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So How Do We Fix The Patent System?
from the stop-with-the-bad-suggestions deptThere's been a lot of attention lately to the massive problems with the patent system. Finally the problem has gone mainstream, in part thanks to the excellent This American Life episode on problems with the patent system. That seems to have emboldened other mainstream publications to finally run articles pointing out problems with the patent system, including the NY Times, the Huffington Post and PC World.
Then there's the Economist, who actually was one of the first mainstream publications to highlight problems with the patent system, only to change its mind and argue for more bad patents. However, it's flipped again, and is arguing (once more) that the patent system is broken and needs fixing.
And this time, unlike many of the articles lately, The Economist actually puts forth some suggestions on how to fix the patent system:
First, patents in fields where innovation moves fast and is relatively cheap—like computing—should have shorter terms than those in areas where it is slower and more expensive—like pharmaceuticals. The divergent interests of patent-holders in different industries have held up reform, but there is no reason why they should not be treated differently: such distinctions are made in other areas of intellectual-property law. Second, the bar for obtaining a patent, particularly for software or business methods, should be much higher (as it is in other countries), and the process of re-evaluating bad patents should be more open and efficient. Finally, there should be greater disclosure requirements of the ownership of patent portfolios, and patent cases should be heard by specialised courts (as happens in other areas of law), rather than non-expert juries in advantageous jurisdictions in Texas. That would make life harder for trolls. These fixes would help America's patent system encourage innovation rather than litigation.These are all pretty common suggestions that we've heard before. Unfortunately, while I think the overall article does a great job laying out the problem, these suggestions are the kinds of suggestions made by people who haven't spent that much time with the patent system (or who are somewhat unfamiliar with its history), and won't do much good.
Tim Lee beat me to the punch in debunking the whole "specialized court" notion, since that's actually a big part of the problem today. First, he notes that for all the talk of "bad" Texas courts and juries, the Texas jurisdictions have, unfortunately, become de facto "specialized" patent courts. And, on top of that, for the past 30 years or so, patent cases at the appeals level all go to a single appeals court, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC). This breaks one of the key parts of our court system, which has all those different circuits so that they can develop their own takes on laws, and the Supreme Court can help settle any disputes and circuit splits. With CAFC there are no more circuit splits, and in creating a specialized court, it made it easier for patent attorneys to influence the case law:
This had the unintended consequence of dramatically increasing the influence of the patent bar over patent law. Not only do Federal Circuit judges spend all their time hearing arguments from patent attorneys, but some of them are former patent attorneys themselves. In its first two decades, the Federal Circuit gradually shifted patent law in the pro-patent direction favored by most patent attorneys. Patents became easier to get and harder to invalidate. The courts allowed tougher punishments against infringers. And the Federal Circuit unilaterally eliminated traditional limits on patenting software and "business methods."Separately, he notes that the lack of circuit splits meant that CAFC totally rewrote patent law without the Supreme Court taking much notice, in the 90s. It only caught on in the last decade, and that's created quite a mess, since (as patent system supporters always argue) any changes the Supreme Court makes to roll back CAFC excesses "upset the apple cart" of "established" patent law.
But when the Federal Circuit became the only court ruling on patent cases, there were no more circuit splits and no more competing legal precedents. That might be why the Supreme Court seems to have barely noticed that the Federal Circuit was dramatically reshaping patent law in the 1990s. The high court reviewed only about a dozen Federal Circuit decisions between 1982 and 2004, and the ones it did review tended to be on narrow, technical issues. The Supreme Court finally began to give the Federal Circuit's handiwork some serious scrutiny when Chief Justice John Roberts took the bench. And the justices did not like what they saw. In the Chief Justice's first three terms, the high court heard five different patent cases, and all of them resulted in unanimous or near-unanimous reversals of pro-patent decisions by the Federal Circuit.Separately, I'd argue that the Economist's desire to set up different rules for different "types" of patents opens up another massive can of worms. First it opens up all sorts of definitional questions. What is a "software patent"? There's no such thing in the law, and setting up specific definitions would just drive patent attorneys to seek ways to fit any particular patent under the types of patents that have the most enforcement strength and length. Defining patents into different buckets just opens up more opportunities for lobbyists to seek to define patents in ways that benefit patent holders, rather than fixing the real problems of the patent system.
But a lot of the damage had already been done. Hundreds of thousands of low-quality patents had been approved under the permissive rules the Federal Circuit had developed during the 1990s. Those patents may be technically invalid under recent Supreme Court decisions, but that's of little help to a small company that can't afford to litigate the question.
So if we want to offer solutions instead of just "complaining," here's how we would fix the patent system (short of just scrapping the damn thing).
First, we have to define the real problem. And it's actually not that hard to figure it out: bad or unnecessary patents that are used to stop others from innovating. Defenders of the patent system often talk up how it "protects" innovators. That's almost entirely false. The vast majority of the patent system hinders innovators by making it more difficult for them to innovate. So a few key ways to stop the worst of the patent system:
- Create an independent invention defense: We've been arguing this for years. If the patent system is supposed to protect innovators, the fact that it blocks even those who invented something entirely independently goes entirely against the principles of the patent system. Even in copyright law (generally seen as more strict than patent law) there's a defense based on independent creation. If you haven't copied someone's patents or were completely unaware of someone's patent, it's ridiculous to claim you were infringing on that patent.
If you understood how infrequently patent disputes involve anyone actually copying a patent (or a patented invention), you'd realize how much of the problems of our patent system this would solve. Unfortunately, patent holders and the press (especially) frequently mislead on this point, claiming that patent infringement suits are about companies "copying" or "stealing" from the patent holder. That's almost never the case. Studies have shown over and over again, that even though you can get treble damages for showing someone willfully copied a patented invention, it's almost never asserted.
- Recognize that independent invention is a sign of lack of patentability: This one is a bit more controversial, but the point of the patent system is supposedly only to reward patents on inventions that are non-obvious to those skilled in the art. If multiple people, skilled in the art, are coming up with the same thing independently at the same time, it seems like pretty strong evidence that, in fact, the ideas were obvious to those skilled in the art. There has been a lot of work done lately showing that nearly all major inventions are independently invented at around the same time by multiple people. And there's a view that's gaining support that basically what fuels such innovation is not patents at all, but just that all the factors necessary for the "next step" are in place, and those skilled in the art can just take that last step.
Thus, in such cases where there is independent invention, it shouldn't just be a defense against infringement, but it should be evidence that any such patent is invalid, as it doesn't qualify as non-obvious to those skilled in the art.
- Patent examiners should seek out input from those actually skilled in the art: Since the very standard for patentability is those skilled in the art, they should at least be able to weigh in on the patentability and obviousness of the solution in question. As it stands, patent examiners may be smart in a particular field, but since they don't actually work in that field, their knowledge is not always really up to date. I'm sure they try their best, but there's a difference between those who actually build stuff and those who don't.
Patent system supporters hate this suggestion, and they often claim that "jealousy" will lead others to claim that an invention is obvious. There are easy ways to control for this however. We're not saying that if anyone says, "this is obvious," the patent is automatically rejected. Rather, we're saying that it's another source of data and input for the examiner to make a determination of obviousness. That is the person actually skilled in the art could present an explanation for why something is obvious, and the examiner can then take it into account, and use that as another bit of information.
- Drop the assumption of validity and allow for greater post grant review: This is the one that really upsets patent system supporters, as they would like to go in the other direction. But, really, the arguments for assuming patent validity are really, really weak. As we've discussed before, the patent system gives one entity a full government-granted monopoly based on one person spending an average of about 16 to 17 hours on a single patent, and only hearing from the side who wants the patent. They almost never hear an adversarial position during the review.
That's kind of insane when you think about it. If we're going to approve patents on such a flimsy system, the least we can do is admit that they can be opened up for review much more easily. Hell, why not use the system described in the point above (creating a panel of actual people skilled in the art) to evaluate patent appeals on any patent in dispute. It doesn't even have to be done during the initial examination if we get rid of the assumption of validity and the difficult current process to get post-grant review.
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Age of Mammals tells an epic evolutionary story, but its theme can be distilled into just six words: Continents move. Climates change. Mammals evolve.
The exhibit displays some of NHM's — and the world's — most awe-inspiring fossil mammals, many of them exhibited for the first time. On view are the 50,000-year-old Simi Valley mastodon, shown for the first time since it was discovered in 2001; the mysterious paleoparadoxiid, an extinct relative of elephants and sea cows, which lived on the California coastline 10 to 12 million years ago and is as new to scientists as it is to Museum visitors; and an ancient species of sperm whale, its fossilized bones never before assembled by any institution, which floats high overhead in the beautifully restored, soaring hall.
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I am a Fitness BootCamp instructor and business owner who has created a high profit, low work BootCamp business. Over the past 6 years I have built a very strong business and model for other instructors to learn from and duplicate. My success is due to one thing and that is because I have learned how to automate many of my business systems so that I can create high profits but still have time to spend with family, friends and enjoy life.
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The 2012 season will begin for the Arizona Cardinals the exact same way the 2011 campaign ended: hosting the Seattle Seahawks.
Pete Carroll brings his team to the desert to for a Week 1 matchup and the Seahawks, not unlike the Cardinals, will be starting a quarterback many expected to be holding a clipboard this week.
So it will be the John Skelton vs. Russell Wilson show at University of Phoenix Stadium, and we'll have all the coverage you could want from the Seattle side in the week leading up to the game.
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How Seahawks rookie QB Russell Wilson is preparing for Sunday's game (Seattle Post Intelligence)
The undefeated preseason was just the dress rehearsal. On Sunday, rookie quarterback Russell Wilson will take the stage for the real show, starting in football's most important position as a young, short and, well, exciting figurehead of Seattle's offense.
Russell Wilson's rise to NFL starter no surprise for those who know him (Seattle Times)
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The Seattle Seahawks guard has been cleared to return to practice and was back at work this week as he gets re-acclimated to playing football once again after a devastating knee injury in practice ended his rookie season.
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Seahawks D-line has favorable matchup vs. Cards (MyNorthwest.com)
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Marshawn Lynch's status for Seahawks' opener still unclear (The Seattle Times)
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Cardinals, Seahawks share unsuccessful searches for long-term quarterback(The Seattle Times)
The Seahawks and Cardinals have spent three years searching for the same thing.
Why people are already starting to worry about the Seahawks(Seattle PI)
A week ago, the Seahawks were shaping up to be an exciting, fresh and talented team that could very well surprise the nation and make a run in the playoffs. Seattle's defense was unflappable, the passing game was effectual and the running backs were unstoppable.
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Seahawks looking to fill void at tight end (Seattle Times)
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Turbin gave a glimpse of what he can do in the third exhibition game when he rushed 14 times for 93 yards. More than have those yards were gained in the first series of the third quarter when Turbin carried three times, gaining 8 then 17 and then 25 yards at a time when a good chunk of Kansas City's starters were still in the game.
What to make of Marshawn Lynch's 'uncertain' status (MyNorthwest.com)
"He took a real good turn this week," Carroll said Wednesday. "And the rehab that he has been doing has really been effective so we think he's going to be fine."
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Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch has experienced back spasms and the team is uncertain whether he'll be able to play Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
Golden Tate sits out practice after knee injury (The Seattle Times)
Receiver Golden Tate left Thursday's exhibition finale with an injury to his right knee, and he did not practice Monday when the team returned to work.
Sizing up Russell Wilson with Jon Gruden (ESPN.com)
The Arizona Cardinals went with the 6-foot-6 John Skelton. No current starter is taller. The Seattle Seahawks went with the 5-foot-11 Russell Wilson. No current starter is shorter.


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A few years ago, an adaptation of co-writer/co-director Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel "Persepolis"—a visually creative but simplistic, episodic take on personal and political struggles—received far more praise than it deserved.
Perhaps I should have appreciated something decent when I had the chance. The latest take on a Satrapi graphic novel, "Chicken With Plums," awkwardly tries to blend tones both moody and playful, but winds up only with tiresome, goofy darkness.
In 1958 Tehran, Nasser Ali-Khan (Mathieu Almaric of "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" and "Quantum of Solace") decides he's going to die, his wife and two kids notwithstanding. Nasser's violin has been smashed, so he kills himself. "Chicken with Plums" then backs up and takes us, day by day, through the eight days between the decision and the death. During this time, Nasser reflects on his life when he was young and unpleasant, rather than middle-aged, selfish and stupid.
I mean, the guy continually breaks a clock so he can return to the shop, hoping to glimpse the owner's daughter again. Just hang out near the shop and leave the poor clock alone!
More movies should consider alternate forms of storytelling to get a point across. The often-cruel "Chicken with Plums," however, grates on the nerves as it favors cutesy visual gimmicks and takes giant tonal swings while touching on impending death and decades-long regret. The presentation of American idiots feels totally arbitrary here, as does the look into the future to see how Nasser's poor children turn out.
The film's a pest as a slow trudge toward a death we know will take place, but really becomes a nuisance when trying to suggest its phony love story represents a great, life-altering bond. Few cinematic relationships are more frustrating than a forced imitation of romance posing as the real thing.
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Throughout the conversation people like Mattdan from Indonesia preferred e-readers:"…On the Sustainable development side, they indirectly save forest from the degradation and deforestation." Jmaguial from Spain also agreed "They reduce paper waste!"And Bethold Mwesy from Tanzania added: "They are well equipped with up to date information compared to books."
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One of the benefits of being a member of the Guild of One Name Studies is the chance to participate in the Marriage Challenges.
This is when another member volunteers to look up marriages in parish registers for a particular registration district. This is usually in the UK but I have seen some international ones.
Every month I take a look at the list of upcoming challenges to see if there is a registration district where I may have some TILLIN/TILLING/TILLEN mariages. (I have registered TILLING and TILLEN as variants of my name with the Guild.
This week I found out that the one of the new challenges is in a registration district of Mitford so I headed off to my favourite free genealogy resource.
My Thrifty Thursday tip is to use the website FreeBMD.
This website has transcriptions of the Birth, Marriages and Deaths Indices for England and Wales. It was the first website I found when I started looking at my family history and it is an absolutely brilliant free resource. It is all transcribed by volunteers and after having a go at transcribing a few years ago I really appreciate the effort and work that has gone into it.
It's also worth pointing out that the same information is available on Ancestry.co.uk but I'm not sure if you have to have a subscription or not to see it.
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Turns out Jurgen Klinsmann was right: The United States isn't ready to win the World Cup.
The Americans were eliminated in the round of 16 for the second straight tournament. They've been ranked 13th or 14th every month since September, which means their exit was pretty much at the stage it's expected to be.
"Clearly it gives you the message you have a lot of work still ahead of you," the U.S. coach said Wednesday, a day after the 2-1 loss to Belgium in extra time.
From Wall Street to the White House to the West Coast, Americans watched their national team on television in record numbers. While buoyed by the increase in attention, players are desperate to join the world's elite and far from attaining that level.
Klinsmann, was a World Cup champion as a player with West Germany in 1990 and coach of the German team that reached the 2006 semifinals. His message to players is they don't do enough. They don't play twice a week, like Champions League stars. They don't face condemnation from their community after losses and poor performances.
"It makes them feel accountable, not just walk away with a bad performance and nothing happens," he said. "If you have a bad performance, then people should approach you and tell you that, so make sure that next game is not bad anymore and that you step it up."
President Barack Obama spoke to captain Clint Dempsey and goalkeeper Tim Howard on Wednesday to congratulate the team on its performance.
The Americans' final match, which kicked off at 4 p.m. EDT on a weekday, was seen by 21.6 million on ESPN and Univision, impressively close to the record 24.7 million set for a Sunday evening game against Portugal earlier in the tournament.
"People now start to care about it. Fans care about it. They comment on social media. They comment everywhere about it, and that's good," Klinsmann said.
Match-fixing allegation: FIFA expressed "substantial doubts" about a German magazine's claims that a World Cup game could have been fixed and asked the publication to provide evidence to back up its report that a renowned match-fixer accurately predicted details of the match hours before it kicked off.
FIFA said it wants Der Spiegel to provide details of all its conversations with convicted match-fixer Wilson Raj Perumal to prove its claim that Cameroon's 4-0 loss to Croatia on June 18 might have been fixed.
Too much drunkenness?: FIFA's number two official has said he's "amazed" by the levels of drunkenness in Brazil's World Cup stadiums, reviving a debate over whether alcohol sales should have been allowed at matches in the first place.
In an interview with Brazil's sports television network SporTV, Jerome Valcke acknowledged that "maybe there were too many people who were drunk" at the matches and pointed to the connection between inebriation and violence.
Brazil banned alcohol sales at soccer matches in 2003 in a bid to curb fan violence. But Budweiser is a major World Cup sponsor, and FIFA insisted Brazil lift the ban in order to host the event.


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I am sitting by the fire now, a wool blanket covers my legs and a warm cup of tea sits next to my knitting yarn. the horses are loving todays weather, i think all of us are since yesterday the temperature fell to minus nine.
this weekend will include a trip to the city, a film, farmers market, more snowshoeing, knitting and cooking. I am looking forward to it, since i am at the gate of so much work to be done, shoots to plan, workshops to announce, houseguest to welcome, airline tickets to purchase, house to paint and so on. may you all have a good weekend, i just love january so very much.


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First annual Utukkuu Snow Golf Challenge FUNdraiser for the Aqqaluk Trust
March 7, 2011
Score a hole in one to help provide scholarships and Alaska Native Language Preservation
Have fun while helping others. Have you ever played golf in the snow or tried your luck at tossing a harpoon hole-in-one? Now is your chance.
With the golf season a few months away the Aqqaluk Trust wants to provide a warm–up…in the cold. On Friday, March 5th, the Aqqaluk Trust will host the first annual Utukkuu Snow-Golf Challenge. This game is extreme in that the greens are white.
Iñupiaq for little, Utukkuu (oo-tuh-koo) will be a 9-hole, mini-golf tournament with fifty to a hundred yard holes. Players will be allowed to use two clubs and the tournament will be played on the powder at University Lake Park, near the University Lake SpringHill Suites. There will be lunch and an awards ceremony at the hotel. Eighteen teams of 3 will be vying for the elite distinction of Utukkuu Snow Golf Master at this uniquely Alaskan event.
This Fur Rondy event brings 10,000 years of Iñupiaq culture to the links. At one pin players must wear Eskimo-style sunglasses to putt, and at another, players must wear big fur mittens.
All proceeds for the event will go to fund college scholarship, language preservation or other programs at the Aqqaluk trust.
The Trust is founded in memory of Robert Aqqaluk Newlin, Sr., one of the great Iñupiat leaders from the Northwest Arctic region of Alaska. He believed that the success of future generations depends on the best of both worlds: preservation of the ways of their ancestors and education in modern skills and technology
Aqqaluk Trust President Charlie Curtis is ready to go. "I don't know much about golf, but I am happy to do anything to help this cause--even learn how to caddy. Providing opportunities for Iñupiaq people to further their education and showcasing our heritage and culture is always tops on my list. This will be a great event."
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December 21, 2012 (CHICAGO) --The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that a judge from outside Chicago can preside over the involuntary manslaughter case of a nephew of former Chicago Mayor Richard Daley.
In a one-page ruling, the court announced Friday that it had decided the case should be heard by a judge in McHenry County northwest of Cook County.
Earlier this month, Cook County Chief Judge Timothy Evans recused himself to avoid any "appearance of impropriety" that might come from allowing a judge in Cook County, where Daley was so influential for many years, to oversee the case.
Daley's nephew, Richard Vanecko, is charged in the 2004 death of David Koschman, who died days after he fell and struck his head during a fight with Vanecko outside a Chicago bar.


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The unearthing of documents in Iraq linking al Qaeda to Saddam Hussein provides the occasion for Mansoor Ijaz, writing for National Review Online to describe the Clinton Administration's intelligence failures during the months leading up to the 1998 bombings of our embassies in Kenya and Tanzania. During this period, the new Sudanese intelligence chief offered, unconditionally, to provide the U.S. with comprehensive information about the terrorists that had lived in or passed through Sudan. According to Ijaz, our government initially accepted the offer, but the Clinton National Security team and the State Department subsequently reversed course. The State Department not only refused the Sudanese invitation, but also blocked the FBI from obtaining the intelligence in question. Duing this same period leading up to the embassy bombings, it now appears that key al Qaeda operatives in Sudan were in contact with Iraqi intelligence officials. Ijaz believes that Saddam's regime was providing financial, logistical and intelligence support to the terrorists who carried out the bombings, and that the Sudanese intelligence chief, who was monitoring the radical Islamist communityin Khartoum, had picked up signals that something significant was in the works. In any event, none of the key players in the Clinton Administration — Madelaine Albright, Sandy Berger, and Susan Rice — has ever explained the decision to turn down the unconditional Sudanese offer that our government originally was prepared to accept.
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Friday, October 5, 2012
La Grande Dame!
15 comments:
- maglomaniac said...
Congrats Shobha and now we have a vine christened by you.
It still is the tip of the iceberg.There is a lot more that will be seen by the time to come.A wonderful tribute. I personally seemed as flipping through those meetings that you both had.
Congratulations again:)
- October 5, 2012 at 11:37 AM
- Theyoginme said...
Arundhandati, what a great tribute to your mother who I'm proud too call as a friend and mentor. As a single dad of two daughters I hope they will turn out like you.
- October 5, 2012 at 12:20 PM
- Theyoginme said...
And her :)
- October 5, 2012 at 12:22 PM
- Kohl_lined said...
o wow!
absolutely a grt moment for every girl when she shes her mother receiving such a prestigious award.
have loads of fun and do post a picture of the event Mrs De.
- October 5, 2012 at 1:22 PM
- Pooja Rathore said...
A hearty tribute by a proud daughter of exceptional and extraordinary maa de,De whatever you have achieved is through sheer hard work without compromising on values ,principles,duties and responsiblites-All rounder and successful in all spheres of life.....i am feeling proud that you are my fav...i really look up to you...congratulations and a tight warm hug to you ,love u:)
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Through the eyes of a celebrity daughter.
- October 5, 2012 at 1:48 PM
- teju said...
Oh my! In India, they award even a porn writer! hey Ram!
- October 5, 2012 at 2:14 PM
- Pratap said...
Congratulations Shobhaa
That was a very nice write-up Arundhati.
- October 5, 2012 at 10:02 PM
- Vaishali said...
What a nicely penned tribute to a wonderful mother like Shobha. Very well said Arundhati, can see more of your mom in your writing. And Congrats Shobha, we all look up to you in a very high regards.
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I agree that the top cover is signed but if the next owner wants to take the tube amp out of the genesis chassis and I have the transformer covers painted... there'll be no signature.F1nut wrote:The top cover of the Genesis chassis is signed by him, so just get the transformer covers repainted, the signature isn't going to add a penny of worth to the amp anyway.While I appreciate the offers of help from members, I can't have the transformers repainted due to the signature. If they get repainted, the signature is gone. You all know he's NEVER going to resign my transformer.
My previous comments stand, but I have to agree at this point, you're not going to get any resolve from Bob Carver, so time to take care of the issues yourself.
The sig/s might not add any value now but it will in years to come. There aren't many custom amps with boobs signature. He doesn't even sign his ultra expensive ebay amps.


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Why I Ride: Erik Zamora
When I began my recovery from meth addiction three years ago and entered 12-step programs, I was faced with a reality I had been ignoring for years: HIV is still an epidemic in my community. When I was using, no one talked about the risks of HIV and no one ever disclosed their status, despite the multitude of partners and the rare use of condoms. The open and honest dialogue about HIV that I found in the recovery community was new to me and it brought up a lot of fear and prejudice. I knew if I was going to overcome these feelings, I was going to need some education. So I turned to the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center.
I went to the third floor of The Center to visit the Jeffrey Goodman Special Care Clinic and got tested. And when the HIV counselor asked me if I had questions, I said, "Yes! Yes, I do." How should I respond when someone tells me they are positive? What does undetectable mean? Does it matter if you top or bottom? My counselor at The Center took the time to respond to all my inquiries and I was empowered. So empowered, I decided to become an HIV counselor myself.
I first learned about AIDS/LifeCycle while training to become a Certified HIV Counselor. I was impressed by the determination and hard work it must take to not only complete the 545 mile journey, but also raise the necessary money. I also was certain it was something I would never be able to do. But when I heard that the funds went to support the HIV services at The Center, I knew the ride was something that would not only change my life, but could help many of the people I care about. So I registered—as a 10K Club member.
This past June I rode all 545 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles and intend to do the same thing again next year. I am also bringing along a host of friends from the recovery community by co-captaining a team called "The Trudging Buddies." Together we are committed to raising $100,000 for the HIV prevention and treatment services at the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. I ride because regardless of one's status, HIV affects us all.
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The Tehachapi Loop is a .73 miles (1.17 km) long 'spiral' or helix on the railroad main line through Tehachapi Pass, in south central California. The loop derives its name from the circuitous route it takes, in which the track passes over itself, a design which lessens the angle of the grade. A train more than 4,000 feet (1.2 km) long (about 85 boxcars) will thus pass over itself going around the loop. In 1998 it was named a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
The railroad line connects Bakersfield in the San Joaquin Valley to Mojave in the Antelope Valley. Hailed as one of the greatest engineering feats of its day (ca. 1876) as well as being the world's busiest single-track main, the line was built by Southern Pacific Railroad. It is now owned by Union Pacific. BNSF also uses the loop under a trackage rights agreement.
The area is considered to be one of the prime railfan areas in the country with its combination of frequent train traffic and spectacular scenery. A railroad museum with many historical rail artifacts is located in the small nearby city of Tehachapi.
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The World's First Mega Truck BackflipPosted in Events on December 26, 2013
If you have had the misfortune of not hearing about this talented driver, the problem has just been solved. This guy's exploits are insane! He won the 2012 Mega Truck International Throttle King Championship, and he travels the country destroying his rigs in front of huge crowds. He also works on and drives monster trucks for a living. If that's not enough, he won't be forgotten now that he's permanently etched his name in the mega/mud truck world spotlight. Cory Rummell of Going Deep Mud Racing is officially the first guy to pull off a 360-degree backflip in a mega truck.
It wasn't that long ago when successfully flipping a vehicle was thought to be impossible. Today, backflips are commonplace in motocross freestyle events. Travis Pastrana is one of the pioneers of the backflip, and now we can add Cory's name to the list of motorsports drivers who've pulled off this amazing feat. After Cory studied monster truck videos for hours and did a lot of planning, he took his time retrofitting his truck for the stunt. He beefed up the rollcage and replaced old safety equipment throughout the truck with topnotch gear—Cory was ready to rock 'n' roll.
His first attempt was last year at Yankee Lake in Ohio at the Halloween event. The flip flopped, but that didn't stop him. He wanted that flip even more. Finally, at a Trucks Gone Wild event in Hale, Michigan, Cory was able to make history. In epic fashion and on only his second attempt ever, he completed a full backflip, achieving rock star status in the mega truck world.
Cory wanted to give a shout-out and thanks to Rob Streeter of the Michigan Mud Jam in Hale for letting him make his second attempt at the park. He would also like to thank his two main Powermaster Alternators and Starters, and Overtime CNC Performance for their continued help and support.


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The Official Companion of Karen Wiesner's Books.
Karen Wiesner is an accomplished author with 114 titles published in the past 18 years, which have been nominated/won 134 awards, and has 40 more releases contracted for spanning many genres and formats. In this companion, you'll find comprehensive listings of all her fiction titles including cover art, genre, word count, rating, back cover blurb, publication details, and awards and honors. A short interview is included detailing her inspiration for each title, interesting things tidbits concerning the project, and title and cover design details. You'll also find At-A-Glance character, series, and location listings, Karen's top ten favorites' lists, details on her other titles, upcoming projects, and links. It's her hope that you're as fascinated by the fictional world she's created as, of course, she is. Climb inside Karen's world and call it home.
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Reviews for THE WORLD OF AUTHOR KAREN WIESNER: A COMPENDIUM OF FICTION
5 Stars! "When it comes to romance, I mostly enjoy authors who seem to have eclectic tastes. Author Karen Wiesner is such a writer. Though Wiesner has written non-fiction, it is her romances that intrigue me. (Contemporary Romance, Holiday Romance, Historical Romance, Inspirational Romance, and even some Romantic Suspense.) Sometimes Wiesner adds in some mystery and/or paranormal elements. To me, the author just seems to enjoy tasting various subgenres whenever she cooks up a new story. You like romances that are no longer than a single book? How about a series, but each title can stand alone? Do you enjoy anthologies? How about holiday themes? No problem. Wiesner has written them all! Oh, perhaps you are an aspiring author and you need to learn how to make your story more interesting to today's fickle readers. You need to know how to market your story or just where to start? Again, Wiesner has written it. This thick, oversized book will give you a close look into Karen Wiesner's world. Here is every title Wiesner has done since the year 1998. Also enclosed are the upcoming releases for the next few years. Each book has a thumbnail picture of its cover and a synopsis of the story. Then Wiesner gives various types of information; which publisher was used, the cover blurb, information about the cover, honors/awards received, what inspired the story, interesting things that happened while she was working on the book, the status of the book, and even upcoming releases if the title is part of a series. Aspiring authors should strongly consider picking up a copy of this book. Use it to compare which publishing companies accepted what types of genre. Wonderful resources can be found within these pages. However, if you are simply a fan of Karen Wiesner--as I am--then you need this compendium more than anyone else. Not only can you reminisce about the stories you have already read and enjoyed, but you will get inside information about reissues, upcoming stories, and so much more." ~Huntress Reviews http://www.huntressreviews.com
Reviews for Karen Wiesner's Fiction
"Karen Wiesner is worth the time invested in her books...and then some. I usually prefer reading stories that are easier to read, but there's something powerful in the storytelling that is not only compelling but rewarding as well. This is not a light story, it's often not even a happy place to be, but it's about people, real people. People whose lives are not perfect and who, like so many of us at times, have to struggle to make it through another hour, another day. People with flaws, with good intentions that go wrong, with hope—or with no hope. They are also like many people around us, some that we may even know. And I think that's the true strength of Karen Wiesner's writing. With her guidance, we truly get to know who her characters are; there are no secrets, no hidden facets. Karen Wiesner introduces us and takes us right into the lives, hearts and minds of the people in her book and I, for one, cannot look away; learning about other people can often lead us to insights about ourselves. Truly, Karen has surprised me in that each story really is individual and unique to the main characters. This keeps the series fresh and interesting because you never really know what to expect. Ms. Wiesner's ability to get the reader involved with the characters and story was triumphant. With every story, the author continues to gain my respect for her talent and storytelling." ~Kathy for Dark Diva Reviews
"I am always anxious to read what the fertile mind of Karen Wiesner has produced. She is a powerful, dynamic writer. Her characters come alive for the reader. Leave it to Karen Wiesner to take a sensitive subject and write a beautiful, romantic novel .Karen's talent knows no boundaries. If you have not read any of her series, you need to get acquainted with this multi-talented writer. She is a masterful storyteller and needs to be on everyone's automatic buy list." ~reviewer Dawn Myers
"Karen Wiesner composes excellent, well-written drama that keeps the reader on the edge-of-the-seat, spellbound. She never disappoints and every story is cleverly constructed. The way she pens these realistic characters makes for an extraordinary read. She puts the reader in the center of the action with all the riveting moments of suspense, jeopardy and heartwarming romance that reaches out and touches the reader. I love the way she spins her stories and characters, leaving the audience quite satisfied. She is so skilled in her talent that I always look forward to reading her stories." ~Linda L., reviewer for The Romance Studio
"If you're seeking a suspenseful story which throws you into the heart of the matter from the first sentence and keeps you turning the pages long after your disbelief is suspended and you've forgotten you are reading the story—not living it—then pick up a Karen Wiesner book! Karen is an author who has a seemingly unlimited imagination for character and plot, and I plan to read everything she writes. Thankfully she is quite prolific. This is an author never to be missed that I can consistently recommend. May she continue with her writing career for many decades to come!" ~reviewer Annie for eCataromance and Euroreviews
"Karen Wiesner seems to keep getting better and better. The author and I are in complete sync." ~reviewer Dee Dailey for The Romance Studio
"Karen Wiesner gets inside the minds of her audience. She's a sure shot to entertain her audience. As always she writes must-read for fans that will enhance her deserved reputation as one of the sub-genre's consistent best. Newcomers will want to read the previous saga as these are some of the best novels around." ~reviewer Harriet Klausner
"Karen Wiesner writes stories that touch the hearts of her readers. Once again she is tackling a hard topic that most authors would avoid like the plague. She often takes Christian Romance from its normal shelf and propels it well beyond all expectations. This story is a prime example. Stellar! This author seems to get better with each tale she writes. Karen Wiesner has one of the most fertile imaginations I have ever seen. If you are looking for a Christian Romance that will touch your heart, while also opening your eyes to a new way of viewing the world around you, then this author is for you! Not just this story, but all of Karen's stories are this way. As for this individual story, you will be treated to a realistic, well written tale that will capture your attention almost immediately, hold onto it until the very ending, and will long linger in your mind. I am unable to explain how much I loved this story. In a word: Indescribable! If there is one lesson that I have learned about the author, it is this: Stories by Karen Wiesner warm my heart like a cozy fire on a chilly night." ~reviewer Detra Fitch for Huntress Reviews
"Karen Wiesner, the new voice of women's fiction, proves yet again that she's a top-notch storyteller. No one explores the complexities of relationships and the yearnings of woman's heart better than she does. I've never seen a writer more adept at capturing the emotional complexities of the human experience. Her love stories are bold, fearless, and unforgettable. The world of women's fiction is a better place because Ms. Wiesner is in it." ~bestselling author Michele Bardsley
"It has to be a lucky day—I get to start a new trilogy by one of my favorite authors, Karen Wiesner! Before even starting, I expected to love this newest series because I look for anything with Wiesner's name on it. And I was definitely not disappointed. Karen Wiesner has done what she does best—write a heart-stopping book with a multi-dimensional plot. Her characters are so complex. There's a tremendous amount of information given which developed the series even more fully. True to her reputation, she delivered a vibrant storyline with breathtaking events. This book is another classic Karen Wiesner. She took some vaguely-connected people from the same hometown and expanded on the series in a fabulous continuation. You could read this book as a stand-alone, but why would you want to? The expertise in revealing Ms. Wiesner's storyline created a spell-binding tale that I just could not help but love. She is truly a gifted author with a remarkably talented way of expressing her story. This book had emotional consequences and just expanded my interest in Wiesner. The sensuality was perfectly (in my opinion) handled. It was not ignored, but it was treated as people, even Christians, truly have to face. I was captivated by the entire storyline and almost read it straight through—it's not a short book. Ms. Karen Wiesner quickly became a favorite author of mine. I will admit, however, that this is the best of her books I've read. Each time I believe it is the best, I am amazed at the intricacy written into the story. The poignancy of this book was incredible. The storyline's main characters were so diligently written it was as if they were living in front of me. Wiesner completes her books so well she is definitely on my "must-read" list. Wiesner did what she does best—captured my attention and forced me to allow her to captivate me. Wiesner definitely does not write "cookie-cutter" stories." ~The Romance Studio reviewer Brenda Talley
"Ms. Wiesner has the ability to create real to life characters and situations. I appreciate the author's wonderful ability to create real characters. I enjoyed the depth of the characters and the presentation of the emotional issues. For readers who enjoy emotional drama, Ms. Wiesner is a wonderful author with many stories to choose from and enjoy and I look forward to reading more of her works. She has a distinct talent for telling an emotional and suspenseful story. I applaud her for writing consistently engaging romance that is "need" to read quality. Now that I have read all of this series I am ready to read more books by this author. Her writing style is full and rich; it enhances the well-developed, emotional characters and the deeply engaging plots. Ms. Wiesner is a master storyteller." ~Martha, reviewer for Reviews by Martha's Bookshelf
"Karen Wiesner pens another powerful tale. She writes novels that are so powerful and strong that you will never forget them. Unbelievably riveting, Karen Wiesner takes us to the depths of despair and raises us up to victory. Wiesner pens a novel that will stay with long after you have turned the last page; it will capture your attention and ensnare your heart as you cheer for the characters and cry for them as well. Highly recommended…but be sure to have tissues nearby." ~Debby for Single Titles
"Mmmmm, how to find the words to do this story justice? This book has a slow steady pace but it's deep—really deep. Well rounded, three-dimensional characters and not too many secondary's mean that you can really get into the nitty-gritty of the relationship. Ms Wiesner has a great writing style—very polished, tight and not too flowery so that you are absorbed and carried along on the current without being aware of the process. I felt really emotionally involved in the characters' relationship and loved them both. Ms. Wiesner makes the conflict one hundred percent believable. What a great story this is—truly deserving of a gold medal. Great, well-developed characters; complex, flawed in places, yet beautiful. The author weaves the story tightly, leading the reader on an emotional journey with poignant highs and lows that made me weep. The Christian message is a thread that flows through the novel, enhancing the plot without being too sickly sweet. Although I don't often read inspirational romances, the depth of the characters and the excellence of the plotting and writing kept me glued to the pages until I'd finished it. I read this through without a break. I loved the physical scenes. They happen but you are never taken into the detail, they are extremely tastefully done without losing any of the impact and without being explicit. I cried buckets reading this. If you want a moving, poignant and tender story about two people finding each other again, then this is for you. Definitely recommended." ~reviewer Vasiliki Scurfield for WRDF
"Karen Wiesner really excels at developing such an enchanting story that will captivate you from beginning to end, making you feel like more than just reading the story you had experienced it. I highly recommend this book." ~Rocio Rosado, eCataromance reviewer
"I know when I read a book by Karen Wiesner, I will never be disappointed. She composes captivating stories that enthrall and leave a lasting impression that is hard to forget. This story pricks at the heart and gives one hope that no matter how hard some matters appear, there is a solution. This book is an extraordinary read and a gem to be treasured." ~reviewer Cherokee for Coffee Time Romance & More
"Karen Wiesner has written another fantastic book. I find when I am reading Wiesner's books, she writes with such care about the details and descriptions of feelings you feel as if you are welcomed into the family." ~Emily, reviewer for Single Titles
"I just finished reading a Karen Wiesner novel. Long story short, this story has grit and guts. It breaks all the rules. They curse, they kiss with passion (though they never actually do more than that but their thoughts are very spicy) and they are real people with insane problems. Anyway, this story kept me up until 2:30 AM and I got very little sleep last night until I finished. I found it fascinating. The Christian piece of the story was so much more real and deeper than many CBA novels. You hear (in their heads) their doubts and fears and struggles and it's so real how the enemy works on them. This book has made me think about my walk with the Lord, and I like that. So be warned, this ain't for Grandma unless she has major grit in mind. But the message is clear. Faithful obedience is worth it." ~author Michelle T. Sutton
"The author has immaculately presented the story of a couple who has faced extreme adversities while being on a path of self-destruction yet found their ways to God, love and triumph over their demons through faith. One feels immense depth of emotions while reading this book. The characters are realistic and flawed. It's easy to relate oneself with the hardship the characters go through as we all experience difficult times in some way or the other in our respective courses of lives. The author's flawless storytelling ability and creativity in bringing out the perfect blend of love lost and love found keeps the reader glued until the last page." ~Preeti Bajra for TCM Reviews
"I have just found my new favorite suspense author! This story ably demonstrates the professionalism Ms Wiesner brings to her writing. The entire book showcases her talent brilliantly, a seamless plot that held me in its grip, realistic scenarios and dialogue, and a skill with language that took me out of merely reading a book and transported me through the world she created. I read on, despite the need for sleep, spellbound from first page to last, gasping outrage even while accepting that there could be no other 'ending' than the one presented." ~Caro for Coffee Time Romance
"Reading this story was an exercise in tugged heartstrings, bitten nails from intense suspense, dry mouth from tension and excited elation at the best darned happily-ever-after (HEA) Karen's written yet in this series. What a wonderful and masterful handling of this series. I feel like these people are real and most certainly these books read better than any soap opera I ever suffered through. This series has been many things: engrossing, riveting, heart-thumpingly suspenseful, fast paced and exciting--not to mention intensely passionate. Get ready for the next level! I am never unaffected by the emotional twists and turns Ms. Wiesner's characters have to struggle through to reach their happily-ever-after. The author's talent for using strong descriptive language painted clear images of a character's turmoil and struggles, of yearnings and hope. Once again, Ms. Wiesner cleverly writes within the rules of this world yet manages to spin it on its axis, taking me on a new journey. There is nothing staid or comfortable in the series—it constantly has me on edge. Ms. Wiesner also has kept the quality of grit intact in this latest adventure. This is a must read. I would advise readers to check out the previous books in the series because in doing so it will insure the same powerful impact on them as it has for me. Who needs coffee when you have the Incognito Series? As I've come to expect from this author, this eleventh book in the series remains strong in elements of surprise, freshness and excitement. The far-reaching plot against the heroine and hero was another masterful handling of intricate detail and creative villainy. I thought I had it all figured out; right until the last shots were fired. I just sat there stunned. How cool it was that I had no idea who it was until the author wanted me to. I had an idea but at the last second, she pulled the old switcheroo. This book continues the premier legacy of writing that Ms. Wiesner has imbued all her books with. This reader enjoyed well developed characters, amazing thought twisting intrigue, absolutely wonderful romance and emotion, and sensual and passionate scenes. This story kept me on the edge of my seat and I read it in one sitting. I give this story a definite recommend to all romantic suspense readers because this book represents what this genre is all about. It delivers romance with meaning." ~Xeranthemum for Long and Short Reviews
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