Actuarial Tables. Section 7520 of the Internal Revenue Code requires the use of a set of actuarial tables for valuing annuities, life estates, remainders, and reversions, for all purposes under Title 26 except for certain purposes stated in the statute or provided by regulation.
Botulism is a rare but serious paralytic disease caused by a bacterial toxin usually produced by the bacterium Clostridium botulinum. There are four generally recognized naturally-occurring types; foodborne, wound, infant, and, rarely, adult intestinal colonization. Iatrogenic and inhalational botulism may also occur.
1 The botulism neurotoxin is one of the most potent, lethal substances known. 2  Botulism is a disease caused by this neurotoxin (specifically A, B, E, or F type neurotoxin). 3  The neurotoxin is produced by bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. 4  The neurotoxin paralyzes muscles and can be deadly. Food-borne botulism is usually caused by eating contaminated home-canned foods. 2  Never taste-test food that may have gone bad. 3  Wound botulism is due to Clostridium bacteria infecting a wound and releasing the neurotoxin.