Brown works for himself
As of November 9, 2004, the color brown is a registered trademark of United Parcel Service of America, Inc.
"The mark consists of the color chocolate brown, which is the approximate equivalent of Pantone Matching System 462C, as applied to the entire surface of vehicles and uniforms. The mark consists of the color brown alone. The broken lines indicate the position of the mark and do not form part of the mark. The drawing is lined for the color brown.
Other uses for Pantone 462:
1. The dark brown areas of the State Flag of California
2. The text in the logo for Credit Union 24.
3. The logo of the AG Bureau of the Spokane Regional Chamber of Commerce.
4. All station equipment at the TV Transposer Station, Hill 374, Lam Tsuen Country Park, Hong Kong.
1.2.05
U.S. ENCOURAGED BY VIETNAM VOTE
Officials Cite 83% Turnout Despite Vietcong Terror
by PETER GROSE
Special to the New York Times
(dredged up by Patachon at the Daily Kos)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- United States officials were surprised and heartened today at the size of turnout in South Vietnam's presidential election despite a Vietcong terrorist campaign to disrupt the voting.
According to reports from Saigon, 83 per cent of the 5.85 million registered voters case their ballots yesterday. Many of them risked reprisals threatened by the Vietcong.
The size of the popular vote and the inability of the Vietcong to destroy the election machinery were the two salient facts in a preliminary assessment of the national election based on the incomplete returns reaching here.
Pending more detailed reports, neither the State Department nor the White House would comment on the balloting or the victory of the military candiates, Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Van Thieu, who was running for president, and Premier Nguyen Coa Ky, the candidate for vice president.
A successful election has long been seen as the keystone in President Johnson's policy of encouraging the growth of constitutional processes in South Vietnam. The election was the culmination of a constitutional development that began in January, 1966, to which President Johnson gave his personal commitment when he met Premier Ky and General Thieu, the chief of state, in Honolulu in February.
The purpose of the voting was to give legitimacy to the Saigon Government, which has been founded only on coups and power plays since November, 1963, when President Ngo Dinh Diem was overthrown by a military junta.
Few members of that junta are still around, most having been ousted or exiled in subsequent shifts of power.
Significance Not Diminished
The fact that the backing of the electorate has gone to the generals who have been ruling South Vietnam does not, in the Administration's view, diminish the significance of the constitutional step that has been taken.
The hope here is that the new government will be able to maneuver with a confidence and legitimacy long lacking in South Vietnamese politics. That hope could have been dashed either by a small turnout, indicating widespread scorn or a lack of interest in constitutional development, or by the Vietcong's disruption of the balloting.
American officials had hoped for an 80 per cent turnout. That was the figure in the election in September for the Constituent Assembly. Seventy-eight per cent of the registered voters went to the polls in elections for local officials last spring.
Before the results of the presidential election started to come in, the American officials warned that the turnout might be less than 80 per cent because the polling place would be open for two or three hours less than in the election a year ago. The turnout of 83 per cent was a welcome surprise. The turnout in the 1964 United States Presidential election was 62 per cent.
Captured documents and interrogations indicated in the last week a serious concern among Vietcong leaders that a major effort would be required to render the election meaningless. This effort has not succeeded, judging from the reports from Saigon."
Officials Cite 83% Turnout Despite Vietcong Terror
by PETER GROSE
Special to the New York Times
(dredged up by Patachon at the Daily Kos)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- United States officials were surprised and heartened today at the size of turnout in South Vietnam's presidential election despite a Vietcong terrorist campaign to disrupt the voting.
According to reports from Saigon, 83 per cent of the 5.85 million registered voters case their ballots yesterday. Many of them risked reprisals threatened by the Vietcong.
The size of the popular vote and the inability of the Vietcong to destroy the election machinery were the two salient facts in a preliminary assessment of the national election based on the incomplete returns reaching here.
Pending more detailed reports, neither the State Department nor the White House would comment on the balloting or the victory of the military candiates, Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Van Thieu, who was running for president, and Premier Nguyen Coa Ky, the candidate for vice president.
A successful election has long been seen as the keystone in President Johnson's policy of encouraging the growth of constitutional processes in South Vietnam. The election was the culmination of a constitutional development that began in January, 1966, to which President Johnson gave his personal commitment when he met Premier Ky and General Thieu, the chief of state, in Honolulu in February.
The purpose of the voting was to give legitimacy to the Saigon Government, which has been founded only on coups and power plays since November, 1963, when President Ngo Dinh Diem was overthrown by a military junta.
Few members of that junta are still around, most having been ousted or exiled in subsequent shifts of power.
Significance Not Diminished
The fact that the backing of the electorate has gone to the generals who have been ruling South Vietnam does not, in the Administration's view, diminish the significance of the constitutional step that has been taken.
The hope here is that the new government will be able to maneuver with a confidence and legitimacy long lacking in South Vietnamese politics. That hope could have been dashed either by a small turnout, indicating widespread scorn or a lack of interest in constitutional development, or by the Vietcong's disruption of the balloting.
American officials had hoped for an 80 per cent turnout. That was the figure in the election in September for the Constituent Assembly. Seventy-eight per cent of the registered voters went to the polls in elections for local officials last spring.
Before the results of the presidential election started to come in, the American officials warned that the turnout might be less than 80 per cent because the polling place would be open for two or three hours less than in the election a year ago. The turnout of 83 per cent was a welcome surprise. The turnout in the 1964 United States Presidential election was 62 per cent.
Captured documents and interrogations indicated in the last week a serious concern among Vietcong leaders that a major effort would be required to render the election meaningless. This effort has not succeeded, judging from the reports from Saigon."
28.1.05
Master of the Universists
Meet Ford Vox, former Tuscaloosa Presbyterian, current director of the United Universists -- a group dedicated to promoting the morality of reason and dismantling the bonds of faith on public affairs.
Meet Ford Vox, former Tuscaloosa Presbyterian, current director of the United Universists -- a group dedicated to promoting the morality of reason and dismantling the bonds of faith on public affairs.
27.1.05
Goodnight
I once asked a bright young Manhattan journalist whether he could define in a single word what made television different from theatre or cinema. 'For good or ill,' he said, 'Carson.'
- Kenneth Tynan in The New Yorker.
I once asked a bright young Manhattan journalist whether he could define in a single word what made television different from theatre or cinema. 'For good or ill,' he said, 'Carson.'
- Kenneth Tynan in The New Yorker.
11.1.05
Never Again
"Bridget Driscoll was the first person to be killed by a car. The 44-year-old mother of two was knocked down at London's Crystal Palace on 17 August 1896. The car was travelling at 12km per hour. Bridget never knew what hit her. The British coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death. Speaking at the inquest, he warned: 'This must never happen again.'
- from BBC
"Bridget Driscoll was the first person to be killed by a car. The 44-year-old mother of two was knocked down at London's Crystal Palace on 17 August 1896. The car was travelling at 12km per hour. Bridget never knew what hit her. The British coroner recorded a verdict of accidental death. Speaking at the inquest, he warned: 'This must never happen again.'
- from BBC
Sorry, Italy
The award for hottest member of a European parliamentary body goes to Germany, for 18 year old Julia Bonk, representative to the Saxony state legislature.
The award for hottest member of a European parliamentary body goes to Germany, for 18 year old Julia Bonk, representative to the Saxony state legislature.
5.1.05
21.12.04
Excerpts from the Club Libby Lu FAQ
What is a V.I.P.?
A V.I.P. is a Very Important Princess, and she's a super fabulous member of Club Libby Lu!
Why should I join the Club?
A rewards program card that gets you lots of freebies!
An official membership card key chain, good for V.I.P. only deals and events!
10% off all purchases made the day you join!
10% off all purchases every Tuesday!
Free gift on Wednesday if you're in a Girl Troop!
We'll mail you our V.I.P. newsletter!
We'll email you special offers and invitations to club events!
Access to our V.I.P. members only website!
How do I join the Club?
So you wanna join! Cool! It’s real easy and it’s totally FREE!!! But you must go to an actual store to join! Sorry! You can’t join online! We want to see you at the Club! Once you’re there, use the club computer located inside the store. It’s fun, it’s easy, and it’s FREE! By joining you get all sorts of cool stuff. You'll receive your V.I.P. membership card key chain at the Club when you first join.
Help! I lost my V.I.P Club Membership Card?
So you can't find your Club membership card and you want a new one?! No problem, next time you visit the Club just ask any Club Counselor to get you a new V.I.P. Club Membership Card.
How do I schedule a makeover party?
To ensure proper pampering, you must call the club nearest you to make an appointment for a makeover party. Sorry, you cannot make appointments through the internet. The Price of Fame is $20-30 per girl.
How can I be a model for Club Libby Lu?
Sorry Girlfriend! We currently do not accept applications for modeling.
I want to work at a local Club Libby Lu?
It's easy girlfriend! Just go to the Club nearest you and pick up an application! The minimum age that we hire for our Club Counselor positions at the Club is 16 years old. To inquire about job opportunities within our Chicago based Wish Factory, please send your resume to: careers@clublibbylu.com
Does Club Libby Lu offer gift-wrapping?
Our super fabulous purse bag comes with every purchase, and makes really cool gift wrapping.
How can I open my own Club Libby Lu?
As of May 6th, 2003, we are now a wholly owned subsidiary of Saks Department Store Group. We are unable to offer any franchise opportunities.
What is a V.I.P.?
A V.I.P. is a Very Important Princess, and she's a super fabulous member of Club Libby Lu!
Why should I join the Club?
A rewards program card that gets you lots of freebies!
An official membership card key chain, good for V.I.P. only deals and events!
10% off all purchases made the day you join!
10% off all purchases every Tuesday!
Free gift on Wednesday if you're in a Girl Troop!
We'll mail you our V.I.P. newsletter!
We'll email you special offers and invitations to club events!
Access to our V.I.P. members only website!
How do I join the Club?
So you wanna join! Cool! It’s real easy and it’s totally FREE!!! But you must go to an actual store to join! Sorry! You can’t join online! We want to see you at the Club! Once you’re there, use the club computer located inside the store. It’s fun, it’s easy, and it’s FREE! By joining you get all sorts of cool stuff. You'll receive your V.I.P. membership card key chain at the Club when you first join.
Help! I lost my V.I.P Club Membership Card?
So you can't find your Club membership card and you want a new one?! No problem, next time you visit the Club just ask any Club Counselor to get you a new V.I.P. Club Membership Card.
How do I schedule a makeover party?
To ensure proper pampering, you must call the club nearest you to make an appointment for a makeover party. Sorry, you cannot make appointments through the internet. The Price of Fame is $20-30 per girl.
How can I be a model for Club Libby Lu?
Sorry Girlfriend! We currently do not accept applications for modeling.
I want to work at a local Club Libby Lu?
It's easy girlfriend! Just go to the Club nearest you and pick up an application! The minimum age that we hire for our Club Counselor positions at the Club is 16 years old. To inquire about job opportunities within our Chicago based Wish Factory, please send your resume to: careers@clublibbylu.com
Does Club Libby Lu offer gift-wrapping?
Our super fabulous purse bag comes with every purchase, and makes really cool gift wrapping.
How can I open my own Club Libby Lu?
As of May 6th, 2003, we are now a wholly owned subsidiary of Saks Department Store Group. We are unable to offer any franchise opportunities.
2.12.04
1.12.04
A Series of Unfortunate Events
"The purpose of architecture is to create an atmosphere in which man can live, work, and enjoy." - Minoru Yamasaki
I share my birthday with architect Minoru Yamasaki, whose grandest and most noted structures have been destroyed: The Pruitt-Igoe Public Houseing Project in St. Louis was demolished in 1972, the same year I was born. The twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City were destroyed by hijacked airplanes in 2001, the year I started the DystopiaBox weblog.
"The purpose of architecture is to create an atmosphere in which man can live, work, and enjoy." - Minoru Yamasaki
I share my birthday with architect Minoru Yamasaki, whose grandest and most noted structures have been destroyed: The Pruitt-Igoe Public Houseing Project in St. Louis was demolished in 1972, the same year I was born. The twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City were destroyed by hijacked airplanes in 2001, the year I started the DystopiaBox weblog.
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