Scent - it can be so powerful. It can connect us to a memory. A different place. A certain person. A moment in time. Some scents are so familiar, yet others so mysterious.
Putting scents into words is such a wonderful creative challenge. It's a privilege to help bring them to life through the copy for this site.
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As a massage therapist, it can be hard to articulate what makes you different. Your work literally needs to be experienced to truly be understood. So, for Omahu Wellness, how could we tell a story that really captured the experience of a therapeutic massage treatment?
If you're a coffee drinker, then you'll know that your relationship with the perfect brew is something special. But does it go deeper than the beans? Is it more about the mood, or the moment? A chance to sit down and connect with someone? Or perhaps it's that small, blissful moment of solitude in your morning routine?
Is there anything more delightful than a beautiful bunch of blooms? Well actually, the girl behind Rock n Rosie's greenery is pretty delightful herself.
Girl bosses and wine... now these are a few of my favourite things! Chuck in some charisma, some character, a good story and a cool business ethos and you pretty much have my ideal client right there. Which is why I'd like to introduce you to 3sixty2, brought to you by vintner, Alice Rule, a hard working Kiwi gal with big vision, big balls and a big heart.
Kearose is an opulent candle collection that captures complex fragrances within the elegant simplicity of iconic monochrome.
Kearose's vision is to create beautiful scents that connect memories with a time, a place or a moment - but how do you communicate the power of these scents through words, so that your audience can connect with a fragrance and imagine it in their own home?
Pouch Products is a home-grown business in Kuku, a rural settlement nestled below the Tararua Ranges, with sustainability at the heart of its ethos.
Sharyn Foster is the talent behind these handmade, eco-friendly, reusable bags. Her vision is to create smart and stylish solutions for more sustainable living, every day.
The Authentic Lab is a boutique beauty salon based in the beautiful beachside town of Papamoa in New Zealand's Bay of Plenty.
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2018: what's in store for content marketing?
It's that prediction-picking time of year. What will be the content marketing trends of 2018? I'm often reluctant to have a go at this, because hole-eee things more pretty fast these days, it's hard for anyone to know what is actually going to be around the corner (like, jeepers, who saw fidget spinners coming?).
For small business owners and solopreneurs - particularly heart-centred businesses - a genuine 'about me' page can be the clincher that gets a new customer over the line. It's a page that needs a bit of love and attention. There are plenty of articles about what you should write in your bio - that's not the hard part. Be authentic! Cool, thanks for the advice generic blog post!
The smartphone has changed our expectations on how we consume information. Having moved beyond just being a tool for messaging and social apps, for most of us, our smartphone has become the first port of call for researching new products and services at the very moment that we want to know something.
With mobile now surpassing desktop for number of web page views, I'm encouraging clients to think about content with a mobile-first approach. That is, prioritising the experience of consuming content on mobile, rather than on desktop.
It pays to know what you're getting yourself in for. This isn't just a blog-and-they-shall-come scenario, I'm sorry to say. Content marketing requires a dedicated, regular, and consistent approach – but before I scare you off, content marketing is also fun! It's an opportunity to really stamp your unique mark within your industry, while really showing off your skillz and know-how while you're at it.
One of the most common reasons that business owners or solopreneurs engage me to help them with their website copywriting is because they want to achieve an authentic voice that accurately reflects what they want their brand to be.
Sounds a little counter-intuitive though, right? To have someone else write your 'authentic' voice? Well, sometimes it's just that you need a little bit of a helping hand to try and package it up and refine your message.
What is Content Marketing – and What Does it Mean for Your Business?
A welcome email, or on-boarding email, is a communication opportunity that's not to be missed. It's not just a chance to say 'hey!' but also a chance to get your relationship off on the right foot.In my opinion, there are four main points that you should aim to cover in your welcome email.
For so many of my clients, the hardest part of getting a blog strategy started is thinking up blog topics. You are certainly not the only business owner who thinks, 'I don't really have anything interesting to write about'.
But, I'm here to challenge you on that.
In my experience, one of the biggest reasons that a lot of people struggle to write their web copy is because they are not even sure who they are actually talking to. They're trying to be everything to everybody – but not being true to themselves in the process.
Believe me, I understand it's hard – think of my role as a copywriter: my interested audience is broad, and I could pretty much consider every business as a potential customer, so how do I speak to my customers in a way that compels them to use my services?
Including case studies on your website is a great way to demonstrate your expertise and creativity to hot leads. Done well, they have the potential to be the tipping point for getting a lead over the line to be a customer.
Case studies are particularly important if you're in a role where your services are based around creating solutions for your customers. It's an opportunity to provide some social proof that you are just as good as you say you are!


Continuing with the theme of my everyday life and the multitude of thoughts constantly flowing through my head, this web log will consist of a variety of topics. Consider it a variety pack, if you will.
First up: rap lyrics. Yes, rap lyrics. Almost constantly, when listening to a rap song, I find myself saying, often out loud, "Wait. What?" This morning I heard a rap song and over and over again they rapped, "I run this town. I run this town." I thought to myself, you run this town? You, a rapper, is running a town? The city government isn't running said town? Are you on the city council? I'm so intrigued by you, rapper extraordinaire/city council member and concerned citizen.
As intriguing as these lyrics were/are I was doubly excited because it made me feel like maybe this rapper was taking an active interest in their community instead of rapping about loose women and expensive cars and liquor. But, of course my mind was quickly changed when I heard the line about "next time I come to church don't take my picture." Don't even get me started.
Next up: Dancing with the Stars. Obviously, clearly and without a doubt they use the term "stars" very loosely. I mean, they could call it Dancing with Former Stars and I'd feel better about it, even though some of them aren't even former stars, they're just mildly and inexplainably recognizable. Notice I said recognizable over famous. I did that for a reason: THEY ARE NOT EVEN FAMOUS. Ok, Kathy Ireland is famous. She does have that clothing line at K-Mart. And Kelly Osbourne, her dad is famous, so I can see how she could be considered a star and all. Don't even get me started on former Republican Majority Leader Tom DeLay being chosen as a contestant. This is America. Bless it.
Moving on to: John Hughes. To be honest, I love (loved?) Michael Jackson. I felt a twinge of sadness when Billy Mays died. But, when John Hughes died I could have wept for days, but unfortunately I'm somewhat robot and all of my emotions are reserved for people I actually know and converse with regularly.
Where was the pomp and media exposure for this man? This man, who undoubtedly shaped my childhood and sense of humor almost as much as my parents did. I discovered what funny was by watching his Vacation movies. My parents still call me to tell me when they are on tv (even though I own them all). When making a list of my top 10 favorite movies of all-time, four of them are John Hughes films and another two are very close to being included. That's a lot.
I'm just saying, Christmas isn't Christmas until I've watched Home Alone and Christmas Vacation. And it's not a vacation if you aren't cruising along in the family truckster.
never thought i'd see #1 and #8 on a girls favorite movie list. i'm very happy though.


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Residential Security Deposit Laws in Florida
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Florida is not only known for its beautiful beaches and warm weather, it's also one of the largest populated states in the whole country. Among the nearly 22 million people that make up the Florida Population, there are millions of individuals who rent the homes that they live in. To help protect both landlords and tenants, Florida has mandated their own set of Landlord and Tenant laws. Among the law is set guidelines and rules pertaining to every aspect of renting residential homes, including laws specified for security deposits.
Is There a Security Deposit Amount Limit?
In accordance with Florida's landlord and tenant laws, there's no specific limit as to how much a landlord can require as a security deposit. However, it is not usual nor frequent that a landlord asks for more than that first and last months' rent up front.
Is My Landlord Required to Notify Me After Receiving My Security Deposit?
The landlord and tenant laws also state that when a landlord receives a security deposit, he or she must confirm via a written notice, to ensure the tenants that the deposit has been received and is being held in the landlord's possession. The notice of security deposit must be written and sent to the tenants within 30 days after receiving their deposit. The notice must also include the bank institution in which the landlord is holding the funds, and how the funds are being kept, whether they are deposited amongst other monies or if they are being kept separately. Often times landlords will store the security deposit in a non-interest-bearing account, to better accommodate the tenants. Nonetheless, there has been instances where the landlord stores the funds in an account that does in fact accrue interest. If this is the case, then the landlord must disclose that information as well as the subject interest rate.
What If My Landlord Refuses to Give Me Back My Security Deposit?
A landlord cannot just "refuse" a tenant repayment of their security deposit for no reason. Not only is that unjust, it's unlawful. A landlord may, however, conduct a walk-through of the unit at the end of the duration of the tenant's renting period. The walk-through is not required under Florida law, but landlords usually do so to ensure that the residence is free of any excessive property damage. For example, a landlord could potentially hold you liable for a red wine stain on the rug or a cracked tile on the kitchen floor. Some other examples of a landlord withholding a security deposit is when the tenants fail to cover rent a certain month, or when the utilities go unpaid. A security deposit is essentially a security blanket for the landlord to ensure that he or she is not lucked out when it comes to renting out their space.
When Will I Receive My Security Deposit Back?
Florida statute provides that a landlord is to refund the full amount of the security deposit, minus any findings of property damage or other incidentals, within 15 days after the tenants move out of the residence. If the funds were being held in an interest accruing bank account, then any interest that has been accrued must be refunded to the tenants in full. Another important thing to note is that if the landlord has decided that a deduction of the security deposit is necessary, he or she must, by law, notify the tenant within 30 days after the tenant's move out date. The burden lies upon the landlord to follow the law and its proper procedures, thus, if the landlord fails to give notice within 30 days, then their right to make that deduction against the security deposit is forfeited and there is no possible recourse after that.
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Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes began an unexpected romance after years of flirting in the movie industry. The pair have since become one of Hollywood's most talked about couples while attracting the attention of millions of fans.
Along with their peculiar romance, the pair have a combined net worth of $125 million - leading to an astonishing car collection. The cars of Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes consist of all types of vehicles like SUVs, sports cars and luxury-performance supercars.
Like any other Hollywood actor, Jamie Foxx has dabbled with some of the greatest supercars in the world. Jamie's love for his cars goes beyond the limit as the Django Unchained star painted two of his cars gold: a Bugatti Veyron and a Mercedes-Benz G-class.
Katie Holmes has her share of nice cars, as well. The star that made it big from Dawson's Creek has a combination of SUVs and low-powered luxury cars. Though Katie's car selection is rather humble, she does own a supercar: the Aston Martin Vanquish Volante.
If Jamie and Katie decide to start a family, they'll have no problem getting around with their variety of SUVs, such as a Cadillac Escalade, Audi Q7, and their beloved Mercedes-Benz G-Class - all of which both Jamie and Katie own.
These two stars made it through the Hollywood lifestyle by conducting themselves in a professional manner, and their car collection is well deserved after years of offering outstanding performances. Here are 20 rides in Jamie Foxx's and Katie Holmes' garages.
Jamie Foxx's success has been well-documented, as the actor from Texas has even won an academy award. As a result of his prosperity, Foxx purchased some of the best gifts in life, such as the highly-coveted Bugatti Veyron. The supercar from France is the symbol of Foxx's success - a car that's worth about $2 million. According to Motor1, Jamie turned his blue Veyron into a "golden egg" - a completely gold paint job worth thousands of dollars. The Veyron is one of the greatest cars in the world with impeccable luxury features and an extraordinary 1,200-horsepower masterfully designed 8.0L 16-cylinder engine.
Katie and Jamie had an unexpected romance after years of flirting in the world of Hollywood. The two seem inseparable and share everything, including a Mercedes G-Class SUV. What we do know about Jamie Foxx's G-class is that he loves it enough to paint the whole thing gold, just like he did with his Bugatti Veyron. The love for G-Class doesn't end there. Katie even has her own G-Class as well. The pair have been spotted in the Mercedes SUV several times by paparazzi. The G-Class is the ultimate Mercedes SUV and is extremely fast compared to other Benz SUVs with a 577-horsepower, according to MB USA.
Jamie Foxx became a household name after many successful TV shows and movies, and he always played a nice guy on TV. However, Foxx does have a rugged side, which he proved when he bought the Rezvani Tank. This car is one of the greatest off-roading cars in the world that costs $185,000 according to Rezvani. It has a 6.4L V8 engine that packs 500 horsepower - pushing it over any terrain. The car is strong enough to be considered an armored car - coming with bulletproof windows and other bulletproof parts. Jamie Foxx could use this car to protect his family against paparazzi.
The prosperity of Katie Holmes started with her role in Dawson's Creek from which she turned onto fame. Since then, she has accumulated over $25 million of wealth and has purchased her share of expensive and fast luxury cars. Perhaps her most expensive and fastest car is the Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. The Vanquish Volante is an extremely fast 12-cylinder Aston Martin that completes the 0-60 in 3.6 seconds according to Car and Driver. The supercar from the British luxury-performance car manufacturer costs over $300,000. It's an interesting choice by Holmes who has been known to have modest behavior.
Jamie Foxx has played a series of humorous characters on television - always taking things to the next level. Perhaps he has made a career out of being unpredictable, and that is no different in his collection - the star purchased a three-wheeled car. The Vanderhall Venice is a three-wheeled automobile from America, and the small vehicle fits two people - perfect for Jamie and Katie. According to Motor1, the Vanderhall Venice has a fuel efficient 1.4L turbocharged inline-4 engine that gets up to 24 MPG in the city and pushes 200 horsepower. The car is one of the first generation three-wheeled vehicles.
Jamie Foxx earned a decent amount of wealth as a movie star - $100 million, to be exact. Combined with the $25 million that Katie Holmes has, the pair could live out the rest of their days in peace - and what better way to do it than to get around in a Lincoln Navigator? The respected domestic luxury SUV from Lincoln has been popular since the day it came out. With luxury interior features, the full-sized SUV finally offered a taste of American power along with European-type luxury. The Navigator offers power with luxury, and, according to NY Daily News, it can tow up to a whopping 8,700 pounds.
As the star of Django, Jamie Foxx has been known to go all the way with his roles. He certainly went all in when he got this Lamborghini Gallardo. As a member of the Foxx-Holmes family, the Gallardo offers a combination of speed and style to the family garage. The Gallardo has 542 horsepower pouring out of a 5.2L V10 engine according to Car and Driver. The Italian supercar is extremely fast - completing the 0-60 in 3.4 seconds and pushing a 201 MPH top speed. With that kind of power, the Hollywood couple will have no trouble making it to the big show in time.
The greatness of Jamie Foxx is shown through his accolades, including several awards from different media celebrations of merit. Most notably, Foxx has won an Academy Award, a Golden Globe and a Grammy. Rightfully so, Foxx owns a McLaren 570S, which is also a major award winner. The McLaren 570 S won Motor Trend's Best Car Award, best of the best at the Red Dot Awards, and has been recognized by JD Power for its greatness. Much like its owner, the McLaren 570S has been recognized for its greatness. Perhaps that's why Foxx purchased the British supercar - a winner just like himself.
As one of Hollywood's most surprising couples, Jamie and Katie never fail to be unpredictable. The couple shocked the world when they announced they were dating. With a Ferrari 488 Spyder in their garage, they could elude the press that follows them on the street. The 488 Spyder is a higher-end Ferrari that is incredibly fast with a 661-horsepower V8 engine according to Guide Auto Web. Even with a smaller engine than most supercars, the 488 Spyder keeps up with the fastest cars in the world with an absurd 0-60 time of 2.7 seconds, making this a great car for the elusive couple.
Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx are two of the biggest actors and actresses from the '90s, and the pair became superstars through TV shows and movies. Their car collection wouldn't be complete without a high-class luxury-performance vehicle: a Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. The Phantom is one of the greatest cars ever made, and according to Guide Auto Web, the 453-horsepower 6.7L V12 engine empowers its intense luxury features. The Drophead Coupe is the convertible version of the high-class supercar. Foxx and Holmes solidified their status in the '90s just as the Phantom cemented itself in the history of cars.
Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes like to go on luxurious vacations. The pair was even spotted kissing on a yacht in Miami. To adhere to their luxurious lifestyle, they bought one of the most luxurious cars of all time: the Rolls-Royce Ghost. The Ghost is a $300,000 Rolls-Royce that exceeds all expectations of a luxury car with a 6.6L V12 engine. The 563-horsepower British luxury-performance car offers extensive features such as leather seats and Wifi internet access according to Car and Driver. With that kind of luxury, Jamie and Katie will have a great time during their vacations.
Jamie Foxx has traveled all around the world as one of Hollywood's biggest actors. The former singer even went on six music tours around the world. Well, there's no better way to get away than in a Porsche Boxster, which Foxx owns. The Boxster has long been Porsche's most graspable vehicle, available to the average public for $59,000. Road and Track calls the Boxster "The Car that Saved Porsche" because it revitalized a company that wasn't selling much to kick off the 2000s. The Boxster comes with a 375-horsepower V6 engine and is well capable of high speeds. Foxx could definitely complete his travels in this car.
Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes seem to be in it for the long run, which means they'll have kids soon. This is perfect because they already have the greatest family car: a Cadillac Escalade. The Cadillac Escalade grabbed the hearts of millions of fans when it first arrived in 1999 and was an icon during the mid-2000s. The domestic power from the 6.2L V8 engine offered something European luxury SUVs didn't: extreme towing power, according to Top Speed. Along with that power was Cadillac luxury features and a sleek stylish look that made the Escalade unforgettable. It's the perfect family car for the Foxx family.
Katie Holmes drives mostly chick cars like the Mini Cooper, Benz CLK, and the likes. That is why it doesn't surprise us that she drives a Lexus RX - one of the most chick SUVs ever. The luxury SUV from Lexus was one of the first sports utility vehicles made by the company. It's luxury features and medium qualities made it a hit with families. The RX meets every standard of Lexus, and according to Car and Driver, the 300-horsepower vehicle which is perfect for daily driving. It is economical as well as it gets 20 miles per gallon which cements it as a family-friendly car.
Katie Holmes has to run a family while dating Jamie Foxx. The Hollywood actress has children from her marriage with Tom Cruise. As a result, she likes to drive SUVs like the Escalade and Lexus RX. She also has an Audi Q7, which offers the European luxury that the former two cars do not. The Audi Q7 is a mid-sized SUV by the German car company, and it does not skimp on power as it has 329 horsepower with a 3.0L V6 engine. The Q7 offers an economical ride with 25 miles per gallon and the car has a 4.5 out of 5 consumer rating on Kelley Blue Book.
Katie Holmes has always played quality roles in her movies. In general, everything about Katie is high-class, and nothing is more high-class that a Mercedes-Benz CLK. The CLK class of Mercedes-Benz offered a classy yet fun ride for drivers. The sports package of the CLK class offers the rush that the C class doesn't. According to Top Speed, the car comes with a 5.5L V8 engine and pushes out 382 horsepower which makes it incredibly fast for a median-priced sedan luxury car. Perhaps Katie needs the rush of a fast Mercedes to go with her classy but unpredictable personality.
The stardom of Katie Holmes is high up there with the likes of every other actress or singer, but she seems to have humility in her demeanor. This much is clear by her purchase of a lowly Mini Cooper. The British car stole the hearts of millions when it made a return after being discontinued. The car was made popular in the movie The Italian Job and has since been a been a fan-favorite. The Mini Cooper has won multiple awards including the "Highest Ranked Compact Sporty Car in Initial Quality" by JD Power and Associates. As the movie showed, Katie could have a fun drive in this.
The fast life of Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes is apparent through their Hollywood lifestyle. Their fast-paced meetings, studios, and family matters keep them on the run. Perhaps no car could be better for their lifestyle than the Audi S4. This Audi sportscar raised the bar for Audis in being a high-performance car while pertaining the same great luxury of the German car distributor. The S4 has a finely engineered 3.0L V6 that produces a great amount of power with 349 horsepower according to Audi USA. With that kind of power, Jamie and Katie will have no problem making it around town.
The careers of Jamie Foxx and Katie Holmes have been very original. The pair have rarely copied their style from another person's career. Their Mercedes-Benz S500 is as original as it gets in the luxury car class. The legendary S500 has been a household name and has been conquering the world of luxury cars. The legendary German sedan was given a perfect 5-star rating by Car and Driver. However, the car may have been a part of bad luck for Katie Holmes. According to TMZ, Katie Holmes' S500 was smashed by a garbage truck while she was dating Tom Cruise.
With the success of Katie Holmes comes luxurious living. The Hollywood star has $25 million and lives one of the most coveted lifestyles. Her BMW 7-Series delivers the quality she desires. The addition of the 7 series to BMW in 1977 proved the companies ability to deliver large-sized luxury vehicles during their competition with Mercedes-Benz. As one of the best luxurious cars for its price, the 7-Series delivers luxury-supercar qualities for a reasonable price. The 7-Series is BMW's version of the Mercedes S500 and has a 4.4L V8 engine, according to Car and Driver. Katie could have all the luxury she wants in this revered German sedan.


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Cohort Outtake: 1956 Hudson Hollywood Heads For The Beach
– Posted on March 27, 2020
(first posted 4/18/2014) CJCars found quite the car at the beach in Southern California; San Diego, if I'm not mistaken. It's a 1956 Hudson Hornet Hollywood hardtop coupe, one of the "Hashes", a Nash dressed up in Hudson drag, after the two merged. Quite the face on these; reminds me of Jack Nicholson's evil smile as "The Joker".
Looks like it's sporting a bit of a sunburn on its shoulders; should have been more diligent with the sunscreen. I'd take it in a heartbeat, especially with that patina.
1956 Hudson CC here
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Sweet looking Hudson. What better time to take her out for a spin than on a beautiful day! 🙂
Joe Altieri
Such a RARE and AWESOME car to see in the wild!
Gem Whitman
+1,an attractive car you hardly ever see in magazines or at shows
Twalton
With Chevy's of this era so common, I'd take this. So different. Pull up in a mint Chevy and the the comment is "Nice Chevy" and they move on. Pull up in this and it's more likely "Nice car, what is it?" and an interesting conversation picks up steam.
Happy Easter everyone.
Lee Wilcox
@twalton, you are right but if they are old enough folks frequently don't recognize the classic chevs either.
Excellent find Paul.
SoCal is a living museum of cars – every day offers the potential of a great find like this. For me, the grille is an inverted reminder of the one from the Italia.
They didn't even build 100 Italias, but now, this many years after that 1956 hardtop was built, there probably don't exist 100 of those either.
Paul, PS
They built 26 of them — almost all survive.
Staxman
Posted March 27, 2020 at 4:27 PM
Sadly, this Italia was destroyed in a fire a few years ago.
https://youtu.be/8lL5VojwaB0
Billy Rockfish
SoCal? Try NorCal! NorCal has more classics, daily driver CC's per square mile than SoCal on any given day. Especially true in San Francisco, but mostly in the East Bay (El Cerrito on down through San Leandro and Hayward). Lots in Alameda alone !!
On the day I took these photos, there was a sweet little Honda CRX parked behind the Hudson and a Mercedes-Benz 300CD parked in the driveway of the house they were both beside.
Love the patina on that Hudson, wouldn't change a thing on it.
CincyDavid
I wouldn't change a thing either…too cool! Love that three tone paint too, that must have been really something when it was new.
What a lovely Hudson and I am surprised there is not more Patina on it. The driver is going to have some fun getting out of that spot since it is a bit tight and I assume there is no power steering to help them. Lovely scene and I would love to get back to the warm SoCal beaches.
At least this Hudson has full wheel openings. A Nash could be trapped in there.
Sad. What an inglorious end to a once proud mark. Kinda like Willie Mays stumbling around in the outfield for the Mets at the end of his career. Amazing that that the early 50's Fabulous Hudson Hornet devolved into this in a few short years.
Flush with defense contract profits, the independents had the resources for developing new models after the war, but by 1955 the game was over. Economies of scale just made it impossible to compete with the big three. And when the rare new design did emerge, it missed the mark. Really, just compare this monstrosity with the '56 Chevy or the Exner cars over at Chrysler.
Perhaps if George Mason had lived, his dream of combining Studebaker, Nash, Hudson and Packard would have made a viable contender to compete model for model with the big three. Sadly, it was not to be.
Independents flush with cash? True of Packard in 1950-52 perhaps . . . but not Nash-Kelvinator nor Hudson. A.E. Barit blew the development/engineering wad on the ill-fated Jet which had very little in common with the step-downs, cars that were dying of an update for 1952-53, much less '54. Studebaker was horribly mis-managed and Packard almost as stupid – James Nance non-withstanding for not having an audit done on Studebaker during the 1953-54 merger talks.
AMC was Hudson's best (and only) chance for survival. You could still get Detroit Twin-H Hudson engines through the '56 model year . . . . and in all fairness, Edmund Anderson at Nash-Kelvinator took the proposed grillework, trim pieces and so on (that would've been on a facelifted '54 step-down) and masterfully integrated them onto the Nash body.
The '56 "V-line Styling" is the work of outsourced stylist Richard Arbib who AMC commissioned in an attempt to create something 'more original' than the '55 Nash-based Hudson.
Well, flush with cash in the immediate post war era until about 1952. Then mismanagement, poor decisions and a big three price war in 1954 took its toll. Except for Rambler, which succeeded because it had no direct big three competitor until the 60's, none could go it alone. Simply too much baggage to compete against the well heeled completion.
Yes, it's a tragedy that George Mason died when he did. I don't think the combination of all four companies would have been successful. Hudson brought nothing to the table except a (faltering) dealer network and Studebaker might have sunk the whole shebang just as they did to Packard. I think Packard and Nash, as Mason first proposed right after the war would have been the way to go. Nothing in either Nash or Packard's lineups competed with the other and both of them had substantial resources at the time. But the personalities involved couldn't get out of their own ways.
Being near the beach means it'll be rusted out and scrapped in ten years maximum .
It always makes me sad to see nice old vehicles go to the beach to live , I then get to watch the rust bubbles then holes slowly appear .
Rust on the beach? Not so much in San Diego . . . . it won't rust and bubble out as bad as say, Nanakuli or Makaha . . . .
This car will be fine as long as the owner washes it regularly. The biggest worry about a Cal car being so close to the beach (without washing) would be chrome pitting . . . .
Ron B
These cars are different alright. They were different even when they were new. Neither Hudson or Nash ever won a styling award that I know of. They were and still are just flat ugly. But while it could be a nightmare to get the right parts they didn't really breakdown that often.
I had a cousin buy a 57 Hudson new. He drove it forever.
They're attractive overall. Its most ugly part is the front end. The grille make the car the ugliest Hudson I've seen.
Stumack
The '55 was pretty decent looking, but the '56-'57 front end and trim add-ons spoiled it.
Agree on the 55 being cleaner than the 56. But compare the 56 Hudson to the 56 Nash, with the chipmunk face and skirted wheels.
IMO worse was to come. The 57 front end looked like something designed in the Soviet Union.
This is a nice looking car, the 1956 Nash. It has a nice looking front end to it. I can see myself driving it and not be embarrassed about it.
I don't think the Nashes are too bad for the era. Both the '55-'56 front end styling with the low set headlights in the grille (rather than above) and the stacked quads in '57 were ahead of the curve.
I agree. It makes it look ugly!
58L8134
Posted March 28, 2020 at 12:41 PM
IMHO, The '55 Hudson Wasp and Hornet are easily the most attractively-styled versions of the 1952-'57 Golden Airfyte body series. Other than slight grille and trim changes, that was all that was necessary to carry on to the end. But, one day, AMC called Richard Arbib's design consultancy with a commission, to restyle the Hudson for 1956. It was paying work, he wasn't about to turn them down. They told him, "make it visibly different from the Nash/" He certainly succeeded!
To each their own. You like them, I don't. That's what makes the world an interesting place.
If we all like the same tings we'd all be eating hotdogs, driving Yugos and living in caves.
BTW I have nothing against hotdogs.
I agree with you there. I'm not against eating hot dogs from time to time, but if I had to eat one every day, I'd get sick.
Indeed…..I'm stumped why anyone would buy that Nash, when you could grab a 56 Plymouth
Posted April 20, 2014 at 3:10 AM
+1 I prefer the 55/56 Mopars to the flashy 57s.
zwep
Posted April 5, 2020 at 4:53 AM
Irony….my Dad's first new car out of college, a 1956 Plymouth Plaza.
His 2nd new car…not a Hudson, but a 1961 Rambler Classic wagon.
His 3rd new car…another (1963) Rambler Classic wagon.
A '57 Hudson had the AMC 327 V-8 mated to a GM Dual-Range Hydra-Matic . . . . the '56 like this one, most likely had the Packard Clipper V-8 with a Packard Twin-Ultramatic . . . or . . . beginning in the spring of '56, the AMC V-8 thin wall (many design elements copped from the stillborn Kaiser 287 V-8). The first AMC V-8 in '56 was a modest 250 cube version with 190 hp on tap. Great for the Rambler (which it initially wasn't offered in); lukewarm at best in the bigger, heavier Nash and Hudson (which were Statesman/Wasp wheelbase "Ambassador and Hornet Specials." The "specials" were higher trimmed and named junior Nash and Hudsons, but equipped with the 250 cube new AMC V-8.
tbm3fan
Look at that! Not the car but the location right at Bayside Walk at the top of Mission Bay between Mission Beach and Pacific Beach. I'd call it Pacific Beach myself having spent 5 years, ocean side, and about 5 blocks further north laying on the beach. A shame that car is there as I remember a friend's 1972 C10 that didn't look so good after 4 years parked down there.
Larry Huffman
Sorry, I'm a purist. It is not a Hudson… My '54 Hornet was emblematic of the last of the breed. In my early years, I owned four Hudsons and loved 'em all.
fwiw, I prefer the looks of the Hudson to the Nash.
Ah, but what lurks under the hood? The Hudson 308 flattie, the spiffy new for 56 Nash 250, or the Packard 352?
Sean Cornelis
I was trying to figure that out too – just realized that there's a "V8" badge under "HUDSON" in the last pic. That narrows it down a little bit, no idea if there's any way to tell if it's the AMC or Packard V8.
no idea if there's any way to tell if it's the AMC or Packard V8.
Get a tape measure, or look for a badge that says "Special"
According to the classic car database, the 250 was used in the Hornet Special, which used the 114″ wheelbase Wasp platform. The Packard 352 was used on the Hornet's 121″ wb platform.
Or play probabilities. 1053 Hollywoods used the 352, 229 used the 250 and 358 used the 308
This is supposed to be a pic of a Special. Only difference I can see is the bits above the headlights on the Special look to be body color, while on the CC car they look to be chrome.
Found it!
The difference is the distance from the front edge of the door opening to the trailing edge of the front wheel arch.
The CC car is on the Hornet platform, hence has the Packard 352, because it's longer in front of the firewall. Same trick AMC used with the Rebel/Matador/Ambassador, a dozen years later.
Wow, I never would have realized there were two different wheelbase lengths on the '56 Hornet. Nice catch!
I don't think so. According to my Standard Encyclopedia of American cars, the longer wheelbase (121.3″) Hornets used all three engines; the 308 six, the Packard 352 (until 3/56), then the new AMC 250 V8. Unless there's some external badging, no way to know which one.
The shorter wheelbase (114.3″) car was the Wasp and Hornet Special, which used the 202 inch I6.
Special Interest Autos drive report on the Hornet Special. Specs page appears to show 114.25″ w/b and 250 cu V8
http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2010/09/05/sia-flashback-1956-hudson-hornet-special/
Wiki entry on AMC V8s
the 250, was used in American Motors Corporation automobiles from 1956 through 1961. It was a modern (for the time) OHV/pushrod engine design and made its debut in the Nash Ambassador and Hudson Hornet "Specials" of 1956. These cars had the top-of-the-line model trim, but were built on the shorter wheelbase (Statesman and Wasp) models (hence the "Special" name).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMC_V8_engine#250
Classic Car Database, which shows the 250 used on the 114″ w/b Hornet Special and Packard 352 on the 121″ w/b in 56, and in 57 the 114″ w/b and 250 dropped, with the AMC 327 on the 121″ w/b
http://www.classiccardatabase.com/search.php?year=1956&make=Hudson
Kind of makes sense as the 250 would probably have been a slug in the full sized Hornet, compared to the 352.
With the Packard engine plant stripped of equipment and handed over to Curtis Wright as part of the Eisenhower administraion's bailout of S-P, AMC didn't have much choice, other than punch the 250 out to 327 to power the Hornet in 57….but then many consider that to have been Romney's plan all along as he didn't like the way the partnership with Packard was working out anyway.
Most likely the Clipper 320 as the 'big 352' Packard V-8 wasn't sold to AMC. If it were the last of the 308's, there'd be a "Hornet 6:" badge in place of the Hornet V-8 one . . .
Most likely the Clipper 320 as the 'big 352′ Packard V-8 wasn't sold to AMC.
AMC bought what Packard was putting in the Clipper for both years. In 55 the Clipper had the 320 and senior Packards the 352. In 56. the Clipper, and AMC received the 352 and senior Packards had the 374
Knowing how Hudson developed speed equipment for the 308, which would be the engine to go for?
What a great setting for this car! I love the bizzaro Hashes and am super jealous of this one's owner. Hollywood hardtop, perfect patina, great tri-color combo, lives near the beach in San Diego. Bastard! Are you guys seeing the same green/white interior I'm seeing?! That's nuts. I know these cars are hated for being ugly and not real Hudsons, but it's clear that a lot of effort still went into making them distinct. All the small details really stand out to me, even amongst all the other overly-detailed American cars of the time.
One of the most interesting things about the 1956 model is that the base engine was still the old Hudson Twin-H flathead. Love it or hate it, this was fairly modern styling for that year – not exactly the kind of thing you'd expect to find a 300+ cubic inch flathead six under the hood of! And despite its age, the old six was still more powerful than some contemporary V8s. When I'm daydreaming I always debate whether it would be cooler to have a '57 with the 327 V8 or a '56 with the six, but usually settle on the latter.
And despite its age, the old six was still more powerful than some contemporary V8s. When I'm daydreaming I always debate whether it would be cooler to have a '57 with the 327 V8 or a '56 with the six, but usually settle on the latter.
The 308 had bags of low end torque, but what with the siamesed cylinders, had some cooling issues. Nash made some improvements in the 308: improved head cooling, switched to hydraulic lifters, and, more importantly, used a much stronger tranny input shaft, as well as switching to a dry clutch.
As for peak power, the 56 308 appears to have delivered 165hp @ 3800 and 264 ftlbs @ 1800, while the low compression version of the 352 that Packard provided delivered 220hp @ 4600 and 320 ftlbs @ 2350. The 57 327: 255hp @ 4700 and 345 ftlbs @ 2600
The 352 as installed in a Packard (higher compression, 4 bbl carb vs 2 bbl) delivered 275hp @ 4600 and 380 ftlbs @ 2800
Much to my surprise, when I was at the Hudson museum in Ypsilanti last week, I learned that, while the rest of the Hudson plant was shut down when assembly was consolidated in Kenosha, the Detroit engine plant was kept operating, producing the 308s and shipping them to Kenosha.
True, Steve. AMC got Packard Clipper's 320 2-bbl V-8. Hudson Detroit actually shipped out their last Detroit built CAR in October of '54. The engine plant soldiered on through the spring of '56. I did not know that AMC switched out Hudson's traditional wet clutch for a dry one, nor was I aware that AMC added juice lifters to the L-head sixes . . .
AMC switched out Hudson's traditional wet clutch for a dry one, nor was I aware that AMC added juice lifters to the L-head sixes
AMC did a lot of work to adopt the 308 to their existing drivetrain. The hydraulic lifters were used because it was impossible to reach the valves when the engine was installed in the Nash body.
pic: comparison of the weak trans input shaft that had develed Hudson owners for years, on the right, with the shaft Nash used. The 308 would twist the old shaft without too much effort. No such problem in a Hash. Facinating thread about a guy with a stepdown Hudson, who was tired of the shaft twisting, so modified the Nash shaft and adopted the 308 to use a Borg Warner trans culled from a Studebaker truck. Trans problems solved!
Steve: By the looks of the picture are you working on or own a Hudson? Like to hear about if so. Got a link?
Not working on a Hudson myself. Got curious about them during the winter and started reading.
Can't find the discussion thread where the guy talked about his transmission mods, but one of the posts on a different thread has that pic of the shafts, so is probably the guy who did the mods.
That post is in this thread that starts as a discussion of the big Hudson sixs and transmissions. This board looks to be a wealth of Hudson info
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=539734
I was looking up the HP & TQ figures for the 352CI V8 that was in the'62 Mercury I had back in the early 70s to compare it with the Packard 352; as the Monterey didn't seem that powerful, but by the specs they're similar. Must of been the 2barrel carb and 2sd auto that made it so slow.
What really surprised me was noticing the Ford 260V8 2barrel which has never been know as a torque monster has 164hp @ 4400 and 258ft/tq @ 2200 which is very close to the 308 of the Hudson. I know they had torque as my dad had several Hudson's. I have taken off in high gear with the 3sd stick thinking I was in first and didn't know till I tried to up shift into 2nd. Must have been the 400rpm difference in torque peak, wouldn't think it would make that much difference
I know they had torque…Must have been the 400rpm difference in torque peak, wouldn't think it would make that much difference
Lots of interesting little tidbits on places like jalopyjournal.com. Stories like the time Hudson used an early 50s Studebaker as a test mule for it's big six, and the six put out so much torque it twisted the Studie's frame.
Studie dropped their "Commander 6" from passenger cars when their V8 came out in 51, but kept the 6, by then a 245, for their trucks. They kept trying to drop the 245, which dated from the early 30s, from their truck line, but customers kept demanding they continue to offer it. The 259 V8 delivered 170hp @ 4500 and 260 ftlbs at 2800, while the 245 delivered only 102 hp and 201 ftlbs, but the torque peak was at 1200.
Seems to me the big Hudson sixs would have been great truck engines all through the 50s, but Hudson dropped trucks when they went to unibody construction in the late 40s.
Low-rpm torque is what is ideal for trucks moving heavy loads. Long-stroke engines are best at generating great amounts of torque at low rpms.
well they're ugly
i have one so I can say it. i luv ugly carsz
Going from memory here but there is a scene from "On Golden Pond" when Chelsea arrives at the Thayer's camp, Norman asks how she got there. She says that she rented a car. Norman asks what kind? She doesn't know but says that it's ugly and it breaks down a lot. Norman thinks for a second and says, "It's ugly and it breaks down a lot? It sounds like a Nash!"
I am not sure how I missed this one back then. This isn't really a bad shape, but that grille is really unfortunate. The sculpting on the lower body is quite modern – we just saw that on the Chevy van of the mid 60s the other day.
From what I have read, it was a pretty decent car with a nice choice of powertrains. But what was the reason to buy one.
It is interesting when a company loses a customer base. Hudson buyers didn't respect these. Packard buyers didn't respect Packardbakers. It was kind of the same way when Chrysler transitioned from "old Chrysler" to "New Chrysler" in the early 80s. But the difference there was that there was a compelling modern product which brought in new buyers instead of just selling to the old ones. Neither the Hash nor the Packardbaker managed that trick.
Trying to keep your brand alive by badge-engineering another make that wasn't even related until recently just reeks of desperation. Has this ever worked? It's impossible to think of those last '55-57 Hudsons without also thinking of the '57-58 Packards, but they also remind me of the more recent attempts to turn Subaru Imprezas and Chevy Trailblazers into Saabs. Sometimes even healthy brands will do this to fill an otherwise unoccupied sector. Think Volkswagen Routan or the new Toyota Supra. These are commonly derided by fans (or maybe I should say fanboys) of those marques. This despite BMW usually being considered a higher-prestige brand than Toyota. I liked the Routan but it did seem odd VW with its rich heritage in small vans would have to turn to Chrysler for this one.
The 'Hashes' were very much peripheral to the survival AMC by the time this '56 Hornet Hollywood was built, also true of the Nash. It was all on the shoulders of the Rambler, the only product showing any promise. The only reason to continue both the Nash and Hudson were to keep the loyal customer bases of each within the fold as AMC transitioned into a compact car maker with the 'full-sized' Rambler Ambassador to satisfy them. It worked surprisingly well.
Here's a design challenge: without changing any major body stampings, sketch out how you would have restyled the 1956 Hudsons if that had been your design consultancy commission as it was for Richard Arbib. The only requirement is to make it visibly different from the Nash.
Am I the only one who likes Arbib's alterations? The grille reminds me of what is probably his most famous design, the (now very collectible) asymmetrical Hamilton Ventura watch whose 1957 introduction overlapped the V-line Hudsons. Besides the distinctive appearance, these were also the first ever to be powered by a battery so you wouldn't ever have to wind it. Note that the battery powered an otherwise mechanical movement – electronic quartz watches were still over a decade in the future. Arbib also did some work for Packard and styled the interesting Astro-Gnome concept car, which featured a Hamilton clock as its timepiece. Anyway, there's a definite resemblance between the '57 Hudson Hollywood and the '57 Hamilton Ventura watch:
I like a lot of weird stuff but the front end on these just gives me the creeps….
LRF
Don't know if this works, trying to open chapter on my 1957 Hudson Hornet Hollywood Custom Hardtop, from my book.


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As one of the most historic and popular highways in North America (and dare we say the world), Route 66 has gone through a series of changes since its inception in 1926, going from ultimate 'Mother Road' to one that arguably offers an opportunity for small businesses to attach their name to as a means for survival.
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This iconic motel, café, gas station and auto repair shop has been featured in a number of films over the years. It represents the quintessential remote, American roadside stop-off that features heavily in road trip culture. You can still see the bullet holes from the original film sets.
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Perhaps one of the last things you'd expect to see on your travels is a tree…full of sneakers. This really is a 'you can't miss it' kind of thing. The tree fell in 2010 but it remains untouched, and displays an eclectic selection of sneakers old and new. Tired of yours? Well just throw them on the tree and start fresh, while being a part of history along the way!
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has channels for motion, luminance, temperature, battery? and tamper (accel) and all work? correct?
Its not junk, it works, but in my experience it's just not as good or reliable as the Fibaro. IF the price is the same, id take Fibaro every time. Infact regardless of price, id take Fibaro every time and will in future.
I have had Aeotec zwave DSB 5 multisensor (for several years) and multiple EcoLink pure motion sensors (also for years).
The DSB is generally reliable for motion detection in a moderate size room (in my case a kitchen roughly 10 x 14 feet). I use the motion detection moderated by the luminance value to determine whether to turn on the light when someone is in the kitchen. (Kitchen has some outside light, so you don't always need the lights to come on…). Once you titrate the value of luminance you actually care about in your space, pretty much fire-and-forget device/rules. My only complaint is that it does tend to burn through batteries – a set of 4 AAA's lasts 2-3 months. I've tried Amazon rechargeables also – they last a shorter period of time, but might be just the ticket if you are the "it is the first of the month, change the batteries" sort.
The Ecolinks (a couple of sub-models) are relatively cheap (circa 30 USD), respond quickly and reliably once you have "turned" the pet motion sensitivity (with a jumper) and gotten the positioning correct. They use one digital-camera style battery (shorter and squatter than AA). I replace these every couple of years on US Labor Day as routine maintenance. Never had one die mid-cycle and some of those Ecolinks get fired a lot – 20-30 times a day at least.
I have been using an Aeotec Multisensor 6 for a few months. I have not had any issues with it. It's advantage over Fibaro FGMS-001 is that it also has a humidity sensor built in. I like having a few of those around the house but otherwise I would probably go with the Fibaro for most motion/temperature sensors.
I own a Fibaro, but I am not 100% convinced of it. It works well, but not perfectly when it comes to motion detection. I expect more for the price.
Let's see what he can do. At least the price is very attractive (~25€ incl. shipping). Will let you now.
Personally, the fibaro motion sensor is the best zwave product of fibaro.
If it had a humidity sensor it would have been complete in my eyes.
Iris by Lowes ceasing operations on 3/31/19 - any Iris user moved to OpenHab?
The Aeotec doesnt always pickup motion, disconnects on occasion and is only 4meters from the controller… i wont ever buy Aeotec again, too many issues.
I'd really like to hear from anyone who's tried either.
@Andrew_Rowe I use several of the Monoprice versions and they have been very reliable for me with only one issue: the battery channel seems to have stopped reporting at some point and so it always reads 0 and i've never figured out why or if it's the hardware or a zwave binding issue - since it's all 7 of them, i'm more inclined to think it's a binding or other sofware issue, but despite that I have had my sensors since mid June of last year on the original batteries and they still report all other data and trigger my motion rules reliably.
edit: LED stopped flashing = habmin config working great!
I run Hue binding in openHAB but also run Hue app on tablet and use Hue bridge. Happy to report Hue lights continue to work when internet connection is lost. Running Hue app on tablet (occasionally) allows bulbs, bridge and sensor to be update which happens fairly regularly.
Wake it up, upgrade to the latest 2.5 snapshot.
If anyone has read my post from yesterday, you could have known this already.
This motion sensor seems to have a short detection range, you must be fairly close to trigger it. How close? Like 5' away (1.5m) This is at odds with some of my other motion sensors that trigger thru an open door from the next room 30' away (9m) It also seems sluggish the first time detecting motion although it does seem to get quicker after a few triggers.
The Monoprice motion sensor also seems to have a 'cool down period'. In other words, once motion is triggered it requires a period of no motion before it will detect motion again. This is sort of like the way you would expect an outside motion triggered light to work. This behavior does not work to well with a automated lighting system where you wish the lights to stay on as long as there is activity in the room.
Some of my other zwave sensors have many parameters including reset in milliseconds but the scale for trigger interval on the Monoprice is a number. From the factory this was set to 3. I changed it to 1 (it does not allow zero) to see if it would reset quicker. No difference has been noticed. I turned the LED off and that worked. I also set it to sensitivity to 'highest' which also seemed to make little difference.
In spite of all of the above, I've continued to attempt to use this sensor. I decided to try it in the bathroom for a couple reasons. The first reason is in the bathroom a shorter range of detection will matter less. (the bathroom is a small room) Also the matter of the long reset matters less because usually you don't spend hours in the bathroom. The Monoprice also has a humidity sensor and I have visions of the sensor being able to detect a rise in humidity and therefore trigger openHAB to signal I am in the shower and adjust the automation accordingly.
I'm happy to report the sensor does seem to report humidity but after getting influx and grafana working in order to see if the output is something usable for detecting a shower running, I'm not sure it will work quick enough to be of use.
The Monoprice is apparently the same exact product as the Zooz. I actually tried to buy the Zooz on amazon and it was unavailable. When I tried to order the Zooz motion sensor on amazon a little pop up box said amazon was not currently selling the product because to many members had reported problems. I ordered the Monoprice instead.


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Automotive companies dominate INPI patent filings
'Je suis Paris' and 'Pray for Paris' TM applications rejected
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Renault, Airbus and L'Oréal in top 10 patent filers at INPI
WIPR spoke to Pascal Faure, CEO of the French IP office, about its work helping SMEs with their IP strategy.
What does your office do to support SMEs with IP, and trademarks in particular?
The French Patent and Trademark Office (INPI), pursues an ambitious awareness-raising and training policy aimed at economic stakeholders, with a particular focus on trademarks.
Our organisational structure aims to be as close as possible to the SMEs and startups.
A specialised call centre has been created to answer a wide range of questions relating to trademarks and IP rights, from the most appropriate protection to online help with our application processes (INPI Direct).
The INPI is also present in each of the country's metropolitan regions, to create proximity with economic stakeholders and be an integral part of regional ecosystems. For example, the INPI is present within incubators and clusters, such as the Station F Campus, the world's largest startup incubator.
The INPI's representatives visit individual companies to define their IP needs and make targeted recommendations.
The INPI has a network of advisors outside France, who are fully conversant with the IP environment of their geographical areas and are in a position to help companies expanding their export businesses or having to deal with infringement issues.
The INPI is present at trade fairs, which usually means running a stand and giving lectures on IP, as well as holding awareness-raising workshops for groups of businesses and/or innovation stakeholders.
"As the R&D time and time-to-market get shorter, SMEs need to have a more global approach to their IP strategies."
To encourage the use of IP to drive business competitiveness, the INPI has designed, tested and implemented a support policy for startups, SMEs and innovative mid-cap (market capitalisation value of between $2 billion and $10 billion) companies. This customer-focused offering is based on three products to suit different levels of corporate maturity in terms of IP practices:
The IP pre-diagnosis
This a free pre-diagnosis, which is specifically geared towards the individual company, and provides insight on the stakeholders, risks and costs associated with its IP. It is used to determine possible courses of action and identify the company's in-house skills for the development of an IP policy. The IP pre-diagnosis is more specifically aimed at those who make little or no use of IP.
The IP Pass
After the pre-diagnosis and in order to implement clearly identified IP actions, an SME can, under certain conditions, have access to the IP Pass, which includes a range of services (up to three, and at reduced cost because half of the service providers' fees are funded by the INPI). Sixteen different services are available with the pass. Contractual help and support on export protection strategies are two very popular services, especially in the field of trademarks.
The IP Master Class
In order to take its IP strategy a step further, an SME can ask to participate in a Master Class which consists of six days of training spread out over six months as well as the support of an INPI tutor, an IP specialist from a major French company and a number of experts (IP attorneys or IP lawyers).
The training programme comprises collective workshops, a personalised diagnosis and four individual coaching sessions designed to help the enterprise optimise its IP strategy.
As a result of the coaching sessions, the participants are able to develop a trademark culture within the company and use their trademarks as communication and differentiation tools based on a strategy that corresponds to the issues raised by each of their products and services.
We are currently rolling out a startup programme designed to provide free, customised support that corresponds exactly to the needs of startups.
For a minimum of two years, a dedicated IP expert will propose IP action plans to help them in the key stages of their development. At the end of the programme, the performance of the startup's practices will be assessed and they will receive an innovation support letter.
The support provided is free of charge, customised and ongoing, with a dedicated contact person, so that the company can master the levers of IP and turn it into a strategic tool at every stage of its development, from innovation to international growth.
What are the challenges your SME users typically face?
First, there is the cultural challenge: SMEs must understand the importance of the IP issues involved and take appropriate action, which means they need correct information and IP tools that correspond to their development needs.
As the R&D time and time-to-market get shorter, SMEs need to have a more global approach to their IP strategies and go beyond the notion of patent to include trade secrets, trademarks and designs.
Another notable challenge is to include IP-related costs in their R&D expenditure. This must be done as early as possible and considered to be an investment.
Can you measure the effectiveness of your approach?
The SMEs are supported over a period of time by a dedicated INPI contact. Regular assessments of their IP practices are carried out with the company at different levels:
Filing of IP rights;
Actions conducted and the implementation of best practices: contracts, extension of IP filings, confidentiality agreements, etc; and
Use of professionals from the innovation ecosystem: IP specialists, attorneys and lawyers; France Brevets, the IP investment fund; the chamber of commerce; financial organisations; etc.
What further plans do you have to support SMEs?
The PACTE Act, voted in by the National Assembly in April, includes important developments in IP: the creation of a provisional patent; the examination of inventive step; the introduction of a right of opposition for patents; the extension of the duration of the utility certificate; the reinforcement of examination and opposition criteria for trademarks; and the creation of a cancellation board, also for trademarks.
The IP offering will be more gradual, more flexible and more accessible to small enterprises and innovative startups, which have fewer tools than large companies. The INPI teams have been working on this project for more than a year, and we are ready and more than enthusiastic about this historic opportunity. With the PACTE Act, companies will be able to choose the tools that match best with their strategy, in terms of range, of duration of issue and of cost.
INPI's 2018 in numbers: a record year
All-time record for trademark applications: 95,419 (a 5.5% increase over 2017)
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Teaching and Learning is at the core of what we do at the Academy and we are keen to give our pupils intellectual challenges and we encourage independent thought at all times. Encouraging students to enjoy taking ownership of their own learning is one of the major curriculum aims of the school.
Every student has a tutor who is responsible for monitoring academic progress, advising students' on academic matters, liaising with subject teachers to ensure the students' progress and providing a link between subject teachers and parents. We track every student academically, ensuring that they are given the specialist help and attention they need to succeed. As Academic Director my role is to ensure that our students are given every opportunity to achieve or exceed their target grades.
Tutors meet weekly with their tutees on an individual basis to plan the week ahead and reflect on achievements or issues arising from the previous week. It is vital that parents/carers and teachers communicate and the student planner is a way of keeping up to date and informed of your child's progress. In addition, the pupil planners have details of forthcoming academic meetings, important coursework deadlines or other academic commitments, sporting fixtures, music performances and drama rehearsals. This weekly review enables the Tutor to monitor the academic and pastoral welfare of their tutees very closely indeed, and to facilitate the provision of various, more formal, support measures if necessary. Communication with parents is a very important element to the success of the child.
Years 10 & 11 are important years within any school, however here at the Academy we pride ourselves on the support, mentoring, and the leadership opportunities we give to our students. The tutor program is a vital component to the success of your child's education and central to our tutoring programme is our mentoring provision which each student is a part off. Students depending on progress being made are placed into a group and work individually with members of staff. This programme has been very successful and gives the students an opportunity to focus on areas of learning which are limiting their potential.


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After fragrances of the Blu Mediterraneo collection: Arancia di Capri, Cypresso di Toscana, Fico di Amalfi, Mandorlo di Sicilia, Bergamoto di Calabria and Mirto di Panarea, new fragrance presented in 2014,Ginepro di Sardegna also arrives in a blue glass flacon as 75 and 100 ML EDT. All bottles of the Blu Mediterraneo Acqua di Parma collection have changed the shape recently and are now available in the same flacon form as the latest edition Ginepro di Sardegna. The new fragrance will be accompanied by perfumed body care collection which includes: body lotion 200ml, shower gel 200ml and deodorant.
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VINCE VAUGHN & OWEN WILSON TO RECEIVE "CINEMACON® COMEDY DUO OF THE YEAR AWARD"
WASHINGTON D.C. -- Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson will receive the "CinemaCon® Comedy Duo of the Year Award" at this year's CinemaCon, it was announced today by the convention's Managing Director Mitch Neuhauser. CinemaCon, the largest and most important convention for the motion picture theatre industry, will be held from April 15-18, 2013 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas at which time more than 5,000 industry members will be gathering. Vaughn and Wilson will be presented with this special honor at the "CinemaCon Big Screen Achievement Awards" ceremony to take place on Thursday evening, April 18, in The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The Coca-Cola Company, the official presenting sponsor of CinemaCon, will host the final night gala awards program.
"When it comes to comedy, it doesn't get better than Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson. They are two of the most gifted comedy actors of this or any generation," noted Neuhauser. "It's always a fun time at the movies when they appear in their own films, but when they team up, the fun increases exponentially and the laughter doesn't let up from start to finish. We could not be more excited to see them reunite in 'The Internship,' and to be able to honor them as CinemaCon's very first 'Comedy Duo of the Year.'"
Vaughn and Wilson can be seen later this summer in the comedy "THE INTERNSHIP," from 20th Century Fox and New Regency, arriving in theaters June 7, 2013. Vaughn and Wilson star as salesmen whose careers have been torpedoed by the digital world. Trying to prove they are not obsolete, they defy the odds by talking their way into a coveted internship at Google, along with a battalion of brilliant college students. But, gaining entrance to this utopia is only half the battle. Now they must compete with a group of the nation's most elite, tech-savvy geniuses to prove that necessity really is the mother of re-invention.
A Chicago native, actor, producer and screenwriter, Vince Vaughn first caught the attention of critics and audiences in the independent sleeper hit and cult classic "Swingers." His impressive scope of work includes hit films and comedy classics including "Old School," "Wedding Crashers," "The Break Up," "Four Christmases," "Couples Retreat" and "The Dilemma." He can also be seen later this year in Dreamworks Pictures' "The Delivery Man." In addition to starring in "The Internship," Vaughn wrote the screenplay and also serves as producer.
Having won great acclaim for his memorable turns in mainstream and independent films, Wilson earned a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his portrayal of screenwriter and aspiring novelist 'Gil Pender' in Woody Allen's "Midnight in Paris." His additional film credits include "Little Fockers," "Marley & Me," "Night at the Museum" and the sequel "Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian," "Wedding Crashers," "Cars" and "Cars 2," "The Royal Tenenbaums" and "Fantastic Mr. Fox," to name just a few. This fall, Wilson will lend his voice to Relativity's animated comedy "Free Birds" opposite Woody Harrelson.
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We all love to dine in restaurants, most of the time. But they provide us with more food and in fact more calories than we require. The attitude of finishing everything in front of you (thinking food will go waste) is wrong. Sadly we have started including more portions at home front also.
Due to this our energy in, will be more in the short term and the long term than our body is able to handle and ultimately we gain excess weight.
To avoid this we should take smaller portions into our plate. And if you are at a restaurant, never indulge eating more than half of what is in front of you. The vacated portion of your plate should be filled in with some fruits and vegetables and that should be eaten first. Because they will help in filling your stomach till you are completely satisfied.
The other alternate method is maximize eating time, as this will minimize portion size. It takes time for the brain to realize that the stomach is full. And if you eat fast, you end up overeating than what is required. By eating slowly, the stomach will have a full, contended feeling and at the same time, the brain is in receipt of the message. The signs of eating too fast is represented by a feeling of sickness and stomach is already full by the time you want to go in for a second serving. Speedy eating produces a lot of energy and excess of it gets stored in the form of fat.
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Given the market reaction and inquiries related to a disclosure in the risk factors section of its annual report on Form 20-F for 2018, Nokia issued statement to clarify that the specified investigation is not expected to have a material impact on Nokia.
Nokia said it has seen no evidence that would suggest that criminal penalties would apply in this case, and it believes it is highly likely that any penalties that might apply would be limited and immaterial.
Nokia clarified that the context of this disclosure is the risk factors section of its annual report on Form 20-F where the company lists various risks which could potentially have a material impact on it. However, the disclosure does not reflect Nokia's assessment of the expected or likely impact of the investigation on Nokia.
For audit purposes, the overall group materiality is defined as 125 million euros as disclosed in Nokia's annual report for 2018.


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Q: Can anyone prove D'Alembert Criterion (Dalambert) criterion for converging positive sequences? This will most likely be on the exam,  but it is not given in the text book. In my notebook I have this proof which I will type out, but it makes no sense. Here it goes:
$$\text{D'Alembert  Criterion}$$
Let $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}a_n$ with $a_n > 0$.
1.) If $\exists N$ such that $\forall n >N$, $\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}\leq q < 1$ then $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}a_n$ converges.
2.) If $\exists N$ such that $\forall n >N$, $\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}> 1$ then $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}a_n$ diverges.
Proof:
$$  \forall n >N \ \ \  \frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}\leq q < 1 \\
For \ \ \  n=1: \frac{a_{2}}{a_1} \leq q \implies a_2 \leq qa_1
\\
For \ \ \  n=2: \frac{a_{3}}{a_2} \leq q \implies a_3 \leq q^2a_1
\\
For \ \ \  n=2: \frac{a_{3}}{a_2} \leq q \implies a_4 \leq q^3a_1$$
$$\\ .... \\
\\
For \ \ \  \frac{a_{n+1}}{a_{n}} \leq q \implies a_3 \leq q^{n-1}a_1=\frac{a_1}{q}q^n
$$
So if $\sum_{n=1}^{\infty}q^n = \frac{q}{1-q}$ for $|q|<1 \implies a_n conv.???$

A: The idea used in the attempted proof of (1) is along the right lines, but there are problems in the details. First, to get in the mood, let us knock off the easier (2).
We suppose that there is an $N$ such that if $n\ge N$ then $\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}\ge 1$. Then in particular $a_{N+1}\ge a_N$, and $a_{N+2}\ge a_{N+1}\ge a_N$, $a_{N+3}\ge a_{N+2}\ge a_N$, and in general if $n\gt N$ then $a_n\ge a_N$.
It follows that the terms $a_n$ cannot have limit $0$. Thus, by the simplest divergence test, $\sum_1^\infty a_n$ diverges.
We now attack (1), first giving a restated version of it. We will suppose thar there exists a $q\lt 1$, and an integer $N$, such that if $n\ge N$ then $\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}\le q$.  Consider the partial sums $S_k=\sum_1^k a_n$. The sequence $(S_k)$ is increasing. If we can show that it is bounded above, then the sequence $(S_k)$ of partial sums converges, which is exactly what it means for $\sum_1^\infty a_n$ to converge.
Note that as in your calculation we have $a_{N+1}\le a_Nq$, and $a_{N+2}\le a_Nq^2$, and $a_{N+3}\le a_Nq^3$. In general, if $k\ge N$, then $a_k \le a_Nq^{k-N}$.  We conclude that if $k\ge N$ then
$$S_k\le a_1+a_2+\cdots +a_{N-1}+\sum_{i=0}^{k-N} a_N q^i.$$
Since $q\lt 1$, the series $\sum_{i=1}^\infty a_N q^{i-N}$ is an infinite geometric series with common ratio $q\lt 1$. It follows from Inequality (1) that
if $k\ge N$ then
$$S_k \le a_1+\cdots +a_{N-1}+\frac{a_N}{1-q},$$
which shows that the sequence $(S_k)$ of partial sums is bounded. This completes the proof.
Remark: We have been semi-formal, and that may lead one to lose contact with the informal reason why $\sum a_n$ converges. If there is a $q\lt 1$ such that after a while $\frac{a_{n+1}}{a_n}\le q$, then after a while the terms of our series are $\le$ to the terms of a convergent geometric series, so by Comparison $\sum_1^\infty a_n$ converges.

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My firmware version of my Sierra Wireless 7345 4G LTE was FIH7160_v1.1_modem_01.1349.12.
Sierra Wireless 7345 4G LTE is disappearing and reappearing again in 'Device Manager' when connected to a network with the WWAN card. This does not happen when you are not connected to a cellular network.
Sierra Wireless 7345 4G LTE is frequently disconnecting or you are experiencing connection dropouts.
The symptoms above occur in both Linux and Windows.
Start M.2 WWAN Firmware updater.
Write down your 'Home Provider ID'. If this is empty, you need to insert a SIM card, and enter a PIN code to connect to a cellular network. Then take a note of the 'Home Provider ID' before the connection is lost and the network adapter is removed.
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Save your changes and reboot.
The firmware will be flashed automatically in the background next time you start Windows. Then if done correctly, 'M.2 WWAN Firmware Updater' will show the new firmware version from your entry in 'FLSInformation.xml'.
Using windows 10 and "FLSInformation.xml" file is not show anywhere in mentioned directories. Please how can I update te FW.
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Kafka and World Literature
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The course will provide an introduction to Kafka's work and its impact on World literature. Kafka's texts constitute a new level and quality of literature that has triggered innumerable responses in many languages, media, and discourses. He is generally recognized as an "international" author of a new type of "world literature." While the quality of the work is clear, it nevertheless tends to defy all attempts to approach it through traditional means of interpretation. In an effort to forge new ways of addressing the challenges posed by Kafka's work, the course seeks to locate it in a number of related contexts: at the crossroads of European modernity; within debates about Jewish languages, culture, identity, and music in the early twentieth-century and beyond; at the center of current controversies concerning the politically charged notion of "minor literature;" and perhaps most importantly as the source of inspiration for new works of art, literature, film, and music. Among the works to be considered are the introduction to his writing in "comix" form by Mairowitz and Crumb; the fiction of Haruki Murakami, Jorge Luis Borges, Achmat Dangor, JM Coetzee, Nadine Gordimer, and Philip Roth; the music of Philip Glass; and philosophical works by Kierkegaard and Derrida. Readings also include canonical texts by Ovid, Homer, and Kleist, and critical/biographical works by Wagenbach, Canetti, Butler, Benjamin, Brod, Pawel, and others.
This course fulfills Core requirement AHo, AHp.
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Antimicrobial therapy targeting specific cells in the immune system could prevent sepsis and life-threatening disease in people suffering from pneumonia, new research led by Leicester has shown.
A team of researchers led by Professor Marco Oggioni from the Department of Genetics and Genome Biology has found that shortly after initial infection, the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) replicates within a certain subset of immune cells in our bodies - a subset of splenic macrophages - before causing invasive and often fatal disease.
"Understanding infections is important in determining how best to treat an infection," says Professor Marco Oggioni, who is also an honorary consultant biologist at Leicester's Hospitals. "Our work shows that we can treat potentially deadly infections more effectively using antibiotics that are already available.
The research, which was funded as part of a collaboration with the University of Oxford, involved Professor Peter Andrew from the University of Leicester's Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation and Professor Chris Bayliss from the University of Leicester's Department of Genetics and Genome Biology, the hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon Ashley Dennison from Leicester's Hospitals, the immunologist Luisa Martinez-Pomares from the University of Nottingham and the expert in bacterial pathogenesis Richard Moxon from the University of Oxford.


If I'm trapped on a plane about to blow, Liam Neeson is someone I'd want nearby—especially after seeing how he handles that exact scenario in this action-packed thriller, playing a federal air marshal with more than his hands full trying to save his fellow passengers, find the hidden bomb, discover who on board who put it there, and why. Everyone's a suspect (even Liam!), including Julianne Moore, Michelle Dockery from Downton Abbey, and Oscar-winning Lupita Nyong'o from 12 Years a Slave. Bonus features include a behind-the-scenes look at shooting the stunts and staging the gripping drama inside a 20' by 30' set the shape of a tube.
In 1987, piano-man superstar Billy Joel was invited to take his show on the road—to Russia, becoming the first American act ever to bring a full-fledged rock 'n' roll tour to the Soviet Union. His tour, regarded as playing a major role in helping thaw once-chilly international relationships, was documented by a film crew, recorded and widely reported a worldwide news event. Now all the elements of that historic excursion have been remastered and reassembled into one dynamic package: a full-length film of one of the concerts; two live audio CDs of the music; plus the recent two-hour Showtime documentary about the tour, and a book with photos and notes from writers and journalists who were there.
A clique of teenage girls (Troian Bellisario, Ashley Benson, Tyler Blackburn and Lucy Hale) falls apart after the death of their "queen bee" leader. But is she really dead? Who is "Red Coat"? And is that really actress-singer Nia Peeples making a guest appearance? (Yes!) Welcome to the secrets, scandals and surprises in the fictional Pennsylvania hamlet of Rosewood and Pretty Little Liars, the hit ABC Family TV drama based on the popular young-adult fiction series by Sara Shepard. Now you can binge watch all 24 episodes of last season—just before the new one begins June 10—and catch up on all the lies, lies, lies!
Co-writer, director and star George Clooney's tribute to the real-life men and women who put their lives on the line to recover and return the cultural treasures stolen by Nazis during World War II is a rollicking, Hollywood actor-packed mash-up of old-fashioned combat "mission" movie crossed with a modern-day message about the casualties of war that extend far beyond the battlefield. Based on a book of the same name by Robert Edsel and Bret Witter, it comes with behind-the-scenes featurettes on the making of the film, the real Monuments Men, and the cast, which also includes Bill Murray, Matt Damon, John Goodman and Cate Blanchett.
The quirky cult-classic comedy about a socially awkward Idaho teen with a tight 'fro, a fondness for tots (tater), a pet llama named Tina and a lamentable lack of "skills" (e.g., numchuck, bow hunting, computer hacking) celebrates "10 sweet years" with a Blu-ray + DVD combo (packaged in faux "liger"—lion plus tiger—fur) and a load of bonus features, including commentary with actor Jon Heder and director/writer Jared Hess, deleted scenes, and a making-of featurette. And hey, don't forget: Vote for Pedro!
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#1 - Who's Afraid of Mr. Wolf? (2)
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired Jul 22, 2007
The situation in the bank makes a turn for the worse when police turns off electricity and Wolf threatens to kill a hostage.
#2 - No Meringue
The new FBI negotiator has no intention of giving into more demands, Wolf is trying to get a birthday cake for one of the hostages. The negotiations with the rich father of one of the hostages turn out bad and another hostage masked as HT gets shot.
#3 - The Great Ape Escape
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired Aug 19, 2007
Horst investigates one of Wolf's former comrades, and makes a surprising discovery; an extraction plan is set into motion.
Directors: Steve Shill
Writers: James DeMonaco, Todd Harthan
#4 - Pro Patria
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired Aug 5, 2007
Horst isn't sure he can trust Mr. Wolf after a hostage is shot. Alan Beck contacts Mr. Wolf as the getaway driver plans a different escape plot for the team.
#5 - Visiting Hours
Horst and Mr. Wolf have some unexpected guests. As Horst interrogates one of Wolf's former partners, the hostages try to escape.
A group of ex-soldiers rob a bank but the heist goes wrong and they end up in the bank taking hostages. The situation in the bank makes a turn for the worse when police turns off electricity and Wolf threatens to kill a hostage.
#7 - The Devil's Zoo (2)
Mr. Rabbit takes over the role of leader as Wolf struggles with his emotions. Mr.Rabbit's leadership scares everyone including Capt. Horst who starts to think of new ways to get everyone out safely.