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Corbin gives up 3 in next-to-last spring start
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) Arizona's Patrick Corbin gave up three runs and six hits in four innings in the Diamondbacks' 3-3 tie with a Seattle Mariners split squad Monday night.
It was the next-to-last start for the 24-year-old left-hander before he takes the mound in Sydney, Australia, on March 22 in Arizona's season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Corbin settled down after giving up two runs in the second, striking out the side in the third before allowing a leadoff triple to Brad Miller in the fourth.
"I felt good," Corbin said. "Just a couple of pitches here the second inning got out of it a little bit. But I feel like after the second inning, I was locating my fastball a lot better."
Seattle's James Paxton threw three scoreless innings, running his streak to seven to open the spring, before allowing a run in his fourth and final inning.
The 25-year-old Mariners right-hander gave up a run and five hits, striking out two and walking one. It was the first walk he's given up this spring.
Paxton said it was good to come through when he wasn't at his best.
"You have to be able to pitch without your best stuff," he said, "because you're going to be without your best stuff most of the time. You just have to bear down when you get yourself in tough spots."
Corbin threw 75 pitches, 53 strikes. Manager Kirk Gibson says he expects Corbin to be around 100 pitches in his final spring outing against Cleveland on Saturday.
Corbin says he's fine with the added work.
"The more I get out there the better I feel," he said. "I wasn't tired at all. I felt good."
The Diamondbacks leave for Australia on Sunday after they play the Milwaukee Brewers.
Mariners: Paxton is a leading contender for the rotation and he didn't diminish that prospect on Monday.
He threw 68 pitches, 40 strikes.
"I'd like to see him a little bit more efficient," Seattle manager Lloyd McClendon said. "The pitch count was up a little. But all in all I thought it was a good outing for him."
Diamondbacks: Corbin seemed unconcerned about the results this spring. He's allowed seven runs in 13 innings, but was strong at the end on Monday night.
"I thought he kind of sorted some things out as he got going," Arizona manager Kirk Gibson said. "I think he had 38 pitches after two innings, then he finished up at five (innings) with 75. So overall he made some corrections and threw the ball pretty good at the end."
Mariners: RHP Stephen Pryor threw live batting practice Monday, the first time he's faced batters since undergoing surgery to repair a latissmus dorsi last August. … Robinson Cano returned from a four-day absence due to a root canal procedure and went 3-for-3 in Seattle's 8-2 split squad loss to Kansas City earlier Monday. "Not a lot of pain, swollen a little bit," Cano said. "Good to get it done and now I'm back with the guys.
Diamondbacks: RHP Bronson Arroyo says he felt much better in throwing long toss on Sunday and hopes to be able to pitch by Friday. Last Friday, Arroyo got an epidural injection for his sore back. He felt some discomfort throwing long toss Saturday, but says he felt much better on Sunday. Arroyo has never been on the DL in his pro career.
NEW DIAMONDBACK: Although it had been reported late last week by multiple sources, the Diamondbacks made it official Monday by announcing the signing of left-handed reliever Oliver Perez to a two-year, $4.25 million contract. The addition could be bad news for another lefty, Joe Thatcher. Although they won't rule out having more than one lefty in the bullpen when the season starts, having just one seems a safer bet.


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Purple wrote:Do the dogs have to be registered APBT or is a lot of this for fun?
Purple wrote:Since I am very new at this...I'm sorry I'm asking dumb questions....
Hopscotch does a little weight pull around the yard, strictly for exercise, she can jump into the pool, and has a litlle bit of agility training. Can she participate in anything, just for fun? Like the weight pull, dock jumping or agility?
Lisa wrote:I have been messing a little with Jamie every couple of weeks or so (he's to young to do real work yet) and he loves it.
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Walgreens is a very friendly store for the frugal among us. It is even possible to shop there for free. http://www.ehow.com/how_4900719_shop-walgreens.html.
Walgreens Clinics Provide Free Health Care for the (Very) Recently Unemployed
If you've found yourself avoiding the doctor because you're recently laid off and not sure what to do, we've got news for you! Walgreens Take Care clinics are opening their doors "free of charge" to those affected by a job loss. Read on for the details on this newsworthy development.
Even if you aren't needing medical care as you read this, chances are good that you will in the near future. Even something as minor as a simple antibiotic prescription can mess with your budget – especially if a recent job loss has left you uninsured. The Take Care clinics in many Walgreens stores look to their "Take Care Recovery Plan" as a way to assist. Here are the details of the program:
- The program is designed to assist patients of the 341 Take Care Clinics located in Walgreens pharmacies across the country. If you've lost your job since March 31st, 2009 and don't have insurance, you can become eligible for free walk-in visits (valued at approximately $59 or more). The coverage doesn't pay for prescriptions (although generics of many drugs are usually very affordable.)
- The clinic doesn't require you to make appointments, but the hours for free services are limited (Mon-Fri from 11a.m. until 3p.m.) and will not cover check-ups, vaccinations, or other injections. To see a list of commonly treated illnesses that Take Care treats, see the Take Care website.
- You must provide verification of your job loss, either in the form of unemployment papers or another documented method. Spouses, same-sex domestic partners, and children can also receive complimentary treatment under the program, if the family member that lost their job was already a patient of the Take Care clinic prior to job loss. (Children that were already seen by the clinic prior to the job loss will qualify their family if a parent loses their job, as well.)
- You can pre-qualify for free treatment by visiting the clinic and filling out papers in advance. You also have 21 days from treatment to provide verification of your eligibility if you need to be seen and don't have your verification available at the time of treatment.
Those interested in learning more about the program are encouraged to visit the Walgreens Take Care Clinic website (www.takecarehealth.com). Their FAQ should provide you with all the info you need to get started.
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Great post, Linsey. Health care is something that is on everyone's mind, or lack thereof. Nice of Walgreens to address this, and of you to let us know.
Even though you can get to the details of this offer through the main Take Care Clinics site (takecarehealth.com), this is a more direct link:
Also FYI - there are application forms on there, so you might as well make it easy and print those out before you go to the store.


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Student Appreciation Awards 2000, May 2, 2000
Congratulations to: Steven C. Ball, Beverly Chomiak, Leah Elizabeth Dale, Mindy Lynn Gilbert, Katrina Jane Gressett, LeeAnn Montoya, and SPLAT.
SOCORRO, N.M., May 1, 2000 -- Six New Mexico Tech students and one student club recently were named recipients of the prestigious New Mexico Tech Student Appreciation Awards, in recognition of their demonstrated service and leadership at the state-funded research university.
Student Appreciation Award recipients are chosen on the basis of their "demonstrated service to fellow students and community, generosity of spirit, and performance above and beyond the call of duty," according to the award criteria.
Each year, six Tech students and one student organization are selected for the prestigious awards from a field of several top students at New Mexico Tech by a campus committee comprised of Tech faculty and staff members.
"New Mexico Tech has many students who give their time and effort to extracurricular projects," says Emily Nye, Tech humanities professor and director of Student Services at the university. "Many of these students also excel at part-time jobs, participate in professional associations, and, of course, struggle to keep up with their classwork. . . . The Student Appreciation Awards are just one way of rewarding these outstanding young people."
Nye is a member of the Student Appreciation Committee, which is charged with selecting award recipients.
The following winners will be honored at a campus awards banquet on Saturday, May 6:
Steven C. Ball, a graduate of Roswell High School who is now a junior at New Mexico Tech, is the son of Betty Ball of Roswell, N.M.
Ball attends New Mexico Tech on a full-time basis as an Alliance for Minority Participation (AMP) student and is majoring in engineering mechanics.
As an undergraduate student, Ball has been actively involved with several campus research projects, such as designing a pressurized feed-through system, designing and constructing a vehicle to compete in a "mini-baja" road race, and working at the university's Energetic Materials Research and Testing Center.
In addition to his studies and research activities at New Mexico Tech, Ball currently serves as president of the New Mexico Tech Student Association, the student government body at the school, and also lists current memberships in the Student-Produced Leisure Activities at Tech (SPLAT) group, Society of Automotive Engineers, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Society of Women Engineers.
He also is a member of the New Mexico Tech Chi-Alpha Christian Fellowship, is a "big brother" for the local Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America program, and occasionally takes on the roles of Tech orientation leader, tutor, and recruiter.
In addition, Ball is the student representative to Tech's Faculty Council, attends Institute Senate meetings on a regular basis, and gives campus tours to visiting New Mexico Math, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) students.
In past years, Ball has been instrumental in helping put on the annual "49ers" and "Spring Fling" student celebrations at the university.
Beverly Chomiak, a native of Mansfield, Conn., who is now a doctoral candidate at New Mexico Tech, is the daughter of Theodore Chomiak of Mansfield.
"I think I was considered for the award because of my fundraising efforts for the Society of Economic Geologists (SEG) student chapter at New Mexico Tech," Chomiak says. Chomiak currently is the treasurer of the SEG at Tech.
"This past August, the club collected hundreds of rocks and minerals from around New Mexico for a small non-profit group in Rio Rancho, which sells mineral kits to elementary school teachers," Chomiak relates. "The group's name was 'Hands-On Learning' and their biggest customer for the mineral kits was Albuquerque Public Schools."
The SEG also has held raffles for mineral specimens, bake sales, and T-shirt sales to raise money, she adds.
Chomiak currently is pursuing a Ph.D. in geochemistry at New Mexico Tech.
Leah Elizabeth Dale, a graduate of Albuquerque High School who is now a junior at New Mexico Tech, is the daughter of Douglas and Beverly Dale of Albuquerque.
"I believe I was chosen for the award because of the work I've done in various committees of the New Mexico Tech Student Association," Dale says, "and also perhaps in honor of the work I've done as an officer of the student association."
Dale is the current treasurer and vice president elect of the Tech Student Association, the student body government at the school. She is majoring in business administration with a minor in engineering mechanics at the university.
In addition to her studies and student government activities at New Mexico Tech, Dale also has been active in establishing various charter clubs and organizations at the university.
"Many staff members at New Mexico Tech are willing to go the extra mile to help students," Dale says. "Most of the administration will listen to students as long as the students make their voice known."
Mindy Lynn Gilbert, a graduate of Hobbs High School who is now a junior at New Mexico Tech, is the daughter of Randy and Norma Gilbert of Hobbs.
Gilbert is attending New Mexico Tech on a Regents Scholarship, is majoring in biology, and is enrolled in the university's premedical program.
In addition to her studies and research activities at New Mexico Tech, Gilbert serves as president and secretary for the Epsilon Chi chapter of Tri-Beta, a national honor society for biology students.
"Tri-Beta has become more active recently," Gilbert relates, "but I'm just a person who organizes and informs. It's actually the other members who have participated in 49ers Celebration events, information fairs, and campus clean-up days. . . . I've helped with some of these events, but the people who deserve most of the credit are the members of Tri-Beta."
Gilbert also is a member of the Tech Geology Club and has served as a new student orientation leader, a Hi-Tech Ambassador, and Tech Student Association senator by proxy during summer
sessions at the school.
"I've also volunteered for the "Free the Horses" program, which is set up to help 2nd graders in Socorro and surrounding communities improve their self-esteem," Gilbert adds.
Over the past few years, she also has helped with the New Mexico State Science and Engineering Fair and New Mexico Science Olympiad, which are held each year on the New Mexico Tech campus.
Gilbert also has found time in past semesters to pursue her musical interests by participating in the university's spring musicals and various choir groups.
"My experiences at New Mexico Tech have been positive ones because of all the people on campus who support student success," Gilbert says. "I appreciate being able to work in a research lab as an undergraduate. I like walking into the Residential Life Office, or Student Services, or Financial Aid Office--just to name a few--because I always receive a smile from someone who
knows my name. In addition, I'm blessed to have two professors, Drs. Al Smoake and Snezna Rogelj, whom I can approach with my questions, problems . . . and even my jokes."
Katrina Jane Gressett , a graduate of Holdrege High School who is now a senior at New Mexico Tech, recently was selected to receive one of this year's Student Appreciation Awards at the state-funded research university.
Gressett is the daughter of Bill and Terri Gressett of Holdrege, Neb.
Gressett, who serves as the president of the New Mexico Tech Physics Club, is majoring in astrophysics at the university.
As part of one of her classes, Gressett recently was actively involved in building a Van de Graaf generator.
In addition to her studies and research activities at New Mexico Tech, Gressett also is current member of the Society of Physics Students and has been nominated for the position of Associate Zone Councilor with that organization.
"New Mexico Tech is a very challenging school," says Gressett, "but it's nice to be around so many highly intelligent people."
LeeAnn Montoya, a graduate of Rio Grande High School who is now a junior at New Mexico Tech, is the daughter of Christine and Ted Montoya of Albuquerque.
Montoya, who also is a recent recipient of the university's Technical and Science Excellence Award, as well as a Science Olympiad Certificate of Appreciation, is majoring in chemical engineering at New Mexico Tech.
As part of a undergraduate student internship, Montoya was actively involved last summer with various research projects conducted at the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) Nevada Operations Office's Nevada Test Site.
In addition to her studies and research activities at New Mexico Tech, Montoya is a past president and current member of the New Mexico Tech chapter of the Society of Mexican American Engineers and Scientists (MAES).
"Attending New Mexico Tech has been a wonderful and rewarding experience for me," says Montoya. "I have overcome many challenges which were handed to me. That in itself has made
me a much stronger person. I'm more determined than ever to fulfill my goals."
Student-Produced Leisure Activities at Tech (SPLAT) is a student group which was formed two years ago to provide all Tech students with more student-oriented events, activities, and entertainment programs. The student-run organization puts together a variety of games, road trips, concerts, comedy performances, and other fun events throughout the academic year.
The Student Appreciation Committee which selected the award recipients was comprised of representatives from the Tech Graduate, Financial Aid, Student Services, Registrar's, and Residential Life offices.


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Chain Reaction: We Order a Domino's 10-Topping Pizza
Reviews of pizza at chain restaurants.
While we think mom-and-pop shops make the best pizza in the nation, we'd be remiss if we didn't keep abreast of what the chains are up to. Suit up, it's time for another Chain Reaction, folks.
On Wednesday we saw the Domino's 4/20 Groupon deal that offered a 10-topping pizza for just $8. Great way to celebrate the day, right? Unfortunately the Groupon was only redeemable after the stoner holiday. OK. Whatever that gave us time to poll our Facebook Likees as to what we should top with.
And ... and ... Y'all are just cruel. This is what you stuck us with?!?
- Salami
- jalapeños
- roasted red peppers
- bacon
- onion
- Italian sausage
- olives
- Philly steak
- banana peppers
- mushrooms
Not cool, Slice'rs. Not cool. But ... we knew you'd try to gross us out.
Of course Robyn was there to take a photo of me at first bite.
"You look sad," she said.
"I am sad. This is about seven toppings too many."
But wait ... it actually sort of works.
"It completely obscures how bad the other elements are," said one SE'r, who will remain anonymous, in reference to the crust and sauce. "So maybe this turns out to be a genius move."
Another eater asked, "Do you really think it's '10 toppings?'" I mean, are you getting as much pepperoni as you'd get if you had ordered a plain pepperoni pizza?"
Probably not, but to be fair, the toppings were well distributed; there seemed to be a scattering of each one on every slice. Our favorite toppings were the remarkably crisp bacon and spicy jalapeños; our least favorite was a tie between the pellets of sausage and the soggy salami which lurked under the cheese.
We ordered it on the deep dish crust. We figured it would stand up to the toppage.
"It's kind of like a casserole": Can you guess who said that?
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Orioles manager Buck Showalter sensed some nervousness in record-setting Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps as he lingered around the Orioles batting cage.
Phelps, a Baltimore-area native, clutched a bat and wore an orange Orioles jersey with No. 18 on the back – for the record number of Olympic gold medals Phelps has won as a world-class swimmer.
The 27-year-old Phelps joined the Orioles before Thursday's intrasquad game at Ed Smith Stadium, taking batting practice with the team. Phelps told Showalter he hasn't played baseball since he was 10 or 12. Showalter answered that he hasn't been in the pool for 30 years but he's sure he wasn't going to sink to the bottom.
Phelps was in town at a Laurel Oak Country Club filming an episode of the new Golf Channel show, "The Haney Project," in which renowned golf swing coach Hank Haney tutors Phelps.
Phelps took five rounds in the batting cage with varying degrees of success and said he was a little out of breath after the final round. Orioles hitting coach Jim Presley gave him some tips, as did first base coach Wayne Kirby, who told Phelps to "use your lower half. This ain't no breaststroke."
Phelps did hit his share of line drives into the outfield at Ed Smith Stadium.
"It's my first time taking BP, so it was a cool experience, being able to do that with these guys and especially after a remarkable season and hopefully they have a good one coming up," Phelps said. "These guys are just normal guys, they are funny guys, they are just out here having fun and I enjoyed being around them.
"Everyone was sitting here saying what I should be doing so I just tried to listen to all of them a little bit. I wanted to hit one out, but we caught a couple that were close."
Phelps said he wasn't able to attend an Orioles game during last year's playoff season because he was "a little busy" winning four gold medals and two silvers in the London summer Olympics, but said he'd be there for Opening Day in April.
"It's been a good year," Phelps said. "Obviously the Orioles making the playoffs for the first time in a long time, and then with the Ravens bringing back the [Super Bowl] ring. Buck was saying, they all set the bar high, so obviously looking for an exciting season for the guys."
Haney was also there, also taking swings and giving Orioles outfielder Adam Jones some tips on his golf swing.
Kirby might have had the best question for the former Olympian, asking him if he ever peed in the pool during the Olympics.
"Always," Phelps deadpanned.
No word on whether Phelps finished the session with a Subway sub.


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The District Opens in Sioux Falls
Thursday (November 7) was the VIP/Media night at The District in Sioux Falls. The new venue is located on 49th Street on the Empire Mall campus. They feature a Wood Fire Grill with a diverse, affordable menu, a concert venue with a capacity of 1500, plus the ability to host events, weddings, business meetings and more. A true multi-purpose venue that is going to be a great addition to our city.
South Dakota's own Indigenous performed in the Event Hall on Thursday, mixing music from their latest release 'Vanishing Americans' with songs from their catalog and closing with the Jimi Hendrix classics 'Red House' and 'Hear My Train A-Comin". While the band sounded great as always as they embark on a run of dates in support of Jonny Lang, the crowd for the most part seemed more interested in checking out the business, enjoying a few cocktails and socializing as the lounge and grill remained packed from the 5pm opening well into the night.
Tonight (Friday November 8) The District is hosting a grand opening with Uncle Kracker. The show is free and open to the public on a first come first serve basis. Doors open at 5pm. Once they reach their capacity, others will have to wait to get in until others leave.
Saturday, Big Head Todd & The Monsters with special guests the Kris Lager Band will perform. Tickets are still available at this link.
Other bands already announced to be performing at the District offer a variety of choices from Hairball, to Third Eye Blind, to Kip Moore to Wookiefoot to Tracy Lawrence to Soulcrate Music and many more.
Sioux Falls, get ready for many nights like we had last night at The District.


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Valentine's Day is the anniversary of the birth of Thomas Robert Malthus. Some would view this as ironic: The day we celebrate "eros" is the birthday of the man who argued that the power of the passion between the sexes is "indefinitely greater" than our productive capacity to feed ourselves. The conclusion to be drawn — the dreaded "Malthusian trap" — is that the growth of human population will eventually outstrip the limited resources we have available.
But Malthus himself had a different view. For him, the population principle provided an impetus to think about the rules by which we choose to organize society. In Malthus' account, the power of eros could be balanced by another human power — that of reason and foresight. People may, if circumstances are right, pause and ask themselves whether delaying marriage and having children later would be better than having them now. Of course, you're going to say few of us are that restrained! And Malthus agreed. Our prudential reasoning needs assistance — incentives, if you will. And those incentives are provided by society's institutions; the rules we choose to live by.
Malthus lived in a society whose rules he thought were imperfect in this regard. Great Britain had enshrined private property rights in the Magna Carta, but they largely protected the rights of large landowners, not the average citizen. The working class had few reasons to save because they had little prospect of acquiring property. The "parish laws," remnants of feudal times, tied people to the place they were born, preventing the free operation of labor markets. And the Church forced people to marry early in order to escape those sins associated with eros "out of wedlock." The imperfections of this English "constitution" — its set of fundamental rules — could lead to population growth without sufficient economic growth in 19th century England. The resulting poverty held the potential for starvation and disease: If our rules do not restrain us, Malthus said, nature will.
Thus, Malthus could understand how, after the French Revolution, William Godwin could call for a new English constitution that placed property in the hands of "the people," prevented market transactions and eliminated the Church of England. A society of liberty, equality and communal benevolence would surely be better than what Great Britain offered. At least, that's what Malthus' father, Daniel, argued to his son in 1798. Daniel thought that England could move toward such a world if it followed the path Godwin proposed in "Political Justice" (1793). But his son could not quite agree. After they debated the issue, the younger Malthus wrote up his argument in a short book bearing the title "An Essay on the Principle of Population" (1798).
This essay is often misinterpreted as a defense of the existing property regime in England and an attack on members of the working class, who lack the will to restrain eros voluntarily. But such an interpretation overlooks Malthus' concern about institutional design. Instead, Malthus argued that the occurrence of the natural consequences predicted by the population principle were the result of poorly designed societal institutions. Private property rights that extend to everyone, free labor markets and rules that ensure that both parents bear financial responsibility for their offspring are essential, he claimed, to a constitution that would find the right balance between eros and the prudential exercise of human reason.
Of course, private property rights and free markets also are essential to innovation and entrepreneurship; two things that have ensured that the worldwide growth in productive capacity since Malthus' time has outstripped the growth of population. Even in the poorest parts of the world, where property rights still need to be strengthened and markets are often restricted, production has grown at a rate faster than population.
So maybe Malthus was on to something. He didn't argue that population will inevitably outrun the limits of our resources; in fact, he said that we can't know what the limits of the productive capacity of the Earth are. Rather, Malthus suggested that good institutional design — including property rights and free markets available to all — will provide incentives that ensure that the power of eros we celebrate today will be counterbalanced by our desire to be economically secure tomorrow.
Ross Emmett is Co-Director of The Michigan Center for Innovation and Economic Prosperity and an associate professor of political economy and political theory & constitutional democracy at James Madison College, Michigan State University.
The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is a nonprofit institute that advances the principles of free markets and limited government. Through our research and education programs, we challenge government overreach and advocate for free-market approach to public policy that frees people to realize their potential and dreams.
Please consider contributing to our work to advance a freer and more prosperous state.


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Academy of Theatrical Arts staging 'Oliver' Friday, Saturday
ONEIDA >> Children take the stage this weekend in the Academy of Theatrical Arts' production of "Oliver, the Musical."
The musical features 40 children between the ages of 6 and 14 who have been rehearsing for more than a month.
Among the cast members is Paige Nashton, an Oneida sixth-grade student, in the role of destitute orphan Oliver. Also from Otto Shortell Middle School are eighth graders Kevin Spooner and Aidan Yazell. Kevin takes the role of Fagin, the leader of the pickpockets. Aiden is cast as the show's villain, Bill Sykes. VVS students Sara Brown, sixth grade, and Emily Snyder, eighth grade, also play lead roles as the Artful Dodger and Nancy, respectively. Molly Eggers, Oneida eighth grader, and Dylan Isom, Camden eighth grader, play Widow Corney and Mr. Bumbles.
Director Victoria Buda said that along with buoyant songs like "Oom Pa Pa" and "Consider Yourself," there are serious issues presented in "Oliver." "How society treats our poor, how we can love people even when they make bad choices ... The kids are willing to display these darker moments knowing that theatre is a place where we can let the audience take a look at itself and continue conversations about how we can make a difference," she said.
Victoria Buda's Academy of Theatrical Arts' (aka The Dramaroom) celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. Students travel from Camden, Stockbridge and, in the summer, even from Syracuse to be a part of it, she said.
Buda was a theater artist in New York City when she moved back home. Her mother's advice about how she would make a living in Oneida was "Start a children's theatre, something you would've wanted to have as a youth here. Or, work at a bank," Buda said, "I chose the theater. The late Norene Garlock of the Kallet Civic Center loved the idea and we began at the Kallet 10 years ago. We had 100 kids registered for our first production. I knew this was something special from day one."
Buda noted 13 eight-year-old students from that original show are now graduating from high school. Referred to as "bigs," these older students are participating in "Oliver" in celebration of the anniversary. "We had to keep increasing our age range of our program because they never wanted to leave," Buda said. "This show incorporates our bigs, both on- and off-stage... 'Oliver' is a collaborative effort."
The curtain rises Friday, April 19 and Saturday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Oneida High School auditorium. Reserved seating tickets are $8 and available at the door.
"Oliver" is sponsored by Sherrill Manufacturing.
For more information about the show, visit www.dramaroom.org or contact Victoria Buda at firstname.lastname@example.com or phone (917) 691-1503.


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STOCKTON - The front of the triplex at the corner of Astor and Albany drives is riddled with bullet holes, the site of an unexplained drive-by shooting late Sunday that sent three men to the hospital. Monday afternoon, Stockton police reported one of those men had died.
STOCKTON - The front of the triplex at the corner of Astor and Albany drives is riddled with bullet holes, the site of an unexplained drive-by shooting late Sunday that sent three men to the hospital. Monday afternoon, Stockton police reported one of those men had died.
Initially, when officers arrived at the scene shortly after the 11:44 p.m. shooting, they discovered a 50-year-old man with serious injuries and two younger men, ages 33 and 35, with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The 50-year-old, whose name was not released pending family notification, reportedly died in an area hospital around midday Monday.
His death is the 25th homicide being investigated by Stockton police this year.
Neighbors, who asked that their names not be used out of fear for their safety, said the men may have been part of a group that often "kicks back" on the driveway of the residence.
One neighbor, who said her entire household was sleeping when the shooting took place, said the neighborhood is unsafe.
"We're moving out this weekend. The neighborhood is always shooting, but this came too close. Any closer and they could have hit my granddaughter," the woman said.
Another neighbor who only provided her first, Lulu, said she went to school with the man who died. She said if she provided her full name she could lose her job.
Lulu said the man was a Stockton native who went by the name of "Junior." She said she could not remember his full name.
"He was a good guy. He was happy-go-lucky, not a bad guy. He had muscles. He just lost his daughter about a year ago," she said.
Lulu said the victim did not live at the residence that was sprayed by gunfire, but he did live nearby with his parents. She said the other two shooting victims were brothers and were still hospitalized Monday afternoon.
Police are encouraging citizens who have information pertaining to this investigation to call (209) 937-8377, the Investigations Unit at (209) 937-8323, or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600. Callers can remain anonymous. Citizens may also text information to "CRIMES" (274637) and type the keyword TIPSPD and then their tip or log on to the Stockton Police Department's Facebook page and click "Submit A Tip."
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John Martinez's '29 Ford pickup definitely is
Not many hot rodders got that way by themselves. Most of you reading this could probably make a long list of mentors who inspired or encouraged your enthusiasm and mechanical ability by sharing their own knowledge and skill.
John Martinez's earliest and strongest automotive influence was a local mechanic and hot rodder named Bob Grossi. "As a 7-year-old kid, I used to sit on my bicycle on the sidewalk outside Grossi's garage and watch him work on his Model T hot rod. That's when I first got the idea that I would own a hot rod someday." By the time he was a teenager, John was deep into cars. He was 18 or 19 when he ran into Grossi at a cruise at Bob's Big Boy restaurant and was able to introduce himself to his boyhood hero.
In the lifetime since then, John has built many cars, trucks, and bikes. He was building a '36 Chevy pickup when he spotted a newspaper ad for this 1929 Ford Model A closed cab pickup. It was located only 10 miles from his home in Woodland Hills, California, and as soon as he saw the truck he wanted to build it into the hot rod he'd always wanted.
The owner had planned on restoring it, but had also been trying to sell it for five years and was not succeeding in either case. Even so, he insisted that he'd never sell it to see the original steel cab chopped and customized. With fingers crossed behind his back, John agreed with the man that, indeed, the only good Model A was a completely restored one. He paid the agreed upon $2,200 and took the truck home to show his wife, Linda. "She shook her head and went back in the house."
Now, of course, Linda's a fan of the '29, but the build took a very long time. Raising kids, remodeling the house, the Northridge earthquake, and serious illnesses in the family stretched the project across 17 years. "Bob Grossi's Model T and the memory of those days was the drive that kept me in the game," John says. Now that the truck is finished, John can say it was worth the wait. Even the previous owner might approve of the well-envisioned and executed work, and agree that John's pickup is a "good Model A."
The chop is a just-right 3 inches, thanks to Precision Street Rods. The roof was finished with fabricated steel skin. The hood is a Rootlieb steel replacement and the grille is stock. John bought the the steel fenders and running boards in person from Brookville's Kenny Gollahon at the Grand National Roadster Show several years ago. The stainless steel repro front bumper and numerous other pieces are from California Roadster Company. Stock-style headlights and taillights are updated with Halogen and LED bulbs better suited for post-'29 nighttime driving. The rear roll pan was custom-built at B&E Custom in Chatsworth, California, where Bob Dale, Eugene Smith, and Steve Wiedrich performed bodywork and paint. Smith sprayed the suede finish, a combination of Medallion Hot Rod Black Satin and high-gloss gray.
In contrast to that satin finish, the Chevy 350ci crate engine was painted gloss black and highlighted with a lot of polish and chrome on the Edelbrock Vortec manifold and 600-cfm carb, and Mooneyes Kalifornia Mushroom air cleaner (topped with a custom mini skull) and finned valve covers. A Mallory Unilite ignition fires up the small-block. Blockhugger headers scavenge the exhaust, with 22-inch glasspacks providing the right note. A Walker Z Series radiator keeps things cool. The 200-4R transmission was assembled by ACT Automotive in Van Nuys, California, and is connected to a Wenco driveshaft to spin the 3.50:1 gears in the Currie Enterprises Ford 9-inch. BFGoodrich 255/70R15 rear meats roll on 15×8 steelies from Pico Wheels with Ford logo center caps. Ford drum brakes were kept in the rear, with GM front discs grabbing 15×6 rims with 165/80R15 Nexen radial tires.
The homebuilt chassis started with the original '29 'rails, beefed up with Total Cost Involved components. Modified crossmembers carry the newer drivetrain; a dropped tube axle lowers the front 4 inches. Handling and ride is improved with Panhard bars and four-link suspension from TCI Engineering in the front and rear. Stock springs are retained in front with TCI Engineering shocks; the rear rides on Aldan chrome coilovers. The rolling chassis was delivered to B&E Custom for final fitting and welding.
The cab interior is covered in pleated dark charcoal vinyl, from the Glide bench seat to the door panels, rear panels, and headliner. The black weave carpet was laid and stitched by 101 Auto Upholstery in Oxnard, California. A Bell-style steering wheel from Mooneyes tops a Flaming River tilt column. The identity of the dash is unknown, but it bears a resemblance to a '30 Plymouth. It was lying in the bed under a pile of parts when John bought the truck, and decorated his garage wall for several years before being modified to fit in the truck. Now it's dressed up by Rick Grindle's tasty pinstriping and houses a set of whiteface Mooneyes gauges. Ric Kanes used a Kwik Wire kit to do the wiring.
John told us that one of the most memorable moments of the whole project was the day he fired up the engine for the first time. Bob Grossi was there to listen. The two continued to cross paths over the years and eventually became friends. When the '29 was in the works, Grossi provided valuable mechanical advice and counsel—and he still owns his Model T.
In the short time since these photos were taken, John has accomplished a couple of goals. He displayed the Model A at the 2011 Grand National Roadster Show and he retired, meaning that he has plenty of time to drive the hot rod he'd been working on for so long and, who knows, maybe inspire somebody else to own a hot rod someday.


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Release date: 14 April 1988
Tracks: (Click for codes to singles charts.) 1. Countdown to Armageddon 2. Bring the Noise (2/6/88, #32 UK, #56 RB) 3. Don't Believe the Hype (7/16/88, #18 UK, #18 RB) 4. Cold Lampin' with Flavor 5. Terminator X to the Edge of the Panic 6. Mind Terrorist 7. Louder Than a Bomb 8. Caught, Can We Get a Witness? 9. Show 'Em Whatcha Got 10. She Watch Channel Zero?! 11. Night of the Living Baseheads (11/12/88, #63 UK, #62 RB) 12. Black Steel in the Hour of Chaos (4/22/89, #86 RB) 13. Security of the First World 14. Rebel without a Pause (11/21/87, #37 UK) 15. Prophets of Rage 16. Party for Your Right to Fight
Sales (in millions): 1.72 US, 0.06 UK, 1.78 world (includes US and UK)
Peak: 42 US, 8 UK
Review: It only reached #42 on the Billboard 200 album chart and its one million in album sales pales compared to multi-million-selling rap blockbusters from Eminem, MC Hammer, Will Smith, the Beastie Boys, Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, the Notorious B.I.G., 2pac, 50 Cent, and Nelly. However, Nation is one of only three rap albums in the top 100 albums of all time according to Dave's Music Database. The DMDB rated it album of the year and, perhaps most significantly, it tops the DMDB list of the best rap albums of all time.
All Music Guide's Stephen Thomas Erlewine called it "a record that rewrote the rules of what hip-hop could do." AMG The group has said they "set out to make what they considered to be the hip hop equivalent to Marvin Gaye's What's Going On, an album noted for its strong social commentary." WK
The message, delivered via Chuck D's strong writing, "scared the hell out of America's white parents with lyrics that praised Louis Farrakhan and a delivery that made retributive black violence seem inevitable, rational and – egad! – cool." TL As Los Angeles Times critic Robert Hilburn said, Chuck D "isn't afraid of being labeled an extremist, and it's that fearless bite – or game plan – that helps infuse his black-consciousness raps with the anger and assult of punk pioneers like the Sex Pistols and Clash." WK
The production team known as The Bomb Squad developed "a dense and chaotic production style that relied on found sounds and avant-garde noise as much as it did on old-school funk." WK Bomb Squad member Hank Shocklee has said, "Chuck's a powerful rapper. We wanted to make something that could sonically stand up to him." WK
Resources and Related Links:
- The DMDB page for the It Takes a Nation of Millions to Hold Us Back album
- Public Enemy's entry in the DMDB music makers' encyclopedia
- BL Blender Magazine's "100 Greatest American Albums" (10/08)
- AMG Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide
- TL Josh Tyrangiel and Alan Light, Time Magazine's "All-TIME 100 Albums" (11/13/06)
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On Friday night, Calvin Watkins of ESPN Dallas reported that the Cowboys' 2008 first-round pick is "getting interest" from clubs.
However, as Watkins noted, one of those teams is not the Cowboys.
Jenkins, who turns 28 later this month, has made 48 career starts. His most productive season came in 2009, when he intercepted five passes. However, he fell out of favor in Dallas, which signed Brandon Carr to a lucrative free-agent deal and drafted Morris Claiborne in Round One last offseason. Relegated to a reserve role in 2012, Jenkins notched just 14 tackles and didn't intercept a pass in 13 games.


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THE world premiere of an adaptation of Sir Terry Pratchett's latest novel, Dodger, is being staged in Abingdon next week.
Bringing the story to the stage only four months after it was published, the production marks the next chapter in a longstanding link between the best-selling author and an amateur drama group in Oxford.
And there to see the production by the Studio Theatre Club on its opening night at the Unicorn Theatre next Tuesday will be the 64-year-old author himself.
The club, based at Bullingdon Community Centre in Peat Moors, off The Slade, has been staging versions of Sir Terry's novels since 1991 when its production director Stephen Briggs wrote to him asking if the group could stage his novel Wyrd Sisters, the sixth in his well-known series of Discworld titles.
After getting Sir Terry's go-ahead, the production proved a runaway success. Since then, the club has staged another 16 of Sir Terry's stories at the Unicorn in versions penned by civil servant Mr Briggs, 61.
Sir Terry said: "I look forward to the performance of Dodger, another first for the Studio Theatre Club.
"Oh, and I also like his performances because he lets me in free!"
Dodger is being performed at the Unicorn, in Checker Walk, for five nights and one matinee until Saturday, January 26.
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Leave it to Jennifer Lopez to mock last night's dress code at the Grammy Awards, flaunting "a little shoulder and a little leg," as she cheekily called it. The triple-threat has always loved showing off her hot bod, and that Anthony Vacarello number was just one in a long line of seriously scandalous looks.
"They didn't say anything about leg....I thought I was being a good girl!" J.Lo told Ryan Seacrest on the red carpet. As if...
Of course, that was nothing compared to the infamous Versace dress from the 2000 Grammys, which Pitbull said "inspired the dress code memo." Yowza.
Shazam, lady. And thank heavens for Hollywood Tape! Her gold Marchesa gown from the 2009 Golden Globes didn't just have a seriously plunging neckline, it was totally bare in the back.
And what she lacks in fabric, she makes up for in sparkles. So what if Britney Spears already did the nude catsuit thing years before? Her 2011 American Music Awards performance had tongues wagging with its barely-there wardrobe.
Before her performance that year, she hit the red carpet in another jaw-droppingly sexy number (hey, she was recently split from Marc Anthony, right?) by Zuhair Murad. If this look had any more skin, it would be a birthday suit.
Bennifer didn't last, but the memory of this plunging lace-up Gucci gown--worn to the 2003 premiere of Gigli--definitely did.
And finally, this Emilio Pucci minidress--from the 2011 Grammy Awards--says, "I may be a forty-something mother of two, but I've got these legs and I'm not gonna waste them!"
What do you gals think of Jennifer Lopez's super-sexy red carpet looks through the years? Are you all, "If you've got it, flaunt it!" or do you feel more, "We get it, you have a beautiful body?" Share!


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Night Stroll is a new digital short from Japanese filmmaker Tao Tajima. In the film, quick moving abstract light patterns pulse through otherwise quiet Tokyo streets. The light patterns are impressively realistic and almost resemble the light painting of still photography. Bright bursts of shapes are reflected in wet streets and cast shadows from behind trees and street corners. Though there is little information regarding the film's production, Tajima seems to have skillfully created the light patterns digitally. He executes a simple idea very well – simple but realistic light dances as if it were alive and alone in the city. Check out the video to see what the GIFs only preview.


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Go Here: The Magic Gardens in Philadelphia
Like most awesome things in life, the Philadelphia Magic Gardens (PMG) on South Street in downtown Philly is a labor of love. So we're clear -- this is the work of one man.
Visionary artist (a term used to describe a self-taught artist) Isaiah Zagar began the PMG project in 1994 in the vacant lot next to his studio. A walking tour of Philadelphia shows just how much of an influence Zagar has had on the city, as Zagar has been creating mosaic art to beautify his neighborhood since the 1960s when he first moved to Philly; he and his wife have purchased and renovated many abandoned buildings in the area, and they're easy to spot by their large mosaic exterior wall art, especially when Isaiah is standing in front of it, which is likely, since he's a man-about-town:
Despite his prolific presence in Philly, nowhere is Isaiah's vision easier to see than at the Magic Gardens. After building a fence around the lot to protect his work in 1994, Zagar spent the next 14 years excavating tunnels and grottos, sculpting walls, and tiling and grouting 3,000 square feet of wall space with his own handmade tiles. PMG includes references to his own life, his artistic and musical influences, the history of Philadelphia, Mexican folklore, and current events such as the 9/11 tragedy.
Now complete and spanning half a city block, the PMG includes both an indoor installation and outdoor sculpture garden, and serves as a community gallery and arts center. This is not your typical, neatly-arranged mosaic, though; the installation includes folk art statues, bicycle wheels, colorful glass bottles, Zagar's hand-made tiles, and thousands of glittering mirrors.
When we visited, we met Isaiah, and because we're weirdos we later sent him a letter, expressing our devotion and telling him that we wished we could have taken a piece of his mosaic with us when we left. He wrote back within a week, and sent us a piece of broken plate from the wall.
PMG is a non-profit community organization that is open daily to visitors and hosts low-cost public programs geared towards inspiring creativity and engaging the community about folk art, mosaic, and the visionary artist movement.
Though nothing can compare to seeing this incredible place up close, this video tour will give you a sneak peek of what's in store when you do make the trip:


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Perfectly captures the "interesting times" we are living now. Probably you and definitely me make a we. Comme des Garcons has the starring role, which of course, because what else is interesting in these times other than Comme des Garcons (and ok Haider and Balenciaga but let's focus).
Lindsay Wixson superhuman through illustration but that's really what wearing Comme turns you into anyways.
Wixson with a machine gun (or something, i know shit about weapons) is an obvious way to interpret the power but I'll take it. Text bubbles with emoji couldn't possibly be any more current.
This is what your 2012 looks like. Think about that in 5 and 10 and 15 years when you keep running across this image in your archives or whatever new Tumblr exists then.
This is what my 2012 looks like except my power has not come from exacting revenge over disappointment or a broken heart*.
Because that is not really power of course it's just like fun but temporary.
(There is power when you replace someone's name in your phone with an emoji though, you should really try it)
Sometimes power comes from waiting too. If you make yourself comfortable.
*The Comme woman has no time to deal with men's bullshit, she covers herself in flowers, BUT, captions written by noted celebrity blogger who takes his moniker from noted socialite, couldn't possibly understand such a detail. And we cannot blame him for what he doesn't know.


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Just a quick weekend outfit post including a new knitting project. I knitted this vest while I was in Germany in December. I kind of toured all across the country from Duesseldorf to Berlin, visiting friends and family along the way (and any Christmas market that I came across!!!!) This left me with lots of dead time on trains and planes which I used to indulge in some knitting.
This is the result of all that knitting. A dark teal coloured vest. The pattern is again from Fitted Knits, just like this jumper and this bolero. It was the first knitting project that involved a little more pattern work that the previous ones. I really enjoyed making it, as just plain knitting or purling can get a bit repetitive and boring after a while.
this is the picture in the book (source)
I was lucky I found a wool aran in a similar colour as the one in the book. I really liked the look of it.
I finally got to wear it this weekend. My husband and I went to Henley on Thames for a little walk around town, charity shop browsing and a few rest day (Sundays are usually the only days I don't train) treats.
The mint green blouse came out to play again, matching sunnies and my super high waist trousers
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I've an issue with files ownerships.
I have a drupal website and the "files" folder needs to be owned by "www-data" in order to let the users to upload files with php.
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Jan 2, 2012
Free Printable Dora Birthday Kit
6 Banners,
8 CupCake Toppers,
4 Clipart,
4 CupCake Wrapper,
1 Favors Bag,
1 Blank Invitation,
6 Bag Topper,
2 Fonts,
4 Printable Digital Papers.
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- AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:08 PM
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- AnonymousJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:58 PM
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Thank you so much! I will be doing Dora for my daughter's birthday in October! Her birthday is 21 days after her baby sisters and this will make her party really special! I know you worked hard on this I just wanted to point out that there are two cupcake wrappers that are the backpack and there isn't a dora one like you have in the picture. I'm grateful for you giving this for free because it helps me out a ton and it's no biggie. (my daughter loves backpack.) Just thought I'd let you know incase others wanted Dora.ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousMarch 25, 2012 at 6:14 PM
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- AnonymousApril 25, 2012 at 6:42 PM
Hello this is wonderful, I was just wondering if you have any Diego theme's, I am doing a joint party for my miss2 and mr3 and the theme is Dora and Diego, thank you so much. Emily :-)ReplyDelete
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- AnonymousSeptember 14, 2013 at 1:57 PM
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- AnonymousOctober 20, 2013 at 11:22 AM
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European Commission
Brussels, 27 March 2013
Modernisation of the European Trade Mark System – Frequently Asked Questions
See also IP/13/287
I. Trade marks – the context
What is the function of a trade mark and why register your trade mark?
Legally speaking, a trade mark is a sign which serves to distinguish the goods and services of one organisation from those of another.
Trade marks are words, logos, devices or other distinctive features which can be represented graphically. They can consist of, for example, the shape of goods, their packaging, sounds and smells.
Why register your trade mark?
A trade mark has three essential functions:
A trade mark can become one of the most important assets of a company.
Trade mark registration is one of the strongest ways to defend a brand; a way to ensure that no one else uses it. If you do not register your trade mark, others may do so and acquire your rights to distinguish their goods and services.
Trade marks influence consumer decisions every day. A strong trade mark creates an identity, builds trust, distinguishes you from the competition, and makes communication between seller and buyer simpler.
How are trade marks protected in the European Union?
In Europe, trade marks can be registered at national level at the industrial property (IP) offices of Member States, or at EU level as a Community trade mark (CTM) at the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market (OHIM) in Alicante. Under the overall system, national and Community trade marks coexist and the same sign may be registered as a Community and/or as a national trade mark. The CTM system consists of one single registration procedure which grants to its owner an exclusive right in the 27 Member States of the EU.
National trade mark registration in the EU Member States has been harmonised for over 20 years and the Community trade mark was created more than 15 years ago.
The European Union trade mark legislation consists of the Trade Mark Directive (2008/95/EC) and the Community Trade Mark Regulation (207/2009/EC):
Why do European (Community trade marks) and national trade marks coexist?
The principle of coexistence is fundamental for the effective and efficient functioning of a trade mark regime that meets the requirements of companies of different sizes, markets and geographical presence. While SMEs have become important users of the CTM system, they still regularly tend to prefer national systems because they usually don't need their trade mark to be protected at EU level. Indeed, for SMEs and local companies, national trade marks would generally better meet their business needs. Moreover, while the CTM would be a natural choice for companies with activities on an EU scale, for those who may not obtain a CTM due to its unitary character, national trade marks provide the indispensable alternative. The existence of 26 trade mark registers, covering different geographical areas, increases the availability of and the opportunity for IP protection. Also, the limitation of the geographical scope diminishes the vulnerability of trade marks registered locally vis-à-vis subsequent applications inasmuch as any trade mark has to be genuinely used (in the relevant territory) to enjoy legal protection. Accordingly, the duality of the trade mark system in Europe offers users a number of choices.
How many trade marks are there in Europe?
The demand for trade mark protection is high, as demonstrated by the filing statistics at national offices and OHIM, as well as the number of trade marks in their registers:
When can a trade mark NOT be registered?
In general, the obstacles to trade mark registration are twofold:
II. What are the main reasons for change?
III. What are the components of the modernisation package?
The package contains three elements:
IV. What will the reform achieve?
Considered together as a package, the proposals pursue two main complementary objectives:
The proposals do not aim at the creation of a new system but at a well-targeted modernisation of existing provisions, with the following aims:
a) Streamlining and harmonising registration procedures, by introducing principal procedural rules into the Directive and taking the Union (CTM) system as a benchmark
b) Modernising the existing provisions and increasing legal certainty, by amending outdated provisions, removing ambiguities, clarifying trade mark rights in terms of their scope and limitations and incorporating extensive case law of the Court of Justice
c) Facilitating cooperation between the Member States' offices and the EU Agency, by putting in place a legal framework for this cooperation, including a funding mechanism based on grants from OHIM budget
d) Improving the means to fight against counterfeit goods, in particular when they are in transit through the Union territory
e) Adapting the texts to the terminology and procedures of the Lisbon Treaty (e.g. renaming the Community trade mark which will be called the European trade mark in the future) and to the inter-institutional Common Approach on decentralised agencies of July 2012 (e.g. new rules on governance of the EU agency)
f) Making the fee structures more flexible to better meet the needs of users and adapting (reducing) accordingly the fees payable to the EU Agency (OHIM).
V. Who will benefit from the reform and how?
The proposals will be beneficial for users of either trade mark regime in Europe, i.e. for applicants for and owners of both the EU (CTM) and national trade marks. It will improve access to trade mark protection for all companies, especially SMEs, regardless of their size, market and geographical presence.
As such, the package will contribute to increasing legal certainty, limiting the risk of litigation, and improving the level playing field for European business, thus enhancing the competitiveness and attractiveness of the EU internal market.
VI. How will the fees be affected?
Currently, at the EU Agency (OHIM) and a number of Member States' offices, a trade mark application can cover up to three classes of goods and services for the same (high) price. In the future, all offices in Europe should have a fee structure where a separate "class" fee is paid for each additional product class applied for beyond the first and not the third.
This new system will be tailor-made and clearly benefit SMEs who will no longer be obliged to pay for classes of goods and services they do not need. It will render trade mark protection cheaper and more accessible, as it will result in a proportionate decrease in both application and renewal fees. Moreover, it will reduce the potential congestion of trade mark registers by diminishing broad claims for goods and services not really required by the trade mark proprietor, and ensure a more balanced and harmonious trade mark system overall.
Based on its analysis in the impact assessment report, the Commission proposes a new fee structure for the EU Agency (OHIM) – see table. The final fee levels will depend on discussions with the competent committee of experts from EU Member States.
VII. When are the proposals likely to come into effect?
The legislative proposals will be transmitted to the European Parliament and the Council for adoption under the codecision procedure. Once the proposals have been adopted – hopefully by Spring 2014, EU countries will have to transpose the new rules of the Directive into national law within two years. As to the Regulation, most amendments will become effective with its entry into force, while the rest will only apply when the necessary delegated acts are enacted
The proposed revision of the Fees Regulation will follow a different procedure. The new Regulation will be adopted by the Commission as an implementing act and therefore requires prior endorsement by the competent Committee on OHIM fees. The first meeting of the Committee will take place before the summer with the aim of adopting the amended Fees Regulation before the end of 2013.
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RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A three-run fifth inning propelled UC Santa Barbara (10-30, 1-8) to its first Big West win of the year over UC Riverside (21-21, 6-3) on Sunday afternoon at the Highlander's Amy S. Harrison Field.
Sophomore Krista Cobb (3-9) helped lead the Gauchos to the victory by limiting the Highlanders to just one run on five hits while walking three and striking out six.
The Gauchos got on the scoreboard first at the top of the second inning. With one out, Keilani Jennings earned a walk and one out later advanced to second when Lainey DePompa got hit by a pitch. Jackie Sweet singled to right center field during the next play driving Jennings home.
Riverside knotted the game at the bottom of the fourth. Brittany Kenney led off with single to left field and was pushed to second by a sacrifice bunt from Alexis Pickett. Cobb struck out the next batter swinging to earn the second out, but Alexis Villamor hit an RBI single to right field sending Kenney home for the tying run.
UCSB battled back at the top of the next inning. DePompa led off with a walk and Sweet then got on base after being hit by a pitch. The Highlanders grabbed their first out of the inning when Jessica Ziegler hit a fielder's choice, but Brooke Putich followed with a two-RBI triple to right center field that regained the lead for UCSB. A double by Jessica Beristianos during the next at-bat drove Putich home to put the Gauchos up, 4-1.
Cobb allowed just two hits during the final three innings as UCSB held on for the victory.
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Mary and I were running errands yesterday. We left the neighborhood and started north on the frontage road, a two lane with a 35 mph speed limit. Within half a mile, a guy in a small car was quite nearly in our trunk. He was close enough that I couldn't see his headlights in my rear view mirror. When I slowed to turn into a parking lot, he passed us in the dedicated left turn lane.
Motorists routinely complain about 'arrogant' cyclists taking the lane and how they must feel superior somehow. But when it comes to having a sense of entitlement, a God-given absolute right to drive as fast as they wanna whenever they wanna, it's hard to compare cyclists to motorists like this one.


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Clarkson University's Christina Lesyk Plays Role at Presidential Inauguration
Christina Lesyk awoke at 3 a.m. on January 21 to catch the Metro train and arrive at the National Mall by 4:30.
It was a stark departure from her normal morning routine as Clarkson's director of university events. But this was no ordinary day: Lesyk was volunteering at President Barack Obama's inauguration.
Lesyk worked on the south side of the mall during the inauguration to organize crowds in that area. The event attracted between 800,000 and one million people. The crowds started pouring in soon after 4:30 a.m., she said.
"Our team ringed the National Mall and were the first ones to greet the guests and help figure out where they needed to be," she said.
Lesyk was one of 15,000 chosen to volunteer out of 56,000 applicants from across the United States. "The Presidential Inaugural Committee did an amazing job in pulling all of these strangers together on very short notice and getting all of us organized in cohesive teams," she said.
The energy level at the event was incredible, Lesyk said, though a hush fell over the crowd when Obama gave his inaugural address. She had flown down a week beforehand for training and was grateful to witness the peaceful transition of American presidential power, something that doesn't happen in many other countries.
Attending the inauguration was especially poignant, as Lesyk's father emigrated from China before she was born.
"As the daughter of an immigrant, and the first one in my family to finish college, I consider this a real service to the country I consider mine," she said. "I would do it again."
The inauguration was considerably larger than the Clarkson commencement ceremonies Lesyk plans each year, which typically draw 3,000 to 4,000 people. She wasn't fazed by the large crowds.
"A million people? That's no sweat," Lesyk said. "To me, the bigger, the better."
Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.
Photo caption: Clarkson University's Director of University Events Christina Lesyk volunteered at President Barack Obama's inauguration. She is seen here holding her invitation to the event and her event badge.
[A photograph for media use is available at http://www.clarkson.edu/news/photos/lesyk-inauguration.jpg .]


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|2012-08-30, 05:48
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So... can anyone answer if there has been more of Mana other than her initial introduction? Since she seems to reappear in vol5?
I've got to admit that I'm REALLY curious. Any girl which scares Mazusu so much that she's literally shriveling up piques my interest massively!
|2012-08-30, 18:19
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If Mana also becomes a chuuni, I have to say that my concept of her will skyrocket
edit : Images from the Character file are up. I'm always surprised at how Ruroo's Eita is such an ikemen It's in the booklet of Volume 3.
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|2012-09-17, 01:46
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I finally got around to finishing volume 5:
Spoiler for a brief overview of v5Sorry; dynamic content not loaded. Reload?
|2012-09-17, 11:07
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That aside, one thing that impresses me is how the author keeps coming up with situations to stick to the Ji-En-Otsu (essentially jisakujien -> self-directed/scripted self-acted) theme.
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|2012-09-17, 12:34
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Don't fix what is not broken.
Read up to vol 4 in text + vol 5 spoilers.
Vol 4 makes it a pretty obvious Masuzu end.
There are subtle hints, such as Eita wondering about what Masuzu eats for dinner. I am somewhat disappointed that Eita did not invite Masuzu for dinner. Maybe the author wants to save that later to further the Chiwa vs Masuzu conflict.
Eita also does not seem to have any romantic feeling towards Chiwa. It is clear that he treats her as family. The question for him is not "how do I gain her affection", but rather "how do I stop her affection without hurting her".
End of Vol 4, Eita's confession + his action afterwards just seem to finalize all that has already been established.
Eita is just in self-denial because of what happened between his parents: a method of self preservation.
Since I have never read Jojo before, I feel like missing out on a lot of related jokes and references.
Some thoughts:
- What Mazusu did to Eito the morning after the contest was :O
- There are a few Mana flags which Eito may have toggled. She has "enough" to qualify to become a shuraba participant (she is a Natsukawa afterall).
- Eito's divorced parents are just missing, they may some day have a part to play. Their reappearance may reawaken some of Eito's scars which he had covered up.
- Similarly, Mazusu's parents (father) may bring trouble some time down the road.
- Having others discover the "fake bf" thing @ end of Vol 5 may only be a minor turbulence (can it even be considered as fake anymore?). This card has been played once in vol4 by the aunt. If anything it would only encourage Eito and Mazusu to make it more real...
- As mentioned, I don't want to see them fix what is not broken - I don't want to see backward progression.
- Eito has got a few spare rooms in his house...
//edit: kaoru is giving me a hideyoshi vibe...
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|2012-09-17, 19:16
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As long as no knives are brought out were ok.
Really ?
|2012-09-17, 19:52
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Not exactly move in permanently, but nothing there to stop them from finding excuses to stay over forcing themselves in from time to time...
Mazusu's living condition could probably use an "upgrade".
The idea came across my head when Mana first appeared and "forced" Mazusu to return home. I was hoping she would take refuge at Eito's against his will.
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I've got one question. Back when I read the manga I probably didn't pay much attention to it, since I couldn't even recall this event happened until I watched the anime, but is Masuzu truly going commando? In the anime it's hard to tell since you only see her from the side (but even then, at the very least, she'd be wearing a T-string, which is already rather daring). I also just re-read the manga after that, and in the manga it's shown as if she isn't wearing any underwear at all. In the anime OP it is also hinted she isn't wearing any.
Is there a reason behind this? I've seen Masuzu tease Eita about this in the manga during some occasions. Even when she fell on Eita, he at first thought she was wearing black panties, but then he realised it was simply dark because he couldn't see anything.
Has this matter ever been addressed in the LN? Or was it something the author simply added to tease the MC and the audience?
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I don't remember the panties issue getting resolved. Though Eita had a difficult time figuring how is it possible for Masuzu to be wearing panties (despite her claims that she is) from the views he got. Though I could have remembered wrongly.
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She does wear a swimming suit over at the beach, at least.
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University Research Grants (URGs)
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The Society for Army Historical Research provides grants to encourage and support research undertaken by those studying at University. Each year the grants consist of one up to £1000, and two of up to £500. Applications are welcomed world-wide from any student who is currently studying at a University or similar institution. Grants are made for research that relates to the British Army or of the Land Forces of the British Empire and the Commonwealth. For details go to URG Rules and Guidance (approved 2016 for all subsequent competitions).
Recent awards have been to :
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2017 : Holly Winter of the University of Warwick. The grant was awarded to support a trip to The Cambridge South Asian Archive for doctoral research which will investigate the masculine identities of British men who served in the armies in India between 1799 and 1900.
2017 : Matthew Kovac of the University of Oxford. The grant was awarded to fund visits to University College Dublin Archives and the Irish Military Archives, for research examining the Irish Republican Army recruitment of First World War veterans during the Irish War of Independence of 1919-1921.
2017 : Ryan Crimmins of the University of Oxford. The grant was awarded to support visits to the Thirty Years War Museum in Wittstock, the Bavarian Army Museum in Ingolstadt and the Saxon Sate Archive and Museum in Dresden, in order to gather research on the material culture of religion amongst British troops in the armies of the Thirty Years' War.
2016 : Klara Aizupitis of the University of the Western Cape, researching popular representations of the Zulu and Boer War battlefields in South Africa.
2016 : Mike Hally of Edinburgh University, studying the creation and development of the ex-services organizations in the UK 1914-21 that evolved out of such groups as The Comrades of the Great War, The National Union of Ex-Servicemen and The Officers' Association. All of these societies eventually contributed to the formation of The Royal British Legion.
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Denial of citizenship
The wedding of Kevin O'Higgins to Bridget Mary Cole in 1921, with Eamon de Valera in attendance.
One of the questions facing the Cosgrave government in 1922 with the establishment of the Irish Free State was the role of women in the new State. Despite the bitterness of the Civil War there were reasons to believe that women would be treated as full citizens. The 1916 Proclamation of the Republic had claimed the "allegiance of every Irishman and Irishwoman" and guaranteed "equal rights and equal opportunities to all its citizens". There was women's active and important contribution to the Anglo-Irish war. Both pro-Treaty and anti-Treaty feminist women had maintained pressure for full equality in the 1922 Constitution, and Article 3 stated: "Every person, without distinction of sex . . . shall enjoy . . . the privileges and be subject to the obligations of . . . citizenship." Despite anti-Treatyites' low expectations of the new government, all nationalist feminists could enter the Free State with expectations of full citizenship.
All had their hopes dashed. Both Cumann na nGaedheal governments led by Cosgrave in the 1920s and Fianna Fáil governments led by de Valera in the 1930s enacted legislation depriving women of a number of rights. Both governments appeared determined to confine women to a domestic role. Though women could now vote for and sit in both Dáil and Seanad, few women were elected to the Dáil until the 1980s. There were five women TDs in 1923 and three in 1943. All were elected on party lines and none openly supported feminist issues. In the Seanad a few committed women senators did, notably Jennie Wyse Power.
Outside the Oireachtas, however, feminists were active. During the 1920s, a number of women's groups resurfaced, some recasting themselves after suffrage had been won. The Irish Women Citizens and Local Government Association had changed the original "suffrage" in its title to "citizen", and worked to encourage women's citizenship. Both the National University and the Dublin University women graduate associations were active. There was also the Irish Women's Equality League, formed to protect women's interests, and the Irish branch of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom. In 1924, an umbrella organisation, the National Council of Women of Ireland, was established "to promote joint action among women's organisations in Ireland and to stimulate thought and cooperation on all questions of social interest". Depending on the issue, other women's organisations came forward.
The issue of jury service first galvanised feminists into action. In 1924, the government proposed to exempt all women from jury service. Feminist opposition succeeded in having the 1924 Juries Act retain women on the jurors' list while allowing any woman to choose to opt out. The government did not deem this a success. In 1927 it again introduced a bill removing women from jury service. Feminist opposition again modified it to some extent, but when passed the 1927 Act exempted women from jury service while allowing a woman to opt in if she so chose.
While the bills were going through the Oireachtas, feminists argued that removing women from jury service violated the Constitution's equality clause. It was not a question of women wanting to sit on juries but of women fulfilling their responsibilities as citizens. Further, women jurors would benefit the legal system, especially in cases where the accused were women and children. Feminists reminded the government that women had run Dáil courts during the Anglo-Irish war, had served on county councils, and were qualified and ready for jury service.
Women were also restricted in terms of jobs and careers. Three pieces of legislation stand out. In 1925 the Cosgrave government introduced the Civil Service Regulation Bill which limited the right of women to sit for competitive examinations in the Civil Service. The 1932 marriage bar required women National School teachers to retire on marriage, a bar eventually extended to the entire Civil Service. In 1935 the de Valera government piloted the Conditions of Employment Bill that gave the Minister for Industry and Commerce authority to limit the number of women employed in any given industry and limit the type of industries that could employ women.
Women's paid employment outside the home was a contentious issue. Debates on the Conditions of Employment Bill revealed a growing sentiment that women needed to be returned to the home, the bastion of domesticity. For many participants employment was a man's right that needed protection from the upsurge of women workers. Little thought was given to single women and married women who had to support their families.
In the Dáil the Labour Party supported the government's provisions, but in the Seanad Jennie Wyse Power argued that women had earned inclusion in the public sphere, whether Civil Service, jury box or factory floor, through their participation in the revolutionary struggle. No men, she claimed, ever had such loyal, devoted and competent comrades. These same men telling them they were not competent seemed much like betrayal.
Outside the Oireachtas Louie Bennett led the fight for the Irish Women Workers' Union (IWWU), calling for equal wages for men and women and for letting merit prevail. But it seemed meritocracy was not to be. As Helena Molony of the IWWU remarked, there was no standing shoulder to shoulder on this issue. The government, feminists claimed, were driving women, especially young women, out of the factories, telling them where they could work and restricting their numbers in other industries. To some this smacked of fascism.
Women's organisations contested all these measures. They wrote letters to Dáil deputies, to senators, to the major newspapers. They met ministers. They held public meetings. They argued that the core issue at stake was the equality guaranteed in the Constitution. They proposed a society based on merit rather than on patriarchal principles. For example, those with the highest scores in Civil Service examinations should be appointed. Women should not be excluded because they were married and they pointed out that many women never married and they too were denied job prospects.
Despite feminists' best efforts, despite the fact that the Civil Service Amendment Bill was defeated in the Seanad and narrowly escaped defeat in the Dáil, despite the efforts of the Irish National Teachers' Organisation to fight the marriage bar and the IWWU to protest the Conditions of Employment Bill, the measures all came into effect. Nevertheless, throughout the 1920s and 1930s feminists continually contested anti-women legislation. While failing to stop the onslaught, feminists exposed it and challenged the curtain of respectability that the Free State drew over its legislation of inequality.
Feminist activism continued through the 1930s and succeeding decades. The Joint Committee of Women's Societies and Social Workers was formed in 1935 to monitor – and oppose if necessary – social legislation affecting women and girls. Feminists contested various provisions in the draft 1937 constitution. They succeeded in getting some amended, and set up the Women's Social and Progressive League to develop active participation by women in politics.
As well as opposing retrograde legislation, feminists worked for advancement in areas such as female education, employment opportunities, equal pay and promotion prospects, and support for widows and unmarried mothers. In 1970, just as second-wave feminism was emerging in Ireland, the established groups succeeded in getting the first Commission on the Status of Women set up. The torch was passed on.