Hairstyles For Summer

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3 Easy to do Hairstyles for Summer

-TRR Staff Writer, Samantha Dibona

If you’re like me, some of the new popular hairstyles seem completely out of reach. How are some girls managing these do-it-yourself up dos? I can barely put my hair in a ponytail, so these new hair crazes seem completely unattainable. Well, good news is here! Upon a little research I found that a lot of these styles are easier than you think! Some will even shave some time off your routine!

The Sock Bun

Lauren Conrad rocks the sock bun as a classy up-do.

Sock buns are everyone’s new obsession. They are very versatile; you can wear them in a professional environment or on a night out. The best part? They’re so easy to do!

 

1. Cut the toe off a clean sock. I’m sure everyone has plenty socks lying around who have lost their match- finally a good use for them! Now, roll the sock into a donut shape.

 

Here’s a tip: If you have short or thin hair, you’re going to want a small donut. However if you’re hair is long and thick like mine you’re going to want the thickest donut possible. I used one of those heavy fuzzy socks and it works perfectly.

 

This hairstyle can be super casual too!

 

2. First pull your hair back into a ponytail. The bun will fall wherever you place it, so you can go for a high or low pony depending on the look you’re going for. Tease around the pony tail for a messy look or pull back tight for a sophisticated style.

 

3. Next, pull your hair through the donut. Wrap the ends of your hair around the sock so that you begin to see the bun take shape. Don’t worry if you can still see some of sock at this point, it will be covered up by the end!

 

4. Now simply roll the sock down your ponytail and continue to fold your hair underneath the sock. At this point you should make sure that you’re covering up the entire sock.

 

5. Use bobby pins to keep the bun in place and tuck in any loose strands. And there you have it! The perfect and easy sock bun!

 

The Fishtail Braid

 

Fishtail braids are a refreshing twist on the traditional braid. Like the sock bun it can be worn purposely messy or perfectly neat. The style looks extremely complicated, but you’ll be shocked at how simple it is to complete this look!

 

Vanessa Hudgens dresses up the braid with accessories.

1. Detangle and brush out your hair. It’s going to need to be easy to manage and work with. Divide your hair into two sections down the middle of your head. You can choose to put your hair in a ponytail before you begin if you want the braid to stay in place. If you want the braid to fall, opt out of the pony tail.

 

2. Grab a small section from the right most part of your hair. Pull the piece over the right section of your hair and add it to the left half.

 

3. Now take a small section from the left most part of your hair and pull the strand over to the right section. It will cross over the previous section.

 

4. Continue this pattern down your hair. Remember to pull the sections from the right most or the left most part of your head. Make sure the pieces are crossing over each other as you go. Secure with a hair tie and you’re ready to go!

 

 

Textured Ponytail

 

Textured ponytails are a messy, interesting way to do a traditional ponytail. Textured ponytails are perfect for summertime, because they keep your hair out of your face and have a beachy look to them. Once again- they’re simple!

 

Blake Lively frequently tosses up her hair in this fun style.

1. Blow dry hair and curl some strands with a curling wand. If you don’t already have one of these, they’re a must-have, but a normal curling iron will do. Remember the name of the game is messy here, so don’t worry about curling every single strand. Tease around the crown of your head if desired.

 

2. Instead of combing the hair back into a sleek pony, Comb through it with your fingers to create a tousled look. Secure with a tight elastic and hair spray lightly.

 

3. This step is completely up to you! There are plenty of options from here. You can comb the front of the pony for an airy look. You can tease the beginning of the pony tail, right by the elastic to give the ponytail some body.

 

Tip: You know when you pull your ponytail to make it tighter? Instead of pulling the entire ponytail, only pull the bottom section, this will create body on the top of your head and looks super chic!

 

Wonder Woman

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-Staff Writer, Danielle Crary

Women have had to fight constantly for equality among genders. Since woman emegred in comic books, they have been  portrayed as the subject of controversy. At first women were supporting characters and potential leaders that were never successful in their quests. Inequality was not only going on in the real world, but in the world of comic books as well. Comic books were a way to escape reality in the times of depression, war, and stereotyping; but more times than not, reality was the underlying theme of all comics.

People turned to comics in tough times to dream of a better world. While men were portrayed as strong, smart, and talented superheroes; women were the damsels in distress that needed those superheroes to save them. Women’s bodies were unrealistically portrayed in comics – just like Barbie, they had no flaws. This made girls read comics and fantasize about being perfect just like the characters.

While women in the early 1900s, and well before, were trying to fight for equality, comics and movies were still portraying them as a body to look at and something to save. During the depression of the ‘30s, comic books began booming. Women in comic strips were typically portrayed as a career girl, romance-story heroines, or perky teenagers – until the depression. World War 2 left the United States divided amongst those who were for the war and those who were against the war; comic books unified the U.S. Superheroes. Captain America, Batman and Superman all kept the American dream alive in a time where citizens were desperate for hope. The image of women in comic strips would soon take a turn for the better.

In 1940 Wonder Woman was created by William Moulton Marston. All American Publications which later merged with Detective Comics (DC Comics.)  DC Comics would soon gain much respect from their female readers. Her first appearance was in 1941 in the All Star Comics #8. Wonder Woman was to be viewed as an honest, fast working and reliable super heroine. Created with the strength of Superman, with beauty on the inside and out – Wonder Woman was an instant icon for girls across the nation. Promoting the concept of female power, Wonder Woman fought crime, just as well as Superman, Batman, and The Green Lantern. She wasn’t only famous in the comic book world, the all-star Justice League needed a feminist; Wonder Woman was perfect for the role. From comics to shows, Wonder Woman became a real-life hero for girls and women.

Wonder Woman was a special feature in other comics, but in 1942 she had her own comic. “She was the archetype of the perfect woman, beautiful, intelligent, strong, but still had a soft side.” Carrying with her, her magic lasso, her bracelets, and super strength; she could not find any obstacle too big to overcome. This image of women helped to bring equality to the U.S. Women felt more respected by men and felt they had the power to be just as important as men.

If Wonder Women could fight along-side The Green Lantern, Superman, and Batman; women in the ‘40s could do a lot more than what was previously expected of them. With new ambitions, new expectations, and new morals – women wanted, more than ever, to be viewed as well as Wonder Woman was. She was respected in her parallel universe and was envied by men and women of her comic. When ‘catching’ criminals, Wonder Woman attempted to reform them – another great attribute she made to society.

Although it may seem like such a small part of women’s rights – Wonder Woman helped to change the outlook of women in the United States. Her first appearance in 1941 came at the perfect time. After World War 2, society as a whole was changing – which meant that society was more susceptible to changing the way women were perceived. Women have come such a long way, not only thanks to Wonder Woman, but to the boost in morale that she shed onto her readers.

 

Phish: A Continuation of Greatness

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-TRR Staff Writer, Gary Weinstein

One of the most prolific, talented, expressive and unique bands I have ever come across will be on tour this summer. Phish, containing musicians Trey Anastasio (lead guitar and vocals), Jon Fishman(drums, vacuums and vocals), Page McConnell (piano,keys, synthesizers, vocals) and Mike Gordon (bass and vocals) has been playing together since the mid 1980′s will be playing shows throughout most of the east coast towards Indiana, Colorado and Wisconsin.

 

Phish in 1990

In the state of Vermont in the early 80′s, the members of Phish met while attending University of Vermont. They would get together and jam all the time, and as soon as they realized they wanted to make it a lifestyle, they decided to create a band and start playing real shows. Their first show was drowned out by the audience, that showed much dislike to the jamming, by playing Michael Jackson on a boom box. The band was not mad, however, they realized that not everyone was into the “grateful dead” style jam band scene. They moved on to playing frequent shows at the local bar, Nectars. Eventually they would become the house band at Nectars, which definitely created a very stable audience for the band, and helped them on their way to large public attention.

 

I have been lucky enough to go to many Phish shows, including the Superball Festival last summer in  Watkins Glen, NY. To me, there is no music better than live rock and roll. Phish is a very successful rock band with hints of literally every other genre of music. Another thing that really brings importance to the live aspect of the band is the light show. When the sun goes down and the band is still playing, the multi million dollar lighting system is in complete sync with the music. Chris Kuroda, better known as CK5 because of the way he “plays” the lights while the band is jamming is considered a fifth member of Phish.

 

Chris Kuroda

 

For those of you that hope to catch Phish this summer and live in the Western New York area, they will be playing at Jones Beach in Long Island July 3rd and 4th. They will also be playing at Saratoga Springs Arts Center the following weekend.

Check out their website, Phish.com for more information on the band and the summer tour! Hope you get a chance to go to a show, as it will be an experience of a lifetime.

A Brief Look into 19th Century Corporate Theory

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A Brief Look into 19th Century Corporate Theory

-TRR Staff Writer, Political Analyst, Cory Loomis

Morton Horwitz

In his article Santa Clara: Revisited: The Development of Corporate Theory Morton Horwitz explains the transition of early corporate theory. The first theory of the corporation to exist and be recognized was the grant theory. The grant theory explains the corporation as an artificial entity allowed to exist by legislature. Corporations were chartered by the state. Usually corporations were given monopoly rights, examples as being able to collect tolls on a road or who gets monopoly rights to build infrastructure. In other words, corporations were given a special privilege by the state for the pursuit of a public good. Corporations were strictly limited to the charter.

The grant theory allowed for political favoritism, corruption and monopolies. Gradually state actors made the corporate form universally available and free incorporation undermined the grant theory.  Free incorporation laws broke the connection from political favoritism and that particular form of corruption. Incorporation eventually came to be not a special privilege but as a regular mode of doing business.

The demise of the grant theory and rise of free incorporation is where defining the corporation becomes incredibly complicated. Is a corporation merely a partnership of persons or is it a natural entity in itself separate from the individuals that compose it. On one hand you have the partnership theory which demonstrates the powers flowing bottom up-from shareholders to management. The Supreme Court however found it difficult to reduce the constitutional claim of the corporation to the constitutional rights of the shareholders. Therefore, in 1905 we see the first “natural entity” opinion by the Court in Hale v. Henkel. The Court extended Fourth Amendment rights to the corporation but was reluctant to extend Fifth Amendment rights to the corporation in fear of entirely personifying the corporation.

In the early twentieth century we see the rise of corporations stress legal formulism and see power shift from the shareholders in favor of directors. Old corporate law conceived directors as agents of shareholders. Post 1900 directors were treated as equal to the corporation itself. This shift in power promoted oligarchial tendencies within the business corporation.

As pointed out by SUNY Fredonia Political Science Professor Jonathan Chausovsky in his article titled State Regulation of Corporations in the Late Nineteenth Century: A Critique of the New Jersey Thesis, because corporations could not be treated as special creatures chartered by the state, they were entitled to the same rights as individuals or groups. It was not just a legal theorist allowing this to happen states, most specifically New Jersey, allowed this. It was an evolutionary process of the corporation  when the economy was evolving from agricultural dominance to industrial dominance.

The economy needs legal rules to flourish. New Jersey allowed small firms to grow to help build national networks. There was a shift in the regulatory role of the state. The states allowed corporations to concentrate their wealth and granted them life. Laws passed by New Jersey between 1888 and 1896 allowed corporations to engage in any type of business and merge with competitors.

There is an issue with the natural entity theory pointed out by Justice Taney in 1839. There is no logical connection between

Former Chief Justice, Roger Taney

limited liability and the natural entity theory. The members of the corporation are individuals carrying on business under a corporate name. This means they are entitled to the privileges of citizens of contract. This advocated even more limited liability of

the shareholders to be bound by their contracts. With no individual liability there is no death. Individuals in partnership conducting business under a corporate name are constitutionally entitled to the privileges of citizens. This presents a trade-off between the grant of corporate privileges and shareholders constitutional rights. The effort in Santa Clara v. Southern Pacific Railroad to protect corporate property through shareholders rights undermines the justification of limited liability.

Movie Review: The Hunger Games

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-Staff Writer/Movie Analyst, Brandon Rackowski

Directed by: Gary Ross

Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Elizabeth Banks, Wes Bentley, Stanley Tucci, Lenny Kravitz, and Donald Sutherland

            “The Hunger Games” is based on the first book in Suzanne Collins’ popular trilogy of young-adult books.  The film has already grossed more than $150 million in its opening weekend.  Fans of the books, and fans of the fantasy genre, have been looking forward to it.  “The Hunger Games” is only one of the many hype-giants to be released in 2012.  As for myself, I have not read the books.  In fact, I have not even heard of the series until a couple weeks ago.  I went into this completely fresh, with no expectations one way or the other.  So, does the film adaptation of “The Hunger Games” have enough strength to stand on its own as a good story?

            The concept of the Hunger Games is that every year each of the twelve districts that make up the world have to select one boy and one girl (aged 12-18) to go off and compete in a fight to the death, until only one remains standing.  The 24 contestants are put through a process where they have to train, and then earn sponsors by showing off their skills.  Once they enter the  Hunger Games forest arena, it becomes a kill or be killed scenario.  In addition to having to worry about 23 other people trying to kill them, the arena is littered with deadly animals and traps.

The film follows the character Katniss (played by Jennifer Lawrence), who volunteers to compete in the Hunger Games in place of her younger sister, Primrose, who had been randomly selected.  Both Katniss and the selected boy, Peeta (Josh Hutcherson) represent District 12.  District 12 is the poorest district in the world.  It is a coal mining district with lots of poverty, and is at a borderline famine.  The bulk of the movie focuses on Katniss’ journey as she does all she can to survive and return home to her younger sister.

One complaint I have with “The Hunger Games” is that there were way too many little details that took me out of the story.  Of course every movie has little details that are out of place, but I felt The Hunger Games had too many.  The most distracting of which was how the movie as a whole underdeveloped exactly how bad the world has gotten.  There was a lot of talk about how hungry some of these districts are.  But looking at Katniss and Peeta, these characters seem to be pretty well off for living in a poverty and famine-stricken land.  Another detail that annoyed me  was how characters were building up the Hunger Games arena as a brutal force of nature where you would be lucky to survive one night.  But once the Games started, many characters survived many nights.  In fact, the first two or three nights consisted of Katniss climbing up trees.  Danger, such as a hive of genetically altered hornets, only arrived when it was convenient for the story.  As a result I never felt Katniss was in any danger at any point, dissolving any tension the story could have had.  Considering the money put into this movie, along with the very talented crew, all of the above little details make The Hunger Games a disappointment in my eyes.

My biggest complaint, though, would have to be its severe lack in character development.  Other than the character of Katniss, the movie does almost nothing to flesh out everyone else.  Since the movie spent no time with these characters, it was impossible to feel anything when these characters were killed later on.  I will not speak of specific characters, but this flaw is most prominent in the death scene of a certain character, where the film tried to make the death emotional.  Unfortunately the emotion fell flat.  The movie gave me no time to discover who these characters were.

The vital scene from the past with Peeta was only a quick flasback in the movie.

     The Hunger Games was not all bad; there was some aspects of the movie that I liked.  The parallels the story explores between this fantasy world and our world’s obsession with reality TV were intriguing.  The most up-front example being that the brutal murders of the Hunger Games are only being broadcasted, because it attracts viewers.  But my favorite aspect of the film would have to be Woody Harrelson’s performance as Haymitch, a past Hunger Games champion, and mentor for the District 12 contestants.  Harrelson was energetic, as always.  His performance as the drunken know-it-all got me through this movie.

            Overall “The Hunger Games” was not bad, but not good either.  There were plenty of aspects that worked, but too many little things became a distraction.  This fictional Earth I was witnessing never felt genuine, but rather very artificial.  It was almost as if those involved rushed the making of the movie, focusing more on showing events from the book than actually spending time creating an immersive experience.  I know the book has a large number of fans, and they may enjoy seeing their favorite scenes play out on the big screen.  However, for someone like me who is purely a film buff, “The Hunger Games” was a waste of potential.

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Movie Review: 21 Jump Street

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TRR Staff Writer/Movie Analyst, Brandon Rackowski
Directed by: Phil Lord & Chris Miller
Starring: Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum, Ice Cube, Brie Larson, Dave Franco, Rob Riggle
            In 1987, the TV series “21 Jump Street” premiered.  It was about a police unit of young-looking police officers who go undercover as high school and college students, and starred a young Johnny Depp.  I have never seen any episodes of the TV series, but I do know that it handled the subject matter in a somewhat serious manner.  This new movie though, based on the premise of the series, is pure comedy.

The opening scene shows Jonah Hill in his "awkward highschool years."

            The movie follows Officers Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum).  The two officers went to high school together, but were not friends.  Schmidt was the biggest nerd in the school, and Jenko was the popular jock, who often bullied Schmidt.  While going through Police Academy, the two became friends as they realized they could help each other out and become a team (with Jenko supplying the athletics, and Schmidt supplying the brains).  The two expect their new job as police officers to be action-packed, but are instead put on the mundane park duty.  After botching what they hoped would be their first arrest, the two are recruited into a special unit for young looking officers to go undercover as high school students.
            The movie wastes no time, and zooms right through this back story.  It is not long before we see the two incompetent officers in their superior’s office, being reassigned, in a very funny scene of self-aware humor (something this film succeeds at on several occasions) that pokes fun at the recent Hollywood trend of remakes.
            Once in the undercover unit, their new superior, played by Ice Cube, is a self-proclaimed “angry black man” who encourages his subordinates to embrace their stereotypes.  The assignment he gives to Schmidt and Jenko is to pose as brothers who are new students at a high school, and to find the dealers and supplier of a new, highly dangerous drug.  Jenko is thrilled to be going back to high school, where he used to be a social king, while Schmidt is worried to relive the experience.
            When the two arrive at the school, it is almost immediately that they realize the social structure has changed drastically from their day.  What was once a teenage society divided between jocks and nerds is now made up of unusual cliques that they do not even know what to call.  Everything becomes backwards to them, as even the drug dealing bad boy is someone who cares about tolerance and the environment.
            To further complicate things, through a mix-up of their undercover identities, Schmidt is put in the classes with the popular kids, and Jenko is given the advanced science classes, thus reversing the roles they used to embody in their previous high school experiences.  Most of the jokes stem from Schmidt easing into becoming popular, while Jenko is uncomfortably fitting in with the nerds.
            The highest praise I can give “21 Jump Street” is that it was consistently funny from beginning to end.  I find that a lot of comedies these days run out of steam towards the end, but I laughed just as much in the second half of this movie than during the first half.  Looking back on the film, I cannot remember a single joke falling flat.  “21 Jump Street” had the right combination of self-aware humor, fish-out-of-water jokes and over-the-top action sequences to keep the story strong from beginning to end.
            There is a very enjoyable car chase which combines action with self-aware humor, where Schmidt and Jenko are expecting the cliché explosions typically seen in action movies.  In addition to all of this, there is a nice little surprise towards the end that ties the film together with the original television series. This movie took full advantage of the clichés and stereotypes that have been so prevalent in cop movies since at least the 1970s to create a comedy that was entertaining from beginning to end.  I had a great time watching this movie in the theater, and I highly recommend it.

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Who Shouldn’t be on the Road

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-Staff Writer, Alex Garfield

As soon as a teenager hits 16 years old, they could not be happier.  This is the age that they have been waiting anxiously for, and this is because they can finally drive a car.  Getting a drivers license is the first real milestone for birthdays; 18 you gain the right to vote, buy tobacco products and are finally considered an adult, 21 you can legally have your first alcoholic drink, but after that there is not much to look forward to except maybe when you hit your mid 20’s and you car insurance gets lowered or when you officially become a senior citizen and start getting discounted meals.  My point is that your sixteenth birthday is the first of these milestones and an extremely exciting one because they can finally go somewhere on their own, the have the feeling of freedom.

This is a TON of responsibility for a teenager.  Getting behind the wheel can be one of the most dangerous things that someone can do yet it is something that almost all of us do everyday.  Driving can be seen as so easy but the truth is that it is a complex activity and the difficulty in driving is not as much what you are physically doing as much as being aware of your surroundings and reacting to what other people are doing.  Could this be too much responsibility for a young teenager?  It is so dangerous to be distracted or unfocused while driving a vehicle.

The fact of the matter is that the world is full of horrible drivers and there is nothing that can be done about that.  One of my Professors, Professor Reinelt, once said in his Environmental Economics and Natural Resource class, “I know how to stop all fatal driving accidents.  Make the speed limit 5 miles an hour.”  This is true, we come to terms with the fact that lots of people die every year in car crashes due to higher speeds so that we can get to the places we need to go faster.  We could stop all fatal car accidents by going 5 miles per hour but in the scheme of things we are not willing to go that slow and take the chance that when we sit in the drivers seat, we are putting our lives at risk.

So we know that there are bad drivers everywhere, which is why we are not surprised when we find ourselves frustrated beyond belief driving behind a straight up jackass not staying in their lane!  You are even less surprised when you eventually pull up next to this driver at the stoplight and peer into their car to see an old woman who can barely see over the steering wheel.  This brings me to my next point.

Older drivers.

Statistics show that drivers over 65, along with new teenage drivers, have the highest accident rates per mile driven(1).  While the teenagers problems might be due to lack of experience, the elderly problems are much more serious.  These can range from physical disabilities, mental illness, medications or loss of vision.  It is very hard because losing a drivers license can be devastating to anyone especially an elderly person who associates losing their driving privileges with being dependent, feeling trapped, while losing control and the spontaneity in life (1).  Older drivers need to be aware of medications they are taking which can cause fatigue or disorientation.  Eyes change with age, they lose the ability to focus quickly.  There is nothing we can do about that, but it is dangerous to keep drivers like this on the road, which is why it is hard to take the freedom of driving away from them.

What is being done about this?  In California they require retesting for anyone involved in a fatal crash or three or more crashes in one year.  They also require drivers over 70 to retest if they are involved in two or more crashes in one year.  Pennsylvania is one state that has a physicians reporting law that requires physicians to report disabilities that could affect driving ability, but this is hard for physicians because they do not want to jeopardize their relationship with the patients by making such a referral (1).

Should there be harsher laws for retesting the elderly?  It can be a very touchy subject because no one wants to be told they cannot drive anymore but when it comes to safety  would you not rather be safe than sorry?  The statistics show that drivers over 65 and young teens have the highest crash rate per mile driven so why not test them again once they reach a certain age?  Why wait until someone over 70 gets in two accidents before they get retested?  Those two accidents could have been prevented had the law not already required them to be retested.  Would the road be a safer place if retesting was a law?  Absolutely.  Just some food for thought.

(1) http://www.smartmotorist.com/traffic-and-safety-guideline/older-drivers-elderly-driving-seniors-at-the-wheel.html

Sabres put on a Show for Fans

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Sabres put a Show on for Fans
-Staff Writer, Gary Weinstein

One of the most exciting hockey games I have ever watched happened in Buffalo on Tuesday April 3rd. Right off the bat, Marcus Foligno crushed Carl Gunnarsson against the boards behind Toronto goalie Ben Scrivens. A short while later into the opening period, Foligno had another great check on Bozak. Matt Frattin of the Maple Leafs did not like that at all, and skated right up to Foligno and started brawling.

           Foligno got the best of Frattin in his first ever NHL fight, throwing several connecting punches and blocking most of the ones being thrown at him. Soon after, things took a turn for the worse for Buffalo. Toronto scored. Then they scored again. Then they scored a third time. This was beginning to look very ugly through the eyes of the beholder. The Sabres were letting Toronto “man-handle” them, and Toronto is not even in the runnings for the Playoffs anymore.

Over the past 5 or 6 weeks, Buffalo has been climbing its way up, knocking many teams out of a playoff spot, including Toronto. This game was supposed to be an easy win for us, especially because of how important this game is to us making the playoffs.  Tyler Bozak had 2 goals in the first, and Matt Frattin had the other goal. Frattin actually recorded a Gordie Howe hat trick by fighting, scoring and assisting a goal all in one game.

I am sure at this point, in the first intermission, many fans watching the game on TV wanted to turn the game off. However, that would not have been a good idea because the level of excitement in the second and third period was off the charts.

Early in the second period, Tyler Ennis scored a goal on the power play. Then, newly acquired defensemen Alex Sulzer fired a rocket shot past Scrivens to bring the score to 3-2.

In such a close game, it was painful to see Clark McArthur, former Buffalo Sabre score for Toronto to make the game a 2 goal differential. A few minutes into the third period Derek Roy scored on the power play with a slap shot from below the blue line to cut the lead in half. But just like a rollercoaster game would go, the Leafs scored again to anger Buffalo and Buffalo fans alike.

With just about 5 minutes left, Sulzer scored his third goal of the season, pushing the uncovered puck  into the net, along with the right pad of Ben Scrivens.

This is when the excitement in the game really picked up. I personally had a lot of faith that we were going to score and bring the game into overtime. I know how the Sabres work, they like to piss off their fans and excite them and make the difference in the last few moments of a game.

So in the last important play of regulation time, everyone on the ice scrambled in front of the net to try and defend the goal or score the goal, no one knew where the puck was. Fortunately for us, Leopold found it first and smacked it in, bringing the game into overtime. During OT, Dion Phaneuf took a penalty, giving Derek Roy the opportunity to snap a shot into the top corner of the net, giving the Buffalo Sabres the big W!

 

 

Take a Mint

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TRR Staff Writer, Alex Garfield

Have you ever been talking with someone and notice that their breath is so bad you are having trouble even talking to them?  How can someone not notice that their breath is that bad?  This might make you think that perhaps your breath is not so great either and you just do not notice it.

In almost any social situation having bad breath can affect you in a negative way.  This could happen anywhere; in class working with fellow students, talking to a professor, at work, on a date or even at a job interview.  In any situation, bad breath is a bad thing, period.  There are many different things that can cause bad breath, but on the contrary there are various ways to prevent it.

               Halitosis is the term used to describe noticeably unpleasant odors exhaled in breathing.  In 85-90% of all cases, bad breath originates in the mouth itself and this can be caused by obesity, smoking, alcohol consumption or from eating certain foods like garlic, onions, meat, fish and cheese.

The most common location for mouth related halitosis is the tongue.  Naturally occurring bacteria can be found in large quantities on the back of the tongue (the posterior dorsum) and are almost undisturbed by normal activity.  Since this part of the tongue is dry and poorly cleansed, the germs accumulate on remnants of food, dead epithelial cells and postnasal drip.  There are over 600 types of bacteria found in the average mouth and several dozen of them can produce high levels of foul odors.  Other causes of halitosis are gum disease, the nose, tonsils, esophagus, or maybe the stomach (uncommon source).

Now we know what causes bad breath but what can be done about it?  Mouthwash, gum, mints, and mouth sprays can only temporarily mask the odor.  At least this is better than nothing!  Everyone has bad breath once in a while and although it is not the end of the world, how hard is it to keep a pack of gum in your pocket?  It could make all the difference in the world because communication is one of the most important skills in the world today and you never know who you are going to becoming into communication with.

If you suspect that you have bad breath take a spoon and flip it upside down.  Now try to scrape the back of your tongue and then take a whiff of it.  That is what your breath smells like to everyone you talk to.  This is why one of the best prevention techniques is to clean your tongue.  You can do this via tongue scraper or tooth brush.

Keep in mind that general oral hygiene such as flossing and brushing your teeth help too.  If all of this is not enough then you should ask your doctor what there is to do.  Although do not be too worried because almost  1% of the adult population suffers from halitophobia, or delusion halitosis.  This means that they suffer from a highly exaggerated concern of having bad breath and this makes up for one quarter of the patients seeking professional advice on bad breath.

Do not be that person that has horrible, wretched breath and is absolutely oblivious about it.  If people are backing away from you when you talk, do not get closer, take the hint.  Try to carry gum or mints with you if you feel like you need a refresher because let’s be honest, when you brush your teeth in the morning, your breath is not going to smell great all day especially if you eat something that causes bad breath.  Make sure to keep up with the general dental hygiene because you could meet the most important person in your life and if your breath stinks then they are not going to enjoy talking to you.

 

Resource: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halitosis

Don’t be the Fool this Year

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-Staff Writer, Samantha Dibona

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alright, everyone it is that time of year again- April Fool’s Day. Now, if you are like me you are probably always the “fool” in these situations and as some of you know I have fallen to victim of some legendary pranks. Dead skunk on the front porch for example. So this year, for mine and my roommates’ sake, let’s keep the wildlife out of the picture. Do not be the fool this year! Most of your friends have probably been around the block, so here are some pranks that they will never see coming.

One of my personal favorite pranks is the “Evil Operator.” This site allows you to pick two friends, plug in their phone numbers and the site will connect them. Each receiver sees the other friend’s number appear and the madness ensues. The best part? The site records the entire conversation for you to listen and enjoy! They also have thousands of prank phone calls on this site, so make sure you check it out on Sunday: http://www.prankdial.com/pranks/eviloperator.

Utilize craigslist for pranks that will send your friends over the edge. Advertise an expensive car for an exceptionally low price, but make sure it sounds realistic enough. Put their phone number and their email address on the site and they will be getting messages all day. This prank doesn’t end on April Fool’s Day, they will be receiving calls until you take down the post!

If you have a friend who routinely blow dries their hair, put a little baby powder in the front end of the dryer. When your friend goes to blow dry her hair, she’ll get a blast of powder all over her head! Naturally, she’ll probably be furious, but it brushes out of hair easily so you will be in the clear! Put IcyHot on all the toilet seats or lift up the seats and put ketchup packets underneath. Run quick after these ones, because no one likes to be messed with in the bathroom!

Take the labels off their soup to keep them guessing!

You would be surprised that your old Christmas cards can even come in handy. You know those cards that play a jingle when you open them? Well you can easily remove the music chip and fix it to a door hinge. Every time the door is opened it will play the obnoxious jingle. Try to hide it as best as possible, so your victim will have no choice but to hear the song every time they use the door.

Dining halls on campus can be a perfect scene for some great pranks. Write your friends phone number on multiple napkins and hide them in the napkin stack on the tables in Cranston. I know from experience that this prank is very effective, because you would be surprised how many people will actually call!

If you know someone who works in retail, have them collect some of those sensors that they put on clothing. If you break them open you’ll find a shiny plastic strip. Place those strips on every pair of shoes your victim owns and take them out for a long day of shopping. You will have to keep a straight face every time they get searched!

The gift that keeps on giving!

 

The best April Fool’s Day advise I can give is to be creative and also to have a quick escape route! You would be surprised how many pranks you can brainstorm on your own. Your friends are going to be on top of their game come Sunday, so be on the look out!