We oppose HR 3699 – the Research Works Act – because we believe that taxpayer-funded research should NOT belong to private publishers. The bill is co-sponsored by Rep. Darrell Issa [R-CA49] and Rep. Carolyn Maloney [D-NY14].

Michael Eisen wrote an article about the link between Rep. Carolyn Maloney’s support for the bill and the large number of contributions she has received from senior American executives of the Dutch publishing conglomerate Elsevier (a company that stands to benefit mightily if HR 3699 ever becomes law).

Mr. Eisen also wrote about the similarity between Rep. Maloney’s letter defending HR 3699 and Elsevier’s “talking points” about HR 3699. He has posted both Rep. Maloney’s letter and Elsevier’s talking points in his article, so you can judge for yourself.

For one of the many other reasons this bill should be defeated, check out JasonZevin’s letter opposing the Research Works Act: http://www.popvox.com/bills/us/112/hr3699/comment/271950

Visit popvox.com for more commentary on this bill, and to add your own viewpoint.

Hoo boy, look at all these OCCUPY trademarks… The march of commerce never stops.

Goth clogging to “Lovesong” by The Cure

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Believe it or not, it’s true! TRY ME is a registered trademark.

TRYME

Goods and Services – IC 030. US 046. G & S: sauces, excluding apple and cranberry sauces, and seasonings.

Serial Number 74615729

Filing Date December 27, 1994

Registration Date January 2, 1996

Owner (REGISTRANT) GIROD CORPORATION, THE CORPORATION DELAWARE STE. 1300 1105 N. Market Street Wilmington DELAWARE 19899

(LAST LISTED OWNER) REILY FOODS COMPANY CORPORATION DELAWARE 640 MAGAZINE STREET NEW ORLEANS LOUISIANA 70130

Attorney of Record James E. Rosini

Register PRINCIPAL

Affidavit Text SECT 15. SECT 8 (6-YR). SECTION 8(10-YR) 20060412.

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As distinctive as the Land O’ Lakes “Fresh Buttery Taste (R)” trademark:

An amazing fundraiser to restore the original Style Wars negative takes place next Wednesday, May 25th.

Style Wars isn’t just the first film of its kind, capturing the spirit of the original artists who gave birth who gave birth to a worldwide cultural movement. It’s also a historical document and portrait of New York City that captures its dramatic decline in the last century and the creative spirit of the city.

The fundraiser will include a party and both a live and online auction for the artworks that were donated by too many jawdroppingly awesome artists to type out, but includes Heraty Law clients Todd James (REAS), Haze, and Daze, and some other artists whose work we love and that we just like as people and hope maybe one day we can represent, like Henry Chalfant, Steve Powers (ESPO), and Barry McGee (hi guys!).

The fundraiser takes place at 1 9 2 0 Bunker. DJs Adam Horovitz, KaySlay and ?uestlove will be DJing. Because it’s a fundraiser, there is a $250 donation to enter. Contact jenr@thecommongood.net to RSVP.

The online auction will open on Monday, May 23rd, on auctioncause.com and kickstarter.com. More details to come…

AND… p.s., this Saturday, Maysle Cinema is screening a collection of films they are calling: “Under the Influence of ESPO”. Get tickets here.