Underwater visibility in the Foyle is very poor at the best of times making identification difficult.

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"Reported rates of suicide in other parts of India are low because identification of suicides is difficult, owing to inefficient civil registration systems, non-reporting deaths, variable standards in certifying deaths, and the legal and social consequences of suicide, " he says.

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Unfortunately, because the international infrastructure concerning plant pathology is not well developed, the identification of a deliberate release of a pathogen is difficult to ascertain.

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The effective tracking of new and emerging diseases in the U.S. and throughout the world is critically needed to help make these determinations....Unfortunately, because the international infrastructure concerning plant pathology is not well developed, the identification of a deliberate release of a pathogen is difficult to ascertain.

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If the LEI registrations are controlled by nationally-regulated agencies around the world it would be far more difficult for any one player to interfere with the identification system.

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But you might find it difficult to set up a new account until you have suitable personal identification in your new destination (such as a job or rental contract or social security number in the US), so make sure you have a decent credit card with zero foreign transaction fees to get you through the first few weeks.

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"Dog owners already have a duty of care under the Animal Welfare Act but it can be difficult to ensure that this duty is being met without a reliable form of identification, " he said.

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