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Randy Christian
(Galatians 1:1-5)
Could a people half way around the world and 2000 years older than us have anything in common with us? We both want and need freedom—and we both need to understand what we really need to be freed from, and who can free us. Join us as we meet these people and learn of the freedom they experienced.


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Postgraduate Profiles
Muhammad Luqman Bin Abdul Aziz
Thesis: Neuromodulation of the posterior subthalamic area influences upper limb function in Parkinson's disease
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neuro-degenerative disorder widely believed to be the result of a pathophysiologic loss or degeneration of dopaminergic neurons in the substantia nigra of the basal ganglia system. Tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia are the three hallmark motor symptoms of PD and are often presented in the upper limb. Whilst a single motor symptom can predominate, it is also common for an individual with PD to display an overlapping of mixed presentation of all these symptoms. As a result, there can be a wide individual differences in the symptomology. The presence of these motor symptoms impairs movement and severely affects the quality of life in individuals with PD.


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If you have never heard me talk about Vinateria before, you have been living under a rock.
Vinateria is a small, vibrant restaurant that sits on the corner of 119th and Frederick Douglas Blvd in Harlem. Vinateria also just so happens to be one of my absolute favorite restaurants as well. I dined at Vinateria almost 4 years ago, and till this day I am always amazed at how this restaurant continues to provide amazing food and also an amazing dining experience. That simple statement is a hard one to deliver as new restaurants open every single day here in NYC. I have gone for dinner, I have dined at brunch, and I have sat inside and outside. I've even dined at the bar. No matter where I sit, or who I am with, or what I choose to order, Yvette Leeper-Bueno and her team gets its right.
I totally adore Yvette as well so it was a no brainer to chat fabulously with her about her background, the concept of Vinateria and what restaurants she likes to dine at outside of her own. You will probably run into me at Vinateria soon but if not, be sure to order some of my favorite dishes including the black spaghetti, the grilled octopus and the creme brulee.
Eating Fabulously - Where Did You Get Your Education?
Yvette Leeper-Bueno - I'm a New York girl through and through, my parents met in Harlem, I was raised on the Upper West Side and so I attended Barnard College. I also recently completed a business diploma at Columbia.
What is Your Current Position?
YLB - I am the owner/proprietor of Vinateria—it's sometimes hard to believe that we've now been open for 4 years!
Explain the Idea and Concept behind Vinateria?
YLB- Vinateria is a beloved Harlem restaurant focused on market-driven cuisine with vibrant, yet comforting dishes celebrating the rich culinary traditions of Italy and Spain. The acclaimed wine list is chosen from small producers, and is full of surprising yet accessible finds, while the artisan cocktail program uses house-made tinctures, seasonal produce, and fresh-grown herbs from the restaurant's own garden. We always wanted Vinateria to make everyone in the neighborhood feel comfortable, whether it is for a casual glass of wine on the patio, or for a special celebration.
What about Harlem Made it the Perfect Place for Your Business?
YLB - I've always had a strong connection to Harlem, it just has the most electric energy. I wanted to take foods that I loved and wine that I was excited about and share it with this neighborhood. Plus, I live in the area, so it all really made sense.
As a African American Restauranteur What Hardships (if any) Did You Face In The Beginning of Your Restaurant Career?
YLB - You know, opening a restaurant is always a challenge! I think that getting people to take you seriously, as a women and as a first time restaurant owner is tough, but you need to assert yourself but also build a strong team that can help support you. It was so helpful to have the support of my neighborhood and my family as I opened Vinateria.
What Are Some Essential Kitchen Items That You Feel Every Person Needs to Have in Their Kitchen?
YLB - At Vinateria, we have a great focus on making fresh pasta and though it can be tricky to perfect, it's not hard to get started making it! I would definitely suggest everyone have some basic pasta tools such as ravioli stamps and a pasta roller—they are simple tools that will drastically change a home cook's abilities!
What is Your Food Philosophy?
YLB - My food philosophy is to eat simply and deliciously! Stick with produce that is in season and use the best possible seasonings with—good olive oil, good salt—and it will ALWAYS taste wonderful!
What is Your Food Guilty Pleasure?
YLB - Vinateria's olive oil cake has quickly become a serious guilty pleasure, it is so difficult for me to leave at the end of the night without sneaking a slice. Served with fresh whipped cream and some fresh berries, it is simple and really hits the spot!
Where Do You Go for A No Fail Meal?
YLB - My no fail meal can always be found at Barbutto in the Village. I have an affinity for cozy, casual neighborhood spots. The pollo al forno chicken situation at Barbuto is incredible. I love Barbuto because it is a place that you can come with 6 of your friends, everyone can order something different and everyone is sure to LOVE what they got.
Finish this sentence....." I Will Never Eat"
YLB - Tongue. My husband grew up eating some sort of beef tongue dish, which was also strangely served cold. I just can't do it, sorry.
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One of the most important decisions you can make when starting the home buying process is choosing a honest and reliable loan officer. The loan officer is going to be handling all your private financial information and seeing you through the financing of your new home. A knowledgeable loan officer is priceless during the home buying process.
When choosing which loan officer to use there are several factors to consider. One of the most important is being able to sit down with the loan officer face to face. Would you use a doctor that you met over the internet and never go to their office? I didn't think so! You want someone who has to answer to you. Your real estate agent is meeting with you and showing you homes, shouldn't your loan officer also be meeting with you? Secondly, how experienced is the loan officer? If your loan officer has to ask their superiors if they can do your loan, you may want to consider someone else. Experienced loan officers know what loans they can do and how to do them without asking someone else in their company.
You want your home to close on schedule and that is the loan officer's job! As long as all the documentation requested is supplied in a timely manner, there shouldn't be any delays. There's nothing worse than getting to the closing table only to find out your home isn't closing because the underwriter puts the brakes on because the loan wasn't done correctly. This puts the entire buying process at risk!
If a real estate agent gives you the name of a lender, check that lender out before just going with them. Many loan officers try to get business by taking real estate agents out for lunch or giving them promotional items. If the agent has worked with that loan officer in the past, they should have a list of satisfied clients they can let you contact. Also ask your real estate agent who financed their own home. If they didn't use the lender they are referring, find out why? Word of mouth referrals are some of the best in the business!


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The Age: Sect Children Seized
Sect Children Seized
By Michael Magazanik and Lisa Kearns
More than 130 children were taken into protective custody in Victoria and New South Wales yesterday, after dawn raids on the homes of people believed to be followers of the Children of God sect.
In Melbourne last night, Community Services Victoria told a children's court that 60 children taken into custody in Victoria were members of the sect and that there was an immediate risk the children would "disappear" if they were released from CSV's care.
CSV's legal counsel told the court there was concern about impairment to the children's emotional and intellectual development because of their association with the Children of God sect.
CSV alleged there were flies, rats, and poor sanitation at the homes that were raided. Food was found that was more than 12 months past the use-by date and the children's living conditions were "very poor".
Lawyers for members of the sect failed at the sitting to have the children released to their parents. The magistrate ordered that the children be kept in CSV's custody until Monday and that they have no contact with their parents. He also ordered that the children see a psychologist to assess any trauma associated with yesterday's raids.
The Victorian raids - carried out by police and child welfare officers from CSV - took place about 5am on a house in outer-suburban Panton Hill and a farmhouse near Glenlyon, in central Victoria.
The children taken into custody were aged between two and 13. Thirty-five were taken from the farmhouse near Glenlyon and 25 from the Panton Hill home.
One man was arrested during the Glenlyon raid and police said last night that he would be charged on summons with hindering police.
In NSW, raids were carried out in Sydney's north-western suburbs about 6am by a joint group of local detectives, police child mistreatment investigators and Department of Community Services officers. An hour later, 72 children had been taken into custody from four houses in Cherrybrook and Castle Hill.
Late last night, however, lawyers representing the children's parents warned the NSW Government's Crown solicitor that an "extreme error" had been made: instead of aiming the raids at sect members, the police had raided the communal houses of a group of born-again Christians, only some of whom were former followers of the sect.
Police seized documents in the Sydney raids, including literature and documents allegedly implicating the sect in a number of illegal activities.
In Victoria, a spokeswoman for the Minister for Community Services, Ms Setches, said that 12 babies had been left at the homes raided by police and welfare officers.
"It was our judgment that they were too young to be removed. It's a matter of balance and it's not to say they won't be removed in the future. Their condition will be monitored," the spokeswoman said.
The minister's spokeswoman said the raids were in response to information about the children's way of life and allegations that they had been emotionally abused. The spokeswoman said the children were at first taken to Janefield, a CSV establishment.
A formal statement issued by CSV said the houses were "believed to be occupied by members of the Children of God ... CSV (is) required by law to act on information received about children".
The spokewoman said it was unclear whether the adults at the houses were the children's natural parents. The spokeswoman said that at one of the houses there were five adults and 40 children.
Earlier this year, police spent days in court fighting for a protection order over nine children whose mother belonged to the sect. The children's father -who left the Children of God after 19 years - had told police he feared for the safety of his children.
The court heard allegations about bizarre sexual practices and the sect's rejection of higher education because it sowed doubt in children's minds. The hearing has been adjourned until 22 June. It is not known whether the children involved in this hearing were among those taken by police in yesterday's raids.
Last night's sitting came after an order made in the Victorian Supreme Court by Mr Justice Gray that the children taken in the raids should be sent to an urgent hearing in a children's court.
Mr Justice Gray made the order after hearing from Mr Michael Dowling, QC, for one of the children, that CSV was holding the children illegally at its complex in Bundoora.


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The Scent of Rain
Book Review - The Scent of Rain by Anne Montgomery
I started reading this book on my flight to Cabo and flew through it while sitting poolside with a frozen margarita in my hand. I kept a "book diary" so to speak, by writing my thoughts and reactions after I finished reading each day. I took care not to give anything away, even as I share my reactions to the ending so read below without fear of spoilers. I hope you enjoy! Head on over to Facebook to let me know what you think of this format!
Day 1: Chapters 1-26
I'm such a sucker for books, television shows, and/or movies about cults. Books such as Leah Remini's about Scientology, tv shows such as Big Love and movies like Going Clear hook me right away (and obviously Scientology is a popular topic right now!) So when Anne Montgomery contacted me about reading her YA novel, The Scent Of Rain, and described the plot as including a storyline about a young girl escaping from her Fundamentalist Mormon community I was quick to say "yes" to reviewing her book. The one thing I tend to avoid in all books, tv shows, and movies, however, is any harm coming to animals and especially dogs. Even if the dog is well-loved and lives a long happy life - if he dies in the end I really don't want to read/watch it. So when, in this first section of the book, the Prophet in this FLDS community orders all pets to be killed I wasn't too pleased. And then the author described the killing of two happy and loving dogs and I struggled to get through. Here's to hoping that is the last of the harm that comes to pets in this book; because, on the other hand, the plot of this book is quite compelling and I'm eager to find out how Rose (the young girl who escaped her FLDS community) and Adan (a young boy who ran away from his abusive foster care family) cross paths.
Day 2: Chapters 27-57
The references to the murdered pets continue and I'm trying my hardest to skim past those parts. There are characters who followed the order without question or hesitation but there are also characters who feel the heartbreak for the loss of their pet. And then there is arise who released the family's pet bird and refused to kill it. I'm enjoying the development of the story about how Rose and Adan cross paths. The two teenagers are now working together to escape their abusive homes. We are learning more about the FLDS community, the hierarchy of leadership as well as who is questioning authority.
Day 3: Chapters 58-90
The two main characters, Rose and Adan, are facing big challenges. Both are being searched for by the FLDS community and neither know who they can trust, including one another. The suspense is building and it is getting more difficult to put this book down. I'm intrigued by many story lines, namely:
- Why is Adan in foster care? And why did he run away?
- What will happen to Rose if she returns to the FLDS community? What will happen if she doesn't?
- Will Trak and Brooke ever get together?
Day 4: Chapters 91-end
Whew. What a whirlwind. The story had been building and building and it all came to a tumbling end. But, I don't want to give too much away. Not all storylines were wrapped up and there were several indications that there may be a sequel to this book...information that was revealed to the reader but not to the book characters. I would definitely be interested in reading another book about the FDLS community. There were a few things, however, I didn't like about the ending. There were several instances when I thought too much was happening, perhaps too many twists than was necessary. But overall it was a good read. It is labeled at YA, but I'm not sure that's the best classification for it. It read more like a regular adult novel to me. If you're as into cults as I am (do you watch The Path? Did you read The Girls?) I think you'll enjoy this book!
This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive compensation if you make a purchase using this link. Thank you for supporting this blog and the books I recommend!


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109 Chair 1946
109 Chair
The 109 Chair was originally manufactured by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, just like its close relative the 108 Chair. In this design, it is in particular the uniquely detailed armrests, that make this chair interesting and elegant.
Apart from the comfort that Finn Juhl is so famous for, the armrests are almost intimately shaped to fit a hand with its curves and angles at just the right places and with a small hollowing at the tip, which perfectly fits the plum of a thumb.
About the 109 Chair
The 109 Chair is the perfect dining- or conference room chair. Its elegant and comfortable qualities make the chair a perfect fit for hotels and restaurants.
The chair is manufactured in oak or walnut and with upholstery in fabric or leather.
Finn Juhl
1946, relaunched in 2009
Frame: Oak, walnut
Upholstery: Fabric, leather
Size: W 64cm x D 46cm x H 75cm
Seat height: 45cm
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"No need to thank me, it's what I do." – Captain Adorable, Gigglebiz
There are jobs out there that require genuine heroics on a daily basis. Most of us don't have them.
Working weekends, burning the midnight oil, churning out stuff to appease a deadline: these things are not heroics.
Firefighting has been taken on as a term to mean flailing around, holding excitable meetings or conference calls, and scrawling hieroglyphics on whiteboards. A little of this is okay, maybe even useful. As a way of living or working day to day it is disruptive and potentially addictive.
Firefighting and heroics have their place. If they are what you want to do, then that's fine, you'll probably get better at them. Just don't expect to produce anything useful at the same time.


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Put simply, Mindfulness involves learning about how to live more fully in the present moment - in the 'here and now' rather than getting caught up in thoughts about the past and worries about the future which can distract us from enjoying our lives and cause us a great deal of distress. When we are being mindful we are practising 'being' and letting go of 'doing'. Developing the skills to simply rest in 'being mode' can be enormously empowering, particularly when we feel 'burnt-out' or overwhelmed or exhausted.
To achieve this, Mindfulness courses teach people how to control their focus of attention more effectively, develop their self-awareness, respond to situations with greater consciousnesses, and also how to adopt particular attitudes towards themselves, others and life experiences which are known to helpful for reducing stress and increasing wellbeing.
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I've been thinking/debating how to approach my Saturday run all day so far and most of yesterday as well. It did my first morning swim in over a week go fast. The back held up for the most part during the flip turns and it was good for some easy cross-training. I'll be hitting the bike trainer as well today to give everything a rest from the pounding.
What to do for Saturday's run? I'm antsy to get some time/miles in the legs again but I don't want to exacerbate the pernoneus or anything else. I'm thinking 20 on/5 off and do 3 total run segments which puts the total run time at an hour. I'm also debating 4 of those segments or doing something entirely different like 30/5 or even just super easy 40/5.
All this will completely go away when I hit the 6 hour mark and then everything will go to apprehension as just knowing you over that mark really feels daunting each time. Sure you go easy and the runs always feel great until those last couple of hours but lots of negative thoughts always fill my head. The injury concern is so great once I get there but that won't happen til late spring at my current plan.
Those runs are when Strava becomes quite fun to follow or at least it was during my 100 miler training. Also post run food intake is another amusing anecdote on those Saturdays but everyone will just have to wait until I get my crap together and get in real shape.
The donations are just rolling in and it feels awesome for all the support. I gotten in touch with folks at The Mastocytosis Society and I'll be working with them on an OFFICIAL fundraising page.
This will be a centralized place to go and donate with full on tracking. I'll still put all the info and links on this page but that will be a nice destination page for all sources.
Thanks for the support and stopping by…


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Oxleas Hand Wash
Oxleas Hand Wash
A botanical hand cleanser made with only natural ingredients. Inspired by the ancient woods of Oxleas, this herbaceous and woody blend cleanses the hands and balances the mind.
Notes —
this cleanser is gentle enough to use on the body.
Hand made in England.
- vegan
- not tested on animals
- no parabens
- no synthetic colours
- no synthetic fragrance
- no petrochemicals
- no mineral oils


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European CouncilEuropean CommissionEuropean Convention on Human RightsEuropean Court of Human RightsEnforcement of EU LawFundamental Rights and the EUHuman Rights and Civil LibertiesImplementation of EU LawLegislative ProceduresMinoritiesTreaties: Treaty on European Union (Maastricht)Central & Eastern EuropeEqual Opportunities and DiscriminationSocial exclusionRacism and Xenophobia
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United Kingdom
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- English (fluent)
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After completing LL.M. in International Business Law from the University of Manchester, I started my career in legal research at a law firm. My research interest directed me to teaching profession, followed by commencement of PhD Programme in Law at Brunel University London. I completed Certificate in Education, Graduate Learning and Teaching Programme and became an Associate Member of the HEA. During my teaching career with an excellent track record, I have taught learners at postgraduate and undergraduate level amongst others. I feel passionate about justice and equality with a particular interest in access of Roma minority in mainstream education and labour market. I am an active member of Amnesty International, European Academic Network on Romani Studies etc. My PhD research aims to examine the implementation of the Race Equality Directive in post-communist accession states to the EU under the 'conditionality to acquis' with a focus on Roma minority in Hungary. I have presented conference papers at the University of Pittsburgh USA, ECPR Pan-European Conference etc. I have published a Book review article in the journal of European Politics and Society. I am near completion of PhD and aim to publish articles in relevant journals in the near future.


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Students from East Tipp Middle School are among the first to experience the new Junior Achievement BizTown. The program is located in the new YMCA complex and includes an interactive, simulated town where students take on roles as citizens, workers and consumers. They discuss the importance of citizen rights and responsibilities, demonstrate a basic understanding of the free enterprise system, and build money management skills.
Sixth-grade student Emilee Franklin assumed the role as CFO at Kirby Risk where she manged the company's finances. "The biggest challenge is to get people to pay their bills," Emilee explains. "We even send reminders."
The team included Natasha McWhirter, Samantha Riley and Hunter Dewey who assumed roles in sales and delivery. Samantha says BizTown is a great way to see how a business operates. She was busy tracking orders from the restaurant and City Hall. "This was more real than what we could imagine in the classroom," says Natasha.
For this group, it was a lesson on the flow of goods and services. "This helps you understand you are part of the community and can make a difference," says Emilee.
East Tipp FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences) teacher Dana Crum says overall it was a great experience for the sixth-grade classes. "I think students gained a greater understanding of adult life--what it is like to earn money, spend money, support local businesses and work together."


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INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (April 28, 2015) -- Going to school inside a shopping mall could soon be the reality for kids in Indianapolis Public Schools.
The district is considering a partnership with Simon Youth Foundation to open the alternative school inside Circle Centre Mall. The school would be open to high schoolers who are in danger of dropping out.
"They feel comfortable in a mall. They feel safe in a mall," Simon Youth Foundation President and CEO Michael Durnil said.
The foundation already runs more than 20 schools inside malls across the country, including Edinburgh Premium Outlets. Durnil said the IPS model would host around 60 students at a time, who would be recommended by their principal and complete an application process.
"We have found that students come to us because they don't feel comfortable in a regular high school," Durnil said.
Asked about problems with youth at Circle Centre Mall in recent years, including violence, Durnil said he didn't expect the school to solve that problem but that it could have an effect.
"What we know at the foundation (is) across the country, where we open an academy, anecdotally violence in that area usually drops," Durnil said.
As to whether kids could focus in the midst of the mall, Superintendent Dr. Lewis Ferebee said he didn't forsee any issues. In fact, Ferebee pointed to opportunities for students to work with Simon employees and even complete internships inside the mall as a greater way to introduce them to life outside high school.
"Having those opportunities will keep them busy, so I don't think we're really worried about this as a means for students to hang out in the mall. It's really a true educational experience that's unique and we're going to take full advantage of it," Ferebee said.
IPS board members are expected to vote on the proposal at their action meeting this Thursday. If approved, Simon planned to open the school this upcoming fall semester.


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Mexico Drinks to its Roots: Pulquerias
I entered my first small-town pulquería, a place called Sal Si Puedes, with trepidation. The name itself was a warning: "Escape if You Can." Two toothless patrons teetering on bar stools gazed as I ordered a pulque. The bartender handed me a chipped mug brimming with a viscous, milky liquid. Its warm, slimy, acrid taste made me want to spit it out. But all eyes were upon me. I managed to quaff enough to impart a pleasant buzz — hmm, this is starting to taste better, I thought to myself. I paid my 3 pesos and made my escape....
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Live Life Large
When I was a kid, my Uncle Jim Rast held up the sky. We all loved him. He was a Rast to the bone—you couldn't keep him inside, he kidded relentlessly, he was strong, could fix anything, loud as thunder, worked like a mule, and had a wide streak of artist. He talked about everything—what he knew about, and what he didn't--with certainty and humor. He was a farmer, busy from dawn to dusk. Late at night, he would sit up making his planes, working on his old cars, making wine and preserves and cane syrup, smoking a pig for a feast the next day. He was always busy, always creating, always moving.
But this isn't why we loved him. We loved him because he loved kids. And he loved us. And when we got grown, we realized that he just loved people.
He would step out of his grownup world of machines and crops and worry to lean down and tell us a joke, give us a pointer, and ask what we were doing and show us how to do it right. He spent time with us, making life fun. He took us tubing, driving in the command car, running around the farm, on crazy scrapes. He always had time to spend with us. He had a tenderness under his rough exterior. Just sometimes, you would see his eyes shine with a hint of emotion as he talked of someone, or said goodbye and come back.
When you visited him, you thought that all he had to do that day was drive you around to his various fun spots—the two pond houses he built on different small ponds on the farm, the watermelon field (loading you up with watermelon), the dock where he called the fish for you, the woodshop where he stopped to make you something, like a pen or a turned bowl. He'd crank up his old model-T and give you a spin, or take you up in his plane. He believed he should give every guest a rush of adrenaline and scare them within an inch of their lives, always trying to brush "the city" off of us. So planes cavorted and swooped and did flips, vehicles spun through the old farm roads at top speed, we got taught to shoot a gun. If we visited him at the mountain house, he'd organize picnics on Burned shirt, the top of the mountain, or tubing expeditions in the rocky stream behind Red's store.
We didn't know which we liked more: when he was with us, or the other times, when he just let us ride crazy over the farm like bandits. He was not a careful man, and his basic axiom of childcare was that if it didn't kill you, it would make you stronger. He let us do anything. (Years later, my four-year-old son would turn to a great-cousin and nod his head seriously: "He really does let you do anything.") Kids under his supervision, uh, well, weren't. If you could reach the pedal of the golf cart, you could drive it, no matter if you were only five. We had endless scrapes and adventures climbing farm equipment, driving tractors for the first time (into ponds), sliding down soybeans in grain silos, parachuting off roofs with inadequate, makeshift parachutes, packing ourselves into jeeps and running crazily through rutted fields of harvested cotton.
When his fourth son, William, died at three and a half of a rare disease, we all reeled, but Uncle Jim was struck at the heart. He always carried that grief with him.
He was generous to the bone. You never left his house without a gift of something he had made. Something to eat, or drink or wear or use. Endless pickles and jams, syrups, and homemade wines, boiled peanuts. Stones and gems fashioned into jewelry and ornaments. His own farm produce—pecans, watermelons, cantaloupe, strawberries, corn—he picked fresh and pressed into your hands. ("Well, don't just take one watermelon, Dee Dee," he admonish as he filled my trunk. "You need at least seven—give them to the girls and your mom.")
He lived life large. If something was good, more was better. He canned by the case, not the jar. If he liked it, he mass produced it until he got tired of it. "It" could be wine, wooden pens, bolo ties, cane syrup. It wasn't enough to have Clemson bumper stickers—he steeped himself in orange and purple, looked for any chance to put USC down, and painted ten-foot wide tiger paws on his barns. It was always about the abundance.
He and my Aunt Jessie lived next door to my grandmother, seventy feet from the house his father had built (and then rebuilt when it burned down two months after the family moved in). To visit her was to visit him, Aunt Jessie, and my cousins (Jimmy, Clarke, Wayne, and for his few years, William). When grandmama moved to the nursing home, and then later died, he carried on the family tradition of gathering with occasional dinners at the pond house. He was the family glue. I last saw him three weeks ago at one of those dinners. Despite 100-degree heat, he and my Aunt Betty, his sister, pulled a cousins gathering together while my sisters and I were back in South Carolina together. Lots of us made it, and he had worked to get it all together. He was happiest when hosting, giving, and extending hospitality.
He was never a saint, and you didn't think that of him for a minute. I've seen him lose his temper, or fly off at the mouth, and he's voiced political assertions that would be hard to back up with facts. He was a tough taskmaster on the boys in his life (though he indulged his nieces), and he didn't apologize, but dug himself in. You couldn't tell him anything. (It's a family trait). And he always wanted to have the last word.
So when a massive stroke came in the middle of the night and knocked him down, I felt it was a strange grace. He never wanted to be confined at all, but especially to bed, sick. The night before he had talked to two of his sons, and told both of them separately, "I feel good. See you tomorrow." He went to bed feeling good and never woke back up to himself. All of us want to go that way, and Jim Rast was given that great mercy. He died the same day, August 20, as his son William had forty-seven years before.
Strong people leave a hole when their lives are uprooted, and family anchors send our family units spinning to adjust when they release us to our own histories. If Uncle Jim is not here, what happens to that place we loved which was his kingdom—the farm, the land, the web of bonds that he strengthened regularly by bringing us together? What to do with the ache that we now know will always be there when we turn into his driveway and know he is not and never will be at the other end to stride toward us, smiling wide in greeting, dogs trailing underfoot?
When you left, he'd always stand there on the porch, and holler at you.."Now come back to see me." And we always did, his strength of will and welcome drawing us like a magnet. We came because we loved him, and we loved him because he loved us with a generosity we will be hard-pressed to carry forward as brilliantly as he did.
There are many powerful ways to live life, but living it whole and with such generosity of heart is one of the most powerful. That is what my uncle taught me. I hope I can be one-tenth as generous as he was.


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Today is the last day before the winter portfolio show. As I reflect back on this semester's work, there are very few things I would do differently. My Design Diary taught me about what it's like to create something that is true to me, and how to listen to my innermost voice.
Very rarely are designers given the opportunity to create something that represents only themselves. I consider myself lucky to have had this opportunity, and look forward to continuing to explore my artistic and design passions.


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Boat Review by: Rick Layzell
Rossiter owners throughout North America have been asking for a 20' option and the new R 20 will not disappoint. The attention to detail, the painstaking fine tuning and craftsmanship is evident in every single aspect of this beautiful boat.
As I boarded at the swim platform I was greeted by an anchor locker on the starboard side with an access hatch to the main battery, a nicely engineered 4 step re-boarding ladder molded into the platform and a well hinged gate for easy access entry into the boat. Standing on the platform and looking into the cockpit it's impossible not to notice the amount of space this 20 footer has. The R 20 is rated for up to 9 people – what I especially loved about this design was knowing that with 9 on board you would never be crammed – there's just a ton of space in here.
The seat backs and seat bases are very nicely done using quality materials and under 5 seats there are secure dry storage areas. After listening to customer feedback, Rossiter took the time to design a block under the seat base the marries to the latches on the storage compartments when they are in the locked position. This is a brilliant way of ensuring the items we want kept dry are indeed kept dry.
There's a full sized ski locker in the floor, of course neatly trimmed and finished, a monster of a glove box on the passenger dash and huge forward 'trunk' for covers, PFD's and an optional porta-potti. Up on the easily accessed bow, Rossiter designed a hatch that houses an additional re-boarding ladder and a bow anchor. There's a couple of stainless rails running from just forward of the windshield to the hatch and I could see consumer demand for a sun pad up here.
The helm on the R 20 is very well thought out with a flip up bolster for the passenger seat and another flip up bolster for the double wide helm. Certainly not hard to envision an evening cruise with someone special beside you at the helm enjoying the moment. Rossiter owners have the ability to choose from a variety of gauge packages and there's room here for an 11" screen of your choice as well. I was pleasantly surprised to see a set of Volvo trim tabs included as standard on the boat.
As we headed out to the lake for some testing I was excited to see just how well this big boat would run with the 150 HP Yamaha on the back. She's rated for up to 200 HP but the folks at Rossiter recommend the 150 HP pairing and offer either Yamaha or Mercury packaging. She certainly didn't disappoint. With two of us on board and a full 246L fuel tank we were up and on plane in under 4 seconds. Rossiter promised us a top speed of 42 MPH with the right prop (we could only get 5300 RPM and the 150 will run up to 6000 RPM). On the boat speedo and my GPS we topped out at 40.5 MPH. I'm confident that with the right prop the R 20 will easily see 42 + MPH. More importantly was the cruising speed and the results were excellent. At 20 MPH we were averaging 4.3 miles per gallon at 3200 RPM and at 26 MPH we dropped to 4.1 miles per gallon and 3700 RPM. The hull rides beautifully at any cruise speed in this range.
All in all this is an awesome boat. The fit and finish, the attention to detail and the absolute quality and craftsmanship is everywhere in this design. My Dad said you get what you pay for and Rossiter has assured that for every dime you spend there's a 25 cents worth of value.
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Winter is officially here! Getting out of the bed is really a challenging task but we all have to deal with it any way. Though, it becomes tougher when the night before you decide to exercise in the morning, right?? It's easy to curl up in a blanket than to head out to a gym when it is cold and dark outside. So seeking the best motivation that will keep you going this winter is a must. Wondering what would be that motivation? That's your workout wardrobe! Yes, that's true, your workout wardrobe can help you make or break your fitness goals. Still wondering?? Continue reading and I am sure you will agree with me before you reach the end of this blog post. Fitness Outfits will Pump you to Get Out of the Bed Good looking, flattering fit and warm clothes will let you feel more comfortable and motivated. Once you have that feeling, getting up early morning will not be a difficult task anymore. Suppose, you have a job interview or a meeting tomorrow, you will not choose old sweatpants with a daily wear shirt, would you? No! You will try to look as good as you can, so that you won't lose your confidence. Same mentality applies to your fitness goals. If you show up in the old and beat-up clothes, your energy will eventually fall. You need a change! When you look good.. You feel good.. With a low energy, you cannot burn your belly fat at all. Don't even think of a six-pack abs! Hey, all I am trying to say is that, when your inner self feels confident and determined in the way you look, you will work out harder. All you will feel is the need to get up and be ready in your fitness clothes and get sweaty in them. Your new gym outfit can become an excuse to wear it and motivation to workout harder. You've hit the jackpot!
Once you have made your apparel your motivation, you will gain the confidence for your upcoming gym sessions. But keep one thing in mind, choose the clothes which will give you perfect support and keep you cool and dry as well. You are all set to break the records this winter.
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Rode NT USB vs. Blue Yeti | TOUGH PICK!
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Hello there friend and Welcome aboard!!
Before we get into the Rode NT USB vs. Blue Yeti, grab a snack, sit back and relax because..
You've come to the right place!!
What I will bring you in this review
Today I will outline the NT USB and then compare it to the Blue Yeti towards the end. 🙂
- Ratings/Price
- Specifications
- Summary
- Pros
- Cons
- Video Review
- Who this mic benefits?
- What you will need?
- Thoughts from Stu's notepad
- Consensus/Conclusion
- Similarities & Differences
- Final Word
Now without further ado, let's get rolling!!
Rode NT USB
- Type: Condenser. Condenser mic vs. Dynamic mic
- Mono/Stereo: Mono.
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid.
- Diaphragm Size: 0.5″ (12.7mm).
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz.
- Max SPL: 110 dB. What is SPL?
- Color: Black.
- Connector: USB. The difference between a USB microphone and an XLR microphone
- Weight: 1.15 lbs.
- Included Accessories: Pop Shield, Stand Mount, Tripod, 6m USB Cable, Stickers, Protective Zip Case.
- Manufacturer Part Number: NTUSB.
The Rode NT USB has been compared to mics way out of it's price range, and folks generally love the detail and crispness that it provides. Something interesting to note is that a lot of reviewers did mention that they liked it better than the Blue Yeti.
People in general are simply astounded by the sound quality, and some can't believe it's a USB mic.
- Crisp, clear audio. Professional sounding.
- Deep bass.
- Easy to use. Plug and play USB.
- Picks up a lot of detail. Great highs and lows. Balanced sound.
- Solid build quality, very well made.
- Zero latency monitoring headphone jack. What is Latency?
- Good Timbre. What is Timbre?
- Great customer support from Rode.
Cons (Isolated cases)
- Noise/clicking through the audio.
- Won't work with Skype.
- Headphone jack may suddenly stop working after a time.
- Mic is bulky and sound is muffled.
Video Comparison!!
Who this mic benefits?
Good for:
- Voiceover
- Audio & Video creation
- VoIP
- E-Learning
- Short Instructional Videos
- Narration
- Podcasting
- Screencasting
- Gaming
- Youtube
- Recording instruments and vocals
- General commentary
- Hip/Hop and Rapping
- Broadcast Radio
- Grand Piano
- Recording Audio Books
- Recording voicemail messages
The NT USB is an extremely versatile microphone! Click here to read what others are saying..
Works well with:
- Sonar
- Audacity
- Story Line 2
- Ableton
- OURAY Desktop Reflection Filter mic stand
- Garage Band
- Final Cut Pro
Cannot be used with:
- Reason 8
What you will need?
- Nothing. It's plug and play USB baby!
Thoughts from Stu's notepad
- Make sure you are purchasing from authorized dealers. There are fake/counterfeit models floating around. Rode also doesn't honor warranty's on unauthorized/unregistered products.
- The mic is very sensitive, and does tend to pick up background noise. Acoustic Sound Treatment goes a long way!!
- When you plug your headphones into the jack there may be some crackling noise coming from the mic.
- Comes with a pop-filter.
- The LED indicator is subtle and not flashy. Many people commented on this.
- Earphones sometimes need an adjustment when plugged into the mic. The sound doesn't always come through correctly.
- A bit difficult to EQ. It's also amazing at close range, but starts to significantly deteriorate sound quality wise at 2+ feet out.
- The stand could use a wider base as the mic tends to be top heavy.
- The mic does not have a mute button, but does have a volume adjustment and monitoring adjustment. The monitoring adjustment basically allows you to toggle how much you hear while you're recording an instrument or a vocal take.
- Rode boom arms seem to be the only ones that support this mic, and they're expensive.
- You may be disappointed in the case because it only holds the mic and nothing else.
- You may want to invest in a Shockmount to go with the NT USB. The Rode SM6 and Auray SHM-SCM1 Suspension Shockmount both work well.
Crystal clear sound and solid build. It's very professional sounding and picks up a lot of detail. Lack of features and occasional headphone jack issue hold it back a little from being a perfect mic.
Similarities & Differences
- Both have zero latency headphone jacks.
- Both are extremely durable with no plastic to be found.
- Both can be mounted on separate stands.
- The Blue Yeti comes with a mute button while the NT USB does not.
- The Blue Yeti has the gain feature while the NT USB does not.
- The Blue Yeti does not have the monitoring feature (mentioned in Stu's notepad), while the NT USB does.
- The NT USB only has the cardioid pattern option, while the Yeti has 4 different polar patterns.
- The Blue Yeti is extremely heavy, so it's hard to attach a boom arm. The NT USB is not quite as heavy as the Yeti.
- The Yeti is also GIGANTIC. The pictures make it look like a standard looking mic, but rest assured this beast resembles an a spaceship when you get up close and personal. And it comes in an array of colors too.
- The highs and lows of the NT USB seem to be a little crisper/clearer than the Yeti's.
- The Yeti is more affordable than the NT USB.
- The Yeti's mic stand is significantly more solid than the one that comes with the NT USB.
- The Yeti does not come with an included pop filter while the NT USB does. Luckily you can purchase a foam windscreen which is just as effective.
Final Word
Like the fella in the video pointed out, these mics have a very similar sound and there's not much in the way of differences. As far as features, they are very different.
My recommendation is the Blue Yeti because of the solid stand, better/more features, and a better build. It's just more versatile. Couple that with it's more affordable price and you've got a winning combination. You've also got plenty of colors to choose from! Just make sure you have plenty of room for this mini spaceship.
Interested in learning all about it in an in depth and informative review?
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Well that's about it for today my friend! I hope you've enjoyed this article on the Rode NT USB vs. Blue Yeti.
Questions? Comments? Requests? Did I miss the mark on something? Please let me know down below or Contact me!!
Which of these is more up your alley? Convinced the Yeti is amazing? I would love to hear from you. Until next time..
All the best and God bless,


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CBC: Video: Front Page Challenge: Malcolm X in 1965
Malcolm X's message was about self-reliance and self-defense for the African-American community. Not trying to destroy any other community in the United States. Which is something that the right-wing especially the far-right does not understand that prefers to view Malcolm X as a racist. At least towards Caucasians and a criminal looking to destroy the United States. What Malcolm X believed instead was empowering an entire community to be able to live in freedom. Wherever they wanted to live and be able to take care of themselves instead. And not have to be dependent on government or anyone else for their well-being. Conservatives should like Malcolm X actually because of his beliefs in self-reliance and education, freedom for people to be able to make their own decisions. And not have to be dependent on government for their economic survival.
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04 – 12 Tips Of Christmas
If you've ever attended a Meet Up, BNI Meeting, or Leads meeting at your local Chamber Of Commerce you may have gotten discouraged and dropped out thinking that networking doesn't really work. You're approaching networking all wrong if you expect to get immediate, tangible results in a short amount of time. Networking can be a powerful marketing tool for your residential cleaning business if you approach it with the correct mindset.


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When you live in one of our Atlanta apartments, you get to enjoy all the perks and benefits of a truly modern lifestyle. The Sky Pool and the terraces offer dreamy views of Piedmont Park and the city skyline. The Sky Club is ideal for social evenings, while the state-of-the-art gym always gets your blood pumping. There is also a dog walk and a dog spa so your furry friends can join the exclusive experience. All our homes feature Whirlpool® & KitchenAid® appliances, full-size W/D sets, electric door entry systems, integrated high-speed fiber access, and Nest® Learning Thermostats, among other exciting finishes. Sounds interesting? Sneak a peek at our gallery and see it with your own eyes!
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Round up your little ones for a Back to School Kid's Prom at the Pearl Stable on Saturday, August 12 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.
Come enjoy music & dancing, arts and crafts, photo booth, sweet and salty treats for your kiddos and a cash bar for mom and dad. Ice cream sandwiches by Lick Honest Ice Creams available for sale for $6.
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In Online Video, Khatami Urges Iranians To Vote For Rohani
Former reformist President Mohammad Khatami urged Iranian voters in an online video to reelect President Hassan Rohani on May 19.
Khatami, who was the country's president from 1997 until 2005, has since been banned from any appearances in Iranian media by the country's hard-line judiciary.
"Mr. Rohani's government has been a successful one, despite all the limitations, problems, and the great expectations," Khatami said in the video.
"We should all go and vote for Rohani, for freedom in thought, logic in dialogue, law in action, securing the rights of citizens, and enforcing social and economic justice," he added.
Rohani is seeking a second four-year term. He is currently facing five rivals, but some could withdraw in favor of more prominent candidates.
The president is viewed as the "moderate" choice and many see the election as something of a referendum on the policies that led to a landmark deal with international powers that saw Tehran curb its nuclear program in exchange for some sanctions relief.
Despite the media ban, Khatami has been active through social media to support pro-reform candidates.
"We have started on a path with Rohani and we have come halfway, he said. "We have resolved some problems and bigger problems remain for us to resolve on this difficult path with him."
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Happy 2019 guys!!!
Hope this year brings you a lot of joy.
I know I am two weeks late. I decided to take a breather after the blogmas last year.
So here I am feeling very positive and happy, sharing my first post of 2019 with you.
Every new year begins with resolutions, some followed and some broken. This year I came across the concept of the vision board.
I asked on my instagram if anyone knew what a vision board is and the results were surprising.
Here's the result from my instagram poll.
What is a vision board?
Vision board is a means of visualising your future, it is a representation of how your dream life would look like. It is also a great Law Of Attraction manifestation tool. To simplify, it is a board where you stick pictures which reflect your life goals, some people like to call it the dream board.
Here's an excerpt from the book "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne
Knowing the law of attraction, I wanted to really put it to
use and to see what would happen. In 1995 I started to create
something called a Vision Board, where I take something that
I want to achieve, or something that I want to attract, like
a car or a watch or the soul mate of my dreams, and I put a
picture of what I want up on this board. Every day I would
sit in my office and I would look up at this board and I would
start to visualize. I would really get into the state of having
already acquired it.
How to make a vision board
Step 1: Write your goals and desires on a sheet of paper.
What is something you want to achieve this year? It can be anything, just remember, every board is different. For first timers, you can choose from the list below.
- Fitness Goal
- Mental Health
- Career Goal
- Relationships
- Travelling
- Hobbies
- Self Care
Step 2: Choose your mode of visual board.
It could be either physical or virtual. Some people prefer the physical board usually a cork board and others prefer using the technology and apps. Pinterest is a great platform if you want a virtual board, another method is to create a collage and set it as your phone background.
Step 3: Collect material
For the physical approach, grab magazines, they have high-quality photos. You can also print out the pictures and use them. The choices are unlimited if you want to use pinterest.
Step 4: Choose a quote of the year
I first came across the concept of quote of the year from Amber Scholl's video. The quote acts as a theme for the entire year, the mantra of the year.
Step 5: Plan the layout
Try to make your board visually appealing, because if it's pretty to look at, you would want to look at it more often. LaurDiy's video is a great example, alternatively, you can just google different vision boards.
Step 6: Place it where you can see it every day
This is a very important step, decide a place where your eyes go every day. Next to your vanity, bookshelf, your workspace, the choices are endless. The phone background is also a very good option for virtual boards.
You made the board, now what?
The board is not a magic tool, it won't work if you don't put efforts. Treat the board as a daily reminder of how you want your life to be. If you can see your goals every day, it makes the process of achieving them quick and easy.
Karen Wodstrup has written a very helpful post on vision boards, be sure to check it out, it will give you more clarity on the matter.
My 2019 vision board
The things I want to achieve this year
- Trekking
- Get fit
- Clear skin
- Get a job
- Mental health
- Click Portraits, I have never clicked pictures of people.
- Eat healthy
- Journal, this year I am going to try the one question everyday form of journaling
- Improve my sleep-cycle
- Blog consistently
My quote of the year:
"To love oneself is the beginning of a life-long romance"– Oscar Wilde
Why am I sharing it with you?
Putting it out for everyone to see will help me stay on track. I will stay focused because now I am accountable to you guys too.
Thanks for reading.
Happy New Year, once again!
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Korean Savory Vegetable Pancakes (Yachae Buchimgae)
This is an easy and delicious vegan recipe. Not sure why, but growing up many of my Korean elders would mention their craving for this dish on a rainy day. Rainy day or or not, these always taste delicious.
Prep time: 30 minutes
Servings: 3
1.5 cup white flour (preferably Gomypyo brand)
1 cup water
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup grated zucchini
1/2 cup thinly sliced shallots or onion
1 cup kaetnip aka Korean perilla leaves torn or sliced into small pieces
6 green onions (or 2.5 cups) cut into small pieces (~ 1/2 inches)
1 large Korean pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
1. Begin by heating a generous amount (about 2 tablespoons) of a neutral vegetable oil (I used avocado oil) one a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
2. Beat flour, water and salt in a large mixing bowl until the batter becomes smooth and is no longer lumpy.
3. Add in remaining ingredients and stir until the mixture is well incorporated.
4. Ladle in 1/3 cup of batter into heated frying pan and cook for about 4 minutes or until the bottom is golden and the edges are crispy.
5. Flip your pancake and cook the other side until golden and crispy, flattening out your pancake with a spatula. This makes the pancake chewy and thin (which is good in this case).
6. Transfer your pancake to your serving plate after both sides are golden and crispy. Repeat the above steps for the rest of the batter. Serve hot with vinegared soy sauce for dipping and enjoy!


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Intellectual Property Law:
A Practical Guide to Copyrights, Patents,
Trademarks and Trade Secrets
Victor D. López, J.D., Esq.
Associate Professor of Legal Studies
Hofstra University
Frank G. Zarb School of Business
©2011 by Victor D. López
No portion of this copyrighted book may be copied, posted, transmitted or otherwise used in any form without the express written consent of the author.
For Kenneth J. Ansley
Emilio, Nieves, Susana, Osvaldo and Oscar Gordedo (Rubén Gordé),
with much love and gratitude.
About the Author
Victor D. López is currently an Associate Professor of Legal Studies at Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business. He holds a Juris Doctor degree from St. John's University School of Law and is a member of the New York State bar. His professional affiliations include membership in the New York State Bar Association, the Academy of Legal Studies in Business (ALSB), and the North East Academy of Legal Studies in Business (NEALSB). He also serves as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals and is currently serving as President of the North East Academy of Legal Studies in Business (2011-2012). He has also served the organization as vice-president (2009-2010) and as program chair of the 2011 NEALSB Annual Conference.
In addition to publishing revised and expanded editions of two college textbooks in the past two years through his new publisher, Textbook Media Publishing (see http://www.textbookmedia.com/Products/BookList.aspx), he has presented articles at academic conferences and published scholarly articles over the past five years in a range of subjects that include immigration law, bankruptcy law, unauthorized practice of law, state and federal efforts to regulate the high cost of college textbooks, and leadership ethics. Since 1990, he served as a Professor of Business for 12 years at SUNY Delhi and more recently as the dean of the business division at Broome Community College for four years immediately prior to joining the Hofstra University faculty. He has served as a professor and dean at other academic institutions since 1987.
Other books by Victor D. López
•• Business Law: An Introduction 2e (Textbook Media 2011)
• Business Law and the Legal Environment of Business 2e (Textbook Media 2010)
• Free and Low Cost Software for the PC (McFarland & Company 2000)
• The Legal Environment of Business 1/e (Prentice Hall 1997)
• Case and Resource Materials for the Legal Environment of Business (Prentice Hall 1997)
• Business Law: An Introduction 1/e (Irwin / McGraw Hill)
• Free and User-Supported Software for the IBM PC: A Resource Guide for Libraries and Individuals (McFarland & Company 1990) (Co-authored with Kenneth J. Ansley)
A Note to My Readers
This book is intended as both a primer on intellectual property law and as a general reference for authors, artists, musicians, librarians, entrepreneurs and others interested in learning about intellectual property law and the processes for obtaining copyrights, trademarks and patents in the U.S. and through international agreements. The main text provides a brief orientation on the relevant law and on the process and cost of applying for patents and trademarks through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and copyrights through the U.S. Copyright Office. In order to make this book as useful as possible as a one-stop reference resource, I have collected and included selective statutory materials, sample forms, and other useful resources in appendices to provide greater depth and context for the material presented in the main text. All of the information in the appendices is available online, but some of it can be difficult to find even if you know what to look for and where to look.
As you use this book, keep in mind that it can only offer general reference materials and information. While this book will provide you with timely, useful information and show you where you can find additional resources available free of charge from both the federal government and every state, it does not offer legal advice. Only an attorney can provide you with legal advice tailored to your specific needs and neither this book nor any of the self-help advice offered by various national services that assist consumers with document preparation, including the creation and filing of patent, trademark and copyright applications, is a substitute for the advice of an experienced lawyer.
I am poor in all things save in the quality of my family and friends. The individuals to whom I have dedicated this and my previous seven books have had an enormous influence in my life, as have others as yet unacknowledged. If able, I hope to correct that in the future. In case that opportunity is not open to me, I would at least like to express my gratitude for the privilege of the transformative nature of their friendship that time, distance and life can never change: Maria Luisa Seoane (Marisita), José Naveira (Tio Pepe), Maria Olga Naveira Calviño (Olguita), Francisco Naveira (Tio Paco), Claude and Cathy Morell, and Bill Raynor.
I would also like to acknowledge the support of Hofstra University's Frank G. Zarb School of Business of my research, publication and professional development efforts, including the summer research grants that facilitated the research, writing and publication of various scholarly articles over the past three years.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: A Brief Introduction to U.S. Law
The Common Law and Civil Law Traditions
The Civil Law Tradition
The Common Law Tradition
The Complexity of U.S. Law
Use Available Resources Wisely
Chapter 2: General Introduction to Copyright Law
Exclusive Rights in Copyrighted Works
Chapter 3: Limitations on the Exclusive Rights of Copyright Owners
Fair Use Limitations of Exclusive Rights
Reproduction by Libraries and Archives
Chapter 4: Copyright Ownership, Creation and Transfer
Copyright Ownership and Transfer
The Difference Between Ownership of a Copyright and Ownership of Physical Objects
Duration of Copyright
The Process of Securing a Copyright
Chapter 5: Copyright Registration
General Rules for Copyright Registration
Application for Copyright Registration
Chapter 6: Remedies for Infringement and Criminal and Civil Sanctions
Civil Remedies for Infringement
Criminal Penalties for Infringement
Chapter 7: General Introduction to Patent Law
Patent Application
Patent Specifications
Models or Specimens
Oath of Applicant
Filing the Patent Application Issue of Patent
Chapter 8: Some Practical Considerations Before Applying for a Patent
Choosing a Lawyer
Useful Resources Available to Inventors from the USPTO
Patent Process
Payment of Fees
Chapter 9: International Protection of US. Patents
Methods of Applying for a Patent Outside of the United States
Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT)
Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)
Chapter 10: Trademarks and Service Marks
Common Law Trademark Protection
Infringement and Damages
Chapter 11: Registration of Trademarks and Service Marks
Submitting the Application
Specific Requirements for the Registration Application
Amendment of a Submitted Application
Duration and Maintenance of a Trademark Registration
General Registration Procedure under the Madrid System
Procedure for Registration of a Mark under the Madrid System
State Trademark Laws
Chapter 12: Trade Secrets
Trade Secret Protection
Uniform Trade Secrets Act (UTSA)
Definition of Trade Secret under the UTSA
Remedies under the UTSA
Preservation of Secrecy
Statute of Limitations
Economic Espionage Act of 1996 (EEA)
Protecting a Company's Intellectual Property through Contract Law
Nondisclosure Agreements
Agreements not to Compete
Appendix A: Copyright Registration Forms
Appendix B: Selected Sections of the Copyright Act of 1978 as Amended
(Title 17 of the United States Code)
§ 502. Remedies for infringement: Injunctions
§ 503. Remedies for infringement: Impounding and disposition of infringing articles
§ 504. Remedies for infringement: Damages and profits
§ 505. Remedies for infringement: Costs and attorney's fees
§ 506. Criminal offenses
§ 507. Limitations on actions
§ 509. Seizure and forfeiture
Appendix C: Sample Patent
Appendix D: Selected Sections from Title 35 and Title 37 of the United States Code
United States Code Title 35 – Patents
United States Code Title 37 – Code of Federal Regulations Patents, Trademarks, and Copyrights
Appendix E: Notes on Becoming a PTDL
Appendix F: English Language PCT Application Form
Appendix G: USPTO Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH)
Appendix H: Selected Sections of the Copyright Act of 1946 (Lanham Act), as Amended
Appendix I: 37 C.F.R. Part 2-Rules of Practice in Trademark Cases (Selected Sections)
Appendix J: Sample Form MM3
Chapter 2: General Introduction to Copyright Law
The U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power "To promote the Progress of Science and useful Arts, by securing for limited Times to Authors and Inventors the exclusive Right to their respective Writings and Discoveries."2 Congress exercised this right in passing the Copyright Act of 1790 which was signed into law by President George Washington on May 31, 1790. The Act was brief; it fit on a half page of a newspaper.3 It provided citizens of the United States copyright protection for the maps, charts, and books they authored for a period of 14 years and allowed copyright protection to be extended for an additional 14-year period. The Copyright Act has been amended numerous times in the intervening years and grown in both complexity and size. The current version of the Act4 as of this writing is 266 pages not counting 12 appendices.
Although the law has grown in complexity since the first Copyright Act, the core concepts relating to copyright are still relatively simple to understand. In this chapter, we will examine the essential elements of the law and the specific types of intellectual property it is intended to protect.
Subject Matter of Copyright
The subject matter covered by the law of copyright is rather broad and includes "original works of authorship fixed in any tangible medium of expression, now known or later developed, from which they can be perceived, reproduced, or otherwise communicated, either directly or with the aid of a machine or device."5 Works of authorship include the following categories: 6
– literary works;
– musical works , including any accompanying words;
– dramatic works , including any accompanying music;
– pantomimes and choreographic works;
– pictorial, graphic, and sculptural works;
– motion pictures and other audiovisual works;
– sound recordings; and
– architectural works
Copyright protection attaches to original works of authorship fixed in a permanent medium. Note that an original work of authorship is not protected as soon as it is created; rather protection attaches when it is fixed onto a permanent medium so that it can be reproduced and perceived by others at a later time. It is not the act of creation but rather the act of saving or archiving one's creation in a tangible medium that grants copyright protection to the creator. For example, if a poet constructs a new poem and speaks it aloud, no copyright attaches to this new creation. Copyright attaches only when the work is fixed in an existing or yet to be invented "tangible medium of expression" that allows it to be reproduced and perceived by others later. Writing the poem on paper with a pen or pencil will suffice, as would recording a reading of the poem on tape or in digital form saved as an audio or video file on a computer, compact disk, DVD or some future medium of storage not yet in existence. Likewise, a new dance that is created by a choreographer is not copyrighted until it is "saved" in some form such as by being videotaped or by the choreographer writing down the steps in the dance on paper or some other permanent form through which the dance steps could later be communicated by others. Thus, a photographer who snaps a photograph automatically obtains a copyright to it when the image is captured on film or saved in digital form to the camera's internal memory, or in an external SD card or other removable storage. And a writer's words are copyrighted as soon as they are transferred to paper by a pen or other writing implement, or saved onto a computer's hard disk or removable storage (e.g., burned onto a CD or DVD or saved onto a USB thumb drive or other removable storage media).
Exclusive Rights in Copyrighted Works
The owner of a copyright has the exclusive right to do (and to authorize others to do) all of the following with regard to the work protected by the copyright:
(1) To reproduce the copyrighted work in copies or phonorecords;
(2) To prepare derivative works based upon the copyrighted work;
(3) To distribute copies or phonorecords of the copyrighted work to the public by sale or other transfer of ownership, or by rental, lease, or lending;
(4) In the case of literary, musical, dramatic, and choreographic works, pantomimes, and motion pictures and other audiovisual works, to perform the copyrighted work publicly ;
(5) In the case of literary, musical, dramatic, and choreographic works, pantomimes, and pictorial, graphic, or sculptural works, including the individual images of a motion picture or other audiovisual work, to display the copy-righted work publicly ; and
(6) In the case of sound recordings, to perform the copyrighted work publicly by means of a digital audio transmission.7
The exclusive nature of the enumerated rights means that no one other than the owner of a copyright (and those acting with his or her consent) may copy, distribute, publicly display, publicly perform or create derivative works based on the copyrighted work. Unauthorized use of copyrighted materials can lead to civil and criminal sanctions that will be discussed later in this chapter. It is important to note that civil and criminal copyright infringement can occur even when unauthorized use of copyrighted work is made that does not bring any material benefit to the copyright infringer. Thus, while making unauthorized copies of a copyrighted book, music CD or of a video DVD for sale clearly involve both criminal and civil violations of copyright law, so does copying a rented movie to keep for personal use, copying an audio book borrowed from the library, or burning a CD of one's favorite music to give to a friend. By purchasing a legal copy of a copyrighted work such as a book, magazine, or legally downloaded MP3 music files, the user generally obtains the right to use those files for personal use only, and not to copy or redistribute them. Thus you may watch a rented or purchased movie at home, and show it to guests in your home for non-commercial purposes (e.g., without charging them a fee). However, you cannot show the movie in a setting that is open to the public (e.g., on a projection system in your back yard where everyone is welcomed to view the movie). Moreover, the same is true for copyrighted work that is non-commercial in nature. The performance of an amateur rock band in someone's garage cannot be taped without the band's consent; and if consent is given to tape the performance, copies of the performance cannot be made without the express consent of the band, nor can the taped performance be posted online, broadcast or played at a public venue without the band's consent. And the same is true for a dance routine, short story, poem, drawing, painting, sculpture or any other subject matter protected by copyright.
2 U.S. Const. Art I §8.
3 The Columbian Sentinel, July 17 1790 at 1. A digitized version of the newspaper page can be viewed at http://www.earlyamerica.com/earlyamerica/firsts/copyright/centinel.html (last visited August 11, 2009).
4 The current Act is contained in Title 17 of the U.S. Code and includes amendments through 2006.
5 17 U.S.C. §102(a) (2006).
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Join Environmental Ceramics for Architecture Laboratory (ECAlab) for an immersive and sculptural presentation in Tate Exchange from 22-30 September. Drop in anytime and play, create and experience PlatFORM – a multi-sensory, glowing sculpture that responds to movement and the human touch.
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As I mentioned in my post about outdoor space, I have a tiny parapet at the front of the property and a bay window. It's south facing and therefore a sun trap so a great place to grow plants with strong scents. On the parapet I have a rose in a large pot: Spirit of Freedom by David Austin which is similar to an old-fashioned rose.
On the three window ledges of my bay window are window boxes crammed with lavender which the bees love. I discovered a couple who have a tiny garden not far from me where they keep bees in three hives! They make the most divine honey which they sell to friends and locals. Apparently bees travel in a radius of about 3 miles so they said that there is a good chance that their bees are foraging in my lavender! And the honey has a distinct hint of lavender which is due to the fact that so many in my neighbourhood grow lavender.
Lavender's culinary benefits should not be overlooked. Try making shortbread with it, lavender sugar, lavender ice-cream and a host of other lavender recipes. This year I'm going to dry it and make lavender sachets for my clothes.


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Youthnovels, above the age of 11-12 years
(no English translations available up to now)
Publisher: Abimo/Pelckmans
The story of a mysterious boy who can't stand light and who developed a special passion for stars
and planets, and of a teenage girl with the kind of desires you have when you are fourteen. And oh
yes, of a rather diffused grandmother...
English International introduction
Publisher: Het Punt
This book takes you into the world of a teenagegirl, with great 'ups' and with 'downs' that are big dramas when you're thirteen. But it also brings you into the quiet world of her deaf friend, who wants to build a bridge between deaf and hearing people with his sign language.
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You may have read recently in the news, about a fascinating discovery in the collections of the National Trust's Dunham Massy. We are delighted to have the opportunity to be working with the National Trust again, and tomorrow (13th March 2012) we will be taking our equipment over to Dunham Massey, to digitise the wonderful letters.
Dunham Massey House Steward, Katie Taylor discovered them a few weeks ago in a folio of letters in one of Dunham's Picture Stores.
" I was going through the letters in the folio, and these two signatures jumped out at me" says Katie. "I was almost sure they were signed by King Henry VIII, and Queen Jane Seymour, but called in an expert in these matters, our very own John Hodgson from the John Rylands' Library.
John confirmed that they were indeed the genuine article. King Henry's letter is signed as being in the 34th year of his reign – 1543 . Each of the letters is written on very thick and robust paper, and both have been kept flat and stored carefully away – which shows they were held in high esteem by the family at Dunham.
The letters are addressed to George Booth Esq, the grandfather of Sir George Booth who built the first house here at Dunham in 1600. The letter signed by Henry VIII is a 'muster', a call to arms to landlords to raise troops from their tenants to fight. These were the days before a professional standing army had been introduced – so defence fell to ordinary men. It was a hangover from the days of feudalism when landlords 'owned' their tenants (known as Serfdom). Henry was trying to raise troops for his war against Scotland (which was allied to his old enemy France).
The letter 'From the Queene' (Jane Seymour) announces the birth of a son- the future King Edward VI. It is not signed by her but written on her behalf. These are generic announcements I think, but still very exciting to have Henry VIII's actual signature.
These documents are older than any of our buildings at Dunham and almost the oldest things in our collection".
The letters form part of a new exhibition at Dunham Massey marking the Queen's Diamond Jubilee year. Using items from collections and archive material at Dunham, the exhibition, 'Faithful & Obedient', takes a look at the often tempestuous relationships that the two great families of Dunham Massey – the Booths and the Greys – have had with reigning monarchs down the centuries.
Based on the evidence before them, visitors to the exhibition will be asked if they think the families really were the 'faithful and obedient' servants they professed to be – or whether they had their own agenda in the pursuit of power.
The 'Faithful & Obedient' exhibition is open at Dunham Massey Hall on Sat – Weds, 11am – 5pm. Dunham's Winter Garden, restaurant and shop are open daily. For details, visit Dunham Massey's website.