| USPTO New Accelerated Review Process
Intron writes "Perhaps you have been lying awake worrying that your software patent on bubble sort might spend too much time being "examined" or "peer reviewed". You will be pleased to know that the US Patent and Trademark Office has launched their accelerated review process. "Applicants' submissions enjoy a presumption of patentability" says the patent office. Applicants are also responsible for disclosing any prior art." .
Say it ain't so, Mike
Michael Jordan, the most exciting basketball player I ever watched, is making serious noise about coming back. This is by way of a personal note to him saying, I hope he resists the temptation and leaves us with our memories of him as they now exist. .
Anti-War Group Objects to Army Advergaming
Anti-recruitment groups are slamming a U.S. Army deal to sponsor a computer war game channel, saying that real war is no game, reports Australian IT. In June, the Army is set to sponsor a channel at the Global Gaming League website, a popular spot for internet computer game lovers. A first-person shooter game based on the army training manual will be a centerpiece of the channel, which will feature other games in the same genre. Oskar Castro of the "admittedly anti-war" American Friends Service Committee said it is wrong for military recruiters to use technology and pop culture to entice young people to enlist without showing them the ugly sides of service. Play at the channel will be free, but agreeing to "additional contact from the Army" comes with signing up as a player.
Wizards open home slate vs. Toronto
The Kansas City Wizards and Toronto FC play the front end of their home-and-home series this week, as the Wizards open the home portion of their 2007 schedule after starting with a pair of games on the road, coming away with a victory and a defeat. On Saturday, when the teams play the return match in Toronto, it will the grand opening of BMO Field in TFC's first-ever home game; they come into the third game in club history looking for their first win - and first goal. REFEREE: Andrew Chapin. SAR (bench): George Vergara; JAR (opposite): Jose Corro; 4th: Brad Clem
MLS Career: 15 games; FC/gm: 28.9; Y/gm: 5.0; R: 4; pens: 1
Games involving Wizards: P4 W4 L0 T0; FC/gm: 25.5; Y/gm: 5.3; R: 1; pens: 1
Games involving Toronto FC: first game INJURY REPORT: KANSAS CITY WIZARDS - OUT: DF Matt Groenwald (blood clots), MF Ryan McMahen (torn ACL); MF A.J.
Area Earth Day events
Kid-friendly, student volunteer hours. 9 a.m.-noon, Preble Park, near Sunrise Court and Skyline Boulevard off Finger Road, Green Bay. Baird Creek cleanup. Light breakfast provided. Free. 8 a.m.-noon, Green Bay East High School, 1415 E. Walnut St., Green Bay. The school is hosting the Joannes Park cleanup. Plastic bags provided, but bring own gloves. 9 a.m.-noon, Optimist boat landing, Allouez, end of Lazarre Street where Riverside Drive (Wisconsin 57) intersects. Riverside Cleanup for Paddlers. Bring own canoe. Snacks and water provided. 9-11 a.m., The Olde Main Street and Downtown districts have scheduled a spring cleanup. Volunteers will clean sidewalks, parking lots, green spaces and areas along the East River. Meet at the Olde Main Street marker at Main Street and North Baird streets or at City Center Caf, 301 N.
Find tips for your golf game online
I recently received a note from Bob454: "You seem to write a lot about gardens and gardening, which is great for people with time to putter, but I'm more interested in putting. How about a column for the duffers in your readership?" Your wish, Bob, is my command. Especially since Zach Johnson's Master's win on Easter captured the attention of the golfing world and the imagination of every wanna-be. I don't care what sport you play, it all comes down to that old Mets motto - You Gotta Believe. www.golf.com - If you golf on any level or are simply a fan of the sport, Golf.com from Sports Illustrated and CNN is a fine site filled with articles about the pro tour and name players as well as lessons and equipment information. Enhanced by photos and how-to diagrams, there's little this site leaves out.
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