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I honestly couldn't have timed my first postpartum run better. I really didn't mean for it to take place on National Running Day, it just kind of worked out that way. But the energy in Prospect Park was wonderful – the weather was perfect for running, cool but sunny and clear. There were so many runners out on the loop and everyone looked happy. And my run?
It went great!
It actually felt much better than I was expecting and while it was slow, it was amazing to be out running again.
So today, I'm linking up with Brittany for her Throwback Thursday series! It's a way of sharing old posts that new readers may have missed (or regular readers may have forgotten). To celebrate my first postpartum run yesterday, I'm revisiting an installment from my Running Tips series: Starting from Scratch.
Enjoy! 🙂
Starting anything from scratch is a humbling experience. You're either learning a completely new skill with no experience, or you're forced to take on beginner status for something you remember mastering at one point. Running is no different when it comes to starting from scratch. Whether you've never broken into a run before, or it's been a long time since you have, to begin running can seem overwhelming and easy to quit before you really get going. Hopefully, these tips will catch you before you throw your hands in the air and decide running is for someone – anyone– else.
Tip Number One: Start Slow and Respect the Run
So, you've seen friends posting their runs on Facebook. Maybe you've started reading running blogs. Then you've started noticing all the people out on sidewalks, trails and in the parks, running. Whatever is motivating you to start running too, it's likely that your concept of running is that you just put on your shoes, head out the door, run for x number of miles, then come home. Not so fast! (Literally, ha!)
Just like you wouldn't take an advanced yoga class for your first time, or pick up the 45 pound dumbbells if you've never used weights before, it's not advisable to just start running without a break on your first time out. My advice? Walk for a while, until you feel warmed up. Then, either pick a time period (two minutes is a good goal), or pick a spot not too far in the distance, and run for that period. Then walk for half the time you were running. Repeat that pattern throughout your run. Try a 20 or 30 minute time goal for your first run, using the walk break format.
Always take it super easy on that first run out, because even if you feel amazing while you're running, you just don't know how you'll feel when you get home and your body starts the recovery process. If you feel fine afterwards and feel like you can handle more, add a little more time to the running segments the next time you head out.
"But I used to run 5 miles without walking! I don't need to be so conservative!" Yes, you do. It's kind of like cooking – it's better to add too little of an ingredient at first and gradually increase until you get the ratio right, rather than dumping a whole spice jar in and then bemoaning the loss of your taste buds for the next week.
"Everyone will look at me and judge me for taking walk breaks!" No, they won't. And anyone who actually would think like that is a jerk. This one is mainly in your head, trust me. When I went out for my first postpartum run, I felt like a big, floppy, out-of-shape mess. I was humbled by my (lack of) speed and yes, had to take walk breaks. I spent the whole time wishing I could explain to every runner I saw that I'd just had a baby and this was my first time back running. No one cared but me, but I know how vulnerable starting over makes you feel. The second time I went out felt a thousand times more comfortable, both physically and mentally/emotionally – I promise it gets better!
Tip Number Two: Give Your Body Time to Recover
Maybe you think because your first run or two are 20 minutes long, then you don't really need to cool down, or stretch, or recover. Don't be fooled! Adding any kind of new stressor to your routine requires adequate recovery to avoid injury and ensure you're ready for your next session.
What's the best way to recover after running? Walk for a while if you have time, just to keep your legs moving and increase blood flow. Compression socks or sleeves can also help blood flow to aid muscle recovery. Drink some water as you walk to rehydrate after sweating. Ideally within 30 minutes after finishing your run, you should eat or drink something that includes carbs (which your body has used on your run) and protein (to aid in muscle recovery). Ideas for quick post-run snacks include low-fat chocolate milk, a yogurt & fruit smoothie, a fruit with nut butter, or veggie sticks dipped in hummus. Foam rolling is the best method for aiding recovery, but some static stretching while you're still warm always feels pretty good, too.
Tip Number Three: Listen to Your Body
If you've exercised before, you know how you feel after a good workout – sore (but good-sore), suddenly aware of muscles in places you'd never noticed, a little stiff getting up when you've been sitting for a while. These are all normal post-exercise aches and pains, which should feel pretty familiar to you. So, if something hurts, like a sharp pain kind of a hurt, or if anything looks or feels swollen, or something just doesn't feel right to you, listen to your body. Don't go back out running while you're feeling that way. Ice anything that is painful. If it is still hurting after three or four days, go see a doctor. It's better to stop and take care of an injury as soon as you notice it, rather than trying to run through the pain. In a worst case scenario, you could turn a minor injury into a major injury that will set you back months, compared to a week or two off running if you take care of it at the first sign of pain.
Tip Number Four: Invest In the Right Gear
In theory, running is one of the cheapest, most accessible sports to try. All you really need is a pair of sneakers, shorts and a t-shirt, right? In actuality, spending a little time and money on a few key pieces of running gear will make a huge difference in how comfortable you feel out running.
Hands down, the most important thing you can buy are your running shoes. Not just sneakers – running sneakers. Running shoes have a lot of science behind their manufacture to ensure a comfortable, injury-free experience. The best idea is to go to a reputable running store to get a gait analysis, which will steer you to the right type of shoe that will work best for you. Sometimes, even if you're convinced a particular brand and style is best for you, when you wear them they just don't feel right. See if your running store has a 'try them out' guarantee – some do offer this, where you can wear them on a run and if they don't work, you can exchange them for a different pair. Online, Road Runner Sports has a 60 day Perfect Fit guarantee – you can exchange any pair within a 60 day period, even if you've run in them, if they don't feel right for you. (That's not an affiliate link – I just happen to buy shoes on that site and love that they have that guarantee).
Once you have the shoes taken care of, there are a few other pieces you should consider to make running a great experience. Forget cotton t-shirts and shorts, to start with. If you've never experienced the agony of chafing before (particularly the agony of hot shower streams pelting your chafed skin), then hold on to that blissful ignorance by eschewing cotton. Look for breathable, sweat-wicking fabrics. If you're on a budget, check out online sales, or look in stores like Marshalls or TJ Maxx for good deals on running basics. PS: This counts for socks, too!
Finally, base your accessory purchases on where and when you'll be running. Starting out on a treadmill? You won't need fuel belts, hats or visors, or sunglasses. If you're running outside, think about time of day to decide if you need shades or a hat (or both) and sunscreen; and consider the route you'll take when it comes to fuel belts. For example, I usually run in the park, where there are plentiful water fountains, so I've never invested in a belt that holds water bottles. I use a FlipBelt, which comfortably holds my keys, phone and fuel for my long runs. If you're running on the sidewalks, or trails, where you won't have easy access to water, a belt that holds water bottles, or some kind of hand-held water bottle would be a good investment.
Tip Number Five: Set Realistic, Attainable Goals for Running
You obviously have some goal in mind if you're trying running for the first time (or getting back into it after a break). Maybe you're running to lose weight, maybe you just want to feel fit, or maybe you're driven by a competitive spirit and want to start racing. Whatever is motivating you to get out and run, make sure you're keeping SMART goals in mind – Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-Focused. If you want to race, ensure that you have enough time to get a good weekly mileage base in place before you embark on a training plan for the race. If you want to lose weight or gain fitness, set smaller goals at first and chip away at them week by week.
Bear in mind that your goals don't have to be set in stone. It's okay to change your mind about a race you signed up for, if you are beginning to realize you won't be ready. It's okay to give yourself a break if you're not losing weight at the rate you were hoping. Be fair to yourself while you're working towards those end goals.
Runners – do you have a particular memory of starting from scratch?
What would you add to these tips for starting to run – what's the best advice you received as a beginner?
Want more Running Tips? Check out these you may have missed:
Running Tips: Using Walk Breaks to Run Faster
Running Tips: Preparing for Your First Race
Running Tips: Intervals for Beginners
Or you can check out the whole Running Tips archive here. 🙂


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For more than a century, people have relied on fossil fuels such as oil, coal and gas for their transport, heating and electricity generation. Now worldwide people and the environment are experiencing the consequences. Global warming is the most...
Wind map of New Zealandshowing mean wind speed (m/s) and mean wind density (W/m2) produce from the meteorological model TAPM for the surface (10m) and (50m) for the years 2001 – 2002 (NIWA, 2003).
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Describes the problems large-scale industrial enterprises like logging and plantations cause for families and communities in the Solomon Islands. The report reinforces the imporatance of village based development in the rebuilding of the nation.
Greenpeace's resolution to the AIAL AGM: Resolution: That the company (AIAL) commit to cease incineration of all quarantine waste within 12 months and change to steam sterilisation.
Options for quarantine waste treatment at Auckland International Airport
The Carbon Logic Report shows the implications for fossil fuel use in the form of a 'carbon budget' over the next century if the global commuity is to prevent dangerous climate change. It is demonstrated that it is only possible to burn a small...
A report exploring New Zealand's phenomenal wind resource and options to drive renewable energy development.
"Partners in Crime" profiles the scandalous Kiunga-Aiambak Road Project as one example of what is going wrong in Papua New Guinea's forests.
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Do it Best Corp. has promoted Marty Bailey to a new position in charge of the co-op's World Class Commerce Center initiative. The Fort Wayne, Ind.-based co-op also promoted Gary Hoffmann to the position of national advantage program manager.
Bailey will lead the co-op's new strategic initiative to create a World Class Commerce Center, a single best-in-class online merchandise and sales catalog for members and customers. He will also be responsible for strategic oversight of doitbest.com. Bailey joined Do it Best in 1997 as InCom development specialist in the co-op's commercial-industrial division. He became general manager of the InCom division in 2001.
Bailey is a graduate of Taylor University in Upland, Ind.
"Marty's background in growing our industrial-commercial division provides him with the knowledge base to direct an extreme period of growth for our e-commerce sites," said Bob Taylor, president and CEO of Do it Best.
Hoffmann will lead a new corporate team to attract new premier members both domestically and internationally, including dominant hardware retailers, contractor-oriented lumber retailers, industrial and commercial distributors, as well as non-traditional retail operations.
Hoffmann has been a regional sales manager with the co-op since 2007. He joined Do it Best in 2003 as a retail development specialist for southern Wisconsin and northern Illinois.
"With his experience, Gary is poised to deliver extreme growth in the recruitment of new Do it Best Corp. members," said Dave Haist, executive VP and COO for the co-op.


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Pa. man arrested after driving rampage, cops say
Updated 6:00 pm, Thursday, March 14, 2013
A 67-year-old Pennsylvania man was arrested early Thursday morning after a series of collisions and a police chase that ended in extensive damage to his vehicle and a police cruiser.
Brian Carey, of Lake Ariel, Pa., was charged following three collisions in which he was involved, starting at midnight, police said.
At about midnight, Carey was traveling northbound in the area of New Milford High School on Danbury Road (Route 7) when his vehicle struck another northbound vehicle, police said.
When he and the other driver got out of their vehicles, Carey allegedly became physically aggressive, police said.
There were no reported injuries from that collision.
Carey fled before police arrived, driving northbound on Danbury Road (Route 7). He was then involved in another collision in the area of Pickett District Road, police said.
Carey fled the scene of that accident, according to police.
The vehicle that had been struck by Carey's vehicle sustained minor damage, and the driver complained of back pain, police said.
Carey continued in a northbound direction onto the Kent Road section of Route 7. New Milford police responded to the area and attempted to stop him.
Just north of the intersection of Route 37, Carey decelerated, coming to a stop, allowing a patrol car to pull in front of his vehicle.
Carey then accelerated, striking the back of the patrol car, police said.
Both Carey and the officer sustained minor injuries, police said. They were both treated at the scene and then transported to New Milford Hospital. Both were treated in the emergency room and released, police said.
The patrol car sustained heavy rear-end damage.
Carey was arrested and held on $100,000 bond.
He was charged with breach of peace, disobeying the signal of an officer/attempting to elude arrest, evading responsibility, reckless driving, failure to drive at a reasonable distance, speeding infraction, failure to drive right and unsafe movement of stopped vehicle.
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Weave, A New Kind Of Telco For SMBs, Rings Up $5M Led By Ronny Conway
Weave, a startup out of Utah that has developed a unique VoIP-based unified communications service for small and medium businesses that it is selling first targeting dentists (more on that below), is today announcing that it has raised a Series A of $5 million. The round of funding is notable in that it's the first investment to come out of A Capital, a new VC firm started by… Read More
Kabbage Gets $270M More To Lend To Small Online Merchants
Kabbage, a platform for online merchants to borrow working capital, is picking up some cabbage of its own: the startup has closed a $270 million credit facility from Guggenheim Securities, the investment banking and capital markets division of Guggenheim Partners. Atlanta, Georgia-based Kabbage will use the funds to build out its financing business both in the U.S. and beyond. This is one of… Read More


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The Heartland Humanist Conference planning committee and the Board of Directors of the Omaha Metro Area Humanist Association (OMAHA), extend a heart-felt thanks to our speakers, attendees, organizers and volunteers for making the first Heartland Humanist Conference a resounding success! It takes a community, and in this case a community of Humanists, to put on an ambitious event like this and we couldn't have done it without all of you!
For those that missed the event, our first conference was held the weekend of August 14-16, 2015, in Roskens Hall on the University of Nebraska Omaha campus. The conference was designed to promote humanism in our community, connect humanists, atheists, agnostics, freethinkers and skeptics, and to celebrate Humanity.
The conference featured talks from local and nationally-recognized leaders in Humanism as well as speakers from organizations such as Planned Parenthood and Compassion and Choices, the leading nonprofit organization committed to protecting and expanding options at the end of life. There were plenty of options for socializing with fellow conference attendees each evening, and the conference wrapped up with a catered outdoor picnic beginning at noon on Sunday featuring a visit from the Flying Spaghetti Monster!
What are Humanists and what is Humanism? Humanists see life as a natural process and thus, we don't believe in the supernatural. We rely on science and reason to explain the universe around us and our origins, rather than putting faith in religion and religious texts. Humanists don't concern themselves with what comes after death, rather we focus on the one life we know we have, striving to put as much meaning and happiness into it as possible. Humanists generally espouse the values of freedom of thought and expression, open-minded pursuit of the truth, tolerance of others' differences, mutual respect, universal education and preservation of the environment. So Humanism then is a progressive philosophy of life that, without theism and other supernatural beliefs, affirms our ability and responsibility to lead ethical lives of personal fulfillment that aspire to the greater good of humanity. For more information about Humanism and Humanists please visit the American Humanists Association.
There's more than one reason you can't spell "Heartland Humanist Conference" without the letters "F U & N"! Be sure to check out our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter for the latest conference news and updates.


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Qik details premium services…and they're actually worth $4.99 a month
June 4, 2010 | by Andrew Kameka
Qik has just released new details about the premium features of its live video streaming app that comes pre-installed on the Sprint HTC EVO 4G. Though a leaked Sprint memo raised a stink when people thought they'd have to pay $5 to use the video chat service, Qik has clarified that the charge is only for premium services. What are those premium charges?
Essentially, you're paying Qik $4.99 for the privilege of getting unlimited video archiving, give group access to videos, leave unlimited video mail, and upload/share videos recorded with the EVO's native (and superior) cameras. Take a look at this chart comparing standard features to premium. (click to expand)
Automatic downloads to your computer, unlimited live sharing to IM's, and snapping photos while recording videos are also in the pipeline. These are actually things that I think people will deem worth buying.
Qik-to-Qik video chat will remain free, and premium features will be available until July 15.


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iAUDIO E2 MP3 player : Part – 1
I am a tech enthusiast. Having moved to a new job in Mumbai, meant that I had to plan my fitness regime. I started the daily walk/jog routine and I think we all know how boring this can be! Hence I started listening to music to enjoy what I was doing – even more. I started using my Zune 30 which needs no introduction.
It is a first generation MP3 player from Microsoft which is very bulky and not suitable for jogging. (fine for brisk walking though)..Later I switched to my Nokia E63, which is no audiophile device.
The built in equalizers don't work for god sake…The phone was lighter than the zune but still was bulky to carry for a jog. Then I borrowed my friend's iPod Nano which even had a arm band for the fitness freaks.
Nano however didnt please me because its controls were very messy. The famous apple click wheel is not the best of options while you are walking jogging. With these three trials in mind, I decided to go for a new MP3 player – which really was an excuse to buy a new gadget! The same way, buying the E63 was an excuse when I had a decent phone already! But hey, the E63 did give me a lot of functionality which I really dig. But more about that in a separate article.
Coming back to the MP3 players, I visited two stores to see the options. eZone and Tata Croma.
They all had a plethora of devices ranging from simple players to advance PMP like the iPod touch and the like. My intentions were clear from the beginning. I needed something small, minimalistic and having display was really not necessary. I had three options in front of me.
a) Sony Walkman with a USB connector built in.
c) A seemingly unknown player which had plain looks – the iAUDIO E2 player (which was only available in Tata Croma)
In the first couple of visits I ignored item #3 because it really was not appealing. I even forgot the brand name and googled for "iriver player" only not to find any player which I saw in the store.
As with many things in life, I decided to eliminate options to narrow down on my selection. The survival of the fittest kind of principle. I eliminated the Sony because it was long and seemingly bulky. But its weight was really not an issue. Its just that the form factor seemed dated and I really didn't find it appealing to start with.
I really liked the looks of iPod shuffle. The clip was a practical feature in the player and could have been the perfect companion for me during my workouts. But it so happens that the player really has no buttons on it. Yeah, you read it correct. Instead apple has moved all the controls on the earphone. This means two things.
1) You have to grope for the earphone cable and press the right button without even knowing which is which….
2) (this is my biggest gripe) – you cannot use your standard earphones with the nano !!
So this was out of the picture as well.
That left the iAUDIO E2 player in the race. I wasn't very convinced about the player. The sound quality, the order in which it played the songs and many such questions remained unanswered.
My friend and I tested the player with a set of creative earphones and the sound quality seemed pretty decent. When we asked the sales person about the order in which the songs are played, he remarked that it only plays them in a shuffled mode! This was a deal breaker because I wanted flexibility in what I listed to. I am not a big fan of randomness. I guess no one except mathematics is.
So we did a last minute product review online (thanks to the E63) and found that the playback can be customized to be either random or regular at a touch of a button. This is all I needed to hear. I picked up a black E2 player with a capacity of 4GB.
2GB price = 2499/-
4GB price = 2999/-
More detailed review in Part – 2..Stay tuned.
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It looks like some guy with a gigantic backyard consisting of dirt, a swing set and children's toys, decided to thrash his malaise era ('78 or '79?) Corvette for all to see. Not the first time we've seen something like this on YouTube, and definitely not the last. It's good fun, and we've all been there, but as C3 fans, is this the best use of a classic "plastic," and why do rubber bumpered Sharks always seem to get the brunt of Corvette hatin'?
Aside from drivetrain combinations and suspension tuning, we all know C2 and C3 Corvettes are identical under the 'glass. Same late '50's Zora Arkus Duntov chassis technology, same heavy IRS and long-in-the-tooth driving dynamics. And that wasn't just at the end of the production run in '82; we're talking when the Shark debuted in '68. And yet C2 and chrome bumpered C3's are the chosen ones, while rubber bumper Vettes are fair game for the aforementioned guy's shenanigans, a hideous customization, or the junkyard.
To be fair, '74-'82 Corvettes were detuned and dumbed down, and GM cranked up the poor, archaic St. Louis factory (then Bowling Green in '81) to "11" and pumped out up to 50,000 units a year, so these cars are hardly rare.
The interior redesign for '78 didn't help things either as "Fisher-Price" quality plastic combined with snap-together assembly aged quickly and just plain fell apart. Anyone with this vintage Corvette also has experienced the rubber bumpers literally disintegrating. The Corvette did incorporate government-mandated 5 MPH bumpers better than other cars of this era but unfortunately, the flexible skin technology was embryonic and it was hard to get them to fit right. Regardless, every car today with integrated plastic bumpers owes a nod to GM, Corvette, and Pontiac on this now commonplace feature.
Having said all that, these Vettes are still Bill Mitchell dream-car-infused sharks! Can we have a smidgen of respect here? While '68-72 chrome bumper cars are heavily influenced by the Mako Shark, '74-82's are just as inspired by the the Manta Ray show car and are beauties in their own right.
Instead of chopping them up into grotesque customs or literally running them into the ground, why not use these Vettes as the ultimate resto-rod stepping off point? Because there were literally a couple of hundred thousand 74-82's made, altering a rare car or pleasing a Bloomington judge is not a concern. Parts are plentiful, and GM Performance will happily sell you a state of the art LS mill to fix the smog motor objection once and for all. Guys like Paul Newman will provide you with a chassis with C4 suspension bits that will easily bring the car up to par in terms of handling. Hell, you can do whatever degree of restoration you want, as you could friggin' build a Corvette from scratch from Zip, Corvette Central or Mid America Motorworks.
Okay rant over, but can we go easy on the red haired step child rubber bumper Corvette?


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Like plant patents and biotechnology, design patents are not tested extensively on the Prometric Patent Bar Exam. However, test takers report that they occasionally encounter a question from MPEP 1500. Know the following highlights:
Design patents consist of drawings, drawing descriptions, and a single claim. A brief narrative is optional. Design patents have a 14 year term.
- Design must be reproducible
- No claim to provisional
- Must be novel and non-obviousness
- Computer generated icons can receive design patents
- No offensive subject matter
- 112 applies
- © symbol can accompany design with a waiver to PTO
- "The ornamental design for (the article) as shown."
- No Maintenance Fees
- No publication
- 6 months to claim priority to foreign apps
- No RCE; no reissue
All About Design Patents & How they are Different from Utility Patents (Chapter 1500)
OK: Design Apps. What are the big differences between design apps & normal utility apps?
- 1.There is only 1 claim allowed in any design app!
- As a corollary, if the examiner sees anything looking distinct/separate in the design app, a restriction to elect 1 claim will be mandatory (remember than in utility apps the restriction is not 100% mandatory if the examiner does not see an undue burden in the examination, but here it is).
- Divisional continuations are still available for restrictions in design apps.
- 2. The protection for a design patent only lasts for 14 years from the grant date. (20 years from effective filing date for a utility)
- 3. While a design app can get foreign priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(a)-(d), there is only a 6 month window from time of the earliest foreign filing until the U.S. filing that claims priority (as opposed to 12 months for a utility app)
- 4. A design patent cannot claim the benefit of a PA under 35 U.S.C. 119(e); BUT it can claim the benefit of a prior filed US NPA (35 U.S.C. 120 is OK).
- 5. There is no RCE under a design app, instead a CPA is used exclusively for continuations in design apps.
- 6. Design apps are never published.
- 7. There is no provision for an international app that is moved onto the national stage under the PCT for design apps (only US apps, or US apps claiming priority over purely-foreign design apps).
- Maintenance fees: Utility patents need maintenance fees paid after the patent is granted, design patents do not have these fees.
The Claim in Design Patents:
The (single) claim is of the form: "The ornamental design for (the article that embodies the design or the article that the design is applied to) as shown."
The Elements in a Design Patent:
- 1. App fee & transmittal forms –> just like a utility app.
- 2. ADS –> just like a utility app. (giving basic info on the app, correspondance addresses, names of applicants, specifying if there is a preliminary amendment, declaring SES, etc.)
- 3. The specification. (including the single claim): (37 CFR 1.153, 1.154)
- There should be a Preamble & Title (this takes the place of the abstract). This just includes the title of the design & brief description.
- Next: The Description. The description usually is brief since most of the actual information about the design & ornamentation is actually contained in the drawing. As long as the descriptions clearly & accurately describe aspects of the drawings they are permitted (no particular format required). However, remember 35 U.S.C. 112 ¶ 2: If the descriptions are not clear the examiner can object and require that the descriptions be rewritten.
- The claim: See above, remember just 1 claim is allowed!
- Drawings: These are really the crux of a design patent since the whole point of the patent is around aesthetics & ornamentation.
- Views: Think of this like a draft design, give sufficient top, front, back, side views to fully disclose the appearance.
- Broken lines: These are useful when it is necessary to show the invention in a background environment where the environment is not claimed in the app, but is useful for properly showing the invention.
- Photos & Color Drawings: Remember 37 CFR 1.84, normally drawings must be B&W but if necessary the applicant can file a petitition (37 CFR 1.84) along with multiple copies of photos/color drawings and the requisite 37 CFR 1.17(h) fee to get the drawings included (if they are actually needed).
- Remember: there must be a clear statement that there are color photos/drawings that are available upon request from the USPTO.
1504 Examining the Design App:
- What is covered by design apps? (35 U.S.C. 171) "New, original, and ornamental design for an article of manufacture" Including:
- A design for an ornament, impression, print, or picture applied to or embodied in an article of manufacture (like the design on the outside)
- a design for the shape or configuration of the article (like the shape of the case, how the overall product appears)
- A combination of the first 2 categories.
- Computer Icons: They still have to meet the above requirement to be part of an 'article of manufacture' instead of just being abstract drawings:
- 2D computer icons are considered as surface ornamentation, so as long as this icon is part of another item of manufacture (like appearing on a monitor with a product) it is just another type of ornamentation. Example: Icons on an iPhone screen can get design patents.
- As long as there is an embodiment the icon may be patented.
- Lack of Ornamentality: The ornamentation has to actually have been made for the purpose of being decorative, it can't just be a byproduct of the functional design. Example: I make a pulley system as part of an invention that might look nice. The pulleys are part of the function of the invention, and since they are not ornamental I cannot get a design patent on them.
- Simulations do not get patents: Remember, the ornament must be original, simply copying another design and reproducing it (simulation) is not original, no patent.
- Novelty: The factual inquiry is to determine if the new design is actually novel, and has not been anticipated in all respects by prior art. As long as the "average observer" would not see the prior art as anticipating the new design in every element, it is novel. (This is 35 U.S.C. 102 reasoning!) Remember, the prior art does not have to be analogous, it could come from any source.
- Nonobviousness (35 U.S.C. 103): The analogous art for designs is not the field for the functional part of the invention, it is the field for the actual types of design involved. Example: Say there is a repeated decorative pattern being patented, the fact that the product it is decorating is an outdoor table is not the field to look for analogous art. Instead, look at the field of products where similar patterns would be used in the ornamental sense.
- The overall appearance of the design must be considered.
- Prima facie obviousness test:
- Appropriate if the designer of ordinary skill would modify a prior art reference to remove some features to arrive at the new design (same thing as removing parts of an invention that are not functional, no patent for obviousness).
- As usual, the applicant may rebut a prima facie case for obviousness.
- 35 U.S.C. 112 Considerations:
- 1. Under paragraph 1: if the drawings do not properly disclose the design or if the designer of ordinary skill will not be able to reproduce the design from the information given in the spec/drawings then it will be rejected for not being properly described or enabled.
- 2. Under paragraph 2: Definiteness is still important in the claims. Simply saying "or similar article" , "or the like" will not be definite enough when describing the design. However, that broadening language could be OK if it is instead used in describing the types of environment in which the design would be used (like: "used in a kitchen or the like") since that is just background info and not about the design itself.


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Beverly woman facing charges of threatening to kill public safety officials, blow up Beverly Hospital
A Beverly woman is facing 23 criminal charges after police say she spent the last two days sending emails to officials in which she threatened to kill Beverly public safety officials and bomb Beverly Hospital, the police station and the fire station.
Ashley Galvin, 20, of 15 Broadway, was arrested on Thursday afternoon at the Beverly Public Library after police say she threatened the lives of nine specific police officers, including Chief Mark Ray, as well as Deputy Fire Chief Peter O'Connor.
Access to Beverly Hospital was restricted and the building was under surveillance for about 24 hours between Wednesday and Thursday after one of the woman's emails stated "be warned because beverly hospital is also on the list to be blown up," according to a statement from police spokesman Dave Costa.
Police received the first of multiple emails from an unknown gmail account at about 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Costa said.
"The emails expressed an intent to kill police officers and damage police vehicles, and targeted nine specific officers," Costa said in a statement.
As investigators worked to uncover the identity of the sender, they received an email at about 3 p.m. demanding that each of the nine officers that were threatened bring $100 in an envelope, with their names on them, so the suspect would know who complied, and leave them behind the book drop at the library between 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., according to Costa.
Detectives kept an eye on the book drop behind the library, and at approximately 7:30 a.m. on Thursday, observed a woman later identified as Galvin in the area.
"They observed a female approach the book drop and deposit a book," Costa said. "She then slowly walked away but kept looking back at the book drop. This female walked slowly to Essex Street towards the front of the library but after a few minutes, returned to the parking lot. She sat on a bench but kept looking towards the book drop."
Galvin was questioned at the time, but Costa says detectives did not have enough evidence to take her into custody at the time.
Deputy Fire Chief O'Connor reported that he had also received a threatening email Wednesday night in which the sender demanded $500 with the same instructions to leave it at the library.
The email, with spelling and grammatical errors intact, stated, "your now on a list to be killed and your fire station is going to be bombed unless you do as a say and believe me the police station and hospital is also on this list with a list of people who work at those places."
The police continued to receive rambling, incoherent messages throughout the investigation, stating things such as "i guess you dont care about other people except your self cuz now that you didnt do as i asked a building will burn. hope you can save it in time. and remember ITS YOUR fault not mine."
Another one read in part, "u guys really undercover cops every where well im not stupid i see everything i have eyes everywhere."
Galvin's undoing was ultimately a photograph taken inside the library.
Police received an email just after noon on Thursday with the photo and a message stating that if police knew where the photo was taken, "then you'll know where and how close i am to you you have 5 mins till i do what i promised yesturday...a promise is a promise and i dont break them."
Costa says the woman lives in a group home, and he does not believe she had the means to carry out the bomb threats.
Police responded to the library and immediately began locking down the building, not letting anyone in our out. Galvin entered just as police were attempting to secure the area, and immediately tried to leave upon seeing the officers.
One of the detectives recognized her from an earlier encounter, and asked whether or not she had taken any photographs in the library.
"She replied, 'just one' and agreed to show Detective [Jeff] Tache, who immediately recognized the picture as the same one attached to the email officers received," Costa said.
Investigators later learned that the library photo was apparently not meant to go to police, or at least not with the email that it did. Galvin told police the email was supposed to contain a photo of City Hall, taken from the Dunkin' Donuts across the street.
Costa said Galvin's plan was to draw the police to the Dunkin' Donuts while she set a fire in the bathroom at the library.
After being taken into custody, Galvin told police that her motivation for threatening public safety officials is what she perceived to be "unjust treatment" from police, fire and EMS personnel over the last few months. Investigators also learned that she had attempted to contact President Barack Obama, the FBI and Governor Deval Patrick to express her concerns.
Galvin is charged with ten counts of threats to kill, ten counts of threats of extortion, and one count each of threat to bomb a police station, threat to bomb a fire station, and threat to bomb a hospital.
Ryan Mooney can be reached at email@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @mooney_ryan.


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In some ways I wish the title of this article was misleading, but truth be told, it is accurate. With Army suicides on the rise, 38 in the month of July, leadership is willing to test new science in order to buy time before a long-term solution is found.
Suicides in our military jumped 80 percent from 2004 to 2008 and this year alone the numbers have soared 18% over the previous year – which was the second highest year for military suicides. The challenge for leadership is that there is not just one specific trigger – each suicide is unique to the individual, and thus, no solution seems to be working…suicides amongst our troops continues to climb.
However, researchers from the University of Indiana's School of Medicine think they've found the answer – an anti-suicide nasal spray – and the Army is handing them $3 million dollars to prove their case.
According to Dr. Michael Kubek, an associate professor of neurobiology and also the lead on the project, a natural releasing compound called thyrotropin-releasing hormone, otherwise known as TRH, now harnessed in a nasal spray, could be the answer to stabilizing those on the verge of suicide until the anti-depressants kick in.
"We've known since the 1970s that TRH has antidepressant effects, and it works quite rapidly," Kubek, whose work has been instrumental in uncovering how TRH impacts the brain, told The Daily. "The bottom-line problem has been figuring out how to get it into the brain."
Kubek and team think they've solved that issue and the Army is willing to give it a shot over the next three years. According to The Daily, "earlier trials of TRH already showed that boosting an individual's levels can quickly decrease suicidal ideas, depression and bipolar disorders."
For some, the fact that the military has stripped close to all spiritual components from the day to day life of the service member is contributing to the rise in suicides – the real answer lies in a combination of providing purpose, hope, and a sense of mission; not creating long-term dependency on anti-depressants.
General Lloyd Austin III, the vice chief of staff of the Army, readily admits that suicide is the toughest enemy he has fought in his 37 years of service. He also goes on to state that the long term solution is helping soldiers build resiliency and life coping skills.
The spray is hopefully a short term answer to a devastating problem that requires more time for a long term solution.
Bottom line: one life saved is priceless.
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I Was High As A Kite By ThenIm talking about the hippie generation and I was part of it. The crowd I hung out with was free love and rock and roll with any drug you could get your hands on. One would sit around and share a doobie to at the last split second snort a line of cocaine at one's leisure.
Ah! the high was good at times. Depending on ones state of mind. Your high could lead to sexual highs and flying by a kite afterwards.
Most drugs back then were cocaine,window pain acid,speed,mushrooms and the list of products and names that went on and on.
A group of friends and I one day went to Green River Gorge in Washington State to experience a real high of being out in the woods and wilderness where we thought all would be safe.
As the evening went on of building a bon fire and drinking a kegger of beer we all popped or snorted our favorite drug. And let the experience take over.
I remember walking to a middle of a field and saw about a half dozen of my friends there climbing a tower of power lines.
As I watched them climb higher and higher suddenly I saw one of my friends jump and tried flying like a kite just to land about twenty feet in front of me. To this day I often have night mirrors of this limp body laying at my feet that I could not catch and save.
After that incident it woke me up forever not to take drugs ever again and that they were not wanted ever again.
You see I was there and not an angel yet to catch my friend and it's so sad that myself and people back then took drugs.
I know people take them today but I'm hopeing if you do after reading this you might think twice what might happen to you.
There are people out there that do care for you. Even strangers ...
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Sad story but one that no doubt needed to be shared, im sorry about your friend, but glad that you, like myself, no longer use drugs, they lead to no good in the long run


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The Brian Messana Tank House was designed by Messana, who renovated it from an existing loft in New York, USA. Although its name sounds hardcore, its interior is actually surprisingly delicate, featuring simple white-themed decor and lots windows to let the light shine in. It is like having a personal spa in your living quarters!
Brian Messana explains that the Tank House was "conceived as the quintessential retreat, a place for reading, relaxing and listening to music." The Brian Messana Tank House is ultimately cool and is a great place to hang out with your friends or have some relaxing alone time. I'm sure that this house the the envy of the neighborhood! See the house's designs for yourselves in the featured gallery!
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JHS choir members headed to state solo, ensemble contest
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Twenty-three Jasper High School Choir students recently traveled to Baytown's Goose Creek Memorial High School for the region UIL Solo and Ensemble contest.
Sixteen of the JHS students received a 1 rating on their solos, with 12 of those advancing to state UIL Solo and Ensemble contest.
The remaining seven JHS students who participated in the contest received 2 ratings.
All 23 students performed solos that they have been working on for several months.
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Bollywood Mashup! Saturday April 27 2:30pm-5:00pm with Faaridah
In this mix level workshop, Faaridah will teach a brand new choreography to a "mashup" of some of the hottest Indian dance hits. This "Bellywood" performance piece (as the Belly Dance Superstars classify this fusion style of dance), will blend elements of Bollywood Dance with classical Egyptian style Belly Dance! Bollywood Dance incorporates Hip Hop, Jazz, Salsa, East Indian Classical, Folk, and Bhangra dancing. The end result is a dramatic, fun and lively choreography. Workshop is suitable for all level dancers!
In addition to her Middle Eastern, Latin Dance and recent Ballet training, Faaridah has been studying classical Indian Bharata Natyam and Bollywood dance over the years during her weekly travels to Houston, Arkansas, New England, South Carolina, Washington DC.
Just $30 in advance. $40 on the day of! All workshop participants will be provided with the music track at the end of the workshop.
Interested in performing? Take the workshop! This choreography will be performed by a student group in AFBD's 4th Anniversary Show this June! Rehearsals for the show will take place in May (no additional cost for show rehearsals)
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Luther Vandross' dance with death served as a reminder to fans that the R&B singer was still in the business. Vandross' new album, Dance With My Father sold 442,000 copies, according to SoundScan, to debut at Number One just a week after he left the intensive care unit of a New York City hospital following an April stroke that left him nearly comatose for more than a month. According to Carmen Romano, Vandross' business manager, the singer continues to improve and grow more responsive with each day. "I feel as though I'm watching a modern-day miracle," Romano said.
Dance gave Vandross the first Number One of his twenty-plus-year solo career, during which he has been something of an R&B Forrest Gump. Over the past three decades, Vandross penned a song for the musical The Wiz, appeared on David Bowie's Young Americans (for which he wrote "Fascination"), sang in commercials for the U.S. Armed Forces and Burger King, and provided backing vocals and arranging for an array of artists including Carly Simon and Ringo Starr. Vandross first stepped out from behind the curtain with the 1981 release of Never Too Much, which charted at Number Nineteen. A hit machine through the Eighties and Nineties, Vandross regularly appeared in the Top Ten.
Unlike some recent Number One albums, which have taken the top spot amid tepid sales, Dance had some competition. Metallica's St. Anger sold a hearty 363,000 copies in its first full week in stores, putting the album at 781,000 in under two weeks of sale. The return-to-rock publicity surrounding Radiohead's Hail to the Thief paid off. The band's latest sold 300,000 copies at Number Three, the lowest debut chart position (but highest selling) of their past three albums. Kid A hit Number One in 2000 and Amnesiac jumped in at Number Two a year later, but the albums sold 207,000 and 231,000 copies in their first week of sales, respectively.
Annie Lennox was welcomed back with a Number Four slot for Bare, her first album of new material in over a decade, which sold 153,000 copies. Country music mainstay George Strait fell one slot behind, selling 143,000 copies of Honkytonkville. Rap newcomer Joe Budden and rock oddballs Steely Dan also bounced into the Top Ten, selling 94,000 and 91,000 copies of Joe Budden and Everything Must Go, respectively. The Beach Boys' Sounds of Summer (Number Sixteen, 69,000) was the summeriest release to find its way onto the charts. Instead of the typical party-anthem fodder that comes with the season, soft was selling: Pop idol Justin Guarini's self-titled debut (Number Twenty, 57,000), Sarah Brightman's Harum (Number Twenty-nine, 40,000) and Kenny G's Ultimate Kenny G (Number Forty-two, 29,000) all worked into the Top Fifty.
This week's chart offers one of the first optimistic glimmers of 2003 for album sales. While the release docket was loaded, twenty-five older albums inside the Top 100 enjoyed sales spikes. Yesterday saw far fewer new albums on record store shelves, but releases by Monica and Steve Winwood are capable of posting steady, if not chart-topping, figures.
This week's Top Ten: Luther Vandross' Dance With My Father; Metallica's St. Anger; Radiohead's Hail to the Thief; Annie Lennox's Bare; George Strait's Honkytonkville; the 2 Fast 2 Furious soundtrack; 50 Cent's Get Rich or Die Tryin'; Joe Budden's Joe Budden; Steely Dan's Everything Must Go; and Norah Jones' Come Away With Me.


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Foundations just make grants, correct? Not necessarily. Grants are becoming one option in a more complex menu of financial tools for the social sector.
Judith Rodin, president of Rockefeller Foundation, is taking risks with philanthropic capital, risks she says have the potential for bigger impact long term. These experiments come in different avatars: social impact bonds, impact investments, and crowdfunding - to name a few.
The coauthor of a new e-book, The Power of Impact Investing, with Margot Brandenburg, Rodin says that "impact investment" is not just for the 1%.
Wait, you don't have to be filthy rich to be an investor? Rodin explains.
Esha Chhabra: You state clearly that this book is not just for the 1%. Explain.
Judith Rodin: There is a sense that when one is talking about investment, it's only for the affluent. This is a book for those who are interested in learning about how to make both a financial return as well as impact. We think it's critical and opportunities like crowdfunding are providing a way in to those who are not among the super affluent.
But, more so, it's also of interest to those who are somewhere near the middle. Hope Consulting did a survey last year, talking to more than 4,000 Americans living in households of $80,000 and up - so, clearly not billionaires. Forty-eight percent said they were interested in impact investing products. But only 12% had any experience with these products. We want to help those individuals learn about how their money can be used for social impact.
Chhabra: So far impact investing has been associated mostly with established funds such as Acumen, Omidyar, Gray Ghost, and Echoing Green. Are you suggesting that we could see that democratize down the road with angel investors or individual investors getting into the space?
Rodin: Yes, there are many funds. But there are other options already. We're trying to show in the book an array of opportunities, ranging from equity investments to debt as well. It just depends on the appetite and needs of the investor.
For instance, there are products such as Calvert Foundation's community investment notes [a debt security of $1,000 or more], which is a very direct way of being involved and anyone can do so.
Chhabra: Social impact bonds are another financial tool and Rockefeller was one of the first foundations to experiment with them. Where do SIBS fit into the impact investing scene?
Rodin: Yes, we're big supporters of this.
We funded Social Finance UK, the office in the UK that developed the first social impact bond in Peterborough. We also then invested in that bond - the Peterborough prison experiment. Those SIBs have replicated in the UK and abroad.
Rockefeller wanted to systematically support the SIB infrastructure. To do that, we funded Social Finance US which has facilitated social impact bonds in the US.
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George Wythe Welcomes New Vice President of Development
The following is an excerpt of an interview with Laney Cheney who was hired as the new Vice President of Development during spring 2007.
The Statesman (TS): Mrs. Cheney, please tell us a little about yourself and your background.
Laney Cheney (LC): I grew up in Utah, Idaho, and Kansas. After high school, I attended Utah State University and graduated with a BA in Family and Human Development. I met and married Carter Cheney during that time and after graduation we moved to Bloomington, Indiana, with our son and soon-to-be daughter, so my husband could attend graduate school. After living there for one year, my husband passed away quite suddenly and life took some unanticipated turns. I decided to start graduate school and completed my Master's in Public Affairs (MPA) with an emphasis in nonprofit management and policy analysis at the School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA) at Indiana University in Bloomington. Last July, I moved to Cedar City with my son and daughter to start the PhD program at George Wythe College.
One of the loves of my life is the nonprofit sector, or organizations that function outside of business or government. Over the last five years I have had the opportunity to volunteer and work for a number of human service nonprofit organizations. I've been involved with organizations that serve people with disabilities, families with young children, and adults or youth experiencing homelessness. I've seen first-hand the positive impact these organizations can have on individuals and communities. I really want to help this type of organization flourish as a viable solution to a community's needs and challenges. Since the sector is still forging its identity with respect to business and government, I plan to lobby for human service organizations and the people they represent.
TS: What made you decide to attend George Wythe College?
LC: Although I attended a very high-ranking university (in fact, my specific master's degree program ranked 3rd in the nation to Harvard and Syracuse), I was not fully satisfied with aspects of my experience. It was certainly a rigorous and well-designed program that taught me many necessary skills. But I was unsatisfied with the individualized direction I received from my professors, which was minimal due to the 180 students in my program and the university's focus on research. Although my career choice does not require another degree, I knew that I needed a more well-developed education to truly have the impact I want to have. But after finishing my first year of my master's program, I had decided that I would educate myself by reading books and professional journals rather than by pursuing a degree from an institution.
Shortly after making that decision, I visited my sister for spring break. I explained my plan to her and she told me about a "great little school in southern Utah that has mentors rather than professors," and she suggested I try finding a mentor to help me in my studies. It was the first time I had really thought about the concept of mentoring and began to understand that I needed a mentor to gain the depth of knowledge I want to have. So I looked up GWC online and was happy to see that it offered graduate degrees, including a PhD. I looked into the classes required for the degree and was thrilled with what I saw—I had studied Madison and Jefferson in my master's degree, but only as a brief portion of a class, never as the topic of the course! So I was excited about studying, really studying, the classics and furthering my education under the guidance of a mentor.
As a single mom of two young ones, it was a hard decision to make. I knew I could get a job in my field with my current degrees. But I also knew that I was not done learning. I knew that I needed to further my education to prepare for my life's mission and to be ready to help my children prepare for their life missions. So I took the plunge and applied for the program. I have now completed two semesters, and although I'm told that I'm on the 10-year plan (I have to do it very slowly…), I do not regret my decision to pursue this degree at GWC.
TS: Tell us a little about the other positions you've held at GWC.
LC: After I decided to attend GWC, I knew I needed a way to help pay for my tuition. I also knew that my degree in nonprofit management could be useful to the school. So I did something I had never done before: I solicited an unadvertised job! I spoke with Shanon Brooks over the phone before moving to Utah, and after a two-hour conversation I had convinced him that I could assist him with fundraising for the school. After arriving in Utah, I visited with him again and he offered me the position of event coordinator for the Statesman Retreats. I gladly accepted the position, but was somewhat disappointed that he hadn't asked me to help with development. The next day, however, he called me back and extended to me the position of Development Officer, to create and oversee what later became the Build the Campus campaign. Since I have a habit of taking on more than I probably should, I accepted that position as well and have spent the last 10 months serving as both Event Coordinator and Development Officer.
TS: Why did you want to help with development?
LC: I had heard about the plans for building an additional campus and assumed there was some kind of capital campaign to raise funds for the structures. I had just completed a very rigorous and thorough course on fundraising that was developed by the Fundraising School in Indianapolis and taught by a well-respected researcher in the field of nonprofits, Dr. Kirsten Gronbjerg. As part of the course, I had the opportunity to work with a team as consultants for a local nonprofit organization to assess its development plan and suggest improvements. I learned a great deal during those months and felt confident in my ability to assist in an organization's fundraising effort. Little did I know I would be asked to head up a campaign on my own! But it has been a great opportunity and over the last year I have become more and more grateful to be a part of expanding GWC. It will be so amazing in 50 years to see the Monticello campus, full of aspiring statesmen, and know that in some way I was able to help to build it.
TS: How will your position change as Resource Development Vice President?
LC: We recently created our development department at George Wythe College. Shanon Brooks has been driving fundraising efforts for GWC for the last several years, and as a Development Officer I was assisting him with that, but more so behind the scenes. As CEO, he has many responsibilities and, thus, needs to have a supportive team leading out in needed areas. Hiring Gary Arnell as Vice President of Administration released him of the daily responsibilities in administration and that is what he intends to do with fundraising as well. He will still be involved, and will do a large amount of fundraising himself, but the daily activities and overall direction of our department will be released to me and others on our staff.
TS: Tell us a little about the new department.
LC: It is called the Department of Resource Development and our vision is to develop resources to fund the mission of George Wythe University; in other words, we raise the money that is necessary to build men and women of virtue, wisdom, diplomacy, and courage who inspire greatness in others and move the cause of liberty. Specifically, we develop resources to provide scholarships, sponsor Wokh-sa-pe Pte San Philanthropic Society, finance buildings, create endowments, and fund programs. One principle of fundraising that has really driven home for me is that raising funds is not about getting money; it is integral to the mission. Every noble cause requires funding, and our mission to build statesmen is no different.
To help us in this, the Department of Resource Development houses several smaller areas of fundraising, including Major Gifts, Planned Giving, Capital Campaign, and Endowments. Symbria Patterson has joined the department as Major Gifts Director and she will raise funds through large donations and spearhead our fundraising event, the Wokh-sa-pe Pte San Philanthropic Society Gala, held each spring.
As the school continues to grow, we will add directors of each of the other areas as well. Until that time, I will develop and manage those areas within our department. We have a goal to raise $4.2 million by the end of 2009! This is very exciting and, I admit, somewhat daunting to me. But I have seen people pull together and make amazing things happen; and I know that supporters of GWC have already pulled together to make it possible for us to move into our current building in Cedar City. So I'm excited to help make that happen for our Monticello campus as well!
TS: How can someone who supports the GWC mission join your efforts to build the Monticello campus?
LC: We currently have a few options to choose from. Donors can start giving $100 per month towards our Monticello campus and receive two seats to the 2009 Gala, which promises to be even more amazing than those in the past! Be sure to watch for the announcement on the 2009 Gala in the July issue of The Statesman.
Another option is to help us build the campus Brick by Brick by purchasing a personalized, inscribed brick for $300 which will be used in the construction of our campus. This is a great way to support our mission while establishing a legacy for your children and grandchildren. Brick by Brick is also a contest, so you and your friends or family can join us in acquiring donations and give yourself the opportunity to win $100,000 in tuition to GWC!
Some of us want to help, but don't have the pocket book to choose either of those options. So, for those of us who want to give in small amounts and still make a difference, we have the Build the Campus drive. Donors can give $20 per month (or any amount, really) towards the campus. It may not seem like much, but we were able to move into our current building in Cedar City by using just this approach in 2004. It's amazing what a small amount can become when joined with hundreds of others!
All of these options are offered on our website, or, of course, I would be happy to answer any questions over the phone at (435) 586-6570 ext 150.
TS: Thank you for your time, Mrs. Cheney. We wish you the best in your new position and hope you and your team are successful in your fundraising!
LC: Thank you!
Laney Cheney has a Bachelor of Arts in Family and Human Development from Utah State University and a Master of Public Affairs with an emphasis in Nonprofit Management and Policy Analysis from the School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University. Over the last ten years she has been involved with several nonprofit organizations as a consultant, volunteer, and board member. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D. in Constitutional Law from George Wythe College. A native of Utah, Laney has also had the pleasure of residing in Idaho, Kansas, and Indiana. She is the wife of the late Carter Cheney and currently lives in Cedar City, Utah with her two children.PrintShare this article with a Friend


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August 11, 2008
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Friday, February 09, 2007
Ike Willis/Project Object/Eric Slick...and Bah! I hate Beta Blogger!
Okay, I give up. Well, at least for this morning. Beta Blogger is driving me crazy. It's taking me an hour to post and if this blurb works I'll faint; no one is able to comment -- you get a weird "error" thing if you try and I've done everything from contact Google (yeah, like that's getting me anywhere) to joining a stupid blogger forum board where I find out like most of the world is having problems so I guess they're either going to fix it or we're all going to switch over to MySpace but...bah! I hate MySpace, too, even though I do have a site because cool people keep inviting me to theirs and I've got some ultra cool friends on mine.
But just in case I am able to publish this post, here's a very fine You Tube of Ike Willis with Project Object (and Eric Slick on drums, of course)...just wish it was longer, damn it!
Okay. I do have other news but I'm afraid to type anything else because if this blogpost fails and I lose it, I'm blowing up my computer.
ETA: Whoa! It finally worked! And comments appear to be working, too! But I'm not pressing my luck any further...I'll be back this afternoon after I calm down.
3 comments:
- Susan said...
Yay, your comments are working again! Because I wanted to say congratulations on the fabulous review and I wanted to say how excited I'll be to read you Psychotic Reaction column and I wanted to say how funny your post with all the colors was but how glad I'll be if you go back to one color.
I got out of jury duty for no reason at all. When my number was called they just said I wasn't needed and they wouldn't call me again for 6 years. Couldn't have gone better!
- dennis mahagin said...
Hey Y'all.
You've heard of Prog Rock?
Well, Robin Slick currently has the consummate Prog-Blog!
Did I spell consummate correctly? Is there a different spelling, when the word is used as a verb instead of a noun?
As in:
"The amazingly clever Robin Slick has now consumated her Beta Blog, and her fans couldn't be more aptly ecstatic about it...?"
I kid you, kid. ;)
Blog looks great!
kix n' grinz,
- RobinSlick said...
Ahhh...my comments are back. All is right in my world. And my two favorite commenters, as well.
Susan, I really hated this week to come to an end. It was so much fun!
You probably got out of jury duty because they did a computer check on you and found out you have subversive friends. Ha! 6 years? Lucky you. We can get called every 2 years here.
Dennis! Hi! Prog-blog..I love it. You are hilarious...the consummate wordplayer.
Well, here's hoping when I try and blog again shortly it all goes according to plan. I do have the link for beta blogging for dummies and apparently there's a lot of fun stuff I can do with this thing...if only I can focus but so much stuff is going on right now I can't concentrate on anything other than how to get my kids off to Cleveland and then get this...Julie just landed a gig recording Jon Anderson of YES the day following recording her CD with Adrian Belew...so right now I'm frantically trying to find her a plane from Cincinatti to New York.
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Back in Time 04-14-10
Published 7:00 pm, Tuesday, April 13, 2010
April 14, 1930: Lizzie Belle Clements, H.M. Crain Jr., Canon Clements and Solon Clements, all of Plainview, and G. Wilson Drake of Kress were honor students at Texas Technological College for the winter term.
•Four new trustees to be sworn in at the meeting of the school board are Homer Looper, J.W. Houston, Glenn Smith and W.H. Locke.
•Twenty-six members of the Plainview Christian Endeavor Societies, representing churches of six denominations, won the attendance banner at the Panhandle district convention in Lubbock.
•Miss Marjory Walters of Tulia, teacher of expression in the Olton public schools, was injured slightly when a car in which she was riding nose-dived off a highway culvert south of Tulia.
April 14, 1950:
•A full page ad encourages citizens to vote for the $400,000 bond issue for the construction of a new high school.
•Leo Witkowski, wheat farmer and dairyman near Happy, exhibited the grand champion milking shorthorn at the dairy show.
•PHS choirs have added to their honors at the West Texas State College choir meet. Elizabeth Cope is choir director.
April 14, 1960:
•Plainview Junior Chamber of Commerce officers include Ed Vadder, Joe Leach, John Anderson and Jimmy Hartley.
•R.V. Payne was re-elected president of the PISD board of trustees. Bruce Rigler was elected vice president and Guy Bownds, secretary.
•Mrs. Gayle Thompson shared her coconut cake recipe along with Chicken Cadillac in a Woman's Page feature. (Gay Thompson is the author of a popular cookbook, "Of Magnolias and Mesquite," which is rated at five gold stars on Amazon.com)
April 14, 1990:
•Heather Isbell, Andrea Ahrens and Jennifer Ahrens of Hale Center are state qualifiers on the 4-H decision making team.
•Roy Uptergrove, a native of Hale Center, has been hired by the city to fill the vacancy on the local police force. Uptergrove recently completed Basic Peace Officer Training in Lubbock.
•Lewis Cannon netted first place in the White River Bass Tournament.
(Contact Nicki Bruce Logan at 806-296-1362 or nicki@plainviewdailyherald. Become her fan on Facebook.)
Plainview Junior League members Donna Teel, Charlotte Malone and Becky Russell are in charge of League on the Links Golf Tournament. Julia Shelley is Hale Center High School's valedictorian. Kay Huntsman is salutatorian.H.W. Garrett of Plainview was elected president of the newly-organized Holstein Breeders Association.