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2012.10.01 00:32 Amon_Rudh Patent Law

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2014.09.10 15:44 BryanDoreian IP Law, Patents, and the Patent Bar

Dedicated to IP and patent law discussions. For Patent Practitioners, Inventors, and Aspiring Patent Agents and Attorneys. Welcome to this space nestled within the eclectic world of Reddit, where we converge to dissect, discuss, and delve into the multifaceted universe of Intellectual Property (IP) and Patent Law as well as the USPTO Patent Bar Exam. šŸ“˜ USPTO Patent Bar Exam: šŸ› Intellectual Property Law šŸŽ“ Career Advice:
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2024.05.16 05:03 TheSaltLine NDA Advice Needed

I am meeting with a business owner that has a patent and technology I am considering licensing. I have a different business model in mind for his patent and tech than what his current business model is focused on.
Is there a bilateral NDA template that would allow me to share my business model with him and prevent him from using that model in the future? How can we best protect ourselves so that we can have a transparent conversation about our two businesses and their roadmaps?
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2024.05.16 04:22 ljoks Advice Needed: Choosing the right next steps for a young tech innovator

Context:
I am a 24 y/o recent grad in south florida and hold a BS & MS in Computer Science. I'm in a leadership rotational program at a Fortune 500 energy utility where I work in innovative tech (drones, extended reality, AI, etc). I've been consistently identified as the highest potential leader in my rotational cohort and have high ambitions for myself to make the most of my career quickly. In just 1.5 years i've developed a bunch of patents and our company's VC arm is offering to spin up a startup company around one of my ideas and inject cash into it. I've found that I don't have the necessary business and leadership acumen to have the level of conversations that are expected of me to run something like this, as much as I understand the tech.
For the last year i've taken 16 credit hours of an MBA at UMass Amherst online. Because I'm too early in my career post-undergrad they wouldn't let me sign up for the full degree yet. I've really been enjoying the content that i'm learning, but I do feel there's something missing by ignoring the benefit of the in-person network you can build with an MBA cohort (plus i just love learning in-person compared to online). Unfortunately there's no high-reputation options close to me (FAU, Nova). The closest decent one is UF MBA south florida weekend option, but it is 50-60K. My employer subsidizes up to 50K and I have already spent a portion of that for the UMass courses.
I'm about to approach a crossroads where I'm finally eligible to apply to the UMass program, but feel I should at least be considering other options that could be better. I Just don't know what to do at this point, there's so many factors to consider and I'm really overwhelmed.
Any advice is welcome.
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2024.05.16 04:21 Throwaway17263829173 So I think I have neck issues, docs donā€™t think so.

For reference Iā€™m a 23 yo M
To start, around 3 weeks ago I was headbanging to music pretty hard and felt a stinger in my neck. Thought I just pulled something, but I woke up the next day with my arm feeling like a nerve was pinched somewhere. It was hurting in my left shoulder and weak as well, there was also tingling and weakness in my hand.
The tingling have also spread to my face and neck. A week later the other arm started having the same issue (feeling exactly the same on onset actually). I go to see my neurologist and he was weakness in my left shoulder and arm but not in my right arm as it felt completely normal when this all started. The left shoulder weakness has actually gotten better, but the tingling, numbness, and weakness are still there. Also neck pain and should pain coke on intermittently.
I should note all the weakness is clinical. Also have positive Hoffmann sign in left hand but not on the right. No clonus. Positive Romberg test which tests for proprioception.
I had an emg of only the left arm because that was where all this started, and it came back crystal. I also had an mri of my brain and neck and this is what they found.
FINDINGS: No fractures or dislocations are seen. No destructive bony changes are seen. The vertebral bodies are maintained in height. The pedicles are intact. No facet malalignment is seen. The pedicles are intact. The craniocervical alignment and atlantoaxial articulation are unremarkable. The visualized structures within the cranial fossa are grossly unremarkable. No spinal cord myelopathy or contusion is seen. Small mucous retention cyst in the sphenoid sinus is noted consistent with chronic sinusitis.
There is straightening of the cervical lordosis likely due to muscle spasm.
The C2-3 disc level is unremarkable.
The C3-4 level is unremarkable.
C4-5: There is 2.5-3 mm broad-based right paracentral/right posterior herniation of the protrusion type impinging of the right ventral spinal cord borderline narrowing the central spinal canal. The neural foramina are patent bilaterally. Tiny Tarlov cyst in the lateral foramen is seen.
C5-6: There is a shallow broad-based left posterior protrusion encroaching approximately 2.5-3 mm into the spinal canal with associated posterior spurring/ridging impinging on and mildly flattening the left ventral spinal cord. Tarlov cysts in both neural foramina are seen.
C6-7: Tarlov cysts in both foramina are noted without disc space narrowing, annular fissure, posterior herniation or central spinal stenosis.
C7-T1: There is minimal right posterior bulge without disc space narrowing, annular fissure or focal herniation. Small Tarlov cysts in the foramina are seen.
The T1-2 disc level is unremarkable.
All this points to neck issues but two surgeons (well one surgeon and a resident of another surgeon.) say itā€™s highly unlikely my neck is causing these symptoms. My neurologist has stated to me that there is nothing else it really could be outside of blood issues.
Iā€™ve gone down the als rabbit hole and am stuck in it, Iā€™m trying to get out. I forgot to mention I have twitches too on top of it all.
Help me friends
EDIT: I also have balance issues and weakness in my right leg thatā€™s more attributable to my disc herniation in my low back. I had the weakness before all this became so crazy. Also brain mri is literally completely unremarkable.
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2024.05.16 04:17 DatVaGuy Cardiac CT angio results. Scary numbers and not sure what to do.

53M. 6'1". 185lbs.
Medications:
Aspirin
Atorvastatin (Lipitor)
Bepreve (bepotastine besilate ophthalmic solution)
Celecoxib (Celebrex)
Cialis
Diclfenac Sodium Topical
Losartan Potassium
Metoprolol Succinate Extended-Release
Zepbound
Naproxen Sodium (Aleve)
Nasonex
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Doctor recommended a cardiac CT angio and I received the results. This looks pretty scary. I mean, 99% of people have better hearts? I feel like I should just give up and wait to have the inevitable heart attack.
Here's the report:
CTA CORONARY ARTERIES 3D WITHOUT AND WITH CONTRAST
HISTORY: Coronary arteriosclerosis.
COMPARISON: CT calcium score from 04/30/2016 and 12/09/2020
TECHNIQUE: Gated CT angiography of the heart was performed with intravenouscontrast, using coronary protocol. Multiplanar reformatted and 3D maximumintensity projection (MIP) images were created and reviewed. The followingdose reduction techniques were utilized: automated exposure control and/oradjustment of the mA and/or KV according to patient size, and the use of aniterative reconstruction technique.
CONTRAST: Isovue 370 95 mL
FINDINGS:
CALCIUM SCORING:Left main: 65
Left anterior descending: 227
Left circumflex: 346
Right Coronary: 288
Posterior Descending: 0
TOTAL CAC SCORE: 926
AGE/SEX MATCHED SCORE PERCENTILE: 99% of asymptomatic patients matched for same sex and age have a lower calcium score.
CT CORONARY ANGIOGRAPHY:
LEFT MAIN: The left main coronary artery demonstrates calcified plaques which results in no significant luminal narrowing.
LEFT ANTERIOR DESCENDING CORONARY ARTERY: The proximal LAD demonstrates calcified plaques which results in minimal luminal narrowing (less than25%). The mid and distal LAD are patent without stenosis. The first diagonal branch demonstrates mixed noncalcified and calcified plaques which results in minimal luminal narrowing (less than 25%). The second diagonal branch demonstrates calcified plaques which results in minimal luminal narrowing (less than 25%).
LEFT CIRCUMFLEX CORONARY ARTERY: The proximal left circumflex demonstrates calcified plaques which results in minimal luminal narrowing (less than25%). The first obtuse marginal branch is small in caliber and difficult to assess. The second obtuse marginal branch appears patent. The third obtuse marginal branch appears patent. The mid left circumflex demonstrate scalcified plaques which results in minimal luminal narrowing (less than25%). The fourth obtuse marginal branch appears patent. The distal leftcircumflex is small in caliber and cannot be assessed.
RIGHT CORONARY ARTERY: The proximal RCA demonstrates calcified plaques which results in mild luminal narrowing (25-49%). The mid RCA appearspatent without stenosis. The distal RCA appears patent without stenosis.The PDA arises from the RCA and appears patent. Other: There is a 5 mm pulmonary nodule in the right lower lobe (series 14,image 41). The heart size is normal. There is no pleural or pericardial effusion.
IMPRESSION: 1. Nonobstructive coronary artery disease.2. Calcium score of 926.3. A 5 mm right lower lobe pulmonary nodule. Recommend a follow-up noncontrast CT chest in 1 year.
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2024.05.16 03:52 LookMyJees Le chocaron el auto a mi vieja y no le quieren pasar los datos

Mi vieja es vicedirectora en una escuela, queda entre calles muy angostas, mi vieja estaciona el auto en la vereda del frente (todo legal, sin tapar entradas), cuestion que siempre cuando los pendejos entran o salen hay un lindo quilombo, entre los papis que dejan a los hijos en el auto hasta las combis que estacionan en la misma vereda del colegio (vereda contraria a la que estaciono el auto mi vieja).
Cuestion que a la salida de hoy justo una vecina de enfrente al colegio quiere sacar el auto, tarea muy complicada por la angostez de la calle ya mencionada sumado al hecho de que habia vehiculos en todos lados, con la ayuda de una transportistas para que la maniobra sea mas facil, se pone nerviosa y se equivoca e movimiento y raya el paragolpes trasero del auto. CuestiĆ³n que la vecina decide cancelar la sacada de auto y lo mete de nuevo.
Cuando sale mi vieja de la escuela (mas tarde del horario del choque) el portero y la transportista le cuentan toda esta secuencia, por lo que mi madre decide llamar a la puerta de la casa, atiende la vecina y sale para dialogar; cuestion que la vecina se hace cargo del accidente, nunca dijo cual fue el integrante de la familia que hizo el sinestro, pero que ellos no iban a entregar los datos, ya que ellos creen que ella es responsable del hecho al ser vicedirectora de la escuela, es responsable del desorden que se origina en la calle, con el tema de los autos y las combis, literal. La familia quiere que cambien las normas para no permitir el estacionamiento en una de las veredas (la de ellos), asi el transito fluye mas, ya que la otra esta pintada de amarillo, pero estacionan las combis momentƔneamente para la salida y entrada de pendejos. Ademas de todo este drama nos comentan que la placa de la puerta del auto de la vecina quedo totalmente para adentro por lo que no se entiende porque no querria entregar los datos, hipotesis familiar avala que por ahi el conductor no poseia registro/cedula azul (conozco la nueva reglamentacion pero igualmente es valida la hipotesis).
Que se debe hacer, esperar para identificar la patente, mi vieja ya hizo la denuncia con el seguro con testigos y todo pero bueno; otra de las opcionas era dialogar con los vecinos de manera pasivo/agresivo para poder tener los datos, o si no a recurrir a medidas de fuerza mayor... Opiniones???
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2024.05.16 03:12 gengar117 WAMC, 3.8 GPA 513 MCAT

Hello,
Could anyone offer advice for me as I apply this cycle. I am a traditional applicant but I unfortunately scored a bit low on my MCAT compared to my FL averages but it's too late to take it again this cycle. Please just be real with me, I'm just trying to see my weaknesses and work on them over the next school year in case this cycle doesn't work out. Repost from my post on SDN, no one responded to me lol.
Scores:
Major: Biomedical Engineering with focus on bio/nanomaterials
GPA: 3.8 (Did not really change much)
MCAT: 513
Research Experience:
Lab Experience: Worked with 2 labs over the past 3 years
Fields: Pediatric neuroimaging, microsurgery and regenerative medicine <- working full time intern this summer though
Publications: 0, but should have one or two by next March (Should I mention this in my SRE?)
Research hours: Close to 2k
Posters: 3 (All regional)
Oral Presentations: 1 at prestigious conference
Patents: 1 in progress
BME Design: Have worked on 2, semester long, projects with doctor clients where my team successfully created the product and wrote lengthy final reports and presented posters at yearly fair (did not include these in the poster count but would bring it up to 5).
Clinical Experience:
Experience:
ED Tech ~ 1000 hr
Shadowing ~ 10 different doctors and different specialties, 80hr
Volunteering ~ 80 hr
Community Volunteering:
Through clubs and stuff: 35 hr
Clubs:
Premedical Club: Vice President, very involved position
Volleyball Club: Travel volleyball team that practices 3 times a week.
Letters of Rec:
  1. MD/PhD Co-PI: Strong letter and very well known
  2. PhD PhD Co-PI: Very strong letter, he is a close mentor to me.
  3. PhD Neuroimaging PI: Strong Letter
  4. MD ER Doc: Very strong letter, we are very close.
  5. MD Research Doc from regenerative medicine lab: Strong letter
  6. MD/PhD Doc I shadowed: Extremely Strong Letter, he is one of the main reasons I am doing this path and has been reading my essays, overall very involved.
Research Interest:
I am very interested in pursuing research in nanomedicine for neuro-oncological applications and hope to become a neuro-oncologist too. This field to me combines all my research interests and my major into one direction and the schools I list below are ones I feel I have a chance with my stats and match my research fit.
School List:
  1. Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  2. Drexel University College of Medicine
  3. Indiana University School of Medicine
  4. Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo
  5. Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
  6. Medical College of Wisconsin
  7. Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
  8. Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
  9. Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
  10. University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine
  11. University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
  12. University of Connecticut School of Medicine
  13. University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
  14. University of Kansas School of Medicine
  15. University of Michigan Medical School (Reach)
  16. University of Nebraska College of Medicine
  17. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Reach)
  18. University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
  19. University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine (Reach)
  20. University of Virginia School of Medicine
  21. Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
  22. Wake Forest University School of Medicine
  23. Wayne State University School of Medicine
Thanks for the help!
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2024.05.16 03:06 locoluis How to compete with indie game development studios?

It's very simple. Buy them and close them down.
You now own their IP, so they can no longer compete with you.
Rinse and repeat in order to reduce the supply of available games and thus increase the prices of your flagship products.
Also, patent everything, so nobody can use the same ideas during the duration of the patents.
This is how you maintain a stranglehold in the gaming market. You want to be the nail that sticks out the most, so be sure to carry a big hammer in order to hammer down all other nails.
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2024.05.16 02:56 Strangebird70 2017 Tig Diary scrubbed from internet? https://youtu.be/MnKt2YkvjzI?si=5B4xESHNXmyc33Qt

Iā€™m not familiar with this creator, so Iā€™m curious if this accurate. She said the link was in the comments, but it was just a link to the site, not an article. She also says theyā€™re reputable and have never been sued, which we know is patently false.
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2024.05.16 01:55 TheGoldenLeaper Enravel Overview

Enravel (Seattle)
Date of Incorporation: 9/14/2009
Governing Persons: Rony Abovitz (Governor); Scott Henry (Governor); Anastasia Lang; Richard Taylor; Jennifer Fitzpatrick; Joseph Tsai https://www.sos.wa.gov/corps/business.aspx?ubi=602954597
Enravel, which presented at the April Innovation Showcase, followed up the presentations with an update and product demo. The company, led by UW mechanical engineer Brian Schowengerdt [former UW & Microvision employee], has developed a laser-based ā€œpico projectorā€ that could be built into mobile electronics like cell phones, digital cameras, and even eye glasses. The 1 mm x 9 mm projector ā€”about the size of a grain of riceā€”uses ā€œscanning fiberā€ technology to then scan an image from the device, and project an enlarged image back onto a larger surface, like a wall. The company, which has put most of its resources into developing the projection technology so far, plans to now turn its focus to streamlining the light source modulator to improve image quality.
https://xconomy.com/seattle/2010/07/15/technology-alliance-showcases-four-new-companies-in-biotech-and-cleantech-and-revisits-one-past-presente2/
Linden Rhoads [at the time Vice Provost-IP, Commercialization, Innovation at the University of Washington] introduced this startup by pulling out her iPhone and iPad (yes, one of those) and talking about the devicesā€™ display capabilities. ā€œThese are great, these are fun, but theyā€™re going to be so much more fun when there are projectors available for them,ā€ she said. ā€œThat day is very, very close at hand.ā€
Enravel is led by UW mechanical engineer Brian Schowengerdt, an expert in alternative displays, user interfaces, and human visual perception. He co-founded the company in 2009 to commercialize a laser-based ā€œpico projector.ā€ The idea, he says, is to ā€œtake a display of iPad size and compress it into the size of an iPhone.ā€ More specifically, to shrink a projector to ā€œthe size of a grain of riceā€ and use it to project on-screen images, video, games, websites, e-mailā€”you name itā€”onto any larger surface.
The core technology is a ā€œscanning fiberā€ projector that uses fiber optics and a vibrating element to scan an image and blow it up, for example, to a size of 17 inches across from just five inches away. A matchbook-size assembly of laser diodes (off the shelf) provides the light source to project the image. You could imagine such a projector might be crammed into a smartphone and used anytime you want a bigger display to interact with, for reading text or watching a video, say.
Enravel has five employees, and its technology was built over the past few years using $8 million in funding for a related endoscopic imaging project (led by Eric Seibel) and $100,000 in grants. The company expects to finish its portable prototype by next month, and to have a standalone product by the end of next year.
https://xconomy.com/seattle/2010/04/22/technology-alliance-showcases-five-companies-in-sensors-mobile-displays-and-drug-therapies-investors-take-notice/?single_page=true
Thanks to for mentioning Enravel
Jump to Q3 2019
UW Researcher Spotlight: Eric Seibel, Mechanical Engineering Written by CoMotion Staff / September 27, 2019
Eric Seibel: "Scanning Fiber Endoscope: This is an ultrathin and flexible scanning fiber endoscope (SFE) for the early detection and treatment of cancers within the body. The goal is to advance minimally invasive medical imaging by using ultrathin flexible endoscopes that allow access to regions of the body that were previously inaccessible to permit less invasive treatment of cancers before they have spread from their place of origin. It was licensed to startup VerAvanti for medical endoscopes and Magic Leap for AR displays as well as a few other related licenses."
https://comotion.uw.edu/comotion-spotlight-on-a-uw-researcher-eric-seibel/
August 26, 2019 - Veravanti announces a new subsidiary and the opening of a nanofabrication facility
"The opening of the Avanti Nanofabrication facility enables VerAvanti to manufacture its patented Scanning Fiber Endoscope (SFE), a new, extremely small imaging modality designed to access small arteries to illuminate stroke and cardiovascular risks."
https://veravanti.com/news/2019/8/26/veravanti-announces-a-new-subsidiary-and-the-opening-of-a-nanofabrication-facility
Some information on Veravanti in relation to Enravel:
Research: Large field-of-view short-wave infrared metalens for scanning fiber endoscopy Mirror 1 Mirror 2
Near-Infrared Imaging of Artificial Enamel Caries Lesions with a Scanning Fiber Endoscope
Other Scanning Fiber Endoscope Projects
Endoscope Surveilence
SFE For Dental Care
SFE For Bladder Surveillance
The scanning fiber endoscope is an ultrathin and flexible endoscope for the early detection and treatment of cancers within the body. The SFE can be used as a surveillance device with the goal of improving our chances of survival from cancer.
A scanning fiber endoscope is a technology that uses a flexible, small (< 6Fr) peripheral or coronary catheter to provide wide-field, high-quality, full-color, laser-based video imaging. These differences distinguish SFE applications from current imaging approaches such as IVUS and Intracoronary OCT. Applications for the device (which was pending FDA review and approval as of 2017[needs update]), are expected to include medical diagnosis and support in determining interventional treatments such as surgery or biopsy. Providing both full-color images and a wide-field, real-time surgical view into the inner depths of arteries, enables physicians to circumnavigate hard to reach internal tissues to assess for potential disease.
REDMOND, WA (August 26, 2019) ā€“ VerAvanti, a developer of a new class of scientifically-advanced solutions to help physicians find answers to treat strokes and heart attacks that often strike without warning, today announced that its new subsidiary, Avanti, has opened a Nanofabrication facility in Bothell, Washington. The facility includes a 9,300 S.F. ISO 9001 cleanroom, the second largest in Washington State.
The first-of-its-kind facility on the Eastside will support high-volume component production of wafers and chips with nanoscale features. Because of the inconceivably tiny parts made from unconventional materials, these components arenā€™t practical, economical or even possible to fabricate at commercial foundries. The lab capabilities include photolithography, wet and dry etch, atomic layer deposition, Sputtering, Deep Reactive Ion Etching, scanning electron microscopy, Multiphysics simulation, design, and proprietary piezoelectric fabrication. The Avanti Nanofabrication will provide services to VerAvanti and the other businesses seeking these specialized services.
VerAvanti Founder and CEO, Gerald McMorrow explained why VerAvanti launched its new nanofabrication subsidiary. McMorrow stated, ā€œThe opening of the Avanti Nanofabrication facility enables VerAvanti to manufacture its patented Scanning Fiber Endoscope (SFE), a new, extremely small imaging modality designed to access small arteries to illuminate stroke and cardiovascular risks.ā€ With the price point advantages this subsidiary enables, VerAvanti is positioning for a highly competitive market launch of its innovative SFE device.
About VerAvanti
Founded in 2013, privately-held VerAvanti is using advanced science and automation to commercialize the worldā€™s first Scanning Fiber Endoscope (SFE)), to help physicians close treatment gaps and proactively identify interventions for the 200,000 individuals (U.S.) who suffer ischemic strokes due to an unknown cause1. Protected by more than 30 patents licensed by VerAvanti, the SFE is a micro-imaging catheter equipped with an extreme depth of focus camera that provides physicians a previously unseen surgical view into hidden intravascular anatomy, enabling more proactive diagnosis and treatment of individuals at-risk for stroke and cardiovascular events. Visit VerAvanti to learn more and review scientific papers and SFE images.
About Avanti Nanofabrication
Avanti Nanofabrication, a subsidiary of VerAvanti, is a nanofabrication facility located in Bothell, WA. The facility includes a 9,300 S.F. ISO 9001 cleanroom, the second largest in Washington State. Lab capabilities include photolithography, wet and dry etch, atomic layer deposition, Sputtering, Deep Reactive Ion Etching, scanning electron microscopy, Multiphysics simulation, design, and proprietary piezoelectric fabrication.
DEVELOPMENTAL STATUS (VerAvanti)
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2024.05.16 01:55 DannyMeatlegs CMP Colt slide identification?

CMP Colt slide identification?
I just purchased a CMP field grade 1911. It's got a Remington Rand frame from 1943, but how do I check the slide? I see no numbers besides the usual patent dates and the pony roll mark. Can anyone tell from the roll mark? Also is this parkerized? Thanks for the help.
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2024.05.16 01:55 No_Material7362 US patent regarding tracking of addicts and mentally ill

Itā€™s a long read but worth it. It shows how they gang stalk people
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2024.05.16 01:45 Maximum_Win_11 Not matriculating into US MD program, what do I do now?

Hello!!
I am looking for some advice on potential career options/alternative paths. Recently I was accepted into a medical school but am heavily considering not attending (have decided to defer matriculation by a year, just in case I change my mind, but it seems very unlikely that I will). Long story short, I applied to medical school after graduating with a degree in economics and chemistry. I got really into EMS and volunteering/working as an EMT. I liked it so much that I decided to further my career in medicine by applying to medical school. However, as time went on, I got extremely burnt out responding to 911 calls and was unable to disconnect. What I was seeing on these calls would often be bother me for days and I would not be able to sleep and eat. While I could most likely find ways to cope with this, I do not think that I will ever be able to disconnect fully during cadaver lab, clinical rotations in the hospital, and residency. I know that I would be able to handle the workload during medical school as I truly feel happiest when I am learning/in school/have a lot of work to do. Despite knowing that I can make it through medical school and find ways to cope with my anxieties around clinical experience, I do not think that means that I should do it. My plan if I did make it through medical school was to pursue a residency in occupational and environmental medicine and explore nonclinical career paths (whether that be consulting or something else). For some context, I absolutely LOVED studying for the MCAT. I enjoyed organic chemistry and biochemistry the most.
So, I am looking into alternative career paths that would incorporate the parts of studying medicine that I really enjoy with a less "in your face" clinical aspect. I do enjoy patient interviewing, maybe it's the problem-solving aspect that I like the most. I like taking medical history, hearing about lab values, and trying to figure out what's going on.
Some things that I have been looking into are 1. Pharmacy. Have gotten a little scared about how a lot of pharmacists are saying that they hate their jobs and that the market is completely oversaturated. A little worried about the debt-to-income ratio. I like that there are options to work as an MSL, or in biotech, etc. I know that it is not a research degree, but I know some pharmacists have the ability to work in research, which I like potentially having the option.
  1. Optometry. This seems really interesting, and I like learning about lenses, but obviously there's more to the career than that. I would need to shadow optometrists. But I feel like optometry kind of limits the type of work that I can do, and I feel like not a lot of optometrists function in MSL roles, non-clinical settings, or research?
  2. Law & continuing my education in economics: worried that this will not be as fulfilling because I might miss the science aspect. But I know that patent law is also a thing so I might still be able to incorporate any science interests into law practice. If I went this route, I would also continue to pursue interests in economics as I really enjoy economic development. I only started looking into this option more seriously recently, but a lot of my university professors would tell me that I should be a lawyer because I wrote really strong analytical papers and examined text well.
I hope that this post doesn't come off as me being all over the place and not able to make up my mind, I am definitely bummed about not attending medical school and feel as if I am mourning the path where I thought my life was going. Overall, I am excited about other potential opportunities. I have a lot of interests and want to make a good choice given that I'm turning down a really huge opportunity. Are there any other career options that I should look into? Any advice on the ones that I listed? Any advice is greatlyyyyyyy appreciated!!!!!
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2024.05.16 01:31 Califanoal TMAS Looks to Address Titanium Supply Challenges with Exploration and Innovative Ti02 Leaching Technology, Raises >$1.7M for Exploration ($670k from TMAS Directors)

TMAS Looks to Address Titanium Supply Challenges with Exploration and Innovative Ti02 Leaching Technology, Raises >$1.7M for Exploration ($670k from TMAS Directors)
Western nations are increasingly seeking to reduce their reliance on Russian and Chinese titanium due to geopolitical tensions and the desire for greater supply chain security.
Both titanium and vanadium have been deemed as critical to U.S. national security and the economy. by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
Focusing on these critical minerals, Temas Resources (Ticker: TMAS.c or TMASF for US investors) is actively advancing its Titanium, Vanadium and Iron projects in Quebec.
TMAS's La Blache and Lac Brule Iron-Titanium-Vanadium projects benefit from Quebec's favorable mining conditions and proximity to a deep-water port on the St. Lawrence River.
Furthermore, La Blache is estimated to have a net present value of $6.6 billion and produce 660,000 tons of Titanium Dioxide annually over a 14-year mine life.
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TMAS is also utilizing advanced processing techniques and patented leaching technologies to minimize environmental impact and carbon emissions.
A notable innovation is its patented ORF chloride leaching technology, developed in collaboration with the University of Minnesota. This technology offers cost-effective and environmentally friendly benefits, reducing processing costs by up to 65% and recycling over 95% of reagents.
To help advance its exploration programs, TMAS recently raised $1,719,738. TMAS directors contributed $670,738 or about 40% of the overall placement, showing their confidence in the company's projects.
More here: https://temasresources.com/temas-resources-completes-second-and-final-tranche-of-oversubscribed-private-placement/
Posted on behalf of Temas Resources Corp.
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2024.05.16 01:28 Chico237 #NIOCORP~SCANDIUM~Advancing Scandium Use in Metal Alloys for U.S. Weapon System Production and Sustainment & a bit more....

#NIOCORP~SCANDIUM~Advancing Scandium Use in Metal Alloys for U.S. Weapon System Production and Sustainment & a bit more....

MAY 15th, 2024~Advancing Scandium Use in Metal Alloys for U.S. Weapon System Production and Sustainment

Advancing Scandium Use in Metal Alloys for U.S. Weapon System Production and Sustainment SBIR.gov
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OUSD (R&E) CRITICAL TECHNOLOGY AREA(S): Advanced Materials


The technology within this topic is restricted under the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120-130, which controls the export and import of defense-related material and services, including export of sensitive technical data, or the Export Administration Regulation (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730-774, which controls dual use items. Offerors must disclose any proposed use of foreign nationals (FNs), their country(ies) of origin, the type of visa or work permit possessed, and the statement of work (SOW) tasks intended for accomplishment by the FN(s) in accordance with the Announcement. Offerors are advised foreign nationals proposed to perform on this topic may be restricted due to the technical data under US Export Control Laws.

OBJECTIVE: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) seeks to promote responsive, best value supplies of related materials, components, and systems to Department of Defense (DoD) customers and other DoD stakeholders. DLA investigates advancements in technologies and business processes for new and improved materials, more efficient means of their production, and competitive domestic supply chains which will lead to greater innovation in current and future defense systems combined with benefits to other commercial and government applications.
DLA is interested in exploring future defense industrial base uses for scandium (Sc) because of its unique properties as a pure metal and, as an alloying agent, to significantly increase the performance of traditional aluminum (Al) alloys, and therefore expand the use of Al alloys. Further benefits include, substituting aluminum-scandium (Al-Sc) alloys for incumbent expensive materials (e.g., titanium) and/or replacing material forms that are both costly and difficult to source (e.g., forging, complex machined parts, and extrusions), as Al-Sc alloys are highly compatible with additive manufacturing techniques.
Scandium can impart high strength properties to Al alloys which allows for reduced weight designs (compared to traditional Al alloy) and components for a wide range of defense platforms and other military items. Al-Sc alloys exhibit increased resistance to high temperature and corrosion when compared to common Al alloys. Of further interest, is the high weldability of Al-Sc alloy. Alloys with high weldability can reduce manufacturing labor and other costs associated with joining components and structures. Al-Sc alloy can be especially useful when used as a powder or wire in additive manufacturing. Potential DoD applications for Al-Sc alloy include the production and sustainment of missiles, aircraft, space launch vehicles, satellites, solider systems, military ground vehicles, marine applications, and other weapon systems (e.g., small arms and artillery).
While Sc metal has many attractive material characteristics, its cost is frequently considered prohibitive for Al alloying purposes compared to other alloying elements. In addition, the supply of Sc metal and compounds is limited and highly concentrated in a small number of foreign countries including China and Russia. As such, there is reluctance to develop wide scale uses for Al-Sc alloys for many applications including DoD weapon systems and large-scale non-defense applications (e.g., commercial aviation and automotive manufacturing).

In the United States mining operations for Sc ore are being planned and developed to feed a domestic supply chain and, recently, new sources of Sc now exist in Canada (an important member country of DoDā€™s National Technology Industrial Base). There are also established defense industrial base companies and other businesses in both countries that can significantly contribute to development and commercialization of Al-Sc supply chains for both military and commercial applications.

Given the important properties of Sc, and in anticipation of increased affordable domestic supply, DLA is interested in engaging small businesses with the capability to develop and expand expertise and industrial base production capacity of Sc-containing materials, especially in areas relevant to the supply of Al-Sc alloy components for DoD end-uses.

Specific materials, processing and manufacturing areas of interest include:

  • Raw material refining
  • High purity Sc metals, compounds, and alloys
  • Additive manufacturing feedstock
  • Additively manufactured DoD systems prototype parts

Research and Development (R&D) efforts selected under this topic shall demonstrate and involve a degree of risk where the technical feasibility of the proposed work has not been fully established. Further, proposed efforts must be judged to be at a Technology and/or Manufacturing Readiness Level (TRL/MRL) 6 or less, but greater than TRL/MRL 3 to receive funding consideration.

TRL 3. (Analytical and Experimental Critical Function and/or Characteristic Proof of Concept)
TRL 6. (System/Subsystem Model or Prototype Demonstration in a Relevant Environment)

DESCRIPTION: DLA seeks SBIR project opportunities in new and innovative materials, processing, and manufacturing of Sc compounds, Sc metal, Al-Sc alloy and master alloys, and related areas of additive manufacturing. While Al and Sc are the primary metals of interest for this solicitation, it is anticipated that additional alloying elements may be included to tailor the final alloy properties. Specific areas of interest include:

  • Processing mining ores (and/or scrap waste streams) into high purity Sc compounds (ex., Sc-oxide) feedstock for production of pure Sc metal, Al-Sc alloy, master alloys, etc.
  • Commercial production of high purity Sc metal (domestic feedstock preferred)
  • Commercial production of Al-Sc alloy powder and wire for additive manufacturing
  • Demonstrating additively manufactured Al-Sc alloy parts for DoD weapon systems.

DLA seeks opportunities that include strong industry supply chain collaboration with established materials companies relevant to the above areas of interest in Sc materials processing, as well as strong collaboration with traditional or non-traditional DoD weapon systems suppliers. DLA similarly desires SBIR opportunities that include collaboration with interested DoD weapon system program offices and/or relevant DoD RDT&E organizations.

PROJECT DURATION and COST: Proposals exceeding these limits will not be evaluated.
PHASE I: Not to exceed a duration of 12 months and cost of $100,000.
PHASE II: Not to exceed a duration of 24 months and cost of $1,000,000.

PHASE I: Phase I will demonstrate proof of concept in one or more of the above areas of interest in scandium materials and processing. A technology development and commercialization roadmap will be produced along with a preliminary business case analysis for transition and industrial scale up. Strong industry supply chain collaboration with established materials companies relevant to the above areas of interest in scandium materials and processing is expected, along with involvement of one or more traditional or non-traditional DoD weapon systems suppliers. Strong support from one or more interested DoD weapon system program offices and/or relevant DoD RDT&E organization required.

PHASE II: Depending on Phase I results, Phase II will consist of establishing pilot scale or low-rate production of technologies that are successfully demonstrated in Phase I. Additional activities may include further materials and processing testing, characterization, and data base development of related materials and processes that can be used by future producers of scandium materials of interest (e.g., compounds, metals, alloys, and master alloys as well as related additive manufacturing powders and wire, and fabricators of aluminum scandium end-items). Development of a detailed business case analysis and commercialization plan will be required.

Strong industry supply chain collaboration with established materials companies relevant to the above areas of interest in scandium materials and processing, along with involvement from traditional and/or non-traditional DoD weapon systems suppliers, is required, along with strong support from interested DoD weapon system program offices and/or relevant DoD RDT&E organizations.

Innovative materials and processes, and commercially viable sources of their supply, shall be developed with the goal to readily transition to production in support of DoD and its supply chains.
PHASE III DUAL USE APPLICATIONS: Phase III is any proposal that derives from, extends or completes a transition from a Phase I or II project. Phase III proposals will be accepted after the completion of Phase I and or Phase II projects.
There is no specific funding associated with Phase III, except Phase III is not allowed to use SBISTTR coded funding. Any other type of funding is allowed.
Phase III proposal Submission. Phase III proposals are emailed directly to DLA SBIR2@dla.mil. The PMO team will set up evaluations and coordinate the funding and contracting actions depending on the outcome of the evaluations. A Phase III proposal should follow the same format as Phase II for the content and format. There are, however, no limitations to the amount of funding requested, or the period of performance. All other guidelines apply.

Transition Plan
  1. Period of Performance: TBD
  2. Budget: $ TBD

This Phase of the project should include:
  1. Delivery of a production level product to J68 ready for integration into the overall DLA Enterprise system.
  2. Develop a sustainment plan to support the delivered system for the lifetime of the program.

REFERENCES:
  1. Mineral Commodity Summaries 2024, U.S. Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey

Jones, R.; Peng, D.; Ang, A.; Aston, R.W.; Schoenborn, N.D.; Phan, N.D. A Comparison of the Damage Tolerance of AA7075-T6, AA2024-T3, and Boeing Space, Intelligence, and Weapons Systems AM-Built LPBF Scalmalloy. Aerospace 2023, 10, 733.

https://doi.org/10.3390/aerospace10080733

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  1. Conclusions Noting that AA7075-T6 is widely used by both fixed- and rotary-wing military aircraft, as well as in space structures, the initial objective of this study was to directly compare crack growth in identical AA7075-T6 and Scalmalloy specimens tested in the same servohydraulic facility under the same stresses and by the same operators. The experimental data reveal that Boeing Space, Intelligence, and Weapons Systems AM-built Scalmalloy appears to be more damage tolerant than the conventionally built aluminium alloy AA7075-T6. As a result, Boeing Space, Intelligence, and Weapons Systems printed Scalmalloy would appear to be particularly attractive for use on a range of military aircraft, as well as for space applications. It also highlights the potential for Boeing Space, Intelligence, and Weapons Systems Scalmalloy to be used to extend the operational lives of military aircraft through the on-demand printing of limited life Scalmalloy replacement parts. The results of this initial test program have led to the hypothesis that the da/dN versus āˆ†K curves associated with Scalmalloy and conventionally built AA2024-T3 should be similar. This hypothesis was, subsequently, validated by comparison to AA2024-T3 da/dN versus āˆ†K curves taken from the Nasgro database. This observation subsequently led to the conjecture that the small crack da/dN versus āˆ†K curves associated with Scalmalloy and AA2024-T3, which are needed for a durability analysis, should be similar. If this hypothesis can be confirmed, then given that: (i) Scalmalloy has a yield stress significantly greater than that of AA2024-T3; (ii) AA2024-T3 is widely used in both fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft; (iii) MIL-STD-1530D mandates that there must be no yield at 100% DLL and the US Joint Services Structural Guidelines JSSG2006 states that there should be no yield at 115% DLL, the use of Scalmalloy for both fixed- and rotary-wing aircraft, and drones would appear to be very attractive. As such, the next stage in the study will involve the determination of valid upper bound da/dN versus āˆ†K curves for the growth of short cracks in AA2024-T3.

GIVEN ONCE FINANCED:

ON Sept. 28, 2023~ NioCorp ANNOUNCES Plans to Produce Made-in-USA Scandium Master Alloy to Supply Lightweight Parts to Vehicles

NioCorp Plans to Produce Made-in-USA Scandium Master Alloy to Supply Lightweight Parts to Vehicles NioCorp Developments Ltd.
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NioCorp Now Working With Automakers To Develop Aluminum-Scandium Vehicle Parts That Are Stronger, Lighter, Higher-Performing, and Fully Recyclable
Prototype Aluminum-Scandium Alloy Parts Have Dual Uses in Commercial and Military Applications
EV/Hybrid Sales Forecasts Predict Tens of Millions of Units Globally By 2030\1]), Underscoring the Importance of Bringing New Sources of Non-Chinese and Non-Russian Scandium Supply Online, NioCorp Says
CENTENNIAL, Colo. (August 14, 2023) ā€“ A phased program to establish U.S. commercial production of aluminum-scandium (ā€œAlScā€) master alloy took another step forward recently as NioCorp Developments Ltd. (ā€œNioCorpā€ or the ā€œCompanyā€) (NASDAQ:NB) (TSX:NB) and its development partner Nanoscale Powders LLC (ā€œNanoscaleā€) successfully produced scandium metal at pilot-scale at a facility owned and operated by Creative Engineers in Pennsylvania.
The next step in the pilot-scale program is to produce kilogram-sized ingots of AlSc master alloy for independent testing and commercial product samples. The first of these AlSc master alloy ingots is expected to be produced in the coming weeks.

Three-Phase Commercialization Program

NioCorp and Nanoscale are pursuing a three-phased development plan for commercial production of AlSc master alloy. The goal of this program is to achieve full-scale AlSc master alloy production at approximately the same time as the Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project (the ā€œElk Creek Projectā€) achieves commercial operation and planned production of approximately 100 tonnes per year of scandium oxide.
  1. Pilot scale batch production of 10 kilogram master alloy ingots**. Master alloy produced will be fully analyzed (metals and gases) at independent test facilities. Ingot samples will be available for third-party examination and prospective customer testing / sampling.**
  2. Commercial demonstration production of 100 kg ingots**. NioCorp expects to perform this work at a third-party ingot casting facility, which is expected to significantly reduce development timelines and cost as well as leverage existing facility permits and operator experience. The objective of this stage will be to optimize the production process and operating conditions.**
  3. Full scale commercial production of master alloy**. Assuming successful results at the pilot scale and commercial demonstration stages, and once project financing is obtained, NioCorp intends to secure an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction contractor to construct, start up, and commission a full-scale production facility with the capacity to consume up to the Elk Creek Projectā€™s projected scandium production of approximately 100 tonnes (Sc metal contained in master alloy) per year. NioCorp intends to co-locate the full-scale production facility with the Elk Creek Project in Nebraska in order to take advantage of the infrastructure (i.e., low-cost power, water, and natural gas) that will be in place for mining operations.**
NioCorp and Nanoscale also plan to develop recycling approaches for scrap alloy, including work-in-process material and post-production scrap.
Qualified Persons:
Scott Honan, M.Sc., SME-RM, COO of NioCorp Developments Ltd., a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information and verified the data contained in this news release.

***SEE RESPONSES FROM NIOCORP/JIM SIMS FROM AUGUST 14, 2023 ~Good morning - Jim!

While waiting for Niocorpā€™s 2023 F.S. Releaseā€¦ The announcement for Scandium Alloy Production & Scandium alloy funding are most welcome!

Leading me to add to my line of questions regarding Scandium & (Niocorp).

A) Would Niocorp qualify for a portion of this recent funding once approved by Congress? Moving forward.
RESPONSE:

"This funding was placed in the FY24 DoD Appropriations bill at the request of Nebraska Senator Deb Fischer, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, for the purpose of helping to fund NioCorp's effort to establish domestic commercial production of AlSc master alloy. There is always a process within the DoD to select appropriate projects with funding provided to it by Congress. In this case, however, the House and Senate Armed Services Committees provided additional guidance to DoD on this topic in their respective National Defense Authorization bills, including prioritizing domestic production of such materials. "

Next Question ~ For context:

(Imperial mining, CleanTech, & Scandium International all have patents on Scandium & Sc aluminum alloy products. Rio Tinto has established a North American domestic supply(@15 tons/year with expansion capabilities) & has established a working relationship with Boeing.
Niocorp has produced Scandium aluminum with both IBC (under Chris Huskamp now with Jabil) & with Ames Lab, but has yet to patent any process or materials.
Niocorp has established a working relationship with Nanoscale to produce patentable Scandium Aluminum products in the years aheadā€¦)
Jim-
B) How Does/will Niocorpā€™s expected Scandium production & future patentable Scandium materials be utilized by management moving forward? Once realizedā€¦. ; and How do/would they compare to those materials & alloys already developed or patented?
RESPONSE:

"Latent markets for scandium oxide and aluminum-scandium master alloy ā€“ both commercial and military -- are quite large, and we are working with a number of potential scandium consumers and related technology companies interested in scandium. We will make announcements in this area as developments require. In general, we donā€™t comment on detailed commercial business strategies except in the course of necessary announcements and/or public filings. "

C) In addition to Niocorpā€™s collaboration with NanoScale. Is Niocorp currently working/engaged with other entities such as (Ames Lab, DoD, DoE, Chris Huskamp/Jabil & others) on Scandium Materials/patents?
Or on Niobium, Titanium, or Rare Earth future products (Oxides, Magnetsā€¦)
Please comment where possible.
RESPONSE:

"There are multiple such engagements ongoing now for each product in our planned product offering. In general, we donā€™t comment on commercial business strategies except in the course of necessary announcements and/or public filings. "

D) Are other Entities besides EXIM Bank and Stellantis still interested as possible Debt/Equity finance or Anchor Investos partners moving foward?
Leading to a Final Elk Creek Finance package?
RESPONSE:

"YES!"

FOLLOWING THE TRAIL....

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NIOBIUM, TITANIUM, SCANDIUM & RARE EARTH MINERALS: ~H.R. 2670 - NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024~ The urgent need to diversify the United States Defense Industrial base to advance domestic capability, production, modernization, and resilience!

CRPT-118hrpt125.pdf (govinfo.gov)

Page #251~Secure Supply of Niobium Oxide

Page # 232 & 233 ~Extraction and Processing Methods of Rare Earth Elements and Critical Minerals

Page # 223 -224 Aquisition of Titanium

Page # 225-26 ~Aluminum-Scandium Master Alloy Production

The committee recognizes that China is a major producer of high-purity scandium oxide, which has many powerful applications in defense technologies, including strengthening and light-weighting defense and commercial aviation systems. As scandium oxide pro-duction is established in the United States, a missing supply chain component is the conversion of scandium from its oxide form to aluminum-scandium (AlSc) master alloy. This process step is required for utilization of U.S.-mined scandium by many defense applications. At present, production capacity of AlSc master alloy is limited to one facility in the United States. The committee recognizes that the United States may soon become a major producer of highpurity scandium oxide by virtue of a proposed mine and mineral processing project in Nebraska. The committee recognizes the defense-wide importance of a vertical domestic supply chain for both Scandium Oxide and AlSc master alloy and the critical importance of both materials for the production of air-, land-, and sea-based combat systems.
NIOBIUM, TITANIUM, SCANDIUM & RARE EARTH MINERALS: ~H.R. 2670 - NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024~ The urgent need to diversify the United States Defense Industrial base to advance domestic capability, production, modernization, and resilience!
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AUGUST 9, 2023 ~Nebraskaā€™s U.S. Senator Deb Fischer and Congressman Don Bacon Secure $10 Million in Federal Funding for U.S. Aluminum-Scandium Master Alloy Production~

Nebraskaā€™s U.S. Senator Deb Fischer and Congressman Don Bacon Secure $10 Million in Federal Funding for U.S. Aluminum-Scandium Master Alloy Production NioCorp Developments Ltd.
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FORM YOUR OWN OPINIONS & CONCLUSIONS ABOVE:

IMHO- "I think the DoD is still interested! plus...."

All the above BODES WELL FOR NIOCORP & for all the Goodies they will produce -(The Critical Minerals Niobium, Scandium, Titanium, Terbium, Dysprosium, Praseodymium, Neodymium, {lus BYPRODUCTS ~CaCO3, MgCO3 & some IRON STUFF~) should Financing be achieved.... !

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FULL STEAM AHEAD NIOCORP! Waiting with many....

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Chico

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2024.05.16 01:10 Dry_Refrigerator4613 AITAH for pissing off my wife or is she the asshole for not letting me live my life?

So about a year ago, I discovered a brand of shower soap I really like. They have a wide variety of scents, and I enjoy the novelty of trying them out. Considering that they are soap bars that donā€™t expire, and I am a young person expecting to live a long life, I see no reason not to buy a stockpile of my favorite soaps. Wifey concurs.
Hereā€™s our problem.
I proceeded to open approximately 10 bars of soap and threw em into a soap basket in the corner of the shower for regular use. Itā€™s completely changed my shower game and I kinda love being an indulgent mad man about it, adding another bar of soap to the pile on a semi weekly basis. And look, I totally get it, Iā€™m letting my freak flag fly here, Iā€™m sure some of yā€™all think Iā€™m patently crazy for this and thatā€™s fine BUT my wife does too and thatā€™s why weā€™re here!
Ok so itā€™s all kinda playful banter and weā€™re not actually fighting about it yet but give it a few more soap bars and I swear she might legit reach her limit.
AITAH for being a weirdo who likes to mix up my daily shower with some novelty?
Edit* For those asking if the soaps get mushy and muddled, the soap basket is designed to keep water out and we have it in a corner do the shower that never gets wet. Keeping them in good condition long term is not an issue
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2024.05.16 00:51 AbbeyeJo CT Chest Interpretation

Hi all, I am 33F (non smoker) who was recently seen in the ED because I was coughing up a bit of blood. Not copious amounts but more than streaks you sometimes see in phlegm when youā€™re sick. My boyfriend recently has covid so one would assume I have picked that up despite testing negative twice. I have a pulmonary AVM in my right lung so they decided to do a chest CT to check on that. The results came back and honestly have me feeling a little uneasy. The results were the following:
FINDINGS:
LUNGS/PLEURA: New left lower lobe groundglass/consolidation focus measuring with regional endobronchial debris. Regional tree-in-bud nodularity also noted. Right upper lobe/apical pulmonary nodule measuring up to 8 mm, unchanged since 2019. No pleural effusion. No large pulmonary hemorrhage. No pulmonary contusion. The central airways are patent without debris. No pneumothorax.
IMPRESSION:
  1. Left lower lobe regional groundglass/consolidative opacity with regional endobronchial debris, atelectasis, and tree-in-bud nodularity favored to represent infectious/inflammatory etiology such as a report evolving pneumonia. Recommend follow-up chest CT in 6-8 weeks to confirm resolution and rule out underlying lesion. At that time a right upper lobe nodule can be reassessed.
  2. Right upper lobe pulmonary nodule is unchanged since 2019.
Can anyone explain these results to me in a way I can understand? They just had a nurse discharge me with a prescription for an antibiotic and said that it was likely an infection. I did have a slight cough when I was seen and have now gotten progressively worse. Horrible cough with fever. What is endobronchial debris? And what is a tree in bud nodularity?
Thanks in advance for any help and your time!
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2024.05.16 00:39 AnnualSkirt9921 Going to yet another adult prom, this one is on a river boat and is a bit less formal. Gold (#3) or black (#1/#2) accessories? And if black, patent (#1) or plain black heels (#2)?

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2024.05.16 00:38 AnnualSkirt9921 Going to yet another adult prom, this one is on a river boat and is a bit less formal. Gold (#3) or black (#1/#2) accessories? And if black, patent (#1) or plain black heels (#2)?

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2024.05.16 00:19 ElvishFarmer94 What Is This Smooth, Black Material Topping My Desk?

What Is This Smooth, Black Material Topping My Desk?
Hello! I hope this is the right place to ask, but Iā€™m very curious about the material that makes up the top of my desk. The entire desk is made of solid wood (not sure which kind), and topped with a smooth-feeling, black finish. On the front of the top drawer is a plaque saying ā€œGunn-Lino Topā€ and says it was patented in 1923. Does Lino mean linoleum?
The main reason I want to know is that whenever I clean the desk with wipes/windex/anything, the finish comes off a bit on the wipe/paper towel. Additionally, if anything acidic gets on it, it appears to take much more off. Iā€™ve included photos of a part of the desk, the plaque, a spot on the desk where something acidic spilled (post-cleanup) with visible damage and a wipe showing the black finish that comes off. If anyone knows what it is, Iā€™d like to find a way to clean it that doesnā€™t damage it. Hopefully someone can help me out!
PS: Any other info about the desk you might know is more than welcome (style, type of wood etc.)!
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2024.05.16 00:16 Bushmon02 Industry Experience or Patent Experience (Pre-law school)

Hey everyone, I am graduating this year in Mechanical Engineering, and doing the 4+1 to get an Aerospace Engineering M.S. I really like aerospace/space industry, but I know that I want to go to law school in the near future (To do Patent Law). With this in mind, after I finish my M.S. I have a year to wait while I hear back from Law Adcoms:
  1. Would I be more competitive (for law school) if I went into patent law for that year as a Patent Agent, or would I be more competitive if I went into Industry?
  2. Would I have an better chance of getting a patent attorney job if I have patent experience (as an agent), or if I have industry experience?
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2024.05.16 00:15 OrganizationSuperb34 Does switching to IB candidate impact admission to IVY?

Hi,
I was recommeded by my school to drop Math HL as a junior. My transcript will now have math hl on the first semester and be missing math hl. Has anyone had similar experiences and still have gotten into an ivy or equivalently prestigious universities?
My current weighted GPA is 4.68. I have a few international awards and a patent. I feel like my EC is competitive but worried that me being an ib candidate will harm my chances of applying to a more prestigious universities. If anyone has similar experience, please give me any advice!
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2024.05.16 00:13 RiceNDNoodles WashU WL!!!

Pre Application II - April 18 Applicaiton sent April 26, Recieved/Complete April 29. Decision May 15 ~5PM CST.
Stats: 150/3.3low (biochem and chem), KJD (does masters count?) Softs T2/4 (Patent Bar, Student Body President, Masters degree in legal studies).
PS. Anyone know the stats/chances of getting off the waitlist, didnt get accepted to any Law Schools so imma try my best to get off the WL here.
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