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Summer Fun Girls Getaway in Naples FloridaJuly 2014
Naples, Florida is a well-known upscale destination for those seeking to escape winter's chills. What fewer people realize is that Naples is also an equally lovely summer destination. The prices are lower, the crowds are gone and you can spend time with your friends being as active or as mellow as you wish.
Naples is an accommodating destination for a getaway of friends who don't all share the same interests. If you can't be happy in Naples you probably can't be happy! The swimmer will be happy and so will the golfer; that friend who always wanted to try deep-sea fishing can scratch that itch (or catch that fish); shoppers whose tastes run the gamut from Max Mara to Marshall's will destroy the magnetic strips on their credit cards; there's always some live music being played somewhere and the cuisine has a sophistication and affordability that will make you wonder if you're really in Florida!
Naples is also an easy place to have your bevy of besties congregate. The well run and easily navigated Southwest Florida International Airport (code RSW) is less than an hour outside of Naples. There are non-stop flights from Boston, New York, Chicago and many other cities and summer airfare to Florida is generally lower than fares for the same routes in the winter.
It all sounds good, but how can you easily plan your Naples girlfriend getaway so the emphasis is on fun not complicated planning? The easiest way to do that is to stay at one of the lovely beach resorts in Naples. The swimmers and sunbathers will be happy, there will be a spa for pampering and any golfers or shoppers can take shuttles or cabs the short distances to enjoy their pursuits.
Two of the best are La Playa Beach Resort and The Ritz Carlton Naples. It's hard to imagine that even the hardest person to please could be less than delighted with either property but we'll tell you some of the features of each so you can see which seems to be the best fit for you and your friends.
Oh, La, La Beachfront – La Playa Beach Resort
La Playa Beach Resort boasts (fairly enough) that they are the only truly beachfront resort in Naples. And they are not only on the beach but they also sit on a bay and every single room has a water view! With 8 suites and 189 rooms this is a nice size but not overwhelming resort.
Their private beach is pristine with sun bouncing off the aqua waters of the Gulf of Mexico and flags you can raise on your lounge chairs to summon the delivery of your favorite libation! The spa smells heavenly, guests are assigned personal butlers and there is an 18-hole links golf course as well as the Leadbetter Golf Academy. You will not be surprised that this is a Condé Nast Gold List property for 2014.
Pampered Luxury at the Ritz Carlton Naples
Just a little bit down the road and around the bend is the also luxurious and recently thoroughly refurbished Ritz Carlton. The Ritz has been careful to respectfully preserve natural Florida vegetation. You walk on a wooden boardwalk through what feels like a jungle but in a few short minutes it turns into a beach.
The Ritz also offers a spa of heavenly aromas and tranquility. They encourage spa guests to come early and relax ahead of their treatment sessions and it would be a mistake to pass up this opportunity.
If you want to have dinner outside and see one of the beautiful Naples sunsets the Ritz's Gumbo Limbo beach restaurant will not disappoint you. And if golf is your game they will shuttle you the 3 miles to their sister property and its Greg Norman designed golf course which is also a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary. (This could lead to some confusion if someone calls out "birdie"!)
The Ritz with its 450 rooms is larger than La Playa but still manages to feel intimate in the way they deliver their trademark impeccable service. And for those of you who like to get a suite so you can gather for some fun a very nice feature of the suites at the Ritz is that they have powder rooms for your guests. No more hiding your beauty secrets in the bathroom when everyone gets together!
Top Foodie Spots in Naples
And what about that cuisine in Naples? This is making a strong statement but if you go to Naples you must have dinner at least one night at Fuse Global Cuisine. Don't you dare roll your eyes and think "fusion cuisine – wasn't that the 90's"? Trust us, this is a world class restaurant where the chef and owner, Greg Scarlatos, has a touch and taste for bringing the best qualities and flavor combinations your palate didn't know it had been waiting for all its life! Although Fuse Global Cuisine only opened in November of 2013 reservations are already a must. They are not open for dinner on Sunday or Monday so call ahead before you even get to Naples.
If you go shopping on 5th Avenue in Old Naples there are a number of very good restaurants and many have summer and/or "early bird" specials that are terrific bargains. Two we recommend are Alberto's on Fifth and Bah! Bah! Bistro, the home of delicious Persian cuisine.
If it's lunch you're in search of locals and tourists alike all seem to recommend Tommy Bahama's Tropical Café in the 3rd Street shopping area. And while you're there take the short walk to the historic Naples Pier for some people watching and a good photo opp to make your friends back home jealous!
A final thing to do when you're in Naples is to be sure that you get out on the water to see the city from that perspective and learn some of Naples' interesting history. The Naples Princess has sightseeing as well as sunset cruises on a very nice boat with an attentive crew and indoor air-conditioned and open-air upper deck options.
When you go home (assuming you do) and tell your friends and family about all that Naples has to offer you should realize that you will probably be returning with a larger group the next time!
Kay Dougherty is the author of the travel blog BlondeBrunetteTravel. The blog is humorous, often irreverent, and is about Kay and her sister (The Brunette) traveling the world. You can also find Kay on Twitter at @BlBrTravel.
18 thoughts on "Summer Fun Girls Getaway in Naples Florida"
As you point out, staying at a large resort makes planning a getaway easy without any one person taking on the burden (or pleasure) 🙂
I'm a huge fan of the "Easy Button" and this is a great one to push!
I've never been to Naples, what a great start to the get away with accomodations like that…hmm can i try both?
You can certainly try both as long as you're feeling flush!
Another thing, is that Naples gives girls a good excuse to dress up. It's a wonderful destination and now I know that I'd like to stay at one of those resorts (or both, eventually).
You're right – women in Naples tend to look quite snappy and plenty of nice stores will be happy to sell you things so you fit right in! The Shops at Waterside are near both of these properties and they have a Nordstrom, Saks and a good selection of upscale retailers.
What beautiful sunset photos that just capture the peacefulness of the area. I assume this was during the winter months since we're having a heat spell this month here too. The hotels are so perfect for a relaxing with your bestie(s).
I can't take credit for the sunset photo but in general there are gorgeous sunsets in Southwest Florida and people make the most of them. The sunset cruise was really enjoyable.
You can never go wrong with The Ritz Carlton but La Playa's beachfront location sure sounds tempting too.
This was the resort version of Sophie's Choice! The best solution is to do two different trips and experience both of them!
Sounds like, as you said, Naples has something for everyone and is a wonderful place to settle down for a few days of pampering. Your last photo, the silhouette of the the woman and the pilings is lovely!
Thanks Anita but I have to confess that that isn't my photo but I really like it too! Naples really is a lovely place. I was never ever a fan of Florida in the past but I'm fairly hooked on Naples.
Sounds great! Everyone could use a little pampering at the Ritz! Time to start planning.
I couldn't agree more – especially after this winter!
Your photos are quite inviting. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you!


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Happy Christmas
We wish all of the members of the school community a very happy Christmas and an enjoyable break and thank you all for your continued support to us here in the Abbey Vocational School throughout the year. We are truly grateful.
JCSA English Deadline
Third year students have completed their Classroom Based Assessments (CBA). "This Classroom Based Assessment offers students a chance to celebrate their achievements as creators of texts by compiling a collection of their texts in a variety of genres over time and choosing a number of pieces to present for summative assessment". (www.jcsa.ie). The deadline for the collection of texts was Friday 15th December. Congratulations to all our third year students on their hard work!
JCSA English Assessment Task Week
From the 17th – 23rd December Junior Cert classes will complete their Assessment Task. The task varies from year to year; the Assessment Task will be devised from some or all of the following elements:
- A short stimulus in written, audio, audio-visual or multi-modal format to prepare for the written task. The purpose of the stimulus is to prompt discussion about the writing process, but students are assessed on their own experiences of creating their collection, not on their understanding of or response to the stimulus.
- A written task that tests the students in one or more of:
- Their ability to outline and/or discuss their experience of compiling the Collection of the Student's Texts
- Their understanding and evaluation of that experience
- Their capacity to demonstrate and reflect on the skills they have developed.
Students will complete this in their English classes. Teachers will explain the process to students in class. Good luck to our students completing the task next week!
Wayne Denner Internet Safety
Thank you to Wayne Denner who spoke to staff and students on Thursday 14th December. Wayne set up Ireland's First Social Network platform in the early nineties. Wayne is a nationally renowned speaker on "Online Reputation, Cyberbullying and Social Media Safety". This was an excellent talk that reminded students and staff of how to stay safe online and be aware on their own online reputation. Wayne has addressed almost 700 students and our staff over the 3 sessions.
The YOUNG AMERICANS return to the Abbey Vocational School in January 2018. This will be their third time visiting our school and it is a great experience. Registration forms are available in the Assembly at lunchtime this week. TY students were given registration forms on Friday 15th. Can you please fill out the forms and return them as soon as possible.
1st Year Cinema Trip
1st year students enjoyed a trip to Bundoran cinema on Wednesday 13th December. They saw the highly anticipated 'Wonder' by R.J Palacio. Thank you to their Year Head Ms Bennett for organising this trip, the tutors: Ms Cunningham, Ms Canning, Ms Dunnion, Ms Plunkett and Ms Murray. In addition, thank you to Louise Campbell, Eilish Mc Neilis, and Lorraine Quinn for accompanying the students on the trip.
Book Club
Ms Logue started her first year book club this week, the first meeting took place on Tuesday 12th December. Members are welcome to join the club again at lunchtime on Tuesday 19th December. Students have started reading 'Knights of the Borrowed Dark' by Dave Rudden. This is the first book in a new series about an orphan boy who discovers he is part of a secret army that protects the world from a race of shadowy monsters. Students can enjoy the text over the Christmas period.
Pilot School
The Abbey Vocational School is delighted to have been selected as a Pilot school for the Leaving Certificate Computer Science course from September 2018. This is a fantastic opportunity for the school.
Well Read Campaign
We are encouraging and reminding all students to carry a reading for pleasure book in their school bag for the PDST 'Well-read National Award'.
Mini Companies – Business Department
We look forward to some festive cheer on Thursday 21st when our Transition Year students host a Christmas Fair in our main assembly area. It will be an opportunity for the groups to showcase their mini company products along with tasty snacks and fun Christmas games. All students of the school will be given a class to browse through the stalls while in the background we will have carol singing from the Music Department. Spot prizes for most imaginative display, most enthusiastic salesperson and the best Christmas costume.
6th year Geography Field Trip
Leaving Cert Geography students will complete their field trip study next week on Monday 18th December in Bundoran. The trip was rescheduled due to bad weather conditions. This trip is weather permitting as it is an outdoor activity. Fieldwork is an essential part of Leaving Cert Geography, representing 20% of the marks. In general, the fieldwork is done as whole class activity when the class go to a particular area and carry out the fieldwork. Each student then writes up their own report booklet based on the information they gathered during the fieldwork.
6th Year Business Trip
Leaving Cert Business students will attend a trip to the 'Coca Cola' Factory on Tuesday 19th December. The factory opens its doors to visitors to share a glimpse into the production, history and marketing of the great products made at the Knockmore Hill plant. We are sure it will be an exciting and enjoyable day with hopefully a few freebies thrown in!
Guidance Department
After the Christmas break an Apprenticeship talk by Donegal ETB's Apprenticeship Department will take place on Wednesday, 10th January 2018 at 11.15 a.m. in the Library. The talk is aimed at 6th Years and LCAs. Student attendance at the talk is optional. The Department would like to remind Leaving Cert students that the fee for an online CAO application is currently €45.
There is an online discounted fee of €30 if you apply before 20th January (17:15).
LCA Trip
LCA as part of their enterprise module attended the RDS Christmas markets on Thursday 14th December. They examined the role of sole traders, enjoyed the festive grounds and went ice skating (and didn't fall!). It was a successful day and was enjoyed by all.
This year's Carol Service will take place in St. Patricks' Church, Donegal Town. All parents, families and community members are welcome to join us on Tuesday 19th December. Thank you to all out students who are rehearsing diligently over the last 2 weeks.
Preparations are in progress for our End of School Year Concert on the 22nd December. We are expecting many great acts to be in the concert. Last year was great fun and it's an enjoyable way to end the school year. Anyone interested in taking part can speak to any 6th year music student as they are organising the event. Thank you to Ms Carr and Ms Doherty for all their hard work in preparing the concerts.
Level 2 Christmas Trip
Six students will visit the Millpark Hotel on Wednesday 20th December for a festive afternoon tea treat.
Healthy schools week
The healthy schools committee will begin to introduce the couch to 5k in the coming weeks. It was a very successful last year.
Lunchtime activities
Lunchtime activities continue as normal. Please check the notice board in the gym. There is a least two activities a day.
Transition Year:
TY Road Safety Show
The TY car safety and maintenance workshop on 12th December was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions. The workshop was due to be facilitated by Mechanic Michael O'Gorman who invented the MOG car however; it will now be rescheduled to a later date.
Defibrillator Fundraising
A number of our TY students will be helping to raise funds so the school can purchase a defibrillator. This life saving equipment will be placed on the outdoor tracks on the school grounds. The students will be fundraising next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Donegal Town. Any help is appreciated.
TY Chess
Good luck to our TY classes who are competing in the interclass Chess competition on Monday 19th December. All four TY classes will compete against each other using knowledge on what they have recently learned about chess. It's bound to get competitive and it will just be a successful as last year.
TY Cardiac First Responder Course
The course organized by Mr O'Neill will take place after the Christmas break between the 9th to 12th January (a date is yet to be decided).
On Tuesday 12th December students took part in a CSI workshop over the course of two days. Two men that were previously part of CSI in Ireland and in the Gardaí gave the talk. They started off by explaining what the CSI is, and showed students the different ways to investigate a crime. The first practical thing they did was illustrating how fingerprints are taken by putting black magnetic powder on the fingertips. They demonstrated this then by using their own fingerprints on a page by rolling them in ink. They were also shown how to make a shoe print cast. In addition, the students were presented with different examples of unusual crime scenes. At the end of the day a crime scene was set up in the library and students were given various jobs to solve the crime. They all played their part and figured out the details of how the crime happened. It was very interesting and opened up a whole world of scientific enquiry for the students. All had a great day
Ceili Dancing
All TY classes will participate in Ceili dance lessons after the break. This is being coordinated by Ms Mc Hugh and is instructed by Mr Clement Gallagher.
TY Work Experience
TY students completed their first week of work experience last week. The students went to a variety of business and services around the country. The students really enjoyed their week away. They learnt valuable skills, which they can carry with them in the future. Students now have a better idea of what they do and don't want to do in the future. Well done to them all on presenting themselves so well during the week. They will complete another term of work experience after the break.
TY Interviews
TY students had their interviews on Wednesday 13th December. The students spoke about their online portfolio and their TY experience so far. The students were well prepared and presented at the interviews, well done to all. Their Christmas assessment is worth 30%. All TY students have to keep a portfolio of their work completed during the year. Each student is asked to have at least three pieces of work per subject uploaded onto their portfolio by the end of the school year. The student is responsible for choosing the pieces of work. Subject teachers will assist students in choosing appropriate pieces.
Christmas Trip
On Friday 15th December TY students travelled to Sligo where they went ice-skating, shopping and to the cinema. The students really enjoyed their Christmas trip away. They would like to thank the year head Mr Griffin and Ms Rooney for organising the day.
Flower Arranging Workshop
TY students took part in a flower arranging workshop organised by Ms Keeney. During the workshop the students made Christmas flower bouquets. It was a new experience for the students and they enjoyed it immensely.
TY GAA Course
Recently 18 TY students took part in the LGFA course. We would like to thank Elaine Mc Govern who visited the school to provide the GAA course. The students will now begin to prepare a plan for a primary school blitz.
Training continues every Tuesday after school for all age groups. Cross-country training is on Friday at lunchtime.
Girls Basketball
Training continues every Monday and Thursday after school for U16s. 1st and 2nd year girls training continues every Wednesday after school in the school gym.
U19 Boys Basketball
Regional Semi Final
AVS had slow start in the first quarter in which Carrick On Shannon took advantage of and pushed the tempo with some great scores leading to AVS going down by 11 points going into the end of the quarter.
Going into the 2nd quarter, A.V.S switched up their defence and began to get some scores back with some excellent defence from Creegan Alcock and rebounding from Ronan O'Donnell leading to scores from A.V.S guards Eoghan Corley and Darragh Griffin in which the A.V.S pulled the game back & led by one point going into the all-important second half.
The 3rd quarter began and a fired up AVS team took to the court but once again Carrick – on – Shannon pulled some scores back due to some turnovers from AVS leading by 7 points going into the 4th quarter.
The final quarter began with all to play for but once again fatigue led to mistakes and turnovers by the AVS in which Carrick – on – Shannon got easy baskets in transition and ended up going up by 15 points. The match finished in Carrick – on – Shannon's favour in what was ultimately an out of character performance from the AVS, thus concluding the end of the U19 Season, however this team are a credit to the school and are a serious prospect for the future with all players being underage for next year's season at U19 Level. Congrats to all players on doing themselves & their school proud.
U16 Boys Basketball
Our U16 boys team will face St Gerards Castlebar in the Regional Semi Final next week in Summerhill College, Sligo and we would like to wish them the best of luck.
Senior Boys Gaelic Football
Senior boys' Gaelic training is every Tuesday after school at 4pm.
Ladies Gaelic Football
U14, U16 and U20 girls training will continue after school every Tuesday 4-5pm and Fridays from 3:30-4:30pm. All age groups will train together. Please bring runners, a warm top, water and a gum shield. The U14 league will start after Christmas. They will also play Deele Collage and Gairmscoil Chú Uladh.
Boys Soccer
The U17 soccer team was beaten by Scoil Mhuire, Buncrana this week. They came in at half time undeservedly one nil down, having hit the post on two occasions and having had two shots cleared off the line. The second half saw Scoil Mhuire get an early goal and despite a good performance from the Abbey boys they were unable to find a way back into the game. Best for AVS were Wiktor Smus, Loughlan Mulroy and Jordan Jervis.
1st Year Rowathon
The 1st year Rowathon will take place on Monday 18th December. First years will participate in their class groups in the Rowathon. The following is the running order for Monday:
Each student will row for 2 mins then, the total class distance is added up when all students have rowed. The class that row the longest distance is the winner. The winner will be announced over the intercom by Tuesday.


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New York [For Immediate Release - September 26, 2013]Emmy(R) Award-winning entertainment journalist Nancy O'Dell will join HGTV's popular Property Brothers, Drew Scott and Jonathan Scott, on the announcer's platform for the network's live and commercial-free coverage of the 125th Rose Parade(R) presented by Honda on Wednesday, January 1, at 11 a.m. ET/ 8 a.m. PT.The network announced that the co-hosts will provide commentary on each spectacular float, choreographed marching band and prancing equestrian unit during the popular annual event.
"The Rose Parade is celebrated with beautiful floats and majestic horses...which is why I think they invited Jonathan," laughed Drew. "Have you seen that mane?!"
"This is going to be a lot of fun and, mark my words, Drew is going to try to find a way to be Rose King" countered Jonathan.
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Reporting live from the parade route, DIY Network's Josh Temple (House Crashers) will be in the middle of the action offering unique street-side perspectives and spectator interviews. "There's no way I'm playing by the rules," said Temple. "Believe me, I'll find out everything viewers ever wanted to know about the Rose Parade."
"Nancy, Drew, Jonathan and Josh are the perfect for our Rose Parade coverage, which is all about fun and entertainment," said Steven Lerner, senior vice president of programming and production, HGTV and DIY Network. "We know their great chemistry will set the tone for an exciting day. We're making HGTV the best place to kick off the New Year."
For more information about the 2014 Rose Parade, online users can visit hgtv.com/roseparade or connect with other fans via Twitter with #hgtvroseparade. Viewers also can become fans of HGTV and interact with other home improvement enthusiasts through Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram.
America's leading home and lifestyle brand, HGTV features a top-rated cable network that is distributed to more than 98 million U.S. households and the HGTV website, HGTV.com, the nation's leading online home-and-garden destination that attracts an average of four million unique visitors per month. The brand also includes the HGTV HOME(TM) consumer products line which showcases exclusive collections of paint, flooring, lighting, furniture, plants, fabrics and other home-oriented products. For more information on HGTV HOME branded products and to find a retailer, go to www.hgtvhome.com. In partnership with Hearst Magazines, the HGTV Magazine, a home and lifestyle publication, is currently available on newsstands. Viewers can become fans of HGTV and interact with other home improvement enthusiasts through Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tenn., HGTV is wholly owned by Scripps Networks Interactive, Inc. (SNI).
About the Pasadena Tournament of Roses(R)
The Pasadena Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that annually hosts the
Rose Parade(R) presented by Honda, the Rose Bowl Game(R) presented by VIZIO and a variety of associated events. The Tournament's 935 volunteer members act as ambassadors of the organization within the community and serve on one of 31 committees that ensure the success of the parade and game. Collectively, they contribute upwards of 80,000 hours of manpower each year. The 125th Rose Parade presented by Honda, themed "Dreams Come True," will take place Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, followed by the 100th Rose Bowl Game presented by VIZIO. On Jan. 6, 2014, the Tournament also will host the 2014 VIZIO BCS National Championship at the Rose Bowl Stadium. For additional information on the Tournament of Roses please visit the official website at www.tournamentofroses.com.


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Opting for the currently popular infinity screen look the handset big, which is excellent for the growing number of users who like a decent size on the screen. This one measures an impressive 6.9 inches making it one of the biggest on the market. The edges of the handset are quite angular setting their design apart and throwing their own incredible styling, it looks good and is finished in, as you would expect at this level, glass and metal. There is a tiny notch at the top for the front-facing camera lens, which finishes the look and makes this a really classy looking handset.
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro boasts an AMOLED screen that offers 1440 x 3120 resolution which is a stunningly bright, pixel perfect image display with an aspect ratio of 19.5:9 making this a great candidate for streaming movies or playing games on a 498ppi dense screen. In order to bring the valued element of robustness the screen is also Corning Gorilla glass, with dust proofing and a waterproof rating of IP67.
The display is bright but fully adjustable, and the colour tone is true to life and really lovely to look at. On the rear of the handset you will find a triple camera set up, which is cleverly arranged in a quad with the flash taking the last spot and really gives the handset a unique and eye catching look.
This is a handset that is going to appeal to many users as there is a considerable amount of functionality and the large screen has many social and business advantages. The handset is being offered in three colours for those who like a bit of variety so you can choose from black, gold and dark blue.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro Audio
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro offers a great audio performance with the onboard speakers meaning this is perfect for streaming movies in a quiet room. Huawei has chosen to leave a standard 3.5mm headphone jack, and the playback through the headset is fantastic. You can certainly get into the movie or game as you will hear the more subtle sound effects and game noises clearly. Music playback quality is equally good with a nice depth of sound resonating both through the speakers or the headset.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro Camera
So, this is one of the features that has everyone talking in excitiment. The new square camera set up on the back features three lenses, with a cracking 40MP. Big camera technology is something we have come to expect from Huawei, but this newer and clever step forward puts them top of the camera rank and is an awesome way to get themselves noticed. The front facing camera packs a whopping 24MP punch, and there is plenty in the way of software to support budding photographers.
Huawei Mate 20 Pro Features & Performance
Another new feature of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is the biometric fingerprint scanner, which in itself might not be a new feature but this time Huawei has added the scanner as an onscreen sensor meaning there is no scanner on the shell of the phone, which again is really innovative.
Under the hood, you will find an Octa-Core (2.6 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 1.9 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset that offers 6GB of RAM. Unsurprisingly the phone is running Android Pie which is the latest incarnation of this operating system so you can see how easily this phone is going to be able to cope with resource heavy games and movies.
The battery is a serious means business offering coming in at 4200mAH meaning that you should be able to take the phone out for the day and still have power when you get home even if you have been using it a lot.
Given that this is a top end phone Huawei the price tag sits at the higher end of the market along with the handset but for the number of features found within we can see why. It is a smart handset that is packed full of power from the chipset, battery and operation system trio.
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Q. How do you screenshot on a Huawei Mate 20 Pro?
A. You can screenshot on the Huawei Mate 20 Pro buy pressing the volume down and power button at the same time. Hold these until you hear a shutter sound and the screenshot will save to your gallery.
Q. Is the Huawei Mate 20 Pro waterproof?
A. With an IP68 rating, the Mate 20 Pro is resistant in up to 2 metres of water for half an hour.
Q. Is the Huawei Mate 20 Pro dual SIM?
A. The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is available in either dual SIM or single SIM versions.
Q. Does the Huawei Mate 20 Pro need a screen protector?
A. It's suggested that you get a screen protector with any phone you have. A Huawei Mate 20 Pro is protected with Corning Gorilla Glass however, this can still smash.
Q. Is the Huawei Mate 20 Pro 5G enabled?
A. No, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is not compatible with 5G connectivity.
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Built with Energex, Ameena retains 90% of its new mattress feel after 15 years. This superior technology lets us offer a 15 year warranty, 50% longer than the industry standard.
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The Ameena allows you to sink into the mattress for pressure relief without having to worry about feeling stuck, and if you sleep in multiple positions, this mattress should have a comfortable feel as you adjust throughout the night.
Ameena is a comfortable mattress featuring the popular latex-over-memory-foam construction. They have a great giving back program that leads the industry.
If you like a mattress that you can change positions on easily and one that will sleep cooler than most, the Ameena would be a great choice.
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We built the Ameena mattress to be one of the best values in the foam mattress category. With a Comfort Scale rating of 5, the Ameena mattress has a Goldilocks feel -- not too soft, not too firm -- that's purposely designed to provide an excellent blend of comfort and support. Having directly participated in the creation of this mattress, I may be a bit biased in my review, but that's only because we handpicked the materials to be not only comfortable and supportive, but also durable, functional, and clean.
The Ameena mattress quilt is a smooth top cover made to be thin, soft, and durable. This design allows the comfort padding layers to conform to the body without hindrance, and provide lasting comfort for the next 15 years. The first comfort layer is Premium Energex. We selected this material because of its ability to provide the outstanding pressure relief of memory foam, but with the supportive push-back of latex, providing the best of both worlds without the drawbacks. Energex is engineered to respond quickly when movement occurs so you don't experience the quicksand feeling of traditional memory foam. With Energex you can also enjoy consistent comfort regardless of room temperature, unlike traditional visco memory foam which becomes softer when warm and firmer when cool. Last but not least, Energex retains its showroom comfort far better than traditional viscoelastic memory foam. Independent testing confirms that after 10,000 compression cycles, Energex experiences very little change in comfort compared to visco memory foam, which is why we're proud to offer a 15 year non-prorated warranty. The second comfort padding layer is Thermaphase Gel Memory Foam. This layer provides deep body contouring, outstanding pressure relief, and contains phase change material to help draw body heat away from your torso to the rest of the mattress where it can more efficiently ventilate, keeping you thermal neutral. Thermaphase Gel Memory Foam is seven times better at reducing heat retention than traditional memory foam, solving one of the most common complaints about memory foam mattresses. Finally, our breathable six-inch polyurethane foam core provides solid support to the lower back while reducing motion transfer between couples to practically zero. This core is pliable, can be bent and folded without causing damage to the support system, and is adjustable base compatible. Finally, all of the comfort materials used in the Ameena mattress are CertiPUR-US certified, meeting or exceeding the highest standards in the industry for quality and cleanliness.
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Joe Capra is a Los Angeles based photographer specializing in time-lapse photography, still photography, and cinematography. His work has been featured by Discovery Channel, National Geographic, Animal Planet, Panasonic, Gizmodo, Wired, Washington Post, Huffington Post, and more. Joe regularly travels the world shooting for various clients. You can follow his adventures via his website www.scientifantastic.com.
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June of 2011.
What was this for? Was it a personal project? A job?
I shot Midnight Sun Iceland as a personal project.
Can you tell us the story behind the film?
The work of photographer Michael Reichmann from The Luminous Landscape was the main inspiration for this video. His work is what introduced me to this amazingly photogenic country, and is the main reason I went on this adventure. It was the perfect place for me to shoot my first timelapse video. For 17 days I travelled solo around the entire island shooting almost 24 hours a day. I shot 38,000 images and travelled some 2900 miles. Iceland is one of the most beautiful and usual landscapes, especially during the Midnight Sun when the quality of light is spectacular.
What camera did you shoot with?
Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS 7D, Dynamic Perception motion control timelapse gear.


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12 Angry Jurors
Adapted by Sherman L. Sergel; Based on the Emmy Award-winning television movie by Reginald Rose
March 4-19, 2016
Twelve strangers are sequestered on a hot, steamy afternoon to deliver a verdict in a trial that appears to be an open and shut case. But one juror fights to convince the others that the case may not be as black and white as it seems. The twelve confront one another and their own prejudices in a struggle to deliver justice in an often unjust system.


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About Our Church
Who We Are
We are a welcoming and inclusive community of the faithful who gather in the triune name of God, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We welcome all people regardless of external differences for we are all one in Jesus Christ, our Savior.
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, founded in 1855, has a rich history. The church is easily recognized by its location at the "top of the hill" on the main route through Dillsburg. Three larger than life stained glass windows, along with many single stained glass windows, give the building its character and charm. However, the real personality of the church is shaped by the people who gather for worship, Christian Education, outreach projects, and other ministries that serve in the name of Jesus Christ.
Our worship community gathers to confess our sins and to receive God's grace in the forgiveness of sin, to hear the Word of God and to celebrate the Lord's Supper. We are sent to share the good news of Christ and to serve others in His name.
All baptized persons are welcome to receive the gifts of Christ's body and blood in the bread and wine at the Lord's Supper (the Eucharist). We believe that Christ is present, in, under and through the blessed elements of bread and wine. Those who are not baptized are encouraged to come forward to receive a blessing and, to explore the Sacrament of Holy Baptism with the pastor.
Lutherans are Christians who accept the teachings of Martin Luther (1483 - 1546), a German theologian who challenged the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church at that time. His questions and arguments escalated into a separation from the Roman Catholic Church. Lutheran became the name associated with those who agreed with Luther's convictions.
A summary of our Confession of Faith, as outlined in Chapter 2 of the church constitution is:
We confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. The Gospel, the good news of Jesus Christ, is the power of God for the salvation of all who believe. Jesus Christ is the Word of God incarnate, that is, God took on our nature and lived on earth in the person of Jesus, God's only Son. Through the life, death and resurrection of Jesus, God makes a new creation. We accept the canonical Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments as the inspired Word of God and the authoritative source and norm of its proclamation, faith and life.
We profess our faith in the words of the Apostles', Nicene and Athanasian Creeds. We accept the Unaltered Augsburg Confession as a true witness to the Gospel. We also accept the other confessional writings in the Book of Concord.
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Bill Cox, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Cornell University
Wheat has been a major crop in NY since the late 18th century. In fact, NY along with Pennsylvania and Ohio were the major wheat producing states in the USA in 1850. The acreage of wheat in NY declined steadily in the late 1800s and early 1900s while increasing in the Plains States. By 1915, Kansas, North Dakota, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota were the leading wheat producing states. Wheat acreage in these states and the USA, however, has decreased by almost 25% over the last 20 years. In contrast, wheat acreage in NY has remained relatively stable over the same period. Let's examine the acreage and value of wheat and two other small grains, oats and barley, along with dry beans in NY over the last 25 years to see why the acreage of NY wheat has remained relatively stable.
Annual wheat acreage in NY over 5-year periods during the last 25 years has hovered between ~110,000 and ~135,000 (Fig.1). In contrast, annual oat acreage has plummeted from ~125,000 during the 1989-1993 period to ~40,000 in the 2009-2013 period. Likewise, annual dry bean acreage in NY has plummeted from ~35,000 to ~10,000 during the past 25 years.
Certainly, a major reason for the ~70% decrease in both oat and dry bean acreage over the last 25 years has been the adoption of soybean by NY crop producers. All three crops are summer annuals so oat and dry beans along with other summer annuals, including potatoes, processed vegetables, and some fresh market vegetables, have ceded acreage to soybean. Wheat on the other hand, is a winter annual and can fit into the rotation after soybean harvest, if fall conditions are conducive for soybean harvest by October 25th.
Another reason for the stability of wheat acreage over the last 25 years is that wheat yields have continued to increase, whereas oat, dry bean, and barely yields have stagnated during this period (Fig.2). The average annual wheat yield has increased from 49 bushels/acre during 1989-1993 to 64 bushels/acre during 2009-2013. In contrast, annual oat yield has fluctuated between 61 and 65 bushels/acre and barley yield has remained stagnant at ~50 bushels/acre during the last 25 years. Wheat yield has increased by 30% over the last 25 years because leading growers on high-yielding soils continue to grow the crop, these growers have adopted more intensive management systems, and Cornell still has an active wheat breeding program.
In contrast, leading growers on high-yielding soils have abandoned oats, barley, and dry beans for soybean, growers manage the three crops similarly in 2014 to how they managed them in 1989, and Cornell no longer has an active oat and barley breeding program. Barley yields, however, may increase in the next 10-year period, given the mandate by NY State for the use of 90% locally-sourced ingredients by 2024, if growers wish to receive a Farm Brewery License.
The stable wheat acreage, coupled with the 30% yield increase and the more than doubling of wheat market prices over the last 25 years (~$3.10 during 1989-1993 to ~$6.60/bushel during 2009-2013), has increased the annual value of wheat from ~$15M during 1989-1993 to over $40M during 2009-2013 (Fig.3). In fact, the value of wheat in NY exceeded $50M in 2013, making its annual value similar to some high-value fresh market vegetables, such as onions and tomatoes. Furthermore, only estimating the value of the grain significantly under-estimates the value of wheat in NY because most growers also bale and market wheat straw.
Indeed, the value of straw has averaged over $150/ton in NY over the last 5 years, adding an additional $20M in value to the crop. Consequently, another reason why wheat acreage has remained stable in NY, whereas acreage has decreased by 25% in the USA, is the demand of wheat straw by the dairy industry. Wheat is no longer the leading crop in NY as it was in the 1800s, but wheat continues to play an important role in the NY agricultural economy as a cash crop, a rotation crop, and supplier of coveted straw to the dairy industry.


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DeCew Falls (Waterfalls)
The western stretch of DeCew Road in St Catharines is the perfect place for waterfall lovers to go and explore. It is home to two main waterfalls - Upper DeCew falls, a large 22 metre plunge waterfall, and Lower DeCew Falls, a smaller 25 foot steep cascade waterfall in a more wild and remote setting. With its picturesque surroundings including Morningstar Mill (a restored water-powered mill) and the Bruce Trail, it is a great place to go and spend an afternoon.
Upper DeCew Falls is a pretty plunge waterfall, 22 metres high and 5 to 6 metres wide, with water flowing from the upper reaches of the Twelve Mile Creek. It can be viewed from above next to the Morningstar Mill, with the area around the falls protected by a chain fence for your safety, making it suitable for children and the elderly to visit.
At the bottom of the gorge it is also possible to see Lower DeCew Falls. This waterfall is in a more remote setting and is 8 metres in height. It is a steep cascade waterfall with its drop being broken into a series of steps causing the water to cascade down. It is also possible to view the Tunnel Falls from here, a manmade waterfall from the DeCew Falls Generating Station where tunnels have been dug through softer layers of the escarpment, creating a flat ceiling and floor made up of harder layers above and below.
WARNING: The gorge is extremely steep and therefore great caution must be taken. The waterfall can be viewed safely from the top. When hiking in the area, travel in pairs rather than alone, and always stick to the trail. An accidental fall may result in serious injury or death. Be wary that the area around the falls may be slippery and wet. Also be aware of falling rocks from above.
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This destination is also part of the TripClip tour 'Touring the Twelve.'
Click to play or download Waterfall Tour - DeCew Falls Community TripClip (mp3 format).
This destination is also part of the Community TripClip tour Niagara Greenbelt Waterfalls Tour, submitted by Rachel Marsh and Julie King.
Open Year-Round 8:00 am - Dusk
From Toronto: QEW exit 49 to Highway 406 and drive approximately 2.9km
Exit on 4th Louth Avenue/Fourth Avenue
Left (south) on Louth Street and drive approximately 3.1km
Right (west) on Pelham Road and drive about 2km
Left (south) on 1st Louth Street and drive about 0.9km
Continue onto DeCew Road and drive about 0.9km
Left (north) into the Mill's little parking lot beside the Beaverdams Creek mill pond.
The waterfalls formed after the creation of the Niagara Escarpment 450 million years ago. Sediments from a tropical sea bed compressed into the limestone and shale that comprise the Escarpment. Through progressive glacial action, water flow and the elements, the rocks began to weather causing dramatic land formations such as DeCew Falls and the gorge.
As well as natural formations, artificial waterfalls have also been created such as the Tunnel Falls. This was created for the DeCew Falls Generating Station No. 1, which was built in 1898 with the aim of generating power for the region. It is the oldest running plant in the Niagara Region. Tunnels have been dug through softer layers of the escarpment, creating a flat ceiling and floor made up of harder layers above and below.
Hike along the Bruce Trail next to Decew Falls and you may be lucky enough to spot a white- tailed deer. Follow the trail westward into Short Hills Provincial Park - a Carolinian forest where more waterfalls can be viewed including Swayze Falls - a dry falls.
The Niagara Escarpment is home to over 1500 species of vascular plants, with the Cucumber Tree (Magnolia acuminata) , Pawpaw (Asimina triloba) and green dragon (Arisaema dracontium, a close relative of the Jack-in-the-pulpit) found in the area. White Cedars (Thuja occidentalis) are also commonly found, along with a number of mammals, amphibians and reptiles.
Whilst visiting DeCew Falls, make the most of the Bruce Trail, which is a perfect hiking spot. The trail offers great views of the edge of the Escarpment, as well as a chance to see the DeCew Hydroelectric Power Stations (Number 1 and Number 2) at the bottom of the Escarpment.
Visitors to DeCew Falls can walk, hike or jog along the Bruce Trail. You can also pay a visit to Morningstar Mill, which is located next to the Falls.
DeCew House down the road and to the east
St Catharines Water Filtration Plant
Go Waterfalling DeCew Falls
Toronto Hiking DeCew Falls, Swayze Falls & Rockway Falls
Travel Niagara DeCew Falls and Morningstar Mill
Waterfalls of Ontario DeCew Falls
This page was prepared by Rachel Marsh in December 2009.


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Your body constantly needs calories to fuel a variety of body processes and it gets these calories from the food and drink you consume. If your body needs more calories than it receives from what you eat and drink, it's forced to get the calories from breaking down the body fat you have stored on your body. Therefore, to lose weight, efforts should focus on burning a higher number of calories than you consume every day. Every 3,500 caloric deficit leads to one pound of fat loss.
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The number of calories you'll burn during your treadmill workouts depends on the speed you're walking or running, how long you go for and how much you currently weigh. According to MayoClinic.com, a 160-pound person walking at 2 mph will burn about 137 calories during a 40-minute workout or about 210 calories if she walks at 3.5 mph. If that 160-pound person picked up the pace and ran at 5 mph, she would burn about 406 calories during that time. A 200-pound person will burn even more calories during his treadmill workouts. A 2 mph walk will burn about 171 calories in 40 minutes, while walking at 3.5 mph will chalk up about 262 calories burned. Every 40 minutes a 200-pound person runs at 5 mph will burn about 506 calories.
Rate of Weight Loss
A healthy rate of weight loss is about a half to two pounds per week. This would mean you'd need to create a weekly caloric deficit of 1,750 to 7,000. By understanding how many calories you burn during your 40-minute treadmill workouts you can then determine how long it will take you to lose weight. For example, the 160-pound person who walks on a treadmill at 3.5 mph for 40 minutes and burns about 210 calories during each workout will lose a pound of fat about every 17 workouts. This was determined by dividing 210 by 3,500. If she got in five walks per week, it would take her a little over two weeks to lose a pound.
Nutritional Considerations
Being consistent with your treadmill workouts will still not result in weight loss if you don't pay attention to the number of calories you eat and drink. A single higher-calorie meal or an extra beer in the evening can quickly cancel out the calories you burned during your workouts. Limit your calorie intake by drinking primarily water, consuming primarily fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, low-fat dairy products and whole-grain foods, and cutting your portion sizes.


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When I was little, I used to go to Montreal once or twice a year, sometimes more. Several members of my mom's side of the family lives there so I have seen many of the wonderful sights Montreal has to offer.
A couple weeks ago, I went to Montreal for a conference. While there, I stayed with family, visited friends, and took some time alone to explore the city. It is such a beautiful place.
During my stay, I found three new places I have never been to that I absolutely MUST recommend.
Tommy is a café located in Old Montreal just a few steps away from Notre Dame Basilica. Its multi-level establishment has plenty of room to find a cozy spot to enjoy a coffee, pull out your laptop, read a book, or just sit and stare at the beautiful architecture (all of which I did). I tried an iced coffee and caramel cocoa vegan ice cream and it was perfect for the hot summer day that it was. I wanted to try the avocado toast with smoked salmon on top but I had just finished a meal and couldn't quite stomach a snack that big. However, a lady at a table nearby ordered it and it looked so delicious.
2. Muru Crêpe
What an adorable and very delicious brunch spot! Water was served in a glass wine bottle. The caramel macchiato I ordered was picture perfect and tasted just as good as it looked.
I sat by the window so I could watch the busy street action and before I knew it, my food arrived very quickly. I wish I tried their crème brûlée crêpe because the picture looked scrumptious but I was not disappointed with my choice. I can't quite remember what it was called but I can tell you it had chicken, thin sliced potatoes, mushrooms, and cheese in a delicious sauce. I devoured the entire thing, it was so good. Will definitely be returning on my next visit to Montreal.
Instagram: @murucrepe
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You are incorporating a business for one of your clients and have several corporate names rejected by NY State Department of State because they are "indistinguishable" from a pre-existing corporate name. Eventually, you get one through. Success! Your client then makes substantial investments on advertising, marketing, signage, state licenses and a website, using its corporate name as its trademark.
Six months go by, business is booming. Your client asks you to file a federal trademark registration with the United States Trademark and Patent Office. You go to the USPTO website, fill in the form, and hit "Validate." Success again! A few weeks later, your client gets a letter from someone in Arkansas demanding it change its name, abandon its federal trademark application, destroy all marketing materials, advertising, packaging, and change its website.
If this scenario does not sound familiar, it's only a matter of time. By its nature, adopting and filing a trademark application with the USPTO without knowing the ins and outs of trademark law is risky and subject to a variety of unknown errors. Luckily, with experience, these risks and errors can be mitigated before your client commits significant resources and money to its proposed trademark.
Filling in the online application is easy — what's the issue?
In the late 1990s, the USPTO began accepting federal trademark applications online. The USPTO's e-filing system is a fairly simple process, created with the goal of making the trademark application process user-friendly and more widely available to non-attorney (pro se) applicants.
Now, anyone with a credit card can file a federal trademark application over the Internet. I agree, the USPTO's e-filing application itself is easy and deceptively straightforward. And, yes, counseling a client on the selection of a trademark can be straightforward. But, before your client pays the $275-325 non-refundable USPTO filing fee, consider the benefits of using (or at least consulting with) an experienced trademark attorney.
To be successful, a trademark application requires more than culling information from your client and inserting it into a form. More often than not, the issues involve tough calls, strategic decisions and many factors that must be considered. When these factors are ignored in the beginning, mistakes may not be discovered until it is too late and correcting the error(s), if even possible, can cause significant legal bills.
A 2013 study, Do Trademark Lawyers Matter?, 16 Stan. Tech. L. Rev. 583 (2013) (http://stlr.stanford.edu/pdf/dotrademarklawyersmatter.pdf), examined the impact of "experience" for trademark applications filed between 1984-2010. The study measured "experience" by the number of times an attorney had filed a trademark application.
The authors found that using an experienced attorney to prepare and file a federal trademark application resulted in a 46 percent increase over the success rate for inexperienced pro se applicants (57 percent vs. 83 percent), which included applications filed directly through the USPTO by the applicant and via a third-party service such as Legal Zoom.
The study also found using an experienced attorney resulted in a 22 percent increase over the success rate for inexperienced attorneys (68 percent vs. 83 percent), and when comparing the success rate for experienced non-attorney applications with experienced attorney-filed applications, the difference all but disappears (81 percent v. 83 percent). Similarly, the success rate for inexperienced attorneys (68 percent) was only 1 percent greater than the success rate for moderately experienced pro se applicants, and experienced pro se applicants had much higher success rates than inexperienced attorneys (68 percent) and moderately experienced attorneys (74 percent).
Common mistakes
Some of the most common mistakes in selecting and applying for a trademark (whether pro se or with a non-trademark attorney) include:
1. No search for confusingly similar mark. A previously registered trademark does not have to be identical to a proposed trademark to prevent its use, it only need be "confusingly similar." This vastly differs from a corporate name availability search with the DOS and is often not understood.
Before filing a trademark application with the USPTO, an experienced attorney can provide counsel regarding the trademark, recommend whether to file a trademark application and its likelihood of success. Again, the standard is not identicality. The risks of not performing an appropriate trademark search are great and can trigger cease and desist letters, trademark oppositions, or even federal civil actions against a trademark applicant. In other words, sometimes it may be better not to apply for federal registration.
2. Intent to use applications. An Intent-To-Use application is one in which the owner of the trademark application has not yet used the trademark in interstate commerce but instead has a bona fide intent to do so. ITU applications have their own unique pitfalls.
(a) Once an ITU application has been allowed, the applicant still needs to file a Statement of Use within a 6-month window. The USPTO does not send out "warning" letters if you miss deadlines. Without a trademark docketing system, applicants and attorneys often let deadlines for Statements of Use or extensions go by. This is not a trivial matter — if you miss this date, you need to start all over again, pay another fee, lose your filing date, etc.
(b) You cannot "warehouse" or reserve a trademark without a good faith intent to use it in commerce. If an applicant attempts to do so and/or lacks documentary evidence (e.g. R&D, internal branding activities, marketing, etc.) establishing it had a bona fide intent to use the mark in commerce when it filed the application, the trademark registration is subject to cancellation down the road. Similarly, if the description of goods or services is too broad, it eventually could cause cancellation.
(c) Generally, ITU applications cannot be assigned. In a recent decision issued by the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, Central Garden & Pet Company v. Doskocil Manufacturing Company, Inc., (TTAB, 8/16/13), the board cancelled a U.S. trademark registration based on an ITU application improperly assigned to a related company prior to filing an allegation of use. Because the related company was not the successor of the original applicant's entire "ongoing and existing business," the assignment violated the Lanham Act and the registration was invalid.
3. Maintenance/foreign filing deadlines. After a trademark registers, it is not uncommon for a company to file the Certificate of Registration away and forget about it. To maintain a registration, however, several post-registration requirements need to be addressed.
Within the fifth and sixth year after registration, an affidavit of continued use must be submitted with a fee — otherwise, the registration will go abandoned. Similarly, a trademark can become "incontestable" if certain post-registration requirements are met, and registration must be renewed every 10 years. There also are foreign filing deadlines that must be met for a trademark owner to claim priority of use in foreign countries. Failure to timely satisfy the above deadlines results in the forfeiture or loss of certain rights. However, these dates are often missed.
4. State Approval vs. Federal Trademark Registrations. According to the NYS DOS website, "a finding that the name is available is not an approval of the name by the Department of State and is not a determination that the proposed name satisfies any particular requirement of law. No expenditure or other commitment should be made in reliance upon the availability of a name."
Said another way, obtaining a corporate name does not protect against others using the same name or grant a right to use the name in commerce. Another common error, state incorporation papers or filings do not comprise "a date of first use" in commerce for trademark purposes. There must be use as a trademark; a corporate name is not synonymous with trademark use.
Also, while a state trademark registration may suffice for some clients, a later-filed federal trademark registration can preempt an earlier-filed state registration for the same or similar trademark. In this situation, the state registered mark will be limited to use within the geographical areas when the federal application was filed. In contrast, a first-filed federal registration will always trump a later-filed state registration.
5. Common errors made when filling out trademark applications
• Filing a trademark that is too descriptive (not registrable) rather than "suggestive" (registrable). Many clients adopt a trademark that describes the goods they sell or business they conduct. This may be good for marketing a new business, but a merely descriptive term or name cannot be a trademark.
• Filing in too many (or too few) international classes (at $275-325 each).
• Not understanding what trademark to apply for (e.g. the entire logo, just the design, the words alone, or all three) and/or the implications related thereto. Should it be in a specific font and/or in color, or black and white? What protection is broader, and what are the risks of filing for a broader trademark?
• Selecting an improper filing basis or submitting an improper specimen.
• Assuming a trademark application can be "amended" after it is filed.
• Not realizing a federally registered trademark must be used in interstate commerce.
• Improperly drafting a description of the goods and/or services. The USPTO has strict requirements regarding what is acceptable. Also, sometimes a cleverly drafted description can avoid §2(d) and/or §2(e) rejections.
• Filing a use-based application without having the right specimens to establish "use" —ultimately this can be fatal to an application and you will need to start all over.
• Errors in the drawing: the trademark must be properly depicted on the "drawing page" submitted with the application. It cannot be amended in any material respect, even if the error is obvious.
6. Trademark online services. There are as many online non-attorney trademark filing services as websites offering to incorporate a business for free in minutes. Start-up companies and individuals must minimize legal fees where they can, so these services are tempting. They cannot, however, practice law or offer trademark advice. They cannot even file the trademark applications for the applicant.
Instead, they merely type answers into the USPTO online forms — exactly what a pro se applicant would do if it went to the USPTO website itself, and then the applicant files the application. They also cannot represent you or respond to the USPTO's rejections or inquiries. Many of our clients have used these services, and then come to us to fix what has been done — but it can be at great cost.
What is at risk?
Before filling in the forms and clicking "validate," remember there is no one size fits all for trademarks. The simplicity of the USPTO online forms has instilled a false sense of ease and makes it tempting to "do it yourself" without seeking advice from an attorney familiar with trademark law and prosecution. Although the application process can be simple, it can also be complex depending on the proposed trademark, competitors and industry.
A trademark owner may save money up front, but then spend more time and money fixing or re-filing a trademark application down the road. An attorney familiar with trademark law and the application process can help determine if a proposed name or logo qualifies for trademark protection, assist in selecting a strong, protectable trademark, assess the potential for conflict with previously registered marks, and help plot a course through the particulars of the trademark process. Once filed, experience also makes it easier to move through the application process and overcome obstacles such as office actions and opposition proceedings. According to the 2013 study cited above, applicants increased the likelihood of moving their application towards allowance by 30 percent if they hire an attorney experienced in trademark prosecution after receiving an office action from the USPTO.
Alana M. Fuierer is a partner with the intellectual property law firm of Heslin Rothenberg Farley & Mesiti P.C., with offices in both Rochester and Albany. She can be reached at (585) 288-4832 in Rochester, (518) 452-5600 in Albany, or at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Dr. Angshuman Bose was half lying on his arm-chair, watching his granddaughter Mili playing and giggling around him. "She means the whole world to me", Angshuman thought, "And yet it's almost time."
His monitoring alarm started beeping again. "So they are closer now and they will be here soon", mumbled Dr. Bose. He knew very little time left before they come and take away Mili and arrest him. Already a warrant is issued against Dr. Bose for kidnapping and violating the law.
When 6 years ago his only son and daughter in law died in a car crash, Mili was only 2 years old. Angshuman promised himself he will take care of his granddaughter till his last breath, provide her with both a father's and a mother's love. He looked at her again and sighed. It's been 2 years now, Mili is still 8. She didn't age a minute since that fateful day.
Around 2 years ago, when Angshuman, a well-known researcher and scientist of Electromagnetic field theory, was working in his lab he heard the news. At school, his little granddaughter fell down into the nearby water tank. After 4 hours they found her cold, lifeless body floating in there. That was the very day Dr. Bose had a breakthrough of his life.
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His heart twitched in pain, when he sneaked out with sleeping Mili in the dark of the night. He had some trouble convincing her that her Parents and Grandmother went on a long vacation, for initial days she was sad and crying but then she took it well. The only thing bothered Dr. Bose after few days was there was no sign of ageing in her, seems like she is stuck in time. Gradually he realized though she is the same Mili, but the timeline of this universe has no effect on her and she will not grow or change with the time of this world. It means she might live for eternity in this world and not even age a bit.
There was a time tunnel opened slowly on the left side of the room and the Intergalactic space police force stepped into the room. "Dr. Bose, you have to come with us, there are charges of kidnapping and violating the law of 'parallel universe travel' without permission. Mili should be returned to her own universe. Let's go".
Terrified Mili ran to Dr. Bose and hid herself behind him. "I won't go anywhere, tell them Grandpa!"
(The concept of parallel universe is still foggy, anyone wants to put some lights on it, comments are welcome.)