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Even the most amicable divorces have potentially contentious issues, such as child custody and division of marital assets and debts. Collaborative law is an alternative dispute resolution process that allows you, your spouse, and your respective attorneys to work as a team to resolve them instead of confronting each other in court.

In this blog, we are highlighting our New Haven office, which is one of our five convenient locations. At McConnell Family Law Group, our team of New Haven collaborative divorce lawyers is dedicated to providing compassionate and efficient legal support during this challenging time. Collaborative law offers a unique approach to divorce resolution, emphasizing cooperation and open communication.

Below are five key differences between collaborative and traditionally litigated divorce. While there are occasions when litigation is the recommended option, collaborative divorce represents certain advantages for couples who are willing to work together to create their own divorce settlement.

(Disponível em: www.mcconnellfamilylaw.com/5-key-differences-collaborative-litigated-divorce/.

 

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O texto anuncia os serviços de um escritório de advocacia que se especializou em divórcio litigioso.

 

( ) O texto anuncia os serviços de um escritório de advocacia que se especializou em divórcio litigioso.

( ) O anúncio afirma que os advogados da empresa oferecem apoio compassivo e eficiente durante o processo de divórcio, recomendando a modalidade litigiosa sempre que possível.

( ) O direito colaborativo é uma forma de resolução de conflitos que permite que o casal que quer se divorciar e seus advogados trabalhem em conjunto, evitando um confronto no tribunal.

( ) No trecho “WHILE there are occasions when litigation is the recommended option, collaborative divorce represents certain advantages for couples who are willing to work together […]”, a palavra destacada indica contraste/oposição/concessão.

Parkinson disease (PD) is a brain condition that causes problems with movement, mental health, sleep, pain and other health issues. PD gets worse over time. There is no cure, but therapies and medicines can reduce symptoms. Common symptoms include tremors, painful muscle contractions and difficulty speaking.

Parkinson disease results in high rates of disability and the need for care. Many people with PD also develop dementia. The disease usually occurs in older people, but younger people can also be affected. Men are affected more often than women.

The cause of PD is unknown but people with a family history of the disease have a higher risk. Exposure to air pollution, pesticides and solvents may increase risk. […]

While PD is the most common movement disorder, other movement disorders exist such as multiple system atrophy, progressive supranuclear palsy, chorea, ataxia and dystonia. Some movement disorders have similar symptoms to PD such as tremor, slow movement and rigidity. All movement disorders share the same challenges as PD regarding diagnostic and treatment gaps and access to medication, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).

(Disponível em: www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/parkinson-disease).

 

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( ) O texto aborda questões relativas à doença de Parkinson, apresentando-a como um dos vários transtornos de movimento, mas não é o mais comum deles.

( ) Já está estabelecido que a exposição à poluição do ar, pesticidas e solventes são algumas das causas da doença de Parkinson.

( ) O Parkinson, segundo o texto, não é uma doença que se restringe aos movimentos, pois também está relacionado a quadros mentais, como a demência.

( ) Segundo o texto, todos os transtornos de movimento, incluindo o Parkinson, compartilham desafios em relação a tratamento e acesso a medicamentos, especialmente em países de baixa renda.

Glucose is our body’s preferred source of energy. Every cell in our body uses glucose to perform its function: our lung cells to breathe, our brain cells to think, our heart cells to pump blood, our eye cells to see, and so on. Glucose is important. And the main way we provide our bodies with glucose is by eating it. Glucose is found mostly in foods we call “carbohydrates” (or “carbs”): starchy foods (bread, pasta, rice, potatoes) and sugary foods (fruit, sweets, desserts).

You may think that if we need glucose for energy, more glucose will give us more energy, so we should try to eat as many sugary and starchy foods as possible, right? Actually, that’s not the case: a plant needs some water to live, but if you give it too much it dies. In the same way, give a human too much glucose and bad things start happening. When we deliver too much glucose too quickly to our body during a meal, we experience what is called a glucose spike. This is not something that only affects people with diabetes. Most of us experience glucose spikes (about 80% of the population, according to some US estimates), and unfortunately, these spikes carry with them consequences that can harm both our physical and our mental health. (INCHAUSPE, Jessie. The Glucose Goddess Method: Your four-week guide to cutting cravings, getting your energy back, and feeling amazing. With 100%2B super easy recipes (p. 19). New River. Edição do Kindle).

 

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( ) A autora aponta a importância da glicose para o funcionamento de nossas células, mas no final do trecho acima, ela alerta para os riscos dos picos de glicose no organismo.

( ) Mantendo um tom formal e uma linguagem científica, o texto apresenta estimativas estatísticas de organizações norte-americanas.

( ) A autora contradiz o raciocínio de que devemos fazer uma maior ingestão de glicose para obtermos níveis mais altos de energia.

( ) O sufixo “-y” ajuda na formação de adjetivos, como em “sugary” e “starchy”, mas esse não é o caso em “many”, “actually” e “try”.

High school reunion planning in the 21st century has been greatly facilitated thanks to the internet. The World Wide Web has made it much easier to search for classmates, vendors, favors, and do all kinds of research to help plan the event. The Web has also made communicating with classmates and collecting information so much easier than it was prior to the internet age.

The best way to correspond with classmates is through a reunion website that acts as a communications center where you can disseminate important reunion details, collect information, sell tickets, create a buzz, and so much more.

In the past, creating a website required someone with the technical knowledge and skills of an experienced computer programmer. Thanks to do it yourself reunion website builders like the one at MyEvent.com, the task of creating a reunion website has been made extremely easy. One of the chapters in this book will be devoted to getting the most out of your website, and throughout the book we will throw in tips on how your website can help with your reunion planning.

(Disponível em: reunionclass.com).

 

Assinale V (verdadeiro) ou F (falso) para as alternativas de acordo com o texto:

 

( ) O texto acima é parte de um livro que dá dicas sobre planejamento de reuniões de colegas de escola e, em um dos capítulos, explica como usar um site para esse planejamento.

( ) O trecho “High school reunion planning in the 21st century […]” é uma estrutura nominal, e o núcleo dessa estrutura é “reunion”.

( ) Segundo o texto, o advento da internet facilitou muito a organização de reuniões de colegas de escola e o autor ressalta que a melhor maneira de usar esse benefício é criar um site.

( ) Os termos “internet”, “The World Wide Web”, “The Web” e “website” são usados como sinônimos no texto.

Pre-eclampsia is a condition that affects some pregnant women, usually during the second half of pregnancy (from 20 weeks) or soon after their baby is delivered.

 

Symptoms of pre-eclampsia

 Early signs of pre-eclampsia include having high blood pressure (hypertension) and protein in your urine (proteinuria). It's unlikely that you'll notice these signs, but they should be picked up during your routine antenatal appointments. In some cases, further symptoms can develop, including: severe headache, vision problems, such as blurring or flashing, pain just below the ribs, vomiting, and sudden swelling of the face, hands or feet.

 If you notice any symptoms of pre-eclampsia, seek medical advice immediately by calling your midwife, GP surgery or NHS 111.

 Although many cases are mild, the condition can lead to serious complications for both mother and baby if it's not monitored and treated. The earlier pre-eclampsia is diagnosed and monitored, the better the outlook for mother and baby. […]

What causes pre-eclampsia?

 Although the exact cause of pre-eclampsia is not known, it's thought to occur when there's a problem with the placenta, the organ that links the baby's blood supply to the mother's.

Treating pre-eclampsia

 If you're diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, you should be referred for an assessment by a specialist, usually in hospital. While in hospital, you'll be monitored closely to determine how severe the condition is and whether a hospital stay is needed.

 The only way to cure pre-eclampsia is to deliver the baby, so you'll usually be monitored regularly until it's possible for your baby to be delivered. This will normally be at around 37 to 38 weeks of pregnancy, but it may be earlier in more severe cases. At this point, labour may be started artificially (induced) or you may have a caesarean section.

 You'll be offered medicine to lower your blood pressure while you wait for your baby to be delivered.

Complications

 Although most cases of pre-eclampsia cause no problems and improve soon after the baby is delivered, there's a risk of serious complications that can affect both the mother and her baby. There's a risk that the mother will develop fits called "eclampsia". These fits can be life threatening for the mother and baby, but they're rare. […]

Signs in the unborn baby

 The main sign of pre-eclampsia in the unborn baby is slow growth. This is caused by poor blood supply through the placenta to the baby. The growing baby receives less oxygen and fewer nutrients than it should, which can affect development. This is called intra-uterine or foetal growth restriction. If your baby is growing more slowly than usual, this will normally be picked up during your antenatal appointments, when the midwife or doctor measures you.

Adaptado de: www.nhs.uk/conditions/pre-eclampsia/symptoms/

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( ) Alguns dos sintomas de pré-eclâmpsia mencionados no texto são: vômito; inchaço repentino do rosto, mãos ou pés; forte dor de cabeça; problemas de visão e dor abaixo das costelas

( ) Apenas o parto pode "curar" a pré-eclâmpsia, o que normalmente ocorre por volta da 37ª ou 38ª semana de gestação, ou antes, em casos mais severos. O parto pode ser induzido ou ocorrer por cesariana.

( ) No trecho "If your baby is growing more slowly than usual, this will normally be picked up during your antenatal appointments", a if-clause em questão expressa uma situação passada, que não pode mais ser remediada ou modificada.

( ) O principal sintoma de pré-eclâmpsia no bebê é crescimento lento, em virtude de não receber oxigênio e nutrientes em quantidades adequadas por causa de um suprimento de sangue abaixo do normal.

Pre-eclampsia is a condition that affects some pregnant women, usually during the second half of pregnancy (from 20 weeks) or soon after their baby is delivered.

 

Symptoms of pre-eclampsia

 Early signs of pre-eclampsia include having high blood pressure (hypertension) and protein in your urine (proteinuria). It's unlikely that you'll notice these signs, but they should be picked up during your routine antenatal appointments. In some cases, further symptoms can develop, including: severe headache, vision problems, such as blurring or flashing, pain just below the ribs, vomiting, and sudden swelling of the face, hands or feet.

 If you notice any symptoms of pre-eclampsia, seek medical advice immediately by calling your midwife, GP surgery or NHS 111.

 Although many cases are mild, the condition can lead to serious complications for both mother and baby if it's not monitored and treated. The earlier pre-eclampsia is diagnosed and monitored, the better the outlook for mother and baby. […]

What causes pre-eclampsia?

 Although the exact cause of pre-eclampsia is not known, it's thought to occur when there's a problem with the placenta, the organ that links the baby's blood supply to the mother's.

Treating pre-eclampsia

 If you're diagnosed with pre-eclampsia, you should be referred for an assessment by a specialist, usually in hospital. While in hospital, you'll be monitored closely to determine how severe the condition is and whether a hospital stay is needed.

 The only way to cure pre-eclampsia is to deliver the baby, so you'll usually be monitored regularly until it's possible for your baby to be delivered. This will normally be at around 37 to 38 weeks of pregnancy, but it may be earlier in more severe cases. At this point, labour may be started artificially (induced) or you may have a caesarean section.

 You'll be offered medicine to lower your blood pressure while you wait for your baby to be delivered.

Complications

 Although most cases of pre-eclampsia cause no problems and improve soon after the baby is delivered, there's a risk of serious complications that can affect both the mother and her baby. There's a risk that the mother will develop fits called "eclampsia". These fits can be life threatening for the mother and baby, but they're rare. […]

Signs in the unborn baby

 The main sign of pre-eclampsia in the unborn baby is slow growth. This is caused by poor blood supply through the placenta to the baby. The growing baby receives less oxygen and fewer nutrients than it should, which can affect development. This is called intra-uterine or foetal growth restriction. If your baby is growing more slowly than usual, this will normally be picked up during your antenatal appointments, when the midwife or doctor measures you.

Adaptado de: www.nhs.uk/conditions/pre-eclampsia/symptoms/

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( ) O texto apresenta os sintomas da pré-eclâmpsia, que geralmente aparecem a partir da vigésima semana de gestação ou logo após o parto.

( ) O texto faz uso de uma linguagem bastante técnica, direcionada a profissionais da saúde.
( ) A maioria dos casos de pré-eclâmpsia leva a complicações graves para a mãe e para o bebê.

( ) Segundo o texto, a gestante geralmente identifica os sintomas iniciais da pré-eclâmpsia (hipertensão e proteinúria).