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An enforceable Patent is the key to effective Commercialization/Out-Licensing of any technology. No matter how good a technology is, if the description of the technical subject matter is not enabling or fails to disclose all necessary embodiments, and in case the claims are narrowly drafted and do not gain support from the specification, the worth of the technology is insignificant.
Patent Prosecution
Patent Prosecution is not merely a process of interaction between an Applicant and/or his Legal Representative and a Patent Office with respect to patentability of a patent, but, for the Applicant, is also a test of legal and technical competence that it believes the Legal Representative posseses. Patent prosecution is highly individualized and reflects the underlying skill set of each Attorney as the prosecution process itself involves high level of technical negotiation and interpretation of specific terminologies with the patent office, which in the end has high-impact value for the client.
Office Action Technical Analysis
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Patent filing and docketing
Patent docketing is a method or system for managing the patent application process. Docketing is a particularly crucial tool for patent law firms,
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Trade Mark is a prerequisite to Brand Building and the journey from Trade Mark to Brand and Brand Equity is tedious and needs proper blending of resources. Mere advertisement doesn't help!! Therefore, corporates need to be very cautious while going through the journey from Trade Mark to Brand Equity,
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For corporations with extensive portfolios that require additional trademark management support, IIPRD provides a customized solution that compliments the corporations' existing agent network. Through our team of experienced trademark professionals, we offer specialized trademark administrative support from pre-filing activity through to post registration management.
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The U.S. is a nation of immigrants. But unauthorized immigrants have become a source of political debate, and Congress and President Obama disagree over the best course of action to address issues such as deportations, legal status, education and benefits. For years, the Pew Research Center has estimated the size of the unauthorized immigrant population and surveyed the U.S. public about immigration.
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I am about to transfer my wine from the primary to the secondary fermentation and had 2 questions.
1. If my wine does not fill up the 6 gallon carboy and say there is 1-2 gallons of free space, what is the issue? I remember hearing that the less oxygen inside the better but why?
2. does the glass carboy need to be in a dark place when the wine is in it given the fact that it is clear?
1) Yes, it's about oxygenation. Remember, when you transfer it to secondary, you're getting rid of that protective blanket of CO2, and there may not be enough sugar left in your wine to remake it. This will worsen the flavor of your wine. Either top it off with a similar type of wine, use a smaller container, or add sanitized glass marbles to take up the space.
2) Keep it out of the sun for sure. Electric lights aren't as big of a deal (less UV), but keeping it in a closet or basement is preferable.
attached is the picture of the carboy (ie the big round one on the left) tell me if that is too much space. I don't have more wine to put in and i do not have a 5 gallon carboy. was wondering if i should buy one.


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What does it mean that I have a low IgM level?
Low IgM: Low IgM levels in and of themselves are not common, but can occur. If they occur with low IgG levels or with other clinical symptoms the diagnosis can be different. Isolated low IgM can be caused by a variety of factors, and often eventually resolves. See an immunologist for further evaluation to determine the cause. ...Read moreGet help now ›
Immunoglobulin M (Definition)
There are 5 classes of immune proteins: igg, iga, igm, ige and igd. Igm fights infection. If you produce too little then infections may occur and you have hypogammaglobulinemia. If you have too much you ...Read more
What does it mean to have a low IgM level?
Immune test: The body normally makes immunoglobulins iga, igg, igm, ige and igd. Low or absent IG levels are seen in patients with recurrent infections. A low igm level that is clinically relevant usually occurs in the presence of a low igg and/or IgA level. It is always best to treat a patient, not a number. If a person is otherwise healthy and only has lower igm, usually no worries. ...Read moreGet help now ›
What does low level of IgM mean?
Maybe nothing?: Igm is a type of antibody you make to help fight infections. Slightly low igm by itself may not mean anything (i.e., your nature level). If it is very low, or other antibodies are also low (or not functioning), it may be a sign of immune deficiency that can lead to more infections. If you have ?S, see a clinical immunologist. They can help determine if your immune system is functioning properly. ...Read moreGet help now ›
My son has had bloods done there is low levels of IgA and igm. But IgG is normal what does this mean?
Make sure the: Report was interpreted in the context of your son's age. The normals are not the same as adults. ...Read moreGet help now ›
My brucella IgG came back 0.03 and IgM 0.07. What does that mean? Also does that mean that I have a low immune system? Please help! thank you
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What do elevated levels of IgM mean?
Depends: The "normal ranges" for all lab tests include 95% of the "normal" population; thus, 2.5% of people are above the upper limit, and 2.5% are below the lower limit. There's nothing to worry about if your values are a little bit above the normal range, but a very elevated IgM could be a sign of a problem. You need to check with the physician who ordered the tests to interpret your results. ...Read moreGet help now ›
What could it mean if IgM and IgA levels drop lower after being rechecked?
IgA, IgM: Were they low to start with? Did you attemt to treat them? Some variation is testing as well as the body is normal. Should be same lab, same method, similar results. ...Read moreGet help now ›
My IgM levels are very low all the others are on the low side but not excessively I have suffered ill health since childhood can you shed any light?
Not significant?: Good morning, low levels of igm by itself may not be significant. However, you have had health problems since childhood. There is a condition known as selective igm deficiency in which there is an absence of igm and normal levels of igg and iga. Igm does play a role in fighting infection as it is the first antibody produced in an acute infection. About 2.5% of people have lower than normal igm lev. ...Read moreGet help now ›
What does it mean if IgM and IgA levels drop lower?
IgM and IgA: Low levels of IgA and IgM may mean that you have an immune deficiency. If they are only slightly low and your igg is normal and you are able to respond to vaccines and do not have a lot of infections, there may be nothing to worry about. We need a lot of history and additional blood tests to understand what any particular level of antibodies in the blood means. ...Read moreGet help now ›
My IgM level went from normal to very low. Down to 28. What is going on? I am being followed for biclonal gammopathy. Should I worry
Keep Following: There are a number of variables which could be contributing to this and for the sake of brevity (i'm only allowed a 400 letter answer) i suggest that you keep your appointments with your specialist. ...Read moreGet help now ›
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Inflation is finally down to a reasonable level. The economy is growing at a healthy pace. Unemployment is declining. And yet the leader of the Labour Party, Ed Miliband, insists we are experiencing a crisis of middle-class living standards and that the British public yearns for a better functioning economy.
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Though inflation dipped to 2 per cent in December (finally hitting the Bank of England's 2 per cent target after four years of overshoots) average pay is growing even more slowly. The net result is that real wages continue to fall. The middle is still being squeezed hard.
While GDP is expanding, the economy has been given a lift over the past year by the decision of households to spend more, after half a decade of retrenchment. Rising house prices seem to have made people more optimistic. But many households are still heavily indebted, by historic standards. There is a question over how this sort of growth can be sustained in the absence of a surge in exports and business investment, both of which are still very low.
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Failure to Mind Corporate Details Leads to Loss of Copyright, Infringement Lawsuit
The case of Clarity Software, LLC v. Financial Independence Group, LLC is a great example the serious, negative consequences to intellectual property ownership when business owners and legal counsel fail to ensure that tasks are completed.
The short version is that the creator of computer software, Vincent Heck, sold the copyright in his software to settle a debt to a creditor, Eric Wallace, who intended to form Clarity Software, LLC to own and distribute the software. The lawsuit was for infringement of the copyright in the software.
As they say, "the devil is in the details." In this case, the detail that became a devil, and ultimately prevented Wallace from enforcing a copyright in the software, was the fact that Clarity Software, LLC was never properly formed and therefore lacked standing to sue for infringement.
Forgive me for employing yet another trite phrase, but "truth is often stranger than fiction." The Defendant proved that a veritable comedy of errors had occurred resulting in no record of the formation, including 1) the Department of State of Pennsylvania losing the certificate of organization, along with all records of the submission and filing of the certificate of organization, 2) the Plaintiff's bank (PNC Bank) losing its copy certificate of organization provided when Wallace opened a bank account (even though PNC Bank still had the signature card completed when the account was opened), and 3) Wallace, himself a former President of the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, losing his copy of the certificate of organization and all records of his communications with his attorney.
Defendant successfully moved for summary judgment based on its argument that Plaintiff did not own the copyright at issue in the litigation since it was not properly organized as a Pennsylvania limited liability company and never acquired valid ownership of the copyright.
Hat tip to Pamela Chestek and her blog, Property Intangible, where she first wrote about this case October 13, 2014. The opinion and order can be found here: Clarity Software, LLC v. Financial Independence Group, LLC, No. 2:12-cv-1609-MRH (W.D. Pa. Sept. 30, 2014).
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Contract Drafting: Limitations of Liability & Exceptions
One of the most important functions of a contract is to reduce uncertainties and mitigate risks. That is why almost all professional or personal services contracts contain "limitations of liability" provisions. Although they may seem like densely-worded, "boilerplate" provisions, and often overlooked, these provisions broadly affect a party's ability to bring a claim, show liability, and prove damages that can be recovered.
A limitation of liability clause is a provision in a contract that limits the amount of exposure a company faces in the event a lawsuit is filed or another claim is made. As a preliminary observation, it is important to note that enforcement of limitation of liability provisions vary from state to state. The general rule in contract law is that in the commercial context, many states have found these clauses to be a mere shifting of the risk and enforce them as written.
Limitations of Liability generally address two areas of concern. First, the types of claims that may be barred. Second, the amount or scope of liability for claims that are not barred.
Limiting The Type Of Claim
A typical limitation of liability clause may look something like this:
This clause limits the types of damages that may be claimed, prohibiting claims for:
- Consequential damages (damages resulting naturally, but not necessarily, from the defendant's wrongful conduct, BUT they must be foreseeable and directly traceable to the breach)
- Incidental damages (includes costs incurred in a reasonable effort, whether successful or not, to avoid loss, or in arranging or attempting to arrange a substitute transaction)
- Special damages (often treated the same as "consequential" by courts, "special" damages have been defined as those that arise from special circumstances known by the parties at the time the contract was made)
- Punitive damages (damages that may be awarded which compensate a party for the exceptional losses suffered due to egregious conduct; a way of punishing the wrongful conduct and/or preventing future, similar conduct)
- Exemplary damages (See "Punitive damages")
- Indirect damages (See "Consequential damages")
- Lost Profits (Cases in New York (and elsewhere) have a held that a clause excluding "consequential damages" may no longer be enough to bar "lost profits" claims; therefore, consider including more specific provisions in contracts- if parties want to exclude lost profits for breach of contract, a clause specifically excluding "lost profits" should be included.)
Lost profits that do not directly flow from a breach are consequential damages, and thus typically excluded by a limitation of liability clause like that above. But lost profits can be considered general damages (and thus recoverable) where the non-breaching party bargained for those profits, and where the profits are a direct and probable result of the breach.
Limiting The Amount Of The Claim
If found to be enforceable, a limitation of liability clause can "cap" the amount of potential damages to which a party is exposed. The limit may apply to all claims arising during the course of the contract, or it may apply only to certain types of claims. Limitation of liability clauses typically limit the liability to one of the following amounts: (i) the compensation and fees paid under the contract; (ii) an sum of money agreed in advance; (iii) available insurance coverage; or (iv) a combination of the above.
Parties can and typically do agree in their contract that liability is capped at some dollar amount. If liability exists and if damages can be proved, then the aggrieved party recovers those damages, but only up to the agreed cap. Sometimes these are mutual; other times they are one-sided. Sometimes the cap is a fixed sum (e.g., "the amounts paid for the services" or "$100,000"). Other times, the parties may choose to tie the cap to the type of harm, (e.g. personal injury, property damage, violations of confidentiality obligations).
However, sometimes that parties may agree that certain types of harm should not be limited. These "exceptions" put the parties in the same position they would have occupied if there was no limitation of liability provision in effect. For example:
- exposure for violations of intellectual property (copyright, trademark, trade secret, patent) or proprietary rights (right of publicity, right of privacy, contractually-defined proprietary information)
- in the event of an obligation to indemnity and defend for 1) breach of intellectual property representations, and/or 2) third party intellectual property or proprietary rights
- in the event of an obligation to indemnify because a party didn't have the right to provide data or information
- in the event of an obligation to indemnify and defend for non-compliance with data security standards
- exposure for violations of confidentiality obligations
- personal injury or property damage due to negligent acts or omissions
Best Practices
Businesses that rely upon limitation of liability clauses should periodically reexamine those clauses. Questions that you should be asking include: "what's my maximum recovery if the other party breaches," and "what's my maximum liability if I breach?"
These are only effective if enforceable, that's why drafting is key. According to many courts, following certain drafting guidelines will help reduce the likelihood that a limitation of liability clause will not be enforced. Such guidelines include:
- Make the clause conspicuous: set the clause in bold face print or underline or otherwise place the clause apart from the rest of the text on the page on which it appears so that the other party is aware of its existence.
- Make the language clear and concise: make sure that the clause is concise and unambiguous as it relates to the contract as a whole.
- Identify specific risks: be specific in identifying the types of damages you think should be excluded.
- Negotiate the clause: discuss the clause with the party that is signing the agreement and negotiate if there is a discrepancy.
- Retain drafts of revisions: keep drafts of any revisions made to the limitation of liability clause so that you have proof that the clause was negotiated.
- Add language stating that these damages are not recoverable even if they were, or should have been, foreseeable or known by the breaching party.
- Recite that the limitation of liability clause is an agreed benefit of the bargain, and that it remains in effect even if any remedy under the contract fails of its essential purpose.
- Consider including a liquidated damages clause for specific breaches, which would replace a damages claim.
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GEAR UP FOR FALL! Now Is A Good Time To Take A Look At Those Contracts
One of the most important tools to protect your business – your ideas, customer relationships and talent pool – is your written contract. A solid contract is the foundation for a reliable relationship for you, your customers and your employees. More importantly, it helps to prevent misunderstandings and false expectations that can lead to a breakdown in your customer relationship, jeopardize the project and result in litigation.
Many companies start with a model or "form" contract adapted from forms available online or drafted when the business first started. As businesses develop over time, you may have revised your contracts, adding a little here, removing a little there. Maybe you read an article about an important case in your industry and decided to add some text from the contract discussed in the court's legal opinion. In many cases, over time, the agreements become "Franken-contracts" an odd amalgamation of trade lingo, inconsistent terms and even contradictory conditions. At best these are ambiguous and confusing to read. At worst, they become unenforceable.
At some point, you should review, revise and generally "tighten" existing contracts. You should have your lawyer review them to make sure that there are no mistakes, ambiguities or omissions that could cost you or your customers. I urge clients to have their contract forms reviewed on an annual basis. Depending on changes in the law, changes in the industry or changes in your own business, this process should only take a few hours.
The following are six things to consider as you review your existing contract forms and business practices.
First, are you using a written contract? Simply having a written agreement in place will help prevent the often difficult, time-consuming and expensive dispute that comes down to a "he said / she said" situation.
Second, make sure that the key terms of your contract are consistent and understandable. Pricing and payment terms, clear descriptions of the services to be performed or the goods to be delivered, as well as due dates and acceptance criteria will go a long way toward preventing breach of contract claims. More importantly, ambiguous and internally-contradictory terms may expose you to fraud claims or claims under an unfair business practices act. These types of claims are typically much more difficult and more expensive to defend against.
Third, create a mechanism for changes in your contract. Circumstances change. When they do, make sure that you document them and that your customer initials and dates any additions or changes to the contract after it is signed.
Fourth, don't overlook intellectual property ("IP") rights, Many business relationships involve collaborative sharing or development of knowledge, skills and protectable IP assets such as copyrights, trademarks, patents and trade secrets. Intangible assets are often the most important drivers of revenue creation and value. Overlooking creation, ownership and control of IP rights may result in the loss of these assets.
Fifth, ensure that your contracts are up-to-date with respect to local laws and industry regulations. Recent developments in technology, e.g., BYOD, Social Media, Mobile commerce, and online privacy had produced a raft of state, federal and industry specific laws, rules and regulations. Do you regularly update your forms to make sure they comply with changes to local laws?
Sixth, understand your "escape" options. Not every relationship is meant to last forever. Your contracts should have clear and concise terms for ending the relationship such as failure to perform, failure to pay or adverse business conditions.
To find out more about how the Adler Law Group can help you tighten your contracts, or even draft new ones, contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Technology Continues to Test The Bounds of Copyright Law
The Internet is an unprecedented source of disruption. From retail services (e.g. Amazon) to media and entertainment, almost every industry has been forced to rethink its business model due to the accessibility, ubiquity and democratizing force of the Internet. Aereo was positioned to disrupt the traditional media distribution model by giving consumers greater control over what were otherwise "free" over-the-air transmissions.
The Aereo service was premised on the idea that consumers should be able to watch and record over-the-air broadcast television programming via the Internet. Major broadcast networks that owned the content made accessible through Aereo challenged the model on the grounds that Aereo was violating the exclusive "public performance" right guaranteed by the Copyright Act.
Copyright law provides copyright owners six exclusive rights. One of those rights is the exclusive right to publicly perform the copyrighted work. Because this right is a statutory construct, one must look to the statute to determine its meaning. To "perform" and to perform "publicly" means "to transmit or otherwise communicate a performance or display the work to a place … or to the public, by means of any device or process, whether the members of the public capable of receiving the performance or display receive it in the same place or in separate places and at the same time or at different times."
While many reacted by asking whether the case would stifle innovation and have a chilling effect on start-ups, this case does highlight the increasing tension between technological advances and copyright law.
From a practical standpoint, one need not be alarmed about the impact of the decision on most types of innovation. For one thing, the Court went to some lengths to craft a reasonably narrow decision, which applies only to broadcast TV retransmitted over the Internet.
As with any type of innovation, there are different types of risk. On the one hand, there is technology risk: the risk that whatever technology is necessary for some business plan simply won't work. On the other hand, there is legal risk, highlighted by the Aereo decision: the risk that the entrepreneur's interpretation of some act or case law won't ultimately prevail. That's what happened to Aereo.
As an IP lawyer, I am somewhat perplexed. It is hard for me to understand why Aereo made such a bold move. However, at least the district court agreed with Aereo's interpretation.
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III Canned fruits or vegetables, or frozen vegetables Orange juice, grapefruit juice, apple juice All spices – even if they are 100% pure Confectioners sugar and brown sugar baby foods, baking powder, dried fruit, margarine, honey peeled & shredded vegetables & fruit, tuna fish The following is a list of foods considered to be kitniyot which should not be eaten by Ashkenazic Jews on Pesach:For health reasons, or for young children,please consult with a Rabbi.Anise,Aspartame,Beans,Black Eye Peas,Buckwheat,Canola Oil,Caraway,Chickpeas,Coriander,Corn,Corn Syrup/Glucose Syrup,Cumin,Fennel,Fenugreek,Flax Seeds,Kasha,Kimmel, Lentils,Licorice,Lucerne,Lupine,Millet,MSG,Mustard,Peanuts,Popcorn, Poppy Seeds,Saffron,Sesame Seeds,Sorbitol,Soy Oil,Corn Oil,Soy,String Beans,Sunflower Seeds,Tofu,Vetch,Wild Rice. Miscellaneous 1. 2. Just because it is on the Pesach shelf or section does not mean it is Kosher for Passover. Check for proper supervision. Lactaid – caplets and drops may contain chometz. Lactaid milk should be bought before Pesach, or buy regular milk and add the drops before Pesach. The drops or caplets should be sold with the chometz.There is a new product made by Rugby,called Lac-Dose which is kosher for Pesach. Playdough should be sold with the chometz Raid ant and roach traps are Kosher for Passover. Combat, Con Rat and Black Flag use an edible chometz for bait and should not be used. All insecticides sprays are Kosher for Passover. Glue – all Krazy glue and Elmers are Kosher for Passover. Elmers finger paints and washable paste may contain chometz. Paper towels – first three and last two sheets should be discarded Paper plates might contain chometz in the starch. Dixie and Chinet are Kosher for Passover. America's choice, Foodtown, Krasdale, Vanity Fair are also Kosher for Passover. All plastic plates, cups and cutlery as well as styrofoam are Kosher for Passover Egg Matzah should only be eaten by the elderly, sick and infirm. Some items such as crackers are in this category. Watch for KFP label. All eggs should be purchased before Passover IV 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. a. b. c. d. e. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. If one cannot digest gluten, wheat matzah, Oat matzah can be ordered call 732-363-8102 or fax 732-363-1475 or call Landau's Grocery 718-633-0633 or Kollel Supermarket 718-436-7701. Florida Hotel kashrus information call Rabbi Manis Spitz at 305-672-1240. Miami – Latest time for eating chometz: 10:55/11:19 Latest time for bitul chometz: 12:10/12:22 Nerot, first night of Yom Tov: April 2 - 7:19 Soda – Look for OU-P on Coca Cola,KP on Pepsi Cola Mouthwash – Flurocare Dual Rinse, Listerine, Plax, Scope, Tom's of Maine Soap – all bars Suntanning products – all Toothpaste – Colgate, Pearl Drops, Prevident, Sensodyne, Tom's of Maine(Regular only), Ultrabrite, Viadent, white strips. Baby formula – some are chometz, some are kitniyos. Postum is chometz. Baby cereals, even the ones made from rice, should not be used. Some contain grain and even if not they are manufactured on chometz equipment. Chometz is not only forbidden to eat, but also one can not derive any pleasure or benefit. Therefore, one cannot feed one's pets any chometz pet food. For information on pet foods contact www.kosherpets.com or 954-938-6270. Bird foods – Pure sunflower seeds or millet are fine. Most other Products contain wheat or oats. Cat food – Friskies (canned cat foods without wheat, grains, beef and milk products combination – (formerly Friskies Buffet)- beef & liver dinner, country style, elegant entrée, mixed grill, ocean whitefish & tuna dinner, salmon dinner; Fancy Feast (canned cat food) cod-sole & shrimp feast, seafood feast. Dog food – Alpo-chunky with chicken, beef & chicken, chopped chicken, chicken meat, liver, chopped beef, chunky beef, chunky liver, chunky lamb, chicken, liver & bacon, beef stew, beef & liver, trio with chicken, meat, & liver; Mighty Dog-beef & chicken, turkey & bacon, chicken & liver, gourmet dinner, beef. Fish food (fresh water) – freeze dried worms, krill (frozen without additives) Fish food (salt water) – frozen brine shrimp, Krill (frozen without additives), Tetra Deuca bloodworms Pedialyte has kitniyos The following medications are Kosher for Passover: Advil, Alka Seltzer tablets, Allegra, Anacin, Bayer aspirin, Bayers Children's aspirin, Benadryl, Claritin, Dramamine tablets & liquid, chewables are kitniyos; Kaopectate, Motrin, Mylanta, Maalox, Peptic,Prevacid,Tylenol – all forms; Immodium AD, Motrin, Darvon, Paxil, Amoxicillin, Erythromycin, Keflex, Zithromax, Exedrin, Pepto Bismol, Prozac, Robitussin – CF, DM, PE, Night relief, Pediatric Cough; Sudefed, Tagamet, Valium, Zocor, Zoloft. Rolaids and Tums are kitniyot. Coffee – ground, unflavored, not decaffinated-does not need supervision. Instant coffee needs supervision. Folgers regular & Tasters Choice regular do not need Passover supervision. Biodegradable "Peanuts" for packing (if melts when placed in water)are chometz. Nuts – raw, whole, chopped or ground (walnuts or almonds) without preservatives or additives do not need Passover supervision. Pecans need Passover supervision. Lip products – Almay, Blistex, Chanel, Chapstick, Clinique, Estee Lauder, Revlon (except Ultima ultimate lipstick) Perfume – Aramis, Boss, Chanel, Charlie, Clinique, Estee Lauder, Helmut Lang, Hugo, Lacoste, Revlon, Tommy Hilfiger. All shaving lotions. Milk – fresh does not require Kosher for Passover supervision, if purchased before Pesach. If purchased on Chol Hamoed, it should have Kosher for Passover supervision. Flavored milk needs Kosher for Passover supervision.
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I'm looking for a way to create vertical tables in SAS where the variables are each treated as rows (as opposed to each row being an observation).
For example lets say I have some data for a bunch of companies, some of which is more important than others. It is easy to make proc report spit out a summary table with a few variables like this:
Name Price Shares MarketCap
co1 $5 100 $500
co2 $1 100 $100
co3 $2 200 $400
What I want to do after this is print a page of detailed information for each company which is essentially a table with a column for the description and a column for the value (and maybe a third column for the calculation).
Company 1
Location: CA
CEO: Bob Johnson
Industry: Semiconductors
Shares: 100
Share Price: $5
Market Cap: $500
The only way I can think of to do this in SAS is to basically transpose everything, create a new character variable that has the label (Location, Stock Price, Etc) and a second character variable that has the value and then make a two column report BY company to get a page for each. This is messy since some of the values are numeric and others are character so to get them to display on one column requires creating a new character variable and filling it with text versions of the numeric variables.
I figure there has got to be an easier way to create a vertical table since there are so many easy ways to create the horizontal tables.


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Joe Mathews: Thanks to Xi Jinping, Chinese millionaires have propped up the state's sagging real estate market, universities, and companies.


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Property Details
House, 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Baths, 11 Sleeps
Beach House Memories is a beautiful beach front home with wide expanses, in a split level, contemporary layout. The home has views of both the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Intercoastal Waterway to the west. The master suite is located high above the beach with spectacular views and it's own fireplace and large luxurious bath. The Atlantic Ocean (with no car access) is just out the back door, accessed by a private walkway over the dunes.
The house has just been updated and refreshed with brand new sliding glass doors and windows in living room, brand new sliding glass doors in all bedrooms, fresh paint, flooring and more. The house has quality furnishings, fresh linens, FREE WIFI, full kitchen, toys and games, and artful decor to make your stay as comfortable and carefree as possible. We have beach chairs, umbrellas, and beach toys available as well as an outdoor shower with hot and cold water (a luxury after spending a day out on the beach).
Comfortably sleeping 10 guests, Beach House Memories is 2,700 sq ft and has 4 bedrooms and 2 and a half baths - one bathroom can conveniently be accessed from the deck which leads to the beach. The kitchen has granite counter-tops, brand new stove top, wall oven with microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasher, as well as a convenient undercounter icemaker. The dining table can be easily extended to seat 12, is currently set up for 8. The main living area is open and clean with entertainment center and fireplace. A loft, located just above the living room, has a desk, library and pull-out couch that sleeps an additional 2.
Master suite: (Top floor) 1 King-sized bed and a queen sized fold out couch in main room for extra guests (or young kids). Fireplace. A large walk in closet. A large bath featuring a deep tub with it's own view of the ocean, if you dare. Separate shower and toilet room for privacy.
Loft just outside of master suite is a perfect area for reading, lounging or even catching up on business at the office with a comfortable desk and sitting area. The sofa opens for an additional bed, as needed.
Bedroom #2: Located on the main floor adjacent to the Living room. Overlooks the Intercoastal Waterway to the west. 1 Full-sized bed.
Bedrooms #3 & 4: Located on Lower level. These rooms, separated by a lovely bathroom with access to the deck, have 2 Twin beds (can easily be pushed together to make a King), and a queen sized bed in other.
This is our family's beach house, and will be for years to come. This is not just a rental... Please no pets, or smoking on the premises. Thank you.
Recent Review
Enjoyed this property and recommend completely!
Julia and Jeff
Beach House Memories, LLC
About the Owner
We are a family of 4 with 2 children in high school in Miami. We have been traveling up to St Augustine for 8 years and have rented many homes - we love the area but were never fully satisfied with the cleanliness of the homes we found, so we decided to purchase a house for ourselves and make it a vacation rental. We manage this property ourselves and are upgrading all the time. The best way to describe this house is that its like using a friend's home. The house is in great shape and is very comfortable. Enjoy.
7 Reviews
5 based on 7 traveler reviews
Enjoyed this property and recommend completely!
Julia and Jeff
Beach House Memories, LLC
Every detail exactly as promised
The owners provided detailed lists of attractions and restaurants in the area - we tried most of the recommended restaurants during our stay, and every one of them was very good. We would definitely recommend this property, and we hope to have an opportunity to stay there again sometime.
Like a home away from home-but much more inspiring
Serenity guaranteed...
The beach was absolutely breathtaking!! Privacy and great shells everywhere. There were tons of games for all ages and computer access if you are unable to completely disconnect.
The house is equipped with every modern day convenience you might desire. Even a washer and dryer to avoid all that laundry when you get back home!
I highly recommend this particular property...words can't convey how very special this trip was for us. My boyfriend and I truly had an amazing vacation and I hope to return here again very soon!!
An especially content guest of Beach House Memories!!
A wonderful family stay
St Augustine is right down the road and offers wonderful restaurants and cafes, art galleries, and must see sites, such as Castillo de San Marcos, Ripley's, Pirate Museums, The Lighthouse, etc. One day we ventured about an hour+ north to Cumberland Island, GA which offered a great hike (must see).
The only complaint I have about this house is... I had to leave.
I would recommend this place to anyone. The owners were great and made sure we had everything we needed.
Thanks for a memorable week full of rest, relaxation, and much laughter.
Unforgettable Stay
From the Owner
"We were looking at properties for 8 years in this area and have looked at many homes. When we saw this house we knew we were home."
Activity and Interests
Tons of great restaurants.
Old St. Augustine is 15 minutes Southwest.
Lovely Ponte Vedra Beach is 15 minutes to the North.
Brand new Publix is 5 miles away.
Great beaches.
Rental rates
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
|Monthly *
Mar 1 2015 - May 30 2015
3 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 9 guests; add $50 per night, per additional guest
Summer 2015
May 31 2015 - Aug 8 2015
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 9 guests; add $50 per night, per additional guest
Late Summer/Early Autumn
Aug 9 2015 - Nov 20 2015
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 8 guests; add $50 per night, per additional guest
Holidays 2015
Nov 29 2015 - Jan 3 2016
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 9 guests; add $50 per night, per additional guest
My Standard Rate
4 night minimum stay
|Notes: Rates are based on 9 guests; add $50 per night, per additional guest
* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.
Additional information about rental rates
- Cleaning fee $200
- Refundable damage deposit $500
- Tax Rate 10.0%
NO PETS, NO Smoking, No more than 11 guests.
A separate Lease Agreement must be signed by renter.
Cancellation Policy
- 12
- Available
- 12
- Unavailable
- 12
- Today
Property Type
- house
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning
- Clothes Dryer
- Fireplace ...
- Garage ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
- Internet
- Iron & Board
- Linens Provided
- Living Room
- Parking
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Coffee Maker ...
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher ...
- Kitchen
- Microwave ...
- Oven ...
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster ...
- Dining
- Dining Area
- Books ...
- DVD Player
- Games
- Satellite / Cable ...
- Television
- Toys
- Video Games
- Video Library
- children welcome
- non smoking only
- pets not allowed ...
- wheelchair inaccessible
Location Type
- Beach View
- Beachfront
- Ocean View
- Oceanfront
- Waterfront
- cinemas
- festivals
- library
- marina
- museums
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- beachcombing
- bird watching
- paddle boating
- photography
- sight seeing
- walking
Local Services & Businesses
- ATM/bank
- groceries
- hospital
Sports & Adventure Activities
- cycling
- deepsea fishing
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- jet skiing
- pier fishing
- surf fishing
- surfing
- wind-surfing
Floor Area
- 2700 sq. ft.
- 2 Bathrooms,
- 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 1
- Bathroom 2
- Half Bathroom
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11
- Bedroom 1
- Bedroom 2
- Bedroom 3
- Bedroom 4
- Balcony
- Deck / Patio
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Guests provide their own meals
Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website
- * WiFi with high speed internet. * 2 Flatscreen TVs with DVRs and DVDs (living room and master suite) with AT & T UVERSE with HBO. * Large spaceous 2 Car garage with remote. * A parking spot for your trailer or boat. * Full Kitchen with granite countertops, new dishwasher, separate ice maker, large fridge and brand new stove top. * Granite Bar with 8 stools * Brand New HE Washer & Dryer * Central AC * 2 fireplaces (living room and master suite) * Work center with desk. * Deck furniture * Every room has bureaus, drawers, tables and clean closets for your convenience. * All the linens and towels you will need for a carefree stay. * Tons of extras - lots of reading material and board games for the rare rainy day. * Outdoor shower and bathroom accessed from outside. * Surfboards, boogie boards, pails and beach toys, beach umbrella, beach chairs, beach towels, bike, outdoor shower.


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John Kerry 'is frontrunner for Defense Secretary job and Susan Rice set to replace Hillary as Secretary of State'
With President Barack Obama secured for a second term, the Beltway is abuzz with chatter over who will end up where in his imminent cabinet reshuffle.
Sources are opining that the president is considering Sen. John F. Kerry (D-Mass.) for the post of Secretary of Defense instead of Secretary of State, which has been thought to be the apple of the veteran senator's eye.
Despite his deep-rooted longing for the post of chief diplomat, it is believed Obama will select Susan E. Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, to fill the expected vacancy left when current Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, could soon announce her departure from Obama's administration.
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Close: Senator John Kerry, left, embraces Susan Rice, then President-elect Barack Obama's nominee for United Nations ambassador, before a Senate confirmation hearing on Jan. 15, 2009
Next in line: Sen. John Kerry (left), UN Ambassador Susan Rice and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (right) listen to President Barack Obama during a speech at the State Department on May 19, 2011
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Clinton has insisted that she will be a one-term Secretary, fueling rumors she has her eye on a presidential run in 2016.
Rice, 47, has been part of the coterie of Obama advisers since the early days of his campaign for president in 2007.
But she has been on the receiving end of much criticism since she is believed to have been the driving force being the Obama administration's initial choice to label the recent attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, in which U.S. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens and three other Americans were killed, as a violent protest as opposed to a planned terrorist attack.
Despite the negativity over her alleged influence and claims by at least one Republican senator, Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.) that she would have an 'incredibly difficult time' being confirmed as head of the State Department in the senate, Obama is expected to stand firm in his support for her nomination, sources have told The Washington Post.
World affairs: US United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice (speaking at the UN on Aug. 30) has come under fire for allegedly not branding the deadly Sept. 11 attack on the U.S. consulate in Libya as a terrorist attack
Adviser: U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (right) speaks with U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice at a United Nations Security Council meeting on the crisis in Syria on January 31, 2012 in New York City
'I cannot imagine promoting anybody associated with Benghazi at this point,' the Republican said on CBS' Face The Nation on Sunday.
But Rice was a shoo-in during her confirmation hearings for her post at the UN back in 2009, impressing both Democrats and Republicans alike with her grasp of foreign policy and world affairs.
So with Rice rumored to be Clinton's heir apparent, the conjecture is now that Kerry would be the top choice for Defense.
Current Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta, who had previously served as the Director of the CIA, assumed the role at the Pentagon after Robert Gates stepped down in July 2011.
Panetta himself has said he doesn't think he would remain in the post during Obama's second term but in a moment of candor told reporters 'who the hell knows?' when he was asked about his future.
'It's no secret that at some point I'd like to get back to California,' he said on Monday.
The Monterey native moved to DC to serve as a Congressman from 1977 to 1993 and was served as President Bill Clinton's White House Chief of Staff from 1994 to 1997.
Inner circle: US First Lady Michelle Obama (left) and US Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice embrace at a UN event on May 5, 2009. Rice had been an early supporter of Obama's bid for the presidency in 2007
From the start: Susan Rice joined then-Democratic presidential hopeful, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.) at a campaign event on Dec. 18, 2007, when he first launched his bid for the White House
He later served as Director of the Office of Management and Budget from 1993–1994.
And with the personnel changes expected to soon come down the pipeline, Panetta could soon have his wish fulfilled.
Though Kerry has been the top name floated as a replacement for Panetta, sources told The Post that Deputy Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter and former undersecretary for policy at the Pentagon,
Michele Flournoy, have also been mentioned as contenders.
Kerry, who is Chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, is expected to have earned a place among Obama's top brass - especially after his defense of the president's national security record at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte in September.
Obama's appointments are expected to be announced any day now though his press secretary, Jay Carney, remained tight lipped on any potential changes in his first press briefing since Obama's reelection on November 9.
President Obama will hold a full press conference this coming Wednesday, in the White House's East Room, where the president will take questions from the press and possibly announce major changes to his cabinet.
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<Dawn of Discord> Is a 2 year old guild with a solid core that's progressed casually since Wotlk looking to expand our roster and progress further into heroic mode raiding. We are currently 2/8H. Our 2nd group is currently 6/8 reg looking for some new faces to make the group its own
Death knight: Low
Druid: Low
Shaman: High (Elemental/ Resto)
Rogue: Very high
Paladin: None
Priest: low
Mage: low
Warrior: low
Hunter: low
Warlock: low
Raid times : G1 - Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday starting @ 5:30 PM server and ending @ 8:00 PM server.
G2 - Wednesday, Friday starting @ 6:30 PM server and ending @ 9 PM server.
If you plan to join our guild and underpreform, show up late, or expect to be carried its better if you dont whisper us at all. Also constructive criticism will be given, if your one who cant handle that then sorry you may not like it here. We are looking for mature players with a raiding background that are loyal and ready to progress with us as a team.
For more information you can contact Southern, Bres, Lyrawynde, or Salve.
Edited by Southern on 2/16/2012 3:05 PM PST
90 Undead Death Knight
Bump! Still looking for solid dps.
90 Orc Shaman
I've raided as a Alt Stand-in with these folks throughout WotLK and they were wonderful, competent raiders. They were fun to hang out with and very friendly. You can't go wrong with DoD if you are looking for a new guild to call your own. :)
42 Human Warlock
Did a couple raids with these guys and they aren't very friendly--not much of a guild to feel welcome in...unless you want to be bullied or made to cry once in a while! Happens pretty often with these guys.
85 Blood Elf Warlock
Not at all the same person. Hfarnsworth is me--don't know the others though!
90 Undead Priest
New Year is here, and we are looking to move forward. Please feel free to contact any officer if you are interested in joining us or want more information.
Sorry for the trolls with other agendas, forums are always full of them unfortunately.
Edited by Salve on 1/2/2012 5:32 AM PST
85 Gnome Mage
You guys were very nice at first to me until later on one certain person started treating me awful, and i think that person knows who he is. I switched over to Alliance looking for better opportunities and not to be told i'm an awful player by this guild.
Good day
100 Undead Mage
Don't know anything about your guild experience but you could work on your gemming and reforges. Mage forums and Rawr are great resources for that. Post over there and we can get you straightened out.
also free bump (not that it wasn't at the top)
I joined at a low level and worked hard on leveling up, being helpful and nice, and eventually gearing up to raid. I am still in this guild and have had no problems with them whatsoever. If you play a class we need in our raids and play it well as well as play nice with others; there's no reason you won't like this guild.
Edited by Lobotomize on 1/10/2012 12:08 PM PST
Since I have last posted about this guild Salve has become the new guild leader. Her nickname in the guild and in her officer note is "The Drama Queen" and she sure lives up to it. I'm a slow leveler so I let some people down in the beginning of the expansion and I got demoted from officer to elite (raiding rank) for playing my warrior for about a week. A day or two ago one of the officers (Varithos) who is generally very immature decided to call into question my dedication to the guild so, after I had a brief argument with him, I complained to the guild leader about him being so immature. Salve's response was to agree with him so I got mad and decided to finally tell her what I truly thought about her leadership. The new Co-GM (or Raid Leader which he got the rank renamed to) got angry at me for telling Salve he had planned to make his own guild the day before he got promoted to this rank. The next day I tried to clear the air with him and he thought I was being passive aggressive while I was trying to make casual conversation. The GM and Co-GM then complained to Southern (the true GM despite his officer ranking) who had recently quit raid leading and doesn't seem to care much for the guild, quitting raid leading much more than the once I have and never catching any crap for it. Anyway since he didn't really care about the guild and none of them care about loyalty I was then kicked after having been in the guild for a year and almost becoming the GM at one point. I highly recommend that you do not join this guild while it is under the command of Salve, Kungfushiz/Microtic, or Southern. This guild projects itself as very mature and drama free such as a guild like KA but it is the exact opposite.
90 Pandaren Priest
This post makes me question a maturity level, but it ain't the guild's.
Join if you want but you'll understand what I mean eventually.
26 Troll Hunter
Sounds to me like the guild made the right choice not making you GM and you are now disgruntled.
A tip about life, people will not always agree with you, getting "mad" isn't conducive to conflict resolution. Maybe a little less complaining and more reasoning. I remember having to socialize my dog with other animals...maybe you need that.
Threats of violence. We take these seriously and will alert the proper authorities.
Posts containing personal information about other players. This includes physical addresses, e-mail addresses, phone numbers, and inappropriate photos and/or videos.
Harassing or discriminatory language. This will not be tolerated.