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Shinobi Review
Posted by Leah, 20 March 2012 · 1,792 views
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Publisher: Sega
Developer: Griptonite Games
Platform: Nintendo 3DS
Release Date: Out now
ESRB: T for Teen
Like a ninja from out of seemingly nowhere, the Shinobi series sees its first release in over seven years on the Nintendo 3DS. It also returns to its roots by favoring side-scrolling over the 3D worlds of the last two entries. Despite being a well-received series, I have never picked up a Shinobi title before this one. My avoidance towards it is mostly because the games can be notoriously difficult. Is this game right for newcomers to the series, or is it too hard and should be left for the old fans?
In Shinobi, you take the role of the ninja Jiro Musashi (the father of Joe, the famous ninja of previous Shinobi games). What little story there is doesn't really matter (and to be frank, it's confusing anyway) – you're going to be playing for the frantic platforming action. You have an array of ninja equipment and moves at your disposal and you're going to be wanting to use every last thing such as your trusty katana, kunai, magic, and parrying.
Even during the beginning stages, you're going to be wanting to have some fast reflexes, knowledge of your attacks and defense, and be expectant of whatever may be lurking at the sides and top of your screen. In later stages, enemies will start to become especially overwhelming with their shurikens and whatnot pretty much filling up the whole screen.
This game is hard. Even on beginner and normal modes, you're going to have a tough time getting through certain spots and bosses. Thankfully, beginner mode does offer infinite lives to help those new to games like Shinobi. Included is also a very hard mode that boasts that nobody will be able to complete it unless they are a real ninja. In this mode, you're only granted 1 extra life, 3 continues, no auto-saving, and even more challenges spread throughout the game. If you're able to beat the game on this mode, you are a god amongst men.
Unfortunately, multitudes of spastic enemies aren't just what makes this game difficult. The controls do feel a bit stiff and in this kind of game, it makes a major difference. With complicated wall-jumping and such over bottomless pits, these controls could mean many irritating deaths.
The graphics for Shinobi are okay, but like the story, they aren't going to be the focus. Level design takes priority anyway and you'll have the pleasure of going through awesome renditions of feudal Japan and a future of mechanical machinery. The 3D effects are sparse and minimal with some objects popping out slightly. Even though there are some problems with double images when the 3D is turned on, it's still pleasant to look at.
There are also cutscenes in Shinobi with simplistic and minimal animation, but they're beautiful and work out perfectly. The only voicing done is from a narrator reading some inspiring (and sometimes cheesy) quotes that will pop up from time to time during these scenes. The only negativity about these cutscenes is that they are unskippable and may be forced to watch them repeatedly with how often you're going to be dying.
The music for Shinobi is great and fits the game perfectly. The main theme that plays on the main menu is simply awe-inspiring and gets you pumped and ready to begin your adventure. A neat little note about the music is that Norihiko Hibino of Metal Gear Solid fame composes it.
Some cool little extra features put into the game include unlockable concept art, music, cheats and more. There are even achievements like those for PS3 and Xbox 360 games in Shinobi for those who are fans of that. With the extras this game provides, you'll be pouring even more time into it and get your money's worth.
Shinobi is really a game made for fans of the series, although it seems to be a good entry point to those new to it and seeking to get into some ninja action. Despite the game kicking your butt nonstop, there's nothing like the feeling of overcoming the intense obstacles in it.
+ Pure and intense side-scrolling, platforming action
+ Fun extras like achievements and unlockables
- Stiff controls can lead to many infuriating deaths
- Unnecessarily and mercilessly hard at some points
Overall Score: 7.0 (out of 10)
Fans of Shinobi and other similar series should consider picking this up, but be somewhat wary if you're not used to fast-paced, butt-kicking action.


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Unhappy Buster Posey bashes Phillies closer after hit-by-pitch
Unhappy Buster Posey bashes Phillies closer after hit-by-pitch
In what was set up to be a pivotal matchup of the game turned into a heated exchange.
Buster Posey stepped into the batter's box in the bottom of the eighth inning Sunday against Phillies closer Hector Neris.
But Posey never got to swing the bat. On the first pitch, Neris drilled the Giants catcher in the ribs with a 95 MPH fastball.
Posey whinced in pain and as he walked to first base, he appeared to ask Neris if the pitch was on purpose.
After the game, Posey was asked about the kerfuffle.
"I'm pretty certain he hit me on purpose. And it's just a shame because I wanted to compete that at-bat and he's got good stuff. But I guess he didn't feel like he could get me out," Posey told reporters after the game.
Posey was asked if he could think of any incidents in previous games against the Phillies that could have led to the hit-by-pitch. He said no and asked the reporters if they could think of anything.
Posey's comments were brought to Neris after the game.
"It's stupid because nobody who watched that said, 'Oh he hit him on purpose in that situation,'" Neris told reporters, according to the Philly Inquirer.
Posey and Neris have faced each other just one time in the past. In the ninth inning of the June 3 matchup in Philadelphia, Posey flew out to left field.
Strickland hammered by Phils, Giants officially eliminated from NL West contention
Strickland hammered by Phils, Giants officially eliminated from NL West contention
SAN FRANCISCO -- Madison Bumgarner pitched six innings in one of his best starts this season, took a line drive off his left shin and hit an RBI single that temporarily gave the Giants an early lead.
The reward? A heaping of praise from manager Bruce Bochy, handshakes from his teammates and another no-decision - Bumgarner's third in eight starts since coming off the disabled list.
Philadelphia rookie Rhys Hoskins homered again, Pedro Florimon contributed with his bat and arm, and the Phillies scored three runs in the eighth to beat the Giants 5-2 on Sunday.
In what has been a theme for San Francisco much of the season, Bumgarner's efforts were overshadowed by another meltdown from the Giants' bullpen.
"I thought it was a good day for Madison," Bochy said. "We had it lined up like we wanted as far as the bullpen. (Hunter Strickland) just had an off day making some mistakes."
Bumgarner allowed one run and four hits. He stayed in despite taking a sharp line drive off his left shin in the second inning by Nick Williams - earlier this month, Williams hit Mets ace Jacob deGrom in the triceps with a line drive, forcing him from the game.
"I tried to do a kick save but I wasn't very good at soccer," Bumgarner said. "It almost worked out."
Hoskins connected for a solo drive in the ninth inning, making him the first Phillies player in at least 100 years to hit five home runs in his first 11 major league games.
"I got to better counts, I think this week, and the results show," Hoskins said.
Florimon hit a two-run single off Strickland (2-3) to cap a three-run eighth inning that made it 4-2. Florimon also had an RBI double off Bumgarner in the second, then made a sparkling defensive play in left field to throw out Buster Posey at the plate in the bottom of the inning.
It was Florimon's first major league game in left field.
"I just try to catch the ball and throw the ball to home plate and see what happens," Florimon said. "I made a good throw."
Adam Morgan (2-1) retired three batters for the win, a day after throwing just one pitch and getting the victory.
Hector Neris pitched 1 1/3 innings for his 15th save. He struck out Pablo Sandoval with the bases loaded to end the eighth after hitting Posey in the back with a pitch, then fanned Denard Span with two on in the ninth to end it.
The Phillies won the season series against the Giants for the first time since 2011.
Philadelphia trailed 2-1 going into the eighth. Hoskins and Maikel Franco hit consecutive one-out singles before Jorge Alfaro tied it with an RBI single. After Williams singled to load the bases, Florimon slapped a 1-2 pitch into right field.
Posey had two hits and an RBI, extending his hitting streak against the Phillies to 22 games. Kelby Tomlinson scored a run and Ryder Jones doubled and scored for San Francisco.
Posey had a rough afternoon physically. In addition to taking a 95 mph fastball in the back, Posey also appeared to get hurt while tagging out a sliding Cameron Perkins at the plate in the second.
Afterward, the Giants' All-Star catcher voiced his displeasure about Neris.
"I'm certain that he hit me on purpose," Posey said. "It's just a shame because I wanted to compete that at-bat and he's got good stuff. But I guess he didn't feel like he could get me out."
Giants 2B Joe Panik (concussion symptoms) continues to make steady progress and could come off the disabled list in time to join San Francisco on its upcoming road trip that begins Friday in Arizona.
Phillies: The team gets an off day before hosting Miami in a doubleheader Tuesday. RHP Dan Straily (7-8, 3.80 ERA) pitches in the first game and RHP Jose Urena (11-5, 3.61 ERA) goes in the nightcap.
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MARCO WERMAN: Right now the emphasis in Haiti is helping the survivors of last week's earthquake but many are hoping this disaster may wind up offering Haiti a rare change in the long term. The World's Katy Clark has more.
KATY CLARK: Haiti's ambassador to the U.S., Raymond Joseph, is among those who've been trying to see something hopeful come from this catastrophe.
RAYMOND JOSEPH: It is an opportunity when Port au Prince is being rebuilt, that the government makes sure that the buildings are built to code and a lot of the shanty towns which were built in and around Port au Prince, would not return.
CLARK: Someone else who's trying to focus on the positive is Robert Fatton, a professor at the University of Virginia. Fatton was raised in Port au Prince. He says his immediate family there is fine and their houses are in good shape, but he lost several friends in the earthquake. Fatton refers to what took place in Haiti last week, as the great and cruel equalizer.
ROBERT FATTON: Everyone has suffered, irrespective of race or class, so that may generate among Haitians, a new sense of solidarity that would carry the country to a very different trajectory.
CLARK: And there's no shortage of places to improve upon when it comes to Haiti. The country, even before the quake, was the poorest in the Western hemisphere. Peter DeShazo runs the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He cites the need for a better trained national police force, a central government that can provide for its citizens and an economy that creates jobs to help wean Haiti from foreign assistance.
DESHAZO: There had been some progress in the past few years, partly due to the presence of the U.N. stabilization mission and of course all of these gains have been set back by the earthquake.
CLARK: Still, Amy Wilentz says we shouldn't count Haiti out just yet. Wilentz is author of ?The Rainy Season, Haiti since Duvalier.? She says well meaning donor countries such as the United States need to read carefully when helping to rebuild Haiti, considering Haiti's history.
AMY WILENTZ: Haiti was occupied by the United States from 1915 to 1934. So that was a long and very difficult occupation, in which the United States put Haitians to work building infrastructure, it's true but not for pay, for food. I think all of these things have to be thought about very carefully in dealing with how the outside world is going to cooperate with the Haitians to build institutions. We're always talking about institution building. Well here we can build them from the ground up. We have to work with the Haitian government, what's left of it and with the Haitian people, you have a respectful cooperation.
CLARK: There's precedent for such cooperation in the aftermath of disaster. Joel Charny of Refugees International says the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami is an example.
AMY WILENTZ: In Aceh in Indonesia, it really was a chance to re-configure things, both politically in the sense of getting a gradual lens of the civil war there, but also to some extent economically in terms of you know, rebuilding, doing things differently, doing things better. By contrast, in Sri Lanka, you know, the conflict never really went away and that opportunity was missed.
CLARK: Charny says in the case of Haiti, the opportunity could also be missed but he says given the level of poverty in Haiti and its historic problems with poor governance. Simply bringing Haiti back to where it was at 4:52 p.m. the day the earthquake struck, wouldn't be acceptable. For The World, this is Katy Clark.


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'Photographing the Western Desert' represents a year of work in the wilderness for Emmy award-winning photographer Mark Andrews. His home, centered in the vast Mojave Desert of the southwestern United States, gives him a deep connection to the elements that can seem at once, both unforgivingly harsh in nature, yet richly generous in color and form. These 160 pages contain over 200 color and black and white photographs. Mark's images reflect what he not only sees, but also what he experiences as a way of life.
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Purpose: The purpose of the Pirelli World Challenge® Championships is to provide teams, manufacturers and aftermarket suppliers a competitive production-based race series in which to prove their products.
Race Length: For GT, GTA, GT Cup, and GTS classes, there is a 50-minute maximum time limit for every race, with the number of laps and total distance being determined by track configuration, lap times and race conditions. For TC, TCA and TCB, races will be 40 minutes in length, while SprintX races are scheduled for a maximum of 60 minutes.
Homologation of Vehicles: In addition to the general series rules that apply to all homologated vehicles, each vehicle model that is homologated into the Pirelli World Challenge Series has a set of specifications assigned to it on a Vehicle Technical Specification sheet (VTS) in order to give equivalent overall performance capabilities to a wide range of vehicles. Adjustments to a vehicle's VTS sheet will be made until a competitive package is developed. Vehicles may be submitted for homologation up to a year before it goes on general sale to the public, and until that particular body style goes out of production throughout the world.
Eligibility: Cars that have been homologated for competition in the Pirelli World Challenge Series are eligible for a full-year of competition from the time it is homologated, until that particular body style has been out of production throughout the world for four (4) years. After a body style has been out of production for four (4) years, it may continue to compete in no more than five (5) races total with a single driver, for an additional three (3) years.
Competition Adjustments: In order to keep the competition close within the Pirelli World Challenge series, competition adjustments will be made to a vehicle model when deemed necessary. Competition adjustments will primarily be done through adjustments to the base weight, the engine speed limit and/or the required restrictor size.
Manufacturers' Championship Points: Only those car manufacturers that are corporate members are eligible to receive points toward the Manufacturers' Championship. Points are awarded to a manufacturer based on its highest finishing position in each class. Points are disbursed as follows: 1st – 10 points, 2nd – 8 points, 3rd – 7 points, 4th – 6 points 5th – 5 points, 6th – 4 points, 7th – 3 points, 8th – 2 points, 9th – 1 point. One (1) manufacturer point will be awarded to the manufacturer of the car qualifying for pole position in each class. Ties in the final point standings in any of the Championships will be decided based upon the number of first place finishes in class; then, if necessary, the number of second place finishes, etc. The Manufacturers' Championship will be awarded in all classes.
Drivers' Championship Points: A Drivers' Champion will be named in each specific class. Points are awarded to drivers based on their finishing position in each class. The points for all races are awarded as follows: 1st, 110 pts.; 2nd, 98; 3rd, 90; 4th, 84; 5th, 80; 6th, 76; 7th, 72; 8th, 68; 9th, 64; 10th, 60; 11th, 57; 12th, 54; 13th, 51; 14th, 48; 15th, 45; 16th, 43; 17th, 41; 18th, 39; 19th, 37; 20th, 35; 21st, 33; 22nd, 31; 23rd, 29; 24th, 27; 25th, 25; 26th, 23; 27th, 21; 28th, 19; 29th, 17; 30th, 15.
Note: In the TCB class, multiple drivers piloting the same car will be considered a team and be allowed to compete as a single entity accumulating points for the TCB Drivers' Championship. This allows drivers to "split" the season and still have a chance at an overall drivers' championship. A driver must be classified as a starter and complete more than 50% of the leader's laps in their class to score Championship points. In the SprintX race, the car must take the green flag. There will be no minimum percentage but the drivers points will be awarded at the times listed in the Pirelli World Challenge Sporting Regulations document.
The highest qualifier for each class will receive 7 points.
Team Championship: Annual awards honoring the teams having the highest championship point total in each class for the season. The highest finishing car for each team will accumulate points for that team for that particular race.
SprintX Drivers' Championship Points: In SprintX, the team points are a combination of both drivers' points. "SprintX" points will be awarded to EACH driver at the following designated times listed below. Driver 1 – 25 mins from start of race; Driver 2 – Checkered Flag. Each driver will receive regular driver points. An example would be Driver ONE (1) is in (2nd) place at the 25-minute mark and is awarded 98 points. After the driver change the SECOND driver goes on to finish the race in 3rd place and receives 90 points. The point total for the race would be (98+90) = 188 Points
Rookie of the Year: Rookie of the Year honors the rookie(s) with the most Drivers' Championship points in the GTS, TC, TCA and TCB class at the end of the season. To be eligible for Rookie status, a driver may have competed in no more than Five (5) Pirelli World Challenge races (in any category) in a single previous season and no more than Seven (7) Pirelli World Challenge races in their career. They must also have not podiumed in other championships of a similar level of the class they are applying for rookie status for. The Rookie program is to recognize drivers that are early in their racing careers. Eligibility is subject to approval by PWC, who will take into account ALL previous racing experience. Any driver wishing to be considered for ROOKIE status MUST submit a racing resume of or competition activity to PWC registration department before being considered
Jim Cook Memorial Trophy: An annual award honoring the memory of James Edwin Cook (1939-1985) is presented at season's end to an entrant/driver who has made significant contributions to the overall success of the SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge Championships through promotional activities and a consistent display of good character and sportsmanship. The award was started during the Endurance Championship era. Previous winners were Tommy Morrison (1985), Rick Hurst (1986), Dave Wolin (1987), Steve Saleen (1988), Tommy Archer (1989), Doc Bundy, Scott Lagasse and Lotus USA (1990), Lotus USA (1991), Doug Rippie/Dieline (1992), Chris Neville (1993), Kermit Upton III (1994), David Rosenblum (1995), Saleen/Allen Racing (1996), RealTime Racing (1997), DC Sports (1998), Turner Motorsport (1999), Team Tech Racing/Scott Bove (2000), Phil McClure (2001), Rod Bymaster/Audi (2002), Jim Osborn (2003), Tim Wiens (2004), Jon Groom (2005), Dave Spitzer, Team Cadillac (2006), World Challenge paddock (2007), Bob Woodhouse (2008), Andy Pilgrim (2009), Eric Meyer (2010), James Sofronas (2011), Randy Pobst (2012), Jack Baldwin (2013), Andy Lee (2014), and Mark Klenin (2015).
Zimmermann Cup: An annual award presented in the memory of multi-time Championship winning crew chief Jerome Zimmermann (1967-2003) at season's end to the crew chief that best exemplifies the similar passion, dedication and success Zimmermann had in the SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge. Past winners include: Dax Raub/3R-Racing (2003), Jason Marks/Bimmerworld (2004), Tivadar Heinlein/Jon Groom Racing (2005), Louis Gigliotti Jr./LG Motorsports (2006), Nathan Bonneau/RealTime Racing (2007), Chris Tindol, Tindol Motorsports (2008), Chris Willes/ACS Express Racing (2009), Rick Maxwell/Woodhouse Performance (2010), Nic Short/CRP Racing (2011), Bob Raub, K-PAX Racing (2012), Ray Sorenson, Blackdog Speed Shop (2013), Bob Sanderson, GTSport Racing (2014), Enrico Diano, R. Ferri Motorsports (2015).


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Company executives plan to use the location as a test model for future stores.
TULSA, Okla. -- QuikTrip Corp. plans to unveil a new, bigger store design next spring in its hometown of Tulsa, as the chain tries to grab a larger piece of the retail market, Tulsa World reported.
Already the area's dominant convenience store chain, the company intends to start building the new store soon west of downtown Tulsa in the Gilcrease Hills neighborhood.
The new store will be roughly 20 percent larger than existing outlets and feature a wider selection of prepared foods, spokesman Mike Thornbrugh told the newspaper. "It's no secret that we're changing stripes and moving into the fresh food business," he said.
The growing emphasis on food, such as sandwiches, taquitos and pastries, is a method for the company to grow same-store business, while facing uncertainty in the gasoline industry from new technologies that could someday decrease demand for the fuel.
QuikTrip operates 500 stores nationwide, along with fresh food bakeries in Tulsa, Kansas City, Atlanta, Phoenix and a recently completed location in Dallas. Annual sales for the company are approximately $8 billion, according to the Tulsa World report.
QuikTrip executives plan to use the location as a test model for future stores. If the design is a success, eventually all new stores will resemble the new layout.
While still selling fuel, the new store harkens back to QuikTrip's origins, when it sold only food and grocery items. The company didn't put gasoline pumps in until 25 years after its founding. It also expands on QuikTrip's venture four years ago into hot foods when the retailer introduced QT Kitchens, the report stated.
Thornbrugh said the new store design will be a noticeable change for customers. The Gilcrease Hills location will have 12 fuel pumps with 24 car slots, like other larger QuikTrip locations. However, the prototype will also have parking and entrance doors on three sides for customers, as opposed to one or two at existing locations.
"A big reason for the new design is that the stores are so congested. We want to give people better access," Thornbrugh said, noting the new stores will be around 4,600 square feet -- 700 to 800 feet larger than the current store model.
The new layout also puts a lane behind the store and doors for deliveries, so customers won't have to compete with trucks and drivers bringing supplies to the store.
"The building will actually look more like a restaurant," Thornbrugh said.
Store officials are still working on a new layout for inside the store, but Thornbrugh told the newspaper that regular QuikTrip customers will be able to see a difference.
The biggest reason for the change, though, is to allow the company to expand its fresh food offerings. Thornbrugh said there will be more varieties of sandwiches, hot dogs and egg rolls and even potential in the future for items such as fried chicken.
The planned store is replacing an older QuikTrip at the same intersection. The company has run into some opposition from neighbors who fear the site will become a "Super QuikTrip" and heavily increase traffic at the intersection.
If the company gets tripped up in building the Gilcrease Hills store, Thornbrugh said it won't hesitate to build the prototype store elsewhere in Tulsa or in another market.
QuikTrip hopes to open the store by spring, according to the report.
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1.1 Before what tribunals can a patent be enforced against an infringer? Is there a choice between tribunals and what would influence a claimant's choice?
A patent can be enforced before the courts of Japan. A defendant's domicile or place of manufacturing or sale determines the court that has jurisdiction over a case. The Tokyo District Court has jurisdiction over the eastern part of Japan, and the Osaka District Court has jurisdiction over the western part of Japan. Both courts have specialised divisions dealing with cases relating to intellectual property. The Intellectual Property High Court ("IP High Court") has exclusive jurisdiction over appeals from both the Tokyo District Court and the Osaka District Court. In addition, a patentee can seek an injunction against the importation of patent infringing products through the customs office.
1.2 What has to be done to commence proceedings, what court fees have to be paid and how long does it generally take for proceedings to reach trial from commencement?
A complaint has to be filed in a court of competent jurisdiction as well as a power of attorney, and documents proving existence of parties and the power of a representative who signed said power of attorney must be provided. At the time of filing a complaint, the court fee has to be paid by a plaintiff, and the amount of the fee is calculated based on the economic value of the reliefs requested by the plaintiff. The value of injunctive relief is calculated by a formula set forth by a court. As an example, if the value of the reliefs requested by a plaintiff is one billion JPY, then the court fee is around three million JPY. Once a complaint is filed, the date of the first hearing is set and the summons is sent by the court to a defendant, as well as a copy of the complaint. The first court hearing is held usually 4–6 weeks after filing the complaint.
1.3 Can a party be compelled to disclose relevant documents or materials to its adversary either before or after commencing proceedings, and if so, how?
Unlike the United States, there is no so-called "discovery" in Japan, and each party has to collect its own evidence. However, Article 104-2 of the Patent Act stipulates that an alleged infringer who denies the patentee's allegations must disclose relevant information regarding the accused product or process. Further, under the Civil Procedure Code or the Patent Act, each party may file a court petition for an order of document production against an adverse party or third party, as long as:
• the requesting party can, to a certain extent, identify the document to be produced;
• it is necessary to obtain an order for document production; and
• the adverse party or third party has no statutory grounds or justifiable reasons for immunity from production.
1.4 What are the steps each party must take pre-trial? Is any technical evidence produced, and if so, how?
Each party submits arguments and supporting evidence from time to time. Technical evidence may be produced, and is usually produced in the form of documents. It is also possible to show the judges the structure of the actual apparatus or its demonstration.
1.5 How are arguments and evidence presented at the trial? Can a party change its pleaded arguments before and/or at trial?
Judges have discretion in setting a schedule for the proceedings, and they often instruct each party to submit, within a certain time frame, arguments and evidence regarding certain issues that the judges are interested in or have difficulties in understanding. A party may change its pleaded arguments from time to time unless a prior argument is found to be an admission of a material fact made by the counterparty. However, any inconsistencies in arguments may have an adverse influence on the judges' findings.
1.6 How long does the trial generally last and how long is it before a judgment is made available?
It usually takes 10–20 months after the filing of a complaint to obtain a first instance judgment for a lawsuit on the merits.
1.7 Are there specialist judges or hearing officers, and if so, do they have a technical background?
Judges of the IP divisions of the Tokyo District Court and the Osaka District Court, in addition to judges of the IP High Court, have substantial experience in dealing with patent cases even though they are transferred between different courts and positions, which may not necessarily be IP divisions, around every three years. There are few judges with technical backgrounds in Japan. Accordingly, a technical researcher is assigned to each case to advise the judges. Technical researchers have technical backgrounds and experience working as patent examiners at the Japanese Patent Office ("JPO") or as patent attorneys (benrishi) in private practice. Further, the court may appoint technical experts to attend technical presentation sessions. A technical presentation session, in which each party may take 30 to 60 minutes to make an oral presentation to the judges, is often held once the judges believe that all relevant allegations and evidence in relation to the infringement and validity of the patent have been submitted to the court. In some cases, court-appointed technical experts will join the technical presentation session, in order that the judges can obtain the experts' views on the presentations by both parties.
1.8 What interest must a party have to bring (i) infringement, (ii) revocation, and (iii) declaratory proceedings?
Only registered owners and registered exclusive licensees (senyo-jisshiken-sha) of patents have standing to file patent infringement suits in the courts. Exclusive licensees who are not registered with the JPO do not have standing. However, unregistered exclusive licensees have been given standing in several lower court cases with respect only to their claims for damages. Furthermore, an accused infringer has standing to file a lawsuit to seek declaratory judgment in certain situations, such as where it has received a cease and desist letter from a patentee.
1.9 If declarations are available, can they address (i) non-infringement, and/or (ii) claim coverage over a technical standard or hypothetical activity?
A declaratory judgment is available, but a court can only declare that a defendant, who is usually a patent holder, has no right to seek injunctive or monetary relief against a plaintiff based on a specified patent. A patent owner may not be able to seek declaratory judgment in which the court confirms the claim coverage over a technical standard or hypothetical activity.
1.10 Can a party be liable for infringement as a secondary (as opposed to primary) infringer? Can a party infringe by supplying part of, but not all of, the infringing product or process?
The following acts shall be deemed to constitute patent infringement:
• the manufacturing and sale, etc., of articles to be used exclusively for the manufacturing of the patented product or use of the patented process; and
• the manufacturing and sale, etc., of articles to be used for the manufacturing of the patented product or use of the patented process (excluding those that are generally distributed in Japan) and indispensable for solving the problems through the invention concerned, knowing that the invention is patented and that the articles are to be used for the exploitation of the invention.
1.11 Can a party be liable for infringement of a process patent by importing the product when the process is carried on outside the jurisdiction?
If a patented process is a process for manufacturing products, importing a product manufactured outside of Japan by using the process constitutes patent infringement. However, if a patented process is not a process for manufacturing products, importing a product manufactured outside of Japan does not constitute patent infringement even if the patented process is used for a certain step conducted prior to completion of the products. Whether a patented process is a process for manufacturing products depends not only on the wording of its claim, but also on the patent specifications and drawings. For example, it is unlikely that a screening method would be found to be a process for manufacturing products.
1.12 Does the scope of protection of a patent claim extend to non-literal equivalents?
The scope of protection of a patent claim extends to non-literal equivalents. Even if an accused product or process does not have all the elements of a claim, patent infringement may still be found through the "doctrine of equivalents" under the following conditions:
• the absent element is not essential to the invention;
• the same function and effect can be gained even if the element is replaced with the corresponding part of the accused product or process;
• the idea of replacement is obvious for those skilled in the art at the time of the manufacturing of the accused product or use of the accused process;
• the accused product or process was not anticipated or obvious in light of prior art at the time of filing the patent; and
• the accused product or process was not intentionally excluded from the scope of the claim during prosecution.
1.13 Can a defence of patent invalidity be raised, and if so, how? Are there restrictions on such a defence e.g. where there is a pending opposition?
Patent invalidity is a defence for an alleged infringer. If the judges in an infringement litigation find that the patent should be invalidated in a Trial for Invalidation before the JPO, the judges will not allow enforcement of the patent, and will dismiss the patentee's claims even before the JPO hands down its final and binding decision. Thus, an alleged infringer will often not only file a petition for a Trial for Invalidation with the JPO, but also raise patent invalidity as a defence to infringement litigation in court. It is recommended that an invalidation defence is raised at an early stage in the first instance proceedings because judges have the power to dismiss the defence based on a finding that (i) an alleged infringer's purpose in raising the invalidation defence is just to delay the proceedings, or (ii) an alleged infringer negligently delayed raising the invalidation defence and allowing arguments of the invalidation defence will cause a delay to the proceeding. Existence of pending opposition or Trial for Invalidation before the JPO does not prevent a defendant from raising the defence before the court.
1.14 Other than lack of novelty and inventive step, what are the grounds for invalidity of a patent?
In addition to lack of novelty and inventive step, the other grounds for invalidity of a patent are: (i) lack of utility; (ii) double patenting; (iii) added matter; and (iv) inadequacies in the description requirements (e.g. claim clarity, enablement or written description). There is no restriction on standing to initiate a Trial for Invalidation before the JPO or to raise a defence of invalidity before the courts. Also, a patent holder's lack of the right to file the relevant patent application, i.e., false inventorship, constitutes a ground for invalidation. Even though only the party which claims to have such a right has standing to initiate a Trial for Invalidation, such a restriction is not applicable for a defence of invalidity before the courts.
1.15 Are infringement proceedings stayed pending resolution of validity in another court or the Patent Office?
No, but judges are often inclined to wait for the JPO's decision in a Trial for Invalidation prior to issuing their judgment.
1.16 What other grounds of defence can be raised in addition to non-infringement or invalidity?
If an alleged infringer used the patented invention in its business or completed preparations for such business prior to the relevant priority date of the application for the patent, the alleged infringer is vested with a statutory licence for the patent and will not be held liable for patent infringement. This defence covers all types of inventions. Further, experimental use of the patented invention is exempted from liability for patent infringement. The scope of the experimental use exemption is not clear, but the Supreme Court has found that the use of a patented invention by generic pharmaceutical manufacturers in a clinical trial necessary for filing an application with the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare for Marketing Approval falls within the scope of the experimental use.
1.17 Are (i) preliminary, and (ii) final injunctions available, and if so, on what basis in each case? Is there a requirement for a bond?
A preliminary injunction is available in cases where the court finds a prima facie case of infringement, and in cases where the patent holder would be likely to suffer irreparable harm without the issuing of the order. In addition, the court typically requires that a petitioner posts a bond in order to compensate for the damages that may be suffered by the accused infringer if the order turns out to be erroneous. A preliminary injunction order typically directs the infringing products to be kept by a judicial execution officer until the final injunction is granted. A final (permanent) injunction is available if the court finds infringement, and if the defendant commits, or is likely to commit, infringing activities. Additional grounds for equitable relief, such as the necessity of a final injunction, need not be established as long as infringement of a valid patent is found.
1.18 On what basis are damages or an account of profits assessed?
Under the Patent Act, three types of damages calculation methods are available:
• the patentee's lost profits;
• the defendant's profits; and
• reasonable royalties.
Damages start to accrue upon the issuance of the patent and the commencement of the infringing activities. Each of the three calculation methods is intended to provide fair compensation for infringing activities. The Japanese legislature and courts have refused to grant punitive damages. In addition, if an applicant sent a warning letter enclosing the Official Gazette's listing of the application, the applicant can claim, after a patent is granted for the application, compensation in the amount of a reasonable royalty for activities exploiting the invention conducted prior to the issuance of the patent. No additional remedies are available against a deliberate or wilful infringer.
1.19 What other form of relief can be obtained for patent infringement? Would the tribunal consider granting cross-border relief?
A claim for the infringing products to be destroyed can be made together with a claim for injunction. Cross-border relief is not available.
1.20 How common is settlement of infringement proceedings prior to trial?
It is said that roughly 50% of the cases are settled prior to the judgment.
1.21 After what period is a claim for patent infringement time-barred?
Injunctive relief is only available from the issuance of a patent to its expiration. No statute of limitation applies for the right to seek an injunctive relief as long as the patent is valid and infringing activities are being carried out. On the other hand, a patentee can claim for monetary relief (damages and unjust enrichment) even after the expiration of the patent. Patent damages, as a type of tort, are subject to the shorter of a 20-year statute of limitations from the occurrence of the event giving rise to the claim, and a three-year statute of limitations for which the clock starts at the time of knowledge of the damage and of the identity of the responsible party. An unjust enrichment claim is subject to a 10-year statute of limitations.
1.22 Is there a right of appeal from a first instance judgment, and if so, is it a right to contest all aspects of the judgment?
Judgments of the Tokyo District Court or the Osaka District Court can be appealed to the IP High Court. Errors in fact-finding or in the application of law by the first judge are grounds for an appeal to the IP High Court. The Supreme Court will hear appeals from the IP High Court only in cases involving an error in the interpretation and other violations of the Constitution. In addition, violations of civil procedure rules such as an error in jurisdiction, lack of reasoning, etc., will also give rise to a right of appeal to the Supreme Court. Further, a system of petitions to the Supreme Court has been introduced to give the Supreme Court discretion to accept cases if the judgment being appealed is contrary to precedent or contains significant matters concerning the interpretation of laws and ordinances.
1.23 What are the typical costs of proceedings to first instance judgment on (i) infringement, and (ii) validity? How much of such costs are recoverable from the losing party?
The fees to be paid to a court upon filing depend on the economical scale of the case. For example, if a patentee seeks 100 million JPY as damages, it has to pay approximately 0.4 million JPY to the District Court and, if it appeals to the IP High Court, approximately 0.6 million JPY is payable to the High Court. To determine the fees to be paid to the court in a claim for permanent injunction, the claim must have a certain economic value when calculated in accordance with the rules of a court. The fees paid to a court can be recoverable from the losing party. As for attorney fees, there is no legally binding standard in Japan. Usually, attorneys representing foreign clients charge on an hourly basis, although some attorneys charge fixed initial and contingent fees. Attorneys' fees are not recoverable from the losing party, but a patentee may seek, and the court may award, a certain portion of the attorneys' fee as part of the amount of damages.
1.24 For jurisdictions within the European Union: What steps are being taken in your jurisdiction towards ratifying the Agreement on a Unified Patent Court, implementing the Unitary Patent Regulation (EU Regulation No. 1257/2012) and preparing for the unitary patent package? For jurisdictions outside of the European Union: Are there any mutual recognition of judgments arrangements relating to patents, whether formal or informal, that apply in your jurisdiction?
No such arrangements are being made.


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Thanks for the info. I got the key exported from IIS in the PKCS12 format and used OpenSSL to generate a .pem file containing the private key and site certificate from that (for testing purposes I'm using an internal CA so the CA certificate was in there as well). The issue that I'm running into now is that the SDK keytool will not import a private key. Sigh. I was hoping to avoid using something other than keytool since I have a hard enough time convincing my production IT staff to get rid of IIS so minimizing the number of conversion apps is a good thing. I'll try playing with the keystore type to use the PKCS file directly. If that fails then I'll have to try the other stuff. Thanks for the advice. rjsjr > > That's great advice but it doesn't answer my > > basic question of whether or not I can import > > a certificate that was issued based on a > > request generated by IIS. > > Since I don't use IIS, I don't know the answer. > However, if you can export the cert in pkcs12 > format (which Windows usually does with the > "export private key" option), then you should > be able to use the resulting (either ".p12" or > ".pfx") file as your keystore. You need to > set 'keystoreType="pkcs12"' on the Factory > element. Sun's support for pkcs12 is a bit > limited, so make certain that you only export > your server's cert, and *not* the signers as > well. > > Since you are using a Verisign cert, this > should be enough (since the signer is already > in cacerts). > > Alternatively, once you have your ".p12" file, > you can use OpenSSL or otherwise to split it > out into a private-key and certificate file. > You can then use the program at > http://www.comu.de/docs/tomcat_ssl.htm to > import them.
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A/N: I was inspired to write this story while I was listening to Kelly Clarkson's new Album, "Breakaway." I suggest you listen to the recommended song while reading this. This is just a short little oneshot that I've been dying to write. I was sick and had nothing to do so I wrote this. Hope you like it!
Torrents of rain pounded the cobblestone streets and the violent wind whipped the curtains in a frenzy. Dark, brooding clouds blocked what would have been a starry night. But one star was still visible – his star.
Despite the horrible weather, Wendy sat at the windowsill, her dressing gown pulled tightly around her. You would find her every night, regardless the conditions. The window was wide open, and the cold air and sprinkles of water rushed into the nursery. But Wendy did not mind the chill. Her thoughts were far, far away, where no earthly element could bother her.
(It's like you're a drug
It's like you're a demon I can't face down)
It had been almost a year since that remarkable boy had left Wendy her, in London, to grow up. It was not long after he left that she regretted not going back to Neverland with him. This place was purgatory in her mind, neither Heaven nor Hell. She was just stuck here, not going anywhere, not entirely conscious to what went on around her. Because her thoughts were on Heaven, and what it would take to get her there.
(It's like I'm stuck
It's like I'm running from you all the time)
Wendy held tightly to the pierced acorn that hung from her neck. She had sworn to never take it off, and she never would. Surely if she believed hard enough, if she held the trinket tighter, he would here her thoughts and dreams. Surely he would return to her.
Wendy had told herself the same thing every night for the past year, and yet no such thing happened. He had abandoned her when she needed him. And oh, how she needed him! She had never thought before that it would be hard to live without someone or something, but now she realized as she struggled day by day to keep hold of her loveliest of memories.
Peter Pan.
(And I know I let you have all the power)
Just the name sent shivers down her spine. She had given everything she could to him, let him have her for what he willed. That arrogant little boy had complete power over her, why did he not use it? She would do anything for him, she knew. Nothing would hold her back from him except himself. Such sacrifice she had made, why would he now throw it back in her face?
Rage welled up in Wendy, boiling the blood in her veins. How could he do this to her? How could he? He had no right, absolutely no right, and yet he still tormented her so!
But Wendy knew in her heart she could never really be angry with him, for in all truth he had done nothing wrong. She had told him quite clearly that she was to go home and grow up, and she should be glad that he respected her wishes. But she was not happy, and she did not want to grow up. Not anymore, at least.
And he had broken his promise to her, to come back and visit and here stories. And she forgave him, for he certainly had more important things to do. Had he forgotten her? He said he wouldn't, but as it turns out his promises don't add to much anymore.
(It's like the only company I seek is misery all around)
Wendy turned from the window to assure herself that her brothers were sleeping soundly, which they were. They seemed to be the only good part of the bargain. Wendy loved her brothers very much, all eight of them. They kept Wendy young, alive, and happy as much as they could, for they knew of her grief of Peter. But not even they could lift the heavy weight of sorrow from her heart.
The boys didn't seem to disturbed by the freezing air, as Wendy had piled more blankets on them They knew she would be sitting their tonight, ready to wake them if – no, when– Peter showed up.
John watched Wendy without her knowing. He knew that Peter Pan was not likely to return after such a long time, but he knew that he could not convince his sister so. He wanted her to get over the boy, to forget what he meant to her. All the boys were already close to doing so. They did miss Peter, though, but they had moved on at least. Why couldn't she?
(It's like you're a leech
Sucking the life from me
It's like I can't breathe
Without you inside of me)
He watched silently as Wendy's happy personality faded day by day. It seemed that only he and his mother were the only one's who noticed. Sometimes he would glance at his mother, to see if she was catching this like he was. He saw then the shadow behind her eyes, and the questions that lingered there.
Why wasn't her beloved daughter happy? Didn't she love her home, her family? It was quite obvious she'd rather be somewhere else, but where? What place could be better that where a loving family resides, where warmth and cheer were always bright? Before the three Darling children had disappeared, they chant excitedly about this boy, Peter Pan. Wendy talked rarely about him as the year went by. But he was just made up like all the rest of their fictional story characters. Or so she had believed. She had also once thought that her children couldn't fly out a window and return weeks later the same way!
Mrs. Darling did in fact believe in Peter Pan, or as much as an adult possibly could, but at least she tried, unlike her husband. She knew that they were with him when they had flown away, so it must be him that Wendy missed.
(And I know I let you have all the power
And I realize I'm never gonna quit you overtime)
She had once tried to confront her daughter about, but Wendy would have none of it, saying that she was happy here, why wouldn't she be? And Wendy dismissed the topic. But the restless want for adventure and a certain boy still laid there, hidden behind her eyes, and only Mrs. Darling and her oldest son could see right through her façade.
So here Wendy sat, an acorn clenched in her palm, the wind blowing her hair, and light drops of rain on her pale face. Her dark blue eyes stared unseeingly at that one bright star, hoping to catch a glimpse of a peculiar shadow against the stormy clouds. But none came, as she expected. It was always the same thing, the same thought, the same hope and wish and desire every night, over and over again.
Mrs. Darling gently opened the door to the nursery, a lit candle in her hand. She sighed at the sight of her daughter at the window. Wendy turned to see her and was overly surprised. She invited her to come sit by her. The wind snuffed the candle out as Mrs. darling neared the open window, but the moonlight directed a fine path. Without a word, Wendy pointed to the desolate sky.
"Do you see that star right there, Mother? The one almost hidden between the crack in the clouds?" Wendy asked softly, careful not to wake the boys.
"Yes," Mary said once she found said star.
"That is my favorite star in the whole sky. It is impossible to hide or cover. See how to penetrates the rain and clouds? It refuses to be forgotten," Wendy said, her face suddenly lit up by a bolt of lightening from the heavens.
(It's like I can't breathe
It's like I can't see anything
Nothing but you
I'm addicted to you)
"It must have a very strong will to not be forgotten then. Sounds like a very courageous star, to face the storm clouds for you, Wendy," Mary replied. Wendy turned to her.
"It may have courage, but I know that it won't be forgotten be cause I won't forget it," Wendy whispered, raising her eyes back to the star.
"And I am sure that it will never forget you but-"
"It is much too late, Mother. Already I have elapsed from its memory. It used to speak to me when I was younger. It would tell me fantastic stories about a young boy whom always remained a boy, while the rest of the world grew around him. That star no longer tells me such stories. It may have left me behind, but it will never fade if I wish it so," Wendy rambled absent-mindedly. Her eyes were far away, her mother noticed, and her mind was elsewhere.
"Wendy, I love so very much. It was a childhood dream, darling. He's not going to come back," Mary stated with sorrow, for even she wished to see the magical boy. She rested her warm hands on Wendy's shoulders.
"I wish I could believe you mother, I really do! But the harder and harder I try to let him go, the harder it becomes. I know it was not just a dream, for I have this acorn he gave me, and that I did not make up! I know I could have found an acorn in the park, but notice this one. It looks nothing like those acorns and-"
"Darling, darling! It's alright, I believe you," Mary soothed with a bit of a smile at her daughter's want for this to be as real as possible.
"You do?" Wendy asked with wide eyes and amazement.
"Of course I do, dear. I can see the truth in your eyes. I am not saying that this Peter Pan isn't real, not at all! What I am saying is my concern for you darling. He has stolen you heart, Wendy, but he refuses to give it back. You grieve as though someone has died, and every night you sit at this window waiting. I don't want you wallowing in sorrow, Wendy I want you to be happy," Mary concluded, pulling Wendy to her in a hug. Wendy's eyes drowned in tears that began to pour down her face.
"I know, I know!" Wendy wailed. "But he will not leave me and I curse him for it!"
"To curse someone is a terrible thing, Wendy! Are you so sure that a curse is what Peter deserves?" Mary wondered aloud, still holding Wendy tight to her bosom, Wendy's arms around her middle. Wendy just proceeded to cry more. No she didn't want a curse on Peter. It was just – just . . . How could he do this to her?
(It's like I can't think
Without you interrupting me
In my thoughts, in my dreams
You've taken over me
It's like I'm not me)
"He has stolen my heart and my kiss. He's all I think about and when I try to think or focus on something else, he pops right back up to the top of things. No amount of time will make me forget him, and I know that he must and he will return!" Wendy cried out, and Mary's prayers went to her. Mary held her daughter at arm's length.
"If you love him and believe so strongly in Peter Pan, than I know he will return, Wendy, because no one can deny love. Not even Peter Pan," Mary said with all her heart.
"How do you know?" Wendy whispered, hastily wiping tears from her eyes and drying her face. Mary smiled and pointed back up to the sky.
"Because that amazing star just told me," Mary answered with a grin. Wendy's eyes grew bright and a smile grew upon her face.
"Now you should go back to your own bedroom and get some rest. And close this window, we'll all catch chill. I doubt Peter would come on a night such as this, and even if he did, I'm sure he could get in. Leave it unlatched. Goodnight, my love," Mary whispered and left the room. Wendy sighed and looked to the sky.
(It's like I'm lost
It's like I'm giving up slowly
It's like you're a ghost that's haunting me
Leave me alone)
The conversation Wendy had with her mother had given her confidence, but she had already waited a year for him. How much longer was she to wait? A deep sadness sunk into Wendy again, and her shoulders slumped. It would be an eternity before Peter would return, which led Wendy to another question. If Neverland had no time, then what if Peter did return, but she had already passed on? That was a most horrifying question and more tears escaped her eyes.
Forever would the boy she loved haunt her thoughts, dreams, and waking days. She had thought before how relieved of this weight she would be if she would only give up.
"Wendy . . ."
Wendy spun around to see if she had woken one of her brothers, but they were all sound asleep, even John.
"Wendy . .."
"Who's there?" Wendy stood up, fearfully searching the room for an intruder, but she found no one.
"I was crying because my shadow won't stick. And I wasn't crying!"
Wendy knew that voice well.
"Peter?" She cried quietly, but there came no answer."Girls are much to clever to fall out of their prams"
"Peter?" Wendy called louder. "Peter where are you?" Nothing.
"Come away, come away to Neverland where we'll never, never have to worry about grown up things again."
"Peter, show yourself!" Wendy demanded. But there was no one there. Wendy collapsed on the floor, her sobs racking her shoulders.
(And I know these voices in my head are mine alone
And I know Ill never change my ways if I don't give you up now)
"Wendy? Why are you crying?"
Wendy grew silent. That voice did not belong to of her brothers. But it couldn't be. It was just another figment of her imagination, like the other voices. Why was her heart messing with her mind like this?
"Just go away, you're not really her just go away," Wendy moaned, rocking herself back and forth in a ball on the floor, her head buried in her arms.
(It's like I can't breathe
It's like I can't see anything
Nothing but you
I'm addicted to you
It's like I can't think
Without you interrupting me
In my thoughts in my dreams
You've taken over me
It's like I'm not me)
If he just visited her once, she'd be okay, knowing he didn't forget her, but even that was too much to ask! If she could just see his face, touch his dirty skin, give him one tiny thimble, then maybe she could continue living. But she knew that wouldn't satisfy her. She needed him constantly, always, all of him! She was entirely addicted him, and living without him tore her apart from the inside out. It was only a matter of time before she would surely die from the pain.
(I'm hooked on you
I need a fix, I can't take it
Just one more hit I promise I can deal with it
I'll handle it, quit it
Just one more time, then that's it
Just a little bit more to get me through this)
"Wendy?" There was that voice again. Wendy continued to cry, rocking herself gently. It'll be okay, she told herself. Just a little longer than the voice will leave. Oh, but it was such a wonderful sound! After not hearing it for so long . . .
(It's like I can't breathe
It's like I can't see anything
Nothing but you
I'm addicted to you
It's like I can't think
Without you interrupting me
In my thoughts, in my dreams
You've taken over me
It's like I'm not me)
A light hand fell on her shoulder. Wendy almost fainted. NO, it's not, could it be –
"Peter?" Wendy whispered. If there was a reply, then this must not be in her head, but real.
"It's me Wendy,. Why are you crying?" he asked. He had such a sweet voice, and Wendy absorbed it like a lifeline. Wendy spun around, and there he was, not looking a day older. His shaggy blonde curls, dirty skin, leaf and vine clothes, his knife at his hip. His eyes were those same sea-blue eyes that she could get lost in, though they were now laced with worry. Full, pink lips that were so amazingly soft in her memory. Wendy launched her self at him, hugging him tightly, and they tumbled to the floor.
Peter hesitantly placed his arms around her back, as he looked up to her face, as he was under him.
"Peter, its you! Oh, its you!" Wendy cried into his shoulder. He sat up, bringing her up with him. He gently wiped tears from her face.
"Why are you crying, Wendy lady?" he asked again. Wendy folded her hands in her lap and stared down at them
"I've missed you so much, Peter. So very much. I thought you had forgotten me," Wendy whispered, tears leaving trails down her delicate cheeks.
"I would never forget you, Wendy. I said I wouldn't," Peter replied, tucking a silky lock of hair behind her ear. Wendy looked back up at him, and threw her arms around him again. She let her head rest in the nook of his neck, taking in his woodsy scent. She felt Peter's arms snake around her waist.
"I missed you to Wendy," Peter whispered in her ear. Wendy tightened her arms around his neck, bringing him closer to her until she was practically sitting on his lap. They sat their for a while, soaking the other, enjoying their silent reunion.
"Please don't leave me here Peter," Wendy said quietly into his neck, her breath tickling his sensitive skin. peter pulled her back a bit so he could look at her.
"Come with me, Wendy! Come away to Neverland!" Peter said excitedly, his face only inches away from hers. Wendy smiled grandly.
"I thought you would never ask, but not tonight. I want to say goodbye to my family tomorrow," Wendy explained, snuggling herself against Peter's warm body. Wendy's eyes grew heavy, as she felt at so at peace for the first time in a year, and the need for sleep took a toll on her.
"Wendy?" Peter asked. Wendy's arms began to slack around his neck as she closed her eyes.
"Mhmmm?" Peter took that as a sign to continue.
"C-can, Can I have a, a thimble?" Peter asked nervously, and he felt Wendy smile against his shoulder She pulled away from him slightly and smiled. They had both wanted this for so long, and now here was their chance.
"You don't have to ask, Peter. It's always been yours," Wendy replied with a grin before lowering her lips to Peter's. It was slow and warm. Peter raised his hand to rest on her soft cheek, his other arm wrapping tightly around her waist. Wendy's arms tightened once again around his neck, one hand snaking up to tangle in his hair.
Wendy pulled away, breathing a bit heavily. She rested her forehead against Peter's.
"That thimble was much different then the one on the Jolly Roger," Peter chuckled, also taking in deep breaths. Wendy smiled, ducking in and giving Peter another peck.
"The boys will want to know you're here," Wendy realized, breaking out of her reverie. Peter reluctantly let her go as she ran to her brother's bed.
"Boys, boys! Peter is here. He's returned!" Wendy exclaimed, tearing the blankets off each of them. They moaned and protested this, but after hearing about Peter they jumped off their beds and rushed over to him, and he promptly began to tell of all the adventures he'd had while he was gone. While all the boys were distracted, Wendy walked back to the window, leaning against the frame. She looked up at the Neverland star.
"Thank you," she whispered to herself, and she turned back to the commotion. And there was Peter, full of life as always, jumping about and thrashing his knife to exaggerate the tales he told. After and hour or two, the boys grew tired and returned to their beds. Wendy still stood at the window, wondering how lucky she become, that he had returned to her. After all her pain and suffering, he pops out of nowhere.
A warm hand clasped hers, and turned her around to face Peter. Cocky, conceited, arrogant Peter. Proud, brave, courageous Peter. Her Peter. He lowered his lips to her quickly, surprising her. She was so used to giving the kisses, it was nice to get one in return.
"I'll be back tomorrow night, to take you to Neverland," Peter said in her ear, before giving her a peck on the cheek and flying out the window. Wendy raised her fingers to her slightly swollen lips and smiled. He was coming back for her, and this time, she knew for sure. This time, she would leave with him. Tonight she would be able to sleep in peace. She had asked for a little bit more of him, saying she could deal with just that little bit. But she was wrong, and after that, she knew she would need more and more and more, because she was addicted to the boy who wouldn't grow up.
A/N: So what do you think? Not my best writing, but I liked writing this one. Please review!


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- For the food, see Bossam (food).
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Additionally, Bossam includes several expressivity features including: 1) URI references as symbols, 2) 2nd-order logic syntax, 3) disjunctions in the antecedent and conjunctions in the consequent (both via Lloyd-Topor transformation), 4) URI-based java method attachment, 5) support for both negation-as-failure and classical negation.
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