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Managing IP with a tighter belt – things to consider in difficult financial times
Many patent budgets are slimmer than last year, or need to achieve more with the same amount of money. With a tighter patent budget, strategic decisions are required to effectively manage your patent portfolio. Here are some practical suggestions to help you effectively spend your budget.
Patent strategy
Having a clear patent strategy is paramount. Patents should ultimately provide your business with a commercial benefit, and therefore should always be considered as a part of your business strategy.
And so it follows that patent protection should not be sought for an idea simply because the idea underlying the patent is something new. Unless there is potential for the envisaged patent protection to provide you with a commercial benefit, there is no reason to seek patent protection. Of course, a commercial benefit may be selling or licensing the patent rights to another entity, but this approach still needs to align with your business strategy or else it is unlikely a commercial benefit will be attained.
Existing patent families should be considered similarly. Seven years ago, the decision to seek patent protection may have made sense. But if no attempts at commercialisation have been made, or have been without success, then it would seem a good time to review whether more money should be spent on the patent family. This situation is often the case where granted patents are set for "automatic renewal" but are lying dormant on your books. A review of these 'dormant' assets may prompt the activation of a commercialisation strategy for the patent family, which could lead to recovery of some of the sunk costs (or better), or at least should avoid unnecessary spending in this year's budget.
Assuming you decide to go ahead with a new patent application, the first stage is to assess the patentability of the invention at hand. To be patentable, an invention must be both new and non-obvious when compared to the existing publicly available information.
Huge volumes of publicly available information can be found using free, readily available search engines such as the GoogleTM and BingTM search engines, and also through the online databases of some patent offices such as the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), found at http://www.uspto.gov.
This means you can do a lot of the patentability assessment before contacting your patent attorney to work on the patent application. Documents you locate that describe similar concepts to those of your invention will help in the assessment of the patentability of the invention, and also in framing the patent to correctly encompass your invention.
Communicating with your patent attorney
Assuming the searching is clear and patent protection is still the business-sensible thing to do, you will then seek a patent attorney to prepare your application.
If you have worked with patent attorneys drafting previous patent applications, then you will know that we like to ask lots of questions! There are good reasons for these questions. A robust patent is one that has been drafted to take into account all variations and modifications of your invention, and contains as much information as possible to show how to carry out the invention. Our questions are designed to extract as much of this information from the relevant contributors to the invention.Therefore one way to reduce costs during the patent process is to prepare a detailed summary of the invention, how it differs from similar existing concepts, and all the ways you envisage the invention could be put into practice, before visiting us. This may involve a bit of time extracting information from various contributors but it will help reduce a lot of the time spent going back and forwards with questions from the patent attorney, thus reducing costs, not to mention reducing the time in having the patent application drafted.
Filing decisions
If you have decided to proceed with patent protection, you are likely to file an initial application (often a provisional application), followed by a complete (or non-provisional application) twelve months later.
At the twelve months stage, you have the option of filing a PCT international application which means national applications derived therefrom must be filed 18 months later. A second option is to file national applications directly and bypass the PCT route.
The PCT route is used by many applicants to defer the large national phase filings costs, providing more time to complete a commercialisation strategy. However filing direct national applications is a good option if you already have a clear idea of the markets for which you would like patent protection, especially if there are only one or two markets for which patent protection needs to be sought.
The filing costs for national applications are the largest single cost incurred during the life of a patent family. Each country selected can add significant expense. Therefore in addition to assessing whether the country is a desired market for your commercialisation goals, the following patent-relevant assessments should be made:
- Can this type of invention be protected in this market? In some countries, there are restrictions on the types of protection available, such as for software and biotechnology inventions.
- Is a translation required? Translation costs are expensive and will be incurred when the application is filed, but also for every piece of correspondence to and from the local patent office.
- Are there other filing costs that I can reduce? Some countries charge excess claim fees upon filing, which can be reduced or eliminated entirely by filing an amended claim set during (or shortly after) national phase filing.
- Are other types of patent protection available? Australia, for example, offers a second tier of patent protection called an innovation patent which has a lower threshold test for patentability and is significantly cheaper than a standard patent (the sacrifice is the patent term: 7 years rather than 20 years available for the standard patent).
We can help you to answer these questions.
Existing patent families
If you are managing a patent portfolio with existing patents and patent applications, there are ways you can reduce or at least delay costs.
Where possible, consider co-ordinating the prosecution strategy of applications in different countries. European and US applications undergo fairly stringent examination, and once allowed, may motivate the examiner in another patent office to consider the application more favourably. It makes sense to co-ordinate applications of the same family for a number of reasons, although differences in local patent laws should be taken into account.
The practice of co-ordinating applications has been formally provided for with the introduction of a Patent Prosecution Highway (PPH) between some patent offices such as the USPTO and the Australian patent office. The PPH is an agreement between the two patent offices that expedites examination of a second application before a patent office once it is amended to contain claims allowed in the first application before the other patent office. An application examined under the PPH can be significantly cheaper than the standard examination route. At this stage, there are a few PPH agreements between some patent offices, but the concept is gathering momentum and it is likely that future PPH agreements will be signed.
You can also delay patent costs where it is prudent to do so, for example, by not requesting examination until the deadline for doing so and by taking advantage of grace periods if no extension fees are payable.
However, where extension fees must be paid, it is often better to act quickly. Assuming, for example, you have a US patent application and are considered a large entity under US law. A restriction requirement issues setting an initial deadline that can be extended by up to five months, and you are having difficulty deciding how you want to proceed commercially with the application. The first month of extension fees is US$130, which may be a justified expense to give you more time to decide how to proceed. But if your response is delayed for the full five months, the extension fee costs escalate to US$2,350. Extension fees of this amount should be avoided wherever possible.
These suggestions should help you make sensible money decisions when managing your patent budget. DCC patent attorneys are always available to discuss your patent portfolio, and means to ensure effective money spending.


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I highly enjoyed reading ABNKKBSNPLAko. It's a timeless story. This book has been around for years and even though I only got around to reading this, it's still very relevant.
It's also very much relatable! My school days are far behind me considering I'm already in my 30s but reading this book brought on waves of nostalgia as I remembered how my experience when I was still studying. Even though I studied in a private school, the stories he shared of how his school life was had a lot of similarities from my own.
I studied in one school from kindergarten until high school where you'd almost know everyone by the time you reach high school because they also started primary school there and didn't leave until you all had to because there was no College in that school. I have good memories from that school. And I learned a lot - from the subjects I studied, from my teachers and from my fellow students as well while in school. I believe our school life also plays a big role in how we become as we grow up and how we deal with things out there in the real world as adults.
I like that it was also told in a very humorous way. I often found myself giggling in amusement from what I was reading. The humor in this book reminded me of that same guy who said he liked reading Bob Ong. I think they share the same kind of humor.
I like these excerpts from the book:
Nalaman kong habang lumalaki ka, maraming beses kang madadapa. Bumangon ka man ulit o hindi, magpapatuloy ang buhay, iikot ang mundo, at mauubos ang oras.
Nalaman kong hindi pala exam na may passing rate ang buhay. Hindi ito multipe choice, identification, true or false, enumeration o fill-in-the-blanks na sinasagutan, kundi essay na isinusulat araw-araw. Huhugashan ito hindi base sa kung tama o mali ang sagot, kundi base sa kung may buluhan ang mga naisulat o wala. Allowed ang erasures.
Nalaman kong marami palang libreng lecture sa mundo, ikaw ang gagawa ng syllabus... Lahat tayo enrolled ngayon sa isang university, maraming subject na mahirap, pero dahil libre ikaw ang talo pag nag-drop ka.

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Being close to perfect is an unspoken requirement in Hollywood, and most celebs have learned that the better you look, the more likely you are to be cast in movies, videos and TV shows. Since becoming a celebrity goes hand in hand with losing your right to privacy, a lot of celebrities are working out on the double to save themselves the trouble of getting scrutinized by the media.
Working out to obtain the perfect body isn't old news in Hollywood, which is why you can spot countless stars walking around in their gym gear after having completed an intense workout, at pretty much any hour of the day. Seeing a celeb in their gym gear can come as a little bit of a surprise, especially since most of us are convinced that they use plastic surgery to obtain their flawless physiques. However, many celebrities have refused to modify their bodies, dedicating their free time to the gym instead.
With so many beautiful women in showbiz it can become difficult to know which one is your favourite, but hopefully this list will shed some extra light on your options. Sure, there might be some celebs that only wear workout clothes to show off their curves, but most of them actually use them for physical activity.
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Kaley Cuoco is an actress that most of us have grown up watching on TV. Although some might believe that she started acting on the set of 8 Simple Rules, this couldn't be more wrong. Cuoco has actually been acting since she was 6 years old, appearing in movies such as Quicksand: No Escape, and TV series such as Ellen as well as countless commercials. Cuoco was basically born on set and has not stopped acting since she first set foot in the field.
Cuoco has recently gained more popularity by playing the role of Penny Hofstadter on the famous TV series The Big Bang Theory.
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While forced labor isn't as common in the world now as it was in those days, the principal of this passage still holds true today: when we take our eyes off of God and stray from His ways, we will find ourselves in captivity. Likely not physical captivity, but often times we can fall prey to emotional or psychological captivity. Or, perhaps we may find ourselves in captivity to addictions of varying sorts, whether it be something as bad as drugs or alcohol or something innocent looking as online video streaming or social media.
Are you looking to God for comfort and direction, or are you on a mission to drown your sorrows and life complications with the random things that suit your fancy in the short-term?


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Exclusive: This is what happened to the doctors who "treated" Gypsy Rose in "Mommy Dead and Dearest"
The HBO documentary, Mommy Dead and Dearest, brought attention to one of the worst cases of Munchausen syndrome by proxy ever seen by doctors and psychologists when it told the story of Dee Dee Blancharde and her daughter, Gypsy Rose.
Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a form of child abuse in which a guardian makes their dependent appear ill, often through poisoning, medication, and more. Usually, children who are victims of this kind of abuse will eventually be murdered by their caretaker's behavior. Dee Dee's abusive treatment of Gypsy led to Gypsy and those around her believing that she had leukemia, cerebral palsy, cognitive disabilities, paralysis, and more — when in reality, she was perfectly healthy. After 17 years, Gypsy murdered Dee Dee, with the help of her then-boyfriend, in order to flee Dee Dee's abuse. She is now serving 10 years in prison.
When my co-editor Anna and I watched Mommy Dead and Dearest, we were overwhelmed by how the medical community failed Gypsy. We were especially devastated to learn that a doctor had suspected Munchausen syndrome by proxy, but chose not to report it.
The abuse experienced by Gypsy Rose clearly exposes a systemic flaw in our health care system.
How was it possible that doctors didn't realize they were treating a healthy child for illnesses she did not suffer from? How was Dee Dee able to convince surgeons to perform invasive surgeries on Gypsy, and get prescriptions for an entire closet full of unnecessary medications? How did more doctors not suspect that Munchausen syndrome by proxy was at play, which they are legally obligated to report?
We spoke to Erin Lee Carr, the director of Mommy Dead and Dearest, and Kristy Blanchard, Gypsy's stepmom, for a series of articles that delve further into the lives of Gypsy Rose and her mother.
Today, Kristy shares her family's fight to take legal action against the doctors who "treated" Gypsy, and her insight into how Dee Dee was able to take advantage of the health care system.
HelloGiggles: Have any doctors faced repercussions for treating Gypsy, and not discovering she was not actually ill? Have any systemic changes been made in law and health care to ensure this cannot happen again?
Kristy Blanchard: We are in the works with that right now. We reached out to a few lawyers that work in malpractice. None of them want to touch it. They reject us every time. But maybe now that the documentary is out, and they get to see it, they'll think differently. So we're in the process of trying to find that lawyer that's gonna want to take this case on. I mean, like [Dr. Bernardo Flasterstein] … It kind of made me angry that he didn't want to report it, and like he said, Gypsy wasn't being abused. She was being "over-treated." To me, it's the same thing. You're over-treating a child.
And people don't know this … When Rod met me, Dee Dee was going to nursing school. Dee Dee and I worked together at our hospital here. I was the receptionist, and she was a nurse's aid. So even though she's going to nursing school, she's working at a hospital, I'm the receptionist — you still pick up things in your work environment, you pick up things. So it's not that she didn't have a medical background — she did. And when we searched her house, I found the prescription packets Dee Dee stole from Mercy Hospital, under her bed.
And when I pulled that out, I was like, "Holy shit." And we could tell it had been used. How the hell … how can you steal that? They always have it on them. One of them just left it, and she grabbed it? I don't know. So a lot of that medication that you see in the closet, probably a lot of that Dee Dee probably prescribed … filled out the prescription herself. And we brought everything to the coroner's office.
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Jeanette Conner: Her Legacy Gift
Jeanette Conner, a 1979 graduate of Campbellsville College, grew up in southwestern Virginia loving to learn. As the daughter of a coal miner and one of eight children, she grew up acting as a second mom to her siblings and couldn't really attend school until the age of 10. "I stayed in first grade for six weeks then moved up to second grade for another six weeks. Eventually, the superintendent stepped in and said three grades in one year was enough," Jeanette says.
Jeanette was baptized at 12-years-old. A few years later she taught her father how to read the Bible and he became saved; then her whole family followed, who were also saved.
Jeanette graduated from high school at age 19, but she never had any books. "Whatever I did, it was from the inside of me," she says.
After high school, her father wouldn't let her go to college. Instead, she had to wait until she was married and living on her own to achieve this dream, which came true at age 41 when she came to Campbellsville College.
After only three years at Campbellsville, she graduated with a double major in education and social work. Jeanette then continued her education at Western Kentucky University to receive her Rank I certification, masters in school psychology, and education specialist degree. Jeanette taught at Taylor County Elementary School and also taught Taylor County High School students with learning disabilities. In addition, she taught at Campbellsville University and Lindsey Wilson College for some time.
"I love learning, I didn't mind the work at all. I still enjoy learning," she says. Even though she is retired, Conner is still teaching...she teaches classes on prayer at Campbellsville Baptist Church.
Jeanette even had the experience of traveling to Australia and China with the Student Ambassador Program founded by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. "The Lord blessed me," Jeanette says. "I got to stand on the Wall of China...nobody ever thought of me doing something like that because we were poor."
Now, Jeanette is giving back and helping others who otherwise may not have the opportunity for a Christian education. When her husband, Sam, was alive, they would give to Campbellsville University every year. She has since decided to deed her house to Campbellsville University.
Through this, the university will benefit from scholarships that will be divided between ministerial and educational services. It is split this way because her husband was a minister and she was a teacher. "All the doctors, lawyers and Indian chiefs need a teacher, and all the people with sin problems need a minister," she says.
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Book: Natasha's Ukraine by Rob Ottesencategories: Book, Romance, Women's Issues, Eastern Europe, Euromaidan, Revolution, Family Saga, Ukraine, Historical Fiction
Rob Ottesenabout this book: After visiting Ukraine, I became fascinated by the political, social, and economic challenges faced by the people of that country. So I decided to write a fictional novel about a family struggling to survive during the 2014 revolution. The spirit of the people of Ukraine never fails to impress me, and the protests at Independence Square truly changed the leadership of their nation and the history of their country.
Unfortunately, because of corruption and a lack of strong copyright, patent, and trademark laws, Ukraine continues to experience difficulty. Health care is inadequate, and the possibility of war with Russia is always present. All of these factors make Ukraine a difficult place to earn a living.
In my novel, I introduce siblings Natasha and Alexander. Natasha has had enough. She wants a better life, and has decided to leave her country to find it. Alexander, on the other hand, is an idealist. He participates in the dangerous protests in Kiev, and eventually joins the Ukrainian military, knowing full well that he might be facing Russian soldiers someday. Their lives take different paths, and they grow in different directions.
I wonder if that's one of the major points of this story. Ukraine is currently suffering a major "brain drain", as intellectuals leave for countries that value the rule of law. My book shows how an imperfect government can affect the lives of it citizens, and cause the best and the brightest to find opportunity elsewhere.
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Interview with singer Jody Watley kindly conducted and provided by DiscoMusic.com member, Dayna Newman.
Hi Jody, thank you so much for allowing me to interview you, and thank Van as well. Oh where to begin, so many questions for such a talented lady and music icon. First let me congratulate you on your #1 hit "I Want Your Love," a cover of the Chic classic. You took this song and made it your own. I'm going to ask you about how this came about later in the interview, but I just wanted to congratulate you before we got started.
Thanks so much! I'm very proud of this new milestone. 2007 marks my third decade in this crazy and challenging business. Shalamar (1977-1984) and my solo career..1987 - Current. It's a nice way to mark it!
I was so addicted to Soul Train, starting at age 12, I watched it every Saturday and would get up in front of the television and emulate every move that you and Damita Jo Freeman made. The two of you were my dance teachers and it worked because I put a killing on some dance floors in my time. Do you have fond memories of your Soul Train days?
"The Soul Train" era was a lot of fun. It's where I received my diva training in working the camera, giving attitude and 'working it'! All of the gay boys on the show taught me well!
Shalamar is one of my all time favorite groups, but to me Shalamar consisted of Jody Watley, Jeffery Daniels and Howard Hewitt bottom line. When that formula was gone so went the magic for me! How do you feel about your Shalamar days and are you in contact with Jeffery or Howard?
Shalamar made some good music. In the end, the fact that we were a 'put together' group with no control took the joy out of it and the male egos just got out of control! That said - it was a wonderful time for learning... from the concert stage to the business side. I took the knowledge and ran with it for my solo career!
My favorite Shalamar song is "Right in The Socket" you set fire to that jam girl. Do you have a favorite Shalamar song?
Not really, there are a lot I liked... 'I Can Make You Feel Good' -- the harmonies are sweet. 'Full of Fire' because it's one of the first songs I wrote. I have to say - I did not like singing 'Right in The Socket' - AT ALL!! The lyrics are so lame - but the groove was smokin'! 'I Don't Want to Be the Last to Know' was also a jam."
I was watching Noah's Arc on Logo and was pleasantly surprised to hear them playing your song "Borderline." I thought the song was a great fit for the scene. That was the first time I had ever seen the show, but now I'm going to watch it faithfully. (Logo is a gay based cable channel and the gay audience has always embraced Divas and female icons.)
I think it's because a lot of gay men worship women, but not in a sexual way so they're free to see the true beauty inside a woman as well as the talent and fierceness because testosterone poisoning isn't clouding there evaluation. Jody what is your take on this?
I was thrilled that Noah's Arc featured my ambient and melancholy version of 'Borderline.' It fit the scene so well. The show is wonderfully done. I want to be on the show now. It'd be like me with my friends! I appreciate my gay fan base so much... I'm told they admire my individuality, style, and inner strength to persevere. I've also been told that my songs have helped people come out to their families or go through break ups. I'm always humbled.
I want to tell you how sorry I am about your friend Doug Blasdell's passing. I watched the two of you on "Work Out" and you looked like you had so much fun together. I know you will hold on to the good times you shared and know that life kicks you in the gut when you least expect it, accept my blessing and I hope the pain will ease soon.
Thank you. I still can't believe Doug isn't here. I will always love and miss him. It's still difficult for me to speak on this...
When I first saw the video for "Looking For a New Love" I about passed out. I was blowing everybodys phone up saying, did you see JODY WATLEY's video for Looking For A New Love? I was already fainting over the song, but when I saw the video I swear Jody, I was transfixed. After I got over the shock of how fierce it was I would sit in front of the television and watch BET and VH1 and wait till they played it and get up and do your moves.
To this day I haven't seen videos that have made me feel something that special or given me a rush like Looking For a New Love, Don't You Want Me, Some Kind Of Lover or Still A Thrill. did~! So how was it working with director David Fincher and did you do the choreography?
I don't do choreography! I am always about the freestyle expression... and I can't remember steps! I'm proud of all of my videos - they have held up... especially 'Real Love'... which remains my favorite. I say 'WORK B****!!!!!!!!!!" David Fincher was a doll - he was worried that I wanted to do my own styling as I had always done.. I won him over... since the stylist he hired brought some clothes... very uninspired... and then I rolled out what I'd brought. and we went with that!
Not only were the videos visually wonderful but you started a major fashion trend. I and my girls would be getting ready to go out and we would call each other and say "what are you wearing"? The response was usually, Oh my jeans my black bustier and my Jody's "Large silver Hoop Ear Rings" those were what we called are Jody's, You were the first person I ever saw serving up those huge silver hoop earrings and the bustier was also a Jody Watley fashion statement. Plus your eye makeup was emulated as well it has to be rewarding to know that you have made such an impact on people and in some ways actually changing their lives. I want to personally thank you for the magic you brought to me.
I'm proud you know... to have hit records is one thing... but to impact style and culture is another... especially being a black woman. I'm aware of the lack of props at times.. and I don't want to go all on a Kanye West rant (smiles and chuckles!!)... but at the core.. Everything was and is me.. just trying to be myself... many know of my impact... regardless of, if I get the credit for a lot of things initiated... that's not why I do it, but it is nice to be acknowledged. I won't lie!
I love your CD "Flower" it showed a wide range of material and really showcased your vocal talents. I know people pigeon hole you as a Dance Diva and that you are, but I think your voice is more educated than some people give you credit for.
Thank you... my Myspace page has a lot of live stuff... people can see.. I'm not a product of studio trickery! I think I have an easy 'tone'... and I can sing various genres. dance..jazz.. soul..acoustic. I've had hits on Pop, R&B, Electronic, and Dance... so I never understand the 'Dance Diva' label...
Did you know that a copy of "Flowers" is going for $80.00(US) on Amazon? And that's for a used copy~!! I have always enjoyed your ballads as well as your dance records.
I've seen promo's go for hundreds of dollars for my new single Flower, Saturday Night Experience. I have mixed emotions about eBay and those copies on Amazon.com! One says - 'Cool..you're stuff isn't over saturated, and therefore more valuable.' the other says 'It sucks because other people are making a profit off of my hard work!'
Do you feel that starting off doing Disco in anyway limited your career choices or do you believe that everything worked out the way it was supposed to?
Limited?? Not at all. As I said, I have charted in all formats... I perform at jazz festivals, gay clubs, theaters. I've done shows with newer neo soul artists like Donnie, Rahsaan Patterson... I even toured with Oleta Adams and Peabo Bryson for a holiday tour with an orchestra! I have a diverse career. and I've managed to keep things on my own terms.
Your CD "The Makeover" is wonderful too, I just haven't heard anything of yours I don't like, and I would say it if I didn't like something TRUST~!
L.O.L.! Thank you!
It got 4 stars out of 5 from 34 customer reviews, that's excellent.
I think people can see the growth and if I ever feel like I'm going to start making bad records and lose perspective I'll hang up my stilettos and pack the microphone away!
When you do an album where does your inspiration usually come from?
I do what I like... first... I write from my heart... and I never want to feel as if I'm repeating myself. I have not gotten jaded, which helps!! I'm just trying to get better all the way around and not dumb myself down!
And what inspired you to make this beautiful record?
I'd done some shows in San Francisco -- mainly covers... called 'Songs in The Key of My Life'... it was so well received... and I decided to broaden the scope of doing what I started out wanting to do - which was a remix record.. 'The Makeover' - plays like a groovy compilation...or mixtape.. the project was anchored with the new songs like 'Bed of Roses' and 'A Beautiful Life'."
I know I say CD, record album. I'm old school, I miss vinyl but you know what I mean.
LOL! I know.
I see you're going to be in Tokyo, thats very exciting. Are fans different in other countries or are we all pretty much alike as far as the responses you get and the hospitality?
I'm fortunate to have fans around the world. My MySpace page is representative. My music has reached places I haven't! Japan is a favorite of mine. I'm also looking forward to my single 'I Want Your Love' coming out in the U.K. and Europe."
Paul from DiscoMusic.com wanted me to tell you he loves you and Videoskooter aka Johan wanted me to ask you to marry him. LoL, I swore I would ask and I did.
Tell him thank you! I don't think I will ever marry again. I'm too independent...and it seems to run the guys away in the end.. They can't handle my truth!
What song of yours means the most to you and why?
Currently, 'A Beautiful Life' from 'The Makeover'... it just says so much.. acknowledges pain, but ultimately hopeful and full of attitude! I currently have a live, and more acoustic version of it on my Myspace page. This will be on 'SuperHits Live! to be released by SonyBMG, by license from my company. It's a part of a series they're doing. It will have some of my hits - live- and some things from 'The Makeover'. I believe it will come out in July."
Back to "I Want Your Love", How did you get hooked up with such a great project and how does it feel to be back on top and packing the dance floors around the world?
I'm still having fun! My single 'Borderline Remixes' went to #2 - my makeover of 'Looking For a New Love' - went to #1 in 2005 on the dance charts as well..I'm keeping it moving!!" Perhaps now, I will do my complete jazz record. I want to be on the jazz charts now!! I have a fantasy of winning a 'Best Contemporary Jazz Album' Grammy. I think it would be another first!"
Jody, I don't want to take up too much of your time because I know with the new record you must be very busy and again thank you so much for taking time out of your busy schedule for me. Best wishes and continued success, I know we certainly haven't heard the last of you.
Thanks Dayna. I appreciate it and you had good questions. Thank heavens!
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About the author:
Dayna Newman is a disco enthusiast and former booking agent. She is also the creator of DVA Music, has done graphic work for many old school artists, and proud member of DiscoMusic.com. A big thank you to Dayna for all her hard work and willingness to conduct and share this wonderful interview with Jody Watley.


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When a well-to-do family asks Sallie Riehl to be their daughter's nanny for the summer at their Cape May, New Jersey, vacation home, she jumps at the chance to broaden her horizons beyond the Lancaster County Amish community where she grew up. Sallie has long dreamed of seeing more of the world, but her parents are reluctant for her to put off baptism yet another summer, and the timing is unfortunate for Perry Zook, who has renewed interest in courting her.
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Sallie tries to brush aside her growing feelings for Kevin, but she fears what her parents would think about her new friendship. Just as concerning, however, is Sallie's realization that her time in Cape May is increasing her desire to see the world, challenging her plans for the future. Has she been too hasty with her promises, or will Sallie only find what her heart is longing for back home in Paradise Township?
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Scriptures: I Kings 19:9-18 and Matthew 14:22-33
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Brides to be in Inglewood are always looking for the most unique and current trending wedding ideas to follow. Newer trends that guests seem to live are thing likes wedding games, wine and cheese services and of course receptions with all sorts of fun ideas. Newly weds should always get the advice from close friends and family that have already been married to help make their special day perfect!
Do You Really Need A Wedding Favours For Your Inglewood Wedding Receiption?
We know it's quite often that grooms and brides talk about if a Wedding Favours is really needed at their wedding reception or not. But only they can decide that for themselves. You have to plan thing out carefully and take into consideration the needs of your family, friends and guests! Everyone wants to have fun so your Wedding Favours should be an important decision!
How To - Event Planners, Wedding Coordinators
Planning a wedding is, to say the least, an overwhelming endeavor. In order to successfully plan the wedding of your dreams, it's important to be very organized when it comes to wedding planning. Getting started early and sticking to a checklist are important ways to avoid frustration or forgetting critical components. It's also a good idea for the bride and groom to enlist the help of friends and family to ease the burden of the planning stages.
In the final months leading up to the big day, you should book the rehearsal dinner venue, select and order the cake, set up the bridal shower, schedule hair and makeup, choose your music, purchase the rings, and review all of the day of events. Coordinate meetings with all participants in the wedding, such as the photographer and officiant to ensure they understand what you both want for your big day.
Steps For Planning a Wedding - Wedding Planner
Having the best wedding planning is vital for a smooth, organized, and hassle-free flow of the event towards the big day. Surely, it is going to be a story that will let you and your spouse to live happily ever after. If you want the wedding ceremony and celebration to be a success, starting it right with a less-fuss wedding organization is what you need. But wedding planning is not a simple undertaking that can be achieved in a swift manner. If you ever had the experience of throwing a party that requires a large group of people to attend the event, surely you know how difficult wedding planning could be.
First, there are these specific details that need to be attended to such as choosing the date, finding the perfect location, picking or shopping dresses, and deciding what decorations, motifs, and food and refreshments to have. Going through all these processes is not only difficult but could be very stressful as well. But with the right planning steps and checklist, everything is possible. With the right organization, getting all wedding details and essentials into the right places will be less painful that it seems. Of course, everybody want a less-fuss wedding, so how are you going to do it? There are some things that you must remember for a well-organized and well-detailed wedding planning. These are:
There is another important matter that you should not forget. If there is no wedding planner hired and you as a bride have to take care of the details, don't trust yourself to do all these things. Even if you believe you can do it, it pays a lot if you can delegate some tasks to be accomplished by others. You can ask your partner, some relatives and friends, and surely there will be a handful that may be more than willing to extend a hand. With those dear people around you, there must be more than happy to oblige themselves to take part with the entire wedding. If you delegate tasks properly, it will allow you to focus and have more time on other details that need careful and meticulous handling.
All these tips will help you end up with the right wedding planning and organization that will surely make the event a smooth and hassle-free one. It is going to be the most momentous event of your life that is expected to end up in a marriage that will give you and your partner a lifelong commitment of love and family.


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4 Things to Do in Wellington
Wellington is famous for its wines and brandies. Its excellent soils and climate conditions yield wonderful grape varieties that are ideal for producing world-class flavours and award-winning labels. While Wellington is one of the smaller members of the Cape Winelands, there remains plenty to see and do within its borders, particularly for those that value the splendour of the outdoors.
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1. Tour The Estates
The wine and brandy estates of Wellington are not only abundant, but they are set within stunning surrounds that make visiting them quite spectacular. Nestled against the backdrop of the Groenberg Mountain and on the banks of the Kromme River, the picturesque retreat of Wellington makes for very special tastings of different brandy and wine varieties as well as tours of the cellars. Continue reading


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This week 30 years ago: Neighbours try to ban music shows in Finsbury Park
PUBLISHED: 07:00 04 September 2017
Neighbours were trying to ban music shows in Finsbury Park, claiming recent events had ruined their summer.
They complained about blaring music and concert-goers' anti-social behaviour in residential streets.
One neighbour said: "It is unreasonable to expect people who have been working all week to put up with this senseless noise at the weekends."
They began a campaign to stop Haringey Council, which ran the park, allowing similar events in the future.
Thirty years on, the homeowners of Finsbury Park are still complaining about exactly the same thing.
Meanwhile, an MI5 officer's autobiography – which had been banned by the government – was also banned by Islington Council.
Islington South and Finsbury MP Chris Smith offered to make his copy of Peter Wright's Spycatcher available in libraries.
He said: "I want my constituents to be able to see and read this book." But town hall lawyers instructed the council not to accept his gift.
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Windsurfing is a very popular sport in all the countries in the world. It all started in the 30s on the island of Maui (Hawai). The impact was so strong that it quickly became a very popular sport. The contact with nature and especially with the sea makes it even more atractive. Nowadays its for us a pleasure to teach you this discipline.
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Sentieri Selvaggi School of Cinema is one of the first private academies in Italy for Filmmaking. Since 1999 provides courses in Screenwriting, Film criticism, Directing, Photography, Acting for film, Documentary, Digital editing, Subtitles and much more.
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With the opportunity to choice between a three-years program, Unicinema, and the two-years School of Cinema or explore a passion through our short-term workshops, Sentieri Selvaggi School of Cinema has a program that is right for you.
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Hmmm, the new Blogger doesn't like me. It's now taking me 3 attempts on different pages to log in, and sometimes it won't let me in at all. Hence this post has been delayed. I only like technology when it works.
I have just collected a reserve from my library - the second novel by Stuart MacBride (he of the crime novels set in Aberdeen where it rains all the time). I've never found any of his books in the bookshops here, so that's why I love the library. And why I shudder every time I read of funding cuts to libraries. Not just because it might affect me, although my local council is pretty good about our library funding so far, but because there are thousands and thousands of people who can't afford to buy books or even have the internet at home, and most of them are kids. You want your kids to learn stuff and love reading? Take them to the library, get them a library card, and then let them loose to choose whatever they want.
I discovered a new blog the other day, by accident, as we often do on the net. "When Dad Killed Mom" has long been a favourite book of mine, and then I found that its author, Julius Lester, has a website and a blog. His blog is wonderful, and is the kind of reading that keeps you thinking for some time after. The other day he was writing about silence and rest (ah yes, I kind of remember what they are!), and then about the way we are so obsessed with buying and selling stuff, and how commerce rules our world.
Have a look at http://acommonplacejbl.blogspot.com/
I've just finished reading a Peter Temple crime novel - Temple is one of Australia's best-known crime writers and wins lots of the local awards. I have been trying to track down some of the books by the newer female crime writers here but no luck so far. I belong to Sisters in Crime, and often read the reviews in their newsletter, but finding the books in the shops is not quite so easy.
Writing here continues, somewhat like wading through a bog in gumboots (galoshes? wellingtons?) that are a size too big for me. I sometimes talk to students about the middle-of-the-book-blues, but mostly we never get to that point because in a year of classes, most of them don't get beyond Chapter 3. So instead I talk a lot about perseverance and words on the page (regularly) and discipline and sticking at it and goal setting ... in the end it's up to them. You either have to really want to write that novel and tell that story, or you end up with odd chapters all over the place and nothing finished.
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Anthony Cotton's ITV chat show is set to be pulled, according to reports.
The actor, who plays Sean TullySean Tully in Coronation Street, was expected to host another series of That Anthony Cotton Show, which experienced mixed fortunes in 2007.
However, ITV network bosses are apparently so fed up of hit-and-miss teatime chat shows that they're planning to leave the 5pm slot in the hands of other formats such as quiz shows.
A friend of the openly gay actor/presenter told The Sun: "Anthony was hoping to do another series with the show slightly tweaked.
"But ITV don't want that now. He's still going to do other things aside from Corrie – there's a quiz show idea on the table."
Anthony beat Richard and Judy in the ratings with his first show in August 2007, but progressively lost viewers and was panned by critics.
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Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society is a Non-Profit No Kill Animal Shelter located at 455 F Edward Hebert Blvd, Belle Chasse, LA 70037. Their phone number is (504) 392-1601. This is an organization that is near and dear to my heart. I did all my service hours with them through High School. I adopted two dogs from them. They were litter mates. They were my furry children. Jack passed suddenly in 2012. Max just recently at 18 years old. I wanted to have a fundraiser in their honor. FUNDRAISER LINK
I decided why not go a step further and do my own little adoptable pet of the week?
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Felt Blocks
You can create these adorable play blocks from embellished felt squares. These felt blocks were made using recycled felt from old sweaters and are excellent for little hands to enjoy, plus little ones love the fun colors and textures. Here is a project for blocks that are soft for baby and ease of mind for parents.
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text: How can you set an Eagles channel without a word about the old members: Randy Meisner, Bernie Leadon, Don Felder. They are history of the band and as important as Don Henley who probably ask not to talk about them. That's crap. Don Henley is probably responsable for that but he is not the Eagles. All the members are important. Randy Meisner was a very kind guy and talented as Don Felder is and Bernie Leadon is part of the sound of this band. How can you name this channel Hotel California without a word for Don Felder who compose it and play so beautiful guitar parts in it. Don Henley may be talented but humanly he is a terrible guy. I don't like him This channel is so restricted it play the same songs again and again on a very short time. That's sucks


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Who did you know on our services?
My cousin
How long have/were you or whoever you know been on our services?
We used hospice services for 4 weeks
Where are you from?
Gaffney, SC
What has hospice been for you?
A huge relief in just knowing my loved on was treated as person and not as a "patient". Keep him smiling and helped him to make the most of his time that was left here on earth.
Why did you choose hospice?
We were initially assigned a different company and were not pleased. Then Hospice Care of South Carolina.
What has hospice given you?
Relief in knowing there was someone dependable that would always be there when we, the family, needed someone and when Josh (patient) needed someone. Knowing there was someone who felt more like family available any time of day or night. And that Josh was happy up until his last breathe.
Who has helped you most? (spouse, family member, nurse, social worker) and how/in what ways have they helped?
Josh himself helped me the most because he had God's Peace from the moment he was diagnosed with brain cancer. It was the most peaceful I have ever seen anyone. Lisa Jolly and Charlene Faison, Hospice of SC, helped me to keep my peace of mind knowing he was in good hands. She treated him as person and like they were part of our family. She also took the time to explain different things to the family by using terminology that we could understand. In fact, Lisa was at the house when he passed at the young age of 36. She met me in the yard and assured me he was flying high.
What can you say to someone who is thinking about receiving hospice services but aren't quite sure yet?
Using Hospice Care of SC has truly been a blessing to me and my family. I would not hesitate to attach my name to any referral.
"January of 2013 I was diagnosed with a stage 2 Glioma Astrocytoma brain tumor. By March of 2013 I had brain surgery at Duke and they were able to remove about 80% of the tumor. After the surgery I was paralyzed on my left side and spent about a month at the Duke rehab center. At this point I was told that I would not work again and was offered disability. Determined to work again I refused disability and returned to work three months later. I then started chemotherapy treatments that would last 12 months along with a series of follow up visits at Duke every six weeks. After the first year of chemotherapy I was able to take a break but within 1 year more tumors started to grow so I started a second round of a 12 month chemotherapy plan along with radiation treatments. I just completed that round of chemotherapy about 1 month ago and now I have 6 tumors growing on my brain that are stage 3. Today (8/22/16) I started a more aggressive chemotherapy that will last another year. Since I was diagnosed I've made 34 trips to Duke and had MRI's along with labs during each visit. I've had several visits to my local Gibbs center for the chemotherapy treatments and radiation. As you can imagine the expenses are piling up. I believe in providing for my family and as long as God gives me the strength I will continue to work when I can. My doctors do not want me to work for safety reasons (I'm in maintenance) but in either case my medical expenses are outpacing my income. Some things I would like to accomplish is to finish my house that is under construction and visit the Grand Canyon with my family. They have sacrificed allot for me over the past 3-4 years and I would like to share that experience with them. I am thankful for what God has brought me through thus far and enjoy the people I have met along the way. I would also like to thank you for reading my story. God bless." - Josh


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The Tuna fishing season re-opens on 6th August after a temporary stop introduced on 19th July. The season will end on 15th October, unless the total allowable catch is reached earlier.
In today's Gazette, the Government also increased the quota from 15.5 tonnes to 16.74, reflecting an increase in quotas allowed by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT). So far 14.392 tonnes of tuna have been caught meaning that the total amount left following the new quota will be approximately 2.35 tonnes.
As from next season and in order to improve management of the Gibraltar tuna quota, which is applicable only in BGTW, all vessels holding tuna fishing licences will be required to have an active Automatic Identification System (AIS) and provide evidence of catches being made within BGTW.
At the same time, and following also the recommendations of the Fishing Working Group, two species have been given total protection from fishing in BGTW, the Small Spotted Catshark Scyliorhinus canicula and the Brown ray Raja miraletus, which will mean that all species of sharks, skates and rays are now given full protection in BGTW.


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Bank Holiday Fun Day
Posted on 26 May 2014 10:31
I thought being a bank holiday that we'd have a little fun. So here are a few snaps I found of cats in strange places... have you any photos of your cat in an unusual spot? If so post them on our facebook page or here on the blog comments.
Just before you start laughing , a quick update on all cats staying this weekend, too many to mention by name but all are doing fine. Our newbies Buter& Missy the Bengals, Mocha & Simba, Maxwell and Daisy have all settled in well and are eating , drinking and sleeping contentedly, even if Daisy is a little shy!
Holiday time is here!
Posted on 18 May 2014 21:51
I counted 51 plates of cat food leave my kitchen this evening, busy, busy, busy... quite a mixture of cats too, some regulars, some long stays and quite a few newbies to, which is always good to see.
I'll see if I can remember them all now that I'm ensconced back in the office after a fabulous sunny day outside.
Main block - we have Dushka by the door, a huge Maincoon, keeping guard! Then we have Old Charlie who spends most of his time asleep and has had me cooking during this visit as he was being a little fussy to start with, but happy on fresh fish now thank you very much.
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Posted on 11 May 2014 08:41
And after a windy night all seems calm...
Red is the colour of the moment, a splattering of ginger toms amongst the black, greys and browns of our current guests.
Mori the Siamese is pining as he fell head over heals in love with the beautiful Maisie the Siamese cross who went home yesterday... I have to say a very pretty young lady indeed. Joe is in the groove with our routine and seems contented enough although I have an idea he quite liked young Maisie too! Old Max is enjoying the activity around the kitchen and happily eating well.
Belated Happy Birthday...
Posted on 10 May 2014 22:23
... to Pandora. Happy Birthday, I know you liked your presents, sorry it took nearly a week to get your pic on the blog and a little blurred at that!
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