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Porcelain tiles are made of a compact, non-porous, highly resistant material. Formulated with clays and sands, they are dry pressed and fired in kilns at high temperatures.
Porcelain tiles stand out for having an almost nil water absorption rate. This allows them to withstand high and low temperatures, also making them suitable for use both indoors and out.
Inalco boasts a wide range of porcelain tile collections conspicuous for their design, colours, textures and finishes, in large formats and thicknesses of between 6 and 12 mm. For further information, see wall and floor tiles.
Modern, trend-setting designs and gentle textures.
Sophisticated, neutral colours of timeless beauty, ranging from toasted stone shades and camels to white or pure black.
A multitude of finishes, including natural-look, polished, bush-hammered and non-slip ones.
Formats of up to 150 x 300 cm, making tile joints a thing of the past and replacing them with continuous surfaces.
A high resistance and durability. This makes Inalco porcelain tiles suitable for use in both public and private environments.
A low water absorption rate, enabling the tiles to be used both indoors and out and also as cladding on façades.
Easy to clean and care for. Porcelain tiles have a high resistance to staining. In addition, for everyday cleaning, only water and a damp cloth are needed.
Inalco boasts a wide range of porcelain wall and floors tiles in a 6mm-thick slimline Slimmker version or 10mm standard thickness, ranging in size from 50x100 cm to 150x300 cm. Full details of our collections can be found at wall and floor tiles.
Inalco also manufactures the iTOPKer range: a selection of 12mm-thick porcelain slabs for use as countertops in 150x300 cm formats. Find out more about iTOPKer Solutions at iTOPKer Countertops.
Inalco's porcelain tile collections come in a variety of finishes. Combined with the use of digital printing technology, this infuses them with a high degree of warmth, realism and natural beauty. Most of the collections feature models in a natural, bush-hammered or non-slip finish. Likewise, models are available in a glossy polished or satin finish.
For further information about our collections' finishes, see wall and floor tiles.
Inalco tiles feature different finishes, designs and surface relief patterns, conceived to enhance their appearance and boost their technical properties.
Natural-look porcelain tiles. Collections with a highly original design. See Inalco's collections with a natural finish.
Polished porcelain tiles. These tiles are treated after they have been manufactured to polish the surface and give it a glossy shine. Inalco has two types of polished finishes: a high-gloss polished finish with a mirror-like shine and a satin polished finish with an eye-catching, elegant more gentle polish. See Inalco's collections with a polished finish.
Bush-hammered porcelain tiles. These tiles feature a gentle surface relief texture, suitable for use anywhere, both indoors and out. See Inalco's collections with a bush-hammered finish.
See the finishes of our collections here.
Thanks to the superior benefits of Inalco porcelain tiles, all the tile models can be used on walls and floors, providing that certain minimum tile-laying requirements are met, as specified in the manuals available in the Technical Guides section.
Nonetheless, some collections have a design specifically conceived for use on walls. If you are not sure if this is the case, contact us by e-mail at email@example.com.
Abrasion is wear and tear that occurs over time due to friction between shoes (through treading on surfaces), wheels, tyres or any other object and dirt on the tiled floor.
"All Inalco porcelain tile collections for floors meet – and indeed surpass - the requirements of the EN-ISO 10545-6 standard (Resistance to deep abrasion)".
The terms breaking strength or breaking load are a parameter used to measure the resistance of a ceramic tile when a force is applied to the middle of its surface at a specific speed.
Inalco porcelain tiles surpass the requirements of the EN-ISO 10545-4 standard in the case of both tiles of a standard 10mm thickness and its 6mm slimline Slimmker tiles.
One characteristic of porcelain tiles is their low water absorption rate, ensuring a very high resistance to high and low temperatures. This makes them ideal for use in outdoor areas. In addition, many of Inalco's porcelain tile collections feature models with an AD (non-slip) finish, thus ensuring added safety in wet areas like gardens or poolside terraces by preventing possible slips or falls. For further information, see our non-slip collections.
Non-slip porcelain tiles have a special finish that ensures a particular degree of slip resistance, making them suitable for use outdoors or in indoor wet areas of the home thanks to their safe grip. Inalco boasts a wide range of non-slip models able to guarantee visual continuity since tiles of the same design can be used on all floor surfaces of the home, indoors and out.
More information about Inalco's collections with a non-slip finish here.
One of the key advantages of porcelain tiles is their very low water absorption rate. This makes them suitable for use outdoors (on terraces, façades etc), where they are able to withstand high and low temperatures, rain, and frost or ice.
See our non-slip collections and the benefits of using porcelain tiles on façades.
Despite their hardness and similarity to any polished material, whether ceramic or not, porcelain tiles can become scratched with the passage of time or through improper use. If they are not given a certain minimum care or attention, they can gradually lose their initial shine. Polished tiles are suitable for residential use and they should be protected during both the tile-laying process and everyday cleaning. Doormats should also be used in entrances from outside areas in order to remove dirt or grit from footwear that might scratch the surface of the tiles. If this care is taken, you will be able to enjoy the luminosity and shine of your tiles for many years to come.
See our range of collections with a polished finish.
Shade variation is a slight variation in colour and/or design found in tiles of the same model. This means that each tile in the batch is different, although there is still continuity in their general design.
Thanks to cutting-edge digital printing techniques with ceramic inks, models can be created where no two tiles in a batch are totally identical, in a reflection of nature's own products. This leads to outstanding visual results.
See our range of collections with shade variation.
Inalco tiles are eco-friendly products, since part of the company's philosophy is to use pollution-free manufacturing processes and to work toward a sustainable environment.
INALCO's environmental policy can be summarized in the following points:
The reduction, re-use and recycling of all waste in the same production plant. INALCO porcelain tiles are made of between 40 and 50% recycled materials.
The optimized consumption of resources in both the manufacturing process and in all the company's other departments.
The reduction of emissions. INALCO controls and filters all atmospheric emissions and it promotes strategies to reduce greenhouse gases so as to help comply with the objectives of the Kyoto Protocol.
For further information, see the ECOINALCO section of the company website.
It means that the edges of the tiles have been cut in such a way that they are absolutely straight so that all the tiles have exactly the same dimensions. All Inalco porcelain tiles are rectified.
For further information, see Inalco's wall and floor tile collections.
It is a digital tile printing system and international innovation launched by Inalco in 2005. By using CMYK inks, high-definition results and far more natural designs can be achieved, and the tiles can be printed right across the surface, including any raised and recessed sections of relief textures.
Inalco decorates all its porcelain tile collections using IPLUS digital technology.
Inalco's Raised Floor System for Interiors and Exteriors is a raised access floor system made up of ceramic tiles of a standard thickness, resting on pedestals of an adjustable height. This easy-to-install system, which requires no building work, ensures level floor surfaces. Inalco porcelain tiles for raised access floors are specially reinforced on the underside to guarantee a high mechanical resistance to heavy loads and impacts, thus preventing the need for heavy materials like calcium sulphate or chipboard panels or bonded double tiles often used in such systems. In addition, thanks to the variety of formats in which Inalco porcelain tiles come, models can be found to meet the technical and aesthetic requirements of projects of all kinds. For further information, see the section Raised Access Floors on our website or see our Tech Videos.
SLIMMKER is the Inalco brand name for all its series of 6mm-thick slimline porcelain tiles. Slimmker combines the benefits of standard porcelain tiles with a special slimline thickness. The resulting tiles are more environmentally friendly, lighter and hence easier to handle.
See Inalco's Slimmker collections.
In addition to the advantages of normal porcelain tiles, the Slimmker collections offer the following extra benefits:
Relief patterns and textures on slimline large formats of up to 150x300 cm. Inalco was the first company in the world to apply relief patterns and textures to large slimline formats.
A multitude of finishes, including a natural-look, polished, bush-hammered and non-slip finish.
Formats of up to 150 x 300 cm, making tile joints a thing of the past by replacing them with continuous surfaces.
Because these are slimline tiles with a thickness of just 6 mm, SLIMMKER is easy to cut or to perforate.
Because the tiles weigh less, they are easier to handle and lay.
Energy savings are made because fewer resources are required in the manufacturing and transportation processes and less ink and packaging is needed.
A more sustainable, eco-friendly product.
Inalco's 6mm-thick Slimmker porcelain tiles come in several large formats, ranging from 50x100 cm to 150x300 cm.
Get to know the slimline Slimmker porcelain tile range and its large formats by clicking here.
Inalco uses the latest technology in the production of its slimline Slimmker tiles, creating models with a natural-look, bush-hammered, non-slip and polished finish, even in the case of its largest formats (150x300 and 100x250 cm).
Like Inalco's standard-thickness porcelain tiles, Slimmker porcelain tiles can be laid on both wall and floor surfaces, providing that the tile-laying guidelines in the manuals available in the Technical Guides section of Inalco's website are followed.
Even so, some collections have a design conceived for use on walls. If you are not sure if this is the case, send an e-mail to firstname.lastname@example.com
Thanks to the reduced thickness and low weight of Inalco's slimline Slimmker tile collections, these tiles are ideal in refurbishment projects for use on top of existing floor coverings.
To make sure that the tiles are properly laid on top of existing floor coverings, follow the recommendations of our Slimmker Tile-Laying Guide.
Yes. Inalco's large-format porcelain tile series are perfect for use on façades because they are lighter and reduce the load withstood by the building. In addition, thanks to their design and technical characteristics, they offer numerous advantages when used to clad façades or in other architectural applications. These include a high durability, high resistance, low maintenance and energy savings.
For further information, click here to see our Tiled Façade Manual.
ITOPKER Countertops is Inalco's range of 12mm-thick porcelain slabs for worktops and countertops in a large 150x320cm format.
ITOPKER slabs come in different colours and visual finishes so as to ensure stylish, trend-setting countertops with a clear-cut design.
See the downloadable online ITOPKER Catalogue in Inalco's Catalogues section.
ITOPKER Countertops porcelain slabs offer numerous benefits:
They are stain resistant.
They are easier to clean and care for.
They are heat resistant.
They are scratch resistant.
They are very hygienic.
iTOPKer Solutions slabs are very resistant to the wear and tear that comes with use.
They are resistant to frost and ice and low temperatures.
They are resistant to ultra-violet rays.
They are resistant to impacts.
They have a high bending strength.
For further information, see the Benefits of ITOPKER Countertops section and the ITOPKER Countertops explanatory videos.
The ITOPKER collections are made of porcelain tile material. Thanks to their low water absorption rate of less than 0.2%, they are ideal for use in outdoor environments subject to frost and ice.
See the benefits of porcelain tiles in the Porcelain Tile section of the FAQs.
Thanks to their technical characteristics, iTOPKer porcelain slabs are resistant to high and low temperatures. This makes them ideal for use in outdoor areas where there might be sharp changes in temperature.
For further information, see the Benefits of ITOPKER Countertops section and the ITOPKER Countertops explanatory videos.
iTOPKer porcelain slabs are scratch resistant, thanks to their highly resistant surfaces. Even so, chopping boards should be used to chop or cut food in order to conserve the beauty of their surfaces and their design.
For further information, see the Benefits of iTOPKer Countertops section and the iTOPKer Countertops explanatory videos.
ITOPKer Solutions porcelain slabs do not need any special care or cleaning products. Stains can be cleaned away with water or common cleaning products. They are not affected by substances like solvents, detergents, bleach, oil, vinegar, or citrus juice, providing that these stains are cleaned away within 24 hours.
For further information, see the Benefits of ITOPKER Countertops section and the ITOPKER Countertops explanatory videos.
ITOPKER porcelain slabs are highly resistant to impacts by everyday objects and utensils (everyday items found in kitchens, restaurants and laboratories).
ITOPKER porcelain slabs are resistant to ultraviolet rays and so their surfaces are colourfast, even when used outdoors.
For further information, see the Benefits of iTOPKer Countertops section and the iTOPKer Countertops explanatory videos.
The surface of ITOPKER porcelain slabs is non-porous, thus preventing the build-up of bacteria or mould. This means that they are food grade.
The bush-hammered finish is no problem when it comes to handling food. Indeed it is even more scratch resistant than the natural finish, although we always recommend the use of a chopping board for cutting food.
iTOPKer porcelain slabs can be cut or drilled for use anywhere, providing that the right tools and techniques are used.
See ITOPKER Countertops Cutting Tips.
To ensure long-lasting tiled wall or floor surfaces clad in Inalco tiles, some basic tile-laying guidelines must always be followed in the case of both its 10mm standard-thickness and 6mm-thick slimline Slimmker tiles:
Before proceeding to lay the tiles, make sure that the substrate is clean and level.
Use the floating and buttering method, covering the entire substrate and underside of the tile with a class C2 adhesive cement, using a notched trowel.
The tiles should be laid with a tile joint of at least 2 mm / 0.08", using tile spacers and self-levelling wedges, pressing the tiles down firmly with a rubber trowel.
For optimum end results, keep checking that the tiles are level.
Leave the adhesive cement to dry in accordance with the setting time given in manufacturer's instructions.
Clean the tile joints before grouting them with a suitable product (preferably of the same colour as the tiles).
Finally, after the grout has dried, clean away any surplus remains with a damp sponge. The tiled surface should also be given a good general clean to remove any cement residue or other remains. For this purpose, use a slightly acidic detergent like Deterdex by Fila that does not give off toxic fumes and does not harm the grout, tiles or surrounding areas.
For further information, consult the Tile-Laying Manual and Cleaning and Maintenance Manual here. You can also consult the Technical Videos section.
Cutting Inalco porcelain tiles on site is easy, providing that professional tools are used, such as a radial arm saw or manual tile cutter. Always follow the basic cutting recommendations found in the technical section of our website and use tools that are in good condition.
For further information see the Guide to Cutting Porcelain Tiles.
Inalco boasts a wide variety of 6mm-thick slimline Slimmker tile collections with the same characteristics as standard-thickness porcelain tiles. Thanks to their slimline thickness and low weight, they are perfect for home refurbishment projects where tiles must be laid on top of existing floor coverings.
The substrate on which the porcelain tiles are to be laid should be clean, stable and level. Preferably, it should be primed with a suitable product to make sure that the adhesive cement bonds firmly to the surface.
For further information, see the Slimmker Wall and Floor Tile Installation Manual or the Tile-Laying Manual for 150x300 and 100x250 Slimmker Tiles here.
Inalco porcelain tiles can easily be perforated to create covers for inspection hatches and light or pipe connections or for any other use.
Just follow the instructions in the Tile Cutting Technical Guide on our website and make sure that suitable, well-maintained tools are used, with a cutting disc or blade that has no visible flaws or wear and tear.
For further information see the Cutting Guide.
Yes, Slimmker porcelain tiles can be cut in the same way as standard thickness porcelain tiles.
For further information, see the Guide to Cutting Slimmker Tiles.
Tile joints are the separation left between adjoining ceramic tiles. They serve to absorb any expansion or movement in the substrate due to temperature changes or slight structural movements. It is important to remember that substrates on which ceramic tiles are laid should always be clean, stable and level.
A tile joint of at least 2mm should be left between the tiles, using spacers and self-levelling wedges to make sure that the tiles are properly aligned, with a joint of the same thickness.
Porcelain tiles must always be grouted, both for aesthetic reasons and to avoid pathological risks (damp, fungus etc.).
Grout for porcelain tiles of a similar colour to the tiled surface should always be used, suitable for the place where the tiles are laid (indoors, outdoors, wet areas etc.).
A wide variety of grouting materials are available nowadays (waterproof, deformable, anti-acid etc.). Depending on the type of product, the manufacturer should specify the waiting time that is needed from the time that the tiles are laid until they can be grouted.
Always observe the necessary setting times and remove all surplus grout, taking care not to wait too long after the specified setting time.
Important: When grouting polished porcelain tiles, do not use 'lamp black' coloured grout due to the micronized carbon used to make it, since it will penetrate the surface pores of polished porcelain tiles and thus be very hard to remove.
Once porcelain tiles have been laid and grouted, after the required setting time has elapsed, the surface must be properly cleaned to remove all cement or grout residues. For this purpose, a slightly acidic detergent like Deterdek by Fila should be used that does not give off toxic fumes or damage the grout, tiles or surrounding areas.
If porcelain tiles are laid on floors and the building work there has not concluded, the tiled surface must be protected with sheets of cardboard to avoid any direct contact with building materials, tools, machinery etc.
To remove atmospheric dust from porcelain tiles, just clean the surface with a dust mop or dry cloth. Do not use wax-based products or polishes.
For further information, see the downloadable Cleaning and Care Manual.
Once they have been laid, porcelain tiles do not need any kind of special maintenance. Due to their composition and firing temperature, they are almost impervious.
Once they have been properly laid, it is vital to remove any surplus cement or grout, using specific products.
For further information, see the Cleaning and Care Manual.
EcoInalco is Inalco's public commitment to the environment and to society. It encompasses all the human and technological resources directed at preventing the impacts of its activities, together with ongoing reviews of the processes and investment needed in order to work toward sustainable development.
For further information, click here to go to the ECOINALCO section of the website.
Yes, by using Slimmker porcelain tiles, up to 10 LEED points can be obtained.
For further information, see the LEED Points heading in the ECOINALCO section.
Full Digital is an innovative technology that INALCO incorporates into its entire production process, carrying out 100% digital processes. With the application of this innovation, among other advantages, can be obtained saving of up to 70% of water in the entire production process, compared with other traditional production processes.
Inalco is the first company in the world to have introduced H2O IPLUS Full Digital Technology. This innovative water-based technology allows for the creation of collections with an outstanding resolution, as well as being sustainable and enviranmentally friendly.


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Black People Can Be Racist Too Toothless Country Granny
Old Country Granny Explains Why She Thinks Black People Are Racist
First, who cares? Who really cares what her opinin is?
Secondly, you tagged this as Northwest Ohio. Really, where, what part of NW Ohio.
You come in here and spam with threads with crap no one cares about, which is annoying but when you do this crap at least tag it correctly.
Buckhead takes up too much space on issues better designed for a different type of site than this one. Buckhead literally crowds out issues which draw many to dozens of comments with junk like this.
Yeah Dale, Buckhead is not the first, Troy Neff used to do it when his show was on. This site was spam central and it made it hard to navigate the site.
I think I know who Buckheadradio is because his posting style reminds me of a former poster here but since neither buckhead nor that poster were ever unfair or inflammatory I've reserved my comments to strictly the content they post and why it is lacking.
Thats JR mother
Just about everybody I know is a racist.
And are you proud of that? Or just pointing it out?
Any statement I make is the opinion of me exercising my first amendment right to freedom of speech. Freedom of speech in the United States is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and is generally permitted.
Just pointing it out, Fred.
Maybe you should start associating with different people. I am not so naive as to say racism is de minimus today, but it is so much better.
Growing up in the 1950s and 1960s, I observed a drastic change in the overall racial environment in a much more positive way. Racism was so bad back then, that we knew when we went certain places right here in Toledo, the only African-Americans we would see, would be servers or cleaners. At least one local bar had a farily large sign behind the bar itself saying "N-words stay out".
Racism stills exists, but if it were really as widely spread as you imply, there would be no way Obama could have even attained the Democratic nomination in2008, not to mention winning the general election!
The young people I work with which is a VERY diverse group think racism is funny. Not actual racist acts itself but the promotion of stereotypes and making the claim of racism itself.
I remember an episode of Parks and Recreation where one of the main characters moved in with the young couple on the show. The couple's whole life was in disarray and in a live for the moment type of lifestyle. The character who moved in was teaching them about paying bills and in this particular instance was teaching them how to wash clothes. He told them you must separate the whites from the colors to which the young woman replied "that's racist".
That is the damage done from people wrongly claiming racism. It has become so commonplace that the young generation now views it as a punchline for everything.
But it has not come without positives. Currently in my office I have males whose ethnicities are 1 black, 1 Mexican, 1 Colombian, 1 (actually from) Russian, and 3 white Americans. They come from all over the country. Yes they joke about taking the black one to KFC, that the Russian one drinks Vodka like water, that the Colombian will sell you blow, that the white one from Iowa can't rap or dance. But they also get along and respect each other more than the diverse groups I grew up with when I was there age.
So with the new generations I see a big problem where actual racism claims won't be taken seriously but I also see where they are way more accepting even if they recognize and promote stereotypes.
as bad now if not worse than when I grew up in the 50's. Now it is more overt! Ethnic jokes don't have a place in the workplace.....smh
I agree! Jokes in the workplace are far worse than the school burning, public lynching, and rioting that occured in the 60's and 70's!
it's hard to believe that you really think that racism is worse now than it was in the 1950s. You state that it is "more overt" now? Back in the 1950s and 1960s, Southern states had legalized segregation and inter-racial marriages were illegal. I call this "overt". How can it get "more overt" than an openly racist sign in at least one local bar?
We must appreciate what people went through to stand up for racial equality. People died. Both minorities and those in the majority who stood with them died. We have moved forward. Let's hope that young people will build a future society where racism is only something they read about in history books.
IMHO we are moving in the right direction. I have a long memory. I remember your posting in 2008 that Barack Obama could never get the Democratic nomination for President over Hillary Clinton because of racism. You then stated that Obama could never win the general election over John McCain because of racism. You were wrong then. And you're wrong now.
Order issued by President Harry Truman in 1948. Prejudice grows from fear. Ignorance is the breeding ground for the fear which leads to prejudice. When people work together, live in neighborhoods together, socialize together, they are far less likely to look to differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, and/or sexual preference as reasons to discriminate. Someone doing the work you do back in the 1940s would be working in a lily white workplace, and the government arbitrarily "interned" [jailed] Japanese-Americans in the early 1940s, even those born and raised in the United States! Did they arbitrarily "intern" German-Americans or Italian-Americans, even those who were not yet U.S. citizens? We've come a long way. We still have a long way to go.
you see through the eyes of a white man, I see through the eyes of a black woman. Back in the 50's and 60's blacks and whites worked together to change the fabric of America. Now blacks and whites are move divided than ever before and the division is along racial lines. Whites were a part of the racial scenery that changed America as far as it being segregated. Integration has not worked and segregation is back in place and it has produced overt racism.......you should be able to see that by being on this site.....the Prison Industrial Complex is seen by many blacks as the same as lynching.....Strange fruit is not hanging from trees but black men, women and children are in danger and endangered everyday in America, not able to partake completely in the American dream because of the color of our skin.....
The classic prison industrial complex argument. Let's release any black criminals who were not convicted of murder in the first degree. Give each one of them an abandoned home in the central city or elsewhere, a job at GM, and a mule.
Perhaps if you stopped looking through the eyes of a black woman and looked instead through the eyes of a human being you'd see things differently. The space below is left blank for your post calling me racist, and saying I was nicer before.
Any statement I make is the opinion of me exercising my first amendment right to freedom of speech. Freedom of speech in the United States is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and is generally permitted.
I know many black men and women. While there may be some who agree with you, most of those whom I know, recognize the opportunities which are available now for all minorities which many people of courage and good spirit fought to establish starting in the 1950's and 1960s. I remember, as a college student in the 1960s, being called a reverse racist because I spoke up about understanding the frustrations which led to the violence in those times, even though I found the violence to be counter-productive.
The work is not complete. But, I must repeat: if you believe that race relations are worse now than then, you are wrong, just as you were in 2008.
Dale, and now you know why purnhrt cannot have the "honest discussion about race" she says she wants to have.
I think this thread was doing a good job of an honest and open dialogue until purnhrt came in with her jokes are worse than lynching and it takes a hard left turn.
We need to just ignore her statements from here on out in this thread.
We do agree that we've seen a lot of improvement but the work is not complete. And you're right the military has led the country on most social issues. As long as it doesn't damage the military and affect the mission I'm for it. That's why I've been a strong advocate for things such as women in combat.
I am the father of a son and a daughter. I always felt that my daughter should have every opportunity available to my son and all of the responsibilities as well.
I feel the same way you do about our military often leading the way for the rest of society. Truman's actions, in an election year, almost cost him the 1948 election. Strom Thurmond, ostensibly a Democrat at the time, ran for President in the South on the "Dixiecrat", third party, ticket. In 1964, Thurmond would switch to the Republican Party.
My son and daughter have been taught to judge people on their actions instead of skin color. They both have Asian, black, Hispanic friends in fact my sons girlfriend is Hispanic. They also have gay and straight friends. They don't have any friends who are assholes however. My godson is mixed race. I don't mention this to show how "liberal" in my thinking I am or how tolerant because as you can see from my posts on here I am intolerant of ignorance, stupidity, and assholes no matter what ethnicity.
Any statement I make is the opinion of me exercising my first amendment right to freedom of speech. Freedom of speech in the United States is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and is generally permitted.
me. Dale you say that we have agreed on things but we don't agree on this issue. I don't recall ever agreeing with you. If so point it out to me. Fred just tries to get a rise out of me for some strange reason. Fred, I wonder what your son and daughter would say about some of the names you have called me. Mikey likes to contol what I say and do and then tries to influence others to follow his lead. I could give less than a "cow pie" if you read, comment or ignore my posts. And I was right in 2008!
Fred you sound like the white guy who offends a latino, black or other minority then tries to convince others that he is not racist by reciting how many blacks, latinos or other minorities he knows and are in his family. Thats a big joke in the black community.
combat is ridiculous. Women carry babies and should not be carrying guns to kill people that they don't even know.
daughters and believe that there are some jobs that women just should not do. I raised my three daughters to be what they want to be and am currently raising the last one the same way. Be who and what you want to be but there are some things I don't want for my daughters and being in the military is one of those things. So far none have want to go in the military, they have all had too many other opportunities to pursue and have been successful. Too much sexism in the military that allows men to use their "superiority" to rape, molest and hurt women. I hope my comments are too deep for you three to understand.
Another post to show her true ignorance.
It's completely sexist. There are some jobs a woman shouldn't do?
The military uses superiority to rape molest and hurt women?
I guess it must be her expertise on the military that causes her to have this view.
Dale, I've always been supportive of women in combat as long as we universalize the standards. If they allow women lower standards they risk alienating them from their brothers in arms.
I witnessed first hand how effective women can be in combat. In Afghanistan my unit was the parent command of the regional FET (Female Engagement Team). These women ran convoys, patrols, and were under threat of fire every day. They were attached to male units so there was Marines of like gender who could search and communicate the female civilians. They performed better than the majority of the all-male units I worked with.
Additionally I did crossfit and martial arts with their OIC. She was a MMA fighter in her free time and judging by the speed and intensity of her workouts I would have no doubt she could probably take me in a even fight. She was not the first female athlete that I served with that I was able to witness for myself that they are fully capable of combat roles.
So in conclusion, as long as we maintain uniform standards I see no problem with giving women combat roles.
And it should be said that the incidents of rape and molestation that are rising the fastest... involve male victims and they are underreported more than when women are victims. But purnhrt and facts are rarely in the same room. I guess pointing that out is my effort to control her and everyone else.
I hope my comments aren't too deep for you three to understand.
Nope, not at all. I don't even really think that's possible. You are raising your daughters to be who they want to be as long as that doesn't include any job you think they shouldn't have like being a soldier....got it.
As far as your ignorant comment about me, it's expected. It's why I included the part about not mentioning races to prove I was "liberal" thinking. As far as my kids go, they know I consider some people assholes (ahem) and they understand why. They also understand people like Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and others (ahem) use the race card whenever they have nothing to add to the conversation. I would love to label you an asshole on here Twerpa but I know you'd scream racism, sexism, etc etc. I'll leave it to others to decide for themselves what you are.
Any statement I make is the opinion of me exercising my first amendment right to freedom of speech. Freedom of speech in the United States is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and is generally permitted.
you are so predictable. I can always tell when something I have written does not agree with you. That is when you resort to skewing my name. It is a tactic to raise my level of discontent but I have been called worse than that. Oh yeah and you have already called me an asshole on this site. Bully!
Bullying! I call bullying!
Any statement I make is the opinion of me exercising my first amendment right to freedom of speech. Freedom of speech in the United States is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and is generally permitted.
Purnhrt -- We agree on most national issues upon which I have read your comments over the years. In 2008, you stated that Barack Obama could not win because of racism. That makes you wrong about racism in 2008 and you're wrong about racism now. That's not to say that racism is no problem today, but it is demonstrably better than when you and I were young. I'm truly sorry that you cannot see that.
Mikey -- Everything you point out, I agree with. As I stated, I wanted -- and still want -- my daughter to have all of the same opportunities as my son has, but I don't want standards to be lowered either.
Fred -- I am also very proud that my son and daughter judge people as individuals. That's the way my father taught me. Now, my mother was a different story. She was an Archie Bunker type, who THOUGHT that she was fully accepting of all people, but would make all kinds of derogatory remarks about almost anyone you can imagine who was not both white and Jewish. Nevertheless, her hypocrisy in this area taught me something, too.
"It's hard to understand race in America but you see the unfairness of it more in our political process and law enforcement system than ever before. The incarceration of black men under 30 has increased since the Obama presidency 70%.
We live in a society where a nation would elect its first black president and it seems that all hell is breaking out against people of color, from the unwillingness to work with the president to secret meetings by members of congress ploting the destruction of his presidency, racist TV commentators on Fox News, race baiting radio personalities like Rush Limbaugh and Michael Savage throwing hate balls balls every where. Even the Supreme Courts who rules in favor of wealth on the common man to give the super rich the advantage just for his defeat. Tea Party nut...s preaching hate, treason all calling for his head on a silver platter. States using voter suppression and purging voters of ballots in order to secure a November victory for a party of hate.
This is NOT a story. We all know the haters and everybody else who is a Republican will endorse the Plastic Man. Like robots, they will all fall in line with the powers in the Republican Party. They have called the Plastic Man anything and everything from crook to liar and everthing else in between, but they will embrace him like he's a God at the end. They have no real integrity or values, all about their brand of politics. Gingrich said that the Plastic Man would be the worst thing for our country, but now he embraces the "worst thing". Guess, it's ok to have the worst thing as President. See, liars and hypocrites, that's what they all are."
I will take issue with the only "fact" you present.
"The incarceration of black men under 30 has increased since the Obama presidency 70%." I have a very VERY hard time believing this is true. My reasoning is because for it to be true we would have needed a massive expansion of prisons in this country, of which I have seen none. SO... I would then ask you to cite where you came up with this number and if possible provide a link.
Until you cite it I will treat it much like the rest of your post... that of the opinion of someone who chooses to believe what they want to devoid of the facts and who would rather spend time lobbing attacks at others than have respect for that which is correct and the mark of a partisan who cannot see anything other than the color of her own skin.
Purnhrt I agree and I'm a white man! The racist south wants to turn back the hands of time to the Jim Crow era. Next year if a Republic can lie and spend his way to the Whitehouse the clock of justice will be turned back to a time none of us will recognize. Will the American people stand for this? We will see!
Statements made are the opinion of the writer who is exercising his first amendment right to freedom of speech. Freedom of speech in the United States is protected by the First Amendment to the United States Constitution and are generally permitted.
stated: WRITTEN BY A WHITE MAN.......I DIDN"T SAY I WROTE THAT, i WAS TRYING TO SHOW THAT i AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON WHO THINKS THAT RACISM STILL EXISTS.......SMDH.....
I never stated that racism did not exist today. I only stated that it is better now than when we grew up.
I have not seen your statistics. Please cite a source.
I agree that the election of Barack Obama has sent the right-wingers into a greater tizzy than any Presidential election ever! I thought that things were bad when Bill Clinton was elected! The attacks on Obama are far more bitter, and I do believe that the vigor and the extreme nature of the attacks have a racist basis from many. I fully accept that conservative thinkers can have sincere disagreements with the Obama Administration, but far too many attacks are personal against the man and his family. I believe that Obama's actions, working with a much more amenable Congress in his first two years, avoided our nation and the world having the Great Recession turn into the Second Great Depression.
Some white folks just can't accept the idea that a black person is our president, and that he is one of the most intelligent and intellectual presidents we've ever had. They prefer white underachievers. That's another reason why the right wing is not so happy with Romney. He's not a "good ol' boy". The right wing preferred W to his father, for heaven's sakes. W isn't half the man his father is!
You quoted it, I merely dispute it. And yes I read it fully. If you're going to quote someone then the assumption is that you have access to everything they said or can at least provide who it was who said it.
So again "I would then ask you to cite where you came up with this number and if possible provide a link."
Is this person's name "white man"? I doubt it. Is this person's fact credible? I doubt it. Does this person exist? I doubt it. You've been very cavalier with the facts in the past why should I expect you to be accurate now?
At what point did I say you were the only person who thought racism still existed? In fact, I think everyone who's posted in this thread believes that. The issue at hand is the level of which it exists in.
I shall now end with a quote with a citation so you may see how it is done. "Wow, purnhrt, you are so poignant and thought provoking!" - No one said ever.

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Thursday, May 28, 2009
Smoky baked beans & chorizo
Want dinner ready in 18mins?
I've got just the recipe for you thanks to Donna Hay. (To make it vegeterian just omit the chroizo).
Smoky Baked Beans & Chorizo
from Donna Hay's
olive oil
1 onion, diced
300g chorizo, sliced
400g lima or butter beans, drained and rinsed
400ml tomato passata
1/2cup (125ml) beef stock
1/2tsp smoked sweet paprika
cracked pepper
1/2cup flatleaf parsley leaves
Heat oil in fry pan over medium heat and cook onion and chorizo for 5mins or until browned.
Add beans, passata, beef stock and smoked sweet paprika and simmer for 8mins.
Stir through pepper and parsley and remove from heat.
Serve with buttered bread.
ease: 5/5.
prep time: 5mins.
cooking time: 13mins.
total: 18mins.
taste: 3/5. The paprika brought the heat, but hardly any smokiness for me. The tomatoes were vibrant and the more powerful flavour whilst the beans added a nice creminess and texture. I reduced the parsley to 1/4c and felt it was quite noticable at the end of each mouthful. I also substitued the beef stock for half a vegetable stock cube and an extra 100ml of tomato passata.
would I make it again: No - Ryan didn't really like it.
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Countdown the days to Christmas with the 2013 Hubble Space Telescope Advent Calendar. Every day until Wednesday, December 25, an amazing new image of our universe from NASA's Hubble telescope will be posted online at The Atlantic.
December 1st, 2013
A "Rose" of a Galaxy UGC 1810 lies in the constellation Andromeda, and is roughly 300 million light-years away from Earth. A swath of blue jewels across the top is the combined light from clusters of intensely bright and hot young blue stars. These massive stars glow fiercely in ultraviolet light.
December 2nd, 2013
The Ring Nebula measures roughly one light-year across, and is about 2,000 light-years away in the constellation Lyra. The glowing remains of a Sun-like star, its smoldering core – the tiny white dot in the center – is called a white dwarf.
For daily updates of these amazingly awe-inspiring images, and the efforts of the science teams who have brought them to Earth, be sure to follow The Atlantic on Twitter.
All photos courtesy of NASA
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The Onuma Web Feature Service (WFS) provides access to Onuma's geospatial data resources. This includes the locations and features of buildings, along with other Building Information Modeling (BIM) data. Users can query a specific geographic area determined either by input coordinates or by a drawn area that forms a bounding box. This service also allows users to make Onuma data available to other web services and applications. Onuma WFS is based on open standards established by the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) and operates over GET and POST protocols.


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If you run a small, local, independent business in 2017, you may think you don't need a website. After all, you are working alone -or with a very small team- and are busy enough just dealing with business that comes from recommendation and word of mouth. You also have customer enquiries and customer service to attend to, so you don't have time to update a website. And anyway, you are quite comfortable using that 'golden freebie' which we know as the Facebook Page.
These are some of the reasons I often hear from potential clients, but I do take note of the fact that most of these reasons are related to time and 'being busy enough already'.
Other common reasons why small business owners think they can make do without a website is -obviously- the perceived cost of setting up and maintaining a website.
A website can help you take your business to the 'next level' just as it can immediately make your reachable customer-base a national -or, even global- one, but even if you're not out for world domination, there are many reasons why -as a small business- you shouldn't be without one.
1. It will save you time
Running a small and independent business is difficult. Even if the finances are working out just fine, you have a gruelling daily schedule in order to keep it that way.
If -like me- you are your entire team, then your work day is spent juggling different hats and uniforms as you switch from cleaner to customer service representative, to stock handler, to phone handler, to social media updater, to the actual service provider, to financial administrator, to...my God, I'm exhausted just listing the daily roles of the small business owner. And that's the truth isn't it? There are many more roles that I could have listed, and each of them are draining on time.
A good website is like a great personal assistant
Once your website is set up and running, it performs many of these roles for you! Just think of how much of your time is spent answering questions about your services, terms or fees, whether by phone, email or Facebook page messaging. Even the more basic website contains all the information your customers need about yourself, your individual services, your opening hours, your fees, your current promotions and even those nitty gritty terms and conditions. This will greatly diminish the need for customers to email you, message your Facebook page or -especially- call you while you're in the middle of another job.
The fact is that, these days, the Yellow Pages is long and gone: the majority of our customers prefer to find information online so they can absorb it in their own time...like little, shy mice who want to take a peek from a distance.
But that's okay! We should take advantage of this and place the information where they can find it (five minutes scrolling down a Facebook page newsfeed does not count). Providing all information about our business on a website is not only an improved experience for our customers, but it will greatly reduce the amount of time we spend answering enquiry messages or phone calls...and if we include online booking on our website, we can also save the time we would have spent taking a phone booking.
2. It will save you money
You might think that -as a small business owner- you don't have the money to spend on a website, and may have been scared off by cheaper but time consuming options such as Wix, or multi thousand pound quotes from ambitious web agencies.
Seriously, though, let's get a little mathematical (sorry, but it has to be done!) and take a closer look.
A good website can cost as little as £400 for the first year (for initial design, construction and hosting), and a fraction of this cost over the following years. If this website includes time saving functionality as mentioned above, you immediately make financial gains.
As a small business, if you save time...you save money!
Time, as 'they' say, is money.
If 50% of your daily enquiries are reduced because your customers find the information they need on your website and simply book your services, you have an estimated extra hour each day to provide the services for which you actually get paid.
Let's say you charge £10 an hour and save an hour a day, now you don't need to answer so many enquiries.
Five extra appointments on a Monday to Friday work week puts £50 in your pocket each week. That's £2,600 extra a year...and for dealing with fewer customer enquiries.
Spend less on more effective marketing
Let's take one more example.
I encountered a great instance of this when I had a flyer through the door for a local salon. After looking at their website, I decided they very much needed my help, so I put my pants on over my trousers, grabbed my cape and went to say 'Hello!'
Unfortunately, the owner was adamant that she didn't need an improved website because they were busy enough...which begs the question: Why, then, had she just spent at least £300 producing and distributing flyers in the local area?
Most smaller businesses that are without a website often invest in 'old school' advertising, such as adverts in community newsletters and local papers, or community flyer dumps through letter boxes or shop counters.
These methods are known to serve a purpose, but they are also known to have a measly 1-2% success rate. We can view arbitrary statistics on that point, but let's go with our own experiences: Don't you more often dump community newsletters and flyers straight into the bin? (Yes, I found that salon's flyer, but I look at them for business opportunities).
The flyers you produce for your business are costly of your time -if you design them yourself- and your money. Decent, attention grabbing flyers cost upwards of £40 for 1000, require time and more money for their distribution and are often outdated before you've even had them delivered to yourself.
A website with a news blog, however, means you can inform existing and potential of customers of your latest promotions with great images and the possibility of further engagement, on a daily basis and all year round.
Even better is the fact that social media is proven as one of the best business marketing strategies for small businesses: every share, like or comment is a positive review and reaches each customer's network; each blog entry can post out to multiple networks with a click. Every post is current. You don't end up with a stack of 700 costly and outdated flyers -that are no longer relevant to your business- propping up the table in your back room.
Perhaps the best reason to use a blog instead of expensive flyers, though, is that with every promotion you post, you are more visible by Google and more likely to feature on their listings for your business type.
When most consumers dump flyers in the bin without taking a look, but sit at the bus stop and search Google for the type of service you provide, isn't it better to visible? If you want to be found, you need to be where people are looking.
One week ad in a newsletter: £50
Flyer Design: £50
1000 Flyers: £50
Flyer Distribution: £30 - £50
Total: £180
Obviously, there are a range of prices, but these are low-averages for one campaign.
Website for one year with many time-saving benefits and with unlimited campaigns?
Total: £400
3. Your customers deserve it
It's not just about us, is it?
Last, but certainly not least, is that it is us who run smaller, independent businesses who very much rely on providing excellent customer service. That is to say, it is our job to do all we can to ensure they have the best experience possible.
It's also worth keeping in mind that our customers are absolutely spoiled for choice with service providers and product suppliers, but those that stick by us local and independent businesses are not just invested in the local economy, but are also invested in us as service providers. Size doesn't matter, it's what you do with it that counts (apparently).
If we nudge aside the fact that we shouldn't test or exploit that loyalty, we can still focus on the idea that a website for our business will make it easier for our customers to view our seasonal opening times, check out our latest products and prices or even get in touch with us at a time that suits them, via a contact form, and not by a morning phone call during their busy morning schedule.
Now, before you get moody at me for this third point, let's remember that we are more often consumers and customers than we are service providers. We, therefore, understand and can relate to the idea that we prefer to retrieve information in our own time and at our own convenience. And, fair enough, some customers may prefer phone calls while others prefer to submit a message as an enquiry, if they can't get the information elsewhere.
Culturally, though, we are those little, shy mice who want information now and with ease. Our customers should have the choice.
Speaking for myself, with my customer hat on, I know that navigating to Facebook, finding the business page and scrolling through three weeks of posts is not how I want to search for opening hour updates, and if I could jump to a website and see the information on the home page to avoid a phone call, I'd certainly be happier with that option! I think my customers deserve better. I think yours probably do too. After all, they are loyal...and they really don't have to be.


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The Marriage License Bureau is a division of the Clerk of Orphans' Court, an elected office held by Frances Roland Kovaleski. She has been serving the public in the capacity of Deputy since 1995 and was elected Register and Clerk in November, 2013.
The primary function of the Marriage License Bureau is taking application for and issuing marriage license to couples who plan to be married in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The Marriage License Bureau archives all marriage licenses, issued in Lackawanna County from 1885 – to present day. All births and death records that have been recorded before 1906 are available on-line under the caption of "Genealogy research" and an excellent resource for tracing your family tree.
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The BlackBerry Tech Centers in Brazil are designed to help students and developers take advantage of the growing global mobile ecosystem
BlackBerry® (NASDAQ: BBRY; TSX: BB) opened the doors of its fourth BlackBerry® Tech Center in Brazil. The center launched recently is a partnership with PUC-Rio. The program serves a dual purpose: to provide ongoing training and the space and resources necessary to help students and developers to create and test new mobile applications, and to nurture their entrepreneurship by helping to generate business opportunities for them.
The Honorable John Baird, Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs, who participated in the Tech Center launch ceremony said, "PUC-Rio has a long history of collaboration with Canada, especially with the University of Waterloo. The partnership between BlackBerry and PUC-Rio with the opening of the Tech Center will foster innovation, create jobs, growth and prosperity in both of our countries and in international markets".
Joao Stricker, Managing Director for BlackBerry Brazil added, "The new center, the fourth we have launched in Brazil since December 2012, reflects a deep and long-term commitment to the country. Rio de Janeiro has a vibrant culture, a great application developer community, and a fantastic business environment. PUC-RIO has one of the best computer sciences programs in the country and our partnership with the university is our way to invite this great ecosystem to join us in the creation of the future of mobile computing."
Through the BlackBerry Academic Program, BlackBerry is committed to strengthening the information technology industry in Brazil, broadening and empowering the local developer community, and fostering the skills and competitiveness of local providers. The project is intended to drive innovation, increase the number of local BlackBerry platform developers, and nurture local businesses growth and entrepreneurship.
The BlackBerry Tech Center is located at PUC-Rio. It is open weekdays and is staffed by specialized technicians who can provide support to developers working on the BlackBerry platform.
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A global leader in wireless innovation, BlackBerry® revolutionized the mobile industry when it was introduced in 1999. Today, BlackBerry aims to inspire the success of our millions of customers around the world by continuously pushing the boundaries of mobile experiences. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, BlackBerry operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. BlackBerry is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: BBRY) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BB). For more information, visit www.blackberry.com.


text: Colorado Rockies 1976 3,809 Posted January 12, 2007 (edited) Came across this one on e-bay.I can't see anyone scooping this one up. What exactly did Joe Sakic have to do with the Rockies, other than having played hockey in the same city? It's not all that much different than trying to sell a signed Joe Sakic Devils jersey really. He's never played one minute for this franchise.A signed #9 Lanny McDonald jersey would have made a lot more sense.A waste of a nice jersey.EDIT: forgot to post the linkhttp://cgi.ebay.com/JOE-SAKIC-Colorado-Roc...tem230061465528 Edited January 12, 2007 by Colorado Rockies 1976 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites


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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Public Law 104-13, May 22, 1995), this notice announces that the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) intends to submit to the Office of Management and Budget a request for review of an expiring information collection. OPM Form 1644, Child Care Provider Information: Child Care Tuition Assistance Program for Federal Employees, is used to verify that child care providers are licensed and/or regulated by local and/or State authorities. Agencies need to know that child care providers to whom they make disbursements in the form of tuition assistance subsidies, are licensed and/or regulated by local and/or State authorities.
Pub. L. 106-58, passed by Congress on September 29, 1999, permits Federal agencies to use appropriated funds to help their lower income employees with their costs for child care. It is up to the agencies to decide on whether to implement this law. This is a new law and the extent to which it will be implemented, including the number of providers that will be involved, cannot be easily predicted. We estimate approximately 3000-5000 OPM 1644 forms will be completed annually. The form will take approximately 10 minutes to complete by each provider.
The annual estimated burden is 83.5 hours.
Comments are particularly invited on:
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Early Intervention (EI) is rooted in the values of inclusion and full participation of children and families in the community. EI offers a fully integrated system of developmental and educational services designed to assist children with autism, physical and intellectual disabilities, and delays in speech and language.
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Medical marijuana is coming to New York state, and it could make some companies a fortune. But small-business owners shouldn't expect to make money from it.
Providing New Yorkers with medical marijuana could be a profitable business for those savvy enough to get a license. Derek Peterson of Terra Tech, who ditched Morgan Stanley in 2012 to become a medical marijuana entrepreneur, says profit margins for the leafy business can be anywhere between 30% to 45%. A retail dispensary can make from $3,500 to $5,000 in revenue per square foot, he said. In comparison, in 2013, Apple made about $4,650 in sales per square foot and Tiffany & Co made about $4,221.
Those kinds of riches are hardly there for the taking. It's also a difficult business to break into thanks to New York lawmakers. The medical marijuana law passed by New York state senate two months ago is a patchwork of compromises – each one pitting yet another obstacle in the way of those looking to enter the market. The state will hand out only five growers' licenses, and each of those is limited to just four dispensaries each. The growers competing for the five licenses must also prove that they have money to back their businesses. Only those who can post a $2m bond will qualify.
The bill is outfitted with a kill switch which allows the governor to shut it down on the advice of the New York health commissioner, and a seven-year sunset clause. If in seven years the state lawmakers chose not to renew the legislation, the bill will expire.
The upshot: the standards for doing business are so high that only those companies already established in the medical marijuana field would be able to compete.
State lawmakers feared a worst-case scenario: a New York flooded with small shops selling medical marijuana. The authorities fear that if there is more cannabis than prescriptions, the excess would make its way to the black market.
That certainly puts a damper on the medical marijuana boom in New York. What's an aspiring cannabis merchant to do?
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DUNKIN' DONUTS (unregistered)
Colour marks
Linertel Groep BV v. Benelux-Merkenbureau* (A.G. Leger for the ECJ; C-104/01; 12.11.02)
The question asked of the A.G. by the Hoge Raad was whether a single colour, without any defined shape or contour, could constitute a trade mark for certain products and services within the scope of the Directive. If so, what, if any, conditions apply? In this case, the mark in issue comprised the colour "orange" for telecoms products and services in classes 9, 35 and 38.
The A.G. reached the conclusion that Article 2 should be interpreted such that a colour in itself, without shape or contour, does not constitute a sign that is capable of sufficient graphic representation to distinguish the products and services of one enterprise over those of others.
This opinion was reached having considered a number of factors. The A.G. stated that colour is a notion understood on the basis of intuition, but it is difficult to define. However, it is understood that colour is a sensation that is perceived through the visual senses alerting the brain of the effect of light on a given surface. It does not have a pre-existing objective reality. Colour depends, in part, on the nature and intensity of the light and, in part, on the visual senses of the observer. Colour is an object that changes according to light and the distance from which it is observed and equally it may vary according to individuals.
A number of aspects of the Directive were considered but the key point was Article 2. Article 2 sets out certain features that trade marks may contain, namely, words, drawings, letters, figures, the shape of a product or its condition; colour has no such autonomous existence. The interpretation given to Article 2 is that it excludes categories of signs or indications that are intrinsically incapable of have a distinctive character and colour falls within such category.
Use as a trade mark
Arsenal Football Club plc v. Matthew Reed* (ECJ; C-206/01; 12.11.02)
The claimant, the well-known football team, was the proprietor of the marks, ARSENAL, GUNNERS, a crest device and a cannon device, registered in many different classes (the "Marks"). The defendant had traded for 31 years as a vendor of football souvenirs and memorabilia, particularly relating to Arsenal FC. The defendant had a number of stalls near Arsenal's ground at Highbury at which he sold unlicensed merchandise e.g. scarves bearing the Marks. Laddie J. ([2001] RPC 46) was of the opinion that there was no trade mark infringement under section 10(1)/Article 5(1). The defendant's use of the Marks on the goods was not use as a trade mark because their use was not indicative of trade origin, being rather badges of support, loyalty or affiliation. Since this area of the law was unclear, he referred two questions to the ECJ.
The question for the ECJ was whether Article 5(1) entitled the trade mark proprietor to prohibit any use by a third party in the course of trade of an identical mark on identical goods, or whether the use by the third party must affect or be liable to affect one of the specific functions of the trade mark. The ECJ held that the exclusive right under Article 5(1) conferred on the proprietor the latter right. Not all use would infringe the trade mark – see for example the uses allowed under Article 6 and the descriptive use made of the mark in the Hölterhoff case [2002] ECR I-4187.
Mr Reed's use of the sign was such as to create the impression that there was a material link in the course of trade between the goods concerned and the Arsenal football club. The disclaimer on Mr Reed's stall did not affect this finding. Moreover, Mr Reed's use of the sign was liable to jeopardise the guarantee of origin constituting the essential function of the trade mark. Therefore, once it had been found that use of the sign was liable to affect the function of the trade mark and that the trade mark proprietor must be able to prevent this, it was immaterial in the context of that use, that the sign would be perceived as a badge of support for, or loyalty, or affiliation to the proprietor of the mark.
Revocation for non-use
Clintec Benelux SA v. Cernitin SA* (Appointed Person G. Hobbs Q.C.; 29.10.01; O/475/01; [2002] RPC 585)
The hearing officer had allowed the application to revoke, for non-use, the trade mark CERNIVET registered in class 5 for pharmaceutical and veterinary substances. Mr Hobbs upheld that decision. The evidence failed to show that there had been any use of the trade mark in connection with the products in the specification. Further, there had been no "proper reasons" for non-use (or "obstacles" to use – Article 19(1) TRIPS).
Mr Hobbs held that loss of protection for non-use was to be regarded as the rule and not the exception. Therefore, in the absence of an ECJ decision on the interpretation of "proper reasons", Mr Hobbs would only say that the 5 year rule should not be relaxed in cases where it was not unreasonable to expect genuine use of the trade mark to have occurred. Mr Hobbs rejected the suggestion that sales had not been made because full regulatory approval had not been granted, the transitional regulatory approval being insufficient to win consumer confidence. Sales of CERNIVET products had not been made in the UK because it had not been commercially viable.
In this case, the counterstatement had not been filed "by the proprietor" (Rule 31(3)) as the proprietor, a company, had ceased to exist and the company filing the counterstatement had taken no steps to register itself as the proprietor. Therefore, although this was not part of the application before Mr Hobbs, he noted that the application for revocation was liable to be granted for lack of a duly filed counterstatement (Rule 31(4)).
Dialog ABC Ltd v. Publicis Ltd (Appointed Person D. Kitchin Q.C.; O/84/02; 15.2.02)
The hearing officer held that the application for revocation failed in relation to the mark DIALOG registered in class 35 for, inter alia, advertising services. The decision was upheld on appeal. Firstly, use of the mark, THE DIALOG AGENCY, was use of the mark in a form differing in elements which did not alter the distinctive character of the mark under section 46(2). Secondly, the mark THE DIALOG AGENCY, took place with the consent of the proprietor. The applicant for revocation submitted the meaning of "consent" in section 46(1) must have the same meaning as consent in Article 7(1) of the Directive following the Zino Davidoff case [2002] RPC 403 in that it must be an unequivocal demonstration of consent. Mr Kitchin was sympathetic to this submission, but came to the conclusion that he did not have to reach a final decision on this point. However, he was prepared to assume that consent must be unequivocally demonstrated. Although the decision of the hearing officer could be criticised, he had come to the right conclusion in the light of the clear evidence given on behalf of the proprietor on the one hand and the user of the mark on the other, that consent, although unwritten, had been given. Finally, the applicant's argument that the mark had only been used for public relations services and not in relation to the whole width of the specification, failed on the evidence.
Ansul BV v. Ajax Brandbeveiliging BV* (A.G. Colomer; C-40/01; 2.7.02)
Ansul and Ajax are both Dutch entities operating in the fire protection market. Ajax is a subsidiary of the German company, Minimax GmbH. The history of the trade mark MINIMAX is as follows. After World War II, the rights in the trade mark were appropriated "as goods of the enemy" and became divided between the predecessor of Ansul (in The Netherlands) and, in Germany, Minimax GmbH. In 1971, Ansul registered MINIMAX in the Benelux for, inter alia, fire extinguishers. In 1992, Ajax became the owner of and used the composite mark MINIMAX in The Netherlands. In 1995, Ajax applied to revoke Ansul's 1971 registration for non-use. The Hoge Raad referred various questions to the ECJ on the issue of genuine use and, in particular, on the question of whether Ansul's activities could qualify as true exploitation of the trade mark (in the sense of Article 12).
The A.G. referred to his decision in Arsenal [2002] ETMR 82. He was in no doubt that the two legal notions of "use as a trade mark" (Article 5) and "genuine use" (Article 12) were the same.
The A.G. stated that trade mark registries are not simply storage houses where one waits, in the pretence of using trade marks and which are invoked only with speculative, money-making, intentions. The registries should, in contrast, reliably reflect the true state of affairs with respect to the marks used by businesses to distinguish their products and services within the market place. Only those trade marks which were going to have an economic role should be registered.
In the view of the A.G., nominal use of a trade mark is insufficient. Similarly, fictional, formal or rhetorical use is insufficient where such use is designed simply to avoid revocation for non-use. Teleological interpretation of Article 12 must be used, thereby taking account of the functions of a trade mark; whether it allows the proprietor to distinguish his products and services within the marketplace; and whether the proprietor's trade mark is being used to generate an outlet in a free, open market. Genuine use in the sense of Article 12 means "sufficient" use or "suitable" use or "appropriate" use. It must consist of the exploitation of the mark in relation to the products for which it has been registered. The use of the mark must be that which is authorised and for which it is registered. There is an obligation to use the mark publicly. Conversely, private use which is to say use which does not go beyond the private sphere of the proprietor, has no relevance in this field.
The conclusion arrived at was that one can only speak of a "genuine use" in the sense of Article 12(1) where the trade mark, being a trade mark that has been registered and maintained, (or which may have been modified but not so as to alter its distinctive character) is used continuously and publicly in order to provide an outlet for products or services which the trade mark represents, and not with the sole objective of maintaining the trade mark.
It is for the judge in the relevant national courts to determine whether the use made by the proprietor of the trade mark is at all suited to this objective, taking into account all the circumstances of each case, and in particular, the nature of the goods or services, the structure of the market in question, and further, the perception of the average consumer of such products or services in question in relation to the trade mark.
Budejovicky Budvar Narodni Podnik v Anheuser-Busch Inc (L.J. Pill, Lord Walker, Sir Martin Nourse; 29.10.02)
Two appeals from the Registry were heard together before Mr Thorley Q.C. sitting as a deputy High Court Judge [2002] RPC 38. In the first Anheuser-Busch ("AB") applied to revoke, on the grounds of non-use, Budejovicy Budvar Nadroni Podnik's ("BB") mark BUDWEISER BUDBRÄU (in stylised form) registered in class 32. Secondly, AB applied, also on the ground of non-use, to revoke BB's trade mark BUD (in stylised form) registered in class 32. AB's applications were refused by the Registry and AB appealed. Before Mr Thorley, the appeal was successful in relation to the first application and unsuccessful in relation to the second. On further appeal, the Court of Appeal restored the verdicts of the hearing officers in both matters.
The Court of Appeal stated that its function in an appeal from the Registry was one of review rather than re-hearing. Therefore providing that the hearing officer had not erred in principle, his decision should not be interfered with unless it was unreasonable.
First Appeal concerning "use in a form differing in elements which do not alter the distinctive character of the mark"
Mr. Thorley at first instance held that section 46(2) had been incorrectly applied by the hearing officer stating that the test did not require consideration of what the average consumer's reaction to a mark is or a consideration of the "central message" of the mark. He stated "The section requires the determination of the elements that make up the distinctive character of the mark and this is a matter which is to be viewed, in my judgment, through the eyes of the Registrar in assessing whether or not the mark should be registered."
The Court of Appeal adopted a different analysis. While it accepted that the Court should view the distinctiveness of the mark through the eyes of the Registrar, a necessary factor in the Registrar's analysis was the impact of the mark on the average consumer. Although it could have been better expressed, the Court of Appeal was of the opinion that this exercise had been duly carried out by the hearing officer and the original decision had to stand.
It was accepted by the Court of Appeal that the "central message" of the mark is not the statutory test under section 46(2) but concluded that this was not what the hearing officer meant. It was accepted that this phrase could be used to refer to the "essential visual, aural, and conceptual qualities which combine to give a mark its distinctive character". The Court of Appeal held that all the hearing officer had done was to identify the parts of the mark that gave it its distinctive character.
Second Appeal concerning "genuine use"
The two uses considered were the use of the mark on beer mats and on packaging. In relation to the packaging the mark was applied in a dot-matrix print on the top of boxes of beer in the form 'BUD-BUDVAR-BUDWEISER'.
Both the hearing officer and Mr Thorley held that use on the beer mat was genuine use. In relation to the packaging, Mr Thorley stated that since the use on the beer mats consisted of the use of the mark in the form it was registered, this use should be considered first and having found it to be genuine use it was unnecessary to consider section 46(2). He indicated that if he had considered the packaging he would have been unlikely to hold that this amounted to use of the mark.
The hearing officer held in relation to the packaging that use of the word BUD, either in block capitals or dot matrix print was use of the registered mark within section 46(2); second, that it was use as a separate mark and not as part of a composite mark; third, that the use amounted to genuine use.
The Court of Appeal upheld the hearing officer's decision. In considering the test for "genuine use" the Court referred to the test adopted by Jacob J. in Euromarket Designs Inc v. Peters [2001] FSR 20 and also the test proposed in the Minimax case (see above). On the application of either of these tests the packaging amounted to "genuine use".
Confidential Information
Naomi Campbell v. MGN Ltd (Lord Phillips, Chadwick & Keene L.JJ.; 14.10.02)
The Court of Appeal allowed an appeal by MGN Ltd against the decision of Morland J. [2002] EMLR 30 who had awarded damages and aggravated damages to Miss Campbell for breach of confidence and breach of the Data Protection Act 1988.
The Mirror newspaper was entitled to set the record straight in relation to Miss Campbell's use of drugs. In doing so it was entitled to substantiate the facts with other information. The Court of Appeal found that the photographs accompanying the articles did not in themselves constitute confidential information and did not convey any confidential information. The information over and above that stating that Miss Campbell had a drug abuse problem was (a) not offensive (applying Australian Broadcasting Corporation v Lenah Games Meats Pty Ltd, [2001] HCA 63) (b) not significant enough to justify intervention of the court and protection under the law of confidentiality (applying A.G. v Guardian Newspapers [1990] 1 AC 109) and (c) part of the overall journalistic package and thus disclosure was in any event justified in the public interest. There was therefore no breach of confidential information.
The Court of Appeal also found no breach of the Data Protection Act 1988 (the "Act") allowing the publication to take the benefit of the exemption provided for in section 32 of the Act. The Act implemented the Data Protection Directive, the main purpose of which was to protect individuals. Application of the Act should not be at the expense of the right of freedom of expression. The Court of Appeal concluded that the Act covered publication of data (here details of Ms Campbell's drug addiction) in newspapers or other hard copies. The Court of Appeal further held that publication of the data in the articles in issue was in the public interest and as such section 32 of the Act applied (the exemption provided to the processing of data by journalists with a view to publication if they believed publication would be in the public interest).
I am grateful to my colleagues from Bird & Bird for assisting me in the preparation of this report: Charlotte Forrester (the colour ORANGE and MINIMAX opinions, neither being in English), Matthew Teather (BUDWEISER BUDBRÄU/BUD) and Kerry Griffin (Naomi Campbell).
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