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Today was a beautiful day of celebration and lots of fun! A fiesta was thrown for the community where we built the home!
It started out with breakfast and devotion again.
We spent time writing post cards for the supporters of Ten Days (These supporters are different than our individual supporters for the Baja Missions trip).
We made our way to the building site.
The house has yellow trim on it now and a door! Fancy!
We prayed over Maria and her house for protection and for her family to know the Lord for all the days of their lives.
We then gave her the keys to her new home and she was full of gratitude.
Such an awesome picture with all of us and Maria. Servant hearts.
We had to move quick to start setting up for the party. Blowing up balloons.
We also set up arts and crafts for the kids and you will be able to see all of that shortly!
People started to come! Slowly but surely.
Then it became packed!!
These guys rocked it. Ana sang in Spanish while Caleb was on the guitar.
These guys made my face hurt from smiling so hard :))))
Look at their faces! Loving it!!
These cool cats played soccer!
We then cleaned up and headed back to the hotel. Everyone stated that they were proud of our group. Everyone served and no one sat in their own little world.
Back to the hotel and then a break before dinner and worship!
We also took communion together as a body and said our last goodbyes. We will miss everyone!
Short sleep and then we leave at 2 in the morning the next day! Thanks for tuning in :) I have a few more posts. You especially don't want to miss the one titled "final thoughts"


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Payment term:each valid meeting will be awarded $150, containing report of work process, valid contact of key person,confirmation mail from key person.
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Modi greets crowd at rock concert with 'namaste', calls for world peace
Using an unusual platform of a rock concert, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday invoked 'can do' attitude of youth to change India and the world, while addressing a thousands-strong crowd in Central Park, New York.india Updated: Sep 28, 2014 16:53 IST
Using an unusual platform of a rock concert, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invoked on Sunday a "can do" attitude of youth to change India and the world, while addressing a thousands-strong crowd which gathered for "Global Citizen Festival" in Central Park in New York.
After a seven-minute speech in English, Modi also read out a Sanskrit scripture calling for "peace in the world" and greeted the largely American crowd with a "Namaste" amid cheers and claps.
Modi shares stage with Hugh Jackman at Global Citizen Festival 2014
Amid performances by various singers, Modi was introduced to the crowd by actor Hugh Jackman as someone who started as a "tea salesman" and went on to become chief minister of Gujarat and then Prime Minister of India with a huge mandate.
Addressing the crowd, Modi also sent his "Namaste" to those watching the concert on "TVs, laptops, tablets and phones".
Modi said he was delighted to be among the youth in an open park and not inside a closed conference room. "Because you are the future. What you do today, will decide our tomorrow. I feel a current of hope in this park. Among you, I feel confident about the future," he said.
Read: Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India
Hailing the Global Citizen movement to end poverty and provide education and basic sanitation to all, Modi said, "Some believe that the world changes with the wisdom of the old. I think that the idealism, innovation, energy and 'can do' attitude of the youth is even more powerful."
"That is my hope for India too (for) 800 million youth joining hands to transform our nation," he added.
Modi said he decided to come to the festival to extend his support and to express his belief that youth of India can join them in this global effort.
Also read:Ready for dialogues with Pak, but not under terror shadow: PM Modi in UN speech
Full coverage:Modi in US
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Most of the questions we get asked are about inspections prior to property purchase, which is not surprising - it's a big decision! We have covered the common questions below, but if we haven't answered your question, please give us a ring - we here to help and put you at ease.
Do I have to provide an inspection report if I am selling my house?
In the ACT - YES! ACT legislation prohibits a person advertising a property for sale without a comprehensive package of information about your property including reports on building, pests (termites), compliance (planning permissions for all structures) and energy rating.
In NSW there is no obligation for the home seller to provide an inspection report. If you are a buyer in NSW is is very much "buyer beware" and so important for buyers to obtain the necessary inspections and reports.
How do I provide these reports to my Solicitor prior to advertising my property?
Don't worry! It might sound like a lot of administration but at Ethical Building and Pest Services we manage the whole thing for you. We will take your solicitors contact details and liaise directly with them on all aspects of your inspections if you prefer. Once you book Ethical Building and Pest Services you can choose to have as much or as little involvement with your inspections as you like.
Do the inspections add extra expense to the sale of my house?
No. Once the house is sold the seller is actually reimbursed 100% of the cost of the building and pest inspection reports by the buyer.
What happens if I have a structure on my property that does not have planning permission?
Current legislation only requires that an unapproved structure is disclosed, which is fully covered within the compliance report, however if you wish to have the structure approved so as not to impact on your sale, we at Ethical Building and Pest Services are only too happy to give advice and recommendations to achieve approval.
Does the seller have to provide inspection reports for an apartment or Unit?
No. In the ACT if you are purchasing a unit or apartment the seller doesn't have to provide an inspection package unlike when they are selling a house. So if you are buying an apartment or unit it is in your best interests to obtain your own building compliance and pest report from the most reputable in the business. With a Ethical Building and Pest Services report, you have the peace of mind that the huge purchase you are making does not have any unforeseen problems waiting to cause issues in the future.
Are all Building Inspections equal?
No. As reported in the Canberra Times there are unqualified inspectors in the ACT. A trend is emerging in which home sellers are engaging inspectors who issue favourable reports in preference to qualified inspectors who may issue a more thorough and detailed report. Unfortunately such practice is causing very costly mistakes to buyers and in some instances sellers are even being sued.
How do I know Ethical Building and Pest Services is my best choice?
At Ethical Building and Pest Services we believe it is important to protect both sellers and buyers. A thorough and detailed report provides the "Seller" not only with the unbiased report, but a full consultation on how best to repair damage before sale. Our reputation is so solid in the ACT region that the "Seller" also has the confidence that the "Buyer" will not hold up settlement because the "Buyer" is not satisfied with the reports that have been provided by the "Seller".
If you are a buyer who has commission Ethical Building and Pest Service, you have the confidence that your new home has been thoroughly inspected by an unbiased, inspector with over 15 years experience (and a whole lot of integrity).
How long does it take to get my inspection report to my solicitor?
At Ethical Building and Pest Services, our office is run by Rebecca (who is also one of the business owners), who create our comprehensive reports from Mick Ffrench's unbiased assessment. We are therefore able to provide the report to you and your solicitor within just 24 hours of completion of your inspection.
If I am the buyer can I get inspection reports done in addition to the one provided by the seller?
YES! And unless your seller has used Ethical Building and Pest Services to do the inspection, this is certainly something you should consider when buying your most valuable asset. Sadly there are inspectors out there who are poorly qualified, uninsured or are purposely acting in the bias of the seller. Here at Ethical Building and Pest Services we are often asked by Buyers to reinspect properties that already have a report provided by the Seller. This is an indication of the trust clients place in Ethical Building and Pest Services due to our thoroughness, professionalism & independence.
If I am buying a New Construction is an inspection necessary?
Absolutely! 'New' is no guarantee against problems. While many new homes are well built, we regularly find defects. To this end we recommend a Ethical Building and Pest Services report to be carried out prior to completion of the ninety day maintenance period.
Can a Property "FAIL" an inspection?
No. A professional inspection is an examination of the property's current condition. It is not an appraisal, which determines market value, nor a council inspection, which verifies compliance to local government legislation. Ethical Building and Pest Services will not pass or fail a property, but will describe in a comprehensive report its physical condition and indicate what may need repair or replacement.
Do I need separate firms for building and pest inspections?
No. All inspections by Ethical Building and Pest Services are carried out by Mick Ffrench a fully qualified building inspection and pest professional with many years experience. By having both reports provided by the same company, it gives you the convenience of dealing with one company for all your report requirements.
What if my report reveals problems?
No property is perfect. If your inspector identifies defects, it doesn't usually mean the property is not fit only that you will know in advance what to expect and can solve any minor problems before they become a real hazard.
Can you quote my renovation costs?
Although Mick Ffrench is a qualified carpenter, Ethical Building and Pest Services do not provide estimates or carry out repair work. The aim of Ethical Building and Pest Services is to remain completely independent and focus solely on your inspection. As a result we generally suggest you contact the Master Builders Association to obtain details of appropriate tradesman, if estimates for repair work are required.
How do Ethical Building and Pest Services fees compare?
When you are buying a home for hundreds of thousands of dollars, getting a cheap inspection probably shouldn't be your first thought. It is more important for you to identify a company you can trust to provide you with detailed, unbiased reports. You could save many times the cost of your inspection, in identifying issues picked up by an experience inspector..... issues that if missed during a "cheap" inspection, could cost you a fortune.
That said, fees at Ethical Building and Pest Services are very competitive, especially when you consider the expertise we provide couple with the personal attention you can only get from a small local business, including free ongoing support throughout the sale or purchase process.


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NC State subpoenaed by Justice Department amid investigation of college basketball
Here's how the NCAA basketball bribery schemes worked
N.C. State received a federal grand jury subpoena from the United States District Court in New York to turn over records on Jan. 17, Fred Demarest, a school basketball spokesman, said Friday.
The school's Office of General Counsel received the request from the Southern District of New York, where a grand jury was empaneled in relation to the FBI's investigation into college basketball last fall. The Washington Post was the first to report the news.
The request, Demarest said, is for records and not to interview current staff members. N.C. State athletic director Debbie Yow did not respond to a request for comment.
In response to questions from The News and Observer on Feb. 19, N.C. State first-year head basketball coach Kevin Keatts said N.C. State was not part of the FBI's investigation.
"We are 100 percent not involved in this," Keatts said at the time. "I don't have any concerns at all about N.C. State. I have no reason to believe at all that we have anything to do with the FBI or anything else. Obviously I wasn't here but we don't have anything on our end from a school standpoint or basketball. We don't have any red flags or concerns at all."
Demarest said Friday that the school's Office of General Counsel did not inform the current staff about the subpoena.
"Coach Keatts was not contacted about and did not know of the subpoena when he addressed the issue in February," Demarest said.
When asked about the nature of the Department of Justice's inquiry, Demarest said he was unable to expand any further than he already had.
On Sept. 27, 2017, 10 people, including four college basketball coaches, were arrested as part of the FBI's investigation into two pay-to-play schemes involving agents, recruits and college basketball coaches.
Two days later, on Sept. 29, 2017, Demarest told The News & Observer there had been no contact between anyone at N.C. State with federal investigators or the NCAA.
On Oct. 17, 2017, N.C State said it had conducted an internal review of its compliance operations. Demarest at the time said no changes were made and that Carrie Doyle, who heads the school's compliance staff, regularly meets with the staff of the basketball program.
On Feb. 16, a Yahoo Sports report stated that half of the teams in the top 16 released by the NCAA tournament selection committee for this year's tournament "should be scared" about the FBI's next move in the probe.
A week later, on Feb. 23, Yahoo Sports released another report. This one included federal documents, obtained as part of the FBI's investigation, that alleged former N.C. State basketball star Dennis Smith Jr. owed $73,500 in loans he received from ASM, a sports agency owned by Andy Miller, a former NBA agent who had been disassociated from N.C. State since 2012 and was involved in the FBI's investigation into corruption in college basketball.
A Dec. 31, 2015 balance sheet included in the Yahoo report notes that Smith had received a loan for $43,500. Smith, who attended Trinity Christian in Fayetteville, was still in high school at the time.
Smith played at N.C. State under Gottfried in the 2016-17 season before declaring for the NBA draft.
The federal documents in the Yahoo report had notes on how the money loaned to Smith could be recouped if Smith went with another agent, according to the Yahoo report. The money Smith reportedly received is the highest total listed in the wide-ranging Yahoo story.
Smith ultimately hired Glenn Schwartzman of Paramount Sports and Entertainment as his agent, not ASM. He was the ninth pick in the 2017 NBA draft, going to the Dallas Mavericks.
In response to the Yahoo report, Yow, the N.C. State athletic director, said in a statement: "We learned of the report this morning and it is the first we've heard about this information. The report involves an agent NC State disassociated with in 2012 (see attached letter). Of course, we will fully cooperate with any investigations or inquiries."
The disassociated agent Yow was referring to was Miller, the ASM owner and NBA agent.
A second Yahoo Sports report, released later in the day on Feb. 23, included federal documents that said former N.C. State head coach Mark Gottfried, and former N.C. State assistant coach Orlando Early were in contact with Christian Dawkins, a former AAU basketball coach who was an associate of Miller's at ASM and one of the 10 people arrested in the FBI's probe in September.
Dawkins, though he worked for Miller from 2015-17, was not disassociated from N.C. State.
Included in the federal documents in the second Yahoo report is an Aug. 26, 2016 email from Dawkins to Miller about Gottfried, Early and another former N.C. State assistant coach, Butch Pierre.
Copied on the email were Andrew Vye, an ASM agent, Jessica Ruffin, an ASM office manager, and Gabriel Ovejas, an ASM finance manager.
In the 9:52 a.m. email, which had the subject line "Morning Update," Dawkins wrote that Pierre, "never called me back but Gottfried and Orlando Early called me over the weekend on separate matters."
The email also includes notes about Brian Bowen, a Class of 2017 forward who was heavily recruited by Gottfried.
"Vye if you have to make a call to these guys the kid that they want from me is Brian Bowen. Joe (Pasternak) is telling me the kids dad wants him in school for 2 years, not sure how true that is," Dawkins wrote in the Aug. 26, 2016 email. "My kid isn't going to decide anytime soon, so I would act quickly and try to make a relationship with the kids dad now. Arizona will pretty much do whatever we ask of them right now, until my kid decides on a school."
Bowen committed to Louisville in June 2017 after an agreement was allegedly made for adidas to pay his family $100,000, according to FBI documents released in September. Bowen was not named in the FBI's report. Bowen never played a game at Louisville and transferred to South Carolina in January.
Louisville coach Rick Pitino and athletic director Tom Jurich were both fired as a result of the Bowen scandal.
Gottfried was fired in February 2017, and Gottfried, Early and Pierre left N.C. State in March 2017.
On Oct. 20, 2017, The News & Observer requested from N.C. State any electronic communication between N.C. State employees, athletic department staff and N.C. State board of trustees members and the NCAA that mentions Smith and the federal investigation into payoffs to players and college coaches and assistants.
On Nov. 7, 2017, N.C. State responded: "Any emails, correspondence, or records pertaining to a student during their enrollment at NC State is protected under FERPA. Current or former students. This includes records or correspondence involving parents."
The response went on to say: "We have not been part of a federal investigation involving payoffs and college coaches or assistants."
N.C. State is the eighth school publicly involved in the ongoing FBI investigation. Assistant coaches at Auburn, Southern California, Arizona and Oklahoma State were all accused of taking bribes as part of a scheme to direct players to certain colleges. One of those coaches previously worked at South Carolina, which also received a grand jury subpoena.
Louisville and Miami were mentioned in FBI documents as having coaches who were involved in providing bribes to players and their families.


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March Trolley Night
Another night of Art and Food is in the books. The team at FDC would like to thank everyone that came out and a special thanks to the folks at The South Main Market for allowing us to host. Make sure to mark your calendars for the next FDC Trolley Night 4/27/18 and follow us at @fooddrankculture for all upcoming events.
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There are a lot of weird things in this world, but can you believe that some things get stuck up in some butts?
Yep, you read that right.
I actually don't get why people could get a bit creative with the things they do on the south side. I can't even stomach the thought of a suppository being shoved in my backside!
Here are some of the WEIRDEST and the BIGGEST things to get stuck up on people's butts:
1. A Vibrator – and a Pair of Tongs
When she/he says, "Go deeper", so you grab the closest thing to you in the heat of the moment. I can't believe the tongs were included! Or were they just too mortified to go to the Emergency Department and tried to fix it themselves….. hmmmmmmmm
2. Barbie
"Ill play Ken, you be Barbie"
Poor Barbie, her pretty face was only good for the butthole!
3. A Pint Glass
This was a "Yeah The Boys" moment.
4. An Egg?
"It's for a science project, I swear," I bet that egg should've been hard-boiled after 5 minutes.
5. A tape
Gotta preserve the classics. Oooh, diagonal goodness.
6. A Wine Bottle – and a Coat Hanger
I reckon a coat hanger will do the trick to fish that wine bottle out. Looking at this gave me goosebumps.
7. A Giant Squid
"His name is squishy, and he shall be my squishy"
8. A Candy Cane
You just know this person just loves Christmas a little too much and obviously got a little too excited.
9. A Light Bulb
Seemed like a bright idea at the time. Good thing it didn't get crushed.
10. A Dagger
You never know when she might come in handy. Painfully arousing… Not!
11. A Billiard Ball
My head hurts………….
12. Buzz Lightyear
To infinity and beyond. Goodness, I am owned!
13. Jar
I don't even know how this is humanly possible.
14. A Fork
It's supposed to fork the eggs. Oops, sorry I was just talking about some breakfast-y stuff.
15. A Coke Bottle
Just saving it for later. But of course, it'll be a bit warmer by then.
16. A Hand Gun – Loaded
You would have never seen it coming. That Fall Out Boy song is reverberating on my mind when I saw this.


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Asheboro, congressman denounce KKK cross burning; rally planned in town
A North Carolina Ku Klux Klan group announced on its website that it planned to hold a rally and cross burning in May in Asheboro. The city and its U.S. congressman aren't happy about it.
The city announced on Facebook Sunday that it denounced "in the strongest terms possible the message of hate and division advocated by the Ku Klux Klan and its affiliates."
"The people of Asheboro have worked too hard to unify our community to let an outside group come in and spread racist views without raising our voices loudly in protest," Mayor David H. Smith said in the statement. "They may have a right to peacefully assemble, but we also have a right to object at the top of our collective voice."
The event was scheduled by The Loyal White Knights of the Ku Klux Klan, which is based in Pelham – an unincorporated community about 45 minutes north of Burlington, near the Virginia line. Details of the rally are scarce, but the website said the event on May 6 will feature speeches, dinner and a cross burning at dark.
U.S. Rep. Mark Walker also denounced the KKK's plans. Walker is a Republican who represents the state's 6th district which includes Randolph County where Asheboro is located.
"I despise bringing any awareness to such despicable behavior; however, such hate needs to be rebuked," Walker said in a statement. "The KKK rally planned for May in Randolph County is a reminder of the hateful ideologies that exists within a minuscule group."
The rally may be constitutional, Walker said, but the KKK's message and legacy "are an affront to our core value that all people are created equal. I would hope the people of North Carolina reject this behavior not with violence, but with actions that represent genuine love for all in our community."
The KKK has not announced an exact location or time for the rally, but its flier touts free parking as well as no drinking, drugs or weapons.
Asheboro city manager John N. Ogburn said the city had received no applications for the event.
"It's a shame that we spent countless hours collaborating as a community to win the coveted All-America City award last year only to be reminded that forces of division are out there seeking to tear communities down," Smith said. "If anything, this announcement strengthens my resolve to make Asheboro the most inclusive and welcoming city in North Carolina to all."
The group has held other events, including a parade through Roxboro in December. The parade, to celebrate Donald Trump's presidential election victory, drew more than 100 participants.
The KKK's official newspaper, The Crusader, and former KKK Grand Wizard David Duke embraced Trump, the Republican candidate in last year's presidential campaign.
Two Klan leaders, who organized a "White Lives Matter" rally that turned violent in Anaheim, Calif., in 2016, were arrested in North Carolina in December in connection with a stabbing before a Klan parade, according to a New York Times story. The Times said the men — William Hagen, grand dragon of the Loyal White Knights, and Chris Baker — were accused of stabbing a third Klan member.
The group was also behind a rally in South Carolina in 2015 protesting the removal of the Confederate flag from the state Capitol grounds.
Abbie Bennett: 919-836-5768; @AbbieRBennett


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How to Be A Better Twitter User
In the world of social media, Twitter remains one of the most popular and powerful sites. There are more than 313 million active users around the world. According to research 6,000 tweets are sent every second and nearly every company on Twitter uses the platform at least once a day. So clearly there's an audience out there and here are some tips on better using Twitter.
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How to become someone your daughter trusts
Last year, I was in a meeting with a client; she and her mother had a wonderful relationship with one another. They listened to each other. They respected one another. I could tell they had great admiration for each other as well.
I've seen lots of different mother daughter dynamics through my years of working in the wedding industry, but this one was different. While the daughter completely respected her mom they also genuinely enjoyed being around each other. They were friends too.
In one of our last meetings, I asked the mother, "What did you do? How did you get her to respect you, but also be the one she wants to confide in? How did you become that person she trusts?"
She told me that starting at a very young age, she would take her daughter a couple times a year to a hotel, just the two of them. Even if they didn't leave the hotel room for two days, they would sit in bed in their pajamas and watch movies. Something about that just creates a bond.
I thought about that more and how much sense it made. I decided I was going to make that a priority to do with my own daughter, twice a year.
This past Friday, I woke up with zero plans so I decided today would be the day! Within an hour we were on the road (more on how I'm able to do last minute getaways later!). A quick 30 minute trip to Little Rock, we checked into my favorite hotel at noon and went up to our room. Stella and I both LOVE hotels! We could seriously spend all day in our pajamas watching movies. We so rarely have that opportunity that when we do, we don't want it to end! We went downstairs to the hotel restaurant for dinner and back up to the room. My daughter took three different bubble baths and watched Disney Junior until she fell asleep around 8:30pm. I sat in bed, read a book, and would often glance up and just watch her. She would crawl in bed with me and tell me she loves me. She would say, "mommy let's pretend to be cheetahs." We played, watched movies, read books, and at the end of the evening she grabbed my face with both of her little hands, she looked at me and said, "Mommy, I love staying in a hotel with you. I never want to leave."
That advice my client gave me that day, I'll write that down as one of the best pieces of advice I've ever received. It really is so simple. It's a girls night out, one night away from the distractions of our home, one night away from the other members of our family to simply be with one another. No crazy plans, just being with each other. There is something about it that begins to build that closeness and that trust.
My life is full. I'm not going to pretend that it isn't, but the good stuff like having your daughter put her hands on your cheeks and tell you she loves you, those things happen when we stop. Those are the things that happen when we walk away for a minute and forget about all the other things going on in our lives. It's ok to take a timeout from the hustle and bustle of life to just put on your pajamas, crawl in bed, and watch movies with your daughter. She shared all kinds of good things with me that day in the hotel room because I wasn't distracted. My entire focus was on her and as a result, she felt loved, safe, special, and didn't want it to end.


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Located in the suburban area of Twickenham, these apartments are perfect for guests keen on exploring one of London's lesser known areas while maintaining good links into the city and its biggest attractions and landmarks. Twickenham is best known for its status as being the home of rugby union and the celebrated Twickenham Stadium, which throngs of spectators are drawn to each year, and these apartments are less than a 20 minute walk away. However the town also a long history dating back to the Pre-Norman period and has much to be explored.
These two bedroom apartments are sleek and modern with black furniture and cupboards contrasted against white interior walls. All apartments also have attractive wooden flooring and some areas are decorated with contemporary works of art. Welcoming living areas are fitted with an HDTV with Freeview and an integrated DVD player. Kitchens are fully-equipped with a range of modern appliances including a dishwasher and washer/dryer. Housekeeping is provided once weekly, and guests will receive a free welcome pack upon arrival and access to free wireless internet throughout their stay.
Twickenham is home to a host of picturesque green spaces with York House Gardens, Orleans Gardens and Marble Hill Park all under a 20 minute walk away from the apartments. At the centre of Marble Hill Park sits Marble Hill House, a regal Georgian stately home definitely worth visiting. Twickenham train station is a five minute walk away and provides quick and easy access to Richmond and other areas of London. London Heathrow is 7 miles away and Richmond tube station is 3 miles away.
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Real Mini: Mick Waites talks Miles & Kilo
With the launch of Miles & Kilo on the Nintendo Switch being right around the corner Mick stops by to have a chat with us. He talks about the process of porting Miles & Kilo to the Switch and the differences between it and Kid Tripp. Plus lets our listeners know what they can expect from this retro styled platformer. If you're a fan of Mario or Sonic you won't want to miss out on this incredible indie title! Pick it up on Nintendo EShop on July the 5th 2018! Be sure to check out the game and the twitter accounts associated with it below.
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Tova Walsh is an assistant professor of social work at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Michael J. MacKenzie is a professor of social work, pediatrics and psychiatry at McGill University in Montreal, where he holds the Canada Research Chair in Child Well-Being. They study the impact of stress and trauma on child and family well-being, and interventions to mitigate the impact of trauma and support healthy child and family development.
The conditions at border detention facilities provide irrefutable evidence of the child maltreatment that President Trump commits in our names—and state officials need to take action to end the cruelty.


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Selections From The Mexic-Arte Museum Print Collection
Obra Gráfica: Selections from the Mexic-Arte Museum Print Collection January 22 – May 29 (Closed for SXSW February 29 – March 26, 2016) Opening Reception Date: Friday, January 22, 2016 Time: 6 – 9pm. Obra Gráfica: Selections from the Mexic-Arte Museum Print Collection features the Museum's growing contemporary print collection with works from over a hundred significant artists. Many of the artworks have been generously donated by the artists or collectors and encompass a diverse range of techniques and subject matter. The Mexic-Arte Museum's permanent collection originated from the desire to share Mexican, Latin American, and Latino/a Art with the Austin community. The Museum collects, researches, preserves, and exhibits a variety of art items in order to enrich the community with the creativity and vibrant history of the culture.
It's hard to leave home sometimes—trust us, we know. But the Villas at Sundance in New Braunfels, Texas believe it is important to not only stay active in your community, but to also express curiosity about new subjects. This event is the perfect chance to spread your roots and learn new things!
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Choose your medicinal herb, and we provide you the with a decarboxylation/infusion bag and emulsifier to keep any unwanted aromas to a minimal and to increase the potency of your creation. Making your own herbal infused products at home allows you to choose your own strength, effects and gives you that little bit of pride knowing YOU made this.
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Teaser Tuesday is a weekly book meme hosted by Should Be Reading.
The idea is to:
The idea is to:
~Grab your current read
~Open to a random page
~Open to a random page
~Share two "teaser" sentences from somewhere on that page
~Don't forget, no spoilers! (You don't want to ruin the book for others)
~Share the title & author too, so that others can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
~Share the title & author too, so that others can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!
I'm currently reading:
By: Kirstin Cashore
"But you don't love me as much as I love you," he said. "Which is what made me this way"
This was harsh coming from a friend she would lose her life for. And harsh that he would say such a thing right before she was about to leave for so long."
Page 127
Book Synopsis:
She is the last of her kind...
It is not a peaceful time in the Dells. In King City, the young King Nash is clinging to the throne, while rebel lords in the north and south build armies to unseat him. War is coming. And the mountains and forest are filled with spies and thieves. This is where Fire lives, a girl whose beauty is impossibly irresistible and who can control the minds of everyone around her.
Exquisitely romantic, this companion to the highly praised Graceling has an entirely new cast of characters, save for one person who plays a pivotal role in both books. You don't need to have read Graceling to love Fire. But if you haven't, you'll be dying to read it next.
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Dennis Ferrier interviews Rüdrani Devi and reveals the transformation that has happened in her life during the 10 years after the Mumbai Massacre.
Choosing Happiness
What if being happy in this reality was just a choice? By the evident unrest presented all around us, it doesn't appear to be that simple. If it were, wouldn't we all have chosen it by now?
Rüdrani Devi explores the many reasons why we might not choose happiness and offers ten key tools, along with many others from the Access Consciousness® movement, that helped her navigate choosing a journey to happiness, sometimes against all odds. Using examples from her own life's journey, Devi devises that these tool are so incredibly simple, that anyone using them can choose to create their life as the exuberant, joyful being they truly be. You just have to be willing to choose it.
Soul Survivor
"Soul Survivor" does more than detail the tragic terrorist events in Mumbai, Thanksgiving of 2008; it also documents Devi's long and grueling road to recovery. In this absorbing memoir, the holistic healer weaves intimate pieces of her own history, both before and after her time in the headlines, throughout the comprehensive retelling of a trip to India that went terribly wrong.
For the Love of Running
"For all those that have dared to DREAM!" is the dedication healer and author, Rüdrani Devi offers to the Souls that would know what it means to journey down a road that may never be realized, but try anyway. After the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India nearly took her life, Devi was told she may never walk again, much less return to her beloved passion for running. Dealing with a broken marriage as well, she pledges to herself to finish what she started which is to train for and run the Boston Marathon. Devi's story of overcoming such adversity against all odds gives readers hope that in following even our most impossible dreams and digging deep within our Souls, we can emerge more fulfilled than even we thought possible.


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I'm pretty sure all women of my generation love rainbows. when i was a kid, i was totally obsessed with rainbow brite. somehow i never got over my love of all things rainbow, so i consider myself lucky that i happen to live on a street with very colorful and pretty gay pride sculptures. when i was in college, my school celebrated "Gaypril." i guess it's not a national thing, but when april rolled around, i whipped out my lorna's laces rainbow shepherd sock and set about to make myself a lovely pair of colorful socks.
i had a few missteps. it turns out that the shepherd sock, so lovely and bright in the hank, pools terribly in the most unattractive way. i made a jaywalker sock but it was just so hideous. and it didn't fit. so i ripped it out and started over. and then my cats got to one of the balls of yarn and it took me several weeks to untangle. i started to think the yarn was cursed. fortunately i persevered and now i have a happy bright pair of socks. just not during the month of Gaypril. oh well.
Socks are toe-up, #1 aluminum dpns, alternating skeins, 3x1 rib (64 st) on the instep increasing to 3x1x4x1 (72 st) and 1x1 twisted rib for the cuff. socks are worked with my usual reverse heel flap and gusset, and the cuffs are approximately 8 inches.
For being such a huge pain in the ass, i am very happy with how these turned out. i can't wait to wear them. the yarn is very soft, the colors still stripe-pool (ha, i made a new word!) a little despite alternating skeins, but it's vastly superior to my other attempt. i can live with the results. but i swear i am never using lorna's laces hand-painted yarns again. i traded all of my other hanks away.
it's really difficult to photograph these properly, as the oranges seem overpowering in the photos. but take my word for it, they are the happiest, rainbow-brite-iest socks EVER.
speaking of yarn that is cursed, i started the somewhat cowl last night with the royal blue rowan wool cotton. it's too soon to be definitive, but i think DING DING DING! we may have a winner. *fingers crossed*
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Sony launched the new-look Vita, but had to delay the dock for some unspecified reason. That's changed with the new-style dock being launched at the end of March, on the 27th in Japan. Sony says, "Users can use the stand to dock their PS Vita system upright, and also charge their systems by connecting the stand to an AC adaptor. The cable is also very light, making it easy for users to carry around."
Wow, never been weighed down by a massively heavy cable before! What the hell was the first one like?


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| Response to Statements by Hamas Leaders
(Communicated by the Foreign Ministry Spokesman)
The Foreign Ministry Spokesman expressed shock and revulsion at statements made by Rantisi and Sheikh Yassin at an assembly in Gaza yesterday. The call for jihad against Israel and the dispatch of suicide bombers to attack old people, women and children, clearly indicates that Hamas and its leaders have no interest in peace or coexistence.
Those who incite to terrorism and violence cannot take part in the peace process and thereby harm, first and foremost, the Palestinian people.
Israel will continue to fight terrorism and its inciters and demands that the international community also condemn such incitement and act against it.
We demand above all that the Palestinian Authority, within whose borders inciters operate and from whose territory terrorists launch attacks, take action against terrorist organizations. We demand that they determinedly and consistently strike at the terrorist infrastructure, so that our two nations can continue the peace process, which has now been resumed and is making progress.
Israeli representatives have been instructed to bring this incitement, which threatens a bloodbath and undermines the peace process, to the attention of governments throughout the world.
Home Israel Foreign Affairs Response to Statements by Hamas Leaders


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I Am My Feelings
I spent most of Saturday in bed. And I wasn't even sick. I've just been struggling with life. Its not too busy, its not too stressful, its just me. I once said that my struggle with depression is like a pit. I have not fallen this deeply in a few years now. But this weekend, I looked at that pit and decided to jump in.
I gave the pit almost an entire day. And many calories. And many hours of tv. And tears. And the whole day I was wondering what I would write about this week. How could I offer hope when I was sitting in the dark?
Then I picked up one of the notebooks I have laying around and found this phrase I had jotted down. I am not my feelings. That phrase kept going through my head. Here I was, having the worst day I had had in a long time, but I remembered something. This doesn't define me.
Having one bad day does not mean that I have to be that person now. The truth is, I've been on the verge of the pit for weeks now, and I didn't do all the things that I know to do. I actually did pretty much the opposite. What I should have done is call my homeopath, taken a lot of walks outside, watched less tv, ate only really healthy foods, talked to my husband and maybe a friend, spent more time with God.
But I did pretty much the opposite.
So I found myself in bed for a whole day. I looked at that pit and jumped right in. I failed at this whole thing. Then Sunday morning, I got up, put on some pretty clothes and curled my hair and I took myself to church. But I didn't just go, I went and met with God. I listened to the preaching, and I preached to myself. We went for a walk in the beautiful spring weather. We also ate ice cream, but baby steps, right?
This morning I'm eating strawberries and doing my writing beside my sunny window. And this is the hope I have to offer today - You are not your feelings. And we all fail sometimes, but we don't have to be defined by a couple of weeks of terrible feelings and a day in bed. We can get back up. Try again. We can ask God for help to get those feelings under control.
We can choose to sit in the sunlight even when we feel like hiding in the dark. And that choice you make, in spite of your feelings, defines you far more than your feelings ever can.


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Kali Linux VM in Oracle Virtualbox
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While Kali Linux can be installed on bare-metal like a desktop or laptop, it's often easier to use a VM instead. By using a VM we limit hardware compatibility issues, have the ability to do snapshots (and revert if things go wrong), and easily export the VM for backup and portability. Running the VM in full screen allows for a seamless experience with minimal overhead.
Currently I run Kali Linux in 4GB of RAM with 2 virtual CPU cores inside Oracle Virtualbox. On some customer engagements I scale it down to a bare minimum Ubuntu Server install with just Metasploit Framework and a few other tools running in a VM on a laptop that only has 1GB of RAM and 2 virtual CPU cores.
First, start the download of the Prebuilt Kali Linux VirtualBox Image so it finishes while you download and install (or update) Oracle Virtualbox. If you choose the torrent method it's always nice to seed the download for a bit.
You'll need Virtualbox installed and running if you don't have it already - I recommend installing or updating to the latest stable version.
Virtualbox runs on pretty much every mainstream platform out there. I run Virtualbox on Windows development desktops and my road laptops during engagements. Seeing a Linux laptop popping up on a network during a Red Team engagement might give an observant sysadmin the freak out, so I like to keep it standard Windows and run the virtualized tools on top of that.
Once the Kali Linux VM Image has finished downloading go ahead and decompress it. This will give you an OVA file, which is a standard compressed virtual machine image format. Double-click that OVA file and Virtualbox will open the Import Virtual Appliance window for you.
Change the name of the VM to whatever you'd like, though you can leave it alone now and always change it later. I recommend checking the box to Reinitialize the MAC address... so Virtualbox will assign the VM a new, random MAC address. As you can see by looking at the rest of the lines the requirements for this VM are very modest - just 2GB of RAM and 2 virtual CPU cores.
Click Import and wait a few minutes while Virtualbox creates a VM and imports the OVA files.
Once the VM import is complete select the new machine in the left pane of Virtualbox, then select the down arrow next to the Start button, and then Detachable Start. This will open the VM in a new console window that you can move around, minimize, maximize, or full-screen.
Clicking inside the VM window will capture your mouse and keyboard, allowing you to interact with the VM like it's a hardware installation with its own peripherals. To release the mouse and keyboard use the Right Ctrl button.
Log into the Kali Linux VM with the username root and the password toor.
Launch a Terminal session using the icon shown below:
If you're going to use Kali Linux outside a lab environment you need to change the default password before doing anything else - use the passwd command inside a Terminal session.
Before moving on we'll update the Kali Linux VM to the latest stable software. Use the following apt commands to update package lists, then upgrade any packages running behind:
apt-get update apt-get upgrade -y
These updates could take a while, and you will be asked a couple times during the process to allow the process to restart services. Once those updates are done we'll also update the Metasploit Framework if any updates are available using the msfupdate utility:
This ensures we're running the latest tools and have access to the latest exploits. At this point you're ready to start scanning networks, set up the Metasploit Framework database, create macro payloads for Microsoft Excel, and more!


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Must-Have Coats & Boots For Winter (All Eco-Friendly + Under $250)
From sipping hot cocoa to burning wood-fired candles, there's so much to love about winter. The frigid temps, though? Not so much. Luckily, keeping cozy doesn't mean skimping on style, draining your bank account, or giving up your eco-friendly beliefs. Get ready to say buh-bye to the brrrr and hello to do-gooder chicness with these weather-ready coats and boots (all sans down, wool, suede, and leather).
These sustainable, cruelty-free essentials are sure to satisfy Mother Nature and your sartorial sensibilities. Oh, and did we mention they're all $250 or less? So you can stock up and bundle up in style without breaking the bank. PS: If you're stumped on what to get for some of your most hard-to-buy-for friends and family, these also make great gifts!
Modern minimalist done right! Featuring an oversized fit, shawl collar lapel, and open front, this longline coat is perfect to layer over whatever you're wearing. If the look alone doesn't get you grinning, the RefScale definitely will. The Oxford Coat used 1,163 gallons of water, as compared to the industry standard of 7,237 gallons. That means you're saving 6,074 gallons of water without skimping on an ounce of style! Reformation Oxford Coat ($198)
One thing that always remains on our must-buy list season after season? A pair of sturdy, comfy, and stylish ankle booties. Featuring a buckle detail and wooden sole, these ethically produced, cruelty-free ankle boots serve up full-on sustainable style. Pair with skinnies, a super-soft knit sweater, and a cozy coat (hint: There are some fab options above), and you've got yourself a no-fail winter ensemble. Novacas Sylvie Bootie ($165)
United By Blue
Winter got you feeling the blues? Before you surrender to hibernating for the next three months, try this weather-ready essential on for size. Featuring a removable interior jacket, it's literally two coats in one! And with multiple flap, snap, and front pockets, you can carry all your gloves, gadgets, and goodies with you. And talk about looking and doing good. For every item sold, United by Blue removes one pound of trash from our oceans and waterways! United By Blue Ash Double Layer Coat ($188)
Looking for a metallic touch to take your holiday look to the next level? Go full-on glam with these gold, vegan booties. Handmade in small batches, these metallurgic beauties are super soft and seriously comfy. Even cooler, by keeping production local, Helpsy creates community jobs and reduces CO2 emissions in shipping. Helpsy Jane Faux Leather Golden Chelsea Boot ($80)
Bhava (Sanskrit for "sentiment") is devoted to purity and consideration for others and the planet. Each trendsetting design is handmade with organic, recycled, and cruelty-free components. Plus, the brand donates a percentage of profits to the Jaguar Animal Rescue Center. So when you buy these eco-lux ultrasuede booties, you know you're practicing Bhava—and ramping up your winter wardrobe in the best possible way. Bhava Berlin Bootie ($199)
Swellas is committed to environmental and social impact. Constructed with high-quality upcycled fabrics, this cozy coat stands up to urban adventures and pastoral excursions. The full lining and weather-resistant outer shell will keep you warm, toasty, and dry all season long. Even better? For every purchase, the brand donates a jacket to a child in need through Operation Warm. Swellas Berryessa Jacket ($95)
Who doesn't want a little leopard in their life? Take a walk on the wild side with these contrast faux suede and leopard print booties. Each pair of 100 percent vegan kicks is manufactured with sustainable, renewable plant-based materials. And to up the cool factor, Olsenhaus only makes 50 to 100 of each style per season. So the chance of you showing up to a holiday party in the same shoes as someone else is seriously slim. Olsenhaus #9 ($175)
Planning an outdoor adventure? Whether you're skiing down the slopes or strolling to the yoga studio, you'll love the functional appeal of this chevron quilted number. The extended length, polyester sherpa lining and durable water-repellent (DWR) jacket will have you prepped and ready to take on the day, come snow, sleet, or sunshine. prAna Diva Long Jacket ($179)
Beed & Reel
Whether you're an equestrian or simply want to emulate classic American style, these convertible riding boots are for you. Wear 'em tall as a riding boot or short as a Chelsea boot. Here's the kicker (pun intended): They're made of MULFLEX—a waterproof, malleable, odorless, natural, and 100 percent recyclable material—which means when you've worn them out, you can simply toss them into the recycle bin. Beed & Reel 2-in-1 Convertible Riding Boot ($235)
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Last May,
I spent two weeks in New York
for the National Stationery Show.
Working a trade show
is always a mixture of
glamourous inspiration & schleppy grunge work...
You spend your day meeting buyers from Berdorfs and editors of Elle...
while standing in heels for 9 hours, running around like an idiot,
and shoving fried chicken tenders down you mouth from a snack bar.
One thing that definitely adds to the fun
is the friends you make inside the Javits Center.
It's kind of like going to camp.
You get stuck in a cramped space together for a week,
until you inevitably become friends
by laughing at the same stuff
and bonding over the disgusting bathroom situation.
And last year, Beth & I became friends
with a girl named Meghan.
Located directly across from the chair massages
{which we visited daily}
was Meghan's booth.
There she sat... all alone.
A cute, little, blonde,
at her very first show
selling fresh & simple patterns
from her line, Patternseed.
Obviously, we loved her.
And then,
West Elm started loving her, too.
Now her design
{my favorite from the show!}
is featured on this great pillow...
and it's so cute and affordable!
So go on..
Buy one for your house,
buy another for your friend,
and support sweet girls like Meghan.
Girls who dream big,
take expensive risks,
and always offer good candy at their booth!
{PS This is my second friend from NY trade shows that has designed a West Elm product!}


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In order to involve parents in TEAMING FOR SUCCESS, report cards are issued at the conclusion of each nine-week quarter. Parent/Teacher Conferences will be conducted twice during the year. Mid-term reports will be sent home for all students. Parents are advised to discuss their concerns with their son's/daughter's teacher.
Parents do not have to wait until Parent/Teacher Conferences; please feel free to communicate at anytime during school hours.
Lincoln's grading policy is as follows:
I=Missing work that can still be made up.
At Lincoln Middle school we have created a data system to accurately place students into English/Reading
classes. Placements are based upon the following data.
1. PAWS –Proficiency Assessment of Wyoming Students (Yearly)
2. MAP – Measurement of Academic Progress (Fall, Winter, Springs)
Data Placement – Average of seven longitudinal data points (PAWS, MAP)
Initial Score | Placement Score
Purple – Above Grade Level advanced 4 points | Purple – (3.00 – 4.00)
Green – On grade level proficient 3 points Green | (2.50 – 3.00)
Yellow – Below grade level strategic 2 points Yellow | (1.50 – 2.49)
Red – Below grade level intensive 1 point Red | (0 -1.49)


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How Are We Listening?/
Certain quotes or phrases can become a talisman for our work, such as "Listening is the premise of every learning relationship" – Carlina Rinaldi (2006). I was reminded of this phrase again a few days ago, when a colleague shared with me that she didn't have much time for the important work that was happening in her classroom because of other pressing concerns on her time, such a completing charts and paperwork, recording standards based learning assessments and documenting in online tools. She shared that she felt so discouraged. When I asked her how others felt, she shared that everyone in her program felt that way but there didn't seem to be a way to change what was happening.
Her story made me reflect on how we are engaging in the classroom, if we are not really listening. Have our relationships with each other and the children become an exchange of facts and figures? Have we moved that far from authentically hearing what is happening for sustained periods of time?
In thinking about how we get back to the authentic classroom experience, I think about how we bring back sustained, natural engagement were we are in the middle of "being with children." Taking time to be in the classroom, experiencing the timelessness of being fully engaged without mental "to do" list running through our brain. We have become fearful of failure in the early childhood classroom. We are held captive by accountability.
It is time to take back the sacred space of early childhood to move away from redundant, surface level, irrelevant tasks that keep us from authentically and deeply engaging with children. It is time to get back to naturally inquiry – lead by the children's interest and ideas, and learning over time based on the layering of ideas that only reach maturity when we look back and see what has emerged.
What competes with your desire to "listen to children"?


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Life of a Mountain: A Year on Blencathra
The sequel to Life of a Mountain: Scafell Pike sees award-winning film-maker Terry Abraham return to the Lake District to showcase 'the people's mountain' – Blencathra.
This spectacular documentary looks at the lives of local residents, schoolchildren and visitors to the mountain with contributions from comedian Ed Byrne, broadcaster Stuart Maconie, mountaineer Alan Hinkes OBE and record-breaking fell runner Steve Birkinshaw. The documentary will be aired on BBC 4 on Sunday 17th February at 8.00pm.
Abraham's breathtaking photography and stunning time-lapse sequences of this unique landscape will inspire newcomers and regular visitors alike.
'A beautiful portrait' - The Daily Telegraph
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A massive long table was laid in Harrods last night for the Berluti dinner held to mark the opening of Berluti's ready to wear bit. Thought might be an intimate affair, me and few key style merchants. Was in fact an intimate 100 strong do turns out.
As we're on a celeb thing slightly this week, have to mention Bryan Ferry, not Ferragamo, was there, chatting away with young Antoine Arnault , Bernard's son and CEO of Berluti. Should have seen Bryan go during the luxury trolley dash that they did before the starters- left that George Lamb standing. Am interviewing Antoine later at Bulgari's Hotel. Let ya know if anything happens, yeah? Forgot to touch cloth etc. in the end. Too relaxed. Also forgot to make way to the cigars and lighters floor on own for a snoop about. Drat.
Was thinking about Bryan during the day, and then there he was. Was gonna suggest he did a cover of I Wanna Be Your Dog by The Stoogs. Thought the lyrics would be quite nice if crooned. Didn't have the moment to say it in the end. George Lamb's pa charming fellow though I have to say. Sat next to him and it was most interesting. He's business partners with Sauvage out of A. Sauvage menswear. He got back from Burning Man just hours before. Quite a contrast I imagine.
Stubbs out.


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Justia Drugs & Biotech Opinion Summaries
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Allergan Sales, LLC v. Sandoz, Inc.
Allergan's patents, entitled "Combination of Brimonidine and Timolol for Topical Ophthalmic Use," the Patents-in-Suit share a common specification that relates "to the topical ophthalmic use of brimonidine in combination with timolol . . . for treatment of glaucoma or ocular hypertension." Allergan sued Sandoz, asserting that Sandoz's Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for a generic version of Allergan's ophthalmic drug Combigan® infringed those patents. The district court granted Allergan a preliminary injunction. The Federal Circuit affirmed, limiting a number of "wherein" clauses in the patents. Both Allergan and the Examiner explicitly relied on the "wherein" clauses to distinguish the claimed methods over the prior art during prosecution. The "wherein" clauses were neither unnecessary nor irrelevant. View "Allergan Sales, LLC v. Sandoz, Inc." on Justia Law
Posted in: Drugs & Biotech, Intellectual Property, Patents, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Arthrex, Inc. v. Smith & Nephew, Inc.
Arthrex's 541 patent describes a surgical suture anchor used to reattach soft tissue to bone. The disclosed "fully threaded suture anchor" includes "an eyelet shield that is molded into the distal part of the biodegradable suture anchor." In an inter partes review, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board ruled two claims invalid. In doing so, the Board employed different language than Smith & Nephew, Inc.'s petition to explain why a person of ordinary skill in the art would have been motivated to combine the teachings of the prior art. The Federal Circuit affirmed. The Board's minor variation in wording does not violate the safeguards of the Administrative Procedure Act and did not deprive Arthrex of an opportunity to be heard. The Board's findings have substantial evidence support, its claim constructions are correct, and Arthrex has not articulated a cognizable constitutional challenge to inter partes review for its patent. View "Arthrex, Inc. v. Smith & Nephew, Inc." on Justia Law
Posted in: Drugs & Biotech, Intellectual Property, Patents, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Nalpropian Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc.
Nalpropion markets Contrave® for weight management in overweight or obese adults, with three Orange Book-listed patents. The 626 patent is drawn to a method for treating overweight or obesity comprising diagnosing an individual as suffering from overweight or obesity by body mass index, administering bupropion in an amount effective to induce weight loss, and administering naltrexone in an amount effective to enhance the weight loss activity of bupropion. The 195 patent is also directed to methods of treating overweight or obesity, but the claims are drawn to specific dosages of sustained-release naltrexone and bupropion that achieve a specific dissolution profile. The 111 patent is directed to a composition of sustained-release bupropion and naltrexone for affecting weight loss. Actavis filed an abbreviated new drug application seeking to enter the market with a generic version of Contrave® before the expiration of those patents. Nalpropion alleged infringement; Actavis brought invalidity counterclaims. The district court held each claim not invalid and infringed. The Federal Circuit affirmed in part, rejecting Actavis's argument that a claim of the 195 patent lacked adequate written description support because its claimed dissolution profile was achieved using one method but the specification discloses data obtained using another method. The court reversed with respect to the 626 patent; it would have been obvious for a person of skill to combine bupropion and naltrexone for treating overweight and obesity because both drugs were known to cause weight loss. View "Nalpropian Pharmaceuticals, Inc. v. Actavis Laboratories FL, Inc." on Justia Law
Posted in: Drugs & Biotech, Intellectual Property, Patents, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Sanofi-Aventis U.S., LLC v. Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC
Sanofi's 170 and 592 patents respectively claim the compound cabazitaxel and methods of using it. Sanofi markets cabazitaxel under the trade name Jevtana® to treat certain drug-resistant prostate cancers. Both patents are listed in the Orange Book as covering cabazitaxel. Cabazitaxel belongs to a family of compounds called taxanes and is the third and most recent taxane drug to gain FDA approval. The others are paclitaxel, approved in 1992, and docetaxel, approved in 1996. Defendants filed Abbreviated New Drug Applications to market generic versions of cabazitaxel before the expiration of the patents, prompting Sanofi to sue for infringement. Defendants sought a declaration of invalidity. The district court found claims 7, 11, 14–16, and 26 of the 592 patent invalid as obvious and claims 1 and 2 of the 170 patent not invalid as obvious. The Federal Circuit vacated as to claims 7, 11, 14–16, and 26 of the 592 patent because there was no case or controversy with respect to those claims when the district court issued its decision. Sanofi's disclaimer of the disclaimed claims mooted any controversy over them. The court affirmed that the 170 patent is not invalid as obvious over docetaxel. View "Sanofi-Aventis U.S., LLC v. Fresenius Kabi USA, LLC" on Justia Law
Posted in: Drugs & Biotech, Intellectual Property, Patents, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Eli Lilly and Co. v. Hospira, Inc.
Lilly markets the compound pemetrexed in the form of a disodium salt as Alimta®, which is indicated, both alone and in combination with other active agents, for treating certain types of non-small cell lung cancer and mesothelioma. Patent disputes about Alimta® reach back more than a decade. DRL, Hospira, and Actavis submitted New Drug Applications (NDA) under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, 21 U.S.C. 355(b)(2), relying on Lilly's clinical data for pemetrexed disodium but each seeks to market different pemetrexed salts. The district court concluded that the NDA submission infringed the 209 patent under 35 U.S.C. 271(e)(2) and prohibited FDA approval of the products at issue until the expiration of that patent. The Federal Circuit reversed in part. The finding of literal infringement in the Hospira Decision was clearly erroneous in light of the court's claim construction of "administration of pemetrexed disodium." The court otherwise affirmed the infringement holding; the district court did not err in its application of the doctrine of equivalents in either decision. View "Eli Lilly and Co. v. Hospira, Inc." on Justia Law
Posted in: Drugs & Biotech, Intellectual Property, Patents, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Ajinomoto Co., Inc. v. International Trade Commission
Anjinomoto's 655 patent claims E. coli bacteria that have been genetically engineered to increase their production of aromatic L-amino acids, such as L-tryptophan, during fermentation, as well as methods of producing aromatic L-amino acids using such bacteria. Ajinomoto filed a complaint against CJ with the International Trade Commission, alleging that CJ was importing certain products that infringed the patent. CJ used several strains of E. coli to produce L-tryptophan products, which it then imported into the United States. The Commission determined that CJ's earlier strains did not infringe but that CJ's two later strains did, and that the relevant claim of the 655 patent is not invalid for lack of an adequate written description. The Federal Circuit affirmed, upholding the Commission's construction of "replacing the native promoter . . . with a more potent promoter." The court rejected CJ's claim of prosecution history estoppel and held that the 655 patent expressly provides four examples of "more potent promoters," so that the Commission supportably found that a skilled artisan could make relatively predictable changes to the native promoter to arrive at a more potent promoter. View "Ajinomoto Co., Inc. v. International Trade Commission" on Justia Law
Posted in: Drugs & Biotech, Intellectual Property, International Trade, Patents, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Celgene Corp. v. Peter
A teratogen is an agent known to disturb the development of an embryo or fetus. Teratogenic drugs, such as thalidomide, can cause birth defects or other abnormalities following fetal exposure during pregnancy. Celgene's 501 and 720 patents are generally directed to methods for safely distributing teratogenic or other potentially hazardous drugs while avoiding exposure to a fetus to avoid adverse side effects of the drug. The patents describe the System for Thalidomide Education and Prescription Safety that compiles information about patients and prescribers to prevent the prescription from being filled before appropriate counseling. The Coalition for Affordable Drugs (CFAD) sought inter partes review. The Patent Trial and Appeal Board determined that all of the claims of the 501 patent and multiple claims of the 720 patent were obvious. The Federal Circuit affirmed and held that the retroactive application of IPR proceedings to pre-Leahy-Smith America Invents Act, 125 Stat. 284-341, patents is not an unconstitutional taking under the Fifth Amendment. IPRs do not differ sufficiently from the PTO reconsideration avenues available when the patents here were issued to constitute a taking. View "Celgene Corp. v. Peter" on Justia Law
Posted in: Drugs & Biotech, Intellectual Property, Patents, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Amgen Inc. v. Coherus Biosciences Inc.
Recombinant therapeutic proteins are a class of biologic medicines that are manufactured inside living cells. Before a protein can be therapeutically useful, it must first be purified from contaminants. Amgen's patent claims methods of purifying proteins using hydrophobic interaction chromatography. Amgen sued Coherus for infringing the patent under the doctrine of equivalents because the salt combination used in Coherus's process did not match any of the three expressly claimed salt combinations in the Amgen patent. The Federal Circuit affirmed the dismissal of the suit, reasoning that prosecution history estoppel bars Amgen from succeeding on its infringement claim under the doctrine of equivalents. During prosecution of the patent, Amgen clearly and unmistakably surrendered salt combinations other than the particular combinations recited in the claims. View "Amgen Inc. v. Coherus Biosciences Inc." on Justia Law
Posted in: Drugs & Biotech, Intellectual Property, Patents, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Indivior Inc. v. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, S.A.
Indivior markets and holds the New Drug Application (NDA) for Suboxone® sublingual film, an opioid addiction treatment that combines two active ingredients: the opioid buprenorphine and the opioid antagonist naloxone. Suboxone Film is applied below a patient's tongue, where it then rapidly dissolves to release the active ingredients. In 2010, the FDA approved Indivior's film product, the first such product to gain FDA approval. Previously, Indivior sold buprenorphine/naloxone only in a tablet form. These appeals involve issues of infringement and invalidity of four patents covering pharmaceutical films and methods of making them, particularly two patents that claim pharmaceutical films and are listed in the Orange Book2 as covering Suboxone Film. The district court concluded that the asserted claims of three patents are not invalid as obvious; that one patent is not invalid as indefinite and that Watson infringes that patent; and that DRL and Alvogen do not infringe either of two patents. The court found certain claims in a fourth patent invalid. The Federal Circuit vacated, as moot, the holding that those claims were invalid as obvious but otherwise affirmed. In a parallel inter partes review proceeding, the Patent Trial and Appeal Board had held the claims unpatentable as anticipated and obvious, and the Federal Circuit affirmed. View "Indivior Inc. v. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, S.A." on Justia Law
Posted in: Drugs & Biotech, Intellectual Property, Patents, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
UCB, Inc. v. Watson Laboratories Inc.
UCB's 434 patent, entitled "Transdermal therapeutic system which contains a d2 agonist and which is provided for treating Parkinsonism, and a method for the production thereof," claims a polymorph of rotigotine. UCB's 414 patent is entitled "Polymorphic form of rotigotine and process for production." UCB has been selling the FDA-approved product, Neupro, since 2007. The district court concluded that Actavis's generic products infringed the patent under the doctrine of equivalents and upheld the 434 patent's validity over obviousness and anticipation challenges. The court invalidated the 414 patent under 35 U.S.C. 102(a) as known and used by others in the U.S. before the date of invention. The Federal Circuit affirmed. There is not enough evidence to conclude that UCB surrendered polyisobutylene as a possible equivalent; UCB's claiming of acrylates and silicates does not bar treating polyisobutylenes as an equivalent for infringement purposes and vitiation does not bar application of the doctrine of equivalents here. Actavis offers no examples of prior art that would be ensnared by the addition of polyisobutylene to the claim, in contrast to the claim as is. The court upheld fact findings as to polyisobutylene's characteristics as compared to silicates and acrylates and as to what a skilled artisan would have known about the interchangeability of polyisobutylene-based adhesives and silicone-based adhesives and the conclusion that the accused products infringe the claims under the doctrine of equivalents. View "UCB, Inc. v. Watson Laboratories Inc." on Justia Law
Posted in: Drugs & Biotech, Intellectual Property, Patents, US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit


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Orchestra: Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
Conductor: Lacey, William
Conductor: Tolley, Christopher
Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
Date of Concert: 23-12-2004
Playing Time: 01:41:59
Producer: Wu, Mia
Sound Engineer: Handley, Tim
Catalogue Number: 2.110512
This selection of music for Christmas brings together East and West in the collaboration of Winchester College Chapel Choir and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. Recorded live in Hong Kong in December 2004, this disc features a selection of perennial favourites from the Baroque period, including Bach cantatas and Handel's Messiah, and three exquisite modern carols.
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Yukiya Amano, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), told the U.N. agency's 35-nation board that construction began on seven new reactors last year, up from four in 2011.
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STOCKTON - Despite the economic crash that has made it harder to make ends meet, the percentage of low-income adults struggling to put food on the table is lower in San Joaquin County than it was when the economy was booming.
STOCKTON - Despite the economic crash that has made it harder to make ends meet, the percentage of low-income adults struggling to put food on the table is lower in San Joaquin County than it was when the economy was booming.
Though the county showed improvement of only a couple of percentage points, it came at a time when rates of hunger climbed elsewhere across the state, George Manolo-LeClair said Friday at the quarterly meeting of the Hunger Task Force for San Joaquin County. He is the executive director of California Food Policy Advocates, and he gave the group of officials from local government and charitable organizations a sneak peak at some findings the statewide organization would soon release.
San Joaquin County has gone from one of the worst counties in the state to one that is performing better than the state average when it comes to feeding its hungry, he told task force members.
"You all have shown that something can be done in improving performance when it comes to hunger," he told the task force, which first formed in 2006 after an earlier study showed most counties in the state were doing a better job than San Joaquin at feeding their poor and hungry.
Current task force members said they thought the most significant development the past few years has been the ability to get more CalFresh benefits to county families. Formerly known as food stamps, CalFresh is a program that provides money to low-income households to buy food.
New state laws and changes from the county government agency have played a big role in reducing hunger in the county, task force members said, but they noted that the collaboration and exchange of ideas made possible at the task force has helped.
Even if the hunger-indication number had stayed flat during the economy's dive, that still would have shown progress, said Ted Van Alen of the Salvation Army in Lodi. "If the Hunger Task Force had never convened, we definitely would not have improved," he said.
Still, the county and the region continue to struggle with hunger, in spite of the gains, he added.
In 2003, 41 percent of the county's low-income adults did not have adequate resources to provide a consistent supply of food, according to California Food Policy Advocates. The 2009 numbers show the percentage in the county fell below 39 percent, which is lower than the state average. More recently, the number of households in San Joaquin continued to rise. There were 42,404 households in February, compared with 36,829 the same month last year, according to San Joaquin County Human Services Agency, which administers the program.
The county has made changes allowing people to apply online and put more outreach workers closer in community centers away from the agency's downtown headquarters. Last year, the county rotated eligibility workers to meet with people at community centers in Lodi and south Stockton. In January, the county added community centers in Tracy and east Stockton, said Brian Taing, an agency deputy director. And recent collaborations with groups such as Catholic Charities and the Emergency Food Bank of Stockton/San Joaquin have helped reach more families, too, he said.
Changes to state law removed obstacles that kept some families from receiving the benefit, but Taing said proposed changes from the House of Representatives could put some of those obstacles back in place.
Task force members said there have been other types of changes for the better in San Joaquin County, too.
There has been a boom in the past year or two toward development of programs helping to make fresh produce more available to people, said Federico Navarro, a Food Bank official.
The Food Bank has its mobile farmers market and other programs such as gardening and education programs from the University of California Cooperative Extension and a community garden in Boggs Tract set up by the PUENTES non-profit organization.
Contact reporter Zachary K. Johnson at (209) 546-8258 or email@example.com. Visit his blog at recordnet.com/johnsonblog.