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Understanding Solution Packages
Solution packages are designed to provide the ability to develop and deploy reusable site and feature definitions, web part files, templates, assemblies, and code access security policies across one or more server farms. A solution package is a cabinet file that can contain, site and feature definitions, web part files, templates, assemblies, and code access security policies. A solution package contains a web manifest that that defines the list of features, site definitions, resource files, Web Part files, and assemblies to process when the solution is deployed. The directory structure within the cabinet file dictates the resulting structure on the web front-end computer when the solution is deployed. If solution files are not indicated in the web manifest; however, they will not be processed with the solution.
Solutions can range from simple to highly complex incorporating features, new site definitions, code deployments, etc. The benefit of a solution package is the ability to deploy the solution to multiple servers and server farms rapidly, on a desired schedule, and uniformly across servers and server farms from one location. The solution sample in this post details the simplest of solutions, deployment of a new default content page replacing an existing default content page.
Sample Solution Package
The sample web manifest shown indicates a solution package directory structure of SiteTemplatessts and the file to be deployed as default.aspx.
Web Manifest (manifest.xml)
<Solution SolutionId="6F2A9959-E7C3-471b-9AB8-030D7DFFEA64″ xmlns="http://schemas.microsoft.com/sharepoint/">
<TemplateFile Location="SiteTemplatesstsdefault.aspx"/>
The <Solution> element is the web manifests root element and can contain <TemplateFiles>, and <TemplateFile> child elements in addition to <FeatureManifests>, <FeatureManifests>, <RootFiles>, <RootFile>, <Assemblies>, and <Assembly> child elements depending on the application. In the sample web manifest, the <TemplateFile> child element contains a Location attribute that specifies the relative path to the site template directory on a web front-end computer. In this sample default.aspx will be replaced on the STS site template with the file packaged in the solution. In order to ensure the file is correctly placed, the solution package should host default.aspx in the following directory structure/substructure: SiteTemplatessts complementing the relative path on the web front-end computer.
The <Solution> root element has attributes of SolutionID and xmlns; the SolutionID attribute specifies the unique GUID assigned to the solution and the xmlns element is used to declare namespace bindings. For additional information on namespaces in XML visit: http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-xml-names/#sec-namespaces.
Building the Solution Package
A solution package in essence is a cabinet file using the wsp file extension. To build a solution package, you can use the Microsoft MakeCAB tool supplying an optional file containing the MakeCAB directives. The Microsoft MakeCAB user's guide is available at http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb267310.aspx#microsoftmakecabusersguide.
Adding the Solution Package to the Server Farm
A solution package can be deployed through STSADM.
To add a solution to the server farm you can use the STSADM operation AddSolution.
stsadm.exe -o addsolution
-filename <Solution filename>
[-lcid <language>]
Deploying the Solution Package
A solution package can be deployed either through the Central Administration user interface or optionally through STSADM.
Central Administration
To add a solution to the server farm using the Central Administration user interface, open Central Administration, select Operations, and then select Solution management under the Global Configuration options.
The Solution Management user interface lists the solutions in the server farm, their individual status, and the Web Application they have been deployed to, when deployed.
To deploy a solution to the server farm, select the solution name from the list of available solutions, and then select Deploy Solution from the Solution Properties user interface. The Solution Properties user interface can also be used to check the status of deployed solutions and includes information about the deployment status, deployment location, and results of the deployment operation. Alternatively you can use STSADM to view a list of solutions deployed to the server farm using the enumsolutions operation (stsadm.exe -o enumsolutions).
To deploy the solution to the server farm you can also use the STSADM operation deploysolution.
stsadm.exe -o deploysolution
-name <Solution name>
[-url <virtual server url>]
[-time <time to deploy at>]
[-lcid <language>]
In the sample syntax above you will see we opted to retain the .cab extension as opposed to providing the .wsp extension to the solution package.
These deployment operations allow you to add a solution to a server farm and deploy the solution at a later time or optionally deploy the solution immediately. To deploy a solution or redeploy a solution to a single web front-end computer, you can optionally use the -local parameter in the operation above or the -global parameter to deploy the solution to all web applications in the current server farm.
Retracting a Solution Package
Solution packages can be retracted as easily as they are deployed. A solution package can be retracted either through the Central Administration user interface or optionally through STSADM.
Central Administration
To retract a solution from the server farm using the Central Administration user interface, open Central Administration, select Operations, and then select Solution management under the Global Configuration options. Select the solution to be retracted, and then select Retract Solution from the Solution Management user interface. As with deployment, retracting a solution is dependent on a Windows SharePoint Services Timer Job. Once the solution has been retracted from the server farm, any dependencies on that solution will be affected. When retracting a solution, ensure that any dependencies are properly remediated prior to retracting the solution from the server farm.
To deploy the solution to the server farm you can also use the STSADM operation retractsolution.
stsadm.exe -o retractsolution
-name <Solution name>
[-url <virtual server url>]
[-time <time to remove at>]
[-lcid <language>]


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17 August 2015
Recent developments in Italian case law
Global protection of quality agricultural products
Protecting designations of origin under Italian law
Community law and pre-existing treaties
Geographical denominations and online infringement
Protection against free riding and opportunities for exploitation
Recent developments in Italian case law
Two important decisions on geographical indications (GIs) have been issued in 2015 that further strengthen the protection of GIs in Italy. However, these decisions also highlight the importance of using the appropriate defence strategies, as the respective outcome largely depended on the claims that the parties presented.
In Decision 2828 (February 12 2015) the Supreme Court of Cassation considered the alleged infringement of the GI 'Felino', which refers to a particular kind of salami manufactured in the Parma region. It has been a protected GI since 2013, but was not protected at an EU level when the case was brought. The Supreme Court denied the sought-for protection based on the European Court of Justice (ECJ) decision in Case C-35/13 (May 8 2014), which held that EU Regulation 2081/92:
"does not afford protection to a geographical designation which has not obtained a Community registration, but that geographical designation may be protected, should the case arise, under national legislation concerning geographical designations relating to products for which there is no specific link between their characteristics and their geographical origin."
The Supreme Court held that the fact the GI 'Felino' was used for products that came from a different region was misleading and amounted to unfair competition under Italian law, irrespective of whether there was any link between the origin and the quality of said products.
However, the court dismissed the claimants' action, because "generally speaking this kind of unfair competition act could have been invoked by the claimants, but had not been, as seen in the claims stated in their writ of summons".
In contrast, in a decision rendered on June 9 2015 the Court of Milan (IP Specialised Division) upheld the claims filed by the Consortium Emmentaler Switzerland (whose GI is not protected at an EU level) against certain companies that manufactured cheese in Switzerland marketed in Italy as 'Emmentaler' and which was not produced according to the Swiss rules of production for this kind of cheese. The court decided that the defendants' conduct constituted an infringement of Emmentaler's indications of origin (ie, 'Emmentaler', 'Emmental' and 'Emmental/Emmentaler Svizzero') and its registered and unregistered trademarks (including collective unregistered trademarks, which is a first in Italy), as well as unfair competition provisions.
In a previous decision dated March 17 2012 the Court of Milan had already decided that the denomination 'Emmentaler' should be protected in Italy – even without being registered at an EU level – on the basis of the 1951 Stresa Convention, which concerns denominations for cheese. The court held that the convention is valid and still binding for Italy in its relationship with Switzerland, which is not an EU member state.
The new decision also upheld the claimant's argument that the Stresa Convention provides protection for the indications 'Emmentaler' and 'Emmental', declaring that cheese manufactured outside Switzerland that have specific qualities must indicate their place of origin and that 'Emmentaler' and 'Emmental' still refer only to the famous cheese produced in Switzerland according to Swiss rules. This represents a milestone in the field of GIs in Italy.
As a result, the court issued an injunction to stop the infringing activities (ie, importing, trading and advertising products bearing infringing signs such as 'Emmentaler', 'Emmental', 'Emmental/Emmentaler Svizzero' and/or 'lo Svizzero', or indications and signs which are misleading with regard to the origin and qualities of the products), and to prevent the defendants from repeating these activities in future. The court also ordered the definitive withdrawal of the products from the market and their destruction or transfer to the plaintiff. The court order was further strengthened through the establishment of a penalty for any further violations (€100 for each violation) and for each day during which compliance with the court order was delayed.
An additional point concerned the award of damages for the unlawful acts that the defendants had committed. The court awarded the amounts determined by the court-appointed accountant expert as lost profits (equivalent to the contribution that would have been paid to the plaintiff for a corresponding quantity of the original product), and ordered the defendants to compensate the consortium for the damage to its reputation in the same amount. The total amount of damages was approximately €1.8 million.
The court also ordered publication of the judgment at the defendants' cost in leading Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera.
Global protection of quality agricultural products
These decisions confirm and strengthen the momentum of Italian case law regarding the protection of GIs beyond the scope of EU regulations. Although legislation in this field initially developed in a fragmentary manner – often through the adoption of special laws relating to their specific context – it has progressively acquired consistency and homogeneity.
Further, these decisions highlight the importance of flexibility when using the different tools provided in each jurisdiction to protect signs that indicate the origin of products, with a pragmatic approach that is typically Italian. Globalisation does not simply mean globalisation of markets, but also of production and thus the deterritorialisation – and dematerialisation – of the economy. Traditional products are based on localisation, which is stressed by designations that denote their origin.(1) This local element is increasingly in need of global protection (ie, not only in the country of origin, but also in other markets to which the goods are exported). However, while the protection now afforded to such designations is usually robust in their country of origin, there is a lack of satisfactory protection at an international level.
This appears to be because – unlike in other fields of intellectual property such as trademarks and patents, in which the position of developed countries is largely similar – the interests of countries with a solid tradition of producing quality local agricultural produce (of which Italy is one) conflict strongly with those of countries without such a tradition. The latter tend to favour their own producers, which use the former's products as a model and distinguish their own goods with designations and symbols that draw on the traditions that inspired them. This has given rise to a phenomenon which, in the context of Italian products, is known as 'Italian sounding'.
In order to tackle these problems, a global management strategy is needed that aims to adapt the way in which these signs are managed and promoted according to the different levels and types of protection offered in each jurisdiction.
The abovementioned conflicting interests explain why the minimum standard of protection that the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) provides to IP institutes for GIs is minimal.(2) EU IP legislation is more developed and consistent, given the greater homogeneity of interest for protection.
Protecting designations of origin under Italian law
Italian legislation has developed in a fragmentary manner – often through the adoption of special laws that relate to a specific context – but has progressively acquired consistency and homogeneity in relation to international agreements and EU law.(3)
Generally, the protection of designations of origin not limited to cases of public deception has been entrusted to unfair competition regulations. Articles 29 and 30 of the Code of Intellectual Property (essentially the same as Article 31 of Decree-Law 198/96, which implements TRIPs) protect designations of origin and in cases of public deception expressly refer to the provisions on unfair competition, as the use of false designations of origin is considered free riding.(4)
In its original wording, Article 30 of the Code of Intellectual Property provided protection for all names which met the requirements of Article 29, regardless of whether they had obtained protection through ad hoc legislation.(5) Further, these requirements were more limited than those provided in the Lisbon Agreement (ie, 'milieu geographique', understood as a link between the objective characteristics of a product and a geographical area).(6) As with an EU-protected GI, it is enough for just the reputation of a product to be linked to an area, as provided for in the corresponding section of TRIPs. With the reform of the Code of Intellectual Property through Decree-Law 131/2010, Article 30 of the former was rewritten to mirror Article 13(1)(a) of EU Regulation 1151/2012 on the protection of protected designations of origin and protected GIs. Therefore, all designations of origin (and not only those of agricultural products registered at an EU level) are protected in Italy against any unauthorised use which "unduly exploits the reputation of the protected name" – that is, against parasitical exploitation. Further, the amendment of Article 11 of the Code of Intellectual Property allows the use of geographical names in trade, even if they are registered as collective trademarks, on the sole condition that such use complies with fair practice. The rules provided in Article 21 of the Code of Intellectual Property for individual trademarks are also applied.
Reputation is protected directly against any form of parasitical exploitation, even if there is no public deception. These signs are thus coming to resemble (other) distinctive signs, in particular trademarks, which are likewise now protected against any form of commercial parasitism: it being understood that, in order for designations of origin and for geographical indications to be protected as such, they must still express a link between the product and the territory. Should this not be the case, they would essentially be fantasy signs and there would therefore be no obstacle to their being monopolised as individual trademarks by a specific enterprise.
In all cases, parasitism marks the extent and the limit of protection. This demonstrates the progressive harmonisation of rules on designations of origin and those on trademarks that has occurred regarding not only protection, but also – in strict correlation with the former at the level of balancing interests – in relation to the importance attributed to the fact that the sign does not mislead (which has always been fundamental for designations of origin and has become the keystone of the new trademark law).(7) Therefore, a type of common law for commercial signs has been created. This does not mean that there is a uniformity of rules for different types of sign, but rather that there is a common denominator between them.(8)
Community law and pre-existing treaties
Another problematic aspect of designations of origin of agricultural products concerns potential differences between EU law and agreements entered into before the treaty that established the European Economic Community came into force.
Such agreements are superseded in relations between EU member states. However, they must still be applied in relations between one or more EU member states and non-member states. This is expressly established by Article 351 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union and has been confirmed many times by the ECJ.(9) Article 7(3)(c) of EU Regulation 2081/92 allows for the registration of a protected designation of origin or a protected GI to be opposed on the basis of a designation or indication (from an EU member or non-member state) not registered at an EU level. This confirms the possibility that there are designations of origin and/or geographical indications outside the EU legal system and that they can be protected.
Under recent Italian case law, this protection has been afforded, for example, to the Swiss designation 'Emmental' – which is covered by the Stresa Convention – but does not apply to relations between EU member states.(10) It is understood that the scope of protection for publicly recognisable geographical denominations may be recovered under Articles 29 and 30 of the Code of Intellectual Property, the Paris Convention and the provisions on unfair competition.
Therefore, public perception is decisive in the protection of Italian designations of origin from any form of misleading advertising and free riding in those jurisdictions in which the perception rule is not recognised. Such illicit activities are prohibited under the Paris Convention.
Geographical denominations and online infringement
The Internet provides a great opportunity for the agricultural sector in terms of marketing and advertising quality products and their distinctive signs to a potentially global market. However, the Internet also poses a threat. 'Pure players' (ie, parties that have no retail outlet and sell only online) pose a serious problem. These parties are difficult to identify and problems may arise regarding the ability and liability of internet service providers (ISPs) to monitor the content of online advertisements.
ISP liability is regulated by the EU E-commerce Directive (2000/31/EC) – implemented in Italy by Decree-Law 70/2003 – with more favourable rules than those relating to intermediaries. However, the evolution of EU case law has led to ISPs being recognised as liable for violations in which they have actively cooperated or have failed to stop when informed of the issue, as well as having a duty to take action to prevent further violations.(11)
The Antitrust Authority and the Telecommunications Authority have made recent interventions in this regard. The former body is increasingly active in blocking websites which systematically offer infringing products. Such websites are engaging in unfair and misleading commercial practices and are thus blocked (in Italy only) by the Postal and Telecommunications Police. However, the Telecommunications Authority has introduced a regulation on copyright protection which provides for a simple, cheap and quick procedure (especially where urgent action is required) to remove content from the Internet that violates the copyright of other parties.(12)
One potential means of tackling these phenomena effectively is for producers and consortiums that are victims of infringement to take legal action as a group – a sort of class action. Court orders should be sought that have pan-European efficacy and are wide ranging (ie, that relate to all or almost all infringing products made by one single infringer, so that it is no longer financially viable for the infringer to continue the illicit activity). Operations of this kind are possible in all sectors, provided that they are preceded by serious legal and intelligence work and by targeted monitoring aimed at reconstructing the chain of infringing products and clusters of infringement as far as possible, identifying the parties involved and the location of the infringers.
Protection against free riding and opportunities for exploitation
The progressive harmonisation of rules on designations of origin and those on trademarks can be seen not only with regard to protection against any form of parasitism, but also regarding – in strict correlation with the former at the level of balancing interests – the importance attributed to the fact that the sign does not mislead. This twofold harmonisation also indicates a possible path towards the harmonisation of rules at an international level, creating the conditions for overcoming the existing divarication between the position of EU member states and non-EU member states, especially the United States and Asian countries.(13)
The amendments to the Code of Intellectual Property that the 2010 reform introduced may also permit the legitimate exploitation of values inherent in significant geographical names, in particular through licences.(14) The new Italian provisions allow consortiums protecting designations of origin and public territorial bodies to use geographical names and other symbols connected to a territory as instruments to ascribe value to the positive externalities linked to a territory's renown. Not only would all forms of free riding and parasitical exploitation of this renown be prohibited, it would also be positively monetised by allowing these signs to be used by undertakings operating in the territory in question. Precise limits would be imposed to avoid the signs becoming a source of deception. This would act as a driving force for the development of local initiatives in the area in question.(15)
The consolidated rights of third parties are exempt, even only with regard to the non-distinctive use of signs. However, it cannot be ruled out that changing public perceptions may lead to these rights lapsing or allow for various forms of exploiting the signs with a distinctive function. The keystone once again will be public perception, which is the decisive element in establishing whether a sign can be protected and defining its scope of protection. This position is fully in line with EU law.
There is a new balance between exclusive rights, competition and contracts in which protection is provided only when needed, in the knowledge that the applicable rules are intended to regulate real situations and that their justification is strictly connected to human experience from a perspective that could be defined as natural law – that is, adapting the law to real-life interpersonal relations.(16)
For further information on this topic please contact Cesare Galli at IP Law Galli by telephone (+39 02 5412 3094) or email (email@example.com). The IP Law Galli website can be accessed at www.iplawgalli.it.
(1) See Carli, Indicazioni di provenienza e denominazioni di origine: II) Ordinamento comunitario, in Enc Giur Treccani, vol X, Rome 1999, 3.
(2) Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPs) drawn up in Marrakech in 1994 within the ambit of the Uruguay Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. Italy implemented TRIPs through Decree-Law 198/1996, issued as part of Law 29 (747/1994).
(3) Prosciutto di Parma (now a protected designation of origin) is emblematic. It was recognised as a designation of origin through Law 506 of July 4 1970 (later replaced by Law 26 of February 13 1990) and has progressively acquired consistency and homogeneity.
(4) For further information please see Court of Naples, July 8 1996, in Il dir ind, 1996, 1016 ff; Bologna Court of Appeal, June 24 1996, in Giur ann dir ind, 1997, 3598; Court of Modena, August 17 1993, ibid, 1993, 2990; Court of Modena, April 30 1991, ibid, 1991, 2662; Genova Court of Appeal, July 4 1990, ibid, 1990, 2631.
(5) Article 29 of the Code of Intellectual Property mentions both designations of origin and geographical indications. The former may, to some extent, be equated with the designations provided by the Lisbon Agreement, since they presuppose that the quality or the characteristics of the product bearing the designation – and thus of its objective features – are essentially or exclusively due to a particular geographical environment with its inherent natural and human factors and the production, processing and preparation of which take place in the defined geographical area. The latter are more similar to the indications of provenance of TRIPs, since they require only that a specific quality, reputation or other characteristic is attributable to that geographical origin and that at least one of the stages of production takes place in the defined geographical area. It must be stressed that Italy is part of the Lisbon Agreement, which permits the international registration and protection of mere designations of origin in every field of industry and agriculture, but the agreement has just 28 signatories countries excluding the United States, Canada and Asian countries. Although a revised Lisbon Agreement was adopted on May 21 2015 which permits the registration of mere geographical indications, once again it is far from attractive for countries like the United States and Canada.
(6) This difference is all the more relevant as in applying the agreement, the Italian courts have always checked whether this milieu exists on a case-by-case basis. For further details please see Supreme Court, November 28 1996, 10857, in Giur ann dir ind, 1996; 3565, Supreme Court, September 10 2002, 13168, ibid, 2002; 4337 and Galli, Globalizzazione dell'economia e tutela delle denominazioni di origine dei prodotti agro-alimentari, Ibid, 66-67.
(7) In the case of registration (and use) of a trademark corresponding to a designation of origin or a geographical indication there should, logically speaking, only be a bar when inserting the geographical name of the trademark misleads the public or leads to free-riding on the reputation of the geographical name. Italian legal theorists (see in particular Galli, Globalizzazione dell'economia e tutela delle denominazioni di origine dei prodotti agro-alimentari, 77-78 and Sarti, La tutela delle indicazioni geografiche nel sistema comunitario, in B Ubertazzi-Espada, Le indicazioni di qualità degli alimenti, Milano, 2009, p 343 and Contini, Le possibili interferenze tra diritti su DOP e IGP e diritti di marchio, in Galli-Gambino, Codice commentato della Proprietà Industriale e Intellettuale, Turing, 2011, p 2299 ss) have clearly expressed themselves thus, sharing the position of the ECJ (see in particular ECJ, March 4 1999, in C-87/97). However, the corresponding rule of the EU Regulation on the names of wines has been interpreted by the General Court to mean that the bar on registration as a trademark is automatic and absolute, that is, it applies to any type of product and for any form of insertion of the geographical name in the sign (General Court, May 11 2010, in T-237/08). Italian scholars heavily criticised this reasoning, as it is clearly inconsistent, as it cannot be justified even on the basis of the public policy interests of the agricultural sector, given that, without a link to the designations of origin and the geographical indications at issue, the need for protection which the legislator intended to meet by establishing this system does not exist.
(8) For further information please see Galli, Codice della proprietà industriale: la riforma 2010, Milan, 2010, p 19 ff.
(9) ECJ, March 3 2009, C-249/06. For further information please see ECJ, October 14 1980, C-812/79; ECJ, July 4 2000, C-84/98; CGCE November 18 2003, C-216/01; and ECJ, September 22 1988, C-286/96.
(10) Please see Court of Milan, June 9 2015 and Court of Milan, March 17 2012 at www.darts-ip.com. For further details on this topic please see Galli, "Swiss Emmentaler protected in Italy as denomination of origin even without EU registration"). The Supreme Court, Criminal Division (November 19 1993, in Cass pen,1995, 1209) confirmed that the Stresa Convention is still valid and binding on Italy in relations with Switzerland.
(11) ECJ, July 12 2011, C-324/09, L'Oréal v eBay, points 128-134. For an understanding of the juridical problems that online infringement causes in Europe and the proposed solutions of legal theorists and the courts please see Galli, Contraffazione web e luxury goods: le sfide del commercio elettronico al sistema della moda, in Il dir ind, 2013, 342 ff. The observations made therein, albeit in relation to the fashion industry, may also be extended to quality agricultural products.
(12) Regulation on Copyright Protection online and implementing procedures pursuant to Decree-Law 70, April 9 2003, adopted by Resolution 680/13/CONS on December 12 2013. It was the introduction of the Italian Communication Authority (AGCOM) Regulation that allowed Italy to be taken off the watch list of countries considered at risk for US companies from the perspective of insufficient protection of IP rights. The list is drafted annually by the US Secretary of Commerce and Italy had been on it from its inception in 1989 (on this point please see Galli Paganini "How Italy successfully improved its approach to intellectual property rights protection – Case Study on Italy", in the 2014 International Property Rights Index). However, the list is being scrutinised by the Constitutional Court following remittal by the Lazio Regional Administrative Tribunal, Section I, Order 26 September 2014, 10016.
(13) The International Association for the Protection of Intellectual Property World Congress held in Gothenburg in October 2006 passed a resolution which proposed a ban on public deception and undue exploitation of commercial reputation as a guideline for resolving, at an international level too, frequent conflicts between trademarks and designations of origin (for further information please see www.aippi.org/download/commitees/191/RS191English.pdf). This proposal was also approved by the North American delegates, thus indicating a possible path towards harmonisation and a workable strategy for settling these conflicts on the basis of current rules.
(14) The new wording of Article 19 of the Code of Intellectual Property on the trademarks of public territorial bodies is also important. The article states that "the exploitation of a trademark for commercial purposes may be exercised directly by the municipality also through merchandising activity, with the relative proceeds going to the financing of institutional activities or covering past deficits of that body".
(15) For further information please see Galli, Codice della proprietà industriale: la riforma 2010, Ibid, and in the same volume Contini, Le opportunità di sfruttamento della nuova protezione delle denominazioni di origine e il suolo dei Consorzi, p 43 ff.
(16) For this approach please see Galli, La proprietà industriale tra diritto internazionale e diritti naturali, in L'incidenza del diritto internazionale sul diritto civile (Atti del V Convegno Nazionale SISDIC), Naples, 2011, p 117 ff.
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Immobel announces its intention to launch a bond-issue up to 100 MEUR
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Thinking about going to law school or preparing to enter one next fall? Then one of the items on your to-do list should be to pick up a copy of Law School Labyrinth: A Guide to Making the Most out of Your Legal Education by Steve Sedberry, Esq. I read this terrific book and shall explain in detail why those contemplating law school don't want to miss out on all the indispensable information inside!
The book's author, Steve Sedberry, received his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Vanderbilt University Law School and his Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin. Sedberry entered law school following a twenty-year career in industry. While in law school, he also taught as adjunct professor at David Lipscomb University. Prior to law school, he was the Chief Operating Officer of a large industrial manufacturing company. He had also served as the Vice-President of Sales and Marketing prior to the company's successful initial public offering. Currently Vice President of Legal Service for VF Imagewear, Inc., a subsidiary of VF Corporation based out of Nashville, Tennessee, his teaching and business experience–particularly in the area of process control and continuous improvement–provides him with a unique insight into the process of law school.
Licensed to practice law in both Texas and Tennessee, Sedberry is also admitted to the US District Courts for the Eastern District of Texas and the Western District of Tennessee. He's a member of the American Bar Association and the Association of Corporate Counsel. Steve has addressed a variety of trade and educational organizations, and has been a guest speaker to the West Virginia legislature.
The analogy of law school to a labyrinth is apropos, and one that Sedberry employs throughout the book. Law School is nothing like undergrad – anyone preparing for or taking the LSAT knows that! Lesson #1 of the law school labyrinth is that "you must traverse the labyrinth in order to master it." Sedberry goes on to detail many more lessons, and how to avoid false turns in the labyrinth. He covers also myths and proven ways to hit the ground running.
The frightening fodder that the dreaded Socratic Method engenders is tackled head on in the book, as Sedberry relates personal anecdotes from his own labyrinth travels. Far from scaring the reader, one comes away feeling empowered. Fear of the unknown is perhaps humankinds' greatest Achilles' heel, and knowing what to expect goes a long way indeed toward providing a stable base from which to launch into the labyrinth.
The "Money Minotaur" is covered in detail in Chapter 2, reminding readers that "law school is a three-year financial commitment" (18). Included in the chapter is a financial health quiz, financial options, as well as tips for procuring the necessary funds. Sedberry also covers the "afters," such as monthly payments, consolidations, deferments, and forbearance options.
Future law students perhaps most want to know how to start law school a step ahead of the pack, which is covered in Chapter 3: "How to Hit the Ground Running Your First Day as a 1L." Not only does Sedberry explain what the Socratic Method is, and why you should not be afraid of it—and in fact learn to embrace it—but he impresses upon readers the absolute critical importance of those first-year grades. Indeed, Sedberry avers that first-year grades determine who gets chosen for law review (a notable distinction), moot court, and even summer clerkships. Discussing "on-campus reconnaissance" and the pedagogy of the Socratic Method puts readers in the driver's seat. Furthermore, Sedberry reveals casebook secrets and tips on how to navigate these seemingly archaic books filled with legal jargon of days gone by. Information is power, and this chapter arms its readers with the tools necessary to enter law school as a confident and competent 1L (that's law school lingo for a first-year law student).
Chapter 3 delves into the role of the mysterious and oftentimes cryptic law professors as well, and includes a primer on the American legal system and sources of law. Additionally, Sedberry explains many other need-to-know items, among them the difference between a brief and a legal memorandum ("degree of persuasiveness versus objectivity employed by writer"), what case law is and why law students study it, and covers what to expect in a 1L classes. A 1L checklist ends the chapter, ensuring you've covered all you need to get started on this mighty, and reportedly intimidating, labyrinth.
Chapters 4 and 5 just might be the most utilitarian on your journey. Titled "Your Law School Study Approach" and "How to Prepare for Final Exams," respectively, they explain how to traverse the conundrum of law school study approaches and the somewhat frightening usually once-a-semester exams. Sedberry explains the bell curve, ie in law school only so many As will be awarded, so many Bs, and so on. Some undergraduates might be chagrined to find they did not make the A cut, and Sedberry offers useful tips to ensure your placement at the top of that bell curve. Remember, every student in law school is just as smart as, or even smarter than, you. All are accustomed to achieving high marks and turning in competent academic work. Because of this, competition for those coveted A spots is fierce, not necessarily in the sense that students are fighting amongst themselves (though this sometimes occurs), but in the sense that students must push themselves to go above and beyond the best that undergrad institutions have to offer. Getting into law school is no easy feat; remaining at the top of the heap is more challenging still. These two chapters focus on fine-tuning your approach to studying, and how to prepare for—and ace—those do-or-die law school exams.
Of course most folks who have researched the idea of going to law school know how imperative and essential outlines are. Sedberry has one-upped that tradition with his own Pyramid Outline Method™ — so valuable and unique it's trademarked!
At the risk of giving too many valuable secrets away from the book, Sedberry offers up one indelible tip for exams: Find your professor's old exams with model answers in the law library. Take the exam before reading the model answers. In this way, you train yourself for "issue spotting," which is what lawyers do day in and day out. Conversely, check the Internet to see if there are old exams online. There's nothing wrong with reading old exams and preparing yourself for the formatting and types of questions you may encounter. Familiarity breeds comfort and confidence.
Sedberry relates an amusing personal anecdote about a 1L exam he took. Sounds like a no-brainer, but think back to the LSAT: Was any part of that grueling exam strictly intuitive? You'll do well to remember that if you conquered that particular 3+ hour beast, you can do well on law school exams, too. All it takes is a little information power. For one thing, read the entire exam before beginning to write. Mr. Sedberry relates how he presumed a thoughtful professor had included a blank page for writing on. Keep in mind that, like the LSAT, you'll have roughly 3 hours in which to write cogent answers to a particular set of fact situation(s). Imagine Sedberry's chagrin when, after "blissfully" writing what he figured was the best exam of his law school career, he discovered that there was another page with yet another two questions to answer …. with about 30 minutes left! Moral: Read the entire exam, front to back, left to right first, and picture all the angles of the fact situation. In fact, it's often helpful to start now by taking the opposite position on issues you feel strongly about. In this way, you learn to craft arguments—and anticipate others' arguments. Skills any lawyer worth her salt can nary do without.
Sedberry covers also in detail many of the traits and skills you'll need to develop as a law student and, ultimately, as a practicing lawyer: Deductive reasoning, analytical skills, analogical reasoning, hidden assumptions, Black Letter Law, et al.
Chapter 6 details "Summer Clerkships," an enviable position for any law student. Oftentimes, these turn into referrals or even jobs. This is your chance to be an apprentice, showcase your talents, and capitalize on having a mentor. Sedberry points out that competition is tough for these coveted positions, so this is something to think about and prepare for ahead of time. Sedberry offers practical tips on maximizing your chances of landing a summer clerkship, some of which even pay at an equivalent rate to what first-year lawyers make. The book covers choosing a clerkship, the interview, and how to succeed once you've landed the clerkship (Sedberry rightfully points out that "clerkship" is somewhat of a misnomer; you won't actually be a clerk in any traditional sense of the word, but rather a bona fide legal professional conducting real-time legal work for actual clients). This is your chance to show the legal profession what you can do. Keep in mind, Sedberry rightfully cautions, that many clerkships turn into jobs, thus the job is yours to lose. Additionally, he covers ways to score a clerkship by means other than through the school's placement office.
"Your Second and Third Years" are covered in Chapter 7. There is an old adage floating around law school circles that 'the first year, they scare you to death; the second year, they work you to death; and the third year, they bore you to death.' Is this adage accurate? Reading the Law School Labyrinth can answer some of those questions. One thing is certain, more options open up to the law student that perhaps weren't previously so transparent, and Sedberry covers selecting courses and choosing professors. He also weighs in on what are considered "essential second- and third-year classes." Every choice you make should be done with an eye toward what your ultimate goal is, ie what area of law you'd ultimately like to practice. Summer programs are explained as well, along with law school publications and moot court opportunities. No stone is left unturned, no option left unexplored, as considerations are made also for research assistantships, legal clinics, joint degrees, and non-traditional students.
Chapter 8 gets to the nitty gritty—as if you haven't found the previous 3 years tough enough—"The Bar Exam and Beyond." Sedberry knows what he's talking about: He's licensed to practice in both Texas and Tennessee. No easy feat for anyone. Keep in mind that if you were smart enough to do well in undergrad, perform well on the LSAT, and get into law school, you have what it takes to pass the bar! Again, tenacity and preparation are key. Toward that end, Sedberry offers up what can only be called been-there-done-that practical, pragmatic advice. In other words, proven methods. This chapter not only covers the bar exam, but again details the "afters." What now? What area of law will you practice? Sedberry advises to "aspire to find a practice area you will be passionate about" (199). And why not? This is something that you will conceivably be doing day in and day out for many years to come. Why not make it a mission, or even better, something downright enjoyable? If you love what you do, you never have to work another day of your life. With so many options in the law, choose wisely, and choose to fit your persona and associated talents. Sedberry covers the different options as far as law firms vs. in-house counsel as well, enabling readers to contemplate a well-rounded plan of action.
As a bonus, there are several appendices added, among them a sample first-year Pyramid™ outline for contracts and criminal law, a first year issues checklist, a legal memorandum, and more!
This writer queried Mr. Sedberry on why potential or future law students might need to read his book. Sedberry answered:
Law school is arguably one of the most demanding among post-graduate curricula. Law students who rely on their undergraduate study techniques do so at their own peril. Law School Labyrinth is designed to give the student a methodology that will assist in the development of their legal reasoning skills, as well as enable them to assimilate the 'black letter' law and showcase their new legal skills where it counts- the final exam. The stories contained in the book illustrate principles designed to help students succeed in law school.
This writer, who is preparing to enter law school herself, picked up innumerable indispensable tips toward that end. The book reads like a trusted friend mentoring potential and new law students, and provides both an invaluable roadmap and encouraging tips as readers make their way along the challenging journey to traverse the law school labyrinth.
Sami K. Hartsfield, ACP is an insurance defense paralegal, freelance writer, and NALA Advanced Certified Paralegal living in downtown Houston. She has worked as a law firm Webmaster, law firm social media marketer, and ghostwriter for personal injury law firms.


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The degree show is up, the marking has been done and last night's formal dinner with the external examiners is almost a distant memory. I ended up seated at a table for eight, and the seating arrangement was girl-boy-boy-boy-boy-boy-boy-boy. Unfortunately my dining partners were all rendered completely inaudible thanks to the combination of my cloth ears and the acoustics of the cavernous and noisy venue. There were tantalisingly audible screechy female conversations going on at the next table and I cursed whoever it was who had briefed the front of house staff to prevent rogue diners, like the shifty woman with the hearing aid, from switching the namecards on the tables before everyone else arrived upstairs.
I already had a bit of a headache when I arrived at the restaurant and the intense concentration required to work out what the heck everyone was talking about, especially the football bits, turned it into an absolute blinder before the starter even arrived. Then, when some completely unnecessary background music was switched on by a person who clearly wasn't finding eighty people talking in a ceramic-tiled echo chamber loud enough, I had to dig even deeper into my fake nodding and smiling routine in order to avoid digging my fingernails right through the edge of the table. My eyes assumed a terrifying fixed stare of concentration and, as the molecules of my brain responsible for listening overheated like porridge in the microwave, I was uncomfortably reminded of the previous evening's entertainment, where the spouse and I had guffawed our way uproariously through David Cronenberg's Scanners. The film's main protagonist has an intense telepathic gift for exploding people's heads by the power of thought, and after two hours at the table I felt as if he was now working on me.
Fortunately, I avoided the fate of the balloon-headed victim in the film, but I hate to think of what might have happened if I hadn't put my jacket on and left when I did.


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D. Boon Cilled a Bar..
every year, 2-3 legitimate pheasant hunters (glen perkins, kurt weber, and/or matt addington), 1 very well trained hunting dog (sogn or sophie) and 1 very decidedly inept shot (kevin m slowey) make a six hour drive out of the cities, through the beautiful north dakota countryside, and into a small town of 65 people situated on top of a modest hill, surrounded on all sides by fields of corn, soybeans and sunflowers..
after an evening of unpacking (kurt), aero-inflating (glen) and cooking (kevin), the group will set their respective iphone alarms (clock alarms just arent reliable enough) and retire for the night…
the next day, and all of its successors, go something like this….
6am – awaken to a trio of alarms
6:30 – breakfast (something excellent: eggs and skillet potatoes, pancakes, and the like)
7:15 – start the truck and hope the interior thaws by the time we take out
7:35 – pack up the food and drinks for the day, pile in the truck (still frozen), and head out
8:30-6:45 – under the direction of general k. weber …(who, i am convinced, possesses the keen directional sense that would have allowed him to out-maneuver crazy horse at little big horn, if only he had been there)…push fields, walk crp, jump sloughs, and even wander some PLOT land..
7:00 – arrive back home at the cabin with a 8-12 rooster haul, exhausted but thrilled, and ready to dine
7:30 – as gen. weber makes quick work of bird cleaning (he could do it blindfolded im sure) , the remainder of our party prepares dinner (venison, brisket, bison tips)
9:30 – wander over to the quencher bar (yes, a town of 67 people has a bar (and a post office, and a cafe))
11:00 – retire for the evening
and so, that is how i ended up in hague, north dakota, enjoying the
company of the 63 others who populate the town, hunting a bird native to
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sounds like you are having fun! along with the other 60 something residents…lol
ps, you should post some pictures of you actually doing the hunting, it would be SO COOL!!!
-Hsiao Chien
hey kevin, it sounds like you had a fun time… i love the picture! take care -misty
hey kevin, it sounds like you had a fun time… i love the picture! take care -misty
one of those towns that you don't blink driving through or you might just miss it?
from 5 incredibly long years of living in a small town I've noticed those three things are essential. coffee (of course!), the post office for keeping up with the folks & grandkids in "da big city, ya know" (via snail mail, because internet still hasn't quite caught on) and alcohol (because we all know those long dark winters suck and it seems to be 20 degrees colder in the country)
Looks like a successful trip though! And nothing better than spending some time outside!
Hey my man, you spending a few minutes talking to my daughter made her night at Breslow's gala the other night. Hope you grabbed a DVD set. — John B
P.S. That outfit is genius — probably should be your standard gear around town all the time!!
I ran across your blog a few weeks ago. I am not a much of a blog enthusiast up until recently; In fact, this will be my first blog post so bear with me…
After reading your entry on the Hague hunting experience I felt a bit compelled to comment. I grew up in central North Dakota and understand the serenity involved. (especially having been lucky enough to enjoy the hunt accompanied by mild fall weather!)
My first pheasant hunting memories took place just South of Hague about an hour, across the North Dakota/South Dakota border. I grew up hunting with my grandpa and extended family down there. The time shared and stories told are memories that will always remain.
Anyways…..long story short. I am glad to see a shout out to NoDak! And, if you are ever looking for another hot spot for pheasant hunting look into the Mobridge, SD area. You could hunt both of the Dakotas in one trip! What a deal!!
Thanks for taking time. Take care! Jenna
Well it sounds like you had a good time. I have to say small town living is awesome! most people hate it, but I find it to be so relaxing and quiet! I am also glad the weather up here was nice for you then as it is now starting to be typical minneSNOWota weather now!
I remember when I used to go hunting(duck that is) with my dad and grandpa when I was younger and it was so peaceful out there and it was just great to get out there and spend time with them, it's definitely something to continue taking up and its just so much fun!
Anyways, my dad is more or less wanting to know this, but do you go duck hunting, or is it something you would ever think of trying out? Thanks for taking the time to read!
Hi Kevin. Nice description of the hunting trip. It's scary how similar all hunting trip are (the crew & the bar). I'm questioning your "inept shot". You do know you need to practice? Some time at a gun range might be beneficial for you. Also, you should really learn how to clean the birds, it's actually pretty easy. And, I have a great pheasant recipe if you're interested (since you're the designated cook). Eric
Stuff like this is why I love Brock Peterson. He doesn't get the whole killing cute little animals thing.
I think you are beginning to take after your brother with all of the parenthetical asides.
I have to say, you're looking pretty sexy in that photo; especially when I ignore the lifeless birds. I'm from North Dakota and moved to La Jolla, and now you're back in North Dakota? That's unfair. Come back here. 😉


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Now that we have entered into a new year and have our new 2018 calendars on our walls, I want to provide you with info on some beer events happening in this and the coming months.
Aces & Ales will begin the New Year in style with its 8th Annual Winter Beer Fest. Held at its Nellis location on Friday, January 12th and at the Tenaya location on Saturday, January 13th, more than 60 rare & specialty brews will be tapped. On both days the fest will begin at 3 p.m. Aces will follow up a month later with its 5th Annual Big Ass Barrel Aged Beer Blowout Bonanza on Saturday, Feb. 17. The event will begin at 3 p.m. at the Tenaya location and feature an impressive list of more than 30 rare barrel-aged brews from around the globe. Visit www.acesandales.com for more info.
Big Dog's Brewing will host its 8th annual Winterfest, a celebration of hearty stew and beers, on Saturday, Jan. 27 from 3 to 9 p.m. in the outdoor area at the Draft House at Craig Rd. and Rancho Dr. As usual, there will be live music, more than 45 beers poured, including several from local breweries, and admission is free. Festival packages including tokens, commemorative pint glasses, raffle tickets and T-shirts can be purchased in advance. For the lineup of beers being served and to purchase a festival package, visit www.bigdogsbrews.com/festivals/winterfest.
On February 3 CraftHaus will celebrate its 3rd annual Comrade Day, a celebration of camaraderie with The Las Vegas Distillery and owner George Racz. The event commemorates the annual release of its Comrade Russian Imperial Stout, which was oak aged on the Las Vegas Distillery's wheat whiskey, and its first ever bottle release of Amigo (which previously was only available on tap), its version of Comrade with Mexican vanilla and roasted chilies. There will be eight different Comrade versions on tap: Comrade 2016, Comrade 2017, Comrade 2018, Amigo 2017, Amigo 2018, Comrade with Cacao Nibs, Comrade with Vesta Coffee and Comrade Wild Card. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit www.crafthausbrewery.com.
On February 24 Atomic Liquors on Fremont St. in Downtown Las Vegas will host the Beer Zombies Beer Festival from 1 to 5 p.m. Ticket holders will have access to unlimited craft beer pours from dozens of breweries, including rare beers and some you normally can't get in Las Vegas. GA (general admission) tickets are $45; GA+ are $55, which includes admission to the Next-Day Bottle Share on Feb. 19; and VIP is $75, which includes admission at noon and access to the Next-Day Bottle Share. One draft is included in the price of Next-Day admission and attendees are asked to bring a hard-to-find bottle to share. For more info and to purchase tickets, visit www.atomiccitybrews.com/beer-zombies.
The Nevada Craft Brewers Association (NCBA) will host the 3rd annual Brews N 'Ques Beer Festival on March 3 from 1-5 p.m. (VIP entry at noon) at the Henderson Events Plaza at 200 S Water St. in downtown Henderson. This fest promises to be one-stop shopping, as it will be an opportunity to try brews from nearly all of our local breweries, as well as some one-off collaboration brews that will only be available that day. At press time details were still being worked out, so for more info and to purchase tickets, visit NVBeer.com.
On March 31 from 3-7 p.m. (VIP entry at 1) the 6th Annual Boulder City Beerfest will be held at Wilbur Square Park in the heart of the historic city. The park is located just two blocks from Boulder Dam Brewing, which is where you can buy tickets in advance (they are also being sold at Khoury's). The only beerfest currently held in Boulder City, it will have more than 30 brewery tents pouring close to 100 beers, live music, food for purchase from eight food trucks, "beer centric" specialty vendors, homebrewing demonstrations and the brewers games hosted by the Nevada Beer Lovers. For more info, a list of breweries or to purchase tickets, visit bouldercitybeerfest.com.
Time to mark your calendar for the 8th annual Motley Brews Great Vegas Festival of Beer, which will return to the streets of Downtown Las Vegas on April 6 and 7. It is expected to draw 10,000 attendees over the two days and is Nevada's largest craft beer festival in terms of amount of beers poured, offering tastings of more than 500 craft beers from more than 100 breweries. The Friday night event, the Mad Craft Experience from 7-10 p.m., will feature beer paired with culinary creations from some of the top establishments in the local culinary scene. The next day, The Great Vegas Grand Tasting will be held from 3-7 p.m. with early entry at 2 p.m. For more info and to purchase tickets visit greatvegasbeer.com. Buy your tickets early, as prices increase closer to the festival dates.


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Some 925 graduates of Hudson County Community College heard about how their experiences at the Jersey City school will prepare them to achieve bigger and better things, and were told to give back to their communities, during last night's commencement ceremony at New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
The ceremony started with a convocation from the Rev. Michael Braden, vice president of ministry at Saint Peter's University, in which he expressed the hope that the HCCC graduates would contribute to the greater good as they grow older.
"May they have the hearts to change the world, one smile and one kind act at at a time," Braden said.
Dr. Glen Gabert, HCCC president, recognized the role that the local Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society chapter played in enhancing the college experience of many of its graduates.
"I personally think we're the top PTK in the country," Gabert said.
Gabert then honored Hudson County Executive Tom DeGise with the Heritage Award in recognition of his efforts to devote resources to HCCC to make it a place where students can get started building successful careers and that would make them successful people.
"No matter what, Tom DeGise always found the resources to support HCCC," Gabert said.
Upon accepting his award, DeGise started with a joke about the graduate's school spirit after they let out a special roar to expres their class pride, which triggered lots of laughter among the graduates.
"You're almost as loud as those in the class of 2013," he said. "We're going to have to work on that a little," PTK's Executive Director, Rod Risley, said that Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery and later helped many others do the same in the 19th century, was one of his heroes, because once she was able to escape slavery, she was never the same again.
"When she crossed the line to freedom, she looked around to see if she was the same person because everywhere she looked there was glory," Risley said. "Have any of you (among the graduates) ever had the same feelings or the same experience? Maybe this is that experience."
Risley then said that HCCC students should take pride in having completed an education there at an affordable price, despite the fact that HCCC is a communtiy college and that community colleges are not always viewed as prestigious, since many of the nation's top four-year universities, even Ivy League schools, recruit HCCC students because they trust the students will be successful.
Diana Angelo, the class valedictorian, said she was proud of her classmates achievements and diversity.
"We've had students from every race, every country...We've had single mothers, we've had people in the military. Many of us are the first in our families (to graduate college)," Angelo said. "Reaching the top means something different to eveyone, but I know we all got there. I want you to remember what you accomplished here."


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Enablers of strong cookstove sales through a purchase offer approach in rural Senegal – An explorative analysis
by Gunther Bensch, Jörg Peters
RWI – Leibniz Institute for Economic Research, Essen, Germany, AMERU, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
Issue: 69
Journal section: Theme Articles
Download article in PDF format: 05666 HD Boiling Point 69 Theme Bensch.pdf
Received: 2017-12-10
Accepted: 2017-12-10
This article outlines the main results of a study in rural Senegal where households were invited to purchase simple improved biomass cookstoves in their villages. Households' stove purchases and willingness to pay levels turned out to be unexpectedly high considering that the stoves are generally available in the area and at least part of the study sample households were already exposed to the specific stove type before. We therefore conducted an explorative analysis of potential factors that may have triggered the high degree of sales. In particular, aspects of the applied mode of stove delivery and the specific interview situation are assessed. This serves to derive insights into potential intervention design and communication approaches for entry-level improved stoves, which are likely transferable to higher-tier modern energy access technologies as well.
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Our reformer studio will be running in-line with government directives for a bespoke gym. Separate entrance, screening prior to entrance, social distancing of 1+m throughout visit and between reformer stations, no equipment sharing, good ventilation and gold standard cleanliness protocols. Reformer based privates, duo's and 5:1 classes are available in this space. Because of the layout of our space, clients are not required to wear masks or gloves but are free to do so.
Our clinic pathway incorporates all our manual treatments, massage, initial assessments, and exercise sessions which require the practitioner to be near or in contact with the client. Here screening prior to entrance is done and the highest level of PPE is upheld by practitioners. Clients attending these sessions are asked to kindly wear a mask throughout their visit and may be asked to wear provided gloves for all or part of their session. This pathway may be preferable for those who would like to return to exercise but have been shielding up till this point.
Please contact us, so we can help you decide whether face-to-face is appropriate for you and if so, which in-clinic pathway may be best suited to you.
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What is your favorite thing about working with young children? I love watching their expression when they accomplish or try something new. It brings such joy to my heart to see them happy and so proud of themselves
Favorite quote/Bible verse: Ruth 3:12 "Although it is true that I am a guardian-redeemer of our family, there is another who is more closely related than I."


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Join The Women's Basketball Team For The First Official Practice Of The 2008-09 Season
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Oct. 13, 2008
NORFOLK, Va. -- Join the Old Dominion women's basketball team on Friday, October 17th as the Lady Monarchs usher in the 2008-09 season with its first official practice at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. The practice, which is open to public, will take place from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Following Friday night's practice, the eight returning letterwinners from last year's 31-5 "Sweet 16" squad and the six newcomers will be on hand to sign autographs for the fans. Among the returnees are Second Team All-CAA honoree, CAA leading shot blocker, and Lady Monarch leading rebounder senior forward/center Tiffany Green (Chesapeake, Va.), CAA assist leader senior guard Jazzmin Walters (Norfolk, Va.), and Third Team All-CAA selection and CAA field goal percentage leader junior Jessica Canady (Williamsburg, Va.).
Friday's practice will be the first official practice of the 2008-09 season, which will see the Lady Monarchs embark on one of the toughest and competitive schedules in the country. This year's slate includes four opponents that reached NCAA last year, including national champion Tennessee and former champion Maryland, four WNIT participants, among them runner-up Michigan State, a season-opening tournament at Texas, and a challenging CAA slate. The Lady Monarchs, who are looking to collect its NCAA record 18th consecutive Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) title, are currently riding a 26-game home win-streak that is tied for the nation's longest active win streak.
Tickets for all home contests, including dates with the 2008 NCAA Champion Lady Vols and 2006 NCAA Champion Terps, are available online at www.coxtix.com or by calling 757-683-4444 during business hours (M-F 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.). Single game tickets and mini plans will go on sale to the general public on Monday, November 3, at 10:00 a.m. To order single game tickets visit the Cox Ticket website (www.coxtix.com), call Cox Tickets at 888-3CO-XTIX, or stop by the Constant Center Box Office.


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Hey all just want to thanks Traxxas for being at the Honda Indy 200. I also want to tank them for the awsome Raffle that they did for St Judes. I was the lucky winner of a brand new Traxxas Slash. I was wondering if anyone had the picture that was taken of me and the Traxxas guys when I won the truck or if the photos are posted somewhere.
Phil, I think I have your photo on my phone. Let me see if I can find it.
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Awsome thanks alot man! You guys rock! Planning to give that slash a good work out this weekend.
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For this performance, Chopra traveled for three consecutive days to Ellis Island in character to document New York from this unique vantage point in charcoal on canvas. Each evening, he returned to the New Museum to install his large-scale charcoal drawings, eat, groom, and subtly or abruptly develop as a character. The video premiering this evening documents Yog Raj Chitrakar's activities and transformation over the entire five-day performance as he encounters New York.
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After two months of intensive training my maximum lifting capacity has hit a plateau. No matter how hard I try, it is almost impossible for me to reach my 10 – 12 rep goal. with my current weights. If you have hit a plateau in your weight training progress or you are just plain tired of the same workout routine, then it is time to change things up. Changing your workout routine can provide many benefits and improve your muscular strength.
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Changing your program is able to greatly benefit your mental health, helping you to refocus and re-challenge your mind and body for something new.
As well as refreshing your mind by changing your training schedule, refresh your spirit by reading the word of God who will shower favour abundantly in your life, as said in Psalm 68:9 NIV:
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On 28 September, India witnessed one of its most chilling murders when 50-year-old Mohammad Akhlaq was lynched in Dadri, Uttar Pradesh, following rumours that he and his family had consumed beef. While certain politicians are attempting to pass of the murder as an "accident", I believe that it is more accurately viewed as part of a well-planned conspiracy to foment trouble between two communities that had been living together peacefully until that point.
The state of Uttar Pradesh has witnessed multiple incidents of communal violence ever since the Samajwadi Party came to power, the worst being the Muzaffarnagar riots, where more than 60 people lost their lives and tens of thousands of people were displaced from their homes. The government's inept handling of the situation and the absence of action against the perpetrators has come under severe criticism, including from the Supreme Court. One of the accused is the BJP MLA Sangeet Som, who is a prime suspect for inciting the violence. He was charged for uploading a fake video that showed a Muslim mob brutally murdering a Hindu youth. The same Som is now being charged for making inflammatory speeches in Dadri, and accusing the state government for rescuing the "cow killers".
"[Modi] should take immediate steps to remove the demagogues from the BJP, before they not only sully his image but cause irreparable harm to the party."
BJP leaders, too, have made unfortunate statements that only aggravated the situation. Member of Parliament Sakshi Maharaj, who had once blamed Rahul Gandhi for the earthquake in Nepal, had this to say on the Dadri lynching: "If someone insults our mother, we would rather die than tolerate it... for us, [our mother] is Bharat mata, our biological mother and gau mata..." This statement came immediately after the party had reprimanded a few members for making controversial statements.
Azam Khan of the Samajwadi Party, in the meantime, went ahead and wrote a letter to the United Nations , highlighting the plight of Muslims in India and calling for the international body's intervention. Then there was All India Majlis-e Ittihad al-Muslimin (AIMIM) leader Akbaruddin Owaisi , who is facing charges for a speech in which he referred to Narendra Modi as a "shaitan" (devil). Intemperate speeches and comments designed to add more fuel to the fire are clearly the order of the day.
A group of academics who had visited Dadri on 2 October to understand what led to the incident came out with a report that described the sophistication of forces behind such communal violence. "It's all about low-intensity, high-impact communal violence that targets better-off Muslims, and puts a general sense of fear in the minds of others," stated the report. The group has also called for action against Union Culture Minister and MP for Gautam Budh Nagar Mahesh Sharma for inciting violence against journalists.
Amidst this widespread turmoil, all we have from the Prime Minister is a belated message of bland regret. It is difficult to fathom the reasons for Mr Modi's silence, and also his inability to rein in his MPs and ministers. Is there an invisible hand restraining him from speaking his mind? The longer this reticence continues, the more it will be construed as evidence of tacit approval of what is happening in the country. It is here that he should take a cure from US President Obama who strongly and emotionally condemned the recent college shooting in Oregon. Let us not forget that America is the most federal nation in the world, and the President has no say in law and order. But he does not use that as an excuse to brush aside important issues.
The Centre may indeed not have a direct role in the Dadri incident, but the Prime Minister could go a long way in assuaging the fears of minorities if he at the very least released a statement strongly condemning the killing of Akhlaq. Why don't we hear from him instead of the likes of Azam Khan, Owaisi, Sakshi Maharaj and Sangeet Som? While it's true that he recently had some repeat offenders reprimanded and made known his displeasure at their antics, he needs to go a step further.
The people of India have invested their hope and faith in the Prime Minster. He should take immediate steps to remove the demagogues from the BJP, before they not only sully his image but cause irreparable harm to the party.
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- August 2nd, 2017
- By Jeff
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this morn the dawn lingers stale,
festered of travails born of eve last
enveloped in yesterday's promises
still-born of a serrated Night
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this morn the dawn lingers stale,
festered of travails born of eve last
enveloped in yesterday's promises
still-born of a serrated Night
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I am scorched
marred of your fire,
ever stained.
ascend with me,
lay sweltering midst mine ashes
slow water me of your Rain
in thoughts parlayed at dawn's window, thumb in pocket
could be me but I don't ache chronic of a six foot leap
nor my guts beat hardened of lye, steady lunch of life
nor beset of Camels affection, struck early of an older age
sure-bound to be bound alone in pine
and gone at sixty Nine.
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I am given to perpetuity
ever faithful
ever nowhere Bound
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Wisdom grows its roots
in the sands of time.
I am a free man
given to adventure
when and if I find it,
I pray my passions run amok.
at the core, the common characteristic among us of such disparate views, diverse cultures, and multitude of experiences, is our genius and the universal uniqueness of it.
bare a boy
I ran out of youth
yea, it was then
the running Began
Tis the pen kept ready best expresses.
I am bound to eternal restlessness,
Born to shiver in the warmth,
To perspire in the chill.
I stay a child of Saturday for having no more ambition than that.
I wander down roads less traveled for the mysteries are greater there.
'Tis guitar takes favor, her melodies clothe lyrics lack luster whilst poet sings naked his sweet rhapsodies.
Struggling to know one thought profound, never writ nor spoken.
Should I encounter thee, I offer my hand, my smile; lest I remain a stranger forever wonder what passion lies unearthed in thy soul.
I have come from where there are few neighbors to where they are aplenty and I yearn return to where I was before I got back here.
Each one with whom you travel owns a microcosm of your life and though she goes her separate way, your story's there within her.


text: A raceway called Thunderhill can logically only be full of ups and downs like a rollercoaster. The Thunderhill Raceway Park in Northern California is where several big riders in the MotoAmerica series went through two days of pre-season tests, which were useful in performing adjustments on their official bikes. Cameron Beaubier and Garrett Gerloff with the Monster team's R1 Ms, Elias and Herrin with their Suzuki Yoshimuras, and Supersport champion JD Beach with his Yamaha were all on the track. Just to clear up any doubt and warn his opponents, Cameron Beaubier - straight from the number 1 position, the umpteenth one for him - dominated the sessions, bringing his Yamaha factory to a limit of 1:45.2, unmatched by the competition. It was the Californian's best lap ever in Thunderhill. "I had already realized in the previous tests that I had an excellent starting point to work from," Cameron revealed , "and this is where I confirmed my previous feeling. I wasn't well on Wednesday, and I was a bit frustrated, but I continued to ride ok. Thursday, I was in good shape, and it was nice to rediscover my R1." His opponents definitely now know that they'll have to fight for the title with the three-time US champion who's at the top of the list. Beaubier continued: "not having many new things to test, I dedicated my time to race stints. Everything went well. I'm happy, and I hope I can improve the performance of the Yamaha engine." Who will worry Beaubier? It could once again be Toni Elias, the final winner in 2017. "The test went well," said the Spaniard, with a gap of three tenths from his direct rival . "We have the same material as last year, with several new details. Despite being happy with the work performed, it's not what we're looking for. The motivation for the tests is not like the tension felt during race weekends. It's a personal thing, but that's normal. When only a few days are left from the beginning of the season, my incentives will be very high, and I will give it my all. For now, what we need to understand is which tires to use and which our opponents will use, and still continue to work." Garrett Gerloff's times were in the order of 1:45.7, and Josh Herrin and JD Beach were just a bit slower. The Texan, the Georgian, and the 600 champion are aware that Beaubier and Elias will still be the two candidates for the number 1 position for 2019.