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Articles by Sarah M. Cork
Jimmy Rees: Not That Kinda Viral Tour
You may not know him by name yet, but your kids definitely know him. And if you're a fan of comedy then you will know him too. Chances are, you will have seen Jimmy Rees on one of the many different social media sites where he has had a lot of hits with his short clips. Jimmy Rees has gone viral so many times, with different comedy clips over the last few years. But to many people out there, he will always be Jimmy Giggle.
Joondalup Artisan Markets
by Sarah Cork (subscribe) A freelance writer living in Perth, WA. Not the droid you're looking for. Event: 09/07/2023 Support the Local Artists Who doesn't love a market? And who doesn't love some beautiful handmade items too? There are almost too many to choose from at these markets. The Joondalup Artisan Markets are full of small businesses that are just crying out for your money.
Nature Storytime Trek - July
It's time to get out into nature and learn more about the world around you. Allowing kids to get back into nature and away from all of the screens, this trek is for young children who are just learning about the world around them. This free event helps kids to learn through exposure to nature, as well as reading and relying on their senses to find different parts of the natural world. This Nature Storytime Trek Getting out into bushwalking is a very big step.
Christmas In July Dinner Dance at Peel Manor House
by Sarah Cork (subscribe) A freelance writer living in Perth, WA. Not the droid you're looking for. Event: 08/07/2023 It's a day off for Santa We are almost halfway to Christmas, and if you're missing the festive cheer, then don't worry. Christmas in July is right around the corner. Christmas in July is like a smaller version of the real deal- without the stress and family panic of the big day. Christmas in July is more for having a good time and a lovely drink or meal.
Christmas in July! - Sip & Paint @ The General Collective
by Sarah Cork (subscribe) A freelance writer living in Perth, WA. Not the droid you're looking for. Event: 07/07/2023 Less family fights, and more fun painting It's nowhere near Christmas, but it is getting cold and more like a Northern Hemisphere Christmas, so it's time to dream of a white Christmas in July. Ok, so it won't snow here, but you can still have a bit of a celebration. There are plenty of reasons to want to have another, smaller and easier Christmas mid-way through the ear.
Cars & Culture Perth
by Sarah Cork (subscribe) A freelance writer living in Perth, WA. Not the droid you're looking for. Event: 16/07/2023 Rev Up 2023 Cars are more than just a way to get from A to B. They can be someone's pride and joy, they work hard to make their cars shine, run like clockwork and more. When a car's engine roars to life, it can spark something incredible in a person.
Kids Holiday Obstacle Course Event
by Sarah Cork (subscribe) A freelance writer living in Perth, WA. Not the droid you're looking for. Event: 08/07/2023 They're too tired to do anything afterwards School holidays are fast approaching again. And when your kids start to bother you about doing something fun on their holidays, there are lots of things you can do for them. But if your kids like to get outside and be challenged, then they are going to really enjoy the Kids Holiday Obstacle Course event.
Candlelight: A Tribute to ABBA
by Sarah Cork (subscribe) A freelance writer living in Perth, WA. Not the droid you're looking for. Event: 07/07/2023 Gimme Gimme Gimme an evening with ABBA Thank ABBA for the music. Everyone loves at least one song that ABBA sings. But most people have a Top Five, if not a Top Ten of the best songs of the beloved band. And now you can experience all of the most wonderful songs from ABBA but by Candlelight, and performed by a String Quartet.
Terry Pratchett's The Truth at Don Russell Performing Arts Centre
Caitlyn Boyle, left, is vampire photographer Otto Von Chriek and William Darlington is accidental editor William de Worde in Terry Pratchett's The Truth. Picture: Zyg Woltersdorf A story about corruption and freedom of the media comes alive in a production of Terry Pratchett's The Truth this June and July. Adapted by Stephen Briggs from the popular Discworld novel and directed by Bradley Towton, the show is being staged by Roleystone Theatre at the Don Russell Performing Arts Centre.
Beers Bacon and Bourbon
Beer is something that we may not need to survive, but we definitely want. It's something that makes everything better when you're having a bad day and something that makes everything even better when you're having a great day. Beer is perfect for celebrations, commiserations, and everything in between. And if you love beer, then you might also love bacon or bourbon! There are plenty of things to love at the Beer, Bacon and Bourbon. There is nothing better than local beers.
Art Gallery of Western Australia
Looking for something to do for the whole family for free? Then look no further than the Art Gallery of Western Australia, where there are lots of different exhibits, plus things for kids to do, including an interactive space that older kids and teens are able to get involved in. At the moment, and until the end of July, you can see an incredible exhibit called Star Machine, by Al Qasimi in her first Australian exhibit, you can see some beautiful and evocative pieces.
The Music of John Williams - CANCELLED
If you have seen an incredible film, with rousing music and wonderful effects, then the chances are, you have seen one of the incredible films of John Williams. His music is thrilling and brings an atmosphere to every movie that he works on. So if you want to hear some wonderful songs, performed by an incredible Symphonic Orchestra, and watch some of the scenes from the film at the same time.
Codebreakers at WA Museum Boola Bardip
Fancy yourself a bit of a super sleuth? If you have ever watched Sherlock Holmes and thought you could do better than him, then you might be fooling yourself. But if you are certain you can solve anything, then you might want to check out the Codebreakers daily event at the WA Museum Boola Bardip. There is an agent from the mysterious Shadow Society on the loose in the museum. The agent is intent on stealing a lot of the museum's collection.
Perth Bar Crawl Scavenger Hunt: Partying in Perth
by Sarah Cork (subscribe) A freelance writer living in Perth, WA. Not the droid you're looking for. Published October 2nd 2022 Who doesn't love a pub crawl A good beer and a bar that has the right atmosphere is hard to find in any city. When you're in Perth, there are lots of choices to make. But what is the best place to get your frothy beer from? Now, you don't have to decide, you can just get involved in this Scavenger Hunt and see where the evening (or day) takes you.
Guided Meditation Classes
by Sarah Cork (subscribe) A freelance writer living in Perth, WA. Not the droid you're looking for. Published August 19th 2022 Let's get Zen Breathe in, hold and then breathe out. With such a busy and hectic world around us, it is important to remember how to stop and take a moment to relax. There are so many days when we forget to take a second for ourselves. Instead, we need to learn how to reconnect with ourselves and relax sometimes.
Really Really Free Market Bunbury
They say nothing in life is free. They hadn't ever heard of the Really Really Free Market. In Bunbury, there is a free market. Not just free to enter, but everything inside is free. Bring your own items to give away, and see if you can find a bargain. Everything is a bargain if it is free! Created and controlled by the community, everyone is welcome. If you have something that needs a second life, then bring it along. When you get there, put it on a table, and then take a nice long look around.
Enterprising Women Walking Tour
by Sarah Cork (subscribe) A freelance writer living in Perth, WA. Not the droid you're looking for. Published July 10th 2022 Well-behaved women seldom make history For so many years, women have been overlooked, pushed aside and ignored. And yet, incredible women have continued to work, and fight for their place in history. Without women, we wouldn't have a lot of different inventions and leaps forward in science and all sorts of other walks of life.
In the Orphan Drug Approval Race, Winner Takes All? Ramifications of Catalyst Pharms. v. Becerra
Monday, October 11, 2021 How is orphan drug exclusivity affected when the FDA-approved use for an orphan drug is arguably narrower than the treatment of the rare disease it was designated for? By way of background, a sponsor can obtain orphan drug exclusivity when the FDA approves an application for a drug that has first been designated under 21 U.S.C. § 360bb of the Orphan Drug Act (ODA) for a “rare disease or condition.” Id. § 360cc(a).
Ownership of Inventions By Former Employers: Lessons after Bio-Rad v. ITC
The situation is familiar: an employee leaves one company to go work for another, or perhaps to found her own start-up. She may be working on the same problems that she faced at her former workplace, and in the same technological space. The employee’s work at her new company results in the issuance of a patent, and the new company takes the lead in the marketplace.
Ownership of Inventions By Former Employers: Lessons after Bio-Rad v. ITC
Thursday, September 9, 2021 The situation is familiar: an employee leaves one company to go work for another, or perhaps to found her own start-up. She may be working on the same problems that she faced at her former workplace, and in the same technological space. The employee’s work at her new company results in the issuance of a patent, and the new company takes the lead in the marketplace.
"Advancing Education On Biosimilars": Game Changer Or More Of The Same?
United States: "Advancing Education On Biosimilars": Game Changer Or More Of The Same? 27 July 2021 by Sarah Cork (Los Angeles) and Siegmund Gutman (Los Angeles) Proskauer Rose LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The presidential administration may have changed, but the legislative branch remains focused on issues relating to patient access to drugs.
Generic Competition For Withdrawn Drug Products
United States: Generic Competition For Withdrawn Drug Products 29 March 2021 Proskauer Rose LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. When a pharmaceutical company withdraws a product from the market, the basis for the withdrawal can affect whether a competitor can commercialize a generic version of that product.
Generic Competition for Withdrawn Drug Products
Thursday, March 25, 2021 When a pharmaceutical company withdraws a product from the market, the basis for the withdrawal can affect whether a competitor can commercialize a generic version of that product. A generic cannot be approved if, in the FDA’s view, the product was withdrawn for “safety and effectiveness” reasons. But how does the FDA reach that conclusion? A newly filed case may shed some light on the Agency’s decision-making process.
I've Been Sued For Patent Infringement… Is An IPR Worthwhile?
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Recent Precedential Decisions Applying Fintiv When a company is sued for patent infringement, often one early strategic consideration is whether to counterattack the patent's validity at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in a parallel post-grant proceeding such as inter partes review (IPR) or post-grant review (PGR).
I’ve Been Sued for Patent Infringement… Is an IPR Worthwhile?
Thursday, February 4, 2021 Recent Precedential Decisions Applying Fintiv When a company is sued for patent infringement, often one early strategic consideration is whether to counterattack the patent’s validity at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) in a parallel post-grant proceeding such as inter partes review (IPR) or post-grant review (PGR).
H.R. 4712: A
United States: H.R. 4712: A "Narrowly Tailored" Obligation Under The Orphan Drug Act? 23 November 2020 Proskauer Rose LLP Your LinkedIn Connections with the authors To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com.
H.R. 4712: A “Narrowly Tailored” Obligation Under the Orphan Drug Act?
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H.R. 4712: A “Narrowly Tailored” Obligation Under the Orphan Drug Act?
The Orphan Drug Act provides two mechanisms by which a drug can receive an orphan drug designation: (1) if it affects less than 200,000 persons in the United States, or (2) if it “affects more than 200,000 in the United States and for which there is no reasonable expectation that the cost . . . will be recovered from sales in the United States of such drug.” See 21 U.S.C. § 360bb(a)(2).
Pre-Election Drug Pricing Regulation Efforts: Where Does Congress Stand?
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Pre-Election Drug Pricing Regulation Efforts: Where Does Congress Stand?
S. 3384 Lowering Prescription Drug Prices for America’s Seniors and Families Act of 2020 03/03/2020 Sen. Martha McSally (R-AZ) 03/03/2020 Referred to Committee on Finance Allows HHS to negotiate prices for certain Medicare Part D drugs. Allows individuals to import drugs from Canada. S. 3166 Prescription Drug Affordability and Access Act 01/08/2020 Sen.
Orphan Drug Exclusivity For CRISPR/Cas-Based Therapeutics
To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. The prospect of genetic engineering using CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats) and CRISPR-associated nucleases (Cas) has long been hailed as a "revolutionary" development in medicine. This technology is rapidly advancing, and several CRISPR/Cas-based drugs have entered clinical trials over the past several years.
Orphan Drug Exclusivity for CRISPR/Cas-Based Therapeutics
Monday, September 28, 2020 The prospect of genetic engineering using CRISPR (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats) and CRISPR-associated nucleases (Cas) has long been hailed as a “revolutionary” development in medicine. This technology is rapidly advancing, and several CRISPR/Cas-based drugs have entered clinical trials over the past several years.
HHS Can't Force Disclosure Of Drug Prices In Ads With
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HHS Can’t Force Disclosure of Drug Prices in Ads with “Blunderbuss” Rule
Friday, September 11, 2020 Among its various attempts to regulate drug prices, the Trump administration recently sought to force pharmaceutical advertisements to disclose the wholesale acquisition cost (WAC) of certain drugs. This effort was dealt a setback in June, when the D.C. Circuit found that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) overstepped its regulatory authority by compelling disclosure of these costs. Merck & Co., Inc. v. U.S. Dep’t Health & Human Servs. (“Merck”).
Bipartisan Congress Intensifies Efforts To Restrict Orphan Drug Exclusivity
United States: Bipartisan Congress Intensifies Efforts To Restrict Orphan Drug Exclusivity 30 March 2020 Proskauer Rose LLP To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. "Orphan" drug exclusivity, which is intended to reward drug companies' investment in the development of certain drugs, might soon be harder to get—and keep. Over the past several months, Congress introduced two similar bills to amend a "loophole" in the Orphan Drug Act (ODA).
Bipartisan Congress Intensifies Efforts to Restrict Orphan Drug Exclusivity
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 “Orphan” drug exclusivity, which is intended to reward drug companies’ investment in the development of certain drugs, might soon be harder to get—and keep. Over the past several months, Congress introduced two similar bills to amend a “loophole” in the Orphan Drug Act (ODA). On October 17, 2019, a bipartisan group of House members introduced H.R. 4712 (“Fairness in Orphan Drug Exclusivity Act”) (“the House bill”).
Celebrate 'Christmas in July' in Perth
If you are Crazy for Christmas and just can't wait until December, why not celebrate Christmas in July? As the temperature dips and the cool wintery weather settles in, July is the perfect time to enjoy all the trappings of a tradition Christmas. The chilly weather makes it an ideal time to indulge in a hot roast dinner, and what could be better than roast turkey with all the trimmings.
Theobroma Chocolate Lounge
Think of chocolate cafes and the likes of Max Brenner and Koko Black come to mind. What makes Theobroma stand out is that it offers sweet and savoury. It offers what the others lack: real food. How many times have you gone to a chocolate cafe and craved something more substantial? I might be missing the point and not crave chocolate as most other people but actual food is a welcomed relief. For me chocolate is best consumed as a treat to make it more special.
Sue Lewis Artisan Chocolatier
If you are a lover of chocolate and love to discover new chocolate shops, then check out one of the Sue Lewis Artisan Chocolatier shops. Sue Lewis makes some of the most delicious chocolates ever made (located on Corner St. George's Tce & Barrack St), plus she often has stalls at several weekend markets in the local areas. Sue Lewis was trained in London and is an accomplished chef and award winning chocolatier.
Best Christmas Light Displays in Perth 2013
One of my favourite things about Christmas would have to be the Christmas lights. I love all the lovely colours and the pretty, twinkling lights soon get you into the Christmas Spirit. As each year goes by, Perth residents outdo themselves with Christmas Lights and this year will be no exception. So, as this has become a Christmas tradition, I was wondering, where are the best Christmas Lights in Perth?
Top Weekday Dining Specials in Perth
Looking for somewhere to go for lunch or dinner during the week? Then you are in luck. Many restaurtants, hotels and taverns offer weekday specials and meal-deals. Now that the weather is getting a big colder it's nice to have a hot meal with family and friends and if you can get one for a reasonable price, even better. The popular South Street Bar and Bistro offers daily specials.
Hidden History Walking Tours
The Hidden History Walking Tours are a great way to see the Scarborough area and a nice way to learn the stories of the past. The Hidden History Walking Tour is a wonderful community project that brings together the unheard stories and gives them new life. Proudly brought to you by Chronicle Scarborough and the City of Stirling, these interactive self-guided tours have become very popular. It's easy to take a tour. All you need is a smartphone or a tablet with a QR reader and a pair of headphones.
Top Things to do in the Geographe Wine Region
The picturesque Georgraphe Wine Region is less than a two hour drive away from Perth and is a very popular place for short getaways and day trips. Home to some of the most exciting wineries and boutique breweries in Western Australia, The Geographe Wine Region is also well know for its natural beauty - green pastures, rich orchards and white sandy beaches.
Top Things for Families to do in South West WA
If you're thinking of taking a short break or holiday, then the South West of Western Australia has plenty to offer you. A region full of diversity with a spectacular coastline, this unique area is the perfect holiday destination for the whole family. Best of all there are loads of things for the kids, and families, to do while you are there. 1. Visit Gnomesville. Situated in the Ferguson Valley of Dardanup, Gnomesville is home to over three thousand gnomes.
Festival of the Lakes 2012
The Festival of the Lakes 2012 will be held on Saturday 13th October, 2012, at the Cockburn Wetlands Education Centre in Bibra Lake. Proudly brought to you by the City of Cockburn, the fun starts at 10am and continues right through until 4pm. Entry is by gold coin donation. The Cockburn Wetlands Education Centre is a friendly place, dedicated to the restoration and conservation of the local wetlands, flora and fauna.
Kailis' Fish Market Cafe
While staying at the Pensione Hotel in Perth, I decided to make a side trip to Fremantle after hearing all the wonderful things about the area from the locals. One of the must-visit places shared with me was the waterfront area around the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour, home to the famous Little Creatures Brewery and a stone's throw away from the Fremantle Ferris Wheel.
Psychic Dinners in Perth
There is a relatively new, exciting and unique dining experience on offer in Perth at the moment. It's called a Psychic Dinner. The concept of the Psychic Dinner is fairly simple; you get dinner and a number of personal psychic readings. Psychic Dinners began in 2003 in a small café in Mandurah and have since become very popular in and around the Perth area.
Coco's Restaurant
For fine dining with a fantastic view of the Perth Skyline you just can't go past Coco's Restaurant. Located in South Perth, on the Esplanade and overlooking the Swan River, the view is magnificent and so is the food. Coco's Restaurant has been a popular restaurant for over twenty years and it's still going strong. The food is delightful, with a wide range of fish, meat and chicken dishes available.
Breakfast @ 7th Avenue Bar & Restaurant
I have been to The 7th Avenue Bar and Restaurant a few times for dinner and lunch and it has always been enjoyable, but I had never been there for breakfast before. When a friend invited me to go there for breakfast to celebrate her birthday, I readily agreed. Located in Midland - Gateway to the Swan Valley, the 7th Avenue Bar and Restaurant is a great place to dine with family and friends. The food is great and the atmosphere is friendly and relaxed.
Snags and Sons - Sausages, Salads and Smallgoods
A new type of shop opened in Perth earlier this year and it is proving to be a big hit. It's a sausage shop selling top quality local sausages, fresh baby baguettes, fresh salads made to order and a whole assortment of other delicious foods and European smallgoods. At Snags and Sons in Leederville you can get a gourmet hot dog or for bekkie - a bacon butty or a sausage sanger.
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