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SINGAPORE - Exercise normal security precautions
There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Singapore. Exercise normal security precautions.
The decision to travel is your responsibility. You are also responsible for your personal safety abroad. The purpose of this Travel Advice is to provide up-to-date information to enable you to make well-informed decisions.
The crime rate is relatively low, and violent crime against foreigners is rare. However, there have been some reports of robberies and sexual assaults. Petty crime such as pickpocketing and purse snatching occurs, especially at the airport, hotels, public transportation facilities and other areas frequented by tourists. Ensure that your personal belongings, passports and other travel documents are secure at all times. Crimes, including passport theft, should be reported to the local police and the High Commission of Canada.
Traffic drives on the left. Traffic regulations are strictly enforced.
Public transportation is widely available and considered safe.
See Transportation Safety in order to verify if national airlines meet safety standards.
Pirate attacks and armed robberies occur against ships in and around Singapore, in the Strait of Malacca, and between Riau Province in Indonesia and Singapore. Mariners should take appropriate precautions. For additional information, consult the Live Piracy Report published by the International Maritime Bureau.
Entry/exit requirements
Entry/exit requirements
It is the sole prerogative of each country or region to determine who is allowed to enter. Canadian consular officials cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet entry requirements. The following information on entry and exit requirements has been obtained from the Singaporean authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is your responsibility to check with the Consulate of the Republic of Singapore for up-to-date information.
Official (special and diplomatic) passport holders must consult the Official Travel page, as they may be subject to different entry requirements.
Canadians must present a passport to visit Singapore, which must be valid for at least six months beyond the date of expected departure from that country. Canadians entering Singapore or transiting Singapore to neighbouring countries without a six-month validity remaining in their passports will not be granted entry. Officials at the High Commission of Canada in Singapore are limited in their ability to assist such Canadians.
Tourist visas are generally issued for 30 days upon arrival at the airport and for 14 days at the Malaysian border for overland travellers. Tourist visas may be extended for stays up to 90 days.
Tourist visa: Not required (for stays of up to 30 days)
Business visa: Not required (for stays of up to 30 days)
Student visa: Required
Important requirements
An onward or return ticket is required to visit Singapore. You may be asked to show proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
Canadians planning to study, work or reside in Singapore for longer than six months must undergo a complete medical examination that includes a chest X-ray and a test for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). All testing must be completed in Singapore. Issuance of an employment pass, long-term immigration pass or permanent residence will be subject to the outcome of the medical report. For inquiries related to health matters, contact the Singaporean Ministry of Health.
Medical screening
Singaporean authorities have implemented temperature screening at Changi International Airport of all travellers arriving from countries affected by Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV). If you fail the MERS-CoV test, you may be transported to a local hospital for diagnosis, isolated and treated (for up to 14 days) at your own cost.
Dual citizenship
Dual citizenship is not legally recognized, which may limit the ability of Canadian officials to provide consular services. You should travel using your Canadian passport and present yourself as Canadian to foreign authorities at all times. See Travelling as a dual citizen for more information.
Children and travel
Children need special documentation to visit certain countries. See Children for more information.
Yellow fever
See Health to obtain information on this country's vaccination requirements.
- Measles: Global Update - March 13, 2015 13:54 EDT
- Dengue Fever: Global Update - March 9, 2015 10:36 EDT
Routine Vaccines
Be sure that your routine vaccines are up-to-date regardless of your travel destination.
Vaccines to Consider
You may be at risk for these vaccine-preventable diseases while travelling in this country. Talk to your travel health provider about which ones are right for you.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a disease of the liver spread through contaminated food and water or contact with an infected person. All those travelling to regions with a risk of hepatitis A infection should get vaccinated.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver spread through blood or other bodily fluids. Travellers who may be exposed (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment, sharing needles, tattooing, acupuncture or occupational exposure) should get vaccinated.
Seasonal influenza occurs worldwide. The flu season usually runs from November to April in the northern hemisphere, between April and October in the southern hemisphere and year round in the tropics. Influenza (flu) is caused by a virus spread from person to person when they cough or sneeze or by touching objects and surfaces that have been contaminated with the virus. Get the flu shot.
Japanese encephalitis
Japanese encephalitis is a viral infection that can cause swelling of the brain. It is spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. Risk is low for most travellers. Vaccination should be considered for those who may be exposed to mosquito bites (e.g., spending a large amount of time outdoors) while travelling in regions with risk of Japanese encephalitis.
Measles is a highly contagious viral disease and is common in most parts of the world. Be sure your measles vaccination is up-to-date regardless of your travel destination.
Yellow Fever Vaccination
Yellow fever is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.
Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.
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Food and Water-borne Diseases
Travellers to any destination in the world can develop travellers' diarrhea from consuming contaminated water or food.
In some areas in Southeast Asia, food and water can also carry diseases like cholera, hepatitis A, schistosomiasis and typhoid. Practise safe food and water precautions while travelling in Southeast Asia. Remember: Boil it, cook it, peel it, or leave it!
Typhoid is a bacterial infection spread by contaminated food or water. Risk is higher among pediatric travellers, travellers going to rural areas, visiting friends and relatives or travelling for a long period of time. Travellers at high risk visiting regions with typhoid risk, especially those exposed to places with poor sanitation should speak to a health care provider about vaccination.
Insects and Illness
In Southeastern Asia, certain insects carry and spread diseases like chikungunya, dengue fever, Japanese encephalitis, lymphatic filariasis, and malaria.
Travellers are advised to take precautions against bites.
Dengue fever
- Dengue fever occurs in this country. Dengue fever is a viral disease that can cause severe flu-like symptoms. In some cases it leads to dengue haemorrhagic fever, which can be fatal.
- The risk of dengue is higher during the daytime, particularly at sunrise and sunset.
- Protect yourself from mosquito bites. There is no vaccine or medication that protects against dengue fever.
There is no risk of malaria in this country.
Animals and Illness
Travellers are cautioned to avoid contact with animals, including dogs, monkeys, snakes, rodents, birds, and bats. Some infections found in some areas in Southeastern Asia, like avian influenza and rabies, can be shared between humans and animals.
Person-to-Person Infections
Crowded conditions can increase your risk of certain illnesses. Remember to wash your hands often and practice proper cough and sneeze etiquette to avoid colds, the flu and other illnesses.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and HIV are spread through blood and bodily fluids; practise safer sex.
Hand, foot and mouth disease
Hand, foot, and mouth disease is a common viral illness that mainly affects infants and children. Travellers are at increased risk if visiting or living in overcrowded conditions. There is no vaccine or medication that protects against this disease.
Medical services and facilities
Excellent medical care is available. Medical services are costly, and payment is required up front.
Health tip
Unrestricted burning in Sumatra and Kalimantan, in Indonesia, periodically causes atmospheric pollution (haze) to rise to unhealthy levels, especially from June to October. Levels change quickly and should be closely monitored. For more information on the air pollution in Singapore and daily health advisories on the haze situation, refer to the Ministry of Health and the National Environment Agency.
Keep in Mind...
The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety.
Be prepared. Do not expect medical services to be the same as in Canada. Pack a travel health kit, especially if you will be travelling away from major city centres.
Laws & culture
Laws & culture
You are subject to local laws. See Arrest and detention for more information.
For more information on the legal system in Singapore, consult the High Commission of Canada in Singapore.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are very strict and can include the death penalty.
A permit is required to carry certain medications (prescription and over-the-counter). For more information, consult Singapore's Health Sciences Authority.
Unauthorized demonstrations are illegal, even when only one person is involved. Under Singaporean law, an assembly of five or more people requires a permit, and the police can arrest, without warrant, any person involved or suspected of being involved in disrupting the public order. Convicted offenders may face imprisonment. Avoid protest sites and large gatherings, and follow the advice of local authorities.
Singapore has strict laws and penalties against a variety of actions that may not be illegal or may be considered minor offences in Canada, including jaywalking, littering, spitting, smoking in public places, and importing and selling chewing gum. Chewing gum, eating and drinking on the Mass Rapid Transit system are illegal. "Outrages of modesty," characterized as inappropriate behaviour by men toward women, carry a sentence of corporal punishment (such as caning), imprisonment for up to two years, a fine or a combination thereof.
Vandalism offences carry a mandatory sentence of corporal punishment.
Shoplifting is considered a serious offence.
The legal age for drinking and smoking is 18 years old. Consuming alcohol in public places between 10:30 p.m. and 7 a.m is illegal. Additional restrictions may be imposed in Liquor Control Zones. Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offence. Sentences can be up to 10 years in prison.
An International Driving Permit is recommended. For information about conversion of a foreign driver's licence, contact the Singapore Police Force.
Singapore customs authorities enforce strict regulations on import and export of items such as weapons, illegal drugs, certain religious materials, pornographic materials, videotapes, CDs and DVDs, and software. Carrying any of these items without permission may result in immediate arrest. All luggage is X-rayed at ports of entry, and checked luggage may be inspected for regulated items.
Common-law relationships are not recognized. Individuals in common-law relationships may be requested to provide a certificate of non-impediment to marriage by the local immigration authorities. The High Commission of Canada may provide a certificate stating that the common-law relationship is recognized in Canada, but it cannot certify your common-law relationship.
Homosexual activity, including kissing, is illegal.
The currency is the Singaporean dollar (SGD). Credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and shops. Foreign exchange bureaus are available at the airport, hotels and some shopping centres. Automated banking machines (ABMs) are widely available.
Natural disasters & climate
Natural disasters & climate
Singapore is located in an active seismic zone.
There are two monsoon seasons per year. The northeast monsoon season extends from December to March, and the southeast monsoon season extends from June to September. Severe rainstorms can cause flooding and landslides. Keep informed of regional weather forecasts, avoid disaster areas and follow the advice of local authorities.
Consult our Typhoons and monsoons page for more information.
Singapore - High Commission of Canada
For emergency assistance after hours, call the High Commission of Canada in Singapore and follow the instructions. You may also call the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa toll-free at 011 800 2326 6831, or make a collect call by dialling +1 613 996 8885.


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Tater Tot Casserole
Tater tots. Little pillows of deep fried shredded potatoes. I mean, c'mon... how can you not love those little bite sized crunchy bites of goodness? On the rare occasion that we eat Sonic, I guarantee I'm gettin' the tater tots.Did y'all know that tater tots were born out of trying to "use it up?" They sure were. Those folks at Ore-Ida were looking for a way to use up the leftover slivers of potatoes and came up with the tater tot. You'd almost think those Griggs brothers were southerners! Around since the early 50s, we consume about 70 million pounds of tater tots a year.
Ah yes... and let us not forget the fabulous famous Tater Tot Casserole! A recipe I'm pretty sure every southerner has in their recipe box. The basic tater tot casserole is very simple, including cream of something soup, cheese, milk or sometimes sour cream, seasoned simply with a bit of salt and pepper, and is usually served as a side dish. Somebody along the way thought to add meat to make it a more substantial main dish, usually ground beef or turkey. Some folks layer the ground beef in the bottom of the casserole raw, but I prefer to pre-cook mine and drain off the fat.
Well, y'all know I can never leave well enough alone, right?
Just one thing to note here with this casserole. A lot of people mix all of the ingredients together, others put the tater tots on the bottom and pour the mixture on top of them. Well, in my little ole humble opinion, you want those tater tots to be crispy on top, really you do! This ain't hash brown casserole y'all, although that is an excellent variation.
I put the meat mixture on the bottom, top that with a little bit of cheese, pour the soup mixture over that and arrange the tater tots on top. Bake that uncovered and in the last five minutes, sprinkle just a bit of cheese on top and return to the oven to melt the cheese.
Perfect for toting to a potluck, but I made this in a smaller version here, so you'll want to double it for that.
Recipe: Tater Tot Casserole
©From the Kitchen of Deep South Dish
Prep time: 30 min | Cook time: 45 min | Yield: About 4 to 6 servings
- 1 (10-ounce ) can cream of mushroom or chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tablespoon of olive oil
- 1/2 cup of chopped Vidalia or other sweet onion
- 1/4 cup of chopped green bell pepper
- 1 pound of ground beef
- 1 teaspoon of minced garlic
- 1/2 pound of smoked sausage, chopped, optional
- 1 tablespoon of fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 pound package of frozen tater tots
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter or spray a 9 x 9 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray; set aside. Whisk together the cream soup and milk until well blended; set aside.
Add olive oil to a large skillet and saute the onion and bell pepper until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the ground beef and brown; drain if needed and return to the skillet. Add the minced garlic, cook and stir another minute. Add in the chopped smoked sausage and cook about 3 minutes. Stir in the basil, thyme, Cajun seasoning; taste and add salt and pepper only as needed. Transfer meat mixture to the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the cheddar cheese. Evenly pour the soup mixture over the top. Arrange the tater tots on top and bake uncovered at 350 for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until potatoes are nicely browned and crisp. Sprinkle the remaining 1/4 cup of shredded cheese on top and return to the oven just until cheese is melted.
Serve immediately with a green vegetable or a mixed garden salad.
Cook's Notes: I used Savoie's 7-links spicy hot smoked sausage this time, so I eliminated the Cajun seasoning but added in 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder. Okay to use lower fat products. Double for a 9 x 13 inch casserole.
Variation: Add a layer of vegetables (about 1 cup) thawed if frozen, drained if canned. Good choices are green beans, peas, corn and mixed vegetables. Top with the 1/4 cup cheese, followed by the cream soup mixture and tater tots; bake. To make a breakfast casserole, substitute a 1 pound roll of cooked, crumbled breakfast sausage (like Jimmy Dean) and 4 to 5 slices of cooked crumbled bacon for the ground beef/smoked sausage. Eliminate the meat to make this a side dish.
Beef & Sausage Hash Brown Casserole: Substitute a small bag of frozen, shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed, layering half of them in the bottom of the casserole dish. Prepare meat mixture as above and pour over the top, adding the remaining hash browns to the top of the casserole. Bake as above.
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5|25: Celebrating Five Years of Autism Science Day 17: Recovery from Autism Spectrum Disorders
In honor of the anniversary of Autism Speaks' founding on Feb 25, for the next 25 days we will be sharing stories about the many significant scientific advances that have occurred during our first five years together. Our 17th item, Recovery from Autism Spectrum Disorders, is from Autism Speaks' Top 10 Autism Research Events of 2008.
For decades, autism spectrum disorders have been assumed to be life-long conditions. Recently, evidence has begun to emerge suggesting that a significant minority of children with well-documented autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can recover; in 2008 the first research publication to define and review recovery was released, placing the percentage of children who recover in the range of 3-25%.
In December 2008, a team of researchers from the University of Connecticut and their colleagues published an inspiring and provocative article documenting cases of recovery in autism. Recovery was defined as previously having had clearly defined ASD but currently no longer meeting criteria for any ASD. Furthermore, the recovered individual is now learning and using skills with a "quality that reaches the trajectory of typical development in most or all areas." Using these criteria, the research team documented and followed a group of children, now between 8-18 years of age, with a history of ASD who are now "recovered." The authors point out that children who recover from autism may nevertheless be at risk for other challenges, such as subtle difficulties with some aspects of language, anxiety, or learning disabilities.
In a previous study, the same researchers reported several cases of ASD that evolved into ADHD with no autism. Interestingly, most of these children had evidence of early regression and recurrent ear infections. Most had also received early intensive behavioral intervention. Recent outcome studies have shown that core symptoms of autism tend to improve by adulthood, especially difficulties in the areas of communication. Several outcome studies have found that about 10-20 percent of adults previously diagnosed with ASD no longer meet criteria for the condition.
How can recovery occur? One clear possibility is that successful treatment moved children who had ASD off of the spectrum. However, as the researchers point out, since most children who receive even the best and most intensive intervention do not recover, treatment alone cannot be the explanation. Both treatment and inherent characteristics of the child are likely to explain recovery. The research team therefore looked for child characteristics that predict optimal outcome, identifying higher IQ, receptive language ability, verbal and motor imitation, motor development, and an early age at diagnosis and initiation of treatment as promising predictors. In the majority of studies that report recovery, behavior intervention was used alone or in combination with other therapies.
The authors point out that although early intervention is associated with optimal outcome, this fact should not be used as an argument against the need for intervention in older children in light of the growing evidence of brain plasticity throughout the life span. Finally, this thoughtful article considers a wide range of biological mechanisms that may help explain the process of recovery. Future research directions will now provide us with insights into ways of improving the outcomes – and the chances for recovery – for all individuals with ASD.
Update since this story was first run: In 2009 researchers reported in the journal Pediatrics that they had used the National Survey for Children's Health, a voluntary, parent-reported survey, to examine ASD prevalence in the US. Among other surprising results, they discovered that a substantial portion of parents reported their children had previously been diagnosed with an ASD but did not currently have the condition.
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5|25: Celebrating Five Years of Autism Science Day 14: Autism as a Disorder of the Synapse
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5|25: Celebrating Five Years of Autism Science Day 12: Clinical Trials for Core Symptoms of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
5|25: Celebrating Five Years of Autism Science Day 11: Translational Research Takes Hold
In honor of the anniversary of Autism Speaks' founding on Feb 25, for the next 25 days we will be sharing stories about the many significant scientific advances that have occurred during our first five years together. Our 11th item, Translational Research Takes Hold , is from Autism Speaks' Top 10 Autism Research Events of 2008.


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It's good to be prepared for whatever the elements throw at you when you're at the game! Now you can, when you sport this Fighting Irish WeatherTec Kenmore half zip jacket by Cutter & Buck. This pullover jacket features an embroidered team logo on the left chest with an Olympic collar and is made of WeatherTec material to provide superior protection from the wind and rain. Make sure you're protected from the Notre Dame weather when it throws you a curve ball!
- 100% Polyester
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a girl that distorts reality and has no conscious and lives her life only to screw people over. A typical schizobitch must always be right, lives in her own universe, does not shower, abuses her friends and makes a general mockery of morality and ethics. In addition, persons that are deemed schizobitch often cry over nothing, attract attention to themselves for self-gratification, pathoogically lie and stab others in the back as well as twisting a dagger in their hearts.
She is a schizobitch
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DVD Players / Recorders
Buying Guide
DVDs, be them standard or next generation Blu-Ray are the favored recording m...
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DVDs, be them standard or next generation Blu-Ray are the favored recording medium for recording and archiving just about anything you can think of from music and movies to business related data. They're great because they last for a long time, they're easily portable and they don't take up much space.
PVRs or Personal Video Recorders, also known as Digital Video Recorders have also become very popular as well, DVRs record to a built in hard drive making them very fast and efficient at what they do. The most familiar of DVRs is the TiVo that lets people record movies and shows from their television to be viewed at a later date, these have become extremely popular due to their convenience and ease of use.
This little guide is basically covering three product categories so it's going to be general in nature with some specifics mentioned where needed about certain devices. All three of these devices mentioned have very similar possible feature sets so most of these will pertain to all of the aforementioned devices.
The DVD Recorder was really supposed to replace the VCR, and in many aspects has, it does have many great features that the VCR doesn't have like chapters for instantly going to any part of a movie, quickly rewinding or fast forwarding, vastly superior video quality, easy to handle or store the media, and many other features as well. Though with the introduction of the DVR, the DVD recorder has sort of fallen to the wayside, and is being marketed quite a bit now as a combo device offering DVR functionality as well as DVD recording.
The DVD Recorder does have one great function going for it that will make it last for quite a while longer; it's archival and backup function. With DVD Recorders you can easily and cheaply transfer and backup your VHS tapes.
Features to look at when making a purchase:
DVR Function:
This is DVD Recorder Specific, but some DVD recorders on the market today will include a built in hard drive to make recording easier and faster. This types of units can also act as a DVR, so there's a dual functionality built into them which is very nice.
Hard Drive Capacity:
Speaking of hard drives, make sure the one that's built into the DVD recorder or DVR is of a large capacity. Most can be easily user replaced with larger drives but some can't without quite a bit of effort.
This pertains to the types of discs the DVD recorder can record to, you'll want to get one that records to the most types of formats so you won't be limited to what you can use and purchase cheaply or readily. Newer models are coming out now that can record to Blu-Ray as well which will offer a larger storage capacity, but at a much higher price.
Recording Speeds:
You'll want to check the maximum speed of the recorder as not all record at the same speeds. This doesn't matter so much when recording in real time as to recording from the included hard disc if there is one, obviously faster is better for most people.
All three of these devices will have input and output connections on them, but they all won't be the same. Some with have optical, digital and analog for both, or a combination of them all, so you'll need to make sure you know what connections you need and make sure the device you're interesting in buying has those needed connections. You also might want to consider if you need a FireWire connection as well if you have a digital video camera so you can easily transfer your movies to be burned to DVD.
HD Ready or Upconverting:
This sort of falls under connections but bears mentioning in it's own section since the popularity of H-Definition televisions is on the rise, but make sure the DVD player or output connection can output to the same definition of your television set. A Standard DVDs output is 480, but if you have a TV that is 720 or 108, and you want a good quality picture, then you'll want to check to see if the unit has upconverting capabilities.
TV Tuner:
This applies to all of the devices I've mentioned, but if you require a built-in TV tuner be sure to check that it's compliant with the new coming standard of Digital TV or you'll end up having to buy a separate box to receive the digital signal, of course if cable or satellite is your source for TV then this won't matter as much.
Advanced Editing and Authoring Functions:
All DVD recorders come with a basic set of DVD authoring tools built in to them, but some will have more advanced functions. These have the ability to set chapters and their names, remove chapters and switch chapter orders as well.
This refers to all of the devices, but if you need to be able to record while you're away or set it to record at a certain time make sure the device can do what you need it to.
Time Slip, Time Shift and Chase Play:
Time Slip refers to the ability to record a program while watching another one.
Time Shift allows you to essentially rewind or pause live TV so you can see what you missed or take a bathroom or snack break.
Chase Play is the ability to watch a program while you are recording it, in other words you can essentially rewind the program back the beginning and start watching while the device will continue recording the entire show to it's finish.
Recording Formats:
Not all DVD drives can read the MP3 format so if you need this function make sure to check the specs and see if it is listed.
Ease of Use:
This is a big one but an obvious one that people often overlook. Easily doing the most common things you need to do can save you time and of course make life easier. This refers to both the unit itself and the remote, just because the device or remote has lots of buttons doesn't mean it's the better choice, it usually means it's going to be more complicated to use.
Electronic Program Guide:
If you wish to record from Television, this can be done much easier through the use of an on-screen program guide. Not all of them will have this feature so if it's important to you make sure to check and see.
DVRs are great products, since they use a hard disk everything is right there for you to easily access, all of your movies and shows are there and you don't have to change discs etc. Since it's a hard disk though, if something happens, like the hard drive failing, you could lose all of the data which is your movies and shows. If you've got a combo device with DVR and DVD Recorder built in you can easily make backups of the information on the internal hard disc, so there is something to be said for purchasing the combination product.
Once you've decided which brand model you're interested in purchasing make sure you shop around, especially since there is new technology always coming out, this means prices are dropping all of the time.
Of course don't make any purchase until you check around and see what other people have to say about it, you might find out that the one you're thinking of getting isn't highly rated for various reasons, or you might find it's the best in its class.


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I wasn't talking about this story specifically.
I wasn't talking about this story specifically.
When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail.
To be fair it depends on the person taking it example after my mum passed I started to become a heavy smoker and It didn't really help my situation as it lead to be putting on a few stone in a year and my social life also suffered but that rightly so could be pointed towards my own state of mind and not the weed in general which leads me to my point It is fine for individuals who have a good state of mind but anybody in not a good state of mind long term use can have a very negative effect so I personally feel its down to responsible use and if used correctly and in sensible measures ie after a long day/night at work then that is fine but if your already struggling for motivation then the chances are you wont find it with weed. Im a fairly big cannabis supporter I even sometimes Skype with a few medical growers on Skype from Cali and over there you can get all kinds to treat your problem whether it be insomnia or anxiety unfortunately over here unless you grow yourself its just a case of smoking what is available which defeats the object of using to treat yourself from a medical point of view as the weed you get given may not be the right strain to ease your symptoms. Hope that makes sense
Atlas MMA you are a prize clueless bell-end...
Yeah, forget what I said, legalise all drugs. That will probably be fine. I'm clearly an idiot.
When the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem begins to resemble a nail.
Drugs are bad M'kay
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Lupe, please mass produce your stuff so that I can actually buy it. I don't care if everyone have a trilly & truly jacket if you do that. I really want the jacket, I'll look like a materialistic freak if I, a below average middle class working teenager, bought a Jacket that cost $1,200! @.@
T.T I really want that jacket, especially that fall of rome jacket that you wore in the dumb it down video.


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A sexual term used when a male and a female are having sexual intercourse and the female is a having her period. The period consists of blood and chunks. When the male sticks his penis inside the vagina it is the mexican salsa dip as he gets his dick covered in chunky, blood.
Dude, last night i had sex. Fun at first until i realized it was a mexican salsa dip.
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I regret that this notice is a bit tardy in that this tragic news occurred last week, but for those of you interested and not yet aware, the SubCommittee's own Steve Neill (FX pro, model builder extraordinaire, SCR contributor, former SC V.P. candidate, etc.) just lost his lovely wife Gilly after a fierce and prolonged battle with cancer. Steve made the announcement on his regular build blog to let everyone know…
…and is already back to work out of financial necessity and the need for the comfort and diversion of maintaining his daily routine. Steve's now being hit with the requisite overwhelming medical bills and funeral expenses, of course, and anyone wishing to help him out can donate through his website…
…or instead simply reach him via the e-mail link there with thoughts of condolence and/or inquiries about model building commissions to help keep him working.
I'm sure I can safely speak for the entire SubCommittee in expressing our collective sympathies for Steve. At this obviously difficult time, our thoughts are with you, buddy.
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As we all know, arguably, nobody does it better than les femmes Françaises. Their nonchalance with scarf tying is legend. Here then are a few more pictures of the masters that I have taken in the past.
Once again, among the French women, one is not French. Tell me if you can find her.


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US 7877276 B2 Abstract A networked health-monitoring system configured to collect and process patient health-related data. A plurality of remote patient sites each includes at least one display, a data management unit for collecting patient health-related data, a memory, and stored program instructions for generating health-monitoring related information on the display. A central server connects to the data management unit at each patient site. The system transmits messages for display at the patient sites and at least one of these messages is a message selected by a health care professional.
Claims(76) 1. A networked health-monitoring system, comprising:
a plurality of remote sites, each site of said plurality of remote sites including a device having (i) at least one display, (ii) a data management unit configured to facilitate collection of health-related data of an individual, (iii) a memory circuit, and (iv) stored program instructions for collecting said health-related data and generating information in response to said health-related data; and
at least one central server connectable for communication with the device at each remote site of said plurality of remote sites wherein
(A) said at least one central server is configured to (i) receive said health-related data from said device, (ii) analyze said health-related data and transmit said analysis of said health-related data to one or more computers remotely located from and in signal communication with (a) said at least one central server and (b) said device, said one or more computers corresponding to one or more health care professionals associated with said individual, and (iii) transmit at least one message for presentation on said at least one display and (iv) said at least one message is sent by said one or more health care professionals in response to said analysis of said health-related data and
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Description This application is a Divisional of U.S. Ser. No. 10/605,226, filed on Sep. 16, 2003, which is a Continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 09/237,194, filed Jan. 26, 1999, which is a Continuation of U.S. Pat. No. 5,899,855, issued May 4, 1999, which is a FWC of U.S. Ser. No. 08/233,397, filed Apr. 26, 1994, now abandoned, which is a Continuation of U.S. Pat. No. 5,307,263, issued Apr. 26, 1994. This application is also related to applicant and assignee's applications listed below: U.S. Pat. No. 5,960,403 (U.S. Ser. No. 09/136,512) which is a Continuation-In-Part of application Ser. No. 08/481,925, filed Jun. 7, 1995, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,899,855, issued on May 4, 1999, which is a FWC of U.S. application Ser. No. 08/233,397 filed on Apr. 26, 1994, now abandoned, which is a Continuation-In-Part of application Ser. No. 07/977,323, filed Nov. 17, 1992, and issued as U.S. Pat. No. 5,307,263. This patent is also a Continuation-In-Part of application Ser. No. 08/666,242, filed Jun. 20, 1996, now abandoned. This application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 6,168,563 (U.S. Ser. No. 09/271,217) which is a Continuation-In-Part of application Ser. No. 08/481,925, filed Jun. 7, 1995, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,899,855, which is a continuation of application Ser. No. 08/233,397, filed Apr. 26, 1994 (now abandoned), which in turn is a Continuation-In-Part of application Ser. No. 07/977,323, filed Nov. 17, 1992 (which has since issued as U.S. Pat. No. 5,307,263); and a Continuation-In-Part of application Ser. No. 08/946,341, filed Oct. 7, 1997, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,997,476, which claims priority from Provisional application Ser. No. 60/041,746 filed Mar. 28, 1997 and from provisional application Ser. No. 60/041,751 filed Mar. 28, 1997; all of which are incorporated herein by reference. This application is related to U.S. Pat. No. 5,897,493 (U.S. Ser. No. 08/847,009) which also claims priority from Provisional application Ser. Nos. 60/041,751 and 60/041,746 filed Mar. 28, 1997. This application is related to U.S. application Ser. No. 09/658,209 filed on Sep. 8, 2000; U.S. application Ser. No. 10/233,296 filed on Aug. 30, 2002; U.S. application Ser. No. 09/665,242 filed on Mar. 28, 1997; U.S. application Ser. No. 10/319,427 filed on Dec. 12, 2002; and U.S. application Ser. No. 09/713,922 filed on Nov. 15, 2000. Controlling or curing conditions of ill health generally involves both establishing a therapeutic program and monitoring the progress of the afflicted person. Based on that progress, decisions can be made as to altering therapy to achieve a cure or maintain the affliction or condition at a controlled level. Successfully treating certain health conditions calls for rather frequent monitoring and a relatively high degree of patient participation. For example, in order to establish and maintain a regimen for successful diabetes care, a diabetic should monitor his or her blood glucose level and record that information along with the date and time at which the monitoring took place. Since diet, exercise, and medication all affect blood glucose levels, a diabetic often must record data relating to those items of information along with blood glucose level so that the diabetic may more closely monitor his or her condition and, in addition, can provide information of value to the healthcare provider in determining both progress of the patient and detecting any need to change the patient's therapy program. Advances in the field of electronics over the past several years have brought about significant changes in medical diagnostic and monitoring equipment, including arrangements for self-care monitoring of various chronic conditions. With respect to the control and monitoring of diabetes, relatively inexpensive and relatively easy-to-use blood glucose monitoring systems have become available that provide reliable information that allows a diabetic and his or her healthcare professional to establish, monitor and adjust a treatment plan (diet, exercise, and medication). More specifically, microprocessor-based blood glucose monitoring systems are being marketed which sense the glucose level of a blood sample that is applied to a reagent-impregnated region of a test strip that is inserted in the glucose monitor. When the monitoring sequence is complete, the blood glucose level is displayed by, for example, a liquid crystal display (LCD) unit. Typically, currently available self-care blood glucose monitoring units include a calendar/clock circuit and a memory circuit that allows a number of blood glucose test results to be stored along with the date and time at which the monitoring occurred. The stored test results (blood glucose level and associated time and date) can be sequentially recalled for review by the blood glucose monitor user or a health professional by sequentially actuating a push button or other control provided on the monitor. In some commercially available devices, the average of the blood glucose results that are stored in the monitor (or the average of the results for a predetermined period of time, e.g., fourteen days) also is displayed during the recall sequence. Further, some self-care blood glucose monitors allow the user to tag the test result with an �event code� that can be used to organize the test results into categories. For example, a user might use a specific event code to identify test results obtained at particular times of the day, a different event code to identify a blood glucose reading obtained after a period of exercise, two additional event codes to identify blood glucose readings taken during hypoglycemia symptoms and hyperglycemia symptoms, etc. When event codes are provided and used, the event code typically is displayed with each recalled blood glucose test result. Microprocessor-based blood glucose monitoring systems have advantages other than the capability of obtaining reliable blood glucose test results and storing a number of the results for later recall and review. By using low power microprocessor and memory circuits and powering the units with small, high capacity batteries (e.g., a single alkaline battery), extremely compact and light designs have been achieved that allow taking the blood glucose monitoring system to work, school, or anywhere else the user might go with people encountered by the user not becoming aware of the monitoring system. In addition, most microprocessor-based self-care blood glucose monitoring systems have a memory capacity that allows the system to be programmed by the manufacturer so that the monitor displays a sequence of instructions during any necessary calibration or system tests and during the blood glucose test sequence itself. In addition, the system monitors various system conditions during a blood glucose test (e.g., whether a test strip is properly inserted in the monitor and whether a sufficient amount of blood has been applied to the reagent impregnated portion of the strip) and if an error is detected generates an appropriate display (e.g., �retest�). A data port may be provided that allows test results stored in the memory of the microprocessor-based blood glucose monitoring system to be transferred to a data port (e.g., RS-232 connection) of a personal computer or other such device for subsequent analysis. Microprocessor-based blood glucose monitoring systems are a significant advance over previously available self-care systems such as those requiring a diabetic to apply a blood sample to reagent activated portions of a test strip; wipe the blood sample from the test strip after a predetermined period of time; and, after a second predetermined period of time, determine blood glucose level by comparing the color of the reagent activated regions of the test strip with a color chart supplied by the test strip manufacturer. Despite what has been achieved, numerous drawbacks and disadvantages still exist. For example, establishing and maintaining diabetic healthcare often requires the diabetic to record additional data pertaining to medication, food intake, and exercise. However, the event codes of currently available microprocessor blood glucose monitoring systems provide only limited capability for tagging and tracking blood glucose test results according to food intake and other relevant factors. For example, the event codes of currently available monitoring systems only allow the user to classify stored blood glucose readings in a manner that indicates blood glucose tests taken immediately after a heavy, light or normal meal. This method of recording information not only requires subjective judgment by the system user, but will not suffice in a situation in which successfully controlling the user's diabetes requires the recording and tracking of relatively accurate information relating to food intake, exercise, or medication (e.g., insulin dosage). An otherwise significant advantage of currently available blood glucose monitoring systems is lost when blood glucose test results must be recorded and tracked with quantitative information relating to medication, food intake, or exercise. Specifically, the system user must record the required information along with a time and date tagged blood glucose test result by, for example, writing the information in a log book. The use of event codes to establish subcategories of blood glucose test results has an additional disadvantage or drawback. In particular, although alphanumeric display devices are typically used in currently available microprocessor-based blood glucose monitoring systems, the display units are limited to a single line of information having on the order of six characters. Moreover, since the systems include no provision for the user to enter alphanumeric information, any event codes that are used must be indicated on the display in a generic manner, e.g., displayed as �EVENT�, EVENT, etc. This limitation makes the system more difficult to use because the diabetic must either memorize his or her assignment of event codes or maintain a list that defines the event codes. The limited amount of data that can be displayed at any one time presents additional drawbacks and disadvantages. First, instructions and diagnostics that are displayed to the user when calibrating the system and using the system to obtain a blood glucose reading must be displayed a line at a time and in many cases, the information must be displayed in a cryptic manner. The above-discussed display limitations and other aspects of currently available blood glucose monitoring systems is disadvantageous in yet another way. Little statistical information can be made available to the user. For example, in diabetic healthcare maintenance, changes or fluctuations that occur in blood glucose levels during a day, a week, or longer period can provide valuable information to a diabetic and/or his or her healthcare professional. As previously mentioned, currently available systems do not allow associating blood glucose test results with attendant quantitative information relating to medication, food intake, or other factors such as exercise that affect a person's blood glucose level at any particular point in time. Thus, currently available blood glucose monitoring systems have little or no capability for the generating and display of trend information that may be of significant value to a diabetic or the diabetic's healthcare professional. Some currently available blood glucose monitoring systems provide a data port that can be interconnected with and transfer data to a personal computer (e.g., via an RS-232 connection). With such a system and a suitable programmed computer, the user can generate and display trend information or other data that may be useful in administering his or her treatment plan. Moreover, in such systems, data also can be transferred from the blood glucose monitoring system to a healthcare professional's computer either directly or remotely by telephone if both the blood glucose monitoring system (or computer) to which the data has been downloaded and the healthcare professional's computer are equipped with modems. Although such a data transfer provision allows a healthcare professional to analyze blood glucose data collected by a diabetic, this aspect of currently available blood glucose monitoring systems has not found widespread application. First, the downloading and subsequent analysis feature can only be used by system users that have ready access to a computer that is programmed with appropriate software and, in addition, have both the knowledge required to use the software (and the inclination to do so). This same problem exists with respect to data transfer to (and subsequent analysis by) a healthcare professional. Moreover, various manufacturers of systems that currently provide a data transfer feature do not use the same data format. Therefore, if a healthcare professional wishes to analyze data supplied by a number of different blood glucose monitoring systems, he or she must possess software for each of the systems and must learn to conduct the desired analyses with each software system. The above-discussed disadvantages and drawbacks of microprocessor-based self-care health monitoring systems take on even greater significance with respect to children afflicted with diabetes, asthma and other chronic illnesses. In particular, a child's need for medication and other therapy changes as the child grows. Current microprocessor-based self-care health monitoring systems generally do not provide information that is timely and complete enough for a healthcare professional to recognize and avert problems before relatively severe symptoms develop. Too often, a need for a change in medication and/or other changes in therapeutic regimen is not detected until the child's condition worsens to the point that emergency room care is required. Further, currently available microprocessor-based health monitoring systems have not been designed with children in mind. As previously mentioned, such devices are not configured for sufficient ease of use in situations in which it is desirable or necessary to record and track quantitative information that affects the physical condition of the system user (e.g., medication dosage administered by a diabetic and food intake). Children above the age at which they are generally capable of obtaining blood samples and administering insulin or other medication generally can learn to use at least the basic blood glucose monitoring features of currently available microprocessor-based blood glucose monitoring systems. However, the currently available monitoring systems provide nothing in the way of motivation for a child to use the device and, in addition, include little or nothing that educates the child about his or her condition or treatment progress. The lack of provision for the entering of alphanumeric data also can be a disadvantage. For example, currently available blood glucose monitoring systems do not allow the user or the healthcare professional to enter information into the system such as medication dosage and other instructions or data that is relevant to the user's self-care health program. The above-discussed disadvantages and drawbacks of currently available microprocessor-based blood glucose monitoring systems also have been impediments to adopting the basic technology of the system for other healthcare situations in which establishing and maintaining an effective regimen for cure or control is dependent upon (or at least facilitated by) periodically monitoring a condition and recording that condition along with time and date tags and other information necessary or helpful in establishing and maintaining a healthcare program. This invention provides a new and useful system for healthcare maintenance in which the invention either serves as a peripheral device to (or incorporates) a small handheld microprocessor-based unit of the type that includes a display screen, buttons or keys that allow a user to control the operation of the device and a program cartridge or other arrangement that can be inserted in the device to adapt the device to a particular application or function. The invention in effect converts the handheld microprocessor device into a healthcare monitoring system that has significant advantages over systems such as the currently available blood glucose monitoring systems. To perform this conversion, the invention includes a microprocessor-based healthcare data management unit, a program cartridge and a monitoring unit. When inserted in the handheld microprocessor unit 12, the program cartridge provides the software necessary (program instructions) to program the handheld microprocessor unit 12 for operation with the microprocessor-based data management unit. Signal communication between the data management unit and the handheld microprocessor unit 12 is established by an interface cable. A second interface cable can be used to establish signal communication between the data management unit and the monitoring unit or, alternatively, the monitoring unit can be constructed as a plug-in unit having an electrical connector that mates with a connector mounted within a region that is configured for receiving the monitoring unit. In operation, the control buttons or keys of the handheld microprocessor-based unit are used to select the operating mode for both the data management unit and the handheld microprocessor-based unit. In response to signals generated by the control buttons or keys, the data management unit generates signals that are coupled to the handheld microprocessor unit 12 and, under control of the program instructions contained in the program cartridge, establish an appropriate screen display on the handheld microprocessor-based unit display. In selecting system operating mode and other operations, the control buttons are used to position a cursor or other indicator in a manner that allows the system user to easily select a desired operating mode or function and provide any other required operator input. In the disclosed detailed embodiment of the invention several modes of operation are made available. In the currently preferred embodiments of the invention, the handheld microprocessor unit 12 is a compact video game system such as the system manufactured by Nintendo of America Inc. under the trademark �GAME BOY.� Use of a compact video game system has several general advantages, including the widespread availability and low cost of such systems. Further, such systems include switch arrangements that are easily adapted for use in the invention and the display units of such systems are of a size and resolution that can advantageously be employed in the practice of the invention. In addition, such systems allow educational or motivational material to be displayed to the system user, with the material being included in the program cartridge that provides the monitor system software or, alternatively, in a separate program cartridge. The use of a compact video game system for the handheld microprocessor-based unit of the invention is especially advantageous with respect to children. Specifically, the compact video game systems of the type that can be employed in the practice of the invention are well known and well accepted by children. Such devices are easily operated by a child and most children are well accustomed to using the devices in the context of playing video games. Motivational and educational material relating to the use of the invention can be presented in game-like or animated format to further enhance acceptance and use of the invention by children that require self-care health monitoring. A microprocessor-based health monitoring system that is configured in accordance with the invention provides additional advantages for both the user and a healthcare professional. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, standardized reports are provided to a physician or other healthcare provider by means of facsimile transmission. To accomplish this, the data management unit of the currently preferred embodiments of the invention include a modem which allows test results and other data stored in system memory to be transmitted to a remote clearinghouse via a telephone connection. Data processing arrangements included in the clearinghouse perform any required additional data processing; format the standardized reports; and, transmit the reports to the facsimile machine of the appropriate healthcare professional. The clearinghouse also can fill an additional communication need, allowing information such as changes in medication dosage or other information such as modification in the user's monitoring schedule to be electronically sent to a system user. In arrangements that incorporate this particular aspect of the invention, information can be sent to the user via a telephone connection and the data management unit modem when a specific inquiry is initiated by the user, or when the user establishes a telephone connection with the clearinghouse for other purposes such as providing data for standardized reports. The clearinghouse-facsimile aspect of the invention is important because it allows a healthcare professional to receive timely information about patient condition and progress without requiring a visit by the patient (system user) and without requiring analysis or processing of test data by the healthcare professional. In this regard, the healthcare professional need not possess or even know how to use a computer and/or the software conventionally employed for analysis of blood glucose and other health monitoring data and information. The invention also includes provision for data analysis and memory storage of information provided by the user and/or the healthcare professional. In particular, the data management units of the currently preferred embodiments of the invention include a data port such as an RS-232 connection that allows the system user or healthcare professional to establish signal communication between the data management unit and a personal computer or other data processing arrangement. Blood glucose test data or other information can then be downloaded for analysis and record keeping purposes. Alternatively, information such as changes in the user's treatment and monitoring regimen can be entered into system memory. Moreover, if desired, remote communication between the data management unit and the healthcare professional's computer can be established using the clearinghouse as an element of the communications link. That is, in the currently preferred arrangements of the invention a healthcare professional has the option of using a personal computer that communicates with the clearinghouse via a modem and telephone line for purposes of transmitting instructions and information to a selected user of the system and/or obtaining user test data and information for subsequent analysis. The invention can be embodied in forms other than those described above. For example, although small handheld microprocessor units such as a handheld video game system or handheld microprocessor units of the type often referred to as �palmcomputers� provide many advantages, there are situations in which other compact microprocessor units can advantageously be used. Among the various types of units that can be employed are using compact video game systems of the type that employ a program cartridge, but uses a television set or video monitor instead of a display unit that is integrated into the previously described handheld microprocessor units. Those skilled in the art also will recognize that the above-described microprocessor-implemented functions and operations can be apportioned between one or more microprocessors in a manner that differs from the above-described arrangement. For example, in some situations, the programmable microprocessor unit and the program cartridge used in practicing the invention may provide memory and signal processing capability that is sufficient for practicing the invention. In such situations, the microprocessor of the microprocessor-based data management unit of the above embodiments in effect is moved into the video game system, palmcomputer or programmable microprocessor device. In such an arrangement, the data management unit can be realized as a relatively simple interface unit that includes little or no signal processing capability. Depending upon the situation at hand, the interface unit may or may not include a telephone modem and/or an RSconnection (or other data port) for interconnecting the healthcare system with a computer or other equipment. In other situations, the functions and operations associated with processing of the monitored health care data may be performed by a microprocessor that is added to or already present in the monitoring device that is used to monitor blood glucose or other condition. Because the invention can be embodied to establish systems having different levels of complexity, the invention satisfies a wide range of self-care health monitoring applications. The arrangements that include a modem (or other signal transmission facility) and sufficient signal processing capability can be employed in situations in which reports are electronically transmitted to a healthcare professional either in hard copy (facsimile) form or in a signal format that can be received by and stored in the healthcare professional's computer. On the other hand, less complex (and, hence, less costly) embodiments of the invention are available for use in which transfer of system information need not be made by means of telephonic data transfer or other remote transmission methods. In these less complex embodiments, transfer of data to a healthcare professional can still be accomplished. Specifically, if the program cartridge includes a battery and suitable program instructions, monitored healthcare data can be stored in the program cartridge during use of the system as a healthcare monitor. The data cartridge can then be provided to the healthcare professional and inserted in a programmable microprocessor unit that is the same as or similar to that which was used in the healthcare monitoring system. The healthcare professional can then review the data, and record it for later use, and/or can use the data in performing various analyses. If desired, the microprocessor unit used by the healthcare professional can be programmed and arranged to allow information to be stored in the cartridge for return to and retrieval by the user of the healthcare monitoring system. The stored information can include messages (e.g., instructions for changes in medication dosage) and/or program instructions for reconfiguring the program included in the cartridge so as to effect changes in the treatment regimen, the analyses or reports to be generated by the healthcare monitoring system, or less important aspects such as graphical presentation presented during the operation of the health care system. The foregoing aspects and many of the attendant advantages of this invention will become more readily appreciated as the same becomes better understood by reference to the following detailed description, when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein: Also shown in The currently preferred embodiments of the invention are configured and arranged to operate in conjunction with yet another type of handheld microprocessor unit 12. Specifically, in the currently preferred embodiments of the invention, program cartridge 42 is electrically and physically compatible with commercially available compact video game systems, such as the system manufactured by Nintendo of America Inc. under the trademark �GAME BOY.� Configuring data management unit 10 and program cartridge 42 for operation with a handheld video game system has several advantages. For example, the display unit 28 of such a device provides display resolution that allows the invention to display both multi-line alphanumeric information and graphical data. In this regard, the 160.times.144 pixel dot matrix-type liquid crystal display screen 28 currently used in the above-referenced compact video game systems provides sufficient resolution for at least six lines of alphanumeric text, as well as allowing graphical representation of statistical data such as graphical representation of blood glucose test results for a day, a week, or longer. Another advantage of realizing handheld microprocessor unit 12 in the form of a compact video game system is the relatively simple, yet versatile arrangement of switches that is provided by such a device. For example, as is indicated in Although the above-discussed advantages apply to use of the invention by all age groups, employing a compact video game system in the practice of the invention is of special significance in monitoring a child's blood glucose or other health parameters. Children and young adults are familiar with compact video game systems. Thus, children will accept a health monitoring system incorporating a compact video game system more readily than a traditional system, even an embodiment of the invention that uses a different type of handheld microprocessor unit 12. Moreover, an embodiment of the invention that functions in conjunction with a compact video game system can be arranged to motivate children to monitor themselves more closely than they might otherwise by incorporating game-like features and/or animation in system instruction and test result displays. Similarly, the program instructions can be included in program cartridge 41, 42 and 43 (or additional cartridges) that allow children to select game-like displays that help educate the child about his or her condition and the need for monitoring. With continued reference to As is indicated in As shall be recognized upon understanding the manner in which it operates, clearinghouse 54 can be considered to be a central server for the various system users (58 in The arrangement of With respect to transmitting stored messages or instructions to a user of the invention, at least two techniques are available. The first technique is based upon the manner in which operational modes are selected in the practice of the invention. Specifically, in the currently preferred embodiments of the invention, program instructions that are stored in data management unit 10 and program cartridge 42 cause the system of In view of the above-described manner in which menus and submenus are selected and displayed, it can be recognized that the arrangement of A second technique that can be used for forwarding messages or instructions to a user does not require the system user to select a menu item requesting transmission by clearinghouse 54 of messages that have been stored for forwarding to that user. In particular, clearinghouse 54 can be programmed to operate in a manner that either automatically transmits stored messages for that user when the user operates the system of Practicing the invention in an environment in which the healthcare professional uses a personal computer in some or all of the above-discussed ways can be very advantageous. On the other hand, the invention also provides healthcare professionals timely information about system users without the need for a computer (62 in The microprocessor and other conventional circuitry that enables data management unit 10 to process system signals in accordance with stored program instructions is indicated in In operation, CPU 80 receives and sends signals via a data bus (indicated by signal path 88 in In the practice of the invention, program instructions stored in data management unit 10 (e.g., system ROM 90 of As was previously mentioned, program instructions stored in data management unit 10 and program instructions stored in program cartridge 42 of handheld microprocessor unit 12 enable the system to display statistical and trend information either in a graphic or alphanumeric format. As is the case relative to controlling other operational aspects of the system, menu screens are provided that allow the system user to select the information that is to be displayed. For example, in the previously discussed embodiments in which a system menu includes a �display� menu item, selection of the menu item results in the display of one or more submenus that list available display options. For example, in the currently preferred embodiments, the user can select graphic display of blood glucose test results over a specific period of time, such as one day, or a particular week. Such selection results in displays of the type shown in The screen display shown in The currently preferred embodiments of the invention also allow the user to select a display menu item that enables the user to sequentially address, in chronological order, the record of each blood glucose test. As is indicated in Use of data management unit 10 in conjunction with handheld microprocessor unit 12 also allows display (or subsequent generation of a standardized report showing blood glucose test results along with food intake and/or medication information. For example, shown in It will be recognized by those skilled in the art that the above-described screen displays and system operation can readily be attained with conventional programming techniques of the type typically used in programming microprocessor arrangements. It also will be recognized by those skilled in the art that various other types of screen displays can be generated and, in addition, that numerous other changes can be made in the embodiments described herein without departing from the scope and the spirit of the invention. It will also be recognized by those skilled in the art that the invention can be embodied in forms other than the embodiments described relative to It also should be noted that all or a portion of the functions and operations attributed to data management unit 10 of Patent Citations
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A five run fifth inning full of unfortunate fielding situations and errors led to a 7-1 defeat for the Wilmington University baseball team in the second round of the NCAA Division II East Regional at Southern New Hampshire University in a winners' bracket game against #14 Franklin Pierce on Friday night.
Wilmington (33-17) is now 1-1 in the East Regional and will need to win two games on Saturday to advance to the Regional Championship on Sunday. Franklin Pierce (38-17-1) moves on as the only team to be 2-0 after two games in the regional.
The game came down to the fifth inning, after Wildcat starter Dave Hatt settled in by throwing three consecutive scoreless innings starting in the second. The Ravens led 1-0 after the top of the first as a leadoff walk came around to score on a failed pick-off attempt and a single. The game was still 1-0 going into the top of the fifth.
Another leadoff man reached base for Franklin Pierce as Anthony Peguero hit a single to left field. Peguero stole second with a nice slide to the back of the base, and came around to score the innings' first run on a throwing error on a bunt down the third base line. A miscommunication issue at first base led to two players covering the bag, but the ball slipped past and allowed Peguero to score the unearned run.
Another bunt and a throw to first pulled Brendan Fallers off the bag, allowing another unearned run to cross. Now with two outs in the inning, the Ravens' Nick LaCroix singled back up the middle for one run, and as the ball got passed Matt Lopes at the plate, a second run came around to score. The final run of the inning for the Ravens came home as a throw from short got passed Mike Godwin at first to make it 6-1 after five innings.
The Wildcats earned one of the runs back in the bottom half of the fifth, but couldn't keep the inning going to cut it any closer. Godwin singled off the glove of the third baseman, and moved up to second on a throwing error by the shortstop with one out to start the rally. Jordan Oncay singled back up the box and Godwin was able to score as the centerfielder over ran the ball in the outfield. With two outs and runners on first and third, Brandon Payne battled in a seven-pitch at-bat, but the catcher held onto a foul tip to get Franklin Pierce out of the inning.
The Ravens added another unearned run in the top of the 6th to close the scoring for the evening.
The Wildcats had multiple opportunities in the early portion of the game, but couldn't come up with the timely hits to capitalize.
In the third inning, Jonathan Rodriguez led off with a walk and BJ Janney laid a perfect bunt down the third base line for a single. Joe Harbach bounced out to the first baseman, but moved the runners up to second and third with one out. After Godwin walked to load the bases, Franklin Pierce starter Ryan Thompson got Oncay to pop up to the shortstop in shallow left field and Lopes to fly out to right center as James Roche made a nice running catch in the gap to end the inning.
Wilmington threatened again in the fourth inning as Payne began the inning with a one out cue shot down the third base line for a single. After Payne stole second, Rodriguez chopped one between short and third with two outs, but Payne had to hold at third as Dan Kemp kept the ball in the infield with a diving effort. Thompson was able to get out of the inning unscathed as Janney grounded into a fielders' choice.
Payne went 2-for-3 on the night, while Janney, Godwin, Oncay and Rodriguez accounted for the other four hits for the Wildcats. The Wildcats were outhit 10-6 for the game, and committed five errors leading to six unearned runs.
Hatt was saddled with the loss after throwing six innings and giving up seven runs (one earned) on seven hits. He struck out five batters. Ryan Lally threw a scoreless seventh inning before handing it over to Tyler Fries who tossed a scoreless eighth. Rob Gore closed out the game and gave the Wildcats a final chance with a scoreless ninth inning.
The Wildcats move on to face host and No. 1 seed Southern New Hampshire on Saturday morning in an elimination game. The first pitch is scheduled for 11 a.m. at Penmen Field.


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