Managing tipping payments is an administrative problem, not a technological problem
The Federal Circuit ruled that VidAngel's patent application for eliciting media content tips is ineligible, underscoring strict patent eligibility standards. [ more ]
Oregon Supreme Court Lets Trump Stay on Primary Ballot, for Now
The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald J. Trump can remain on the state's primary election ballot for 2024, pending a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on a similar challenge in Colorado.
More than 30 lawsuits have been filed in various states claiming that Trump is ineligible to serve as president due to his involvement in the insurrection on January 6th. Trump's campaign has argued that the 14th Amendment does not apply to him and has criticized the lawsuits as partisan and antidemocratic. [ more ]
Voters reminded to take photo ID for local elections
Anyone voting in Thursday's local elections in England is being reminded to take their photo ID with them.It is the first time that voters in England will be required to present photographic identification before casting their ballot, but only certain types will be accepted.A passport, driving licence photocard, blue badge, Totum student discount card, and older person's bus pass are all valid, as well as a voter authority certificate.
Common would be the first to admit that he has an EGO that is, an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and an Oscar making him just a Tony Award shy from securing the coveted EGOT, the achievement of winning all four major entertainment awards.Eighteen other people have done so, and the Frozen songwriter Robert Lopez is the only person to do it twice.
Government agrees to include NHS doctors on flights out of Sudan
The Government has agreed to include NHS doctors without UK passports on the last flights out of Sudan, amid criticism over the scope of its eligibility criteria for evacuation.Ministers answered calls to widen the remit, which had been limited to British nationals and their immediate family, after a significant decline in the number of UK citizens coming forward.
Evacuate all British residents from Sudan, says Labour
All British residents should qualify for evacuation from Sudan, Labour has said.Downing Street has so far rejected calls to widen the eligibility for evacuation beyond British passport holders and their immediate family.It comes amid criticism of the pace of the UK evacuation, which was bought more time after a three-day extension to the ceasefire was agreed.
UK to end evacuation flights from Sudan within 24 hours
The UK will end evacuation flights from Sudan within the next 24 hours, the government has announced.Deputy Prime MinisterOliver Dowden said rescue operations would cease following a significant decline in the number of British nationals coming forward to flee the war-torn country.Some 1,573 people on 13 flights have been evacuated from the Wadi Saeedna airfield near the capital of Khartoum but thousands more UK passport holders may remain.
Let all British residents join Sudan evacuation, Labour urges government
All British residents should qualify for evacuation from Sudan, Labour has said amid concerns people could be left behind if the country again descends into fighting.The government has rejected calls to widen the eligibility for evacuation beyond British passport holders and their immediate family and is facing both domestic and international criticism over its response.
Voters reminded to take photo ID for local elections
Anyone voting in Thursday's local elections in England is being reminded to take their photo ID with them.It is the first time that voters in England will be required to present photographic identification before casting their ballot, but only certain types will be accepted.A passport, driving licence photocard, blue badge, Totum student discount card, and older person's bus pass are all valid, as well as a voter authority certificate.
Common would be the first to admit that he has an EGO that is, an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award and an Oscar making him just a Tony Award shy from securing the coveted EGOT, the achievement of winning all four major entertainment awards.Eighteen other people have done so, and the Frozen songwriter Robert Lopez is the only person to do it twice.
Government agrees to include NHS doctors on flights out of Sudan
The Government has agreed to include NHS doctors without UK passports on the last flights out of Sudan, amid criticism over the scope of its eligibility criteria for evacuation.Ministers answered calls to widen the remit, which had been limited to British nationals and their immediate family, after a significant decline in the number of UK citizens coming forward.
Evacuate all British residents from Sudan, says Labour
All British residents should qualify for evacuation from Sudan, Labour has said.Downing Street has so far rejected calls to widen the eligibility for evacuation beyond British passport holders and their immediate family.It comes amid criticism of the pace of the UK evacuation, which was bought more time after a three-day extension to the ceasefire was agreed.
UK to end evacuation flights from Sudan within 24 hours
The UK will end evacuation flights from Sudan within the next 24 hours, the government has announced.Deputy Prime MinisterOliver Dowden said rescue operations would cease following a significant decline in the number of British nationals coming forward to flee the war-torn country.Some 1,573 people on 13 flights have been evacuated from the Wadi Saeedna airfield near the capital of Khartoum but thousands more UK passport holders may remain.
Let all British residents join Sudan evacuation, Labour urges government
All British residents should qualify for evacuation from Sudan, Labour has said amid concerns people could be left behind if the country again descends into fighting.The government has rejected calls to widen the eligibility for evacuation beyond British passport holders and their immediate family and is facing both domestic and international criticism over its response.
It is hard to respect any opinion from the Supreme Court in view of the news. Money=Speech=Influence: Eligibility and the U.S. Solicitor General: Patenting the Scientific, Technological, and Industrial Arts | Patently-O
Eligibility and the U.S. Solicitor General: Patenting the Scientific, Technological, and Industrial Arts
by Dennis Crouch A decade ago, the US Supreme Court issued a pair of decisions that upended substantial aspects of patent practice.Mayo Collaborative Servs.v. Prometheus Labs., Inc., 566 U.S. 66 (2012); and Alice Corp. Pty.Ltd. v. CLS Bank Int'l, 573 U.S. 208 (2014).These cases broadened scope of the "abstract idea" and "law of nature" exclusions in ways that largely overlap with other patent law doctrines, such as obviousness, indefiniteness, and even enablement.
Eligibility and the U.S. Solicitor General: Patenting the Scientific, Technological, and Industrial Arts
by Dennis Crouch A decade ago, the US Supreme Court issued a pair of decisions that upended substantial aspects of patent practice.Mayo Collaborative Servs.v. Prometheus Labs., Inc., 566 U.S. 66 (2012); and Alice Corp. Pty.Ltd. v. CLS Bank Int'l, 573 U.S. 208 (2014).These cases broadened scope of the "abstract idea" and "law of nature" exclusions in ways that largely overlap with other patent law doctrines, such as obviousness, indefiniteness, and even enablement.
Beyond TRID: Safeguarding compliance on every loan
With lenders competing for every purchase transaction, some may be dusting off products they haven't used in years or expanding their credit box to accommodate more borrowers and increase access to homeownership.Ensuring that creativity doesn't compromise compliance takes serious research and constant QC system updating.
Why the Patriots selected Georgia Tech DE Keion White in the NFL Draft
As the second round of the 2023 NFL draft continued to move, the New England Patriots stayed home.The war room in Foxborough did so to select Georgia Tech defensive lineman Keion White at No. 46 overall.White would become the fourth edge prospect to leave the board around the league on Friday night, following Auburn's Derick Hall, Notre Dame's Isaiah Foskey and LSU's BJ Ojulari.
Years into his quest for a kidney, an L.A. patient is still in 'the Twilight Zone'
(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
In his Arcadia home, Roland Coleman grew increasingly frustrated as the months passed without an answer from Keck Medical Center of USC.Coleman, 73, was seeking a kidney transplant to free him from his listless afternoons undergoing dialysis and lengthen what remains of his life.
Endangered vulture chick hatches at London Zoo for first time in 40 years
M eet Egbert, the first baby vulture to be safely hatched at London Zoo in 40 years.The critically endangered Rupell's griffon vulture was carefully hatched in a specialised vulture incubator, weighing in at just 115g the same as a bar of soap.Zookeepers are now hand-rearing the fluffy chick on rodent protein shakes and successfully putting on weight ahead of tests to determine their gender and eligibility for a breeding programme for the endangered species.
Mitchell Gibson reportedly signs one-year deal with Capitals
The Washington Capitals have signed 23-year-old goaltender Mitchell Gibson to a one-year, entry-level contract, according to a report from the Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli.Gibson, a fourth-round draft pick of the Capitals in 2018, has spent the last several years in the NCAA with Harvard University.
Tom Brady's son showing signs of following in father's footsteps
Seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady recently retired from the NFL after 23 years, and his son looks to be following in his footsteps.Tom Brady briefly retired only to return for the 2022 season to make another run at a Super Bowl title with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.After their Wild Card Round elimination, Brady opted against testing out free agency and announced his retirement from the NFL "for good."
Beyond TRID: Safeguarding compliance on every loan
With lenders competing for every purchase transaction, some may be dusting off products they haven't used in years or expanding their credit box to accommodate more borrowers and increase access to homeownership.Ensuring that creativity doesn't compromise compliance takes serious research and constant QC system updating.
Why the Patriots selected Georgia Tech DE Keion White in the NFL Draft
As the second round of the 2023 NFL draft continued to move, the New England Patriots stayed home.The war room in Foxborough did so to select Georgia Tech defensive lineman Keion White at No. 46 overall.White would become the fourth edge prospect to leave the board around the league on Friday night, following Auburn's Derick Hall, Notre Dame's Isaiah Foskey and LSU's BJ Ojulari.
Years into his quest for a kidney, an L.A. patient is still in 'the Twilight Zone'
(Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)
In his Arcadia home, Roland Coleman grew increasingly frustrated as the months passed without an answer from Keck Medical Center of USC.Coleman, 73, was seeking a kidney transplant to free him from his listless afternoons undergoing dialysis and lengthen what remains of his life.
Endangered vulture chick hatches at London Zoo for first time in 40 years
M eet Egbert, the first baby vulture to be safely hatched at London Zoo in 40 years.The critically endangered Rupell's griffon vulture was carefully hatched in a specialised vulture incubator, weighing in at just 115g the same as a bar of soap.Zookeepers are now hand-rearing the fluffy chick on rodent protein shakes and successfully putting on weight ahead of tests to determine their gender and eligibility for a breeding programme for the endangered species.
Mitchell Gibson reportedly signs one-year deal with Capitals
The Washington Capitals have signed 23-year-old goaltender Mitchell Gibson to a one-year, entry-level contract, according to a report from the Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli.Gibson, a fourth-round draft pick of the Capitals in 2018, has spent the last several years in the NCAA with Harvard University.
Tom Brady's son showing signs of following in father's footsteps
Seven-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback Tom Brady recently retired from the NFL after 23 years, and his son looks to be following in his footsteps.Tom Brady briefly retired only to return for the 2022 season to make another run at a Super Bowl title with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.After their Wild Card Round elimination, Brady opted against testing out free agency and announced his retirement from the NFL "for good."
What the Patriots were looking for in the fifth round through seventh round of the NFL Draft
The New England Patriots began the final stretch of the 2023 NFL draft by making three selections in the fourth round.But the final stretch didn't end there for head coach Bill Belichick, director of player personnel Matt Groh and Co.The war room inside Gillette Stadium would call the names of an additional six prospects as noon became evening on Saturday.
UCLA's Jaylen Clark declares for the NBA draft despite serious leg injury
(Ringo H.W. Chiu / Associated Press)
Less than a month after he suffered a serious lower-leg injury that sidelined him for the season's final six games, UCLA's Jaylen Clark declared for the NBA draft.The junior guard who established himself as one of the nation's top defensive players made his announcement Wednesday on Instagram, declining to reveal whether he intended to plunge headlong into the June 22 draft or preserve his final season of eligibility in case he wanted to come back.
Analysis: Even without raising a banner, UCLA's seniors restored blue-blood fabric of the program
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
"Hoop Dreams" ends with heartbreak, not championships, its humanity in documenting crushed hopes amid injuries and setbacks making it perhaps the greatest sports movie of all time.Some might feel the same way about UCLA's senior class.No, they didn't get to raise banner No. 12, but these guys were going to give you everything they had every time they took the court while restoring the fabric of a proud program.
This is how to get free help filing your income tax returns in the GTA
Some Torontonians are eligible to get help filing their income tax returns - for free.A handful of tax clinics across the Greater Toronto Area offer their services to eligible residents through the federally-run Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) for those with a modest income and a simple return, at no cost.
Mar. 23-GRAND FORKS - Ethan Frisch is set to begin his pro career.Frisch, a senior defenseman from Moorhead, has signed with the San Jose Barracuda, the top minor-league affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, and will begin playing with the American Hockey League squad this season.Frisch, an alternate captain, had the option to use his free COVID-impacted year and come back for a fifth year next season.
One week left to save 20 per cent on your Dezeen Awards entry
There's just one week left to save 20 per cent on entry fees for Dezeen Awards 2023!On top of this, don't forget that small companies pay half the price.Early entry closes next Wednesday 29 March, so you still have enough time to enter and pay less.Start your entry today and finish it before the deadline to take advantage of the lower fees.
What the Patriots were looking for in the fifth round through seventh round of the NFL Draft
The New England Patriots began the final stretch of the 2023 NFL draft by making three selections in the fourth round.But the final stretch didn't end there for head coach Bill Belichick, director of player personnel Matt Groh and Co.The war room inside Gillette Stadium would call the names of an additional six prospects as noon became evening on Saturday.
UCLA's Jaylen Clark declares for the NBA draft despite serious leg injury
(Ringo H.W. Chiu / Associated Press)
Less than a month after he suffered a serious lower-leg injury that sidelined him for the season's final six games, UCLA's Jaylen Clark declared for the NBA draft.The junior guard who established himself as one of the nation's top defensive players made his announcement Wednesday on Instagram, declining to reveal whether he intended to plunge headlong into the June 22 draft or preserve his final season of eligibility in case he wanted to come back.
Analysis: Even without raising a banner, UCLA's seniors restored blue-blood fabric of the program
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)
"Hoop Dreams" ends with heartbreak, not championships, its humanity in documenting crushed hopes amid injuries and setbacks making it perhaps the greatest sports movie of all time.Some might feel the same way about UCLA's senior class.No, they didn't get to raise banner No. 12, but these guys were going to give you everything they had every time they took the court while restoring the fabric of a proud program.
This is how to get free help filing your income tax returns in the GTA
Some Torontonians are eligible to get help filing their income tax returns - for free.A handful of tax clinics across the Greater Toronto Area offer their services to eligible residents through the federally-run Community Volunteer Income Tax Program (CVITP) for those with a modest income and a simple return, at no cost.
Mar. 23-GRAND FORKS - Ethan Frisch is set to begin his pro career.Frisch, a senior defenseman from Moorhead, has signed with the San Jose Barracuda, the top minor-league affiliate of the San Jose Sharks, and will begin playing with the American Hockey League squad this season.Frisch, an alternate captain, had the option to use his free COVID-impacted year and come back for a fifth year next season.
One week left to save 20 per cent on your Dezeen Awards entry
There's just one week left to save 20 per cent on entry fees for Dezeen Awards 2023!On top of this, don't forget that small companies pay half the price.Early entry closes next Wednesday 29 March, so you still have enough time to enter and pay less.Start your entry today and finish it before the deadline to take advantage of the lower fees.
Austin Energy provides assistance registry for customers
AUSTIN, Texas Austin Energy wants to help those in need by providing assistance before a power outage.The utility company has a Medically Vulnerable Registry that is part of its Customer Assistance Program (CAP).The registry is for those "who need critical care or have a serious illness."
2023 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List No. 43
We have only two names left until we've completed the 2023 Willie McCovey Memorial Community Prospect List, our annual ranking of the top 44 prospects in the San Francisco Giants organization.Coming in at No. 42 on the list is Wade Meckler, who sneaks into the CPL in his first year of eligibility.The Giants selected Meckler, a left-handed hitting outfielder, in the eighth round of the 2022 MLB Draft.
Seven in 10 pupils on universal credit not eligible for free school meals'
Nearly seven in 10 children in England whose families are entitled to universal credit are not eligible for free school meals, according to a new report.Households in England receiving universal credit must earn below 7,400 a year before benefits and after tax to qualify for free school meals.This cap for means-tested free school meals means that around 1.7 million pupils in England whose families are entitled to universal credit 69 per cent of this group are not eligible for free lunches, researchers said.
Seven in 10 pupils on universal credit not eligible for free school meals IFS
Nearly seven in 10 children in England whose families are entitled to universal credit are not eligible for free school meals, according to a report.Families on universal credit (UC) are much more likely to be food insecure than other households, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said.Currently, households in England receiving UC must earn below 7,400 a year before benefits and after tax to qualify for free school meals.
Seven in 10 pupils on universal credit not eligible for free school meals'
Nearly seven in 10 children in England whose families are entitled to universal credit are not eligible for free school meals, according to a new report.Households in England receiving universal credit must earn below 7,400 a year before benefits and after tax to qualify for free school meals.This cap for means-tested free school meals means that around 1.7 million pupils in England whose families are entitled to universal credit 69 per cent of this group are not eligible for free lunches, researchers said.
Seven in 10 pupils on universal credit not eligible for free school meals IFS
Nearly seven in 10 children in England whose families are entitled to universal credit are not eligible for free school meals, according to a report.Families on universal credit (UC) are much more likely to be food insecure than other households, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) said.Currently, households in England receiving UC must earn below 7,400 a year before benefits and after tax to qualify for free school meals.
What's Next For Bruins Prospect Mason Lohrei After OSU Season Ends?
The Bruins are thin when it comes to defensive depth, so it might be a good time to get a look at Mason Lohrei.The Ohio State sophomore, who was drafted in the second round of the 2020 NHL Draft by Boston, is a top prospect for the B's and posted strong numbers this season for the Buckeyes with four goals and 28 assists.
Elite USC receiver Dorian Singer never gave up his dream of playing on a big stage
(Rick Scuteri / Associated Press)
Dana Zupke couldn't make sense of it.As the longtime head coach at Pinnacle High in Arizona, he'd seen many kids fall through the football recruiting cracks.That was just the reality of college football these days.But Dorian Singer was not just any kid.Zupke only coached the receiver for one season, but it was more than enough to know Singer was special.
HUD awards over $54 million in grants to curb discrimination
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on Tuesday announced it has awarded $54 million to 182 fair housing organizations across 42 states under its Fair Housing Initiatives Program (FHIP).The goal is to provide support to organizations that address Fair Housing Act violations and funding Private Enforcement Initiative grantees to continue fair housing enforcement efforts.
Massive strike shuts down LAUSD, leaving 420,000 students out of school
A massive three-day strike planned by the majority of Los Angeles public school employees - bus drivers, teachers, custodians and others - kicked off early Tuesday, with picketers marching through the dark, rainy morning.Hundreds of school employees, many among the lowest-paid, joined the picket line before 5 a.m. at the Los Angeles Unified School District's Van Nuys bus yard, marching in ponchos and balancing signs with their umbrellas.
Charisma Osborne's career-high leads UCLA over Oklahoma in NCAA tournament
If this was Charisma Osborne 's final game in Pauley Pavilion, she ended with an emphatic mic drop.The senior who could be a high WNBA draft pick this year if she opts to turn pro instead of using one more season of eligibility led fourth-seeded UCLA to its first Sweet16 berth since 2019 by scoring a career-high 36points and adding eight rebounds and four assists Monday night in an 82-73 win over fifth-seeded Oklahoma.
Retail lender Guild Mortgage announced Monday that Mary Ann McGarry is retiring from the CEO position in late June, remaining on the California-based lender's board of directors after retirement.Terry Schmidt, Guild's current president, is the successor.McGarry joined Guild in 1984 as a supervisor in internal audit and held several leadership positions until promoted to president in 2005 and CEO in 2007.
Charisma Osborne's career-high leads UCLA over Oklahoma in NCAA tournament
If this was Charisma Osborne 's final game in Pauley Pavilion, she ended with an emphatic mic drop.The senior who could be a high WNBA draft pick this year if she opts to turn pro instead of using one more season of eligibility led fourth-seeded UCLA to its first Sweet16 berth since 2019 by scoring a career-high 36points and adding eight rebounds and four assists Monday night in an 82-73 win over fifth-seeded Oklahoma.
Retail lender Guild Mortgage announced Monday that Mary Ann McGarry is retiring from the CEO position in late June, remaining on the California-based lender's board of directors after retirement.Terry Schmidt, Guild's current president, is the successor.McGarry joined Guild in 1984 as a supervisor in internal audit and held several leadership positions until promoted to president in 2005 and CEO in 2007.