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|Mar 22, 2011
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|Jun 29, 2007
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|Scott Matthew Sells, James Lester Greene
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|Caterpillar Inc.
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The present disclosure relates to a diagnostic system for a machine, and more particularly, to a visual diagnostic system provided as a subscription service for use with the machine.
Machines such as, for example, passenger vehicles, trains, marine vessels, construction equipment, excavating machines, etc., include many components that are susceptible to wear and breakdown resulting from everyday use. Such machines have been provided with onboard controllers to detect abnormal operating conditions and warn the machine operator or owner of the conditions. For example, the onboard controller may cause a "check engine" light to become illuminated in response to the detected abnormal conditions.
Although alerted to the abnormal conditions, the machine owner is not ordinarily provided with enough information to diagnose and remedy the problem alone, and must take the machine to a service center where the abnormal conditions can be addressed by a service professional. Because an appointment must be made, and the particular service center selected by the machine owner may be unable to immediately acquire the parts needed for repair, addressing such abnormal conditions may result in significant machine downtime, even for a relatively minor issue. In a case where the machine is used in an industry such as, for example, excavation, construction, farming, transportation, etc., such downtime can result in significant economic losses and missed deadlines.
One system that attempts to minimize machine downtime is described in U.S. Pat. No. 7,023,332 (the '332 patent) issued to Saito et al., on Apr. 4, 2006. The '332 patent discloses an on-vehicle breakdown-warning report system, in which an abnormal operating condition is automatically detected. Information about the abnormal operating condition is sent to an off-board server computer where it is analyzed. Based on the analysis, the server computer determines the one or two best service companies that can perform the maintenance that will probably be necessary to repair the vehicle. The service companies are then provided to the vehicle operator for selection.
Although the system of the '332 patent may help reduce down time and resources spent in connection with identifying and locating an appropriate service company, it may be limited. Specifically, the operator must still bring his vehicle to the service company before appropriate replacement parts can be ordered. Therefore, in circumstances where the repair is relatively simple and/or the operator has the knowledge and means to replace the part on his own, the downtime reduced by usage of the system of the '332 patent may be minimal.
The disclosed visual diagnostic subscription service is directed to overcoming one or more of the problems set forth above.
One aspect of the disclosure is directed to a visual diagnostic system. The visual diagnostic system may include a sensor located onboard a machine to generate a signal indicative of a status of a machine component, and a user interface associated with the machine. The visual diagnostic system may also include a controller in communication with the sensor and the user interface. The controller may be configured display on the user interface a model containing the machine component in response to the signal.
Another aspect of the disclosure is directed to a method of visually identifying a failed component. The method may include detecting a status of a machine component. The method may also include displaying a model containing the machine component in response to the detected status.
System 12 may include one or more components that cooperate to gather and communicate information relating to the operation of machine 10. For example, system 12 may include an interface module 14, a user interface 16, a communication module 18, a locating device 20, and a controller 24 configured to communicate with an off-board control system 22. It is contemplated that one or more of interface module 14, communication module 18, locating device 20, and controller 24 may be integrated as a single unit, if desired. It is further contemplated that system 12 may include additional or different components than those illustrated in
Interface module 14 may include a plurality of sensors 14 a-e distributed throughout machine 10 and configured to gather data from various components, subsystems, and/or operators of machine 10. Sensors 14 a-e may be associated with, for example, a work tool 26, a power source 28, a traction device 30 coupled to power source 28 to propel machine 10, a transmission 34, a torque converter 32, a fluid supply 36, user interface 16, and/or other components and subsystems of machine 10. Sensors 14 a-e may monitor pressures, temperatures, volumes, voltages, currents, forces, speeds, and/or other parameters, and generate signals indicative of values of the parameters. Additionally, these signals may also indicate an operational status of sensors 14 a-e themselves and/or the components and/or subsystems they monitor. In one aspect, the integrity, strength, and/or nature of the signals received from sensors 14 a-e may indicate whether the respective components and/or subsystems are functioning properly. For example, different signal intensity thresholds may indicate a good condition, a moderate condition, a poor condition, a failed condition, etc. These signals may be communicated to controller 24 for subsequent processing and/or analysis in connection with the disclosed visual diagnostic subscription service.
User interface 16 may include a monitor, a touch-screen, a portable hand-held device (e.g., a cellular telephone, a personal digital assistant, etc.), a keypad, a control panel, a keyboard, and/or another input device. User interface 16 may receive input from a user, such as, for example, a machine operator, a mechanic, or a machine owner, and generate corresponding command signals in response to the input. These command signals may be communicated to controller 24 for processing. User interface 16 may also display information to the user in response to signals from controller 24 and/or off-board system 16.
Communication module 18 may include any device configured to facilitate communications between controller 24 and off-board system 22. Communication module 18 may include hardware and/or software that enables communication module 18 to send and/or receive data messages through a wireless communication link 38. The wireless communications may include satellite, cellular, infrared, and any other type of wireless communications that enables controller 24 to wirelessly exchange information with off-board system 22.
Locating device 20 may be configured to determine and communicate a location of machine 10 to controller 24 and/or off-board system 22. For example, locating device 20 could include a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver configured to receive position signals from one or more GPS satellites, an Inertial Reference Unit (IRU), or any other locating device known in the art.
Off-board system 22 may represent one or more computing systems of a business entity associated with machine 10, such as a manufacturer, dealer, retailer, owner, or any other entity that generates, maintains, sends, and/or receives information associated with the operation of machine 10. The one or more computing systems may include, for example, a laptop computer, a work station, a personal digital assistant, a mainframe, and other computing systems known in the art. As illustrated in the example of
CPU 40 may embody, for example, one or more specially-constructed or generic microprocessors configured execute sequences of computer program instructions to perform various processes in connection with the visual diagnostic subscription service disclosed herein. The computer program instructions may be loaded into RAM 42 for execution by CPU 40 from ROM 44. During operation, CPU 40, and/or controller 24 via communication module 18, may carry out various processes in connection with the visual diagnostic subscription service disclosed herein.
Storage 54 may embody any appropriate type of mass storage provided to store information CPU 40 and/or controller 24 may need to perform the processes. For example, storage 54 may include one or more hard disk devices, optical disk devices, removable memory devices, or other storage devices that provide appropriate storage space.
Off-board system 22 may interface with a user via console 46, input device 48, and network interface 50. In particular, console 46 may display information to users of off-board system 22. Console 46 may be any appropriate type of computer display device or computer monitor. Input device 48 may be provided for users to input information into off-board system 22. Input device 48 may include, for example, a keyboard, a mouse, and/or other wired or wireless computer input devices known in the art.
Network interface 50 may facilitate wireless and/or wired communications such that off-board system 22 may be remotely accessed by controller 24, dealers (not shown), and/or other off-board systems (not shown). Network interface 50 may include and/or be associated with any suitable wired and/or wireless network architecture, such as, for example, a cellular telephone-based network (such as a PBX or POTS), a satellite-based network, a local area network (LAN), a wide area network (WAN), a controller area network (CAN), a dedicated intranet, the Internet, and/or any other suitable network architecture known in the art.
Database 52 may contain, among other things, customer subscription information 52 a, a media asset library 52 b, diagnostic information 52 c, component information 52 d, and dealer information 52 e. Alternatively or additionally, at least some of the information described as contained in database 52 may be stored on controller 24, if desired.
Customer subscription information 52 a may include data about each of a plurality of customers in a customer population (e.g., a customer profile). A customer may be, for example, an owner of one or more machines (e.g., machine 10) that subscribes to the visual diagnostic service described herein. Customer subscription information 52 a may include, for each customer, a serial number, a build date, a manufacturer name, and a model for each of the customer's subscribed machines; a name, a shipping/billing addresses, a telephone number, credit card or another account to be charged for services rendered, etc.; a subscription level (e.g., basic, premium, etc.); and a subscription starting date and expiration date; etc. Customer subscription information 52 a may also contain shipping preferences for each customer. For example, a customer may wish to have replacement components shipped to the on-site location of the machine, to the billing address, or picked up at the dealer location. Customer subscription information may also contain warranty information about each customer (e.g., expiration date of warranty, type of warranty coverage, etc.).
Media asset library 52 b may contain, among other things, a plurality of media assets containing data about a plurality of subscribing machines. For example, the media assets may be CAD data files containing engineering information about one or more components that make up a machine, such as coordinate data defining the geometry and relative position of the components on the machines; and serial numbers, part numbers, manufacturing dates, and version identifiers of the components. In one embodiment, the media assets may be encrypted such that they can only be utilized by the controller of a subscribing machine having appropriate software. Further, the media assets may be stripped of metadata, such as the exact dimensions and specifications of the components, to prevent or make difficult reverse engineering of the machines. In one aspect, the media assets may comprise lightweight CAD data type files, such as JT format files, to facilitate quick transfer, loading, and manipulation thereof. However, it is to be appreciated that the media assets may comprise any data format suitable for storing, manipulating, and transferring engineering data about components of a machine.
In one embodiment, media asset library 52 b may contain a media asset (e.g., file) for each type of component of each type of subscribing machine. Each media asset may be hierarchically indexed based on a parts list of the respective machine, such as a bill of materials ("BOM"). For example, each individual media asset of each machine type may be linked to one or more assemblies of media assets. An assembly may include a plurality of media assets corresponding to components that are connected together in some manner to form a larger entity (e.g., bolted, screwed, welded, clipped, glued, interconnected by cables, etc.). Similarly, each assembly of media assets may be indexed to one or more groups of media assets. A group may include a plurality of interrelated assemblies of media assets corresponding to parts that function together for a specific purpose. For example, one group may correspond to all of the assemblies included in the "cab electronics group" or the "implement hydraulic group." Still further, each group of media assets may be indexed to an overall arrangement of media assets, etc., until the overall machine level collection of media assets is reached, which may be collectively identifiable by a machine serial number or the like. It is to be appreciated, however, that other schemes of media asset organization and/or indexing may be used, if desired.
Diagnostic information 52 c may include data that can be used to identify a component of a machine that has failed. For example, diagnostic information 52 c may include tables of fault codes for each machine type (i.e., manufacturer, model number, etc.) indexed according to machine serial number. The tables may include entries indicating at least one failed component for each fault code. That is, for a particular machine type, each fault code may be linked or indexed to one or more failed components. The links between fault codes and failed component(s) may be established by authorized expert users of off-board system 22. Based on maintenance and repair data (e.g., statistical data), a given fault code may be known to indicate with substantial certainty the failure of a particular component or components. For example, a given fault code for a particular machine may indicate with 90% certainty that a temperature sensor and/or cable has failed. In another example, a given fault code may indicate with 75% certainty that a wiring harness and mounting bracket has detached from its proper location, and with 25% certainty that a wire in the harness has been severed or otherwise damaged. Each fault code may be further associated with information (e.g., name, part number, manufacturer, etc.) about accessories related to the one or more failed components associated with the fault code. For example, the accessories may include glue, nuts, bolts, seals, tools, lubricant, other replaceable parts in the vicinity of and/or functionally related to the one or more failed components, and/or other accessories that may be recommended to facilitate the assembly and/or replacement of the one or more failed components. The expert users of off-board system 22 may keep diagnostic information 52 c up-to-date via console 46 based on forthcoming maintenance and repair data provided by a variety of sources.
Component information 52 d may include an up-to-date parts list (e.g., a BOM) of all the components of each type of subscribing machine. For example, the parts list for each subscribing machine type may be hierarchically organized, as discussed above, and contain the latest information for each component of the machine, such as, for example, a name, a serial number, a version number, and/or a date of manufacture for the component. Component information 52 d may also include warranty information about each component, such as, for example, whether its replacement is covered by a particular type of warranty. Component information 52 d may be kept current by, for example, automatic or manual electronic updates and/or by an authorized user of off-board system 22.
Dealer information 52 e may include data about one or more dealers able to supply parts for the subscribing machines, such as addresses and inventory information about a plurality of dealers associated with the visual diagnostic subscription service disclosed herein. Dealer information 52 e may include, for each associated dealer, a catalog of components, pricing and inventory information (e.g., in/out of stock, backorder, unavailable, etc.). Dealer information 52 e may also include delivery capabilities for each associated dealer (e.g., in-store pickup, on-site delivery, shipping to an address, etc.). Still further, dealer information 52 may include a current maintenance schedule or calendar for each of the associated dealers, such as, for example, a listing of available appointments during which the user may schedule maintenance or service to be completed. Dealer information 52 e may be kept current by, for example, periodic automatic or manual electronic updates and/or by the dealer or an authorized user of off-board system 22.
Controller 24 may embody, for example, an electronic control module (ECM), or another processor capable of executing, and/or or outputting command signals in response to received and/or stored data to affect, among other things, the data acquisition discussed herein. Controller 24 may include means for accessing, reading, and processing the media assets described above to display interactive three-dimensional models of machine 10 by way of user interface 16. These means may include components such as, for example, a memory, one or more data storage devices, a central processing unit, or any other components that may be used to run an application. For example, controller 24 may have a built-in software engine or player application capable of rendering interactive three-dimensional models from encrypted CAD data format files (e.g., JT files).
Although aspects of the present disclosure may be described generally as being stored in memory, one skilled in the art will appreciate that these aspects can be stored on or read from types of computer program products or computer-readable media, such as computer chips and secondary storage devices, including hard disks, floppy disks, optical media, CD-ROM, or other forms of RAM or ROM. Controller 24 may also include power supply circuitry, signal-conditioning circuitry, solenoid driver circuitry, communication circuitry, and other appropriate circuitry.
Controller 24 may be in communication with interface module 14, with communication module 18, with locating device 20, and with user interface 16 via communication lines. These communications may be facilitated by any suitable combination of wired and/or wireless hardware and carried out using known proprietary and/or non-proprietary links and protocols. For example, the communications may be executed according to protocols based on known industry standards, such as SAE J1587, SAE J1939, RS-232, RP1210, RS-422, RS-485, MODBUS, SAEJ1587, Bluetooth, 802.11b or g, etc.
Controller 24 may include a database (not shown) having, among other things, an indexed parts list of machine 10, such as a bill of materials ("BOM"). The parts list may be a comprehensive and exhaustive listing of all the components of machine 10. For example, the parts list may be organized hierarchically, as discussed above. The parts list may have one or more entries for each individual component of machine 10 containing information about the component. For example, the entries for each component may include a name, serial number, version, dates of previous replacement or maintenance, and/or a date of manufacture thereof. In one aspect, the parts list of machine 10 may be updated by an authorized user or machine operator by way of user interface 16 and/or automatically by controller 24 in response to maintenance and/or component replacement. The database may also include one or more tables of fault codes indexed by each of sensors 14 a-e and/or an integrity, intensity, or other signal parameter thresholds and/or ranges of the signals provided thereby. Controller 24 may also have stored therein a machine serial number, such as a vehicle identification number (VIN), or another type of identification code. The machine serial number may be used by controller 24 and/or off-board system 16 in connection with the visual diagnostic system discussed below.
During operation of machine 10, controller 24 may continually receive the signals from sensors 14 a-e. In one aspect, controller 24 may analyze the signals to determine a status of the sensors 14 a-e and/or the components or subsystems they monitor. For example, controller 24 may compare the integrity of the signals to the integrity thresholds contained in the fault code table(s). If controller 24 retrieves a fault code from the table(s), controller 24 may, in response, initiate the visual diagnostic system and subscription service of the present disclosure.
In response to a fault code, controller 24 may first request access to off-board system 22. Subsequently, controller 24 and/or off-board system 22 may determine if machine 10 has a valid subscription to the visual diagnostic service. For example, controller 24 and/or off-board system 22 may search customer subscription information 52 a for a subscription profile associated with the machine serial number contained on controller 24. If such a profile is found, controller 24 and/or off-board system 22 may determine if the subscription is valid (e.g., has not expired, payments are up-to-date, etc.). If the subscription is valid, access may be granted to the visual diagnostic system.
If it is determined that machine 10 has a valid subscription, controller 24 may search diagnostic information 52 c for the fault code. If the fault code is found, which, as mentioned above, may mean that at least one component has failed, controller 24 may retrieve from diagnostic information 52 c the data about that component. Controller 24 may then access and search media library 52 b for media assets associated with and/or linked to the failed component. Controller 24 may then download and store in memory the media assets associated with the failed component. Alternatively or additionally, controller 24 may cause off-board system 22 to stream in real-time the media assets to controller 24.
Controller 24 may display, on user interface 16, a graphical user interface (GUI) 60, as shown in
GUI 60 may include a display area 62 showing a three-dimensional model of at least one component 64 of machine 10 by itself and/or in its assembled environment. Display area 62 may also include scroll bars 62 a allowing the user to scroll the view of at least one component 64 left/right and up/down. Controller 24 may render the three-dimensional models based on the media asset(s) downloaded or streamed in real-time from media asset library 52 b. Controller 24 may initially, and by default, display a model of at least one failed component 64 a in display area 62. Any components 64 shown in display area 62 may be selectable by the user. Upon the user's selection thereof, controller 24 may display information about the selected component (e.g., name, part number, availability, cost, shipment time, etc.).
Display area 62 may also include an information prompt area 66 in which controller 24 may warn a user of GUI 60 that component 64 a has failed, provide information about failed component 64, prompt the user as to whether a replacement should be ordered, and/or provide other information to the user. GUI 60 may also include a controls display area 68 containing zoom buttons 70, rotate buttons 72, "Yes" and "No" buttons 74, an animation button 76, and a settings button 78.
Selection of zoom buttons 70 may cause controller 24 to perform zoom in/zoom out operations on the model of failed component 64 a shown in display area 62. Similarly, selection of rotate buttons 72 may cause controller 24 to perform rotation operations on failed component 64 a shown in display area 62. As such, the user may be able to customize the displayed view of failed component 64 a to better understand the nature of the failure and/or to visually recognize or identify failed component 64 a. The user may select Yes/No buttons 74 in response to questions displayed in information prompt area 66 or elsewhere on GUI 60 (e.g., "Would you like to place an order for a replacement part (Y/N)?). Selection of animation button 76 may cause controller 24 to display, for example, an animation of the basic assembly and disassembly of the pertinent systems and subsystems of machine 10 required to access and replace failed component 64 a. Selection of settings button 76 may allow the user to change certain preferences associated with the disclosed visual diagnostic system. For example, the user may be able to enter and/or update information contained in customer subscription information 52 a. In one aspect, the user may be able to renew a subscription, update a shipping or billing address, update delivery preferences (e.g., on-site or to another shipping address), add an account (e.g., credit card) to be charged for services rendered in connected with the visual diagnostic system, update the BOM for machine 10 following maintenance and/or replacement of a component, change display preferences (e.g., component level displayed upon failure), and/or set other desired preferences.
Controls display area 68 may also include a selectable parts list 80 that shows, hierarchically, where failed component 64 a falls within the overall configuration of assemblies and sub-assemblies of machine 10 (e.g., an expanding/collapsing outline). For example, failed component 64 a may be Temperature Sensor A, which may fall under the Temperature Sensor Assembly, which may fall under the Wiring Hydraulic Group, which may fall under the Electrical Arrangement, which may fall under Common Arrangement 2 of the overall machine 10 (e.g., Loader A). As such, parts list 80 may include an entry for each collection of components. Upon detecting the failure of a component, controller 24 may highlight or otherwise visually indicate each entry in parts list 80, under which failed component 64 a falls.
Each entry in parts list 80 may be selectable by the user. For example, each entry in parts list 80 may contain a box 80 a that may be checked and unchecked in response to the user's selection. Controller 24 may display the one or more components of machine 10 corresponding to the checked entries of parts list (i.e., checked assemblies, sub-assemblies, or individual components). For example, in
Based on the data retrieved from diagnostic information 52 c, controller 24 may prompt the user, via GUI 60, as to whether a replacement for failed component 64 a should be ordered. In one embodiment, the prompting may further include recommending that one or more accessory items related to the replacement of failed component 64 a also be ordered (e.g., glue, seals, bolts, tools, etc.). Upon selecting "Yes" button 74 or otherwise affirming the order, controller 24 may automatically access machine component information 52 d to determine if the at least one failed component 64 a is of a latest version thereof. For example, controller 24 may compare a parts list contained in controller 24 with a latest parts list of the particular machine contained in machine component information 52 d to determine the latest version of the at least one failed component.
Controller 24 may then access dealer information 52 e to identify a best dealer that can provide the latest version of the replacement for failed component 64 a based on settings contained customer subscription information 52 a. For example, if the customer of machine 10 prefers on-site delivery, controller 24 may generate a dealer list by identifying one or more dealers than can supply the part and that offer on-site delivery based on the data contained in dealer information 52 e. Controller 24 may then filter or sort the dealer list based on a location of machine 10. For example, controller 24 may determine a global position of machine 10 based on the signals provided by locating device 20, compare the global position to the location of each dealer in the list, and sort the list based on a distance therebetween (e.g., a distance comparison based on zip codes and/or addresses). Controller 24 may then select a best dealer from the list based on inventory information about failed component 64 a (e.g., in-stock, back order, price, etc.) as to minimize cost and delivery time. Controller 24 may then prompt the user via GUI 60 as to whether the order for a replacement component(s) and/or accessories should be finalized with the best dealer. This may include displaying information about the potential order, such as, for example, a price, an estimated delivery time, and/or a dealer name and location. In one aspect, determining a price may include accessing customer subscription information 52 a and component information 52 d to determine if the particular components are covered by a warranty. The price may also include delivery charges or any other charges associated with the transaction.
If the user affirms the order via input to GUI 60, controller 24 may communicate the order for the at least one replacement component from the best dealer to off-board system 22. The order may be stored in storage 54 and later retrieved by the particular dealer for processing. Alternatively or additionally, the order may be communicated directly to the dealer, if in communication with machine 10, or relayed by off-board system 22 to the dealer. Additionally, controller 24 may affect a sale to the customer by, for example, charging an account associated with the particular customer contained in customer subscription information 52 a (e.g., credit card account). Controller 24 may similarly process an order for the replacement component, if customer subscription information 52 a indicates the customer prefers delivery of the component to a shipping or mailing address, in-store pickup, or another preference. In another aspect, controller 24 may present, via GUI 60, for the user's selection, more than one dealer that can provide the replacement component(s), and the user may select a desired dealer to process the order.
In another aspect, controller 24 may prompt the user via GUI 60 as to whether an appointment should be made at the selected dealer location to install the ordered replacement part(s). If the user selects "Yes" button 74 or otherwise responds with affirmative input to GUI 60, controller 24 may access the scheduling information for the selected dealer contained in dealer information 52 e. Controller 24 may then display, via GUI 60, the maintenance calendar for the selected dealer. In particular, controller 24 may display the maintenance calendar such that the period of time shown overlaps with the time at which the ordered replacement part is expected to be delivered. Controller 24 may visually indicate on the calendar the dealer's available appointment times during which the user may schedule the installation of the ordered replacement part. The user may select a desired appointment time via input to GUI 60.
One skilled in the art will realize that the processes illustrated in this description may be implemented in a variety of ways and include other modules, programs, applications, scripts, processes, threads, or code sections that may all functionally interrelate with each other to accomplish the individual tasks described above for each module, script, and daemon. For example, these programs modules may be implemented using commercially available software tools, using custom object-oriented code written in the C++ programming language, using applets written in the Java programming language, or may be implemented with discrete electrical components or as one or more hardwired application specific integrated circuits (ASIC) that are custom designed for this purpose.
The described implementation may include a particular network configuration but embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented in a variety of data communication network environments using software, hardware, or a combination of hardware and software to provide the processing functions.
The disclosed and system and subscription service may provide ways to visually identify, find, and automatically order a replacement for a failed part of a machine. In particular, the disclosed system and service may allow a user to intuitively identify a failed part and determine its location within the systems and subsystems of the machine by way of three-dimensional models provided to an associated GUI. Further, the disclosed system and service may automatically prompt the user to place an order for a replacement part. In this manner, machine downtime may be reduced. Usage of the disclosed visual diagnostic system and subscription service will now be explained.
During operation of machine 10, controller 24 may receive signal(s) from sensors 14 a-e indicative of a status of one or more components thereof. For example, a signal provided by a temperature sensor 14 a associated with engine 28 may begin deteriorate, lose integrity, or otherwise malfunction. In response to the signal from sensor 14 a, controller 24 may identify and retrieve a fault code in the fault code table, and initiate the disclosed visual diagnostic subscription service.
As a first step of the visual diagnostic subscription service, controller 24 may request access to off-board system 22. Off-board system 22 may, in response, determine if machine 10 has a valid subscription, as discussed above. Upon a determination that machine has a valid subscription, controller 24 may receive access to off-board system 22. Controller 24 may then access diagnostic information 52 c, look up an entry for the identified fault code of the particular machine, and retrieve any information associated with the entry. The information may indicate, for example, that Temperature Sensor A has failed, and its part number is "123456". The information may also indicate, for example, that Temperature Sensor A falls within the Hydraulic Wiring Group, of the Electrical Arrangement, of the Common Arrangement 2, of Wheel Loader A. Still further, the information may indicate certain recommended accessories that should be ordered along with a replacement temperature sensor (e.g., a mounting hardware pack and an electrical connector). This information may be returned to controller 24 for processing.
Subsequently, controller 24 may access and search media library 52 b for media assets indexed to or otherwise associated with Temperature Sensor A based on the machine's serial number and/or the part number for Temperature Sensor A. In another embodiment, controller 24 may search media library 52 b for all media assets associated with machine 10 based on the machine's serial number. Controller 24 may then download and store in memory the appropriate media assets. In another aspect, controller 24 may similarly retrieve the media assets stored in computer readable storage already onboard machine 10.
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Controller 24 may also display, in information prompt area 66, a message indicating that the temperature sensor has failed and asking the user if a replacement part should be ordered. For example, controller 24 may display "Warning! Temperature Sensor A (P/N 123456) has failed. Would you like to place an order for a replacement part (Y/N)?" In one aspect, the user may wish to first explore the nature of the failure before deciding whether a replacement component should be ordered. For example, the user may customize a desired view of failed temperature sensor 64 a by zooming in/out and rotating the view using buttons 70 and 72, respectively. The user may also view an animation of the assembly/disassembly required to access and replace failed temperature sensor 64 a by pressing button 76.
Additionally, the user may wish to visually identify the assemblies and sub-assemblies in which failed temperature sensor 64 a is included using selectable parts list 80. For example, the user may click on a box 80 a corresponding to the Temperature Assembly to visually explore a three-dimensional model thereof (
Upon being satisfied that a replacement for failed temperature sensor 64 a should be ordered, the user may select "Yes" button 74 or otherwise affirm an order via input to GUI 60. In response, controller 24 may access machine component information 52 d and/or dealer information 52 e to identify a best dealer that can provide a replacement part for failed temperature sensor 64 a based on the preferences in customer subscription information 52 a, as discussed above. Alternatively, controller 24 may provide multiple dealers for the user's selection, as discussed above
Controller 24 may then prompt the user via GUI 60 as to whether the recommended accessories should also be ordered along with a replacement for failed temperature sensor 64 a. For example, controller 24 may display in prompt area 66: "Would you also like to order the following recommended accessories: mounting hardware pack (P/N 123455, $1.99), an electrical connector (P/N 123458, $5.99)?" The user may then select or deselect the accessories and affirm the order via appropriate input to GUI 60. Once affirmed, controller 24 may affect a sale to the customer, as discussed above.
Controller 24 may then prompt the user via GUI 60 as to whether a maintenance appointment should be scheduled with the selected dealer. For example, controller 24 may display in prompt area 66: "Would you like to schedule a repair appointment with dealer XYZ (Y/N)?" If the user affirms, controller 24 may display an appointment calendar for the selected dealer, and the user may select and schedule an available appointment, as discussed above.
By employing the visual diagnostic system, a subscribing user may be able to quickly identify and order a replacement for a failed component on a machine, thereby reducing downtime. Further, the user may be able to visually identify the assemblies and subassemblies in which the failed component is included, which may aid in self-service replacement of the component. Additionally, the user may be able to schedule an appointment to have the component serviced, if desired.
It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modifications and variations can be made to the method and system of the present disclosure. Other embodiments of the method and system will be apparent to those skilled in the art from consideration of the specification and practice of the method and system disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope of the disclosure being indicated by the following claims and their equivalents.
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|Hitachi, Ltd.
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|Aug 15, 2006
|Right Hemisphere Limited
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|General Electric Company
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|Atx Technologies, Inc.
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|James Costello
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|Mats Johansson
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|Masahito Yamaki
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|Claude-Nicolas Fiechter
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|Victor Company Of Japan Limited
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|General Electric Company
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|Jun 29, 2007
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Discussion and debate with Joe Duffy
The discussion continues around the confusion people are experiencing concerning the Local Property Tax .
Leonard talks to Joe about an incident he encountered in Dublin city centre last night where he spoke at length to a person in a distressed state near the river.
The Samaritans number is 1850 60 90 90
Are people any the wiser about how to pay their property tax since Revenue's public statements on the issue?
Leonard came to the aid of a man about to jump into the Liffey
Title: Thriller
Composer: Temperton
Performer(s): Michael Jackson
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The Reader's Guide to Holiday Style: Dazzling Dinner party
No longer do dinner party events need to bring fears of black and grey for ensemble choices. Brighten up your look with luminous earth tones and pops of pastel. As the season change beat the winter doldrums with color and vintage flair. Model Katlin Peterson, wears a collection of vintage and modern pieces from Dundee-based Scout Dry Good & Trade. Color blocking with classic basics such as a cardigan and flawless...
Cosmic Forecast, Dec. 15-Dec. 21
Finally, this is the week to do it. There will be others, but not 'til January. Starting on the 19th, please study the Maya, and a light will shine for you on the 24th. Realize that by reading this article and these words you're seeking some possible knowledge of the/your future. Realize that you're studying these words with a purpose. Realize that for better or worse, a blessing or a curse…the Maya are coming…...
Pick: The Envy Corps
December 17
The Envy Corps w/ Little Brazil, InDreama and Great American Desert
The Waiting Room Lounge, 6212 Maple St.
9 p.m., $8, onepercentproductions.com
The Des Moines, Ia. indie rockers The Envy Corps have built a steadty audience in Omaha, culminating in their well-received set at this summer's MAHA Festival. The band has also experienced acclaim for their 2011 release It Culls You. The band recorded...
Pick: Bocca Lupo Records Showcase
December 20
Bocca Lupo Records Showcase w/ Mal Madrigal, Before the Tea & Toast, Kevin Pike & John Kotchian and Orenda Fink
The Waiting Room Lounge, 6212 Maple St.
9 p.m., $7 at the door, onepercentproductions.com
Bocca Lupo Records has evolved from its beginnings as the imprint for Mal Madrigal mastermind Stephen Bartolomei, into a busy, boutique vinyl label. And despite the fact that Bartolomei has taken up...
ToyLand: A Theatrical Toys for Tots Fundraiser
Truly a night for living dolls, the second annual ToyLand fundraiser will take place at House of Loom on Saturday, December 17th. Kicking off with a family-friendly Build-a-Gift Workshop at 4 p.m., kids will have a ball while meeting Marines in the cupcake decorating parlor and visiting the hot chocolate bar (suggested cash/toy donation).
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Jake Ross:
September 2, 2012 at 8:37 pm
Jolly bobs?
Dan Gardner:
September 7, 2012 at 8:21 am
I believe it's British slang for "our good friend Bob"
September 7, 2012 at 8:42 am
Yeah but it's jolly bobs... as in more than one. How many good friends named Bob could they have? o_0
Also: I just did a quick search and it seems to be a restaurant but I'm not sure that's it either.
Trish Kiraly:
September 11, 2012 at 6:57 pm
In this particular case I believe 'jolly bobs' is British slang for trip/visit
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I'm dying over here...
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Quick! Someone send an ambulance!
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hurry! it is 5 hours late
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I tried to send one earlier but every time I tried to send the text message to the ambulance I kept saying "Jesus Crust! Help! This lady is trying and needs an umbilical!"
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Now we know what they meant by "What would Jesus do?"
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Yuuup, Ride Camels and dune buggies.
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Is "jolly bobs" some sort of slang I don't know, or was that an autocorrect too?
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No such slang in Britain like "jolly bobs", might just be something that family say.
We may have some strange sayings, but that would take the biscuit...
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Pandaw ShipsAndaman Explorer Angkor Pandaw Bassac Pandaw Indochina Pandaw Kalaw Pandaw Kalay Pandaw Katha Pandaw Kha Byoo Pandaw Kindat Pandaw Laos Pandaw Mekong Pandaw Orient Pandaw Pandaw II Tonle Pandaw Yunnan Pandaw Zawgyi Pandaw
- Ships offer promenade decks with panoramic views.
- Itineraries feature remote, hard-to-reach destinations.
- Fares include daily shore excursions.
- Complimentary (most) beverages, local beer, spirits
- Pandaw News: Pandaw Buys Motor Yacht For Southeast Asia Coastal Cruises
OnboardBecause all of Pandaw's ships were specifically built for river cruising, the promenade decks play a large role in enhancing the passenger experience. Each ship features an observation deck and a promenade deck, designed to offer panoramic views.
A buffet breakfast and sit-down lunch and dinner, all included, are served daily. Meals often feature exotic, organic produce prepared by chefs knowledgable in local cuisine.
Pandaw offers a mostly inclusive experience -- all bottled water, soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee and locally produced beer and spirits are included. Imported spirits are available at an additional cost. Daily shore excursions and all meals are included in the cruise fares.
Each cabin is air-conditioned and is equipped with a safe, luggage storage, wardrobe, writing desk, hair dryer, kimono, minibar, phone and slippers. Thann bath amenities, including shampoo, conditioner, soap and lotion, are included. Passengers can borrow iPads. Wifi is available in public areas throughout the ship. Because of the exotic itineraries the boats sail, satellite signals are spotty, so cabins don't have TVs.
Vessels feature lecture rooms, libraries, spa facilities, shops, live entertainment, movie showings, gyms and traditional saloon. They also have hospitality desks, open 24 hours daily.
About Pandaw River CruisesPandaw River Cruises was established in 1995 as a revival of the Irrawaddy Flotilla Co., which operated passenger and cargo ferries on the rivers of Burma. Pandaw launched with the restoration of its namesake steamer and began operating in the Mekong River in 2002, where four of its ships continue to sail today.
Pandaw ships, which accommodate between 10 and 60 passengers, are all capable of reaching remote areas of Asia, including Vietnam, Cambodia and Burma.
Pandaw River Cruises FleetPandaw specializes in itineraries that feature remote, hard-to-reach destinations.
Four ships in the Pandaw fleet sail three-, four-, seven- and 10-night Mekong itineraries between Saigon and Siem Reap/Angkor: RV Angkor Pandaw (32 passengers), RV Mekong Pandaw (48 passengers), RV Tonle Pandaw (56 passengers) and RV Bassac Pandaw (60 passengers).
Seven ships sail one-, two-, seven-, 10-, 14- and 20-night Burma itineraries on the Irrawaddy and Chindwin rivers: RY Kalay Pandaw (10 passengers), RV Katha Pandaw (32 passengers), RV Kalaw Pandaw (40 passengers), RV Kindat Pandaw (40 passengers), RV Pandaw 2 (48 passengers, RV Orient Pandaw (60 passengers) and RV Indochina Pandaw (60 passengers).
Pandaw also charters a number of its vessels annually to American and European river cruise specialists.
Fellow PassengersPandaw's passenger base is primarily composed of well-traveled Australians, Europeans and North Americans. The average age of passengers varies depending on factors such as itinerary and ship.
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Phi Sigma Sigma Foundation
2015 - 2016 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to this year's scholarship
and educational grant winners!
Named Scholarships
May be established by an individual or a chapter. Often, these scholarships are created in memory of a sister or loved one. Chapters may also choose to establish a scholarship to benefit a deserving chapter sister. This year's winners are:
Ali Ward Delta Iota Memorial Scholarship
Alyson Beland, Delta Iota Chapter
Allison Beth Schmidt Memorial Scholarship
Megan Williams, Iota Epsilon Chapter
Ariel Rose Black Theta Iota Chapter Memorial Scholarship
Erin Dagenais, Theta Iota Chapter
Bertha and Mac Bodian Memorial Scholarship
Beth Moody, Iota Gamma Chapter
Beta Alpha Nicole Schiffman Memorial Scholarship
Maria Reardon, Beta Alpha Chapter
Beverly L. Richman, MD Scholarship
Irina Nagovsky, Zeta Pi Chapter
Centennial Scholarship
Alana McGinty, Epsilon Alpha Chapter
Chapter Consultant Scholarship
Marie Bucci, Gamma Nu Chapter
Danielle Nguyen Memorial Scholarship
Sarah Blue, Delta Iota Chapter
Dr. Helen Vassallo Gamma Iota Scholarship
Mary-Lee Barboza, Gamma Iota Chapter
Erin Michelle Say Memorial Scholarship
Abagail Cavalier, Theta Gamma Chapter
Helen Berkowitz Memorial Scholarship
Patty Roberts, Delta Delta Chapter
Jeanine Jacobs Goldberg Scholarship
Jacqueline Botchman, Iota Mu Chapter
Josette George Kaufman Scholarship for Panhellenic Leaders
Kelly Rund, Gamma Pi Chapter
Kristina Witten Memorial Scholarship
Christine Ackerley, Zeta Eta Chapter
Laura Treanor Memorial Scholarship
Samantha McLean, Kappa Chapter
Lindsey Orser Delta Delta Chapter Memorial Scholarship
Jenny Porter, Delta Delta Chapter
Los Angeles County Alumnae Book Award
Jennifer Nguyen, Theta Upsilon Chapter
Mamie Klein Memorial Scholarship
Jamie Silverstein, Gamma Zeta Chapter
Maria Arena Memorial Scholarship
Meghann Ryan, Gamma Pi Chapter
Markowitz Book Award
Katie O'Neill, Beta Upsilon Chapter
Michelle Stacey Friedman Memorial Scholarship
Alysha Doggart, Delta Epsilon Chapter
Nereyda (Neddie) Iniquez Memorial Scholarship
Kate Colagreco, Zeta Gamma Chapter
Past Grand Archons' Scholarship
Becca Martin, Iota Omicron Chapter
Sunshine State Scholarship
Allison Siegel, Theta Xi Chapter
Veachey R. Bloom Book Award
Mariah Montero, Iota Zeta Chapter
Educational Grants
Funded primarily through interest earned by the Foundation, educational grants are awarded annually to collegiate and alumnae sisters based on three criteria: financial need, scholarship and service to Phi Sigma Sigma and the community, This year's recipients are:
Shanika Badoya-Mulkerin, Delta Gamma Chapter
Lydia Brewster, Iota Zeta Chapter
Cipriana Costello, Theta Eta Chapter
Brigid Cruise, Pi Chapter
Adrianna Cuesta, Delta Kappa Chapter
Autumn Edelson, Zeta Delta Chapter
Joan Fath, Theta Iota Chapter
Natalie Ficociello, Iota Epsilon Chapter
Tamara Fuentes, Zeta Pi Chapter
Lexi Geiger, Epsilon Tau Chapter
Kaitlyn Henzel, Zeta Kappa Chapter
Samantha Holloway, Iota Mu Chapter
Amanda Horowitz, Beta Upsilon Chapter
Tori Klippel, Iota Epsilon Chapter
Michelle Krnak, Delta Delta Chapter
Jaclyn Leonard, Xi Chapter
Jenica Longfield, Iota Epsilon Chapter
Kateleen Lopez, Delta Kappa Chapter
Sarina May, Beta Eta Chapter
Maggie Meehan, Gamma Nu Chapter
Sarah Meinhart, Theta Tau Chapter
Kendra Muldowney, Xi Chapter
Julia Palazzo, Gamma Nu Chapter
Alexie Rodriguez, Zeta Gamma Chapter
Sara Scott, Delta Delta Chapter
Andrea Serpas, Kappa Chapter
Kayla Sica, Gamma Iota Chapter
Marissa Silverman, Beta Eta Chapter
Thea Velic, Iota Zeta Chapter
Chelsey Wade, Delta Theta Chapter
Rachel Wellman-Benedict, Delta Upsilon Chapter
Audrey Yeiter, Iota Iota Chapter
Educational Grants Alumnae - Part Time Students
Funded primarily through interest earned by the Foundation, educational grants are awarded annually to alumnae sisters attending school part time and based on three criteria: financial need, scholarship and service to Phi Sigma Sigma and the community,
Chapter Educational Funds
Funds established by chapters for any educational purpose, with the primary focus on scholarships to deserving initiated members of the chapter, including alumnae pursuing post-graduate degrees. This year's recipients are:
Beta Upsilon Chapter Educational Fund
Alexis Carey, Beta Upsilon Chapter
Delta Iota Chapter Educational Fund
Ellie Anderson, Delta Iota Chapter
Delta Theta Chapter Educational Fund
Angelica LeDonne, Delta Theta Chapter
Gamma Nu Chapter Educational Fund
Emily Angstadt, Gamma Nu Chapter
Gamma Tau Chapter Educational Fund
Emily Harris, Gamma Tau Chapter
Gamma Xi Chapter Educational Fund
Dana Schweizer, Gamma Xi Chapter
Iota Zeta Chapter Educational Fund
Shalyn Koester, Iota Zeta Chapter
Pi Chapter Educational Fund
Jolene Sproviero, Pi Chapter
Theta Psi Chapter Educational Fund
Ashley Mattson, Theta Psi Chapter
Xi Chapter Educational Fund
Sydney Rosenberg, Xi Chapter
UIFI (Undergraduate Interfraternity Institute) Scholarships
Funded by the Foundation, these scholarships are awarded annually to collegiate members to attend UIFI's week-long intensive leadership development program. This year's recipients are:
Katie Copeland, Theta Mu Chapter
Sydney Edelmann, Delta Theta Chapter
Natalie Ficociello, Iota Epsilon Chapter
Emily Gillis, Xi Chapter
Laken Ginn, Gamma Tau Chapter
Whitney Hazard, Gamma Iota Chapter
Shelby Kresge, Zeta Gamma Chapter
Jennifer Nguyen, Theta Upsilon Chapter


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|Coordinates: 40°09′40″N 34°22′37″E / 40.161°N 34.377°ECoordinates: 40°09′40″N 34°22′37″E / 40.161°N 34.377°E
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Sungurlu is the largest and wealthiest district of Çorum Province in the Black Sea Region of Turkey, located 72 km south-west of the city of Çorum. The population is about 59,283, of which 34,159 live in the town of Sungurlu. The mayor is Abdulkadir Şahiner (MHP).
Sungurlu is on the main road from the Turkish capital Ankara to the Black Sea city of Samsun, and is a popular stop for soup or snacks, including Çorum's famous roasted chick peas (leblebi), when traveling that route by bus.
Sungurlu has been settled by Hittites, Assyrians, Phrygians, Cimmerians, Alexander the Great, Galatians, Ancient Romans, and Pontic Greeks. Following the defeat of Byzantium by the Turks at the battle of Malazgirt in 1071, the area was settled by Danishmend lords.
Many of Turkey's leading socks manufacturers are from Sungurlu.[citation needed] There is a clock tower in the town, built in 1891.[citation needed]
See also[edit]
- ^ "Area of regions (including lakes), km²". Regional Statistics Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. 2002. Retrieved 2013-03-05.
- ^ "Population of province/district centers and towns/villages by districts - 2012". Address Based Population Registration System (ABPRS) Database. Turkish Statistical Institute. Retrieved 2013-02-27.
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The following individuals were booked into the San Miguel County Detention Center between July 13 and July 18:
Anthony Pacheco I, 45, two-day commitment
John Dougherty, 54, larceny, bench warrant, SM Magistrate
William Turner, 58, battery on a household member, bench warrant, SM Magistrate
Josette Roybal, 47, DWI (fourth offense), driving on a suspended/revoked license
Christina Urioste, age unavailable, trafficking, tampering with evidence, possession of drug paraphernalia
Richard Marquez, 22, probation violation
Congratulations to Zant Zamora, a 17-year old Robertson High senior who is competing in the National High School Finals Rodeo in Gillette, Wyo., this week. Zamora is entered in three events, team roping, with partner Corey Charley, of Albuquerque, light rifle and trap shooting. Zamora and Charley qualified for the team roping competition by finishing second in the state based on points accumulated at rodeos across the state. The competition wraps up on Saturday. We wish Zamora the best of luck.
It's hot. Record-breaking hot, for the umpteenth year in a row. Which brings us to an inconvenient truth.
And with that lead, I probably lost half of this column's readership. The truth is not only inconvenient, it angers a lot people. There's just too much spin-doctoring out there for it to be otherwise.
In 1966
Thursday, July 14, 1966 — Seven Las Vegas girls have worked all summer at St. Anthony's Hospital helping patients under the direction of the nursing staff. The older women have sponsored and directed the girls. They are, Mrs. Laura Reynolds, Greta Maloney, Miss Laura Reynolds, Gwen Timm, Sara Moore, Theresa Rubio, Vivanda Guerin, Mrs. Oliver Slade and Dorothy Garcia. Sister Ann Raymond is the hospital administrator.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
6:02 a.m. to 8:12 p.m.
7 p.m.
Nat Gold Players performance of the Musical, "Nunsense II: The Second Coming" by Dan Goggin. Shows will be Friday, Saturday and Sunday and Aug. 6 and 7. Friday and Saturday shows at 7 p.m. Sunday matinées at 2 p.m. All shows at Charlie's Event Center on Douglas Ave. Tickets are: General admission $10 in advance, $12 at the door; and students and seniors over 65, $8 in advance, $10 at the door. Tickets are available online at www.natgoldplayers.com.
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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The Oath of Allegiance will be taken by 15 applicants during Pecos National Historical Park's first Naturalization Ceremony, to be held at 1 p.m. on Monday. The new citizens will be entitled to the same rights, obligations, and opportunities as all other Americans, including the ability to vote, hold public office, carry a U.S. passport, serve on a jury, work for the federal government, and serve as an officer in the armed services.
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The Book Stall at Chestnut Court
A North Shore institution, The Book Stall is one of the leading independent bookstores in the Chicagoland area. This general trade book store has a reputation for trustworthy customer service, numerous author appearances throughout the year, and a highly popular monthly newsletter with a distribution of 8,500.
J. McLaughlin
The name J. McLaughlin is synonymous with classic clothing and accessories for women and men. As a recognized retail industry leader providing high quality clothing based in New York, J. McLaughlin has made homes in 50 chic locales nationwide, serving up classic clothes with an original twist. J.McLaughlin caters to those who enjoy beautifully designed and crafted clothing and accessories.
Material Possessions
Discover a store with unique ambiance and warmth, nestled in the heart of the North Shore. For over 30 years, Material Possessions has welcomed guests and clients into their gorgeous store. Thought-provoking pieces, designed to ignite the imagination, stir the soul and make a statement are aplenty...and a sense of humor is always at home here.
Oui, Madame
A little piece of Paris on the North Shore, a Francophiles paradise with gifts available for every occasion. This lovely boutique is THE go to spot for luxury fashion jewelry, gifts, home fashion accessories.
Winnetka Wine Shop
Providing fine wines and craft beers for the North Shore. Every wine and beer is hand selected and taste tested before they are placed on our shelf. Stop in to select a bottle to take home or enjoy a glass in the café.
Lynfred Winery & Tasting Room
Welcome to Lynfred Winery Wheeling, a satellite location for Illinois' oldest and largest, continually-operating winery. Since 1979, Lynfred Winery has been offering guests with great wine, food and lodging. We offer wine tastings, flights, and bottles every day of the week. We have received numerous awards for our wine, and we have countless events that go on throughout the year at the winery. We also have a variety of gift and gourmet food items.
Fun Inc
Fun Inc. is a manufacturer and wholsale distributor of magic tricks and gag novelties. Our knowledgeable and experienced factory staff, most of whom have been with the company for over 20 years, take pride in paying attention to the smallest details. This makes accurate fulfillment of orders and timely shipments a top priority.
Waukegan Main Street
Representing a variety of downtown restaurants, an array of shops and services and entertainment. Stroll downtown and enjoy shopping the unique stores, visiting the art galleries, eating at one of the many restaurants and end the day with a show at the famous Genesee Theatre, Three Brother's Theatre or enjoy live entertainment at one of the downtown eateries. Join the fun at one of the many events throughout the year, including the monthly ArtWauk. Waukegan has something for everyone.
The Nut and Candy House
Many kinds of fresh roasted and raw nuts. Chocolates, chocolate covered nuts, yogurt covered items, snack mixes and assorted candies. Bulk, bagged or gift packed items. Open daily.
Volo Auto Museum
The most under priced attraction in the area! 36 acres of family fun. See 300 classic, antique and muscle cars, including the country's largest display of Hollywood TV and movie cars! Experience the Military Combat Zone, a life-like battle scene with rare military vehicles and weapons. Shop 5 Antique Malls. Take a Haunted Trolley Tour. Enjoy great food in a Betty Boop themed diner and more. All in one location!
Historic Volo Country Village
Come visit our 30-acre antique theme park. Anchored by the nationally recognized Volo Auto Museum, the site also boasts great shopping in five separate malls selling antiques, unique gifts and collectibles. Over 400 dealers.
Volo Antique Malls and Mercantile Mall
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Editor's note: In our continuing series of posts by the creators of Oni's The Sixth Gun, writer Cullen Bunn shares his creative side and his childhood in today's special edition of Six by 6.
by Cullen Bunn
This is an exercise in nostalgia for me. My collaborator on The Sixth Gun, Brian Hurtt, suggested this topic, and he said he could probably guess the projects I'd mention. Anyone who talks to me long enough will have a pretty good idea of the books that meant a lot to me during my formative years. Hell, you might think most of my comic book influences came out of one of those Whitman 3-packs so prevalent in Piggly Wiggly and Stuckey's in the 70s. Well, you might be right. I think every comic creator has a list of a dozen or so books they'd love to work on. Here are just a few of the titles I'd love to take a crack at reinventing or re-imagining. I could easily create a second (and maybe a third) list of six projects I'd love to tackle. Rom: Spaceknight … Scare Tactics … Blackwulf … Warlock 5 … The list goes on and on … but the following list are the dream jobs that pop most readily into my skull.
Keep in mind, this isn't about blowing anyone away with these notions. It's about daydreaming.
The Micronauts
Easily my pick for favorite comic book of all time. I credit The Micronauts with getting me into collecting comics … not just reading, but really collecting. I can remember the first day I stumbled onto an issue of the book very clearly … from picking it up at the grocery store to reading it a dozen or so times in the back room of my dad's office. For a comic about a line of toys, The Micronauts (like ROM: Spaceknight) tore past its humble origins into something really special. Of course, I would almost kill to write their story.
With licensing and such, it would be tough to tell the story of Marvel's Micronauts without some significant changes, but for the longest time I thought I had a way to do just that. My story, The Microverse, would follow the 'Nauts after the defeat of Baron Karza. I even thought of a way to ret-con the end of New Voyages, but damn if I'm at a loss to remember it now. Anyhow, Commander Rann, Marrionette, Bug, and Devil would be a few of the characters on the team. Acroyear, who was a Mego-owned character, would also be in the group—but he would have abandoned the name of his people, as well as his trademark armor and helmet—to lead the contemplative life of a monk. Rounding out the team would be Psycho-Man. He would play the Dr. Smith role to our group of adventurers. My story would send the 'Nauts a thousand years into the future, where the Enigma Force had been driven mad and was becoming a tyrant more destructive than Baron K—uh, he who should not be named …
That's it! I'm digging out my action figures and playing this story out right now!
I think almost every writer who grew up in the 70s would love to take a shot at writing a Man-Thing story. I don't know what it is about the character … Maybe the whole tragic, near-mindless monster vibe appeals to me. My first encounter with the creature was in an issue of The Micronauts (the first issue of that series I read), and I came across him again in the first issue of his 1979 re-launch.
"Are those tears trickling down your face, monster? Tears for Dr. Oheimer, that good man who lies dead in your arms? Are they tears for the life that might have been, now vanished in the smoke of the raging inferno? No, monsters can't cry. It must be the moisture of the swamp."
Those lines sealed the deal for me, and I've been a fan ever since.
Much of my desire to work on a 70s-style monster hero has been satisfied with my upcoming project, The Tooth (from Oni Press). Still, telling a Man-Thing yarn remains a goal of mine. I've got a story staged in my head and ready to go. It's a solid, no-holds-barred fright fest that I believe could actually put Man-Thing on the map as a really scary horror character. That's all I really want to say about that one, because I'm really keeping my fingers crossed to make that happen!
Devil Dinosaur
A boy and his dinosaur … What kid wouldn't freak out over this comic? I think I first saw Devil Dinosaur in an issue of Marvel's Godzilla, and I read that issue over and over again. Since the original run, Devil Dinosaur has appeared in a few books, and he's getting a little play in Jason Aaron's Astonishing Spider-Man/Wolverine. As with Man-Thing, I have an idea for a Devil Dinosaur story that (to my all-too-self-important point of view) would change the way readers look at the character. Okay … maybe not, but I still think it would be a lot of fun! My initial premise was a Devil Dinosaur MAX story, something that throws a little Dinosaurs Attacks and The Mist into the mix. It'll almost certainly never happen, and I guess I could always try to tell that story with a T-Rex other than Devil Dinosaur, but it would most assuredly be a bit of a love letter to that character.
In the 90s, Dr. Druid had an all-too-short-lived series that I thought had a lot of potential. It cast Druid in a much darker light, gave him a team of creepy sidekicks, and amped up his power and scare-factor. In issue 4, the Son of Satan killed Druid, and that was that.
… Or was it?
I dream of a world where Druid, burned to ash by the Son of Satan, manages to reconstitute himself. His ashes float on the ether until they reach a place of power—the Nexus of Reality—and he slowly begins to re-grow, stealing bits of meat from swamp creatures and insects to build his body. The Man-Thing is drawn to Druid's place of re-birth, and the two form a kind of symbiosis. Druid spends some time in the swamp, regaining his considerable strength, before the Son of Satan finds him again. The two face off, and the Son of Satan realizes Druid is more powerful than ever before. Is he a little afraid of Druid? Yes … and whosoever knows fear burns at the Man-Thing's touch!
So what if it sounds a little goofy? It's the beginning of a story that's stuck with me for years! I think Druid and Man-Thing would explore all things dark and mysterious in the Marvel Universe—kind of like a B.J. and the Bear story—and it would have a cool supernatural 70s vibe like nobody's business.
Shogun Warriors
Even though Marvel couldn't the attain licensing for my favorite Shogun Warriors (Dragun), I still loved this comic. Besides the connection to the toys, this book hooked me with the monster in issues 10 and 11, the Five Heads of Doom/The Hand of Five. There's a creature that would have made a great toy! I gobbled up the rest of the series in hopes that the giant robots would ever face another creature so awesome. Alas, it was not to be. The book was fun, but it never again lived up to those first couple of issues I read.
I'd love to return to the world of Shogun Warriors, whether continuing the story set up in the Marvel series (with the Guardians of Light and Dr. Demonicus) or starting fresh. As much as I wanted to see robot vs. monster battles back in the day, I think I'd focus more on the Shogun pilots, their training, and the other characters in their world. Our heroes do their best work when they're shut off from everyone else behind a thousand tons of metal. Would they be similarly shut off in their day-to-day lives? Could they even have day-to-day lives? Sure, there would be giant monsters, but not every issue. We'd have to have some build-up so the battles would be a little more impactful. Maybe it would play out a little like Neon Genesis Evangelion, only without the nonsensical ending.
Those Pesky House of Mystery Kids
Forget the short stories inside every issue (although I loved them)! I'm talking about the covers! Starting around issue 174 of House of Mystery, three kids (two boys, a girl, and sometimes their pet dog) showed up on a number of issues. As far as I know, the characters never appeared in a single story, but they made the covers come to life. The kids were almost always depicted as spying on some unfolding horror (the way us brats in the real world often spied on the horror movies our parents or older siblings watched when we were supposed to be asleep).
Well, I'd love to write a series following these kids on their many adventures. The children of a famous occultist, the trio follows their pop around town as he solves mysteries. As far as I'm concerned, all the mummies, vampires, cultists, evil puppets, swamp monsters, and boogeymen dwell in the same small town. (Didn't every kid think their home town was as haunted as all get out?) Of course, their father never realizes the kids were shadowing him, nor does he know how many times they save his bacon. In my mind, the girl was most likely the leader of the trio, and she was quick-witted and brave. The older boy was a bit of a scaredy-cat, while the younger boy was always bumbling blindly into trouble. The dog would pop up every now and again, like he did on the covers, either to save the day or accidentally spoil the kids' best plans. The kids battle evil using the only weapons kids really have — youthful creativity and dumb luck.
I would read each and every one of those comics.
I like the idea for bringing back Druid; I'd be all for it. That said, I'd prefer to see a standoff and perhaps grudging respect between him and Daimon Hellstorm. After all, Daimon did warn Druid at the beginning about the path he was pursuing, so it wasn't like he was indulging in a little Son of Satan dickery. Daimon had taken over for his dad in Ellis' run, so he was kinda justified…
PAD has already brought back the Micronauts several years ago in his CAPTAIN MARVEL series. The team at that time consisted of Commander Rann,Marrionette,and Bug and were calling themselves the MICRONS. And Psycho Man became the new evil ruler of the Microverse.
I should also point out that Acroyear (and the rest of his people) could easily be used by doing the following 3 things.
1. Drop the armored look of the character and his people and simply go with their non armored look, which I believe were never used in any of the toys.
2. Get rid of the energy sword and replace it with an energy spear and energy shield similar to that of Zulu warriors, which is more then fitting for the Acroyears since they (based on their non armored appearance) resembled black Africans.
3. Stop using the name "Acroyear", and start calling him and his people by the name of their planet Spartacus (I think).
I also think that Hunter should be brought back and rejoin the team.
nice choices would love to see man thing get another chance. plus reviving druid and have him connect with man thing would be interesting two for the price of one. as for shoguns and micro nuats think the fee for the license would be too pricey.to get from who ever now owns the rights. including getting Dismarvel to let bug be used.
Thanks for the feedback, folks! I'm really glad to see all the respect for Dr. Druid! (Although, Mr. Bacardi, we're gonna have to agree to disagree on Damien's level of dickery. That guy deserves to get schooled a little bit!)
That interesting about the Microns. I knew they appeared in some issues here and there (Alpha Flight, maybe?) and obviously someone was reading my mind on Psycho Man. He could still be on my team, though. I'd have him de-throned and looking for revenge, teaming with the 'Nauts to get where he wants to be. Ah, it's a dream, but it sure is a fun one.
As for Shogun Warriors, I'd settle for a Red Ronin series with some connections to the Guardians of Light and maybe a couple of giant robo-partners!
I'd read the HoM series in a heartbeat!
Interesting selection. These dream projects aren't bad but I have to say I'd be even more interested in your ideas for Rom: Spaceknight, Scare Tactics and Blackwulf.
I'd like to see Rom: SpaceKnight, Werewolf by Night, or Frankenstein. Loved all three of those Marvel series.
Loved Man-Thing. Read all his series including his first app. in Savage Tales #1. Micronauts and Shogun Warriors are vey nostalgic for me, too. DIdn't really appreciate Jack Kirby's great Deviil Dinosaur series until it was collected in hardcover a few years back.
LOVED the Micronauts. I have their entire Marvel run Vol 1 and vol 2. I'd put Huntarr on your team as well, but give him his original form.
Daveo….i had both volumes, too. didn't care for the Image run and never read the IDW versions. May look 'em up though.
With a Shogun Warriors (called Gaiking) maybe you'll get the chance!
You've seen the proof-of-concept movie trailer, I hope? Check out http://www.aintitcool.com/node/44426 if you haven't and prepare to be stunned! The kids of the 80's can have their silly Transformers, we 70's kids know where the truly awesome giant robots came from!
Kolymar and Blade X – You're right, Huntarr deserves a spot on the team. He was a great character. But I'd definitely revert him to his original form.
Chris – Years ago, I pitched a Frankenstein series (and a Morbius series) to Marvel, but the timing just wasn't right. Werewolf by Night is another one I'd love to take a crack at.
Van GoghX – That Gaiking trailer is rad! Hadn't seen it before. He was another favorite when it came to the toys. Do you recall the old anime about him? If I'm remembering correctly, it had a baseball player piloting the robot.
For some reason, Blackwulf has really stuck with me for years, too. A few years back, I filled a notebooks for concepts on a return to the series. That's a book that just had so many original concepts in it, and there were so many hints of awesome things to come.
Scare Tactics was a lot of fun, too. I wrote up a proposal for a new Scare Tactics series a long time ago, and I wanted to focus on making the team really scary.
I'm not a child of the 70s, so I've never read any of those and never understood the appeal of, say, Man-Thing.
Man-Thing's a character who, if you didn't dig him when you were a kid, is hard to really like now. I think he needs a slight overhaul to make him appeal to readers today.
I'll never understand why Marvel doesn't mine their monsters. Dracula is reappearing in the Marvel U why not the others?
Loved Werewolf By NIght but didn't like Marvels attempt years to change the character by allowing Jack Russell to change into the werewolf but retain his intelligence. UGH. But on the other hand.,…..
Loved the first issue of the 2nd Man-Thing series when scientists attemptted to give Ted Sallis his intelligence back.
Wow, those were my childhood, too, along with the great Marvel Godzilla series drawn by the much underrated Herb Trimpe.
I'd love to see a proper Micronauts reunion. They also appeared in a couple of issues of Cable years ago.
Arcturus and Mari just appeared in the Realm of Kings: Son of Hulk mini, and Bug is (was?) a regular in Guardians of the Galaxy. They're out there, waiting……
Another character I'd like to see used properly…..Red Ronin. He's always just taken over by some villain, shows up for an issue here and there, then goes away. He's Marvel's very own "Shogun Warrior" and would make a great arch-enemy for monster maker Dr. Demonicus. Why hasn't anyone done this yet?
I can't stand Druid but every other one has potential for greatness!
Chris – That quote I mention from Man-Thing was from that issue!
Kaijubotx – That's exactly the kind of thing I'd have in mind, too. With the proper care and handling, Dr. Demonicus could be elevated to a serious threat to the Marvel Universe!
Ozymandas – No, Druid? Blasphemy! Ah well, we all have our favorites and least favorites. Glad you liked the other ideas.
Put me down as someone else who is curious to hear your ROM SPACEKNIGHT idea…
I remember when ROM was embroiled in the Dire Wraith war, and the Wraiths were spilling over into other comics. I was convinced they were going to re-program the Sentinels and sic them on the Wraiths. That has nothing to do with the story I might write, but I just got to thinking about that.


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First, doctor fraud must be cleaned up by putting some doctors in jail for perpetrating fraud as examples. As some doctor posted on this board, the doctor knowingly treated cheating patients on government disability medical plan, who are not disabled, and the doctor billed the government as a participant of the fraud. Be it remembered that at the end of the day, patients, whether cheating or not, do not pocket any money, while it is the doctors, and the medical firms, which pocked all the money from the government Medicaid and such programs. At the end of the day, patients, whether honest or cheats, may leave with pills, shots, surgery, X-rays, MRI's, and even leaving in boxes, but no patients leave with any cash. It is the doctors who leave with money from the private and government insurance programs whether from fraudulent and honest billings. Medical program costs are the one of the fastest growing costs of the government. This rapid increase implies doctors and medical firms are pocketing money at ever rapidly increasing rates. Again, it is simple arithmetics. At the end of the day, patients pocket zero dollars, so that all the money goes to the doctors and the medical establishments. Follow the money. Do the math. It is simple arithmetics.
Aren't you brave-docs have to carry a gun to enforce that. And he suspected-can't prove. Follow the meds, not the money.
"it is absolutely unbelievable the amount of free stuff these folks get for nothing,"
Doc, of course you're including Mitt and all the taxes he skipped out on paying, and all the money he's hiding in off shore accounts thats helping support enemies of this country, along with all the jobs he destroyed while running Bain Capital. And lets not forget the huge subsisides big oil, coal, and gas get each year, to name only a few, along with the bailout of the auto industry and WS, whom caused this economic mess we're now in.
Once again the Oligarchs of our society have fed you lies about the poor of our society, while they've raped the country blind. And as long as they have folks, like you, that are so full of bigotry, that they swallow this propaganda hook line and sinker, they'll always remain in power.
Sentiment: Strong Buy
Keep, you're making serious allegations that you can't back up with any evidence. You know better than that. You should qualify your statements with " in my opinion." Romney did not "skip out" on paying his taxes. That would be illegal. He did not "hide" money in foreign bank accounts with intent to deceive. He did nothing illegal. When are you guys going to stop lying and be truthful. Your problem with Romney is you couldn't find anything bad about him. Hence, you just start making things up. How about a little honesty for a change. That would be a refreshing change for Democrats.
Sentiment: Hold
No way C, that's not gonna work, what will is reducing the Welfare pop over the course of a generation-oh wait-that's violating their right to reproduce. Austerity is for thinking people who can work around it. During the gas shortage all the pigs came out.
Just curious. What specific programs do you want cut and by how much?
Hows about we start with every single program and cut 3.8%,, you can always go back and add if needed.. boot the illlegals like lib said and make the wellfares work,, boy, would that not pi*s*s off a bunch of parasites,,
Sentiment: Hold
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Slark is not entirely invisible, as one can still see the little cloud he hides in. This means that he can't be directly targeted rather than being plain invisible.
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