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."
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 ]
The 5 O'Clock Club: The 'emergency' quarterback - who gets cut from the 53 to keep Jake Fromm on the roster?
The 5 o'clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn't much being published.Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.CLICK HERE to see the full 5 o'clock club archive So, in case you missed it, last month, the NFL voted to pass 'the Brock Purdy' rule, which allows teams to have an "emergency quarterback" dressed and available for each game.
This Day In Dodgers History: Bobby Abreu Passes Mickey Mantle On MLB All-Time Hits List
On June 10, 2012, Bobby Abreu surpassed Mickey Mantle for 108th place on the all-time MLB hits list with a second-inning double in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-2 Interleague win over the Seattle Mariners at Safeco Field.Abreu finished the game with two doubles and one run scored in four at-bats.The 38-year-old outfielder collected 2,470 hits over 18 MLB seasons spent with the Houston Astros, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, L.A. Angels, Dodgers and New York Mets.
For Many Long COVID Patients, Qualifying for Disability Is Half the Battle | KQED
Pham said he generally learned how to manage his symptoms, but was often overwhelmed with paralyzing fatigue.He eventually tried to return to work full-time, as the head of sales of a Bay Area start-up, but found it nearly impossible to get through the day."I was passing out in the middle of the day after one or two meetings and it would cause and trigger my long COVID symptoms," he said.
Raptors news: Unusual coaching candidate considered, UDFA target worked out
The Toronto Raptors appear to finally be in the home stretch of their head coaching search after weeks of uncertainty and minimal clarity.Names like Steve Nash and JJ Redick have come and gone, but fans might get some sort of resolution soon.The latest buzz seems to hint at the notion that Sergio Scariolo, Jordi Fernandez, and Darko Rajakovichave emerged as the top three finalists to be Nick Nurse's successor.
Cal State Fullerton enters NCAA regionals confident it 'can play with anybody'
(Katie Albertson / Cal State Fullerton)
The Titans took batting practice at Goodwin Field on a still, cloudy day on the Cal State Fullerton campus.The calm before the storm, Wednesday was a typical scene in preparation for an upcoming game.Except that practice represented the Titans' final home tuneup before they were to hit the road for the Stanford Regional, the first playoff appearance for the program since 2018.
In some states, hundreds of thousands dropped from Medicaid
Alicia Celaya, David Cardenas and their son Adrian, 3, in Phoenix in April.Celaya and her family will lose their Medicaid coverage later this year, a result of a year-long nationwide review of the Medicaid enrollees that will require states to remove people whose incomes are now too high for the program.
More Than 1.2M Patients Have Been Booted Off Medicaid. Most Are Still Eligible.
An estimated 76 percent of those disenrolled were kicked off for "procedural reasons" like completing paperwork late.Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, on May 2, 2023.Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images A healthcare catastrophe is unfolding across the U.S. as states - now unrestrained by coverage rules enacted early in the coronavirus pandemic - continue to remove people from Medicaid at an alarming clip, mostly for procedural reasons unrelated to their eligibility for the program.
Braverman scraps Patel's flagship asylum rules because hers are stronger'
Suella Braverman is scrapping some of Priti Patel's flagship asylum rules after less than a year in operation, as the government claims its new bill is considerably stronger.In a written statement quietly published on the parliamentary website on Thursday afternoon, immigration minister Robert Jenrick said officials would stop affording refugees different rights on the basis of how they arrived in the UK.
Stuff to do: Subsidized Internet and a summer cultural feast in the Mission
A city program launched in May allows more than 124,000 San Francisco households to enjoy free or low-cost internet services subsidized by the federal government.Yet merely 26 percent of eligible households are taking advantage of the benefits.For those interested in a $30 monthly discount on their Internet bill, go to GetACP.org to check your eligibility.
Advocates pen letter blasting Mayor Adams' legal motion to suspend right-to-shelter | amNewYork
Homeless advocates penned a letter to a Manhattan Supreme Court judge opposing Mayor Eric Adams' recent legal motion calling for the suspension of the city's decades-old right-to-shelter law amid the ongoing migrant influx.The letter, sent last Thursday and released Tuesday, comes in response to Adams last week filing a court motion to exempt the city from its legal mandate established by the 1984 Callahan v. Carey consent decree to provide shelter to single adults and adult couples when it lacks the resources and capacity to do so.
Minnesota becomes 23rd state to legalize recreational marijuana
Democratic Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota signed a bill into law on Tuesday legalizing recreational marijuana use in the state.With Walz's signature, Minnesota becomes the 23rd state to legalize adult-use cannabis and the third Midwestern state to do so.What we know right now is prohibition does not work.
Witnesses to killings to be offered support nationwide for first time
Witnesses to atrocities such as the Manchester Arena bombing will be offered similar support to bereaved families nationwide for the first time after an expansion of homicide services.The broadening of eligibility for the help given to grief-stricken relatives in the aftermath of a major crime will also include children from the wider community, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said.
Home support can be Malta's 12th man against England ex-player David Carabott
Malta's home support at the Ta' Qali Stadium can be their 12th man and ruin England's hopes of a third-straight Euro 2024 qualifying win on Friday, according to former player David Carabott.The 122-cap veteran has a contentious claim to being Malta's only ever goalscorer against England, after his penalty struck a post before rebounding in off goalkeeper Richard Wright during a friendly in the capital Valetta, 23 years ago.
Ministers move ahead with plans to restrict EU voting rights
Ministers are moving ahead with plans to remove the right of EU citizens to vote and stand in elections in England and Northern Ireland.Seven years after the UK voted for Brexit, the Government confirmed plans to remove the automatic right of EU citizens to vote and stand in local elections.Levelling Up minister Dehenna Davison, in a written ministerial statement, told MPs that the Government had published draft secondary legislation to bring forward the change.
Indian opposition leader Gandhi calls on U.S. audience to stand up for 'modern India'
Gandhi has been on a three-city tour of the United States, including speaking engagements at Stanford University in California and the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.Meanwhile, U.S. congressional leaders have invited Modi to address a joint meeting of Congress later this month.House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other leaders announced the address as an "opportunity to share your vision for India's future and speak to the global challenges our countries both face."
Patriots roster breakdown: Jabrill Peppers poised to take on a bigger role in a new-look secondary
With the NFL free agency and draft both in the rear-view mirror, and the second phase of voluntary offseason workouts underway, the New England Patriots are officially "on to 2023."At the moment, the Patriots have a full 90-man roster.Only 53 of those players will be able to survive roster cutdowns and ultimately make the active team, with others competing for practice squad spots.
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.
This Day In Dodgers History: Sandy Koufax Added To Roster & Tommy Lasorda Optioned; Don Drysdale Breaks Scoreless Innings Record
On June 8, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers optioned rookie left-handed pitcher Tommy Lasorda to Montreal to make room for another southpaw, one Sandy Koufax, to be called up for the first time.Lasorda spent parts of two seasons pitching for the Dodgers but only appeared in eight games (13 innings) in 1955 before being sent down.
Time is running out for San Jose students to get food benefits - San Jose Spotlight
College students experiencing food insecurity need to sign up for CalFresh within the next month before pandemic-era eligibility rules expire.The state-run nutrition program, formerly the Food Stamp program, will end two temporary rules for students on June 10 that made it easier for them to access assistance.
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.
Nearly one in four pupils in England eligible for free school meals
Nearly one in four pupils at state schools in England is now eligible for free school meals.Eligibility stood at 23.8 per cent of all pupils in January this year, the equivalent of two million children up from 22.5 per cent, or 1.9 million, in January 2022.The figure has increased every year since January 2018, when it stood at 13.6 per cent or 1.1 million, according to data published by the Department for Education (DfE).
The 5 O'Clock Club: Seven Washington Commanders players who are "on the bubble"
The 5 o'clock club is published from time to time during the season, and aims to provide a forum for reader-driven discussion at a time of day when there isn't much being published.Feel free to introduce topics that interest you in the comments below.CLICK HERE to see the full 5 o'clock club archive Looking back over the past few seasons at the initial 53-man rosters under Ron Rivera, I found that these are the numbers of guys he has generally started the season with, by position: Below, I have listed one player from each of these position groups that I think is "on the bubble", along with a thumbnail sketch of the player.
MTA proposes raising subway, bus fare to $2.90 by Labor Day | amNewYork
The MTA on Monday proposed raising subway, bus, and paratransit fares to $2.90 by Labor Day the first time the base fare would go up since it went to $2.75 in 2015.The 15-cent fare hike, which is not finalized, will be subject to public hearings in June, with a schedule expected for that by the end of May.
SF residents should apply for low-cost internet, city says
Some 124,000 San Francisco households are eligible for free or low-cost home internet from the federal government, yet only 26 percent of eligible households currently receive it.That disparity has led the city to this month launch a new initiative, "Connect San Francisco" to connect residents to the federal Affordable Connectivity Program, which gives eligible families a $30 discount each month for home internet.
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.
In spite of robust amicus backing, including from the US Solicitor General, the Supreme Court has declined to review two pending patent-eligibility petitions: Interactive Wearables v. Polar and Tropp v. Travel Sentry.These cases contended that the Alice/ Mayo framework produced (1) instability and unpredictability in the law; (2) facilitated non-evidence based judgments by district courts; and (3) prohibited patenting of subject matter that has traditionally been eligible for patents.
DWP reveals exact date you can claim the Winter Fuel Payment
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced when those already looking ahead to the end of the year will be able to make a claim for its Winter Fuel Payment (WFP).The payout is available to those born before 26 September 1956 and is worth between 250 and 600 depending on an assessment of the recipients' needs and is designed to help with the cost of rising energy bills as the mercury plummets.
Afghan families in Yorkshire issued with eviction letters from Suella Braverman
Afghan refugee families uprooted from London to Yorkshire earlier this year have been issued with eviction notices in the name of Suella Braverman.This will be the fourth time that some of the families have been forced to move home, sometimes leaving jobs and schools, since being airlifted out of Kabul to the UK in August 2021.
Army officer used taxpayer cash to fund boarding school fees, court told
A senior British Army officer cheated the system to dishonestly claim taxpayer cash to pay his children's private boarding school fees, a court has heard.Retired colonel Marcus Reedman, 51, was posted to a desk job at the Ministry of Defence (MoD) building in Whitehall at the time of the allegations, between October 1 2016 and August 17 2017.
Women's Bar CLE invites Skyer and Associates to present on special education law
The Brooklyn Women's Bar Association hosted a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar in Brooklyn Heights on Thursday night where members of the Law Offices of Regina Skyer and Associates presented on Special Education Law.The CLE was titled, "Special Education Law in Theory and in Practice in New York: A Primer on the Law and How to Help Your Clients Access Services for Their Children."
Patent Owner Tells SCOTUS Avery Dennison Petition is Not the Eligibility Case the U.S. Patent System Needs
"The patentees in [ Interactive Wearables and Tropp] urge the Court to broaden eligibility, while the accused infringers urge the Court to leave the Federal Circuit's legal standard intact.No party suggests eligibility should be radically narrowed in a way that would affect the result here."
Flood victims need urgent help, council leaders tell Therese Coffey
E nvironment Secretary Therese Coffey has been told Londoners cannot wait any longer for her to protect them when their homes are flooded.Councillors from four boroughs wrote to Ms Coffey warning some have seen insurance premiums double without reforms to her department's eligibility criteria for claims.
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.
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.
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.
USC squanders Destiny Littleton's late-game heroics in NCAA tournament loss
Destiny Littleton's game-tying three-pointer with seven seconds left in regulation gave USC's women's basketball team extra life.But the Trojans squandered it.USC will have to wait another year for a chance at its first NCAA tournament victory since 2006.Despite a record effort from Rayah Marshall, the eighth-seeded Trojans were ousted in the first round of the NCAA tournament by No. 9 South Dakota State, losing 62-57 in overtime at Virginia Tech's Cassell Coliseum on Friday night.
by Dennis Crouch Hantz Software v. Sage Intacct (Fed.Cir.2023) (non-precedential) The district court sided with the defendant Sage, dismissing the complaint for lack of eligibility.In a short opinion, the Federal Circuit has largely affirmed, but made an important caveat - that the district court held only that claims 1 and 31-33 are invalid.