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With a stay at Daiwa Roynet Hotel Sapporo Susukino in Sapporo, you'll be minutes from Ramen Yokocho and Nijo Market. This hotel is close to Sapporo JR Tower and Sapporo Beer Museum.
Make yourself at home in one of the 240 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and pay movies provides entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
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Released October 27, 2015 (PST)
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Support for background mode
- The GoToAssist Seeit app can now be set to background mode and allow the session to resume when the app is brought back to focus (i.e., out of background mode) on a mobile device. When this occurs, the technician will see a message on the technician web site informing them that the customer has placed the app in background mode, and the features available to them will be limited until the customer resumes use of the app.
- If the customer is using an Android device to join the GoToAssist Seeit session and they set the app to background mode, the app will run silently in the background. When the app is taken out of background mode, the last action that took place during the session (e.g., camera sharing, paused camera sharing, shared snapshot, etc.) will resume.
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- When a technician connects to a customer in a GoToAssist Seeit session, the audio for both parties will be automatically muted upon joining the session. This will prevent unwanted audio to be heard when immediately joining the session, and gives both parties preparation time if the technician chooses to record the session. Previously (i.e. all versions below v6.0), the audio was automatically unmuted when the technician and their customer connected in a session.
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Joe Ray Zehrung
May 7th 1941~ December 31, 2016
Viewing: Friday, Jan. 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, and at the Perry 7th LDS Ward Chapel, 785 West 2250 South, Perry on Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Funeral services: Saturday, January 7, 2016 at 12 Noon at Perry 7th LDS Ward Chapel, 785 West 2250 South, Perry
Interment: Evanston City Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.
PERRY - Joe Ray Zehrung was born in Campo, CO to Newton Fay Zehrung and Dottie Gertrude Harper. He was the 5th of 7 children. He attended school in Colorado and moved to California with his family when he was a sophomore in high school. He graduated from Alhambra High School in 1959. He was involved in the school band playing the bass drum. He joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at the age of 16 and was an active member throughout his life. Through the church he became a dance director for the youth and met Bonnie Jo Bertagnolli. They became dance partners and enjoyed dancing most of their lives. They were members of Clutch Busters square dancing club for over 20 years. Joe also served in the Oakland Temple with Bonnie for over 6 years and enjoyed the service they did there. Joe was an avid indexer and genealogist enthusiast. He has entered and reviewed thousands of names. Joe enjoyed leather work from a young age and sold his purses and belts in stores as a young boy. Many of his family members have benefited from his talents. He also enjoyed lapidary, traveling, gardening, rock hounding, woodworking and taking vacations with his family. Joe was married to Bonnie Jo Bertagnolli on January 8, 1963 in the Logan LDS Temple, they have been married for almost 54 years. He is survived by his wife, 2 daughters, Tena (Brian) Hale, Sonja (Ted) Hughes, 14 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren, one brother and one sister. He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters and 1 brother. He was a great son, brother, husband, father, grandpa, great grandpa, uncle, nephew and friend. His employment involved computers in one form or another most of his life. He delivered newspapers as a boy, did upholstery and then got an apprenticeship at Mare Island Naval Shipyard as a machinist and moved up to Computer Programming. He had top secret clearances and was trusted to do many things because of his skills and knowledge. He worked with nuclear submarines and other classified projects. On the side he worked for H & R Block for many years helping people with their taxes. He enjoyed his work but he enjoyed spending time with his family more. He gave up one of his first jobs as a young father because he traveled more than he felt was good for his family. He retired in 2006 and moved to Utah where he lived the rest of his days. Another love of his life was his corvette. Joe enjoyed being in a Corvette club in California and going at Christmas time to give foster kids rides in their cars. Joe enjoyed the holidays and time with his family. His favorite holiday was Easter when he would get dozens and dozens of eggs for the kids to color. Joe suffered from many health issues in his later years. He had diabetes, a leg amputation, CHF, a heart attack, and 2 forms of cancer. He was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoma in July, 2013 as they prepared for a cross country trip. He took them in stride and never complained. He was treated at Huntsman Cancer Institute and received excellent care from everyone he encountered. Joe enjoyed the last few days of his life surrounded by his family. His last wish was to see all of his grandchildren one last time and that was fulfilled. His final council to his family was to stay close together – family is the most important thing. He passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016 peacefully. Joe requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Huntsman Cancer Institute so that others may receive the type of care he did. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2016 at 12 Noon at Perry 7th LDS Ward Chapel, 785 West 2250 South, Perry. A viewing will be held on Friday, Jan. 6th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Gillies Funeral Chapel, 634 East 200 South, Brigham City, and at the church on Saturday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Evanston City Cemetery at 3:00 p.m.
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In the fall of 2006, AJ Dakoulas and Andrew Napier boarded a plane to Utah with one goal in mind: to create a unique and groundbreaking film documenting the best up and coming riders around America. 37 tapes, 11 broken skis, 5 hospital trips, and 1 eventful season later, 4BI9 is proud to announce the release of their first ever full-length movie. The film, titled Look It Up, follows the 4BI9 crew to numerous locations around North America, as they strive endlessly to "get the shot".
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My name is Tareq Gamal El-Din Muhamad Othman "Hassan Atallah".
I am sure that my grandfather, Muhamad Othman was a proven descendent of Prophet Muhamad (s.a.w.). The family had the written genealogy until the 1980's, when it was in the hands of Abdal-Menham .... Othman. When he died, his sister was given the information, but she died very soon thereafter and we don't know what happened to the information. ...They lived in in Kafr-Atallah in Al-Sharkiya, the eastern province of the delta of Egypt.
As far as I know, all the occupants of Kafr-Atallah are descendents of Hassan Atallah, who emigrated from the Hejaz to Egypt at the time of Muhamad Ali.
Mr. Sobhi Eid and Mr. Ahmed Wifqi Muhamed Yasin are in charge of an organization of the descendents of the genealogy of Prophet Muhammed (s.a.w.) in the Middle East, called "Nikaabat Al-Ashraf." (Al-Ashraf Union.) Mr. Sobhi's phone number in Cairo is 453-0622. The organization's number is 341-1962.
Messeurs Sobhi and Yasin have published a huge volume of descendents of Prophet Muhamed (s.a.w.). You may be able to order the book from him.
My grandfather, Mohamed Othman, had 2 brothers: Mahmoud and Mustafa. His children are: Gamal El-Din (my father), Ihsan, Sameera, and Tawfiq.
I would be very grateful if you would share with me any information you uncover that would touch on my family or established genealogy.
It's high time that somebody started putting this on the Internet!
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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Taiwan's Organic Agricultural Development Policy and Its Measures
I. Policy
Organic agriculture stresses on the characteristics of production, life, and ecology, and it is also the most environment-friendly method of production of agricultural products. Not only can it produce safe and fine products but also reduce the pollution impact on the environment, effectively contributing to the biodiversity and the sustainable development of agriculture. Organic agriculture is without doubt beneficial to both food safety and national health.
The management of organic agricultural products began in 2007 after the government introduced the Agricultural Production and Certification Act in order to uplift the quality and safety of agricultural products and its processed goods while protecting consumers' health and interests. Therefore, the structures of organic agriculture regulations had gradually become complete, winning the trust from consumers and increasing market demand at the same time. Moreover, as famers and enterprises are encouraged to join the organic agriculture business, more opportunities for the industry are created.
II. Methods of application
1. Counsel farmers to engage in organic production
(1) Organic Agriculture Technical Service Groups have been established by Agricultural Research and Extension Stations in various districts to offer guidance on organic cultivation technique and know-how management.
(2) Reimburse organic-certified farmers, production and marketing groups, and farmers' associations for certification and inspection expenses.
(3) Give subsidies to organic farmers on application of domestic organic fertilizer, installation of greenhouse facilities and simple waste composting equipment.
(4) Offer assistance in establishing organic cultivation area in order to avoid pollution to adjacent fields while raising management efficiency.
2.Expand multiple marketing channels to promote organic agricultural products
(1) Match organic product supplier with school (business) catering service, help establish organic farmers' market and franchised retail counters, thus increasing sale channels of the products.
(2) Set up E-shops to promote organic products along with the issuance of electronic newsletters and product QR code.
(3) In order for genuine organic ingredients to be more accessible to consumers, restaurants are encouraged to utilize domestic organic agricultural products, therefore offering better choices for the customers.
3. Intensify consumers' education
(1) Promote certified domestic organic agricultural product seal and label on the media such as websites, radio, newspapers and TV.
(2) Provide training to volunteers and religious organizations for the promotion of organic agriculture by participating in exhibition and sale activities.
(3) Organize farm tours and experience activities to give the participants better understanding of the production process on the farm so that the participants will become active supporters of organic agricultural products.
4. Certification management
Implement the authentication and audit mechanism, reinforce organic product quality inspection as well as certification label verification. Non-compliant businesses would be penalized according to the Agricultural Production and Certification Act.


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You will be picked Jeliza Hotel Kampala after breakfast. Departure is at 7 am. Head north through the districts of Luweero and Masindi through their traditional farms and villages. Stop in Masindi town for lunch en-routes and re-fueling. After proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. Go straight to tour the top and bottom of the majestic falls, where the Nile crashes through a 7 metres gorge to the falls 45 metres. Numerous scenic viewpoints are a photographer's delight. The most impressive view of the foaming waters rushing into the gorge with a deafening roar, you return for your dinner and overnight at Windsor Hotel.
Wake up for a sumptuous breakfast served at 06:30 am. After, we begin with an early game drive in the peninsula between the Victoria and Lake Albert Nile known as the Buligi circui. Catch the highest concentration of animals in the wilds of Murchison Falls. Cross to the Northern bank with the Ferry and set up for an early morning game drive. Your guide will help you spot elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalos and rare hyena. Afterwards, come back for your lunch and relax for a few minutes. Later take a magnificent boat cruise to the base of the majestic Murchison Falls, one of the world's most powerful falls with natural wate. Here you will see crocodiles, hippos, and spectacular bird life including the rare shoebill stork. Return for your dinner and overnight at Windsor Hotel.
After your breakfast, head to Budongo forest for the general walks at Kaniyo Pabidi, where you can trek chimpanzees. Trekking is on the Masindi-paara road, 8kms from Kichumbanyobo main gate, You will have a chance of spotting other primates like the red tail and blue monkeys with so many more species of birds. If you're a birder, you will enjoy bird watching as well. After, proceed to Kampala then to Entebbe where you will board your flight back home with a memorable experience from the Great Murchison Falls.


text: DON'T READ THIS IF YOU HAVEN'T BEAT THE GAME YET AND DON'T WANT TO READ A SPOILER. Ok, so I broke Ori-San's sword and beat the game. However, if you don't fight him and let him kill the guy, then the game still ends. I went back and didn't fight him and I didn't get any kind of alternate ending movie. Is there any way to see an alternate ending without having to start a new game from scratch?


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It's easy to tally up what's on offer in Louis Auchincloss' new novel: six generations of an upper-class New York family, examined from 11 points of view, in less than...
"East Side Story"
by Louis Auchincloss
Houghton Mifflin, 227 pp., $24
It's easy to tally up what's on offer in Louis Auchincloss' new novel: six generations of an upper-class New York family, examined from 11 points of view, in less than 250 pages.
But those bare facts don't begin to hint at the droll and canny way Auchincloss can penetrate character, social milieu and historical moment. Consider, for instance, all the checks and balances at work in this concentrated yet lucid glance at New York's charity-ball circuit circa 1960:
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"The rich, both old and new, bowing to the fashionable liberalism that had sprinkled the surface of the economy ever since the New Deal, found it better for their public relations and easier on their consciences, when they had any, if they could identify their quest for festivity with the alleviation of human misery or the fostering of the arts. They danced for hospitals and medical research; they wined and dined for museums and schools. Charity excused their show of diamonds; humanity justified their mirth."
Auchincloss has made this moneyed Manhattan his fictional turf for close to 60 years, and his eye is as sharp as ever in "East Side Story."
The targets of his scrutiny here are the Carnochan family, Scottish immigrants who made it big in the textile business in Civil War-era New York before becoming prominent as a dynasty of lawyers and bankers over the following 100 years (the action goes up to the 1960s). They count among their number some prigs, an overcalculating marital strategist or two, one poignant tuberculosis victim, one charming and uninhibited Priapus, one religious convert, one fake religious convert with an ulterior motive, several boozers — and, among the women, some refreshingly forthright straight-talkers.
The closest thing to a linking character here is lawyer David Carnochan, a slippery or sagacious (take your pick) career strategist and flip-flopper who sums up his credo: "It's never too late to change one's mind." And the nearest thing passing for open rebellion among this tightknit clan is a son's decision to marry a dentist's daughter from Riverside Drive rather than choose a bride from Manhattan's Upper East Side, traditional home to New York's wealthiest citizens.
Auchincloss navigates his crowded cast-list and expansive timescape nimbly. Figures whom we meet in their youth — David's son, for instance, who in his teens is the artful diplomat in his family — we later revisit in middle-age, when transformations of character or the pitfalls of experience have changed them almost past recognition.
Character by character, situation by situation, Auchincloss employs the same quiet, precise touch. Here, for example, is the scoop on that Priapus and his mother: "He was everything to her, and he knew it, and she knew that this was not altogether a good thing. He had captivated and rendered impotent the parent who should have been his guide."
In a few passages, the prose slips from admirably concise to unsatisfactorily cursory, skipping over the surface of the intended drama. Yet throughout most of this complex, viewpoint-shifting book, Auchincloss gets it right. The dilemmas he puts before his characters are tough ones. Ambitions and desires go only partly fulfilled; compromise and resignation, with one or two jokerlike exceptions, rule the day.
Under these conditions, questions of appropriate behavior naturally come up, and Auchincloss proves, as always, an artful deviser of ethical labyrinths. In his hands, "good," "bad," "progressive" and "reactionary" don't stay still. They change places, take on guises, produce unintended consequences.
The Carnochans, as he sees them, are genuinely proud and talented. But in terms of conscience they can be strangely neutral, even amoral.
What, ultimately, have they given their world?
The answer to that question, and a final verdict on the family, is delivered in the book's last chapter by an unexpected source — a voice that adds a dissenting descant to the chorus of voices that has gone before it.
It's a testament to Auchincloss' wily talents that the Carnochans' chorus, sour notes and all, works so persuasively as a whole.


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1. Governments' growing influence
According to Gareth Mellon, ICT programme manager at Frost & Sullivan, African governments increasingly see connectivity as a critical means to encourage economic growth, so they will become more involved in the ICT market.
While MTN Nigeria's massive fine has naturally attracted the most attention, regulators in Kenya and Uganda have also imposed recent penalties, and the fall-out from each of these points to the potential impact that both the government and regulators have on the telecoms market, he says.
"As debates concerning the allocation of spectrum, the implementation of national broadband plans and the provision of e-services continue unabated, expect the role of public sector bodies to become even more influential," says Mellon.
On-going investment will lead to price reductions, making fixed-line more attractive for both businesses and consumers, says Mellon.
Over the past year industry leaders have called for consolidation among the telecoms operators to meet infrastructure costs. According to the research company, this is set to continue in 2016, as smaller telecoms players find it difficult to remain competitive.
South Africa's Cell C has made headway in claiming some portion of the market from the two dominant players, but its sustainability remains questionable.
"The provision of network infrastructure is enormously costly and all operators have been subjected to the worrying reality of increasing infrastructure costs versus declining average revenue per user. With increased pressure on operators to provide LTE services, which requires further investment in existing infrastructure," says Mellon.
According to Frost & Sullivan, the battle to gain more customers will be driven by the content that operators provide to subscribers.
While operators currently occupy an enviable position in this respect, other telecoms providers, including hardware providers, device manufacturers, and OTTs, are all seeking to offer aggregation services.
"The key differentiator will be content – in particular high-demand content, whether it is local or global, live or recorded. The year 2016 will quickly reveal which services are critical to customer requirements and, ultimately, how profitable they can be."
Expect ICT providers to start positioning themselves as complete, end-to-end partners with the ability to transform their clients into digital pioneers, says Frost & Sullivan.
Digitisation is the latest fad in the enterprise market, Mellon states. Machine learning will be critical to this implementation, but watch out for other buzzing terms similar to wearables, the sharing economy, and the blockchain, he says.
Finally, Frost & Sullivan predicts that the expansion of the mobile payments ecosystem in Africa. Africa has been the birthplace of mobile payments and one cannot ignore this key feature of the ICT landscape on the continent, says Mellon.
In 2016, the research firm expects countries like Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and Zambia to experience significant growth in mobile payments.
Areas such as merchant payments and international remittances will also show healthy adoption, expanding the broader mobile payments ecosystem.
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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|PCT number
|Publication date
|Dec 26, 2006
|Filing date
|Apr 22, 2002
|Priority date
|Apr 22, 2002
|Fee status
|Also published as
|Publication number
|Keith A. Bonnes, Linh Pham, Kenneth M. Clark, Craig D. Flowerday
|Original Assignee
|Johnson Controls Technology Company
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (100), Non-Patent Citations (4), Referenced by (17), Classifications (11), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This Application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. � 119 to PCT Application No. PCT/US02/12562, filed on Apr. 22, 2002 and titled "Article Attachment System" which is incorporated by reference herein.
The present invention relates to an article attachment system for a motor vehicle. The present invention relates more particularly to an article attachment system slideably mounting and removably attaching an article in a motor vehicle.
The following patent application is hereby incorporated by reference: U.S. Pat. No. 6,203,088 titled "Sliding Center Console System" issued Mar. 20, 2001.
The use of systems for mounting articles such as consoles in vehicles has been known for many years. In many systems, the articles or consoles are fixed in a single location and may include instruments, gauges, storage compartments, cup holders, as well as functional devices such as the gear shift lever, the parking brake actuator, side window adjusters, etc. It is also known that a variety of lids or covers may be used with consoles to conceal items such as coins, CD's, tapes, and other personal items used by the driver or vehicle occupants. Covers for such compartments are usually pivoted along one edge so that they may be opened to provide access and closed to provide either an armrest or other functionality. It is also known that storage devices may be located in instrument panels, including, for example, cigarette ashtrays, cup or can holders, etc.
In U.S. Pat. No. 6,203,088 issued Mar. 20, 2001, to Fernandez et al., and entitled "Sliding Console System", a system is described which includes a track to provide longitudinal movement for a console body within a vehicle. The illustrated embodiment also shows multiple console bodies which can each be adjusted independently of one another. The consoles may have power provided by an electric cable or sliding contact with the track so that one or more electrical devices can be contained in the consoles. The electrical functionality includes such features as controls for entertainment systems, climate control, seat adjustment, mirror adjustment, vehicle lighting, rear window defroster switches, as well as for use of such devices as radios, telephones, or computer power ports. The disclosure of the patent indicates that the console functionality may be used by the rear row seat occupants, as well as by the front row occupants, however, there is no suggestion in the patent of having a concealed positioning device or the capability to provide multiple articles for use with the track.
Another system involving fore and aft movement of a vehicle component is shown in U.S. Published patent application 2001/0030440 A1, published Oct. 18, 2001. The "Vehicle Seat Assembly" includes a fixed center console between the front seats and a translatable center seat which moves from a rearward position in which it is aligned with the second row seats to a forward position in which it is located more closely to the front seats. In the preferred embodiment of this patent, the center seat includes a child safety seat mounted thereon.
A variety of other translatable console systems are known in the art. For example, Belsky et al. in U.S. Pat. No. 3,356,409 issued Dec. 5, 1967 for "Sliding Console" discloses a console that rides along the top of a raised floor portion and can be moved fore and aft. The device disclosed in this patent also includes an air passage to assist in moving air from in front of the console to the vehicle environment behind it.
A console box that can move forwardly and rearwardly is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,951,084 issued to Okozaki et al. on Sep. 14, 1999 for "Seat Structure for a Vehicle." The console forms a portion of a rear seat and includes a cavity and a portion which folds down to form an armrest. A carriage including rollers facilitates console movement.
Another console which includes a translatable portion is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,685,729, issued to Heesch on Aug. 11, 1987 for "Retractable Console for an Automotive Vehicle". In this device, a screw drive moves the portion so that the device can function as a passenger seat or a storage console.
Boulay et al. in U.S. Pat. No. 6,152,522 issued on Nov. 28, 2000 for "Vehicle" shows and describes a console which may be placed in various longitudinal locations on a ventilation shaft extending down the center axis of a vehicle. In addition to providing center console functionality of the type described above, the console assists in controlling cockpit air conditioning.
Krafeik in U.S. Pat. No. 6,264,261, issued Jul. 24, 2001 for "Vehicle Console" discloses a fore and aft translatable dual purpose console. When opened, anchorage rods for securing child seats are presented for use. The area beneath the open top can hold a variety of articles.
DeAngelis et al., in U.S. Pat. No. 6,135,529 issued Oct. 24, 200 for "Multi-Position Sliding Center Console", shows a carriage mounted console that can be moved fore and aft from between a front row of seats to a rearward location. A track extending below the console includes slots, and the console is moved or locked into position by manipulation of a latch.
Yet another sliding console is shown in Japanese Patent No. 62-194953. This device is similar to some of the aforementioned consoles and allows for the console to slide under the front instrument panel by fixing a guide rail between the cabin front and a position between the seats. In addition, the gear shift lever is separately slidable along the same rails to allow optimum functioning at the side of the front seat, while maintaining a compact construction when the shift lever and the console are stored, one within the other.
While the general concept of console movement is addressed in the above patent art, generally ignored is the concealment of a positioning mechanism to reduce the introduction of contaminants and other foreign material that may otherwise interfere with the movement of the article, and to conceal pinch-points that may be created by the interface of moving or engaging parts. Also generally ignored is the removability of the console and the ability to interchange the console with other consumer oriented articles useful in connection with a vehicle interior. Also generally ignored is the ability to move the console or article to a position beneath or nested with an instrument panel within the vehicle.
For example, it would be advantageous to configure a positioning system for an article in a manner that minimizes introduction of contaminants and other foreign materials commonly found in vehicle interiors to improve the functionality of the positioning system. It would also be advantageous to provide an article attachment system with a positioning system for placing the article in one of a plurality of incremental positions in a manner that conceals engageable components that may create pinch-points or hazards to a user. It would be further advantageous to provide an article attachment system having a positioning system adapted to self-engage in the event that is misaligned by a user. It would be further advantageous to provide an article attachment system where the article may be removed from the vehicle. It would also be advantageous to provide an article attachment system capable of receiving other consumer-oriented articles useful with a vehicle interior that are adapted to engage the positioning system. It would also be advantageous to provide an article attachment system capable of sliding an article to a position beneath or nested with an instrument panel in a vehicle. It would also be advantageous to provide an article attachment system having an integral lighting system for improved night time illumination. It would also be advantageous to provide an article attachment system with a sensor indicating when the article is not secured within the vehicle.
Accordingly, it would be advantageous to provide an article attachment system having these or other advantageous features.
The present invention relates to an article attachment system for a vehicle, having an elongated rail member adapted to attach to the vehicle where the rail member defines at least one partially enclosed space having at least one slide interface and a plurality of projections, and a bracket operably engaging the rail and adapted for mounting at least one article, and a positioning device operably engaging the bracket and having at least one extension adapted to move between an engaged position adapted for securing the article to the rail and a released position adapted for moving the article relative to the rail.
The present invention also relates to an article attachment system for a vehicle interior having an elongated rail member coupled to a floor portion of the vehicle interior where the rail member defines at least one partially concealed channel having a slide interface and a plurality of positioning elements; a bracket adapted to couple to an article, the bracket having at least one non-rotational glide operably engaging the slide interface for longitudinal movement along the rail member; and a positioning device coupled to the bracket for selectively securing the bracket at one of a plurality of locations along the rail member.
The present invention further relates to a kit for an article attachment system, having a rail member adapted for attachment to the interior portion of a vehicle where the rail defines at least one partially enclosed space having at least one surface adapted for slideable engagement, and a bracket member adapted to couple to an article and adapted to slideably engage the surface, and a positioning device adapted to releasably secure the article in any one of a plurality of locations on the rail member, and an actuator adapted to move the positioning device between an engaged position where movement of the article is prevented and a released position where movement of the console is permitted.
The present invention also relates to a method of providing an article attachment system for use in a vehicle interior, including the steps of providing a rail member adapted for coupling to the vehicle interior, the rail member defining a partially enclosed space having a surface, and providing a bracket adapted to receive an article and adapted to engage the surface, and coupling a positioning device to the bracket, where the positioning device is adapted for movement between an engaged position where the positioning device engages the rail member and a released position where the positioning device is substantially free of engagement from the rail member, and coupling the article to the rail member.
The present invention further relates to a system for removably attaching one or more articles in a vehicle interior and includes means for providing an elongated rail member having a partially concealed space, means for coupling the elongated rail member to the vehicle interior, means for mounting an article to the elongated rail member, and means for releasably securing the article in plurality of positions on the elongated rail member.
In the various drawings, like reference numerals are used to indicate like components.
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Article 12 is coupled to bracket 60 in any suitable conventional manner such as a sliding interference fit, snap-fit connectors, quarter-turn latches, quick-disconnects, spring clips (e.g. Z-axis clips, etc.) or mechanical fasteners (screws, bolts, rivets, etc.). In a particularly preferred embodiment, article 12 is a center console for a vehicle and may include such items as can or cup holders, storage bins, gear shift and brake components, instruments, lights, lids, push-push container holders, cavities, trays, electrical ports for connection of cellular telephones, computers, ports for connection of infotainment devices, such as DVD players, etc. The invention is not to be limited to any particular functionality for the article, the number of articles or any particular relationship between articles if more than one is employed. Two articles can abut one another, but they may, in fact, be arranged to nest, one within the other, etc. In an alternative embodiment, the bracket may be integrally formed with the article or the bracket may be combined with the positioning device as a single unit.
Article 12 may be selectively removed from vehicle by disengaging bracket 60 from rail 20 and removing the article, as will be further described. In an alternative embodiment, the article may be any consumer oriented object or device adapted for use in connection with a vehicle, and configured to receive a bracket, or have an integrally formed bracket, or be configured to be directly received on the rail in a fixed or slideable manner. Such alternative articles may include, among others, storage bins or compartments, cargo management devices, carrier racks, office or entertainment devices, holders, brackets, child safety seats, jump seats, storage platforms, tables, camping gear, etc.
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It is important to note that the construction and arrangement of the elements of the article attachment system provided herein are illustrative only. Although only a few exemplary embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail in this disclosure, those skilled in the art who review this disclosure will readily appreciate that many modifications are possible in these embodiments (such as variations in installation location and orientation within a vehicle, sizes, structures, shapes and proportions of the various elements, mounting arrangements, use of materials, combinations of shapes, etc.) without materially departing from the novel teachings and advantages of the invention. For example, the article attachment system may be used in the interior of any vehicle or non-vehicular application. Also the rail may have any suitable shape, length, location or orientation for use in connection with attaching articles for slideable or fixed positioning. Additionally, the positioning device may include any suitable securing device such as intermeshing elements, quick-releases, latches, etc. configured to releasably secure the bracket and article to the rail in a safe and convenient manner to permit ease of movement or removal, but also retain the article in position in the event of sudden vehicle braking or impact. Any other positioning device already known for vehicle use may be used, for example those used for manual seat adjustment, can be substituted provided that the rail, bracket and positioning device operate smoothly, and that the article be locked securely thereto to avoid separation of the article in the event of a sudden braking or an impact situation. Any form of trim or cover can be applied on the rail for aesthetic and cleanliness purposes, that the rail and bracket be attractive, easily cleanable, etc. Further, it is readily apparent that the rail may be provided in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, thickness, and engagement profiles and adapted for installation along the roof, floor and sides of a vehicle, or within a cargo area or other suitable location within a vehicle. Also, the enclosed space formed by the rail may be provided in any suitable shape by any suitable rail configuration to conceal the moving or engaging parts of the positioning device to minimize exposure to users and to provide a streamlined, unobtrusive, aesthetically pleasing appearance. It is also readily apparent that articles may be in the form of any removable object useful in connection with a vehicle and may be designed with any profile suitable for attaching to the rail for stationary use or slidable movement along the rail. The article in the form of a console may be any suitable size to hold beverage cups, cans, and the like and includes electrical ports, such as those used for cigarette lighters, the connection of cellular telephone charging devices, etc. Accordingly, all such modifications are intended to be within the scope of the invention.
While the present invention has been described in connection with a particularly preferred embodiment thereof, the invention is not to be limited by the drawings. The order or sequence of any process or method steps may be varied or re-sequenced according to alternative embodiments. In the claims, any means-plus-function clause is intended to cover the structures described herein as performing the recited function and not only structural equivalents but also equivalent structures. Other substitutions, modifications, changes and omissions may be made in the design, operating configuration and arrangement of the preferred and other exemplary embodiments without departing from the spirit of the inventions as expressed in the appended claims.
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Some protein, a little healthy fat, a small amount of carbs for energy, protein…some fibre…low calorie…and the yum factor…it's all there.
Guys…I'm about to share with you one of my favourite quick (and I mean QUICK) breakfasts.
It's honestly one of my go-to breakfasts, especially when I decided to not indulge in cereal quite so much. The typical store-bought cereal is high in carbs and sugar (even the healthy kinds!), so I save that for special and stick to my own breakfast creations on a day-to-day basis. This one is better than cereal and it's surprisingly filling! I started making this a couple years ago and it is was one of my staple breakfasts.
Sweet and Easy PB Breakfast Muesli
- 2 tbsp. old fashioned oats (not quick)
- 1-2 tsp. chia seeds
- 2 tsp. almonds, chopped
- 1 tsp. hempseeds*
- 1 package of stevia, to taste
- /2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup almond milk, unsweetened**
- 1 tablespoon of Kraft all natural smooth peanut butter, melted
**I like to use my homemade almond milk recipe.
Directions: Mix everything, except the last three ingredients together in a bowl. Add vanilla and almond milk. Stir and then drizzle the PB on top. I like to warm the PB and top it like a frosting! Mmmm…
I really enjoy the all-natural smooth peanut butter from Kraft…it literally has ONE INGREDIENT. Peanuts. That's it. And that's how it's supposed to be! Pure and simple.
I'm pretty particular about getting good fats in my diet, as long as they are simple and not laced with sugar. Honestly, let's be honest, peanut butter is one of my favourite ways to get some of those fats in. Give me a spoon and let's dig in (grin)!
Hope you enjoyed this oh-so-simple breakfast for when you're on the go! I know I do. Thanks to Kraft, I have another recipe coming (think something spicy, hearty, but low carb and low sugar!) and you're going to LOVE it. Visit Stick Together for more easy recipes! Also, WITH THAT POST there will be a Kraft Peanut Butter contest announcement!
What is your favourite thing to make with Kraft peanut butter? Or let's be honest, do you just eat the whole jar straight? ;)
Disclosure: Although this post has been generously sponsored by Kraft Heinz Canada ULC, the opinions and languages are my own.
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WHAT!? A NO BAKE MUESLI!? I'm in! So often people forget that most oats are already steamed before we even get them. Totally making this in the morning…
This breakfast idea sounds delish! Thanks for another healthy quick breakfast idea when one does not have much time in the morning. Also, I did not know that Kraft has a natural peanut butter. I should try it.
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Abinav is right, ciaz is worth the money you pour in it. The new version has great looks, and I have been using this car for long travels often. It is comfortable and best suited for the Indian roads. The space is more, and the ac vents in the rear make the journey comfortable. automatic climate control is one feature I love. The pick up of the car too is great.
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The ancient game of Mah Jongg makes its way to the SNES in the form of SHANGHAI II: Dragon's Eye. Your strategy skills, memory, and patience will all be put to the test as you try to remove matching pairs of tiles from the board in an effort to emerge victorious. There are 11 tile sets to choose from each intricately designed and four different ways to play. You can play against a friend or the computer as you rise from a beginner to a seasoned player, where you can settle in for the ultimate challenge: Dragon's Eye. Whether you've never heard of Mah Jongg or you've been playing it for years, SHANGHAI II: Dragon's Eye is sure to put all your intellectual skills to the test.
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Three friends made their way in the big city. One ended up the mistress of a rich married man. Another became a suicidal prostitute. And the third found true love where it had always been all along despite her long fruitless search. In the end they all thought of the things they should never have done, wondering what might have been had these tomorrows been their yesterdays.
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Monday, February 11, 2013
For the 25 years that I have been visiting New Orleans, one of my first destinations has been Cafe du Monde for Cafe au Lait and Beignets. Next week I am headed to New Orleans on business and it will be my first visit sans Beignets.
So it is time for a new tradition in New Orleans. I can still go to Cafe du Monde for my Cafe au Lait but I will leave the Beignets and powdered sugar there. I will go for a walk around Jackson Square and the French Quarter in the early morning with my cup of Cafe au Lait, and I will revel in the sights and sounds (but maybe not the smells!) of New Orleans waking up. I will think about how next time I visit New Orleans, there will be a lot less of me! I can't wait.
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My partner is from Louisiana...and when she goes back, we not so jokingly call it "the food tour" - because there are foods there you just can't get here in the North - most of which are deep fried, with some kind of sauce or gravy, LOL. Enjoy your trip to N.O....and enjoy that cafe au lait!
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Livinmydreams, that reminds me so much of quitting smoking. For years afterward, I would see someone smoking or smell it and I'd want a cigarette so badly. When I finally broke down and had one, it was absolutely foul and not like I remembered smoking at all! In fact, changing my lifestyle to low carb has been a lot like quitting smoking in many ways. Craving and irritability at first, still fantasizing when I see others enjoying theirs, but knowing I'm doing the right thing for my body.
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You know I find that sometimes the smell of the things that I don't eat any more is almost as satisfying now as eating it AND if I do eat it, many times it doesn't taste as good as it smells and as I remember it. Especially the fried things. They just taste of grease.
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It would be hard to pass those up! I can smell them from here.
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Never - but I'm so curious!! I haven't really explored much of the US!
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Have you been to New Orleans before? This is the perfect time of year to go because it isn't steamy and hot yet!
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Macquarie Group Ltd. Boosts Stake in Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR)
Macquarie Group Ltd. increased its position in shares of Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR) by 184,411.9% in the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 8,303,037 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 8,298,537 shares during the period. Dollar Tree accounts for about 1.3% of Macquarie Group Ltd.'s holdings, making the stock its 17th biggest holding. Macquarie Group Ltd. owned approximately 3.51% of Dollar Tree worth $720,869,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Lowe Brockenbrough & Co. Inc. increased its position in Dollar Tree by 0.8% during the third quarter. Lowe Brockenbrough & Co. Inc. now owns 79,007 shares of the company's stock worth $6,859,000 after purchasing an additional 610 shares during the last quarter. Palladium Partners LLC increased its position in Dollar Tree by 228.3% during the third quarter. Palladium Partners LLC now owns 114,562 shares of the company's stock worth $9,946,000 after purchasing an additional 79,662 shares during the last quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC increased its position in Dollar Tree by 19.1% during the third quarter. SG Americas Securities LLC now owns 9,524 shares of the company's stock worth $827,000 after purchasing an additional 1,528 shares during the last quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services Inc increased its position in Dollar Tree by 21.8% during the third quarter. Commonwealth Equity Services Inc now owns 20,178 shares of the company's stock worth $1,751,000 after purchasing an additional 3,610 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Mar Vista Investment Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Dollar Tree during the third quarter worth about $100,828,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.68% of the company's stock.
Shares of Dollar Tree, Inc. (DLTR) traded up $1.54 during trading hours on Friday, hitting $94.63. 2,136,300 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 2,722,076. The stock has a market cap of $22,047.87, a P/E ratio of 22.32, a PEG ratio of 1.51 and a beta of 0.59. Dollar Tree, Inc. has a twelve month low of $65.63 and a twelve month high of $95.64. The company has a quick ratio of 0.43, a current ratio of 1.83 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95.
Dollar Tree (NASDAQ:DLTR) last announced its earnings results on Thursday, August 24th. The company reported $0.99 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $0.87 by $0.12. The business had revenue of $5.28 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $5.24 billion. Dollar Tree had a net margin of 4.37% and a return on equity of 18.07%. The company's quarterly revenue was up 5.7% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.72 EPS. equities research analysts expect that Dollar Tree, Inc. will post 4.66 EPS for the current fiscal year.
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A number of brokerages have weighed in on DLTR. Cleveland Research upgraded shares of Dollar Tree from a "neutral" rating to a "buy" rating in a research report on Wednesday, October 4th. Zacks Investment Research upgraded shares of Dollar Tree from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $100.00 price target for the company in a research report on Wednesday, October 11th. Raymond James Financial, Inc. dropped coverage on shares of Dollar Tree in a research report on Saturday, August 26th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $92.00 price target on shares of Dollar Tree and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, October 30th. Finally, Piper Jaffray Companies reiterated a "hold" rating and set a $85.00 price target on shares of Dollar Tree in a research report on Tuesday, August 22nd. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and seventeen have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock. Dollar Tree presently has an average rating of "Buy" and an average price target of $93.00.
In other news, Chairman Macon F. Brock, Jr. sold 150,000 shares of Dollar Tree stock in a transaction on Wednesday, November 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $91.13, for a total value of $13,669,500.00. Following the transaction, the chairman now directly owns 1,128,795 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $102,867,088.35. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Gary M. Philbin sold 2,795 shares of Dollar Tree stock in a transaction on Tuesday, September 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $84.50, for a total transaction of $236,177.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider now directly owns 34,532 shares in the company, valued at $2,917,954. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold a total of 251,449 shares of company stock worth $22,808,837 over the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 4.10% of the company's stock.
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Dollar Tree, Inc is an operator of discount variety stores. As of January 28, 2017, the Company operated 14,334 stores in 48 states and the District of Columbia, and five Canadian provinces. Its segments include Dollar Tree and Family Dollar. The Dollar Tree segment is the operator of discount variety stores offering merchandise at a fixed price.
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Apple has built a powerful tablet in the iPad and the best mobile device with its iPhone. And it supports its products with an App Store to feed it content. It remains the most forward thinking company among scores of others. But that front runner status also causes trouble and the rise of online subscriptions through the App store is causing ripples. "The Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission's interest in Apple's new subscription service is at a preliminary stage, and might not develop into either a formal investigation or any action against the company. But it comes as Apple has attracted growing antitrust scrutiny in the U.S. and Europe."
So Apple has built an aggregate site; why can't others. Shouldn't companies be allowed to build apps that can be downloaded without going through the Apple digital store. Perhaps that is the crux of the issue. The app site enables convenience and that convenience is worth something. If the apps store is what drives higher subscription rates, than perhaps the commission charge is justifiable. But if good marketing can push consumers to find apps outside the store, then all the better for competition.
"To make a case against Apple, antitrust enforcers would have to show that Apple has market power and is abusing it. That depends on how they define a market. Apple's iPhone is the phone of choice for many affluent consumers, but it has only a 16% share of smartphone sales and a sliver of the broader mobile-phone market." And the tablet market is still in its infancy. I hate to see government regulation slow down innovation, but it is also important that barriers to entry remain low to encourage more competition.


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Dec. 21, 2005 -- Experts have had high hopes that the flu drug Tamiflu would also help fight bird flu, but a new report may temper some of this enthusiasm.
Two children in Vietnam who died of bird flu had developed resistance to the flu drug Tamiflu. A new report detailing the events surrounding the children's deaths is published in The New England Journal of Medicine.
These were the first reported cases of resistance to the drug in bird flu patients, and drug resistance was suspected of contributing to the death of at least one of the children.
Infectious disease specialist Anne Moscona, MD, of Cornell University says the development illustrates the need for governments, public health organizations, and researchers to redouble efforts to develop new drugs, vaccines, and public health strategies to deal with a possible bird flu pandemic.
"I think this is a real warning, but I also feel strongly that this scary turn of events should be taken as an opportunity to do what needs to be done to organize for protecting people against influenza," she tells WebMD.
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One of the victims was a 13-year-old girl who died in January of this year. Her case was especially alarming, Moscona says, because she began treatment with a full dose of Tamiflu within a day of developing flu symptoms.
She initially got better following the initiation of treatment, but her symptoms quickly returned and she died less than a week later.
Moscona says the case suggests that bird flu patients may need higher doses and longer courses of Tamiflu treatment than given to patients with regular flu.
"The most important lesson that I am taking away from this is that we really need to carefully strategize how we are going to use this drug and (similar drugs) in a pandemic situation," she says.
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Reports of growing resistance to Tamiflu among people treated for the regular influenza strengthen the argument against personal stockpiling of the drug for use in the event of a pandemic bird flu outbreak, Moscona writes in an editorial.
In two recent studies from Japan, 16% and 18% of children with the regular flu were reported to be resistant to Tamiflu.
The high rate of acquired resistance is believed to be due to the fact that young children in Japan are typically given very low doses of the drug, which may be insufficient for getting rid of the flu virus.
"Personal stockpiling of [Tamiflu] is likely to lead to the use of insufficient doses or inadequate courses of therapy," Moscona writes. "Shortages during a pandemic would inspire sharing of personal supplies, resulting in inadequate treatment."
She added that undertreatment is a particular concern with regard to children, since they tend to be more contagious than adults and remain contagious for longer periods.
"The habit of stopping treatment prematurely when symptoms resolve (a well-established tendency with antibiotic therapy) could also lead to suboptimal treatment of influenza and promote the development of drug resistance," she writes.
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It is not clear how much personal stockpiling of the antiviral drug has occurred. A few leading public health groups, including the Infectious Diseases Society of America, have called on doctors to resist patient requests for prescriptions to be used for this purpose.
But medical ethicist Allan S. Brett, MD, tells WebMD that stronger guidelines are clearly needed from public health officials who have so far been silent on the issue.
The University of South Carolina professor of medicine says doctors would welcome specific directives from the CDC and state departments of health, just as they welcomed them in the fall of 2004 when there was a shortage of flu vaccine.
"It seems to me that individual practicing physicians should not be put in the middle of something that obviously has so many public health implications," he says.


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Inoculation of mice from appropriate crosses with two strain A tumours and one dba (subline 2) tumour showed close linkage of such a gene with the locus for 'fused'. With the A strain it was shown that the gene was identical with that for antigen II present in the erythrocytes. The gene is therefore labelled $H_{2}$. Of sixty-nine backcross mice tested, both serologically and by tumour inoculation, sixty-five gave concordant results, four discordant results. In general, it appears that serological tests are preferable to tumour inoculation in the identification of genotypes. On serological grounds it is suggested that the dba gene is an allele of the above and should be called $H_{2}{}^{d}$. It is possible that there is a long series of alleles at this locus. The indicated genotype of the strains used is as follows: $A,H_{2}H_{2}$; $dba,H_{2}{}^{d}H_{2}{}^{d}$; CBA, C57 and $P,h_{2}h_{2}$; $CA,Fu$ $h_{2}/fu$ $h_{2}$. Further tests may show differences in the $h_{2}$ allele in the last four strains. It is uncertain whether any cross-overs occurred in 257 backcross mice tested.
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Our pastor told me that it takes the whole Eucharistic Prayer and the FAITH of the people to make Jesus present on the altar. That the words "This is My Body and "This is My Blood" are thinking in a box. I asked at what point is Jesus truly present and he said that it was a matter of faith. He adds and subtracts words from all the Eucharistic prayers all the time. This same priest has, at times, omitted the words "This is My Body" from the Mass. He says all the words up to that point (his rendition at least) and then he pauses and says nothing. He goes on to consecrate the wine. He never holds the host but does lift up the glass bowl. He does bow after the consecration of the wine. I am confused. If he omits the words "This is My Body" is Jesus present? Is He just present as Precious Blood only? I thought the words and matter are what is necessary. Also, an extraordinary Eucharistic minister told me that if he took a unconsecrated host to a sick person and they did not know it and thought it was Jesus; then they would receive Jesus. Is this true? Thanks for your help.
Answer by Rev. Mark J. Gantley, JCL on 05-30-2007:
What nonsense. He clearly does not understand the Roman liturgy.
The words of consecration are the "form" of the Eucharist. Without the "form," then the consecraction is invalid.
The proper term for a lay person bringing Holy Communion is an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. If such a person took an unconsecrated host to a sick person, the sick person would only be receiving bread, regardless of the opinion of the sick person.
These things are too serious for such a flippant attitude.