In Oceania, the decaying socialist military state George Orwell imagines in 1984, an omnipotent governmental party continuallyengineers and imposes “newspeak” on its citizenry

UC Davis Cancer Center bomb threat resolved Operations at the UC Davis Cancer Center have returned to normal after a bomb threat earlier this week. An unidentified man called the Cancer Center in Sacramento at 8:45 a.m. on Monday indicating there was a bomb in the facility and demanding $10,000. Police immediately evacuated 150 people from the building including 20 patients who were relocated to other facilities on the Health Center campus. Patients with appointments later in the day were rescheduled.

Finding ways to win games when they matter most. Battling it out for tournament seeding. Making come-from-behind victories a part of the regular routine. Nothing beats watching your team gear up for postseason play. Unless, of course, six of your clubs are preparing for it all at once.

In 2008, Clinton P. Murray made $231,687. He is a California prison guard. Hold that thought. A long time ago, when I was a junior in high school running around campus before class defacing the pro-war posters put up by student government by writing rebuttals in sharpie across the propaganda, I had more than a war to be pissed off about.

Abandoned boat bill moves forward When a boat or other vessel is abandoned on a state waterway, the State Lands Commission has the authority to remove and dispose of it. That process is cumbersome, however, requiring lawsuits filed through the Attorney General’s Office. A bill to simplify and expedite this process is currently making its way through the state legislature, according to a press release from the office of State Senator Lois Wolk (D-Davis).

Budget constraints have not deterred theUniversity of California from spending a little extratowardkeeping thebigoffice properly staffed and satisfiedfor the future of their students. University records show that competitive salaries,in addition to other perks,are being offered to UC officials even in this economy.

Friday marked my semi-official entrance to the post-graduate adultworld:I went to my first “real“ interview. I prepared as best I could.I researched the company,prepped answers for stock interview questions,bought an appropriately stylish bidnezz-caj outfit,perfected a firm handshake andmost importantly,made sure to Google Map directions to the office. Three-and-a-half days later,I arrived at the office well-rested,well-fed and confident.Introductions were made,explanations were given and thoughtful inquiries were asked.

Teams:UC Davis vs.St.Mary’s Records:Aggies,4-10 (2-4); Gaels3-10 (0-4) Where:Aggie Stadium When:Thursday at7p.m.

Notes: Headline:Women’s track and field preview Event:Mt.SAC Relays; Bryan Clay Invite Where:Hilmer Lodge Stadium – Walnut,Calif.; Cougar Athletic Stadium – Asuza,Calif. When:Friday and Saturday; all day

Teams:No.10UC Davis vs.Santa Clara; No.6San Jose State Records:Aggies,21-8; Broncos,16-14; Spartans,18-12 Where:Schaal Aquatic Center When:Friday at5:30p.m.; Saturday at noon

At the beginning of April,Hugh Jackman made an online announcement on YouTube of a contest that would get the world premiere of his upcoming movieX-Men Origins:Wolverine in the city with most votes. Voting continues until Friday.To vote for Davis,go tox-menorigins.com/premiereand put in the95616area code.

Here’s a list of must-see events for the first-timer