If the lifetime for gamma emission exceeds about one nanosecond, the excited nucleus is defined to be in a metastable or isomeric state. The decay process from this excited state is known as an isomeric transition (IT).
Common Law Marriage States. Currently, only nine states (Alabama, Colorado, Kansas, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Iowa, Montana, Oklahoma, and Texas) and the District of Columbia recognize common-law marriages contracted within their borders.
Although common law marriages in Georgia are no longer recognized by the state, some common law marriages still hold validity within the state. According to Section 19-3.1.1 Common-law marriage; effectiveness: âNo common-law marriage [in Georgia] shall be entered in this state on or after January 1, 1997.