteoarthritis, the cartilage at the end of the bones breaks down, causing friction that leads to inflammation. Joints may also lose some of the fluid that keeps them lubricated.

Post-Traumatic Arthritis

Post-traumatic arthritis is inflammation of a joint that occurs after an injury to the joint. Post-traumatic arthritis is very common among athletes, but it can also occur in people who have been in a car accident or sustained a fall.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an auto-immune disease in which the immune system attacks healthy joints. Rheumatoid arthritis is a progressive condition that causes pain, stiffness, swelling, and joint deformity.

Rheumatoid arthritis is most common in the hands and feet and tends to affect the same joints on both sides of the body, one factor that distinguishes it from other forms of arthritis.. This condition is most common in women of childbearing age.

Other Forms of Arthritis

There are a variety of other forms of arthritis which are much more rare than the three described above. Examples include:

• Infectious arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
• Gout
• Reactive arthritis

Non-Surgical Treatments

In most cases, osteoarthritis can be treated without resorting to surgery. It’s preferable to avoid surgery whenever possible, since surgery comes with its own set of risks and costs which should always be taken into account.

Some non-surgical treatments that Dr. Howard Marans uses for osteoarthritis include:

• Physical therapy – Physical therapy strengthens the muscles that support the joints and restores flexibility to stiff joints. Patients should keep doing the exercises they learn at physical therapy at home as often as recommended.
• Lifestyle changes – Remaining active, avoiding high-impact activities, and maintaining proper body alignment can all prevent flare-ups of symptoms.
• Weight loss – Excess weight places stress on the joints, which can exacerbate symptoms of osteoarthritis. For obese patients, losing as little as 10% of the body weight can produce a significant reduction in symptoms.
• Medication – Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most common class of drugs used to treat osteoarthritis. NSAIDs are available over the counter, but you should only use them occasionally unless your doctor recommends otherwise. Taking NSAIDs on a regular basis increases the risk of bleeding and stomach ulcers.
• Steroid injections – Injections of steroid medication into the joint can reduce inflammation dramatically.

Surgery

In some cases, it is necessary to operate on a joint to restore function and control symptoms of arthritis. For example, if a large joint such as the knee or hip has sustained serious damage, it may be necessary to replace the damaged cartilage with a prosthesis.

Knee surgery and hip replacement surgery are invasive procedures, but Dr. Howard Marans recommends such procedures in cases where the condition is unlikely to respond to conservative treatments and the quality of life will be significantly increased by surgical treatment.

Finding the right treatment for your arthritis depends on the type of arthritis and its severity. OC Orthopedic can help you get the diagnosis and treatment you need.

Mossack Fonseca Inaugura Cuarto de Lactancia

Como empresa socialmente responsable, Mossack Fonseca recientemente tuvo el placer de inaugurar en sus instalaciones el Cuarto de Lactancia para beneficio de las madres de la empresa,  preocupándose por la salud de los bebés y colaborando para que el lazo afectivo entre madre e hijo se mantenga a pesar de las responsabilidades laborales.

Mossack Fonseca mantiene una alianza con la compañía Pigeon, la cual trabajó de la mano para desarrollar este hermoso proyecto propiciándole algunos insumos necesarios que provee la marca.

La empresa cuenta con una fuerza laboral femenina del 69%, es por ello que se preocupa por el bienestar de sus colaboradoras a través de la creación de espacios adecuados para fomentar la lactancia materna dentro de la empresa.

Con esta iniciativa, Mossack Fonseca se une al grupo de empresas que promueven la lactancia materna dentro de su organización.

Al Lamb's Dallas Honda: 2013 Ducati Monster 796 ABS

GENERAL INFORMATION

The Ducati Monster 796 ABS offers a perfect mix between sports performances, dynamic design and daily riding pleasure. The 796 is situated between the 696 and 1100 models and combines the comfort of the first with the sportiness of the second. This bike is beautiful, ready to ride, and in great condition.

SPECS

ENGINE

Engine - L-twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic

Bore And Stroke - 88 x 66 mm

Compression Ratio - 11:1

Induction - Electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body

Ignition - Digital

DRIVE TRAIN

Transmission - 6-speed

Final Drive - Chain; front sprocket 15; rear sprocket 39

CHASSIS / SUSPENSION / BRAKES

Front Tire - Pirelli Diablo Rosso 120/70 ZR17

Rear Tire - Pirelli Diablo Rosso 180/55 ZR17

DIMENSIONS

Wheelbase - 57.1 in. (1,450 mm)

Curb Weight - 369.00 lbs

OTHER

Available Colors - Diamond Black Silk

France Acknowledges that Panama is no “Tax Haven” by Mossack Fonseca

The French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Lauren Fabius, Senator Jacques Gautier, Vice-president of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Secretary General of the French Presidency, Jean Pierre Jouyet, all agreed that Panama “is no tax haven” and they recognized the “solid financial platform” of the Central American country, as stated by the Panamanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This information was provided following meetings held between the Panamanian Vice-president and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Isabel de Saint Malo, and the above-mentioned authorities during an official visit to Paris.

Mossack Fonseca & Co. - Office Profile

The Panamanian Foreign Minister applauded France, a member of the OECD Peer Review Group, for offering support to remove Panama from the European Union’s discriminatory lists.

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Richard Isaacs MD: Kaiser’s summer internship program

Kaiser’s summer internship program gives high school students a chance to see if medical field is right for them

Valley High School senior Faith Allison thought she was interested in cardiology when she started a paid internship at Kaiser Permanente’s South Sacramento Medical Center this summer, but she liked the variety she saw in trauma.

Luther Burbank graduate Melany Caldera figured “you can’t go wrong with health care,” but she got dizzy every time she saw blood. Human resources, she likes.

The idea behind the Kaiser internship program is to give underrepresented and low-income students a close-up view of the career promise of health care before they make a career choice. A comprehensive program that focuses on careers in demand, it can also serve as a pipeline for future Kaiser employees.

“It’s really important for people who have an interest to see their destination before they begin their journey,” said Dr. Richard Isaacs, physician-in-chief at Kaiser’s South Sacramento hospital. “Our hope is they will go back to their own community with a better idea of what they can and want to do.”

The Summer Youth Employment Program is one of the community benefits Kaiser offers in exchange for tax-exempt status. There are 215 participants in Northern California this summer, about 30 in the Sacramento area.

Eleven high-achieving students were selected from 150 applicants for internships at Kaiser South Sacramento.

The full-time program runs for eight weeks. Students do workshops, projects and rotations in departments, meet weekly to share information — and get paid $8 an hour at a time when many high school students have trouble getting a job.

Other local health systems offer internship programs for high school students, too. But most are unpaid.

“Any organized professional experience we can expose young people to — and high school seems to be the focus now — can pique interest in and provide direction for college and medical school,” said Scott Seamons, regional vice president of the Hospital Council of Northern and Central California.

A lot of exposure’

Karima Ziyarmal, now 23, was a 2006 summer intern at Kaiser’s South Sacramento hospital.