ABC Boards — United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico

Following national Prohibition, the 21st Amendment to the Constitution provides states with broad powers and authority to regulate the sale and distribution of alcohol within their borders. (This is in addition to Federal requirements.) Each state created its own unique system of alcohol beverage control. There are two general classifications. “Control” states, 18 in number, are the sole wholesalers of distilled spirits, as well as the retailers in various ways in some of these States. “License” states, of which there are 32, do not participate in the sale of alcohol beverages and regulate through the issuance of licenses to industry members that do business within their states. (Control states also license those activities outside of the state’s direct involvement in the sale of alcohol beverages.)

In addition to meeting Federal regulations, individuals and businesses must meet each state’s individual laws and regulations. These state laws and regulations, which vary widely from state to state, may be more restrictive than Federal regulations and must be met in addition to Federal requirements unless the Federal law pre-empts the State law wherein they desire to do business. For example regarding pre-emption, the Government Warning label on alcohol beverages pre-empts the states from imposing a similar requirement. (See 27 U.S.C. section 216.) Likewise, the state may not authorize a bottle size for distilled spirits that is not also authorized at the Federal level.

The following directory provides the contact information for each state and a link to their Web site. Please contact those states directly wherein you desire to do business.

Taste Your Way Through Michigan's Scenic Wine Country

Start planning your Michigan wine-tasting tour today with the newly released Michigan Wine Country magazine!

This complimentary magazine is published annually by the Michigan Grape and Wine Industry Council and features tour maps and information about Michigan’s 40 wineries.

Learn about the delicious fruit wines and spirits made in Michigan; check out the extensive calendar of events to plan your fun for the whole summer; and discover Vintage Michigan–a club designed for Michigan wine enthusiasts that offers discounts at wineries, restaurants and retailers throughout the state.

Marriage Licenses

Marriage licenses are issued to applicants on the spot. A marriage license is valid for 90 days from the date of issuance. There are no citizenship or residency requirements; nor are blood tests required. Applicants must be over 18 years of age. Couples can submit the APPLICATION FOR A MARRIAGE LICENSE ONLINE. When arriving in our office to complete the application, online applications are taken on a priority basis.

For your convenience, appointments are accepted but are not required.

Walk in applicants are taken on a first come first served basis. Processing time is approximately 20 to 40 minutes. Afternoons and Fridays are the busiest times and the processing time is likely to be longer.

Payment can be made by cash, personal check, cashier's check, money order, or ATM/Debit card (additional $2.50 terminal usage fee).

To complete the application for a Marriage License a couple must:

• Appear together in person

• Present one form of a valid non-expired photo identification each (driver's license, passport).

• Please provide proof of divorce decree, dissolution/termination of SRDP or Death certificate; if ended within last 90 days.

Museums and galleries

Hull’s unique Museums Quarter - consisting of Wilberforce House, the Hull and East Riding Museum, Streetlife and the Arctic Corsair trawler - is simply the best place to start your discovery of historic Hull. Entry into all of our museums is free!

You’ll find the Quarter on High Street in the heart of the Old Town, on the banks of the River Hull, with the old warehouses, merchant dwellings, staithes, lanes and pubs nearby all lending their unique flavour to this historic district.

GPO's Living History: Adelaide R. Hasse

Women have always worked for the Government Printing Office, but until the 20th century few left an individual mark upon its history. One exception to this rule was Adelaide R. Hasse, the first Superintendent of Documents librarian. In her brief 2-year career at GPO, she almost singlehandedly set up the documents library and devised the classification system that, in an expanded form, is still in use today. Her years here show what an intelligent and strong-minded young woman could achieve in the "man's world" of GPO in the 1890's.

Interior Designers

Interior designers draw upon many disciplines to enhance the function, safety, and aesthetics of interior spaces. Their main concerns are with how different colors, textures, furniture, lighting, and space work together to meet the needs of a building's occupants. Designers plan interior spaces of almost every type of building, including offices, airport terminals, theaters, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, schools, hospitals, and private residences. Good design can boost office productivity, increase sales, attract a more affluent clientele, provide a more relaxing hospital stay, or increase a building's market value.

Traditionally, most interior designers focused on decorating choosing a style and color palette and then selecting appropriate furniture, floor and window coverings, artwork, and lighting. However, an increasing number of designers are becoming involved in architectural detailing, such as crown molding and built-in bookshelves, and in planning layouts of buildings undergoing renovation, including helping to determine the location of windows, stairways, escalators, and walkways.

Interior designers must be able to read blueprints, understand building and fire codes, and know how to make space accessible to people who are disabled. Designers frequently collaborate with architects, electricians, and building contractors to ensure that designs are safe and meet construction requirements.

Whatever space they are working on, almost all designers follow the same process. The first step, known as programming, is to determine the client's needs and wishes. The designer usually meets face-to-face with the client to find out how the space will be used and to get an idea of the client's preferences and budget. For example, the designer might inquire about a family's cooking habits if the family is remodeling a kitchen or ask about a store or restaurant's target customer in order to pick an appropriate motif. The designer also will visit the space to take inventory of existing furniture and equipment and identify positive attributes of the space and potential problems.

Then, the designer formulates a design plan and estimates costs. Today, designs often are created with the use of computer-aided design (CAD), which provides more detail and easier corrections than sketches made by hand. Once the designer completes the proposed design, he or she will present it to the client and make revisions based on the client's input.

When the design concept is decided upon, the designer will begin specifying the materials, finishes, and furnishings required, such as furniture, lighting, flooring, wall covering, and artwork. Depending on the complexity of the project, the designer also might submit drawings for approval by a construction inspector to ensure that the design meets building codes. If a project requires structural work, the designer works with an architect or engineer for that part of the project. Most designs also require the hiring of contractors to do technical work, such as lighting, plumbing, or electrical wiring. Often designers choose contractors and write work contracts.

Finally, the designer develops a timeline for the project, coordinates contractor work schedules, and makes sure work is completed on time. The designer oversees the installation of the design elements, and after the project is complete, the designer, together with the client, pay follow-up visits to the building site to ensure that the client is satisfied. If the client is not satisfied, the designer makes corrections.

Clinical Trials on Skin Cancer

Acitretin is given to hemodialysis patients who have developed in-situ or invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the skin in increasing doses up to 25 mg daily for one year.

Further Study Information
Acitretin is given to hemodialysis patients who have developed in-situ or invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the skin in increasing doses up to 25 mg daily for one year. Plasma levels of acitretin will be monitored and influence of hemodialysis on acitretin plasma levels will be determined. Number of in-situ or invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the skin cases will be determined. Trial with medicinal productEligibility Criteria

Inclusion criteria:
Hemodialyis patients with at least one case of in-situ or invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the skin

Exclusion criteria:
Hepatopathy

Pregnancy