As a part of the project, a community mobile clinic against domestic violence organized on 30 March 2016. The clinic was established on a primary school 'Chandeshwori Bal Sadan' situated at Rabi Opi VDC ward no.-9, Kavrepalanchowk. Social mobilizer was mobilized in the locality to inform about the mobile clinic as well as to coordinate the program with school. A team comprising lawyers, law students, psychology students and project staff including social moblizer engaged to establish the clinic. Total 65 participants including 56 female and nine male ranging from age nineteen to seventy participated the mobile clinic.
The program was organized in two sessions. Firstly, the formal open and interactive legal literacy was conducted for 2 hours, followed by close legal and psychosocial counseling. In the first session Nirmal Kumar Upreti, President of FNB Nepal highlighted the objectives of the program and brief introduction of the organization, further emphasizing the prevalence of domestic violence in all kind of society whether it is developed or developing. It was followed by an informative session taken by Advocate Santosh K.C. who mainly dealt about etymological understanding of the term 'domestic violence', in what form it was rooted in our society and how a victim can seeks remedy at different judiciary. Similarly legal provisions and specific law on domestic violence shared among participants.
The second session was conducted by providing case based counseling and consultation to the participant by the team lawyers and student of psychology. In this session, participants were informed about the confidentiality of conversation where seven women aged from twenty-six to fifty three participated and seek for possible legal action. A form was filled for each participant with detail description of the case and counseling offered.
The community mobile clinic against domestic violence was organized on 12 August 2016. The clinic was setup on meeting hall of women group situated at Mijartol, ward no. 8 Kavrepalanchowk. Social mobilizer was mobilized in the locality to attach posters in different places, to inform about the mobile clinic to locals and to coordinate with women's group regarding program. A team encompassing Lawyers, Psychologists, Law students, Psychology students, Team leader and Social mobilizer together established the clinic. Total 47 Participants of which Thirty Eight female and nine male ranging from age Twenty one toSeventy Three of Dalit community got participated in the mobile clinic.
In addition, Advocate Santosh K.C. introduced examples of different cases of domestic violence in Nepalese context and encouraged participants to break the silence. The session then turned more interactive where participants talked about the real scenario of their community. They told that they are scared to take any action against their husband as they fear their husband will turn into enemy and will make their life more miserable making harder to live remaining life with him hence they keep on enduring pain. Here, Advocates suggested not to take action on minor conflicts instead make their husband understand what they already know and try to solve it within themselves but if the situation gets out of control, they should take action against it, they should tell offender about the punishment for his/her act as well.
Psychologist Ms. Prativa Sharma emphasized on the topic mental torture, trauma, unhappiness and its solution. She encouraged participants to share problems which are bothering them and seek for counseling. Participants were informed about the confidentiality of conversation in counseling at the end of this session and program moved to next session.
The second session was conducted by providing case based counseling and consultation to the participant by the team of lawyers and law student on one table as well as Psychologist and student of psychology on the other table. In this session, one woman aged twenty-four with case of physical torture, mental torture due to accusation of illicit relationship with her father-in-law by mother in law and other woman aged forty-one with case of economic violence participated in legal consoling for possible legal action. Whereas two women aged thirty four and twenty seven with case mental torture by husband participated in psychosocial counseling for solution of their misery. A form was filled for each participant with detail description of the case and counseling provided.
Tainst domestic violence was organized on 13 August 2016. The clinic was setup on the shop of one local person situated at Devitar, ward no. 9 Kavrepalanchowk. Social mobilizer was mobilized in the locality to attach posters in different places, to inform about the mobile clinic to locals and to coordinate with shopkeeper regarding the program. A team encompassing Team Leader, Lawyer, Psychology student and Social mobilizer together established the clinic. Total 36 Participants of which twenty-seven female and nine male ranging from age fifteen to Sixty two from marginalized Tamang community got participated in the mobile clinic.
Firstly, the formal opening and interactive legal and psychosocial literacy was conducted for two hours, followed by Individual legal and psychosocial counseling. In the first session Mr. Nirmal Kumar Upreti, President of FNB Nepal highlighted the objectives of the program along with the brief introduction of organization. He also emphasized the existent trend of domestic violence found in different parts of Nepal and other Developing Nation. It was followed by an informative and interactive session taken by Avocate Santosh K.C who made clarity on the term 'Domestic Violence', its types, Laws on domestic violence, Legal provision for victims and punishment for offenders in their local language.
In addition, Mr. Upreti introduced examples of different cases of domestic violence in Nepalese context. He encouraged participants to read the information on book distributed in the clinic. As most of the participants were illiterate, they were suggested to give that book to their children who go to school and learn more things from them.
The community mobile clinic against domestic violence was organized on 13 August 2016. The clinic was setup on building of citizen awareness center situated at Chhapatol, ward no. 2 Kavrepalanchowk. Social mobilizer was mobilized in the locality to attach posters in different places, to inform about the mobile clinic to locals and to coordinate with Board members of citizen awareness forum regarding the program. A team encompassing Lawyers, Law students, Psychology students, Team leader and Social mobilizer together established the clinic. Total 55 Participants of which thirty-nine female and sixteen male ranging from age Twenty three to Sixty five from marginalized community got participated in the mobile clinic.
Program was divided into two Sessions. Firstly, the formal opening and interactive legal and psychosocial literacy was conducted for two hours, followed by Individual legal and psychosocial counseling. In the first session Mr. Nirmal Kumar Upreti, President of FNB Nepal highlighted the objectives of the program along with the brief introduction of organization. He also emphasized the existent trend of domestic violence found in different parts of Nepal and other Developing Nation. It was followed by an informative and interactive session taken by Avocate Santosh K.C who made clarity on the term 'Domestic Violence', its types, Laws on domestic violence, Legal provision for victims and punishment for offenders.
In addition, He introduced examples of different cases of domestic violence in Nepalese context and highlighted the fact of some cases of domestic violence on men by women. The session was interactive where advocate asked different questions to the participant after giving them all the information in order to ensure their understanding. Participants shared experiences of existing violence like the problem of drinking alcohol in male, violence of mental torture on women and physical violence as well in some cases. Mr. Upreti encouraged participants to share problems which are bothering them and seek for counseling. Participants were informed about the confidentiality of conversation in counseling at the end of this session and program moved to next session.
The second session was conducted by providing case based counseling and consultation to the participant by the team of lawyers and student of psychology. In this session, one woman aged twenty-eight with case of mental torture, alcohol consumption by husband participated in counseling. The other woman aged thirty-seven participated in legal consoling for possible legal action on one of her neighbor's case of physical violence and mental torture by husband. She was trying to help the victim by sharing information she learned from the clinic. A form was filled for each participant with detail description of the case and counseling provided.


Small flies in homes and greenhouses often turn out to be fungus gnats. They may emerge from houseplants' potting soil when you water the plants, or they may fly out of a bag of potting soil when you open it. Fungus gnats rarely harm plants but in some cases cause damage by chewing plant roots. They feed on organic material in soil and breed beneath the soil's surface. Fortunately, following simple steps can prevent and kill these pests, removing them from potting soil.
Fungus gnat adults look similar to mosquitoes. They usually grow roughly 1⁄16 to 1⁄8 inch long and are dark with long antennae and thin legs. Besides water, light attracts them. So you may see them near windows and lamps. Fungus gnat larvae are wormlike, live in potting soil and have black heads but otherwise whitish bodies. Very small slime trails on the surface of plant soil are evidence of the larvae.
Letting plants' potting soil dry out between waterings helps to ruin fungus gnats' breeding ground. Good soil drainage facilitates that drying and prevents an overpopulation of fungus gnats. Remove fallen leaves and other organic material buildup from the soil to reduce the gnats' food source and to eliminate their hiding spaces. When it is time to repot your houseplants, use a sterile potting mixture. If a bag of potting mixture is infested with fungus gnats, then a solar treatment can salvage the mixture. Put the affected potting mixture in a clear or black plastic bag, ensure the soil pile is 8 inches or thinner and leave the bag in direct sunlight for four to six weeks to kill the fungus gnats.
Sticky traps, which are available at garden stores, can trap adult fungus gnats. Ohio State University Extension recommends using yellow sticky traps. Place small sticky trap squares on wooden stakes sticking out of houseplants' soil. Trap fungus gnat larvae by placing chunks of raw potato on the surface of the potting soil. When the potato chunks become covered with larvae, throw them away and replace them with fresh potato chunks. Ensuring windows have screens and caulking around windows and doors thoroughly can help keep fungus gnats from returning.
Natural predators of fungus gnats include the beneficial nematode Steinernema feltiae and the bacteria Bacillus thuringiensis subspecies israelensis, abbreviated Bti. Nematodes tend to work best when the soil temperature is between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The University of Massachusetts-Amherst Extension recommends applying them in evening or on a cloudy day. They need to be mixed with water and applied with a sprayer, watering can or injector. When an injector is used, set the dilution rate at 1-to-100 -- 1 part nematode product to 100 parts water. Nematodes usually are available only through online or mail-order suppliers.
Bti is often available at garden stores and plant nurseries. It is made in various concentration levels, and the concentration level determines the rate at which it needs to be mixed and applied; follow your product's label directions. The instructions for one product with a Bti concentration of 6.38 percent, for example, directs users to mix 1 to 2 teaspoons of the product with 1 gallon of water and to use the resulting solution to drench plant soil to cure a light infestation of fungus gnats. The instructions direct users to mix 4 to 8 teaspoons of that Bti product with 1 gallon of water if the fungus gnat infestation is heavier. Bti often requires repeat applications.


The Congress on Wednesday slammed the BJP President Amit Shah after he fumbled during the flag hoisting during the 72nd Independence Day today morning.
As he began unfurling the national flag at the BJP headquarters in New Delhi, the BJP President had an embarrassing moment. As soon as Shah pulled the string of the flag, it fell off the post. However, Shah was quick to pull the flag up and continue hoisting the flag calmly.


Searching for family. In the early twenty-first century, zombies have taken over America. A shy and inexperienced college student in Texas has survived by following his 30 rules: such as "look in the back seat," "double-tap," "avoid public restrooms." He decides to travel to Ohio to see if his parents are alive. He gets a ride with a boisterous zombie-hating good-old boy headed for Florida, and soon they confront a young woman whose sister has been bitten by a zombie and wants to be put out of her misery. The sisters were headed to an LA amusement park they've heard is zombie free. Can the kid from Ohio get to his family ? And what about rule thirty one ?
– The movie has been shot in 42 days.
– Director Ruben Fleischer has said that he was inspired to make this by Shaun of the Dead.
– The script, originally a television pilot, was heavily revised to become a feature film.
– Unadjusted for inflation, this is the highest-grossing movie in the US to begin with the letter "Z".
– Amber Heard only had two days to prepare for her role in the film Zombieland.
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Imagine you're an apprentice taken on by a factory for a year's trial. You've been given a special placement, with extra monitoring, because you've grown up in a chaotic family with parents who drink or take drugs or have vicious fights. The police call regularly, you haven't been to school much, and at least one person in your family is mentally or physically ill.
Nevertheless, with the encouragement you're getting now, you're beginning to see the point of this work thing. You're getting up and washed and mostly coming in on time. Indeed, you're doing as well as the apprentice who started alongside you, but whose family isn't as miserably disordered as your own. You're feeling happier and more purposeful. Your life could be under control.
Then you're called into the manager's office. You discover that the foreman, who felt that helping someone like you was fundamentally misconceived, has produced a report on you. You're only nine months into the post, not a year, and yet he's summed you up already. He says that although you've made considerable progress, you've done no better than the regular apprentice at your side. His conclusion isn't how well you have done against worse odds. It is that you are a failure and that all the effort expended on you is a waste of time. You leave publicly humiliated. You are officially a disaster.
This is what has happened with this week's independent report on the government's Troubled Families Programme (TFP), the initiative led by the formidable Louise Casey. This is a three-year, £448 million attempt to tackle the entrenched problems of Britain's 120,000 most dysfunctional households, by appointing key workers to go in and deal with the family as a whole.
The headlines describe its conclusions as "damning". One of its authors, the economist Jonathan Portes, a man who criticised the programme from the start, says it is a "waste of hundreds of millions of taxpayers' money", with "zero impact".
Reading hundreds of pages of evidence, the conclusions don't stack up. The impact report was done prematurely, nine months into the programme, while local authorities were still establishing a new way of working and before the families had completed their year in it. And by "zero impact" Portes doesn't mean "made no difference to families' lives". Change did happen: in a sixth of households adults started work; in 100,000 families children started going regularly to school. These are discounted because the troubled families did no better than the control group. Yet, crucially, that group isn't directly comparable, as the report itself admits.
It was the most difficult families that were targeted by the TFP. They had multiple, severe problems. A sample showed that three quarters had no one in work. More than half had been in trouble with the police in the last six months; half had mental health problems, four fifths had children missing school. Almost a third were experiencing domestic violence, four times the national average, and they were three times as likely to be alcoholics.
Because the worst-off families were already in the TFP, when researchers established a control group a few months later they couldn't match them precisely. They settled for rough proxies, like proportions in work or school. But by definition the control group were unlikely to have the same extensive problems, or they would have been in the programme too. Which means it's inaccurate to conclude that the TFP achieved nothing more than regular social services. They were working with tougher material from the start — as the body of the report concedes.
It also suggests that the "entrenchment of the families' problems" was underestimated and that it was unrealistic to expect transformation in such a short time. It adds that although the survey found "no impact", it did spot "green shoots" and it was possibly "too soon for firm conclusions".
This is the heart of the issue — the important point that the headline condemnations have missed. Many of these families are so devastated that the real changes taking place in them happen far below the level of jobs. One unemployed father of three sons was found living in utter squalor, with no doors to the rooms and his bath and toilet disconnected because the mother had taken the fixtures when she left nine years before. His key worker helped him to clear the mess, install a bathroom, send one son to a training programme and another to mental health services, and to find work himself.
Improvements like these are hard to measure, but they happened all over the country. The critical difference is psychological. Three quarters of TFP families say the programme has made a real difference to their lives. They are at least three times more likely than the controls to say that they are getting on better as a family, managing their debts, ensuring children go to school, finding training or a job, accepting responsibility and keeping to daily routines.
Those are the green shoots that need nurturing, the fragile structures of confidence, civility, order and warmth. Fractured, poor, unhappy households can't be healed in months.
Their future looks tough, with benefits frozen, job losses forecast and inflation rising. Yesterday Louise Casey defended her programme in front of a select committee. She was told that more transformation was needed. The answer isn't to trash what's been achieved, but to applaud what she started and recognise how much more there is to do.


A short time after the Commission has published its proposal for a regulation on the unitary patent, we have raised1 some serious concerns with regard to the very legality of the regulation and to the political issue of the governance of the European patent system. Now, some academic studies are confirming all issues we've raised one after the other. Such serious flaws cannot be ignored anymore and need to be addressed by the EU legislator. Failing to do so, the unitary patent would unavoidably be no more than a stillborn child.
1. See Legal basis of the unitary patent: do not play with fire!: https://www.unitary-patent.eu/content/legal-basis-unitary-patent-do-not-play-fire.
On May 30th, 2012, the Competitiveness Council of the European Union was expected to discuss the project of a unitary patent. Although the contents of the discussions are unknown, their result – a failure to reach an common agreement – points out how problematic this messed-up project is. Therefore, April calls once again the French government and Fleur Pellerin to reject the current text. The association also asks that discussions materials be published in order to shed light on every issue of this project.
Paris, May 16th 2012. Press release.
The next Competitiveness Council will be held on May 30th and 31st 2012. François Hollande's government will be attending it for the first time1. April calls upon the French president to take this opportunity to act against software patents and to bring up the flaws and the issues of the current unitary patent project.
We have identified some serious drawbacks in the initial proposal of the Commission for a regulation on the unitary patent, that are still present in the compromise reached between the Council and the rapporteurs for the European Parliament, and has been voted without any change by the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI). Moreover, we have provided a thorough analysing raising issues about the legality of the legal basis of this regulation. But these issues were never addressed by the negotiators of the EU institutions.
The plenary vote of the European Parliament has been postponed, officially until the Council has found an agreement about the seat of the central division of the Unified Patent Court, which is supposed to have exclusive competence over litigations concerning unitary patents. Members of the European Parliament MEPs) are urged the take advantage of this delay to officially raise the major issues surrounding the regulation on the unitary patent. The following questions could be asked by any MEP though written questions to the Commission and the Council.
The European Parliament is about to vote for a regulation on the unitary patent, during its plenary session, on December 11th, 2012.
The purported goal to have a single patent covering the whole Union may be praiseworthy. But this regulation, up to its very title, is actually very deceiving. Indeed, its content leaves the European Union (EU) aside in many aspects, leading to a fragmented patent system, which will be untamable by the democratic bodies of the EU. Instead the "patent microcosm" will gain amazing powers, while its governance has been highly criticised, specially with regard to its practice of granting software patents, against the letter and the spirit of European patent law.
You can change this fate by calling Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), urging them to vote for two compromise amendments n° 76 and 74. By doing so, two basic messages can be carried: POWER TO THE PARLIAMENT and NO SOFTWARE PATENTS!
For a complete understanding of Tuesday, December 11th plenary vote, read The Lord of the Unitary Patents: a preview on European Parliament plenary vote. See also, letters from Ericsson, Nokia and BAE asking MEPs to reject the text.
Brussels, Tuesday December 20th, 2011. Press release.
Members of the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) of the European Parliament have given a rubber stamp1 on an agreement, negotiated behind close doors2 with the Council, about the introduction of a unitary patent and a unified patent jurisdiction. Unfortunately, today's vote has failed to address major legal issues surrounding this project, which are likely to make the regulation voided by the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU). Moreover, the architecture of the unitary patent as voted today betrays the withdrawal from European Union (EU) legislators in deciding about EU policy on innovation for the profit of the European Patent Office, a self-governed non-EU agency, which is notably known to favour software patents against the letter and the spirit of European Patent Law.
1. Detailed result of the vote is available on https://www.unitary-patent.eu/content/amendments-juri-committee.
2. See "Unitary Patent: the debate will go on in secret": http://www.april.org/en/unitary-patent-debate-will-go-secret.
All amendments filed by members of the committee on Legal Affairs (JURI), they are opened to comment by registered users on this website.
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On December 1st 2011, the Committee on Legal affairs of the European Parliament has published a press release welcoming with pride that negotiations about the unitary patent have succeeded in reaching a « final agreement » between the Council of the European Union and rapporteurs of the European Parliament. However, issues already raised by April, including questions on the legality of the adopted solution1, are not solved yet. Concerns about powers left to the European Patent Office, which is well-known for its attempts to legalise software patents2, have neither been addressed.
Update: the compromised agreement has been leaked and confirms our analysis that none of the serious issues with regard to the legal basis of the regulation have been addressed and that request from the patent microcosm to get the European Court of Justice as far away as possible from substantive patent law has been rejected.
1. Fore more informations on legal issues, see the analysis of the legal basis of the regulation on the unitary patent, or the letter(in French) sent by April to the director of the legal service of the Council.
2. For more information on the connection between the unitary patent and software patents, see "Unitary patent and software patents: a case study"
On November 23rd, 2011 the ITRE (Industry, Research and Energy) Committee of the European Parliament has given its opinion on the unitary patent, by voting in favour of the reports1 on the creation of a unitary patent and on the unified jurisdiction. The vote was characterised by a lack of enthusiasm and a blind conformity with the rapporteur's position, Alajos Mészáros. It should however be recalled that the ITRE committee was giving a mere opinion, and that it is the JURI committee that is responsible for this matter. On November 22nd 2011, the JURI committee decided to give a mandate to the rapporteurs for negotiations behind closed doors.
1. Reports on the unitary patent regulation and on the unified jurisdiction can be accessed on the European Parliament's website.
On November 22nd, 2011, the Legal Affairs Committee of the European Parliament voted for a mandate, allowing the rapporteurs on the proposal for a unitary patent to pursue negotiations with the Commission and the Council behind closed doors, without any involvement from the rest of the Members of Parliament or any reporting to citizens.


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Seditious president unworthy of respect
As an American by birth Deb is sickened by events in her homeland
Deb Meissner
Jan. 14, 2021 1:30 a.m.
Anyone who knows me understands I am rarely at a loss for words. It's not in my nature to be quiet for long. I can be, but I tend to live life "out loud."
I can count on my hands the number of times I have truly been rendered silent. January 6 was one of those occasions.
Let me backtrack.
I have been a Canadian for over 30 years by choice, but I was born and raised in the United States. I had come to think that I had the best of both worlds.
Over the past five years, I found that thought slipping. I found what was going on in the United States, with Donald Trump and politics, was at first mildly embarrassing, at times uncomfortable and certainly unprecedented.
Trump's tone, his style, his increasing disregard for the truth, began to erode my respect for him and the office that he holds.
From when I was young, we were taught in school, at home, in general, you respect the Office of the President and the person who holds it. You don't have to like him or her, but you respect the Office. So, I held my tongue. A couple of years went by, and I was biting my tongue.
This past two years I have been trying to figure out what is wrong with the USA and the man in charge of it, so I wouldn't bite my tongue off.
I kept thinking "surely people will have had enough" of the ugliness, the prejudice, the offensive, acrimonious, constant barrage of words being spewed from the highest office in the land and stand up against this lack of truth and decency.
No, instead it spiraled out of control, unchecked, until on the 6th, the heart of democracy imploded.
I watched in disbelief as the American President committed sedition and told the followers he'd been calling patriots to come to Washington D.C. for weeks, to "march on the Capitol and fight."
They did what the president told them to do, and people died.
They are not patriots; they are domestic terrorists.
The riot and desecration of the Capitol Building left me shaken to the core and speechless.
I thought of the people on 9/11 who were on United flight 93, who knew the United States was under attack by terrorists and they fought to retake control of the aircraft from the hijackers, until it flew into the ground in Pennsylvania. They were patriots.
The riot and senseless bloodshed in the Capitol was never going to change a thing. The business at hand that day in the House and Senate, was mostly ceremonial in nature.
Mike Pence, as vice president, was never within his powers, according to the Constitution, to do anything other than what he did, preside over the certification of the Electoral College votes.
So where does this leave us, I repeatedly ask myself.
I have to find answers, to the best of my ability, to why 74 million people could vote for a man like Donald Trump. Because of his behaviour and those in the political sphere around him that condone or tolerate him, I have lost all patience and respect for the man and the office. Trump and his allies have made the Presidency a spectacle and America a laughingstock.
It's not like the world hasn't seen before what happens when an unstable leader and society breaks down. World War II is a sickening reminder of that.
Can it happen here, people are asking. It already is, I think.
Democracy takes work. It comes with rights, but democracy comes with serious responsibilities. Democracy by one of its definitions is "government by the people, especially: rule of the majority."
We live by the decisions we as a people make, including the leaders we elect. We need to all participate in that process, and then abide by the people's choice.
If you don't like it, work to make a difference and change, but do it lawfully and respectfully. We can't all win, but we can agree to work within a process with respect and dignity, and to a better end.
When we break down and attack each other, we all lose, democracy loses and becomes a very slippery slope.
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Each school may enter a maximum of three choral performing groups for competition.
Two experienced adjudicators will judge each festival performance.
High School groups will be classified according to school enrollment with no requirement for elementary, middle or junior high schools, which will compete only against each other. If more than one group from a high school or middle/junior high school is in the same category, the second group must be entered in Open Class.
Each group will perform one warm-up (if desired) and two compositions of the director's choice suitable for festival use. There will be no sight reading or required numbers. Each group will be allowed a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes to set up, perform and clear the stage.
Musicale makes available an announcer's microphone, piano, music stands and standard three-step choral risers. No special lighting will be provided.
Elementary, Junior High and Middle School groups will compete only against each other. Show choirs will perform show and jazz literature with choreography. Jazz choirs will perform jazz literature without choreography.
Groups will be judged on total performance. There will be no sight reading or required numbers. Each group will be allowed a maximum of twenty (20) minutes to set up, perform and clear the stage.
Musicale makes available an announcer's microphone, piano, music stands and standard three-step choral risers. No special lighting will be provided. Show/Jazz choirs must furnish all equipment, including sound system with microphones.
The grade level of music performed will determine the classification of all middle, junior and senior high schools with the exception of Open Class. If the grade level is not the same for each piece selected, the group must go into the lowest grade level or Open Class.
Two compositions are required to be performed by each group. The NBA Manual, the state list or any accredited listing will be used in choosing compositions. Sight reading will not be required. Any orchestra consisting of less than 10 strings will receive a rating only and will not be eligible for competition.
Musicale will provide music stands and chairs, podium, piano, chimes, xylophone, four timpani, concert bass drum and marimba.
School enrollment will determine the classification of senior high schools. Elementary, junior high and middle schools will be classified separately and will compete only against each other.
Each group will perform one warm-up (if desired) and two compositions of the director's choice suitable for festival use. Sight reading will not be required.
Musicale will provide an electrical receptacle, piano, chairs and stands.
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Ziegler's Adam Buchanan was quoted a Bond Buyer article titled, "Easing of credit fears boosts investors desire for Chicago schools paper"
Ed Merrigan of Ziegler Research was quoted in the McKnight's Senior Living article, "Ziegler launches Senior Living Municipal Long Bond Index."
Adam Buchanan, was quoted in the BloombergMarkets article "Tax Cuts Curbed Muni Sales. Trump's Latest Plan Would Boost Them."
John Hanley is quoted in The Washington Post article "There's a medical 'land grab' underway as hospitals try to get larger."
Dan Hermann is quoted in the Senior Housing News article "Rumored Ascension Merger Could Strengthen Hospital, Senior Living Ties."
The largest nonprofit health care system in the country is reportedly considering a merger—which could mean the nation's largest hospital operator also would be the third-largest nonprofit senior living organization.
John Hanley is quoted in the Milwaukee Business Journal article "Aurora, Advoate betting that bigger will lower costs."
A video posted on the websites of Aurora Health Care and Advocate Health Care promises their planned merger will deliver "bigger meets better" to healt care consumers.
Adam Buchanan is quoted in The Bond Buyer article "Market snaps up Chicago's new securitization bonds."
Chicago's new sales tax securitization bonds proved an easy sell Wednesday for a market hungry for any municipal paper, especially debt that offered an extra yield premium.
Lisa McCracken is Quoted in the Senior Housing News Article "Ziegler Fights Against Tax Bill Threat to Nonprofit Providers."
Lisa McCracken is Quoted in the Skilled Nursing News Article" Major CCRC Finance Provider Mobilizes Against Tax Bill Threat."


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Giuliani: Michael Brown's Death Shouldn't Have Gone to a Grand Jury
The former New York mayor told Fox News on Sunday that he believed there wasn't enough evidence to justify the investigation.
Allen McDuffee
Damir Sagolj/Reuters
After days of nation-wide protesting and rioting over the grand jury decision to not indict former Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson, former New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani said on Sunday that prosecutors shouldn't have tried to indict him in front of a grand jury in the first place. Doing so, according to Giuliani, was political theater.
"I don't see how this case normally would even have been brought to a grand jury," said Giuliani, a former prosecutor, on Fox News Sunday. "This is the kind of case—had it not had the racial overtones and the national publicity—where a prosecutor would have come to the conclusion that there is not enough evidence to present to the grand jury."
"Attorney General Holder's gonna have to take a case in which a jury couldn't find probable cause to indict, and he's gonna have to try to find probable cause in front of a federal grand jury," Giuliani said. "It's an impossible case to present to a grand jury."
Giuliani also doubled down on controversial comments he made last Sunday on NBC's Meet The Press, in which he said so-called black-on-black crime was "the reason for the heavy police presence in the black community" and suggesting that "the danger to a black child ... is another black." In a heated exchange with Michael Eric Dyson, a noted Georgetown University professor and civil rights activist, Giuliani said, "the white police officers won't be there if you weren't killing each other."
When asked about a Pew Research Center survey which found that 70 percent of black Americans believe they are treated less fairly than whites in their experience with police, Giuliani ceded to Fox host Chris Wallace, "I do believe that there is more interaction and more unfair interaction between police officers, white and black."
However, he insisted that reality is in the hands of the black community, saying, "I think just as much, if not more, responsibility is on the black community to reduce the reason why the police officers are assigned in such large numbers to the black community," He added: "It's because blacks commit murder eight times more per capita than any other group in our society."
"If I'd put all my police on Park Avenue instead of Harlem, thousands more blacks would have died during my time in office," Giuliani said.
Allen McDuffee is the author of a forthcoming book about the influence of think tanks in Washington, D.C. He writes regularly at Governmentality.


天才ゲーム少年は日々腕を磨き続ける。 One of the game champions from Asia speaks.
The real way to win is train and hone your skills.
The genius gamer spends his days training, hoping one day he may defeat the grand champion, whom reigns over the game world with sheer playtime.


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Despite positive reviews all around the net for Helloween's Keeper of the Seven Keys Part I, I can't say I've ever found any fondness for the album, especially when the band's earlier and later works are much more aggressive. That's not to say the record doesn't have its fair share of great tracks because it does; it's just that my main beef lies with the lack of memorability, which keeps me coming back to albums for years on end. When I'm listening to Keeper, I can find something to enjoy about it, but once the songs come and go, I can't remember what I've heard.
Keeper, in turn, fails to scratch my power metal itch, so I tend to look elsewhere to fulfill my needs. I realize this was a groundbreaking and influential album, but it leaves something to be desired, especially when other power metal bands brought galloping riffs and gruff vocals to the table. But that's just it: Helloween were developing the Euro power metal sound, which was much different than the USPM movement in the United States.
I suspect I'm definitely biased toward the more aggressive side of power metal, but there should still be something to enjoy about this record. And, really, there is, but I'm torn. For starters, the production is weak and doesn't actually give the music any power where potency would go a long way in bolstering up the album's aesthetic appeal. After all, strong double bass is common in Euro power metal and, while it's there, the production tends to mask it.
All the right ingredients are in place--let me assure you of that--but they don't get a chance to shine. Although I find most of the songwriting very good, many midsections will drag on and taunt me to proclaim them as filler. Arguably a Helloween classic, "A Little Time" is a great track up until the midsection with the ticking clock and, in a similar vein, segments of "Halloween" come off as tedious, forcing me to press the button for a little fast-forward action.
While the record was indeed my introduction to the band, I can't remember enjoying it, or playing it repeatedly as any good newbie should. I neglected to purchase any more albums from Helloween for the longest time, too: thank god I decided to check out their earlier and later work because a good chunk of it is fantastic and something most metal fans do not want to miss out on. I must say, however, that the overall opinion toward Keeper of the Seven Keys Part I is normally very optimistic. You'll likely find something to enjoy about it.


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Orlando Intimidators @ New York Knights
08/11/2013 5:00 pm EDT Regular Season Season 1 (Summer 2013) 9
Pass TDs
Rush TDs
Orlando Intimidators 579 409 170 3 1 30 9 17 52 4 5 80 29:12 3 — 10 7 7 7 31
New York Knights 607 566 41 6 1 25 2 5 40 0 0 — 22:48 1 — 14 21 14 0 49
There was no stopping the New York offense Sunday as once again the Knights set a slew of league records in their 49-31 triumph over Orlando, sending the Intimidators to the brink of playoff elimination.
Joseph Redfeather threw for 6 TD's in his second consecutive game, while wide receiver Jake Legacy became the first player in league history to catch 4 touchdown passes in a single game. New York's 566 passing yards also was a game-high this year.
Orlando's defense was flat embarassed. New York attempted a record low 5 third downs, while Orlando was forced to attempt 17. The Intimidators made a game out of it but like Dallas last week, Orlando was never really in it. If New York had not missed two field goals in the fourth quarter, New York would have also been the first team to score over 49 points in a game.
Newcomers to the New York defense made a difference. Free safety Marco Silva had an interception on the defenses' second play of the game and Isaac Holt recorded 7 tackles.
Running back Zach Parker came up 8 yards short of his career high, rushing for 161 yards on 25 carries. Parker finished week 8 atop the league's yards per carry leaders at 4.89. His 65 broken tackles ranks third best heading into week 9.
Silva and Holt return to Grand Rapids Monday night to try and clinch a playoff spot for the Knights.
Orlando Intimidators
Isaac Perez TE 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 55 13.8 0 28 0 0 0 0 0 0
Nathan Chambers WR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 145 14.5 1 27 0 0 0 0 0 0
Kevin Walker QB 41 62 66.13 409 3 3 28 5 26 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Zach Parker RB 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 25 161 6.4 1 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Chris Taylor WR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13 117 9.0 1 18 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 41 62 66.13 409 3 3 5 26 25 161 6.4 1 27 317 11.7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Marcus Dorsett SS 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Isaac Wallace CB 6 1 0 0 0 1 1 24 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Steven Lambert LB 12 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Cheick Kongo DE 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Justin Saunders LB 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 23 6 0 0 1 3 1 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
New York Knights
Joseph Redfeather QB 38 52 73.08 562 6 1 67 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jake Legacy WR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 259 18.5 4 67 0 0 0 0 0 0
Lorenzo Allen WR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 32 2.7 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Freeman Goodspeed WR 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 137 17.1 1 39 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jeb Gatlin LB 2 2 0 0 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
D.J. McCoo LB 1 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Rodney Woods CB 5 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
A.J. LaCoste CB 4 4 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 15 14 0 0 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0


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Document Crunch Bags Investment For Construction NLP Platform
By: ArtificialLawyer.com
Document Crunch, an NLP-driven doc analysis platform focused on the construction sector and that taps Kira Systems' technology, has received an undisclosed Seed investment from HOLT Ventures. The move signals that at least some startups are still receiving venture funding, not just scale-ups.
Document Crunch, which Artificial Lawyer featured previously, is unusual in two ways, first its main focus is on documents specifically related to the construction sector, and secondly that it has a 'Kira Inside' approach to its core technology, working with the well-known NLP company's software to provide a sector-specific capability.
Speaking to Artificial Lawyer in March this year, Joshua Levy, now Director and Contracts Lead at engineering and consultancy business, Wood, said that the tech startup was the idea of himself and Adam Handfinger, a senior lawyer at niche construction law firm, Peckar & Abramson. Although he stressed that Document Crunch is entirely independent of those two businesses.
The company soft launched at the end of last year and is steadily gaining traction in the US. It's aimed, at least initially, at small to medium size construction companies – most of which don't have inhouse lawyers – but who have to review very long and complex contracts related to their projects and insurance-related issues.
Levy noted that these documents can range from 30 to 200 pages or more, and one can imagine few people not trained in the law would want to pick through them, trying to find out what was most important to a specific construction project.
With regard to the investor, HOLT Ventures is the venture capital arm of HOLT CAT, the largest Caterpillar dealer in the US.
Meg Paulus, HOLT Ventures partner, commented: 'The founders of Document Crunch have a long history in the industry and intimate knowledge of the issues their customers face, which is what makes the product so unique. When speaking to customers, it was evident that nothing like Document Crunch existed, and that it was greatly needed in the market.'


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MONAD Studio mixes 3D printing and sci-fi to create 2-string violin and futuristic sonic experiences
Although additive manufacturing has dramatically changed the landscape of creating customized products ranging from prosthetics to headphones and football cleats to even ravioli makers, perhaps one of the most exciting developments has been in how the technology is capable of creating entirely new interpretations of objects that have maintained their forms for centuries in part because of their traditional manufacturing processes.
When it comes to sonic experiences however, Florida-based MONAD Studio wants to turn everything you know about instruments and sound environments up on it's head.
Founded in 2002 by design principals Eric Goldemberg and Veronica Zalcberg - both of whom studied architecture in Buenos Aires, Argentina and New York, USA - MONAD is a design research practice that focuses on "spatial perception related to rhythmic effect" with a focus on everything from urban plans and buildings to landscapes and product designs.
Although the design team have focused on a wide variety of projects, it is perhaps their designs that center around sound that have garnered the most attention - particularly due to to their generative design methods that resemble what some might consider an futuristic spaceship aesthetic. Of course, these wouldn't be possible without additive manufacturing techniques.
The studio's two-string Piezoelectric Violin (one of five instruments designed by the pair along with musician Scott F. Hall) would likely not be interpreted as a violin unless somebody saw one of the press photos, which features a musician playing the form like a traditional violin. The design more closely resembles a scale model of a spaceship - however it is perfectly capable of playing a tune thanks to a piezoelectric sensor, which is used commonly used as a "pickup" on musical instruments to amplify sound.
The violin, which will be on display at the Javits Center in New York on April 16th and 17th, is a part of an installation titled 'MULTI', which aims to interweave the sonic artifacts within a backdrop activated by piezo mics that metamorphose into a complex meta-instrument in the tradition of a one-man band.
Previously, the pair designed the ABYECTO Sonic Environment for an installation at the Miami Beach Urban Studios Gallery that featured musicians Jacob Sudol and Scott F. Hall. Similar to the upcoming installation in New York, the installation featured a 3D printed backdrop mural that, by means of activated handheld transducers, filled the gallery with constantly changing fields of sonic activity.
Gallery participants were encouraged to engage with the installation by touching the sound transducers against the sculpture to explore the resonant properties of the 3D printed sculpture. Altogether, the space, the 3D printed mural, the musicians and the public were involved in shaping the sensorial object.
"Pulsation thrives on hyper-charged, syncopated rhythms and sensual drive," wrote the designers on their MONAD Studio website.
"It operates via smooth aggregation of discrete, holistically articulated components and de-aggregation of volumes in a state of urban friction, unzipping seams and foraging into spatial crevices charged with rhythmic opportunities."
Combined with their architectural backgrounds and knack for creating entirely new forms using 3D printing, it's easy to see that these designers are certainly onto something.


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Q: How to import text file in Data bricks I am trying to write text file with some text and loading same text file in data-bricks but i am getting error
Code
#write a file to DBFS using Python I/O APIs
with open("/dbfs/FileStore/tables/test_dbfs.txt", 'w') as f:
  f.write("Apache Spark is awesome!\n")
  f.write("End of example!")

# read the file
with open("/dbfs/tmp/test_dbfs.txt", "r") as f_read:
  for line in f_read:
    print(line)

Error
FileNotFoundError: [Errno 2] No such file or directory: '/dbfs/FileStore/tables/test_dbfs.txt'

A: The /dbfs mount doesn't work on Community Edition with DBR >= 7.x - it's a known limitation.
To workaround this limitation you need to work with files on the driver node and upload or download files using the dbutils.fs.cp command (docs).  So your writing will look as following:
#write a file to local filesystem using Python I/O APIs
with open("'file:/tmp/local-path'", 'w') as f:
  f.write("Apache Spark is awesome!\n")
  f.write("End of example!")
# upload file to DBFS
dbutils.fs.cp('file:/tmp/local-path', 'dbfs:/FileStore/tables/test_dbfs.txt')

and reading from DBFS will look as following:
# copy file from DBFS to local file_system
dbutils.fs.cp('dbfs:/tmp/test_dbfs.txt', 'file:/tmp/local-path')
# read the file locally
with open("/tmp/local-path", "r") as f_read:
  for line in f_read:
    print(line)

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Q: Using Mixitup with multiple custom styled select dropdowns I'm using MixitUp with the multifilter extension to filter some of the room types in a site I'm developing. The CMS is WordPress so the general integration is easy and was working until introducing custom styled select dropdowns.
I've found a jQuery script that generates custom styled select dropdown lists - this leads me to my issue of having mixitup do it's thing when selecting an option from any of the dropdowns, as the jQuery replicates a div based version of the select menu it no longer works. Even when I try and console.log something I'm not getting anything through.
This is the template part to generate the  is as follows:

        <form action="" class="flex flex-row flex-wrap items-center">

                Book with us
                <select name="people" id="No. of People" class="search-select custom-select" data-filter-group data-logic="and">
                    <option value="">No. of People</option>
                    <option value=".people-2">Up 1 People</option>
                    <option value=".people-2">Up 2 People</option>
                    <option value=".people-4">Up 3 People</option>
                    <option value=".people-4">Up 4 People</option>
                </select>

                Price
                <select name="price" id="Per Night" class="search-select custom-select" data-filter-group data-logic="and">
                    <option value="">Per Night</option>
                    <option value=".price-130">£130+ Per Night</option>
                    <option value=".price-140">£140+ Per Night</option>
                    <option value=".price-160">£160+ Per Night</option>
                    <option value=".price-180">£180+ Per Night</option>
                </select>

                Features
                <select name="features" id="Features" class="search-select custom-select" data-filter-group data-logic="and">
                    <option value="">Features</option>
                    <option value=".disabled">Disabled Access</option>
                    <option value=".dog-friendly">Dog Friendly</option>
                    <option value=".ground-floor">Ground Floor</option>
                    <option value=".interlink-door">Interlink Door</option>
                </select>

        </form>

        <?php
            while(have_rows('rooms')) : the_row();
            $post_object = get_sub_field('room');
            $post = $post_object;
            setup_postdata( $post );
            $sleeps = get_field('sleeps');
            $from = get_field('from');
            $pets = get_field('pets');
            $description = get_field('description');
            $booking_link = get_field('booking_link');
            $location = get_field('location');
        ?>
        <div class="relative w-full lg:mb-16 mb-12 flex lg:flex-row flex-col mix price-<?php echo $from ?> people-<?php echo $sleeps ?>
        <?php while(have_rows('features_list')) : the_row();
            $features = get_sub_field('feature');
            $mod_name = strtolower(str_replace(' ', '-', $features));
        ;?> <?php echo $mod_name ?><?php endwhile;?>">

                <img src="<?php the_post_thumbnail_url(); ?>" alt="Thumbnail Image" class="absolute object-cover w-full h-full">

<?php the_title(); ?>

                    <svg class="accomo-fav" id="<?php the_ID(); ?>" width="22" height="21" viewBox="0 0 22 21" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg">
                        <path d="M15.5 1C13.76 1 12.09 1.81 11 3.09C9.91 1.81 8.24 1 6.5 1C3.42 1 1 3.42 1 6.5C1 10.28 4.4 13.36 9.55 18.04L11 19.35L12.45 18.03C17.6 13.36 21 10.28 21 6.5C21 3.42 18.58 1 15.5 1Z" stroke="black" stroke-width="2" stroke-linejoin="round"/>
                        <path d="M15.5 1C13.76 1 12.09 1.81 11 3.09C9.91 1.81 8.24 1 6.5 1C3.42 1 1 3.42 1 6.5C1 10.28 4.4 13.36 9.55 18.04L11 19.35L12.45 18.03C17.6 13.36 21 10.28 21 6.5C21 3.42 18.58 1 15.5 1Z" stroke="black" stroke-width="2" stroke-linejoin="round"/>
                    </svg>

<?php echo $location ?>

Sleeps: Up to <?php echo $sleeps ?>

From: £<?php echo $from ?> per night

Features:
                    <?php
                        $i = 0;
                        $count = count(get_sub_field('features_list'));
                        while(have_rows('features_list')) : the_row();
                            $i++;
                            $feature = get_sub_field('feature');
                    ?>
                        <?php echo $feature ?>,
                    <?php
                        endwhile;
                    ?>

<?php echo $description ?>

                    <a href="<?php the_permalink(); ?>" class="btn-primary-transparent lg:w-auto w-full lg:mr-4 mr-0 lg:mb-0 mb-3">View Rooms
                    Book Now

        <?php
            wp_reset_postdata();
            endwhile;
        ?>

This is the script for the MixitUp - it's located on the template part itself:

And this is the script that generates the custom select dropdowns:
  $(".custom-select").each(function() {
    var classes = $(this).attr("class"),
        id      = $(this).attr("id"),
        name    = $(this).attr("name");
    var template =  '
';
        template += '' + $(this).attr('id') + '';
        template += '
';
        $(this).find("option").each(function() {
          template += '' + $(this).html() + '';
        });
    template += '

';

    $(this).wrap('

');
    $(this).hide();
    $(this).after(template);
  });
  $(".custom-option:first-of-type").hover(function() {
    $(this).parents(".custom-options").addClass("option-hover");
  }, function() {
    $(this).parents(".custom-options").removeClass("option-hover");
  });
  $(".custom-select-trigger").on("click", function() {
    $('html').one('click',function() {
      $(".custom-select").removeClass("opened");
    });
    $(this).parents(".custom-select").toggleClass("opened");
    event.stopPropagation();
  });
  $(".custom-option").on("click", function() {
    $(this).parents(".custom-select-wrapper").find("select").val($(this).data("value"));
    $(this).parents(".custom-options").find(".custom-option").removeClass("selection");
    $(this).addClass("selection");
    $(this).parents(".custom-select").removeClass("opened");
    $(this).parents(".custom-select").find(".custom-select-trigger").text($(this).text());
  });

So currently when a .custom-option class is clicked on, nothing seems to happen, I've tried creating a single function to handle just logging a string message on click and it just seems to do nothing, once I can somehow pass this value across then I should be find to create the same mixer string that I used before to make the MixitUp section work. My only working theory is that I'm targeting the wrong selector - failing that because my jQuery for the MixitUp is within the template part it's getting loaded before and causing some sort of initialisation issue?


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Ideas are not tangible, like money or property, but that does not mean that ideas cannot be protected. Almost every state has legislation that defends the rights of those who bring forward innovative concepts. Patents are one of the most important parts of Intellectual Property Law and, through them, the Government acknowledges original ideas and establishes a set of rights for inventors. The history of patent law in Europe started in 15th century Venice, where the state would issue decrees for glassmakers to prevent other people from stealing their ideas. This system was rapidly adopted by other countries, including England, which used them to encourage inventions during the Industrial Revolution. While the basic principles behind patents have remained the same, the process of obtaining them has changed in time, becoming more selective and complex.
Definition and benefits of Patents
Patents are a way in which inventors can prevent competitors from stealing and using their ideas without consent. In the United Kingdom, they are issued by the UK Intellectual Property Office and are enforceable in a court of law. Patents allow inventors to exclude individuals and organisations from using their ideas for a period of 20 years after the filing of the application.
In order for the patent application to be successful, an invention must respect three major requirements:
It must be new;
It must be commercially viable and have a clear application in a particular field;
It must be non-obvious: it must include an innovative element that adds something new to the field and that is not apparent to a specialist.
It is important to point out that patents only establish territorial rights: if you obtain a patent in the UK, then it will only protect you on the territory of the United Kingdom. If your invention needs protection on more than one market (such as in the case of multinational enterprises), then you will need to file a foreign patent application.
Patents offer great benefits for inventors, and these are the most important reasons why they should at least be taken into account:
Patent owners are granted Intellectual Property Rights, which means that they can refuse any party attempting to copy, sell or use their invention in any way without consent;
Should someone infringe the rights of the patent owner, then the owner has the right to take legal action and claim damages;
The owner can sell the invention and Intellectual Property Rights completely or just license the invention to another party and keep Intellectual Property Rights;
The patent owner can use the invention to launch a business.
Unpatented inventions are very vulnerable because anyone can make use of them or sell them without consent and without being held responsible in a court of law. Some inventors choose secrecy as an alternative solution to filing for a patent, but this does not work unless the process through which the invention was obtained is particularly difficult to discover.
Before applying for a patent
As beneficial as patents may be, they are not suitable for everyone, which is why inventors should do extensive research on their target market and make sure they meet all eligibility criteria.
Check if your idea really is original
Unfortunately, most patent applications are rejected because those inventions have already been made public somewhere else. This is not to say that the project you worked on is a complete copy, but there are billions of objects and technologies that already exist, and you might not be aware of them. Now, in a time when information is at your fingertips, it is much easier to look for existing inventions. If you skip this step and unintentionally infringe an existing patent, the owner can still take legal action against you. Start by looking for your invention online and see if the search engine retrieves any results. If you cannot find anything or the results do not match your invention in any way, then you should check in a patent library and in booklets and catalogues. This process can be time-consuming, which is why hiring an experienced Intellectual Property solicitor or advisor can be extremely beneficial.
Consider other forms of Intellectual Property
Patents are not the only form of Intellectual Property, and you should not invest time and money in the application if they do not meet your specific goals and requirements. For example, patents in some industries are not profitable enough or require considerable amounts of money to enforce. Professional advice and thorough documentation are key to protecting your original works adequately. Other forms of Intellectual Property include copyright, design rights and trademarks.
Maintain confidentiality
One of the main criteria that you must meet in order to obtain a patent is to bring forward an invention that has never been made public before. Therefore, if you talk about your invention in an advert, news article or public demonstration, your application could be rejected. Any discussions with contractors, business partners or IP advisors should only be carried out after drafting a confidentiality agreement.
Patent application process and costs
For best results, inventors should receive professional legal advice throughout the process, because drafting any kind of legal document requires proficient knowledge of specialised terminology. The following documents are needed:
Patent application including the following: a detailed description of the features and manufacturing process of the invention, illustrations, technical specifications and a summary explaining the utility of the invention;
Form 1 'Request for grant of a patent'
Form 7 'Statement of inventorship and of right to grant of a patent' (only if the person filing the application is not the inventor)
If the invention is eligible, the application will be made public by the UK Intellectual Property Office after 18 months. Applications are published both in UKIPO records and online patent journals, where others can search and read them.
After this, the UKIPO will conduct a security check and substantive examination.
Application fees depend on the medium through which the inventor files the application. If the traditional paper format is preferred, then the total amounts to £280, but filling in forms online is more affordable. None of these fees are refundable.
On average, inventors receive patents within three or four years after filing the application, but there are ways to speed up the process.
What happens after you obtain the patent?
After the inventor obtains the patent, he or she will have to pay annual renewal fees for as long as the patent is live. Fees increase every year, so inventors must be prepared for a long-term financial investment.
The patentee has the right to take legal action against anyone who attempts to copy the invention. Most cases end in a settlement, but there are also rare situations when the opposing party brings sufficient evidence to cancel the patent.
In the United Kingdom, patent infringement cases are enforced in Court, and they are not the responsibility of the UKIPO.
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Melanie Lee grew up in Hawaii on the beautiful island of Oahu. After her 8th grade year she and her family moved to Mercer Island where she attended Mercer Island High School. She was a part of the varsity tennis team for all four years, going undefeated and winning a state championship each year. Aside from being a stellar athlete, Melanie was also a member of her high school's Volunteer Outreach in Communities Everywhere (VOICE) program, participating in multiple community service projects such as food banks, homeless shelters, and clothing drives all around the greater Seattle area. This experience would be the beginning of Melanie's commitment to helping others by improving their quality of life.
After graduating high school in 2015, Melanie enrolled at the University of Washington at the Seattle Campus where she began to develop an interest in the coursework relating to the fields of public health, psychology and communication. She is currently undeclared for a major as she gauges her interests in all three fields. Along with taking classes at UW, Melanie is also a member of the Kappa chapter of Delta Zeta sorority. Her membership has given her the opportunity to further her involvement in community service through their numerous fundraisers and philanthropic events.
Left to right: Cate, Melanie, Maria and Meleah
Melanie joined the NWPF team in June 2016 as the Programs Leadership Intern. Her position involves assisting in the planning and logistics of various programs and events NWPF provides.
When asked what influenced her to join NWPF, Melanie says, "After finishing my first year at the University of Washington I wanted to explore what I wanted to do as far as a career. Then I came across this internship and it gave me the opportunity to see if I was interested in the communication aspect of a working environment. I also felt like it would give me the chance to learn from the people who have been a part of the NWPF team a lot longer than I have. In particular, learning about how to interact with clients from our Social Worker, Maria".
Meleah and Melanie at the Team Parkinson's Walk Seattle
Out of all the memories she has made here at NWPF, the Team Parkinson's Walk has been Melanie's favorite moment at NWPF. "Just seeing all the hard work that we all put into this event was a rewarding experience for me and the rest of the NWPF team. Most of all I enjoyed participating in the event itself and being with the Parkinson's community."
Even though she was with NWPF for the summer, Melanie has made a strong contribution to our mission. As she heads into her sophomore year of college, she plans to utilize the skills she has learned while interning and apply them to both her school work and future internships jobs she has in the future.
Interested in making a difference like Melanie? Check out our open internships. We are always looking to add awesome interns to our team!
Zack Lane
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NIAB EMR has been named as a LEAF (Linking Environment and Farming) Innovation Centre – a network of research organisations whose work supports the research, evidence, development and promotion of Integrated Farm Management. The research site at East Malling, in Kent, is the eleventh centre in the network, following in the footsteps of other organisations including The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust's The Allerton Project, Rothamsted Research's North Wyke site and SRUC's Crichton Royal Farm. Through hosting visits, doing talks, writing articles and contributing to LEAF's technical resources NIAB EMR hopes to play a critical role in one of LEAF's core activities: facilitating sustainable farming knowledge generation and exchange.
LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), the leading organisation promoting more sustainable farming, has today (3rd May) announced the addition of two new sites – both operating in the fruit sector – to its network of demonstration farms and research establishments. NIAB EMR has been named as a LEAF Innovation Centre, while Blackbird Farming has become a LEAF Demonstration Farm. Both sites have been recognised for their outstanding research and demonstration capabilities and their commitment to supporting farmers and growers with the latest skills and know-how to address current sustainability challenges.
The LEAF Network consists of Innovation Centres, leading research establishments pioneering new approaches to LEAF's Integrated Farm Management (IFM) through research and development; and LEAF Demonstration Farms, working farms committed to promoting sustainable farming best practice to farmers and wider groups such as politicians, industry groups, and students.
Based at East Malling in Kent, NIAB EMR is the UK's largest horticultural research and development organisation, with an emphasis on perennial and clonally propagated crops.
NIAB EMR joins a select group of ten LEAF Innovation Centres, made up of some of the country's most prestigious education and research organisations, set up to support the research, development and promotion of LEAF's IFM to help deliver more sustainable food and farming.
Blackbird Farming (the trading name of G H Dean and Co Ltd) – a family business located near Sittingbourne in Kent – farms 1,780 hectares including arable, grassland for sheep, apples, pears and cherries.
The business, which takes a science-based approach to adopting innovation and technology, practices IFM. Key areas of focus include improving soil biology, creating sustainable rotations and enhancing biodiversity.
Blackbird Farming joins over thirty-five commercial farms as a LEAF Demonstration Farm.
Dr Oliver Doubleday, Director, Blackbird Farming, said: "We are extremely proud to be launched as a LEAF Demonstration Farm. We are keenly aware of the wider social obligations that accompany land ownership and look forward to being part of a network of farms that seek to produce wholesome food while preserving the environment for the future.
NIAB EMR and Blackbird Farming were launched as LEAF Network sites at special events that took place at each location today (3rd May). Blackbird Farming was officially launched by Richard Ashworth MEP.
LEAF and Blackbird Farming gratefully acknowledge the following for their support to Blackbird Farming as a LEAF Demonstration Farm: Agri Intelligence, AHDB, Crop Management Partners and Norton Folgate.


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Travis out of Chairboys clash
The midfielder is booked in to see a specialist on Friday after picking up a knee injury at Newcastle United
Tony Mowbray has revealed that Lewis Travis won't be available for selection for this weekend's Championship encounter against Wycombe Wanderers.
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The 22-year-old picked up a knee injury in the Carabao Cup second round defeat at Newcastle United in midweek in a challenge with home winger Jacob Murphy.
And the boss admits that he expects the combative midfielder to be out for a while, with Travis set to see a specialist on Friday.
"I got a sheet from my physio this morning regarding the injured players and it was running off the bottom of the page," Mowbray told iFollow Rovers when discussing team news ahead of Saturday's encounter.
"Trav is a major concern for us. He has an appointment with a specialist tomorrow, with his diagnosis a lateral ligament injury.
"It's not a mild one, it's quite severe, so we'll prepare ourselves to be without Travis for a few months.
"It's a blow to us, a huge blow to us because he's the guy who wins the ball back for us the most and gets us back into possession.
"Trav was in getting treatment on Wednesday. I'm sure he'll be pretty down when the realisation kicks in that he'll be months from playing football again.
"But what I do know is that if anyone is going to be back really quickly then it will be Lewis Travis," he added hopefully.
"He's a credit to himself and our football club when he plays.
"He's not always the best player but he's the most wholehearted player whenever he does feature because he's so desperate to win.
"It's a blow, but it's a fantastic opportunity for someone else to have an impact on the team."
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Is Kundalini Vagus Nerve
Blog by Anil Rajvanshi
'Patanjali Yoga sutras' is the oldest book on Yoga. It is generally believed to have been written more than 2500 years ago though nobody is sure of the dates.
All yoga science originates from it. Patanjali mentions all the attributes of Yoga including yama, niyama, posture, pranayam etc. but somehow there is no mention of Kundalini ! In this article I will try to explain why it is so and show that Kundalini is nothing but Vagus nerve.
Kundalini yoga is an important part of Tantric yoga system where yogis believe that through the extremely small central canal of spinal cord, sexual chemicals can be raised to reach the brain where they enhance the communication of neural pathways so that all the parts of brain work in unison and one can attain Samadhi. This is similar to what takes place in the brain during the LSD episode, though the user has no control over his experience.
Yogis also believe that the sexual energy is coiled at the base of the spine hence the name Kundalini (coiled energy, snake etc.). They believe, it can be raised in the central canal – also called Shushumna nadi by will.
Physical basis of central canal
Most of the vertebrates have a central canal. In humans it is a small opening of about 1-5 mm diameter in the center of the spinal cord and is elliptical in shape.
There are conflicting reports about its function and its length. fMRI studies (very few of them) have shown that it stretches all the way from the base of the spine to the back of the brain and remains open till about 20-25 years' of age. Some studies have shown that in late life it closes.
The function of this central canal is also not clear and some researchers say that it is filled with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) but what exactly is the reason is not yet clear.
But almost all practitioners of Tantric and Kundalini Yoga swear by central canal (called Shushumna nadi). Yet physically it is not clear how the sexual chemicals are accumulated at the base of the spine and go through the central canal, though yogis claim that one can do so by willing it. Shri. Ramakrishna the great saint of Bengal was a great proponent of Kundalini Yoga and used to vividly describe its ascent, starting from the base of spine but would go into Samadhi when it reached vishudhi chakra or thyroid gland near the throat.
The proponents of Kundalini Yoga also claim that it takes about 12 years' of complete celibacy to accumulate enough sexual chemicals for their ultimate rise in central canal.
Sexual chemicals such as Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Testosterone, Oxytocin, Serotonin etc. are very important for the functioning of the brain. They help in memory enhancement and hence in the process of concentration and meditation. They are produced in the brain and other parts of the body including the endocrine glands. They fuel the sexual and creative drive. History of mankind is replete with creative people who also had a powerful sexual drive.
A process by which these chemicals could be deposited in the brain without their dilution by the blood stream, the yogis felt, would be very useful. That could be their reason for the importance of the central canal.
However what is the mechanism by which these chemicals are lifted in the central canal from the base of the spine to the head against gravity forces ? (if it does indeed happen). In nature such passive lifting of chemicals and water takes place in the trees where the water evaporating from the leaves of the plants provides the force to lift the water chain all the way from roots to the top of the tree. Such mechanism for the central canal has not been discovered yet.
The most plausible explanation appears to be that the signal from the sexual organs is transferred to the brain via the vagus nerve.
Vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the human body and is often called the communication highway. It transmits information from various autonomous organs like heart, intestines, kidney, etc. to the brain and vice versa.
It touches all the internal organs including the endocrine glands. It does not transmit the chemicals but only the electrical signals to the brain. It is quite possible that just like the 3D printing, the vagus nerve transmits the template of chemicals electronically to the brain where it releases these chemicals (similar to 3D printing). Energywise this is much simpler and faster than getting the chemicals delivered directly to the brain via the central canal.
This strategy is also borne out by experiments. Quite a number of times patients whose spinal cord was damaged were able to reach orgasm. Scientists were surprised by this, since all the information from sexual organs is passed to the brain through the spinal cord. It was discovered that vagus nerve was responsible in passing this information to the brain.
That is probably the reason why Patanjali says that Sanyam on nabhi (navel) and esophageal tube gives different powers to the Yogi. Both these places are richly and nicely connected by vagus nerve !
Thus I feel that Patanjali had an extensive knowledge of the human body and felt that vagus nerve plays a central role in passing the information about sexual chemicals to the brain. That is probably the reason why he never mentioned anything about Kundalini in his yoga sutras but focused on making brain powerful through Sanyam, so that it could very effectively process information from different parts of the body.
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2.Swami Sivananda, Kundalini Yoga, Divine Life Society. India, 1994.
3.Erfamul Sakar, et. al, (Dec. 12, 2016), "The human central canal of the Spinal cord : A comprehensive review of its anatomy, embryology, molecular development, variants and pathology", Cureus 8 (12), e 927. DOI 10.7759/cureus.927.
4.Kyung Hyum Kim, et. al., (2013), "Changes in Spinal canal diameter and vertebral body height with age", Yousei Med J, 54 (6) : 1498-1054.
5.Ida N. Drosdal, et. al., (2013), "Effect of the central canal in the spinal cord on the fluid movement within the cord", The Neuroradiology Journal, 26 : 585-590.
6.M. C. Petil-Lacour, et. al., (2000), "Visibility of the central canal on MRI", Neuroradiology, 42, 756-761.
7.Dan Hurley, "How sex affects intelligence, and vice versa", The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2014.
8.Ted L. Tewfik, et. al. (2015), "Vagus Nerve anatomy", http://emedicine.medscape.com/- article/1875813-overview .
9.B. R. Komisaruk, et. al., (2004), "Brain activation during vaginocervical self-stimulation and orgasm in women with complete spinal cord injury : fMRI evidence of mediation by the vagus nerves", Brain Research, 1024, pg. 77-88.
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On 9 December 2014, the European Council approved a second amendment to the Parent-Subsidiary Directive (recast) (2011) with the aim of preventing tax avoidance and aggressive tax planning by corporate groups.
The second amendment adopted now means that a binding anti-abuse clause will be introduced as a "de minimis" allowing Member States to apply stricter national rules as long as they meet minimum EU requirements .
The anti-abuse clause is aimed at preventing misuses of the Directive and to ensure a greater consistency in its application within different Member States. Governments must refrain from granting the benefits of the Directive to an arrangement, or a series of arrangements, that are not "genuine" and have been put in place to obtain a tax advantage, while not reflecting economic reality.
The amending Directive will be adopted at a forthcoming Council session without further discussion and the Member States will have until 31 December 2015 to transpose this amendment of the Directive.


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Former Governor Bill Richardson establishes fund to bring emergency medical supplies to Navajo Nation in New Mexico
Former Governor Bill Richardson establishes fund to bring emergency medical supplies to Navajo Nation in New Mexico, in partnership with the New Mexico Children's Foundation and Molina Healthcare
There is an urgent and immediate health crisis on the Navajo Nation. The Nation, like the rest of the country, is in the midst of a COVID-19 pandemic. Infection rates, however, on the Nation have been up to seven times higher than in the rest of New Mexico, according to data compiled by The Albuquerque Journal.
Healthcare access issues within the Navajo Nation are being compounded by the dynamics of the pandemic. Hospitals on the Navajo Nation in New Mexico only have 10 intensive care unit beds to handle severe cases of COVID-19. There is also a severe shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) and other critical medical supplies necessary to protect healthcare workers and first responders as they provide care for their patients. Navajos are also experiencing challenges in obtaining masks to abide by the new guidance for all individuals to wear masks in public. With much of the reservation lacking running water or indoor plumbing, it is almost impossible for many Navajo people to follow the strict handwashing and disinfecting guidelines.
As a longtime supporter and friend of the Navajo people, Governor Bill Richardson has established a fund to aid in getting essential medical supplies and equipment to the Navajo Nation.
"The Navajo people face an unprecedented challenge as coronavirus spreads through the Nation," said Governor Richardson. "Working with our partner organizations, we want to assist in the purchase, delivery, and distribution of critical medical supplies to the Navajo people."
In partnership with the New Mexico Children's Foundation and Molina Healthcare, Governor Richardson's COVID-19 Navajo Families Relief Fund will begin to immediately purchase PPE for delivery and distribution to areas on the Nation where they are most-needed. The Fund will prioritize the purchase of equipment based on expeditious distribution that is reasonably priced.
"Molina Healthcare is grateful for Governor Richardson's leadership in creating this fund to provide resources for Navajo families and facilities that are being impacted by this unprecedented situation," said Carolyn Ingram, Executive Vice President of Policy and Government Affairs for Molina Healthcare. "We are committed to the Governor's mission and stand with him to make sure Navajos have the PPE they need to protect themselves against this virus."
"This effort aims to immediately ensure safety and security to people of all ages and whole families in our Navajo communities," said Former Attorney General Gary King, President of the Board of Directors of the New Mexico Children's Foundation.
The Fund will partner with Navajo organizations, clinics, and volunteers on the ground that have established a distribution infrastructure for food, water, and emergency supplies.
The Fund has begun purchasing masks, gloves, gowns and other PPE to deliver to families and clinics within the Navajo Nation.
For those interested in donating to the fund, please visit the New Mexico Children's Foundation website at www.nmchildren.org or mail a check to:
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Please indicate Richardson Navajo Fund in the memo line.
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