Disclosure vs. Claim

Disclosure vs. Claim Disclosure vs. Claim Disclosure vs. ClaimInventors are often cash poor at the beginning of their efforts to commercialize a new invention and sometimes resort to preparing a patent application for themselves. However, there are traps for unwary do-it-yourselfers, one of them being too much disclosure in the descriptive part of the application, called the specification. This trap is known to catch even somewhat knowledgeable professionals.There are three kinds of patents, but the one most commonly sought is the utility patent. (The others are the design patent, which covers the appearance but not the works of an object, and a plant patent, for new varieties of growing things.) A utility patent application has different partstypically, a specification, claims, and a drawing.These sections help to meet legal requirements for an accurate description of the invention. According to the Supreme Court in an 1878 decision, an accurate description in a patent application i s required for three main reasons The government needs to know what is granted, and what will become public property when the term of the monopoly expires people who are licensed to use the invention need to know how to make, construct, and use the invention and other inventors need to know what part of the field of invention is protected and what part is not.One must be careful, though, in disclosing information.A patent serves to protect that which is claimed, not necessarily that which is disclosed in the description of the invention. Information disclosed, but not claimed, may have no patent protection at all.While it is generally true that it is important to be thorough in describing an invention in the specification, being thorough can be a trap because disclosure must also be linked to the claims. If it isnt linked, it may be best to leave it out, unless you want to give it away.A disclosure that is not also claimed is dedicated to the public and may be used freely without co ncern for infringing a patent.A case in point is PSC Computer v. Foxconn, decided by the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., in 2004. It involved Patent No. 6,061,239, issued on May 9, 2000. PSC owned the invention, which was for an improved means of attaching a heat sink to a computer circuit board. When Foxconn introduced a clip made of plastic, PSC sued, alleging that the design infringed the patent.The specific language in the written description in the patent stated, The elongated strap is made of a resilient metal such as stainless steel although other resilient materials may be suitable for the strap. The patent specification also noted, Other prior art devices use molded plastic and/or metal parts that must be cast or forged which again are more expensive metal forming operations.One might logically conclude, since the specification noted that the strap is stainless steel but that other materials can be used, that the patent covers any strap material. One would be wro ng in this case since the claim covering this element of the invention only mentions a metal strap. The patent claims a heat sink retainer clip that includes an elongated, resilient metal strap. There is no mention of a plastic strap in the claims.The court explained why a plastic strap is not protected under the patent One important purpose of the written description is to provide notice to the public as to the subject matter of the patent, while the claim provides notice as to the scope of the invention. The 239 patents claim language placed the public on notice that metal clip parts would infringe. Its written description served notice that plastic had been used as an alternative to metal in the prior art, and that the future use of plastic would therefore not infringe.The law is clear that the written description in a patent helps the public understand what is being protected by the claims by explaining which portions of the relevant art the patent does not cover.In the 1985 dec ision of SRI International v. Matsushita Electric Corp., the courts expression was even pithier Specifications teach. Claims claim.A disclosure that is not also claimed is dedicated to the public and may be used freely without concern for infringing a patent.

Do this to not miss out on life

Do this to not miss out on lifeDo this to not miss out on lifeI took a trip recently to Carmel, California. Its a quaint coastal town of art galleries, restaurants, shops, and scenic beauty. My family used to live just north of Carmel, and we vacationed there often.I stayed in a local establishment and visited countless galleries, chatting with owners and artists. The purpose of my trip was to indulge in some alone time to paint, write and think.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraWe often overlook the power of alone time. Most of our lives are filled with family obligations, work, appointments, and online activity. When we finally take a vacation, all the planning, travel and logistics can leave us exhausted. We end up missing a lot.The golden moments in the stream of life rush past us, and we see nothing but sand the angels come visit us and we only know them when they are gone.?- George Eliot (Mary AnnEvans)Traveling on vacation with a partner or family has its rewards, but also a few drawbacks. You make concessions on where to go, what to eat, and what to do.Its different when youre by yourself. You have total freedom to do whatever you like and to be alone with your thoughts. The trick is to actually slow down and embrace the solitude.They werent having muchfunI was enjoying a latte and shortbread cookie in a Carmel bakery, alone with my thoughts, when a French couple energetically strolled in.They approached the counter and ordered a menu item from the kitchen. It was early evening and the proprietor told them the kitchen had closed. They could purchase coffee drinks or pastries, but nothing on the kitchen menu.The French couple was visibly upset. They gestured at the menu sign and began speaking rapidly in French. The bakery owner said, Im sorry, is there something in the display case you might like? but the couple spun around and headed for the exit.I dont speak French, but when I left the bakery I saw the couple on the street corner, arguing. The man pointed one way, and the woman pointed the other way. I presumed they were debating where to eat.Illustrations by John P. WeissThe argument went on for a bit, and then in exasperation, the woman held up both her arms in some kind of surrender and followed the man as he stomped off.They werent having much fun.Little demons in theluggageWeve all been here, havent we? On a trip with our significant other. Perhaps an overdue vacation to get away, relax and recharge our engines. But then the plane is delayed, the oysters you ate didnt agree with you, and jet lag makes you both cranky.You argue about which show to see. He wants to sight-see and you want to shop. You get lost on that coastal drive and he left the sunscreen back in the hotel room. She did all the planning and is mad because he wants to hang at the bar.Before long, youre bickering. The little resentments that exist in all r elationships are supposed to stay behind when we vacation, but sometimes they tag along, like little demons in the luggage.Its best to work out who is doing what before the vacation, and agree to compromise with one another. Give one another space to do what you want.Most importantly, whether traveling with your significant other or alone, theres one thing you can do that will prevent you from missing out on lifeLet go ofcontrol.Release thestressIts weird and counterintuitive, but things seem to go mora smoothly when you give up control. When you let things happen naturally instead of trying to make things happen.You must learn to let go. Release the stress. You were never in control anyway.?- ?SteveMaraboliWhen I first arrived in Carmel for my brief, personal get-a-way, I felt strangely alone. A bit adrift.Im used to traveling with my wife and enjoying her company. While I looked forward to hours of gallery hopping, I found meals by myself were less enjoyable. I avoided expensive, fine restaurants. They seem less appealing when youre alone.Toward the end of the first day, I decided tolet goof all control and expectations and just immerse myself in the experience. When I did this, I started to relax more.I took my time in coffee shops, observing people and writing thoughts in my Moleskine notebook. I enjoyed long conversations with gallery owners and artists. I found myself reminiscing about the past, and family trips to Carmel when I was a boy.If you try to control every aspect of your life, youll miss out on a lot. Peace and serendipity seem to find you more when you let go and settle into themoments.A more peaceful state ofmindMy mini-vacation was a helpful break. While I missed my wife, son and dogs back home, the time alone allowed me to think and reflect. Time seemed to slow down. At night in my hotel room, I read for hours and filled pages in my notebook.On the last day, I left Carmel in my rental car to drive back to the airport in San Jose. I left ear ly and found I had a few hours to kill.Having let go of any itinerary, I found myself driving through my childhood town of Los Gatos, and onward to the town of Saratoga. Without much thought, I drove to La Madronia cemetery, where my Dad and maternal grandparents are buried.It was a beautiful day, as I listened to the birds and felt the breeze blowing through the trees. Heres a short video capturing the moment in the cemetery.Had I carefully planned out my Carmel trip, I doubt I would have thought to visit the cemetery where my Dad is laid to rest. Im so glad I let go of control and allowed my short, personal vacation to meander and find its own way.Letting go helps us to live in a more peaceful state of mind and helps restore our balance. It allows others to be responsible for themselves and for us to take our hands off situations that do not belong to us. This frees us from unnecessary stress. -MelodyBeattieIf you keep trying to control everything in your life, if you dont learn h ow to let go and trust in the moments, then you might miss out on the magic of life.If youre on vacation and you take a wrong turn, why not see where the unexpected road leads? If your spouse orders the wrong meal, dont get mad. Go out on a limb and try the dish. You might discover something delicious.Explore moments as theyoccurObviously, we cant abandon all our responsibilities in life and just see what happens. But not everything requires control. Vacations (and life in general) can be more fun when we let go and open ourselves up to new experiences.Carving out personal time to slow down, stop planning and just explore moments as they occur, can calm our minds and allow new ideas and thoughts to percolate.For example, one Sunday afternoon I let go of my compulsion to plan and be productive. I started experimenting in my art studio, trying new techniques with my landscape painting. The result was the paintingReflections(featured at the top of this article) which sold a few weeks a fter I painted it.Give it a try. Stop trying to control everything and just let go once in a while. Its incredibly freeing, you might discover new things, and a little bit of magic just might come into your life.Before yougoImJohn P. Weiss.I paint, draw cartoons and write about life. Thanks for reading.This article first appeared on Medium.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

3 ways to get out of a productivity rut at work

3 ways to get out of a productivity rut at work3 ways to get out of a productivity rut at workEvery day wont be a slam dunk when it comes to productivity. Heres what to do when youve taken your eyes off the ball, and you feel like youre drowning in work.Make sleep a priorityKristin Wong, a freelance writer and author of Get Money Live the Life You Want, Not Just the Life You Can Afford, writes about this in Lifehacker (the piece is written with the idea that youre normally able to get things done, but you experienced a short-term setback.Wongs first tip is to get an early start.Lets say you got jack done Monday. Once you realize the day has been a waste, make it a point to get to bed earlier that night, so you can get a head start on Tuesday (getting up early is hard, but lucky for you, wevegot a whole list of ways to make it happen), she writes. When you get up that morning, dont dive straight into work, though. Indulge in something you love. This starts your morning on an optimisti c note, putting you in the right frame of mind for tackling the day. Instead of approaching it with the stress of having to catch up, stay calm and approach it optimistically and methodically.Start all over againTodd Henry, author of The Accidental Creative How to Be Brilliant at a Moments Notice and more, told Fortune about how to do this when things arent going as planned in terms of everything you have to get done.Forget the original plan. What would success look like now, given my new constraints? Which problems are the most important? What would be the most valuable use of my now reduced time? he told the site.You should get comfortable moving forward in a different way.Feel free to switch gears for a momentAmanda Zantal-Wiener is a writer for the HubSpot Marketing Blog, strategist, editor and owner ofcreative consultancy Amanda Zantal-Wiener, LLC. Shewrites on the HubSpot site about how she was busy when spending time with her parents forThanksgiving but took the time to help her mom with a laptop issue she was having, and then felt ready to work again.If youre feeling stuck, use your brain for something else. Maybe theres a colleague who youve been meaning to get back to on an unrelated project, or maybe you just need to do a quick online puzzle. Keeping your mind active while giving it a break from the dredge of your to-do list might leave you feeling re-energized and ready to hit the ground running, wherever you left off, she writes.Dont be afraid to do this.

If you want to be more successful at work, be sure to wear this color

If you want to be more successful at work, be sure to wear this colorIf you want to be more successful at work, be sure to wear this colorThough Millennial Pink has been ruling the fashion racks, feminine brands, and stationery stores for the last few years, it is time for a new color to be in according to many of the designers who showcased at New York Fashion Week this month. Living Coral may be 2019s Pantone Color of the Year, but the color that will truly rule fashion is purple.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Flipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moreVarious shades of the lush color were seen on the runways ofDerek Lam, Michael Kors, Anna Sui, Kate Spade New York and many others. Lauren Alexander Fisher of Harpers Bazaar wrote of the trend, Done in sweater, suit, and dress form, the hue makes for a fresh contender to spice up your mostly black fall wardrobe.Christian Siriano truly had a show stopper with his creatio n of a V-neck high-low tiered tulle gown in a regal purple made for a queen.The color purple is often associated withvery creative or eccentric types but it is also heavily linked to royalty (it was the color of the Ceasars and lets not forget it was Princes, musical royalty, signature color.)You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

5 Signs You Need to Earn More, Not Spend Less

5 Signs You Need to Earn More, Not Spend Less5 Signs You Need to Earn More, Not Spend Less Spend less than you earn - thats a timeless and essential piece of financial advice. However, even among money experts, theres disagreement about which side of the equation to focus on earning mora money or spending less of it.Unfortunately, the income side of the equation often is neglected. If you dont earn enough, you might be cutting costs and micromanaging your budget, but you still might notlage see the desired results.Here are five telltale signs that its time to put away the budget spreadsheet and focus instead on growing your paychecks.Cutting costs can be a smart way to start managing money wisely. Too many people tend to overspend on things they dont need and might not even want.But every budget has a point at which it cant be cut anymore before you hit your bare nadir of expenses. Living costs eat up huge portions of your budget , but expenses such as rent or mortga ge, food, and childcare often arent negotiable.If youve already nonessential expenses and still are struggling to scrape by, its a sign youre not earning enough money in relation to your costs of living.If youve come close to missing one or more debt payments in recent months because you couldnt afford them, thats a big problem. Missing a payment can have some harsh consequences beyond the initial late fees and or a penalty APR.A missed payment also can put a derogatory mark on your credit report and cause your score to drop. It usually can take more than a year for a credit score to recover from making a late payment.You can try to manage debt through options such as refinancing your student loans or consolidating credit card debt, but it can be tricky. If youre in danger of missing your payments, you might not have the income or debt-to-income ratio needed to qualify for refinancing. Instead, it might be more effective to focus your efforts on raising your income.Are you being pai d what youre worth? Its an important question to consider, but one that can be tricky to answer. Youll likely need to review your compensation and research average salaries by industry to be sure.First, you might want to review your income growth in recent years. If your income has been stagnant or hasnt risen recently, its likely that your wage isnt keeping up with market increases in pay.You also can use income-tracking sites such as PayScale to see if youre being paid fairly for your area, job title, and level of experience. Or you can use job-hunting sites such as Glassdoor to compare salaries in your company to make sure youre not making less than what your coworkers do.Money has long been a major source of worry for Americans, with 62% of people surveyed selecting it as a top stressor in theAmerican Psychological Associations 2017 Stress in America survey . There are plenty of causes of financial stress , from too much debt to high living expenses.Most money worries, however, can be resolved if you have more resources available and manage them responsibly. If your debt is stressful, for example, you can pay off a loan balance to get rid of a monthly payment. If your budget stresses you out, earning more could mean you wont have to agonize over every expense.In these cases, increasing your income can be an effective solution to the problems that are stressing you out the most.Even if youre doing well with your budget and income, you might be interested in growing your income. After all, having more money at your disposal will help you work on reaching financial goals faster .Whether you want to get out of debt, start saving for retirement, or invest money, youll need to have the funds available. Earning more now will mean youll reach those financial goals sooner.Increasing your income is easier said than done. Unlike being able to cut expenses, you dont always have direct control over your income or see immediate results from your efforts. But there are s teps you can take to boost your earning potential and bring home bigger paychecksIt can take a while to see the results of focusing on growing your income, but the payoffs can be huge. While theres a limit on how much you can cut costs, theres no limit on how much you can earn.The key is to get started. Consider the above steps on how to increase income, choose one thats a good fit for your skills and needs, and take action.This article was originally published by Student Loan Hero . Reprinted with permission.

Salesman Resume Objective Tips & Guide

Salesman Resume Objective Tips & Guide Aside from the ones mentioned in Car Salesman Skills List, you may also include customer assistance, communication and societal media marketing. Work directly with management to allow customers to buy vehicles in a range of means. Professional guide player ready to assist team members in car sales to get to the business aims of the dealership. Anything to enhance your odds of turning into a car salesman ought to be well worth the effort. Some individuals wouldnt wish to include salesman resume objectives in the resume since they think it would occupy a lot of room unnecessarily in the resume. The 3 car salesman resume format options presented below will provide you with an idea regarding the many diverse ways such a document can be structured with each example changing slightly based on the candidates education and degree of experience. To begin with, despite financing programs readily available, purchasing a car can be a drain on sa vings. The Little-Known Secrets to Salesman Resume Objective Your objective needs to be well-stated to be able to show employers that youre an effective communicator and enthusiastic about working with their company. A well crafted car salesman resume objective can help highlight your abilities and demonstrate that youre a suitable fit for the job. People seeking to locate jobs want to get a great professional resume to take advantage of their chances of work over others. Sales position where my abilities and experience can effectively be utilized to raise sales revenue. Retail manager resume is made for those skilled employments that are seeking for a work position. Your Resume Sample for flugschein Sales needs to be a superb advertising and marketing piece or it isnt going to make it simpler to get off to a superb start with an expected employer. Businessmen and business directors Bring evidence of your position in the business and remuneration. The Lost Secret of Salesma n Resume Objective Therefore, pay attention to the salesman resume objective in addition to sales resume skills. It for down to the vital attributes that make you a great salesman. It comes to the essential attributes that make you an excellent salesman. It comes to the vital attributes that resume you a nice salesman. What You Need to Do About Salesman Resume Objective Beginning in the Next 4 Minutes In sales, folks expect you to be persistent. Create the ideal job-worthy resume effortlessly in just a couple of clicks Recommended products based on customer wants and desires and advised clients about how to match different products. Life, Death, and Salesman Resume Objective Heres to generate documents from a template and the best way to use templates from your favourite programs so that you might get your tasks faster. Distinct types of Resume Templates term 2003 There are a variety of kinds of templates to acquire resumes an individual could discover online. Fourth, it has to maintain Word structure. Additionally you may bookmark this website to you favorite social bookmarking websites. Type of Salesman Resume Objective By reviewing duties guide, you will learn more about what things to have in your document so resume you stick out from the competition. Make certain that you get the information youre looking for. Utilize our cover letter sample to polish your abilities and receive the job that you desire. You could possibly prefer to produce headings like Skills, Strengths or Interests and checklist info and facts that may be highly related to the position you want to get. Submit the one which best highlights your abilities and abilities. You desire a great resume to stand from the a number of other people who are applying for the identical job. In case you have any accomplishments or extensive time in the area, you should mention those things too. Even though most of resumes should offer data in your work and education experience, along with your abilities and achievements, there are a variety of ways to present this info. In your objective, you could also name your career goal and relevant experience. Alternatively, you must tailor your resume for each and every work that you apply for. It should share your skills in a sense that shows how you could result in the position you are looking for. In order to make an engaging sales associate resume objective, it is crucial to communicate your abilities and experience. New Step by Step Roadmap for Salesman Resume Objective The very first and foremost duty of a Car Salesman is to sell cars by completing all the vital steps involved with selling. When it has to do with hiring car salespeople the auto salesman resume will rarely be the conclusive factor, but if it isnt hard to read and on a single page it is going to be read. Car Salesman Resume Objectives Car salesmen are a crucial part of any automobile dealership. Your car salesman resume should emphasize your capacity to communicate with professionals and possible clients. The demand for an auto salesman resume cover letter is a matter of private option, but not quite as critical as it is with different professions. The same as selling a completely new car, your resume must highlight your strong capabilities. It is a good example of a oben liegend vehicle salesman resume, including all the sections carefully crafted to ensure it is irresistible to employers. Take a close look at the sample car salesman resume at the start of the guide.

There#8217;s a Belief Gap about the Wage Gap, Part 3

There8217s a Belief Gap about the Wage Gap, Part 3 Last week, we posted the first two parts of this series, titled Theres a Belief Gap about the Wage Gap. In Part 1, we took a look at common misconceptions like different fields of study, motherhood as a cause and educational differences. In Part 2, we examined cultural confusions like negotiation tactics and the so-called danger premium. We also referenced studies that controlled for all of the above factors to bring the a little wage gemeinsame agrarpolitik closer to reality than the 77 cents to a dollar argument that causes so much dissension. Now, here in Part 3, its time to take a look at whats going RIGHT in the journey to wage equality.For starters, more recent studies like the GOA have begun controlling for various issues so that data stands up to vigorous scrutiny. This is important in not only how the issue is dealt with at the government al level, but also in how the media handles this issue. And while many senators voted down basic revisions to the 1964 Equal Pay Act because they felt the 2009 Lily Ledbetter Act offered sufficient protection, educated journalists and analysts are highly focused on ensuring that erroneous claims like that are proven false. In fact, Forbes Writer Bryce Covert states that lawsuits have decreased since the Act was passed and courts have become increasingly hostile toward pay discrimination casesthe number of pay discrimination complaints filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission actually fell after the Lilly Ledbetter Act was signed, dropping from 2,268 to 2,191 last year. Even under current laws, women have found themselves with decreasing legal erleichterung when they file a complaint. As Irin Carmon reported, recent analysis found that courts have become more hostile over the past decade not more accommodating or sympathetic, as the Republicans seem to fear to equal p ay claims. The authors found that from 2000 to 2009, those who filed claims were only successful 35 percent of the time, compared to a 55 percent success rate from 1990 to 1999. They also found that, as Carmon explains, courts have generally been reluctant to intervene in a companys decision to pay someone less, operating on the assumption that the market is working.A keen eye on the actual facts surrounding gender discrimination and current studies, only serve to bolster the case for equal pay and run parallel to the whining feminist dismissals of late.We can look to other countries to gauge our own progress. While the UK still struggles with pay disparity between men and women (current research set the average gap between 14.9-17%), they are making strides forward. By watching their journey from equal rights to equal pay, we are able to see avenues that may be of use in identifying our strategic path forwardThe gender pay gap is complex and its causes are multi-faceted. Extending the right to request flexible working to all employees and reforming the parental leave system have the potential to make a huge difference to employer practices and womens opportunities in the workplace requiring businesses that employ more than 250 people monitor and publicise their pay gap is also key.There is one area in which women are making more money at the top Although women make up only 4% of F500 CEOs, they make more than their male counterparts (when using median pay versus average pay). While there is still much to be done for women who are perched on other rungs on the corporate ladder, top executive pay graphs show a bright spot in the otherwise bleak landscape of wage chasmsMedian compensation is a more accurate indicator of the pay of a typical CEO than average compensation because extreme outliers can skew averages and create misleading results. The average compensation for CEO men, $12.9 million, exceeded the average compensation for CEO women, $11.7 million. Howe ver, this does not indicate that a typical male CEO earned more than a typical female. Two extreme male outliers, whose earnings were each more than ten times the median earnings, brought up the average compensation for men by over a million dollars.While research regarding how colleagues perceive women is indeed discouraging, we may be at a turning point. Men are starting to talk like us in order to get more accomplished at workTraditionally, in the business world, the male model of authority was considered oben liegend to the female model of collaboration. However, its becoming abundantly clear that effective communicators are fluent with both styles. The key to success lies not only in recognizing and understanding the difference between the two styles of communication, but focusing on and creating for ones self a style that encompasses the best of both worlds. Of course, these are small victories. The most impactful is perhaps the fact that women are opting out of a system in wh ich they arent represented properly and created their own micro-economyWomen have been starting businesses at a higher rate than men for the last 20 years and tend to create home-based micro (less than 5 employees) and small businesses. Women will create over half of the 9.72 million new small business jobs expected to be created by 2018 and more and more are doing this from home offices across the country. Its a surprising statistic, especially considering that women-owned businesses only created 16 percent of total U.S. jobs that existed in 2010.But a Kellogg School of Management study may have found that even that doesnt work in womens favor. Because of our so-called American Choice Factor many women believe that leaving the workforce is a personal choice, thus perpetuating the myth that the corporate world is a level playing fieldChoice has short-term personal benefits on well-being, but perhaps long-term detriments for womens advancement in the workplace collectively. In genera l, as a society we need to raise awareness and increase attention for the gender barriers that still exist. By taking these barriers into account, the discussion about womens workplace departure could be reframed to recognize that many women do not freely choose to leave the workplace, but instead are pushed out by persistent workplace barriers such as limited workplace flexibility, unaffordable childcare, and negative stereotypes about working mothers.

High Year of Tenure In The US Military

High Year of Tenure In The US MilitaryHigh Year of Tenure In The US MilitaryIn the military, throughout the career of a soldier, airman, Marine, or sailor, members are expected to advance in rank and pay grade every few years.An enlisted person must be promoted within certain time frames during their career, or they must separate from the service. This is known as the High Year of Tenure (HYT). The Army High Year of Tenure program is calledthe zurckhalten control point As long as you are not neglecting your duties and have not been in serious trouble, an enlisted person with more than six years of service and less than 20 years of service (retirement eligible) who is involuntarily separated (under honorable conditions) is entitled to receive involuntary separation pay (severance pay). In short (for example), if an Air Force E-4 does not get promoted to E-5 by the time he/she has 8 years of military service, the member will be forced to separate.These rules are strictly enforced espec ially during times of downsizing and force reduction. Air Force Active and Reserves High Year of Tenure These guidelines apply to active personnel and members of the Reserves. E-4 - 8 yearsE-5 - 15 yearsE-6 - 22 yearsE-7 - 26 yearsE-8 - 28 yearsE-9 - 30 years Army Retention Control Point Like the Air Force, unterstellung apply to active duty and Reserves members. E-1 to E-3 - 5yearsE-4 - 8 yearsE-4 (Promotable) - 10yearsE-5 - 14 yearsE-5 (Promotable) - 15 yearsE-6 - 20 yearsE-6 (Promotable) - 20 yearsE-7 - 24 yearsE-7 (Promotable) - 26 yearsE-8 - 30 yearsE-8 (Promotable) - 30 yearsE-9 - 30 years The Army has also changed the maximum age an enlisted member can remain on active dutyfrom 55 years to 62 years. Navy High Year of Tenure These guidelines apply to active-duty members E-1, E-2 - 4 yearsE-3 5 yearsE-4 - 8 years*E-5 - 14 years (20 years for Reserves)E-6 - 20 yearsE-7 - 24 yearsE-8 - 26 yearsE-9 - 30 years And these guidelines apply to Navy Reserves members E-1, E-2 - 6 yearsE-3 - 10 yearsE-4 - 12 yearsE-5 - 20 yearsE-6 - 22 yearsE-7 - 24 yearsE-8 - 26 yearsE-9 - 30 years Marine Corps Active Duty High Year of Tenure E-4 - 8 yearsE-5 - 10yearsE-6 - 20 yearsE-7 - 22 yearsE-8 - 27 yearsE-9 - 30 years An E-5 who has been passed over twice for promotion to E-6 may be separated at the end of their current enlistment, even if they have less than 13 years of service. An E-6 who has been passed over twice for promotion to E-7 may be separated at the end of their current enlistment, even if they have less than 20 years of service. An E-7 or E-8 may exceed 20 years of service only if they have not been passed over twice for promotion. Marine Corps (Reserves) High Year of Tenure E-4 - 8 yearsE-5 - 10 yearsE-6 - 20 yearsE-7 - 22 yearsE-8 - 27 yearsE-9 - 30 years Coast Guard High Year of Tenure E-1 / E-2 - Cannot reenlistE-3/E-4 - 10years active Coast Guard service or 10 years active military service, whichever is greater.E-5 - 16 yearsE-6 - 20 y earsE-7 - 24 yearsE-8 - 26 yearsE-9 - 30 years As with just about every standard and rule in the military, there are waivers available for a person seeking to fight the high year tenure workforce management rules and standards. A member seeking to submit a waiver should do so within 10 months of his/her HYT date and have a justifiable reason why that person should be kept in the military. Usually, under-manning of your skill and experiences is good enough reason or the service member will be deployed at the time of your high year tenure date.Obviously, a waiver will need the immediate chain of command support and letters of recommendation.

This diet is easier (and cheaper) than the Mediterranean diet

This diet is easier (and cheaper) than the Mediterranean dietThis diet is easier (and cheaper) than the Mediterranean dietThe Mediterranean Diet has enjoyed quite the banner year.The most recent development might have occurred during a presentation at the American Psychiatric Associations 2019 annual meeting just this May. There, researchers motioned that adherence to the fruit and legumes rich diet can protect against the development of symptoms of depression in old age. Each unit intake increase of the most popular element of the diet, (vegetables) was associated with a 20% lower increase of instances of the mental illness. Researchers at Washington University seconded this finding, adding, that the omega three fatty acids featured in the Mediterranean diet, have been shown to yield concrete reductions to depressive moods. According to the authors, individuals that adhere to the diet are 33% less likely to develop depression.Follow Ladders on FlipboardFollow Ladders magazines on Fl ipboard covering Happiness, Productivity, Job Satisfaction, Neuroscience, and moraMichelle Qaqundah recently wrote up a paper that got published in the Natural Journal of Medicine, positing that the Mediterranean diet can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease, neurodegenerative diseases, diabetes, and even cancer.The study found a 17% and 12% decreased cancer mortality in men and women following the Mediterranean diet after five years of follow-up, Qaqundah concluded in the report.A hard act to follow no doubt, but as far as The World Health Organization is concerned, there, in fact, looms a worthy contender.The diet is in the detailsThe Nordic Diet is the brainchild of a team of scientists, nutritionists and chefs birthed back in 2004 as a method of mitigating a growing obesity trend in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. Although many experts have already pointed out that some of the foods featured in the diet werent actually around when the ancient Nords reigned, t he fundamental personality of the diet is based on the produce intake adopted by the Scandanavians.Already, in its young life, it has been studied to promote weight loss, without restricting calorie intake. Moreover, because the diet champions food that is locally sourced and sustainably farmed, votaries also get to pride themselves on being environmentally conscious. The rules are simple enough eat a ton of berries, vegetables, legumes, potatoes, whole grains, nuts, seeds, rye, breads, fish, seafood, low-fat dairy, herbs spices, and canola oil (more on that one in a bit). Occasionally eat free-range eggs, cheese, and yogurt, eat red meat and animal fats even less, and steerresolutely clear ofsugar-sweetened beverages, added sugars, processed meats, food additives, and refined beinahe foods. Simply put, the Nordic Diet is a critique of the excessive sugar and fat intake of the western diet, with double the fiber and seafood to boot.You might be having a hard time distinguishing betw een what I just described and the Mediterranean diet. Its true, the differences are subtle, but the World Health Organization believes the tenous contrasts deserve our consideration.Firstly, the biggest difference has to be The Nordic Diets privilege of canola and rapeseed oil, two departures from the Meddereennean diets love of olive oil. Canola and rapeseed oil are super rich in monosaturated fats which are known to promote heart health. Also, the diets origin means its contents, are primarily foods that can grow in colder climates, think kale, cabbage, brussels sprouts, etc.Save a little dough (but dont eat dough)By and large seasonal produce is more affordable than fruits that are out of season. Vegetables are the nucleus of the diet. Instead of greens being chosen to accommodate the meat, The Nordic Diet operates in reverse. A diet that sees foods like broccoli, cabbage, and berries headline main courses will by default be much cheaper than the western diet which red meat heavy , and even the Mediterranean diet which favors the typically pricier fish. It should also be noted that the Nordic Diet accepts canned fish and frozen veggie and fruits into its regimen. Seasonal produce is cheaper, canned fish is cheaper, frozen fruits are cheaper, The Nordic Diet is cheaper.For these discrepancies, however insignificant they may seem, The World Health Organization has officially endorsed the Nordic Diet as the optimal diet over the Mediterranean diet for people looking to lose weight on a budget. A bold claim, against a diet that has gained so much acclaim in recent years. However, in WHOs defense, just last year an 82-year-old woman suffering from dementia claimed to regain her memory after adhering to a diet that is eerily similar to the Nordic Diet.Sylvia Hatzner claims that after eating berries, leafy vegetables, kale, spinach broccoli, sweet potatoes, oats and abstaining from fatty and processed foods her condition drastically improved. Her, son Mark Hatnzer, would also engage in cognitive task with his mother, the both of them allowing for the occasional treat of dark chocolate.You might also enjoyNew neuroscience reveals 4 rituals that will make you happyStrangers know your social class in the first seven words you say, study finds10 lessons from Benjamin Franklins daily schedule that will double your productivityThe worst mistakes you can make in an interview, according to 12 CEOs10 habits of mentally strong people

Italian Scientists Win Ig Nobel for Random Promotion Theory

Italian Scientists Win Ig Nobel for Random Promotion TheoryItalian Scientists Win Ig Nobel for Random Promotion TheoryLast year Career-Line introduced you to the Peter Principle and the three Italian scientists who bucked the system with their own take on the Peter Principle. University of Catania scientists Andrea Rapisarda, Cesare Garofaloa and Alessandro Pluchinos random promotion theory says that an organization that promotes employees at random, as opposed to by merit is mora efficient, as reported by Business Standards Leslie DMonte in Funny Ideas Can Make You Think.The Random Promotion theory was awarded an Ig Nobel, which honors achievements that first make people laugh, and then make them think and in the process spur peoples interest in science, medicine, and technology, says Italian news site Life in Italy.Would random promotions at your company make your work harder than you work now, less than you work now, or have no affect on your work habits? Answer in the comments b elow.