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While cleaning up in the garden this afternoon, I came across and old brick. I did strike me immediately that I could use it to build a bee hotel.
I looked in my shed for other materials and found what I needed:
- a small piece of multiplex
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Step 1: The build
I found a nice leftover piece of multiplex and fixed the brick to it with long screws. Then I used my drillpress to drill two holes in the wood. These holes where then used to fix the bee hotel to the wall with screws.
Step 2: Hang it up
- choose a dry spot
- choose a sunny spot
- make sure that there are enough plants and flowers, that bees like to visit, within 50m of your bee hotel.
Excelent, Plain and Simple, Just as I like my vodka, hehe.
Do you know if those kinds bees inhabit in South America? I'm going to to do one of these as soon as spring comes down here. We (me and my wife) actually just have a wasp nest on our back yard that is bigger than a basketball.
We keep wasp and their nests around here . That keeps carpenter bees away.

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Dave Mallett to perform at UMPI
Mallett, the quintessential Maine folk singer/songwriter whose work spans four decades, has released a dozen albums worth of songs he wrote and performed. His latest album takes a slightly different tack, setting new melodies to 22 stories in Henry David Thoreau's book "The Maine Woods." The album was created, in part, to mark the 150th anniversary of Thoreau's trip to Maine in 1857.
"Thoreau spoke of Maine so well," Mallett said. "The people deserved to hear about how he felt about their state."
To complete the album, Mallett read Thoreau's stories repeatedly and then developed the melodies that would "enhance the moment." He has called the project one of the most challenging things he's ever done.
Mallett, who began singing and performing when he was only 10, hails from a small town in rural Maine, but his music has traveled to all corners of the world. His songs have been recorded by more than 150 artists including Pete Seeger, Alison Krauss, Peter, Paul & Mary, Arlo Guthrie, John Denver, Emmylou Harris, and the Muppets.
The songs Mallett writes and sings are filled with passion, evocative imagery, and a sense of the inevitable passage of time. The loss of American towns and rural landscapes is the subject of many of his songs, as are the issues of wilderness preservation and the struggle of the common man.
Recognized by the Bangor Daily News as one of the most memorable Mainers of the 20th Century, Mallett has released 12 albums, published two books, and has performed throughout America and Europe. His "Garden Song" has become an American folk classic.
Billboard has said of the singer, "Mallet is a first-rate folk singer and writer. His portraits and townscapes are camera sharp, and his knowledge of his subjects is profound."
The concert is $10 for adults, $5 for students, and free to UMPI, NMCC, and SAGE students with ID. For more information, call Cultural Affairs Director Carol Ayoob at 768-9462.


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Spy thriller kicks off Canberra film festival
Canberra's International Film Festival has kicked off with a spy thriller amid unprecedented security.
Organisers managed to secure the Naomi Watts and Sean Penn movie Fair Game for the opening night, ahead of the film's international release.
It has been another coup for the event which last year featured the world premiere of Oscar winner The Hurt Locker.
Festival director Simon Weaving says the screening prompted tighter security.
"There is so many concerns about piracy these days. We just gave an undertaking that we would make sure that no one took mobile phones and cameras into the screening," he said.
The festival will showcase 53 feature films and documentaries from 26 countries.
"It's a really eclectic program which is what a film festival should be, from various parts of the world and all sorts of styles and genres," said film critic David Stratton.
He says one film that is sure to impress audiences is Ajami, a production with an unconventional alliance behind it.
"Ajami is a film set in Jaffa and it's co-directed and co-written by an Israeli director and a Palestinian director," he said.
"You'll come out of that film I think, absolutely stunned."
As the festival enters its 14th year, new digital formats are posing some challenges.
"Digital cinema is a fabulous way to go. It makes filmmaking more accessible for everybody. It makes it easier and safer to distribute but there are a lot of challenges in managing," Mr Weaving said.
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I'm starting off the year with both a new Kerry Washington-inspired 'do and a couple adventures on the horizon- a quick work trip to Vegas, tickets to Coachella in the spring, then BVI again this summer. I have so many things to love about 2013 already. I'm just ready to get after it.


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Min Wu, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Biomedical & Health Informatics Studies Director
Northwest Quadrant Building B, Room 6438
Phone: (414) 229-4778
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Health Informatics & Administration
- Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2003
- M.S., Physics, West Virginia University, 1999
- M.S., Physics, Shandong University, 1996
- B.S., Physics, Dalian University of Technology, 1993
Speaker Topics
- Information Systems, Health Care
Interests & Expertise
Dr Wu's primary research interests are to identify unmet medical needs and implement technologies in their solutions. current research interests include biomedical database applications, dental informatics, public health informatics, clinical informatics, ROC analysis in computer-based medical education and testing, decision-making (knowledge server), and human-computer interaction (HCI).
Recent Publications
Wu, M. (2012). M-Health Application. Journal of Medical Informatics (Chinese), 33(11), 2-5.
Wu, M., Huang, K., & Huang, W. (2011). Promote Health Literacy Using Information Technologies. Journal of Medical Informatics (In Chinese), 9, 7-11.
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Brilliant 2D and decent 3D make this a very versatile camcorder
It wasn't long ago that shooting 3D movies in the home was something that only futurists talked about. But with the arrival of dual lensed cameras like the JVC-TD1 and the Panasonic CLT1 3D lens, used on camcorders like the Panasonic SD90 shooting is here and it is here to stay. The main problem with shooting real 3D, though, is that you have to make compromises. The TD1 is bulky and costly, while the CLT1 lens add-on is just plain costly.
This is where the JVC Everio GZ-HM960 comes in – it's a 2D camcorder which can convert footage to 3D within its chassis. It's an interesting idea and one which will have 3D purists up in arms, but the results are much more impressive than you might think.
JVC Everio GZ-HM96: Design and build
The first thing you notice about the HM960 is its LCD. The thing sticks out, dwarfing the camcorder's body. The LCD is significant to the 3D, as it is lenticular. This means you can view any footage you shoot in '3D' through it and see the illusion without glasses.
At 3.5 inches, the LCD is massive but actually adds something to the overall design of the camcorder and when you do playback your footage, the results will make you smile.
JVC Everio GZ-HM960: 3D shooting
As the camcorder only has one lens, the 3D footage is actually created by the conversion technology built into the camcorder. Because of this it is quicker to set up 3D shots with the HM960 than other 3D cams, but this does mean that you can sometimes shoot footage that doesn't look great in another dimension.
We had a few issues with some of our test footage, in that the depth of the images weren't quite as effective compared to 3D footage we shot natively in the past (although this isn't really a surprise) this was especially apparent in fast-moving shots. Steady or more static shots and the 3D effect worked well, however.
3D footage looks best when played back on the LCD. Output through HDMI to a 3D-compatible telly and the footage still has some 'wow' factor but imperfections are also there.
JVC Everio GZ-HM960: 2D shooting
Switch the 3D off and you have Full HD capabilities, powered by a 0.5in, 10MP CMOS sensor. The sensor is a decent size and this is shown in the picture quality of the 2D footage. Colours were brilliantly perky and there was decent clarity of low-light footage. Couple this with 16GB internal storage and what you have is a camcorder with features that veer to the high-end.
The JV GZ-HM960 is a great go-between for those still not convinced that 3D is the future. While it should be seen as a great 2D camcorder with the ability to convert to 3D, and not the other way around, those looking for a way into 3D movie making will not be disappointed. Brilliant at 2D and decent enough converting to 3D – the HM960 is a uniquely versatile camcorder.
JVC Everio GZ-HM960 price: £799-£899 online, link JVC
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Maddie calls Jades doctor to see if she's really pregnant, and Emily and Paul say goodbye to their baby.
Maddie meets with Gwen at Java. She tells her that Jade is faking the pregnancy just to keep her hooks into Will! Maddie tells Gwen that when Jade got in the car accident she didn't help for her baby, or tell anyone she was pregnant at the hospital, which makes Maddie think she was lying. Maddie gets an idea and calls the family clinic and pretends to be Jade. When the woman on the phone asks for Jades social Maddie get frightened and hangs up
Jade comes into Wills house with coffee. She shows him a health and nutrition book she got from the hospital. He tells her he got her an apartment already and she is surprised he didn't waste any time! Jade finally agrees to go to the apartment.
At the hospital, Henry visits Emily with a yellow (Friendship) flower. She's still very upset and doesn't want a ride home with Henry. She tells him she doesn't ever want to see him again! Henry and Emily fight, Henry apologizes for telling Meg Emily was leaving town, but he didn't want he going off during an ice storm. Emily tells Henry she thought he was her friend and that because of his actions they are through
Lucy is surprised that Dusty hired 'Chaz' for security! She is upset, telling Dusty that she doesn't know what she feels about her father. Dusty asks Lucy if she thinks she can distance herself from Craig. Lucy introduces herself to Dusty's bodyguard. Mr. Yamamoto arrives and tells Dusty he is ready to sign the documents across the hall, Dusty is reluctant to leave Johnny alone with Lucy.
Craig asks Meg for help checking out of the hospital. Paul overhears and tells him that there are plenty of nurses in the hospital, he should go find another. Paul asks Meg why everything went wrong, when he did everything right to help Emily and the baby. Meg tells him it is because he couldn't give her the one thing she wanted, a life with him.
Paul tells Meg he wants her at Jennifer (his babies) funeral.
Paul comes in on Henry and Emily an tells Emily Meg has arranged a funeral for their child. When Paul tells her Meg is coming to the baby's funeral Emily says �You want the woman who killed my daughter to cry fake tears at her memorial?�. Emily begs Paul to allow Jennifers funeral to just be Emily and Paul.
Jade gets a phone call from the doctor's office who thinks they were disconnected from Jade. Jade finds out someone was trying to get into her medical records. She tells Will she thinks it is Maddie or Gwen. Jade asks Will to come with her for her next appointment at the clinic.
Dusty finally agrees to allow Lucy to stay with Johnny (and Chaz). As soon as Dusty leaves the room Craig arrives. When he starts to make a move toward Johnny Chaz attacks him.
Lucy encourages Chaz to stop hurting Craig. The two talk and Lucy finds out the Craig has now gotten a suite at the Lakeview, so he will be living in the ame building as Johnny and Dusty.
Will joins Maddie and Gwen at Java and tells them that the clinic called hr as soon as Maddie hung up. Will tells her he has seen Jade sick, and she asked him to come to her next appointment, so she isn't faking it, as much as he hopes that she is.
Will shares the news that Jade is set up in an
apartment. He tells her that he doesn't want to send the wrong signals to Jade. He asks Gwen about school, and she shares that her music class is
great. He stares at her, smiling. He tells her he loves hearing her talk about music. She tells him she has to get back, and leaves for the
Jade shows up at the house with a pregnancy test. She wants to prove
she is
At the Chapel, the ceremony begins. Emily cries as she and Paul light a candle for Jennifer. They're left alone to say their final goodbye. Emily
sobs as she tries to say goodbye.
At the hospital, Meg accepts an engagement present she thinks is from Paul but it is from Craig!
Dusty tells Craig to leave and asks his bodyguard, Chaz to stay with him.Dusty is upset with Lucy, thinking she set things up to bring her dad
there.He isn't in the mood for more surprises and tells her so.
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Meg visit's Craig, thrusting his present at him.
Casey yells at Jade "There is no baby! You're lying to everybody!"


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$175,000 for the study, guess the union can raise the force two more cops! But.....right those two wages went to the study........
If a person on a motor cycle has to wear a helmet, then also enforce the law for all mopeds, scooters, etc. Unless of course the last one that passed me on the right at 45mph is exempt from injuries....
I am sure NONE of them will get hurt doing the other jobs such as farming, builders, electricians, plumbers, painters, roofers, and let's not forget the off duty hockey team...........
Turn it around Glynn, file a restratiing order to keep him 500 foot from you, then show up to court early....What a complete waist of everyones time....
Just a few comments to the positive and negative statements on this. One, why would the officer wait to give him the ticket on the street at time of traffic stop. I have written 20 years worth of citations and never once let someone go, then deliver the ticket later. This was a cheap ticket anyway and could very well been a verbal warning if the officer was in a hurry. Still a valid violation.
Two, obvioulsy by paying the citation Mr. Robinson acknoledged guilt, end of story on the citation offense.
Question to be determined is why the citation was issued so late, or was it to cover a bad stop and search of the vehicle???????
Feel like I have to chime in on this one, Yes his benefits are gone, yes if convicted he will get life, no the police will not stick up for him if he is guilty, and if something has happened in the past they will prosecute that also. One very important thing that not too many of you have mentioned, a group of highly professional police officers and a very good prosecutor has put together what appears to be a very good case for his prosecution! And in closing, the Michigan Police Chiefs Association will not hold a benefit for this man or anyone else, including a chief who is found guilty of a crime as terrible as this. And inclosing, to the people of BV who depend on the officers who are very professional and are there in your time of need, I would sincerely hope you stand behind those professionals. I am very confident that if Bleuw is guilty those officers of BV would be first in line to convict him of his actions. Nuff said. BV Police Chief Retired '99 and proud of being part of the BV Community and PD when I was there.....
If they are going to keep the law, then add to it the moped and bikes with the less hp that are allowed to operate on the public streets. Does not make sense that you can ride up to 35 or 40mph on a smaller bike in the traffic, but cannot do the same thing on a motorcycle in the city!
Hopefully the good people of the community will again support the professionals in the police and fire departments as they have always done in the past. Chief Pellerito, Retired.
Does it really matter if the belt was on? The fact is that a police officer died responding to help someone. The fact is simply he elected to go on the call just as the previous calls he responded because he was doing his job. I am sure that if any one of the above idiots who find fault with what happened would not have found fault if he was responding to their calls for aid.............May God Bless the Trooper and his family.
To the MSU Players, Did it ever occur to you that you might want to start sometime this year lisitening to your coach and not looking like you are playing high school ball? Did it ever occur to you that you are NOT PRO PLAYERS and have a lot to learn about Basketball and Life? Did it ever to occur to you to maybe slow down, think of the game, and that you are not as good as you (the players) think you are? Did it ever occur to you that the fans pay for tickets with hard earned dollars to watch you play like idiots? It is not about loosing to Uof M, it is not about winning against UofM. Why don't you just go a play a good 40 minutes of ball! Win or Loose! and...........in closing..........if you blow it and get your ass kicked off the team, the NCAA should make a new rule that would stop the looser from going on to ANY other school to play ball! Mistakes.....try a new term like GROW UP and act like and educated adult!
Get out of your car stated about 11 times, deputies left to assist other officers, ended up getting shot at about 40 times, caught the suspects, funny nothing stated about how the officers acted for the next 50 minutes while getting shot at, I am also sure the the 60 home owners and familes are also mad at all of the unprofessionalism. Give me a break, all she had to do was get out of the car!
Call it luck, fate, or good police work, simply the Grandville Officers did their job and stopped this suspect from giving numerous more business owners a bad day! Nice work guys. And as for the redwing fan.......guess you have not walked in their shoes or profession!
Wow who thought of this one, super drunks based on the result. What is next super assualts, super thefts, super CSC's, why doesn't the court system just take care of them in the first place!
I like the way the laws are written, you have the right to have a Union but if you do not want to join a Union, you still have to in a Union Shop. What would happend if they changed the laws to allow people IN Union Shops to get out altogether AND NOT still pay the Union Dues. For 20 years the Union did absolutely nothing for me except for take my money every month. And as for you can be fired for wearing a mustache, give me a break...................This is 2010 not 1940!
Supply and demand...............nuff said and I am sure the diesel will be burning the day of the strike right through the end..........kids will get to school. Funny though how it is illegal for Public School Drivers to strike but not for private drivers to strike! At least the color of the bus stays the same according to the law...........
I know from first hand experience, SGT Waterman is a professional and very capable of knowing if his life was endangered. If the MSP and Prosecutor's Office have cleared him that is the end. Hopefully the Township will fight this one to the end and not pay a dime to the losers. As for the "rouge cowboy" and "common thug", I believe the quotes should have been directed at the two poor occupants of the car who made another poor choice in life! Guess they are lucky to be around to even file the lawsuit. BVPD has always been a proud and professional police department!
Has anyone ever started to look into the background of the Defense Attorney's? Let's see, kill one cop and then kill fifty or more at the funeral and the New World Order is nothing more than talk. Of course, so was all of the planning for September 11th until IT HAPPENED! Glad I am from Michigan, I am soooo proud to say that!
Even though it has been a couple dozen years since I have worked in Kent County as a Law Enforecment Officer, I know the area will surel miss Dave and his commitment to the profession. As a ditto to RonP, there were only a few people in my police career who made a big impact on how I was going to commit to the profession. My thoughts and prayers to his family...
Lets see, grasshopper is an attorney and kiesel must have just received a traffic ticket. Why dont you at least give the system time to sort things out. I am confident as a retired LEO that they will be cleared in this incident. It again appears that the newspaper knows more than anyone else and also has the ability to print just enough as usual to cast some doubt! I still havent seen a followup on the person who killed the Allegan County Deputy on his motorcycle, turn the story around and I am sure the press would still be printing articles on the subject. Thank God I don't pay for this rag and only read it online!
Both MSU Players have just been suspended for the rest of this season by the Coach. Leaving all of the fans out, at least the Coach and MSU does not condone this type of sportsmanship! Nuff said!


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The following reports were authored or co-authored by Bright Power staff:
- Investigation of a Simplified Method for Detecting Rogue Bypass in Buildings with CHP and Solar Thermal Preheat Systems - Bright Power, Inc. (NYSERDA, 2014) In this follow-up study to The Negative Impact of Cold Water Bypass On Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems, the researchers at Bright Power seek a simplified method to identify Rogue Bypass Flow in Multifamily buildings with Combined Heat and Power and Solar Thermal pre-heat systems. Of the ten building domestic hot water recirculation loops in our final data set, our conclusion is that three of the buildings are probably experiencing significant rogue bypass and three of the loops may be experiencing low rogue bypass. Read the technical paper here.
- Energy and Water Savings in Multifamily Retrofits - Bright Power, Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (MacArthur Foundation, 2014) This is the first study to examine a large and diverse national data set containing pre- and post-retrofit utility data for both owner- and tenant-paid energy and water accounts in order to assess the impact of retrofits on energy and water usage in multifamily buildings. For the study summary, read here.
- The Negative Impact Of Cold Water Bypass On Solar Domestic Hot Water Systems - Bright Power, Inc. (NYSERDA and New York City Economic Corporation, August 2011) Post-installation monitoring of a 24 collector SDHW system recently installed in the Bronx revealed that the overall performance of the system is far lower than expected. The initial hypothesis for the cause of this reduced performance posited that less water is being drawn through the preheat tanks than designed for, thereby impeding the distribution of the thermal energy collected and reducing the efficiency of the solar thermal system. To investigate this theory, a study was commissioned to analyze the internal dynamics of the system.
- Solar Real-Time Pricing: Is Real-Time Electricity Pricing Beneficial to Solar PV in New York City? - Bright Power, Energywiz, Association for Energy Affordability (New York City Economic Development Corporation, July 2009) A study analyzing if real-time pricing in the form of Con Edison's Rider M tariff can improve the economics of solar electric photovoltaic (PV) installations, as well as facilitate greater use of hourly pricing within the New York City area.
- Solar Domestic Hot Water Technologies Assessment - Jeffrey Perlman and Andy McNamara (NYSERDA, August 2008). A report by Bright Power that compares the energy and economic performance of solar against conventional domestic hot water heaters in 13 regions of New York, using the TRNSYS hourly simulation tool.
- CUNY Solar Training - Market Assessment (PDF, 634 kB) In 2008, Bright Power conducted a comprehensive market assessment of the demand for a solar electric photovoltaic (PV) system installation technical training program in New York City. The study was funded by NYSERDA and was performed under contract to the Environmental Business Association of New York State, for the City University of New York (CUNY). Bright Power's report found a growing demand for solar photo-voltaic installation training in New York City, driven by an increase in solar installations in the area. Typical PV installations in New York City have characteristics that differ from systems in other locations. The report also outlines a marketing plan to attract students to the program. The City University of New York (CUNY) is developing a comprehensive training program for PV installers that will be accredited by the Institute for Sustainable Power (ISP).
- Greening A Block Feasibility Study - Charles Komanoff and Jeffrey Perlman (Greening A Block, January 2006). A proposal to take a whole city block and transform every building on it into a green, energy-efficient version of itself.
- National Review of Green Schools: Costs, Benefits, and Implications for Massachusetts (PDF, 800 KB)- Greg Kats, Jeffrey Perlman, and Sachin Jamadagni (Capital E, December 2005). Report for the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, reviewing the costs and benefits of green schools. These benefits include: energy savings, emissions reductions, water and wastewater reductions, increased earnings potential for students, asthma reduction, health improvements (cold/flu reduction), and increased teacher retention. Summary Slides: GreenSchools-Slides-February2006.pdf
- Analysis of PV System Performance Versus Modeled Expectations Across a Set of Identical PV Systems - Jeffrey Perlman, Andy McNamara, Dante Strobino, BASIC (American Solar Energy Society, Summer 2005). A study analyzing the outputs of various solar PV arrays in the real world versus their expected outputs.
- The Costs and Financial Benefits of Green Buildings - Greg Kats, Leon Alevantis, Adam Berman, Evan Mills, Jeffrey Perlman (Capital E, October 2003). A report to over 40 California state agencies demonstrating the conclusive findings that building green is a worthwhile investment.


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Someone Ripped Off My Photos Three Years Ago. Can I Still Sue?
Posted By Carolyn E. Wright On September 27, 2010 @ 12:02 am In Legal Matters | 7 Comments
A Black Star Rising reader sent us the following question:
I recently found a photo of mine on the blog of a small business. The blog post that included my photo was published in 2007. Is there any "statute of limitations" on copyright violators, or can I pursue this issue whenever I come across one of my photos?
When someone infringes your copyright, the time that you have to make your claim is limited. This is indeed based, as you suggest, on the legal principle called "statute of limitations."
Statutes of limitation, in general, are laws that prescribe the time limits during which you can file lawsuits. The deadlines vary with the type of claim and — at times — they depend on the state where you live.
The purpose of such statutes is to reduce the unfairness of defending actions after a substantial period of time has elapsed. They allow people to go on with their lives, regardless of guilt, after a certain time.
The "Last Act" of Infringement
Because copyrights are governed by federal law, there is only one statute of limitations for copyright-related claims. Copyright infringement claims have a three-year statute of limitations from the date of the "last act" of the infringement.
What constitutes the last act can vary. If your image is published in a newspaper without your permission, for example, you have at least three years from the date that the newspaper was distributed to file your claim in court.
However, if the infringement continues, such as when the photograph remains on the newspaper's website, the "last act" has not occurred until your photo is removed from the site.
In your case, since the photo is still displayed on the small business' blog, you should be able to take legal action against the infringement, assuming the usage is not protected by "fair use [2]."
Handling Past Infringements
Often, photographers don't find out about an infringement until after it has occurred — well after a photo has been pulled down from a billboard, distributed in a magazine, or removed from a website.
In these cases, it's important to understand exactly when the three years starts.
Some courts follow the "injury rule" for starting the clock for statute of limitations. This means that the three years begins at the time of the last act of infringement, regardless of whether you know about it. Therefore, if you don't learn about the infringement until three years and a day after it occurred, then you can't make a claim against the infringer.
Most courts, however, follow the "discovery rule" for the statute of limitations for copyright infringement. In other words, the time starts when you actually discover the infringement — or when you should have discovered it, if you had been diligent.
The latter situation also is known as "constructive notice." An example of this "constructive notice" is when your photo is published in a nationally distributed magazine, but you didn't see a copy of it.
Currently, the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Circuits have held that the "discovery rule" applies to claims under the U.S. Copyright Act. That leaves only the Tenth and Eleventh Circuit courts with the more restrictive "injury rule."
States in the Tenth and Eleventh Circuits include Alabama, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Kansas, Utah and Wyoming.
Collecting Damages
After you file your lawsuit within the statute of limitations, some courts limit your damages for the infringement to the last three years. But others, such as those in the Ninth Circuit, allow a copyright owner to recover all damages accrued, even if they occurred outside of the three-year window for the statute of limitations.
The bottom line is, if someone uses your photo without your permission, don't sit on your copyright claim. Check with an attorney to discuss your options as soon as you realize you've been infringed.
7 Comments To "Someone Ripped Off My Photos Three Years Ago. Can I Still Sue?"
#1 Comment By Sara On September 29, 2010 @ 3:11 pm
So what if it was an ex-boyfriend who ripped off your photos and claimed them as his own? How would I even prove that they were indeed my photos?
#2 Comment By Bobby Johnson On October 5, 2010 @ 3:23 pm
Okay, here is the real world 'poop'. I had a local limo service not only steal one of my photos, they also altered it for their ad. Since i had not registered this particular image with the U.S. Copyright Office, my lawsuit did not have the 'teeth' it would have otherwise. The truth is that the image would need to be registered within 90 days of capture. As it turned out, I only received a $300 settlement when I had actually sued for $4000. (Local newspaper ad)
Going forward, any image that I deem 'worthy' of someone heisting for an ad will be registered with the Copyright Office ... $35 fee ... but worth every penny.
Live and learn.
#3 Comment By Rick On October 5, 2010 @ 7:57 pm
you could prove they are yours if the images were shot digitally by using the meta data contained in the image. The meta data will have the type of camera/lens and possibly the serial# all you would need to do is prove you own the camera the images were made with. You can find the meta data in Adobe Bridge and I would guess in Lightroom too. Other programs can display it too, I just don't know which ones.
#4 Comment By Gail On October 6, 2010 @ 11:28 am
APERTURE also has the metadata capability- you can also add your name and date. I think it is important for all of us to make it part of our daily ritual when downloading and placing our images into our image banks.
#5 Comment By Carlos Gomez On October 9, 2010 @ 3:36 pm
Meta Data, can be removed by editing and re-outputting. Some programs allow you to remove EXIF Meta Data, some will remove them automatically. Also posting on some websites will remove all EXIF info as they resample the images. You can always point a local file or online image to Jefferey's Exif Viewer (search on google in case the link I'm posting doesn't show on the comment) [3] this allows you to see everything including the XMP portion which has a Create Date, and Creator tag. Your camera or Photoshop Copyright MetaData settings should have all this populated for it to show up. Lightroom and similar apps also do this. Beyond this, Adobe and other applications allow the use of embedded certificates of ownership or Digimarc. This is an imperative for high profile photos in your port. The embedded certificate communicates ownership, usage , and contact information of you the owner. The basic service is $49 / year for 1000 images, $99 for the pro service of 2000 images and has an added feature that lets Digimarc track down your photos and tell you where they are being used. This is a feature that stays with the photo even after edits, and would irrevocably show in court an infringement has happened. If you time license photos, it would allow for such photos to be tracked after the term of license. They have a small business service for up to 5000 images with over the phone support for $499 per year, which means that for 10cents you can protect your high impact content, or content you have licensensed already ..... yes expensive at first glance, but:
1.- quarterly registration online for $35 of all your content
2.- digimarc protection of your images with commercial potential, or licensed to shady customers
will save a lot of time and money at litigation time and guarantee you can leverage a handsome settlement.
#6 Comment By Nancy Delain, Esq. On April 12, 2011 @ 1:12 pm
Metadata isn't the issue when it comes to whether a copyright infringement case has "teeth." The issue is whether the copyright holder thought enough of the work to spring for the $35 online filing fee (in the US; other countries have their own copyright laws, rules and regulations that govern registration fees and what is covered by the registration) and register the work with the Copyright Office.
Metadata doesn't register copyright; metadata doesn't prove ownership of rights. Only a registration with the Copyright Office provides the copyright holder with prima facie evidence of an enforceable set of rights.
#7 Comment By Paul Wright On September 7, 2011 @ 8:48 am
Why is most of the text on this brilliant website black on dark gray? It's almost impossible to read. What a waste of such great information!
Paul Wright
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EAA Chapter 513 has a wonderful history with a wonderful crew of guys and gals through the years. We officially formed in the mid 70's and participated in airshows at the Houma Terrebonne Airport which included the Blue Angels, Bill and Corkey Fornof and other famous airshow groups. Many of our current members were active then and remember those days fondly. Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 513 of Houma Louisiana Incorporated is a not for profit organization. Our focus for the chapter in recent years is, the Cajun Fly-in, Kids in Aviation, the Young Eagles program, Eagles program and our F-16 Monument Project. The Cajun Fly-in is sponsored by EAA national, as is our Young Eagles and Eagles Programs. Our Kids in Aviation Program is solely sponsored by our organization, Terrebonne Parish School Board and individual donors. The F-16 Monument Project is also sponsored by donors. We are from all walks of life, but have one thing in common. We all love the thrill of flight. The chapter has a wealth of craftsmen that are always willing to share ideas and technical support. We always have new aircraft being built and old aircraft being restored. We meet at 6:30 PM the first Tuesday of every month at Skypilot, at the Houma Terrebonne Airport (HUM). 'Hangar Flying' is on the agenda. Come meet our chapter members and bring a friend.
Our chapter is part of the worldwide network of EAA chapters. EAA embodies the spirit of aviation through the world's most engaged community of aviation enthusiasts. EAA's 170,000 plus members enjoy the fun and camaraderie of sharing their passion for flying, building and restoring recreational aircraft. To find out more about EAA and our programs and services, please visit our home page at EAA.org.


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- Empty values will return null instead of an empty string
- Added sorting and filtering on the list resource calls; check out the docs for available fields. Filtering by words is greedy and case-sensitive. When filtering against 'ids', multiple ids can be separated by a |. Example for sort and filter:
- To sort by score descending, followed by the publish date ascending: http://api.giantbomb.com/reviews/?api_key=API_KEY&sort=score:desc,publish_date:asc
- To filter for PC games with an expected release year of 2014: http://api.giantbomb.com/games/?api_key=API_KEY&filter=expected_release_year:2014,platforms:94
- Making a singular call will require the resource's type. Calling the types resource will provide a list of types for each resource. For example, to get the game Eve Online, it would be: http://api.giantbomb.com/game/3030-14447/?api_key=API_KEY
- Added Youtube ID to video resource call
- Use page instead of offset to paginate through search results; extended search limit to 100
- Removed platforms from character resource call
What Is The Same...For Now
- Singular resource call will still accept just an id, which means http://api.giantbomb.com/game/14447?api_key=API_KEY will still work.
- Added legacy support for the old sort and filter.
- The above two will be removed in 2-3 months time.
What To Expect In The Present
Initially, the first resource calls will be slow and/or timeout due to the image resizing. But subsequent calls that return the same results will be faster.
A Look to the Future
Login support, CORS support, Reverse API, New Resources
When Will The FutureArrive?
Way, way far in the future, past the rise of Comic Vine.


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The HTC Hero has been a real trooper, quietly thumbing its way along as an Android workhorse for so many. Alright, let's forget the whole Android 2.1 debacle and think of the good times with the now aging handset. For users on Sprint it looks like another maintenance update is available for your handset, bringing its software to version 2.32.651.2. If you haven't got it yet navigate through Settings > About Phone > System Updates > HTC Software Update > Check Now to see about pulling it down.
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Letter: Regen Morris' parents say thanks for support, prayers
There are times in life when the unimaginable happens. You see it on the news all the time. And then one day ...
It was only five months ago that our 12-year-old son, Regen, spent his days like many other kids — a daily routine of school, homework, and sports. In early November, with very little warning, he entered the first of three hospitals, ultimately ending up in St. Jude in Memphis with a diagnosis of anaplastic astrocytoma, a rare form of brain cancer. In the long days since, he has shown incredible faith and fortitude, working hard to overcome his struggles as he continues to fight this disease.
As Regen's parents, we felt compelled to share with Sevier County our deep and sincere gratitude for the love, support, donations and prayer bestowed upon Regen and our family. At times, our struggles on all fronts have seemed insurmountable.
While busy attending to Regen and meeting with doctors to map out an unexpected and unknown future, something unimaginable happened again, as we watched a community we adore rally around Regen with an overwhelming show of love and support that cannot be adequately put into words. Rootin' for Regen was up and running before we even knew it began.
The prayers, signs, bracelets, fundraisers and other acts of kindness, both public and anonymous, have touched our family and we are truly humbled. The support we have experienced goes far beyond the acts of good neighbors and for that we thank you.
We are working to keep everyone informed with updates on Regen's progress, as well as upcoming fundraisers that so many of you have created (visit the website, www.rootinforregen.com). We are a family that is extremely grateful for your amazing efforts, and are very proud to call Sevier County home.
Please continue to "pray without ceasing" for the complete healing and recovery of our son. Thank you for everything.
Dan Morris
Tishia Morris


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As lawmakers negotiate a final compromise state budget for the next two years, they will be focused on many issues, from taxes and K-12 education spending to social services and the rainy day fund. Critical as all these issues are, we urge legislators also pay close attention to higher-education budget issues.
The House and Senate budgets should be applauded for providing significant funding for the College Bound Scholarship program. The College Bound program offers scholarships to needy students who sign up in middle school. Preliminary data suggest College Bound students are graduating from high school at higher rates than other students.
One issue that has received scant attention in current budget plans are the 32,000 low-income college students who qualify for the largest financial aid program (State Need Grant) but are not receiving grants because of a shortage of funds. These students are striving valiantly both to succeed in their studies and to find ways of financing their educations. We know because 29 percent of the eligible students at our ten colleges, and 28 percent at Saint Martin's University, are not receiving state grants.


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Wednesday, 12 November 2014
A leopard in '60s London...
Here's a fantastic piece of footage from the 1960s showing a woman walking her pet leopard down the streets of swingin' London...the react of the poor dogs is priceless as is the inclusion of the woman in a leopard-skin fur coat! http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/good-to-share/10596046/Prowling-the-streets-of-London-with-a-Leopard.html
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Thursday, 30 October 2014
Forest Hill sighting...
"I saw a cat like creature in Forest Hill. I was in the Millennium Albion Woods and it ran past us, we disturbed it. I was freaked out as I was with my kids. It was not a deer, muntjac are supposed to inhabit this green area. I know what deer look like, this was a black feline animal, very swift, it was large too, so not a domestic cat. It all happened so quickly and totally unexpected so it was difficult to make much out. What really caught my eye was its black colour, it moved very quickly like a cat, I would've expected small muntjac in there I have seen them elsewhere and this was not a deer. It was too fluid and powerful. It's size I would say was appx three foot from head to back legs. I can't say for sure I saw it's tail I'm afraid. It happened in an instant my kids didn't see it at all. It was bigger than a domestic cat, much bigger, obviously very shy. It reminded me of TV programmes I've watched about pumas or lynx. I thought, "I saw a deer it can't have been a big cat" but my eyes told me it was a cat. I'm convinced. I had never known of their existence until I got home and did a bit of research which is where I came across your stuff. It happened at about 11.30am on Tuesday 28th October, 2014. In the Albion Millennium Gardens in Forest Hill off Albion Villas Way".
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Friday, 17 October 2014
HAUNTED HIGHGATE book
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Monday, 13 October 2014
'Panther' sighting in Surrey?
"I have literally just seen it too whilst out on a run (12/10/2014 at 1pm)!
I was running along Rickman Hill Road in Coulsdon, when I saw what looked like a large jet-black dog cross my path about 100 yards ahead. I couldn't get a glimpse of its head but had very large paws and a long tail that curled upwards at end. Having originally assumed it was a dog I carried on running, expecting there to be a driveway that it had walked into, but it was just dense woodland!
Just arrived back home and searched online and found this post, turns out I'm not going mad!"
I was running along Rickman Hill Road in Coulsdon, when I saw what looked like a large jet-black dog cross my path about 100 yards ahead. I couldn't get a glimpse of its head but had very large paws and a long tail that curled upwards at end. Having originally assumed it was a dog I carried on running, expecting there to be a driveway that it had walked into, but it was just dense woodland!
Just arrived back home and searched online and found this post, turns out I'm not going mad!"
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Thursday, 25 September 2014
The beast of Svendroog Castle
This morning (25th September 2014) I received an interesting email from a lady who I had met many years ago whilst conducting a talk around that particular area. She had been walking with her husband on the morning of the 25th September 2014 near the ominous-sounding Svendroog Castle when they both observed a huge black cat sitting on its haunches and staring into a clump of undergrowth as if stalking rabbits, as a domestic cat would with mice. Now, when one considers that in 1963 it was rumoured - but completely false - that a cheetah was on the loose at Oxleas Wood - it was nice to hear that the couple had in fact observed a black leopard. The animal then quickly turned and disappeared into vegetation before the woman in question could get a photo.
I hope of course that this sighting will not urge some 126 policeman, armed with 21 dogs, an array of soldiers, RSPCA and ambulance staff to take to the woods as they did back in 1963. Amazing to think that these 'authoritative' figures covered over 800 acres in search of a creature that they knew nothing about, and was likely to have been a puma judging by reports so where the cheetah came into the affair is anybody's guess - although I have my theory, as mentioned briefly in my Mystery Animals of the British Isles: London book.
I am still amazed that authorities are called out to look into routine 'big cat' sightings and I do wonder as to why they pick and choose certain cases over others; after all; it's very rare for them to be called out to rescue a child from the jaws of a salivating leopard but now that I've dubbed this creature the 'beast of Svendroog castle' I'm sure the local populace will be having nightmares for weeks and keeping their pets...and children locked away as the curtain of dusk falls...mind you if one visits Svendroog Castle you could just imagine some strange lord of the manor keeping a leopard or two in his dank basement centuries ago. Photograph shows the hunt for the 'beast of Shooters Hill'.
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Thursday, 18 September 2014
Did you hear the one about the terrapin that took a ride on the back of a dead fox?!!
Well, it's actually true! Read more here
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Saturday, 26 July 2014
An exotic cat on the loose in Surrey?
Yes, it's true, read more HERE
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Hi there.
I don't want to sound bossy or presumptuous, but after 44 years of practice with E, I have a bit of experience.
I post on a couple of other forums, and Candi knows that I am a moderator on one of them in particular.
E Journals is a topic that a lot new E patients truly don't understand the importance of, and I just can't stress them enough. I'm going to post below what I tend to tell the newbies on the other forum that I moderate on to put in their E journals. You can adapt it as needed, and I know some of the others here, such as Tammy, have brought them up before. But, having one has certainly helped MY neuro. It can certainly help YOURS.
1. Sleep. List how much & when.
2. Eating. List how much, when & what. It's possible to have seizures caused by allergies to food.
3. TV/computer/video games. Yup, they can affect you if you're photosensitive, so list when, what, and HOW LONG.
4. Menses (for women). Start tracking your cycles. CATAMENIAL epilepsy does exist, sometimes it's tied to ovulation, sometimes its right at the TOM.
5. Stress List when it occurred, and what happened.
6. Exercise List what you did, when, and any reactions.
7. Seizures/auras. If you have either, DOCUMENT THEM. Auras--note what they're like--do you smell or taste something that others don't? Hear something? Seizures--how long, when, where, what happened. If you don't KNOW what happened, get eyewitness accounts when possible and DOCUMENT THEM.
8. Smoking and alcohol. Ditch them--both are neurotoxins for our brains.
9. Meds (of ANY kind). List the dosages, and when taken.
1. You MUST get 7 to 7.5 hours of sleep as a MINIMUM, no ifs, ands or buts about it.
2. Eating--one of the other mods at one of the other forums promotes eating 6 small meals a day, using a dessert plate, filling it with a carb and a protein. Good idea, I think. However, some people, like me are allergic to certain foods. You might want to look into various diets. Ketogenic, Modified Atkins, Low Glycemix Index, Gluten Free Casein Free (see www.dogtorj.com).
3. Look into a glare screen or blue tinted polarized GLASSES (available by prescription from eye doctor). These can help cut down on seizures that are caused by photosensitive epilepsy.
4. GUYS--you may not have a cycle, but you DO have hormones. DO get your doc to do a full hormone screen, check thyroid, etc, just to make sure.
5. Use things like yoga, music, walking, whatever it is that you do to bust out your stress. Keep a separate journal to write in so that you can write out your feelings in--and keep it for your eyes only. Write it out by hand, two or three pages at a time. It helps A LOT. DO IT EVERY DAY.
6. REFLEX E can be caused by exercise, so DO track what you do. Keep in mind that you SHOULD NOT swim, bike, hike or bungee jump by yourself. Same goes for mountain climbing.
7, 8 & 9. 'Nuff said.
OK, the journal IS a pain in the arse. No doubt about that one. BUT it DOES help the doctors track things down. Especially in patients like me, who have multiple diagnoses going on (Candi can vouch for this).
I've got to get going--I'm hooked up to a portable EEG as we speak, and I've got meds to take. If you have any questions, please feel free to let me know. Candi knows how to find me, as I really don't know if I can find my way back in here again.
Good luck, and take care everyone. Hopefully, I can find my way back here again.........*eyeroll* Don't count on it though..... *chuckling*
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I do hope everyone had a wonderful New Year, full of whatever it is you like to do on New Years. I spent mine with my family, and had a wonderful time.
This week is Financial Wellness Week, during our countries economy it's been even harder to find financial wellness for a lot of people. But what about when you have medical expenses. What are ways you have or would like to get yourself to a good place Financially? Any tips for those members who are just starting out on ways to save money and still get quality care and medications? I'm sure there are some who would love to hear your ideas!
While you are thinking of that, tell me what you are doing for yourself this week? Me, I am re-reading a book I got for Christmas it was so good I think I'll read it again!
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Did you win the lottery? If so maybe you'd see fit to share hehe just kidding.
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While you are busy, baking, shopping, decorating for the holidays are you remembering to take care of yourself? What did you do or have you planned for this week to take care of yourself? I am thinking of getting a manicure and a pedicure. We'll see though it's been a while and I sure could use one!
Take care of yourselves everyone!
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The FM 457 swing bridge in Sargent is in need of replacement because of its age and the high maintenance costs associated with its upkeep. TxDOT is proposing to replace the swing bridge with a concrete bridge that would span the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway to provide access for residents on the south side of the waterway.
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Registration for LugRadio Live is now open. Tickets for the two-day event are $10 and include full access to all talks, the exhibition, evening events, and a free bag o'swag for visitors.
LugRadio Live USA 2008, the 'rock-conference' from the team behind the LugRadio podcast brings the unique formula of the UK LugRadio Live events to The Metreon in San Francisco April 12-13.
LugRadio Live USA 2008 brings together more than 30 speakers across three stages, 30+ exhibitors, a range of BOF sessions, debate panels, lightbulb talk sessions, demos, and much more. Stop by the Linux Pro Magazine booth for a sample copy of the magazine and a trial subscription offer.
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Sorry, I don't see the pic link that you speak of?
Bob, there was my mini kit at a party in a restaurant:
And the RT:
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The RT is like that movie with Jack Nicholson. "As Good As It Gets" It has many quirks, But you can learn to overlook them and find a Happy Place.
What my band mates like is that they can get the feel of the drum presence while they work on their sound. We even have conversations as we play now.
I used to play with Blaststicks when we worked on the details of our material. The Blasticks didn't give enough real drum and cymbal sound to feel the music. When I play the RT with 7a's, The volume is just right for practice.
... As far as tuning goes, I simply tune all of the toms to 75 on the Drum Dial. I tune the snare batter and reso to 80. I tune the bass to 75, both batter and reso. I added an Aquarian SK I to the bass batter. The bearing edges are true. The heads tune evenly with the Drum Dial. The kit is well made!
Interesting info, thanks Bob. I don't have a drum dial and already spent a fortune of late so I won't rush out for one just yet, tho' some tuning help would be good. One of the guys at my usual drum shop swears by Aquarians ... trouble is, they don't stock them ...
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polly - what heads are you using
Have you considered using the 14 as your mounted tom (don't know if it'll suit you better, but it is an option)
Jim, I'm just using the stock double layer Protone. It seems pretty similar to a pinstripe to me. The RT Gig Kit doesn't actually have a 14, just an 8, 10 and 12", so as you can see I'm already going for that BIIIG BOOOM hahaha
Even the kick drum, at 16", is smaller than Danny Carey's floor toms. The kick is weird, set a couple of inches off the ground on four legs, so when you look at it from the front it looks like a hungry animal with the O hole in the front kick skin. Last rehearsal our singer went down on his haunches in front of the kick drum and opened his mouth wide open. Wish I got a photo :)
My current band is so laid back that, even with a fluffy Vater Vintage Bomber Beater on the kick and a couple of make-up pads dampening the kick I have to be careful not to be too loud! So, while I miss the quality of my old Rogers 13" mounted and 22" kick, it's just as well I have small drums these days.
I even use Vic Firth Kidsticks, which are not much over 12" long to keep the volume down (they took some getting used to but I love them now). Super light. Even so, last practice we tried Little Wing for the first time because our bassist was sick and couldn't show, and it gave me a rare chance to try out the tom properly, but my tiny kit - with my tiny sticks and fluffy beater and makeup pads was STILL dominant!
The tom sounds like it's tuned a tad low for its range in this ... hmmm, a drum dial, eh? :)
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"Gold prices firmed on Thursday in line with stocks and other commodities, further retracing the previous day's sharp fall, as renewed optimism that a deal will be reached to resolve the U.S. fiscal crisis boosted appetite for assets seen as higher risk.
World shares hit three-week highs and commodities rose after House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner voiced optimism that Republicans could broker a deal with the White House to avoid a $600 billion crunch of spending cuts and tax hikes dubbed the "fiscal cliff".
U.S. stock index futures held gains and the dollar stayed under pressure after data showed weekly initial jobless claims fell for a second consecutive week and the economy grew faster than initially thought in the third quarter.
The implications of the fiscal cliff for gold are unclear. Protracted talks, which could heighten risk aversion, may be positive if they spark buying of the metal as a haven from risk, but in the short term, hopes for a quick resolution are benefiting gold as it keeps pace with stocks.
Spot gold was up about 0.4 percent above $1,725 an ounce, after tumbling 1.3 percent in the previous session due to a heavy bout of stop-loss selling. U.S. gold rose by more than $6 an ounce to trade near $1,723.
UBS said in a daily market note that despite the selling on Wednesday, it had observed little client appetite to follow the trend, suggesting that gold remained well supported.
Gold prices found good support at $1,720 an ounce, a key retracement of the decline from its October high of $1,795.69 an ounce to its November low at $1,672.24, and the location of its 30-day moving average.
Dealers said cheaper gold prices after the technically driven sell-off on Wednesday augured well for increased buying of physical metal.
Gold importers in India, the world's biggest buyer of the metal, sprang back in action, accumulating stocks in small quantities, as prices fell to hit their lowest in nearly two weeks.
Holdings of the SPDR Gold Trust, the world's biggest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, hit a record high for a second consecutive day, underlying buoyant investment interest.
Its holdings stood at 1,347.018 tons on Nov. 28, up nearly 11 tons so far this month and on course for its fourth month of straight gains.
Spot silver was up more than a percent above $34, while the gold-silver ratio, which measures the number of silver ounces needed to buy an ounce of gold, stood at 51.1, hovering above a two-month low.
Spot platinum gained about 0.6 percent to hover near $1,621, and palladium advanced nearly one percent to change hands around $681."