UMBC Alum Challenges "Hon" Trademark Bruce Goldfarb ’85, Emergency Health Services, intends to challenge the newly-copyrighted word “Hon,” according to the Baltimore Sun. The Catonsville … ]]> Bruce Goldfarb ’85, Emergency Health Services, intends to challenge the newly-copyrighted word “Hon,” according to the Baltimore Sun. The Catonsville … https://magazine.umbc.edu/umbc-alum-challenges-hon-trademark-2/ https://dev.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/107462/guest@my.umbc.edu/38adba24d70d50778faaa8f5e2b3e0cc/api/pixel alumni bruce-goldfarb hon umbc welcometobaltimorehon-com UMBC Magazine https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/umbc-magazine https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xsmall.png?1777560846 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/original.png?1777560846 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xxlarge.png?1777560846 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xlarge.png?1777560846 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/large.png?1777560846 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/medium.png?1777560846 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/small.png?1777560846 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xsmall.png?1777560846 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xxsmall.png?1777560846 UMBC Magazine 0 0 false Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:00:19 -0500 UMBC Alum Challenges "Hon" Trademark Bruce Goldfarb ’85, Emergency Health Services, intends to challenge the newly-copyrighted word “Hon,” according to the Baltimore Sun. The Catonsville … ]]> Bruce Goldfarb ’85, Emergency Health Services, intends to challenge the newly-copyrighted word “Hon,” according to the Baltimore Sun. The Catonsville … https://magazine.umbc.edu/umbc-alum-challenges-hon-trademark/ https://dev.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/107463/guest@my.umbc.edu/8f2c42d66d5199e37f7f94f8665ce383/api/pixel alumni bruce-goldfarb hon umbc welcometobaltimorehon-com UMBC Magazine https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/umbc-magazine https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xsmall.png?1777560846 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/original.png?1777560846 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xxlarge.png?1777560846 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xlarge.png?1777560846 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/large.png?1777560846 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/medium.png?1777560846 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/small.png?1777560846 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xsmall.png?1777560846 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/images/avatars/group/5/xxsmall.png?1777560846 UMBC Magazine 0 0 false Tue, 04 Jan 2011 13:00:19 -0500 UMBC Alum Challenges “Hon” Trademark

Bruce Goldfarb ’85, Emergency Health Services, intends to challenge the newly-copyrighted word “Hon,” according to the Baltimore Sun.

The Catonsville writer, who runs WelcometoBaltimoreHon.Com, plans to start selling coffee mugs featurning the word.

Read the full story here.


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Gelahto has just rolled out a new series of delicious smoothies, shakes, and floats. I had the chance to sample some of the flavors thanks to Mark Tarkanick and Brittany from Chartwells.


First of all, what is “gelato,” you ask? Gelato is Italian ice cream “prepared from all natural fresh ingredients” (Info poster next to Gelahto). There are two categories: Fruit flavors and cream flavors. The water-based fruit flavors contain absolutely no dairy and are considered “true sorbettos.” The cream flavors are dairy-based and made with whole milk.

Now, let’s start the sampling!

Rootbeer Float Gelato

First up is the All American Favorite. This rootbeer float has the foam you are looking for! Made with vanilla gelato, you can top it with the rootbeer from the soda fountain to create your own frothy treat.

Creamsicle Gelato

Remember those orange Popsicles from your childhood summertime? Now enjoy it in float form with the Creamsicle! This orange Fanta flavored float is also based with vanilla gelato. Bring on the summer!

Berry Coke Gelato

For all of you fruit-in-your-soda lovers, the Berry Coke float is the perfect choice. This smooth blend is wild-berry gelato mixed with Coke for a drink that is sure to satisfy your thirst.

A Refreshing Kiss

This Sprite and lemon sorbetto mix lives up to its title: Refreshing Kiss. This blend is accented by the lemonade flavor. Another summertime treat!

Strawberry Sorbetto Lemonade

Did I mention you can create your own flavors? Any flavor you see can be blended to order. This popular request is strawberry and lemon gelato mixed with lemon sorbetto. The fruit-punch flavor is very smooth and a delight to drink.

That’s it for the Floats, now on to the Shakes!

The Monkey Monster Shake

 

The Monkey Monster: a thick chocolate shake complete with a fresh banana blended right in. My favorite sample of the day (I’m a chocoholic); this is one of the most popular items from the new menu. Chocolate lovers rejoice!

Strawberry Shake


Another made-to-order blend, the Strawberry Shake is a smooth, creamy mix made with real strawberries. Don’t limit yourself to the menu! Anything you crave can be blended for a treat unique to your desires.

And finally, the Smoothies:

Wildberry Smoothie

Need some fruit in your life? Try the Wildberry Smoothie. With a strong kick of fruit, this blend will leave you thirsting for more!

Raspberry Lemon Smoothie

Raspberry Lemon rounds out the sampling session. This pink blend is a another summer-inspired mix, starring the sorbetto lemonade complemented by real raspberries.

So, stop by Gelahto, say “hello” to Brittany, and treat yourself to a satisfying treat! With the wide range of flavors, you can customize the perfect mix you’re searching for.

 

Hello Brittany!

Thank you Brittany for preparing the samples, and Mark Tarkanick for setting up the session!

Photo Credit: Mark Tarkanick


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Kal econ Lex visigoths copy copy

Washington DC braces for invasion of New Republicans

What’s going on in Arkansas?  100,000 fish float dead in a river while thousands of birds fall from the sky!

Watch out iPad! 80 new tablets are rolled out at electronics show

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How much is Facebook worth to you? If you are like millions of other folks around the world it is worth a few minutes of your time each day.

To the Financial giant Goldman Sachs it is worth a little more… in fact about $50 billion more (yes, that is Billion with a B).

At that price, Facebook would be worth more than Ebay and TimeWarner.

Sachs recently invested a hefty sum of money in the Internet giant raising speculation that Facebook might be preparing to go “Public”. Currently Facebook is a private company headed by founder and Time magazine 2010 Man of the year Mark Zuckerberg.

If the owners of Facebook decide to go public and sell shares of the company, Goldman Sachs and Zuckerberg would be poised to add billions to their already sizeable wealth.

But how could Facebook be worth so much? True, a good portion of web surfers are spending (wasting?)copious hours on the site.

But how can the owners of the site monetize Facebook without driving away visitors?

If you were Mark Zuckerberg, what would you do?

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On November 12th, Erickson RA Patricia Orrence held "Ace of Cupcakes", a program aimed at residents of her floor to help advertise for the annual EBI Benchmarking Survey. This survey is conducted by Residential Life to identify student needs, departmental strengths and weaknesses, and to track changes in those areas over time. However, getting residents to take this survey is notoriously difficult, despite the numerous incentives offered by Residential Life. An RA in her second year, Patricia was aware of this and wanted to ensure that her residents were willing to come to the program. Ask any college student, and the one thing that ensures they will come to an event is free food, and especially free dessert. However, Patricia was conscious of the fact that several of her residents were on restricted diets, including a number of vegetarians and vegans. To incorporate all of these needs, "Ace of Cupcakes" included vegan cupcakes, specially made to avoid using any animal products, and homemade vegan fondant icing, which attendees could use to decorate their own cupcakes. Patricia also provided exotic teas for other refreshment.

The program was a resounding success amongst staff and students, and was particularly enjoyed by vegan students, who are frequently unable to find desserts that fit within their diets. As a result of the effort Patricia put into incorporating the dietary needs of the Erickson community, this program received several awards, first from the UMBC Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH) and then from the Central Atlantic Affiliate of College & University Residence Halls, as Campus and Regional Social Program of the Month for November.

Monday night, it was announced that Ace of Cupcakes had been recognized once more as the National Social Program of November by the National Association of College & University Residence Halls, Inc. (NACURH), the largest student-run organization in the world. NACURH and its affiliated service organization, NRHH, include schools from across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Qatar, Australia, and Hong Kong, making this accomplishment truly amazing. National Awards of this sort have rarely been given to UMBC, this being only the tenth in the school's history and the second this year.

On behalf of the National Residence Hall Honorary and the National Association of College & University Residence Halls, congratulations to Patricia Orrence for an outstanding program.

To learn more about the "Ace of Cupcakes" program, read the award nomination at http://otms.nrhh.org/otm_program.php3?otmid=119171&vid=t2aj1mx53ebqzggj . For more information about NRHH and the Of The Month (OTM) program, please click the "Visit Website" button below.
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Have a creative idea or research plans?

· URA provides up to $1500 to undergraduate students to support their research or creative work with a UMBC faculty mentor

· Students of all years and disciplines may apply

· Start now: Proposal Deadline — March 3, 2011

Applications accepted as early as February 1, 2011

Contact Janet McGlynn at mcglynn@umbc.edu if you are interested in this opportunity

Explore other students' paid creative work:

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To find out more about Megha's research and to view her q&a session, click the URL below!
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When we recently saw a DVD titled “Resisting the Green Dragon,” we were thought it had to be a bad 1980’s Kung-Fu movie.

We were wrong… it was MUCH WORSE than an 80’s Kung-Fu movie…

This 12-piece DVD set comes from a coalition of religious groups, including Right Wing Watch.

It battles with the newest demon to threaten the world as we know it: ENVIRONMENTALSTS!!!!

Check out this bit from the press release:

“One of the greatest threats to society and the church today is the multifaceted environmentalist movement,” says Cornwall Alliance founder and national spokesman Dr. E. Calvin Beisner. “There isn’t an aspect of life that it doesn’t seek to force into its own mold.”

Essentially, this series intends to dispel “rumors” of climate change and delegitimize “radical environmentalists”.

Evidently Right Wing Watch thinks environmentalists intend not to save the planet but to (insert scary music here) destroy the Bible and Christianity as we know it!!!

We at US Democrazy are huge supporters of democracy, and enjoy a robust discussion on issues of the day.

But we also think crazy contributors to this discussion should be challenged vigorously.

Do you think “Resisting the Green Dragon” is a little on the crazy-side?

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