u/AstroBullivant

Many, if not most, public schools in America only offer one or two languages other than English for kids to study. Usually, one of these languages is Spanish. However, there are tons of languages that are useful to study. Also, unlike lots of school subjects, language-learning is almost “eusocial” in its benefits: it’s best for some students to learn Spanish, other students to learn Chinese, others to learn French, etc. Since community colleges and online resources for language learning are fairly accessible in lots of places, and since most students just get the equivalent of a Duolingo proficiency in a language anyways, should schools be more flexible with foreign language offerings?

I'm trying to call the OED at 571-272-4097, but the call gets dropped. Is the OED simply extremely busy, or am I calling the wrong number? I suppose there are other possibilities?

I have some questions about filing the IDS and having to submit copies of the prior art:

1. Can I submit the copies of the prior art after I file the IDS with the spec and other filing docs like the ADS and Oath? It's just easier if I can file them separately.

2. Do I have to provide copies of the cited prior art if it's publicly available or if the USPTO has access to it? I see lots of exceptions to the rule.

It seems that most countries that adopt deep government bureaucracies and civil service traditions become far more likely to become Communist or Socialist, such as the China, North Korea, the former Yugoslavia, Cuba, and the Soviet Union. In these countries, working in the civil service is one of the most revered jobs one can have, and the normal goal is to run government agencies.