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Tennis and Its Tools

Tennis has always looked to awe us. Ever since the beginning of open era, players like Rod Laver, Bjorg, Connors, McEnroe, Lendl, Sampras and presently Federer and Nadal have impressed us with their brilliance. We have literally passed out over their magic. The way they play those unbelievable shots from death, the muscular streak in few of them, the poise in others, the fluid backhand grace and drop shots that have marked few and the brute power that has defined others. Overall, tennis has been a very tempting sport.This has often kept the instruments of the game at the backdrop. Even they have been very important in letting the game prosper as it has. Imagine what the stars would do without tennis racquets or balls or even tennis bags. You would never imagine if not being told, that a tennis racket holds a world in itself there are so many points to ponder. Professional racquets come with a thin beam width. This offers greater range and flexibility to a player even as it adds to the quality of drop shots. These give greater control over shots. These racquets are also ergonomic in nature.In terms of balance, a racquet can be head heavy or head light. It can also be evenly balanced. The racquet length is divided over 5 main specifications. They vary between 27 and 28 inches keeping a distance of .25 inches. Today, the sports is being strongly followed frown a young age. This is why there are many junior racquets as well. They come with lighter grips and area little smaller in sizes. Used racquets can be bought over many online stores at attractive prices.The strings of racquet are made of intestine of animals. The wooden frame is laminated. In fact, today the laminated wooden frame is being replaced by fiberglass or ceramic or even titanium for more sternness. Even gut is replaced by nylon today. The head of the racquet is slightly inclined to give it greater potency of hitting low shots or corner shots out of the court width.A tennis ball is another important accessory which is usually 6.7 centimeters in diameter and its color is yellow. Today, the tennis balls used in professional international tennis has many chemicals mixed with rubber to attain the desired consistency. Naturally, Southeast Asia is the top exporter of these balls as rubber plantations are most abundant here. The felt of the ball is its most costly part. The felt is being steamed to provide it greater power to combat wind and also offers it a lot of reduction in bounce.Tennis bags come in backpacks as well as 12 size bags. Top global companies like Nike, Adidas, Dunlop, Wilson, Head and others are producing high quality bags to let a player feel comfortable with his package. In terms of size, there are 3 racquets, 6 racquets, 8-12 racquets, duffle gears and wheeled tour accessory bags. They are available online over many reputed outlets today.

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Factors Helping Individuals In Becoming Successful Commercial Real Estate Loan Brokers

Commercial real estate loans are your best options if you want to buy real estate for commercial purposes. These types of loans can be used to purchase any kind of commercial property such as apartments, hotels, office buildings, health care clinics, shops and many more. They can be extremely beneficial for business owners who are trying to establish a new business, or expand an already established one. Moreover, commercial real estate loans can also help individuals in refinancing their existing debts.There are a number of lending companies, banks and building societies providing these types of loans. However, it can be a convenient option for borrowers to avail loans from online lenders owing to the fact that online processes are much faster and enable borrowers to make a comparison among various commercial loan rates. A loan broker can play a significant role in helping borrowers to find the most suitable lender based on their requirements.A real estate loan broker plays the role of an intermediary connecting a potential borrower with lenders who are willing to provide them loans. In simpler words, they offer assistance to potential buyers in the process of applying for and obtaining loans. In most cases, they not only connect the borrower with the lender, but also help in preparing the documents needed for the loan application.There are certain essential factors that need to be kept in mind in order to pursue a successful career in commercial real estate loan brokering.Appropriate Education: Usually, to have a career in loan brokering, it is sufficient to hold a high school diploma. However, having good knowledge in subjects like business, economics, finance and communication can help individuals immensely in getting a proper understanding of the financial conditions of a loan applicant. It also helps them understand loan statements thoroughly.Adequate Training: It is advisable to undergo adequate training in loan brokering in order to acquire and develop skills and knowledge required to connect borrowers with the most suitable lenders, and help them secure loans conveniently. You can choose between the various training options available for individuals to become loan brokers, such as working with financial institutions or joining some kind of fresher training courses sponsored by companies or simply joining an online program.License: Getting a license in loan brokering may not be compulsory in all states, but can be helpful in becoming successful in the business. Individuals may opt for passing a loan brokerage exam and acquire a license in the field. In order to get through these exams, it is essential to answer at least 75% of the questions correctly.How to Start the Business: It is important for individuals to decide on the way they would like to start their business of loan brokering. While some may choose to start their career by working for other loan brokers or brokerage firms, others may opt for starting a business of their own. However, it should be remembered that if you choose to work independently, it is essential for you to have an excellent marketing plan for your business, in order to let people know that you are working as a loan broker.

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Unitary Patent System

Until now, the long awaited Unitary Patent System, along with the proposed centralised European patent litigation system seemed like something of a distant reality. However, a number of recent developments have seen the System take one step closer to being brought into effect, and it is hoped that the first unitary patent will be registered in 2014.The Unitary Patent System and the European Unitary (EU) Patent:Part of the proposed system is the introduction of the European unitary (EU) patent. The proposed EU patent is closely related to, but different from the European patent, which is granted under the European Patent Convention. European patents, once granted, become a bundle of nationally enforceable patents, in the states designated by the applicant.At present, European patents (once granted) require validating in each EPO member state for which the patent proprietor seeks patent protection. Validation requires payment of the associated fees, and can require a full translation of the patent specification into the national, official language. Accordingly, validation can be costly, coupled with the need to appoint a national representative to act on applicant’s behalf. Further costs arise annually with renewal fees being payable in each member state in which the patent is validated.It is proposed that the new EU patent will, once granted and at the proprietor’s request, become a European patent having unitary effect. The application and examination procedure will be identical to that of European patents, until such time that the patent is granted. However, it will be during the post-grant phase that the process will differ, with the proprietor being presented with the opportunity to opt for a European unitary patent with unitary protection (in all member states participating in the system), instead of the usual European patent with individual territorial protection. The new process would also provide for the patent proprietor to combine both schemes, i.e. to request a European patent in a selection of member states party to the European Patent Convention and not of the unitary patent system (at the time of writing, of the 27 EU countries, only Italy and Spain are not party to the unitary patent system), and a unitary patent in those states party to the unitary patent system, thus providing the proprietor with much flexibility.The EU patent, if introduced, will provide proprietors with the benefit of a simplified validation procedure, as well as fewer translation and renewal requirements. It is further hoped that the new system will help in making patent protection more accessible, particularly to SMEs, and in making Europe more attractive to inventors, both those within Europe and across the world. The EU patent is awaited with much anticipation, as it has been since it was first discussed way back in the 1970s…The Centralised European Patent Litigation System (Unitary Patents Court):A second aspect of the proposed system is the introduction of a centralised European patent litigation system. The centralised system is intended to provide a mechanism by which patent proprietors will have greater legal certainty, particularly in relation to infringement and revocation proceedings concerning European patents (and the new European unitary patent). It is also hoped that a centralised system will significantly reduce patent litigation costs, eliminating the need to conduct litigation in each member state of interest (and under the current system, where the patent has been validated). And yet given the major advantages such a system would bring, it is the introduction of the centralised European patent litigation system that has stalled the introduction of the unitary patent system as a whole.The reasons for the delay are numerous, not least due to a decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) that the introduction of the European Unified Patent Court (a substantial part of the proposed system) would be incompatible with the European Union.The proposed Regulation on the creation of the unitary patent system may change as a result of this judgement, with the European Council (which represents the governments of the Member States of the European Union) suggesting a number of alterations in a recent statement, published on the 29 June 2012. The European Council recommended the deletion of three provisions, Articles 6 to 8 of the Regulation, which define the acts which constitute infringement of a unitary patent. Deletion of these Articles is thought to remove the possibility of the Unified Patent Court making referrals on substantive patent law to the CJEU. If these recommendations are adopted, the result will likely be that the CJEU will have no jurisdiction in UPC cases. Whether the CJEU adopts this is yet to be seen.The plans were further stalled on the issue of the location of a central divisional court. However a recent development appears to suggest that progress in respect of the introduction of a Unified Patent Court is gradually taking place. In its statement of 29 June 2012, the European Council also reported that the Unified Patent Court is to be headquartered in Paris. It further reported that the central court will be supported by two specialist courts residing in London (for pharmaceutical related cases) and Munich (for mechanical engineering cases). It has been suggested that the Unified Patent Court, if introduced, will have the jurisdiction to hear issues relating to European Patents granted under the European Patent Convention and also those patents granted under the new unitary right.The final decision now rests with the European Parliament, which in combination with the European Council forms part of the two-part legislative framework of the European Union. This too has been delayed, largely due to the recent announcement of the European Council, as set out above.The European Parliament was due to vote on the unitary system on the 4 July 2012, however, the vote was postponed while the European Parliament decides whether the CJEU can be excluded from the unitary system. It is not yet known when the European Parliament will vote on the introduction of the system. Until then, the launch of a unitary patent system hangs in the balance pending the approval of the European Parliament.

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