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A random access reagent container handling system using a reagent container shuttle to move reagent containers between a loading tray and at least one linear reagent container tray and at least one circular reagent carousel. The reagent container tray is positioned as needed beneath the reagent container shuttle by a reagent tray shuttle.
1. A random access reagent container or vial container supply system comprising:
a reagent container or a vial container loading tray (29);
at least one carousel (26A);
at least one storage tray (27) positioned between the loading tray (29) and the carousel (26A); and,
a bi-directional linear shuttle (72) having means for removing reagent containers (30) or vial containers (30A) from the loading tray, and having means for placing reagent containers or vial containers into the carousel.
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7. An automatic chemical analyzer comprising the reagent supply system of
The present invention relates to an apparatus for automatically processing a patient's biological fluids such as urine, blood serum, plasma, cerebrospinal fluid and the like. In particular, the present invention provides an automated system for receiving and delivering reagent containers to a reagent handling location and/or to a reagent container transfer shuttle.
Various types of tests related to patient diagnosis and therapy can be performed by analysis assays of a sample of a patient's infections, bodily fluids or abscesses. Such patient samples are typically placed in sample vials, extracted from the vials, combined with various reagents in special reaction cuvettes or tubes, frequently incubated, and analyzed to aid in treatment of the patient. In typical clinical chemical analyses, one or two assay reagents are added at separate times to a liquid sample, the sample-reagent combination is mixed and incubated within a reaction cuvettes. Analytical measurements using a beam of interrogating radiation interacting with the sample-reagent combination, for example turbidimetric or fluorometric or absorption readings or the like, are made to ascertain end-point or rate values from which an amount of analyte may be determined using well-known calibration techniques.
Although various known clinical analyzers for chemical, immunochemical and biological testing of samples are available, analytical clinical technology is challenged by increasing needs for improved levels of analysis. Due to increasing pressures on clinical laboratories to reduce cost-per-reportable result, there continues to be a need for improvements in the overall cost performance of automated clinical analyzers. In particular, sample analysis continuously needs to be more effective in terms of increasing assay throughput or reducing the cost thereof.
A positive contributor to increasing assay throughput is the ability to provide a continuous supply of the reagents required to perform a wide range of clinical assays, including immunoassays.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,261,521 discloses a sample analysis system having a plurality of analysis units placed along a main conveyor line prior to operation. The system setup of analysis units in combination with different types of reagent supply units, and setup of analysis items for each analysis unit as to which analysis item should be assigned to which analysis unit having which reagent supply type.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,103,193 discloses an automatic immunoassay apparatus which has means for dispensing a labeled reagent into a reaction tube as well as means for dispensing an assaying reagent into the reaction tube
U.S. Pat. No. 6,027,691 discloses an automatic chemistry analyzer in which a reagent probe arm assembly includes a reagent probe arm, a hollow reagent probe and a rotatable reagent stirring rod. The reagent probe is disposed generally vertically in the reagent probe arm and is movable by a reagent probe motor between a lower reagent probe position and an upper reagent probe position.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,902,549 discloses a multi-analyzer system in which analyzer units have sampling lines used as transferring routes to/from a transfer line, means for measuring reaction processes defined by specified sample and reagent in a reaction vessel and plural reagent delivery mechanisms, some are based on a pipette method, and the others based on a dispenser method.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,885,529 discloses an immunoassay analyzer having a rotatable reagent carousel which accommodates a plurality of wedge-shaped reagent packs each capable of holding a plurality of different reagents in separate compartments formed in each pack.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,849,247 discloses an immunoassay analyzer having two turntables supporting assay reagents.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,814,277 discloses an immunoassay analyzer having a turntable which removably supports a plurality of sample containers and a plurality of larger reagent containers in a circular array.
The principal object of the invention is to provide a highly flexible, random access reagent container handling system based upon reagent container shuttles adapted to remove reagent containers from a loading tray and to dispose reagent container into any of at least one reagent server. In addition, the shuttle removes reagent containers from the servers and disposes them into concentric reagent carousels and is also adapted to move reagent containers between the two concentric reagent carousels, or between servers as required. Any one of the reagent containers disposed in reagent container trays may be located at a loading position beneath the reagent container shuttle or at a reagent aspiration location by additional reagent container shuttles. This system thus provides a random access reagent supply system with the flexibility to position a large number of different reagent containers at different aspiration locations by moving reagent containers between a reagent container loading tray, at least one reagent server, and at least one reagent carousel.
The invention will be more fully understood from the following detailed description thereof taken in connection with the accompanying drawings which form a part of this application and in which:
Analyzer 10 is controlled by software executed by the computer 15 based on computer programs written in a machine language like that used on the Dimension� clinical chemistry analyzer sold by Dade Behring Inc, of Deerfield, Ill., and widely used by those skilled in the art of computer-based electromechanical control programming. Computer 15 also executes application software programs for performing assays conducted by various analyzing means 17 within analyzer 10.
Temperature-controlled reagent storage areas 26, 27 and 28 store a plurality of multi-compartment elongate reagent cartridges 30 like that illustrated in
A bi-directional incoming and outgoing sample tube transport system 36 having input lane 34A and output lane 34B transports incoming individual sample tubes 40 containing liquid specimens to be tested and mounted in sample tube racks 42 into the sampling arc of a liquid sampling arm 44. Liquid specimens contained in sample tubes 40 are identified by reading bar coded indicia placed thereon using a conventional bar code reader to determine, among other items, a patient's identity, the tests to be performed, if a sample aliquot is to be retained within analyzer 10 and if so, for what period of time. It is also common practice to place bar coded indicia on sample tube racks 42 and employ a large number of bar code readers installed throughout analyzer 10 to ascertain, control and track the location of sample tubes 40 and sample tube racks 42.
Sampling arm 44 supports a liquid sampling probe 46 mounted to a rotatable shaft 48 so that movement of sampling arm 44 describes an arc intersecting the sample tube transport system 36 and an aliquot vessel array transport system 50, as seen in
Aliquot vessel array transport system 50 comprises an aliquot vessel array storage and dispense module 56 and a number of linear drive motors 58 adapted to bi-directionally translate aliquot vessel arrays 52 within a number of aliquot vessel array tracks 57 below a sample aspiration and dispense arm 54 located proximate reaction carousel 12. Sample aspiration and dispense arm 54 is controlled by computer 15 and is adapted to aspirate a controlled amount of sample from individual vessels 52V positioned at a sampling location within a track 57 using a conventional liquid probe 54P and then liquid probe 54P is shuttled to a dispensing location where an appropriate amount of aspirated sample is dispensed into one or more cuvettes 24 in cuvette ports 20 for testing by analyzer 10 for one or more analytes. After sample has been dispensed into reaction cuvettes 24, conventional transfer means move aliquot vessel arrays 52 as required between aliquot vessel array transport system 50, environmental chamber 38 and a disposal area, not shown.
A number of reagent aspiration and dispense arms 60, 61 and 62 comprising conventional liquid reagent probes, 60P, 61P and 62P, respectively, are independently mounted and translatable between reagent storage areas 26, 27 and 28, respectively and outer cuvette carousel 14. Probes 60P and 62P comprise conventional mechanisms for aspirating reagents required to conduct specified assays at a reagenting location from wells 32 in an appropriate reagent cartridge 30, the probes 60P, 61P and 62P subsequently being shuttled to a reagent dispensing location where reagent(s) are dispensed into reaction cuvettes 24 contained in cuvette ports 20 in outer cuvette carousel 14. Additional probes may be provided to provide increased flexibility if desired. A number of reagent cartridges 30 are inventoried in controlled environmental conditions inside reagent storage areas 26, 27 and 28; a key factor in maintaining high assay throughput of analyzer 10 is the capability to inventory a large variety of reagent cartridges 30 inside reagent storage areas 26A and 26B, 27 and 28 and to then quickly transfer random ones of these reagent cartridges 30 to reagenting locations for access by probes 60P, 61P and 62P.
Reaction cuvette load station 63 and reaction vessel load station 65 are respectively positioned proximate outer cuvette carousel 14 and inner vessel carousel 16 and are adapted to load reaction cuvettes 24 into cuvette ports 20 sideways as described later and reaction vessels 25 into vessel ports 22 using for example a translatable robotic arm 67.In operation, used cuvettes 24 in which an assay has been finally conducted, are washed and dried in a wash station 71 like disclosed in published U. S. Patent Application No. 2005/0014274 assigned to the assignee of the present invention. Subsequent assays are conducted in cleaned used cuvettes 24 unless dictated otherwise for reasons like disclosed in co-pending application Ser. No. 10/318,804 assigned to the assignee of the present invention. Cuvette unload station 59 is adapted to remove unusable reaction cuvettes 24 from cuvette ports 20 again using a translatable robotic arm 67 like seen on load stations 63 and 65.
From this description, it is clear to one skilled in the art that the capabilities of shuttle 72 to move reagent containers 30 between reagent container loading tray 29, reagent container trays 27T and 28T, and reagent carousels 26A and 26B, taken in combination with the capabilities of shuttles 27S and 28S to move reagent containers 30 in reagent container trays 27T and 28T to appropriate aspiration locations (or to a loading location beneath shuttle 72) and with the capability of reagent carousels 26A and 26B to place any reagent container 30 beneath reagent aspiration arm 60, provide a random access reagent supply system with the flexibility to position a large number of different reagent containers at different aspiration locations. The speed at which shuttles 72, 27S and 28S transport reagent containers 30 within analyzer 10 may be a time limiting factor within the system as described; as discussed later, these shuttles 72, 27S and 28S are equipped with automatic tension controls that significantly increase shuttle speed so that the time required for reagent supply in analyzer 10 is not a throughput limitation.
Bi-directional motorized belt shuttle 78 is provided so that reagent containers may be moved out of analyzer 10 and transferred to another analyzer 10 when at least two automatic clinical analyzers 10 are linked together in a dual operation like disclosed in U. S. Pat. No. 6,723,288 assigned to the assignee of the present invention. The bi-directional belt shuttle 78 is adapted to move only a single reagent or vial container or sample rack or aliquot vessel array at a time between the two or more analyzers 10.The analyzers 10 are essentially machine-wise identical to one another except that the menu of assays capable of being performed on the individual analyzers 10 may be optionally and selectively different; i.e., both analyzers 10 are equipped with physically identical sample handling, reagent storage and sample processing and assaying devices, etc. However, both analyzers 10 may be equipped with a slightly different inventory of reagents stored on-board in different kinds of reagent containers 30 so that the analyzers 10 are initially capable of performing a slightly different menu of assays. In a stand-alone mode, each analyzer 10 has an independently operable bi-directional incoming and outgoing automated sample rack transport system 36, so that samples 40 to be tested may be placed onto an analyzer 10, automatically subjected to the requested assay protocols, and returned to an inventory of samples 40 finally tested. However, when the analyzers 10 are linked together by bi-directional shuttle 78, the bi-directional incoming and outgoing sample rack transport system 36 of a first one of the two analyzers 10 is automatically converted into a one-way incoming sample rack transport system 36 adapted to receive all sample racks 42 carrying sample tubes 40 to be analyzed by either analyzer 10. In a similar manner, the incoming sample tube transport system 36 of a second of the two analyzers 10 is automatically converted into a one-way outgoing transport system 36 adapted to dispose of all sample racks 42 having sample tubes 40 with samples finally tested by either analyzer 10. Because the bi-directional shuttle 78 is adapted to move only a single sample rack 42 or reagent container 30 between analyzers 10, in the event that one of the two analyzers 10 experiences an operating failure or in the event that the bi-directional shuttle 78 experiences an operating failure, the analyzer system may automatically revert to a single analyzer system employing only the operational analyzer 10 and samples 40 may be supplied only to and analyzed only by the operational analyzer 10.
Reagent container shuttles 72, 27S and 28S are adapted to automatically compensate for unknown changes in length of a drivebelt by maintaining a constant tension on a drivebelt regardless of rapid changes in its driving direction so that reagent containers 30 may be accurately positioned at their intended location beneath reagent container shuttle 72 or within as the drivebelt wears as disclosed in published U. S. Patent Application No. 2005/0014588 assigned to the assignee of the present invention.
In the instance that reagent container shuttle 72 is transferring either a single reagent container 30 or a reagent vial container 30A as seen in
In operation of analyzer 10 using the random access reagent delivery system described above, consider a very simplified instance in which seven particular reagent containers 30 and one reagent container 30A are loaded by an operator into container loading tray 29. For purposes of illustration only, consider that:
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It is to be understood that the embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are illustrative of the principles of the invention and that other modifications may be employed which are still within the scope of the invention. For instance, whenever a number of assays have been performed by analyzer 10 so that any reagent container 30 is expiring of a reagent, an alert message may be provided so that an operator may place a new reagent container 30 into container loading tray 29 and the operation in Table 1 carried out to replace the expiring reagent container. Similarly, if a reagent container contains time-sensitive reagents and a critical number of days have passed since the reagent container 30 was initially put into use on analyzer 10, an alert message may be provided so that an operator may place a new reagent container 30 into container loading tray 29 and the operation in Table 1 carried out to replace the out-dated reagent container. These and other similar operational uses may be made employing the system of shuttles 70, 27S, and 28S and reagent carousels 26A and 26B to position reagent containers 30 at desirable locations throughout analyzer 10 so as to maximize assay throughput. For these reasons, the present invention is not limited to those embodiments precisely shown and described in the specification but only by the following claims.
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Reds relievers feeling weathered
Cincinnati (48-53) vs. San Diego (38-62), Tuesday, 7:10 p.m. ET
By Brandon Harris / MLB.com
CINCINNATI -- The Reds are already feeling the effects of life without setup man Jared Burton.
The Reds used reliever David Weathers to pitch in the eighth inning of a 6-4 loss to the Padres on Monday. Though Weathers didn't give up a run -- he did give up two hits and came dangerously close -- it was the third night in a row the veteran right-hander had thrown.
Weathers, a former closer, became the temporary setup man when Burton began resting a strained right lat muscle the week before the All-Star break. He's pitched in six of the Reds' last seven games, including all three in the series at Milwaukee before the All-Star break and three of the four games against the Mets.
His only slipup came when he took much of the blame for a ninth-inning walk-off loss to the Brewers on July 13. More than anything, though, Reds manager Dusty Baker is concerned with Weathers' -- and the rest of the bullpen's -- workload.
"That's three days in a row for him," Baker said. "We have to give [closer Francisco Cordero] a breather, too. Hopefully, [Tuesday] we can get a complete game. We need it badly because he needs a blow and Coco needs a mental and physical blow. We'll have to go to some other guys in the bullpen."
But many of those "other guys" have been working, too. Mike Lincoln pitched three of the four games against the Mets, as did Jeremy Affeldt and Bill Bray. Gary Majewski pitched Sunday in the series finale against New York, but he threw in relief Monday night. Pitching Tuesday would give him three consecutive pitching nights, which Baker prefers to avoid with any member of the bullpen.
The most rested member of the bullpen is Todd Coffey, who hasn't thrown in a game since Friday night when he was still pitching for Triple-A Louisville. He'd been at Louisville since April 28, but was called up Saturday to fill Burton's roster spot.

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|Photosytem II genes display a potential mechanism of Lepidopteran resistance [abstract]
|Meyer, Matthew
|University of Missouri-Columbia. Office of Undergraduate Research
insect infestation
high chlorophyll fluorescent (hcf) mutants
feeding damage
|University of Missouri - Columbia Office of Undergraduate Research
|Fall armyworm (FAW) and southwestern corn borer (SWCB) are insect pests of maize which cause large amounts of feeding damage annually in the United States. Previous proteomic analysis of resistant and susceptible lines of maize showed proteins involved with the photosynthetic pathway were differentially expressed in the resistant line. The high chlorophyll fluorescent (hcf) mutants contain defects in the photsystem I or II pathways. These defects lead to disrupted electron transport within the photosynthetic pathway. Preference tests comparing several hcf mutants to wild-type siblings determined genes involved in photosynthesis had an effect on insect feeding. Antibiosis tests were performed using mutant and wild-type leaf tissue to determine their effect on larval weight gain. Leaf feeding damage was assessed using the AlphaEase software from digital images. Individual larval weights were determined in milligrams. hcf7-N1029D significantly decreased larval feeding damage for both FAW and SWCB. hcf*-88-3005-3, hcf11-N1250A, and hcf48-N1282C significantly increased larval feeding damage for both Lepidoptera. The combined data from both the antibiosis and preference tests reveal that photosystem II genes have a significant effect on larval feeding which is unrelated to leaf color. Further, these genes are contained within the stromal thylakoid where fatty acid precursors are produced for epicuticular wax synthesis. Previous data has determined epicuticular waxes exhibit resistance to Lepidopteran insects. Electron microscopy was performed on several hcf mutants to determine their effects on the structure of epicuticular waxes. Comparisons between mutant and wild-type tissue show substantial differences in wax distribution and accumulation.
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See the Sixth Annual Vedauwoo Vertical Dance This Weekend [VIDEO]
Do you like to climb the rocks at Vedauwoo? Have you ever danced on them?
This weekend, students from the University of Wyoming perform the sixth annual Vedauwoo Vertical Dance at Box Canyon. Performances will be at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Along with dancers on the various levels of the rocks, the performances includes live music and storytelling by Paul Taylor out of Australia. Vertical Dance combines modern dance with rappelling that allows unique free-form aerial movements.
This year's performance is titled "Vertical Dance at Vedauwoo: Rainbow Serpent and the Red Desert." Since 1998 the event has been concluding the Snowy Range Summer Theatre and Dance Festival.
Tickets cost seven dollars and patrons are encouraged to buy tickets in advance as space is limited. Buy them online at www.uwyo.edu/finearts, by calling (307) 766-6666 or at the Fine Arts Box Office in Laramie.


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Microsoft's Odd OS Upgrade Problem; & 4 More Things to Know
Here's a quick rundown from the world of business and economics this morning: the things you need to know, and some you'll just want to know.
Here's a quick rundown from the world of business and economics this morning: the things you need to know, and some you'll just want to know.
As the Dow closed Tuesday on its first three-day losing streak since late September, investors are wondering: Has the bull market peaked or is it just taking a breather?
Despite a dearth of big news, the Dow and S&P rallied to new records, and Macy's reported a 22% jump in earnings, giving markets high hopes for the holiday shopping season.
From the release of Sony's new PS4 video game console to earnings reports out of Walmart and Yum!, here are some items that will help shape the week ahead on Wall Street.
KFC sales have tanked in China, and they're losing ground in the U.S. too. But its Yum Brands sibling Taco Bell is on a roll. So why not do at one what worked for the other?
U.S. markets ended mostly higher as investors welcomed the nomination of Janet Yellen to head the Fed, as well as faint signs of progress on ending the government shutdown.
Here's a quick rundown from the world of business and economics this morning: the things you need to know, and some you'll just want to know.
Investors kept their focus on Washington Monday, sending stocks lower as few signs emerged of a deal to end the U.S. government shutdown and raise the nation's debt limit.
From Jamba Juice updating investors on its outlook to Taco Bell's parent letting us know how it rolls, here are some items that will help shape the week ahead on Wall Street.
Fast food just got a little less speedy due to more complex menus, according to a drive-thru performance study released Monday.
From Tesla speeding us toward self-driving cars to stock dividends rising in bunches, here's a rundown of the week's best and worst moves in the business world.
Thousands of fast-food workers are set to stage walkouts in dozens of cities Thursday, part of a push to get chains like McDonald's, Taco Bell and Wendy's to pay higher wages.
From a CEO taking a potshot at Apple to a savvy programming move by hot cable channel AMC, here's a rundown of the best and worst moves in the business world this week.
From an airline overpaying its departing CEO to a new way to eat a waffle in the morning, here's a rundown of this week's best and worst results from the business world.
From Microsoft having to rebrand its cloud service to KFC trying to fly up-market, here's a rundown of this week's best and worst results from the business world.
From Netflix's new show "Orange Is the New Black," to Family Dollar's struggles to meet profit expectations, here are some items that will shape the week on Wall Street.
Which retailers get our business month in and month out? As of March 2013, these are the 10 most-visited stores in America.
The top complaint of McDonald's customers is that employees are rude or unprofessional. Company officials recently told franchise operators that "service is broken."
The bird flu outbreak in China is taking a big bite out KFC's sales there. They fell 16% last week, and the downtrend for the unit of Yum Brands is continuing this month.
KFC says it's introducing deep-fried boneless chicken pieces on April 14 as an alternative to its traditional breast, thigh and drumstick pieces.
A 20 percent drop in sales in a key market is usually not good news for investors, but it works this time around for Yum Brands. That's what happened to a key measure of sales in China in the first quarter, but it's not as bad as was feared.
Last week, Florida Atlantic University announced plans to sell its stadium naming rights to GEO Group, a privately-owned prison corporation with an spotty reputation. But it'll hardly be the first time someone put a questionable name on large sports venue.
It's official: Taco Bell's much-anticipated Cool Ranch Doritos Locos Taco -- culinary sequel to the fast food chain's hugely popular nacho-flavored Doritos Locos Taco -- will launch on March 7.
Yum Brands warned Monday that it expects its profit for the year to decline as the parent company of KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell continues to reel from a controversy over its chicken suppliers in China. A drop in 2013 would snap an 11-year streak of profit growth of at least 13 percent.
Pizza Hut is introducing "pizza sliders" Monday, which are smaller than its personal pies and can be ordered in batches. The roll out of the sliders right after the Super Bowl is intended to generate excitement during a time when people may be sick of pizza.
McDonald's said Monday that a key sales figure rose in November, as U.S. customers snapped up the world's biggest hamburger chain's breakfast offerings and limited-time Cheddar Bacon Onion sandwiches. The increase follows a decline in October.
Chevron shares dropped 4.2 percent to $112.45 after it said third-quarter profits would be "substantially lower" than the previous quarter, while Alcoa fell 4.6 percent to $8.71 after it posted a quarterly loss. The company cut its outlook for global aluminum demand, citing a slowdown in China.
Things are getting tastier at Yum! Brands. The company behind Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, and KFC posted strong quarterly results after Tuesday's market close.
Amazon.com is bringing its Kindle store to India, underscoring the fact that the world's largest democracy is increasingly the place to be for businesses.
Taco Bell's Doritos Locos Taco is an important part of Yum! Brands' strategy to turn the chain's fortunes around in the U.S. It's also a crazy idea, and one of the strangest menu items you can find at America's fast food chains.


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If Bill Belichick thinks the players picked by the Pats in the 2015 draft were the best available at the time, why would I doubt him?
If Bill Belichick thinks the players picked by the Pats in the 2015 draft were the best available at the time, why would I doubt him?
GLENDALE, Ariz. � Pete Carroll said losing Super Bowl XLIX was �a hard thing to take.�
GLENDALE, Ariz. � It looked like d�j� vu in the desert.
Are you ready for some football? Are you tired of talk about deflated footballs and want to talk about real football? Yeah, thought so.
PHOENIX � This is the VIIIth Super Bowl for the Patriots, the VIth in the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick era. Tom and Bill have combined to win III. And they are going to win Super Bowl XLIX.
PHOENIX � Rest assured, the NFL is investigating Deflategate.
PHOENIX � You want to know what Russell Wilson is like as a quarterback, you talk to the man who has caught more passes from him than anybody else.
10. Terry Bradshaw, Pittsburgh Steelers, 1970-82Went 4-0 in Super Bowls for what was the Team of the Decade in the 1970s.9. Roger Staubach, Dallas Cowboys, 1969-79
Super Bowl XLIX on Sunday will be the VIth for the Patriots in the Tom Brady-Bill Belichick (listed in order of importance) Era, the VIIIth in franchise history.
CHANDLER, Ariz. � It may turn out to be the toughest question that Ivan Fears, the longtime running backs coach for the New England Patriots, will face in the week leading up to the Super Bowl.
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An animated character in a game is usually made up of more than one animation sequence. These sequences (or states) normally represent a distinct movement of the character, such as jumping or walking. When the sequences are chained together in game they provide a realistic animation. For example a character may run, then jump followed by a skid when they land, this whole animation could be created by chaining 3 or 4 separate sequences. As game development progresses characters can gain extra sequences (e.g. jumping and shooting) and sometimes a series of events may force you to make a decision about which animation should be played, do we perform the rolling animation when the character lands, or the skidding animation? If these decisions are hard coded into the game logic, they can be troublesome to alter.
This article explains a simple data driven animation manager which is designed to make adding/removing animations easy, without requiring heavy changes to the code.
The manager is a layer between the game state and the graphics engine. It takes as input the character state, and as output it plays the right animation sequence from the character animation set. It can be used in combination with any engine.
To keep the explanation simple, we are going to use plain C-style enums to represent states and events. A more elegant implementation could be achieved in higher level languages (such as C++) with a signal/slot implementation or member function pointers (e.g. boost::signals, boost::function). Also dictionary style data types (e.g. std::map, std::tr1::unordered_map) could simplify the implementation. Some graphic engines have an index number for each animation sequence .Each state of the manager can match an animation sequence, this way we don´t need to define our own, duplicated states.
We need access to an array of states that the character can be in, and also a list of all the possible triggers that may cause that state to change. These states and events are used in the event table.
The key to the animation manager is an event table which holds the following values:
- The initial animation sequence ( this event can only be triggered from this state).
- The change condition (what happened that would cause this sequence to change?)
- A priority (if the conditions of several animations are fulfilled in the same game frame, which to use?)
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Jacqueline Durran has won the Oscar for best costume design for Anna Karenina at the 85th Academy Awards in LA.
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- Runtime: 130 mins
- Directors: Joe Wright
- Cast: Aaron Johnson, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Alexandra Roach, Bill Skarsgard, Domhnall Gleeson, Emily Watson, Holliday Grainger, Jude Law, Keira Knightley, Kelly Macdonald, Matthew MacFadyen, Michelle Dockery, Olivia Williams, Ruth Wilson
Anna Karenina, adapted from the Tolstoy novel and starring Keira Knightley, proved a hit with the voters for its elaborate period costumes and lush visuals, enabling Durran to carry off the Bafta in the same category earlier this month.
Durran has been nominated three times before – in 2006 for Pride & Prejudice and 2008 for Atonement, both directed by Anna Karenina's Joe Wright – but this is her first success.


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The first Santa Cruz Art League Statewide Exhibition was held in 1928. This year, the competition and exhibition will maintain the same high standards for acceptance that have made this annual landscape show one of California's premier art events.
One of the landscape paintings that stands out among the semi-finalists selected by Michael Zakian in the September/October PleinAir Salon competition (www.pleinairsalon.com) is "After a Storm," by Philadelphia artist Patrick Connors. We wanted to find out more about how Connors created the piece he calls a "breakthrough painting."
There are a few coincidences among the bimonthly PleinAir Magazine Salon competition winners, including the fact that one husband-and-wife team worked on the plein air painting that won second place, and two artists who are married to one another won separate awards.
If you entered the September/October PleinAir magazine Salon competition (www.pleinairsalon.com), you'll have the good fortune of having your artwork reviewed by Michael Zakian, director of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art at Pepperdine University. Read about this museum director who organizes exhibitions of plein air paintings.
As winners of the July/August bimonthly PleinAir Magazine Salon competition, three artists will be receiving valuable art supplies and gift certificates. Their paintings will also be considered for the $20,000 in cash awards to be given during the Plein Air Convention & Expo, to be held in Monterey, California, from April 10-14, 2013 (www.pleinairconvention.com).
Now is the time to enter the July/August PleinAir Salon competition, being judged by the distinguished art dealer John Pence. The deadline is August 31. Merchandise and promotional opportunities will be awarded in September, and semi-finalists will become eligible for the $20,000 in cash awards given during the Plein Air Convention & Expo in April 2013.


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I''m a bit less dubious of Plan A than Jeff, as trade between Cuba and 99% of the world is relatively straightforward and corruption when bringing things in from outside that island nation appears to be less than many other ''3rd world'' countries. But doing a refurb in Cuba would definitely be a huge hassle, especially when folding in the everpresent officaldom that must be accommodated at every turn. Why would you put yourself in that position? Good (some great) craftsmen are in other parts of the Caribbean. I would caution you in accepting yor friend''s assurance that "the project is possible" when his reference point is a home and yours will be a sailboat.
OTOH your notion of improving the boat *after* the cruise begins can lead you to a pretty creative, satisfying agenda of ''restoration steps''. Friends had their Perkins totally rebuilt while in Luperon, DR by an authorized Perkins dealer, all legitimate Perkins parts and a full internal rebuild, for $3K - and that included the dealer pulling the engine and trucking it across the island to outside Santo Domingo plus reinstalling it. Was it done to ABYC standards? Did the joinerwork in the boat escape any nicks & scratches. Well, every bargain has its compromises. Both Trinidad and Guatemala are known worldwide for their hardwood forests, and wood craftsmen are easy to find (tho'' they may know nothing about boats, which means you need to know what you want and provide constant supervision). Stepping outside the most commercially developed countries means being outside a company''s distribution network, so you can negotiate a large purchase directly with the manufacturer at a savings - e.g., a fellow I know ordered a new Westerbeke diesel directly from them while in Trinidad and did a total install, soup to nuts, for 2/3 the cost - in part because of the reasonable labor rates, as well. So...as you can see, lots of ways to accomplish what''s important to you. But as I struggle through a fairly extensive refit before more extended cruising, running one day to the metal shop and the next to a marine electric shop, the thought of doing it in a resource-limited locale makes me shudder.
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As art director, my involvement for each image varied. Sometimes a designer needs a concept and a few extra sketches. Sometimes a designer just needs to be told: "That's amazing." The process was unique for each.
The following designers created the images:
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Climb the tower of the "Grote Kerk"
I am not sure if the tip is "off the beaten path", but there are still many travellers who miss it. I know, it's hard to climb the 279 steps to the top of the church, but the view onto the city and its nearby area is impressive. You will also be very near to the big clock from 1629. If you have good weather and clear skies, look to the northwest: You can even see the skyscrapers of Rotterdam as well as the Erasmusbridge. For more photos showing the view from the church tower, see my intro page for Dordrecht.
You can climb the tower for 1 EUR (0,50 cents for children from 5 to twelve, under 5 fro free) between april and october. The opening times vary by day, but it's roughly between 12:00 and 16:00.
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Kyck over den Dyck - Dordrecht's last windmill
Kyck over den Dyck means "look over the dyke" and is the nickname for Dordrecht's last windmill. After large restauration works, it is now in use as a corn mill making flour for the local bakeries. It was built in 1713 although you can't really recognize it.
The mill is situated in an urban linving house area in the Noordendijk, near to the eastern end of the city. It's within walking distance of Merwestein park and Groothoofdspoort. It is open for visitors on saturdays.
And by the way: On the other side of the street, just in front of the mill, there are stairs constructed for wheelchairs. Try to walk them right in the middle :)
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Nieuwkerk - a church which is no more a church
Dordrecht's Nieuwkerk is a little outside the city center, but very near to the Groothoofdspoort. The church is from the late 16th century but there has been a church sind the 12th century on this place. The church was constructed in late gothic style, but the tower is newer dating from 1840. The church was abandoned in the 1960s, but was refurbished in the 1990s. It is not anymore in use as a church but houses two shops for kitchen supplies.
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Old ships smithy on Kuipershaven
This used to be an innovative blacksmith for the big ships that sailed the Merwede river. The smith would repair great anchors. His innovation was simple: don't get the ships in the harbour. No, take a boat and go to the ship on the water. That specific boat was the 'Maria'. And that innovative blacksmith is my children's greatgrandfather.
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Tucked into a bend on Voorstraat, I initially found this church with its 1773 facade boring. Now the more I look at the picture I've come to appreciate how well it fits into its location. Quite nice after all, and that has nothing to do with the cute Dutch girl I caught in my lens.
Het Hof
In 1572, representatives of Holland and Zeeland met here in the first free assembly, culminating in the birth of the modern Netherlands. Look for the entrance to this peaceful spot around the area of the Augustinerkerk.
Dordrecht isn't that...
Dordrecht isn't that big.......and its surroundings are really wonderful, quiet beauty, places to relax, to dream, to have a picnic and aren't the temperatures that high: hire a bike and cycle on the countryside roads where the trees, bare or in full green will give you the feeling of riding in a cathedral, a natural cathedral where the trees form the wonderful vaults!
The Dutch light is here at its most beautiful, in every season.
Even driving there by car is pure joy......
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Igor Foersov, Ukrainian musician
Igor is a great Ukrainian musician who will play on request for special occasion, classic, folk, anything u like.
He played at a Dutch Ukrainian wedding in January 2005 for the bride and the groom and their Ukrainian guests for which i organized music and special Ukrainian snacks.
Beside the accordeon he plays also the bayan and he plays in classic orchestra;s as well. Beside playing instruments he also tunes piano's. (master pianostemmer).
For contact u can reach him through me or through his moblie +31-(0)6-45840284.
We enyoyed his music very much, he played for me and 2 friends in Hotel Efteling when we were there for a drink.
Thanx Igor we really loved it:-)
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Biesbosch, natural resource
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I purchased on-line, the hinge, outer door frame and the lock mechanism. I removed the screws from the hinge to th machine and lifted the door off. Then I removed the inner door glass by taking out the screwss that hold it together. This will expose the screws that hold the hinge to the door. Remove it and put the new parts on in opposite orders from the removal. For the latch, most people who posted said to go through the top of the machine. That is not nessesary. The rubber gasket/bellows around the opening is held on by a wire ring that has a tension spring. Find the spring and the wire removes easily. Peel the gasket off at the latch side. No need to completely remove it. You can now feel the latch. Remove the screws that hold it in place and you can take it outby removing the 3 clipped in wiring plugs. Plug the wires into the new latch. Put it back in the machine, reset the gasket and wire and you are done. The entire repair took about 45 min. Very easy to DIY.
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Port 68 Palio Sienna 24" H Table Lamp with Empire Shade
Port 68 Palio Sienna 24" H Table Lamp with Empire Shade
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Herbed Lamb With Apples
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|Dried rosemary
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|4 Small, cored and sliced crosswise into 1/2 inch rings
For marinade, stir together apple juice, lemon peel, lemon juice, honey, rosemary, garlic, salt, and pepper.
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Working from the center to the edges, pound lightly with a meat mallet to 1 inch thickness.
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Cover and marinate in the refrigerator several hours or overnight.
Drain lamb, reserving the marinade.
Place apples on an 18x24 inch piece of heavy foil.
Sprinkle with 3 tablespoons of the reserved marinade.
Bring up long edges of foil and, leaving a little space for steam expansion, seal tightly with a double fold.
Fold short ends to seal.
Grill lamb and apples on an uncovered grill directly over medium coals for 15 minutes.
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Sharrell Esther MacDougall Walker passed from this life on June 13, 2012, at home. Her life was taken as a result of a brain tumor. She was lovingly cared for by her husband, Marion, and many of her family members. It was an honor to serve the wife, mother, and mother-in-law who has cared for us over many years.
Sherry was born in 1943 in Gloversville, New York, to Joseph Edward MacDougall and Esther Doris Fox. She grew up in upstate New York. She was a particular favorite of her grandmother, Amy Washburn Fox Abel. She had a desire to understand her purpose on this earth and enjoyed occasions when she could attend church with her grandmother.Â
She met missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints while she was attending Keuka College in the Finger Lakes area of New York. She embraced that gospel wholeheartedly and was baptized in 1961. She traveled to Palmyra on weekends to attend church services. She enjoyed participating in the Hill Cumorah Pageant. It was through the senior missionaries serving at the Joseph Smith home, Lorenzo and Sarah Walker, that she met her future husband, Marion Philo Walker, on his return from missionary service to the Southern States mission.
Sherry moved "out west" and worked at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, in the radiology department. Marion attended Brigham Young University in Provo, and they continued their courtship. They were married and sealed in 1963 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.Â
When Marion completed his university studies, they moved to Blackfoot in 1965, where Marion had a position teaching school in the Blackfoot School district. Sharrell has been devoted to her family and to her Savior. She has served in many church positions and has supported Marion in his many varied responsibilities. She enjoyed knitting, cross-stitch and sewing, and has blessed many with gifts from her talents. Each grandchild was welcomed to mortality with a knitted blanket, a "zebra" blanket and book, and a cross-stitched "I Am a Child of God" sampler.
Marion and Sharrell are the loving parents of 10 children: Sarah (Dean) Barney, John (Noke ) Walker, Reid (Marsi Shoemaker) Walker, Alison (Kirk) Wuthrich, Janelle (Shawn) Seedall, Jared (Stacy Allen) Walker, Elizabeth (Ryan) Gasser, Kaelyn (Matthew) Hales, Neil (Becky Wells) Walker, and Loren Walker. Their lives have been blessed by 30 grandchildren, who love and adore them. An additional grandson will join the family in October.
Sharrell was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Edward MacDougall and Esther Doris Fox (born Doris Ann Smith), and by Marion's parents, Lorenzo Steed Walker and Sarah Green.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 24, 2012, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hawker Funeral Home. A private family service will be conducted at a later date. Burial will be at the Grove City Cemetery.
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Cancer patients find healing through art
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Pain is no stranger. We all have experienced it in some form or another, as it has varied expressions— physical, perhaps the most benign, because at some point there will be bodily healing; emotional, the most humbling, because there is always a lesson to be learned, followed by healing; and chronic, the most crippling, because it is persistent and searing, and usually, there is no healing.
Dr. Henry Lu has made pain his specialty. He heads the Pain Control Clinic at Makati Medical Center. Lu strives to alleviate this tyrant in whatever form it presents itself. His greatest challenge has been addressing the pain that cancer-afflicted patients have to endure. For them, there is chronic ache accompanied by an even greater suffering—fear. Fear brings with it the dread of the disease, plus many negative feelings, not to mention looming financial drain. All these make up the specter of what the cancer patient must endure.
Medical journals have been noting how art therapy promotes healing and rehabilitation in patients with chronic pain. Interesting that a journal in German, by Muller-Busch HC and translated into English, clearly demonstrates how "art therapy greatly supports pain management by enhancing the activity level and creative capacity as a healing source. It stimulates positive emotional programs. It allows patients to experience social communication and interaction, as well as facilitates coping. Importantly it stimulates imaginative experience and awareness."
One day while jogging with friends, Lu brought up the possibility of art classes for cancer patients. He explained how this would help them increase their ability to heal and that by tapping into their artistic inclination, you would give patients some relief from pain, which could translate into creative interpretations. Alden Meneses, whose mother had lost her battle against cancer only a few years back, quickly told him that he could find the instructor and set up the classes.
Lysa Tiongson San Agustin is a fine arts graduate from the University of Sto. Tomas. She, too, had lost her mother to cancer. Alden Meneses asked her to join a group that is now a nongovernment organization called People Caring and Engaging Partners (PCEP). Its main objective is to offer alternative activities to cancer patients, particularly at Makati Medical Center. Together with Lu, Gerich San Agustin and Joshua Suarez, they are now busy sourcing painting paraphernalia, acrylic paints (as oil emits odors that can be toxic to the patients), canvases, brushes and easels and frames—whatever can be used to helping cancer patients in their pursuit of art. Monthly, they need to raise P20,000 at the very least. They hope some kind-hearted reader could help them.
I went to the art class of the recovering patients. They all seemed happy and positive. Lysa tells me that there is jovial banter among her students, even remarking in jest, "Stage 2! I am ahead, I am stage 4!" A young, professional dancer and mother of four, Liezl la Forteza strokes her head gently and tells me, "My bald head is a fashion statement!" These attitudes have therapeutic value, as does the ability to exchange notes with no judgment from the other—it is a gift to be among the people experiencing the same pain. Like a support group, they draw strength from one another; instead of sharing, they paint.
Please see the photos on this page. I recall what Alden told me when the curator who is mounting the upcoming exhibit remarked: "I had expected to find dark and foreboding canvasses. Instead, I saw color, light and vibrant canvases. These all speak eloquently—and in unison—of hope!"
Those involved in PCEP have a mission and they pursue it. A biblical passage shared by Lysa says it all for them: "I am refreshed, I come to refresh, but coming out, I am refreshed!"
Dr. Henry Lu can be reached at Makati Medical Pain Center. You can reach Lysa for paint donations at email@example.com.
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Offering seasonal regional American menu in an award-winning setting with two full bars, outdoor dining, and a large party room in the heart of Evanston. Lunch, dinner, and a late night grill are offered every day, along with breakfast on Sundays.
Restaurant Michael
Experience a culinary adventure of classic haute cuisine presented in a unique and contemporary design with a French country flair. Chef Michael Lachowicz, named a Chef of the Year for by the International Wine and Food Society of Chicago. The recipient of stellar reviews by Chicago Magazine, North Shore Magazine, the Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times just to name a few, Restaurant Michael brings the best of Chicago dining to the Chicago's North Shore community of Winnetka.
The Bluestone
Either chill out or cheer on your favorite sports team at this classy but casual Evanston restaurant/bar.
Shula's Steak House
Offers fresh seafood, lamb and live Maine lobster. Relax in the "No Name Lounge" for a martini.
1913 Restaurant and Wine Bar
1913 Restaurant + Wine Bar is located in downtown Roselle, Illinois and features authentic Country European fare inspired by Italian and French cuisine. The menu features myriad small plates and pizzettes along with pastas and pizzas, all centered upon the freshest ingredients. Our extensive wine + beer list is unlike anything found in the area, featuring over 25 craft beers and 80 French + Italian wines by the bottle and glass.
Golden Olympic Restaurant
This restaurant offers a large, traditional dinner menu with a particular emphasis on Greek specialties. Dine-in or carry out.
Oregano's Corner Café
Oregano's serves Italian comfort food, using the same old country recipes passed down for over 100 years - one generation to the next. Only the freshest ingredients available are used, and of course, each dish is prepared the old fashioned way - from scratch order by order, so it does take just a little longer to serve you. Come hungry, enjoy, take home what you don't finish and leave happy!
CITY:Hawthorn Woods
E.J.'s Place
Great food, attentive service, and a comfortable north woods-inspired decor make EJ's Place a fine choice for lunch or dinner. The dinner menu leans toward red meat, fish and Italian specialties. Portions are enormous and doggy bags virtually de rigueur.
Va Pensiero
Among the North Shore's finest Italian restaurants. Located inside the historic Margarita European Inn, the look here is decidedly Italy in the 1920's. The menu is seasonally inspired with an extensive wine list featuring a nice variety of reasonably priced Italian wines. During the summer, dining is available in the garden terrace.
Westwood Tavern & Tap
The place to be for a warm and fun atmosphere with good food, cold beer and friendly people. Custom beer taps dispense cold beer right at your table. Beautiful outdoor bar and two fireplaces. Fresh sushi, tacos, great burgers and sandwiches - everything made from scratch including our corn tortillas and our freshly ground burgers.
Hackney's of Lake Zurich
From the original 1930's home-based food operation to 5 Chicagoland locations. Famous for their Original French Fried Onions (loafstyle) and the Hackneyburger.
CITY:Lake Zurich
Firehouse Grill
Located in a refurbished fire station, the Firehouse Grill features a variety of entrees, sandwiches, burgers and appetizers. Excellent beer selection.
Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe
Wildberry specializes in gourmet breakfasts, fresh baked breads, panini sandwiches and so much more. Enjoy the inviting and warm fireplace or our beautiful outdoor patio. We also have a private dining room with beautiful French doors and mahogany stained hardwood. Our well trained staff is devoted to you and is always ready to help you out with anything you might need.
The Curragh Irish Pub
A traditional Irish Pub in Downtown Skokie serving time-honored traditional Irish fare including Guinness Fish & Chips, Corned Beef & Cabbage and Shepherd's Pie just to name a few as well as pub favorites such as hamburgers and sandwiches. Smaller Pub Bites include the Hummus & Crispy Pita Plate, Spinach & Artichoke Dip and Chicken Quesadillas. Watch a game on their large TVs or enjoy a meal and a drink on the outdoor patio.
Charcoal Oven
Charcoal Oven offers a wide variety of fresh fish, steaks, and Greek specialites daily.
Chef's Station
Chef's Station's menu features a changing array of soups, salads and ethnic sandwiches for lunch and a mix of specialty created inner entrees that reflect its eclectic nature. Also open for dinner. Seasonal outside patio. Reservations recommended.
Pat's Place
Pat's Place is a traditional diner in every sense with traditional home cooking, great prices and of course friendly service. Newly remodeled.
Depot Restaurant
Good old-fashioned home cookin' in an old time diner atmosphere. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Wednesday all you can eat fried chicken, Friday fish fry, daily specials.
Durty Nellie's
Durty Nellie's has been a friendly, neighborhood tavern since 1972. Durty Nellie's has welcome rock legends such as Violent Femmes, Saliva, Cracker, Johnny Winter, David Allan Coe, Firehouse, Filter, Jonas Brothers, Big Head Todd and the Monsters, Local H, Poi Dog Pondering, Vertical Horizon, and many more. Durty Nellie's is also a home stage to local bands and popular events. In addition to being a noted music venue, Durty Nellie's is a great place to have dinner before a show, host an event, or have a casual night out in our Pub. Durty Nellie's can host and customize any menu for any group and welcomes guests from all over the United States every day. Durty Nellie's is also known for the most extensive beer selection in the area. Durty Nellie's serves over 100 beers from all over the world.
Tatami Sushi
Whether you seek familiar sushi preparations, traditional Japanese cooking or unique and innovative contemporary cuisine that blends Asian and Western cooking styles, their seasonal cuisine, comfortable décor and knowledgeable service will provide you and your guests a dining experience that is both entirely satisfying and highly memorable. Come experience the creativity of urban Japanese cuisine in a soothing ambience by the day and upbeat atmosphere by night. Although sushi is their forte, there are plenty of cooked entrees and appetizers from the kitchen.
Denny's - Carpentersville
Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner seven days a week!
Bracht's Place
Good food, good drinks, good company.
Celtic Knot Public House
An authentic public house with excellent food, well-poured pints and a worldwide wine list. Regular live music includes Bluegrass Mondays, Celtic sessions Tuesdays, afternoon tea Wednesdays and Saturdays; storytelling monthly.
Jacky's Bistro
This bistro is at the top of many critics favorites list. Bon Appetit magazine calls Jacky's "The best new casual restaurant in Chicago".
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar
A fun, family-friendly restaurant with a full menu that features award-winning traditional wings, boneless wings, chicken tenders, naked tenders, spun in one of 14 signature sauces. From barbeque to blazin', there's a sauce for everyone in the family. The menu also includes burgers wraps, salads, ribs and more. With a multitude of plasmas and big screen tv's it's the perfect place to watch your favorite team.
Lou Malnati's - Lincolnwood
Lou Malnati's, considered the oldest family name in Chicago pizza, has been creating rich thick slices of pie since 1971. People all over the state, the country and the world have heard of Chicago pizza, and with 36 locations, Lou Malnati's has been the ambassador of this heavenly creation.
Yolo Mexican Eatery
Family owned and operated Yolo offers a menu that changes often and caters to a wide variety of tastes. Traditional Mexican food at its finest and a recent Bib Gourmand 2014 winner.
D & J Bistro
This chef owned since 1987 restaurant, offers a great line-up of "True Bistro Dishes", with special menu items available monthly. Offering Daily Specials available "A la Carte" or as a 3 Course Prix-Fixe Dinner. Gluten free, vegetarian and kids menus available. Private room for parties of up to 50 people.
CITY:Lake Zurich
Chili's Grill & Bar - Skokie
Chili's has sizzling fajitas, big mouth burgers and yummy desserts.
Las Palmas of Evanston
Come and enjoy delicious authentic Mexican fare at a very reasonable price. Stop by Las Palmas for a taste of Mexico.
Nick's Pizza and Pub
Our dedicated family provides this community an unforgettable place to connect with your family and friends, to have fun, and to feel at home. Menu includes pizza, soup, salad, sandwiches, and beer.
CITY:Crystal Lake
AOK Gourmet...on the go
From gourmet sandwiches and salads for five to catering for hundreds, we strive to make every experience unique and memorable. Enjoy sandwiches, salads, soups, entrees and more.
Where Irish Hospitality means that pours and portions are a little more generous. Crowd-pleasing menu selections are varied and unique and the answer Ida,ways O'YES!! Bennigan's American Fare, Irish Hospitality!
International House of Pancakes - Skokie
Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner anytime!
Eclectic seafood restaurant in the French-American style. Ranked number one seafood restaurant by the prestigious Zagat Guide since 1993. See website for fabulous specials and promotions. Reservations recommended. Valet parking. Outdoor dining as weather permits.
Taco Diablo
An auténtico Mexican taqueria and cantina with rustic, art filled decor. Located in Downtown Evanston only steps from Pace/Metra/CTA Purple lines. Eat Tacos-Drink Tequila, Buen Provecho!
Great American Grill
Located in the Hilton Garden Inn Evanston. We are open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, serving an all-American menu.
Phoenix Inn
One of Evanston's favorite "cheap eats", Phoenix Inn is located in the heart of downtown and offers a generous menu of traditional Chinese dishes. Delivery within a 5-mile radius. Call 45. min. ahead of last delivery times, which are listed on the website. Online ordering now available.
Lulu's Dim Sum and Then Sum
The biggest bowls filled with fresh Asian noodles, stir-fry and dumplings all washed down with cold beer or tasty tropical cocktails topped with little paper umbrellas. Confucius says, 'Eat Well, Have Fun, Be Happy!'
Trattoria Demi
An intimate casual setting specializing in authentic Italian cuisine.
Champps Americana - Skokie
Champps offers a wide variety of beers, liquors and drinks. Come in and watch your favorite team play on one of the many plasma screens.
Village Pizza & Pub
Family Dining & Cocktails. Serving the Fox River Valley for over 30 years. Home of the double decker pizza & famous for our thin crispy crust.
China Buffet - Carpentersville
Great Chinese food - wide variety buffet.
J. Alexander's Restaurant
Upscale contemporary American restaurant known for its wood-fired cuisine. The menu features a wide selection of American classics, including steaks, prime rib of beef, fresh seafood, as well as salads, sandwiches and desserts.
Prairie Joe's
A traditional diner complete with a twist. Home-cooked foods and burgers, all set within the visually stimulating backdrop of art and ephemera for an eclectic diner experience.
Prairie Moon
Offering seasonal regional American menu in an award-winning setting with two full bars, outdoor dining, and a large party room in the heart of Evanston. Lunch, dinner, and a late night grill are offered every day, along with breakfast on Sundays.
Miller's Dog N Suds Drive-in
Original 50's style drive-in restaurant with car hops serving frosted mugs of Homemade root beer, root beer floats, Coney Dogs & Texasburgers on a tray at your car or enjoy our picnic area. The menu also contains delicious shakes and malts made to order. We feature summer Classic Car Cruise-Ins every Saturday. Check our web site for information and calendar of events.
Sir Nick's Pizza
Great pizza.
Flat Top Grill - Evanston
Flat Top Grill is a create your own stir-fry restaurant. We offer more than 25 ingredients including traditional and exotic fruits and vegetables, a selection of rice and noodles, signature handcrafted sauces, prime beef tenderloin and seasonal offerings.
Mcgruder's Irish Pub
Mcgruder's Irish Pub is the hottest new bar to hit the scene in Elgin. Come to enjoy the food and stay for the fun atmosphere.
Stained Glass
A wine bar offering an outstanding colelction of wine by the glass or bottle with a complementary menu. Come find out why this Evanston favorite is at the top of so many people's lists.
Siunik Armenian Grill
With passion for healthy, fresh and authentic Armenian cuisine, Siunik serves hummas, kabobs and Armenian tabuli like no other.
Mandarin Garden
Conviently located at the Central St. "El" station, Mandarin Garden offers classic Chinese dishes.
Buffalo Joe's
A local favorite for burgers and wings. "Spicy" describes it best. Beer and wine served.
Evanston Thai restaurant. Order online for pickup or delivery. Vegetarian kids' options.
Chicago Prime Italian
Locally-owned Chicago Prime Italian is a warm & inviting, upscale casual restaurant. Enjoy the bold flavors & simple comforts of classic Italian fare featuring generous portions & fresh ingredients. Steak, veal, chops, fresh seafood & signature Italian dishes are complemented by the wine & cocktail menu. Seasonal outdoor patio.
Flight Restaurant and Wine Bar
Located in The Glen Town Center and recognized as one of the North Shore's most popular eateries, Flight's urban chic ambiance, extensive wine list and innovative menu (best described as American Contemporary Comfort food) will take your senses to greater heights. Customer favorites include the Duck Mac and Cheese, Pan Seared Scallops, Beef Tenderloin, Skirt Steak Flatbread, the Flight Burger and Herb Fries. Save room for dessert...the Chocolate Fondue paired with a Ruby Port is a must!
Globe Cafe and Bar
Geared to today's business professional and educated travelers who want to keep up with world events. This friendly neighborhood restaurant offers newspapers and magazines, flat screen TVs and media towers located throughout the café, along with high-speed wireless internet. Plus, really great food.
Red's Steak and BBQ
With awesome appetizers, pizza, super stuffed burgers, steaks, ribs, seafood and more, you'll never leave here hungry. Full bar service with a wide range of mixed drinks and locally brewed craft beers. Red's is home to the Annual Stateline Blues festival held each fall in September.
Riccardo's Restaurant
Riccardo's Ristorante is a wonderful Italian restaurant with an amazing array of delicious meals. Old-fashioned Italian menu items and daily imaginative specials are sure to please everyone. Menu items are rich and fulfilling. Great place for family get-togethers or grabbing a pizza with friends.
Grand Victoria Buffet
If you believe what they say about variety, visit the Grand Victoria Buffet. You'll have an overwhelming selection of entrees, salads and desserts from which to choose. Bring your appetite!
Thai Sookdee
From Pad Thai to curry, Thai Sookdee offers a generous portions. Numerous vegetarian options. Delivery starts at 5pm.
Colonial Cafe - Crystal Lake
For over 100 years, Colonial Cafe and Ice Cream has been a family favorite restaurant - satisfying everyone's taste buds. All day, everyday our menu provides delicious options varying from eggceptional breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and ice cream!
CITY:Crystal Lake
Prime BurgerHouse
You want a better burger? Than build it yourself at Prime BurgerHouse. Choose from a variety of toppings that range from the traditional to the exotic. Feel like something more intoxicating? Try one of Prime's sexy signature cocktails or specialty beers.
Flat Top Grill
Create your own stir-fry meal. Offering more than 25 ingredients including traditional and exotic fruits and vegetables, a selection of rice and noodles, signature handcrafted sauces, prime beef tenderloin and seasonal offerings including game and seafood. Also featuring Asian inspired appetizers, homemade desserts, and a full bar featuring Tiki drinks and urban cocktails.
The Cary Coffee Station
Stop by and enjoy our casual atmosphere. Serving lunch and dinner, delivery available. We have burgers, hotdogs, sandwiches, salads, soups, desserts and more.
Took Toom Thai
Great authentic Thai Food! Catering available or host your next private party in this fun atmosphere.
Nick's Pizza & Pub
Toss the shells of our complimentary peanuts on the ground while enjoying our fabulous pizza and sandwiches. Perfect for families!
Avli Restaurant
"Philoxenia" is the Greek word for traditional hospitality. Here at Avli everyone should feel like they are visiting an old friend. Traditional Greek dishes are done with passion for food.
Savor the pleasures of an intimate cocktail lounge located just off the lobby of the Homestead. This warm, cozy spot is perfect of a quiet drink, light supper, or an impromptu cocktail gathering with friends. Guest can order from either the eclectic bar menu or from the Quince dinner menu.
Gusto Ristorante Italiano
Serving excellent Old World Italian cuisine. Featuring Tribune acclaimed award-winning eggplant parmigiana and chicken vesuvio. Combining home-cooked flavor with elegant sauces.
Jameson's Charhouse
Jameson's Charhouse has been serving quality steaks, chops and fresh fish for exceptional value for over two decades. Menu selections feature modern American cuisine full of delicious choices. All dishes prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients.
Coaches' Cafe
The perfect place for before, during or after the game. Menu features a variety of entrees, sandwiches and appetizers. Satellite TV in the bar. No better place to watch the game.
Jameson's Charhouse
Jameson's Charhouse has been serving quality steaks, chops and fresh fish for exceptional value for over two decades. Menu selections feature modern American cuisine full of delicious choices. All dishes prepared with the finest and freshest ingredients.
Johnny Rockets
Johny Rockets is a place where you can sit in a red-padded booth, play your favorite song and eat some good old-fashioned hamburgers and more.
Bagel Country
Bagel Country is the finest family-style dairy restaurants on the North Shore. Our 25 plus varieties of bagels and diverse menu is sure to offer something for everyone.
Dog 'N Suds
Bring back the 50's as you cruise into Richmond's original Dog-N-Suds. Only here can you enjoy a frosted mug of the "World's Creamiest Rootbeer" with a Texas Burger delivered by the perkiest carhops around.
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Enjoy the atmosphere and ethnicity of good, fresh food served at the counter. Specialties include burrittos and margaritas.
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
Conveniently located in the heart of the North Shore at Westfield Old Orchard Shopping Center. The perfect spot for an intimate dinner for two or a large celebration for 300 people. You'll love our beautiful mahogany decor and stained glass windows; and with a fresh list and menu that changes twice daily, we are excited to offer you the freshest dining experience.
Dixie Kitchen and Bait Shop
Dixie Kitchen "brings the best of Southern delta cooking North". Specialites include gumbo, red beans & rice, and peach cobbler. Don't foret the Dixie beer!
Le Peep Pancake House & Grill
All your breakfast favorites in a relaxing and comfortable environment.
Pensiero Ristorante
Among the North Shore's finest Italian restaurants tucked inside the historic Margarita European Inn. Pensiero Ristorante serves Italian fare prepared from the finest imported ingredients. The moment you enter the room, you know you are in for a special dining experience. The menu is seasonally inspired and the wine list is sure to compliment your dining experience. During the summer, dine outdoors in the lovely garden terrace.
Georgio's Pizzeria and Pub
Come enjoy a variety of items, including deep dish Chicago style pizza, calzones, pasta, sandwiches, burgers, salads, dessert, and more. Something for everyone.
CITY:Crystal Lake
A perfect spot to enjoy excellent Italian cuisine in downtown Skokie. Brothers Ruben and Oscar serve all dishes made to order and the wine options combine perfectly with each dish. Pastas as well as meat and fish dishes round out a full range of entree options. Desserts should not be missed with the cannoli made fresh on site. Serving lunch and dinner.
Edzo's Burger Shop
This ubber-popular eatery brings a hand-crafted, quality approach to the iconic Chicago hot dog stand. Featuring freshly-ground burgers, hand-cut-fries, Chicago-style dogs and great shakes.
Food that is comfortingly familiar, yet excitingly unexpected. Quince serves contemporary American cuisine in the heart of Evanston. Offering an outstanding dining experience in a lively and comfortable setting, all at an approachable price.
Merle's Barbecue
Meats are slow-smoked using the greenest hickory wood to ensure the juiciest, most favorable taste. To complement that, a variety of homemade barbeque sauces and other Southern specialities including salads and seafood dishes are offered.
Glenview House
Extensively rehabbed and converted into an upscale American restaurant, bar and whiskey lounge, the Glenview House. Features beautifully presented, upscale American comfort food with French, Italian and Asian influences. The restaurant specializes in imported and craft beers with over 100 different selections available on draught and in bottles. Guests can enjoy lunch or dinner in one of the many dining areas. Seasonal outdoor seating available
Off the Rails
Off The Rails is a casual, family friendly restaurant and bar. They offer pizza, pasta, wraps burgers,steak, wine and spirits in a rustic historic building.
Shakou Sushi
Modern Japanese Cuisine Restaurant offering gorgeous decor in the venue and fresh and delicious items on the menu. Shakou features city caliber cuisine in a city caliber venue with city caliber service.
Koi Chinese and Sushi
Located right in the heart of charming Evanston's restaurant row, Koi brings the bold flavors of the eight different regions of authentic Chinese Cuisine and fresh sushi to every dining experience. The menu brings owner Sandy Chens' love for traditional Chinese cooking to the forefront.
8000 Miles
8000 Miles menu is comprised of Chinese and Japanese small plates. Guests looking for a custom experience can talk to their server about the Sichuan written menu with authentic gems. An entire sushi menu will be available featuring fresh nigiri and sashimi and unique maki plates along with a vast variety of fresh vegetable dishes. 8000 Miles will offer a select menu of homemade desserts and a Group Share menu will also be available for tables of six or more guests along with a Gluten Free and Kids Menus
Steak 'n Shake - Evanston
This restaurant serves a full menu including chili, melts, salads, soups and club sandwiches. They are famous for their steak burgers.
Wickets Bar and Grill
A Sports Bar and Restaurant with an Urban Vibe, a new addition to The Streets of Woodfield, next to Loews Theatre. Wickets offers an innovative and delicious menu of Starters, Flame Grilled Skewers, Brick Oven Flatbreads, Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads, Entrée's and Desserts. Enjoy a full bar with over two dozen Craft, Imported and Domestic Beers. Watch your favorite games on state of the art flat screen TV's, and a showpiece 159" projection screen. Enjoy our new Summer Special Menu while seated at our newly furnished outdoor patio seating. Wickets is open seven days per week for lunch and dinner. Free parking across the street in a covered garage and free WIFI.
Scooby's Red Hots
Stop by Scooby's in Arlington Heights for a great meal in a warm, fun atmosphere. We have hot dogs, Italian beef, burgers, chicken and more. Check out our daily specials. Stop by and try us out - we guarantee you'll keep coming back for more!
CITY:Arlington Heights
Come to altThai for lunch or dinner, or order online and pick-up your food hot and ready! altThai offers an extensive menu of asian cuisine and drinks.
CITY:Arlington Heights


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FYI: Compiling 100.14.11 under 2.6.23 kernels
Since the 2.6.23 kernel was marked as stable under Gentoo, I wanted to upgrade to it. I wanted to stay at the 100.14.11 nvidia driver because it's the only non-beta driver at this point that doesn't suffer from this video corruption bug:
...which apparently will be fixed in 169.04. However 100.14.11 wouldn't compile under 2.6.23 apparently due to changes in the kernel ABI. I was able to make a patched ebuild using the patch here:
...and it compiled fine and has been working flawlessly since.
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I've got the same problem. The 100.14.19 driver does compile without modification and hasn't exhibited the bug (yet).
I downloaded the patch file. Can you post the changes you made to the ebuild?
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Sure. If you're not yet familiar with creating a patched ebuild, you'll want to look here:
Once I made a renamed copy of the ebuild in my portage overlay (in my case I'm using /usr/local/portage) and copied the files directory there, I named the nvidia patch file nvidia-fix-23.patch and put it in the files directory under my /usr/local/portage/x11-drivers/nvidia-drivers, and added a line to my ebuilt to apply the patch in src_unpack() after the existing patches, as shown by this diff:
diff -u /usr/portage/x11-drivers/nvidia-drivers/nvidia-drivers-100.14.11.ebuild nvidia-drivers-100.14.11-r90.ebuild
Re: FYI: Compiling 100.14.11 under 2.6.23 kernels
Thanks tld. That's just what I wanted. I've patched ebuilds before but sometimes it involves trial and error. You've saved me some time.
As I mentioned above, I was able to get nvidia-drivers-100.14.19 to compile under gentoo-sources-2.6.23-r3 with no problem. I've played several dvds now and none of them have shown the video corruption bug.
I'm running an amd64 system with a GeForce 6150 chip on the motherboard.
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Since PMP version has been updated recently to 1.5.9 with fixes and updates to IPN for recurring payments. Can the PMP users get an update to this code for recurring payment use of : Integrate Paid Memberships Pro with WP Affiliate Platform. Thanks
I updated the gist to use the order "total" instead of InitialPayment, which should have it working on initial and recurring payments with PMPro version 1.5.9 or higher. Let me know if it doesn't.
*****DID NOT WORK FOR RECURRING PAYMENT (stripe gateway)***** The referring affiliate (AFFtest) was paid for the 1st payment when member JANE registered on 2-07-2013. When STRIPE charged JANE on 3-09-2013 (recurring payment) I looked the backoffice and the referring Affiliate (AFFtest) was NOT paid again.
Note: WP affiliate Platform has a new version and I updated 3 days before the RECURRING payment test to be evaluated. Not sure if something in the new WP affiliate platform change effect something in the strangerstudios code for this integration. Not sure if cookies has any effect on this. But I would like the referring AFFILIATE to be linked to the customer he referred for life. So that anytime the customer buys anything in the future (even if the cookie is expired (over 90 days ) then the affiliate will still get a commission.
*** something I saw on the wp affiliate platform forum ( I think the cookies have everything to do with this im not sure ) read here: http://www.tipsandtricks-hq.com/forum/topic/offering-commissions-for-lifetime-purchases#post-20173
Let me know . P.S Ill be posting this in the paid members support area as well so if it must be a custom solution im open to that so check also in Ill be there to http://www.paidmembershipspro.com/support/
Latest revision now has WP plugin comments up top so you can just drop this in the plugins folder. It also should truly support recurring payments by using the pmpro_add_order and pmpro_added_order hooks instead of pmpro_after_checkout and by saving the affiliate id in the orders table and then looking that up from older orders when recurring payments come in.
Hello Jason I sent you an email about the outcome, I sent you some screen shots. I need help on this thanks.
I just installed WP Affiliate Platform, now I don't know where to install this. I tried downloading it and installing it in my platforms, but it shows the error: The package could not be installed. PCLZIP_ERR_BAD_FORMAT (-10) : Unable to find End of Central Dir Record signature
I'm sure I'm doing something completely wrong because it doesn't seem anyone else is having this problem. Please help. Thanks.
I just installed WP Affiliate Platform, now I don't know where to install this or what to even do with it! Please help!
Thank you Jason for creating this integration code.
A few users seem to get confused with what to do with this code. I have created a zip file so you should just need to install that addon plugin:
Hi, I have made couple of improvements to this addon so it can track recurring commission from paid membership pro also. You can download the updated code from here and update this repository code with it: