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Home is ideally a place where a person receives protection and psychological satisfaction. Marriage is a legal bond which brings responsibilities to both partners, and divorce is the legal termination of that bond.

Internationally it is a big dilemma to have such increasing divorce rates. The divorce rate  in the U.S. is at 53%. But Spain, Portugal, Luxembourg, the Czech Republic, and Hungary are worse off with divorce rates higher than 60%. Belgium has the highest rate of divorce in this data set at a staggering 70%. 

The divorce rate in Pakistan has also increased, due in general terms to people not fully realizing their marital responsibility. 150 divorce cases are reported daily in courts in Lahore and 40,000 (Anually) in Karachi.

Effects on Children:

One of the hardest things about separating is worrying about the effect it will have on your children. It was shown in many researchs  that 50 percent of children still fantasise about their parents reuniting 10 years after separation.

A child may feel:

A sense of loss.

Anger and anxiety.

Worry.

Rejection.

Frequent change of home or school.

Financial strain.

Custody of the Child According to Law:

The law pertaining to guardianship and regulating the custody of children in Pakistan is known as the Guardians and Wards Act, 1890. 

While considering Groth and Associates, there are THREE STAKE HOLDERS IN A CUSTODY LITIGATION: mother, father and minor.

The important aspects from the law are:

The most important aspect for the courts in Pakistan, by and large, remains what would be the best interest and welfare of the child.

Father: Under Islamic law, a father is the natural guardian (al waley) of his children’s persons and property. (Section 359 of the Muhammadan Law)

Mother: A mother, generally, has a right to physical, not legal, custody of her child until the child reaches the age of custodial transfer, at which time the child is returned to the physical custody of the father or the father’s family. Section 352 of the Muhammadan Law.

Right of mother to custody of infant children – The mother is entitled to the custody of (hizanat) of her male child until he has completed the age of seven years and of her female child until she has attained puberty. The right continues though she is divorced by the father of the child, unless she marries a second husband in which case the custody belongs to the father.

The right to physical custody is not an absolute right in the sense that a mother or father who possesses physical custody may not prevent the other parent from seeing the child.

The father or mother seeking custody must have reached maturity and must be sane, capable of raising the child, looking after its interests, and protecting its physical and moral interests. Aside from these basic requirements, there are specific requirements based on the welfare of a child (Jamal J. Nasir, The Islamic Law of Personal Status (1990)).

The non-custodial parent gets a visitation ONCE IN A MONTH FOR TWO HOURS WITHIN COURT PREMISES.

Conclusion:

Entire Guardian and Wards Act 1890 is ultimately based on the welfare of the minors. 

Mother easily have custody till seven years (son) and till puberty and marriage (daughter). After that time, the custody has to be decided by the court on providance of the best of following: accomodation, lifestyle, education, enviroment, safety, financial status, remarriage of the custodial parent. If court encounters the mother to be better than father then she could have custody.

Dogs are a great family pet, but they are still animals and can be unpredictable at times. If you have been bitten by your own dog or by someone else’s, it is not the same as any other cut and should be treated differently. In America, nearly five million people are bitten every year. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, of those who are bitten, 1 out of 5 require medical attention. 

Since prevention is always the best medicine, to avoid a dog bite, it is always best to be cautious around dogs. To prevent being bitten:

Choose a dog breed that tends to have a stable temperament for a pet

Don’t go near dogs that you don’t know

Don’t leave your child alone with an unfamiliar dog

Don’t ever try to play with a dog while they are eating or attempt to play with a mother who is feeding her puppies

If you are going to approach a dog, do so slowly and with caution, without making any quick movements

If a dog becomes aggressive or agitated, walk away slowly and don’t look it in the eye

If you are bitten by a dog

So what to do when you get bitten by a dog? The first thing you should do is seek medical attention. Even if you are bitten by your own dog at home, infections from dog bites are very common. If the bite is deep or if you were bitten by a dog that you don’t know, then seeing a doctor is even more critical. Often, dog bites cause infections that will require you to take an antibiotic.

Before you head to the doctor:

Try to stop the bleeding by wrapping the bite with a clean towel

Keep the bite elevated above your heart, if possible

Wash the site with soap and water

Put on a bandage 

Put antibiotic ointment on it if it has stopped bleeding

What your doctor will need to know when you go to see them

Your Doctor is going to need to ask you some questions about your dog bite. They might seem odd, but they are usually in your best interest. It is especially important that you let them know if you have any preexisting conditions. Liver disease, for example, can increase your risk of infection. They may want to know:

Who the owner of the dog was

If the dog was up to date on their rabies shot

If the bite was provoked or unprovoked

If you have any underlying conditions that might make your immune system weak

The doctor will need to examine the wound to see if there was any damage to the tendons, nerves, bones or muscles. They will then have to wash it thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris and bacteria as well as removing any tissue from the wound that might lead to an infection.

Since rabies is a very serious illness, although rare, if you don’t know the owner of the dog, then it might be required that you receive a rabies vaccine. You will also need to ensure that your tetanus shot is up to date.

If you need stitches

If the bite is severe enough, it might be necessary for you to have stitches. Stitches for dog bites are highly controversial. Although stitches can help to reduce scarring, closing up the wound will increase the risk of infection. Whether or not the doctor will decide to suture the wound is dependent on where the dog bite is and how necessary stitches are to the healing process. Very deep bites must be addressed and might require plastic surgery if the wound leaves a scar.

Some doctors might prescribe you antibiotics as a preventative measure, typically for about seven to fourteen days depending on the severity of the bite. They also might require that you come back to have the bite examined once it begins to heal.

If a dog bites you, it is a good idea to try to find its owner. If you can find out who the dog belongs to, then you can gain peace of mind knowing that the dog does not have rabies. Avoiding a rabies vaccination shot is one less painful thing you will have to endure. 

Most dog bites ar…

Setting up a business is a crucial step towards achieving financial freedom. However, it comes with its set of challenges that often demands our undivided attention. For instance, figuring out the best payment processor to use for your distinct business might prove to be a taxing affair.

Sure, there are numerous solutions to consider, but every payment platform has different processes and functionalities. It’s always best to consider all options before making a sound decision.

Here are 5 tips you can use to select a payment solution for your business:

A solid fraud prevention track record

Data security and information protection are crucial elements that every business needs to prioritize. No corporation, however big, is immune to data breaches from malicious entities. Even popular stores such as Target have previously been attacked by online con-artistes who took advantage of their compromised security system. Before subscribing to any payment solution, make sure they offer maximum fraud protection facilities. Check whether they meet different safety guidelines put in place. You can get high risk payment solutions to cover a variety of business processing needs.

Responsive customer support

Most payment solutions have exquisite systems that automatically handle any anomalies that occur occasionally. However, some issues are extremely delicate and require to be handled by a qualified tech support team. For instance, it’s pretty terrible when a client’s transaction suddenly can’t be processed or is put on hold. As you search for the best payment platform for your business, inquire whether you can get an approachable customer support team as well as a professional accounts director distinctly assigned to you.

Offers a convenient pricing plan

Different payment processors offer different pricing systems. The flat-rate pricing plan, for instance, allows you to pay a small, fixed percentage when your clients transact. It’s a simple yet convenient planning method that guarantees no hidden costs whatsoever. Tiered pricing, on the other hand, entails compartmentalizing various interchange rates into three pricing tiers that include: non-qualified, mid-qualified and qualified. This way, it’s easy for all concerned parties to comprehend the transaction costs. However, tiered pricing can be expensive since it’s the payment solutions who define how the tiers will look like.

Compatible with crucial software

If you’re a business owner who uses e-commerce, you probably understand that there’s an assortment of retail platforms online that ought to operate in tandem for the successful running of the business. Before running off to find a convenient payment solution to handle all your transaction processing needs, check whether their software is compatible with crucial business applications that are already up and running. This will save you lots of hassle from the get-go.

Local vs global outreach

The choice between a local and global reach depends on your business scope. Which regions/countries do you intend to sell your items? If your wish is to cover the local market, you can simply subscribe to a local payment processor. These usually generate attractive fees since they’re linked to homegrown banks. If you’re thinking of transcending the horizons and selling worldwide, you may need an international processor to handle your payment solutions. The fees will certainly increase, but your business will get ample space to develop.

These 5 tips will help you select the best payment solution for your particular business.

Sugar. We know we need to avoid it–especially refined sugar–but why, exactly is it so bad?

Sugar is a type of carbohydrate, and while the body needs carbs to function, it doesn’t need a ton of sugar, per se. Unfortunately, refined sugars seem to be in just about everything. Most of us associate it with candies and sweets, but it’s actually added into all kinds of processed foods, including seemingly “healthy” foods like granola bars, ketchup, and dried fruit! The sugars our body does need come from the right carbohydrates such as those found in fruits and whole grains.

Knowing this is one thing; acting on it is another. The way sugar affects the brain can make it difficult to resist. Let’s take a look at how sugar works with our brains, and how we can train ourselves to eat less and less of it.

Addictive

Sugar is majorly addictive. In short, it affects the brain in the same way that drugs and alcohol do (though perhaps not with the same intensity). When you eat sugar, it activates the brain’s reward system. Now, there are lots of healthy activities that also trigger the reward system. The difference with sugars and drugs is that they overdo it. The more you consume sugary foods, the more you start to associate them with the reward of feeling good, which in turn will make you crave more. Sugar also causes the body to release dopamine, a chemical that makes us feel good. When something releases dopamine, it makes us want to pursue it more and more, so we can get that good feeling. So you’re double-whammied with sugar! Unfortunately, not all healthy foods do this. If you want some visual aids and an in-depth description of how we become addicted to sugar, check out this TedEd video.

Harmful

Sugar is hard on the brain, because it negatively affects both mood and cognition. When you hear someone talk about a “sugar crash,” they’re referring to the quick blood sugar spike and drop that happens after you ingest a sugary food. That quick drop can make you feel jittery or exhausted. And people who eat too much sugar are more likely to suffer from depression.

Sugar ages both brain and body. Studies by UCLA, the University of Montreal, Boston College point to a correlation between sugar consumption and the aging of cells and loss of memory. It is also a big risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s.

Gets in the way of other goals

Sugar doesn’t just affect the brain, of course; it affects the whole body. It promotes bacterial growth that can cause your teeth to rot. It causes inflammation that can lead to joint pain. It affects heart health, skin quality, liver health, and even sex drive. And, of course, too much sugar majorly increases a person’s chance of developing diabetes.

Perhaps the most common reason people try to avoid sugar, though, is that it can lead to weight gain! If we take in more sugar than we need, the body stores it as fat. When it comes to losing weight, the general rule of thumb is that it’s 80% diet and 20% exercise. Sugar cravings can get in the way of achieving the ideal diet, however. Americans eat over twice the recommended amount of added sugar each day.  

Creating new habits

Crash diets and sugar-deprivation diets have actually shown to be ineffective, because they don’t create a habit change. And habit change is the only real way to keep off the negative effects of overconsumption of sugar or fats.

Of course, we do need some sugars. But the kind of sugar that is good for us is not what is found in processed foods. “Good” sugars include those found naturally in fruits, berries, and milk. Some vegetables, like sweet potatoes, also have natural sugars. In short, “good” sugars are what are found in “whole” foods. Unrefined sweeteners like honey, agave, and unrefined sugar are a little better than highly-refined …

Keith Davitt, the Founder & Co-owner with his wife, Jackie Mckannay of Thirstycat Fountains that have been making ceramic, handmade fountains for cats since 2008 joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Keith Davitt discuss the following:

* So you make ceramic fountains for cats. Do cats need fountains?

* Are there other companies that make cat fountains?

* What makes yours different and if so, how do yours compare in pricing?

* Are cat fountains easy to set up and maintain?

* How long do they last?

Thirstycat Fountains was created in 2009 when Keith, previously a landscape designer, began making decorative ceramic fountains for the home. He found his cat, Bijou frequently using the fountains he’d placed around the house  and realized he nearly never saw Bijou using his water bowl. He wondered, is this a thing?

Cat fountains? A google search revealed cat fountains were indeed a thing with many commercial brands available. He learned that In the wild, cats crave moving water as still water is unsafe, and cats are still very much ‘in the wild’. Consequently cats don’t drink enough which gives rise to numerous serious ailments. But all the fountains he found in google searches were unattractive and made of plastic. In addition to mention of the carcinogenic properties of BPA in plastic, there were also many articles and posts about the harmfulness of plastic for cats’ food and water bowls because they become scratched. In those scratches bacteria grow and can cause chin acne and other ailments in cats.

Keith saw the need for a completely food safe, attractive cat fountain. After two years of research and experimentation finding the best components and developing designs to make set up and operation easy, Thirstycat Fountains was born.  Our goal is, was and will remain, to be the gold standard of cat fountains worldwide.

Thirstycat Fountains can be purchased from their website, www.thirstycatfountains.com, from their Etsy store; Thirstycat fountains and from Amazon Handmade where they were recently invited by Amazon to set up shop, as: Amazon Handmade – Ceramic Fountains For Cats & For For Beauty.

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Greg Hulsizer, HNTB Corporation’s West Division Toll Market practice leader, one of the nation’s top infrastructure solution firms with more than a century of service to public and private owners and contractors joins Enterprise Radio to talk about the importance of never stop learning, growing and adapting.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Greg Hulsizer discuss the following:

* As a nationally recognized expert, why do you feel it’s important for organizations (and their people) to be constantly learning, growing and adapting? What are some of the keys to success?

* When you talk about a learning and adapting organization, what do you mean and what does that look like? Why is it important to question the status quo?

* You mentioned that it is essential to question the status quo, so how does the concept of “Blue-Sky” thinking fit into a learning and adapting organization? How can continuous learning and adapting keep you ahead of the competition?

* How do you instill this type of learning and adapting environment in your organization and people? What are some creative ways you have found to do this?

* What roles do mentoring and peer groups play in continual growth? As executives, how can we keep ourselves learning and growing?

* Clearly there are significant benefits for businesses from making investments in their people and organizations. How do you measure your return on investment?

* If you had one piece of advice for business owners and executives, what would it be?

Greg Hulsizer is HNTB Corporation’s West Division toll market practice leader. He has more than 30 years of executive and board-level experience in leading high-profile public- and private-sector organizations. He is widely recognized as a highly effective leader, consensus builder, and innovator in the development, operation, and management of public agencies and private companies, particularly in environments requiring collaboration and political and community support.

Hulsizer is well-known in the toll industry as the CEO responsible for leading the construction, start-up and operations of California’s two innovative public-private partnership toll facilities – the SR91 Express Lanes and the SR125 South Bay Expressway toll road. He also served as founding CEO of Cofiroute USA, a toll services contractor. His career also includes 18 years in public administration, serving as city manager and other positions for three southern California cities.

About HNTB

HNTB Corporation is an employee-owned infrastructure solutions firm serving public and private owners and contractors. With more than a century of service, HNTB understands the life cycle of infrastructure and addresses clients’ most complex technical, financial and operational challenges. Professionals nationwide deliver a full range of infrastructure-related services, including award-winning planning, design, program management and construction management. For more information, visit www.hntb.com.

Website: www.hntb.com

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One of the worst parts about wearing glasses is feeling the weight and thickness on your face. No one wants to sit behind heavy and cumbersome glasses. Not only are they uncomfortable, but they can also hide the natural beauty of your eyes.

The good news is that even those people who have a heavy duty prescription can enjoy the benefit of thin glasses. Say goodbye to thick glasses and hello to high-index lenses for an attractive look and comfortable feel.

If you are someone suffering with high prescription glasses for astigmatism, farsightedness or nearsightedness, it is possible to find the thinnest prescription lenses available, that are a fraction of of the old options.  

Gone are the days when you were limited by which frames your thick lenses could fit. High-index lenses are giving even those who need a heavy prescription a light, new look.

Regular lenses versus high index–what’s the difference?

The good news is that anyone can order high-index lenses and benefit from them. They come in a variety of styles, colors and shapes. Those who benefit most from the thickness change are those who have prescriptions that require the most bending of light. But, that does not mean that even those who have very little correction needed can’t benefit from high-index lenses.

The way that prescription lenses work is by correcting the refractive errors of the eye. They do so by bending the light as it enters the eye. The degree of light bending that eyeglasses do is what determines the “power” of the lenses. That is why the more you need to alter the way that light reaches your eye (have a higher power lens), the thicker the glasses typically are. When a doctor writes your prescription, they are recording a measure of diopters, which is how much power the lenses need to correct your refractive errors.

This can get a little confusing, so let’s look at some numbers. If you are only a little nearsighted,your prescription might read -2.00, but if you are more myopic, then the prescription would likely be higher–maybe even -8.00.

For people who are farsighted, the prescription would be a plus instead of a negative. The plus is going to require a thicker center lens and a thinner outer edge. Plastic or traditional lenses can be really heavy due to their use of adjusting for refraction. 

The advancement of high-index plastic materials is cutting down on the thickness needed to correct your vision. The high-index material allows for refraction correction, which makes high-index glasses thinner all the way around.

What are the advantages of high-index lenses?

The wearers of eyeglasses who benefit the most from high-index glasses are those who have glasses that correct farsightedness. Most high-index lenses have something called an aspheric design, which makes them appear thinner and gives them a more attractive overall look. They also cut down on the bug eye appearance that thicker glasses sometimes create.

Because the high-index material can bend light more efficiently, the overall thickness of the lenses is significantly decreased no matter what your prescription is. They are made from a lighter-weight, plastic material, and they provide the same vision correctness as traditional lenses, giving them a leg up.

Since the edges of high-index glasses are much thinner than they traditionally are, high-index glasses weigh less than lenses of the past. This makes them more comfortable and less cumbersome to wear than traditional glass lenses. Those who opt for high-index lenses are impressed by their lightness.

If you are tired of bulky and uncomfortable glasses, there is good news for you. High-index lenses are the perfect solution. Made from an advanced type of plastic, they can do what traditional lenses do with a fraction of the regular thickness. No…

Robert McNulty, Co-Founder and CEO of SupplyBloc headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada is a blockchain-integrated solution that provides complete transparency, tracking, and optimization of every activity within a supply chain network joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Robert McNulty discuss the following:

* For the benefit of our listeners, please give us an overview about SupplyBloc.

* How does SupplyBloc streamline and better secure supply chain management?

* Why is SupplyBloc revolutionary, in terms of its benefits for the retail industry?

* How does SupplyBloc make it easier for entrepreneurs to bring their products to market?

* What milestones are of particular importance concerning SupplyBloc?

Robert McNulty is the CEO and Co-founder of SupplyBloc, Inc. Formerly CEO and founder of Home Club and Shopping.com Mr. McNulty is an accomplished entrepreneur with over 35 years of significant experience in specialty retail, eCommerce, branded consumer products, retail start-ups and developing new concepts and technology platforms for utilization in the retail industry.

About SupplyBloc: Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, SupplyBloc is a blockchain-integrated solution that provides complete transparency, tracking, and optimization of every activity within a supply chain network. By combining the power of the blockchain with innovative technology, SupplyBloc revolutionizes the way small to medium sized businesses approach supply chain management.

Website: www.supplybloc.io

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/supplybloc

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Vivek Chugh, Founder of Listables, the social checklist app powered by communities used by tens of thousands of teams worldwide joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Mobile App Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Vivek Chugh discuss the following:

* What makes Listables different from other team management and productivity apps?

* Can you explain the community element of Listables more and why it is so important?

* Is this service just for businesses and teams or individuals as well?

* What are a few core features on Listables that really helps teams easily collaborate?

* What is some advice you can give to team leaders and business owners for setting and reaching goals?

* Aside from using Listables what is one thing that every team should be doing to improve productivity?

Vivek Chugh is the Founder and CEO of Listables. He started Listables two years back after realizing that there had to be a better way to use checklists. Having worked at senior positions for the best companies on the planet in their respective computing verticals, Vivek has managed world class product, engineering and operations teams worldwide. His idea of Listables came one night at 3am trying to debug a major deployment issue and wondered why couldn’t we make checklists more collaborative, interactive, auditable and community oriented. Hence.. Listables.. the social checklist app powered by communities.

Web: https://listables.com

iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/onehive/id990620821

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.onehive

Social Media Links:

Facebook: https://facebook.com/mylistables

Twitter: https://twitter.com/mylistables

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Heather Cox, President and Co-Founder of Certify My Company, a supplier diversity consultancy firm again joins Enterprise Radio to talk about their USBLN Certification.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Heather Cox discuss the following:

* Tell me about Certify My Company, why did you start the company?

* Are you diversity certified?

* What is WBENC and USBLN?

* Why did  you choose to get your disability owned business enterprise certification from USBLN?

* Why is it important that people with disabilities have a national certification agency? How can these certifications, these suppliers help their clients/customers?

Heather Cox is a tireless advocate for diversity. She is a business executive, seminar director, public speaker and marketer whose business venture is helping to make the business world more closely resemble the real world. Heather co-founded Certify My Company after her own frustrating exposure to the WBE certification process opened her eyes to the challenges facing small, diverse businesses.

As president of CMC, Heather works with both diverse businesses and corporations. She assists diverse businesses with all aspects of certification, helps to increase their visibility in supplier markets, and connects certified businesses with the corporations eager to do business with them. Heather educates corporations about diversity practices and collaborates with managers of supplier diversity programs to help them reach their diversity goals, including a coveted seat at the Billion Dollar Roundtable.

Heather enjoys being a corporate matchmaker, facilitating relationships and the sharing of knowledge through networking events and seminars. She is an accomplished sales and operations executive with over a decade of experience, primarily with small to medium sized businesses; a natural teacher and thought leader and a motivating presence on any stage. Heather’s passion for supporting diversity in business extends beyond her roles at CMC.

She currently sits on the board of the national and regional forums for Women’s Business Enterprise Council – West , and has held past posts with the Women Presidents’ Educational Organization (WPEO-NY), WBENC National Council, the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) and the Advisory Board for Super Bowl XLVIII.

Away from her many professional pursuits, Heather enjoys not relaxing with her husband and five small children. This former acrogymnast, tightrope walker and juggler knows just how to balance her hectic life – with yoga, DIY projects and baking. A seasoned traveler and student of the world, Heather earned her BA in Spanish Language from the University of Texas at Austin, and still remembers most (some?) of it.

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