Whether you're traveling to visit friends and family for the holidays or for business, it's wise to know what your health insurance will cover if you fall ill or are injured away from home. There are several questions you should ask your insurer well before your trip so you'll be prepared if you get sick or an emergency arises.
Find out how your insurer defines "emergency." Surprisingly, just what an emergency is can vary from insurer to insurer. While you may feel that your child's fever and vomiting while you're out of state and away from your pediatrician warrant a trip to the emergency room, your insurer may not agree, which can leave you with significant out of pocket expenses. Contact customer service and find out what does and does not fall under your coverage for emergency care.
Do you need preauthorization or a second opinion before you receive care? For some health plans, you may not need preauthorization or a second opinion when you're seeing a healthcare provider within the insurer's network, but one may be required for out of network care, so find out what your plan requires and how you go about getting the needed approvals.
Check for an in-network provider at your destination if you're living with a chronic condition. If you or a loved one is being treated for a condition like diabetes, asthma, heart failure or COPD, use your insurer's find a doctor tool or call the insurer to find out if there are any in-network physicians in the area where you'll be staying in case you need care.
Does your plan exclude coverage for injuries that result from high-risk activities? If your vacation plans include activities like scuba diving, sky diving or mountain climbing, ask if you're covered for injuries that happen during these activities. Some insurers exclude this care.
If you're pregnant, ask your insurer what coverage you have for pregnancy complications if you're outside your network. Ask your doctor or insurer for the name, credentials and contact information of an experienced OB/GYN at your destination in case you experience complications like pre-term labor, pre-eclampsia or bleeding.
Do you have coverage overseas? If your travel will take you outside the U.S., it's important to find out what, if any, coverage you have while abroad. Many insurers do not cover care outside the U.S. In addition, in many countries, you will be required to pay for your care upfront if you don't have international coverage or travel health insurance. A personal health advisor can be a valuable resource, helping you find experienced, English-speaking physicians, arranging medical evacuation services and transport back to the U.S. if needed, and providing a pre-trip report about potential health risks at your destination.
It's also smart to make sure your comprehensive medical records can be instantly accessed by any physicians or hospitals who may treat you or your family while you're away from home. That's especially important in an emergency.


In trading on Monday, cigarettes & tobacco shares were relative leaders, up on the day by about 2.2%. Leading the group were shares of Pyxus International (NYSE:PYX), up about 13.1% and shares of Turning Point Brands (NYSE:TPB) up about 2.9% on the day.
Also showing relative strength are general contractors & builders shares, up on the day by about 1.5% as a group, led by The New Home Company (NYSE:NWHM), trading higher by about 6.3% and NVR (NYSE:NVR), trading higher by about 4% on Monday.


n the previous article in this series on Strategic R&D Management in AgChem and BioScience, we learned how the biopesticide industry creates a "Blue Ocean" of uncontested crop protection market space. In Part II, we will learn how the SMART-TECH Industry builds on the biopesticide industry's value proposition to create a new "Blue Ocean" in crop protection.
The biologicals industry is coming of age (see my recent articles in this series), driving the development of sustainable, biology-based crop protection products.
One of the key take-home messages in these articles is that significant strategic synergies can be anticipated by integrating biological and conventional crop protection — not only between products but also between the knowledge bases for these strategies.
The traditional approach to generic crop protection product development has been to compete on prices and incrementally improve formulation and delivery technologies. This strategic profile is unlikely to create market-shaping innovations. Accordingly, the nascent biopesticide industry staked out new utility propositions, to generate a unique strategic profile.
Figure 1: Strategy Canvas, Biopesticide industry compared to the generic crop protection industry. "Blue Ocean" Value Innovation opportunities and strategic adaptations facilitate the identification and development of "Pioneer" products (adapted from Kim & Mauborgne, authors/creators of Blue Ocean Strategy).
While the generic product development strategy has been to incrementally improve formulation and delivery technologies, significant increases in our understanding of inducible plant defense responses (strongly driven by decades of biologicals R&D) provide us with a new and powerful tool to increase product efficacy. This may be achieved through the integration of plant defense responses into overall crop protection strategies — an alliance between farmer and crop.
Inducible plant defense responses have developed over more than 100 million years and have consistently and effectively ensured species' survival. For integrated product:crop strategies in monocultures, however, the kinetics of plant defense induction require precise and timely activation — after confirmation of pest or disease presence, but before disease or pest pressures exceed a specific threshold.
A critical success factor for the above is the understanding — and the timely induction — of plant defense kinetics.
Fortunately, scouting and threshold monitoring through drone-based technologies are now available to provide the real-time information to make inducible plant defense responses a feasible option for the development of a new generation of integrated crop:product strategies.
The SMART-TECH industry connects with Biological Advances to increase "Blue Ocean" Value Innovation opportunities.
In response to this new generation of integrated crop:product strategies, the SMART-TECH industry has staked out new utility propositions on the Grower Utility map by building on the biopesticide industry's value proposition, to generate a unique strategic profile.
Figure 2: Grower Utility Map. The SMART-TECH industry has created a "Blue Ocean" of "Pioneer" products. These are products providing value innovations, such as the integration of technical advancements or novel technologies) and strategies, through advances in agricultural, satellite, and drone technology and by building on the biopesticide industry's value proposition, to generate a unique strategic profile (adapted from Kim & Mauborgne, authors/creators of Blue Ocean Strategy).
A fundamental R&D and marketing objective for most conventional crop protection organizations has been to improve the efficacy of existing products and thereby reduce the amount of active ingredient required to achieve optimal crop protection.
However, for true sustainability, it's no longer enough to look BACKWARDS and increase efficacy and reduce rates in response to regulatory and public pressure. In the SMART REVOLUTION, real-time scouting and information technologies will allow the timely inclusion of inducible plant defense responses for crop protection solutions.
This will drive rate and volume reduction as FORWARD strategies, such as targeted drone delivery, removing one of the significant technical hurdles to making this leap forward toward truly sustainable crop protection.
Figure 3: Strategy Canvas, the SMART-TECH and biopesticide industries compared to the generic crop protection industry. "Blue Ocean" Value Innovation opportunities and strategic adaptations facilitate the identification and development of "Pioneer" products (adapted from Kim & Mauborgne, authors/creators of Blue Ocean Strategy).
The Danish startup FaunaSmart is an example of a new company contributing to the SMART REVOLUTION and is the first precision agriculture company where precision is also based on DNA, providing opportunities for sustainable, Integrated Pest Management through the use of drones for monitoring, field sampling, and real-time DNA identification of insect colonies in their early developmental stages.
Figure 4: Danish startup FaunaSmart contributes to the SMART REVOLUTION by introducing novel Value Innovation opportunities and strategic adaptations.
In the FaunaSmart system drones are used as tools for real-time field inspection of pest species present. These drones offer accuracy and efficiency, analyzing fields with cameras or need-be DNA samplers.
FaunaSmart software analyses pest risk levels, provides real-time, in-field maps and when it displays different zones, the software finds the most efficient and environmentally friendly solutions to control pests.
Together with formulation and delivery advances, real-time drone scouting and analysis will drive improved product efficacy — permitting significant reductions in product volume. This, in turn, will finally allow the development of targeted drone-based application technologies, for which a major technical impedance has been the requirement for low spray volumes.
A new generation of integrated crop:product strategies coupled with real-time scouting, monitoring, and data evaluation as well as targeted drone-based application technologies can provide significant and sustainable opportunities for differentiation in the highly competitive crop protection market.
Often, innovations need to overcome resistance from stakeholders within the company. Key organizational hurdles include cognitive, resource, motivational, and political hurdles that prevent strategy executors from committing to the strategic shift, providing resources, leading innovation teams, and from overcoming external opposition.
To learn more about building execution into strategy, check out the previous articles in my Strategic R&D Management series.
In the next article of this series, we continue with Part II of how the Biopesticide & SMART-TECH Industries create a "Blue Ocean" of uncontested crop protection market space.


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The 5 Best NFL Games, on Paper, for 2021
Abhyudhaya Venkat
Nov 15, 2020; Inglewood, California, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson (3) prepares to throw as Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle A'Shawn Robinson (94) closes in during the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
We've known what opponents each team would face next season for a while now, however, on Wednesday, the NFL officially released the 2021 Schedule. We now know what games will happen every week of the NFL season, and which games will be on primetime. As usual, there are many storylines this season, so let's take a look at the most interesting matchups in this upcoming season.
#5: Packers at Chiefs, Week 9
For the first time, we could be getting Aaron Rodgers vs Patrick Mahomes. The Packers and Chiefs played in 2019, but Mahomes missed the game with an injury and was replaced by Matt Moore. However, the recent Aaron Rodgers drama means we might not have Rodgers playing in this matchup, which is why it is only number five on this list. If Rodgers plays for the Packers in 2021, this game would be can't miss TV, with two of the greatest throwers of the football dueling it out.
#4: Bills at Buccaneers, Week 14
The AFC runner-ups last season taking on the defending Super Bowl Champions. Josh Allen vs Tom Brady. Mike Evans, Chris Godwin, and Antonio Brown against Stefon Diggs, Cole Beasley, and Emmanuel Sanders. The Bucs defensive line, and the Bills secondary. This is a star matchup all around and should be an entertaining game for everyone. If both teams are what we expect them to be, this would be two of the best teams in the NFL facing off, and a possible Super Bowl preview.
#3: Jaguars at Bengals, Week 4
These teams are likely not going to be good next season. So why did it make the list? We have the two most recent number one overall picks going at each other, in Joe Burrow and Trevor Lawrence. The last time these two players faced off was the 2019 College Football Championship Game, where Burrow and the LSU Tigers finished their magical season with a 42-25 rout of Clemson. We saw Burrow account for six touchdowns, while Lawrence looked flustered against the LSU defense. Lawrence will be looking to make up for that game, and we should be getting a preview of two future stars in this league.
#2: Rams at Seahawks, Week 5, Thursday Night Football
NFC West divisional matchups always deliver thrillers. And when the Seahawks are playing, we know that the game will only be decided late in the fourth quarter. The Rams got the best of the Seahawks last season in the playoffs, but the Seahawks won the division. The Rams were led by their defense last season, but with the trade for quarterback Matthew Stafford, expect head coach Sean McVay to have the Rams offense cooking. However, don't count out Russell Wilson either, who has a bitter taste in how the playoff game vs the Rams ended and will be looking to cook up some of the magic that had him leading the MVP race early last season. This Thursday Night Football game should be a thriller, so mark your calendars.
#1: Buccaneers at Patriots, Week 4, Sunday Night Football
Tom Brady vs Bill Belichick. For 19 seasons Brady and Belichik terrorized the NFL, winning six Super Bowls together for the Patriots. However, last season we saw Brady leave for the Buccaneers and win his seventh ring, while the Patriots went 7-9. Fans are already circling this game on the schedule, as evidenced by the seat prices for this game:
Average ticket price for the the Buccaneers-Patriots' game in New England on Oct. 3 is $1,370, with prices as high as $12,000 on Ticketmaster, according to Vivid Seats. pic.twitter.com/KiF5LjEQxv
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 14, 2021
It's not just the fans either, as Tom Brady himself has quipped about this game on social media:
It's like when your high school friends meet your college friends 😬 https://t.co/RF5zVB9rI1
— Tom Brady (@TomBrady) May 13, 2021
Finally, there is one final arch that makes this game of importance. Tom Brady is second all-time in passing yards, 1154 yards behind recently retired Drew Brees. If he follows his passing pace from last season with the Buccanneers…
How about this? Tom Brady will enter the 2021 season 1,154 passing yards behind Drew Brees for the NFL all-time passing yards record.
If Brady were to average 289.6 yards per game, he would break the all-time record in Week 4… when he faces his old team in New England. pic.twitter.com/T8gNsjzPJ2
— NFL Update (@MySportsUpdate) May 13, 2021
Tom Brady becoming the NFL's leading passer against the Patriots would be the cherry on top for this game. He will also be looking to be the fourth quarterback in NFL history to beat all 32 teams. This feat has been accomplished so far by Brett Favre, Peyton Manning, and Drew Brees. This is without a doubt the game most people should be looking forward to this season, with all of the storylines surrounding the two architects of the greatest dynasty in football history.

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Top 10 Favorite Jimmy Greene Tracks
noahjazz November 23, 2014 0 Comments
November 25 marks the release of A Beautiful Life, a musically brilliant and emotionally potent new album by Jimmy Greene in tribute to his murdered daughter, Ana Grace. I could write a long essay about Jimmy the human being – we've been friends over half our lives by now – his humility, his strength, his faith and his caring responsibility. But that's not what this is. Instead, I wanted to whet your appetites with some personal highlights from the catalog of Jimmy the musician. Though he is my friend and a major formative figure in my own development as a young musician, I have also been a fan of his music since I first heard his soulful, mature playing when he was 16. It has of course only gotten better. As a saxophonist and composer he has developed a distinct and important voice.
I have omitted the tracks from A Beautiful Life because a) you should just buy the record without my putting it on the list and b) I am not about to take on the responsibility of picking one of those tracks above the others. I have also omitted Jimmy's tremendous contributions to my own records, though for those interested, he is prominently featured on "Happy Birthday" (in a "tenor battle" with fellow "twin tower" Wayne Escoffery) and "Washington, 1963" from Soul Force and "Motherless" and "Lester" from Ripples. Finally I have omitted some great and significant recordings from Tom Harrell, Horace Silver, Ben Riley, the New Jazz Composers Octet, Myron Walden and others, not to mention many wonderful tracks from Jimmy's own albums as a bandleader. Ten is a small number, and I went with personal highlights.
1 ) "Love In Action" (from Mission Statement)
Jimmy's longtime quartet of Xavier Davis, Reuben Rogers and Eric Harland is augmented here by guitarist Lage Lund on a sweeping, extended rubato tune. The soulful, sophisticated music and the important message are both perfect representations of what JG is about.
2 ) "Song for Isaiah" (from True Life Stories)
The older I get, the fewer life-altering musical experiences I have, just the nature of the aging and learning processes. One notable exception came a little less than a decade ago when I went with my wife and oldest daughter to hear Jimmy premiere his extended work The Overcomer's Suite at the Village Vanguard with his quartet, a moment in which I felt both my ears and heart expand. One of the movements in that suite was recorded on this Criss Cross release with the addition of Jeremy Pelt's trumpet.
3 ) "Heavy" by Avishai Cohen (from Colors)
This infectious track documents Jimmy's long, fruitful relationship with bassist/composer/bandleader Cohen. Jimmy's beautiful flute playing is on display alongside trombonist Avi Lebovich and pianist Jason Lindner, another frequent collaborator.
4 ) "He Is Lord" (from Forever)
This duet with Xavier Davis shows a number of things: Jimmy's immense lyricism (especially on ballads), his sensitive interplay, his gorgeous tone on soprano saxophone and the role of faith in his music. The absence of a full band or musical pyrotechnics doesn't keep this from being seriously intense.
5 ) "Art of War" by Ralph Peterson (from The Art of War)
When I heard that Jimmy was playing in Ralph Peterson's Quintet (alongside Jeremy Pelt, Eric Revis and my onetime Rutgers classmate Orrin Evans) I got pretty excited. I chose this track because it was the first track from the first of their 3 records together and I still remember where I was sitting when I rocked back in my chair from the onslaught of sound. As sensitive a player as Jimmy can be, he can also blow the roof off with his tenor, and he does just that here.
6 ) "Word! Dr. Byrd" by Darren Barrett (from First One Up)
While still in graduate school, I had the mind-blowing experience of travelling up to Boston one weekend to hear Jimmy play at Wally's in a quintet with trumpeter Darren Barrett, pianist Aaron Goldberg, bassist Reuben Rogers and drummer John Lamkin. I'm glad that group is represented on record, and this hard-swinging tribute to a major mentor of Barrett's is just one among the highlights.
7 ) "Arioso" by Lewis Nash (from The Highest Mountain)
The blend of Jimmy's soprano and Jeremy Pelt's trumpet is on display again here in Nash's wonderful quintet. I have a soft spot for this 30+ year old waltz by the late, great James Williams. Nash's group has a perfect balance of fire and sensitivity all around, aided tremendously by the comping and soloing of another frequent JG collaborator, pianist Renee Rosnes.
8 ) "Brand New World" (from Brand New World)
I would be remiss if I didn't include some of the important figures from Jimmy's time at the Hartt School of Music. In addition to Goldberg, Barrett and the late Dwayne Burno, this track from Jimmy's RCA Victor Records debut prominently features fellow Jackie McLean disciples Stevie-D and E-Mac (trombonist Steve Davis and drummer Eric McPherson). And the baby niece for whom he wrote this tune is now in high school – Jimmy, we're getting old, dude . . .
9 ) "Arc for Puppy" by Mario Pavone (from Ancestors)
Though JG is best known for more "straight-ahead" contexts, he is quite versatile, as displayed through his multiple collaborations with progressive bassist/composer Mario Pavone. In this group his saxophone (tenor, on this track) is juxtaposed seamlessly with the generally more experimental sounds of Tony Malaby as well as pianist Peter Madsen and drummer Gerald Cleaver.
10 ) "242 E. 3rd" by Lamont Johnson (from 242 E. 3rd)
This is the oldest track on this list (though far from his first record date). This Latin-inflected tune, also featuring some great Howard Johnson tuba, has some searing JG tenor work alongside the piano and writing of Johnson, an important and underappreciated Jackie McLean sideman. Jimmy, I forgive you for missing my wedding rehearsal for this and am glad you made the ceremony 🙂
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Squatters' Rights
March 7, 2016 by: Content Team
The phrase squatters' rights pertains to a notion that someone who takes possession of, or who fails to leave, a property owned by someone else, can eventually claim that property as his own. The concept follows the arrival of homeless people moving into abandoned buildings and setting up shop. If the property owner shows up years later wishing to put his property to use, he may have a difficult road forcing those people, the "squatters," to leave. In some states, such a situation may lead to adverse possession. To explore this concept, consider the following squatters' rights definition.
Definition of Squatters' Rights
A concept granting claim to real property to an individual who has openly and continuously occupied it without legal permission for a prescribed number of years.
1850-1860 Americanism
What are Squatters' Rights
The concept of squatters' rights dates back to the Roman Empire, where someone who maintained possession of an item or property, without legal title, could become the lawful owner if the original owner did not show up to take possession within a certain period of time. Napoleonic law carried this practice through Europe and the Netherlands.
In the Americas, colonists brought British law with them, including the concept of squatters' rights. There was no way for the people venturing out into the land from the coast to know whether someone else had laid claim to a piece of land, assuming it was vacant when they arrived. It was commonplace for families to build a home, clear and till the land, and plant crops, working the land for years before someone, claiming to be the true owner of the land, arrived to take possession.
Preemption Act
When the new federal government was formed, all of the land across the continent was assumed to be owned by the government, unless proper claim had been registered with the land office. In 1841, Congress passed the Preemption Act, which allowed pioneers settling on federal land to purchase the land at a very low price. Settlers were allowed to claim up to 160 acres of land, live on it, develop it, and purchase it for $1.25 per acre (about $29.95 per acre in modern currency).
Squatting in Modern Times
In modern times, squatting is seen as a civil law issue in many countries. U.S. law on this topic can be confusing, as the phrase squatters' rights does not refer to a list of specific rights given to an individual. In fact, squatting is a colloquial term for occupying a property without the owner's permission. This casual term now refers to a legal process known as "adverse possession." Modern laws commonly allow certain rights to people who live in a residence, but does not own it. This is to protect tenants from being thrown out without notice by the landlord.
While it is possible for a squatter to eventually gain legal ownership of a property through the concept of squatters' rights, it is a very rare occurrence. Gaining ownership would require the squatter to have lived in or on the property for a minimum period of time, as set by state law, during which time, the landlord has made no attempt to have him evicted. If the squatter does not retain possession for the time period designated by the state, the continuity is broken and the time period restarts.
Example of Squatters' Rights
Bob lived with his mother in her rental home when she passed away. The landlord never contacted Bob, who continued living in the home without paying rent. Throughout that time period, Bob cared for the home and property as if it was his own, making repairs, and installing expensive landscaping. After 15 years had passed, Bob claimed squatters' rights, asking the court to have the property title transferred to his name.
It is clear Bob has put considerable resources into the upkeep and improvement of the property, all without any request for rent by the landlord. In this example of squatters' rights, the court would need to ensure Bob has met all of the other requirements of their state's laws before granting ownership of the property to Bob.
Adverse Possession
Adverse possession refers to a process by which a squatter may eventually gain legal title to the property he is occupying, when certain conditions are met. The legal doctrine of adverse possession discourages the neglect or abandonment of real property by its rightful owner. Such properties often fall into disrepair, and may even become an eyesore and hazard to the communities in which they reside.
Many states have adverse possession laws which specify the conditions that must be met in order for someone to claim legal title of an abandoned property. Among other things, the squatter must have continually occupied the property for a specified amount of time, during which the true owner did not attempt to evict him.
Claiming a property by adverse possession does not only apply to homes and other dwellings. It may also be used to claim a small portion of someone else's property.
Bob, who lives in the country where lots are large, and many residents have pets and livestock, builds a fence to hem in his goats. Without realizing he was mistaken about the location of the property line, Bob builds his fence about 10 feet on his neighbor's side of the property line. The neighbor, whether because he never noticed, or because he didn't care, never said anything about it to Bob.
Nearly 20 years later, Bob decides to sell his property, and when the title company points out the error, Bob petitions the court to have that small strip of land titled in his name. The court must determine whether Bob's situation meets all of the legal requirements for adverse possession in their state, before deciding whether to transfer title to Bob.
Such a transfer may require Bob to pay a small amount of money to the neighbor, and there may be other fees or financial considerations. While this falls under squatters' rights, occupying a portion of a property due to a surveying or other error is also known as accidental adverse possession.
Elements of Adverse Possession
In order to make a successful claim under adverse possession, in a state that recognizes such claims, the adverse party, also known as a "disseisor," must openly occupy the property, treating as if it is his own, without challenge by the rightful owner, for a specified period of time. The elements of adverse possession that must be proven in a squatters' rights claim of squatters' claim include:
Actual Occupation
The adverse party must actually occupy the property, which is not being used by the property owner. Such occupation must be continuous for the minimum period of time, though this does not mean the individual must physically remain on the property every hour of every day. The adverse party must treat the property as his own, taking part in physical acts of maintaining and improving the property.
Open and Notorious Possession
The occupant's use and possession of the property must be open and notorious, meaning that it must be obvious for all the world to see, so as to give the owner notice that such a claim may be made. Open and notorious possession may also be made by the installation of fencing, clearing or planting the land, raising livestock on the land, installing signs, or by opening/closing gates to areas of the property that the owner would be sure to notice.
Exclusive Possession
The occupant must use the property to the exclusion of the owner and other potential squatters. This means he cannot share occupancy with the legal owner, but must claim it as his own. Two people may claim adverse possession if they both occupy the property, sharing possession, as long as neither is the legal owner. Making physical improvements is evidence of exclusive possession.
Hostile Possession
Hostile possession occurs when the adverse party enters or uses the property without the true owner's permission. Use of the land by hunters, renters, or other people, without any intent or claim to the property, is not considered hostile possession. Rather, the occupant must oppose the rights of the true owner.
Continuous Use
The adverse party must occupy the property continually for the minimum length of time specified by the state's statutes, which may range from 5 to 30 years. Occupancy cannot be sporadic or interrupted. Should the occupant vacate the property during that time period, then move back in, the time requirement starts over again.
For example, time requirements by some states that do recognize squatters' rights, are as follows:
Arizona: 2 years
California: 5 years
Idaho: 5 years
Montana: 5 years
Utah: 7 years
Washington: 7 years
Alabama: 10 years
Colorado: 18 years
Delaware: 20 years
Ohio: 21 years
New Jersey: 30 years
Other elements that may be required by the court include:
Claim of Right – the adverse party truly believes he has a rightful claim to the property.
Payment of Property Taxes – payments made by both or either of the parties may be considered by the court. Payment of property taxes by the adverse party is not enough to prove a claim in the absence of occupation of the property.
Color of Title – a claim based on a property title that appears to be valid, but is somehow legally defective.
Color of Title
Most states differentiate between a person acting in good faith with a faulty title, and those who claim the land without good faith. The courts are more likely to side with good faith trespassers than those who intend to steal of piece of land they know never belonged to them.
Farmer Joe truly believes he is purchasing a piece of property, which has a faulty deed. Joe moves his livestock in to the stables, and later discovers the stables lie partially on the neighbor's property. In this circumstance, Farmer Joe may be able to acquire the small piece of property after a certain time period, assuming he meets other requirements of adverse possession, including paying taxes on it.
Public Outcry over Squatters' Rights Case
In 1984, an airline pilot, Don Kirlin, and his wife purchased two adjacent lots outside Boulder Colorado, planning to build their dream home, "someday." The couple, who lived nearby, walked their dogs by their property frequently, and maintained the property, repairing the fences, spraying for weeds, and other upkeep, never seeing any sign that someone else was using their property.
In 2006, more than 22 years later, Judge Richard McLean and his wife, who owned a home on the lot next door, filed a squatters' rights claim to the couple's land, they had occupied it for over 20 years. The McLeans claimed to have planted a garden, stacked their firewood, and held outdoor parties on the lot, though the Kirlins never observed such activities, even though they regularly maintained the property.
At trial, the court ruled that the state's doctrine of adverse possession allows a person to gain full title to a property after using it for a certain length of time without objection from the original owner. The judge stated that the McLeans' clearly demonstrated a stronger attachment to the land than the Kirlins, and that their near-daily use of the land for 22 years was enough to establish adverse possession. He awarded title to 1/3 of the Kirlins' lot, valued at over $1 million, to the McLeans. This ruling sparked public outcry, as citizens expressed fear that the same thing could happen to their properties.
Couple Claims Adverse Possession on Adjacent Lot
In the early 1980s, John Altobello and his wife owned a piece of real property in Rockland County, New York. They had used a portion of the adjacent lot as a driveway, and for other purposes, even adding gravel to the lot, installing electric wiring, and building a shed on the property in 1982. In 2010, the true owner of the lot next door, Tolake Corporation, filed a legal claim asking the court to declare it the legal owner of the property.
The Altobellos, having put a great deal of money, time, and effort into improving the strip of property, made a counterclaim of adverse possession. The trial court ruled in favor of the corporate owner of the property in question, and the Altobellos appealed the decision. The appellate court ruled that the couple had met the requirements for adverse possession of the disputed portion of the property, as they had occupied it, and improved and maintained it for over 20 years, meeting the minimum requirement of 10 years. The couple was granted legal title to the disputed portion of the neighboring property in 2011.
Civil Law – The body of law dealing with private matters between individuals and corporations and other entities.
Counterclaim – A claim made to offset, or counter, another claim; a retaliatory claim by a defendant against a plaintiff in a civil lawsuit.
Intent – A resolve to perform an act for a specific purpose; a resolution to use a particular means to a specific end.
Jurisdiction – The legal authority to hear legal cases and make judgments; the geographical region of authority to enforce justice.
Real Property – Land and property attached or fixed directly to the land, including buildings and structures.
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Hi there! Thanks for visiting Melissa Hartigan Photography – Coventry CT Newborn Photographer and browsing my blog. If you are visiting my blog for the first time, welcome and thanks for stopping by. If you are a returning visitor stopping by to check out this weeks' featured blog post, welcome back and thank you for visiting again. For the newcomers to my blog and newly designed website, I would love to introduce myself to you. I am a wife and a mother to five children and I found my passion and niche with photography. I specialize in newborn photography in Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts, and I have a beautiful photography studio that is located in Coventry, CT. As a professional photographer, I love to capture special events in people's lives and give them heirloom quality photographs they can cherish of their new baby and family forever. I am so happy to be a part of these memorable moments for this family. Here is a little peek into Asher's Newborn session.
It's always an honor to me when I receive that email or phone call from previous clients letting me know that they are expecting another bundle of joy again, and how much they would love for me to capture their new baby's newborn photos – just as I had for their other children. That is exactly what Miriam and Scott had done when they were expecting another baby. Three years earlier, I had not only photographed their daughter's newborn photos but I got to see how much she had grown in her first year when I captured her one year milestone photos as well. Today she is no longer 'the baby of the family' because not long ago they welcomed their sixth baby into the family. Meet Baby Asher.
Miriam and Scott's family of six is so sweet, and I adored photographing their fifth baby's newborn photos, and now their sixth baby, Asher's newborn photos.
For Asher's newborn session colors, his mom Miriam wanted to keep with neutrals to show off her handsome baby boy. Keeping with blue colors and tones, and tan and brown colors and tones, all the setups really coordinated well with each other. One of my favorites from his session is him wade awake in the blue newborn sleeper outfit. He looks so handsome and oh so sleepy in the tan setups.
Melissa Hartigan Photography has a beautiful curated newborn wardrobe to style each baby with. If you're looking for some prop or color ideas, please check out my Newborn Gallery. For Asher's session, I used outfits, hats and props from some of my favorite newborn prop vendors: No. 2 Willow Lane, Little Bean Creations, Roses and Ruffles, Red Owl Photo Props and Pooks and Lulu.
I hope you enjoyed this little peek into Asher's newborn session. Are you interested in more information on newborn sessions and my availability for your baby's upcoming due date? Get in touch with me! Please don't hesitate in booking your newborn session before baby is born – it is never too early to plan ahead to make sure that you get in on my calendar. In fact, it is highly recommended to book your session well in advance of your baby's due date – the earlier, the better! Get in touch with me through the contact tab. Let's plan your baby's photo session!


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The 2017 Cafe Show in Seoul, South Korea happened just a few short days ago, and for our North American and European readers who frequent coffee and tea trade shows, let us assure you: this is like no trade show you've ever seen. The two-story show floor is massive, and yet it still feels like there isn't enough room for the swaths of visitors making their serpentine rounds.
Anything you could ever possibly need to start a coffee shop is for sale at Cafe Show; as in, plop out some cash and take it home that day. Espresso machines, roasters, serving ware, ovens, towels, hats (so many hats. Fedoras, derbies, even porkpies, you know it), scissors, bathroom signs, gadgets, hoozy-whatsits—it's all here, it's all for sale, and with its own dedicated booth.
Sprudge staff walked the show floor in Seoul, hunting down all the coolest new tech and fantastic sights that the 2017 Cafe Show had to offer. It's our pleasure to bring the 11 most notable sights we experienced from Cafe Show Seoul, one of the world's great coffee trade show events.
If there was one thing had us all awiggle, it was the slim, chopped new EK-43 S. The counter profile-friendly version of the coffee née spice grinder has been floating around trade shows for a few years now, but those were generally the result of aftermarket mods. This stubby little beauty is coming direct from Mahlkönig, and was highly Instagrammed throughout the weekend in Seoul. Look for them to be made available around January.
We were especially excited to check out what tea would be on offer in Seoul—this is a "coffee and tea show" after all—and we were not disappointed by the many beautiful tea displays at Cafe Show.
Be they brewed, loose leaf, or even green tea in its most raw form, the range of vibrant colors emanating from the tea booths were simply stunning.
The newest espresso machine in the Astoria product line, the Storm, could have made the list of must-see things at the Cafe Show based on looks alone. The angled wooden legs and narrower body bring a new and exciting look to the espresso bar.
But move to the other side of the machine, and the storm is boasting a pretty serious combination of old and new technology. Each group head is equipped with a handle that allows for pulling espresso manually, or baristas can use the dedicated touch screen to set a profile for each shot. Touch screens aren't always the answer, but after seeing the Storm in action, this appears to be a particularly nice and useful integration of tech.
In a delightful twist, there were so many things at the Cafe Show that weren't specifically coffee- or tea-related. There's heaps we could choose from, but these little cuties from Happy Paper were clear team favorites.
Happy Paper doesn't deliver to the States—at least not yet. But luckily, the Sprudge team was able to make it home with three cats, a husky, and a corgi, all of which arrived in our luggage safely.
Cafe Show was a buttery gluten coma waiting to happen. Delicious French-inspired pastries were everywhere, and we sampled as many as we could get our hands on. There were croissant waffles. There were scones. There were these delicious little butter cookies, sprinkled just-so with sugar. Our diet went out the window, but you know what? Life is short.
It's a pastry oven THAT ALSO ROASTS COFFEE! Did that just blow your mind? Probably. It blew ours. This oven from Korean manufacturer HRS features a cylindrical mini-drum on the end of a rod (that little jammer in the bottom middle of the photo above) that can be used to roast coffee. One may dial in their roast curves whilst similarly dialing in a nice old world sourdough. Or maybe a babka? What a good idea.
Be still our collective beating hearts: there single-group Strada is real, and it's spectacular. We spotted this darling machine at the booth for Almacielo, a Korean-based green coffee importer. Though we expressed no real interest in purchasing green coffee, Almacielo staff were nice enough to clue us in on the fact that the single-group Strada was released last year in Korea. It's still news to us.
This indoor greenhouse was gorgeous. You could use it to grow your…herbs, and… maybe a few tomato plants to provide a little soil diversity and nutrient distribution for your…herbs. It's got everything you need for growing all manner of many-splendored herbs, efficiently and discretely.
The cold brew wars are over, and ready-to-drink beverages won. So much so that entire cottage industries have popped that are cold brew-adjacent. The Val:ve is one of them. There are certainly other manufacturers of draft systems, but the Val:ve may just be the first dedicated to coffee. And the brushed copper finish would certainly be a centerpiece on any countertop.
Ask anyone who has spent an entire day at a trade show, you eat like complete garbage. The only real dietary consideration is how quickly can you get it and eat it. But not at the Cafe Show: this event features an entire market inside the convention. Manna Mall: The Lifestyle Market was replete with fresh fruit and vegetables, juices, nuts, meats, even lime trees, and it was literally giving us life while we were in Seoul.
Zachary Carlsen, Zac Cadwalader, and Charlie Burt contributed to this reporting.


By the bases this looks to be a pretty nice buck. Not enough horn for me to recognize him yet. But judging by the spread he'll be a good one.
Great bases and good spread so far. Mature, but we need more horn growth to see who he is from last year.
This one is new. He's a droptine buck but he appears to be immature. Should be interesting to watch his antlers develop.


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CEE Professor Joshua Fu is Awarded the John D. Tickle Professorship
The Tickle College of Engineering has awarded Professor Joshua Fu one of the first John D. Tickle Professorships for his exemplary scholarly research and publication record, as well as his teaching and service record. The professorship was created as a result of the investments made by John D. Tickle, a UT alumnus and graduate of Industrial Engineering, and his wife, Ann. Some of the Tickle's other investments include investment in the John D. Tickle Engineering Building, the new engineering complex and the naming of our college.
"Joshua's prolific and impactful scholarship related to air quality, energy and climate change over the past decade has elevated his own reputation as well as the reputation of the department as a whole," said CEE Department Head Chris Cox. "I was so pleased that the college was able to recognize him as a Tickle Professor. Professorships play a vital role in retaining talented and successful faculty such as Joshua."
Fu is a highly published faculty member and is engaged with researchers throughout the United States as well as internationally in studying the effects and impacts of air pollution and climate change," said Wayne Davis, dean of the college. "The college is pleased to recognize his accomplishments with the John D. Tickle Professorship."
The focus of Fu's research work includes climatic changes, air pollution modeling, air quality impact assessments, the impacts of severe weather on health, the impacts of transportation planning and energy usage on air quality, land use (satellite applications) and emissions, diesel track emission effects, and energy optimization planning.
"It is my great honor to be named a John D. Tickle Professor," said Fu. "I appreciate Mr. Tickle's generosity and investments in our college and his devotion to the University of Tennessee. I have been a faculty in the department since 2000 and always treasure every growing opportunity that Dean Davis and my Department Head Chris Cox have provided over the years. Establishing scholarly research, making contributions to the literature, improving the quality of life (through better air quality), being inspired by other researchers, and educating students have brought me great joy. I look forward to working with wonderful students, colleagues, and researchers across our campus and across the nation and globe continuously."
Fu is also an Inaugural Professor of the UT-ORNL Bredesen Center for Interdisciplinary Research and Graduate Education Energy Science and Engineering PhD program, Faculty Affiliate at the UT-ORNL Joint Institute for Computational Sciences, and holds a Joint Faculty Appointment in the Computational Sciences and Engineering Division at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.
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International Property Markets Scorecard
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1. Property Rights
1.1 Legal Protection
1.2 Registries
1.3 Formal Ownership
Goal – Property rights that are legally protected, secure, recorded in a single, accurate, widely accessible electronic registry and that lead to high levels of formal ownership for all citizens
Core Question: Does an effective and sufficient legal framework exist to protect property rights for all citizens? No – Very weak. While the idea of private property does exist in Venezuela, the government has the right, based on its own judgment, to dispose or take control of property. Since Chavez's re-election (2006), private real estate rights have been constantly revoked by the government.
Source: http://panampost.com/trino-marquez/2013/10/15/venezuela-does-private-property-even-exist-there/
1.1.1 Are property rights clearly defined and protected by law? No, property rights in Venezuela are very weak, ranking 148 out of 148 and with a score of 1.61 out of 7, Trend ↓. Government corruption and political influence have had a negative impact on property rights.
Security of Tenure
1.1.2 Can citizens challenge the legality of government takings? No, citizens in Venezuela cannot challenge legality of government takings. Venezuela ranks 148th, very weak, out of 148. Venezuela has a score of 1.47 out of 7 and is has a Trend  (1.74 in 2012-2013). Once again, corrupt courts and government under Hugo Chavez his successor (Nicolas Maduro) has virtually eliminated the ability for citizens to challenge the government. Chavez was known for claiming that "land is, by nature, the property of everyone," (http://americasquarterly.org/chavez-private-property)
Source: Global Competitiveness Report 2013-2014 – World Economic Forum
http://www.weforum.org/issues/global-competitivenes
Bundle of Rights
SQ1 What is the bundle of rights (group of rights such as occupancy, use and the right to sell or lease) associated with both residential and commercial property ownership? Very Weak – While land and title can be obtained, the Venezuelan government, under Hugo Chavez and his successor, has had extreme restrictions on who gets title. The government has also stretched its power in seizing land without the proper methods or compensation.
Source: An Essential Human Right: Property Rights in China and Venezuela 2013, CIPE Development
http://www.cipe.org/blog/2013/09/27/an-essential-human-right-property-rights-in-china-and-venezuela/#.U7Q2lfldV8G
Source: Housing in Venezuela, Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the UK and Ireland
http://embavenez.co.uk/sites/embavenez.co.uk/files/factsheets/Fact%20sheet%20-%20Housing.pdf
Core Question: Does a reliable property registry exist including cadastral, title and mortgage lien information? No, the registry for real estate is in Cuba, a result of the Government's relationship. This makes it quite difficult to conduct proper real estate transactions or to identify owners.
Source: Mercel Carvallo 2012, Private Property is at Risk in Venezuela
1.2.1 Cadastral Information
Status – Strong
SQ 2 Is cadastral information (information about the dimensions and location of land parcels) accessible to the public? Yes, though most of it is a new concept and in the beginning stages.
SQ 3 Is zoning/permitted use information included are use regulations respected and enforced? Yes but the laws are sometimes vague. However, it seems that zoning is quite regulated, particularly when it comes to environmental issues.
SQ 4 Are Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) information used to create and update the registry? Yes, but the majority of the GIS and GPS is in the beginning stages of development. Several industries and firms are also not always open to sharing specific information as well.
Source: Organization of American States, Support to the Cadastres of the Americas
http://portal.oas.org/Default.aspx?tabid=839&language=en-US
Source: Water in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela to the United States
http://venezuela-us.org/live/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/FS_WaterASocilaVision_March20091.pdf
Source: The Imataca Zoning Plan: A New Precedent for Zoning and Management in Forest Reserves?, All That Glitters Is Not Gold
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Source: Building Geographic Information Systems from the Ground Up 2004, California Polytechnic State University
http://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1033&context=focus
1.2.2 Title Registry
Strong – Ranking – 95th out of 189, Trend ↓ (89 in 2013). Costs are low to register property, but number of procedures are high. Duration to complete transfer is medium in length. .
1.2.2.1 What is the number of procedures required to register the transfer of a property from one owner to another? 8
1.2.2.2 What is the duration of time in calendar days that it would take to complete the transfer? 38
1.2.2.3 What is the total cost of the transfer including all fees, taxes, etc. expressed as a percentage of the value of the property? 2.5%
Source – Doing Business 2014 – Registering Property, World Bank
http://doingbusiness.org/data/exploreeconomies/venezuela#registering-property
1.2.3 Mortgage Registry
Very Weak. The mortgage registry market in Venezuela is a very new concept and information is little to none. On top of which, electronic versions are unavailable and title insurance is not an option.
SQ 5 The mandatory use of notaries or similar officials slows down and adds cost to the process. Does a notary need to be involved in the registration process? Yes, several departments at the registry require review and receipts of documents. "Staff at the registry is inclined to use discretion (jurisprudencia) in dealing with cases and may ask the clients two times for extra documents, thus delaying this procedure," (Doing Business, 2014).
SQ 6 Is information in the registry available electronically? No. Information is not secured and is not online
SQ 7 Title insurance is indemnity insurance against financial loss from defects in title and from the invalidity or unenforceability of mortgage liens. Is title insurance available to lenders? No, title insurance is not an option in Venezuela.
Source: Doing Business 2014, Economy Profile: Venezuela
http://www-wds.worldbank.org/external/default/WDSContentServer/WDSP/IB/2014/05/14/000260600_20140514154114/Rendered/PDF/830070Venezuela0VEN0Box0382127B00PUBLIC0.pdf
Source: Global Property Guide, Venezuela
http://www.globalpropertyguide.com/Latin-America/Venezuela/Buying-Guide
Source: Latin Lawyer, The Business Law Resource for Latin America 2013, Venezuela
http://latinlawyer.com/reference/topics/53/jurisdictions/24/venezuela/
Core Question: Do citizens understand and trust property rights institutions and avoid the informal sector? No. Weak. While property rights do "technically" exist, the Venezuelan government can virtually ignore private land rights on a case by case basis. So, while property rights are clear to the citizens, they obviously do not trust those rights since the government clearly has control and no boundaries. "In short, the CRBV clearly establishes the principle of private property and defines the cases in which the government can ignore it and dispossess an individual or a company of their assets," (PanAmPost, 2013).
Source: PanAm Post 2013, Opinion
http://panampost.com/trino-marquez/2013/10/15/venezuela-does-private-property-even-exist-there/
1.3.1 Land
SQ 8 What is the status of land ownership? Weak, some private land ownership is allowed, and it is part of the Venezuela's law (Article 115 of the Constitution of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, December 15, 1999). The law states "The right of ownership is guaranteed. Everyone has the right to use, occupy, enjoy, and dispose of their private property," (PanAmPost, 2013). However, while land ownership is allowed, most uses are heavily controlled by the government. The government has almost exclusive rights to revoke land ownership rights at its own discretion.
1.3.2 Home Ownership
SQ 9 What is the percentage of formal home ownership? 83% is the percentage of formal home ownership, very strong.
Source:Housing Finance Information Network
http://hofinet.org/countries/country.aspx?regionID=4&id=179
Informal Sector
1.3.3 What is the percentage of services firms that report competing with unregistered or informal firms? Medium – Strong formal sector, only 29.8% of firms are competing against unregistered or informal firms.
Source: Enterprise Surveys 2010, Venezuela
http://www.enterprisesurveys.org/Data/ExploreEconomies/2010/venezuela#informality
In-Country Assessment Information
Field Question (FQ) 1. Even if legal provisions exist, what is the actual status of property rights and ownership for small businesses?
FQ 2. Are standard leases used for commercial space? If not, what is a typical arrangement for rental?
FQ 3. What are the processes for government expropriation of property especially notice and due process for owners? Are those laws followed or do expropriations happen by collusion between officials and connected elites?
FQ 4. Are businesses owners compensated fairly when their property is taken for public use?
FQ 5. What protections do businesses have who lease space from arbitrary eviction by owners?
FQ 6. What is the actual experience of transferring a property, accessing the registry and dealing with registry officials?
FQ 7. How large is the presence of informal markets for goods, i.e. itinerate vendors?
© 2013 by the Center for International Private Enterprise and the International Real Property Foundation. Except where otherwise noted, this work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial Share Alike 3.0 United States license.
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3 Marijuana Stocks to Buy for the Long Haul in 2019
Canada's nationwide recreational marijuana market opened last October; last week, we got results from Canada's two biggest marijuana companies that suggest the country's marijuana market represents a massive opportunity.
The possibility of capturing billions of dollars in legal marijuana sales in Canada only hints at the larger opportunity associated with legalization of marijuana globally. If you think increasingly more countries will follow Canada's lead, then it could be smart to buy shares in Canopy Growth (NYSE:CGC), Aurora Cannabis (NYSE:ACB), and Cronos Group (NASDAQ:CRON) in 2019.
The biggest marijuana company
Canopy Growth is Canada's biggest marijuana company. A vertically integrated pot play, Canopy Growth grows marijuana in state-of-the art greenhouses, processes it using the latest in automated machinery, packages it, and sells it throughout Canada.
The company's investments in growing capacity early on allowed it to capture over 30% of Canada's medical marijuana market. Based on its latest quarterly results, leveraging its size and brand recognition is allowing it to capture at least as much market share in Canada's emerging recreational market.
Last quarter, selling into every Canadian province's adult-use market catapulted Canopy Growth's revenue to 83 million Canadian dollars, up 282% from the same quarter last year. Last quarter only included about six weeks of recreational sales, and demand outstripped supply early on, crimping revenue. So there's good reason to believe sales will head a lot higher.
Canopy Growth is also establishing itself in other countries that are breaking down barriers to marijuana; it has operations in Europe, Australia, and Latin America. It also recently announced plans to enter the United States for the first time.
Until recently, Canopy Growth couldn't operate in the U.S. because of rules prohibiting publicly traded companies from engaging in businesses that are illegal at the federal level. Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug in the U.S. However, the latest Farm Bill removed hemp, a non-psychoactive form of cannabis, from the controlled substance list in December. Following hemp's reclassification, Canopy Growth plans to spend up to $150 million in New York state to create a hemp industrial park.
The U.S. market for hemp-based products is already worth hundreds of millions of dollars per year, but it could become a multibilion-dollar market if new products are made using hemp-derived extracts. Importantly, Canopy Growth's hemp facilities could be converted to process marijuana someday. Therefore, if marijuana becomes legal nationwide, Canopy Growth's hemp strategy could give it a valuable head start in what's estimated to be a $50 billion market opportunity.
A mad rush of production growth
Investors should also consider buying Canada's second-largest cannabis company, Aurora Cannabis. Aurora Cannabis doesn't have Canopy Growth's market share, but it's arguably best-positioned to give it a run for its money.
The company's acquisitions of CannaMed and MedReleaf last year turned it into one of the biggest medical marijuana suppliers in Canada, and a robust expansion plan that includes significant increases in annual marijuana production offers strong revenue tailwinds.
Last quarter, Aurora Cannabis reported that acquisitions and initial adult-use sales in Canada caused its sales to skyrocket 363% to CA$54 million. The adult-use market accounted for CA$21.6 million in sales, giving it (the company estimates) a market share of roughly 20%.
The company sold nearly 7,000 kilograms of marijuana or marijuana equivalents, such as extracts, in the quarter — up 502%. However, that figure could increase substantially because of new production coming online from expansions to greenhouses, including Aurora Sky. Currently, management says annual marijuana production capacity is running at about 120,000 kilograms, but that's expected to increase to 150,000 kilograms next month. If so, then Aurora Cannabis expects to have 25,000 kilograms of marijuana available for sale by the end of June.
Aurora Cannabis's future plans include boosting annual production above 500,000 kilograms; if it can accomplish that, it could see its gross margin improve considerably. Last quarter, its gross margin was 52%, but that reflected average production costs of $1.92 per gram. Aurora Cannabis believes the new production it's bringing online at Aurora Sky and elsewhere will be at cost below $1 per gram.
Given the company's potential sales growth and improved gross margin as new supply comes online, its future appears bright.
There are marijuana companies that are bigger than Cronos Group by revenue and planned marijuana production. But Cronos and Canopy Growth are the only two cannabis companies with significant financial firepower and access to supply-chain, branding, and regulatory expertise because of investments from major consumer-goods companies. Cronos Group sold 45% of itself to tobacco powerhouse Altria (NYSE:MO) for $1.8 billion in December; this followed Canopy Growth's decision to sell 38% of itself to alcohol giant Constellation Brands(NYSE:STZ) for roughly $4 billion last August.
Having Altria as a partner is a big win for Cronos Group. Altria owns the U.S. Philip Morris tobacco brands, including Marlboro cigarettes, and it has extensive experience navigating regulatory scrutiny. It's built up a slate of successful brands, and it has extensive relationships with farmers and other suppliers. Additionally, Altria owns over 30% of Juul, a leading vape company that theoretically could provide Cronos Group with some intriguing collaboration opportunities.
Cronos Group hasn't reported results for the calendar fourth quarter yet, so we don't know how it did after recreational sales began in Canada — but sales jumped 186% year over year to CA$3.8 million in the third quarter, so its products appear to be gaining traction. Its annualized production capacity was just 6,650 kilograms in Q3, but it has said that capacity will reach 40,150 kilograms this year and that it plans to produce 117,000 kilograms per year. Those predictions were prior to Altria's investment, so you could see Cronos Group announce new targets during its next earnings release.
During Altria's fourth-quarter earnings call, it highlighted a forecast for legal marijuana sales of $40 billion per year, based on current legal markets. It also said worldwide legalization could increase that market opportunity to $250 billion. Given those figures and Altria's help, it could be smart to own Cronos Group for the long haul, too.
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Q: If/Else Statement's Shell Comparing more than 2 Values? Quick question regrading if/else statements in shell, Right now I am trying to test if two different values are equal to a third
echo "CompareDateValues"
if [ "${TodaysDate}" = "${prevDate}" & "${currDate}" ]; then
    echo "Dates Are A Match : TodaysDate:${TodaysDate} = savedStateRunDates:${prevDate}"
else
    echo "Dates Are Not A Match : TodaysDate:${TodaysDate} = savedStateRunDates:${prevDate}"
    echo Exit
    exit 1
fi

As you can see from the code above I am trying to test if prevdate and currdate match Todaysdate but I can seem to get it working any help would be great

A: You have to use two conditions:
if [ "$TodaysDate" = "$prevDate" ] && [ "$TodaysDate" = "$currDate" ] ; then

or the -a operator (not recommended)
if [ "$TodaysDate" = "$prevDate" -a "$TodaysDate" = "$currDate" ] ; then

or, if you're in bash, switch to [[ ... ]] conditions:
if [[ $TodaysDate = $prevDate && $TodaysDate = $currDate ]] ; then

A: if test "$TodaysDate" = "$prevDate" && test "$TodaysDate" = "$currDate"; then ...

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Many people do not realize that allergy and asthma triggers lurk inside their homes.
Severe allergy season is here, which means you will probably spend significant time indoors. Unfortunately, you may not realize that allergy and asthma triggers may be lurking inside your home. Spending more time indoors increases your exposure to indoor allergens such as pet dander, dust mites, mold spores and even cockroaches.
More than 40 million people in the United States suffer from indoor allergies year-round. Perennial allergy sufferers experience symptoms such as a stuffy or runny nose, itchy eyes, sneezing and wheezing, which are symptoms triggered by airborne particles or allergens. In many cases, the root cause of these allergens is the sufferer's canine friends. In fact, 70% of people suffering from dog allergies, whether they know it or not, react to the allergen scientifically known as Can f 1, which is found in dog saliva.
You can effectively minimize exposure to airborne particles or allergens by removing the pet from the home. Less-drastic measures you may want to consider include keeping pets out of the bedroom and other common rooms where people with allergies spend a great deal of time, and washing your hands after touching your pet.


Whether you are a mediator, parenting coach, or other Professional helping parents, the goal is often to reduce conflict between parents, and ideally find solutions to areas of conflict.
A major area where conflict arises is in relation to money. Differences over money often contributes to parents separating, and not surprisingly conflicts over money continue after a separation. Having the right tools to assist parents in resolving issues over child and spousal support is essential.
With the release of iGuideline, for the first time mediators, parenting coaches, and other Professionals helping parents, have affordable access to the most powerful tools available for calculating child and spousal support.
iGuideline is not only powerful and easy to use, but it's also intuitive and helps educate the user on the Child and Spousal Support Guidelines.
Arguably iGuideline's most important feature as it relates to the work mediators and parenting coaches do is it's innovative licensing options, which includes the ability for anyone to download the App for free and view either a Sample File, or a file created by a user with a subscription or "per file" based license.
This means that a Professional helping parents can create a file in iGuideline (using either type of license) and either send PDF printouts of the calculated amounts to the parents, or they can send the actual file(s) to the parents who can then download the App for free and open and edit the file they received.
This helps create a truly collaborative environment where parents don't just participate in the process, but they are also able to provide meaningful input into the process of resolving conflicts involving support issues.


Measuring guides are offered for mantels and kitchen range hoods.
Mantels are available in standard dimensions as noted in the product description or made specific to your project. In general there are two types of fireplaces: masonry or manufactured. A masonry fireplace is made mostly of brick or stone. A manufactured fireplace includes all metal boxes.
You will find a dimensions from in each section of the website. Marble bathtubs can be made to your dimensions just follow the directions on the made-to-order guide for the size selection.


Mark Zuckerberg plans to merge the social network services _ WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram_ maintaining his control over the company's sprawling sections at a time when its business has been damaged by scandal. The services will continue to work as stand-alone applications, but their underlying technical foundation will be joined, said four people involved in the process.
That will bring three of the world's biggest messaging networks together, which allows people to communicate between the platforms for the very first time.
This movement has the potential to redefine how billions of users adopt the apps to connect each other while increasing Facebook's grip on users, raising privacy and security questions. It also underscores how Zuckerberg is imposing his power over parts he once promised to leave alone.
The plan requires thousands of Facebook employees to reconfigure how Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp messenger function at their basic levels, said the employees involved in the effort, who spoke on the condition of being anonymous because the matter is very confidential. Zuckerberg also wants to incorporate apps in an end-t-end encryption, a big step that protects messages from being viewed by anyone except the members of the conversation.
What is the point of stitching the apps together?
By merging the apps' foundation, Mark hopes to expand Facebook's utility and keep users extremely engaged inside the company's ecosystem. That could decrease people's hunger for rival messaging services, like those provided by Apple and Google. If people can interact more regularly with Facebook's apps, the company might also be able to extend its advertising business or add new revenue-generating services.
The plan follows two years of analysis of Facebook's core social network, which has been criticized for permitting election meddling and the spreading of disinformation. Those and other problems have reduced Facebook's growth and harmed its reputation, raising the hackles of regulators and lawmakers around the world. Zuckerberg has frequently apologized for the issues and has promised to fix them.
But the reforms might not sit well with some Facebook users, who have become more cautious about the data the company yields to other tech-firms following a lot of scandals. Last year, revelations showed that UK political consultancy Cambridge Analytica collected the data of up to 87 million Facebook users without their permission. It's unclear what user data will be shared among Instagram, Facebook Messenger, and WhatsApp.
Matthew Green, a cryptographer at John Hopkins University, raised concerns on Twitter about the information that could be shared between the applications and whether WhatsApp's encryption would get less safe. WhatsApp only needs a phone number to sign up for the app while Facebook requires users to confirm their identities, the Times pointed out in its report.
Facebook expects the messaging to play a much more significant role in its future. In October 2018, Zuckerberg said an increasing number of users are shifting from posting publicly to sharing privately in messaging apps.


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iPad 4 Announced by Apple, With A6X Processor, Lightning and 4G From EE
By Alistair Charlton
Apple has announced the fourth generation iPad, with an A6X processor, next generation image processing, ten hour battery life, new HD front camera and expanded 4G connectivity.
Launching alongside the new iPad mini, the larger iPad features an A6X processor which Apple claims doubles CPU tasks and graphics performance from the iPad 3, and the improved LTE chip means it will work with EE's new 4G network.
An updated LTE 4G chip means that the new iPad will work on EE's 4G network when it is turned on in the UK on 30 October, and the new iPad of course includes the Lightning port, first seen on the iPhone 5.
Storage options remain at 16GB/32GB/64GB and the prices for both the Wi-Fi-only and Wi-Fi +4G models remains unchanged, starting at £399 in the UK.
Although the third generation iPad is only eight months old, Apple felt that it was necessary to release a new update mid-cycle to keep the iPad ahead of growing competition from Google and Amazon.
Now that all of Apple's mobile devices (apart from the iPod shuffle and classic) use Lightning, third party case and accessory manufacturers will be encouraged to incorporate the new, smaller port into their future products.
Apple has also given the iPad a 1800MHz band, so it can be used with EE's 4G networks, which will launch in the UK on 30 October, bringing much faster mobile internet than what is currently available through 3G.
As EE's 4G network is the only one in the UK to run on the 1800MHz band, the updated iPad will not work on 4G networks from Vodafone and O2, which are due to be launched in the middle of 2013.
By then, though, we will be expecting a major update to the iPad, which will hopefully include further updated hardware to work on the 800MHz and 2100MHz bands to be auctioned off to Vodafone and O2 next year.
EE announced the prices for it 4G network earlier today, with the cheapest tariff offering unlimited calls and texts, and 500MB of data for £36 per month, while the options go up to unlimited calls and texts with 8GB of data for £56 a month.
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40 Meet the Robinsons Quotes to Help You Move Past Setbacks
September 14, 2022 by Amy Finn
If you're close to giving up, sometimes, you only need to read some Meet the Robinsons quotes that'll inspire you to keep fighting!
Meet the Robinsons is a sci-fi animated movie about a 12-year-old aspiring inventor, Lewis. Given his age as an inventor, he encountered a lot of mistakes and failures in life. He even reached the point where he gave up trying to make his inventions work.
However, through an amazing twist, Lewis discovers that the fate of the future rests in his hands. But, he can't save it alone; he'll need every bit of help he can get from the wonderful family called the Robinsons. They help Lewis keep moving forward and never stop believing in himself.
To realize why you should always keep going despite how many mistakes you make, we've compiled some of the best quotes from the movie. Get to know more about Lewis, the Robinsons, and how they are all related through destiny with the help of this list!
And don't forget to check out these Bee Movie quotes and Surf's Up quotes.
Best Meet the Robinsons Quotes
1. "Around here, however, we don't look backward for very long. We keep moving forward, opening up new doors and doing new things, and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths." – Wilbur Robinson (Walt Disney)
2. "I'm sorry your life turned out so bad. But don't blame me you messed it up yourself. Let go of the past and keep moving forward." – Lewis
3. "If I gave up every time I failed, I would never have invented my fireproof pants!" – Grandpa Bud Robinson
4. "Our hopes and dreams dashed, like so many pieces of a broken machinery thing." – Michael Yagoobian
5. Carl: "And I didn't want to tell you, but I did."
Wilbur Robinson: "I won't exist?"
Carl: "And where does that leave me? Alone, rusting in a corner."
Wilbur Robinson: "What am I worried about? Now, blueprints?"
Carl: "If this thing ever blows over, I really gotta get away from you and get some quiet time."
6. "The truth will set you free." – Wilbur Robinson
7. "You just focused on the bad stuff when all you had to do was let go of the past and keep moving forward." – Lewis
8. "Everyone will tell you to let it go and move on, but don't! Instead, let it fester and boil inside of you! Take these feelings and lock them away. Let them fuel your actions. Let hate be your ally, and you will be capable of wonderful, horrid things. Heed my words, Goob—don't let it go." – Michael Yagoobian
9. Mildred: "I know where your head is, but I'm telling you, you have got to get out of the past and look to the future."
Lewis: "I am, and this is it. This is my future. I'm sorry."
10. "I have the caffeine patch. Each patch is the equivalent of 12 cups of coffee. You can stay up for days with no side effects." – Grandma Lucille Krunklehorn
11. Michael Yagoobian: "Good day, madam. I'm here to change the future."
Receptionist: "Yes, sir?"
Michael Yagoobian: "I must speak with the man in charge immediately."
Receptionist: "Yes, sir."
12. "All right, Lewis. Knock them dead. That was a figure of speech. Please don't kill anyone." – Mr. Willerstein
Meet the Robinsons Quotes to Inspire You
13. "Take a good look around boys, because your future is about to change." – Michael Yagoobian
14. "Okay. Now, the time machine is fixed. His confidence in inventing is restored. He goes back to the science fair, fixes his memory scanner, thus restoring the space-time continuum." – Wilbur Robinson
15. "Five years ago, Dad woke up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat. Wants to build a time machine. So he starts working." – Wilbur Robinson
16. "I love baseball. It's my destiny to play that game. And I don't really care about winning." – Michael Yagoobian
17. "He keeps working and working until finally, he gets it! The first working time machine! Then, he keeps working and working until finally, he gets it again! The second working time machine!" – Wilbur Robinson
18. Michael Yagoobian: "What's going on? Why aren't you seizing the boy?"
Tiny the T-Rex: "I have a big head and little arms! I'm just not sure how well this plan was thought through."
Short Meet the Robinsons Quotes for You to Remember
19. "Unlocking the secrets of the brain took a lot longer than I expected." – Lewis
20. "May I remind you, I'm your father, and you have to do what I say." – Lewis
21. "Nothing says, 'Adopt me' like a weird invention." – Michael Yagoobian
22. "I have a date with destiny." – Michael Yagoobian
23. "I never thought my dad would be my best friend." – Wilbur Robinson
Meet the Robinsons Quotes That'll Remind You to Move Forward
24. "Robinson Industries. The world's leading scientific research and design factory. My dad runs the company. His motto, 'Keep moving forward.' It's what he does." – Wilbur Robinson
25. "It's been a long, hard day, full of emotional turmoil and dinosaur fights." – Wilbur Robinson
26. "Come on, my dear! Our future awaits!" – Michael Yagoobian
Meet the Robinsons Quotes for Those Interested in Time Traveling
27. "If my family finds out I brought you from the past, they'll bury me alive, and dance on my grave!" – Wilbur Robinson
28. "Just a little tip for the future, I am always right. Even when I'm wrong, I'm right." – Franny Robinson
29. "If I prove to you I'm from the future, will you go back to the Science Fair?" – Wilbur Robinson
30. Wilbur Robinson: "Yes, I am! Because you're 12 and I'm 13! That makes me older!"
Lewis: "Well, I was born in the past, which makes me older and the boss of you!"
Funny Meet the Robinsons Quotes That'll Put a Smile on Your Face
31. Lewis: "Why is your dog wearing glasses?"
Grandpa Bud Robinson: "Oh, because his insurance won't pay for contacts."
32. Wilbur Robinson: "Annoying little girl, I do not have time for this!"
Young Franny Robinson: "Don't sass me, boy. I know karate!"
33. "Don't you, 'Sweetie' me! I'm going for a drive." – Petunia
34. Grandpa Bud Robinson: "What if Louis Armstrong said, 'I can't?' You think he'd have walked on the moon?"
Grandma Lucille Krunklehorn: "Dear, Louis Armstrong was a singer."
35. Franny Robinson: "Your meatballs are useless against me."
Gaston: "Then perhaps it's time for spicy Italian sausage."
Franny Robinson: "No!"
36. "Eh, that was accidental. It's an accidental ring. It doesn't count. It's in the rulebook. Look it up." – Uncle Spike
Meet the Robinsons Quotes That'll Make You Watch the Movie Again
37. "Oh, give the boy a prize. You grew up to be the founder of this wretched time, so I plan to destroy your destiny." – Michael Yagoobian
38. "My project didn't work because I'm no good!" – Lewis
39. "I can't believe I was dumb enough to actually believe you were my friend!" – Lewis
40. Franny Robinson: "Your words do not threaten me, brother."
Gaston: "Then enough words. Now the real battle begins."
Are You Thrilled to Discover the Life That Awaits You if You Keep Going Forward?
Making mistakes is all part of growing up. However, when we're bombarded with constant and countless failures, it's hard to find the motivation to keep moving. But, thanks to Meet the Robinsons, we understand that a beautiful and happy life awaits if we just keep taking the next step.
Meet the Robinsons anchored on this lesson. Lewis was on the verge of giving up, but he shook off those negative thoughts and kept going forward. By doing so, he met the Robinsons and wondered what his life would be like if he only belonged to a family like theirs.
Through a twist of fate, though, he discovers that he's actually Cornelius Robinson and part of the Robinson family. He got a glimpse of the ideal life he wanted and thus pushed himself to get back up and try again!
Real life won't be as simple as that. You won't get the chance to travel through time like Lewis, but through his story, you know that the future will always be better. So, just keep pushing and never give up!
With that, we hope these Meet the Robinsons quotes were able to inspire you to continue toward your dreams no matter how rocky the path gets. Remember, everything is possible if you don't give up!
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It's Columbus Day, which means a day off for me!
This is one of my favorite holidays, not because of its namesake (whose worthiness of a holiday is questionable), but because it's not celebrated by most, and it comes at such a great time of year.
So today I'll be doing some work in the garden, then going to do something fun... not that digging trenches or hauling mulch isn't fun.
I'm not sure what it will be yet. In past years I've gone to the Missouri Botanical Garden, but we'll see. Perhaps the zoo? Maybe a hike at Shaw Nature Reserve?
Anybody else going to have fun today?
Thank you for the thought-provoking link contrasting Columbus with Bartolome de las Casas.
A four day weekend for us - so a nice mix of fun and getting the yard ready for the upcoming season. And in a few cases, those were the same thing!
It was a fun day, and the zoo won out. Post soon!