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Modular elevator control housings having hinged faceplates that can be folded open to quickly expose the housing interior for service or modification. Each housing is generally in the form of a low profile, parallelepiped that is conveniently placed on a wall adjacent to an elevator car access position. The housing protectively encloses elevator operational controls, directional indicators, warning lights, or the like. The preferred housing comprises a chassis covered by a one-piece, folding faceplate interiorly hinged to the chassis that provides a display. The chassis comprises a subframe that secures the housing to the wall and a top and bottom cover. The subframe comprises a base bounded by integral, projecting side flanges that preferably terminate in upper lips. Extruded chassis sidewalls are secured to the subframe sides with fasteners captivated in part within captivating grooves defined in the sidewalls. Mounting grooves seat fasteners to secure the top and bottom covers to the sidewalls. In an alternative embodiment sliding grooves adjustably receive individual sliding display panels that jointly form the faceplate in cooperation with an adjacent folding panel. In the latter embodiment interior brackets secured to the subframe mount astragals that form a border between adjoining faceplate panels.
1. A modular control housing adapted to be mounted adjacent an elevator, said housing comprising:
a generally rectangular subframe for mounting upon a supporting surface, said subframe having opposed side flanges;
a pair of generally rectangular, spaced apart, modular sidewalls adapted to be secured to said subframe side flanges;
elongated, interior captivating grooves defined in each sidewall;
fastener means slidably captivated within said captivating grooves for engaging said subframe side flanges to secure said sidewalls;
a housing top extending between said sidewalls;
a housing bottom extending between said sidewalls;
at least one generally planar faceplate secured to the housing between said sidewalls and displaceable between open and closed positions;
offset hinge means for mounting said faceplate; and,
at least one elevator control comprising a switch, display, indicator or the like accessible through or disposed upon said faceplate.
2. The housing as defined in claim 1 wherein said sidewalls comprise mounting grooves parallel with said captivating grooves, said mounting grooves seating fasteners for mounting said top and said bottom.
3. The housing as defined in claim 1 wherein said faceplate comprises a hinged panel and at least one separate slidable panel.
4. The housing as defined in claim 3 wherein said sidewalls comprise elongated slidable grooves, and said at least one slidable panel is captivated between said slidable grooves and extends between said sidewalls.
5. The housing as defined in claim 4 wherein said housing comprises at least one astragal for receiving adjoining edges of said faceplate panels.
6. The housing as defined in claim 5 wherein said astragal comprises:
an upper channel for captivating an adjoining edge of said slidable faceplate panel; and,
a notch for receiving an adjoining edge of said hinged faceplate panel.
7. The housing as defined in claim 6 wherein said housing comprises an internal bracket for securing each astragal.
8. The housing as defined in claim 7 wherein said sidewalls comprise mounting grooves parallel with said captivating grooves, said mounting grooves seating fasteners for mounting said top and said bottom.
9. A control housing adapted to be mounted adjacent an elevator, said housing comprising:
a generally rectangular subframe for mounting upon a supporting surface, said subframe having opposed side flanges;
a pair of generally rectangular, spaced apart, modular sidewalls adapted to be secured to said subframe;
elongated, interior captivating grooves defined in each sidewall;
fastener means slidably captivated within said captivating grooves for engaging said subframe to adjustably secure said sidewalls thereto;
a housing top extending between said sidewalls;
a housing bottom extending between said sidewalls;
a faceplate disposed upon said chassis and foldable between open and closed positions;
hinge means for mounting the faceplate; and,
lips defined on said subframe for abutting said faceplate when it is disposed in said closed position.
10. The housing as defined in claim 9 wherein:
said faceplate comprises a hinged panel and at least one separate slidable panel;
said sidewalls comprise elongated slidable grooves parallel with said captivating grooves; and,
said at least one slidable panel is captivated between said slidable grooves and extends between said sidewalls.
11. The housing as defined in claim 10 wherein said housing comprises at least one astragal for receiving adjoining edges of said faceplate panels, said at least one astragal comprising:
an upper channel for captivating an adjoining edge of said slidable faceplate panel; and,
an outer notch for receiving an adjoining edge of said hinged faceplate panel.
12. The housing as defined in claim 11 wherein said housing comprises an internal bracket for securing each astragal.
13. The housing as defined in claim 12 wherein said astragal has an inner channel, and said internal bracket comprises a portion that engages said astragal inner channel interiorly of said housing.
14. The housing as defined in claim 13 wherein said sidewalls comprise mounting grooves parallel with said captivating grooves, said mounting grooves seating fasteners for mounting said top and said bottom.
15. A control housing adapted to be mounted adjacent to an elevator, said housing comprising:
an exteriorly accessible interior;
a subframe secured to a supporting surface adjacent the elevator, said subframe comprising a generally planar, apertured base and a pair of spaced apart side flanges;
a spaced apart, elongated sidewall secured to each of said subframe side flanges, each of sidewalls comprising elongated mounting grooves and elongated captivating grooves;
fastener means slidably captivated within said captivating grooves of said sidewalls for mounting said sidewalls to said subframe;
a top extending between said sidewall tops and secured thereto by fasteners seated within said mounting grooves;
a bottom extending between said sidewall bottoms and secured by fasteners seated within said mounting grooves;
a faceplate mounted upon said chassis and foldable between an open position exposing said interior and a closed position enclosing said interior; and,
offset hinge means for mounting said faceplate so it can fold to an open position without colliding with the housing.
16. The housing as defined in claim 15 wherein said faceplate comprises a separate hinged panel, at least one separate, adjoining sliding panel, and an astragal for receiving adjoining edges of the faceplate panels.
17. The housing as defined in claim 16 wherein said side flanges comprise lips for abutting said separate hinged panel when disposed in said closed position.
18. The housing as defined in claim 16 wherein:
said sidewalls comprise elongated slidable grooves parallel with said captivating grooves; and,
said at least one slidable panel is captivated between said slidable grooves and extends between said sidewalls.
19. The housing as defined in claim 18 wherein said housing comprises:
at least one astragal for receiving adjoining edges of said faceplate panels, said at least one astragal comprising an upper, outer channel for captivating an adjoining edge of said slidable faceplate panel, an outer notch for receiving an adjoining edge of said hinged faceplate panel, and an inner channel;
an internal bracket for securing each astragal, said bracket comprising a portion that engages said astragal inner channel interiorly of said housing.
20. The housing as defined in claim 19 wherein said bracket comprises mounting slot means for adjustably securing it between said sides.
This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/792,536 filed Jan. 31, 1997 now U.S. Pat. No. 5,780,790 that is in turn a continuation of prior Ser. No. 08/415,615, Filing Date: Apr. 3, 1995, now abandoned, entitled Modular Elevator Switch Control Housing, assigned to Group Art Unit 2111 Examiner R. Nappi, now abandoned.
I. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to elevator selection switch housings. More particularly, the present invention is primarily directed to modular elevator switch and control housings that can be either originally or retroactively installed to lower the physical height or position of elevator selection switches, controls, indicators or the like to enhance accessibility to the handicapped.
II. Description of the Prior Art
Elevators and their associated control housings are well known in the art. Elevator control housings are often conveniently placed upon building walls adjacent elevator doors. The control housings mount the passenger-activated selection switches, and protectively enclose the external switch wiring and circuitry.
Elevator controls typically comprise up and down indicator and selector buttons, direction indicators, warning lights and the like. So-called "master" or "fireman" key switches may be included. Typically, the housings also display informational material such as warnings, instructions, logo's, identifying indicia and the like. Displayed information often depends upon local regulations and building requirements well known in the art. The control housings mount the passenger-activated selection switches, and protectively enclose the wiring and circuitry.
Older elevator control housings typically located the elevator controls at average waist height or higher. However, with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is now required that elevator controls be located within the immediate reach of handicapped individuals such as those seated in wheelchairs. The ADA regulations specify that elevator controls must be no higher than forty-two inches from the floor. Thus, it is now necessary to remodel or replace existing elevator control units to lower them to the required height.
A number of new ADA-compliant elevator control housings have been recently introduced. However, the known analogous structures have not solved all of the problems the new legislation has created. The internal components inside elevator control housings require regular and routine maintenance. It is often necessary to service only some of the internal components. However, the known prior art fails to anticipate the need for efficient service of these selected portions of the elevator control housings.
Several cities and states have also promulgated regulations dealing with elevators. These local regulations often require certain information to be displayed either on the housing or adjacent to the elevator. The known prior art does not provide a convenient method of manipulating housing covers to accommodate these various display requirements. Another problem is that with prior designs, certain wires sometimes had to be disconnected when light bulbs were changed.
Thus, it is desirable to provide an elevator control unit that replaces existing elevator controls without replacing existing control apertures or outlets. It is also desirous to provide a replacement control housing that utilizes existing elevator control apertures while simultaneously lowering the placement of the elevator controls.
Preferably, an improved housing would effectively lower the elevator controls at a minimal installation cost. Such an improved, replacement housing would need to be modular to speed installation and to accommodate various installation parameters.
A modular inner unit that accommodates various external displays while minimizing installation expenses is desirable. A modular elevator control housing would also need to permit selective access to the interior of the housing in an efficient manner, without requiring the disconnection of internal wiring for routine maintenance.
Our modular elevator control housing comprises an aesthetically pleasing, generally flat housing adapted to be mounted on a wall adjacent an elevator car entryway. The preferred embodiment comprises an elongated, single piece faceplate comprising a rigid, generally rectangular door panel. The latter panel is preferably hinged to the housing interior. The second embodiment of our housing includes a multi-piece faceplate, comprising a smaller, hinged door panel and one or more complimentary, sliding panels.
Each housing protectively encloses critical elevator call switches, indicators, displays, controls or the like. Both embodiments of our new housing may easily be retrofitted to replace existing control housings. Each easily mounts over an existing elevator control outlet, and each housing may be originally installed during building construction.
Each housing comprises an elongated, box-like chassis covered by the panel-like faceplate. The chassis comprises a generally rectangular supporting subframe that is flushly secured to the wall. Preferably, the subframe is bounded by integral, upturned flanges perpendicularly protruding from its flat base that provide convenient mounting slots for remaining components. The flanges terminate in upper lips that are parallel with the subframe base, and spaced apart from the wall.
Separate sidewalls are coupled to the subframe flanges. Top and bottom covers attach to the sidewalls over the ends of the subframe. The inner surfaces of the preferably extruded sidewalls define multiple, parallel channels or grooves. Captivating grooves torsionally lock fasteners that secure the sidewalls to the subframe flanges. Aligned sidewall sliding grooves are adapted to slidably receive individual display panels where necessary. Smaller mounting grooves seat appropriate fasteners (i.e., self tapping sheet metal screws) to secure the top and bottom covers to the sidewalls.
In the first embodiment the faceplate comprises a one-piece, outer panel hinged to the housing. This integral panel extends from the housing bottom all the way to the housing top, and it pivots outwardly about its hinge to provide access. This preferred faceplate panel is securely closed with either an access lock system or a tamper proof screw. Separate, sliding faceplate panels are not used in this arrangement. An internal hinge mounts the folding faceplate, which flushly abuts the subframe lips when correctly installed.
The alternative housing faceplate comprises a smaller, folding panel at the base that is hinged to the unit bottom. A selected number of smaller, slidably fitted panels cover the front to complete the display. When multiple faceplate panels are employed, it is preferred that mating clips or astragals supported by interior brackets separate abutting panels. The astragals include channels that seat edges of adjoining faceplate panels. The interior of the housing is easily serviced by opening the hinged faceplate. In one form of the invention the hinged faceplate panel is secured with a tamper-proof screw that allows controlled access; when the screw is removed the panel pivots open to expose the housing interior for service. Alternatively, the hinged faceplate panel may be secured with a conventional key lock that facilitates controlled access. Individual sliding panels may typically be removed or replaced by temporarily removing the top cover from the housing, and sliding the desired panels out of the chassis. Astragals may be removed if necessary. The removed panels may be altered or replaced as desired.
In either embodiment the faceplate structure may contain graphic or textual information, or it may support elevator operational controls, switches, indicators or the like. The configuration of the faceplates may be selectively arranged during housing installation to provide the desired display. Faceplate structure may be removed or rearranged as desired by the installer.
Thus, a primary object of the present invention is to provide a modular elevator control housing that is easily serviceable without cutting interior electrical wires.
A basic object is to lower elevator call switches.
Another basic object is to simplify the removal and replacement of elevator control housings and associated display faceplates.
An additional object is to simplify maintenance chores by facilitating service access to the interior of the housing.
Another object is to provide an elevator control housing that mounts over existing electrical boxes or fixtures without requiring the installer to cut the wall.
Yet another fundamental object is to make it easier for elevator service personnel, suppliers and operators to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Still another object of our invention is to provide an elevator control housing that easily retrofits over preexisting elevator controls without substantial modification.
A related object is to provide a replacement control housing that utilizes existing elevator control apertures while simultaneously lowering the placement of the elevator switches.
A related object is to provide a modular housing of the character described that provides an easily customized display.
Yet another basic object of the invention is to provide a modular housing that permits selective access to the interior of the housing in an efficient manner. It is a feature of both embodiments of this invention that the hinged faceplate panel may be provided with either lock access or tamper proof screw access.
Another object is to improve security. It is a feature of our invention that a key operated lock may be installed in place of a tamper proof screw.
A still further object is to provide a modular control housing of the character described designed to permit routine changing of internal lamps without completely removing all faceplate structure.
Another object is to provide a housing that accepts almost all conventional elevator controls, including direction indicating arrows, position indicators, chimes, buzzers, key switches, pilot lights, digital annunciators, push buttons and the like.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention, along with features of novelty appurtenant thereto, will appear or become apparent in the course of the following descriptive sections.
In the following drawings, which form a part of the specification and which are to be construed in conjunction therewith, and in which like reference numerals have been employed throughout wherever possible to indicate like parts in the various views:
FIG. 1 is a front isometric view of a preferred control housing with a single-piece, hinged display faceplate;
FIG. 2 is a front isometric view similar to FIG. 1, but showing an open housing whose hinged faceplate has been deployed to expose the housing interior;
FIG. 3 is an enlarged, fragmentary front isometric view taken generally from the encircled region "3" of FIG. 2;
FIG. 4 is an exploded, front isometric view of the preferred control housing of FIGS. 1-3;
FIG. 4A is an enlarged, fragmentary front isometric view taken generally from the encircled region "4A" of FIG. 4;
FIG. 5 is an front isometric view similar to FIG. 1, but showing an alternative housing having a multi-piece faceplate; and,
FIG. 6 is an enlarged, exploded, front isometric view of the alternative housing of FIG. 5.
FIG. 6A is an enlarged view of the circled segment "6A" of FIG. 6; and,
FIG. 6B is an enlarged view of the circled segment "6B" of FIG. 6.
With attention now to the appended drawings, the preferred embodiment of our hinged modular elevator control housing is broadly designated by the reference numeral 30 (FIGS. 1-6). An alternative design 30A is disclosed in FIGS. 5-6. (For purposes of brevity, reference numerals referring to structure that is common to both embodiments include the suffix "A"). Each housing 30, 30A comprises several modular components to be described hereinafter, many of which are easily assembled at the installation site.
Housings 30, 30A readily retrofit to existing elevator installations to replace obsolete elevator control panels. Each housing permits elevator controls or indicators to be lowered or altered without relocating original elevator control outlets. Generally the control housings are mounted adjacent conventional elevator doors, preferably upon on an adjoining wall 31, 31A. When installed they protectively cover an elevator control outlet of the type recognized by those with skill in the art. Each housing accommodates a variety of controls, including direction indicating arrows, position indicators, chimes, buzzers, key switches, pilot lights, digital annunciators, push buttons and the like.
Control housings 30 (FIG. 1) and 30A (FIG. 5) each comprise a generally rectangular, parallelepiped chassis 50, 50A respectively. Each chassis defines an interior in which suitable electrical controls, switches and the like may be housed. Chassis 50, for example, has interior 52 (FIG. 2) bounded by its sidewalls, a one-piece, hinged faceplate 49, and a top and bottom. The exterior of each chassis 50, 50A is bounded by a pair of spaced apart, vertically oriented, sidewalls that are preferably extruded from aluminum. The faceplate 49A covering chassis 50A (FIG. 5) comprises a hinged panel and one or more sliding panels as described hereinafter. Left chassis sidewalls 55, 55A and right sidewalls 60, 60A are spanned by tops 65, 65A and spaced apart bottoms 70, 70A respectively. These chassis sidewalls are secured both by the tops and bottoms and by attachment to the subframe described below.
Preferably each chassis 50, 50A comprises a subframe 110, 110A (FIGS. 4, 6) bounded by the rigid, extruded sidewalls and the tops and bottoms. Each subframe 110 or 110A secures the respective housing 30, 30A to the wall or other generally vertical supporting surface. Subframes 110, 110A (FIG. 4, 6) preferably comprise an elongated, generally rectangular base 112, 112A that has a pair of integral, upturned longitudinal, flanges forming its sides. Left subframe flanges 114 or 114A are spaced apart from and parallel with right subframe flanges 115 or 115A. Each subframe flange has an inwardly turned lip 111 coextensive with its length that is parallel with and spaced apart from the subframe base 112 or 112A.
In each case the flat subframe base is preferably secured to a flat surface (i.e., wall 31, 31A) with conventional fasteners. A series of slotted screw holes 113 (FIG. 3) are preferably defined in the base at regular, spaced apart intervals to facilitate installation. In the best mode the subframe sides comprise several regularly vertically spaced apart, ellipsoidal mounting slots 116 (FIG. 4A) or 116A (FIG. 6) that facilitate coupling to the chassis sidewalls during installation and/or assembly. The mounting slots 116, 116A facilitate attachment of the modular, extruded sidewalls. With alternative housing 30A the latter slots additionally accommodate support brackets 270 to be described later. Slots 116 are penetrated by bolts 120 that threadably receive nuts 122. The bolt 120 and nut 122 combination secures the brackets 270 and the display 219. Bolts 120 have heads 124 captivated within captivating grooves 142 (FIG. 4A) in the extruded sidewalls, as described later.
Preferably wiring orifices 118, 118A penetrate the base of the subframes. The previous wiring used for the older elevator control housing or the new wiring may be routed through orifices 118, 118A. On some models a larger orifice 117, 117A penetrates the subframe 110, 110A below orifice 118, 118A. Orifices 117, 117A allow a fireman's switch 119, 119A (or other maintenance or service switch) to mount through and into the existing electrical box. The fireman's switch overrides the controls and prevents others from using the elevator.
All chassis sidewalls 55, 55A and 60, 60A attach to the subframe flanges similarly. These extruded sidewalls are generally flat, elongated, and rectangular. Exposed exterior surfaces of the sidewalls are polished and smooth. Several parallel grooves are defined in each interior wall surface and extend along the entire length of the sidewall. A captivating groove 142 (FIGS. 3, 4A) captivates the fastener heads 124 that secure the sidewalls to the subframe side flanges. Captivating groove 142 is internally T-shaped and it slidably receives and captivates the fasteners, which are limited to slidable movements. The fasteners cannot turn as the nuts are torqued during assembly since their heads cannot rotate when registered within groove 142.
Two smaller, spaced apart parallel mounting grooves 144, 146 border groove 142 on each side. Mounting grooves 144, 146 seat and partially receive self tapping sheet metal screws 147 (FIG. 4) to secure the top 65; screws 149 (FIG. 4) likewise secure bottom 70. Screws 147 and 149 are inserted through suitable mounting holes defined near the corners of the top and bottom 65, 70 respectively.
A sliding groove 150 (FIG. 4A) extends along the front edge of the sidewalls 55, 60. The sliding groove 150 receives the longitudinal edges of the slidable faceplate panels of housing 30A to be described later. Preferably, groove throat has a rectangular cross-section. The groove 150 extends along the entire length of the sidewalls 55, 60. The cross-section of groove 150 is rectangular. Grooves 150 in opposite, facing sidewalls are parallel with one another, and aligned generally above the plane established by the lips 111 formed in the subframe side flanges.
Housing 30 has a display faceplate 49 formed of a unitary piece of flat, rectangular metal 90. Outer faceplate surface 170 may contain written information or other designs. Of course, surface 170 could be selectively configured to support elevator operational controls as desired. The bottom 171 is coupled with fasteners 172 to a preferably offset hinge generally indicated by the reference numeral 173 (FIG. 3). Hinge 173 comprises a flat foot 174 secured by fasteners 175 to the subframe surface 110B (FIGS. 3, 4). Foot 174 is mounted above the lowermost bottom 112B (FIG. 4) of the subframe for alignment purposes. Hinge 173 comprises an integral, rectangular spacer 176 projecting from foot 174 which is perpendicular thereto. Spacer 176 offsets hinge plate 176B and the hinge axis 181 from the surface 110B of the subframe for folding purposes. The longitudinal plate edges 177 (FIGS. 3, 4) of panel 90 are generally aligned with sidewall grooves 150 when the panel 90 is flushly folded into closed position, abutting flange lips 111 of the subframe.
Thus the display faceplate 49 is hingedly coupled to the chassis. Display panel 49 has a number of mounting apertures 201-203 bounded by inwardly projecting mounting studs 204. The studs 204 penetrate suitable orifices 205 to secure desired electrical devices, such as direction indicators 206 which are centered within the mounting apertures and fastened by nuts 207 (FIG. 4). Aperture 203 permits the installation of either a conventional fireman's service control 119 or an independent service control switch.
Outer faceplate surface 170 may be marked with written information or other designs or indicia. Of course, surface 170 could be selectively configured to support elevator operational controls as desired. The longitudinal plate edges 177 are flushly aligned with the outermost edges of the sidewalls when the faceplate 90 is folded into the closed position. The offset hinge configuration prevents the bottom 171 of the faceplate from colliding with chassis structure when folding between the open and closed positions.
To open housing 30 and expose the housing screw 210 (FIG. 4) must be removed by authorized personnel. Screw 210 penetrates top 65 and threadably engages clip 211 that is held by bracket 212. Bracket 212 is mounted at the top rear of the faceplate by projecting studs 214 threadably coupled to nuts 215 (FIG. 4). Screw 210 and bracket 212 may alternatively be replaced by a conventional key lock recognized by those with skill in the art.
The alternative housing 30A has a multipiece display faceplate 219 (FIG. 6). The multi-piece faceplate 219 comprises a hinged panel 230 and a selection of slidable faceplate panels 232. In this embodiment the faceplates are arranged and configured at the factory. The number of faceplate panels used in a particular installation depends upon the desired length and configuration of the housing 30A. As before, the panels typically support elevator operational indicators 206A or controls 119A (FIG. 6). The exact user-selectable configuration of housing 30A is not limited to a particular faceplate configuration or control selection since the faceplate panels may be easily changed to support countless variations.
The hinged display panel 240 is shorter than panel 49, but its hinge mounting structure is similar to that previously discussed. It may be provided with one or more optional mounting orifices 242 (FIGS. 6, 6B) similar to orifices 201 and 202 discussed earlier. Orifice 242, for example, could mount a key lock for opening or closing the panel. Hinge structure 231 is offset like hinge 173 (FIG. 3) to prevent collisions with the housing. Sliding panel 244, however, has opposed edges 246 that are slidably received within and constrained by sidewalls 55A, 60A. Panel 244 may have one or more mounting orifices 245. The edges of panel 244 ride within sliding groove 150 (FIG. 4A) of the sidewalls, which are exposed during assembly when top 65A is removed from the enclosure. Upper and/or lower edges of adjoining panels, however, are flushly received by an astragal 250.
Preferably, multi-channeled astragal 250 is used to connect abutting plates FIGS. 6, 6A, 6B). Astragal 250 comprises a front, upper channel 251 that flushly receives the lower edge 252 of the upper sliding plate 244. At the astragal front an open, angled notch 253 flushly receives the top of the folding panel 240 when closed. The notch is open so the folding panel may be moved in and out without interference. An integral, spaced-apart rear channel 260 projects rearwardly into the chassis interior, parallel with the front channel 251 and notch 253.
The rear support channel 260 secures the astragal to a transverse, internal bracket 270 (FIG. 6A). A bracket front piece 272 extends integrally between a pair of similar, parallel tabs 274 that have T-shaped mounting channels 276. Special clearance notches 278 are formed in the flanges 114A, 115A of the subframe. Elongated mounting slots 280 beneath these notches are adapted to register with channels 276 for assembly. Fasteners 284 (whose heads are captivated within a sidewall groove 150 as in the previous embodiment) projects through channel 276 and slot 280, being retained by nut 286 (FIG. 6A). The vertically elongated shapes of slots 280 and channels 276 facilitate vertical alignment. Front piece 272 has an upper edge 272A received within astragal channel 260 (FIG. 6B). In assembly an orifice 290 in front piece 272 threadably receives a hex screw 293 (FIG. 6B) that penetrates orifice 297 in panel 240. When the housing 30A is assembled, the astragal channels cooperate with the sliding groove 150 in the sidewalls to restrain the sliding panels.
Either housing should be installed adjacent an elevator car access location to mount operational controls or indicators, and to display desired information. During replacement installations, an installer removes the old, pre-existing elevator control housing to expose the wiring outlet which is to be covered by the housing. During an initial installations, the wiring outlet is left open during construction. The installer attaches the chassis to the wall 31, 31A with the fasteners that may be screwed into new holes that are drilled as required. When the subframe 110 or 110 is in place, it substantially covers the outlet. The outlet wiring is routed through the wiring orifices so that new elevator controls may be wired. Once the elevator controls have been wired, the rest of the assembly may be attached to the subframe.
The sidewalls 55, 55A, and/or 60, 60A are installed by properly positioning the fastener heads in the sidewall groove. The sidewalls can then slide into place. With housing 30A, one or more desired slidable panels are selected, and they slide within the interior grooves 150 defined in the sidewalls. Covers cooperate with the interior grooves to secure the display therebetween. During sidewall assembly, suitable brackets 270 must be mated to the notched regions of the sidewalls as discussed (i.e., see FIG. 6A). With the top and bottom screwed into place, a secure assembly results.
It may be desirable to change or replace faceplates to accommodate changing regulations or building remodeling. It may also be desirable to access the housing interior. The hinged faceplate panels may be simply unlocked by authorized personnel to service the interior of the housings 30, 30A without substantial disassembly. In the preferred embodiments, the top is selectively removed to remove a sliding panel. The faceplates may be replaced as desired to impart a different "look" to the housing.
From the foregoing, it will be seen that this invention is one well adapted to obtain all the ends and objects herein set forth, together with other advantages which are inherent to the structure.
It will be understood that certain features and subcombinations are of utility and may be employed without reference to other features and subcombinations. This is contemplated by and is within the scope of the claims.
As many possible embodiments may be made of the invention without departing from the scope thereof, it is to be understood that all matter herein set forth or shown in the accompanying drawings is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
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The middle ground. Not Blair's fabled Third Way, nor sitting on the metaphoric fence. The middle ground. Like Zelig, floating, somnambulist in the fog of past, present and future tense. Hard to find a context as one drifts through WH Smith's mega newsagent shelves searching for the elusive zeitgeist. Rudderless, the waking sleeper, in a Tramadol-induced hypnagogia. Titles swim up through the grey fug. New Humanist. Jewish Chronicle. Writers Forum. Zero Tolerance. Belief, atheism, satanism in one fell visual swoop. Still more bemusement. The confusion of competing titles revealing little.
God's dandruff. Higgs Bosun particles. Scientists looking for meaning in the infinitesimal. The titles reveal little.
Back to the egg. WH Smith's echoes my small discomfiture. Zero Tolerance unveils arcane satanism for the geeks who cling to the darkness. Suicide clauses in dark make-up and Finnish miserablism and fashionably bleak nihilism straight from the HP Lovecraft text. Hyper real nonsense, jockeying for position with glossy atheism and its cousin New Humanism. Comedians and scientist united in approval of a boringly rendered future. Nothing really new since Greek antiquity. Obvious stances of the Witchfinder General sort. Spiteful Oxbridge graduates in ivory towered, non-engagement with the great mass of seething, starving humanity. Easy for the Big Pharma-sponsored entertaining elite to talk down to us proles.
What do I know? Just a marginal, gutter cyclist avoiding the twin temptations of the easy cynicism and stoop-to-conquer Dawkins religiosity alongside the mugging, cycloptic light of the New Age idiot brigade. I am empty as a zen koan and as full as a Taoist sunset. Glib theories. Last gasp optimism in a tide of polarities worthy of mental illness indicators. DSM VI for 2011 and beyond. Old certainties and new science still showing a poor imagination at work.
More margins. But then, 'twas ever thus in this new Middle Age. Better to have some outsider view than join a club that admits such as I. Marxism of the right sort. Trying not to be co-opted by the extremities is worth pursuing. Neither a satanist crank nor a righteously hidebound New Humanist. No harm to either as I peddle through the slurry of print in WH Smith's back into the teeming hordes of consumers on Northumberland Street. Christmas in Newcastle. Hope beyond the grand spectacle of bread and circuses for the insomniac, amnesiac shoppers and imbibers of government taxed chemicals and prescribed behaviour. There is hope beyond the cogs driving the invisible mechanics of commerce and faceless enterprise. Gods and monsters? Black looking glasses reveal only more murk. Nietzsche was right in this aspect. Are we as a society blundering into one crises created to keep us spinning the roulette wheels of Sci-Finance? This is Phil Dick reimagined by tedious admen in suitable garb.
I drift back home and try to process all these rallying points. No answers.
Sleep reveals more congruent dreamscapes.
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Tester's notes: This is a great cut of meat, and the barbecue sauce is a tasty balance of spicy, sweet and sour flavours. You can bake this in a conventional oven, but it would adapt well to the slow cooker, as in the recipe below -- cooking for about 8-10 hours on low or 4-5 on high. Beef ribs aren't quite as fatty as pork ribs, but you'll probably want to skim off some fat when the ribs are warm, or let them cool and then spoon it out.
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2 carrots, diced
1 rib of celery, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
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1.4 kg (3 lbs) beef short ribs
In slow cooker, combine onions, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, paprika, salt and pepper. In small bowl, whisk together beef broth, beer, tomato paste, mustard and honey; pour into slow cooker. Submerge the ribs in the liquid. Cover and cook on low for about 7-8 hours, or until the meat is tender enough to pull away from the bone. Discard bay leaves, and skim off the fat.
Tester's notes: Really good. The low-and-slow cooking method really suits ribs, and I love the taste of Guinness in cooking. Here it adds depth and darkness to a flavourful braising liquid.
I decided to sear the meat first. You don't have to, and I know that part of the charm of the slow cooker is the idea that you just throw everything into one pot, for convenience and quick clean-up. But I think searing adds a layer of flavour and colour, so generally I brown anything that I'd brown if I weren't using a slow cooker.
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Description: Blaine moans as I finger his streaming hot boyhole and finally gets on his back so he can jerk his fat dick while I continue digitally probing. Not content with just touching each other Blaine takes my cock back into his mouth and it feels so good I instantly coat the inside of his face with my creamy junk. Blaine is right behind me jerking a sizzling hot load all over his furry chest and tight stomach. I can't wait to see him with other guys!
Description: As he lays across the couch, he slips his pants down to his black boots. Continuing to stroke gently and slowly, his furry ball sack is taut against his swollen taint. Flipping over, he shoves his perfectly round, porcelain white ass into the air as he continues jerking his uncircumcised cock. His ass crack is lined with the perfect amount of fine, light brown hair. He reaches back with both hands and spreads his cheeks, while his pink hole puckers at the lens. Aiden eases his index finger into the chasm, tickling his tender pink sphincter. Rolling onto his back, he's ready to finish off his pud-pounding session. While he rubs his taint and balls, his cock begins to spit. Multiple gobs of goo land on his forearm, stomach and at the base of his cock.
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Added: 22 Oct 14
Views: 2538
Duration: 0:06:00
Description: They don't call it The Big Easy for nothing! Shot on location at Southern Decadence in New Orleans, Decadent Bears features 110 minutes of steamy, sweaty, furry, fucking in five unforgettable scenes!
Description: When the army green undershirt peels off, a dark cover of sexy chest hair is exposed, and leads down to an equally furry, toned stomach. Paco tugs at his business, almost shyly under his briefs, and then when he decides it is safe, pulls his pants past his ass, and releases a tight black bush. Apparently Paco is ambidextrous - he jerks with the left and then the right, on his back and then up on his knees. His gold crucifix nestled safely in his chest thicket. One hand busy clutching his balls, the other works steadily on his hard cock. His ass cheeks tightening in sync with the thrusts of his hips, beneath a huge Mayan back tattoo. Paco straddles his military jacket, reaching his climax he shoots long white ropes across the camo and onto the sheets. With a sigh of a burdened lifted, he smiles, covered in sweat, relieved of the load he had been carrying for so long.
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Added: 23 Oct 14
Views: 1910
Duration: 0:05:07
Description: Skyler is ready to cum and wants to get fucked on his back; apparently he can cum without touching himself. And boy does he! Matthew pounds away on his ass, Skyler doesn't even have to touch himself and hot cum starts pouring out of the tip of his swollen penis. Matthew starts jerking him off afterwards and the horny bottom can't hold back and cums AGAIN! Covering his taut stomach in warm spunk, Matthew is still pounding away on his stretched hole, when he can no longer resist the urge coming from his balls. He pulls out his huge, throbbing cock and sprays Skyler's face with white, pearly droplets of man milk. Furry twinks sure do know how to fuck!Skyler is ready to cum and wants to get fucked on his back; apparently he can cum without touching himself. And boy does he! Matthew pounds away on his ass, Skyler doesn't even have to touch himself and hot cum starts pouring out of the tip of his swollen penis.
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Description: He uses his tongue ring to massage my balls while still stroking both of us. He's got a lot of coordination to make this juggling act happen. I bend him over the couch and pull down his pants so that I can get a better look at his furry ass. He moans as I glide my finger into his tight pink pucker past his sphincter and down the velvet hallway to his bulging prostate. Back onto his knees, he begins milking my cock with his hand and mouth. As I begin to grunt with ecstasy, he opens his mouth and sticks his tongue out. He's a little late and about half my load lands on his face, covering his cheek, hair, eyebrow, and nose. Greedily, he sucks the last few drops from the tip of my dick before he sits back and explodes his own load all over his stomach.
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Added: 22 Oct 14
Views: 3897
Duration: 0:04:48
Description: The eager boy quickly unzips Mikey's pants, sucking on the thick shaft. Justin lifts up his black shirt, loving the sight of Mikey's furry chest and muscular body, he starts sucking that dick even harder to get him revved up for some hot guy on guy action. Taking off their clothes, Justin hops onto Mikey's manhood backwards, sliding it nicely into his ass. The bouncing on his mushroom head puts him into a sex frenzy, throwing Justin face first into the bed, to slide his dick in further. Slamming his boner over and over inside that tight hole, pushes Mikey to explosion and pulls out ready to blow his load. Mikey holds down the used twink's head as he deposits man gravy all over his face and mouth, leaving him in utter bliss...
Description: As he slides the foreskin back, the purple head pops out, looking angry and ready for a fight. Pulling off his thermal shirt, his rock hard body tells the story of a man who spends a lot of time at the gym. His slightly furry pecs follow a treasure trail over the ripples of his abs and down to the thick dong he's pleasuring. He eases his tight jeans down to his ankles, revealing thick, muscular legs, slightly covered in hair. He grabs his balls and pulls as he begins to stroke faster. Pre-cum begins to ooze from the tip of his cock, which he tastes, as if by habit. Every muscle in his body seems to tense as he begins to breathe deeply, faster. A river of jizz rolls from the end of his dick, into the matted, curly, black patch of pubic hair as he convulses multiple times.
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Added: 19 Oct 14
Views: 1202
Duration: 0:03:59
Description: Without hesitation, Tanner dove straight into the furry lap and swallowed Maddock whole. Certainly the combination of Tanner stroking the thick, long shaft and his tongue muscle caressing the tender head, would make Maddock blow his load right away all over Tanner's pretty face. He held back and stuck through that blow job like a man. The facial expressions of Maddock certainly makes it known that he is thoroughly enjoying every second of this suck-fest. Maddock begins to moan and groan, letting Tanner know that he was about to be well awarded for his efforts. Maddock's cum came spraying out over Tanner's head and rained down onto his back and face. It mostly poured onto Tanner's flushed cheeks, leaving globs of cream streaming down his face and a thick, white puddle on the sheets.
Category: Anal Sex / FuckingTags: Good things really do come in small packages especially when that particular package is REALLY packing! Fresh on the scene is smoking hot Clayton. This Adonis is oozing uber-hot sex appeal. You could do your laundry on his washboard abs and then hang it
Added: 18 Oct 14
Views: 3873
Duration: 0:05:19
Description: Good things really do come in small packages, especially when that particular package is REALLY packing! Fresh on the scene is smoking hot Clayton. This Adonis is oozing uber-hot sex appeal. You could do your laundry on his washboard abs and then hang it to dry on his swollen, beautiful biceps. This sexy fucker came all the way from the East Coast to show that those small of stature are definitely mighty in the sack. Up for the task is my favorite furry otter, Seth. Who is always down for a good time! Now Seth is a chest man and has a soft spot for a 5 o'clock shadow (especially when it is scratching him on his inner thighs). There is some serious chemistry between these two hairy hotties. When the shirts peel off, they reveal two screaming fuzzy chests, just begging to be manhandled. But when the jeans slide off, out come 2 big beautiful cocks and a whole lot of bush! Clayton rails Seth harder than any guy twice his size, and this lucky twink couldn't be happier.
Description: It didn't take long for Mikey to lose control over his thick throbbing pecker. Mikey began shooting streams of thick creamy white ropes all over his furry chest and chiseled abs. To help out his new found friend, Mikey began to vigorously finger Tyler's tight ass. This overwhelmed Tyler with unexpected excitement. He quickly blew his load all over his own washboard abs. Tyler outdid Mikey's cum shot with a thicker load of creamy silk threads that glistened in the lime light. Finally, when they were washed up they both commented on their first time experience. They genuinely put a smile to each other's face, an experience they'll never forget.
Description: Luckily, Dirty Tony gets lots of hot military guys because he is so close to the military bases. And, Giovanni is one of these guys, who is a hot, confident and a sexy airplane pilot for the Army. He is a unique officer, because not only is he a stellar pilot but he is also a fitness trainer to get other recruits in shape. He is also very DIRTY. He has had lots of threesomes with girls and even had a few where a guy was involved, but says they never actually touched...yet. He does admit, however, that he gets turned on when guys or girls watch him on his web cam. Voyeurism seems to be quite popular these days, which is the reason why he is here today! Giovanni takes off his shirt, revealing nice hairy armpits, big muscular pecs and a lightly furry torso. Ready to start rubbing one out, the officer pulls down his pants and jerks his hard cock for the cameras. Getting close to finally cumming, an Tony reaches out to help our naughty military guy. Spraying copious streams of hot cum.


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By Laura Payne Wednesday 05 December 2012 Updated: 05/12 11:28
CLASSICAL quartet Il Divo and Katherine Jenkins will be filling the LG Arena with the sound of music.
The acts are joining forces for a tour which will stop off at Birmingham on Saturday, April 13.
They have over 30 million album sales between them since their recording debuts in 2004.
The show will see both acts accompanied by a full orchestra as they give their own unique interpretations of popular songs while dueting together for the very first time.
Tickets priced from £35 to £85 are available online at www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 3388000.
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Don Imus Does Not Like Don Felder
The radio host reacts negatively to a performance of 'Hotel California' by the ex-Eagle.
The radio host reacts negatively to a performance of 'Hotel California' by the ex-Eagle.
Here's a skill you expect to see on 'America's Got Talent' before the guy is whisked away when everyone quickly realizes has no practical use.
A 'Saturday Night Live' character that helped defined Bill Murray's career turned up in real life at a Florida restaurant.
Important question: who among you knew that 'Tonight Show' host and all-around funny guy Jimmy Fallon was also a skilled harmonica player? Has he been doing this for long? Does everyone know about this? Should we have already known about this? Somewhat related: who among you knew that Russell Crowe has a background in fronting badly-named rock bands?
Here is a behind-the-scenes video of UFC Octagon girl Brittney Palmer's recent shoot for Fitness Gurls magazine. It's terrific.
The police always get their man. Always.
Anastasia Ashley is a surfer girl, but not just any surfer girl. She's also something of a model and possibly even a gypsy.
Hmm, this looks too easy.
A 14-year old girl in Baytown, Texas, showed that just because you're a cop, doesn't mean you get to park wherever you want.
It does our hearts good to see that Nirvana still translates to kids and still seems able to shock a few of them.
It can be hard to tell whether this video, in which a dog's treat DISAPPEARS, is just plain hilarious, or if it's also a bit mean.


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Rapper DMX again arrested in South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) - Rapper DMX has been arrested again in South Carolina.
A spokeswoman for the Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport says airport police arrested the 42-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Earl Simmons, just after 5 p.m. Monday.
Rosylin Weston says officers familiar with Simmons' previous arrests for driving with a suspended license arrested him after seeing him behind the wheel of a vehicle.
Jail records show Simmons was booked on charges of driving under suspension, having an uninsured vehicle and not having a licensed vehicle. Court records list no attorney for him, and Simmons' spokesman didn't immediately return a message.
This is Simmons' fourth arrest in South Carolina this year. His other charges this year include several charges of driving under the influence and simple possession of marijuana.
(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
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- Mark May, ESPN college football analyst ESPN college football analyst Mark May says this is the biggest Territorial Cup game he can remember
- Greg Byrne, University of Arizona athletic directorGreg Byrne says he thinks the Territorial Cup matchup will be good for college sports in Arizona.


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AIDS Breakthrough: Oregon Scientists Stop Infections in Monkeys
05/11/2011 // WPB, FL, USA // Personal Injury Lawyers News // Nicole Howley
This is such exciting news for the AIDS and HIV community, who now can look at life in a whole new way. I hope the vaccine proves to be just as successful in humans, as it has been in monkeys. This could save so many lives and prevent future infections that kill so many people every year.
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- An age-appropriate book about loved ones
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- Lakeshore Standard Crayon Packs or Best-Buy Washable Fine-Tip Markers
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- Choose a story about a character and his or her loved ones to read aloud to your class. Some suggestions include On Mother's Lap by Ann Herbert Scott, Through Grandpa's Eyes by Patricia Maclachlan, Love Is a Family by Roma Downey and Abuela by Arthur Dorros.
- After reading the story, provide students with the letter template and have them write a letter to a loved one, such as a grandparent, aunt or cousin. (For younger students, you may need to offer assistance with spelling or help them decide what to write about.)
- Have students decorate the letter with crayons or markers. Have them fold the letter, stuff it in an envelope and take it home for their parents to make sure it gets mailed to the correct address with the required postage.


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If you hadn't noticed already, any pictures shared with or by your friends during a Google Hangouts chat will automatically sync up with Google+ Photos, organized into albums by conversation. These images are uploaded even if automatic back up is disabled inside the Google+ app. New albums can be found under the "Albums" tab and are titled Hangout: [Your Name] ● [Contact's Name] unless you explicitly gave your hangout a title, so you shouldn't have any trouble finding them.
Google is going a little nuts with the card UI updates today – first Drive, and now Play Magazines. Today's update brings Google's magazine-reader to version 2.0, and makes it overall easier to use and nicer to look at – both welcome additions to an already-good app. Besides the new Card UI that replaced the terrible rolodex style called StackView, Magazines followed suit and adopted the new slide-out navigation drawer that we first saw in Google Earth and Shopper.
Google Drive just got a nice big update out of nowhere, which, first and foremost, brings it up to speed with the card UI – a feature that works really well on an app like Drive. Past that, there's a new "scan" option, which uses your device's camera to grab snapshots of things like receipts, and coverts them to searchable PDFs using OCR (Optical Character Recognition) technology. The future is a fantastic place.
Gordon Gekko tells us that "Greed is Good," a sentiment that I happen to agree with under the circumstances. n Amazon's continuing effort to be the first place everybody turns to for their Internet purchases, the online retail giant has updated its Android Appstore to v5.0 and now supports "nearly 200" countries. Thanks to an announcement last month, we know that this expansion propels the precise count from merely 7 markets up to a shocking 195.
If you have been keeping up with Amazon's Free App Of The Day, you've probably amassed a really big collection of pretty bad apps. In fact, since the launch of the Appstore in March 2011, only a couple dozen winners have graced the front page with a $0 price tag. Today we're lucky enough to see another one of those rare gems, 10000000 ("ten million"), for everybody to enjoy at no cost.
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our bi-weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we've got a not-so-subtle game version of the Occupy movement, a remake of a classic RPG, an unapologetically old-school platformer, and a pixel art puzzler.
Welcome to the roundup of the best new Android applications, games, and live wallpapers that went live in the Play Store or were spotted by us in the previous 2 weeks or so.
This is the app roundup. The game roundup from this week can be found here.
Week Calendar may be another iOS hand-me-down, but it's a good one - an intuitive interface and comprehensive feature set have made it one of most popular calendar apps to hit Apple's App Store. Android has no shortage of calendar options available, but few are this simple to use.
People who despise the amount of effort necessary to stay organized should take notice. Week Calendar doesn't weigh anyone down with a complicated setup process.
Well, it's that time again. Time to talk about apps and games that happen to be cheaper than they are on "normal" days – and today's selection brings some mighty interesting options to the table. If you're into music creation, a couple of tools from developer niko twenty made the cut; there's also something for the aspiring meteorologists (or just someone who wants to know what the weather is like); as well as a pair of intriguing game titles.


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One of the extraordinary pleasures I've had during my tenure as Master was to regularly travel to nearby (and sometimes, not so nearby) lodges to share the Brotherly Love that we as Masons enjoy.
In almost every locale, one can find a Masonic Lodge. Even without knowing any of the gentlemen present, it is with open arms that a brother is Welcomed.
If you know of a Mason, past or present, please encourage him to look for an opportunity to seek out and attend a local Lodge event.
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Britt Robson's Contributions
03/31/13 Albums
Rudresh Mahanthappa
Is there a better rivalry in jazz today than the friendly competition between Vijay Iyer and Rudresh Mahanthappa? For many years they performed as a duo at European festivals, regularly appeared on each other's records, and were frequently linked and referenced...
03/21/13 Albums
For better and for worse, Hiromi plays like a prodigy, coloring the listener's first and second impressions in neon with her dazzling technique. Dense arpeggios circle with a gale force, yet the pianist's crisp intonation never turns them to porridge. Dynamic...
03/16/13 Albums
Special Edition
Jack DeJohnette
It's easy to lose your bearings in the career of Jack DeJohnette. He has seemingly played everywhere with everyone—from the AACM, John Coltrane, Bill Evans and Miles Davis to Bruce Hornsby, Wadada Leo Smith, Bill Frisell and Esperanza Spalding. None of those...
03/14/13 Albums
Family Life
Bill Carrothers
Early in his career, Bill Carrothers earned a decent living playing quality music in the jazz mecca of New York City for five years, but didn't like the life he was building for himself and his family and decamped for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. That...
02/28/13 Albums
The New Classic Trio
David Hazeltine
David Hazeltine is a consummate pro, meaning he plays with consistency, integrity and a creative faith in the wellspring of the mainstream. Fifteen years ago, the pianist put out the first of what would become three Classic Trio records featuring bassist...
02/24/13 Albums
Spun Tree
Michaël Attias
Michaël Attias is a saxophonist and composer who has worked with Anthony Braxton, which perhaps accounts for the allusive quality and segmented, Euro-classical tinge on what are still clearly jazz songs. Spun Tree is the debut of his quintet by the same...
02/12/13 Albums
Respect Vol. 1
Roy Assaf
The "respect" of the title refers to Roy Assaf's forebears on jazz piano; he honors 10 of them, in chronological order, from Count Basie to Danilo Pérez, before closing out with a pair of originals. His song choices are unconventional—sometimes to a fault...
02/10/13 Albums
Live in Paris
Ted Curson
There is a solid list of reasons why Live in Paris is a valuable keepsake. It's the last non-posthumous release from trumpeter Ted Curson, who passed in November from heart failure at the age of 77. It features the music of Charles Mingus, Curson's best...
02/07/13 Albums
The Gathering
Clayton Brothers and Friends
Foremost among their many attributes, the Clayton Brothers are the snazzy stewards of a timeless brand of funky hard bop that won't go out of style so long as any of us have a hedonistic bone in our bodies. While they've set an unremittingly high standard...
02/05/13 Albums
Wires & Moss
Angelica Sanchez Quintet
Blending through-composition and group improvisation is an increasingly common but still stubbornly tricky enterprise, like managing the aesthetics of a kite in flight. The composer labors to concoct this skeletal contraption, starts running with it, then...
02/04/13 Albums
Long Way
Albare iTD
The Australian guitarist Albert Dadon (a.k.a. Albare) has assembled a top-notch band for this project, including Antonio Sanchez (drums), George Garzone (tenor sax) and Leo Genovese (piano). Unfortunately, the stylistic mesh doesn't maximize their formidable...
01/24/13 Albums
Mr. Lucky: A Tribute to Sammy Davis Jr.
Harold Mabern
Brisk, buoyant and gimmick-free, this straightahead quartet date is as unpretentiously satisfying as that first swig of cold beer after a hard day's work. In the liner notes to Mr. Lucky , pianist Harold Mabern proclaims Sammy Davis Jr. to be "the greatest...
01/18/13 Albums
Life Carries Me This Way
Myra Melford
Partaking in Life Carries Me This Way reinforces the meaning of the word "delightful." For the first solo piano album of her career, Myra Melford interprets 11 paintings loaned to her by a late, dear friend, the artist Don Reich. Hearing the music while...
01/12/13 Albums
William Parker Orchestra
Essence of Ellington: Live
You know that an orchestra organized by William Parker to pay tribute to Duke Ellington is going to result in something sprawling and stupendous, and Essence of Ellington doesn't disappoint. At 60, Parker is taking evident satisfaction in being a free-jazz...
01/06/13 Albums
Live in Hollywood
Poncho Sanchez and his Latin Band
The Latin jazz of Poncho Sanchez rolls on like a well-oiled machine, showcasing the verities that have made him North America's (if not the world's) most popular conguero-bandleader. Unlike last year's Chano y Dizzy! with trumpeter Terence Blanchard, Live...
01/04/13 Albums
Listen Both Ways
George Schuller's Circle Wide
Drummer-composer George Schuller makes no secret of his preference for thorough circumspection. He named this quintet Circle Wide, entitled this record Listen Both Ways , and has the first, longest and probably best song on it pose the question "Could This...
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Quick! If you had to guess what an iPad Air 2 decked out in 24K gold looked like, what would you say? If your answer was "ridiculously kitschy" — congratulations! You're correct. (We'd also accept "kind of like grandpa's wristwatch")
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The Appeal drops September 28th!
Watch Gucci Mane's photo shoot for his new album "The Appeal" - In Stores September 28th!
Gucci Mane recently told MTV that "The Appeal is officially finished. It's mixed and mastered, and the artwork is done," he told MTV News from the set of one of his upcoming videos (he's currently filming two at the same time). "I'm just out here promoting it and letting everyone know it's coming. Just bring awareness to it 'cause I want everyone to know it's coming and to support it because it's a masterpiece."Read More at MTV.com!
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Macintosh Basic, or MacBASIC, was both a comprehensive programming language and a fully interactive development environment designed by Apple Inc. for the original Macintosh computer. It was developed by original Macintosh team member Donn Denman,[1] with help from fellow Apple programmers Marianne Hsiung, Larry Kenyon, and Bryan Stearns,[2] as part of the original Macintosh development effort starting in late 1981.[3][4]
MacBASIC was released as beta software in 1985, and was adopted for use in places such as the Dartmouth College computer science department, for use in an introductory programming course. In November 1985, Apple abruptly ended the project as part of a deal with Microsoft to extend the license for BASIC on the Apple II.[5] Although Apple retracted MacBASIC, pirated copies of the software and manual still floated around, but because MacBASIC was no longer supported by Apple and not designed to be 32-bit-clean, interest eventually died out.
Benchmarks published in the April 1984 issue of BYTE magazine suggested that MacBASIC had better performance as compared to Microsoft BASIC.[6] The language included modern looping control structures, user-defined functions, graphics, and access to the Macintosh Toolbox. The development environment supported multiple programs running simultaneously with symbolic debugging including breakpoints and single-step execution.
- ^ Williams, Gregg (February 1984). "The Apple Macintosh Computer". BYTE. p. 30. Retrieved 22 October 2013.
- ^ Re: MAC Basic vs MS Basic?
- ^ http://www.folklore.org/StoryView.py?project=Macintosh&story=MacBasic.txt
- ^ http://books.google.com/books?id=6ASeeTZbqCQC&pg=PA254&dq=MacBasic&ei=JimWSurJDJHyMs6fhNUH
- ^ http://www.amazon.com/dp/0671880748
- ^ Benchmarking Microsoft vs Macintosh BASIC