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Amici for Apple Tell SCOTUS Federal Circuit's Article III Standing Ruling Violates Precedent, Upsets Congressional Intent in Enacting AIA Trials
"In cases such as Clinton v. City of New York (1998), the [Supreme] Court has recognized that governmental actions altering competitive conditions create a probable economic injury satisfying Article III's injury-in-fact requirement for standing. '[W]hen [government action] upholds a questionable patent, it is preserving a monopoly that inherently and adversely affects competition.'" – brief of Engine Advocacy, Public Interest Patent Law Institute and ACT | The App Association
In mid-November, consumer tech giant Apple filed a petition for writ of certiorari asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the Federal Circuit's decision to dismiss Apple's appeal of unsuccessful inter partes review (IPR) challenges to the validity of several patents owned by Qualcomm. In that ruling, the Federal Circuit found that Apple's choice to enter a patent licensing agreement with Qualcomm covering the patents-at-issue extinguished Article III standing as to Apple's appeals from the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB).
The question presented by Apple's petition is: "Whether a licensee has Article III standing to challenge the validity of a patent covered by a license agreement that covers multiple patents." Drawing a great deal of support from Circuit Judge Pauline Newman's dissent in the Federal Circuit's decision, amicus briefs supporting petitioner Apple, which became due on December 20, have asked the Supreme Court to grant cert in order to correct what they feel is the Federal Circuit's misapplication of Supreme Court precedent on Article III standing, as well as uphold Congressional intent in devising a broad right of appeal for validity challenges the legislature enacted through passage of the America Invents Act of 2011 (AIA).
Amicus Brief of Engine Advocacy, Public Interest Patent Law Institute and ACT | The App Association
Amici organizations joining this brief purport to represent public interest and small business organizations in various high-tech sectors. In the case of Engine, we've previously reported on that organization's ties to Google and how Congressional testimony offered by Engine's director has favored large tech companies, who traditionally prefer weaker patent rights, over small businesses who need patent protection.
The Federal Circuit's determination that Apple lacked Article III standing to appeal its IPRs against Qualcomm deviates from Supreme Court precedent, Engine et. al. argue, by unduly limiting the doctrine of competitive standing. In cases such as Clinton v. City of New York (1998), the Court has recognized that governmental actions altering competitive conditions creates a probable economic injury satisfying Article III's injury-in-fact requirement for standing. "[W]hen [government action] upholds a questionable patent, it is preserving a monopoly that inherently and adversely affects competition," amici argue. They also point to what they see as several anomalous results in standing analyses at the Federal Circuit, which has upheld standing in cases like E.I. DuPont de Nemours & Co. v. Synvina C.V. (2018) where the appellant has sunk substantial costs into potentially infringing business activities, but found no Article III standing for the appellant in JTEKT Corp. v. GKN Automotive Ltd. (2018), where the appellant was involved in developing a potentially infringing product.
"Invalid patents corrode the benefits of the patent system," amici argue, "and this Court has repeatedly articulated the underlying importance of the public interest in patent law to preserve access to fundamental ideas that facilitate downstream innovation." Apple's status as a licensee of Qualcomm's patents gives the company incentive to challenge those patents and the requisite technical knowledge to mount an effective validity challenge.
Amici also argue that the Federal Circuit's approach to Article III standing flouts Congressional intent in creating validity trials under the AIA. A broad approach to standing is necessary, amici contend, because of the large number of patents examined each year by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, citing to statistics showing that patent examiners typically have between 8 and 25 hours to examine each of the 600,000 patent applications filed annually at the USPTO. Under the relevant AIA statutes, "a party dissatisfied" with the results of either an IPR or post-grant review (PGR) proceeding may appeal the PTAB's decision, creating a broad approach to appellant standing. The Federal Circuit's ruling also arguably creates tension with the AIA's estoppel provisions, which bars petitioners from raising invalidity arguments presented to the PTAB in subsequent infringement litigation in U.S. district court. Given that the Federal Circuit reverses at least parts of PTAB rulings in 20 percent of IPR appeals, amici argue that eliminating Article III standing for licensees disincentivizes meritorious appeals.
Finally, amici contend that upholding the Federal Circuit's ruling will harm the development of innovative startups and small businesses. Here, amici cite to a report on the economic impacts of the PTAB, which arguably does not take into account economic losses incurred by the invalidation of patent rights. They also argue that the IPR process has allowed parties to avoid $2.31 billion in economic losses, but fail to note that the top four PTAB petitioners (Apple, Samsung, Google and Microsoft) hardly represent the economic interests of small businesses.
Amicus Brief of Senator Patrick Leahy and Congressman Darrell Issa
Also supporting petitioner Apple is a brief submitted by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), one of the main co-sponsors of the AIA, and Representative Darrell Issa (R-CA), who is back in the House of Representatives after a previous stint during which he comported himself as a very useful ally to the efficient infringer lobby, while pushing a definition of "patent troll" that would have included his own patent enforcement activities prior to serving in Congress, and raised the ire of the American Board of Trial Advocates for his personal attacks on U.S. District Judge J. Rodney Gilstrap during a Congressional hearing.
Leahy's and Issa's sole concern in filing the amicus brief is "for the continued availability of inter partes reviews as a meaningful tool to improve patent quality." The enactment of the AIA created an effective and efficient mechanism providing a meaningful test for patent validity after the patent issues, says the brief. Citing to Justice Kennedy's concurrence in eBay v. MercExchange (2006)–which former Federal Circuit Chief Judge Paul Michel has said is infected with unsupported factual assertions on patent assertion entities–Leahy and Issa argue that "[h]olders of questionable, untested patents can use the expense of district court litigation and threat of market interruptions to gain undue leverage in negotiations." The Federal Circuit's Article III standing requirement "threaten[s] to unravel this regime by discouraging interested parties from bringing such challenges in the first place."
Leahy and Issa note that Apple's case is not the only instance in which the Federal Circuit has invoked Article III standing to dismiss appeals from the PTAB, including Consumer Watchdog v. Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (2014) and RPX Corp. v. ChanBond LLC (2018). Although the Federal Circuit acknowledged in JTEKT that "IPR petitioners need not concede infringement to establish standing to appeal," other Federal Circuit rulings have required a concrete threat of an infringement suit to satisfy Article III standing. Leahy and Issa also argue that the Federal Circuit misapplied Supreme Court precedent on standing from Lujan v. Defenders of Wildlife (1992) by finding that Apple's patent license with Qualcomm makes Apple's risk of being sued "conjectural or hypothetical," disregarding the fact that Apple was previously sued for infringing patents challenged in the present appeal.
The Federal Circuit reaches a contrary result by requiring a patent challenger who has already been sued for specific activity and paid for a license, to rebut an additional presumption that it will have abandoned that same activity when the license expires. That piled-on presumption is an unwarranted obstacle to judicial review with no basis in precedent.
Leahy and Issa also present some anecdotal evidence from one law review article and two op-ed articles penned by patent attorneys, and while they acknowledge that "some of these cautionary notes may overgeneralize," amici argue that those concerns that PTAB reviews will be undermined by the Federal Circuit's Article III standing requirements underscore the need for Supreme Court review in this case.
Amicus Brief of Unified Patents
Unified Patents, which filed the fifth-most PTAB petitions for AIA validity trials in 2021, notes that the PTAB is the busiest venue for patent disputes in the United States. Unified Patents counts eight Federal Circuit decisions since 2017, including Apple's appeal, in which the appeals were dismissed on Article III standing grounds. The brief argues that the Federal Circuit's standing requirements for validity challenges do not comport with Supreme Court precedent from cases such as Cardinal Chemical Co. v. Morton International, Inc. (1993), which rejected the Federal Circuit's practice of dismissing validity challenges when the appellate court upheld a noninfringement ruling, as well as this year's Minerva Surgical, Inc. v. Hologic, Inc., in which the Court narrowed the Federal Circuit's doctrine of assignor estoppel. Unified also points to a 12% drop in Moderna stock following a pair of Federal Circuit losses this December, one on the merits and one on standing, as proof that "the court's narrow view of standing causes immediate financial ramifications that go beyond the cost of the license."
Along with upsetting Supreme Court precedent on Article III standing in the patent law context, Unified Patents argues that the Federal Circuit decision disregards the Congressional scheme enacted for appeals of AIA trials. Unified contends that the statutory right to appeal IPR decisions should lead to relaxed redressability and immediacy requirements to show standing under the Court's 2007 decision in Massachusetts v. EPA. Unified also argues that the Federal Circuit failed to appreciate the AIA's estoppel provisions preventing Apple from raising similar invalidity contentions in court, which the brief argues gives rise to an injury supporting Article III standing. "[E]stoppel is a statutory penalty to licensees, potential licensees, and other market participants that renders analogy to Lujan inappropriate," Unified contends.
Finally, Unified Patents' brief argues that the Federal Circuit's ruling conflicts with principles of competitor standing, which typically arise when the underlying case involves government action affecting market competition. "When the Patent Office confirms patent claims, it essentially gold-plates the patent," Unified contends, failing to note data showing that serial petitions are a recurring problem at the PTAB. Still, Unified notes both that the Federal Circuit has recognized competitor standing in cases involving U.S. trade laws, and that the D.C. Circuit, which also hears a large number of appeals from agency decisions, applies competitor standing broadly in those cases.
Amicus Brief of Thales
German-based Thales DIS AIS Deutschland GmbH and its U.S. subsidiary develops wireless solutions for machine-to-machine communications, the interoperability of which requires compliance with several wireless standards promulgated by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI). "Depending on the complexity of the standard at issue, thousands of declared SEPs may be implicated when the standard is practiced," Thales' brief reads, noting that cellular technology standards often rise to this level of complexity. Standard-essential patents (SEPs) are declared by the companies contributing to standards like ETSI's, and Thales contends that over-declaration of SEPs have led courts to find that 80 percent to 90 percent of litigated SEPs to be found either invalid or non-essential to the standard.
Thales joins the other amici filing briefs in arguing that the Federal Circuit's denial of Article III standing for Apple's appeal conflicts with the Supreme Court's 2007 decision in MedImmune, Inc. v. Genentech, Inc., which held that a patent licensee does not need to breach the license agreement to show Article III standing for a declaratory judgment action challenging the patent's validity. In MedImmune, the Court opined that it "probably makes no difference to the ultimate issue of subject-matter jurisdiction" whether the suit involves a freestanding claim of invalidity or if contractual rights like royalty payments would be affected by the invalidity claim. "The decision below, if left in place, would improperly limit the application of MedImmune to single-patent licenses, where it is self-evident that a validity determination will affect a licensee's royalty payments," Thales' brief reads.
Briefs in support of Qualcomm are due January 19.
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This Article focuses on the globalization of world political and economic structures, and how this affects the legal community. The globalization movement opens opportunities for the expansion of the market of legal services, as well as affecting the availability and accessibility of those services. This movement places legal educators in a crucial juncture. This article describes the effects of globalization on legal education, and proposes changes for legal educators in order to help meet the challenge of preparing lawyers for practice in this rapidly changing world.
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I am not sure if you would be willing to print this as i see that dell advertises on your web page, but hopefully you will because people need to know.
I was a loyal customer to dell. my first laptop was in 2000. i bought a 2nd one in 2002. my family also bought from dell. the customer service was great until now.
I placed an order for my mother late october 2009. The sales agent said it was to arrive nov 12th. Then our family had a personal crisis and I did not have time to call Dell again until Nov 16th. The guy at Dell told me it was going to come "next week". November 30th, I called Dell again at 430 pm. The lady on the phone said that they were having "technical difficulties" and to call back in 2 hours. I called at 8pm. on the website, it said they were open to answer calls until 10 pm on weekdays. I was on the phone waiting for 1 hour. I got shuttled from customer service, to sales, and back to customer service. One person told me the computer was sitting in the warehouse, but it wasn't being shipped. she couldn't answer why it was not shipped, and transferred me to somewhere else. As soon as 9 pm hit, the guy at Dell says "we are closed. call back tomorrow". i told him i was on the phone for an hour, and i'm frustrated. All i want to know is if my computer is coming this week. Because if it's not, i want a full refund. He hung up on me.
This is the service you get from Dell now. I will not be a returning customer anymore. By the way, i called back on Dec 1st. Miraculously, the computer was supposedly shipped today and due to come in 5 business days. somehow i doubt that. The guy on the other end was not willing to offer any discounts for the hassles he put me through. he really did not care.
Buyer beware. there is no such thing as service anymore. you might as well buy off the shelf then.
My wife and I were so thrilled we were going to order a laptop for our son for Christmas. Researched and found a Dell we liked. Called and spoke with Dell order line and asked if there was any reason we could not rely on the laptop to be delived on time. We were assured everything was in stock and there was no reason we could not expect the laptop for Christmas. So with this assurance we went online and placed our order and payment. We watched it online and it had been scheduled to ship December 16, 2009. When on the 17th it still hadnt changed sent an email. Our reply, some automated response telling us to look online. but we could reply to that email and and someone would resond back in 24 hours. When that response did not arrrive called customer service order line. First person just read back to me what I read online, when I asked for her manager I got refusals etc until finally she put her manager on the line. Her manager told me he would place as a rush and saw no reason shouldnt make it before Christmas. When I asked for daily status he refused saying they were unable to provide such ability. But to call back the next day and check. So waited till the next day looked online status had not changed so called. This time the woman I spoke with Badge #87692 refused to allow me to speak with her manager until I listened to her whole dialogue which I had already read online. I had to insist hard to speak with her manager for several minutes until finally she relented and let me speak with her so called manager badge #106257 she again just read me the same I had read online and neither cared nor would she do anything about the situation. When I asked for her Manager first she refused, then he was out till Monday.
It has become very apparent that Dell doesn't care about its customers at all. Nor do they care what kind of customer service they provide. In this case they are unaware they have discuraged someone that works for an IT company and has a say as to what equipment we purchase for the hosting business. Do you think I would ever recommend Dell again with this kind of customer service? don't think so! Wonder how long before Dell comes crashing down with thier existing attitudes toward the customer.
My recommendation, buy somewhere else. Dell isnt worth all the trouble to buy and get delivery of equipment from.
Another warning to NOT buy Dell computers. I too was a loyal customer, and after the service I have received,,, (or not received), I will tell everyone to avoid them at all costs. After over 6 hours on the phone,,, they finally admited my hard drive was defective, and they came to replace. They insisted I return the old hard drive, which I was not comfortable doing until I had a chance to erase all personal info on it, (which I did, at MY expense), THEN today after an hour trying to get info on where to send it, and what I need to do to identify that it is mine,,,, and being transfered back and forth over 7 times, to people who wasted my time, kept asking for the same info, and NEVER were able to give me the info I needed ,,, I GAVE UP. And of course they have threatened that they will BILL me,,, even tho I CAN NOT GET THE INFO I NEED FROM THEM! I am stuck no matter what I do,,,, so I informed BBB,,, and will wait to see what comes next. THEY have become EVIL,,, and don't care at all about customers,,, so PLEASE, DO NOT BUY A DELL,,, ANYTHING!!!! JUNK, and HORRIBLE Service!!!!
I too am the victiom of Dell. I ordered a new XPS L501X with all the bells and whistles, even Office Professional 2010, on 1st November, 2010. I paid on the day over $2,500.00 at their insistance. They called me to say it would be delayed on 25/11/10 then changed my order as if I'd just ordered it. Their representative assurred me that it would be ready for Christmas.
On 6th December a representative again telephoned and told me that a part was not available and that my order would again be delayed. I asked for a refund and was told that it would take paperwork and a delay of 3 to 4 working days to complete the transaction. They were not amused when I pointed out that they had received my money on 1/11/10 and that had been accruing them interest since then, and that I wanted immediate payment, just as they had insisted on purchase date.
Needless to say I am waiting for their supervisor to call back. I wonder how long that will take!!
I bought an Alienware M18x from the outlet center, upon receiving the item I noticed that the graphics cards were not crossfiring properly, I called Dell who sent out an engineer.
The engineer tried to replace the primary graphics card and in doing so damaged the motherboard resulting in the computer being completely unusable and just showing a flickering black screen. The engineer said i would be offered a refund or replacement.
I then got in touch with Dell who told me that due to the system being a refurbishment they would only be prepared to offer me a refund and would pick up the laptop from me. I did not think this was fair as all I wanted was a working laptop and felt that Dell owe it to me for a replacement (seeing as their engineer broke my laptop!).
I argued my case to the complaints department who basically couldn't give two shits about the situation.
After numerous E-mails and complaints, I lost the will to live and just accepted the refund, to further rub salt into the wound Dell retracted their postage statement and said I would have to pay to post the laptop back to them that they broke in the first place!.
Thanks Dell, you have made me feel like a piece of excrement you would scrape off the bottom of your shoe. I hope others heed this warning and choose a different supplier to avoid months of frustration and mistreatment.
From my experience I have learned that I will NEVER, EVER, buy a computer from Dell again.
I have a $3000+, 4.5 year old laptop (bought Aug/Sept 2007; XPS M1330- model#PP25L).
The motherboard has been replaced 3 times, and needs to be replaced again.
When I purchased the unit, I did it over the phone. The sales rep accidentally gave me a 3 year security system subscription instead of a 3 year warranty. They issued me a refund for the security system because rebuilding the unit would have meant delay. I asked for confirmation about the warranty since I suspected she accidentally gave me the security system in place of the warranty. She said, 'yes yes yes, that's all there, don't worry.' When I got the invoice, I checked and the 3 year warranty wasn't there. She wouldn't give me the warranty, her supervisor wouldn't give me the warranty. Customer service FINALLY did, but I suspect because I was still within my timeframe to return the whole unit if they didn't.
at no charge because it was an ongoing issue with my unit. He specified that other issues wouldn't be covered, but motherboard issues would because it was ongoing. So fast forward to now (Feb 2012). My warranty has expired (as of Aug 2011), and now my motherboard needs to be replaced again.
I am 27 years old, and will never so much as buy a mouse from Dell ever again. Neither will I let family or friends purchase from them without hearing my story first.


The short chilly days of winter have the tendency to induce fantasies of warm tropical holidays where you can lay by the pool, feel the warmth on your limbs and thaw out.
In Australia, the first destination that comes to mind for such an escape is usually Queensland – like the TV ad used to say, "Beautiful one day, perfect the next". There are countless amazing hotels and resorts that will fit the bill, but we say if you're going to have a tropical holiday, why not do it in style?
Even looking at the aerial image of Hayman Island's magnificent and iconic saltwater lagoon pool makes us feel all warm and fuzzy – even on the coolest of days. Plenty of travellers seem to agree, with Hayman winning a swag of awards for its superior accommodation and facilities. Just recently it took home the Best Australian Resort for the fifth year in a row by Luxury Travel, and Best Resort Accommodation from The Australian Tourism & Travel Awards.
The only thing that's more breathtaking than the resort itself is the location – situated smack bang in the middle of the world-famous Great Barrier Reef and Whitsunday Islands, where underneath the crystal clear water a world of amazing marine life is waiting to be discovered.
The island itself perfectly balances gardens that are landscaped to perfection with the natural environment. There are plenty of opportunities to spy the native white cockatoos, painted lorikeets, kookaburras and herons. There are also endangered Proserpine rock wallabies that benefit from the resort's breeding program.
There's a variety of accommodation available, with 212 rooms, suites and penthouses, all with private terraces or balconies. There's the Retreat Wing, for those who want a lush garden outlook, the Pool Wing, Lagoon Wing and Beachfront Wing. Those lucky enough to have a suite will have a personal concierge service, while the Beach Villa and penthouse guests get full butler service. Just note, some of the retreat and beachfront accommodation will be unavailable till December due to renovations.
As you expect of a resort of this calibre, there's plenty to do if you feel energetic. Besides the obvious relaxing by the pool or snorkeling and scuba diving at the reef, there's also complimentary catamaran sailing, paddle skiing and windsurfing as well as water-skiing, wake boarding, sea kayaking and inflatable tube rides.
Off the beach there are five tennis courts, squash courts, a gym, croquet, table tennis, badminton, billiards, a nine-hole putting green and golf driving range. If you're a mad golfer, you can take a ride on the Heli-golf helicopter, which will take you to the prestigious eighteen-hole Turtle Point Golf Course nearby.
For something a little more gentle, you can take yourself on a self-guided art and garden audio tour or a guided kitchen tour where you can check out the preparation areas, the chocolate room and the wine cellar. You can also join the Hayman Culinary Academy Cooking Classes or learn the art of cocktail making.
What else to do on these lazy summer days? There's the magnificent day spa with dreamy sounding treatments such as the Ocean Massage that you can have IN THE WATER! Or if you prefer your treatments on dry land there are the beachfront ocean view massage pavilions. Bliss! Or you could go shopping in the Hayman Aracade or feast in one of the bars or delicious restaurants that specialise in Asian, European, Modern Australian or seafood dishes.
You don't want to miss the Hayman Pool Bar, where you can have lunch or a drink by the beautiful pool – and, of course, there's in-room dining and picnic hampers available on request. One divine idea is to dine in one of the resort's cabanas where you can overlook the tranquil gardens, an exquisite waterfall or Hayman Beach. Completely indulgent and very romantic.
So with all this luxury and relaxing, do you have to leave the kids at home? Not likely. Hayman Island is on top of all that too. In fact, it was named leading Family Resort Australasia in 2008 by the World Travel Awards.
There are special children's menus and there's a creche for children aged six weeks to five years, and a Kids Club for the five-year-olds to twelve-years-old for an extra fee. At the Kids Club they get to enjoy snorkeling, speedboat rides, arts and crafts and even etiquette classes! Babysitting services are also available by arrangement.
Like we said – beautiful one day, perfect the next!
We've got loads more fabulous resorts and destinations in store. Got somewhere you'd like us to explore? Just leave a comment below.


5 Tips for Keeping Those New Year's Resolutions!
The Hunt. Have you already started pondering those New Year's Resolutions? How many resolutions have you kept over the years? Maybe you have made a resolution to keep your resolutions! We hope and desire change, generally for good things, and we often find ourselves disappointed at the outcome. If you want to be the type of person who keeps their New Year's resolutions and has positive change occur in your life, consider the following tips as you approach 2018.
The Perspective. If we want to be successful in our hunt for the resolutions we desire we must maintain the proper perspective. Here are five tips to get us all going for the New Year.
We have a Father who loves us and has given us the Victory in Christ.
We need only follow the Shepherd on our journey.


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Texas mayors ask Gov. Abbott to let them enforce mask rules
Mark D. Wilson
A cadre of Texas mayors is asking Gov. Greg Abbott to allow local governments to draft and enforce rules requiring facial coverings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus as cases increase in cities throughout the state.
Mayor Steve Adler, along with the mayors of Houston, San Antonio, Dallas, Fort Worth, El Paso, Arlington, Plano and Grand Prairie sent a letter to Abbott expressing their request shortly after he repeated on Tuesday that he won't require Texans to wear facial coverings in public despite repeatedly urging the public to wear the coverings.
"This one step could prove to be the most effective way to prevent the transmission of this disease," the letter said. "Yet many people in many of our cities are still refusing to wear these face coverings even though these coverings are scientifically proven to help prevent the disease from spreading."
The letter said a one-size-fits-all approach is not the best option, and local governments should trust local officials to make informed choices about rules related to public health as the pandemic continues.
"We think you would agree that a healthy economy starts with healthy people. If you do not have plans to mandate face coverings statewide, we ask that you restore the ability for local authorities to enforce the wearing of face coverings in public venues where physical distancing cannot be practiced," the letter said.
Austin leaders on Monday warned that recent spikes in cases could mark the start of a surge in infections and hospitalizations that could result in local hospitals being overwhelmed within weeks.
Interim Austin-Travis County Health Authority Dr. Mark Escott said the greater Austin area saw a 90% increase in cases last week compared to the week before, along with a 58% increase in hospital admissions and a 50% increase in overall hospitalized patients.
Escott and Adler said wearing masks and keeping 6 feet of space between people in public is the best way to prevent the virus from spreading, but statewide orders issued by Abbott do not allow local governments to enforce social distancing and mask rules with civil or criminal penalties.

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Sports Vancouver Asahi baseball legend Kaye Kaminishi celebrates 100th birthday
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© Submitted by Joyce Shimokura Kaye Kaminishi, the last surviving member of the legendary Vancouver Asahi baseball team, celebrates his 100th birthday at home in Kamloops, B.C.
Koichi Kaye Kaminishi, the last surviving member of the legendary Vancouver Asahi baseball team, celebrated his centennial birthday this week.
Born Jan. 11, 1922 in Vancouver, Kaminishi grew up in Hiroshima, Japan, where he learned to play baseball at school, before his mother took him back to Canada in 1933 after his father's death.
In 1939, he joined the Japanese Canadian baseball team as a rookie at 17. The Asahi was a powerhouse in the West Coast during the 30s, winning many league championships during a time when Japanese Canadians faced discrimination in employment and political participation.
Betty White's Assistant Shares 'One of the Last Photos of Her': She Was 'as Happy as Ever'
"She was radiant and beautiful," Betty White's assistant Kiersten Mikelas wrote alongside the picture, which she said was taken on Dec. 20Betty White is being celebrated by her assistant on what would have been the television legend's 100th birthday.
During the Second World War, Kaminishi and his teammates along with 22,000 other Canadians of Japanese descent were sent to internment camps — a slice of history featured in a Heritage Minutes video released in 2019.
"Baseball helped get us through the internment," Kaminishi says in a voiceover on the video.
On Tuesday, Kaminishi enjoyed his birthday cake at his home in Kamloops, B.C., where he has been living for many years and is still active in local baseball events.
"I feel really good and appreciate it very much," Kaminishi said Thursday to host Gloria Macarenko on CBC's On The Coast.
Ed Kaminishi, his son, says he's proud of his dad's baseball legacy.
"I knew about dad's baseball history when I was a young kid, but I never realized it was this close to dad — it's a part of him that he really treasures so much.
Don Cheadle Remembers Betty White's 'Overflowing Generosity' on The Golden Palace
"She was the goldenest of them all and will be forever missed," Don Cheadle wrote of his Golden Palace costar Betty White, who died on New Year's Eve at age 99Don Cheadle is fondly remembering his time working with Betty White.
"I'm so thankful that he's around, and the longer he's around, the more I appreciate that history and what he's gone through," he said.
Since October, the Nikkei National Museum in Burnaby, B.C., has been running the Safe | Home exhibition featuring the Vancouver Asahi team's history, and showcasing paraphernalia such as Kaminishi's baseball jersey and glove.
Museum curator Sherri Kajiwara praised Kaminishi for his leadership in fighting anti-Asian racism.
"You are such a living treasure and an incredible example of how the best quality of sports can help transcend barriers of racism and hate and really bring people together," she said in a birthday greeting to Kaminishi on On The Coast.
Former CBC broadcaster JJ Lee also shared a greeting and talked about his "pilgrimage" to Kamloops to meet Kaminishi in person.
"I want to say 'thank you' to you for being such a great role model of forbearance and kindness and patience," Lee said on On The Coast.
Canada's Kripps wins two-man bronze, Friedrich wins gold for 100th World Cup medal
WINTERBERG, Germany (AP) — Germany's Francesco Friedrich won Saturday's two-man bobsled race at Winterberg while Canada's Justin Kripps joined him on the podium with a third-place finish. Friedrich earned the 100th medal of his World Cup career, including one claimed in a team event in 2013. He teamed with Alexander Schueller to win in 1:49.78, getting his 13th victory in his last 14 World Cup two-man events. Germany also got the silver, with the sled of Johannes Lochner and Florian Bauer finishing in 1:50.11. Kripps, from Summerland, B.C., and Cam Stones of Whitby, Ont., were third in 1:50.63. "We were happy with the race today," Kripps said.
"You taught me some tricks about how to play third base, and I've carried that lesson," he continued. "I'm just really grateful for you the way you are, the time you have for people and the great example you set."
Kaminishi says after many years since Asahi, he's still living the spirit of baseball.
"I'm really proud of it," he said. "Sportsmanship, as well as fair play, is our motto."
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Home » News » Barnstable County's "Phase 1 Clean-Up Vaccine Clinic" is Now Full
Barnstable County's "Phase 1 Clean-Up Vaccine Clinic" is Now Full
By	Sonja Sheasley	on	January 23, 2021	in	Press Releases, Recent News
No appointments accepted for clinics scheduled on 1/26 and 1/28
January 23, 2021 – Barnstable, MA. Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment announced yesterday that eligible residents can now register for the "Phase 1 Clean-up" clinic to receive the COVID-19 vaccine on January 26 and January 28 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Orleans DPW; however, these clinics, which had a total of 480 doses of vaccine available, are now full and no further appointments are being accepted for these dates.
Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment is expecting more vaccine to arrive beginning in February.
Barnstable County Public Health Nurse Deirdre Arvidson said, "The two clinics scheduled on January 26 and 28 in Orleans filled up very quickly, but we are expecting another shipment of vaccine the first week of February and we will be opening up registration for more Phase 1 eligible residents as we have the vaccine in hand."
Select pharmacies on Cape Cod received vaccine this week and are also dispensing it to current eligible Phase Groups. Residents can check with CVS and Walgreens in Hyannis, Mashpee, and South Yarmouth. Visit the state's webpage at http://bit.ly/2Y7mXWp to see a map that shows COVID-19 vaccine locations available in Massachusetts for currently eligible recipients.
As a reminder, Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment launched a regionwide COVID-19 helpline on January 19 to respond to all COVID-19-related questions at 1-774-330-3001. Volunteers answering calls cannot provide individual clinical advice or a diagnosis through the helpline, but they are trained to answer questions related to COVID-19, such as how to get a COVID-19 test or how to help someone navigate the three-phased approach to vaccination.
Barnstable County wants to ensure residents that a coordinated response is taking place in our region. We remain committed to encouraging all citizens to wear a mask, maintain a physical distance of at least 6 feet, and wash hands for at least 20 seconds. For more information, COVID-19 case counts, testing, and vaccine information visit http://www.barnstablecountyhealth.org or http://www.mass.gov.
Press Contact: Sonja Sheasley, Communications Manager | (508) 375-6896 | Sonja.sheasley@barnstablecounty.org


Shares of Indian home loan provider Dewan Housing Finance Corp Ltd fell for the fifth straight session on Friday, a day after it appointed an "independent" auditor to investigate allegations of financial mismanagement against the company.
Dewan Housing has denied lending to shell companies and said on Thursday it had not received any communication from the Indian government in relation to a probe, after Reuters reported on Wednesday India had started a probe into Cobrapost's claims.
Dewan's shares fell as much as 11.7 to 120 rupees, its lowest levels since May 2014. The Mumbai-headquartered company, was the second most heavily traded stock on the National Stock Exchange.


In February of last year I wrote a post about this "game" called Disrupt by North Rock Games. The game had been posted to steam greenlight on February 10th, 2014. and last updated on steam on March 4th, 2014.
Now the subject of the original article was how other then a few screen shots, and a little video, there has been nothing but empty promises since this game was announced. Since over a year has past, I thought I would revisit this game, and see what has happened since.
It is quite remarkable how, with very little updates, and little to prove anything is happening, there are still people out there who take the developer's side and say this is still coming out. I hope for those who are still excited for this game, that it actually gets released some time. Hopefully before the platform it's being developed on becomes obsolete.
Since the original post was only the second I posted on this blog, I feel a bit of an attachment to the out come of this game.
Unless this game actually gets released before next year, you can expect another follow post.


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The boards come with a double concave bottom with probably the deepest concaves nr-01 (5,5 – 6mm depth) ever used on new age wave boards. The deepest part of the concaves has been moved right underneath the standing area. The deep concaves enabled Werner Gnigler to create a very long flat sectionnr-02 under the straps. This makes the boards plane early and accelerate to high speed when sailed flat.
At the same time the concaves allowed for a curvy bottom line in the rails with almost no flat sectionnr-03. So when you rail the board up this feature really comes into play and you will experience incredible turning and a new unknown riding sensation.
The brand-new wingersnr-04 make the board's tail slightly wider in front of the rear strap, providing more surface area and early planing. Behind the winger the radically narrow and thin tail allows super radical turns and you can tighten your turn whenever you feel like it.
In the thruster setup they are perfect for conditions where you need a fast, early planing, powerful board that turns well and launches into the sky like a rocket. In the quad setup you get a board that is super loose and provides radical turning and heaps of control on the wave. So you can shift the focus from an onshore rocket to a side shore ripping machine. This suits our riders on the PWA tour as well as any wave rider wanting a versatile wave board.
They are relatively long which gives them great early planing and top end control. Their overall width and rather wide tails make them accelerate fast and go well upwind. Landing big jumps and staying on the plane is easy. They come with a rather flat rocker between the straps and a little tail kick. The double concave bottom runs into a progressive Vee towards the tail producing additional bottom curve in the rail. This and the additional outline curve between the straps make the boards faster and more maneuverable at the same time. Fast bottom turns or tight turns aiming for the pocket, they offer it all. The thin rails bite determinedly and maintain the grip during down-the-line carving bottom turns.
The ergonomic deck shape provides a comfortable stance and responsive rail changing. The wide stance allows the rider to tighten turns easily via the back foot and to ride the wave via the front foot. Gusts just make the boards want to go faster. No speed limit holds you back on massive jumps or blasting in bump and jump conditions. They allow you to ride with power and speed already in moderate winds.
Sufficient tail thickness creates a rounder constant dome at the deck and a very comfortable stance no matter if your foot is close to the rail or more towards the center line. The rail radius is thin and sharp to offer great grip in the turns.
The outline is drawn out around the tail and straighter between the straps, adding planing surface for better low end performance and additional pop. This also creates a longer rail line offering more control in high.
The straps are rather far back allowing you to use the fuller outline radius for snappy turns by pushing on the back foot. It also creates additional speed in longer turns when applying more pressure on the front foot.
The bottom is equipped with a constant Vee and double concaves running through. The flat bottom curve in the concaves delivers great early planing and speed while lots of bottom curve in the rail line provides good maneuverability. The double concaves under the mast base cushion the ride over chop.
The 85, 93 and the all new 102 also come with double concaves in the nose for an even smoother ride especially when conditions get really rough.
Sporty multipurpose boards between Freestyle Wave and Super Sport. They are easy planing, comfortable to ride and go really fast. Easy and forgiving medium wind jibing boards. They deliver an exciting, electric feeling when going fast. Plug and play windsurfing – jump on and have fun.
This year we redesigned the 106, the size which covers it all. The old 106 was a very popular shape and it was very difficult to create an even more perfect all-rounder. We feel that we have achieved this objective with the 106 II.
We kept the basic dimensions but used a more parallel outline in the midsection of the board. This offers more planing surface around the mast base area and therefore lifts the board onto the plane effortlessly. This also improves the stability when non planing or during tacking.
Once planing, the additional outline curve towards the tail lets the board fly over chop. This loose water position makes it easy for riders of all levels to exploit its outstanding performance potential.
Another big advantage of the new outline is the improved maneuverability. You can turn the board at any radius depending where you shift your weight and which part of the outline you use to carve. The new 106II is just a bit better in everything and is great fun to ride.
The very popular 96 and 116 are unchanged and still come with the proven channel bottom concept which provides great performance (early planing, high speed) and excellent maneuverability as the rail line has more bottom curve than the inside area of the channel. The channel edge also creates extra lift and grip for maneuvers.
Thrilling and exciting extra wide, short and thin freeride boards. They feature unbelievable early planing with the easiest jibing possible. The main difference to boards from our competition is, that they really give you an electrifying feel which you normally only get from much smaller boards. Their early planing and top speed are also unmatched in their class.
Shaper Werner Gnigler took a lot of features from the Freestyle Wave boards. The thin rails in combination with the low overall thickness make them such outstanding easy jibers. They pretty much jibe by themselves. Push the rail and they will carve the same radius every time – smooth and easy. Obviously, the thin rails also provide great grip for more sporty jibes. If your jibes are not perfect yet and you sometimes make little mistakes – no problem the Magic Rides will simply finish the jibe for you by keeping the same radius.
The wide body concept creates ease, comfort and stability. This in combination with the special rocker line probably makes the boards the ultimate in passive planing today. You don't need to pump or use a special technique to get them onto a plane. Just sheet in and enjoy! Their planing power is not limited to big sails. They jump on the plane effortlessly – even with rather small sails. Super easy to get going and get into the straps! They accelerate quickly to a convincing pace which is easy to handle and controllable at all times. And they never seem to stop planing!
As this concept is so popular we now offer an additional 111 as well as extra technology versions.
Their amazing maneuverability and their reliability to carve steady arcs will inspire the advanced riders to try some classic freestyle moves. Short and wide boards often run into control problems in choppy conditions. Not the Magic Rides as the maximum width is slightly in front of the center resulting in a smooth and even outline which provides great control at high speed. They will feel like the smallest boards of this width that you have ever sailed.
The name X-Cite Ride became a trademark for comfortable and sporty freeriding. Outstanding test reports have confirmed this. The X-Cite Ride PLUS range still follows this concept. With the introduction of the super easy Magic Ride boards we decided to slightly re-position the X-Cite Rides and make them even sportier. So the PLUS in the name stands for improved overall performance and for the fact that Generation 6 is sportier than ever whilst still being easy to handle.
The even deck radius results in a comfortable stance and the thick foot pads complete the comfort package. Towards the tail, the outline is pulled-in which results in additional outline curve which helps to improve the maneuverability. Once the rail is set it carves a smooth stable arc, keeping plenty of speed for the jibe exit. You can jibe these boards at any radius you like.
The Super Sports deliver slalom race-like performance but are way easier to ride and control. Great market feedback and lots of test wins have confirmed that. The line combines shape features from the X-Cite Ride and the Slalom boards to offer the best of both worlds. To make them seriously fast Werner Gnigler used his experience from the Slalom developments while the influence of his X-Cite Ride shapes make sure that the power of the Super Sports is easily accessible for every advanced rider.
The reduced overall length gives the boards a lively feel. The volume distribution is very balanced throughout the board which is an essential feature needed for early planing and effortless riding.
The boards come with a raised deck in the foot strap area combined with a round and constant deck curve in the whole standing area. This makes the stance very comfortable and you'll stay connected to the board at all times.
The bottom is equipped with a double concave V in the front flowing into a flat V towards the tail, ending with cut-outs. The concaves work like suspensions when the board hits chop. The flat V supported by the tail cut-outs have the best and most efficient water release resulting in top speed on every course. The cut-outs also take some pressure off the tail keeping the board flat on the water – even in the strongest gusts.
The outline is kept rather parallel especially at the rear of the board resulting in a powerful stance with even pressure on both feet. Towards the front, the full rail radius creates buoyancy when not planing and balanced lift during carving maneuvers in which the board glides through the jibe on its rail.
The fins supplied with the boards are probably the best performing Powerbox fins you can get.
First introduced in 2010, the name 'Super Lightwind' stands for a unique concept. We wanted to cover the light wind segment by offering a user-friendly board with outstanding early planing performance.
This brand new board combines the two concepts that we offered in the past. One shape covers it all, maximum light wind planing ability, easy handling and an electrifying sensation of speed. All the knowledge from the latest Super Sport, Slalom and Formula development went into the design.
The dimensions 245cm x 91cm fit exactly in between the two previous models. The perfect length for great stability and neutral water position so you can get the board onto the plane without an active sailing style. The special volume distribution is also very important as it allows you to get planing with hardly any white caps in sight.
The outline is pulled-in towards the tail but rather parallel throughout the mid-section of the board maintaining the maximum planing surface around the mast base area. The rather narrow tail makes it easy to get your feet into the straps it also gives the board a very loose feel which makes you believe that you are riding and jibing a much smaller board.
For maximum control we copied the tail shape from the latest Slalom boards. It features a winger design, which makes the deck outline wider than the bottom outline. This allows the rider to have a more outboard stance producing lots of power in light winds and maximum control and comfort on long runs. The deck shape with its constant radius offers a comfortable and powerful stance in the outboard and inboard strap positions.
For the bottom shape we chose the most efficient concept where the 'V flow' increases constantly towards the tail which is the same as we use in our Slalom and Formula boards. This gives the rider the sensation of flying over the water's surface and not the feeling of pushing the board through the water.
For that daredevil inside you! There is nothing like the feeling of flying down a speed course totally maxed out and being right on the edge. This is what these boards are made for. They are designed and developed for those who have the guts to put the pedal to the metal and go for it.
They have rocket-like acceleration, feel super loose on the water and reach unbelievable, almost unlimited top speed. Take the biggest sail you can possibly hold, sheet in and have lots of fun, and have faith in the knowledge that you will stay in control even at the highest of speeds. These boards have no limits and will go as fast as you dare to go.
The Speed Slalom offers a great combination between a light wind speed board and a full-on slalom race board. It features a double concave front section with soft tuck rail for a smooth ride over chop. This makes the boards immune from getting pushed off course by side chop. Towards the tail the bottom transforms into a flat V, which increases slightly towards the tail. This produces minimum drag and gives the board that loose feel.
We developed this one by merging the former Power and Speed Formula boards. In choppy conditions you constantly need to trim and level out the board in order to get maximum speed. We added some outline curve in the tail making it easier to find the ideal water position of the board. Due to this outline it feels looser under your feet, so it is easy to keep it 'flying'. It powers up straight away and flies over the fin. It is so balanced and well trimmed that it is easy to keep the pressure on the fin and soar upwind.
The wide tail creates plenty of power that is instantly converted into lift to further help with upwind sailing. At the same time it's easy to release all that power and transfer it into maximum speed. We achieved this with a progressive bottom V-flow that also makes it accelerate to unknown speeds on the downwind course. It also takes pressure off your legs making it easy to handle all this lift, and consequently allows you to go faster and faster.
We developed the Young Gun boards with the special needs of the new generation in mind. They come with a reduced stance width and a shorter distance between footstrap plugs for more narrow feet and also with many different footstrap options for youngsters of all sizes and sailing levels. They work for young guns up to around 50 kilos.
Made for young beginners and youngsters, who want to get planing, get into the straps and start learning some tricks.
A 55 liter version of Kauli Seadi's and Jason Polakow's latest development together with Werner Gnigler – our famous shaper. Approved by Cody Young (best surfer in his age group on Maui). Radical in feeling and at the same time easy to handle. A wave board that works from the shores of Maui to South Africa and anywhere in between. For wave riding young guns and small, light women. Now with Slotbox twinser fins and Minituttle side fins.
Youp Schmit our two times PWA Youth World Champion has developed this board with Werner. It offers unbelievable pop and is made for the latest and sickest moves. The weapon of choice for any Young Gun looking to be the next world champ!
They combine the stability a beginner needs with the sporty planing feel an advanced rider wants. Contrary to wide body beginner boards like the Funsters, the Explorers feature rather narrow and long hulls. As soon as you master the basics of windsurfing they lift up to a glide in light winds instantly offering that 'Funboard feeling'. Once planing they feel fast, sporty and alive.
The high tech drop stitch technology makes the board so stiff that you will easily get it planing but the surface itself is soft enough so that beginners won't hurt themselves when falling on it.
Instead of a daggerboard it comes with an additional center fin which gives the board some directional stability to help avoid drifting and helps to go upwind. Being longer than the normal Explorers also helps with going upwind due to its longer waterline. Our team riders could not believe how much fun this board is. It can also be used as a beginner SUP board and is therefore an ideal family toy.
The Windsurf SUP has been specially developed to work equally for both sports and offers an incredible range of fun. It will get you on the water at any time – for fun, adventure or for a workout – or all together. An ideal family toy! A great SUP and Windsurf beginner board as well as fun board for the advanced SUP'er and Windsurfer. Plenty of length and volume offer extra stability. It comes with a fully retractable dagger board, which provides stability and makes it effortless to sail upwind. While it works great for flat-water paddling or a first windsurf session on flat water, it can also be used in small waves – for both sports.
The ultimate plaything for Young Guns who like to have fun in the water. Kids will learn how to paddle around in 2 minutes and will be sailing in and out by themselves within two days. When you see kids, who have never been on an SUP or Windsurf board before, you will be excited by how much fun they have. The dimensions (width, length, volume) and the soft deck technology (no hard edges) combined with the center fin make it a perfect windsurf beginner board for kids up to 50kg. At the same time it is an ultimate all-round kid's SUP for flat-water and waves.
The boards additionally come with 2 Mini Tuttle plugs to cover the side-fin boxes when used as Twinsers.
There is no question that Twinsers and Quads have significant advantages in side shore conditions. All well-known riders have switched to this set-up mainly because of the unbelievable turning of these boards. Kauli, who initiated the Twinser and Quad concept made these boards popular with his own unique style. He has put a lot of effort into the development of the JP range wanting a line of Quads that he can use around the world in all different conditions, not just in pure down-the-line conditions.
This range shines in areas where Quads previously did not feel so much at home: Early planing, great speed and upwind performance.
The boards additionally come with 2 Mini Tuttle plugs to cover the side-fin boxes when used as single-fin boards.
Shaper Werner Gnigler and pro riders Robby Swift and Ricardo Campello have worked on this new line to come up with boards which are incredibly versatile suiting the competitor on the PWA World Tour just as well as the active wave sailor looking for a powerful and fast wave toy. They cover a huge range of use and the popular 3 fin set up gives you lots of tuning options. Not just the choice of using it as a single or tri fin, but also the option to use bigger side fins and a smaller center fin. These tuning options can shift the focus of the board from an onshore rocket to a side shore playmate.
Steven van Broeckhoven and shaper Werner Gnigler have developed the three sizes, 90,100 and 106. Two of the sizes were already flawless for today's powerful double moves and trick combos. These moves require fast and direct boards with explosive pop – even a 2nd and 3rd time – and the 90 and 100 were up to that! Steven and Youp Schmit are more than happy with their feeling and performance. So we left them unchanged. Nevertheless, Steven had the intention to adapt the light air freestyle board not only to fulfill the highest standards of modern freestyle in lighter winds but also to make it feel as radical as its smaller brothers.
The "All in One" concept between Freestyle Wave and Super Sport. They offer great early planing, a very comfortable ride and fantastic top end speed. Easy and forgiving medium wind jibing boards which deliver an exciting, electric feeling when going fast. Plug and play windsurfing – jump on and have fun.
The 116 uses the performance oriented rocker line from the Super Sport range. The 96 uses one which is close to the Freestyle Waves. The 106 is a combination of the two.
The bottom shape provides Vee in the mid section of the board combined with double concaves. This makes it easy to initiate maneuvers and adjust the radius of the jibe. The Vee in combination with the double concaves just swallow up any chop and provide a supermcomfortable ride.
The channel bottom concept provides great performance in early planing, high speed and excellent maneuverability as the rail line has more bottom curve than the inside area of the channel. The channel edge also creates extra lift and grip for maneuvers. The rather straight outline between the foot straps makes the board very stable in straight line sailing and provides even pressure on front and back foot resulting in a very comfortable stance. The deck has a constant radius in the standing area, which means that you always feel connected to the board.
The wide tail makes jibing effortless. The board remains controlled and predictable as you enter the jibe. At the middle of the turn a great gliding sensation kicks in. The board remains stable and calm as you go into the foot change. After the rig flip the power comes on smoothly and you accelerate rapidly back to top speed. It almost jibes itself. You only need to initiate the turn and it holds that carving edge – it's so easy!
This is an all-new, thrilling and exciting concept of extra wide, short and thin freeride boards within the JP line. It features so far unseen early planing with the easiest jibing possible. The main difference to comparable boards from our competition is, that they really give you an electrifying feel which you normally only get from much smaller boards. Their early planing and top speed is also unmatched in their class.
Shaper Werner Gnigler took a lot of features from the Freestyle Wave boards. The thin rails in combination with the low overall thickness make them such outstanding easy jibers. They pretty much jibe by themselves. Push the rail and they will carve the same radius every time - nice and easy. Obviously, the thin rails also provide great grip for more sporty jibes – in case you are up for those. If your jibes are not perfect yet and you sometimes make little mistakes during the maneuver – no problem the Magic Rides will simply finish the jibe for you by keeping the same radius.
The wide body concept creates ease, comfort and stability. This in combination with the special rocker line probably makes the boards the ultimate in passive planing today. You don't need to pump or use a special technique to get them onto a plane. Just sheet in and enjoy! Their planing power is not limited to big sails. They jump on the plane effortlessly - even with rather small sails. Super easy to get going and get into the straps! They accelerate quickly to a convincing pace which is easy to handle and controllable at all times. And they never seem to stop planing!
Their amazing maneuverability and their reliability to carve steady arcs inspire to try some classic freestyle moves. Short and wide boards often run into control problems in choppy conditions. Not with the Magic Rides the maximum width is slightly in front of the center resulting in a smooth and even outline which provides enormous control at high speed. They will feel like the smallest boards of this width that you have ever sailed.
The Super Sports deliver slalom-like performance but are way easier to ride and control. Great market feedback and lots of test wins have confirmed that. The line combines shape features from the X-Cite Ride and the Slalom boards to offer the best of both worlds. To make them really fast Werner Gnigler used his experience from the slalom developments while the influence of his X-Cite Ride shapes make sure that the power of the Super Sports is easily accessible for everyone not only for World Cup professionals.
The reduced overall length gives the boards a lively feel. The volume distribution is very balanced throughout the board which is an essential feature needed for early planing and effortless riding.Werner designed the so-called race deck on these boards. The key factor is the raised deck in the foot strap area combined with a round and constant deck curve in the whole standing area. The stance is very comfortable and you'll stay connected to the board at all times.
The bottom is equipped with a double concave V in the front flowing into a flat V towards the tail, ending with slightly bigger cut-outs. The concaves work like suspension when the board hits chop. The flat V supported by the tail cut-outs have the best and most efficient water release resulting in top speed on every course. The cut-outs also take some pressure off the tail keeping the board flat on the water – even in the strongest gusts.
The outline is kept rather parallel especially at the rear of the board resulting in a powerful stance with even pressure on both feet. Towards the front, the full rail radius creates buoyancy when not planing and balanced lift during carving maneuvers in which the board glides through the jibe on its rail. The fins supplied with the boards are probably the best performing Powerbox fins you can get.
The Super Lightwind boards start planing when there are no white caps in sight – as early as Formula boards, but they are way easier to handle than any Formula board. Getting in and out the straps is no problem and the jibing of the Super Lightwinds is also a pleasure compared to any Formula board.
They are quite a bit longer longer than Formula boards to get planing very early and easily without the special technique of Formula sailors. It also makes the boards more stable in non-planing conditions.
Since you will be making long high speed runs with them we used the scoop rocker lines from our big Slalom boards. They are not quite as wide as a formula board (100 cm) so we managed to achieve big advantages in handling.
The rail shape in combination with the race deck provides a very comfortable sailing stance. The strap positions come from the Super Sport (SLW90) and X-Cite Ride (SLW 92) boards respectively.
They jibe relatively easy for such wide boards and stay on the plane through the turn. We achieved this by using a special V flow concept. More V in the mid section of the board where it's much wider makes it easier to rail the board up and initiate the turn.
To guarantee maximum control during high speed runs we reduced the V towards the tail. We also used big tail cut outs for better release and a looser feel of the boards. The board shapes in combination with the 56cm molded Carbon fin make them real pleasure boards for reaching.
As the name says, the all-new Speed Slalom offers the great combination of a lightwind speed board and a full-on slalom race board. It features a double concave front section with soft tuck rail for a smooth ride over chop. This makes the boards immune from getting pushed off course by side chop. Towards the tail the bottom transforms into a flat V, which increases slightly towards the tail. This produces minimum drag and gives the board that loose feel.
In addition to the 59, which is our highwind board, we offer a powerful quiver (68 and 84) for the rider who prefers wider boards, and also the slightly narrower line (66 and 80) which offer outstanding top speed and control.
The 66 and 80 are new shapes that push the performance of slalom boards to a new level. Our new 'bottom concept', where the V flow increases constantly towards the tail, gives you a better release and a higher top speed. Maximum speed in a straight line is not enough anymore. The boards need to feel lively and light under your feet. You need the feeling of flying over the water and not the impression of pushing through the water. Additional outline curve at the tail delivers that feeling and performance advantage. Normally this change would result in a less powerful standing position and less acceleration. This is not the case with our unique looking new deck shape. A deck winger makes the deck outline wider than the bottom one. This supports you with a more outboard stance producing more power in light winds and maximum control and comfort on long runs.
We developed a new board by merging the former Power and Speed. In choppy conditions you permanently need to trim and level out the board in order to get maximum speed. We added some outline curve at the tail making it easier to find the ideal water position of the board. Due to the new outline it feels looser under your feet, so it is easy to keep it 'flying'.
It powers up straight away and flies over the fin. It is so balanced and well trimmed that it is easy to keep the pressure on the fin, and soar upwind. The wide tail creates plenty of power that is instantly converted into lift to enable upwind sailing. At the same time it's easy to release all that power and transfer it into maximum speed. We achieved this with a new progressive bottom V-flow that also makes it accelerate to unknown speeds on the downwind course. It also takes pressure off your legs making it easy to handle all this lift, and consequently allows you to go faster and faster. A winner in all waters and conditions, this board is fast and controllable, meaning it clearly outperforms its predecessors and shall dominate the Formula scene.
A 55 liter version of Kauli Seadi's and Jason Polakow's latest development together with Werner Gnigler – our famous shaper. Approved by Cody Young (best surfer in his age group on Maui). Radical in feeling and at the same time easy to handle. A wave board that works from the shores of Maui to South Africa and anywhere in between. For wave riding young guns and small, light women.
The All-In-One board for the advanced youngster. As soon as you have grown out of the Young Gun 115 you are ready for the 85. A small version of the Freestyle Wave boards that works for freeride, bump & jump, freestyle and waves.
The Explorers combine the stability a beginner needs with the sporty planing feel an advanced rider wants to enjoy. Contrary to wide body beginner boards like the Funsters, the Explorers feature rather narrow and long hulls.
As soon as you slightly advance and master the basics of windsurfing the Explorer lifts up to a glide in light winds instantly offering that 'Funboard feeling'. Once planing it is and feels much faster, more sporty and alive than wide body beginner boards. With this board touring, exploring and enjoying the coastline is a great experience.
They deliver outstanding performance – considering they are also great beginner boards. When planing, they almost feel as sporty as an X-Cite Ride, lifting on their tail and powering off their fin. A great sensation especially for a board that comes with a daggerboard.
On wide body boards the daggerboard basically only reduces the sideway drift. On the more narrow Explorers, the power of the daggerboard can lift the windward rail, providing an exciting feeling. This makes it a lot more fun to ride with the daggerboard in light winds and is more efficient to go upwind.
They come with many foot strap options for every rider level, starting from the foot strap beginner to the advanced rider who is already able to use the straps and push the board to accelerate.
Because of the retractable daggerboard and the various foot strap options everyone will find the perfect set-up. The volume is evenly spread-out and gives plenty of stability for first time windsurfers.
The built-in nose handle in combination with the strap handle at the tail make carrying the board really easy. The soft EVA deck makes them ideal for every member of the family.
The Funsters combine the easy handling of a super stable beginner board with the performance of a larger freeride board. They are excellent beginner and family boards. Advanced riders can also have fun on them.
The 205 and 180 are simply perfect beginner boards. After only a few hours everybody will be sailing back and forth, and will quickly reach the thrill of planing.
The mast track is centered and very close to the dagger board, making the board reactquickly to rig and foot steering.
All JP SUPs can additionally be used for Windsurfing (with the exception of the Race boards).
The Windsurf SUPs have been especially developed to equally work for both Sports and offer an incredible range of fun. They all come either with a centerfin or a daggerboard for additional stability when windsurfing and to avoid drifting sideways during these very first hours of your windsurfing career. These boards get you on the water at any time – for fun, adventure or for a workout – or all together.


1) Where and what did you study and when did you graduate?
I officially studied History with Study in French (a ridiculous name for something that was just History and French) at the University of Bristol. I graduated in 2013.
I'm currently living in Mexico City.
Well, it's more like two jobs. I am a volunteer Campaigns and Research Assistant at Amnesty International's Regional Office for the Americas, which is based here in Mexico City. On a day to day basis, I do a lot of administrative tasks, calling people up and requesting meetings for my seniors, transcribing interviews, translating documents from Spanish to English - can be anything depending on whatever is urgently needed that day! Everything I do is in Spanish, which is great for me, as language learning is my biggest obsession, and I'm thinking of trying to get into interpreting (although my future plans tend to change week on week!). The field of human rights is as challenging as it is rewarding and I'm learning every day. I also work online as an English and French teacher, with a site called iTalki. That keeps me in tortillas and beer, and it's also fantastic because I get to meet students from all round the world. I also keep up a variety of side projects, including blogging about my life in Mexico and language learning projects, and occasionally getting my guitar out and doing the odd concert here!
I think it flitted between either a professional cricketer or professional footballer depending on which season it was! My teenage years were also suitably spent thinking that my rock band was going to go stratospheric, whilst doodling anarchy signs on my schoolbooks without having a clue what that meant.
Immediately after finishing my exams I moved back to my hometown of Chichester to work for a medical insurance company, answering client's calls about their holidays and insurance details ('Do I need a visa to go to Spain?' was a particular classic, as well as the chap who wanted advice on carp fishing in Guinea-Bissau). I was really lucky to be able to live at home and raise some cash, which I desperately needed due to my imminent move to Mexico, where I went to work with the British Council's Language Assistant Programme, working as an English teacher in Mexico City. I fell in love with teaching and I fell in love with the country, although things were often a little complicated at first. I accidentally got adopted by a Mexican family who I'm living with during my second (current) stay here, which was one of the most amazing happenings of my short life. My immediate post graduate experience set the foundations for almost everything I'm doing now.
Incredibly positive actually, perhaps even too much so. I was looking forward to life after university so much maybe I didn't make as much of my last year at Bristol as I should have done. My third year studying abroad in Bordeaux had been so wonderful I was itching to head out of the country again.
Don't drink! I rushed back with my parents to play in a five-a-side football match and think the three glasses of wine I consumed significantly contributed to our defeat.
Honestly, not much. There were lingering temptations to move to London and try and get on a graduate scheme, but I know now that that kind of life would have done me no good at all. I might have tried to have learnt more Spanish before I left, because house hunting and making friends when I arrived in Mexico City was seriously complicated when I arrived because of how terrible my language skills were. In university terms, I do kind of wish sometimes I hadn't spent so much money in awful clubs and joined some more societies, particularly outdoor ones.
Perhaps more than anything, new experience. As cliched as it sounds, I read Kerouac's On the Road when I was in India at nineteen, and it absolutely confirmed to me the kind of life I wanted to live - constantly meeting new people and getting to know new places. A great chat in a language that isn't my mother tongue, usually over a beer, usually leaves me with a warm feeling that life is worth it! The fact that my amazing family supports me is also a massive inspiration that I couldn't live without.
Firstly - and most importantly - not knowing what you want to do is a strength, not a weakness. There is nothing you should be doing, no matter what anyone says. I'm now going to utterly contradict that statement with my second point. Second point - if you don't know what you want to do, you could do a lot worse than being an English teacher abroad (I'd really recommend the Language Assistants Programme with the British Council). You'll meet loads of new people, probably learn a new language (if that's your thing), get to know a new culture and you'll probably fall into your next project by accident along the way. You'll also be able to support yourself and really get to know the culture of the place in a way you wouldn't if you just passed through. If you hate it, it'll probably only be a maximum of one year of your life, and the UK isn't going anywhere….
Thank you so much Charlie for taking the time to answer our questions. We hope that you keep living your dreams in Mexico City and write the odd song about it too! If you would like to find out more about Charlie's journey and his language learning escapades, check out Pincheguero Blog.
I studied History at the University of Exeter, graduating in 2012. Those three years went by so quickly that I decided to stay for another year and I completed a Master's degree in War and Society by the end of 2013.
After a year at the charity, I was promoted to Manager of one of the core teams. My team process and assess over a thousand referral applications each year for disadvantaged children from across the UK to come to one of the charity's three retreats for a week long respite break. The job can be demanding, emotive, fast-paced and requires quick and difficult decisions, as well as being incredibly rewarding. Managing a team of five direct reports can be a lot to juggle, especially when everyone (from all levels) needs your time and attention, but I am comfortable knowing this is where my strengths lie and having the support of a positive team around me makes the days so enjoyable.
Aged 9, I told my Dad "I'm going to be waitress when I'm older, but if I don't get to do that then I'll probably be a popstar."… It's amazing to think back to when you were younger and who you've become today. I soon forgot all about my dream to be a waitress (and my chart-topping back-up plan), but I have always had that sense that I wanted to do "something to help others" whatever that may be. Cheesy as it sounds, from a young age I wanted to 'save the world' and I knew I would one day play a part in that. University re-ignited this and I am so glad that I spent a lot of my time after my lectures gaining experience in the voluntary sector. My interest in the wider charity sector informed my MA dissertation and then almost all 45 of my job applications were to charities. In fact, I was very rarely attracted to a vacancy that was not on 'Charity Job'.
Raring to go! I knew that I had worked hard and that it would pay off somehow. Of course I also felt totally clueless about the world of real work. I certainly had no idea I would be a Manager two years later, managing staff as old as my parents and I certainly didn't learn how to do this at Uni!
Don't worry about which 'path to take'. Most pathways crossover, turn back on themselves and merge into one if you want them to! I remember feeling frustrated with everyone asking me about what I was going to do after graduating and feeling worried that if I went down one route, that decision would be final and all other options would close off. But now I can see that I will be able to take an array of experiences with me to future jobs and I can definitely still change my mind and go in any direction at any point.
I would have spent less time applying for jobs that I didn't even want. Sometimes it felt like I should apply for this or really ought to apply for that, but ultimately, it's the jobs that really intrigue and inspire you that will lead you to writing a smashing covering letter for.
People that keep on smiling no matter what. I met people like that at Uni but it is only in the world of work where I have experienced the power of a positive person to alter a whole organisation. Keeping a sense of fun and laughter throughout all the frustrating times that will inevitably pop up is difficult, but I am trying to harness that a bit more this year! It's infectious!
Thinking big can meaning looking for something small. In my experience anyway, I wanted to be a manager in a charity – which is thinking big – but I got there by finding something small, a charity tucked away in the 'middle of nowhere' for example, which has given me so much more than I could have gained anywhere else. So I would suggest you think outside the box and creatively- yet always with your passion and dream in mind!
'YES' (one word that can take you from average to awesome)!
The Cool Graduate would like to thank Emily for her honest interview and her great advice. Keep being such a positive lady! You've got to change one thing though, put your jam on your scone before the cream!
If you are, or know, a potential 'inspirational graduate' please fill in the form on the right hand side of this blog post and we'll get back to you.


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Sultans of String: A WORLD OF MUSIC – Virtual Performance
3x JUNO Award nominees and Billboard charting artists Sultans of String take you on a musical journey around the world! This concert is 100% Live and Interactive on a digital sound stage with a four camera shoot, binding the school community together in a glorious celebration of real-time sight and sound. Led by violinist Chris McKhool, this thrilling performance presents a sonic tapestry of world music that explores styles, harmonies, and melodies from around the globe. Together with students, the group combines Arabic folk from Chris' heritage, Spanish flamenco, East Coast fiddling, Cuban rhythms, and Gypsy-jazz, in a collaboration that breaks down the barriers that divide us and provides a model for peace. The concert covers many Ontario curriculum expectations and is tailored to your age group of students, and is followed by a Q&A section.
A pre-recorded concert option is also available. See pricing information listed below in booking details.
Celebrating diversity through music
Exploring and fusing musical styles
Sultans of String Online Performance Study Guide
School Fee for 2 artists live-stream: $570.00 + HST
School Fee for pre-recorded concert: $550 + HST
Grades: K-12
Language: English, Bilingual
About Sultans of String
Violinist and Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient Chris McKhool met Kevin Laliberté just as the guitarist was coming off the road from touring the globe with Jesse Cook and cross Canada with The Chieftains. When Chris first heard Kevin's rumba rhythm their musical mind-meld created Sultans of String's sound – the intimate and playful relationship between the violin and the flamenco guitar. Acoustic strings meet with electronic wizardry to create layers and depth of sound, creating soundscapes that seem impossible to be coming from string players. Equally at home in a concert hall, jazz club or festival setting, Sultans of String have gigged at the legendary club Birdland in New York, the renowned Celtic Connections Festival in the U.K. and the San Jose Jazz Festival. They have performed with symphonies across Canada and the U.S., and played live on BBC TV, Irish National Radio, World Cafe and SiriusXM in Washington. They have been featured in the New York Times, won first place in the International Songwriting Competition (out of 15,000 entries), and have earned three Canadian Folk Music Awards out of eight nominations.


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Q: Number of subgroups of a finite group I came across this statement on page 24 of these notes:
[Every finite group] G has $\leq |G|^{\log |G|}$ subgroups (because every subgroup has at most $\log |G|$ generators).
I figured out why the part in parentheses is true, but I've been having trouble seeing why the main statement follows from that fact. I've searched for a while but have only seen the bound mentioned as "trivial" in some more advanced papers, so I'm guessing it's an elementary fact in finite group theory that I don't have the background in to see. If anyone could clarify the bound a bit that would be great.

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After beating around the bush for several months, DJ Drama finally opened up about the role he played in Drake and Meek Mill's ghostwriting beef – and it turns out, it was a pretty big role.
Drama got caught in the near dismantling of Meek Mill's career middle when his ex-wife claimed he was the one who leaked reference tracks Quentin Miller recorded for Drake, which would've ultimately given Meek the ammunition he needed to fire shots at the Toronto rapper. Drama still denies the accusations and now says it was Meek who jumped the gun on his own, following a private conversation he had with Drama about Drizzy's "R.I.C.O" verse not being original.
"I'm gonna say this and then we're gonna put it to rest," Drama began, before explaining that he got involved due to Meek Mill. "My involvement in the situation was that my man thought he was getting dissed," he said, referencing the line on "R.I.C.O." where Drake says "the girl of your dreams to me is probably not a challenge." Meek has previously addressed this line on Twitter, saying he originally took the line to be a knock at his relationship with Nicki Minaj.
Drama said that he told Meek that "he's not dissing you… those weren't technically his bars," trying to placate Meek by saying Drake didn't write the line. Meek presumably then took that and ran with it, publicly leveling ghostwriting accusations against Drake and igniting their much-discussed feud. "I had a conversation with my man about something and from there it just blew out of proportion," Drama said.
Drama then implored the world to ask Funk Flex about the source of the tapes.
While Drake came out of the beef remarkably unscathed, Meek Mill's career seems to have suffered. To hear the Philly native's most recent Drake diss, click here and watch DJ Drama clear a few misconceptions up in the clip above.


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Q: Is there a way to ignore type incompatibility in typescript? I have been looking at using typescript with mongoose for MongoDB. Mostly it has been working great, but with certain types of quesites I get warnings from the typescript compiler.
If I do an or like so:
{"$or": [{done: {"$exists": false}}, {done:false}]}

I get the following warning:
Incompatible types in array literal expression: Types of property 'done' of types '{ done: { $exists: bool; }; }' and '{ done: bool; }' are incompatible.
I understand why, but is there a way to express this so the compiler will accept it?

A: You can type-assert any of the elements to any to "turn off" type checking:
[<any>{done: {"$exists": false}}, {done:false}]

Or, if you're initializing a variable, you can do something like this:
var n: any[] = [{done: {"$exists": false}}, {done:false}]