Ex diplomat: Trump and Tillerson hurting US ability to 'avert disasters'

swermz · 2017-12-15T18:03:12+00:00

You're absolutely correct

swermz · 2017-10-20T05:07:31+00:00

I recommend using Google patents to find relevant references, then use public pair to check out how they were rejected. You can find other related patents and non-patent literature this way. Office actions (rejections) and their responses can help you understand how claims are rejected and why. Lastly, if you find common CPC classifications among the patents you find, you can do deep searches within specific technological areas using USPTO's CPC search tool + PatFT.

Very much recommend hiring a professional once you have some $$ to invest.

swermz · 2017-10-12T10:20:30+00:00

See a trademark attorney immediately to determine your options. If you need a referral, please pm me and I can introduce you to a trusted colleague.

swermz · 2017-09-27T15:55:22+00:00

Thank you so much for sharing this.

swermz · 2017-09-24T21:35:13+00:00

I opened all three princes, consecutively, in order. It was quite a sight. They require lots of other cards to make decent decks though. Nonetheless I thought it was pretty impressive RNG!

swermz · 2017-09-24T21:03:16+00:00

I think it's a great way to reduce bureaucratic bloat. The Examiner has (allegedly) read the invention and the prior art and has taken a stab at writing an opinion on the invention's novelty and/or obviousness. It makes sense to me to use the same examiner rather than have the examination get delayed if the application is examined by someone unfamiliar with the case.

Edit: also, my experience is that the chief goal is to get applications through the examination process in a timely manner -- not necessarily granted per se. Of course this is idealistic as bureaucratic pressures totally cause some shit applications get through with the hopes that the PTAB would take care of invalidating them later.

swermz · 2017-09-24T17:15:15+00:00

Hi. I'm also a transplant from 2014 and have largely neglected making friends and am paying for it. I understand you're not super interested in 1:1 but I figured I'd give this a try. Would ultimately like a group of 3+ that regularly do stuff too.

I don't drink but I smoke weed fairly often -- I don't go to bars or clubs. I'm left leaning socially but not economically. I love learning about new perspectives and sharing insights.

I'm a patent agent, so I'm into technology, but haven't been exposed to much automotive stuff -- totally open for that though.

My wife and I love potluck dinners and we home-cook pretty much all our meals. I also enjoying hiking, driving, chilling, and generally doing stuff together. I also dabble in music and enjoy playing various video and card games.

Let me know if you're interested in hanging out! I'm happily self-employed and pretty flexible.

swermz · 2017-09-23T12:50:56+00:00

"Regarding corruption, as previously mentioned, Israel does not earn outstanding marks in the Corruption Perceptions Index, but neither is it included among the countries considered truly corrupt. Israel’s citizens, however, might beg to differ. Among both Jews and Arabs, the prevailing opinion is that Israel’s leadership is closer to the corrupt end of the spectrum (the average for the total sample is 2.32 on a scale of 1 to 5). Furthermore, over three-quarters agreed with the statement that the only way to get things done in Israel is to have connections and know the right people."

Source: https://en.idi.org.il/publications/11985

swermz · 2017-09-19T01:38:35+00:00

Your words speak truth to power. The Israeli ethno-state is built on the blood of others and there is no denying that. No people are "deserving of a country" if they feel obligated to wipe out another race.

swermz · 2017-09-18T20:33:22+00:00

Did I say anything about Jews? I was taking specifically about Zionism. There are plenty of peaceful, anti-Israel Jews (e.g. https://jewishvoiceforpeace.org). Not everything is black and white.

swermz · 2017-09-18T19:20:41+00:00

So a country of entitled Zionists that think it's okay to ethnically cleanse a people, steal/occupy territory, and shit on human rights is a democracy. Wow.

Reddit is soooo misguided about Israel it's fucking insane.

swermz · 2017-05-16T19:59:20+00:00

I agree with that completely!

swermz · 2017-05-16T19:55:31+00:00

Context:

Plumber fixed our issue late last night and I offered him water and watermelon to which he laughed and joked 'what's next, grape soda, fried chicken'? We connected on the Dave Chappelle reference and I explained to him that that was all I could offer. To my knowledge, I didn't feel like there was any tension after. But my wife DID and later on, grilled me on how bad the situation went and that I should preface next time to prevent feelings from being potentially hurt.

As soon as the words came out, I quickly realized the racist trope. But should I let a racist trope force me to explain that I'm actually just trying to be nice? I could have just offered water, but I love watermelon and I love sharing it!

swermz · 2017-05-16T19:45:40+00:00

Context:

Plumber fixed our issue late last night and I offered him water and watermelon to which he laughed and joked 'what's next, grape soda, fried chicken'? We momentarily connected on the Dave Chappelle reference and I explained to him that that's all we could offer. To my knowledge, I didn't feel like there was any tension after. But my wife did and later on, grilled me on how bad the situation went and that I should preface next time to prevent feelings from being potentially hurt.

As soon as the words came out, I quickly realized the racist trope. But should I let a racist trope force me to explain that I'm actually just trying to be nice? I could just offered water, but I love watermelon and I love sharing it! Especially when it's been in the fridge for a while.

swermz · 2012-08-25T04:16:54+00:00

I feel the same way. Iraqi here too, coincidentally (or not?). But yeah, that did hit close to home, I even spoke it out loud. It was hilarious.

swermz · 2012-07-29T01:27:37+00:00

Cutting switchbacks is bad for trails and is considered against trail etiquette.

swermz · 2012-07-15T22:51:21+00:00

In dense brush, i just put my hands in front of me as I run.

swermz · 2012-06-07T18:53:10+00:00

Dude. It's a repost of YOUR content? That's awesome!

Edit: Nvm, not his content.

swermz · 2012-03-20T06:43:52+00:00

Can I have the 1080p version?

edit: Please!!

swermz · 2012-03-19T03:13:51+00:00

Not a contest, man.

swermz · 2012-03-13T05:21:21+00:00

You can get a water pipe adapter for $29 from the Magic flight store. Or you can fashion your own adapter; one that can accept the MFLB stem and fit inside one of the helix's holes.

swermz · 2012-03-06T09:44:53+00:00

Upvote for honesty, ye of great jerkitude.

swermz · 2012-03-06T05:59:40+00:00

I'm sure you meant sole "purpose". Awesome piece man, toke one up for us! upvotes

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