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Watch: The Brain-Melting Video 'Planet Absorbed' by The Jim Mitchells
"Psych-infused surf-rock with a harmonic twist." - Rolling Stone Magazine
Welcome to a multicoloured psych-freakout. Floating bananas, regurgitated food-dye, lipstick, glitter and the fractured mind of The Jim Mitchell's main man Mitchell Parry. The video, produced by Sydney creatives The Lagoon Collective, is like something you dug out of the family video closet, with it’s VHS treatment, green screens and neon overlays. Why don't we hand the microphone over to Rolling Stone Magazine to describe what it is we are hearing here:
“Psych-infused surf-rock with a harmonic twist. Potent hooks, throaty growls and breezy harmonies. The track hints at The Monkees with a wink and a smirk, but ventures deeper into early rock 'n' roll, reminiscent of The Who or The Kinks.”
Planet Absorbed is the debut release from the band with feels similar to that of modern-day visionaries like Ty Segall, Thee Oh Sees and King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard as well as golden era icons The Sunnyboys, The 13th Floor Elevators and The Beatles. The Jim Mitchell's EP will be out in the next few months on vinyl and cassette (vintage geeks rejoice), recorded and produced by label Third Eye Stimuli and Parry himself in a Sydney home studio and mastered by analog handyman and The Straight Arrrow's frontman Owen Penglis.
To get a feel for the live vibe here's an edit from their last shindig, 'Born Again' hosted by Lagoon Collective and record label Third Eye Stimuli in a beach house in Bondi:
"We can hear you from 6 blocks away." - The cops
If you're thinking you'd like to experience the madness in real life, The Jim Mitchells play Brighton Up Bar in Sydney on Sunday, April 24 with Jesse Redwing.


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When Devindra is away, David and Jeff come out to watch the latest Disney live-action Aladdin. Together with Aisha Harris from the New York Times, the cast find out whether the remake live up to the original 1992 version.
Read Aisha Harris’s article in the New York Times on why the reiteration doesn’t make Disney more progressive, and Anisa Khalifa’s blog post on why the casting can’t solve its flawed foundations.
Check out Jeff Cannata’s new D&D show Dungeon Run. Listen to David’s other podcast Write Along with writer C. Robert Cargill Devindra’s new podcast Know More Tech, answering your question on the latest gadgets. Subscribe to David’s Youtube channel at Davechensky.
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The Memorial Day weekend box office gave audiences an extra day to catch new releases this weekend, and it seems like everyone was clamoring to see how Disney fared with their latest live-action remake of an animated classic.
Aladdin topped the weekend box office with a three-day opening weekend of $85 million. But when all is said and done for the four-day holiday weekend, the movie will have raked in $112.7 million. However, some estimates see the movie possibly hitting around $110.9 million, which would have it take the #5 spot of the biggest Memorial Day weekend openings from X-Men: Days of Future Past. But how did other new releases like Brightburn and Booksmart turn out? Find out in the rest of our box office report. Read More »
The Morning Watch is a recurring feature that highlights a handful of noteworthy videos from around the web. They could be video essays, fanmade productions, featurettes, short films, hilarious sketches, or just anything that has to do with our favorite movies and TV shows.
In this edition, watch an extensive discussion about the real world impact that the snap of Thanos (as well as undoing it) would have on the world in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Plus, check out some Terminator: Dark Fate trailer Easter eggs, and watch as the live-action Aladdin remake takes to the streets in James Corden‘s latest edition of Crosswalk: The Musical. Read More »
The original Aladdin was made all the way back in 1992. So it only makes sense that the music video for a new original song in the live-action remake of Disney’s animated classic is a throwback to that decade too.
Disney has just released the full version of “Speechless,” a new song that Naomi Scott sings in the movie as Princess Jasmine. It’s a powerful ballad that gives Jasmine a new dimension as she sings that she won’t be silenced or shut down. The oppression of women is something that wasn’t overtly touched upon in the original movie, so we’re interested to see how they handle that with this movie. Listen to the new Aladdin song in the music video below. Read More »
This weekend brings Disney’s remake of their 1992 animated classic Aladdin to theaters. If the early buzz is to be believed, the movie is surprisingly better than the marketing has indicated so far, though with only 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, it’s clearly not impressing everyone.
But before you get to this updated version of Aladdin, it’s time to look back at the original Disney version to see how it should have ended. Because if you think about it, Aladdin shouldn’t have really had a problem with being a real prince and marry Princess Jasmine. He really doesn’t understand how wishes from genie’s work. Find out how Aladdin should have ended below. Read More »
At a crucial juncture in the new live-action Aladdin, our eponymous hero is in the puffed-up guise of a fancy prince, supposedly encountering the comely Princess Jasmine for the first time. In reality, though, they’ve met before even as Aladdin is trying to pretend otherwise. In this moment, Aladdin is hopelessly tongue-tied, desperate to please but failing at just about every moment, valiant effort aside. Such is the experience of Aladdin in a microcosm. This film is desperate to please, and trying very hard to do so. And it comes up short almost every chance it gets.
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Despite going into Guy Ritchie‘s Aladdin with almost no hope whatsoever, I ended up being won over by the movie. Fans of the original Aladdin won’t be disappointed, and while I’ve grown to be somewhat cynical about Disney remaking its animated classics, this one justifies its existence by making some interesting updates while staying true to its characters.
This past weekend, I attended the Aladdin press conference in Beverly Hills, and amid all of the expected answers about singing and dancing, collaborating on set, and the importance of maintaining cultural authenticity, we learned a few things about the movie and the people who made it. Example: director Guy Ritchie was given the nickname “Cry Ritchie” by stars Will Smith and Naomi Scott on the set because he apparently cried when he saw good takes. Read More »
The summer of 1994 was a big deal for the Walt Disney Company. Primarily, it marked the release of the studio’s biggest animated film to date, The Lion King, a film with a rocky production history that has become one of their most incredible success stories. But it was a summer of upheaval and major change, both among its top executives and within the studio’s storied legacy of animation. The Lion King celebrates its quarter-century anniversary in mid-June, but another 25th anniversary for Disney animation arrives this week, and we should acknowledge it even if it’s not for good reason: the release of The Return of Jafar.
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Right now, it doesn’t seem like many Disney fans are all that excited about the arrival of the studio’s remake of their 1992 animated classic Aladdin. The marketing certainly isn’t doing the movie any favors, whether it’s because of the seemingly wooden performance from Mena Massoud as the titular street urchin or the boring choreography for what should be one of the most lively parts of the movie. However, if the early buzz is any indicator, this movie is much better than the trailers make it seem.
Get the rundown of early Aladdin reactions from social media below. Read More »
The reaction to Disney’s upcoming live-action Aladdin has been a bit…muted. The footage revealed is a bit lacking, and fans of the original don’t quite know what to make of Will Smith‘s take on the Genie. We won’t know how the film actually is until it’s release, but let’s just say the enthusiasm for this live-action Disney remake is a lot lower than previous releases. But maybe this Aladdin special look will do the trick. The video below goes behind-the-scenes of the Guy Ritchie-directed adaptation, showcasing all the work that went into creating the film’s whole new world.
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It is a wrap for almost forgotten singer Sweet Kid. In a recent brief interview with ‘NBS Uncut’ show, he tells it all that he will never go back to the studio to record a song. He is officially out of the challenging music industry.
“ I am going to concentrate on other different things. I am officially out. I won’t be active in the industry again” Sweet Kid confirmed.
When he was pressed hard to explain why he has chosen to put a halt to his singing career, the singer said that he was naturally a businessman and would do music as a hobby.
“ Before I started singing, I used to love doing business. So I am going back to what I feel I can do better. Music was just a hobby” He said.
Sweet Kid started active singing in 2000s with a hit song dubbed ‘Mama Brenda’. Years later, the singer went on to release more hit songs time and again until a few years ago when he went silent and now he finally came out to say bye bye to singing
However, Sweet Kid’s fans have been urging him to consider making a concert as away of officially saying goodbye to them. They still claim they love him and his songs even after being off the music industry for a very long time.

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Yeah, I'm gonna miss watching him play. The games will def be less entertaining now...err after the whistle scrums will be much less entertaining now
scrums, what scrums. now are team is full of pansies. the only player i think would fight in a scrum other than orr is Dubi and maybe Redden. Stupid move by sather, but hopefully he can make it up by re-sign JJ.

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REGINA — Industry Canada has approved the licence transfer of two blocks of unused wireless spectrum from Wind Mobile to SaskTel, the Regina-based Crown corporation announced Friday.
The transfer of the six licences will allow SaskTel to significantly increase the capacity and speed of its fourth generation, long-term evolution (4G LTE) wireless network in the nine major urban centres in Saskatchewan, the corporation said in a news release.
“Our 4G LTE network in the nine major urban centres in Saskatchewan operates on the AWS-1 spectrum band and with these additional blocks we can deliver significantly more bandwidth and faster speeds,” said SaskTel president and CEO Ron Styles.
The transfer of wireless spectrum will also help both SaskTel and Wind Mobile “fulfil the role as the fourth competitor to the Big Three national carriers in their respective markets,’’ Styles said.
SaskTel has more than $1.2 billion in annual revenue and 1.4 million customer connections, including over 618,000 wireless customers.
The agreement will also allow Wind Mobile to focus on providing strong competition and LTE rollout in Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta, the release said. “This deal is good news for our customers, as we will channel the proceeds toward network expansion and quality improvements including LTE service,’’ said Wind Mobile CEO Alek Krstajic.
Krstajic said the deal also good news for Canadian wireless users “because it shows that providers, like SaskTel and Wind Mobile, are providing true alternatives for consumers.” Wind Mobile has more than 800,000 customers and aims to be the fourth wireless competitor in many Canadian markets.
Manitoba Telecom Services (MTS) will also receive five licences from Wind Mobile for $45 million.
Michelle Englot, communications director with SaskTel, said negotiations with Wind Mobile are continuing. “We do not have a final agreement with Wind yet. The licence transfer has been approved by Industry Canada, but we’re still negotiating the terms of the agreement with Wind.’’
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By: E&P Staff
Timothy Knight, who officially becomes Newsday publisher in August, announced in a memo on Friday that an “action plan” to assuage advertisers dismayed over inflated circulation figures will be released at some point this week.
According to an article in Newsday, Knight said he believes the plan will help advertisers move forward with their businesses.
Tribune Co. took a $35 million pre-tax charge, the amount of which could change over time, in order to address advertisers’ concerns over circulation misstatements. Executives said that the advertisers could receive make goods or cash or a combination of both. However, during Tribune’s earnings call earlier this month, many financial analysts felt that the figure was too low.
Also in the memo, Knight said that Vice President of Circulation Robert Brennan, who was placed on administrative leave, has been officially fired.

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Only 34% of South Africans have access to the Internet, while 63% say they are not able to access it according to a recent poll by Ipsos which investigated various online habits of South Africans.
When asked how and where they access the Internet, 88% state that they use their mobile phone to go online.
Just over a fifth (22%) access the Internet at home, 17% go online at work and 11% use public places such as Internet cafes to go online.
“The fact that mobile phones are predominantly used to get online highlights a big reason for the large percentage not accessing the internet,” said Mari Harris, director of public affairs at Ipsos.
“For the many millions that do not have smart phones or the budget to buy data, going online is simply not an option,” she added.
While using phones to go online is popular across all age groups, the younger age groups are far more likely to do so. 94% of those aged 15 to 17 and 93% of those aged 18 to 24 go online via their mobile devices, compared to 72% of those aged over 50 years old.
Overall, there is a larger proportion of the younger population accessing the Internet than older age groups.
Only 34% of people aged between 35 and 49 years have access to the Internet and this drops to 14% among those over 50 years old.
The incidence of accessing the Internet is also much higher among South Africa’s white population with 70% stating they go online, compared to 43% of the Indian population, 36% coloured, and 29% of the black population.
The infographic below summarises some of the other results of the survey, including the amount of time spent online, and specifically social media.
According to Ipsos, a total of 3,730 personal face-to-face interviews were conducted with randomly selected adult South Africans that were over 15 years old.
The interviews were done in the homes and home languages of respondents. Trained quantitative fieldworkers from all population groups were responsible for the interviewing, which took place from March to April 2014.
All sample surveys are subject to a margin of error, determined by sample size, sampling methodology and response rate.
Ipsos said the error for the sample as a whole at a 95% confidence level is a maximum of 1.67.


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Protecting a trademark can often create as many new problems for a brand owner as it solves, if not handled properly.
Recently, King.com, owner of the popular game app Candy Crush Saga, received an avalanche of...more
Much of the independent video game world is up in arms regarding the recent news that large UK game developer King.com has “trademarked” the word CANDY. Many see this as an attempt by a Wonka-esque behemoth to grab control...more
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It's Valentine month!
Here's my first Valentine project for this month.
This project was created with a Cricut Design cut file
and layered upon layer upon layer. I love the 3D effect.
I cut this out about 8" high.
Magnet tape was applied to the back, and it was slapped on the front of the frig.
Have a great day, everyone!
Aww. so adorable! Love how the mailbox is on a tree trunkReplyDelete
Have a great day!'
Anything with birds is cute in my book! I love the whimsical style of this scene. It reminds me of the Pooh and Friends cartridge!ReplyDelete
Thanks for linking to CIU, Janis!! We love to see you here!
GREAT layered effect, love it.ReplyDelete
Oh, this is adorable! Love the heart flowers; so cute! Thanks for sharing with us at Cut It Up! ~KatrinaReplyDelete
Hi Janis this is a stunning card I love it. Take care. Hugs JackieReplyDelete
Great project and love all the layers.Thank you for joining us at Crafting With FriendsReplyDelete
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Beautiful card. EmmaxReplyDelete
for some reason I can never comment on your blog from my computer. so using my phone.. I love your card. Awesome scene and depth. great colors and images. so glad you shared over at Crafty Catz. hugsReplyDelete
Wow! Janis, this is a fabulous cut file! Great way to kick off your Valentine-making ♥ Thanks for sharing at Cut it Up.ReplyDelete
A fabulous make Janis, love the fun mail box. Thank you for taking part in the February "Love To Craft Challenge". DT Sam xReplyDelete
What a cute decoration full of dimension for the fridge, thanks for sharing with us at Love To CraftReplyDelete
Loving your Card Janis, It's so Sweet!Perfect Valentine's Card.ReplyDelete

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Wednesday, April 27, 2016
Can you believe we're just a couple days away from May? It seems like the months are flying by, but I don't mind--I love a fresh new set of music to listen to (and pass along!). Here's a playlist of songs that have been filling my ears lately.
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Beena Vesikar, BAMS AD
Ayurveda is in uncharted territory in the U.S., as both a fast-growing profession and a melting pot of culture and education. Join us for a conversation that addresses common questions and challenges surrounding creating your practice in the United States.
Beena Vesikar, BAMS, AD, LMT, owner of BeAyurvedic, has 22 years of professional experience and is a faculty member at Bodhananada Vedic Institute. She holds a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) and a master’s degree in Ayurvedic medicine and is a specialist in internal medicine. Beena has also studied clinical nutrition.
This is a members only event.

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From Todd Rigney, the author of FOUND, comes the hallucinatory horror story M’RTH. Happiness seems to elude reclusive writer Dylan Mercury on a regular basis. During his fruitless quest for contentment, Dylan stumbles across a drug called M’rth, a miracle pill that magically transports him to the happiest moment of his entire life. However, the longer he stays in the wonderful world of M’rth, the more his reality starts to change for the worse. When his loved ones begin to disappear one by one, Dylan realizes he needs to kick his addiction before it robs him of everything he holds dear.
“Hallucinatory, Terrifying, and Poignant.”
Five Star Review on Amazon By Michael Schutz-Ryan
The much-anticipated new book from T. Rigney is finally here. And what a terrific treat! In M’rth, Todd Rigney weaves words together as lyrically as David Markson accomplished in Wittgenstein’s Mistress. But Rigney’s book is strongly plotted and vividly realized.
In Dylan Mercury (who is, indeed, as mercurial as they come) we have a washed-up writer. With one book under his belt—and an acclaimed film adaptation—his well has run dry. His increasing drug habit doesn’t help much. Then his dealer gives him a taste of a truly different high: a pill that returns him to his happiest moment. But nightmares lay in wait just around the corner. And the terrifying journey that overtakes Dylan is as tragic as it is horrifying.
M’rth reads a bit like a modernized, expanded prose poem about J. Alfred Prufrock, especially with gorgeous lines like: “Strung out strippers smoke cigarettes outside seedy clubs filled with drunken husbands dodging diseases.” And this book is a lot like the drug-induced trips it describes. Hallucinatory and beautiful, I did not want the spell of this narrative to end. Rigney manages the nearly impossible feat of writing a book that is both lightning fast and deeply developed. Both fierce and funny. Visceral and gross but with moments of true poignancy.
This is a fantastic book. I highly recommend!
About the Author
My name’s Todd Rigney, and I’m the guy responsible for penning a handful of interesting albeit obscure stories. Way back in 2004, I published my first novel, a dark coming-of-age saga entitled “Found,” to the deafening sound of crickets. Although a moderate critical success, the book never really found (cough) it’s audience, due in part to my embarrassing lack of promotional skills. However, despite my inability to properly market the tome, “Found” eventually landed in the capable hands of independent filmmaker Scott Schirmer, who transformed it into an acclaimed, multiple award-winning motion picture. I live in Lexington, Kentucky with my lovely wife and cats.


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Harry Pelissero is the general manager of Egg Farmers of Ontario, which has been working with Michael Ngadi, a professor of bioresource engineering at McGill University, to develop a machine that selects female eggs before they're hatched.
Join us in welcoming new undergraduate students to Macdonald!
A series of special and informative events have been planned to help integrate new students into the Macdonald Community.
Mark your calendars for 2016 Homecoming - October 27-30
This Homecoming, we welcome classes ending in "1 and "6" as they celebrate anniversary years, but everyone is welcome to join in the festivities at Mac on Saturday October 29th.
You are invited to join us for this year's A. Jean de Grandpré Distinguished Speaker Series. This year's theme is Space – Science, Pop Culture and Beyond.
| EDUARDO GANEM CUENCA and KATHY MACLEAN
Students from McGill’s Macdonald Campus seem to have figured out the winning combination of talent, skills, risk –and above all, the unwavering determination it takes to convert an idea into a viable business venture.
Congratulations to Valérie Toupin-Dubé, BSc(AgEnvSc) '16, winner of Equiterre’s Laure Waridel Bursary. The bursary was established in 2008 by Equiterre and the Caisse d’économie solidaire Desjardins for students committed to pursuing and disseminating research on environmental and social action.
The Macdonald Campus Convocation Ceremonies will take place on Friday, June 3, 2016, when almost 500 students will be receiving their degrees. Morning and afternoon ceremonies will be held.
ONE DAY BILINGUAL WORKSHOP - APRIL 22, 2016, 9h00 to 16h00
Popular culture loves the mythology of the self-made success, the boot-strapping individual who eschews formal education to blaze a path to success. But, while superstar dropouts can capture our imaginations – think Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg – they are the exceptions, not the rule. Especially in Canada: a study by the Institute for Competitiveness and Prosperity, for example, found that nearly 90 per cent of the founders of Canada’s top 250 tech companies are university graduates.

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Place sugar,corn syrup, and water in a heavy saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat to hard ball stage (248F on candy therm.). Remove from heat and let stand until temp drops to 220F, do not stir.
Place eggs whites in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and wire whip to mixer. Turn to speed 8 and whip until soft peaks form, about 1 minute. Gradually add syrup in a fine stream and whip about 2 1/2 minutes longer.
Turn to speed 4. Add almond extract and whip until mixture starts to become dry, 20-25 minutes. Turn to Stir Speed and add walnuts, mix just until blended.
Drop mixture from tablespoo onto waxed paper or greased baking sheet to form patties.Let harden.

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Game of the day:
It demands the truth...
Defeat the evil. Change the world. Find true love.
Become a fearless knight!
Hidden Object, Match-3 and Decoration all in 1 Game!
Buy Magic Ball 2 New Worlds
Order Magic Ball 2 New Worlds online to unlock all its features and be able to play it beyond the 1 hour trial period. The ordering process is easy and safe. After the procedure is completed you will get instant access to the full version of Magic Ball 2 New Worlds.
The stunning and captivating gameplay of Magic Ball 2 returns.

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Mental health construction reaches key milestone
A £29.3m mental health hospital for older adults in Walsall has reached a significant milestone in its build.
A water-tight ceremony has taken place at the site of the new and improved hospital, which is a tradition in the construction industry to mark the point when the building’s exterior has been completed and is protected against the elements.
Staff from Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust were joined by colleagues from the project team, including Kier Construction, Archus, and Gilling Dodd, who gathered to celebrate the important milestone.
The project includes the construction of two ground-floor wards with en-suite accommodation, flexible therapy space, and an outdoor garden area.
As well as providing a modern, safe environment, the build also has a focus on energy-efficient design and will have a small number of electric car charge points, a first for the trust.
Jeremy Vanes, chair of Black Country Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, said: “We are delighted to have reached this important milestone in the journey to move patients and services to the new and improved hospital.
“It is great to see our plans beginning to take shape and see the progress that has been made.
“This build is a significant investment in older adult mental health services in Walsall and will improve the care and experience for patients in hospital and we are looking forward to the final phase of the build and developing plans for when we are ready to welcome staff and patients safely on site.”
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The couple has called their relationship quits after 11 years of marriage. Was it inevitable?
David Arquette and Courteney Cox have been together for longer than most Hollywood couples and while they cite their separation as something that’s been coming on for months now, we believe their relationship was doomed from the get-go.
Okay, maybe ‘doomed’ is taking it a bit too far, but come on:
A) He’s much younger than she is.
B) He’s, er, not as beautiful as she is.
Arquette laughed off divorce rumours earlier this year, saying: "You know, it's weird, because it turns up in the tabloids, and your friends start calling you like there's a problem," he told People magazine. "There's nothing [wrong]. We have a really great, beautiful relationship."
Sure. Good story, David! We almost believed you until we came across the other ‘rumour’, claiming that he’s already dating another woman, bartender and actress Jasmine Waltz.
VOTE: Was their split inevitable?


|Publication number||US6557996 B2|
|Application number||US 10/183,373|
|Publication date||6 May 2003|
|Filing date||28 Jun 2002|
|Priority date||7 Jan 2000|
|Also published as||CA2396314A1, CA2396314C, DE60018214D1, DE60018214T2, EP1244934A1, EP1244934B1, US20020159022, WO2001050185A1|
|Publication number||10183373, 183373, US 6557996 B2, US 6557996B2, US-B2-6557996, US6557996 B2, US6557996B2|
|Original Assignee||Philippe Lavie|
|Export Citation||BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan|
|Patent Citations (6), Referenced by (9), Classifications (14), Legal Events (4)|
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet|
This application is a continuation of the PCT International Application No. PCT/FR00/03691 filed on Dec. 12, 2000, which is based on the French Application No. 00-00142 filed on Jan. 7, 2000.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a device for fixing supplementary lenses to eyeglasses.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Such devices are mostly used to mount filter lenses (which provide protection against solar radiation) to eyeglasses with prescription lenses and are generally of a standard type that does not correspond to the frame of the eyeglasses. They are also fitted with lenses that do not have the same shape as the prescription lenses of the eyeglasses, which makes the combination of the device with filter lenses and the eyeglasses with prescription lenses rather heavy, bulky and unattractive. Also, these prior art devices include means for attaching them to the eyeglasses whose fit to the frame of the eyeglasses is somewhat hit and miss.
There has already been proposed, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,920,370, a device of the above type that is formed of a flexible material bridge and two flexible material supports fixed to the bridge by screws. Nylon filaments for mounting lenses on the supports are fixed or attached to the supports. Hooks for fixing the device to the eyeglasses are mounted on the supports by means of screws. This device provides a better match to the shape of the frame of the eyeglasses, thanks to the flexibility of the bridge and the supports, but because the hooks and the supports are fixed by means of screws, it is relatively complex, time-consuming and costly to fabricate and assemble.
One particular object of the invention is to simplify the fabrication and assembly of a device of the above kind and thereby reduce its cost.
Another object of the invention is to render this type of device adaptable to any type of eyeglasses.
It provides a device for fixing supplementary lenses to eyeglasses, including a bridge connected to branches including means for fixing a flexible filament for mounting supplementary lenses on said branches, and attachment means for attaching the device to the eyeglasses, characterized in that the bridge and the branches are made in one piece from a flexible material.
This feature of the invention greatly simplifies the structure of the device for fixing supplementary lenses to eyeglasses, simplifies its fabrication and assembly, increases it reliability, and greatly reduces its unit cost.
Moreover, the flexibility of the bridge and the branches enables a good match to be obtained to the shape of the lenses and to the shape of the frame of the eyeglasses.
Advantageously, the bridge and the flexible branches are molded in one piece from a plastics material or diecast in one piece from a metal.
According to another characteristic of the invention, the attachment means are formed in one piece with said flexible branches
Accordingly, a single molding operation produces a device comprising a bridge, lens support branches, and attachment means, such as flexible hooks, for fixing the device to eyeglasses.
According to another characteristic of the invention, at least some of the attachment means are mounted on the flexible filament for fixing the supplementary lens to said flexible branch.
Advantageously, the position of the elastic attachment means can be adjusted by sliding it along the flexible filament.
This means that the device according to the invention can be matched to any shape of eyeglasses frame.
Generally speaking, the device according to the invention is extremely simple because it can be made in one piece, is light in weight, unobtrusive and compact, and can be matched to all types of eyeglasses frames and lenses.
The invention will be better understood and other features, details and advantages of the invention will become more clearly apparent on reading the following description, which is given by way of example and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIGS. 1 and 2 are respectively front and to
views of a first embodiment of a device according to the invention;
FIG. 3 is a front view to a larger scale of a portion of the device;
FIG. 4 is a view in section taken along the line IV—IV in FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the device from FIG. 3;
FIG. 6 is a diagrammatic front view of a different embodiment of the device according to the invention;
FIG. 7 is a partial view to a larger scale of attachment means of the device from FIG. 6; and
FIG. 8 is a top view of the attachment means from FIG. 7.
Refer first to FIGS. 1 to 5, which show a first embodiment of the invention.
In these figures, the device carrying the supplementary lenses, which is referred to by the person skilled in the art as a “face”, comprises a one-piece molded combination of a bridge 10, two lateral branches 12, and means 14 for attaching it to eyeglasses; the bridge 10 is connected at its ends to median or intermediate portions of the lateral members 12 and the attachment means are outwardly oriented curved lugs.
The lateral branches 12 form means for supporting supplementary lenses, such as filter lenses providing protection against solar radiation, and are initially straight or curved in the shape of a circular arc. At their exterior end with respect to the bridge 10, the branches comprises a series of projections 16 adapted to nest in the peripheral groove of a lens.
At their ends, the branches 12 comprise one or two holes 18 for a nylon filament or the like which is engaged in the peripheral groove 20 of a lens 22 to fix the lens to the member 12.
The combination of the bridge 10, the lateral branches 12 and the hooks 14 is made of a molded, for example injection-molded, plastics material such as nylon or the like, or possibly of a diecast metal. The lenses 22 intended to be mounted on the face are cut to the same shape and the same dimensions as the lenses of the eyeglasses on which the face is to be mounted. To mount the lenses 22, one end of a nylon filament is inserted into one of the holes 18 in a lateral branch 12 and the end of the filament is heated to form a ball for retaining the filament by preventing it escaping through the hole 18, the lens is placed on the lateral branch 12 with the projections 16 engaged in the peripheral groove of the lens, the necessary length of the nylon filament is determined by bending the branch 12 to match the contour of the lens, the other end of the filament is inserted into a hole 18 at the other end of the branch 12, after removing the lens from the branch 12, and the other end of the nylon filament is heated to form a ball for retaining the filament in the corresponding hole 18. The lens is then mounted inside the support formed by the branch 12 and the nylon filament whose ends are fixed into the holes 18 at the ends of the branch 12, the elasticity of the nylon filament and the branch 12 ensuring a tight fit of the lens in its support.
The same procedure is followed for the second lens and the second lateral branch 12.
The face is then ready to be mounted on eyeglasses, simply by engaging the hooks 14 over the lenses or the frame of the eyeglasses.
In this embodiment of the invention, the branches 12 are applied to the lateral edges of the lenses 22 at the end adjoining the bridge 10.
Because the shape and dimensions of the lenses 22 are identical to those of the lenses of the eyeglasses, the face when mounted on the eyeglasses is unobtrusive and does not impede the vision of the wearer of the eyeglasses.
The ends of the bridge 10 can be connected to the lateral branches 12 either perpendicularly to the branches, as shown in FIG. 3, or substantially tangentially thereto.
The device from FIGS. 1 to 5 can be adapted to a large number of different eyeglasses frames, thanks to the flexibility of the bridge 10 and the lateral branches 12.
The embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 has the advantage of being universal, i.e. of being adaptable to all types of frames, including thick plastics material frames. In this embodiment of the invention, the bridge 10 is substantially straight and is level with or slightly above the to
edge of the lenses 22, and is connected to lateral branches 12 that embrace substantially half the periphery of the lenses 22, on their outer side (the side opposite the bridge 10), as shown in the left-hand part of FIG. 6, or embrace the lenses along their top edge only, as shown in the right-hand part of FIG. 6.
In the former case, the lateral branches 12 include molded-in hooks 14 for fixing the device to an eyeglasses frame, for example two hooks 14 at the ends of a lateral branch 12 and a third hook substantially in the middle of that branch.
As in the previous embodiment of the invention, the ends of each lateral branch 12 are linked by a nylon filament that surrounds the remainder of the periphery of the lens 22 and locates in a peripheral groove of the lens.
If the lateral branches 12 extend only along the top edge of the lenses 22, as shown in the right-hand part of FIG. 6, the branches each carry two hooks 14 at their ends, and a third hook 14 is mounted on the nylon filament that grips the lens 22 between the ends of the lateral branch 12.
The device according to the invention can be used to fit solar protection filter lenses to prescription eyeglasses, but can also be used to fit supplementary prescription lenses to eyeglasses, for example to improve near vision or nocturnal vision.
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World of the Bizarre
Amateur chef uses volcano to cook his pizza
By T.K. Randall
July 16, 2021 · 3 comments
Don't try this at home... Image Credit: YouTube / No Comment TV
An entrepreneur from Guatemala has found a rather unique (and dangerous) way to cook pizza.
Whereas most people would more likely run a mile than step onto the crumbling lava-strewn slopes of an active volcano, Mario David Garcia Mansilla - who has a passion for making pizza - has discovered a unique way to make money by providing tourists with his volcano-cooked delcacies.
Mansilla - now a tourist attraction in his own right - can often be found on the slopes of the Pacaya volcano preparing his ingredients and cooking pizza by placing the baking tray next to the lava.
The eye-watering heat of the volcano makes quick work of the food and visitors to the area will often pay a premium to sample the delicacy of sliced pizza prepared in this unusual manner.
He now makes his way up the slopes on a near daily basis carrying 60lbs of equipment and ingredients with him.
Footage of Mansilla in action shows him stepping on the shifting, crumbling rocks at the edge of the lava flow where even the slightest miscalculation could spell disaster.
You can check him out in the video below.
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Barcelona reaches the quarter-final of Champions League
CATALONIA: Spanish Football Club Barcelona has defeated Manchester City by 2-1 qualifying for the quarter final of Champions League at Camp Nou, ARY News reported.
Lionel Messi and Dani Alves were the two goal scorer for Barcelona. The pair, who both struck in the 2-0 first-leg win, were on target in the second half at the Nou Camp as Barca completed a 4-1 aggregate win.
Samir Nasri, Edin Džeko and Pablo Zabaleta failed to convert three excellent chances with the scoreline goalless before Lionel Messi clipped the ball past Joe Hart in the 67th minute to effectively kill the tie.
Zabaleta was sent off for remonstrating with error-prone referee Stéphane Lannoy yet City levelled through captain Vincent Kompany late on. Barça swiftly regained their lead through right-back Dani Alves, whose second goal in the first leg was so pivotal, to win the tie 4-1 on aggregate.
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Lightning kills, take precautions
By Mirudhula Thambiah
As it is the inter-monsoonal period during the months of October and November, the Meteorological Department warns the public against lightning and thunder.
About 43 fatalities due to lightning were reported in April.
The Met Dept is conducting awareness programmes on lightning and warn the public to take precautions.
Accordingly, the Met Dept requests people to avoid open areas and outdoor activities during thunder showers. People are requested to disconnect electrical goods from their power source; the Met Department notably requests the removal of television antennas from their circuits, and to refrain from using land phones, but did not extend it to mobile phones.
A rising number of deaths have occurred due to lightning this year, when compared with previous years, with 33 deaths reported in 2010, 14 in 2009 and 26 in 2008.
Due to climate changes, the intensity of lightning activity is higher this year than in previous years. Mostly in remote areas, farmers working in paddy fields are victims of lightning.
Slain MP’s brother
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Asela Premachandra, the brother of slain former MP Bharatha Lakshman has written to Kamalesh Sharma, the Secretary General of the Commonwealth about the Kolonnawa shooting incident and calling on the Commonwealth to intervene to ensure good governance.
‘As some of the main goals of the Commonwealth are to promote good governance and advocate human rights, the present government of Sri Lanka has not accomplished or attempted to accomplish those two main goals, and this must be brought to your attention”, the letter said.
Full day sittings for Budget debate
Parliament sittings will revert back to a morning schedule during the month long debate on the Budget for 2012 starting next month.
President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is also the Minister of Finance will present the Budget to Parliament on November 21, following which seven days have been allocated for the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill while another 17 days have been allocated for the Committee stage debate of the Bill.
The final vote on the Appropriation Bill will be taken on December 21.
The hours of sitting on the days of the Budget debate will be from 09.30 a.m. to 06.30 p.m with an hour and a half for an adjournment motion. There will also be a half an hour break for lunch.
Durdans introduces FFR equipment
The Durdans Hospital Colombo has broken new ground in the field of cardiology through the introduction of Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) equipment as a means of assessing the need for stenting.
Fractional Flow Reserve, or FFR, is a guide wire-based procedure that can accurately measure blood pressure and flow through a specific part of the coronary artery. “The FFR equipment is useful in assessing whether or not to perform angioplasty or stenting on blockages,” said Dr. Deepthi Karunathilake of Durdan’s Hospital.
Angioplasty is a technique used to widen narrowed or blocked blood vessels. During angioplasty, a stent (mesh tube) is often placed in the artery that has been opened. This is performed after an angiogram.
“However as the FFR accurately measures the blood’s pressure it avoids unnecessary stenting,” Dr. Karunathilake said.
Former Minister Manodha Wijeyeratne passes away
Former Minister Nissanka Manodha Wijeyeratne passed away in Singapore yesterday, a family member said. He was 54.
Mr. Wijeyeratne entered politics in 1989, and was made Project Minister for Plantation Industries in 1993 under the United National Party Government. He later joined the UPFA and served as a Non-Cabinet Minister of Enterprise Development. He also served as chairman of the National Council for Road Safety.
Mr. Wijeyeratne’s remains will lie at his residence, 557 Galle Rd, Colombo 6. Cortege leaves tomorrow (Monday) at 4 p.m. for cremation at the General Cemetery Borella.
SL and Venezuela bound by anti imperialist ties: Wimal
Speaking at a ceremony to felicitate President Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, Minister of Housing and Construction Wimal Weerawansa said the people of Sri Lanka and Venezuela were bound together by the thread of common anti imperialist struggles they had to face.
The Minister said today US and British imperialism were attempting to bring about regime change to the rob countries of their resources.
Despite risking their nudity being exposed the imperialists were attempting to impoverish sovereign states by denuding their resources.
Gadaffi has been killed and NATO is now preparing to rob Libya of its oil he said.
Saying Sri Lanka had many lessons to learn from Venezuela on how to take the country forward in a progressive manner, Mr. Weerawansa asked whether the people were prepared to let underworld characters decide the future of the country.
As we defeated separatism, shouldn’t we liberate the country from poverty and social injustice?” he thundered.
He called on Sri Lankans to take an example from President Chavez and bring about the changes in the social order and stand up for political changes that would benefit the people and the country.


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Each has its own frame. And have been presented differently.
Colors differ too.
Which one would you choose for yourself?
You can easily make any drawing like this. You can simply draw something on computer, or print out already made drawing, color it.
Glued the drawing with hot glue, but don’t press too hard, or use double side scotch tape.
Finish off with wooden plates on the side, to cover the edges. I’ve used the ones from ice cream :). Or one turned out with pins.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
By Mayor Russ Wall
This past month we “caught” a few residents cleaning up some of our streetscapes along major corridors. We appreciate the Deans, Paynters, Burnetts, and other scout troops, church groups, and families. These great people gave us an idea to begin an “Adopt-A-Street” program.
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Published on: April 03, 2024 at 15:22 IST
Delhi High Court granted divorce to renowned celebrity chef Kunal Kapur, citing cruelty inflicted upon him by his estranged wife. The court’s decision came in response to Kapur’s appeal challenging a family court’s ruling that denied him divorce.
The bench comprising Justices Suresh Kumar Kait and Neena Bansal Krishna elucidated that the conduct exhibited by Kapur’s wife towards him lacked dignity and empathy, deeming it incompatible with the essence of marriage. The court emphasized that the reckless and unsubstantiated allegations made against a spouse in public constitute cruelty, thereby underscoring the gravity of the situation.
The estranged couple, who tied the knot in April 2008 and welcomed a son in 2012, found themselves embroiled in a contentious legal battle. Kapur accused his wife of consistently disrespecting his parents and subjecting him to humiliation, while his wife countered by alleging that Kapur fabricated stories to obtain a divorce and misrepresented their relationship dynamics.
The court acknowledged that conflicts are inherent in marital relationships but emphasized that when these disputes escalate to disrespect and inconsideration towards a spouse, the sanctity of marriage is compromised. Furthermore, the court dismissed the wife’s allegations as attempts to tarnish Kapur’s reputation, noting his achievements as a celebrity chef within two years of marriage as a testament to his diligence and dedication.
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Brunswick County saw one of the highest increases in spending from tourists in 2013, according to numbers released by the N.C. Division of Tourism, Film and Sports Development.
Visitors spent 5.5 percent more than they did the previous year bringing total spending by tourists to about $470 million in the county. The division also released statewide numbers for 2013, and Gov. Pat McCrory’s office released a statement Thursday about the numbers saying the increase proves how much outsiders value the state.
“North Carolina continues to show that it is one of the most sought-after vacation spots in the country,” McCrory said in the release. “These statistics are no surprise.”
In 2012, Brunswick County also saw one of the highest increases in visitor spending at 6.7 percent over the previous year. Tourists were estimated to have spent $445 million that year.
Buncombe, Burke and Carteret counties saw the largest visitor expenditure increase over 2012 numbers. Mecklenburg County received more than $4.6 billion in travelers’ expenditures to lead all of North Carolina’s 100 counties, the release says.
“Tourism is a key element of our economic development strategy for North Carolina,” said N.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Sharon Decker in the release. “It means jobs — nearly 200,000 of them across the state — for our residents.”
New Hanover County recorded a 3.8 percent change over the 2012 totals, with $477 million being spent in 2013 by visitors to the county.
Visitors to Pender County spent $84 million in 2013 and helped fuel a 4.4 percent increase over 2012 expenditures.
To view the numbers visit www.nccommerce.com/tourism/research/economic-impact/teim.


Borja Valero has been instrumental in Fiorentina's recent success and admits he dreams of playing in England.
News and gossip from White Hart Lane.
A West Brom write off was also involved in the opening goal for Serie A side Fiorentina against Genoa this weekend.
After witnessing the Spaniards showing us how it is done in recent months we thought we should remind ourselves about the players who never quite made the grade in the Premier League. Arsenal, Liverpool, Leeds United, Chelsea, West Brom and in particular Newcastle United fans will remember these players through squinted eyes.
Is Borja Valero heading to the Etihad in the summer? One pundit seems to think so.
Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United have won against Luton Town in the Championship.
The Aston Villa midfielder has been sensational for the Villa Park side this season and also for Scotland.
The former Tottenham Hotspur left-back was seemingly named in Sunderland's Under-23s side on Friday.
Arsenal's Kieran Tierney is repeating a behaviour that he learned from his former Celtic captain it seems.
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has raved about Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor.
Ben White will be staying at Leeds United beyond the January transfer window.
Celtic will take on Livingston at Celtic Park this afternoon, while manager Neil Lennon says that Southampton-owned Mohamed Elyounoussi is injured at the moment.
Marcelo Bielsa’s Leeds United are in action against Luton Town this afternoon, while Pablo Hernandez comments on his teammate and Wolverhampton Wanderers-owned winger Helder Costa’s situation.
Fyodor Chalov is reportedly on the radar of Chelsea and Crystal Palace.
Celtic midfielder Scott Brown has suggested that he could play for Scotland at the Euro 2020 finals.


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International Film Festivals Forum “Eastern-Central Drift” is being held for the 2nd time in Vilnius More »
ON AIR. International Competition
ON AIR. International Competition is the main section of the festival.
Every year this competition gathers some of the most important new films chosen from regular applications and selected from those screened at the most significant festivals in the world, including Rotterdam, Berlin, Cannes, as well as our partner festivals. This is the first time the competition is going to put directors’ first and second films ON AIR, literally and metaphorically. What all the films selected for the competition share is provoking with the freshness of image and spreading of intellectual ferment.
This year, films participating in the competition are going to contend for the total prize of 10 000 €.
SHORTCUT. Short Film Competition
International Short Film Competition is a section whose charm lies in continual insufficiency.
This year, apart from feature short films and animations, the competition is open for documentaries and experimental films as well. Short films are frequently the first step in careers of young talents; a breeding ground for film artists playing with their ideas and producing their little but significant works. Thus, this large section dedicated to little forms is going to include the best 25 short films from all over the world.
FROM POLAND. Polish Competition
As in the horn of plenty, Polish Competition has gathered a lot of excellent films. Although most of them have already been presented in our cinemas, it is never enough of good cinema. This year’s competition comprises the presentation of 12 films and meetings with their authors, sometimes in unusual atmosphere.
As usually, the audience is going to vote for their favourite Polish film and the winner is going to receive the Audience Award.
Every apprentice has a master and every master once used to be an apprentice having his own master. The story as old as the hills.
Each year in this section the festival presents great figures of world cinema, showing the mastery of their artistic heritage, secrets of their development as filmmakers, its twists and crucial moments that changed the history of the 10th muse.
The aim of FOCUS is to concentrate on a person, people, to reflect brilliance and timelessness of a young talent or talents. This section presents the most talented personalities of cinema, actors, actresses, directors, whose talent is recognized as outstanding on the international level.
National Retrospectives are a mixture of artistic treat and a journey to unknown regions of the world and their culture. This section is one of the central and regular positions of the festival, showing new, undiscovered national cinemas, which triumph at international festivals. In Poland TOFIFEST is the first to discover them, as it was with the discovery of Turkish, Armenian and Austrian cinema , Chinese , or Swiss and Kosovar one  and many more.
This section presents films which set or have set new trends in the art of filmmaking, which have influenced the present in a revolutionary way, which have broken tendentiousness and fixed frameworks with the very fact of their existence. Even if they have not been claimed cult films yet, they will.
If you found amber in the Baltic Sea or gold in the Wild West the other day, you were lucky. Today you are lucky if you find time for art, namely CINEMA. Thus, we are trying to help all the busy people to do their homework.
This section presents 15 of the best films of the last season, which should be put by those busy people on their lists. There is going to be a contest for active members of the forum. More information soon.
This section has been an immanent part of the festival since the very beginning. Presentation and promotion of local artists is one of the main goals of TOFIFEST. Each year LOCALIZATIONS show selected local and regional filmmakers, help to activate film community and promote it abroad. This is both a festival section and permanent artistic activity. Activation of artistic communities and the only regional film blog in Poland promoting filmmakers, who were born here or work locally, is a unique initiative encapsulating culture-forming, social and environmental ideas. This is also a part of the strategy of cities running for title of European Capital of Culture 2016, such as Toruń.
Stunning films shown in the public space, everyday at 10:30 p.m. during whole festival. Everyone is going to receive a chair, but feel free to bring your own or follow other viewers and watch films on bicycles, sleeping pads, or blankets. We do not set the borders, after all this is open space, delimited only by a glorious gothic wall opening towards the murmuring Vistula.
Unconventional, creative section for children and youth. The programme of the only visionary film education in Poland was prepared in cooperation with Pracownia Sztuka Cię Szuka of the Centre of Contemporary Art “Znaki Czasu”. Apart from films for youngsters, it also includes a series of stationary and travelling workshops.


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The UAE has always acknowledged the importance of effective intellectual property protection to ensure business security. The Ministry of Economy is the body responsible for the implementation and regulation of such IP Rights and the registration of various forms of intellectual property.
This article will discuss the various aspects of patent registration including its benefits, procedures and challenges in securing your IP assets in accordance with intellectual property laws in UAE.
What is a Patent?
A patent is an exclusive right or authority entrusted to the inventor of a new product or socially beneficial idea by the government concerned to manufacture, sell or use his invention in any productive manner within the country during a certain period from the date of filing. It also provides protection against infringement on your intellectual property assets.
Process of Patent registration in UAE
According to UAE patent law, a patent is granted for any new invention or innovative idea that has a scientific basis and is industrially applicable in various field like agriculture, fisheries, handicrafts and services. International Centre for Patent Registration (ICPR) under Ministry of Economy is the competent authority to register patents in the UAE. The most important steps in the registration of a patent in UAE include the following.
- Fill and submit the application form and pay the specified fees
- The accepted application is sent for examination and may take up to 2 years.
- The patent is then tested for the required standards and if found lacking, additional information and documents may be asked for.
- If the application is approved, then the Ministry of Economy will publish the application along with the required information in UAE Official Gazette for hearing objections and comments.
- After considering the objections and comments, the final approval on the patent is made.
Benefits of Patent Registration
The World Intellectual Property Organization identifies the following benefits for businesses in securing inventions with patent registration.
Total Liberty – Patent guarantees the owner complete freedom to use, modify or sell the licensed product within the country for a period of 20 years from the date of filing.
Improved security – The patent holder has the right to prevent others from using, manufacturing, retailing, importing or selling his invention or product without proper authorization.
Enhanced product value – The exclusive rights offered by the patent adds to the market value of the product and allows your business an upper hand among the competitors.
Greater ROI – Patent allows the owner to market and commercialize the product on a higher scale, thus ensuring higher return on investment.
Freedom to license – Patent registration not only gives the owner rights to market the product, but also entrusts him the rights to license the patent to another person or enterprise and earn profit.
Added Trust – Patent portfolios will be counted as a proof of high level of technical expertise within your business domain and helps to add trust of the customers.
For a business enterprise, it is highly essential to secure their innovations with patent registration. It not only guarantees complete protection from infringements and claims, but gives your brand an upper hand over the competitors in the market. At Axiom Mark, our team of IP Professionals have a vast experience in managing IP portfolios of biggest companies in the world. We help you to understand and overcome the various challenges of patent registration in UAE with minimum cost and effort.


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Cheshire Entrepreneur Celebrates BestSeller Success as she Spearheads Book in Honour of World Mental Health Day
“After loosing a family member to suicide, I wanted to release this passion project in honour of World Mental Health day to bring pro-active mental health support to Warriors around the world.“
A local entrepreneur and mum-to-be from Macclesfield, Cheshire is celebrating becoming a bestselling author this week – after bravely sharing her own mental health journey and story of losing a loved one to suicide in a guidebook she has spearheaded on health, happiness and wellbeing - and within hours of its release, it became a bestseller on Amazon book charts.
‘The Warrior Wellbeing Toolkit’ book was spearheaded by Macclesfield-based Global Transformational Coach and Motivational Speaker, Carol-Ann Reid; she has brought together 16 collaborative authors from across the UK and beyond - authors share their inspirational insights, self-help tools, expert techniques, experiences and Warrior wisdom and each has a professional background in the personal development space, from coaches, physiologist, personal trainers to holistic and spiritual healers.
The e-book has already gone bestseller and the paperback copy will be released on the 10th October on World Mental Health Day, which this year is focusing on suicide prevention - within the book, Carol-Ann bravely shares her personal story of how she lost a loved one to suicide, she said; “After loosing a family member to suicide, I wanted to release this passion project in honour of World Mental Health day to bring pro-active mental health support to Warriors around the world. There is nothing in life that can prepare you for that type of heartbreak and the tsunami of emotions that follow. I now work with so many people who struggle with mental health or are at a cross roads in life daily and have experience of supporting with people who have been suicidal and helped to prevent suicide.”
· Every 40 seconds someone loses their life to suicide…
· Approximately 1 in 4 people in the UK will experience a Mental Health problem each year.
· 1 in 6 people report experiencing a common mental health problem (such as anxiety and depression) in any given week.
· 1 in 5 people experience mental health issues without ever being diagnosed.
· 75% of people with diagnosable mental health conditions receive no treatment at all.
· Mental illness is the largest single burden of disease in the UK.
· Mental health issues are responsible for 91 million work‐days lost in the UK. These issues in the workplace cost about £30 billion per year.
· The cost of mental health issues to the economy (£105 billion) is similar to the entire budget of the NHS.
· Suicide is the most common cause of death for men aged 20-49.
(*MHFA England statistics – these alarming statistics are shared in the books foreword)
Carol-Ann said: “It is time for us to not only raise more awareness around mental health and wellbeing, but to get proactive and learn what it takes to be a Wellbeing Warrior.”
Carol-Ann was taught in her early 20’s that limiting thoughts is something that can be changed and she created a simple concept called the ‘Worrier V’s Warrior’ way of thinking that she says changed her life forever - she overcame her own mental health struggles, fears and worries to create a life that she dreamt of.
Carol-Ann continues: “I have struggled with anxiety in the past and felt my confidence and self-belief drop to the floor many times. I work alongside people who have lost hope and come from a place of surviving rather than thriving. I grew up in the most loving, supportive home but saw people struggle to live with depression, with no professional support or guidance beyond medication and a sick note slapped into their hands. They were left with no choice but to find the Warrior within, slap on the war paint on and try to make it through the day, sometimes not for themselves, but for those that they loved unconditionally.
“If you are going through your own mental health and wellbeing journey; I honour you, I see you, I feel you. You are not alone. This book has been created to bring us together in unity. The Warrior Wellbeing Toolkit is a guidebook for men and women who want to be free from their past, feel confident and resilient in their own skin, and live an empowered life knowing that if (or when) life throws them a curve ball, they have their own unique self-help tools and techniques at their fingertips to help keep their wellbeing a top priority. In this book, we’ve brought together mind, body and spirit which is a new approach to mental health in my eyes!”
“This book is a dream come true for me – and for it to become a best-seller overnight is phenomenal!”
This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Chocolate PR .


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Nigeria’s head of state has actually purchased the recall of all its own emissaries worldwide. A speaker mentions he desires to make certain that “unparalleled productivity and high quality” characterize Nigeria’s diplomatic service.
The Nigerian federal government and also the Islamic Motion of Nigeria have been actually nailed down a conflict over command of the team. Numerous IMN members have been actually killed in recent clashes.
Information coming from Nigeria
Nigeria’s economic climate, largely oil-driven, is recovering from the contraction caused by falling global prices as well as lowering unpolished development. Rising cost of living stays higher, yet is assumed to decline after the eradication of gas aids and other procedures, lessening stress on home spending. NewsNow Nigeria
Despite the authorities’s efforts to ensure bring in alternative, residential production of a lot of products continues to be low. The government has actually executed import restrictions and higher tolls to progress its target, while additionally enforcing local area information needs in the petrol industry as well as the ICT sector. These policies have been undermined through contraband, nepotism in the import quota system, and the permeable land boundary.
President Buhari has made protection a top priority, however human rights groups mention extensive misuses by military and law enforcement employees. Constitutionals rights are undermined through spiritual as well as cultural prejudice, and also ladies and also LGBT+ folks deal with relentless discrimination.
The Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, is actually stepping up mobilization in front of a two-day alert strike starting tomorrow over the removal of assistance on Premium Electric motor Feeling (PMS), a lot better known as gasoline. The strike would certainly disrupt economical task as well as aggravate living ailments for millions of Nigerians. The soaring price of fuel has currently pushed 6 million folks in to scarcity this year, according to the National Bureau of Data. Amidst the intensifying dilemma, the authorities has actually started to launch brand-new cost-cutting measures.
News from Africa
Nigeria is actually Africa’s biggest market, and also its oil and also gas business contributes a considerable part of the country’s GDP. The economic condition is also transformed, along with developing industries like manufacturing and services. Its growing technology sector has actually prompted significant assets from international organizations, as well as it is just one of the fastest-growing markets on the planet for fintech financing.
Even with economical gains, destitution continues to be a worry in Nigeria. Many individuals have a hard time to bring in ends meet, and corruption and partial disagreement have undermined control. In addition, the president’s secret health and wellness issues have hampered his ability to manage government occasions.
The authorities imposes constraints on free speech, as well as physical violence from agitator groups is a consistent risk. Religious freedom is actually constitutionally secured, but authorities have criticized intermediate Muslims and also Christians, as well as state-level governments usually back de facto main religious beliefs.
The nation’s judicial system is very politicized and underfunded, and the federal government has actually found to restrict the power of the Supreme Court of law. Employees are actually allowed to create unions and also engage in collective bargaining, however the federal government prohibits strikes in some important industries.
Headlines from the Middle East
Nigeria’s rising cost of living is just one of the best around the world, and it is actually assumed to climb even more this year because of international fuel and meals costs. This is probably to push an additional 1 million folks into scarcity, depending on to a file due to the National Bureau of Data.
Individuals normally appreciate civil liberty, though criticism of political leaders or vulnerable subjects like the armed forces, religious beliefs, and ethnic culture may cause apprehensions or even various other reprisals. Reporters encounter some constraints, and also the authorities censors web sites that market separatist or even common brutality. The authorities and also its own armed forces clash with the Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN), whose leader, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, considers themself the utmost source of authority in Nigeria.
Chosen authorities specify plan and handle the economic condition, however corruption, partisan conflict, and also inadequate management over areas where militant groups run threaten the efficiency of federal government body systems. The head of state has displayed a willingness to impede the work of other government physical bodies, including an economic management board.
Popular music is actually a significant industry in Nigeria, and also artists like the founder of Afrobeat Fela Anikulapo Kuti have taken pleasure in excellence abroad. Much more recently, vocalists like Wizkid have actually arrived of European single people charts. The nation’s movie industry, Nollywood, was when recognized for its low-budget foaming romcoms, but it’s now making activity flicks that take on Hollywood creations.
Headlines from Europe
As the planet changes far from nonrenewable fuel sources, Nigeria’s economic climate will need to transform. For now, oil continues to be critical. Its earnings are actually made use of to finance an extensive structure programme, upgrade transportation as well as energy systems, and support horticulture. It also assists a flourishing cultural and imaginative market, featuring a model of Hollywood named ‘Nollywood’, and also a host of star performers and actors such as David Adeleke, Divine Ikubor (Rema) and also AY Makun.
The nation possesses a lot of other difficulties, featuring political weakness. The government has actually strained to consist of a terrible separatist motion in the southeast, which is actually referred to as Biafra, and task by armed militant teams has renewed in recent times. Spiritual freedom is actually constitutionally assured, yet authorizations have actually cracked down on dissenting Muslim and also Christian groups. Bribery is common, and also nepotism is pervasive.
Regardless of its own problems, there is actually a sense in Capital that the EU have to remain committed along with Nigeria, offered its own part in migration. The bloc has brought in the country a top priority for investment and also is actually financing a volunteer return programme for individuals who have actually migrated to Europe, with the intention of addressing the source of transfer. It is also collaborating with Nigeria to look into alternatives for growing LNG products to Europe, which could possibly become a lot more important if Russia’s activities in Ukraine deprive the EU of its fuel source.
Nigeria is actually Africa’s biggest market, as well as its oil as well as all-natural gasoline field contributes a substantial portion of the country’s GDP. Regardless of economic gains, destitution remains a concern in Nigeria. The federal government and also its equipped forces clash with the Islamic Motion of Nigeria (IMN), whose innovator, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, considers themself the ultimate source of authorization in Nigeria.
Music is actually a large sector in Nigeria, and also musicians such as the creator of Afrobeat Fela Anikulapo Kuti have actually appreciated effectiveness abroad. It is additionally working with Nigeria to explore options for extending LNG materials to Europe, which might become also more essential if Russia’s activities in Ukraine deny the EU of its gas source.


All BSO musicians volunteer their time and musical talents to perform in Bloomington’s official community orchestra. Many players are professional musicians or music educators, while others work full-time in non-music related occupations. We strive for excellence in playing great music and at the same time enjoy a recreational and social experience.
We welcome new players at any point in the season if there is an opening in the section. Any musician who would like to play in the orchestra must pass an informal audition to be held by the music director or, in some cases, a designated section leader. Seating and part assignments will be made on the basis of the audition.
If a playing position is unavailable, an applicant will be placed on the substitute list and will be notified immediately if an appropriate position is vacated. Please contact BSO Personnel Manager Heather Miller to arrange an audition.
The Player Commitment
As Bloomington’s official community orchestra, we attract an audience ranging from interested adults and youngsters to appreciative professional musicians. In meeting their dual roles as musicians and members of the community, BSO players are expected to make a firm commitment to the rehearsal and concert schedule and to put forth the effort needed to achieve excellence in performance. The BSO Musican’s Handbook is distributed to all musicians each year and contains essential information on rehearsals, concert dates, BSO contacts, and concert dress.
Rehearsals are held each Tuesday evening from 7:00 – 9:30 PM (usually in the Bloomington High School South band room.) Infrequently, additional rehearsals may be scheduled for Saturday mornings. Dress rehearsals will be scheduled in conjunction with the performance date. Sectionals may be called by the section leader as required. Please check the rehearsal schedule to see what repertoire will be rehearsed.


The Optoi Group’s areas of specialisation
Our Group specialises in five main areas; each division focuses on products resulting from continuous research aimed at innovation and the highest quality standards.
Sensors designed for industrial applications
Optoi’s core business, as well as the division that was created together with the company. For this sector, we mainly manufacture high-quality, customisable components and sensors for industrial automation.
Mobility Division: patented sensors for cylinders
A division specialised in manufacturing groundbreaking, patented cylinder sensors and reliable and robust intelligent microsystems.
Aerospace Division: the technology of the future
This state-of-the-art division has become a reference point for the production of optoelectronic components for European space agencies (ESA, ASI, CNES)
Biomedical Division: diagnostic and therapeutic biomedical sensors
The biomedical division develops optical devices for diagnostic and therapeutic applications, engaging in collaborations and projects with local, national and international research bodies.


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ERIC Number: ED334611
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 1991-Apr
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The Effects of Tactile Stimulation and Gross Motor Movement on Cognitive Learning: A Test of Montessori's Muscular Movement Theory in the College Classroom.
Clair, Robin Patric
Three theories have been proposed to explain the relationship between nonverbal behavior and cognitive learning: arousal theory, depth-of-processing theory, and muscular movement theory. The first two theories place emphasis on the role of the teacher and have been empirically tested. The third theory, muscular movement (which suggests that the physical involvement of the student will increase cognitive learning), places emphasis on the behavioral role of the student and has received less attention from empiricists. A study examined whether the use of tactile stimulation in conjunction with motor movements would enhance cognitive learning. Subjects were 41 students in an upper level communication research methods class. A lecture (dealing with operationalization, measurement, and reliability and validity) was presented to one group, and the same lecture was presented to a second group with the addition of three tactile/motor exercises. Results indicated a significant relationship between the nonverbal behavioral participation of students and cognitive learning as assessed through exam scores. Findings suggest that students who are physically involved in the content of the lecture score higher on their exams than students who only listen to the lecture even though those students receive similar examples and similar levels of immediacy. (Two tables of data are included and 33 references are attached.) (SR)
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Education Level: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Identifiers: Communication Context; Montessori (Maria)
Note: Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Eastern Communication Association (Pittsburgh, PA, April 25-28, 1991).

domain: psychology


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Tradition and Transformation
NC State is celebrating 125 years of tradition and transformation.
Fruit Flies, Mice and How Their Genetic Codes Can Help You
In the past two weeks, NC State geneticists Trudy Mackay and David Threadgill, working with collaborators from across the globe, have published landmark scientific papers and made available new resources that will make it easier for researchers to tease out the links between an organism’s genetic blueprint and its behavior or traits.
Dogs were crucial to the development of donor bone marrow transplants as treatments for people with leukemia. NC State veterinarians recently returned the favor by performing their first transplant to carry marrow from one dog to another.
Cancer Survivor Gets New Knee
Doctors at the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine hope a new and improved prosthetic for pets could some day help people, too.
Stem Cell Therapies for Paralyzed Pooches
In a new clinical trial, the NC State College of Veterinary Medicine will test the effectiveness of stem cell therapy as a treatment for paralysis. Their results could change the lives of paralyzed pets -- and people, too.
Man’s Best Friends
Veterinarians are responsible for the health and well-being of every species on the planet. In fact, the research they do to help our animal companions has very real implications for human beings as well. At NC State, the College of Veterinary Medicine and centers like the Center for Comparative Medicine and Translational Research (CCMTR) promote research that can transform the health of both animals and humans.
NC State forensic sciences: Research for the real world
NC State research doesn't live only in the lab: our forensic scientists have helped law enforcement close cases.
CSI: NC State
NC State experts unlock the secrets of soil samples, skulls, fibers and more to help law enforcement turn cold cases into convictions.
NC State forensic sciences: skull mapping
NC State anthropology professor has helped develop skull-mapping software that can trace the ancestry of skulls found by police.
When running is easier than walking
Sometimes, it's easier to break into a run than to keep up a walking pace. NC State research points to an important calf muscle to explain this apparent paradox.

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Hello it is time for another challenge at Sassy Studio Designs. The challenge is base your card on your favorite holiday movie or show. With that said I used "Santa's Helper" from Sassy Studio Designs http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/
My card is based off of "Rudolph" On the Island of Misfit Toys. I colored her with colored pencils. Since she is a misfit she is not red and green. The trees are made using a border punch. To get instructions on how this done go to http://digitaldelightsbyloubyloo.blogspot.com/ and go under tutorials. my sentiment says Island Of Misfit Toys . To give my trees some sparkle I added gems. So hope to see your cards over at http://sassystudiodesigns.blogspot.com/
I have entered in the following challenges.
Challenge 121 non-traditional Christmas Colors
Holiday or Winter Cards


Today, mountune and Ford Performance announce their official power-boosting engine power upgrade kit for the mk3 Focus RS.
Ford Focus RS customers can now further enhance the award-winning performance of the acclaimed high-performance hatchback with the official Ford Performance by mountune power upgrade package.
The FPM kit includes a high-flow induction kit, uprated re-circulating valve, performance calibration and FPM badge, with a retail price of £899 inc. VAT.
Co-developed by mountune and Ford Performance, the approved upgrade boosts peak power from the specially engineered Ford 2.3‑litre EcoBoost engine by 25 PS to 375 PS and peak torque by 40 Nm to 510 Nm using overboost. The Ford Focus RS achieves improved 0-62mph (0-100 km/h) acceleration in 4.5 seconds with the top speed remaining at 165mph (266 km/h).
“Ford has a proud history of working with Mountune to unleash even more power from our hot hatchbacks for dedicated performance enthusiasts,” said Tyrone Johnson, vehicle engineering manager, Ford Performance. “Boosting power to 375 PS launches the already class-leading Focus RS even further ahead of the field.”
Any Mountune-appointed Ford dealer will be able to fit the upgrade in 1.5 hours and it is fully compatible with the Ford warranty, meaning Ford Performance by Mountune Focus RS vehicles will continue to be covered against mechanical failure.


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Mesut Ozil missed Arsenal's defeat to Liverpool - but was all set to be dropped anyway.
Under-fire Ozil, whose below-par performances have come under increased scrutiny this term, missed Saturday's 3-1 reverse at Anfield through illness.
Teammate Alexis Sanchez was unceremoniously benched by boss Arsene Wenger after a training ground bust-up last week but it has emerged Ozil could've joined him on the sidelines even if fit.
The Telegraph report that the German, who like Sanchez only has a year remaining on his deal at the Emirates and is yet to agree an extension, was also in line to be dropped after a poor run of form.
It is understood Sanchez stormed out of a training session in midweek due to an angry disagreement with a teammate, that continued in the changing rooms once the rest of the team returned there after finishing.
This led to Wenger deciding to drop Sanchez for the Liverpool game for what he felt was the good of the team, rather than any tactical decision to go "direct", as he suggested post-match.
The decision also comes due to the Arsenal boss's growing disenchantment with the manner of Sanchez's outbursts on the pitch when things are not going to plan.
It is understood Wenger felt he had to act following the latest outburst behind closed doors, particularly given the mood of the rest of the team.
The move backfired when Arsenal went 2-0 down to Liverpool and Wenger was forced to bring Sanchez on, with the forward then setting up Danny Welbeck for a goal.
Independent News Service
Arsene Wenger reminded critics on Saturday night that he was responsible for Alexis Sanchez’s development as an Arsenal player and said he had “no regrets” about dropping him from the team that lost 3-1 at Liverpool.


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The students concluded that boys, on average, initiate an excellent rebound dating prior to when girls. Eg dealing methods much more prominent in males due to “the cousin decreased social networks,” meaning he’s less men and women to check out to own psychological help.
“The ‘‘honeymoon period” that is included with new start of another type of relationship you’ll plus assist to force offending attitude and you will thoughts towards the record, providing one a separate gang of facts and you may emotions to fixate up on,” as previously mentioned throughout the article because of the Claudia C. Brumbaugh out of Agencies regarding Mindset in Queens School.
Thus, the presence of an alternate personal desire could easily reduce steadily the bad feelings for both folks and act as a distraction.
To take on reasonable care about-esteem
A good show men and women immediately after breakup experience lowest thinking-esteem, self-doubt, and you may fear of loneliness. Eg bad attitude make some ones urgently get a hold of good very first significant relationship once divorce proceedings instead of waiting too-long.
A beneficial 2010 data of the Northwestern College scientists found a connection amongst the separation and a people’s self-feeling, current viewpoints, and thought processes.
“Whenever a relationship closes, together with related interdependence was disturbed, people need to discard certain or most of the notice-opinions which they distributed to their today old boyfriend-partner,” the students create. The whole process of self-reinvention usually factors a lot of distress.
A post compiled by David A. Sbarra, Ph.D., on Record out-of Biobehavioral Medication claims that 79% out-of divorcees feel lightweight anxiety and average health and existence satisfaction.
Together with, the duration of the wedding and you may psychological wellness affect the profile out of mental strength. For six of 10 those with a reputation biggest depressive disorder, the risk and seriousness out-of post-break up anxiety is actually higher than for other people.
To help relieve financial difficulties
Divorce or separation often provides financial hardships to help you each party. Nevertheless turns out that women (particularly which have youngsters) could be the really vulnerable to marital reputation alter.
An excellent 2016 You.S. Census Agency declaration revealed that 20% regarding divorced women lived in impoverishment versus 11% of men. Within the 2018, the amount of unmarried-mommy homes ranged regarding cuatro.67% for the Montana to % when you look at the Louisiana.
Unmarried parents which have underage pupils have a problem with high priced child care, academic and scientific costs and often performs overtime to look after their families. This kind of situations, a young child experiences insufficient communications that have both parents, leading to psychological distress.
There may be also health deterioration of all the activities due to the overall economy in addition to failure to cover medical care needs and you will medical insurance.
According to a national Bureau regarding Monetary Browse survey, dining usage and additionally decrease because of the 17% once separation and divorce. Brand new survey’s dominating completion is actually the nearest and dearest earnings falls by the 40-45% half a dozen age adopting the split up.
To help you psychologically disconnect regarding ex boyfriend-companion
A survey towards the rebound and its own outcomes for folks emotionally linked to their previous lovers from the Stephanie S. Spielmann and Anne E. Wilson gratis sex dating sites discovered that this new “longing for an ex boyfriend-companion is actually disturbed” if members engaged in the new intimate matchmaking.
“Nothing is as higher as gale-force winds off yet another love to make you forget the you may have heard about matchmaking, ditch the fresh new commitments you have made to oneself, which will help prevent strengthening the life span we should have,” writes Susan J. Elliott, a breakup advisor, and you will inspirational audio speaker.
Numerous degree, including browse used because of the Jane Anderson regarding College from California, demonstrate that college students out-of separated family experience financial, psychological, and you will educational difficulties, to mention a few.
Single moms and dads may think that a worthy mate could become a great kind of service into family while the guy particularly.