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Windows 10 Hello Problems - Reset cures things
It started with Lenovo updating the Synaptics Fingerprint Reader Driver to 22.214.171.1246 on my Lenovo X1 Generation 9. After the update whenever I went to use the computer I got this message at the login screen "your credentials could not be verified".
It was like the facial recognition would recognise me but it couldn't go on to fully log me in. Ditto with the fingerprint reader, if that has never been that reliable for me. The error message was not too serious because I was always able to enter my account pin number and the machine was then all as normal.
I tried switching the fingerprint recognition off and then on again, but could not get it to enrol my finger - the little animation you get normally, was not showing and all I could do was cancel and exit the process.
I decided to Reset the Windows 10 Hello system. Swiftly done using either of these instructions:
I used the first link, which although on Dells site is generic to all W10.
The reset totally clears out the old biometrics and so you need to register your face and fingers again. I did this and karma was restored.


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Central Scotoma: What Is It?
Reviewed by: HU Medical Review Board | February 2019
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with any form of macular degeneration, you may have heard the word scotoma.
What is a central scotoma?
A scotoma is a blurry or blind spot in your visual field while the surrounding areas appear normal. A scotoma can appear in the center of your vision or along the periphery, and can be isolated, clustered, or spread out, and can also be present in just one eye or both.1
With macular degeneration, a scotoma most often appears in the central visual field, so it is called a central scotoma. That's because in dry AMD, the light-sensing cells (called rods and cones) in center of the retina degenerate along with their supporting cells.2 In wet AMD or those with choroidal neovascularization (CNV) in myopic macular degeneration, there may be a leakage of fluid or bleeding underneath the retina.
How scotomas occur
The macula is the central area of the retina and is located in the back of your eyeball. The retina contains multiple layers of cells; one of these layers senses light and transmits visual signals to the brain through the optic nerve.
In dry age-related macular degeneration, light-sensing cells degenerate over time along with their supporting cells. Once enough cells in the macula degenerate, a blurry or blind spot can appear in the center of your vision, called a scotoma. In wet AMD or those with CNV in myopic macular degeneration, central scotomas occur from a sudden leakage of fluid or bleeding underneath the retina.
Dry AMD?
In early-stage dry AMD, the most common type of AMD, you may not notice any loss of vision.
In intermediate dry AMD, you may begin to notice a blurry or fuzzy pattern around the central part of your vision.3 As the disease progresses, that blurriness may turn into a central dark spot. At this stage, learning to shift your focus to your peripheral vision, utilizing brighter lights, and employing magnifying tools will help you read and perform other daily activities.
In advanced stage dry AMD, the scotoma can develop into an area of blurriness or darkness that becomes larger and more severe. At this point, it may become very difficult or impossible to read, drive, or discern faces.4
Wet AMD and myopic macular degeneration
Wet macular degeneration is another form of advanced or late macular degeneration and involves the growth of new abnormal leaky blood vessels underneath the central retina. The growth of abnormal leaky blood vessels underneath the central retina is called choroidal neovascularization (CNV), and can also occur in those with myopic macular degeneration.
Scotomas may develop in those with wet AMD or CNV in myopic macular degeneration. However, rather than the gradual blurring seen in dry AMD, individuals tend to develop central scotomas due to sudden leakage of fluid or bleeding underneath the retina.
Figure 1. Scotoma on an Amsler grid
Fortunately, prompt evaluation and treatment by an eye doctor can reduce the amount of fluid or blood, which can lead to a significant improvement in vision.

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Two photographs, by two photographers, feature in April's photo of month slot, with both images focussing on the Mausoleum at Castle Howard. It was pure coincidence that both photographers choose to send in photographs with different views of the same subject.
Many thanks to Colin and Neil for sending these great photographs in
Do you have a great photograph you'd like to share with us?
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Here's a duo that I stumbled across not too long ago just never posted. Well here's the dynamic duo's latest project entitled Up So High. They are one artist that is far from stagnant. On this 14 track deep project, every track is completely different from the other. They bring in so many different influences but they normally utilize just one on each track. One track may have an electronic feel then they next will have a jazzy feel. That's what keeps them interesting. So yes, definitely check this west coast duo out, they keep things a little more original than most of the kids trying to enter this game and they are much more talented.
DOWNLOAD: Are and Be – Up So High [Album]


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- Samsung Electronics America Inc. introduced four new lines of LED/LCD commercial displays at InfoComm 2011. The Samsung HE, ME, UE and UD Series incorporate LED-backlight technology that offers many benefits including overall image quality and lower power consumption.
- "Samsung is increasing the number of LED/ LCD solutions for many commercial user scenarios," said Kevin Schroll, product manager of commercial display Samsung Enterprise Business Division. "Organizations need display solutions which not only offer superior image quality but are also flexible enough to work in almost any environment. LED/LCDs work for everyone, from the small business owner to retail spaces and mission-critical applications."
Next Generation LED Technology
The HE, ME, UE and UD Series all incorporate LED backlight technology, which provides many benefits over traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp (CCFL) backlighting.
These displays deliver uniform brightness levels with lower power consumption. With the ME and UE Series benefitting from a high 120Hz and 240Hz refresh rate, respectively, there is smoother scrolling text and reduced motion blur in digital signage messaging. With native contrast ratios of up to 5,000:1, the LED/LCD displays produce more realistic images.
The technology allows for reduced energy consumption ranging from 30-50 percent compared to conventional CCFL-backlit LCD displays, depending on model. In addition, the displays deliver lower total cost of ownership by combining energy savings with reductions in carbon emissions.
As a Samsung standard, all models are stunningly designed to offer not only long-lasting and reliable solutions, but long-lasting impressions as well. The displays feature ultra-thin bezels, making displays easier to hang in more locations than ever before. The bezels integrate into the overall design and feature more advanced cooling technologies, designed for long hours of continuous use.
Samsung MagicInfo Lite software comes included on select models. Simply plug in a USB thumb drive at the I/O panel and users can schedule presentations, images and video content in just a few minutes.
In addition, the ultra-slim 1.2-inch chassis depth provides a significant weight savings of up to 35-40 percent compared to traditional CCFL backlit displays making them easier to install. This removes the need for customers to get their walls reinforced in order to sustain the weight of the screen making it possible to place screens in more locations than were previously possible.
New Displays: Who's Who
· HE Series: The HE Series (HE40A, HE46A) is designed for moderate-use commercial applications such as lobbies or small business locations like medical/dental offices. Both the HE40A and HE46A feature a built-in TV tuner in an easy-to-install, attractively designed, high-resolution display. They also feature commercial-level reliability and a three-year warranty. The The HE Series cone in 40 and 46-inch size classes, and feature 1920 x 1080 resolution.
· ME Series: The ME Series (ME40A, ME46A and ME55A) is designed for the digital signage market, focusing on business customers looking to reduce their energy spend and total cost of ownership as well as reduced time/cost of installations. It delivers a high-resolution display and integrated TV tuner, with easy content control through RS232C and RJ45 ports. DisplayPort makes connectivity simple, and the ultra-slim chassis with slim bezel design will look attractive anywhere you want your message to be seen. The ME Series come in 40, 46 and 55-inch size classes, feature Integrated TV tuner (requires cable/satellite feed)' Content control through RS232C and RJ45; Thin bezels of 13.7mm (0.53") on ME40A, 14.6mm (0.57") on ME46A, 14.7mm (0.57") on ME55A.
· UE Series: The UE Series (UE46A and UE55A) is created for customers looking to deploy an affordable videowall solution that provides a near-seamless device while taking advantage of the benefits of LED technology. Screen quality is outstanding, with 1920 x 1080 resolution, ultra-fast 240Hz panel refresh rates and Samsung picture technology. Displays are also 3D-capable (with optional 3D glasses). The UE Series come in 46 and 55-inch size classes: Ultra-fast 240Hz panel refresh rate and 4ms response time; Thin bezels of 5.2mm (0.2") or 10.3mm (0.4") bezel-to-bezel on UE 46A, 5.1mm (0.2") or just 10.0mm (0.39") bezel-to-bezel on UE55A
· UD Series: The UD Series (UD55A) is designed for customers looking to deploy mission-critical videowalls that can run 24/7 with super narrow bezels. With a width of just 5.5mm total from bezel to bezel, direct-lit backlight panels and advanced cooling, the UD Series will be virtually seamless and provide amazing video walls that simply cannot be ignored. The UD Series comes in 55-inch size.; Ultra-slim 29.9mm (1.2") chassis.


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Shannon Westin, MD, discusses niraparib and its relation to the design, efficacy, and practical implications of the PRIMA trial.
Shannon Westin, MD: The choice to utilize niraparib as a maintenance strategy both in patients that have either a BRCA1 or a BRCA2 mutation, patients that have homologous or combination-deficient disease, or even an all-inclusive population after response to therapy, is based on the PRIMA trial. This was a large, randomized, controlled trial that took patients who were from a bit more of a high-risk patient population. The researchers selected patients who had either a stage IV disease, like our patient, or stage III disease but residual tumors at the end of their surgery.
They randomized those patients after the completion of chemotherapy, with them taking either niraparib or a placebo. It was a 2:1 randomization, and they got the niraparib once a day. They were followed very closely with imaging every 12 weeks to look at the primary end point, which was progression-free survival. What is important about this trial is that there were 2 primary end points. The 2 primary end points included progression-free survival for patients who had a tumor that was homologous or combination deficient, as well as progression-free survival in the overall patient population.
Those were the 2 primary end points that the study was powered for; the researchers assessed this by blinded independent central review. They defined progression-free survival as beginning at the time of randomization until the earliest date of objective disease progression on imaging. The secondary end points of importance were overall survival, or time to subsequent therapy, and progression-free survival. The researchers also looked at pharmacokinetics and, importantly, patient-reported outcomes. These are obviously very important when we are looking at maintenance strategies, because we want to make sure we help people live longer without disease, but also that we are not harming them with other additional adverse effects and adverse events. That was the basic design of the PRIMA trial, and it did meet both of its primary end points.
As I mentioned before in our discussion, we did see a reduction in the risk of progression in both the group that had homologous or combination deficiency; there was reduction in the risk of progression of about 60%. In the group of all comers, we still saw a reduction in the risk of progression, but that reduction was not quite as profound. We saw about a 40% reduction in the risk of progression in the group that was treated with niraparib, so that was obviously very exciting. The actual median difference for the group that had HRD [homologous recombination deficiency] was about an 11-month difference. In the group that had all comers, there was about a 5-month difference.
The study definitely met both its primary end points and had a significant benefit in improving progression-free survival for the entire population. The reason you heard me chat about using that homologous or combination deficiency testing is that, in some subset analyses, study is not built for it, but this testing can still be informative. In subset analyses, there was not as profound a difference between patients who had truly homologous or combination proficient disease. There was a reduction in the risk of progression, but it was on average after a few months.
There is some trouble with this. First, this study is not powered to show difference, but you do not know where your patient would be on these lines. A portion of patients with testing said their tumor was homologous or combination proficient, yet they do get benefits from the PARP inhibitor. Why is that? It could be that the test is not as good as we want it to be. It is still a work in progress. It could be that there is something else in the patient's tumor that is yielding benefits from the PARP inhibitor. We do not know that. For me, if I have a patient who has had testing that reveals a homologous or combination proficient disease, and I haven't given her another maintenance treatment like bevacizumab, and she wants to do something, then we will have an honest conversation about what her potential benefit is from the niraparib. Does the patient want to pursue that? Some patients just want to do everything they can. Certainly, you've got an FDA approval here. You have data to show that there was an improvement. It is up to you to interpret how clinically meaningful that is, and it is up to you to help the patient decide what she wants to go ahead with.
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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO SENT IN A PUP! I ended up getting enough for a full roster. I'm sure some of you might have been expecting me to do a doodle for every dog, but that is far too many dogs, and it took hours to compile what I did get into this post. I believe I fit every pup into this team, so if you sent an email and don't see your pooch on the squad, I apologize. Either something got lost in the mail or during my many many downloads while I tried to keep everything tracked.
Naturally, dogs are kind of designed to be linebackers, running backs, and receivers, and dogs come in all shapes and sizes, so this isn't going to be a perfect correlation to every position. Folks sent in varying degrees of information as well, some offered me plenty of detail on the dog's breed, temperament, and skills and other folks just sent a pic and I had to sort of invent the dog's backstory. But hey, here's your chance to see your pup and the pups of your fellow readers!
I will be taking the rest of the week off after this, mostly because after a busy season I need a small break to get done some other things. But with that out of the way, lets look at our team!
Border Collies are the confirmed smartest dog breed. That naturally makes them a perfect fit for the most difficult position in all of doggy sports. Nobody can field direct a squad like a dog built to corral large herds. Dexter, our beautiful QB1, is for sure the smartest dog I've personally met and an absolute stud, as well as being appropriately full of himself. Pollack is 5 months old. I think he's going to do great things, but he needs to ride the bench for a year or two first.
It's not easy to find a franchise left tackle, but I think we've got one in the massive 125lb Olly. This absolute anchor is going to stop any dog from getting by, and he's only 1 year old! Imagine him in his prime! Covering the other end is Buddy, a Chow/Samoyed, so he's built to pancake. Look at that fuzz, how do defenders know how to get past all that floof? In the center we have Odin, an excellent shepherd who is disciplined enough to control the line of scrimmage, and he's flanked by Missy and Ollie. Missy is young but has all the physical attributes, and Ollie, despite being a bit undersized, has veteran savvy and an ton of experience and energy. He absolutely hates anyone who isn't his people. If you hit Dexter late, Ollie is going to knock you out.
Runningback is a prime position for dogs but also a malleable one. Any dog on this list could likely fill in, but I think we have a solid committee here. Pebbles is notorious for not letting anything go once it's in her mouth. Poppy the lurcher is a solid vet presence with plenty of vision and quickness. Thor is our change of pace back, you'll never see him and if you think you'd tackled him, it turns out you just grabbed fuzz. Echo is shy, but always falls forward for yardage. A superb short yardage solution.
Bodie is a retired racing greyhound. He may not have the route running skills of Baleia or Olallie, but there's no one faster. Al Davis would be proud. Stick Bodie on a post route and if you throw it blindly at the endzone, chances are he's already there. Baleia is our small possession receiver, and Olallie is just straight up unstoppable. Mel and Marshal are reliable and tough and know exactly how to get free so you can hit them in the paws.
Luna is my dog, and she is the most tight end of all dogs. She's a bruiser, loves contact, and will fight anyone. But she's not all gruff, she's also finesse, and can grab toys as high as 6 feet in the air off her springy back legs. For a little more grace and a little less bite, Livy is our gal. Luna is a blocker, Livy is a catcher. Livy is also the team heartthrob and you'll always see girls in the stands cooing and trying to get her to come over. Stanley is pure attitude and never met a defensive end he couldn't chip before he snuck into the flat for a first down.
Nobody is running on us. Nobody. Not with these powerhouses locking down the middle. Call us the Steel Furrton. Fletcher, a Bernese/Malamute, is a wall of fuzz and fury that nobody wants to block. Stella? Ferocious. Mugs? You know Mugs. Everyone loves Mugs. Mugs has been an absolute terror everywhere Mugs goes. Sheba? You might not see it in that photo, but I have it on good authority this tank of a dog has stolen a lot of lean cuisines and was raised in the department of corrections, so there's nobody tougher. Kiwi? You might think a Pom is too small for an interior lineman, but you know who else was considered a bit small for the position coming out of college? Aaron Donald. Enough said.
Pups who just love to wreak havoc. Look at Finn. Finn's a bad boy. Finn has an entire section of fans at every game. Finn is going to get your QB. Just accept it. Think you got Finn locked down? Bad news, Gracie just came from the other side. Gracie doesn't take no shit. Gracie was made for this. Ryuk is a specialist with the spin move, making everything think he's chasing his tail but boom! He just flew past ya. Toby is our good boy in the power package and nobody plays the run as well as the Tobester. Mollie is young, has a ton of promise, but needs to learn a bit of discipline because she keeps jumping offsides and peeing a little every time she gets excited.
Here come our corps. Look at them. Blue chip players all. Kelly? A Jack Russell, which you know means this coverage specialist has everyone covered at all times. You wont find a better middle linebacker than Lexi, a dog of experience and attitude. Mia's the trash talker, but she backs it up. Stitch is the quiet killer, you might even forget he's there and then suddenly you are on the ground and the ball is out. Domino is the fresh face of the squad and learning fast, an excellent blitzer. Our leader and veteran presence, Hank? Hank is dank.
A great place for the small, annoying dogs of our group. You don't have to be big to play CB, you just have to stay with your man. Elsie is the dreamboat, Milo is the ballhawk, Monty is the speedster who can cover any post route, Thor has perfect discipline and never bites on a fake. Zoe is the best man cover corner in the game today, never letting go once you get covered. Aztec needs to cut down on the interference calls, but you wont see anyone bat down a ball better then he does.
Our stalwart final line of defense. Led by our boy Tillman, you cannot let him go for the ball, because once he gets a wiff, he's taking it. Tinkerbell is so full of energy, 3 down player and covers centerfield. Barley is our rookie, but he's doing great things in the box offering run support. Raymond is the perfect blitz. You think he's going to be afraid of you, but then all of a sudden he's in your arms giving you licks. Lucy Fur is just…stupendous. Look at her. Every WR gets lost in her eyes. But even if you can get past all those pups, you wont get past Cooper. Part beagle, part devil. Cooper is built for tracking things down. He can sniff out a play before you've even called it.
Wally is an excellent punter, Paxton makes every field goal count, and when you are receiving the kick, look out. Sammie is going to blow you up every time.
No team is complete without their old veteran leaders! Tulo is an old-school coach. He takes no shit, offers no love, but by golly you'll adore him and run through a brick wall for him. Prince was an incredible talent and former WR who met with an unfortunate leg injury, but has made a name for himself as a superb play-caller and a great mentor to Bodie. Maggie is rough, Maggie is gruff, Maggie wants the ball and she's going to teach every defender how to take it. Everyone respects this 14 year old living legend. Of course, the team was expertly built by Seva, the most talented GM in the league. Excellent at roster construction and salary cap management, he makes sure our stars get their treats and stay wagging.
The less is said about Bucky the better. Many have questioned Bucky's credentials and there are rumors Bucky is not even a dog. Nobody know how this suspicious character found his way into the front office and purred in the owners ear. The fans are skeptical and they have every right to be. Something's up with this fella.
Thank you so much for sending in your pups! Have a great week everyone!


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"So let's not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don't give up. Therefore, whenever we have the opportunity, we should do good to everyone—especially to those in the family of faith." Galatians 6:9-10 NLT
Why might 'doing what is good' be so tiring I wonder? Why might we be tempted to give up? Usually, because we want instant results and it can be so discouraging when we keep on doing the right thing and don't immediately see the fruit, or we keep on praying but don't immediately get the answer we want! But that's not how a harvest works, seed needs time to grow and it needs to be watered, and nurtured for it to eventually yield its fruit! So let's not give up, and let's not give up on people, let's keep doing good (the right thing) at every opportunity, and especially nurturing those in our church family so that faith has the chance to flourish. Let's decide that we are going to be present when the harvest comes and not miss out on the blessing that IS on its way! Lord, help me to be alert to every opportunity to do good today. Amen 🙏🏼😊


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Five Albums You Need To Hear On The 4/20 | Music and Weed
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Music and weed go together like… well, music and weed. Be it enjoying a blunt while listening to your favorite music or using some cannabis to help you get some inspiration to create music, in many cases, both are inseparable, and in the best month of the year, this relationship should be celebrated as it deserves.
So, for a wonderful 4/20, here are the five best albums to enjoy while you grind some weed, roll a couple of joints, and sit down to let the feel of pot and music wrap you on a lazy Saturday afternoon.
These albums are special recommendations based on feel, perfect for letting them wash over you with (in many cases) songs that are difficult to categorize but are ideal for listening to with friends. In each of them, we will highlight the best song of the album if you want a quick taste of what they have to offer.
Happy 4/20, fellow travelers!
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The British band Vanishing Twin is no stranger to trippy, visual, and ethereal harmonizations and vocals that simply hypnotizes a relaxed listener. All of their music is great, but if you want something to enjoy with a bowl by your side, The Age of Immunology is a great choice.
Easily the most genre-defining album on the list, describing what Vanishing Twin plays is a real challenge. However, with an adequate mindset, The Age of Immunology hits hard, with surreal, evocative images in each verse and some serious bangers that beg for a unique blend of herbs to enjoy at its full.
Best Song: "You Are Not An Island" is definitely the anthem of this album, and the accompanying music video has the surreal, evocative visuals you need to get lost with your best joint. It is a slow, moving piece of music that gets better every time you listen to it again.
Most of the conversation around the seminal, psychedelic band King Crimson centers around their masterpiece In The Court of the Crimson King (and for good reason!), so we will take this opportunity to bring attention to an album that, at the very least, equals the energy and awesomeness of that album: Discipline.
Having a more mature, more developed sound, and after a period of experimentation to grow beyond In The Court…, Discipline brings a collection of more subdued, but at the same time, more powerful songs that invite you to take them all in in a single sitting. Really, a feast of your ears and senses.
Best Song: "The Sheltering Sky", an instrumental piece guided by a quiet but amazing guitar line that grows more and more complex as the song goes on, can be listened to on repeat for days. We recommend edibles for this one!
If you have ever listened to Dead Can Dance before, you know why we can't make a list without mentioning this duo of musicians responsible for some of the most magical songs out there. Eastern influences, chants, heavy drums, and an undercurrent of mysticism that mixes sounds from all over the world in music challenging to categorize.
And for that, Wake offers a great sample of everything Dead Can Dance is: music that could be used equally as crazy dance rituals or funerary elegies; melancholic compositions that provide joy and magic in each note. If you want to make an afternoon special, look no further than this.
Best Song: "The Ubiquitous Mr. Lovegrove" is a ballad full of energy that somehow doesn't let go of the signature melancholy of the band but still invites you to dance as hard as you can. A very sugary edible might be the perfect one to enjoy with this.
Since Beck became the "slacker king" in the 90s with songs like Loser, he has evolved his technique, sound, and style a lot in the last 30 years, and his latest album is also his best one yet. Inspired by old retro arcade games, Hyperspace is an excellent mix of the classic Beck sound with some electronic flourishes.
Since everything retro is so in vogue these days, this album goes best with a simple joint, the kind you used to get back when you first started getting the taste of pot; nothing fancy, but also nice to go with a cold beer and some of your best friends.
Best Song: "Saw Lightning" is probably the song that most closely can describe the evolution of Beck over the last three decades: instantly recognizable but with a modern edge that doesn't look out of place among modern music. The energy here will bring back your more carefree days, that's for sure.
Ah, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard. With a name like that, you instantly know that some good pot was involved in the band's development at some point, so it's the perfect music to enjoy this 4/20. Bringing some geek sensibilities and an interesting air of old-school psychedelic haze, KG&LW is a band you need to check out if you want a more flavorful taste in your pot and music.
That being said, if you don't know this band, we recommend you to start with L.W., the second of a two-part album that brings a nice climax to their entire catalog, with the help of some classic instrumentation (guitars, drums, keyboards) that make this album the perfect fit if you miss the rock band era of the 70s.
Best Song: "Ataraxia" is a song that seems to have been written with a stadium full of people jumping high in mind. Seriously, you will get the impulse to raise a lighter with your friends as you listen, especially after sharing a bowl of green. The whole album is full of bangers like that, but if you want somewhere to start, this is it.
Looking for the best grinder to prepare your weed and listen to music? Look no further! We have the best selection out there; with these music recommendations, this 4/20 will be the best you ever had.
Happy festivities!


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The Purpose of Compliance: Promoting a Positive, Not Preventing a Negative
One thing about maintaining a blog – you have nightmares (alright something a little less than that) about consistency in writing. All of us can be accused of having "evolving" positions, so maybe that is my rationalization.
If you had to boil down the lessons of compliance, the reasons for its exponential growth in corporate governance, and the impact that compliance has had in corporate governance, I hope that everyone can agree – it is the positive benefits of a culture of ethics and compliance, not the fear-mongering, Chicken Little, strategy of the "sky is falling, the sky is falling."
In other words, the power of ethics and compliance is maximized when the message is a positive one – we promote a compliance of ethics and compliance to ensure stability of the organization, positive beliefs in the purpose and leadership of our organization, and the sustainability of our organization to benefit all the stakeholders – shareholders, managers, employees and everyone who depends on our company. If this is the mantra of your company, you should be a happy executive, manager or employee.
On the other hand, if your ethics and compliance program is fixated on a negative message – if you do not follow the rules, you will go to jail, the organization will suffer dramatic consequences, including government prosecution, jail time for certain officials, heavy penalties, collateral consequences, and reputational damage. All of these consequences are negative, and all are the reason for our compliance program, to make sure that everyone follows the rules and the law. Nothing more, nothing less.
The trouble with the "Chicken Little" model is that it only appeals to one of man/woman's instincts – fear of consequences. The negative model does not appeal to our more positive and motivating side – one that reflects are desire to work for an organization that makes a meaningful contribution to society through its broad ethical culture, commitment to two important concepts of trust and integrity, and builds an organization through positive leadership and values.
A symptom of the Chicken Little model is underscored when a CCO walks into a room for a meeting and some one says – "Be careful, the sheriff has just walked in." Such a statement or attitude reflects a corporate culture tending toward the negative model and away from the positive.
If CCOs are viewed as enforcers, CCOs have more work to do to create a positive message and reputation. A CCO who is viewed as a problem solver is a far better image to have – one that works together with the business, compromises when necessary to build a business, and guides the organization to reinforce the positive messages while minimizing, as necessary, the message of enforcement.
Do not get me wrong – enforcement is important and the CCO plays a vital role in protecting the organization from misconduct. But the CCOs role is far more than just serving as an enforcer.
On the other extreme, however, I reject any notion that a CCO's responsibility is primarily to allow businesses to do what they want, and then follow behind them picking up and minimizing risks. They are not the clean-up squad behind the business to eliminate or minimize risk. CCOs have to be involved in business planning, risk measurement and overall business planning as part of the risk management process. CCOs should never define risk and business opportunities (e.g. we will not go into Russia because the risks are too high), and they should not be relegated to managing risks in the aftermath of business planning and execution.
A compliance program should always stick to a positive message – we can get things done but we need to be mindful and attentive to our risks. Such a message is not inconsistent but reflects the reality of today's business and enforcement environment.


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Cup of Excellence
The coffee production started with La Reforma Farm, acquired by Mr. Manuel Pérez in 1904, which was used to produce tobacco, corn and beans.
Later his son Leonardo continued with the same crops, it was not until 1939 that Leonardo the second began with the coffee production. Leonardo the second started working incredibly young; he, his brothers and cousins cut the coffee and processed it manually. He said that when the coffee was ready, they placed it on mules and they walked for 6 days from Agua Dulce, Cuilco to Huehuetenango, when he returned he was so happy because he had sold the coffee and could ride the mules back to the farm.
Today the fourth generation continues with this fascinating crop, and it has been so important to the Pérez`s Family that the fifth generation is already working to make the farm become one of the best ones of Huehuetenango.
Conctact: Anapaula Pérez
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Watching Egypt and Libya from Cuba
Graham Sowa
One of the biggest struggles I've had to deal with in my day to day life living in Cuba is the absolute dearth of dynamic commentary on our contemporary world.
Perhaps this sounds odd because I am a citizen of the United States living in Cuba. I should be at no loss for opportunities to discuss my experiences with people who have lived much different lives than me, right? To an extent this is true. But the persistent banter about different ideologies gets boring. So I want to turn to what I know best: talking about our quickly changing world. And here arises the problem.
The newspapers are delivered a few times a week to our building in the school. We get the Cuban standard bearer, "Granma", as well as "Juventud Rebelde" pretty regularly. Sometimes we also get "Trabajadores" and "Orbe" as well. Granma and Juventud Rebelde are almost the same in terms of content. The latter will have more news about upcoming events in Cuba and maybe about science and technology as well.
Trabajadores is the newspaper of numbers. It is full of data about various projects in Cuba and the workers that do them. Orbe is the only newspaper I know of here that focuses on international news.
The newspapers are free, but I'm paying about 1 USD an hour for internet through an account with the now wholly state owned communications company ETECSA. My connection is about 10-40 kb/s and worth every penny considering the alternative.
The whole thing has really changed my perspective on "free press". I realized that "free press" costs a lot of money. The internet in Cuba, for example, or The New York Times Sunday paper in the United States (which ran 5.00 USD last time I checked). Versus state run media in Cuba, which is free (the cost I mean).
So this is the situation in which I was living when the protests in Egypt started. On one hand I had the "free press" and on the other hand I had free press (the latter the one not costing money). So Egypt happened and Mubarak stepped down. There was praise of the change in the Cuban newspapers and agreement in most of what I read online.
Egypt came as a surprise. Even after it started I didn't think the protesting youth would inspire a change in leadership. But then the surprise didn't stop. Bahrain, Algeria, Tunisia, Yemen, and Libya picked up the baton.
But after Egypt I didn't read about any of these popular protests in the Cuban newspapers. Egypt was done and that was that. The whole thing reminds me of Officer Barbrady in the South Park cartoon. "Move along people, nothing to see here", while he stood in front of some obviously attention worthy event.
So here I am, this surprised American in Cuba and my surprise quickly turns to horror and then outrage and then blind rage as I read on the Internet about what is happening in Libya: the reported use of Libyan military aircraft and foreign mercenaries from Chad and Sudan, hired by the Libyan government, to kill citizens of a Revolutionary government.
Hundreds of dead citizens gunned down in the same streets they used for decades to walk to school, to drive to work, to cross to go to the neighbor's house.
When I read these accounts I thought for sure that if the Cuban press can take a stand on Egypt, they must speak about Libya as well. After all, Cuba has experienced the horrors of the domestic military ordered to kill citizens when Batista bombed Santa Clara during the Revolution and then when mercenaries were paid by the United States government to invade Play Giron (aka: Bay of Pigs). For this I thought that Cuba would quickly denounce the murder of civilians by their own military forces.
Instead, I looked on the front page of the Cuban press early this week to see a single article about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and its plan to occupy Libya. And here lays the problem: that is all anyone and everyone in Cuba saw as well. There has not enough coverage or information to even begin to address the complexity of these events and the numberless perspectives interpreting them.


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IGFA Board of Trustees
The IGFA Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the goals and policies of the association, and ensuring that its strategies, programs and initiatives fulfill the vision and purpose of the organization. Drawn from across the global recreational angling community, the IGFA Board of Trustees includes prominent scientists, business leaders and passionate anglers who have materially contributed to the advancement of fisheries science, research and education or have helped advance the cause of ethical, conservation-minded sport fishing.
Past Chairmen
William K. Carpenter
Charles W. Duncan III
Elwood K. Harry
Michael Lerner
Michael J. Levitt
George G. Matthews
Paxson H. Offield
Trustee Emeritus
George G. Matthews
Chairman Emeritus
Pierre Affre
Martin Arostegui M.D.
Pamela S. Basco
Jose Luis Beistegui
Tim Choate
Charles W. Duncan III
Michael L. Farrior
Peter S. Fithian
Guy Harvey, Ph.D.
Rob Kramer
Michael Leech
Michael J. Levitt
John L. Morris
K. Neil Patrick
Carlos F. Pellas
Robert E. Rich Jr.
Joan Salvato Wulff


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Decision-making is a frequent problem in today's financial, business, and industrial world. Thus, fuzzy expert systems are increasingly being used to solve decision-making problems by attempting to solve a part or whole of a practical problem. These expert systems have proven that they can solve problems in various domains where human expertise is required, including the field of agriculture.
Fuzzy Expert Systems and Applications in Agricultural Diagnosis is a crucial source that examines the use of fuzzy expert systems for prediction and problem solving in the agricultural industry. Featuring research on topics such as nutrition management, sustainable agriculture, and defuzzification, this book is ideally designed for farmers, researchers, scientists, academics, students, policymakers, and development practitioners seeking the latest research in technological tools that support crop disease diagnosis.
The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:


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Serious personal injury cases, where pain and suffering damages are high but less than the cap on non-economic damages, are the hardest claims to value and the hardest cases to settle without suing. Almost invariably in these cases, I'm telling my clients that the case's value is likely to be higher after suing than the insurance company's best pre-suit offer. The facts bear this out. I would estimate that our clients do well suing in 98% of the cases we file.
Why is that? On one level, there is a greater ability to generate comparables – "comps" to use the lingo" – in personal injury cases than there is in accessing, say, the value of real estate, where you have few comps because you are limited by tight geographical locations. I mean there have been about five zillion herniated disc cases with a laminectomy and fusion at C4-C5 where the client had no prior injury or degeneration. Why isn't there just a well-established value for that?
The reason is that there, the valuation of injury claims require a subjective analysis of a subjective question: what was the plaintiff's real suffering from the injuries? When you have to dig through all of those "subjectives" to evaluate the value, reasonable minds are almost invariably going to reach different conclusions.
How you measure these subjective variables will depend on your worldview and how you want it to turn out in the first place.
So let's look at case value from the eyes of an insurance adjuster. Like a jaded inner city cop who has seen too much, they largely have the world view that plaintiffs are bundling up every problem in their lives at the doorstep of their injury from the accident/malpractice, and they want far more money for their injuries than reason would dictate. This is because of what they have seen – from their view – a lot of plaintiffs claiming and getting far more than they should and plaintiffs' lawyers who don't understand these cases nearly as they do – which is often true – and are still making a fortune. Besides, keep in mind, these people are insurance adjusters for a reason. There are few people working in a soup kitchen who are outraged by our welfare state. Insurance adjusters and, to a lesser extent, defense lawyers, chose their profession because they thought insurance companies are on the right side of justice. (This is true for defense lawyers too but to a lesser extent. They didn't choose to become defense lawyers as much as they just chose to become lawyers and got pulled down a path. I started off my career defending pharmaceutical companies only because my goal there was to make as much money as possible so I could buy a nice car.)
To add to that worldview, throw in the fact that insurance adjusters and defense lawyers work for a company whose very purpose is to collect premiums and pay out as little money as possible. They have an economic and emotional investment in valuing claims as low as possible. Viewed through this lens, we should be amazed that pre-suit personal injury settlement offers are as high as they are.
Plaintiffs' lawyers, including me, compound the problem by looking at their case before filing suit with rose-colored glasses. We have the opposite world view – insurance companies would eat your kidneys raw to avoid paying one more cent than they have to – and we cannot see the weaknesses in our own cases.
One big reason for this is that we do not ask our clients hard questions to flush out the weaknesses of our case. Plaintiffs' lawyers have no reason to do this before preparing the demand package. Then, when we present the pathetic settlement offer to the client furious with the insurance company and, often, the messenger, the last thing we want to do is cross-exam the client about concerns you have with their case. So you sue and you don't have that chat in a meaningful "follow up the question with another tough question" kinda way until you are prepping her for deposition. At that point, the next natural settlement window does not open again until the pre-trial.
There is pressure on both parties to settle. Now the insurance company is hearing from the defense lawyer who is the one on the ground having to fight the fight as opposed to an adjuster sitting in their tower, saying how easy it will be to discredit the sweet, honest plaintiff that the defense lawyer looked square in the eye and believed. On the other side, plaintiffs feel the pressure of trial – of being on trial as they are – and become more receptive to settlement.
Therefore we sue in most of our serious injury cases, but probably go to trial in less than 15% of those cases. It is not the best system, but it might be like capitalism: an awful system that's only redeeming quality is that it is better than all the others.


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Whiplash injury solicitors deal with thousands of legal claims for this injury across the UK every week. Whiplash injury is caused by a sudden acceleration or deceleration of the head and neck often as a result of a rear end shunt in a vehicle accident and is also known as acceleration/deceleration syndrome. In its mild form it is referred to as a neck sprain and is characterised by a collection of symptoms that occur following damage to the neck usually as a result of a sudden change in motion affecting the discs, muscles, nerves or tendons of the neck. The damage is caused when head is violently thrown back, forwards or sideways followed by reflex contraction in the opposite direction. Swelling and inflammation occur following damage caused by rapid movements, which leads to pressure being placed on the nerves resulting in subsequent pain and discomfort.
Road traffic accidents cause tens of thousands of incidents of personal every year, a large percentage of which are whiplash injuries. Most of the personal injury claims that result in the issue of legal proceeding by way of a court summons in the UK civil law system involve this type of compensation claim. Most cases involving neck injuries are settled out of court by agreement between solicitors however a very small percentage require the issue of legal proceedings to establish both negligence and liability or to assess damages where it is not possible to reach agreement on the value of an award for personal injury. Contact our whiplash injury solicitors and we will immediately have your potential compensation claim placed in the hands of a highly experienced personal injury solicitor who will review the matter and advise if you have a claim.
Whiplash injury is not fully understood by the medical profession which is unable to come to any definite agreement on acceptable treatment methods. This condition is a personal injury which is normally caused when the neck is whipped backward and subsequently forward by a reflex reaction. It is usually caused by sudden acceleration or deceleration of the head and mostly, though not exclusively occurs in road traffic accidents. It involves injury or damage to the muscles, tendons, disks and nerves in or around the neck and shoulders which produces pain and stiffness in the neck. Symptoms may occur immediately after an accident but they may not be apparent for several days.
It is imperative that you obtain medical treatment as quickly as possible if you have not already done so. Untreated injuries can cause substantially more severe symptoms that those anticipated following appropriate treatment. You should also see a whiplash injury solicitor at the first opportunity taking with you full details of the accident, photographs of the location and details of any witnesses to the accident.
If you were involved in a motor accident that was not your fault and you suffer personal injury you may be entitled to make a whiplash injury claim for compensation. The amount of an award will vary dependent on the severity of the illness and the overall recovery period and whether or not there are any long term symptoms or disabilities. Damages vary from £2,000 for mild neck strain up to £250,000 for serious long term injury requiring surgery. Further compensation is also payable for financial losses caused as a result of the accident including loss of past and future wages, loss of advantage on the open labour market, a detrimental change in lifestyle as a result of the injury, damage to personal property and all reasonable general expenses and losses sustained as a direct result of the accident.
To pursue a compensation claim it is important to make urgent arrangements after an accident to be medically examined either by your general practitioner or at the local hospital Accident and Emergency (A&E) department. The GP or hospital record will be used by your whiplash injury solicitor in due course to prove the extent of the immediate post-accident medical condition and without this medical evidence it is extremely difficult to sustain a claim for damages.
Severe whiplash can cause serious damage to the spine and nervous system and this may often be resolved only over a long period of convalescence. In a minority of cases a chronic condition may develop, which results in constant pain and disability, with little hope of resolution of the discomfort. Damage to the bones in the neck rarely occurs however on those occasions when it becomes a problem it may be necessary to surgically repair the bone or cartilage which usually involves fusion of the vertebrae.
Symptoms of injury include dizziness, blurred vision, headache, nausea or vomiting, balance problems, pain or stiffness and loss of feeling or prickling in an arm or hand. It may also cause memory loss, concentration impairment, nervousness, irritability, sleep disturbances, fatigue and depression
If you have had an accident and believe that you may be suffering from whiplash injury you should seek proper medical advice as soon as possible. Diagnosis is normally swift, as this is a common injury associated with road traffic accidents. Diagnosis depends on various factors including the medical history, observation of symptoms and a physical and neurological examination. X-rays are carried out to remove any possibility of a fracture. A CAT Scan, MRI and other imaging tests may be required depending on the severity of the patient's symptoms.
Treatment is usually by way of pain medication, anti-inflammatory drugs, muscle relaxants and physical therapy. Severe injury may be treated with a surgical collar, cervical traction and heat therapy. Surgery is not common. Sometimes though there can be a tear in an inter-vertebral disc which may have to be removed followed by fusion of the neck vertebrae.
Our whiplash injury solicitors deal with compensation claims on a risk free no win no fee* basis. Our lawyers are all members the Solicitors Regulation Authority panel of personal injury experts. You will receive a complete professional service from lawyers who specialise in claiming compensation for personal injury caused as a result of an accident. No legal charge is payable unless the legal case is won and the client obtains an award of compensation. In the event that the legal claim is lost there is no charge made to the client. If you would like legal advice with no further obligation from a specialist personal injury lawyer, just use the helpline or email our offices.


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March Madness is finally here, and we want to see who will have the city's best bracket this year with the Columbus Bracket Challenge!
Submit your bracket and compete against others all around Columbus, with the chance to win cash!
Each bracket is $10 to enter, with a maximum of (3) brackets allowed per person.
Payment MUST be received prior to first tipoff in order to be eligible to win prizes, NO EXCEPTIONS. You can pay via:
Venmo: @LifeInColumbus
Paypal: firstname.lastname@example.com
CashApp: $LifeInColumbus
**To make this step easier, please include your bracket name(s) in the transaction notes
10% of the pot will be donated to charity! Stay tuned to our Stories to help determine which charity will be the beneficiary.
Prize amount and splits are determined by the amount of paid entrants, and is broken down as follows:
50-100 entries:
1st 62%, 2nd 22%, 3rd 6%
100-150 entries:
1st 48%, 2nd 18%, 3rd 13%, 4th 8%, 5th 3%
150-200 entries:
1st 43%, 2nd 18%, 3rd 13%, 4th 8%, 5th 5%, 6th 3%
200+ entries:
1st 39%, 2nd 16.5%, 3rd 11.5%, 4th 9%, 5th 6.5%, 6th 5%, 7th 2.5%
Should there be more than 500+ entries, we reserve the right to reassess the payouts to include a potential 8th, 9th, and/or 10th place winner.
And of course, we will be providing receipts throughout to ensure that 100% of the pot is going to the winner, less the 10% to charity.
As this competition is hosted on Yahoo, we will follow Yahoo's default scoring:
For tiebreakers, those also follow Yahoo's default scoring:
"If two or more players in a group finish with the same overall point total after a national champion is crowned, we'll use the following system to break the tie (for tiebreakers, we only take predicted points into consideration):
First tiebreaker - Closest prediction of total points scored by both teams wins.
Second tiebreaker - Closest prediction for points scored by the winning team.
Third tiebreaker - Closest prediction for points scored by the losing team. If this last tiebreaker results in a deadlock, the players remain tied in the standings."
Disclosure: The guys who run @LifeInColumbus will be making PAID entries on behalf of themselves, and will be subject to the same rules and chances as everyone else.
If you have any questions, please feel free to DM us or email us (email@example.com). Good luck, and go Bucks!


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Nuberg Engineering offers solutions for quick lime plant which includes plant fabrication, installation & commissioning of Quick lime, Hydrated lime and Precipitated Calcium Carbonate plants. We offer plants which incorporates lime processing plant and lime processing machinery.
Calcium oxide (CaO) commonly known as quick lime, is a caustic alkaline substance yielded by heating limestone in specifically designed kilns. Quick Lime has a varied range of use ranging from mortar to flux. Here are many companies who produce and sell quicklime often with specific chemical impurities wich makes it useful for certain applications.


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Web Science Institute: FAQs
What is the Web Science Institute (WSI)?
The WSI is an umbrella organisation (a virtual centre) that brings together all the researchers and students in every faculty whose work is relevant to the Web. It includes technologists, social scientists and humanities researchers from all eight faculties in the University of Southampton.
Why Do We Need a Web Science Institute?
The aim of the WSI is to make us more visible outside the University, to help us bridge the disciplinary and organisational silos that still exist within our work environment and to help us respond better to external stakeholders and funding opportunities.
Who's in Charge?
There is a team of directors from different faculties headed up by Wendy Hall.
Who is part of the WSI?
Everyone – academics, researchers and research students – whose work is relevant to the Web. If you think your research is about the Web or Internet, then you are part of the WSI.
What Difference Will it Make to Me?
The WSI will:
- provide PhD studentships through the Doctoral Training Centre
- provide a high profile platform to promote you and your research to contacts from industry, government and funding organisations
- provide a national and international network of researchers and groups actively involved in the Web
- invite you and your postgraduates to be involved in the networking events, such as its forthcoming Research Week
I'm a Computer Programmer. Isn't Web Science all about Sociology?
No! Web Science is genuinely about the technology of the web. It's also about the way that this technology impacts individual users and society as a whole, and the way that personal and societal pressures (e.g. legal, economic, government, criminal, personal, political and social factors) in turn influence the development of the technology. The Web has developed in tandem with other technologies and scientific innovations and as a 'social machine' it has also developed as part of changes in society.
Why Haven't I Heard About It?
The WSI's first activity is the Research Week (Feb 24th-28th) which we really hope that staff and students will take part in! The University agreed to form the WSI at the start of the 2013/4 academic year, and is still trying to sort out web sites and mailing lists and all the organisational gubbins. There was a small internal launch event in November to announce its presence to the Deans and Faculty Managers. We are planning a big public event in London after Easter to generate wider interest.


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Guide to Card Catalog Indexes
Locating Copyright Registrations
Under the 1909 copyright law that was effective through 1977, a work could be registered in one of 15 different classes, depending on its nature (for example, book, drama, painting). The cards in the card catalog contain five key elements that establish the history of any original registration. These elements are: • the title of the work • the author or authors • the claimant or claimants, that is, the owner(s) of the copyright, who may be different from the author(s) • the date of publication, the day on which copyright protection commenced, or the date of receipt for unpublished works, and • the registration number, which is a letter (depending on the classification) followed by from one to seven digits Any work by a U.S. national published or registered before January 1, 1964, must have been renewed by an application for registration in the 28th year following the original date of publication or registration to continue its term of protection. However, copyrights in works registered or published between January 1, 1964, and December 31, 1977, have an automatic renewal for a full 95-year term of protection. Although the period of protection is automatically renewed, a renewal application may be submitted anyway. If the work in question is more than 27 years old and less than 95 years old, a renewal registration consists of all the following: • the title and author(s) of the original work • the renewal claimant or claimants • the date on which the second term of protection commenced, and • the renewal registration number, which is the letter R or the letters RE followed by from one to six digits Since January 1, 1978, when the 1976 Copyright Act went into effect, copyright registrations have been cataloged by entering the appropriate information into an electronic database. All the elements described for paper formats of catalogs in the previous paragraph are also entered into the database. However, the number of classes has been reduced, with different letter codes preceding the digits. In addition, the record now distinguishes among the date of creation (the year in which the work was fixed in its form), the date of publication (public distribution) where applicable, and the effective date of registration (when the copy or copies of the work, the fee, and the application were received in the Copyright Office). Instructional material and computer terminals are available in the card catalog area to enable the researcher to retrieve information from the online database.
The 1971-1977 index covers copyright registrations for all classes of works made within this time period. Generally, there are three (or more) catalog cards for each work registered: Title of the Work, one (1) card for each Author, and one (1) card for each Claimant. Link to Card Layout sample PDF file
The 1955-1970 index covers copyright registrations for all classes of works made within this time period. Generally, there are three (or more) catalog cards for each work registered: Title of the Work, one (1) card for each Author, and one (1) card for each Claimant. Link to Card Layout sample PDF file
The 1946-1954 index covers copyright registrations for all classes of works made within this time period. Generally, there are three (or more) catalog cards for each work registered: Title of the Work, one (1) card for each Author, and one (1) card for each Claimant. Link to Card Layout sample PDF file
This time-period contains two separate indexes. Once index contains the applications for works registered within the time-period, organized by numerically by type of work (e.g. A=book). The index cards, the second index, are arranged alphabetically in one file and cover all classes of material registered. Cards were made for claimant, author, joint author, title, source author and source title (for works based on an earlier work), translator, original claimant (for renewal registrations), and the name of any other person who appears to have responsibility for the creation of the work. Carbon copies of registration or renewal cards may not contain all the information included on the original card. This file includes Commercial Prints and Labels dating from July 1, 1940, when the Copyright Office took over registration of this type of work from the Patent Office. Applications filed during this time-period are captured in a separate "Applications" index bundled with the bibliographic index. Link to Card Layout sample PDF file
There is very little title indexing for books during this time period. The book author index is complete for books that were selected for The Library of Congress collection. However, the author index in general cannot be considered reliable since some registrations by author-claimants are listed in the book claimant index only. Included are entries for domestic and foreign books and published dramas for which the Library printed catalog cards. Title entries are included for foreign periodicals and for works having no well-defined author, such as composite works, anonymous works and serials. Pamphlets, leaflets, circulars and other works of this nature were not generally included in this index and were entered in the claimant index.
The book claimant index is the most thorough index for books in this period. Most works for which copyright is claimed by the author are located in this file only. The book claimant index consists of an alphabetical arrangement of entries by claimant names. From January 1, 1898 - June 30, 1909 copyright data is presented on proprietor cards. From July 1, 1909-November 6, 1937, entries are actual card applications.
The music author and title index covering the period 1898 through 1937 is an incomplete listing of music titles and includes entries under selected composers' names. Access by composer is limited; there are no entries under lyricists' names.Some musical dramas are included in this index. The music claimant index is the most complete and reliable index covering this period. It is an alphabetical index of the original application forms filed by the name of the claimant.
The graphic arts claimants index includes maps, charts, chromos, lithographs, engravings, cuts, prints, photographs, fine arts, original works of art, reproductions, drawings or plastic works of scientific or technical character and pictorial illustrations. Title, subject, and author cards are included for some entries but there is no general author or title index to the material in these classes.
Different cataloging rules were followed for different classes and periods of time, so the information on the cards will vary accordingly. Where many entries are entered under one claimant, the arrangement is usually alphabetical by title, however some claimant cards will list hundreds of items for which there is no title. The graphic arts artists and title index is an incomplete finding tool which may be useful in determining the name of a copyright claimant, if one is searching for a well-known artist or work of art.
1909-1937 – Periodicals Claimant, Renewals Claimant, Renewals Claimant Title, and Dramas & Lectures Claimant
This time period contains several separate indexes including: Author and Title index for Dramatic Works, Periodicals, and Renewals.
The author and title index covering the period from 1909-1937 contains titles of all dramatic works registered during this period. If the author of the drama was well known, a cross reference card under the author's name may refer to the claimant of the drama. The claimant index for dramas from 1909-1937 is an alphabetical list of all claimants of dramas registered during this period. Some registrations for musical dramas will be found in the music title index, 1898-1937.
The periodical claimant index covering the time period from 1909-1937 is the most complete for periodicals during this time period. It can only be accessed by the name of the copyright claimant for the periodical. In most cases, the publisher of the periodical is also the claimant of the periodical. When the copyright claimant is not known, the title searched as a name may be used in locating the registration, for example, title New York Times, claimant name, New York Times Company.
Entries for renewals made prior to July 1, 1909 were interfiled with registrations in the appropriate year and class index. Renewals from 1909 through 1937 are indexed by claimant, title, and depending on the class of work being renewed, author. Renewal author and title index, 1919-1937 includes entries for renewal registrations in music, drama and periodicals listed under the title. Renewal registrations for books are usually entered under the author's name. Beginning in late 1937, all renewals were interfiled with registrations in the appropriate index.
1898-1908 – Periodicals Claimant Title
The combined periodical claimant and title index, covering the time period from 1898-1909, contains claimant and title cards interfiled alphabetically. The claimant card usually contains more information relating to the run of the periodical and the registration numbers. There are some title cards through 1924 in this file. Some periodicals during this time period were registered in class A and will be filed in the book claimant index.
Link to Card Layout sample PDF file
This index covers all categories of copyright registrations and contains author, claimant and title cards that are interfiled alphabetically. The entries under name of the author usually contain the year of registration (no month and date), entry number and the title. Sometimes the claimant and type of material are given. Claimant cards are usually similar to the author cards, but in some cases, only the year date and entry number are given. The claimant cards are considered to be a complete index of entries but cards for authors and titles were not consistently made. Research will be most complete if the name of the copyright claimant is known.
Once an entry number has been located in the card file, it is then necessary to refer to the Record Books for the complete facts of registration. From 1870 until sometime around 1894, application for copyright was made by letter. Copyright records that were recorded in District Courts prior to 1870 have been collected and are maintained in the Rare Book Room of The Library Of Congress.
Some cards contain a number of entries under one heading, while others cover one entry only. When several entries are listed on one card, the entries usually appear chronologically by year.
Title cards in this index often list multiple entries for works whose titles begin with the same word. The titles are listed chronologically and the beginning word is not repeated for each entry. Occasionally the beginning word is the first key word of a title, not the actual first word. The number of entries under the key word may run into the thousands with no sub-arrangement other than by date of receipt.
Many claimant cards contain only year dates and entry numbers of works that are fully indexed under author or title. This was done in order to provide a full listing of entries claimed by a person or corporate body. Entries of this type also cover periodicals published by a given publisher. In this case, the periodical title appears at the top of the card along with the name of the claimant and constitutes the only entry for the periodical.
Prior to July 1, 1909, renewals were in the form of a new registration covering a period 14 years and are found in the same sequence of entry numbers for the relevant index. Care must be taken not to confuse renewal registrations prior to 1909 with original registrations. The Copyright Act of March 4, 1909 provided for the further renewal and extension of existing copyright by extending the renewal term from 14 to 28 years.
This means that the existing copyright for any work at the time this act went into effect could be renewed and extended to the full term of 28 years upon expiration of the term in effect on March 4, 1909.
The indexes after 1897 were divided by administrative class, for example, books, music, graphic arts, and by points of access (author, title claimant). These early files are also not completely indexed. There is very little indexing by title for books; periodicals can only be located by searching the claimant name from 1909-1937; there are some incomplete title files for periodicals during this time period.
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The Assignment Title index contains only title cards that pertain to works in which assignment documents have been recorded. The cards are arranged alphabetically. If several cards have the same title, these cards are arranged by the name of the assignor.
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The Assignee index contains the names, either personal or corporate, of the party in the agreement who is the recipient of the transfer. Names are arranged alphabetically by name of the assignee, and chronologically under the name with the latest date first by date of receipt of the document. Link to Card Layout sample PDF file
The Assignor index contains the names, either personal or corporate, of the party in the agreement who is making the transfer, commitment or declaration. Names are arranged alphabetically by name of the assignee, and chronologically under the name with the latest date first by date of receipt of the document. The assignor is the name of the party. Link to Card Layout sample PDF file
The combined assignee/assignor index contains both the names of the party in the agreement who is the recipient of the transfer, and the party who is making the transfer. When the same name appears as the assignor and assignee the assignor cards precede the assignee. The assignor cards are arranged in chronological order by dare of receipt of the document with the most recent date first. Link to Card Layout sample PDF file
Other Indexes
1909-1952 Notice of Use Claimant
Prior to 1978, a notice was filed by the claimant of copyright in a musical composition when he had recorded his own composition or had licensed it for recording on mechanical instruments. The basic information required for filing this notice was the title of the work and the name of the claimant. Notice of use entries also supply the date that the notice was received in the Copyright Office and the volume of the record book and page on which it was recorded. Beginning in 1952, notices of use were interfiled with registrations. No notices of use were accepted by the Copyright Office after December 31, 1977. Link to Card Layout sample PDF file
1909-1977 Notice of Intention to Use
Under Section 115 (b) of the copyright law, once phonorecords of a musical composition have been distributed to the public in the United States under the authority of the copyright claimant, any other person may obtain a compulsory license to make and distribute records of the work. If the claimant cannot be identified or address established in the records of the Copyright Office, the person seeking the compulsory license may file a notice of intention to use with the Copyright Office 30 days prior to distribution. Information provided on the intention to use entry includes title, name of the filer, name of the copyright claimant, date of receipt of notice and the volume of the record book the notice was filed in. Link to Card Layout sample PDF file
1909-1927 Notice of Use Titles
Notices of use from 1909 through 1952 are located in separate title and claimant files; from 1953 through 1977 they are interfiled in the card catalog under title and claimant only. Link to Card Layout sample PDF file
1928-1952 Notice of Use Titles
Notices of use from 1909 through 1952 are located in separate title and claimant files; from 1953 through 1977 they are interfiled in the card catalog under title and claimant only. Link to Card Layout sample PDF file
1922-1940 Commercial Prints And Labels
The term commercial prints and labels refers to single page works that contain copyrightable pictorial matter, text, or both, and that are published in connection with the sale or advertisement of articles of merchandise. From August 1, 1874 to July 1, 1940, prints and labels were registered at the Patent Office. On July 1, 1940 jurisdiction over the registration of these works was transferred to the Register of Copyrights. Records compiled prior to this date were transferred to the Copyright Office, with the exception of the assignment documents and indexes which are still located at the Patent Office.
The Commercial prints and labels claimant index gives a serial number for each entry and indicates whether the work was registered as a print or as a label. Search under this serial number in the Serial number Register will indicate the registration number or whether registration was ever made. The registration number will in turn lead to the certificate which is in a bound volume of either prints or labels. Link to Card Layout sample PDF file
There is an incomplete periodical title index covering the period 1919-1941 which does not include the facts of registration but may include information regarding the possible claimant, or remitter. Some periodicals during this time period were registered in class A and will be filed in the book claimant index.
This small file is informational in nature and is a record of pseudonyms used prior to 1938. After 1938 references for pseudonyms were interfiled in the appropriate time period/index in the card catalog.


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After a few months of speculation Celtic Football Club have officially announced their new five-year partnership with adidas, starting July 1, 2020. The deal, which will see the cub link up with adidas for the first time, is believed to be the biggest and most valuable kit sponsorship ever to be announced across Scottish sport.
The deal will cover both the men's and women's squads as the Three Stripes take over the reigns at Celtic Park from New Balance. The link up marks a new era for Celtic, with previous kits being made by Nike between 2005 and 2015, after Umbro moved out of Celtic Park 2005 after over 40 years of the Double Diamond accompanying the famous green and white hoops.
The current agreement between Celtic and New Balance is understood to be worth at least £25 million over five years, and although finer details of this deal with adidas haven't been announced, it is expected to top that to become the largest in kit deal in Scottish football history.
Celtic Chief Executive Peter Lawwell commented: "This is a hugely significant new partnership for Celtic and our supporters and allows us to look to the future with confidence. To be able to create this fantastic new relationship demonstrates the strength and stability of the Club and the power of our enduring story. I would like to congratulate everyone at Celtic and adidas who have worked to deliver this fantastic new partnership between two of the world's great sporting institutions, in particular, our Commercial Director Adrian Filby."
adidas added, "Celtic's successful football history and future ambition make us hugely excited to be working together to create a new chapter with one of the most famous football clubs in the world. We are obsessed with helping athletes improve their game, life and world and as such we look forward to supporting Celtic's players on the pitch as they continue to create new levels of success, and we are confident their legendary fanbase will love our designs."
The first ever Celtic x adidas kit is set to be revealed in the spring, ahead of the 2020/21 season.


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By Keith Bruno
Special to The SUN
Last Friday, March 8, fifth-graders from Pagosa Springs Middle School conducted the third annual Science on Snow at the base of Reservoir Hill.
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Ok, this is big. This morning I had one of those "Aha!" moments that threatened to rattle the cage of my faith. I'll just cut right to it since it threw me back so much. The gospel writers do not say that Jesus was nailed to the cross. There, I said it.
Now, before you start throwing things or calling the Bishop, let me explain. It's simply not there. It started this morning with Mark 15, which was the gospel text for today in the devotion track that I'm on. I had read this chapter from Mark dozens of times, but this time something caught my attention that I hadn't noticed before. Mark says, "And they offered him wine mixed with myrrh but he did not take it. And they crucified him." That's it. That's all it says.
So, I ran into my office, grabbed my bible (I get my devotions online) and jumped to Matthew. Not there either. Not in Luke, and not in John. This is huge! The only connection I have found this morning with Jesus being nailed to the cross, at least in the gospels, is in John where he tells Thomas to "Put your finger here; see my hands." Thomas had said that he would not believe Jesus had been resurrected until he saw the nail marks in his hands and put his finger where the nails were.
Now, the historian in me knows that the Romans used two methods for securing criminals to a crucifixion device, be it a pole or a cross: they would either tie them or nail them. Since Jesus himself mentions the nail marks in his hands I have no doubt that he was nailed. What threw me this morning was the fact that I had read something into the gospels that is not there. If I have done that with the nails, what else have I added or taken away?
And that is why I have started looking deeper into the stories we have in scriptures, and I admit that it's seminary's fault. Before I was forced to study, I never questioned. I just accepted. But as I was forced (and forced is a good description) deeper into the texts, I started seeing things that I had not seen before and it made me wonder what else I was missing.
This was actually not as big as I made it out to be. Well, ok, yes it was. It could have completely re-written the account of the crucifixion for me had I let it. But, the greater truth is this: sometimes it is very easy for us to read something into, or out of, scripture without stopping to see if it's really there. It's not nearly as messy if we don't think about it too much. I would encourage you, however, to get messy. Dig deep into the words on the page and the meaning behind them. Struggle with them, fight with them if you must, but allow that struggle to bring you closer to the One written about in the stories.
So, don't sweat those moments where you run across something that threatens to blow your faith smooth out of the water. Sit down, look at it again. Back up and look at what was written before, and then look at what was written after. Allow the words to soak in and then look for the truths written in them. Uncomfortable? At times. Worth it? Always.


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Cinnamon Raisin Bagel with Vegan Cream Cheese. Orange Juice.
All day shift at China Wok.
It's expectedly dead at the restaurant. I take to scrubbing a few sinks in the back.
Five Guys French Fries with Ketchup. Honey Green Tea.
As of late I've been developing an unhealthy addiction to Kinder Chocolate Bars.
Later in the day I eat an apple. Then I realize I can develop a healthy addiction to these Fuji Apples.
Surprisingly, the business picks up dramatically at dinnertime. I'm the only driver and that means I can reap all the delivery benefits without the competition. But it also means I have to be a super driver. And so I am.
Ana arrives within the last hour of my shift and tags along. We sit down at the table and enjoy Vegetable Moo Shu with Broccoli.
30 orders delivered today and $116 in tips. With only 18 orders and $60 made in tips yesterday, I feel well rewarded.
Wallowing around in the bed Ana and I talk. I bring up the topic of her choice to wear makeup on her face. I didn't mean to insult but she becomes slightly offended and walks over to her "corner" by the clothes hamper.
Me: "I just want to be able to kiss you more there."
She mentions her behavior trait of being uncomfortable to discuss every personal detail with someone whom she has romantic interest in. With other friends it's doesn't even phase her. She hides over by the bedroom door. I keep my gaze on her behind the whirring fan.
Me: "Well are you afraid of rejection? Most people are. You shouldn't be. You have nothing to worry about. I like you."
Eventually she returns to the bed. We finish watching Django Unchained (2012). Then off to sleep at 4 a.m.
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