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Chance. I was walking through a modern art gallery on a Wednesday evening. That’s when I met her. We literally bumped into each other. She mentioned her name was Cera beginning with the letter C. I found her enchanting in an odd sort of way. It wasn’t her looks. It was her speech patterns. She sounded nervous. We talked as if we were old friends. Within an hour I wished her well when she asked if we could talk further over lunch.

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) Damian Lillard had another big performance, scoring a game-high 47 points. But a tough loss and issues with the officiating had the Portland Trail Blazers star in a foul mood.

Luka Doncic scored 27 points to go with nine assists and six rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks made 22 3-pointers in a 133-125 victory Thursday night with a complete team performance that overcame Lillard's hot shooting.

After picking up a technical foul in the final seconds, Lillard voiced his frustrations with the officiating.

''We're down by 13 with four minutes left, I was driving for a reverse layup and I got smacked on the head,'' Lillard said. ''I asked (the referee) why he didn't call it and he said, all three of us agreed you leaned into him.

''That's an insult, man.''

One game after scoring a career-high 61 points, Lillard became the first player in franchise history to score 100 points over two games.

''Before the game, I tried to pass a note down to their locker room to tell Lillard that he had my All-Star vote,'' Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said. ''Obviously, he didn't get the note, but he had my vote before he went for 47 against us. What an amazing player. He's virtually impossible to stop. He's got an iron will. He's obviously a great leader.

''When he's on the floor they're hard to beat no matter what.''

The Mavericks needed Doncic, who scored 20 of his points in the first half, and plenty of help in the win.

Dallas had six players make at least three 3-pointers, and it was the sixth time this season the Mavericks made 20 3s, with Seth Curry and Jalen Brunson leading the way with four each.

The 43 combined 3-pointers made by Dallas and Portland tied an NBA record.

Trevor Ariza, recently acquired in a trade from Sacramento, scored a season-high 21 in his Portland debut.

''I thought he was terrific,'' Blazers coach Terry Stotts.

Lillard's hot shooting alone wasn't enough to stay in front of a high-powered Mavericks team that has the league's No. 1 ranked offense. Although Dallas went off for a monstrous 45-point quarter to begin the game, Lillard kept Portland within striking distance.

The Mavericks cooled in the second quarter - but only a little bit. They pushed their lead to as high as 17 in the second quarter. Even after missing their last eight 3-pointers to end the half, they still led 78-63 at halftime.

After the Mavericks' lead ballooned to as much as 25 in the third quarter, Lillard got hot again. He scored nine straight points in the third quarter to cut the lead to 11 with under five minutes left in the quarter. Another 3-pointer by Carmelo Anthony cut the lead to eight and it was a 17-0 run before the Mavericks snapped it on a 3-pointer from Dorian Finney-Smith with 3:19 left in the third. Dallas led 103-90 after three quarters.

After losing center Dwight Powell to a season-ending Achilles injury, the Mavericks played more with Kristpas Porzingis at center.

''We're running out of big men, so were going to be smaller in a lot of these situations,'' Carlisle said. ''This is an adjustment that we needed to make tonight, so we had a lot of spacing to attack the paint. Him being on the floor creates problems for the other team defensively.''

Porzingis had 20 points and five rebounds while shooting 3 of 4 from the 3-point line.

Mavericks: Doncic earned his first All-Star selection Thursday. ''So excited for him, so excited for our franchise,'' Carlisle said. ''It's so well-deserved. It's just a really exciting time - for our team, for him, for his career and certainly the future.'' The NBA announced that Doncic would be in the pool of starting players from the Eastern and Western Conference to be selected by All-Star captains LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Trail Blazers: Thursday was the first game for three new players on the Blazers acquired in a trade from Sacramento: Ariza, Caleb Swanigan and Wenyen Gabriel. Stotts told reporters that Ariza would start upon arrival and that his veteran experience makes it easier for Portland to operate like usual. ''A lot of the actions, he's seen before,'' Stotts said. ''We've thrown a lot at him. Since he'll be out there with four other guys who know what's going on, it shouldn't be too difficult for him. For other players, it will be more difficult.''

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2020 Playoffs | West Semifinals: (2) Clippers vs. (3) Nuggets

Mike Malone challenges Nuggets, who find their physicality

Denver leads wire-to-wire as they even series vs. LA at 1-1

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ORLANDO, Fla. — Mike Malone demanded a response from his team.

He knew their Game 1 effort against the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals was a sinister mix of fatigue from an emotional Game 7 grind against the Utah Jazz in their first-round series and the Clippers sensing doubt in the opposition and pouncing.

So with another day between games to stew on what went wrong, to digest all the chatter about his team being out of its league, the Nuggets’ coach had all the motivation tools needed to stoke the competitive fire of his team.

Don’t take the first punch. Deliver it. And keep swinging.

It worked spectacularly early as the Nuggets built an early 23-point lead behind the 1-2 punch of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in a wire-to-wire 110-101 Game 2 victory Saturday. That Nuggets team that ran out of gas after the first quarter Thursday night, morphed back into the energized bunch that battled from 3-1 down against the Jazz to win that series.

The change in demeanor, the increase in physicality, is what Malone expected from his crew.

“I don’t think it’s hard at all,” Malone said. “I mean, this is playoff basketball. If you don’t have a physical mindset you’re going to be going home early. I thought we had a physical mindset in that Utah series coming back from a 3-1 deficit and tonight we were a noticeably different team than we were in Game 1. “

Those same guts and mettle they displayed in that comeback against the Jazz was require to survive the second half Saturday night. The Clippers closed within single digits multiple times in the fourth quarter, but each time the Nuggets got an answer from defensive ace Gary Harris, who nailed three huge 3-pointers to help secure the win.

Harris was playing in just his fourth game since the season restarted here in the Orlando bubble. He was rehabbing a hip injury that and isn’t yet in his normal game shape. But he’s still sharp enough to have made the clutch steal on Donovan Mitchell in the closing seconds of that Game 7 win over Utah.

Harris and Murray nailed 3-pointers on back-to-back possessions in the final minutes to help hold the Clippers off down the stretch.

“He gave us a big boost on offense and since Game 6 [of the Utah series] he’s been giving us a big boost on defense,” Murray said. “That’s what he does and that’s what we expect of him. And he’s had a great transition from not playing to coming back and starting and being a big part of what we do.”

Jerami Grant led a swarming and relentless defensive effort on Kawhi Leonard as the Nuggets held the reigning Finals MVP to his worst game of this postseason (13 points on 4-for-17 shooting) and his lowest-scoring playoff game since 2016. Leonard’s streak of playoff games scoring at least 15 points was halted at 47.

Harris did a similar job on Paul George, who led the Clippers with 22 points (7-19 FGs, 4-10 3Ps). Harris’s 13 points (including a 4-for-7 shooting effort from beyond the 3-point line) proved just as critical.

“Our defensive, our activity and the fact that we were willing to help each other [improved],” Malone said. “I thought Jerami Grant’s defense on Kawhi was spectacular. But the four guys behind him were giving the necessary help. I thought Gary Harris’ defense on Paul George was terrific. But the help behind that was what we needed, what we didn’t have in Game 1.”

That initial punch from Jokic and Murray was also missing from Game 1. After exhausting themselves in that wild Game 7 against Utah, they were spent by the end of the first quarter in Game 1 against the Clippers. They made up for it in the opening minutes of Game 2, taking turns attacking and setting the tone.

They owned the floor before halftime — when the Nuggets led led 72-56 — combining for 44 points (24 from Jokic; 20 from Murray). They combined for a total of 27 in that Game 1 wipeout.

“We were tired,” Murray said. “We came out sloppy, we came out exhausted, we didn’t make shots and it showed.”

Clippers coach Doc Rivers noticed the difference from the start in Game 2. Jokic knocked down three wide-open 3-pointers early, Murray was attacking and getting to his spots and his team was trying to climb out of that hole all night.

“Jokic had like 30 seconds to shoot those first three 3s,” Rivers said. “He’s a good player to begin with. But when we gift him nine points, he’s just going to get more confident. I thought Murray was dominant and I thought Jokic was just as dominant in the first quarter. Honestly, I thought they just played more aggressive. They got into us the entire game.”

They did exactly what Malone asked them to do. They responded the way he expected a team that’s playing in the conference semifinals for a second straight season to respond when smacked in the mouth the way the Nuggets were in Game 1.

And now things really get interesting. Because the Clippers get a day to digest what went wrong, what they can do better and figure out an appropriate response.

Their path to the conference finals and beyond won’t come easy. It won’t come without a fight from a Nuggets team that is convinced it belongs.

“Our group believes in themselves,” Malone said. “We’ve shown that we’re a very resilient group that can execute and find ways to win in close games down the stretch. It’s great to be able to tie this series up and have that life and belief going into the next game.”

Sekou Smith is a veteran NBA reporter and NBA TV analyst. You can e-mail him here, find his archive here and follow him on Twitter.

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High-performance Van Dutch tenders sped guests to and from the yacht daily, while a professional crew & staff ensured the highest level of service throughout as the cars raced past.

neuschwansteiner-fresh-and-cool-luxury-beer-2Heavy rain made for an exciting race day with reigning World Champion Lewis Hamilton taking the checkered flag in his Mercedes AMG Petronas after a pit stop snafu robbed Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo of first place, while Sergio Perez celebrated 3rd place and a first ever podium finish for Sahara Force India.

As the racing ended, the sun came out, the harbor was filled with yachts sounding their horns, and the post-race celebrations began. A fitting end to an extraordinary weekend at “the race that every driver wants to win.”

Nicholas Frankl, Model Victoria Silvstedt and HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco

Nicholas Frankl said: “Our My Yacht Monaco guests will never forget sharing a Neuschwansteiner and discussing Formula One™ with His Serene Highness Prince Albert II of Monaco on the bow of Lady in Blue during our 11th annual Grand Prix charity party benefitting Prince Albert 2 foundation.”

H.R.H. Prince Leopold of Bavaria, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Niklas Frankl at Gala dinner of World Stars Football match 2015
H.R.H. Prince Leopold of Bavaria, Prince Albert II of Monaco and Niklas Frankl

Christian Seitz Founder and CEO of Neuschwansteiner said: “The FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO aboard Lady in Blue with Nicholas and his My Yacht Group was just fabulous.

The appearance of H.S.H. Albert II of Monaco clearly was a highlight! Unfortunately, our brand Ambassador H.R.H. Prince Leopold of Bavaria was unable to come to Monaco.

I’m sure, he would have enjoyed a visit aboard, especially for the charity reception. During the gala dinner for the Annual World Stars Football Match last year, he toasted with our Neuschwansteiner with H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco.

My Yacht Group will debut an exclusive superyacht reception at San Francisco Fleet Week, October 8th, & returns to Art Basel Miami Beach for a 6th year in early December. Its My Yacht Club at the USA F1 Grand Prix returns to Austin for a 5th year, October 21-22. MyYachtGroup.com

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}); Ian Wright and Ashley Cole slam ‘disgraceful’ and ‘unfair’ abuse in the direction of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount - UK News Broadcasts

Ian Wright and Ashley Cole slam ‘disgraceful’ and ‘unfair’ abuse in the direction of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount

Ian Wright has described the abuse Chelsea star Mason Mount will get at any time when he’s picked for England as ‘disgraceful’.

With Gareth Southgate seemingly uncertain over an everyday England beginning place for in-form Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish, he has persistently picked Mount in current video games.

Mount is a regular for club and country

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Mount is an everyday for membership and nation

It has led to a backlash on social media, with followers calling the Chelsea midfielder, who can also be an everyday in Frank Lampard’s aspect, a ‘instructor’s pet’.

And former Arsenal and England striker Wright has leapt to Mount’s defence.

He instructed ITV: “It’s disgraceful the way in which folks have talked about Mason Mount getting his berth in entrance of whoever.

“Mason Mount is in there on credit score and what he’s capable of do.

“It’s unfair the quantity of stick he will get for getting chosen by Gareth.”

Discussing comparisons between Mount and Grealish, ex-Chelsea defender Ashley Cole mentioned: “You may’t evaluate them.

“However I believe the standard Mason brings to not simply this England group, however the Chelsea group, he brings that power, willingness to graft and run.

Mount (left) and Grealish (right) are fighting for regular starting places for England

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Mount (left) and Grealish (proper) are combating for normal beginning locations for England

“That want and work ethic, it’s a should, it’s the usual, however with high quality, so I believe it’s unfair to check them.”

Southgate seems to concentrate on the fixed discuss Mount and Grealish.

Earlier this week, he jovially mentioned: “I suppose on that you simply’re referring to Mason, whose solely crime is to not be Jack in the mean time.

“I’m additionally conscious I ought to discuss Mason as a result of then it retains the memes going of me speaking about Mason.

“So we’ve got bought to fulfil all these necessities simply to maintain the Villa followers completely happy, particularly.

“What would they have the ability to do on social media in the event that they didn’t have that chance? So, sure, after all I’m conscious Jack’s taking part in effectively.”

John Hartson names Wright and Bergkamp as two of his finest ever strike companions however admits ‘phenomenal’ Henrik Larsson tops all of them

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Conservatives don't like amnesty, except when they do

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For conservatives, the concept of amnesty is abhorrent, right up there with single-payer health care, gun control and voting rights. My dictionary defines amnesty, "a forgetting to remember" as 1. a general pardon, especially for political offenses against a government. 2. a deliberate overlooking, as of an offense.

A prime example of amnesty would be Donald Trump's pardon of sheriff Joe Arpio for his crimes against the United States for political reasons. This particular example is one of misuse of the presidency, where the guilty party displayed no contrition for their crime and where the pardon itself is the only admission of guilt.

There is another example of amnesty that I prefer to embrace. Jesus on the cross, according to the authors of the Gospels of Matthew and Mark, was mocked by two criminals who were crucified with Him. There is no mention of amnesty for these two men in these accounts. But in the Gospel of Luke one of the criminals rebuked the other saying "we indeed have been condemned justly ... but this man has done nothing wrong." The repentant criminal then asked Jesus, "remember me when you come into your kingdom." Did Jesus then refuse amnesty for the man because he wanted us to have this as an example of how to treat our fellow man? No! He replied "Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in Paradise."

The operative word here is "today," not tomorrow, not after eons spent in some purgatory, but immediately. Donald Trump decided that the DACA affected young people should spend six months in an imposed purgatory while the dysfunctional Congress decides their fate, and if Congress fails to make a decision Mr. Trump would take the same completely legal action for which Republicans had condemned President Obama. Of course Mr. Trump has reneged on this promise.

The human frailty for which Jesus demonstrated the most disdain was hypocrisy as demonstrated by his disruption of the money changers in the temple. Republicans claims of religious principles "trump" any other measure of hypocrisy.


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'Spyro Reignited Trilogy' Features Original Music, New Song From Stewart Copeland

Remastered games are all the rage right now, with remakes from Crash Bandicoot, Halo, Ratchet and Clank and more coming back on modern consoles. Spyro is getting the same remastered treatment, down to the soundtrack. Along with a remastered version, the original Stewart Copeland score from 20 years ago will be featured in its full glory.

Spyro Reignited Trilogy features both the original and remastered soundtracks. Activision

"If you want, you can flick a switch and the entire original score will play as it did 20 years ago," Copeland told Newsweek. "I've seen on social media, there's been a lot of talk about the music. Whether you like it or not, it's part of the experience."

While Copeland is thrilled with the redone music, his time with legendary rock group The Police taught him presenting change to fans isn't always easy. "There was a lot of anticipation, a lot of worry. I know from rock and roll that fans are very possessive, they feel like they own this game. Any changes are a gross injustice," he said. "Number one, I think they'll be happy with the new music and number two, if they aren't, they'll have the old music too."

While Copeland didn't have direct control over the remastered score, he was consulted several times by Stephan Vankov, a remixer for Spyro's developer Toys For Bob.

Copeland composed a new song for Spyro Reignited Trilogy, a symphonic take on the classic score Activision

"We rebuilt the music from the ground up, which was tricky to do because it's so beloved by fans," Vankov said. "We wanted to do faithful recreations of the music, but also give it the flexibility to make the music more reactive to the gameplay. It was an intricate challenge, and met with Copeland a number of times over the course of the project to make sure we were in alignment with his original intention."

The major changes to the score come from ideas Copeland and the original Spyro team at Insomniac had back in the late '90s. "When Spyro goes into an area of jeopardy, the bass gets louder and the danger chord comes in. When he goes out into the field where the sun is shining, the percussive elements fall away and it's more an airy, light element," he said. "We had all these great ideas and had the intention to do it, but they had run out of memory. In fact, they were having to cheat some of the areas of the world to save on memory, which created some glitches."

Copeland will also provide a new piece of music for Spyro Reignited Trilogy, an orchestral take on the main theme. "My day job now is I compose for opera and symphonic music. I've been doing concerts, and recently it was suggested to me that I do Wall Street, Rumble Fish, a couple Police songs and Spyro, which is still going after 20 years," he said.

"I was writing the concerto of Spyro when the call comes in that they are rebooting the game. They had all the music they needed except for one area, when you're picking the game at the opening menu," Copeland continued. "I said 'it so happens that I have a piece of music.' The piece is brand new, but it's also completely old, with the old drum lines and as many themes from the original as I could squeeze into a short 12 minutes."

While he's had massive success elsewhere, Spyro will always hold a special place in Copeland's heart. He recalled fond memories of his family huddled around the TV as his eldest son make his way through each level. His son later became a developer at Insomniac.

Spyro Reignited Trilogy releases for PS4 and Xbox One on Sept. 21. Keep an eye on Newsweek for more coverage leading up to the release, including an interview with the developers and the voice of Spyro, Tom Kenny.

So what do you think? Are you excited to hear the reimagined score in Spyro Reignited Trilogy? Do you think you'll keep the classic score on instead? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.


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When Is the Next Democratic Debate? Schedule, Requirements and Qualified Candidates

In November, qualifying presidential candidates will have another opportunity to share their policy positions during the fifth Democratic presidential primary debate.

MSNBC and The Washington Post will co-host the fifth debate, which will be held in Georgia. When competing for votes in a crowded field, as the 19 Democratic candidates are doing, debates are a chance to share policy positions with a massive audience.

While some candidates, such as Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, will definitely be on the Georgia stage, other candidates' fates are uncertain, as they have yet to meet the necessary qualifications set by the Democratic National Committee. Only seven candidates have appeared at every debate since they began in June.

When Is the Next Democratic Debate?

The fifth Democratic presidential primary debate will take place on November 20. However, candidates must meet participation requirements by November 13 at 11:59 p.m. to be eligible to take the stage.

Requirements to Participate

To qualify for the debate, candidates must meet both a polling and fundraising requirement.

The polling requirement is achieved by meeting the four-poll threshold or the early state polling threshold.

Under the four-poll threshold, candidates must receive at least 3 percent support in four national polls or single-state polls from Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and/or Nevada. All four polls must either be sponsored by a different qualifying poll sponsor or, if they share a sponsor, be in different geographical areas.

If a candidate wants to qualify under the early state polling threshold, they must receive five percent or more support in two single-state polls. Those polls must be from Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina or Nevada. The early state polling threshold does not have sponsor or geographical area restrictions.

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From left, Democratic presidential candidates Buttigieg, Sanders, Biden, Warren and Harris on stage during the Democratic Presidential Debate at Texas Southern University's Health and PE Center on September 12 in Houston. The fifth debate will take place in November in Georgia. Win McNamee/Getty

For a poll to count under either threshold it must be sponsored by one of 15 approved entities or pairs of entities and be publicly released between September 13 and November 13. The question asked could not be open-ended so respondents must have selected a candidate from a given list of names.

Along with having support from poll respondents, candidates must also prove they have support from people willing to put their money where their mouth is.

To meet the grassroots fundraising threshold, candidates must receive donations from at least 165,000 unique donors and a minimum of 600 unique donors per state in at least 20 states, U.S. territories or the District of Columbia. Donations must be received by November 13 at 11:59 p.m. and confirmed on a certification executed by the candidate's campaign treasurer.

Who Has Qualified for the Democratic Debate?

There's still time for candidates to qualify for the next debate, but for some, the pressure's off because they already secured their spot.

So far, eight candidates met both the polling and donor requirements, according to CBS News, who identified them as:

  • Former Vice President Joe Biden
  • Senator Cory Booker
  • South, Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg
  • Senator Kamala Harris
  • Senator Bernie Sanders
  • Billionaire Tom Steyer
  • Senator Elizabeth Warren
  • Entrepreneur Andrew Yang

There's still a bit of information that's unknown about the fifth Democratic debate, including who the moderators will be, the format it'll use and the venue where it will be held. The start time has also not been released, although, it will be aired exclusively on MSNBC and live-streamed on the digital platforms of NBC News, MSNBC and The Washington Post.


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Protecting My Invention

Clearly, the more valuable your invention or innovation, the more you need to do to protect it.

When thinking about a new invention, it could be thought of as the sum of several components. There may be aspects of its implicit value such as the way an invention works, its ornamental appearance, style, and/or artistic flair. Alternatively, you might also consider the opportunity costs of not protecting the marketable value of your invention. This essentially boils down to consumer recognition and the reputation of your inventions--such as preventing competitors from making a low-quality version of your invention, preventing consumers from using your invention in undesirable ways, or not being able to control your invention’s fate because its stuck in a bad business deal.

Carefully acquiring rights to an invention, along with mitigating risks in the commercialization process, is prudent protection strategy. Having the exclusive right to a specific product or service can be a strong competitive advantage. Protecting your innovation by using intellectual property creates a boundary to ensure you have a legal right to protect others from trespassing. It’s also a wise idea to carefully consider the interplay of intellectual property rights with corporate formation and monetizing strategies, to limit risks at the next logical step which is commercializing your invention.

My Invention

Types of IP and Their Primary Uses

There tends to be a misconception among many inventors that intellectual property means patents. It’s true that utility patents are the most common method to acquire exclusive rights to your invention, especially if it’s a physical product or a method of achieving a business solution. But they certainly aren’t the only way. In fact, sometimes patent protection just isn’t an option. Some industries like food products and software are often forced to turn to other forms of intellectual property. Let’s identify the types of IP protection available:

  • Copyrights - Ideal to protect creative expression. It’s often used to protect items like paintings, drawings, photographs, books, songs, plays, computer programs, videos, and movies. It’s a good idea to register a copyright because it’s a necessary first step to stop others from using your original works without your permission.
  • Trademarks -Trademarks are intended for customers to identify the source of goods and services. Companies typically use Trademark law to protect their brands and logos.
  • Trade Dress - A special part of trademark laws used to protect the look and feel of a product’s style or unifying elements (taste, smell, color, shape, packaging theme, etc.), that consumers recognize as coming from a specific company. The Coca-Cola bottle and Tiffany’s “Blue Box” (actually aqua-colored in our opinion) are good examples of trade dress.
  • Design Patents - Like trade dress, design patents can protect the ornamental appearance of a product. But unlike trade dress, one need not show that consumers recognize that ornamental appearance as a source identifier.
  • Utility Patents - Utility patents protect the “usefulness” of innovations and inventions. These types of patents also protect what other forms of IP cannot, namely functional aspects. In order to receive protection, the new innovation must solve a “problem” that exists in a new and unanticipated way. It’s wise to get a patent because the law provides patents owners the right to exclude others from making, using, offering for sale, importing, or selling the invention.
  • Trade Secrets – Trade secrets help protect hidden formulas, processes, designs, patterns, and commercial methods. The Coca-Cola formula is a trade secret and so is Google’s search algorithm. To protect a trade secret, one must take reasonable precautions to ensure that it remains a secret.
My Invention

Which Route to Take?

Deciding which route to take is often a matter of carefully considering your IP options and business objectives. While at the surface patents might seem like the best choice, only a careful analysis will determine if that IP or other forms are best suited for your objectives. Patents, especially utility patents, can be an expensive proposition for many innovator/entrepreneurs. As such, sometimes a comprehensive market approach may be better accomplished in alternative ways, especially where there are budgetary constraints.

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Lots is going on at the Niagara Falls Humane Society and Welland SPCA this holiday season!

Are you overwhelmed with holiday preparations? Let us take care of your wrapping needs! A team of volunteers is doing gift wrapping at Seaway Mall right up until Christmas. Get your gifts wrapped, and feel good because all the money raised goes to help the animals. Visit our Cat Adoption Centre while you’re there!

We are so grateful to our supportive communities. Thank you for your gifts to the animals during this festive season. Your financial gifts, and gifts of food and supplies are deeply appreciated and touch our hearts. You show us that we are part of a caring and giving community.

On Friday a tiny kitten (main picture) was brought in to us, found abandoned in a grocery bag at the side of the road. This poor little cat was half frozen, itchy with fleas, and scared to death. He was crying and letting us know he was unhappy. Marilyn, one of our big hearted animal care staff fed him and then popped the brave little guy into her sweater to soothe and warm him and before long he was fast asleep and clearly feeling safe. She carried him around for hours as she worked. I’m happy to report that he’s healthy and happy and ready to find his forever family.

Monday was an exciting day at the Niagara Falls shelter. Two of our staff drove to Rochester to meet folks from the Grand Strand Humane Society in South Carolina. This badly overburdened shelter had reached out to us for help. They were coming this way anyway, because shelters from New York and New Hampshire were also helping out. We had plenty of room to help them, and it wasn’t a financial burden to our shelter because the cats were all fixed, vaccinated, microchipped, dewormed and tested for both FIV and FELV.

Below, Smiley Ice would love to find a new home.  For more information please go HERE.

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Below, Tonya came all the way from Russia to find a family to love her.  For more information please visit the link HERE.

It was amazing to see all the cages lined up and to watch each kitty being re-located, talked to, played with and supported. Some of the cats will stay here at the shelter in our cat adoption room, some will go to our various pet store outlets, some to the Cat Adoption Centre at Seaway Mall, and some to the Welland shelter. We are so blessed to have so many options for the cats in our care. Every cat has the opportunity for a fresh start with a brand new family. It did our hearts good to consider all the lives that we helped to save.

Below, Huck looks a little sad and is patiently waiting for a new home.  For more information on this handsome guy please go HERE.

We also welcomed a puppy and two adult dogs from Manitoba this week. Our transfer program is successfully working to help underserved communities. It’s fantastic to be in a position to lend a hand in places where help is hard to find.

When we can reach out, we do, it is who we are. Every animal in our care is treated with fairness, respect and sensitivity. We will always advocate for the best outcome possible for each animal that comes through our doors.

If you’d like to get involved, please give me a call at: 905-356-4404 , or email me at cathy@niagarafallshumanesociety.com.

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32 RYDER Avenue Guelph, ON
$ 1,464,500
Property Attributes
  • MLS#30818128
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CityGuelph
  • NeighbourhoodHanlon Creek
  • Postal CodeN1G 0H1
  • StyleDetached
  • Price$ 1,464,500
  • Bedrooms2+1
  • Full Bathrooms2
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1778
Listing Provided Courtesy Of:
Planet Realty Inc
Property Description

Beautiful net zero ready, EnergyStar bungalow built by Guelph's Terra View Homes in prestigious Hart Village. The main living area of this home exemplifies open plan living with the Kitchen forming the backdrop of the first floor where the cook will be able to oversee both the Dining and the Great Room from within the galley style layout. The memory point of this home is the hidden pantry which is tucked behind what appears to be a standard depth pantry unit. The other features which have strong appeal are the mud room leading to the main floor laundry, the luxury ensuite with accompanying walk-in closet and the large covered rear deck looking out onto conservation . Over 800 square feet finished area in basement includes a third bedroom as well as a large recreation room with wet bar rough in for future bar area. ** Pictures are not of actual home as home is under construction - photos of same home previously built** (id:27)

Price History
6/30/2020 Listed $1,341,500

General Features

Architectural Style Bungalow
Beds 2+1
Building Type House
Construction Style Detached
Features Conservation/green belt, Double width or more driveway, Paved driveway, Sump Pump, Automatic Garage Door Opener
Garage yes
Listing Type House
Location Description Carrington Avenue and Edinburgh Road South
Parking yes
Parking Spaces 4
Property Type Single Family
Sewer Municipal sewage system
Terms SALE
Wheel Chair Access no
Zoning R1.D-50

Interior Features

Basement Partially finished
Basement Type Full
Bedrooms 2+1
Bedrooms Above 2
Bedrooms Below 1
Fireplace yes
Fireplace Fuel Type Electric
Fireplace Type Other - See remarks
Foundation Type Poured Concrete
Heating Fuel Natural gas
Heating Type Forced air
Total Baths 2

Exterior Features

Exterior Finish Brick, Stucco
Lot Frontage 47.0
Parking Type Attached garage
Pool Y/N no

Room Details

Room Dimensions Level Flooring Details
Bathroom Main Level
Bathroom Main Level
Bedroom 11'08'' x 13'03'' Basement Level
Bedroom 9'06'' x 14'11'' Main Level
Dining 18'10'' x 9'04'' Main Level
Great Room 18'10'' x 14'00'' 2nd Level
Kitchen 19'02'' x 8'00'' Main Level
Laundry Main Level
Master Bedroom 12'02'' x 16'05'' Main Level
Mudroom 5'05'' x 7'04'' Main Level
Recreation Room 24'00'' x 28'00'' Basement Level

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  • Adult
  • Lease To Own
  • No Strata Fees
  • Furnished
  • Master On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

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These nipple pumps are ideal for use during foreplay, as they prime your sweet spots to feel extra intensity during play. Each pump has a bullet vibrator attached to it and the multi speed design allows you to choose from slower and faster settings to suit your mood. These pumps have an easy On / Off twist base control and a flexible tube connects them to the hand pump. They're free from latex and phthalates and come with a quick release valve.

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Men's Football Gilet

Nike F.C.

The Nike F.C. Gilet helps keep your core warm with a thin layer of lightweight insulation. It stretches in the upper-back/shoulder area and has a zip on the side to make it easy to get on and off. Dri-FIT Technology wicks sweat to keep you dry on the pitch. Wear it solo or layered.

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Palette Knife Bluebonnet Painting by Texas Artist Niki Gulley

Daily Painting #4
“Texas Blue” #1 ©2020 Niki Gulley
5″ x 5″ textured acrylic painting
Nothing says spring in Texas like bluebonnets! They were some of the first things I painted when I moved here for college and I have been painting them ever since. There is just something about them that never fails to put a smile on my face, and I hope that they do the same for you.If you’re interested in purchasing this painting and seeing a close up of its thick texture, just follow this link

Daily painting #4 picture above in 4″ black frame. If interested in framing options, please e-mail me.

If you’d like to receive daily e-mails about these new paintings as soon as I finish them and a chance to purchase them before anyone else, please tell me to add you to my daily paintings newsletter. And, if you know anyone else who might be interested, I’d really appreciate it you could pass this along. Thank you! E-mail Niki Gulley.

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New Construction
15117 Belclaire Avenue Aledo, TX
$ 373,872
Property Attributes
  • MLS#14465441
  • TypeSingle Family
  • CountyPARKER
  • CityAledo
  • NeighborhoodMorningstar
  • Zip76008
  • StyleContemporary/Modern
  • Price$ 373,872
  • Bedrooms4
  • Full Bathrooms3
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage3218
  • Lot Size7,841 SqFt
Listing Provided Courtesy Of:
Ben Caballero with IMP Realty
Property Description

MLS# 14465441 - Built by Impression Homes - December completion! ~ Beautiful New Construction 4 bedrooms 3 full bath home with study. Open concept kitchen, family room, dinning, large kitchen with stainless steal built-ins with gas cooktop, separate garden tub and tiled shower in master bath, large walk-in closet, wood look tile flooring, covered patio.

Elementary School Middle School High School
Walsh Elementary School Aledo Middle School Aledo High School
Price History
11/4/2020 Listed $373,872

General Features

Association Fee Frequency Quarterly
Bathrooms 3.00
Community Features Club House, Community Pool, Greenbelt, Jogging Path/Bike Path, Park, Playground, Private Lake/Pond
Construction Materials Brick, Rock/Stone
Energy Efficiency 13-15 SEER AC, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Electric Water Heater, Insulated Doors, Low E Windows, Programmable Thermostat, Radiant Barrier
Flooring Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
HOA Fee 320
HOA Fee Includes Management Fees
HOA Type Mandatory
Heating Central Air-Elec, Heat Pump
Interior Features Cable TV Available, High Speed Internet Available, Smart Home System
Listing Area PARKER COUNTY (145)
Other Equipment Built-in Microwave, Cooktop - Gas, Dishwasher, Disposal, Other, Oven-Electric, Vent Mechanism, Water Line to Refrigerator
Property Type Residential
Proposed Financing Cash, Conventional, FHA, Other, Texas Vet, VA
Remarks MLS# 14465441 - Built by Impression Homes - December completion! ~ Beautiful New Construction 4 bedrooms 3 full bath home with study. Open concept kitchen, family room, dinning
School District Aledo ISD
School Name Walsh
School Name Aledo
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Utilities Asphalt, Community Mailbox, Curbs, Individual Gas Meter, Individual Water Meter, MUD Sewer, MUD Water, Sidewalk
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Year Built 2020
Year Built Details New Construction - Incomplete

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Dining Areas 1
Fireplace Gas Logs
Fireplaces Total 1
Living Areas 2
Room Count 10
Sq Ft Total 3218
Total Bedrooms 4

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Structural Style Single Detached
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Bedroom 11 x 12 1
Bedroom 12 x 11 2
Bedroom 10 x 13 2
Breakfast Room 11 x 13 1
Game Room 20 x 14 2
Kitchen 18 x 11 1 Island,Walk-in Pantry
Living Room 22 x 22 1
Master Bedroom 17 x 13 1 Garden Tub,Separate Shower,Separate Vanities,Walk-in Closets
Study/Den 10 x 13 1
Utility Room 9 x 8 1 Dryer Hookup- Electric,Full Size W/D Area,Separate Utility Room,Washer Hookup

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Politics tainting future of New Milford's Suez tract

New Milford Democrats are accusing Republicans of squeezing in a decision about the property before the end of the year.

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NEW MILFORD — Democrats on and off the Borough Council are accusing Republicans of squeezing in a decision about the fate of the 14-acre Suez tract before next year when the reins of power will switch hands.

Republicans now claim four of seven seats on the dais, but that advantage will be held by Democrats when the council reorganizes in the new year.

The terms of council President Diego Robalino and Councilman Dominic Colucci, both Republicans, are expiring. The men lost bids for re-election.

A special meeting of the New Milford Borough Council, which at times became  intense among the council members. The meeting was to choose one of three options for development of a 14-acre tract owned by Suez, a utility company formerly known as United Water.

Republican Mayor Ann Subrizi said the fact the council will lose two of her political allies has not moved her to make a quicker decision.

"If this decision ends up with the next council of 2017, so be it," the mayor said. "I feel some sort of desire to have this come to an end because, frankly, it keeps me up at night."

Subrizi's remarks came about halfway through a special meeting the council held on Dec. 12 to discuss three options for the property's development.

The council will meet again on the project in a closed session at 6 p.m. Monday, and at a special meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, at Borough Hall.

DELAYED DECISION: Action on New Milford's Suez tract tabled again

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Officials have compared the borough's current state of affairs to a fast-moving train. Its engine, they say, is controlled by affordable housing — or, the obligation that every municipality, including New Milford, has to provide it.

"Affordable housing is not the tail wagging the dog," Subrizi wrote in a statement, recently posted on the borough's website. "It is driving the train. And, we are on the tracks waiting to get hit."

Some officials, including Subrizi, have said the best way to avoid getting hit would be to settle a series of lawsuits with the property's would-be builder, New Milford Redevelopment Associates, on behalf of the S. Hekemian Group. Not only would the settlement address an affordable-housing obligation, it also would oblige the builder to deed a third of the property to the borough for a playing field, plus $750,000 to develop that area into a recreation complex.

The settlement includes plans to construct a new ShopRite and bank at the property, which fits squarely in a residential zone. Apartments, including affordable-housing units, then would go up at the site of the existing ShopRite.

Alternative options being considered include perpetuating the battle in court with the developer or rezoning the land for high-density housing.

With so much seemingly at stake, and no consensus by residents about what option should be pursued, Democrats contend the decision should not be rushed.

An aerial photo of the 14-acre Suez tract in New Milford.

Democratic Councilwoman-elect Randi Duffie said at the meeting that officials should postpone a decision until next year.

"It is a lame-duck situation," said Duffie, a former councilwoman, alluding to Colucci's and Robalino's soon-to-expire terms. "You are placing the burden of seeing this contract enforced on the next council and councils to come."

Duffie's feelings were shared by Democratic council members Ira Grotsky and Hedy Grant. Grant opened the special meeting by calling for its prompt adjournment.

"Rushing this through will not serve New Milford well," Grant said.

Republican Councilman Al Alonso accused Grant of "grandstanding."

Alonso, Grant and Subrizi were part of a council subcommittee that hashed out details of the settlement with the developer.

"We met at least five or six times," Alonso told the crowd. About Grant, he added, "At every single meeting, she sat there on her hands and never said one single word."

Politics always has played a role in determining the property's destiny.

The council at its work session in September 2012 voted against a motion to investigate officials' alleged failure to jump on an opportunity the year before to purchase the property.

It cost Hekemian $7.2 million, according to minutes of that work session.

Subrizi, Colucci and Robalino cast the dissenting votes. Those in favor of the investigation, at the time, were Duffie and Grant. The mayor addressed the question of the property's potential purchase on Monday.

"There was no will to spend the money to buy the property," Subrizi said about the 2011 council's position. "There are many things we can think about, going backward. However, it is my job to go forward."


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About North Wales Scrambles

– 50 of the best mountain scrambles in Snowdonia
– 224 pages
– 116mm x 170mm
– it’s not that heavy and will fit in your pocket (just)

All the well-known classic scrambles of the area are included, such as the North Ridge of Tryfan and the traverse of Crib Goch. The book also features a selection of excellent ‘off the beaten track’ scrambles – routes that will take you to the
less-frequented cliffs and cwms of Snowdonia.

The selected scrambles all lie within a 20km x 15km area of northern Snowdonia – a relatively compact area as far as mountains are concerned, so dead easy to get around. As well as high mountain scrambles, the book includes a few shorter scrambles nearer to the road, which can be done in a couple of hours. There are also suggestions for linking scrambles, to create day-length journeys across Snowdonia’s rugged landscape.

The book has a clean and simple layout that is easy to read on a mountainside. The hard cover is cloth bound and feels good in the hand. The weave is the same as that used on the classic Welsh climbing guidebooks of the 1930s. A slight tweak is the addition of a thin polymer laminate, which creates an extra bit of protection when on the hill.

Background to the book – Until recently most of my work has been as a climbing instructor, teaching all things related to the hills, from mountain navigation through to Scottish winter climbing, and of course scrambling. During this time I got to know Snowdonia’s mountains really well, intimately I suppose. It would be great to say there was a lightbulb moment of ‘wow lets make a scrambling guide’, but that’s not what happened. There was just a need for a decent, up to date guidebook and for some unknown reason I ended up being the person writing it.

Now, at this stage I knew nothing about publishing. The days out getting photos and descriptions were brilliant fun. Getting my head around the various publishing and map-making software did, at times, take some serious mental application. The shocking part, to me, was that North Wales Scrambles took three years to produce. And it’s only a wee book.

Nothing would have seen the light of day without the help I had from friends, from advice on design and typesetting, to hours of back-and-forth proof reading. And, of course, all the great company when out on the hill. Inevitably the whole project morphed into something quite personal. The book reflects this.

Since its publication, North Wales Scrambles has had small but steady monthly sales. As these sales rely completely on word of mouth, I’m taking it as meaning the book continues to hit a spot. With this in mind and when the initial print runs sold out, I decided to give the book some more love. Each scramble was re-visted to check for any changes and descriptions were revised where necessary (although little actually needed amending). As I also knew more about cartography, the maps were improved. The current 2nd edition was published in November 2018.

North Wales Scrambles was printed by Gomer Press, a family owned company based in Llandysul, in West Wales. It was important, for no other reason than provenance, to have the book printed in Wales. Coming across Gomer was a godsend; they’d been producing beautifully bound books for years and were able to hold my hand through the whole printing process, making sure the book I envisaged is what actually rolled off the press.

Northern Edge Books is the publishing name I came up with in order to get an ISBN number; an essential requirement before any shop will consider stocking a book. I’ve kept going with Northern Edge Books and have written a second guidebook Scotland’s Winter Mountains with one axe – a guide to thirty journeys through the Scottish mountains. Despite being way more tech savvy, the book still took me three years to complete. A third book is in the offing but may be some time!


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Panaji, March 30 (IANS) The Goa government will take up the issue of bad portrayal of the state in the Bollywood film "Dum Maaro Dum" with its director Rohan Sippy, Tourism Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar said Wednesday.

Former tourism minister Mickky Pacheco has said he would approach the Bombay High Court, seeking a ban on the film.

Replying to a discussion during the zero hour, Halarnkar said both he and Chief Minister Digambar Kamat had taken the issue seriously.

"We are worried that Goa may be projected badly in the film. The tourism industry and the government have worked very hard to build the reputation of Goa to what it is today. We will intervene. The chief minister and me will take up the issue with Sippy," Halarnkar said.

The minister also said that the tourism industry was worried about the kind of tourists which would be attracted to Goa if the film was released.

Earlier, former tourism minister Francisco alias Mickky Pacheco, while raising the issue in the assembly, said the Rohan Sippy film, whose racy promos are making waves already, projected Goa in bad light.

"The government must intervene and ensure that the image of Goa as a place for crime, sex and drugs does not go to the masses through the film," Pacheco said.

"'Dum Maaro Dum' will badly dent the image of Goa. Our tourism season will be badly affected because of the film. I am approaching the high court next week seeking a ban on the film," said Pacheco, Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) member from Benaulim.

"Dum Maro Dum" starring Abhishekh Bachchan and Deepika Padakon is all set for release April 22. The promotional film delves into the narcotics mafia and sex trade.

The Travel and Tourism Association of Goa (TTAG) was unhappy when the promos of the film were released two months ago as it felt the movie could have adverse repercussion for tourism in the state.

In February, the Goa police as well as the chief minister had said they would ask the film's director for a special screening for the officials prior to its release.

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Supreme Court Examines Limits Of Material Support Justices heard arguments Tuesday in a major case: On one side, an individual's right of free speech and association; on the other, a federal law meant to combat terrorism.
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At the U.S. Supreme Court, it is rare that conservative and liberal justices team up to bludgeon lawyers for both sides with equal ferocity. But that is what the justices did on Tuesday.

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Before the court was a provision of the Patriot Act making it a crime to provide material support to any organization designated a terrorist group by the U.S. State Department. The definition of material support includes not just providing weapons, or cash, or bomb-making skills. It includes providing any sort of personnel, expert advice, or training — including advice on how to resolve disputes peaceably or training on how to make human rights claims before the U.N.

The nonprofit Humanitarian Law Project has a long history of mediating international conflicts and training foreign groups like the Kurdish minority in Turkey in how to present their human rights grievances to the U.N. for resolution. But many Kurds are members of the Kurdistan Workers Party, known as the PKK, and the U.S. State Department has designated the PKK a terrorist group. So the Humanitarian Law Project stopped its activities for fear it could be prosecuted. Instead, it challenged the material support law as applied to advocacy of peaceful, lawful activity.

On the steps of the Supreme Court on Tuesday, its president, Ralph Fertig, said he "was afraid" that his advocacy for the Kurds, even though it was for a nonviolent resolution "could be interpreted as material assistance and that therefore I would be subject to arrest and conviction under the law," and a penalty of 15 years in prison.

Inside the Supreme Court, Georgetown law professor David Cole, representing Fertig, told the justices that persuading foreign groups, and training them to resolve their conflicts peaceably and lawfully, cannot be a crime under the U.S. Constitution.

Justice John Paul Stevens seemed to question that: "Don't you agree that some of that speech can be regulated?" he asked.

No, replied Cole. Advocating only lawful, peaceable activities is "core political speech" protected by the Constitution.

Justice Anthony Kennedy asked about charitable contributions: "What about giving tsunami aid to one of these organizations?"

"Money is different," Cole said. "It's conduct, not speech."

Justice Antonin Scalia noted that Cole's clients are free to say anything they want; they just can't say it in conjunction with a group designated as a terrorist organization.

Cole responded that under that theory, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times and The Washington Post could all be prosecuted for accepting, editing and publishing op-ed pieces written by Hamas leaders.

Justice Kennedy conceded that "this is a difficult case for me." Suppose, he said, "the speech is tantamount to material support in that it legitimizes, encourages, or strengthens the organization."

Cole replied that more than a half-century ago, the Supreme Court held that membership and advocacy in the Communist Party could not be a crime by itself. And that similarly peaceful advocacy for the Kurds, even for the PKK, cannot be a crime.

Justice Scalia disagreed. "I think it's very unrealistic to compare these terrorist organizations with the Communist Party," he said. "Those cases involved philosophy. I don't think any of these terrorist organizations represent such a philosophical organization."

Not so, responded Cole. Congress's findings were not that the Communist Party "was a philosophical debating society, but that it was an international criminal conspiracy directed by our enemy to overthrow us."

Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg asked what the difference is between the PKK and al-Qaida or the Taliban.

We are at war with al-Qaida and the Taliban, Cole said. Congress designated these organizations as our enemy after the Sept. 11 attacks. But we are not at war with the PKK. The PKK's beef is with the government of Turkey.

Defending the material support statute on behalf of the U.S. government, Solicitor General Elena Kagan said the law is "a vital weapon in the nation's continuing struggle against international terrorism."

Justice Sonia Sotomayor asked, "What in this statute could justify Congress from barring individuals to petition peacefully to world agencies or even U.S. agencies?"

Kagan replied that individuals like Fertig can petition for themselves, but they cannot do it in conjunction with a group designated as a terrorist organization.

Justice Ginsburg interjected: "You say they could meet and communicate with these groups, but they can't communicate advice on how to pursue their goals through lawful means?"

Responded Kagan: "Exactly right."

Justice Kennedy pursued the point: So you can persuade an organization to lay down its arms, "but you can't tell them, here's how to do it?"

No, said Kagan, because "you've given them an extremely valuable skill."

Justice Kennedy then turned to an argument the government made in the lower courts. "Do you stick with the argument that filing a friend of the court brief" in this country on behalf of the PKK would be a violation of the law?

"Yes," said Kagan. "That would be an illegal service."

Justice Stephen Breyer seemed incredulous: "You're saying a group abroad that may have some American citizens in it can't hire a lawyer" to file briefs in the U.S. on behalf of the group?

Kagan tried to dodge the question, but ended up saying, essentially, "yes."

Justice Ginsburg followed up: "All the group wants to do is support lawful activity, but it can't do that?"

"You can't provide material support, whether tangible or intangible," replied Kagan.

Justice Samuel Alito asked several questions indicating skepticism about the government's argument. "How can you argue that training and providing advice is not speech?" he inquired. At another point, he said that simply setting up the chairs at a meeting or cleaning up afterward could be providing a service.

All such activity is conduct, said Kagan, not speech. The words of the statute make clear what is legal and what is not.

Chief Justice John Roberts seemed skeptical: "I'm not sure that's right. I mean, expert advice or assistance. I don't know sitting here that I could tell you how to advocate for peaceful resolution, or whatever. Is that expert advice?"

Justice Sotomayor opined that "under the government's definition, teaching these members to play the harmonica would be unlawful."

To which Justice Scalia replied with an acidic puckishness: "Well, (Sept. 11 attacker) Mohamed Atta and his harmonica quartet might tour the country and make a lot of money."


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Star Trek Discovery finds itself in a pretty familiar distant future

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If we learned anything from the season premiere of Star Trek Discovery, it’s definitely that our main character Michael Burnham — played with ample passion weekly by Sonequa Martin-Green — probably needs to be high all the time.

In the captivity of two rather excellent throwaway security guards — Ithyk the Andorian and Ithor the Orion (Brandon McGibbon and Jake Michaels) — Burnham is dosed with a truth spray which basically turns her into that guy you feel sorry for rolling around in the parking lot of an all-day music festival, yelling about the dinosaur raspberry clouds singing at him.

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Similarly frooped, Burnham dozes off, giggles uncontrollably, and in a very snort-cokey way comes to the speedy realization that she’s both too allowing and generally overcompensating, a very fun look-in-the-mirror moment which somehow misses the main and ongoing flaw of her schizophrenically developing character: that as an emotion-controlled, Vulcan-raised stepdaughter of Sarek, half-sister to Spock himself, the lady sure does seem to break down and cry like clockwork every episode. But, you know, usually wins anyway.

If you played a drinking game about her salty face rivers, you’d probably have liver troubles by now. And it’s one of the major things that bothers me about this show, of which I’m a general fan, especially of last year’s run with the preposterously likeable Anson Mount in charge as Capt. Pike, who will soon enough be the star of his own show called Strange New Worlds — and aren’t we all excited about that?

But so we were about season three of Discovery, too, which flung our kaleidoscopic and intrepid crew into the 32nd century with no hope of return (cough, Guardian of Forever), a scenario so full of possibilities, so far away from mining the same-ol’-same-ol’ Star Trek original-series-era, the mind licked its meaty brain folds.

Nine hundred and thirty years forward, pretty well anything is possible — especially given the way, in our own time, so-called “normal” identity has been so thoroughly redefined in the last decade. Let’s remember that a science fiction show is exactly the sort of place bold and groundbreaking ideas of who we are can be really played with, warned about, enthusiastically discussed and from multiple angles of great storytelling explored in fabulous metaphor.

In the year 3188, would humans even still exist at all in present form? Would everyone be mostly robotic? Would we be done with troublesome hair altogether? What new alien races might have slipped into the story and, say, half fused with every living thing in the galaxy — a relationship that might appear as horrifying to Burnham as a Roman centurion seeing most people stiffly stare into glowing screens all day with their mouths open in the 21st century, yet potentially have our own merits, such as the fact of our life expectancy is a little higher than, say, 35, as was the case in 1200 A.D?

Instead, Burnham popped out of her own personal wormhole into an episode of Doctor Who, complete with endless gravel pits (ok, Icelandic lava rock), clearly taking a few production notes from The Mandalorian when it comes to dropping big planets in the sky. But all in all, it’s basically the same place as ever, complete with a dumb rom-com opening where, in all the infinity of the universe, she bumps immediately into a severely hunky British guy who looks great with his shirt off, a rogue with a heart of gold, who not only predictably “saves the cat,” but is in fact an action-adventurer slash endangered species conservationist.

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And when Burnham is stunned — almost to the point of tears — that Starfleet/the Federation is gone almost 1,000 years after she left it on the stove, I couldn’t help but yell like that parking lot guy that in 1326 or so, 930 years before she was cavorting through the galaxy, mind-melding with disaffected space elves, the human race had yet a) to map the Earth, b) drink its first glass of whiskey or c) invent a flushing toilet.

It’d be as if some flea-covered toothless peasant popped onto Kirk’s bridge, stunned that we weren’t exploring the heavens in the name of Byzantium with Christ Pantocrator cemented in mosaic tile onto the circular hull.

Instead, this crazy future — besides the Short Trek episode Calypso being the furthest into the future TV Trek has flown — is so far all about slightly better gadgets: portable transporters, drug drones, commonplace cloaking devices, space cats … all that sort of very familiar stuff.

Which is not to say they might not really get into the Twilight Zone sort of weird of the original series, where a left-behind Gangs of Chicago book became the blueprint for an entire civilization where everyone dresses like SportsNet hosts.

But so far, besides the odd floating building and some altered political structures, a sneaky Andorian is still a sneaky Andorian, people still fill the tank with Dilithium and so, in our “real” world, mostly what everyone’s talking about on the Internet is Grudge the cat, a giant Maine Coon, a girl actually played by two brothers.

Whatever, I’m still in and curious, or I wouldn’t be here. But I think we’ve been spoiled a bit by Star Trek Lower Decks which absolutely blew the lid off everything, including having a major crew member die laughing their head off in its season finale; and weren’t those space battles just amazing, and didn’t those characters actually all grow quite a bit in 10 scant episodes which are doing a fantastic job of bringing the Star Trek universe back into one coherent story? Man, that show.

In Discovery’s season premiere, we did get a nice reference to the Temporal War, which once again summons prequel series Enterprise, just the sort of nerd bait losers like me love … but fingers crossed things get a hell of a lot weirder and more philosophically challenging than a guy sitting in a office for 40 years waiting to hang up an old flag. Actually, that is honestly pretty weird — but man, also so dumb, echoing the lamest parts of the original series where Kirk is chipperly barking out the long-forgotten American Constitution.

Come on, Discovery, summon the deep sci-fi author explorers and take us somewhere bolder, where no conscious ball of fifth-dimensional pan-species energy has gone before! We believe in you!


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COVID-19 has accelerated a number of 'mega' consumer trends and halted others, according to the strategic market insight provider Euromonitor International, providing insight into how consumers' shopping habits are being shaped in the short and long term.

In their recent webinar, Euromonitor's Michelle Evans, senior head of digital consumer research, and Alison Angus, head of lifestyles, discussed how the pandemic has bolstered certain consumer mega-trends that were present pre-COVID, and paused others.

Those most relevant to the health and nutrition space are outlined in this article.

Healthy living

Angus explains the 'Healthy living' mega-trend is comprised of three sub-trends: Health as lifestyle, nutritional balance and preventative health.

"Consumers are adopting a more holistic approach to wellbeing - one which supports their spiritual and mental wellbeing as well as their physical health.

"Purchase decisions increasingly revolve around what health benefits products and services can give them. This pursuit of optimal wellness is key for future product development."

She says this trend has been bolstered by the pandemic and new habits created around preventative health are set to further gain ground in the longer term.

"Health is the new status symbol. The focus on healthy homes, increasing physical activity and improving emotional wellbeing... Consumers are taking much more ownership of their own health and being more pro-active choosing preventative options like using nutrition, supplements and adopting health apps.

"The pandemic has heightened this as the stress and loneliness of the virus and the lockdown has made mental health a priority. This has led to a spike which will be followed by a long term shift.

"Globally people of all ages are adopting healthier nutritional habits and paying more attention to ingredients, looking for functional ingredients and plant-based alternatives. The origin of the virus is playing on people minds but also people see plant alternatives as a much healthier alternative.

"This trend has been accelerated due to the pandemic and is going to be a key long term focus for consumers."

Connected consumers

Evans explains that the 'connected consumers' mega-trend is driven by three sub-trends: The Internet of everything, digital democratisation and lifestyle change.

She explains that 'always on' is the new normal, with people remaining online and connected at all times. She says, even before the pandemic, speed, convenience and instant access were becoming increasingly valued benefits of goods and services but she says the crisis and the lockdown have turned digitalisation into an imperative part of life.

"Habits developed during the crisis - including online shopping, remote learning, streaming entertainment, working from home - will likely continue to take place at higher rates post COVID."

Middle Class Retreat

The 'middle class retreat' is all about people searching for the best deals and gaining pleasure from knowing they've bought at a great price. This may have been put on pause during the crisis as necessity overtook frugality.

One sub-trend to this is 'glorified frugality', explains Evans. This refers to that fact that consumers are embracing thriftier lifestyles and focusing on reducing waste, leading to new business innovations based on resale and upcycling. However, she points out that fear of virus spread has put people off sharing right now so sharing platforms have stalled.

Another sub trend is the 'thrill of the deal'.

"We see consumers getting more of a thrill out of finding a deal rather than the product itself," explains Evans. "Right now, deals are off the table and consumers’ focus is on staying safe and being able to buy essentials. Longer term though we see this shifting up a gear as anxiety levels take this search away from a thrill, and toward a need."

Experience More

The 'experience more' mega-trend sees consumers prioritising experiences over products.

Pre-COVID, brands were working to create a strong emotional connection with their consumers through interactive innovations, explains Evans. Brands were weaving a digital elements into their story telling so they can also merge into the virtual world. But the crisis has supercharged this trends as it has caused consumers to actively seek interaction online, making them more comfortable with virtual conferencing, whether that be social, work or education.

Evans adds that consumers now expect to see 'reinforced benefits'. She explains that brands can take a 'laser sharp view' at the efficacy of their products, especially where health is involved and this has become an expectation from consumers nowadays.

"We are seeing consumers connect almost exclusively from the comfort and safety of their homes. Economic uncertainty is leading them to be more selective in their spending which provides more momentum for the middle class retreat mega-trend."

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