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The European name game
Feature by Liz Rutherford-Johnson with additional reporting by Emma Wilkinson, www.WorldTrademarkReview.com March/April 2007. following below!
The .Exxell #Magma Circle Groupoid of Patents, Trademarks and designs
Trademark expert, trademark lawyer or trademark attorney?
sE :
"Researching, investigating and practicing international trademark laws and executing opposition and prosecution proceedings is good practice to conquer the remainder of the world"... I was told by the UK Patent Office head of Opposition upon filing opposition against another of Dell's strategic actions involving insider fading. It took me 7 weeks before the Office admitted it had wrongly compared dates ! Stil today, Dell's E-sign is not registered after 8 years of European fight. Of course .Exxell's .E is from the start in feb. 2000.
...tracing and chasing down dr. Andreas Renck's tracks after he was dismissed at Lovell' Alicante office to represent Dell in the European .E-battle opposition by Stephan Tychon with the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market's OHIM after insider trading actions with the head of the Opposition Department at the time, Mr. Marcel Boulogne who was fired by the OHIM president Wubbo de Boer after Tychon's complaints during personal talks that apperently convinced the president not to delay further action. Compare the Office's decision under Tychon v Dell in left menue: Official documents supplied with Tychon's personal professional IPResearch, investigations, opposition and opinion based on prior and superior global industrial foreknowledge-high-technology IP: owner of the globe's first and only implicit patent trademarker .E / wordmarker's unique license-system and business method: European Groupoid of Trademarks, Patents and Designs.
The stolen E-Trademark by Dell put in another context as an additional saving feature called E-value
Compare decision OHIM of 2004, oct 21.
After copying from Enron and sExxell, Dell is also following the circlemania of ExxonMobil now!
Changing from Blue to silver and circle after unsuccessfully claiming 'the' canted E and putting it in a 'DOT ', discovering our sE consisted of the three best internet icons combined: the circle, the dot and the E. Dell keeps confusing their own customers and honestly, we like the fat blue the best!
The European name game:
Feature by Liz Rutherford-Johnson with additional reporting by Emma Wilkinson. March/April 2007
The blurring of traditional distinctions between trademark attorneys and lawyers in Europe means finding the right person for the job can be a confusing task. The situation is not helped by the nomenclature that different professionals use...
http://www.worldtrademarkreview.com/issues/article.ashx?g=217f7b44-dca5-46fd-84f3-84e5b2966f7f
Once upon a time in Europe, trademark attorneys (or agents as they are still known in many jurisdiction) were technical specialists who handled prosecution work, much like patent attorneys still do.
Trademark attorneys did not have the right to represent their clients in court so any subsequent litigation was passed onto lawyers: many trademark attorney firms had close ties to law firms, which would return the favour by passing on prosecution work to them. There was clear water between the two professions and clients knew exactly where they stood.
However, as international IP protection becomes increasingly important and a well-managed trademark portefolio ever more valuable, some law firms are providing trademark prosecution services in-house. Meanwhile trademark attorneys, who have honed their adversarial skills on complicated Community trademark (CTM) filings (where 1,000 page long submissions are not unusual), are beginning to edge into litigation, offering clients advice on how to proceed in the event of a dispute even though they cannot represent them in court. More ambitious trademark attorney firms are circumventing the onerous restrictions in many EU jurisdictions on lawyers and trademark attorneys being partners in the same firm by creating associated law firms in order to offer clients a one-stop shop for all their trademark needs.
A different class of professional
Although the situation for trademark attorneys is broadly similar throughout the European Union, there are enough national peculiarities to keep everyone on their toes.
One of the first stumbling blocks when it comes to describing the situation is the nomenclature: this is especially the case in the United Kingdom, where 1994 amendments to the Trademark Act gave registered trademark agents the right to describe themselves as 'trademark attorneys'. The Institute of Trademark Agents, the self-regulated body that oversees the profession in the United Kingdom, changed its name to the Institute of Trademark Attorneys (ITMA) in 1998 and professionals have widely embraced the new name.
However, not everyone has welcomed the change. John Olsen is head of the trademark and brand protection group at Field Fischer Waterhouse in London - which is the most prolific law firm in the United kingdom when it comes to trademark prosecutions; last year it made 145 UK filings in 470 classes and 466 CTM filings in 1,687 classes: it looks after approximately 24,000 marks in all. Olsen is himself a qualified trademark attorney as well as a lawyer and manages brand protection for Apple Computer, Mastercard, Time Warner and laura Ashley, among others. "I was really surprised when the UK legal profession said nothing about agents adopting the word 'attorney'," he says. Olsen believes that the change may have been aimed at the United States and other countries where 'attorney' indicates a Qualified lawyer. "We have lots of clients who say 'I'm really surprised about that'," he explains. "In fact we tell our clients that if a person is using the word 'attorney' here it most likely means they're a non-lawyer - because there's no other reason to use it.
In Germany, France and Spain, meanwhile, trademark and patent prosecutions are handled by the same class of professional: Patentanwalt (patent attorney) in germany; conseil en propriete industrielle in France and agente de la propiedad industrial in Spain (both industrial property agent). Peter Munzinger, co-managing partner of Bardehle Pagenberg Dost Altenburg Geissler - a firm that comprises both lawyers and patent attorneys and which has registered trademarks on behalf of international clients including Nintendo, GlaxoSmithKline, McDonald's and Coca-Cola - explains that this comes from the 19th century tradition when patents, trademarks and designs were considered to be one group of protective rights. "Patent attorneys developed to deal with these rights, as long as no dispute was involved," he says.
In all these countries, industrial property attorneys are a highly regarded and select band of professionals. Marie-Aimee de Dampierre, a partner at Lovells' Paris office (compare Lovells, Alicante, dr. Andreas Renck in the Tychon v Dell case and later in this article!!) in the intellectual property, telecommunications, media and technology department, describes the rigorous qualifications necessary to become a trademark attorney. "You should have a law degree, which takes four years, a specialized degree delivered by the Strasbourg Centre for Industrial Property International Studies or equivalent and three years' professional practice in the intellectual property field," she says. "After that you pass an exam organized by the French Trademark Office." It appears that specializing in prosecution work is by no means a soft option.
Vive la difference
While there is a general trend throughout Europe for closer cooperation between trademark attorneys and lawyers, this is not the case everywhere. The two professionals can be partners in the same firm in Germany and also Italy (as of 2006). However, in Spain there are definite attempts to maintain the distinction between them. Miguel A Baz, a lawyer, industrial property attorney and partner at Elzaburu (which last year ranked number seven on the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market's (OHIM) list of top 10 representatives by number of CTMs received from Spanish-based applicants), explains that while the general regulations on representation do allow lawyers to carry out prosecution work, industrial property legislation reserves habitual representation for industrial property attorneys. "This apparent contradiction has led to an ongoing debate regarding which rule should dominate and be applied by the Spanish Patent and trademark Office," he says.
Likewise OHIM, which administers the CTM, does not see lawyers in the same light as trademark attorneys. Whole legal practioners have the right to represent before OHIM, they will not be entered on its list of professional representatives. OHIM states that: "The entitlement and the special professional qualifications... relate to persons belonging to categories of specialized representatives in industrial property or trademark matters, whereas legal practitioners are by definition entitled to represent in all legal matters." It is OHIM's standard practice, as set out in its Guidelines Concerning Proceedings before the Office for Harmonization in the Internal Market (Trademark and Designs) 5.2.1.4, to refuse requests from legal practioners to be entered on the list of professional representatives (members of which are entitled to describe themselves as European trademark attorneys).
One-stop shops
But despite the OHIM rules, in most jurisdictions lawyers are qualified to prsecute trademarks. And in the last 10 to 15 years, that is just what they have been doing. Paul Rawlinson is head of IP at Baker & McKenzie in London, which has a highly successful trademark prosecution department (last year the LOndon office made 45 UK applications in 107 classes, while Baker & McKenzie offices in EU member states made 290 applications for CTM filings in 740 classes), with high-profile clients such as Unilever: at the time of writing the firm has over half a million trademark records under its management. Rawlinson explains that it is a myth that trademark prosecution is high-volume, low-return work. "If you do it effectively with the right systems and processes in place, it is also high return," he says. Rawlinson believes the original perception may have arisen from the fact that prosecution work is usually done on a fixed-fee basis, rather than an hourly rate. "You need a volume of filings and related work to justify the investment in the people and the systems support," he says. "But once you've achieved that, it should be profitable."
While he would never claim that prosecution is the firm's main breadwinner, handled correctly it can be a nice earner. As a large, multinational firm, Baker & McKenzie can benefit more than most from taking trademark prosecution in-house. "We sell the one-stop-shop approach," Rawlinson explains. "Prosecution is part of a full trademark service that includes litigation and commercial IP services. More and more clients are beginning to see the value in this model."
Certainly, trademark prosecution by law firms would only have taken off if there were a demand for them to do it. Andreas Renck is a partner at Lovells' Alicante office, which is one of the top law firms handling CTM prosecution work: the Alicante office has filed 4,800 CTM applications since April 1996 and handled more than 6,000 opposition and cancellation actions. Renck believes that clients find the idea of law firms handling prosecution work an attractive one. " They want advice not only on the filing itself but also on the possibility of future litigation and how to enforce the mark," he says. This is the kind of background that a lawyer rather than a trademark attorney is more likely to have.
Notification on the juridification of life, business and society as a matter of factual evidence by .Exxell's Overview Board: Lovells' Alicante office's inside connections into OHIM:
Tychon-Dell-Tychon 2000-20--, the European E-battle: dr. Andreas Renck, a partner at Lovells' Alicante office was the leading defence lawyer for Dell in the Opposition proceedings before the Office for Harmonzation in the Internal Market (OHIM), Alicante, Spain initiated by ir. Stephan Tychon, chief officer of change of www.xxell.com, dot-E.net at that time. After private investigations following peculiar conduct during proceedings, talks with and reporting to the OHIM president Wubbo de Boer resulted in immediate firing of the head of the Opposition Department Marcel Boulogne and Mr. Renck being taken of the case as the leading lawyer at Lovells and replaced with another of Dell's representative of the same Alicante office. In-house trading between the two was endangering and probably facilitating in-house judging and earmarking OHIM's official documents and proceedings ever before. Please check how corporate aggression and abusive authority lost its case and legal standing on the european level of intellectual property rights: Tychon v Dell left menue. As a free architect and city planner, Tychon thinks enough out of the Office Box to persuit independent ways of thinking and chase unethical conduct down and proving that magic circle firms and reputation not necessarely means results for clients. It takes some time and brain, but trusting yourself can kill the improper game: be a curious scout on the global playing field and you'll soon double and triple conventional processes that aren't here to stay. The global return focus brings growth of greed, no comprehension or co-operation necessary to share and instate coherence and confidence in the social-economic complex. Keep track: us.Tychon.eu will explain how Dell tries to confuse national judges even more than they already are and thus undermines national jurisdiction and sovereignty.
However, while law firms can bring to bear a wealth of experience in litigation, that does not necessary mean that branching into prsecution is straightforward. Last October, for example, Linklaters caused a stir when it announced that it was moving out of trademark filing work in Europe. The shockwaves were apperent: if a magic circle firm believed prosecution work was no longer worth bothering with, what did that mean for other firms?
Pietro Pouche, a lawyer and senior associate at Carnelutti Studio Legale Associato in Milan, explains that just because lawyers can prosecute trademarks, it does not always make sense for them to do so. As a lawyer in Italy he is permitted to carry out nearly all the same tasks as a trademark attorney. "But every single time I need to make a novelty search or a search concerning the priorities of a mark I find I don't have the proper databases in my office," Pouche explains. The subscriptions to these databases can be expensive and the organizational issues connected with the practice of prosecuting trademarks make it worthwhile only if a firm is going to be taking to prosecution in a big way.
Lidy-Anne Jeswiet, a trademark attorney and Chief Executive Officer of Gevers & Partners in Brussels - which i 2006 made nearly 3,500 filings, including 1,368 Benelux and 988 CTM filings - believes that the key to running a successful prosecution department is organization, and that law firms do not always appreciate how important this is if they want to see a good return from the filing work they do. "I think that people can underestimate what has to be done and how much time it takes to put everything in place," she explains. "A well run prosecution department is a machine: you need administrative staff, paralegals, junior lawyers, as well as more experienced lawyers specializing in certain fields: it's not something that you just set up." (compare with Tychon v Dell which proves the opposite. Advice: just go there and ask! Any specialist will be happy to honor initiatives of curious outsiders. Makes them feel good too! ... and filing a trademark is the simpliest thing to perform: any idiot can do it! Novelty search is the pace of cake of databases, more and more directly available online)
More significantly, law firms that take on prosecution work have to watch out for conflicts of interests. Clarke Graham, a trademark attorney and partner at Marks & Clerk in London - which in 2006 made 1,023 UK filings in 2,331 classes, and 941 CTM filings in 2,474 classes - describes how such conflicts can potentially turn a prosecution department into a liability for a law firm. "Firms working in company/commercial and M&A (Mergers&Aquisitions)do not want to be conflicted out of doing that sort of lucrative work because they filed a trademark for someone," he explains. (see Tychon's statement above!)
What do clients think?
(DO clients think?)
Theorizing aside, the real test of whether law firms taking on prosecution work will succeed is whether clients will hire them to do it. Diane Hamer is a trademark lawyer and in-house counsel at the BBC in London who regularly consults outside counsel for advice and sevices. She feels she can get a more well-rounded service from a law firm. "In my mind, prosecution advice, the test for registrability and so forth (!?) are so closely linked to what constitutes infringement that I would rather see that advice come from a solicitor who's experienced in infringement," she says.
However, Hamer is first to point out that this is partly a result of the industry in which she works: the BBC will tend to use brands much more than it registers trademarks. "Say we have a programme of six episodes," she explains, "we need to know that title doesn't step on any third-party right, but we don't necessarily need a registration."
The priorities will not necessarily be the same in a situation where a lot of R&D (Research&Development) has gone into a product and the client therefore needs an extremely robust registration. Dr. Jude Watts, IP manager for Aerstream Technology Ltd in the English town of Wallingford, and himself bar-qualified, thinks there is a lot to be said for sticking to what people know best. "A trademark attorney should be more familiar with procedural regularities and strategies for filing and prosecuting a trademark than IP counsel," he points out. "I would want someone who is a specialist in procedure to help me with prosecution." For the same reason he would want someone doing litigation on his behalf to be a specialist there. "The two fields are large and complex. I don't think it would be possible for someone to have the time to be master of both."
Attorney firms get adversarial
Unsurprisingly, trademark attorney firms have not been taking the lawyers' pitch invasion quietly. Just as law firms are starting to edge into prosecution work, so trademark attorney firms are looking at how to get into litigation.
Andreas Renck (of Lovells, Alicante) thinks that this is partly a consequence of the CTM. He describes how CTM proceedings, in particular the opposition and cancellation work, structurally have more in common with litigation in Germany, Spain, Italy or France - though not UK litigation in the High Court. "When we make submissions before OHIM, especially for clients with well-known marks, (again, compare OHIM opposition proceedings Tychon-Dell, where Renck threatened Tychon on Dell's behalf) we have to prove whether the mark is well known in Europe," he says. Although they do not involve a hearing, such submissions are lengthy and complex.
Jeswiet agrees that the CTM has had a profound effect on the profession across Europe, forcing attorneys to up their game and also giving them confidence to look at more adversarial work. "Attorneys have gained so much experience that the next step [ie, dealing with a dispute] is even easier for them than it is for a lawyer who doesn't know the client or the history or background of the case," she says.
The ideal solution in this case is for a firm where attorneys and lawyers can be partners together, with the two professions treated as equal. Step forward Bardehle Pagenberg Dost Altenburg Geissler. The firm comprises roughly half patent attorneys and half lawyers. Munzinger believes that it is a highly successful fusion. "The two different types of education add different aspects to the joint profession," he says. "These different ways of looking at things are very fruitful." Munzinger believes that harmonious cooperation between the two professions, and a lot of Bardehle's success, comes down to the fact that the firm has a fairly even split between the two.
Similar situations exist in Spain and, more recently, Italy, where regulations allowing the two professions to go into partnership together came into force last year. However, there are still restrictions in France and the United Kingdom, meaning that trademark attorney firms that want to offer full litigation services have to find more imaginative solutions. Mark & Clerk Patent and Trademark Attorneys is over 120 years old but its associated firm, Mark & Clerk Solicitors, only started providing full litigation services six or seven years ago. However, the patent and trademark attorney firm is also looking at other ways in which it can represent its clients. "Some of our trademark attorneys are also doing the litigators' course at Nottingham University, with a view to taking on a more (!?) active role in that field," says Graham.
In the United Kingdom, ITMA advises that members can "provide high-quality legal advice when dealing with cases of infringement and passing off". However, there are some cases in other jurisdictions where trademark attorneys are pushing the boundaries as hard as they can: not least becaus their market share is being threatened by law firms taking on prosecution work. Dampierre reports that in France trademark attorneys cannot represent clients before civil courts, which have exclusive jurisdiction over patent and trademark infringement. However, in cases of design and copyright infringement that are between companies, not individuals, commercial courts have jurisdiction and there is no monopoly on client representation by lawyers. "So here some trademark attorneys will appear and represent their clients," she says. "For them it's a way of fighting against the system."
Is there confusion?
The crucial question is whether this patchwork of different rights, together with a fast-evolving landscape and shifting nomenclature, is resulting in real confusion. (compare: Enwrong trial, under gasgate 1963: trial confusion!)
Graham is adamant that the change in name of the UK profession from 'agent' to 'attorney' has not been problematic. "Certainly I have never experienced any indication of confusion - either from local, domestic clients or international clients," he says, adding that Marks & Clerk works with firms all ovet the world, including the United States, Japan, Korea, Australia, China and South Africa. "These jurisdictions themselves have different and varying systems controlling representation," he says - emphasizing that it is not just in Europe that things can change.
Rawlinson does not think the fact that the UK market has both firms of solicitors and firms of trademark attorneys is a source of confusion. However, he does concede that different people can see the term 'attorney' in different ways. "Over here it has been used more by trademark agents as a way of rebranding their services," he says. But he points out that trademark attorney firms are quite clear about whether they handle litigation work. "I think there is potential for confusion, but I don't think there is actual confusion when you get under the skin of the service that you want." (What client is supposed to 'get under the skin' to control experts and detect confusion, let alone outright wrongdoing??)
Watts agrees. "So long as you know where you can be represented, I don't think it is confusion," he says. (representation being the achillis heel of democracy resulting from the P3-doctrine, we have great doubts here) However, he qualifies this by pointing out that he knows his market very well. ('his market'! Now, how is that for confusion!?) "An uninformed client may give a very different answer," he says. "In particular, they may have been financially burned."
So much for the names themselves: an issue of greater concern is whether the very fact of having two sets of professionals competing directly for work can impact on clients. Eric Schahl is founding partner of Inlex Conseil, which counts Nissan, IBM Europe, Yves Rocher and Atari among its high-profile clients. He explains that in France, cancellation actions cab be handled only by lawyers - even though such proceedings often arise naturally from searches undertaken by a trademark attorney. "A lot of the time international clients don't fully understand why we cannot do some proceedings," Schahl says, a fact that is especially frustrating for him as he feels it is the kind of action his profession could easily undertake. Dampierre agrees that the issue is unsettling for U.S. clients. "I am not sure that they are even aware of the distinction. Of course the lawyers know, but their clients not always do," she says. "Sometimes they can get confused because they think that they are speaking to a lawyer, whereas they are speaking to a trademark attorney."
Pouche points out that even when clients know that there is a difference, they don't always appreciate why. "U.S. clients often feel that having to go to two different sets of people to get a result is not very time effective," he explains. "They don't get why I need to work with a trademark attorney if I'm already an IP specialist.
The view from across the pond
Karin Segall, a principal at Darby & Darby in New York, explains that in the United States, 'attorney' is a loaded word. "To me lawyers and attorneys are interchangeable terms: an agent is something else, it's someone who isn't an attorney,"she says. Segall emphasizes that U.S. attorneys understand that there is a difference in other jurisdictions but it is human nature for people to be country-centric. "They think everyone is doing it the way they do it; they forget to ask that maybe you don't have the right person to go into court, or maybe the person who goes into court all the time isn't necessarily the person you want prosecuting your trademark."
Rochelle Alpert at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP in San Francisco agrees that the issue is occasionally confusing. "I think just generally people understand that there are different systems in different countries," she says. "the point where I think that some clients get confused is when a matter turns into litigation and the person they've been working with can't continue to help them with the litigation."
Segall thinks there is a danger that the finer points of difference between the two professions can be blurred because U.S. attorneys cannot or will not ask. "It's sort of a touchy subject - asking someone, 'Are you qualified to do what you're offering to do?' " she explains. "Though, of course it is important to ask the question to make sure that you have the right person for the job."
As more brands go global and international trademark registrations become a more important part of IP management, it can be tempting for clients to assume that the same rules apply in every jurisdiction. But in Europe, this is not the case: historically, specific peculiarities in many countries mean that clients would do well to remember that home rules still apply.
Trademark attorneys and lawyers have different areas of expertise, some of which are more relevant to the needs of particular clients than others. "The ideal qualification for somebody handling a client's IP interests is for the practitioner to be a chartered patent attorney, a registered trademark attorney and a solicitor: and they're a rare breed," Graham comments wryly. But while such individuals are unusual, the breakdown of historical barriers between prosecution and litigation work means that clients can more often find this variety of expertise at least under one roof, if not in the one person.
And it looks as if the trend is set to continue. In France, for example, there is currently a debate underway over whether to merge the profession of lawyer and conseil en propriete industrielle. In the United Kingdom, meanwhile, some of the restrictions barring the different professions from going into partnership might be lifted when the recommendations of the Clementi Review (a wide-ranging overhaul of the entire legal services sector) come into effect. This would allow trademark attorney firms a more straightforward way to expand the range of services they offer.
The market is a broad and busy one, with room for niche firms in specialist areas as well as one-stop shop international offices. (like OHTM.eu) Andreas Renck believes that as traditional distinctions between trademark attorneys and lawyers become less fixed, this will lead to more direct competition between the professions. "And the more competition there is, the better it is for the client,"he says. (You bet, sir! compare above and Tychon-Dell-Tychon!)
Although the naming issue of attorney/agent can be superficially confusing, so can many aspects of a jurisdiction's legal system: the distinction between 'solicitor' and 'barrister' in the United Kingdom and many other common law countries may appear peculiar to non-residents, but it has hardly proved an impediment to law firms doing business internationally. Alpert sums it up best by pointing out that this all comes under the traditional remit of client care. "Different countries have different customs and practices," she explains. "Part of what you do for your clients is to help them decipher those customs and practices so that they can be best positioned to protect their marks."
Maybe the best advice for any confused client is to ask the right questions and listen carefully to the answers you get. If you are not happy with the responses, you are probably best off taking your custom elsewhere.
We at xxell inform and explain on a open source basis how to assess 'specialist's' answers to the most plain and straightforward questions anybody really interested can understand and we think should be able to ask. We're experienced legal experts by trade: compare Tychon-Dell-Tychon
Will Dell be saved by the Apple Rule?
It's been anything but a smooth ride for Austin-based Dell, Inc. since founder Micheal Dell announced that he was stepping aside as CEO almost three years ago. The saga came full circle this week as the company announced that Dell was replacing his replacement as CEO, Kevin Rollins.
Unfortunately for Dell investors, it's far from clear that Mr. Dell's return as CEO will have the same effect on Dell as the return of Steve Jobs had on Apple, Inc. Dell has several serious systemic problems with its business model that will be difficult and expensive to overhaul. Was Jobs prophetic last January?
Meanwhile, a class action shareholder's lawsuit this week hammered Dell, Mr. Dell and others with allegations of potential criminal wrongdoing. The lawsuit alleges that Dell's profits were inflated by hundreds of millions of dollars in quarterly rebates from Intel that Dell did not properly account for and disclose (sound familiar?). The lawsuit contends that Dell was receiving as much as $1 billion a year in what are characterized as "secret and likely illegal" kickbacks by Intel to ensure that Dell would use no other chip supplier. Of course, as these stories go, all of this was supposedly going on as Dell executives sold billions of dollars in Dell shares. Dell has already disclosed that the U.S. Attorney's office in New York has undertaken an investigation of its financial reporting, as has the SEC.
Intel paid these "e-Cap payments" -- standing for "exception to corporate average pricing" -- to induce Dell not to do business with Intel competitor, AMD. Dell spread out the approximately $1 billion a year received in such payments over the four quarters to reduce the company's cost of goods sold. The lawsuit alleges that Dell became so dependent upon these payments -- knowledge of which was apparently limited to about 15 senior people at Dell -- that Intel made the payments near the end of the Dell's quarters so that the funds would have a "direct, material impact" on Dell's reported operating and profit margins.
And, oh yes, the company's stock, which was trading in late 2005 at more than $40 a share, has fallen to $23.52 as of the close of Nasdaq Stock Market trading yesterday.
Gosh, haven't we seen this syndrome before? Can Dell avoid it's own Enronesque experience by offering up a few sacrificial lambs? And will those sacrificial lambs include Mr. Dell? Or will he be exempted from criminal liability by what Larry Ribstein has characterized as "the Apple Rule," which was not around to save another Texas business visionary who created wealth and jobs on par with Mr. Dell?
Update: Don't miss Larry Ribstein's comparison of the Apple Rule with the Enron Rule.
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Federal regulators have approved a second major seismic project off New Jersey, prompting further outcry from the state's environmental community.
The vessel the U.S. Geological Survey is using to send pulses of sound into the sea floor from a 36-gun array was already 250 miles off Delaware on Sunday afternoon. The project, which began Saturday, will map the continental shelf — which could have ramifications in maritime law and commerce — and measure potential tsunami hazards from 100 to 300 miles off the East Coast.
This project uses the same ship, the Marcus G. Langseth, as a Rutgers University-led project that came to a halt earlier this month due to mechanical failure. But the USGS survey's scope and scale is much larger: the Rutgers project used four guns 15 miles off Long Beach Island.
"The only good thing is that they're using the same ship, so hopefully it keeps breaking down," said Robert Schoelkopf, executive director of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine.
A broad coalition of environmentalists, fishermen and politicians have come out in opposition to seismic testing this summer because of potential impacts to marine life and the various industries that rely upon it. Seismic researchers, many of them geologists and oceanographers, say protections are in place for sea creatures and that their work would help us learn about long-range threats, such as sea level rise.
State officials, who could not be reached for comment Sunday, took their objections over the Rutgers project to court, but it remains unclear if they will do the same for the USGS project in federal waters.
"The bottom line is there's enough marine life out there that would be impacted by any type of testing, particularly if it's more powerful than the Rutgers project," said Ray Bogan, a spokesman for several fishing groups, including the state chapters of the Marine Trades Association and United Boatmen.
The Langseth left New York harbor Wednesday prior to the approval of its permit through the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and began using its air guns Saturday.
Deborah Hutchinson, one of the lead USGS researchers, said operating in the Gulf Stream is challenging, particularly with regard to capturing images of the sea floor, but she believes the experienced crew will overcome any technical challenges.
Weather and heavy seas are another hurdle, with the air gun array towing behind the ship.
Hutchinson said the observers will monitor the area for marine mammals and endangered species and have the "complete, independent authority" to power down or complete shut down the seismic equipment.
"This strategy avoids, to the extent possible, exposing the animals to loud sounds," she said.
Greg Mountain, the Rutgers professor who led the project off Long Beach Island, said the Langseth's mechanical failures had all been addressed by last week. The USGS team left early to test their equipment in anticipation of receiving their permit, he said.


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Q: Subsonic Delete With Fluent Query Tool In subsonic 2 we could do this:
public static void DeleteTable(SubSonic.TableSchema.Table table)
{
     new Delete().From(table).Execute();
}

How can we do the same thing in v3? I can only seem to find documentation about using generics to target a specific table in the database...I want to be able to use it with a parameter as above.
Thanks

A: I got it. This seems to do the trick:
public static void DeleteTable(DatabaseTable table)
{
     new Delete<object>(table, table.Provider).Execute();
}

A: You use the SimpleRepository.DeleteMany method somehow like this
var repo = new SimpleRepository("ConnectionString");
repo.DeleteMany<YourClass>(x => true);

Or (after reading your comment) something like that
public static void DeleteTable(DatabaseTable table)
{
    new SubSonic.Query.Delete<object>(table, ProviderFactory.GetProvider());
}

The generic type "object" is used because Delete wants a Type passed, which is not used in case we create it using a table and provider.

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Life insurance is not something that many people rarely talk about. While this is true, it's important to learn as much as you can so you can get the right policy for your family.Furthermore, there are a lot of people who already have life insurance and want to cut down on the cost of it, and that includes on life insurance. Read on for some tips on life insurance.
TIP! You do not have to purchase your life insurance policy with a big pay out. The beneficiary might get a windfall if you die, but that's not really that great if you are struggling while you are still alive.
The lower price is the main benefit of term life insurance is that it costs much less than a traditional policy. You must remember, however, that whole life policies are enduring financial investments offering equity that can be tapped if necessary. Term policies, on the other hand, only stays in effect while you are keeping up with the policy's payments.
TIP! Always remember to give out the minimal amount of personal information necessary when getting quotes for life insurance on the Internet. Scammers will use the false pretense of selling life insurance to get your information and steal your identity.
When calculating the appropriate amount of coverage to purchase with your life insurance policy, as well as the ongoing needs of your family. Life insurance funds can also be used for one-off expenses like funeral costs and estate taxes, which can cost quite a bit.
TIP! The variance in premiums between comparable policies from different companies can be as high as 40%. Try comparing quotes online from various insurers, and pick a website that adjust quotes to your own medical history.
Your life insurance will go up if you happen to work in a hazardous environment or partake in high-risk extracurricular activities. If you do anything that puts you at risk like scuba diving, think about quitting bungee jumping, and skydiving, or skydiving. Traveling to dangerous areas may also make you ineligible for discounts.
TIP! Don't buy life insurance from someone who charges a large commission fee. These commissions just line your agent's pockets and raise your premium.
TIP! Your broker should be able to knowledgeably answer these difficult questions. Some questions to ask include whether the policy includes premium guarantees, is renewable, and whether you can cancel the policy at any time you want to.
Get as many quotes when searching for life insurance policy. Each company has a different in how it rates its customers. If you smoke, such as an addiction to nicotine, so devote a good deal of your time into calling different places and reviewing many quotes before you buy.
Use the web to hunt down good deals on life insurance policies.Three popular sites in this genre are Accuquote, Insweb, and Insweb.
TIP! Before you purchase a life insurance policy take the time to investigate the insurance company's strength in terms of it's finances and performance. Check with independent rating agencies and make sure that your insurer is highly rated.
TIP! Keep your insurance documents in a safe location. Tell your loved and beneficiaries where they're located, so that they can find them should an issue arise.
TIP! It is imperative to buy life insurance from a reputable and established company. Insurance companies are quite different from one another.
Consider purchasing a two-in-one policy for you and your partner if you're married. A joint policy costs less than two single policies. The coverage wouldn't require change, you will simply pay a decreased amount to have it.
TIP! Have a thorough comprehension of what you need far in advance of starting your life insurance hunt. If you do not have a good understanding of the kind of coverage you need, you could end up spending money on an inadequate policy.
Compare different quotes before you come to a final decision. This comparison process can be done over the phone or an hour online.Do not offer any personal information at this time, only your general demographic information.
TIP! You should always be cautious as you seek a new insurance agent for a life insurance policy. You may opt to go with an independent agent so that you have the ability to choose from a range of offers from various companies, rather than go with a large, nationwide agency that can only offer you its own limited range of products.
Take a proactive stance when your term life insurance policy expires.If you are lucky enough to be in good health, seek out an improved term life insurance policy. If you are suffering from health problems, switch from term life to a permanent life policy. Doing so can keep you from having to undergo new medical testing, and over time, your permanent insurance payments may wind up costing less than a term policy would.
TIP! Healthy people pay less for life insurance. Prior to buying a policy, try to get into the best condition you can.
Smokers may need to get term life insurance for cigarette users. These kinds of policies do cost more than standard term life policies, but smokers are accepted. These policies also provide coverage for medical expenses or health problems related to tobacco. You must know that there are different classifications for smokers tend to be classified differently due to how much they actually smoke.
TIP! If you qualify as "high-risk" when it comes to life insurance, explore all of your options before purchasing a policy. Don't be discouraged if an insurance company quotes you a very high price.
You will benefit significantly by taking all necessary efforts to get yourself into healthy lifestyle before you buy life insurance. Get a doctor to give you a physical so you can see if you must lose weight, quit smoking, drop some pounds if needed and generally get yourself healthy.Get yourself into shape so that you can lower your premium by doing so.
TIP! Make sure each of your dependents are covered under the term life policy, up till the time they can adequately fend for themselves. Also make certain that your spouse is covered until his/her retirement benefits become available to him/her.
Choose a trustworthy life insurance agent you trust. This individual will be in charge of your policies, as well as helping your family members with the policies once you pass away. If you feel uncomfortable with the agent you are dealing with, it will likely only add stress to the process of selecting a policy and ensuring your family and friends are always cared for.
Get serious about putting some money into a life insurance policy. It provides peace of mind and security for you and your family.


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Eurovision working on 4K Ultra HD product badge scheme
By Rene Millman
Televisions built to receive 4K Ultra HD broadcast could get a badge to help consumers identify them better.
The badge scheme was decided on following a meeting of broadcasters and TV manaufacturers. The European Broadcasting Union said a key decision to cooperate on plotting a course for 4K (aka Ultra HD) rollout in Europe was agreed this week.
Among the concrete actions agreed is collaboration with DigitalEurope (representing the consumer electronics industry) on a logo for 4K displays and closer engagement with the European Commission on related matters.
Read Recombu Digital's guide to 4K Ultra HD and 8K Super Hi VisionThe new initiative comes under the auspices of a new grouping called FAME (Forum for Advanced Media in Europe). FAME is a consortium of public and private broadcasters, consumer and professional electronics manufacturers, satellite operators and national HD Forums that will look at analysing the barriers to making 4K a success in Europe.
The sets needed to display 4K will be entering the shops in the months and years ahead. However, FAME participants emphasised this week that any future television system must provide significant enhancements over 1080p HD TV.
The discussions on 4K are chaired together by the EBU's Hans Hoffmann and Stephan Heimbecher of Sky Deutschland. Hoffmann said that 4K is the future of television: "This is the time to act together in the interests of the European public and industry, including the creative sector, and to create the right technical conditions in the full eco-chain for the launch of UHDTV."
Heimbecher said that making 4K successful will take more than just "more pixels".
"They will need to be 'better and faster' pixels", he said. "UHDTV must represent a step change in the viewing experience for it to be a success. It therefore has to include more than just a resolution increase. We need to consider higher frame rates, better colours and higher dynamic range, too."

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Punjab Ration Card List 2021
Ration Card 2021
Purpose of Punjab Ration Card List
Know more about pds.punjab.gov.in list 2021
Punjab Ration Card List 2021 benefits
How to see Punjab Ration Card List 2021?
How to check the Punjab Smart Ration Card Status Online
How to see your family name in the Punjab Ration Card List
How to follow the process of knowing the beneficiary details
The Civil Department of the Punjab Government has come up with the Ration card which is now considered to be one primary document for identification as well. Besides, Punjab Ration Card primarily serves the purpose of essential commodities at the subsidised value. In the country, every state has its own ration card issued for the citizens of the state. Those who don't have one can even apply for it online. Punjab Ration Card is now being launched and transformed into a smart card whose all details would be available on its official website
Those beneficiaries who are interested in it would of course want to know about the application form and status. The best part about the ration card list that shall be issued in the year 2021 is that beneficiaries can get all the details on their mobile with just a few clicks simply sitting at home. This card is issued depending on the family status and income status of the people. As per the list, the BPL ration card is issued for those families who are below the line of poverty. Further, there is also an APL ration card that is issued for the people who are living above the poverty line.
You can use a ration card not just to purchase the essential commodities but also as your identity. Using this card, the state citizens got food items like kerosene, rice, sugar, and wheat that the government provides at the ration store each month at the subsidized price. People of the state who are already struggling for food items because of their economic weakness can get the items at a cheaper price if they show the ration card and thus meet their basic needs.
To make sure the food grain is not getting damaged, the private entrepreneurs of Punjab have come up with a wide covered storage capacity under the scheme of PEG. The ration card can be sued for different identification purposes. An individual who would apply for the electricity and gas connection can even show the ration card to get the facilities. People who have been living below the line of poverty can get such a card from the state government. However, in Punjab, the new state government has come up with revamping this scheme and has now transformed it into a smart ration card. Since the list of Punjab ration cards is out already, people can see their and their family member's name online. They don't have to visit the office any longer and that their time will get saved and they don't have to face any issues at all.
Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY)
This is the scheme designed for the BPL category people which are the poorest of the families. In this scheme, the beneficiaries will get 35-40 kg of essential commodities at a low price.
Priority Household (PHH)
This is the scheme designed for families who are above the BPL category. In this scheme, the beneficiaries will be identified when the desired number of foods is available
The Punjab smart ration card list for the year 2021 is released by the Department of Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Affairs. The applicants who have applied for the new ration card can always check the name in the list of Punjab ration cards online on its official website. Besides they can also make themselves aware of different government schemes. To apply for it the process is quite simple and it can be done by the people without any hassle.
Eldest Woman will be considered as the head of a family
The beneficiaries are de-duplicated based on the Aadhar number.
Wheat will be delivered in 30 kg standard packing.
For Smart Ration Card Scheme Punjab tehri are more than 1.42 crore beneficiaries in Punjab.
The department officials, beneficiary, transporter, gram panchayat, nigrani committee – all will work in coordination for proper disbursement of wheat.
Wheat will be distributed at a price of Rs. 2/- per Kg.
There is no upper cap. Every member gets five kg wheat per month.
The biannual entitlement of wheat will be given at one go.
The Punjab govt. food and civil supplies department will distribute the food items at the doorstep of the beneficiary
The beneficiary gets to keep the wheat bags in which he gets the grains.
The beneficiary can go to the consumer court, in case they do not get wheat as per his entitlement.
Those members who are interested in seeing their name and their family's name in the ration card list should follow the method given below.
The applicant must visit the official website that the Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs has launched https://epos.punjab.gov.in/
On the homepage, the applicant can see an option of Month Abstract, click on this option
Another page will open where the applicant needs to choose the district and Inspector.
The applicant will then have to choose the FPS ID.
Post this, the list would open in which there will be all information of the EPDS Punjab Ration Card Status.
In case you don't see your name in the Punjab Ration Card List then you might want to track down your application status using FPS ID. For this you need to follow steps like:
Visit epos.punjab.gov.in/
On the homepage, click on the FPS Status option in the Reports section
Another page would open on the screen where you need to enter your FPS ration number in the box provided and click "Submit".
Visit the official website where the homepage shall show the option of Beneficiary Details epos.punjab.gov.in/
Click on it and then a front page will open where you need to fill up your ration card number in the box given
You will then get all the family information in the ration card list.
Visit the official website of Aadhaar Enabled Public Distribution System Punjab where the homepage shall show the option of beneficiary details on which you have to click
There will be a new bridge in front of you where you have to submit the details
Fill up the SRC number
The Beneficial details will be on your device
The concept of the Punjab smart card is already in the news because of the great features and advantages it offers. However, to access every section of it, there is a process that you need to follow. If the beneficiary does not get the 30 kg standard packing wheat as desired in the guidelines, then the person can go to the consumer court. The Nigrani Committee and department officials along with the Beneficiary and transporter work in coordination for the disbursement of wheat. It is compulsory to provide your ration card as the identity document since it shows from which state you belong.
How to get the EPDS Ration Card Status?
Visit the official website of EPDS Ration Card Status where you can see a form epos.punjab.gov.in/
Click on it and fill up details asked like your district, village, village, FPS etc.
Click on viewing the report
You will then get all the details of the ration card on the fresh page
How to follow the Login process?
Once you visit the official website of the Aadhaar Enabled Public Distribution System Punjab epos.punjab.gov.in/
On the homepage, click on the login section
The login form will then open in which fill up the details asked
You can then be able to access the account through login.
How to Process viewing sales register?
On the homepage, click on the link to FPS.
Select the sales register.
On the new page, you will have to select Allotted Month, District and XPS ID.
Submit and click on the button
Stock details will be on your computer screen
Who will be the head of the issuance of the ration card?
The older women in the household who is 18 years or above is head of the issuance of the ration card
How to understand the Active Inactive Shops Viewing Process?
On the homepage, click on the link to MIS.
Create a link to active interactive shops.
A new page will open which will contain all the information related to the active and electric shop.
How can I get a BPL card in Punjab?
The person needs to first visit the official Punjab Ration Card List EPDS Department
Enquire about the ration card application form
Fill up all the details asked in the form like Epds Punjab Department
Attach the supporting documents to the application form.
Application Status Benefits Registration Process Apply Online Beneficiaries EPDS
Khata Khesra Bihar
Palanhar Portal
Saar registration
Jamabandi Nakal Haryana
Maharashtra Police Bharti 2021 online form Date
CASB Home
URISE Student Login
Aseb Bill Pay Online
Grama Sachivalayam Application Status


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Tribute to a Friend: Alfred Sergel IV Remembers "Brother John"
The just-released single "Brother John" from composer and drummer Alfred Sergel IV is a broth of inspiration, affection and the acknowledgement of a unique talent not to be forgotten.
Released as an entry into the tiny desk concert contest in April of this year, the song soars with hope as it celebrates his friend and fellow musician John Alexander, who passed away in 2017. The song has a world music feel where intelligent percussion is woven with clean vocal harmonies. It shimmers in its simplicity and peaceably emits rays of light and love outward.
How would you describe the effect John Alexander's music has had on your own career and your sound in jazz?
John was one of the top players in Charlotte, NC. He and Ron Brendle (bassist) gave me my start in the jazz scene in Charlotte. His band "Brothers" played the Piccolo Spoleto festival and many others. It was a great experience because, in that band, we played John's original music and I think that planted a seed within me to continue promoting original jazz music within the Charlotte scene.
What did you want to communicate in this new release?
"Brother John" is me, musically, processing life and death. The song writing process started spontaneously the morning I got the news that John was diagnosed with cancer. I went to pray for John and his family and I felt compelled to sit at my old upright piano. Within a minute or so, the left-hand piano line just wrote itself. As a contemplative person, I often have more questions than answers, but ultimately, in this process, I started to embrace both the joy and sorrow of my emotions as a growing process; a way of growing as a human being.
Why did you collab with these musicians in particular?
It made sense to use John Ray on bass. John played bass on my EP and my single "Y Closed". He has a great recording setup at his house and he knows my vibe. Martin Bejerano and I were scheduled to play a trio concert together back in May. It got canceled due to COVID, so I thought it was perfect timing to collaborate with him. Martin and I were roommates in college and played nonstop back then. We've always had a natural connection musically and I was thrilled they he could record on this single. His solo gives me chill bumps.
How do the drums speak through you?
Short answer, I don't really know.
With my original music, the drum parts are usually the toughest part for me. I want them to make musical sense and work well with the composition. In that way, I think more like a pop drummer than a jazz drummer. I want the main drum parts to have a signature of sorts. There are times that I am spontaneous, but "Brother John" had a lot of re-writes in the drum parts.
Are there particular melodic or rhythmic elements that are important to you that you like to use in your music?
Melody is everything to me. When I hear a beautiful melody by an artist, I am inspired and my imagination soars. Melody for me is like words to a storyteller. I'm trying to tell a story with my melodies. More often than not, it's a story of hope.
What excites you most about being a jazz musician today?
What excites me the most about being a musician today – in any genre – is the diversity of expression. I constantly have to remind myself to "take the lid off" of my thinking; that I'm not bound by any formulas or standards.
My only limitation is me and knowing that inspires me to try new ways of expressing myself through my music.
For more information, visit https://mailchi.mp/200a44966506/alfredsergeliv.
Photos courtesy of and with permission of Alfred Sergel IV. Third photo John Alexander © WFAE/Charlotte, NC.
Alfred Sergel, Brother John, Debbie Burke, jazz author, jazz drummer, John Alexander sax player
A Crash, a Sigh and A Groove – Debut EP "Awareness" from Joe Sturges
Deep Breath, Fresh Air up on "Lilac Hill" with Sukyung Kim


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At Crestmont Hyundai, we're proud to add this excellent SUV to our lineup of new inventory.
What makes the Santa Fe XL special?
The list of standard features for the Santa Fe XL is robust, and will surely help you and your family take on all the world has in store.
The V6 engine available across the XL line produces 290 horsepower and 252 pound-feet. Along with the awesome towing capacity and a maximum payload of 1,486 pounds, this engine also achieves 25 miles per gallon, so it has an impressive efficiency to go along with all that power.
Drive mode select allows drivers to adjust the power output of their Santa Fe XL so they can always maintain control even in the most adverse conditions.
Interior space is also more than adequate inside this family SUV. Rear leg room measures at 40.4 inches, and the maximum cargo capacity is an even 80 cubic feet with all the seats folded flat.
The SE version of the Santa Fe XL comes with stunning 18-inch alloy wheels and a seven-passenger seating capacity. The premium package for the SE includes blind spot detection, a rear-cross traffic alert, lane change assist, and a hands-free liftgate for easy access to the cargo area.
The higher trim level of this SUV gives up a seat in its second row to allow for easier movement within the passenger compartment. The second-row bench seat is replaced with a captain's chair setup, so there is a space between the seats for cargo or better access to the third row.
The wheels are sized up to a 19-inch alloys, and rear parking sensors with a multi-view camera system help drivers better understand their surroundings for a more confident driving experience.
The optional tech package adds smart cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and headlights that swivel as you round corners for added nighttime visibility.
The team at Crestmont Hyundai is thrilled to add this capable family SUV to our lot, and we invite you to visit us and test drive one today! And if the Santa Fe XL doesn't quite fit your needs, search through our used inventory to find the right fit.


This topic is for discussion of the new C-Model Index (under construction here), and for suggestions of C-Models for inclusion.
I hope the index will help us all keep track of the great C-Models people have created, and in many cases, their instructions. I've managed to find a good collection to get started, but no doubt I will have missed some, so please tell me any you'd like to see added (or any mistakes/missing details/etc), and I'll add them in future updates.
That's about it! Where possible, I'll list details of EB topic, youtube video, instructions, and part count. Models detailed on EB are obviously favoured, but I've already come across one or two from elsewhere which I feel deserve to be included. They are listed in no particular order. Where individuals have listed their creations as C-Model, D-Model, etc, I have ignored this and called them all C-Models, because each designer's classification doesn't work when all compiled together.
Hope this is useful - suggestions welcome.
This is an excellent idea. I know 42038 has a few C models, including my crane. It would be great if you could provide a link to the discussion thread or blog post for models that don't have instructions.
Wasn't [TC5] a c model competition?
It was a honda atc 3 wheeled bike, fun but inherently unstable just like the real thing.
Nice idea! I'm proud owner of 42039 mainly because of all those C-models, I've seen on EB, so it'll be great to have them all in one place. Links in first post would be even better, hopefully it's just matter of time.
Yes, though many of those are multi-set models, which don't quite fit the C-model idea for me - at some point I'll trawl through the entry topic though.
Exactly! And thanks for the suggestion and link.
Thanks for that, hadn't seen any for 9398 before.
I personally think this is a great topic. Another reason why.....is we get alot of new members asking a similar question here on the forum. Always something along the lines of: I'm new and am trying to decide what Set to buy to learn or build up my collection or... (whatever). What set should I buy?
(2) set x is good/bad because it does/does not have a good part assortment.
I wanted to suggest this to the admins before. I occasionally find nice C models hidden deep in the forum while doing an unrelated search.
Just one note: I think as the entries number grow fast there won't be room to put details and pictures for each model, perhaps its best to use a row per entry linking to the model page. Just like the main index.
I'm not sure if you need a table. Just a list like the one I made will do - it's easy to search and read, and the information about the project is in the link. I'll look for more C-models.
This is a great idea! Well done.
b) builders can make their own mind up about which models look attractive to them to build!
Index for C-Models - great idea!
But imho this thread trails off towards a discussion thread. I suggest creating to threads: 1. The index and 2. A discussion thread regard the models that should be posted in the first one. Similar to the Hallmof Fame.
Maybe you should ask Jim about it.
Not a bad suggestion - will have a think.


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NBA 2017/18 Week 7 Preview and Betting Tips
Updated Monday 25th February 2019, 03:54 PM
It has been a busy first seven weeks of NBA 2017/18, with devastating injuries suffered by players like Gordon Hayward and Chris Paul, and surprisingly hot starts from guys like Donavan Mitchell and Evan Fournier. The reigning NBA champion Warriors and the Boston Celtics are the favourites to meet in the Finals at this point, but teams like the Cavaliers and Spurs could have something to say about that later in the season. Here are two picks to get you started for Week 7 in this young NBA season.
Tuesday 28th November, 1:30am (UK time)
Spurs v Mavericks
As of 26th November, the Spurs sit at 12-7; a very respectable record considering the absence of Kawhi Leonard due to injury. They've only lost twice at home, and LaMarcus Aldridge has filled in for Leonard admirably, averaging 22 points and eight rebounds per game. Others, such as Pau Gasol, Rudy Gay, and Patty Mills, have made few mistakes and shot the ball extremely well, as the Spurs usually do. San Antonio's defence and strict system has allowed them to stay relevant in a league that is filled with fast-paced, youthful teams.
To say the Dallas Mavericks have struggled this year would be putting it lightly. Their 5-15 record is among the worst in the NBA, and the legendary Dirk Nowitzki looks like a shell of his former self. Rookie Dennis Smith Jr. has impressed, but he has little help outside of Wesley Matthews and Harrison Barnes. Seth Curry has yet to play this year, and Nerlens Noel has assumed a reserve role despite receiving a large payday in the offseason. Dallas has won just two games on the road, and they lost to the Spurs by six at home on November 15.
The Spurs may not be at full strength, but they've been unbeatable at home this year. Dallas simply doesn't have the weapons on offence to beat San Antonio's suffocating defence. The Spurs should take this one easily.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat
Wednesday 29th November, 12:00am (UK time)
Though the Cavaliers sit at just 12-7 through their first 19 games, they're just as dangerous as they've ever been. Tristan Thompson, Derrick Rose, and Isaiah Thomas are all out due to injuries, but LeBron James is still at the helm of this Cleveland team. He's currently averaging 29 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists per game. He's complemented by 18 points and ten rebounds from Kevin Love and ten points, four rebounds, and four assists from Dwayne Wade. The Cavs have suffered bad losses to poor Eastern Conference teams such as the Nets, Magic, and Pacers, causing fans everywhere to worry about their future.
Through 19 games, the Heat sit at 10-9. They're expected to compete for a playoff spot in the East this season, but they'll have a tough time advancing in the postseason without the help of a true star player. Nevertheless, squad members like Hassan Whiteside, Goran Dragic, and Dion Waiters make it tough for opposing teams to escape Miami with a win. Waiters has improved the most of the trio, averaging a career-high 16 points per game. Erik Spoelstra should be able to guide his team into a perfect spot come April.
The Cavs have struggled against the East this season, but LeBron has started reviving his team in the fourth quarter in recent contests. Dwayne Wade will be out for revenge against his former team in this matchup, and Cleveland is still looking to get back on track and take over the East's number one spot once again. Take a look at the Cavs to defeat their conference rivals in this one.
Written By Jake Peter
Published: Monday, 27 November 2017 10:08:05+00:00
Last Updated: Monday, 25 February 2019 03:54:51+00:00
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2. I believe in the Biblical triune God (the Trinity). That does NOT mean three Gods, but one God in three Persons, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. He is all-knowing, all-powerful, totally righteous and the ultimate source of all love, goodness and light.
3. I believe that God created the entire universe and everything in it in six earth days. The theory of relativity shows time travels at different speeds in different parts of the universe, explaining why billions of years may have passed elsewhere in space, while only 6000 years have passed here.
4. I believe in miracles. God rested from creating on the seventh day. The physical creation is now controlled by natural laws designed by God Himself. But there are times when He sees fit to intervene and by-pass these natural laws.
5. I believe Adam was an historical person, the first man, who was given dominion over all God had made. Adam disobeyed God and as a result the curse of sin and death was placed over all the creation.
6. I believe God had a purpose in creating mankind which surpasses the constructs of the original creation. God wanted to become One with His creation. To achieve a meaningful union, it needed to be tested, so that only that part possessing a true heart for Him could be isolated.
7. I believe that God's standard for perfection has more to do with heart attitude towards Him and others and the ability to forgive, than the ability to live a sinless or 'perfect' life. This doesn't mean it is OK to sin. It does mean we will be judged by the standard we expect from others.
8. I believe that God came to Earth in human form some two thousand years ago, was born by virgin conception, died a human death on our behalf and rose again on the third day. His sacrifice was needed to pay for our transgression of His standards, to lift the curse of sin and death, and to make us wholly acceptable to Him. This atonement was not only to restore our relationship with Him, but also to prepare a Bride without spot or wrinkle for union with Him at a divinely appointed time.
9. I believe in a real and active evil entity, usually referred to as Satan, who is intent on thwarting God's eternal purpose and usurp His place. This evil entity was defeated on the cross when Jesus died, but it still hasn't sunk in.
10. I believe God gave us all a free will, to choose whether we would accept His sacrifice to make us acceptable to Him. No good works will qualify us, only faith in Jesus Christ. Those who reject His sacrifice will spend eternity separated from Him. Ultimately, His wisdom will decide the outcome for those who died before Jesus came, or died before reaching an age of understanding, or died before hearing about Jesus. The rest of us have no excuse.
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Russia and the Soviet Union in Africa: The Soviet History
Soviet leaders and their Third World policy.
Left: Joseph Stalin and Nikita Khrushchev, 1938, Unknown author. Right: Leonid Brezjnev, 9th of june 1972, Fotocolectie Anefo / Nationaal Archief
First World: Blue. Second World: Red. Third World: Green.
Early Soviet interest in Africa
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Celebration of March 8 International Women's Day at Patrice Lumumba People's Friendship University, 8 March 1972, Vitaliy Karpov / RIA Novosti Archive.
The Soviets in Southern Africa
Left: Soviet advisory personnel and training staff with Namibian guerrillas in Angola, late 1970s, published 1982, Author unknown. Right: Cuban PT-76 tank crew on routine security duties in Angola, 1976, CIA.
The Soviets in the Horn of Africa
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Q: Super pressure balloon but it vents over pressure There is one substance better than hydrogen for acquiring lift, namely not filling your balloon with anything. After all, the hydrogen is just there as filler, so the walls of your balloon don't cave in. (And if you use a rigid balloon, you'll need a metal shell to prevent the atmosphere from crushing your balloon, which is way too heavy).
$F_{lift} = (\rho_{air}-\rho_{gas})gV_{balloon}$
However, as your balloon rises, the outside pressure drops. Therefore, you could have a rigid balloon that vents gas to keep the interior pressure equal to the exterior pressure.
This increases your performance by $\frac{\rho_{gas}}{\rho_{air}} =\frac{M_{gas}}{M_{air}}=\frac{4}{28}=15\%$ (if we use helium gas and we assume the air is made out of pure nitrogen).
Why is this not done by, for example, project Loon (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loon_LLC)?

A: I am afraid you have not allowed for decreasing lift with decreasing air pressure. As you go higher the air becomes thinner. A rigid balloon venting helium gas would provide less and less lift the higher it went, because the same volume of air that it displaced would weigh less and less. A partially inflated balloon that can expand as it gains altitude and the air pressure drops would provide more consistent lift.