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Blogger Nikki Finke, as is her wont, has placed herself smack in the middle of this true Hollywood showdown between producers Harvey Weinstein and Scott Rudin.
Nikki claimed that the New York Post's Page Six called her to gossip about Weinstein and his offer of a milion bucks for charity.
At issue is whether Weinstein pledged $1 million to charity if anyone can prove and produce a Rudin email about Weinstein's alleged treatment of the late Anthony Minghella and Sydney Pollack's families. Nikki says Rudin told HER Monday night that it was in fact his email and that Weinstein's people were pestering him to deny the email and lie to Page Six. Nikki went on the up-and-up by reprinting the contretemps in her well-read blog, Deadline Hollywood Daily.
We're still trying to figure out whether she's getting a cut from either producer, as is their normal wont.
All of this hullabaloo was related to the Stephen Daldry-directed film, "The Reader," which, if it ever gets out has potential for Oscars.
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Irish deficit to top eurozone for five years says Ernst study
IRELAND'S public deficit will remain the highest in the eurozone until 2014 at the earliest, according to a gloomy new report that says the continent's economy will slow and the best is already behind us.
Most of Europe enjoyed strong growth in the second quarter but that growth is now slowing "sharply" as government spending cuts begin to bite, according to Ernst & Young's latest quarterly report on the eurozone's 16 economies.
The report sees the region's combined economy expanding 1.5pc this year as the German economy surges, and by 1.4pc next year.
Unemployment here and elsewhere is still expected to continue rising until mid-2011, peaking at more than 16.3 million across the single currency area.
"The second quarter of 2010 is likely to mark the peak in growth for some time," said Marie Diron, an economist at Ernst & Young. "The full impact of the announced spending cuts and tax increases across Europe is yet to come. And signs that the US recovery is slowing mean that exports are unlikely to be as strong a driver of recovery as had been previously hoped."
In Ireland, the public deficit will hit 11.7pc of gross domestic product, well ahead of Spain (-9.6pc), Greece and Portugal (both on -8.5pc), the report adds. The figures do not include the likely cost of bailing out Anglo Irish Bank which could well push the official figure to twice this level this year.
Despite this year's underperformance, Irish growth will outperform all other 15 eurozone members in 2011 with a rate of 2.9pc, the report predicts.
"Despite the difficulties that still face the Irish economy in 2010, the outlook for a return to relatively strong rates of GDP growth in the medium term, well above the growth expectations for Greece and Portugal, is encouraging. This is premised on Ireland's core economic and competitiveness fundamentals and the fiscal measures already in place, which other economies have yet to take," Ms Diron forecast.
The economist sees inflation returning next year after the protracted deflation witnessed over the past 18 months is replaced by rising prices.
Unemployment, which is the third highest in the eurozone after Spain and Slovakia, will continue to rise and remain higher than most other countries until 2014 at the very earliest, the report says.
The problems experienced by banks in Ireland and the rest of Europe mean that the possible default by a eurozone country or even the break-up of the single currency remains possible, the report concludes.
"It is still unclear to what extent governments will be able to deliver on their fiscal plans, and that uncertainty is reflected in still very large spreads on government bond yields and financial market volatility.
"So, while the dire scenarios of sovereign debt default or even a European Monetary Union break-up seem more remote than in May, such developments remain risks within the next few years."
The economist expects that the ECB will keep interest rates unchanged until mid-2011 and continue providing as much liquidity as banks need until shortly before that date.
"Modest recovery in some of the countries in Northern Europe will be dragged down by the south of the eurozone embarking on a painful fiscal restructuring. If anything, our forecast predicts a widening between the two regions," Ms Diron added.
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Monthly Archives: March 2014
Malcolm Gladwell on Elite Institution Cognitive Disorder (EICD)
I had drinks with a top lawyer friend who just started her own law firm recently. She used to be a director/partner at a top big elite law firm in Pretoria. The reason she left it is because even though … Continue reading
Seven Reasons You Might Fail to Become the Best in the World.
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Are You a Hedgehog or a Fox?
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Good is the enemy of great.
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Don't give up (you're on the right track)
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This is another super amazing vintage G1 1987 My Little Pony Tossles, Happy Tail Pony, NIB/NRFB (see abbreviation key at end of listing). In fact, I bought this playset along with many others MLPs, all G1, which I will also be selling from now, for next couple weeks until they are all sold (I have approximately 75, including many rare and HTF ponies), from many fellow eBay sellers. As you can see from the pics, this playset is NEW IN BOX and has not been removed from box either (see pics). The playset you see in the pics is what you will get.All my items come from a smoke/pet free home and their condition will always range from GUC/VGUC to EUC/VEUC/EEUC to LNC/NWT/NWOT to NIB/NRFB (see abbreviation key at the bottom) and will never be less than that unless stated in description at time of auction. Additionally, please check out my other listings, more of which are to come very soon on a daily/weekly basis, including many, many more My Little Ponies, all G1, vintage Care Bears figurines, playsets, stuffed animals, and a HUGE lot of vintage Strawberry Shortcake dolls, including deluxe miniatures/sets, a couple rage dolls, and Strawberry Kiss dolls, as well as many other vintage figures/toys/dolls. I will also be happy to do combined shipping costs on items won/purchased within 48 hours of each other ONLY so please ... read more


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Sports sunglasses R2 Zet white colors will catch the eye at first glance with its interesting pink glasses. You use them not only in their spare time, but especially during sports. Suitable for different kinds of sports such as cycling, running or hiking. They provide you with 100% UV protection through UV filter 400nm. At the same time help protect your eyes from further damage or intrusion of unwanted particles in your eyes, so you can feel free to pursue their favorite sport. Glasses will fit perfectly and they will comfortably worn on the face look with Howl. J are not appropriate for women and men.
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Tacky Celebrity Tattoos
What's Tackier?
It's hard to believe that there's been a dearth of tacky things for me to ask you guys about, but it's true. Until today. I ran into a link featuring pictures of celebrity tattoos, and holy guacamole are these things tacky. The question is — what's tackier?


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Setting up a website for your small business is easier than you thought
Over the past 10 years, the importance of being online for a business has skyrocketed. From multi-national corporations to local butchers or window cleaners, consumers are searching for your business online. Without a website you run the risk of not reaching potential customers through social media, search engines and directory listings, as well as also alienating your current clients.
Some might believe that setting up a website will be expensive, require strong technical skills and be hugely time consuming. But in reality, this is not the case.
It's too expensive – Myth!
Setting up a website can be very cost effective. There are countless sites available to register domain names from and these are often around £10 or less. When you consider the amount of exposure and engagement that you can gain with customers from having a site, this cost is just a drop in the ocean.
It's too difficult – Myth!
You do not need to be a budding Bill Gates to set up a website, it can be really simple. Of course you can pay developers to create and build your website, but this can have a high price attached. Websites like GoDaddy, MoonFruit and Wix offer easy-to-use templates to help build your web pages and make them visually appealing. And they don't cost the earth.
It takes too long – Myth!
Your website doesn't have to be an encyclopaedia with all the bells and whistles. Your business may only need a homepage to inform customers of basic information like contact details and where to find you on social media. But the important fact is that it's there, it's a landing point for your customers where you can engage them and direct their user experience. If you use one of the websites mentioned above the process can be swift and painless and they can often host your site, as well as helping you build it.
So from now on look beyond the myths and listen to the facts – launching your own website can be stress-free and with all the potential to reach customers that a website can bring, surely the rewards outweigh the effort?


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36-year-old, Waheed Oyatunde, recently escaped death after he was shot in the thigh by his landlord identified as Mr Latunji over his affair with the landlord's wife.
Latunji owns a block of flats at Ketu Adie Owe area of Ado Odo/Ota Local Government Area of Ogun State, which he let out to tenants. Oyatunde, a native of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital, moved into Mr. Latunji's house about three years ago after he completed his youth service and got employment with an Agbara, Ogun State-based multinational company.
The landlord is a member of the vigilance group in the area. Latunji's wife, Ireti, runs a canteen in Agbara where Oyatunde works.
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Recliner rocking chairs? Well, it is rather obvious that such elements are great and it should not come as a surprise that this site has already inspired quite a lot of people. There are very few other collections like this one so it would be good to appreciate it and choose something.
This is a recliner chair with a supportive ottoman. Both of these pieces of furniture have got solid wooden frames. The seat and backrest areas are filled with very soft materials that assure comfort.
Ikea Poang Chair
I really didn't want to spend money on a piece of furniture that was blatantly baby. The cool thing about this rocker is that the rocker "feet" are removable and you can replace them with regular feet. That way, this can be used in any room later on and i
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Designed in contemporary style, this smoothly-operating Rocker Recliner in Beige offers a convenient lever for adjusting your favorite lounging position. The recliner is eco-friendly, with a sturdy wood frame and polyester/polyester blend upholstery.
Comfortable folding chair with quilted backrest. It is upholstered pleasant to the touch material. The construction is made of wood and metal. Neutral addition to any living room.
I love the idea of a big bookcase to hold diapers and wipes and baby stuff like that :)
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This motion recliner will provide you comfort with the added bonus of the rocking feature.
Would love a rocker in family restroom upstairs and downstairs. Especially nice for our nursing moms.
Norscii Recliner Lazy Boy
recliner rocking lounge chair
Kids recliner, two toned colored walls
Prime Resources International Sutton Grey Swivel Glider Recliner $499.99
Palliser Theo Rocking Reclining Chair - SuperStore - Rocker Recliner Williston, VT
Clayton Glider : so beautiful... is it worth it if it doesn't recline?
Rowan Reclina-Rocker® Recliner by La-Z-Boy Light to medium grey
Moms and babies alike will love this nursery glider's soothing, velvety fabric.
Bingham Gliding Recliner Chair. Comes in many fabrics. I like Kambry Willow.
Eames Style RAR Rocking Chair in Teal - Recliners + Rockers - All Lounge Chairs + Sofas - Living
Jennifer Delonge Wing Recliner Glider
This is our nursery rocker!
Definitely would prefer a large, comfy recliner versus a rocking chair :)
LOVE this rocking chair I LOVE TO ROCK .... IT CALMS MY BRAIN CUZ I AM ADD
Jennifer Delonge Furniture Wing Recliner Glider - many options in fabric choices. I like this for our living room.
Nursery Rocking Chair // Carter Reclina-Rocker® Recliner
do it yourself divas: DIY: Reupholster An Old La-Z-Boy Recliner
Maverick Reclina-Rocker Chair $1139
Storkcraft Deluxe Reclining Glider Rocker & Ottoman Set - Cherry/Beige
Oh how I love babies and the nursery room. And frankly, the "nursery" phase flies by way too fast in my book. If I ever had to design my own nursery again – which will most likely not happen – it would look like this gorgeous one in the home of Pe
Anchorage Reclining Rocking Chair by Klaussner
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Who knew how crazy expensive rocking chairs are? Also, most seem to be washed out pastels - we think this one is more our style.
Tutti Bambini Deluxe Reclinable Glider Chair and Stool - Vanilla
PB Wingback Chair
Customize - Dorel Rocking Chair and Ottoman Bundle (Choose your Slipcover) - only $159.00 ?
Vail Reclina-Rocker® Recliner by La-Z-Boy in oatmeal
Perfect color, fabric, pillow, chair... LOVE
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Surfing is a pastime activity, a work of art, and a beach lifestyle. Surfing has been molded and influenced by many surfers throughout the ages. A 2002 report by American Sports Data uncovered there are 8.5 million surfers in the world. 85 percent of surfers polled who had used a surfboard in the previous year were under the age of 18, and 74 % were male.
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A cast iron bracket for the pick-up or the station wagon. Not for use with the early drum style tail lamp. Now available in stainless. U.S.A.
When mounting the teacup style tail lamp to any bracket other than the fender mounted bracket, you'll need these.
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Video Of The Man Who Allegedly Stole Tom Brady's JerseyI bet this guy never thought he was going to get caught.
Someone Stole Tom Brady's Game Jersey [PIC]I wonder if he will put a reward out for the jersey. Not a bad idea.
Kings Unveil New Jerseys! [Video]Check out the new Kings jerseys!
Kanye West Becoming Fashion Designer For The Washington Wizards?
Chris Pratt & Chris Evans Make Heroic Super Bowl Bet
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Buscant l'home perfecte Trailer (2008)
09 May 2008 90 mins
Virginia, a girl disappointed several failed romantic relationships, decides to become a single mother and sets out to find the ideal man to become the father of her child. In their research will have to decide between three candidates: Gabriel, a low hours bohemian writer and former high school teammate, Miguel, his new boss in a company where she works, and Daniel, the husband of her best friend.
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Michael Cohen of Cohen IP Law Group PC will be lecturing on patent issues on the second day of the seminar "Medical and Recreational Marijuana" hosted by the The Seminar Group on March 30, 2018 in Santa Monica, California. His topic will be Cannabis Patents: What Can You Get And How Can You Get It. How to apply for and secure either a utility or plant patent for cannabis inventions; How to deal with cannabis patent trolls; Analysis of whether any companies are "cornering" the market on cannabis patents and what that means for the future of innovation in the cannabis industry. To sign up or learn more about the event click here.
Gene Simmons Attempts to Trademark Hand Gesture
The LA Times has recently interviewed Michael Cohen regarding Gene Simmons recent trademark filing for the iconic rock hand gesture. http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/la-et-entertainment-news-updates-june-gene-simmons-trademark-horns-1497554772-htmlstory.html
Within the United Stated Patent and Trademark Office, there are two separate trademark "registers" that exist, namely the Principal and the Supplemental. Typically when an applicant files a new trademark application, that application when ultimately approved and issued is defaulted to be on the Principal Register. However, under some circumstances during the prosecution of the application, the examiner may recommend, or the applicant may have to voluntarily amend the application to the Supplemental Register. Generally, "descriptive" marks are not entitled to the Principal register and instead must go on the Supplemental Register.
The question becomes what is the difference between the two registers? The Principal Register is thought to be stronger as it provides several advantages and presumptions, while the Supplemental does not. The chart below sets forth those differences:
|Provides protection for "distinctive" trademarks
|Provides protection for only "nondistinctive" trademarks
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|No presumption of validity, therefore requiring a litigant to prove the validity of the trademark
|Presumption of ownership, and provides constructive notice so as to eliminate an infringers good faith defense
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|Can later become "incontestable" by filing a Section 15 affidavit
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|Can record with the United States Customs Services to prevent the importation of counterfeits
|Cannot record with the United States Customs Services
|Madrid Protocol applications can be based on principal register trademarks
|Cannot file Madrid Protocol applications based off of a supplemental register trademark
|Can initially file an application on an "intent to use" basis
|Supplemental application cannot utilize an "intent to use" filing basis, rather it must be used in commerce
Given the disadvantages with the Supplemental register, why would an applicant amend their application to the Supplemental Register? As stated above, "descriptive" marks must go on the Supplemental Register. What typically occurs is an applicant will initially file a descriptive mark on the Principal Register, and later during the prosecution of the application the examiner will reject it on the grounds that the mark is "merely descriptive". As such, the applicant in some cases can overcome the rejection by amending the application to the Supplemental Register. In other cases, even if the examiner believes a mark is descriptive, the applicant may argue that it has achieved acquired secondary meaning and therefore entitled to remain on the Principal Register. While there are disadvantages to the Supplemental Register, there are several advantages that it does provide compared to not having any registration, such as:
- Allows for a lawsuit for trademark infringement to be brought in Federal Court, just as a Principal registered mark would;
- 3rd parties cannot register a confusingly similar trademark on the Principal or the Supplemental Register;
- Registrants of Supplemental trademark can still use the ® notice;
- After the trademark has been used and registered on the Supplemental Register for five (5) consecutive years, the registrant can reapply on the Principal Register.
Types of Patent Searches and Opinions
It is not commonly known by many inventors that there are different types of patent searches and opinions depending upon the reason for the search. Namely there are four varieties of patent searches: 1) Novelty (patentability); 2) Freedom to Operate (FTO); 3) Non-infringement; and 4) Validity.
1. Novelty or Patentability Search
Novelty searches tend to be the most common search requested. Simply stated, this type of search and opinion is conducted to determine the likelihood of getting a patent through the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). The question asked is whether the invention is patentable through the USPTO, but does not ask if the invention infringes any other patent in real life. Typically startups or those with new inventions will request a novelty search to determine if their invention is patentable and worth the time and money to pursue. Further, the search can often yield valuable information to the inventors such as other competitors in the same space.
What steps are involved in a Novelty Search? First, the inventor must clearly identify the invention and list out all the elements and key aspects that they believe are novel. Then a comprehensive search is conducted through the USPTO database for patents and publications, Google, etc., to determine if any of the prior art found discloses the same elements in either one patent, or even in a combination of prior art, if the combination as disclosed would render the invention obvious.
2. Freedom to Operate Search
A Freedom to Operate (FTO) search, or sometimes called a Clearance search, determines whether it would be prudent to commercialize the product in view of existing in-force patents. In other words the FTO search would determine if the inventor is free to operate and commercialize the invention without the fear of getting sued for infringement. The focus of a FTO search and opinion is on the claim portion of the in-force patents found rather than the disclosure portion of the prior art as in a novelty search. For this reason, FTO searches tend to be much more complicated, time intensive, and significantly more expensive typically costing in the thousands.
What are the steps of a FTO search? Just as with a novelty search the inventor must clearly identify the invention and list out all the elements and key aspects that they believe are novel. A searcher will conduct a comprehensive search focusing only on in-force patents and published patent applications in the relevant jurisdiction. The patent attorney must then review and analyze the search results, specifically by scrutinizing the independent claims of the relevant patents, and further researching the prosecution history of those patents. The patent attorney will then assess if there is literal infringement or infringement under the Doctrine of Equivalents.
The goal of the FTO search is to hopefully determine that the inventor's proposed invention does not infringe upon any of the patents found in the FTO search. If they do, the inventor can decide to abandon the commercialization of the proposed invention, engage in a redesign, or approach the patent holder for possible licensing negotiations.
3. Non-infringement Opinion
Similar to the FTO search, a non-infringement opinion determines if the inventor's proposed invention will infringe a particular patent. However, non-infringement opinions are directed to a specific patent or patents that have been previously identified. For example, a non-infringement opinion should be obtained when a new product, process, or technology is created but is known to be similar to an existing patented product/process/technology, particularly in the instance when there are known competitors with patents. The steps involved for a non-infringement opinion is similar to the FTO search except that no search is conducted because the patent at issue has already been identified. And just as with the FTO opinion, the independent claims of the relevant patents must be deconstructed and analyzed and compared element by element to the proposed invention.
A significant point about conducting FTO and non-infringement opinions in advance of any allegation of infringement or commencement of a lawsuit is that if the search and opinion (preferably written opinion) is performed by a reputable licensed patent attorney, it can serve an exculpatory purpose in the event that the inventor is actually sued for patent infringement. For example, if the inventor obtains a non-infringement opinion and later in time is sued for patent infringement based upon the same patent that was analyzed in the non-infringement opinion, the court will consider the opinion and may negate a finding of enhanced damages for willful infringement which can often be "treble damages" – tripling the actual damages amount. This has been particularly significant in light of the Supreme Court's 2016 holding in Halo Electronics, Inc. v. Pulse Electronics, Inc., et al. and Stryker Corporation, et al. v. Zimmer, Inc., et al. which lowered the burden to obtain treble damages in patent infringement cases. As such the importance to obtain such opinions cannot be overstated.
4. Validity Search
Validity searches are usually conducted in a few scenarios. It is primarily requested by a potential defendant or a defendant in an actual patent infringement lawsuit that wishes to invalidate the patentee's patent as a defense to patent infringement. The goal is to determine whether the identified patent is valid or enforceable. In other cases, a validity search and opinion may be used prior to buying or licensing certain patents to determine the strength of those patents. For example, if it turns out the particular patent at issue is or can be invalidated, then the need to purchase or license the patent can be avoided. A validity opinion can also be used as due diligence prior to a merger or acquisition for purposes of valuating an IP portfolio of a target company.
Blac Chyna Trademark Opposition with the Kardashians
Hollywoodlife.com recently asked us questions in an interview regarding Blac Chyna's attempt to utilize the Kardashian name in a trademark. It turns out the Kardashian family is not too keen on soon to be relative, Blac Chyna using the family name for business purposes. Blac Chyna is set to marry Rob Kardashian in 2017, and just recently filed an "intent-to-use" trademark application for "ANGELA RENEE KARDASHIAN" connected to advertising and entertainment services. While the trademark office (United States Patent and Trademark Office) did not have an issue with the application and issued a Notice of Publication, the various Kardashian business enterprises (Khlomoney Inc., 2Die4Kourt, and Kimsaprincess Inc) did and has filed an Notice of Opposition with Trademark Trial and Appeal Board preventing her from getting it.
While Blac Chyna will eventually become a Kardashian legally in her personally life via marriage to Rob (assuming she legally changes her name), her attempts to use the name for business is a different story. The Kardashaian clan essentially does not want her to utilize the Kardashian name in connection with any similar business endeavor that they are involved because they feel it will cause confusion and dilution of the Kardashian name. In fact, the opposition states "[Blac Chyna] is deliberately seeking to profit from the goodwill and popularity of Opposers' KARDASHIAN Marks." The have no less then 60 trademarks with the trademark office. In regards to her timing, while filing later after she legally changes her name would provide her with additionally support, however, it is not that significant as it did not make a difference to the trademark office as the trademark office conditionally approved her trademark.
LA Business Journal's IP Roundtable Interview with Cohen IP Law Group
Michael Cohen of Cohen IP Law Group PC has been featured in the November 14th, 2016 edition of the Los Angeles Business Journal's Intellectual Property & Licensing Law Roundtable, "What Businesses Need to Know". Mr. Cohen discussed a variety of IP issues impacting business ranging from IP protection strategies to recent Supreme Court cases. The article can be viewed here: IP Roundtable Los Angeles Business Journal
Is a LLC or Corporation Better for a Startup Company?
What type of business entity should be formed for a startup company, and which are preferred by investors, angels, or venture capitalists? The common convention is that VCs tend not to like limited liability companies (LLCs) and prefer a C-corp over most other entity types. Some of the reasons for that is because VCs tend to not like pass-through entities, and LLC are for the most part treated as partnership pass-through entities for tax purposes. Further, LLCs do not allow for different classes of stock such as preferred stock (which is what most VCs require), many other instruments of ownership that corporations have.
However, the flip-side of the argument is that it may not really matter during the very early phase of a start-up. Namely, if the start-up is not seeking VC or other substantial money early on, could an LLC be beneficial? LLCs do tend to be easier in the early stages of a company, are flexible, and most smaller angels typically do not have a problem investing in them especially early on in the start-up's life cycle for some of the following reasons:
- LLCs can beneficial from a tax standpoint considering that LLCs do not have double taxation, namely they do not pay corporate level federal tax, as such they are "pass-through". (However, the LLC's operation profits must be distributed each year and cannot be accumulated unlike a corporation, and most VCs favor accumulated profits to fuel growth rather than reaching to new equity.)
- Founders, angels, and/or other investors can offset the tax loss from the LLC against their other income personally which could present a substantial tax advantage.
- Although there are not different classes of stock, it is possible to create different classes of LLC "units" providing different types of rights and preferences attached to those units.
- Given its flexible nature, LLCs could be a good choice if the company has a positive capital flow and will not require additional rounds of investments from others.
So it is not uncommon that the early pre-seed startup will start off as an LLC, and when the time is right, typically in order to close a deal for venturing funding, the company will convert the LLC to a C corporation, usually a Delaware C corporation. For the most part, in regards to the legal formation of converting from the LLC to a corporation is not that difficult. But before determining that LLCs are a good choice for the pre-seed startup, there are some other complications from a practical standpoint:
- The new corporation will have to get a new federal employer identification number (FEIN) and will lose credit history.
- Changes must be made that previously identified the LLC to now identify it as a corporation, such as changes to the bank, web pages, insurance policies, etc. All of which may be extremely time consuming depending upon the history of the LLC.
- If there is existing payables or debt on the balance sheet and those obligations get assumed by the corporation, the owners of the LLC will get attributed income from the LLC's debt forgiveness and will have to pay income tax at ordinary rates.
So while every scenario is different and while forming an LLC for a preseed start-up has its advantages, if it is clear that the start-up will be seeking additional funding in the near future, careful consideration should be given and a frank discussion with one's tax advisor to determine if it is more beneficial to start off with a C corporation from the beginning rather than LLC and later converting it.
Cohen IP Law Group, P.C. named Trademark Infringement Law Firm of the Year in California 2016
Cohen IP Law Group, P.C. is proud to announce that it has been named as the winner of the Boutique category – Trademark Infringement Law Firm of the Year in California – 2016 by Global Law Experts (GLE)
www.globallawexperts.com. Over recent months, GLE has conducted its extensive nomination and research process for the 7th Annual Global Law Experts Awards. The shortlisted candidates were judged on client testimonials, key cases, legal rankings, overall reputation, publication contributions, speaking engagements and the performance and standing of teams and individual lawyers.
During the recommendations stage GLE received over 120,000 responses from business directors, in-house legal counsel, independent law firms, high net-worth individuals, bar associations. These recommendations were combined with GLE's own independent research in order to create a shortlist for each award category.
Defend Trade Secrets Act
The Senate and the House of Representatives passed the Defend Trade Secrets Act, a new federal law that governs intellectual property disputes. President Obama previously indicated that he will sign DTSA into law. Previously, trade secret disputes were based only in state law, but the passage of the new federal law creates a uniform trade secret statute over all fifty states. For the first time, civil litigants may bring a claim under the Economic Espionage Act of 1996. The federal courts have the authority under the new law to issue ex parte seizure orders to prevent dissemination of a trade secret. Under the Supremacy clause in the constitution, a federal law that governs the same area as state law would preempt the state law, making it obsolete. While the DTSA expressly states that it shall not preempt any other provision of law; affirming the continuation of state laws like the California Uniform Trade Secrets Act, the DTSA does add additional layers of protection. And by using the DTSA, one can get claims heard in federal court – including not only the trade secret misappropriation claim, but also state law claims that can be lodged with it.
A major implication of the DTSA is that employers may file civil lawsuits in federal court for trade secrets misappropriation against departing employees. Access to federal courts may lead to a streamlined approach to trade secret causes of action as they can rely on the broader discovery tools and nationwide subpoena power granted to federal courts.
On the other hand, the DTSA provides a layer of protection, namely civil and criminal immunity for employees and contractors who (1) disclose trade secrets in confidence to the government or their lawyers solely for the purpose of reporting or investigating a suspected violation of law, (2) disclose the trade secrets to their personal attorneys in connection with a lawsuit alleging retaliation for reporting a suspected violation of law, or (3) disclose or use the trade secret in any complaint or other document filed in a lawsuit, as long as they file the trade secret information under seal.
Hashtags and Trademarks
The Wall Street Journal reported today that trademark applications for hashtags increased exponentially
in 2015. Hashtags are words or phrases that are preceded by the pound symbol ("#") to classify a topic
of conversation on social media platforms.
Social media platforms like Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook have become essential marketing tools.
Businesses routinely use hashtags as a promotional device on social media to advertise its goods and
services. For example, Nike uses hashtags for its slogans or new products, for example, #justdoit and
The primary purpose of using a trademark is for a business to indicate a source of origin for its goods
and services to the public. Companies that use non-generic and non-descriptive hashtags on social
media would benefit from federal trademark registration in order to limit competitors from using similar
or the same words or phrases as hashtags which could confuse potential consumers.
Businesses have historically filed trademarks for slogans and taglines before the invention of social
media. The trend of filing a trademark for a hashtag is a continuation of the same concept. However, in
most scenarios, a trademarked word slogan would not need a separate registration with a hashtag for
protection. Since "likelihood of confusion" is the test for trademark infringement, Nike's "Just Do It" is
fully protected from a competitor using "#justdoit" in social media.
Trademark applications that should include the hashtag would be in cases where the hashtag is always
attached to the word or phrase seeking protection, outside social media.


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Beginning Search of HURT AncestryMy search for the HURT surname began Memorial Day 1997. I was visiting a small, rural cemetery (Orion) just north and east of Chester (a.k.a. Tailholt), Oklahoma, in Major County.
My maternal grandparents, great grandparents, great-great grandparents, and other family members are buried there or around there close by. While I was there I walked through and jotted down names of those names familiar with my families.
It has been told amongst the HURT Family stories that these Bohemians left their native lands in 1876 and came over to America with their family in tow. There were some that stayed in Bohemia area for reasons yet to be discovered.My Grandmother (Mary Barbara Hurt) was born 5 September 1893, Nebraska to Joseph P. Hurt and Anna Wallman. From the info on my Great-Grandfather Joseph P. Hurt's death certificate I know that he was 79 years old and a retired farmer living in Major County, Fairview, Oklahoma before he died 18 March 1936.
Joseph died one day short of his Eightieth birthday. He was married to his second wife (Hannah Alice Marsh Kachel) at the time. His first wife (Anna Wallman) had died in 1902 when she was struck by lightening while gathering her chicks out in the backyard during a thunderstorm. Joseph married Hannah around 1910 when all their children were raised. [If someone reading this has another version to the story, please send me a copy.]
Joseph was born in Bohemia (a part of Austria-Hungary) to John James Hurt (Hurtosci, Hurtoovi, or Hurtosic, not sure of the spelling) and Mary Markvicka. Joseph came over with his parents, an Uncle Anton and Eloize Hurt) and John and Anton's nephew (Vaclav Hurt). They boarded the ship Weser and left Bohemia and landed in New York on 14 March 1876. Then they headed Westward towards Nebraska and settled in Posen (now known as Farewell), Nebraska.
John James Hurt and Mary MarkvickaThis is a photo of John James Hurt (b. May 1825, bohemia) and Mary Markvicka (b. June 1839, Bohemia). The parents of Joseph who was the oldest of seven (7) children (4 girls and 3 boys) of John James and Mary Hurt. Joseph P. Hurt (my G-Grandpa) b. September 1856, m: (1) 1879, Anna Wallman b. 1865, Bohemia, d. 1902, Oklahoma (my G-Grandma) & (2) 1909, Hannah Alice Marsh Kachel.
Anna Hurt - b. 1862, Bohemia, m: Buresh
John Hurt - b. 1867, Bohemia
Frank Hurt - b. 1868, Chesamf, Bohemia, m: (22 yrs of age) 11 Feb 1890, Maggie Szkudlacek (19), Nebraska. (Clara Hurt Case's father)
Barbara Hurt - b. 1869, Bohemia, m: Jos. S. Bukowski
Anton Hurt - b. 1873, Ujezdec, Bohemia; m: 21 Feb 1895 , Nebraska, Cecilia Shebeski (19)
Mary Hurt - m: Wasielewki
Joseph and Anna HurtJoseph, as I mentioned before, married Anna Wallman and they had seven (7) children (5 girls and 2 boys) before Anna died in 1902. The info that I'm giving you in this article came from Joseph's and Mary Barbara Hurt's death certificates and from information received from Ersel Hedrick, Alice Shook's granddaughter, Betty Martin and Vernon Case.
Children of Joseph & Anna listed below:
- 1. John Hurt - b. Sept. 1880, Nebraska; married Clara Kachel. They had three (3) children
- 2. Jospeh "Joe" Hurt - b. Mar. 1885, Nebraska; married Anna (?). They had one (1) child
- 3. Carrie Hurt - b. Jan 1887, Nebraska; married James Holub. Eight 8 children
- 4. Matilda "Tillie" Hurt - b. Mar. 1888, Nebraska; married Martin Hamilton
- 5. Emma Hurt - b. Aug 1889, Nebraska; married Sam Louthan. Six 6 children
- 6. Mary Barbara Hurt - b. 1893; married Ernest Claude Paris (my grandparents). Nine (9) children
- 7. Lucy Hurt - b. May 1899, Nebraska; married Cary Pope. Three (3) children
The Hurt Family Cemetery
I have enclosed with this biography a picture of a family tombstone that the Case's erected on the "Old Hurt Place" located two (2) miles west, 1/4 mile southeast of the Orion Cemetery in Major County, Oklahoma.
The names on the tombstone are John and Mary Markvicka Hurt, Anna (Joseph's first wife), several children of family members, and one was a Cowboy Drifter (Louie Sedlacher) who just happened by and died while there. [It would really be interesting to know more about that Cowboy Drifter. That would be an interesting story in itself.]
The other family names on the tombstone were mentioned only by last names of the family members and in (...) how many there were. There were three (3) Bukowski, one (1) Hurt, two (2) Holub, and two (2) Hamilton.
My GrandparentsSo far we know that my G-Grandfather Joseph's Vital Statistics are: b. 19 March 1856, Bohemia, d. 18 March 1936, Fairview, OK, Major Co., USA. m. (1st-wife) Anna Wallman until her death in 1902. m. (2nd-wife) Hannah A. Kachel in 1909 in later years after they had raised their families. Joseph was a retired farmer when he died of a Coronary Occlusion and Hypertension (heart disease). His attending doctor was John D. Campbell, MD in Fairview, Oklahoma, Major Co. My Grandmother's (Mary Barbara Hurt Paris) Vital Statistics are: b. 6 Sep. 1893, Nebraska, d. 5 Nov. 1966, Fairview Memorial Hospital, Fairview, Oklahoma, Major Co, USA. m. Ernest Claude Paris. Mary's parents were Joseph P. Hurt and Anna Wallman Hurt. Her Grandparents were John James Hurt and Mary Markvicka Hurt. Mary Barbara's cause of death was a Cerebral Hemorrhage and coma, Myocardial Degeneration, and Artereosclerosis and Hypertension. This has just been a starting place for our Hurt Generations. As I get more information I will be adding on more pages.
I'm trying very hard to share this information with my sisters and their families that are connected online and for some reasons aren't able to communicate with the rest of the family.
For those not connected online, I will in the near future be printing out these pages and forwarding them to those family members. If you know of any that would like to see this information, please print out a copy and give it to them.
You may send me feedback on anything you see here. I'm expecially interested in Old Family Stories and Other Family Members that I can add to my Family Tree database.
Hurt Legacy LinksAnton & Eloise Hurt
Anton & Louise Hurt
B C Hurt family
Bukowski family
Dan Hurt family
Frank Hurt
Frank Hurt Marriage certificate
Hurt Migration
Our Genealogy Databases:Ancestry.com - paristimes
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- church;
- a building for public Christian worship.
- Pleasant Hill Church (1.4km)
- Hempstead Church (6.4km)
- Trinity Church (7.8km)
- Magnolia Church (8.5km)
- Sardis Church (10km)
- Salem Church (10.1km)
- Emerald Hill Church (10.4km)
- Welcome Hope Church (10.9km)
- Library Faith Church (11.3km)
- Mount Zion Church (11.4km)
- Morrison Church (11.5km)
- Pineview Church (12.1km)
- Indian Creek Church (12.3km)
- Union Church (12.6km)
- Robinson Church (12.9km)
- China Grove Church (13.4km)
- Ione Church (13.5km)
- New Jerusalem Church (13.5km)
- school;
- building(s) where instruction in one or more branches of knowledge takes place.
- Berlin Elementary School (4.8km)
- Tallokas School (historical) (7.2km)
- County Line School (historical) (7.7km)
- Adlai School (historical) (7.7km)
- Rock Hill School (historical) (8km)
- Excelsior School (historical) (11.2km)
- Odom Elementary School (12.4km)
- Sandhill School (historical) (13.2km)
- stream;
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land.
- Little Creek (4km)
- Indian Creek (9.9km)
- Hog Creek (10.3km)
- Bull Creek (10.4km)
- Bear Creek (10.4km)
- Rainy Creek (12.1km)
- Big Branch (13km)
- populated place;
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work.
- Berlin (4.7km)
- Tallokas (historical) (6.4km)
- Old Rock Hill (7.9km)
- Sand Hill (7.9km)
- New Rock Hill (8.5km)
- Weldon (historical) (13km)
- reservoir(s);
- an artificial pond or lake.
- Alderman Pond (8.8km)
- Cardin Lake (9.1km)
- Lake Nichols (10.2km)
- Burton Lake (10.5km)
- Lake Nicholls (11.6km)
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- dam;
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water.
- Cardin Lake Dam (9.1km)
- Burton Lake Dam (10.5km)
- Lake Nichols Dam Number One (10.6km)
- Lake Nichols Dam Number I (11.6km)
- lake;
- a large inland body of standing water.
- Brice Pond (4.7km)
- Johnson Pond (7.6km)
- Nichols, Lake (10.6km)
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American sweets are one of the growing trends within the UK confectionery market and many retailers are starting to stock a greater range of products originating from the USA. Customers are enjoying indulging in some unusual and often nostalgic confectionery treats; this is one trend many independent retailers are starting to take advantage of. With our great range of wholesale American sweets, Hancocks can help you to grow your sales as well.
We stock a huge range of wholesale American branded sweets, giving you a big opportunity to offer customers something a little bit different. Hancocks has over 50 years' experience in supplying the UK market with wholesale sweets and confectionery and we've added American sweets to our range in order to provide you with all the latest strong-growth sweets. If you're looking to boost confectionery sales, then we can help.
Our range of wholesale American sweets includes strong sellers and childhood favourites, as well as some which are unusual on the UK market. These include:
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Many of these will be familiar brands to customers and they may have tried them on trips abroad, or they could be keen to try something new. The Wonka range of confectionery has demonstrated particularly strong sales, offering customers a playful range of sweets including Nerds, Spree, Sweetarts and Gobstoppers which could conjure up childhood memories.
Here at Hancocks we source all our wholesale American sweets from the official UK agent, making sure your business is getting the best quality confectionery. We know the market trends and have seen growth of up to 50% year on year with American sweets, so this is a strong trend that looks set to grow further. If you want to take advantage of increased sales through stocking American sweets, now's the time to act.
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How to "Read and Write" in Math: Improving Problem Solving and Communication in Mathematics
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This course provides an in-depth exploration of teaching systematic approaches for solving math word problems and developing written communication skills to describe solution processes. Teachers will learn a wide range of strategies to develop students' skills in the math problem-solving tasks of:
• comprehending the problem and identifying relevant data
• analyzing the problem's internal structure to determine what type of problem it is
• selecting a viable solution process and carrying it out
• explaining the solution process both orally and in writing.
Course Objectives
Participants will:
• explore a wide range of instructional strategies for math problem solving and math communication
• learn to create exciting math lessons that are challenging and achievable for all your students
• find a focus on strategies that can be applied across all grade levels in mathematics
• learn practical ideas and instructional strategies that they can immediately use with their students
• look at teaching strategies that can help students accomplish the four main tasks of problem solving:
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Tell Nordic Mining to drop lawsuit against peaceful activists
During 3 weeks in February, 80 protesters peacefully occupied machinery to prevent drilling on top of a mountain which could become a open-pit mine. They were trying to get the Norwegian government to stop the controversial mine project, which plans to dump more than 250 million tonnes of waste and chemicals in the nearby Førde fjord. The fjord is a national wild salmon sanctuary, spawning ground for a number of endangered species and an endless supplier of food and sustainable jobs.
The mining company has now announced that they will file a multi-million lawsuit against the peaceful activists.
Among the protesters were young and old people, members from the local community and environmental activists from across Norway. One of the activists now being threatened with a lawsuit is 16-year-old Alberte. Another one is 32-year-old Ørjan from the local village of Vevring, which will feel the effects of the mine first hand.
Alberte, Ørjan and the other protesters acted out of their own personal conviction. Breaking the law, getting arrested and being fined with 1000 euros was a small price to pay, if it could stop environmental destruction on such a large scale. These peaceful, nonviolent direct actions was a last resort. For years' activists have attended public meetings, signed petitions, written public hearing responses, read scientific reports, filed appeals, organized rallies and met with their elected politicians.
These are the people Nordic Mining wants to sue. We feel this is totally unfair. The company says that they have to take the consequences for their actions. But Nordic Mining's business is to make money, not safeguard the planet for generations to come. And so when the Norwegian government ignored respected marine scientists and their own environmental experts, these brave activists acted as the real custodians of our future. They join ranks with the likes of 'No Dash for Gas', Heathrow 13 and other activists standing up for our collective future.
The democracies we know today did not happen by accident. They were fought for. Civil disobedience played an important role in that evolution. It's a safety valve in our democratic systems, used to call out illegitimate decisions. We fear a future where corporate power and threats of lawsuits could dictate the future of our democracies.
We support Alberte, Ørjan and the rest of the activist and admire their courage. Please sign this petition and tell Nordic Mining to drop this unprecedented legal assault.
Thank you from Mari Boine, Kjell M. Derås and Per Flatberg
Mari Boine is an internationally renowned singer and musician. As a member of the Sami community, Norway's Indigenous people, she has always been a keen protector of nature and indigenous rights.
Kjel M. Derås and Per Flatberg were both part of the largest civil disobedience actions Norway has ever seen. In January 1981 more than 800 people broke the law to stop the construction of a mega dam that would have severe consequences for the local environment and for Norway's indigenous people - the Sami people.
You can read more about this issue at www.savethefjords.com
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Roasted Bourbon Maple Turkey Breast is a super easy recipe to prepare! The bourbon maple glaze is quick to make and adds an amazing flavor to the turkey breast. Perfect for the Thanksgiving and Holidays! The glaze is awesome on any type of turkey and also perfect on chicken!
I love Thanksgiving! Celebrating family and friends getting together without any expectations except laughter and great food! How can you go wrong with those expectations! Whether you need a huge turkey, drumsticks only, perhaps even a chicken, who cares as long as your party is having fun! The bourbon maple glaze for this turkey breast is so easy to prepare. You can actually use this on any size turkey! Also perfect on any type of chicken.
Bourbon Maple Glaze, yup that's right, it is just yummy! This is an easy glaze to prepare, about 20 minutes, and it makes such a delicious coating for the turkey. The turkey is so juicy and the combo of the bourbon, maple and oj is outastanding!
To make the glaze, I combine bourbon, no sipping for the cook, okay, go ahead, knock yourself out, pure maple syrup, orange juice, and balsamic vinegar. I boil everything and then bring it down to a simmer and reduce the ingredients to an almost syrup and its fabulous!
Prepping the Bourbon Maple Glazed Turkey Breast:
People get overwhelmed with turkey. It is really a matter of just letting it cook and use a meat thermometer! I do take the juices that fall to the bottom of the roasting pan and baste the turkey every 30 minutes. The glaze takes about 20 minutes to prepare and it goes on the turkey the last 30 minutes. ! This is not complicated and it is just delicious!
This makes a really moist and yummo turkey breast! I do hope you make this recipe and enjoy! I love to pair this turkey breast with my Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato Soup and Green Beans with Mushrooms and Shallots and my favorite Thanksgiving casserole Healthy Sweet Potato Casserole
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Roasted Bourbon Maple Turkey Breast
- 7 pound turkey breast
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground sage
- 1 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, peeled and halved
- 1 leave bay
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 - 1/2 cup water, more if needed
- Bourbon Maple Glaze
- 1/3 cup bourbon
- 3 Tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Remove turkey from packaging. Wash and pat dry.
In a small bowl, combine onion powder, garlic powder, salt, ground black pepper, sage, and thyme.
Rub the turkey breast with olive oil.
Rub the turkey with the spice rub.
To the cavity of the turkey breast,place 1/2 onion, bay leave, and garlic cloves.
In a roasting pan fitted with a rack, place the seasoned turkey breast.
Add the water and the second half to the bottom of the roasting pan.
Insert a meat thermometer into the thick part of the turkey breast to monitor temperature of turkey.
Place in oven. Reduce oven heat to 350 degrees.
Baste turkey every half hour.
In the last half hour of cooking, brush turkey with the Bourbon Maple Glaze.
Depending on size of your turkey, should be done in 2 1/2 to 3 hour. Temperature of the turkey should be 165 degree.
Repeat every 10 minutes for the last half hour of cooking.
Remove from oven and discard the bay leaf, garlic and onion from cavity and pan.
Let turkey rest for at least 20 minutes. Slice and serve.
To make the Bourbon Maple Glaze:
In a small sauce pan, over medium/high heat, add the bourbon, maple syrup, orange juice, and balsamic vinegar.
Bring to a boil and reduce to low heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
Mixture will reduce to about 1/2 and have a syrup like quality.
Remove from heat and ready to use as a glaze.
Recipe Notes
- If the turkey breast is browning to quickly, cover with aluminum foil.
- Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.


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: Brian Isbicki
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Poster Title
Upland oak regeneration response to prescribed fire and canopy gap disturbances
Brian Izbicki, Dr. Heather D. Alexander, and Dr. Brent R. Frey
In upland oak forests of the Appalachian hardwood region, fire suppression contributes to extensive oak regeneration problems and compositional shifts toward shade tolerant species. Prescribed fire may maintain upland oak by removing competing species and increasing understory light. Single and multiple (2x, 3x) fires were implemented over 3-yr and 5-yr periods. Each growing season, canopy cover, growth, basal diameter and survival were quantified for six seedlings groups. Gap size and age, are being analyzed to identify influences on composition and regeneration dynamics if prescribed fire is unsuitable for all management objectives. Preliminary results suggest single fires are ineffective at creating beneficial conditions for oak regeneration while multiple fires promote oak growth relative to competing species. This study could direct how prescribed fire can preserve upland oak ecosystems and provides information on upland oak regeneration in canopy gaps with continued fire suppression.
Nicole Hornslein
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Water and nutrient use of mid-canopy Liquidambar styraciflua during Pinus taeda mortality
Nicole Hornslein and Heidi Renninger
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As forest ecosystems undergo change, it is likely that tree physiological functioning will alter with changes in resource demands. In the southeastern U.S., mortality of Pinus taeda (loblolly pine) due to southern pine beetle will impact the successional dynamic of forests, including changes in resource availability to suppressed hardwoods. Twelve mid-canopy Liquidambar styraciflua (sweetgum) individuals in a loblolly stand undergoing a mortality event were measured for water-use, photosynthetic capacity, and leaf nitrogen (N) concentration. Sweetgums next to dying pines used significantly less water than ones next to alive pines in every month. Vcmax and Jmax values did not significantly vary between sweetgums with respect to adjacency to dead or alive pines. Leaf N content was significantly higher post-mortality than pre-mortality in both green and senesced leaves. Throughout the course of the study, resorption rate of N was higher in sweetgums next to dying trees, however this rate did not significantly differ between pre-mortality and post-mortality. These results suggest that in less than a year after mortality, significant resource-use rates of sweetgum are already occurring and are likely to increasingly change in the upcoming years.
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Poster Title: Comparing Photosynthetic Capacities and Limitations Across Seedlings of Two Oak Species and Three Planting Stocks of Artificially Regenerated Oak (Quercus spp.) Seedlings
Author(s):Tyler Durbin, Heidi Renninger, Andrew W. Ezell, A. Brady Self, Emily B. Schultz
Abstract: Oaks (Quercus spp.) are an important component of many ecosystems. They provide aesthetic, wildlife, and economic value while providing many ecosystem services such as clean air and water. Oak species typically have a difficult time regenerating without proper planning and foresight. Regeneration can be especially difficult on highly productive soils such as those found in the bottomlands of the southeastern United States due to the large amount of competition they face. Oak regeneration cannot always be accomplished through natural means using advanced regeneration. After large natural destructive events when advances planning was not able to be accomplished or when reforesting or afforesting an open area that does not have a seed source available artificial regeneration can be a viable option. In order to establish a stand using artificial regeneration it is important to select a seedling that can outcompete non-desirable species. This study compares two species (Swamp Chestnut oak (Q. michauxii) and Shumard oak (Q. shumardii)) and three planting stocks that consist of bare-root, conventional containerized, and a large potted (EKOgrown). Photosynthetic capacities of leaves were measured using a LI-6400XT Portable Photosynthesis System. Maximum photosynthesis/carboxylation results were determined using equations for non-linear regressions.
Name: Holden Miles
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Poster Title: One-year Oak Regeneration (Quercus spp.) Responses to Midstory Control and Partial Harvest Treatments
Author(s): Charles H. Miles1, Andrew W. Ezell3, Heidi Renninger2, John Willis2, A. Brady Self2, Emily B. Schultz2 James C. Rainer4
Abstract: Increased oak regeneration benefits timber production as well as a number of wildlife species that are found within bottomland hardwood systems. Partial harvesting and midstory control are two silvicultural operations used to increase light availability, which is essential for oak seedling survival. Oak seedlings generally require 25% available light to survive, but closed canopy hardwood forests provide less than 10% (Gardiner and Hodges 1998). In addition to the reduction due to closed canopies, available light is also limited in these systems due to dense midstory components. Sivicultural operations such as partial harvest and midstory control may be used in conjunction to increase light availability on the forest floor. Six sites were chosen for this study to evaluate the effects of partial harvest and midstory control on light availability and oak regeneration responses. The study plan contained six treatments assigned with random residual basal areas replicated across the six study sites, which included 70ft2/ac, 60 ft2/ac, 50ft2/ac, 40ft2/ac, 30ft2/ac, and a non-treated control. Results showed a target basal area of 50ft2/ac in theory optimized oak regeneration for this study more significantly than any other treatments.
Mercedes Siegle-Gaither
Poster Title
Using Deuterium and Oxygen-18 Stable Isotopes to Understand Mechanisms of Stemflow Generation as a Function of Tree Species
Mercedes L. Siegle-Gaither, Dr. Courtney M. Siegert, & Dr. Richard F. Keim
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Stemflow is a form of nutrient-enriched rain partitioning that redirects intercepted water from the forest canopy down tree trunks, creating biogeochemical hotspots at tree bases. Few studies have examined species-specific effects of bark structure and storm meteorological conditions on stemflow generation via stable isotope tracers. Stemflow volume and isotopic composition were measured over one year to determine (i) origins and pathways of stemflow water using stable isotopes, (ii) differences in stemflow generation mechanisms between tree species, and (iii) differences in stemflow generation mechanisms between storm events. Stemflow collars were installed on 18 trees of six species. Water samples were collected within 24 hours of individual storm events. Laser ablation spectroscopy showed that isotopic composition (δ2H) of stemflow (-20.08±10.18‰) is distinct from that of throughfall (-21.25±9.09‰) and precipitation (-15.49±10.03‰). The difference in isotopic composition of stemflow relative to precipitation signifies evaporation, suggesting that this pathway is composed of pre-event and event water. A bark-wetting experiment showed bark water storage capacity (BWSC) per trunk to be greatest in red oaks (86.4±21.5L), then white oaks (51.4±30.9L), and hickories (22.7±15.7L), respectively. Oaks with thick, continuous bark generate lower stemflow volumes and have higher BWSC; hickories tend to have thinner, irregular bark that leads to higher stemflow volumes and lower BWSC. Species-specific BWSC is thus a determining factor for stemflow generation during an event, and for how much pre-event water contributes to this flux in terms of volume and chemistry. Results suggest stemflow significantly impacts forest hydrology and microclimate based on interspecific differences in bark.
Zeima Kassahun
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Species-Specific Environmental Factors that Influence Sap Flow Rates of Nine Bottomland Hardwood Species
Zeima Kassahun and Dr. Heidi Renninger
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With increases in global temperatures and drought occurrences due to climate change, bottomland hardwood forests (BLH) are expected to experience a shift in their established microclimates. As the climate shifts, certain tree species could be more negatively affected over more resilient species, leading to a shift forest composition. This study uses sap flow measurements to examine physiological response of hardwood trees to vapor pressure deficit (VPD) and soil moisture (SM). Results suggest that shagbark hickory and willow oak have significantly different responses to VPD between high vs low SM. This suggest these species are drought-sensitive. Additionally the data suggests willow oak and shagbark hickory began to drop their leaves earlier in the growing season compared to the other species. This could be explained by the abnormally low water variability that occurred towards the end of the growing season. This research can provide an accurate assessment of BLH tree species response to climate change.
Robert Hane
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Herbicide Application over Hardwood Afforestation site Release Morning Glory
Robert Hane, Joshua Adams, Michael Blazier
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Herbicide application is an important step in successful hardwood afforestation. The purpose of our genetic herbicide trial was to determine which timing of herbicide application (Oust XP) was the most efficient at controlling the weeds and releasing untested hybrid sweetgum trees planted in 2015. Height and ground line diameter were measured for each tree prior to the growing season, and again at the end of the growing season. While taking measurements late in the growing season we noticed some of the trees were partially or completely covered by Smallflower Morning Glory (Jacquemontia tamnifolia). Enough trees were affected to warrant a full tally of the site for Morning Glory and determine if any causes were apparent. Rows receiving a treatment of Oust XP for herbaceous weed control were approximately ten times more likely to be bound by Morning Glory than the seedlings that were not treated with herbicide. Seedlings that were bound by Morning Glory had significantly more diameter growth than unbound seedlings, but there was no statistical difference in the height of the seedlings. Due to the fact that Morning Glory germinates in the summer it was able to take full advantage of the competition-free study plot and overtop the seedlings. It is thought that increased diameter growth exhibits a response to the Morning Glory overtopping seedlings.
Robert Hane
Emily Babl
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Species specific mechanisms contributing to the mesophication of upland oak forests
Emily K. Babl, Heather D. Alexander, Courtney M. Siegert, John L. Willis
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Upland oak forests of the eastern United States are shifting dominance towards shade-tolerant, fire-sensitive species, a transition often attributed to fire suppression. This shift has been hypothesized to lead to mesophication, a process where shade-tolerant, fire-sensitive species (mesophytes) create a cool, moist understory, thereby reducing fuel flammability and promoting their own proliferation at the expense of upland oaks. There have been few empirical studies identifying mechanisms used by trees to promote mesophication, and these studies have yet to extensively explore potential mesophytes outside of the red maple (Acer rubrum). We sampled four hypothesized mesophytes and two upland oak species across a gradient of sizes (20-60 cm DBH) in western Kentucky. We quantified canopy area, bark roughness and thickness, and leaf litter traits that may lead to differences in forest floor flammability. Preliminary results show that mesophytes have thinner and smoother bark than upland oaks, which could contribute to greater stemflow funneling by these species and consequent reduction of leaf litter flammability. Delineating the potential mechanisms by which mesophytes could alter forest flammability through their bark, canopy, and leaf litter traits is essential for understanding future forest function and exploring options on how to successfully manage for preservation of upland oak forests.
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In this chess game of life and death, Hugo Bishop has to get one move ahead in a trail of murder and intrigue that leads to a twisted mind and a secret that threatens the whole world. Only the cooler-than-cool Hugo Bishop was capable of reaching 'check-mate' in a sinister world of move and counter-move, beautiful women and fast-living. There is no other hero quite like Hugo Bishop, who has previously appeared in Knight Sinister, Queen in Danger, and Bishop in Check.
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Student Takes Selfie While Pregnant Teacher Experiences Contractions in Background
Way to make the moment all about you.
Way to make the moment all about you.
This weekend we get a remake of a '70s horror classic, Arnold and Stallone finally punching and shooting things together onscreen ('80s action-movie fans, rejoice!) and a based-on-true-events political thriller about that creepy-looking Wikileaks guy.
Somehow, bacon has gotten even tastier.
Raising kids these days is almost as tough as getting your little ones to like you.
One Cleveland Browns fan has taken it upon himself to help the team find a suitable quarterback.
This man would rather lose his job than lose his life.
The preseason isn't only a time for players to hone their game.
You may not know this, but 'The Star-Spangled Banner' actually has four verses.
Being named the best city for trick-or-treating isn't so much like taking candy from a baby as it is taking candy from someone who opens their front door when you ring it.
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#whyimsingle because many people bring baggage from the past with them and I shouldnt have to suffer because of what somebody else did..
#LADIES Don't give up on love!!! Just use this single time wisely so that when the time comes, you will be ready for YOUR KING! :)
#YoureMoreAttractiveIf you love to pray, love to worship, and UNashamed :)
Christians are talking about all the bad things that are going on... I thought the Bible said watch and pray?? Not watch and complain..
#whyimsingle my life is my ministry so if you cant enhance the ministry, you arent the one God has for me.. #CantBe