It’s a situation familiar to many: Once you’ve sampled the baked goods brought in by a co-worker, jumped into a conversation with some other co-workers, sorted through dozens of worthless emails and perhaps (bless your heart) taken your first look of the day through ABAJournal.com, you look at the clock and see that it’s a bit later than you thought.So this week, we’d like to ask you: From the time you get into your office, how long does it take before you get down to work? And fess up to your primary distractions: Snacking? Office chatter? Checking out the latest on Web tabloids? Please also share if you’ve had bad habits and managed to break or otherwise compensate for them.Answer in the comments.Read the answers to last week’s question: How much caffeine do you need to get through a workday? Featured answer:Posted by Great Question: One (1) Pot: “Geez, a bunch of lightweights. I generally drink one (1) full pot myself. I am embarrassed to … [Read more...] about How long does it take you to get down to work after you arrive at your office?
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How Long Does It Take To Receive An SEC Whistleblower Award?- Chapter 16
It is very difficult to estimate when the SEC will act on a whistleblower’s information. Over 18,000 tips have been filed with the Whistleblower Office since 2011. Considering the volume of tips and the limited nature of the SEC’s resources, your tip must grab the whistleblower office’s attention to ensure that it is acted upon timely (if at all).As a practical matter, you are more likely to get your information reviewed and acted upon if you have a lawyer advocating for you. Whistleblower lawyers, especially with experience in SEC whistleblower claims, can help you frame the information in a way that will be more likely to get the SEC’s attention. You can help this process by providing your lawyer with specific and credible information that will act as a clear roadmap of the securities-law violation(s).Prior to submitting a claim, whistleblowers should consult with an experienced attorney to determine how best to present their TCR to the SEC.To learn more about … [Read more...] about How Long Does It Take To Receive An SEC Whistleblower Award?- Chapter 16
The history of motorcycles on the Pikes Peak Hill Climb
On June 30, Ducati rider Carlin Dunne died from injuries after crashing on the 156th turn in the 97th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb.An investigation by Hill Climb officials concluded that Dunne’s 2019 Ducati Streetfighter V4 prototype highsideded, throwing him from the bike and down an embankment a mere 20 yards from the finish line.Dunne's was the third motorcycle death associated with the Hill Climb over the past five years, the fourth of all Hill Climb motorcycle deaths, and the seventh death overall since 1921.The 12.42-mile course was fully paved in 2011, which some race fans speculate made the road more dangerous to drivers, despite multiple speed records falling in the years since.French racer Romain Dumas broke the course record last year in an electric Volkswagen, racing to the clouds in 7:57.148. Similarly, Dunne was on his way to a major motorcycle course record. Race officials estimate that Dunne would have crossed the finish line in 9:32, beating … [Read more...] about The history of motorcycles on the Pikes Peak Hill Climb
Boulders Climbing Gym to open downtown location on the Square
The Capitol Square is home to farmers' markets, concerts, plenty of restaurants and soon: a climbing wall.This fall, a second Boulders Climbing Gym location will open right off of the Capitol Square in the renovated Urban Land Interests development at 25 W. Main St., but will be addressed as 129 S. Carroll St. Boulders is also planning a third location, but is not yet discussing details, said Brad Werntz, president of Boulders, Inc.Today, if Madisonians are itching to climb an indoor wall, they can head to the Sett recreation center at Union South on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, or trek out to the existing Boulders Climbing Gym on the east side or Summit Strength and Fitness to the west. The new climbing gym, which will open in mid-October, will offer bouldering. Bouldering is vertical climbing close to the ground, and the downtown location wall will be about 14 feet high. Because it does not require ropes or equipment expertise, bouldering carries lower risk … [Read more...] about Boulders Climbing Gym to open downtown location on the Square
Stock Markets Climb On Upbeat Trump Trade Comments
Sep 26, 7:53 AM EDT Newsletter Signup BusinessTechnologyWorldNationalMedia & CultureOpinionSportsLuxury World By AFP News 09/26/19 AT 7:37 AM Stock markets and the dollar advanced Thursday after upbeat comments from US President Donald Trump that a trade deal with China could come sooner than expected and steps towards a new agreement with Japan.Trump, in an appearance Wednesday at the United Nations, said a deal with China was getting closer, sending equities higher despite concerns over the launch of an impeachment inquiry against the mercurial leader.The remarks came just a day after Trump railed against Chinese "abuses" at the UN summit, comments that had been seen as among the factors causing stocks to fall Tuesday.Connor Campbell, analyst at Spreadex trading group, said "investors chose to buy into Trump's trade optimism, allowing the markets to push higher".Trump on Wednesday also said Washington and Tokyo had taken a major step towards sealing a comprehensive new … [Read more...] about Stock Markets Climb On Upbeat Trump Trade Comments