Justice Yogesh Khanna of the Delhi High Court, in his judgment dated July 31, 2018 ("Louboutin-3"), has granted permanent injunction and punitive damages against a Delhi based retailer for infringing the famed 'Red Sole' trademark of Christian Loubutin. The order appears to have taken a diametrically opposite view to the one taken by another judge of the same Court, Justice Valmiki Mehta, who barely a month ago, had held that Christian Louboutin's 'Red Sole' Trademark was not eligible for trademark protection ("Louboutin-2"). Louboutin-2 itself was notable for the fact that it disagreed with the decision of another Single Judge of the same Court, who had earlier given an injunction along the lines of Louboutin-3 and had in fact declared Christian Louboutin's 'Red Sole' as a 'Well Known Trade Mark' ("Louboutin-1"). With the latest decision, the Delhi HC seems to have slipped into a jurisprudential quagmire of sorts, with no certainty as to what the exact law on the topic is.
Before getting into the details of the judgment, readers may note that, in letter, the Indian Trade Marks Act, 1999 ("Act") only provides trademark protection to "combination of colours" and not to a single colour. This distinction had formed the core of the decision in Louboutin-2 and led to the ruling that 'Red Sole' of Louboutin is not capable of getting protection under the Act (as discussed in detail below). Coming to the facts of Louboutin-3 (which are more or less the same in Louboutin-1 and 2), Christian Louboutin ("Plaintiff") alleged that the Defendant had infringed its 'Red Sole' trademark. As the name suggests, 'Red Sole' trademark is borne out of the specific tone of red colour which is applied to the outsoles of the Plaintiff's footwear. The trademark of the Plaintiff is registered with the Indian Trademark Registry and has received registration in other jurisdictions as well. Moreover, it was claimed that it had also achieved distinctiveness as a 'well-known' trademark. As per the Plaintiff, the Defendant retailer was selling footwear which had red outsoles similar to that of the Plaintiff and was thereby infringing its trademark. Although it would appear that there were contentions as regards infringement of the domain name as well as the trade dress of the Plaintiff, the extent to which the Defendant infringed these is unclear from the judgment.
After observing that the Plaintiff is the registered owner of the 'Red Sole' trademark and that the same has been "granted after rigorous examination by the trademark office", the Single Judge gives us a description of the evidence adduced by the Plaintiff to prove its claims. Interestingly, as in Louboutin-1 and unlike in Louboutin-2, there is no deep-dive into whether mere registration itself is sufficient to exclude others from applying red colour to their products. The Single Judge thereafter goes on to grant the reliefs prayed for, including those of permanent injunction and punitive damages, observing that if a defendant's trademark is visually and phonetically similar, no further proof needs to be considered in disposing off an infringement suit. This is strikingly similar to the approach taken in Louboutin-1, wherein also the court after listing the categories of evidence available before it, decreed in favour of the Plaintiff without looking into the vexed question of whether a single colour could have been eligible for registration in the first place.
What is striking here is that while Louboutin-1 and 3 have reached the same conclusion, Louboutin-2 has taken a diametrically opposite path with apparently the same set of facts.
5.Exemption under S.30(2)(a): The proverbial final nail in the 'Red Sole' coffin is the exemption under S.30(2)(a) of the Act. As per it, if the trademark pertains to a characteristic of the good, then other persons when they use such characteristic for their own goods are exempted. The Court even goes on to assert that such characteristic, as covered by S.30(2)(a) "will include such functional aspects of the goods which would give an appeal or looks to the products/goods". Thus, if a registered trademark is of such nature that it may also be a characteristic of the good, then the trademark owner cannot prevent others from using it as a feature of their goods. In other words, 'Red Sole' is also performing a non-trademark function, which others in the industry cannot be prohibited from exploiting.
As to the passing-off claim, apart from the exemption granted by S.30(2)(a), the Judge also notes that the issue would arise only if "defendants were not selling their goods under any wordmark trademark, and simply by applying red colour to the soles of the ladies shoes/footwear, but that is not the case herein, since the defendants are very much using a wordmark trademark being VERONICA", which was completely different from that of the Plaintiff. Thus, Louboutin-2 rejects, en masse, the claims of the Plaintiff.
So, are these seemingly incompatible decisions reconcilable? First of all, Louboutin-2 makes it clear in no uncertain terms that single colours cannot become a trademark. It would appear that the discussion on S.30(2)(a) exemption was de hors this finding and was made arguendo. So, could it be that the judgment in Louboutin-2 was swayed by the fact that the Defendants were only exploiting the characteristic of the 'Red Sole' without using the wordmark 'Christian Louboutin'? Again, nothing in Louboutin-1 or 3 indicates that facts were any different in those cases (except for a reference in Louboutin-3 that there was use of a deceptively similar domain name and general references to "other registered trademarks of the Plaintiff"). In fact, the decision in Louboutin-2 distinguishes itself from Louboutin-1 on the sole ground that Louboutin-1 failed to account for a statutory provision. Thus, at least on the face of it, one will have to assume that these decisions are at odds with each other.
As to the larger question of whether single colours can be a trademark, the Trademark Manual ("Manual"), throws some light on this. The Manual recognizes that a single colour is capable of obtaining registration. Nevertheless, the Manual clearly warns (at page 57 under 'Combination of Colours') that such marks will be liable to objections under S.9 (1) (a) and weighty evidence may be required to overcome these objections, given that they are not inherently distinctive. The Manual goes on to add (at page 84) that while "a colour per se is not normally used by traders as a means of brand identification.." and "consumers are not in the habit of making assumptions about the origin of goods based and services based solely on their colour or colour of their packaging", single colours may be "in exceptional circumstances be capable of denoting the origin of a product or service". The Manual itself gives one a hint of what may constitute such exceptional circumstances. As per it, if the colour is "very unusual and peculiar in a trade and is recognized by traders and consumers alike that it serves as a badge of origin for that class of goods", it may be registerable.
This blog itself has discussed this question in detail in the past and it is beyond the scope of this post to re-evaluate this question. For now, it suffices to say that there is clear ambiguity in the Louboutin series of decisions by the Delhi HC, which requires to be reconciled at the earliest.
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What happened in St. Paul on Sunday is a metaphor for the state of government in Minnesota. Because it can't get out of its own way, it doesn't work.
The problem was a pile of filth near 10th and Wacouta streets that nearby residents have been trying to get the authorities to clean up since they kicked out homeless people who had been living at the site near Interstate 94.
They might as well have saved their energy.
The site is owned by MnDOT, the Pioneer Press says. So the city of St. Paul wouldn't send in the Parks and Recreation Department to remove the junk.
"We've been trying since December to get this cleaned up," Robert Humphrey, a spokesman with the St. Paul Department of Safety and Inspections.
MnDOT apparently said it would solicit bids. Bids? Just clean it up.
Finally, the residents got tired of waiting for government to do its job, so they did it themselves.
Erich Mische, the former chief of staff to mayor, then senator, Norm Coleman, documented the clean-up on his Facebook page.
"It took 60 bucks… 2 1/2 hours… three adults.. and two children to do what the City of Saint Paul and the State of Minnesota could not and would not do for over four months.. pick up garbage!" Mische wrote.
The group also found an open drain hole that could easily have trapped a young child. They covered it.
There was just one problem: What to do with the collected trash?
The Pioneer Press' Julio Ojeda-Zapata found out. Mische dropped it at City Hall.
"If City Hall won't come to the garbage, we'll bring the garbage to City Hall," Mische told Ojeda-Zapata.
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Earlier this month, Arkansas running back Rawleigh Williams III made "one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make," deciding to end his football career with two seasons of eligibility left.
A "stinger" that Williams suffered in the Razorbacks' final spring practice was an all-too-eerie reminder of the neck injury he suffered in the 2015 season, one that left him motionless on the turf for an extended period and briefly numb in a win over Auburn, providing an emotional scare that football players -- and their families -- never hope to experience, a reminder of how dangerous the sport can be.
"I've dodged the bullet twice," Williams said in a letter he penned on May 8, explaining his decision. "I realize that at the end of the day I want to live a normal life and be around my family."
Williams' decision is similar to one several college football players make every season, weighing their long-term health against the prospects of continuing to play a violent sport. Some players don't have a choice and get medically disqualified or sustain a career-ending injury. Others, like Williams, decide the risk is too much and walk away.
What happens to players after they give up the game midway through their college career? The challenges of transitioning out of a sport that consumed their lives and back into being regular students -- or entering the professional world -- can be plentiful.
Simply deciding to hang up the cleats is its own challenge. For most players, they've been playing football since they can remember and the significant time investment in the game makes it difficult to give up.
"It's very difficult to say, 'Who am I without this?'" former Houston quarterback David Piland said.
Piland was the successor to record-setting quarterback Case Keenum and had his own visions of how his career would go. After 18 starts, Piland retired from football in 2013 because of concussions (he sustained seven he knows of in games but is unaware of how many total concussions he has had, practices included).
He said for some players, fear of the world without football can keep players feeling like they must keep playing.
"It's very hard to go from a level where everyone looks at you and you're that elite and then go into the working world where you are now back at the bottom rung and you're just another guy," Piland said. "I think that's a big reason why so many people try to stay in the sport somehow. I think they're so scared of the outside of the world that they don't know what to do. I didn't know what to do."
For many players, the competition, camaraderie with teammates and amount of work put into the sport is hard to just give up.
"To be with that many guys that you love to play with and playing well and winning games and playing in front of fans, there's nothing like it," said former UConn quarterback Casey Cochran, who retired because of concussions. "It's addiction to play in front of thousands of people and to throw a touchdown in college ... that emotional side, I'll never be able to recreate."
Once the decision is made, however, the change is drastic. As hard as it is to hang up the cleats, one benefit is a more friendly schedule.
"You have so much more free time than you're used to," said Jay Arnold, a former Texas A&M defensive lineman who retired after multiple shoulder injuries. "You're so used to workouts in the morning, going straight to class then going straight to film then straight to practice and then doing whatever homework you have then going straight to sleep."
It's a cycle many players become accustomed to in high school. So once the absence of football leaves a huge void, it can be challenging to fill it. Simply being a normal student again is an adjustment.
"There's a protocol for back-to-play, but there's really not one for back-to-school," said Cochran, who sustained 13 concussions over the course of a 14-year playing career that dated back to his youth. "That was really tough for me ... I was a different student than I was before [the additional concussions]. I was having a lot of trouble, falling asleep in class, having trouble paying attention."
Cochran eventually sought help from doctors who diagnosed him and prescribed medicine to help him focus. He also learned various study methods to get back on track.
In addition to a logistical adjustment, the emotional shift can be challenging as well. Stepping away from the spotlight and not being in front of thousands of cheering fans on Saturday (or being contacted by them on social media) can be difficult to cope with.
"[Players] can have a big presence on social media and everyone wants to talk to them," Piland said. "Everyone wants to be their friend. ... And then they [stop playing] and they're saying, 'Where are all those people? How come I'm not still relevant?' It's very hard.
"I know a lot of former players who are actually in a depression because of it, because where they put their identity is in that prestige. It's what they hung their hat on. 'This is what defines me, this is who I am.' It's really, really tough to get out of that."
The important part, Cochran said, is finding the right people to be around or making the right choices on how to spend that free time in order to make the transition smoother.
"I think the biggest thing is filling up what football was for you with healthy options, because there's always going to be an unhealthy alternative in anything you do," Cochran said. "I stopped drinking probably eight months ago. That was one thing I realized I had filled up my life with after football that was an unhealthy alternative.
Cochran also noted that while he maintains a good relationship with many of his former teammates and coaches, he also found "a whole different set of friends that I hang out with that never played football. I met and discovered this whole other world outside of football that was never there before." Having other interests while playing is helpful. Arnold wrestled in high school and has a heavy interest in mixed martial arts that helped him transition and he also enjoys writing.
"I feel like for some people, a hard part of the transition is [not playing football] takes away a big part of the [physical] activity in your life," Arnold said. "MMA and that kind of stuff helped me keep a good level of exercise going."
The effects on former players' bodies is also notable. Arnold, who said his shoulder was "popping out three to four times per game" toward the end of his final season, said "everything else is a lot less sore."
"I still wake up in the morning sometimes and my shoulder is killing me," Arnold said. "Other than that, my body feels pretty good."
Said Cochran: "Your body doesn't feel beat-to-crap all day," anymore.
For players who suffered concussions, symptoms can linger, such as headaches. Piland says he rarely experiences them these days but he's also cognizant when he plays sports recreationally not to put himself in a position to get hit because of his concussion history.
"Going skiing, going wakeboarding, playing basketball with your buddies, you can't be as aggressive," Piland said.
Engaging with the sport after hanging it up can be more difficult for some than others.
Piland said shortly after he retired he traveled to Austin just to get out of town and get away from everything. A friend of his asked Piland to go down the street to watch Texas play, but Piland didn't want to. He ended up going.
"I had sunglasses on and I just cried my eyes out," Piland said. "No one knew, but I thought 'I'll never get to be on the field again where it's you [playing].'"
Piland currently works in the oil and gas industry but also does private quarterback coaching on weekends, which has kept him involved. He said he would like to be a coach one day.
Former Notre Dame receiver Corey Robinson, who retired in 2016 because of concussions, found a mix: he became a student assistant coach for the team, was elected student body president, became a Rhodes Scholar finalist and much more, an experienced he detailed in a first-person piece for SI.com.
Former Tennessee safety Inky Johnson, who sustained nerve damage in his right arm that left it paralyzed following a hit in a 2006 game, became a motivational speaker and wrote a book.
Cochran said he still keeps track of football but doesn't always watch it. He was a student assistant coach in the months following his retirement in 2014 but since then he worked to get his undergraduate degree and is wrapping up his master's degree in sports management this month. He also is in talks to write a book about his experience and has traveled across the country to talk to people in the sport about the dangers and effects of concussions. He is also on the board of directors of the Brain Injury Alliance of Connecticut.
Williams, who hasn't yet commented publicly on his situation since he penned his goodbye letter, noted that he does want to stay involved in football -- at a higher level.
"My dad always told me when I was little ... 'Don't work to just be the guy in the jersey on Sundays. Work to be the guy in the nice suit that's in the suite of the stadium making all the decisions' ... That is now my goal. To be the guy in the nice suit in the suite. To do whatever I have to do to gain more knowledge about the game in all ways. Just like I did when I was a player."
One of the biggest lessons to take away from the experience, Cochran said, is that the characteristics that allow one to succeed in football can be applied outside of the sport.
"I think a bigger portion of teaching and coaching needs to be about how these lessons in their sport relate to life," Cochran said. "A lot of coaches are guys who were players who never really spent time outside of football, so some of them may not even know how to even use those lessons.
"That being said, football is one of the greatest teaching places for young men, young girls, sports are in general. But the more you bring in outside help, business experts and people who know about the outside world to help out the coaches and players, I think that's a benefit."


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Tyler Wright: 2017 Surfing Champion
Happy new year and congratulations to Tyler Wright, our new 2017 female champion of the woooooorld ! And as we posted before, Women's title was even tighter than men ! As we said back in the day and before the last contest Maui's Women Pro, Sally Fitzgibbons, Tyler Wright, Courtney Conlogue, Carissa Moore and Stephanie Gilmore were 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th respectively. The difference between Gilmore and Fitzgibbons was only 7 thousand points aproximately. So what happened? There was a surprise in Round 2 as said by surfer.com:
"The biggest shock came yesterday, when World No.1 Sally Fitzgibbons was beaten in Round Two by Brisa Hennessy. The next closest challenger to Wright, Courtney Conlogue, had the chance to win her first title if she finished third in the event and ahead of Wright, but the Californian fell to Nikki van Dijk in Round Four, dropping her out of contention. All of a sudden, as Wright was warming up for her Quarterfinal, no other name mattered in the title race. Not Stephanie Gilmore. Not Carissa Moore. The championship was Wright's if she beat Hennessy. "
Oh and she did, take a look at the video below:
But then she couldn't beat Gilmore on the Semifinals but it didn't matter, she already had more points to hold on to.
Maui Women's Pro Final Results:
1 – Stephanie Gilmore (AUS)
2 – Malia Manuel (HAW)
Maui Women's Pro Semifinal Results:
SF 1: Stephanie Gilmore (AUS) 15.87 def. Tyler Wright (AUS) 14.43
SF 2: Malia Manuel (HAW) 16.10 def. Bronte Macaulay (AUS) 10.00
And this is how the complete Ranking looks like after all contests: Jeep Leaderbord Ranking. We at Atlantik Surf, can't wait for next season to start. Please do.

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Qualitative research involves the use of observational methods that often result in subjective responses, such as surveys and focus groups. Quantitative research forms a structured hypothesis and measures results numerically. While each type of research has its disadvantages, some researchers feel that quantitative research is more reliable, while others feel that both methods need to be used to gain accurate findings.
One of the primary disadvantages of qualitative research is that it often contains researcher and respondent bias. Since the researcher is the one who designs the surveys, questionnaires and focus group questions, he may administer questions that elicit a certain type of response. He may unknowingly design the questions in such a way that the responses end up supporting the researcher's intended conclusion. In addition, the participants chosen for the study might not be credible or an adequate representation of the general population, or they might have direct ties to the researcher.
Another main disadvantage of qualitative research is that the responses are often subjective and open to interpretation. A researcher might find it difficult to make respondents feel comfortable enough to fully disclose their true opinions and feelings. Respondents may answer in a way that they think will please the researcher or adhere to socially acceptable standards. When collecting and interpreting the data from a qualitative research study, the researcher may make interpretations that fit with her intended conclusion. She may also have difficulty analyzing and interpreting the findings accurately.
What Is a Confirmed Hypothesis?
While quantitative research methods collect data within a certain set of parameters and produce exact numerical results, the data does not reveal causation. It often reflects what is happening, but not why it may be happening. For some types of study, this might produce significant holes that could only be filled by qualitative methods. For example, a study that shows that autism is on the rise in young children reflects the percentage increases and the amount of of new diagnoses, but leaves the door wide open as to why it might be occurring.
One of the disadvantages of quantitative research is that it requires the researcher to form a hypothesis prior to conducting any tests. The actual test results might bring up new issues or findings that end up being discarded since they don't fit within the parameters of the hypothesis. In addition, issues that were unknown prior to the test may be overlooked. Researchers make the hypothesis based on assumptions about the conditions that they will test, which might cause them to interpret the test findings incorrectly.


Welcome to Christmas Tree Elegance, Valle Monte League's premier fundraiser promoting mental health in our community for over fifty years. Let's reminisce and take a walk down 'Memory Lane'. We honor the women and patrons who have supported us in the past while reflecting on the memories old and new. This year we ask ourselves to take a step back in time and happily remember our own magical of Christmases of long ago.
Continuing with tradition this year, again we have a spectacular Sparkle Jewel. Custom designed, it is a beautiful 18 Karat White Gold Tourmaline and Diamond Ring that has been donated by Joe Escobar Diamonds, valued at $8,800. The Golden Ticket Tree features a romantic escape to Paris and Prague for 5 nights including airfare valued at $6,795. Once again there will be a Wine Tree laden with your favorite Select Premium Wines generously donated by members & friends of Valle Monte League.
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Stroll down Memory Lane and reflect on childhood memories of hot apple cider, teddy bears placed neatly on top of presents, and loved one's tales of old and new. Celebrate this time together to honor those who benefit from your support as well as those who gather together for the greater good.
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There's nothing better than sipping champagne, enjoying a gourmet lunch, watching a fashion show, and getting into the holiday spirit. Purchase donation drawing tickets, and hold onto your inner child's excitement in knowing that you might have a chance to win a professionally designed tree.
Let the cherished memories of past holiday seasons accompany you as you join us for "Christmas Dreams, A Walk Down Memory Lane". The Silver Bells Gala Dinner Dance on Saturday, December 1st is our premier evening experience. Upon arrival, the downstairs Gala Lounge provides an idyllic introduction into holidays past. An intimate setting, live music, signature drinks, and delicious nibbles await as you mingle with friends, old and new, in anticipation of evening's events yet to come.
As guests are welcomed upstairs you will be greeted by a sea of beautifully decorated and gifted Christmas Trees as well as a fully appointed Silent Auction that paves the way to the festive ballroom. Enjoy a delicious dinner, live auction, Fund-A-Need 4 Our Causes, fashion show by Red Haute Creative and Donation Drawing, then...dance the night away to the fabulous The Money Band!!
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As guests are welcomed upstairs you will be greeted by a sea of beautifully decorated and gifted Christmas Trees as well as a fully appointed Silent Auction that paves the way to the festive ballroom. Enjoy a delicious dinner, Fund-A-Need 4 Our Causes live auction, fashion show by Red Haute Creative and Donation Drawing, then...dance the night away to the fabulous The Money Band!!
There has been a tremendous stigma surrounding mental illness. Most people and family members afflicted did not seek help nor was there the community awareness that exists today. In the 1950's, five women recognized the need to bring to the forefront of community awareness the stigma of mental illnesses, and they banned together, volunteering their time to help and support this cause. Their effort and vision have evolved into a 50+ year legacy of fundraising and promoting awareness for mental health in our community in what has become Valle Monte League's premier fundraiser, Christmas Tree Elegance.
Family & Children Services, Centre for Living with Dying, Hearts & Minds Activity Center, and Services for Brain Injury. Throughout the five decades of Christmas Tree Elegance events, over $9,500,000 has been raised. Thank you for your generosity!
All events feature a silent auction, tree drawing, and fashion show by Red Haute Creative.
The focus of Christmas Tree Elegance 2018, now in its 51st year, is the beautifully decorated Christmas Trees designed by professionals. The gifts that accompany this year's twelve trees are secured by League members from businesses and individuals in the community. Members also obtain cash donations for event sponsors, tree sponsors and for other available donor opportunities. The beauty translates into excitement at the thought of winning a tree along with all of its gifts. All trees are given away, via donation drawings; one at each event and the remaining trees at the Evening Event on Saturday night.


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TUESDAY, Oct. 27, 2009 (HealthDay News) -- The H1N1 swine flu is spreading throughout the United States and vaccine remains in short supply, but federal health officials said Tuesday that more than 22 million doses are now available, with more expected in coming weeks.
"This is a challenging time," Dr. Thomas R. Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, said during a press conference Tuesday. "We wish we had more vaccine available."
Frieden noted that they had anticipated having significantly more vaccine available by now, but "we are beginning to see significant increases in vaccine production, vaccine distribution and we do think it will get easier to find vaccine in the weeks that come," he said.
As of today, there are a total of 22.4 million doses available, an increase of 8 million doses since last week, Frieden said.
He would not say how much vaccine would be available by month's end. Earlier this year, the CDC said it expected to have as many as 40 million doses available by the end of October, but the agency later downsized that estimate to between 28 million and 30 million doses. At Tuesday's press conference, Frieden would only say that, "by Friday we will let you know what was achieved by Friday."
According to the CDC, H1N1 flu is now widespread in 46 states, with more than 1,000 related deaths reported since the strain emerged in April.
The H1N1 vaccine that is now available comes in the form of either a nasal mist or a standard injection. The first doses to reach high-risk Americans came only in the nasal spray form, called FluMist, designed for healthy people between 2 and 49 years of age. Now, more than half the doses are injectable, Frieden said.
The current H1N1 vaccine is being produced by the traditional method of growing the virus in eggs. And although the method is safe and used for most flu vaccine production, it is slow.
Had there been H1N1 vaccine available earlier it would have been incorporated as part of this year's seasonal flu shot, Frieden said.
"If we had H1N1 earlier in the season we would have most likely included it in the seasonal flu vaccine. So it would have been part of the regular flu vaccination program, as it will be for the Southern Hemisphere in [their] coming flu season," he said.
"We wish we had better technology," Frieden said. "We wish we had a technology that could produce vaccine in weeks or months rather than the six to nine months that it takes given the current tried-and-true technology," he said.
Other vaccine technologies are available, including cell-based vaccine and DNA technologies, Frieden noted. "They are all still experimental. We are not using any of them in this," he told reporters.
There is some encouraging news, Frieden said. The genetic makeup of the H1N1 virus hasn't changed since it first surfaced in April, meaning the swine flu vaccine and the antiviral drug Tamiflu are a good match.
In addition, there have been no changes in who appears most at risk for the swine flu, including children and young adults, he said.
While children continue to be particularly vulnerable to the disease, Frieden said Friday, "we are seeing it increasingly affect young adults as well as children. We are still not seeing significant numbers of cases among the elderly, and that's characteristic of this virus."
That's a marked difference from run-of-the-mill seasonal flu, which typically poses a much bigger threat to the elderly.
Last Friday, Frieden said the H1N1 flu would probably occur in waves, but "we can't predict how high, how far or long the wave will go, or when the next will come," he added.
"We are now in the second wave of pandemic influenza and whether this will continue through the fall into the winter, whether it will go away and come back in traditional flu season, only time will tell," he said.


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I'm not hoping for any record label to sign me – MzVee
Edward Acquah
Ghanaian Afrobeat/Dancehall artiste, MzVee has said she is not expecting to be signed by any record label.
In an interview with Eddie Ray on Kasapa Entertainment, the former Lynx Entertainment signee professed that she is fulfilled without a record label.
For her, she will rather collaborate with the label than to be signed on to the label.
"I'm not on a record label, I have a team I work with. It is team MzVee. I'm not hoping for any record label to sign me. I'm good where I am. If a record label comes today and says I want to sign you, I don't want to sign but I can collaborate with them." She disclosed on Kasapa Entertainment
The host asked if it was because of her past experience with Lynx Entertainment, MzVee said, "I'm happy in the state I'm in right now and I like how things are right now. Everything is going at my own pace."
MzVee on Kasapa Entertainment with eddie Ray
MzVee has released a dancehall single titled "Sheriff" – which pronounces her as the queen of dancehall in Ghana.
According to the songstress, she is hoping to release two albums this year, one Afrobeat and the other Reggae/Dancehall album.
"I have two albums I'm dropping this year and that is a lot of work. So I'm working with a Jamaica side on a Reggae/Dancehall album and also working with different writers on my Afrobeat album. The Afrobeat album is crazy and will be released at the end of this year and for my Reggae/Dancehall album, I know it is going to surprise people because I have some serious hits on that album. Most of the songs were written by proper Jamaicas. If you hear some of the songs, you won't even think I'm a Ghanaian." She added
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Q: I cant populate a select I have data to fill a select in Angular, I´m using a example I saw on inthernet but I can´t see anything on the html. Data in the future is going to come from a service, but I´m trying to use this harcoded data to test first.
Originally, the example was commming with a ngModel, but that was causing errors. So I tried to replace it with a formGroup, but I don´t now what to type in there.
     areas: Area = {
        id: 1,
        nombre: "Contabilidad"
      };

     onSelect(id: any): void{
        console.log('id ', id);
      }

<form class="theForm" (ngSubmit)="onSubmit()" [formGroup]="myForm">

    Area

          <select [formGroup]="myForm." (change)="onSelect($event.target.value)">
              <option *ngFor="let area of areas" value={{areas.id}}>
                 {{areas.nombre}}
              </option>
    </select>

errors:
Cannot find a differ supporting object '[object Object]' of type 'object'. NgFor only supports binding to Iterables such as Arrays.

this.form._updateTreeValidity is not a function

The data from the service will be a collection of id, names

A: *

*As @Arcteezy sias, areas is  not an Array. Change to

     areas: Area[] = [
      {
        id: 1,
        nombre: "Contabilidad"
      }
     ];

*in the ng-if, you want to reference to to the item (area), not the whole Array (areas): value={{area.id}} and {{area.nombre}}.

A: First, your TypeScript issues. Your array definition is wrong. You are creating an object not an array. So, your areas array should be:
areas: Area[] = [
    { id: 1, nombre: 'Contabilidad' },
    { id: 2, nombre: 'RRHH' },
    { id: 3, nombre: 'Finanzas' }
]

The Angular part. You are using Angular Reactive Forms, be sure to check that out first. Your markup is wrong. First, you should be creating a myForm object with the provided FormGroup/FormBuilder API and create a nombreArea FormControl:
...

import { FormBuilder, Validators } from "@angular/forms";

...

export class AreaComponent {

  constructor(public fb: FormBuilder) { }

  ...

  myForm = this.fb.group({
    nombreArea: [null]
  });

  onSelect(event) {
    console.log(event);
  }

}

That said, your select must be a FormControl, not a FormGroup. Like this:
<select class="area-select" (change)="onSelect($event)" formControlName="nombreArea">
   <option value="" disabled>Seleccionar Area</option>
   <option *ngFor="let area of areas" [ngValue]="area.id">{{area.nombre}}</option>
</select>

This way, it should render a select element with a "default" option (Seleccionar Area), show the area.name and select as value the area.id
Reactive Forms are a little verbose, but once you get a grip on them they are very useful.

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I have a good friend I have met here that volunteers a lot and I was always inspired by him. One day I happened to notice that he was going to volunteer on an event on facebook and I thought to myself, why don't I sign up as well. I was a bit apprehensive about volunteering by myself in a foreign country at first but this experience at the Aemin Orphange made me feel more comfortable with it.


Well, I have been successful in watching some movies during the evening to help me keep my mind off endless internet use. However, I have since gone back to school, and I even have a 120 hour internship at a radio station on the reservation (a good locally owned station, not a corporate jukebox, but I digress), so on some nights I may not watch movies or TV shows.
I will do my movie/TV viewing mostly on the weekends, which for me, are from Thursday night through Sunday night. I will try to squeeze in movies during the week, but depending on how tired I am or if I have some homework to do, I may not be in the mood to see a movie. Instead, I may find time to play some casual games on Greta or my game systems.
This really isn't any sort of solid schedule, but it's the best I can do to balance my school life and home life. Besides, I need to begin watching my massive DVD collection anyway, or play all the games I do own.
"The World of Hans Christian Andersen", a rare 1971 animated film from Japan. Cute to the max!
"The Point", also from 1971, but this one is somewhat special. I remember seeing parts of this film on my local PBS channel on Thanksgiving Day 1994 or 1995. It wasn't until 2004 that I tracked down what it was, ordered it from eBay and watched it. Seeing it again, it's a excellent animated film that deserves more attention.
"The Legend of Hiawatha" An hour long 1988 animated film based off the song somewhat. Nothing too special, but interesting nontheless.
"Alice of Wonderland in Paris". Here is an interesting title...from my favorite animation director Gene Deitch. Adaptations of several children's books with a wraparound involving Alice wanting to go to Paris.
Well, the Wii U launch price has been announced. The most basic model with 8gb internal memory and one controller will cost $299.
I will hold on to Elsie tightly...and hope that Nintendo doesn't leave older Wii users in the dust when it comes to the VC and Wii Shop.
Aaaaand another weekend incoming. This week has been pretty good for me.
Great. Wii U, Which I sorely need because Quetzal III has video lag issues with non-HDMI devices (whoever said LG TVs are good, is certainly not a gamer). And then there's the New iPad which I sorely need because Eva's days of usefulness will start counting down next week when iOS6 comes out for many devices except the original iPad.
RAMChYLD Wrote: Great. Wii U, Which I sorely need because Quetzal III has video lag issues with non-HDMI devices (whoever said LG TVs are good, is certainly not a gamer). And then there's the New iPad which I sorely need because Eva's days of usefulness will start counting down next week when iOS6 comes out for many devices except the original iPad.
I'm thankful I didn't get an LG set then. My parents have an LG, but my brother picked the set for them as a Christmas gift, and they aren't gamers in the slightest. There is a reason why I chose Anna-Lena's brand name...an off-brand "iSymphony". It ended up being the same as a Haier set I wanted and there is virtually no lag over analog connections.
I used my first fall paycheck from college for a 3.5 IDE/SATA HDD enclosure, and I used up half of my paycheck. The rest will go to Mac OSX Mountain Lion and savings. As for my remaining paychecks, I am going to put away some each pay day for Black Friday 2012....which is the best opportunity to get a BluRay player.
I was going to get a Toshiba BluRay player from the ShopKo grand opening, but found out it has poor reviews and the USB video function only supports AVCHD files. I really don't need a BluRay at the present time either. My low-end Chinese DVD player will do fine.
Now, to upgrade Lilly to Mountain Lion and extract Jasper's 160gb IDE drive to place in my new external enclosure. I am making my own portable hard disk!!
One more thing.... I am currently trying out Internet Explorer.
Yes, IE. I haven't used IE like this for nearly 10 years. One plus is that hardware video acceleration works properly. Firefox doesn't have proprer hardware acceleration support with Greta's NVIDIA Optimus setup.
Well, I wanted a Sharp TV. unfortunately their smallest 3DTV is 42 inches, which is still too big for my room. Given Sharp's current financial difficulty, the size of a typical house in Japan, and gamers' demand for a 3DHD screen just small enough to fit into their bedroom, I say they should've listened.
Mac OSX Mountain Lion success!!
In the case of my Hackintosh I had to like settle for a clean install as upgrading seems to break certain things.


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Q: Get data from a firestore nested query I'm trying to fetch the posts of a community and get the post maker data by making a nested query for each post so I made map's anonymous function as async so I've to return a promise and that's the problem, I want to return an object of values instead of a promise, how can I solve that?
export const getComPosts = (comId) => async (dispatch, getState) => {
    try {
        dispatch({ type: POST_LIST_REQUEST })

        await firestore.collection('comPosts').where('comId', '==', comId).onSnapshot(snap => {
            const posts = snap.docs.map(async doc => {
                const { userId } = doc.data()

                const { avatar, displayName } = await (await firestore.collection('users').doc(userId).get()).data()

                return { ...doc.data(), avatar, displayName } // I wanna return this object directly not a promise
            })

            dispatch({ type: POST_LIST_RESPONSE, payload: posts })
        })
    } catch (e) {
        dispatch({ type: POST_LIST_FAIL, payload: e.message })
    }
}

A: Firstly, all async function returns a promise, even if that's not what you return directly.  As soon as you label a function async, it's going to return a promise that's fulfilled with the data that you return from it.
Secondly, if you want to perform a query and get a single set of results, you shouldn't use onSnapshot for that.  That's only for persistent listeners that receive any number of document updates over time.  If your function is async, you can return only one object from it, and that's not compatible with onSnapshot.  onSnapshot doesn't return a promise that can be awaited.
Thirdly, you can't use async/await inside a map() lambda function effectively.  map() will not wait for the each await to complete before moving on to the next document in the array.
If you want a single set of results from a query, you should use get() instead of onSnapshot().  This is illustrated in the documentation.  get() returns a promise which you can await.
Your solution is going to have to be structured more like this:
const snap = await firestore.collection('comPosts').where('comId', '==', comId).get()
const posts = []
for (const doc of snap.docs) {
    const { userId } = doc.data()
    const { avatar, displayName } = (await firestore.collection('users').doc(userId).get()).data()
    posts.push({ ...doc.data(), avatar, displayName })
}
return posts


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Mayweather v Pacquiao time for some common sense
November 4th, 2011 - 71 Comments
By Gari Jones: There's talk that Mayweather will return on May 5th 2012 and that Pacquiao is the man he's lining (source ESPN and AFP). I seriously hope so; It's one of the longest if not the longest running saga in the history of boxing. Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather have had people's heads spinning in all directions for nearly two years and I'm just about sick and tired of it. All these sites and their opinions, wild accusations, crazy theories are mostly based on misleading quotes or distortions of the facts.
Accusations like Money, Olympic Drug Testing, Pacquiao a fraud, Mayweather scared of losing the 0, 50-50 or 60-40 split, they don't need each other to secure a legacy etc, are just some of the random nonsense I read about. Fact is no one can really explain why this fight hasn't happened yet, there are so many issues on the subject you could write an entire novel on it. All I can do is try to make sense of it all by using some common logic.
Money Saga Issue: 50/50 or each fighter wants the bigger share – 60:40 etc
To say this fight hasn't happen yet due to money is just pure nonsense the public interest in this one would smash all the previous PPV buys big time. Both fighters have already been offered a huge sum of money ranging between 40-50 million dollars and a 50/50 split was always agreed to but both parties actually turned it down( WHY? – WHO KNOWS FOR SURE). (Source Google News, ESPN, SKY SPORTS and Opposing Views.com there are many more on this)
Legacy Issue: They don't or no longer need each other to secure a legacy.
First off that is not for them to decide, this issue is for the fans to decide. A boxer must earn the fans respect that is the key to gaining a legacy. Whilst both have enjoyed huge success and fought many top contenders if they REALLY want to compare themselves to the all time greats like Ali or Sugar Ray Robinson. You have to fight the best and listen to the public. Fans want Pacquiao and Mayweather the top two recognised P4P (pound for pound) best fighters in the world. People can say all they want that Pacquiao or Mayweather was better, but until these two actually fight each other, then no one really knows and if you say otherwise then I say you have no COMMON SENSE.
PED's (Performance Enhancing Drugs): Pacquiao accused of taking PED's (what about Mayweather though)
Because of the DRUG TESTING ISSUE'S people find reasons to agree that Pacquiao must be using PED's because of his accomplishments and performances and that he won't fight Mayweather for fear of getting caught. It's been said that Pacquiao started his boxing career at 106lbs and now fights at 145lbs (39lbs bigger) (Source Wikipedia, GMANEWS and BoxRec.com) and that it must mean he has been using PED's as it explains his increase his size over the years. Now as daft as that sounds I could say the same of Floyd; both have enjoyed massive success and both started their careers young at 106lbs and now fight professionally at 145- 150bs (source Wikipedia, BoxRec and boxing.about.com).
The fact that these two men from 16 year olds, have naturally grown up over the years, changes in diets, metabolism, training methods and lifestyle, have naturally altered their appearance. Bear in mind these two have been fighting professionally for over 15-16 years, I don't believe that any of these two have dabbled in any PED's to boost their athleticism.
Manny Pacquiao sends fight message to Conor McGregor
Olympic Style Drug Testing: The issue that has become the focus of all issues relating to this fight
Under the Nevada State Athletic Commission, all boxers are required to give a urine sample post fight for the purpose of testing for anabolic steroids and annual blood tests for licensing and routine infections screenings. In October 2010 the NSAC made several changes to the way in which they do drug and doping test's, one such change was requiring additional analysis to blood tests that may indicate use of performance-enhancing drugs (source MMAfighting.com).
The trouble is that this is not routine and the US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) have criticized the NASC for not having adequate drug testing (Source MMAjunkie.com). Olympic style drug testing is structured, blood and urine would be tested normally 28, 14, 7 days leading up to the fight plus before and after the fight. According to Dr. Margaret Goodman, the chief ringside physician for the state of Nevada until 2005 says PED's are best detected if blood and urine samples are taken moments before and after a fight (Source Askmen/sports.com).
This is where the issue between Pacquiao and Mayweather gets confusing. Pacquiao and the camp agreed to the testing up to 14 days before the fight and post fight. According to other reports Mayweather demanded constant daily testing sometimes even more than once in a day. Whilst I cannot confirm any of these reports (due to the overwhelming number of conflicting stories) all I can do is offer some COMMON SENSE.
The length of time that is given before to perform any blood or urine test of this kind shouldn't be an issue. If an Olympic style blood and urine test were conducted 30 days before a fight and straight after, the test would confirm that someone had used PED's. Unlike urine, blood can reveal if there's evidence of drug use by analyzing the bodily functions that may have been altered even though the particular drug used is no longer present (Source USAToday.com).
That being said it makes me wonder why Floyd would be so insistent on daily testing. He knows all too well Pacquiao under these rules couldn't possibly get any PED's out of his system in the alleged 14 days they supposedly agreed to. The drugs Olympic Testing looks for are human growth hormones (HGH), tetrahydrogestrinone (THG), which are used to aid movement up and down the weight divisions, erythropoietin (EPO) and androstenedione. These steroids are known to increase body mass, oxygen intake and the ability to recover more quickly after training.
Pacquiao said he has agreed to the tests and given his high stamina and work rate, I doubt he'd agree if anyone of these substances were in his system. And the fact Mayweather asks for the tests I doubt he's a user either. Why this fight hasn't happen yet only those two know but I hope you having read this article some of the rumours and misunderstandings have been cleared up.
Please comment I appreciate any feedback, criticize if you must but make it constructive.
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MONDAY MORNING MISSION MEDITATION for the week of July 22, 2012
Catholic Charities. Providing Help. Creating Hope.
VISION: Believing in the presence of God in our midst, we proclaim the sanctity of human life and the dignity of the person by sharing in the mission of Jesus given to the Church. To this end, Catholic Charities works with individuals, families, and communities to help them meet their needs, address their issues, eliminate oppression, and build a just and compassionate society.
MISSION: Rooted in the Mission of the Diocese of Youngstown "to minister to the people in the six counties of northeastern Ohio . . .(and) to the world community", we are called to provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire Church and other people of good will to do the same.
GOALS: Catholic Charities is devoted to helping meet basic human needs, strengthening families, building communities and empowering low-income people. Working to reduce poverty in half by 2020.
KEY VALUE: Hospitality
WHAT WE DO: Organizing Love. "As a community, the Church must practise love. Love thus needs to be organized if it is to be an ordered service to the community" (Deus Caritas Est, par. 20)
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On Sunday, (Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/072212.cfm ) we read from the Gospel of Mark about Jesus' call to the disciples to stop and rest awhile. Though they do find time to be alone with the Lord, the Gospel tells of the fact that "people were coming and going in great numbers, and they had no opportunity even to eat." Jesus recognizes the hunger and desire of these people to find life, abundant life. Jesus' heart is moved with pity (some say that the Greek word used for pity is related to the word for 'throwing up' or 'wrenching' from the 'pit of one's stomach'). In other words, Jesus found himself deeply moved by the needs and aspirations of the people always running to be touched by Him and His disciples. They lacked a shepherd to provide that care. Jesus' Presence announces that God is among His people as the true and good shepherd.
In Catholic Charities http://www.ccdoy.org , we see persons and families "coming and going in great numbers" to our agencies seeking a human touch of compassion and help. Oftentimes staff are not even able to get their lunch so that the needs of others may be served. That is truly servant leadership in action -- just like a shepherd would do to protect and care for his/her flock. As a ministry of the Bishop, we continue that healing presence in the world. We see each person as an unique person made in God's image. We are honored to be a place where persons and families and even communities can come to us for assistance infused with the Presence of God. Catholic Charities also recognizes that its staff also need time for renewal, reflection and regeneration just like the disciples along with Jesus. We know that the Eucharist http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_ben-xvi_exh_20070222_sacramentum-caritatis_en.html is a place to find such deep love and hope. Catholic Charities aims to be that place of welcome and joy and compassion that Jesus' called His disciples to do as the continue to spread the Good News of God's abundant love.
Reflection from Church Documents and Official Statements
Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship - Part I - The U.S. Bishops' Reflection On Catholic Teaching And Political Life
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How Does the Church Help the Catholic Faithful to Speak About Political and Social Questions?
What Does the Church Say About Catholic Social Teaching in the Public Square?—Seven Key Themes
40. The consistent ethic of life provides a moral framework for principled Catholic engagement in political life and, rightly understood, neither treats all issues as morally equivalent nor reduces Catholic teaching to one or two issues. It anchors the Catholic commitment to defend human life, from conception until natural death, in the fundamental moral obligation to respect the dignity of every person as a child of God. It unites us as a "people of life and for life" (Evangelium Vitae, no. 6) pledged to build what Pope John Paul II called a "culture of life" (Evangelium Vitae, no. 77). This culture of life begins with the preeminent obligation to protect innocent life from direct attack and extends to defending life whenever it is threatened or diminished.
41. Catholic voters should use the framework of Catholic teaching to examine candidates' positions on issues affecting human life and dignity as well as issues of justice and peace, and they should consider candidates' integrity, philosophy, and performance. It is important for all citizens "to see beyond party politics, to analyze campaign rhetoric critically, and to choose their political leaders according to principle, not party affiliation or mere self-interest" (Living the Gospel of Life, no. 33).
42. As Catholics we are not single-issue voters. A candidate's position on a single issue is not sufficient to guarantee a voter's support. Yet a candidate's position on a single issue that involves an intrinsic evil, such as support for legal abortion or the promotion of racism, may legitimately lead a voter to disqualify a candidate from receiving support.
43. As noted previously, the Catholic approach to faithful citizenship rests on moral principles found in Scripture and Catholic moral and social teaching as well as in the hearts of all people of good will. We now present central and enduring themes of the Catholic social tradition that can provide a moral framework for decisions in public life.
Some important date(s) this week:
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See website for biographies of Saints and Blessed celebrated this week.
For Daily Readings http://www.usccb.org/calendar/index.cfm?showLit=1&action=month
THURSDAY, JULY 26. Sts. Joachim and Anne
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In the Scriptures, Matthew and Luke furnish a legal family history of Jesus, tracing ancestry to show that Jesus is the culmination of great promises. Not only is his mother's family neglected, we also know nothing factual about them except that they existed. Even the names Joachim and Anne come from a legendary source written more than a century after Jesus died.
The heroism and holiness of these people, however, is inferred from the whole family atmosphere around Mary in the Scriptures. Whether we rely on the legends about Mary's childhood or make guesses from the information in the Bible, we see in her a fulfillment of many generations of prayerful persons, herself steeped in the religious traditions of her people.
The strong character of Mary in making decisions, her continuous practice of prayer, her devotion to the laws of her faith, her steadiness at moments of crisis, and her devotion to her relatives—all indicate a close-knit, loving family that looked forward to the next generation even while retaining the best of the past.
Joachim and Anne—whether these are their real names or not—represent that entire quiet series of generations who faithfully perform their duties, practice their faith and establish an atmosphere for the coming of the Messiah, but remain obscure.
CHARITIES NEWSBYTES
August 26. Help support HMHP Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Care Center through participating in the Panerathon. http://doy.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=184%3Apanerathon&catid=45%3Astandalone&Itemid=95
Vatican announces theme for January 1, 2013 World Day of Peace Message: Blessed are the Peacemakers http://www.vis.va/vissolr/index.php?vi=all&dl=9e0a3f5e-ca19-460a-94b2-500400e08786&dl_t=text/xml&dl_a=y&ul=1&ev=1
PAPAL INTENTIONS: July 2012
General Intention: Work Security. That everyone may have work in safe and secure conditions.
Missionary Intention: Christian Volunteers. That Christian volunteers in mission territories may witness to the love of Christ.
Corporal Works of Mercy: The seven practices of charity toward our neighbor
Give drink to the thirsty
Clothe the naked
Visit those in prison
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FACEBOOK GROUP https://www.facebook.com/pages/Catholic-Charities-Diocese-of-Youngstown/138817639487339
TWITTER account, CCDOY, http://twitter.com/CCDOY
for current updates and calls to action that we can all use.
See our website at www.catholiccharitiesyoungstown.org for links to the our ministries and services.
For more information on Catholic Social Doctrine and its connection to our ministries, visit my blog at: http://corbinchurchthinking.blogspot.com/
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Because these women are getting creative when it comes to their careers, beyond hoops.
Shoot Your Shot: An OZY Series Explores WNBA Side Hustles.Shoot Your Shot: An OZY Series Explores WNBA Side Hustles.
As the WNBA season tips off with more fanfare than we've seen in a while, its players still lack the pay and perks of their male professional athlete counterparts. Most of them solve this by playing overseas in the offseason, where they can often earn more. But it's also helped inspire a legion of creative side hustles from the women in a variety of fields you wouldn't necessarily expect from a basketball star.
Read on and find out how these women are shooting their shot.
Blowing the Whistle on Pay Disparity
We know that male ballers make a lot more. But did you know that the guys in stripes do too? It turns out that the minimum salary these days for an NBA referee is around $150,000. That's highest paid WNBA player makes about $120,000. Sure, the refs take a lot of abuse for their labor, but the disparity underscores the labor tensions within the WNBA — which is owned by the NBA. And it shows why these women have to get creative about how to earn a buck.
What a Spa Business Taught This WNBA Star About Leadership
Jessica Breland battled cancer while in college at UNC, and her professional hoops career struggled as she fought against its lingering effects. It turned out to be the perfect prep for the ups and downs of running a small spa business in addition to playing for the Atlanta Dream. Breland is bringing treatments from the West Coast to Durham, North Carolina, and she's developed quite a following — including from Duke basketball players, despite her Tar Heel roots.
She Plans to Build an Old Boys Club — For Women
Now beginning her 14th WNBA season, the Los Angeles Sparks' Alana Beard has proven to be a relentless defensive stalwart. Her strong mental game had many pegging her as a coach when she's done playing. But she spends her last offseason prepping for a different kind of future: in San Francisco, interning with a venture capital firm and a startup. The former Duke star is preparing fast for a life in the investment world when the hoop dreams are done, where she's hoping to pool investments for female-led startups.
This Baller is Singing a New Song
Essence Carson's first turn in the spotlight wasn't one she wanted. When radio host Don Imus referred to the Rutgers women's basketball team as "nappy-headed hoes," Carson became the polished face of a team that immediately was under a microscope. She shone back in 2007, and she's now seeking stardom again. Not just as she continues a successful WNBA career, but in the music studio as well. Carson, of the Phoenix Mercury, has released her own music as Pr3pe (pronounced "Preppy") but also is holding down a full-time job at a record company to learn front-end production — while still playing hoops.
Get Ready to See This Hoopster on Screen This Winter
A former star at UConn, Renee Montgomery has had a successful and well-traveled WNBA career. But rather than going overseas for more money like so many of her colleagues, she's caught the acting bug. This past year she appeared in an Amazon short film called Not My Favorite Christmas, and she's determined to turn this side hustle into a regular gig — while still plying her trade on the professional hardwood every summer. Because who doesn't love a good cheesy Christmas movie?
Double Duty: A WNBA Star Turns to Broadcasting
Last year, Chiney Ogwumike signed a multiyear contract with ESPN to become a full-time analyst. Her exact role is still evolving, but at 27, Ogwumike is one of the youngest national sports analysts on network television and one of the only professional athletes to pull double duty in the mainstream media. Recently traded to the Los Angeles Sparks, she'll continue her dual career in Southern California.
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Essence Carson is balancing professional hoops with a burgeoning music industry career.
Second Act: This WNBA Star Is Ready for a Bit of Drama
Renee Montgomery got sick of spending her offseasons playing basketball overseas.
For Postseason Drama, Hockey Trumps NBA
Face it: Golden State is almost certainly winning the NBA title.
This WNBA Star Plans to Build an Old Boys' Club — for Women
From franchising to venture capital, Alana Beard is on a mission to change the game.
She Survived Cancer to Thrive in the WNBA. Now She Runs a Spa
Jessica Breland's fight for life inspired a career in wellness.
WNBA Players Make Less Than NBA Refs … So They Get Creative
Players are taking on side hustles because their salaries are less than even the much-maligned referees.
How an LA Sister Act Will Take Over Hoops This Summer
With Chiney and Nneka Ogwumike teamed up under coach Derek Fisher, Los Angeles has a WNBA superteam.
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An OZY original series explores the players who make March Madness go — the point guards.
Could This Court Legend Become the First Female NBA GM?
After success in the WNBA, Tamika Catchings is navigating how to build a new career.
Solving the WNBA's Labor Dispute Starts With Respect
The women's league will never hit the big time until it starts to really invest in its players.
Can She Lead Notre Dame to a Hoops Repeat After 20 Months Away?
All-American Brianna Turner returns to the Lady Irish after a knee injury that cost her a full year.
UCLA's Star Forward Is Breaking Out of the Box
Bruins' forward Monique Billings is a collegiate basketball star on her way to the WNBA — and so much more.
Meet the Rookie WNBA Coach Who Is Married to the Game
Will Nicki Collen's atypical path to the WNBA resonate with fans in Atlanta?.
Is the WNBA Ready for This College Star?
A'ja Wilson is already the best player in women's college hoops, and now she's ready to change the whole game.