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Cloud Solution Provider services shown are provided by the indicated service provider and are not provided by AT&T. You will be required to enter into a separate agreement or End User License Agreement with the service provider before being able to use it with AT&T Synaptic Storage as a ServiceSM. Descriptions of services or products above are provided by the indicated provider and are not an endorsement by AT&T. The URL links shown are provided by the service providers indicated. When you click on any of the links shown, you are leaving an AT&T website and will be re-directed to another provider's website, which may be subject to different terms of service or privacy policies. AT&T does not guarantee or warrant that the software or services offered by the providers listed are error free or that the programs or services work as described.
The Dolphin ALE (ArchiveLink Enabler) for AT&T Synaptic Storage as a ServiceSM is a SAP Add-on that allows SAP systems to use cloud storage as an ArchiveLink repository. Dolphin offers a very lean ArchiveLink server architecture that requires absolutely no additional infrastructure component (server, OS, DB, security etc) and fits right in to the SAP landscape as a SAP ABAP Add-on. All existing applications in SAP that use ArchiveLink for various structured and unstructured content storage can seamlessly use cloud for those operations.
For more information, visit: www.dolphin-corp.com.
EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance optimizes and lowers the total cost of ownership of your network-attached storage (NAS) infrastructure by moving inactive data to AT&T Synaptic Storage as a ServiceSM. Deploying a tiered storage infrastructure and automating file movement to Cloud Storage is quickly becoming best practice in managing the data explosion. Cloud Tiering Appliance automates policy-based file movement, providing for a cost-effective, tiered storage strategy. Archived files appear to users and applications as if they are on primary storage and are retrievable.
For more information on Cloud Tiering Appliance, visit EMC Cloud Tiering Appliance.
EMC CloudArray™ delivers cloud-integrated storage solutions that enable customers to scale their local storage capacity with on-demand cloud storage from AT&T Synaptic Storage using SAN or NAS interfaces. CloudArray makes it easier to leverage the cloud for backup, archive and capacity expansion. With its combination of local caching, multilayer encryption and a hassle-free connection to AT&T Synaptic Storage, CloudArray makes data storage straightforward and affordable.
For more information on CloudArray,visit EMC CloudArray.
ARX Cloud Extender works with the automated storage tiering capabilities of F5 ARX file virtualization devices to seamlessly extend the file storage infrastructure from the data center to the cloud. Customizable tiering policies automate the process of identifying and moving appropriate data to the cloud, which minimizes IT overhead and cost of access. And, data stored in the cloud is presented as if it resides locally in the data center, so users and applications can access information as they always have.
For more information, visit: www.f5.com.
Panzura is the catalyst in the transformation of cloud storage into high-performance enterprise file systems. Panzura's revolutionary global locking file system seamlessly combines the flexibility, performance and productivity benefits of distributed storage with the manageability, security and economics of centralized storage. With Panzura, the cloud – public or private – not only serves as every tier of storage, it becomes the fabric that enables globally distributed teams rapid file access and easy collaboration. Panzura delivers one file system across hundreds of offices that allows users to work together as if they were in the same room. For more information, visit www.panzura.com.
For more information, visit: www.panzura.com.
Riverbed Whitewater® is a cloud storage accelerator appliance that works with existing backup software to securely accelerate and deduplicate data to the cloud and enable fast restore at any time. Whitewater allows customers who are currently using complex data protection solutions such as tape or disk-to-disk technologies to move to the cloud as a more cost-effective method of protecting essential data at an offsite location. Whitewater allows enterprises to leverage cloud storage for inexpensive, pay-as-you-go offsite backup without complex changes to their existing infrastructure.
For more information, visit: www.riverbed.com.
Seven10 develops enablement software for AT&T Synaptic Storage as a Service, helping companies store huge amounts of information by presenting cloud storage as a highly scalable network share. StorFirst EAS is a customer installable software-only solution offering security and flexibility while removing integration complexities. Seven10 is a proven brand with success in medical, financial, government and compliance-driven markets, installed base of over 600 customers.
For more information, visit: www.seven10storage.com.
StoragePoint allows you to relocate (externalize) and manage terabytes of SharePoint content BLOBs (Binary Large Objects) onto AT&T Synaptic Storage as a Service. Installed and configured within SharePoint Central Administration, StoragePoint optimizes SharePoint manageability, scalability, and security without sacrificing functionality, performance or the end-user experience. StoragePoint's Intelligent Archiving capabilities enable organizations to seamlessly move content to lower-cost tiers of storage as it ages, becomes less relevant or inactive based on simple-to-configure rules.
For more information, visit: www.storagepoint.com.
Symantec NetBackupTM with V-Ray technology is the single solution when recovery is needed - whether from tape, disk, snapshot, cloud - in a physical or virtual environment. NetBackup offers a simple and reliable way to store data when using AT&T Synaptic Storage as a Servicesm. With AT&T Synaptic Storage as a ServiceSM, information can be stored just as easily as using on-premises storage, however, at a lower cost. With Symantec Cloud Storage Solutions, you can start moving data to the cloud in minutes - not days.
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EFC invests more than $1 billion each year in water-quality improvements through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund – the largest and most-active revolving loans funds in the nation – along with its award-winning Green Innovation Grant Program.
"The Environmental Facilities Corporation invests more than $1 billion dollars a year in water quality improvements throughout New York State. They provide low cost financing for local wastewater and drinking water infrastructure, ensuring availability of clean water, protecting our environment, and providing the vital infrastructure necessary to create jobs and economic development.
Under the direction of President and CEO Matthew Driscoll, EFC has initiated an extended outreach through ACEC New York to help our firms deliver these services to local communities throughout the state. In the last 2 years, ACEC New York and EFC have held 4 programs to educate engineers, municipal employees and other private professionals involved in this work. For their effort in making water and wastewater infrastructure affordable and accessible to localities, we recognize the New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation with the ACEC New York Award of Merit. Accepting the award on behalf of the EFC is Matthew Driscoll, President and CEO."
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Create a Halloween pumpkin votive candle holder from AMACO. All you need is a candle, some fun wire and AMACO sculptamold. It's easy and fun.
- AMACO Sculptamold 3 lb. 41/8" Clear Glass Votive
- Tea-Light Candle or Small Battery Operated Light
- FunWire™ (any size or color)
- Fettling Knife or Trim Knife
- Acrylic Paints: Light Orange, Dark Orange, Light Green, and Dark Green
- 2 Q-Tips
- Scissors
- Small Brush (your choice)
- Cardboard (4" X 4")
- Wax Paper or Aluminum Foil
- Pencil
- Sharp Craft Knife
Lid: Place glass votive upside down on the cardboard square. Trace outline around the votive opening. Cut out the circle with scissors and test for fit. It should be just large enough to sit on the glass votive without falling inside. Cut a piece of FunWire™ about 5" long and fold in half. Twist wires together from fold down to within 1" of ends. Leave ends untwisted. Bend ends away from each other and 90° angle to stem. Place ends flat on cardboard circle center, with twisted wire standing straight up. Mix enough Sculptamold® (about the size of an orange) to cover the entire surface of the cardboard circle and the twisted wire. Form the Sculptamold® into eight ridges that meet at the middle and create a stem around the twisted wire. Set aside and let dry.
Votive: Place the votive upside down on wax paper or foil. Mix enough Sculptamold® to cover the entire outside surface of the votive including the bottom. Form the eight ridges around the votive to match up with the ridges on the lid. When the Sculptamold® is about half dry (approximately 1/2 hour), turn over and press the bottom down firmly onto a table top to be sure it will sit flat. Then allow to dry completely (one or two days, depending on the thickness of the Sculptamold®).
Jack-o-lantern: When dry, draw the Jack-o-lantern's face onto the Sculptamold®. Use a sharp craft knife to cut on the lines you just drew. Cut down to the glass. Remove the Sculptamold® from the openings you just cut. If any tearing occurs along the cut edges, mix small amounts of Sculptamold® and use the fettling knife to smooth and repair. Build the edges flat and smooth to show the thickness of the walls of the pumpkin. Let dry.
Use window cleaner on a Q-Tip to clean the glass that shows through the eyes, nose, and mouth, of any excess Sculptamold®.
Paint: Paint entire outside surface of the votive a Dark Orange, including the lid. Be sure not to get any on the glass openings (if you do, you can scrape it off later when it is dry with a knife). Paint the stem a Dark Green. Let dry. Paint underside of the lid a Dark Orange and let dry. Paint the ridges a Light Orange. Leave the recessed parts as Dark Orange. Paint the raised surfaces of the stem with the Light Green. Leave recessed areas Dark Green. Let dry.
- Clean the inside glass with window cleaner and paper towel.
- THE LID MUST BE OFF TO BURN A CANDLE. The lid can be on for a battery operated light.
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Hey guys,first post here. I joined this site becuase of this thread. I have been thinking about building a UDS for quite some time....Well, I built one and promise to get some pics up as soon as I get her going right. I have a problem that I "think" is my charcoal basket. I didnt make a basket out of expanded metal but instead used a big piece of stainless pipe I had at work. I blew a bunch of holes in it with a plasma cutter and sat it on top of my charcoal grate. Everything is in spec as far the basics (charcoal basket 3" off bottom, lid is sealed TIGHT, I have two 1" air intakes with ball valves on both). My problem is the temperature is fluctuating badly. I believe that there is not enough circulation for the charcoal. I have problems with it going waay down in temp if I close the ball valve down anywhere past 3/4 open. The only other thing I can think of is the lid. Its a lid off a charbroil brand kettle I got at walmart. The standard style "slider" vent on the top has the equivalent to about 1.25" exhaust. It has the trianlge shaped die cut pieces that are 1/2" wide at the top and taper down. Im wonering if I should put a few more holes in the lid. It seems I have seen others with this lid though and no additional holes. I am going to try my charcoal box I made for my chargriller out when I get home and see if that fixes the problem. Its 12x12x6" . I will report back. sorry for the long first post.
Just started cooking with a uds myslef. Problem I had was I started out with toooo many lit coals on top of my basket. How many did you use?? Doesn't take many, in fact my second burn(with fatty) I only lit about 6 briqs. First time I lit about 10 or 12!!!! way too many in my case. Take a look at my setup:
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Pascometer talks super sense
Fairfax's Michael Pascoe (the "Pascometer") is talking way too much sense these days, today tackling the prickly issue of superannuation: Superannuation tax expenditure – that is, what the various super tax breaks cost the budget – will soon match the cost of the actual pension and do very little to reduce pension costs… "The tax
Solar power to transform the electricity market
By Leith van Onselen The electricity "death spiral" has, for a long time, been a key risk facing electricity generators/distributors globally. The "death spiral" arises when demand for power declines, due in part to customers taking up solar, leading to higher prices to cover fixed network costs. That is, the more people that take-up solar
Inequality worsening, but Australia better than most
By Leith van Onselen The OECD has released a new report on inequality today, which revealed that two-fifths of the populations of developed countries have gained little over recent decades, driving rising income and wealth inequality that is damaging economic growth. The report finds that wealthiest 10% of the population now earns 9.6 times the
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By Leith van Onselen Hot on the heels of its calls to "end the age of entitlement", the Abbott in early 2014 provided a dubious $16 million grant provided to Cadbury in Hobart. It was revealed later that Alastair Furnival, who was at the time chief of staff to Assistant Health Minister Fiona Nash, had
Super industry talks book on pension changes
By Leith van Onselen Industry Super Australia (ISA) has released some perverse analysis today arguing that modest income earners would lose the most from the Government's tightening of the assets test for the Aged Pension. From The Canberra Times: …middle income Australians would be dealt the heaviest blow – losing more than $100,000 over their
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From the contrarian indicator The Madometer today: So it is that we face the development of a positive feedback loop. We have a sudden boost to confidence, as the nation celebrates a more pragmatic budget and the apparent end of the RBA's easing cycle. This adds momentum to an already solid rebound in consumer spending, encourages a
China headed for 5% growth
From Lombard Street Research with some eye-popping charts and spot on in my book: China's economy has slowed sharply and this will have a significant impact on global trade and GDP. The authorities are likely to respond to this, mainly through targeted monetary and fiscal stimulus. But as they don't want to compound the imbalances that have caused
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Dec 9th, 2014 by jway
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My niece is one of the girls who organised the following:
It was lovely to see the picture and story featured on the Little Athletics Victoria Facebook site too. I'm sure all of the girls enjoyed reading the supportive comments.
I was sorry to miss this wonderful event due to study commitments.
The Librarians
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The benefits of failure
Sep 11th, 2014 by jway
For some reason, I only came across the 2008 Harvard Commencement Speech by J.K. Rowling a short time ago. While watching it yesterday (I had read the transcript earlier this year, but had not watched the video until yesterday) I found many ideas resonated with me and with my educational philosophy. Lately as a profession, we have been promoting the idea that failure is okay and even worthwhile. J.K. Rowling builds on this idea explaining that failure actually enabled her to write the Harry Potter stories and become the successful person she is today. If you haven't seen the video, I encourage you to view it. It's 20 minutes well spent.
The Library of Alexandria at your fingertips
Aug 18th, 2014 by jway
Recently The Age published an article entitled Technology pushes teacher student relationships into new territory. It was an interesting read, but didn't go far enough in my opinion. The quote from Andrew Douch saying
Everybody's got access to the Library of Alexandria at their fingertips. We can take the conversation up a whole other level," he said. "Students will be able to supply better and more recent answers than the teacher can, which is exciting and threatening maybe for some teachers.
is true. However, what was not mentioned in the article is the need for students (and teachers) to verify the validity of the information at their fingertips. This is what librarians did (and still do) when selecting books to be placed in the library collection. Librarians also do this when curating and developing Libguides, YouTube playlists or other resources that point to valid information online. This video from QUT Library helps show students how to validate what's available online.
The Hollywood librarian
Aug 10th, 2014 by jway
While doing some research, I came across the trailer for this film on YouTube.
Fortunately my local library has a copy. Should be interesting to see lots of examples as to how librarians are portrayed by Hollywood (not well, I am thinking.)
The world needs librarians like you…
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Exciting news
Jul 16th, 2014 by jway
As from Monday, I'll be a full-time student once more. I'm beginning with a Master of Education (Research) and then (hopefully) moving on to a Doctor of Philosophy. Even though I have completed a Master of Applied Science and a Master of Arts, as both degrees were via coursework, I need to complete the Master of Education before admission to the PhD.
I'll be studying through QUT and I'll be looking at libraries and literacy and I'm very excited.
Shy by Sian Prior
Jun 17th, 2014 by jway
If you are a shy person or teach students who you think may be shy, then this memoir by Sian Prior is a great resource.
Although a memoir, Prior has done a lot of research and aligns some of her more difficult life experiences with the research and advice from experts. It will give you a greater insight into why some experiences are more difficult and stressful for some students. If you are a shy person, then it will give you a better understanding of yourself.
Click on the book for how/where to purchase.
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MILITARY: Gurganus to lead Marine Corps forces in Afghanistan next year
In a 2007 discussion, Gurganus talked about the challenges of building an army in a country already at war within its own borders.
"That makes it extremely difficult," he said. "You don't just go out in the street and find an officer, or a midlevel officer, or a senior-level officer. They have to be developed. They have to grow. And it takes additional training to get them to the standard that they need to be."
The U.S. and its NATO partners plan to withdraw tens of thousands of troops in the coming months, putting added pressure on commanders such as Gurganus to make advances in the war.
Obama has ordered 10,000 U.S. troops removed this year and another 23,000 by the end of September 2012. Marine forces are expected to fall from about 18,000 to around 12,500 by the end of next year.
Gurganus has served in a variety of posts during his 35-year career, including heading the Marine Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms in 2009.
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Volunteers make a difference by helping to protect, preserve, and restore valuable plant and wildlife habitats in Yosemite National Park. Get involved and meet new people, learn from a park ranger, and take an active role in becoming a steward in the park. Whether it's your first time to the park or you are a returning visitor, come out and make new memories. Volunteering provides a great opportunity to build a more intimate connection with the park.
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White Hot Spiced Chocolate
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- 3 can(s) 1% low fat milk
- 1/8 teaspoon(s) grated whole nutmeg
- 1 stick(s) cinnamon stick
- 1/2 can(s) premium white chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup(s) frozen fat-free whipped topping thawed
- Grated whole nutmeg, optional
- Combine milk, nutmeg and cinnamon stick in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a simmer, stirring constantly. Add white chocolate chips, stirring until chips melt. Remover from heat; stir in vanilla. Discard cinnamon stick. Serve with whipped topping. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg, if desired. Yield: 8 servings (1/2 cup hot chocolate and 1 Tbsp whipped topping).
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Hi all,
Hope this isn't a daft question but I am wondering how much to insure my boat for. I am inclined to insure it for more than I paid for it, not a ridiculous amount more but lets say I paid £25k and insure it for £30k. In the event of a total loss would the insurance company payout the insured sum (minus excess) or could they ask to see a receipt and pay out that amount, in which case no point insuring for higher value? Or would they look at the market (in the absence of a Glass's guide for boat prices) and decide on a value based on that? It's my first boat and I haven't owned a car or motorbike for years either so very unused to dealing with insurance matters...
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09-01-10, 10:30 #1
How much should I insure my boat for?
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Fair Value
You should insure it for its fair value.
That may be more or less than what you paid for it.
You should estimate the true cost of replacing it with the same boat in the same condition.
Look at what others are advertised for. If it's not a common design then consider the prices of similar boats that you might have bought at the time.
If your valuation is way above the purchase price, you should make sure you can justify it, perhaps you have improved the boat, or bought it from a rushed seller at end of season etc.
Make sure you have photos that show it's in top condition.
Also keep receipts for everything, because if it has grown in value you might be looking at capital gains tax down the line, particularly if inflation picks up.
09-01-10, 11:21 #3However, there may be no tax to pay if both of the following apply to the possession:
* it had an expected useful life of less than 50 years when you got it
* it hasnt been used in your trade or job
An example of this might be a caravan or motor-boat you bought and used for pleasure.
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And some people do use their yachts in business or trade, e.g, a spot of tuition or chartering.
Still good advice to keep all significant receipts. If your boat is lost or stolen, it shows you have kept spending on the boat.
We're off the point though. If in doubt you should discuss the value with the broker, it's probably better to do this when taking out the policy than when claiming.
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And note it says 'there MAY be no tax to pay' not WILL or SHALL....
09-01-10, 12:58 #7
09-01-10, 16:33 #8
Boats are quite low volume items and as such the 'value' is simply a relfection of what an individual will be prepared to pay for it. This is different to cars where the sheer number of transactions creates an expectation of certain models having certain values.
So, when you bought your boat, you probably took advantage of somebody who needed to sell, ergo you get a good (low) price. But if you wanted to buy a direct replacement, you would have to be prepared to go looking and persuade somebody to sell, and you would inevitably end up paying more. Market forces.
Do insurance companies take this into account?
09-01-10, 16:43 #9
09-01-10, 16:59 #10
In 2006 I bought for £120 k and insured for £130k, with the knowledge of the insurance Co..... no problem. In 2009, I reduced the cover to £110k, as the value had fallen... no problem.
Make sure the insurance company are aware of the situation, and it's up to them to accept/decline cover.Narrowboating From Stretford!!


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Travis Alexander's sister is convinced Jodi Arias murdered her brother in cold blood, and she wants the brunette beauty to get the death penalty so she can "watch her die."
As RadarOnline.com previously reported, Jodi — a 32-year-old photographer from Yreka, Calif., — is accused of shooting 30-year-old motivational speaker Travis Alexander, a devout Mormon, in the face with a .25-caliber gun and then stabbing him 27 times and slitting his throat from ear to ear in his Mesa, Arizona home in June of 2008.
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As for her beloved brother — a devout Mormon whose friends nicknamed T-Dogg — Tanisha recalled: "Travis was an amazing person and a great example for me. His death was so hard for me, we are the closest in age.
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A two-sided keyboard or other input/control device (19) has first and second keyboards (25, 29) mounted so that their respective keys face in substantially opposite directions. Each of the keyboards (25, 29) can correspond to a different need, user preference or computer application, including different language characters, different input controls, and different key configurations. The two keyboards are mounted in a single keyboard module (35) which can be flipped or rotated so that the desired keyboard faces up. In one preferred form, the keyboard module (35) plugs into a base (39). An electrical connector (51 a , 51 b) is provided for each of the keyboards (25, 29), so that the selected keyboard can be connected to a corresponding connector (49) on the base (39).
1. A two-sided input device useful for operating corresponding applications on a computer-related apparatus, the device comprising:
a generally planar module having first and second opposite planar surfaces defined therein;
first and second sets of input controls movably mounted on and extending outwardly from the first and second surfaces, respectively;
means for positioning a selected one of the sets of input controls in a more user-accessible position and the other of the sets in a less user-accessible position, wherein each of the sets of input controls has a sufficient number of the input controls to operate one of the corresponding applications on the computer-related apparatus;
means for electrically connecting the selected one of the sets to the computer-related apparatus, whereby movements of the selected set of input controls are transmitted to the computer-related apparatus;
electronic means operatively connected to the first and second sets of input controls for detecting movements of the input controls, whereby movements of the input controls are transmitted to the computer-related apparatus;
a base with portions defining a cavity therein, the cavity bounded by outwardly oriented edges, wherein the module is removably received in the cavity and supported by the outwardly oriented edges, one of the sets of input controls being received in the cavity and thereby hidden in the base; and
means for removably attaching the module to said base.
2. The device of
3. The device of
4. The device of
first and second electrical connectors secured to the module and corresponding to respective ones of the input control sets; and
means secured to the base for receiving and electrically connecting the electrical connectors of the selected set of input controls to the computer-related apparatus.
5. A two-sided keyboard for operating corresponding applications on a computer, the keyboard comprising:
a keyboard module of generally planar configuration;
first and second substantially planar, opposite surfaces defined in the keyboard module;
a first and second set of keys movably mounted on and extending outwardly from the first and second surfaces, respectively, each set having a sufficient number of keys to operate at least one of the corresponding applications on the computer-related apparatus;
electronic means operatively connected to the first and second set of keys for detecting movement of the keys;
first and second electrical connectors secured to the keyboard module for the first and second sets of keys, respectively;
a base with portions defining a cavity therein for receiving the keyboard module in the cavity, one of the sets of keys being received in the cavity and thereby hidden in the base;
means secured to the base for receiving and electrically connecting a selected one of the electrical connectors, thereby electronically connecting the corresponding set of keys to the computer-related apparatus, whereby movements of the keys of the selected set of keys are transmitted to the computer-related apparatus; and means for removably attaching the keyboard module to said base.
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13. A video game controller for operating corresponding games and other applications on a computer-related apparatus, the controller comprising:
a generally planar module having first and second opposite planar surfaces defined therein;
a first and second set of input controls movably mounted on and extending outwardly from the first and second surfaces, respectively, each set having a sufficient number of input controls to operate at least one of the corresponding games and other applications on the computer-related apparatus;
at least one of the sets of input controls comprising video game input controls specifically adapted to play a video game;
means for positioning a selected one of the sets of input controls in a more user-accessible position and the other of the sets in a less user-accessible position,
electronic means operatively connected to the first and second set of input controls for detecting movement of the control, whereby movements of the input controls are transmitted to the computer-related apparatus;
first and second electrical connectors secured to the video game controller for the first and second sets of input controls, respectively; a base with portions defining a cavity therein for receiving the module in the cavity, one of the sets of input controls being received in the cavity and thereby hidden in the base; means secured to the base for receiving and electrically connecting a selected one of the electrical connectors, thereby electronically connecting the corresponding set of input controls to the computer-related apparatus, whereby movements of the input controls of the selected set of input controls are transmitted to the computer-related apparatus; and means for removably attaching the module to the base.
14. The video game controller of
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This invention relates to input devices, such as keyboards for computers, and more particularly, to an improved keyboard having increased functionality.
As computer processing power increases, so do the complexity and number of associated software applications. Such computer applications, in turn, are increasingly associated with more involved and more numerous command sequences. For example, computer-aided design applications, which were once uniquely the province of so-called "main-frame" computers or other large systems, are now routinely available on personal computers and even laptops.
The increased complexity of software applications has generated a need for specialized inputs into such applications. For example, in today's highly interactive and realistic computer games and other entertainment applications, the user needs to drive, fly, or navigate a three dimensional world, often while warding off numerous assaults or pursuing desired treasure or quarry. Similarly, computer-related devices themselves are becoming more specialized tools, thus generating a corresponding need for specialized input devices.
As computers become more prevalent, certain users desire so-called "ergonomic" or other non-standard key layouts for the keyboards. Similarly, children and special needs individuals may require non-standard keyboards in order to effectively operate the associated computer-related device.
The continuing trend toward globalization often requires computer users to make use of foreign characters while operating computer applications. As the worldwide interconnection of computers increases, there will be a corresponding increased need to switch between character sets of different languages. This need is all the more acute in multinational enterprises needing to trade or communicate in local languages where business is being conducted.
The standard computer keyboard has sometimes been unable to address the above-described increases in application specialization and complexity. As a result, many advanced commands or functions are unduly involved, cumbersome to remember, or otherwise difficult to execute with a standard computer keyboard.
There have been various attempts to improve this situation, which have had mixed results. One approach of the current art is to increasingly place commands and functions on the graphical user interface, such as in the form of command buttons. To execute such commands, however, requires the user to remove his or her hand from the keyboard, grasp the mouse or other pointing device, move the cursor to the desired command button, "click" the activation button on the mouse a requisite number of times, and only after this sequence can the user return his or her hand to the keyboard for further processing. This sequence can undesirably interrupt the flow of operating the application, playing the computer game, etc.
Another approach has been to create specialized keyboards for specialized applications. For example, computer game systems or computer games running on a personal computer often assemble joysticks, triggers, firing buttons and other input devices on a special "game keyboard" dedicated specifically to the operation of the corresponding computer game.
Other specialized computer-related devices come equipped with their own distinctive input controls or keyboards. Examples of this trend include keyboards for navigating the World Wide Web, or those associated with personal digital assistants. A related approach is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,136,694 (Belt) which discloses a circuit for switching between the built-in keyboard, such as in a laptop, and the "full function" keyboard typically associated with a desktop computer.
The foregoing approaches disadvantageously require the purchase of a second or specialized keyboard or keyboard add-ons, separate from a standard keyboard. Such additional purchases not only take up space, but the user needs to remember where the additional keyboards are stored, so they can be accessed when the appropriate application is utilized.
Another approach is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,633,227 (Menn), which discloses a programmable keyboard in which a standard configuration of keys can be associated with two or more sets of characters. In order to activate an alternative character set, the user must go through the time and trouble of reprogramming the keyboard. Another disadvantage of this approach is that the key configurations must remain in the standard computer keyboard layout. As a result, the alternate character sets generally cannot have more characters than does English without resorting to cumbersome improvisations to include the additional characters. This makes keyboards for Kanji, Russian, and other non-Roman alphabet languages generally awkward to use. Furthermore, other specialized needs, such as those associated with computer games, cannot generally be configured within the confines of a standard keyboard.
There is thus a need for a keyboard or other input device with the flexibility to accommodate the increased complexity and specialization of today's and tomorrow's computer applications.
There is a further need for this flexibility not only to be relatively straightforward to implement by the user, but also relatively economical.
There is a still further need for a single keyboard unit to be readily selectively usable in a first standard configuration and a second, specialized configuration for particular applications.
A two-sided input device is useful for operating corresponding software applications on a computer-related apparatus. A generally planar module of the device has two sets of input controls mounted to opposite planar surfaces of the module. Each set of input controls is sufficient to operate a corresponding set of software applications on the computer-related apparatus. The user can select which set of input controls he or she wishes to use, and position the selected set in an accessible position. While the selected set is being used, the other set is inactive and relatively inaccessible. The input controls which are accessible to the user are electrically connected to the computer-related apparatus. In this way, movements of the input controls are transmitted to the computer-related apparatus.
In accordance with another aspect of the current invention, the two-sided input device comprises a two-sided keyboard and the computer-related apparatus comprises a personal computer. The keyboard module is received in a base and the selected keyboard is electrically connected to the base, which in turn is electrically connected to the computer.
In one preferred form, the keys of one of the keyboards include alphanumeric keys, function keys, scroll keys, keys for moving the cursor within the screen, and a cursor control device, such as a mouse or trackball. The other keyboard can be a less-standard arrangement or selection of keys and other input controls, such as might be useful for a computer game, special needs individuals, children, or for specialized applications and foreign languages.
The invention will be better understood by reference to the attached drawing. It is understood that the drawing is for illustrative purposes only and is not necessarily drawn to scale. In fact, certain features of the drawing are shown in more detail for purposes of explanation and clarification.
FIG. 1 is an exploded, perspective view of a computer-related apparatus and associated input device in the form of a keyboard according to the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a side sectional view of the keyboard of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3 is a bottom plan view of the keyboard of FIGS. 1 and 2;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged, partial, exploded, side sectional view of the keyboard module of FIG. 2;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a first alternative embodiment of an input control device according to the present invention;
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second alternative embodiment of an input control device according to the present invention;
FIG. 7 is a side elevational view of the keyboard of FIG. 6;
FIG. 8 is a perspective, partial view of a third alternative embodiment of an input control device according to the present invention; and
FIG. 9 is a partial, sectional view of the embodiment of FIG. 8.
Referring now to the drawing, and in particular to FIGS. 1-4, a two-sided input device 19 in the form of a keyboard 21 is shown in conjunction with a computer-related apparatus, such as the personal computer shown schematically at 23. Input device 19 has a first set of input controls 25 movably mounted on and extending outwardly from a corresponding surface 27, and a second set of input controls 29 movably mounted on and extending outwardly from an opposite surface 31. Input controls 29 in the illustrated embodiment are in the form of alphanumeric keys 26, function keys 28, and cursor control keys 30. However, the term "input controls," as used herein is not limited to keys on a keyboard, but rather is a broad term encompassing any of the myriad expedients for a user to input data or commands into the device 19, including a mouse, trackball, touchpad, joystick, button, and the like.
As best seen in FIG. 4, suitable circuitry, preferably in the form of circuit boards 33, is operatively connected to input controls 25, 29 and mounted to a substrate 44. As such, the first and second sets of input controls 25, 29, circuit boards 33 connected thereto, and substrate 44 together comprise a generally planar keyboard or input control module 35, which the user can flip in the directions of arrows A, so that the desired set of input control sets 25, 29 is facing upward and is thus accessible, while the other set is facing away from the user and is less accessible. In this way, a user can easily switch between two, alternate sets of input controls, one set being suitable for a first set of applications, and the other set being more appropriate for a second set of applications or a second user.
Input control set 25 is a relatively standard QWERTY keyboard with cursor movement keys 30 and function keys 28, discussed above. In contrast, however, as seen in FIG. 3, set 29 of input controls is a specialized keyboard 34 suitable for one or more computer games. As such, keyboard 34 includes a trackball 32, joysticks 36, navigational controls 38, hot keys 40, and firing buttons 42. Significantly, each of the sets 25, 29 has a sufficient number of input controls 37 to operate corresponding software applications running on personal computer 23.
Irrespective of which set of input controls 25, 29 is facing toward the user, module 35 rests on base 39 during use. In this embodiment, base 39 has a generally rectangular footprint to give input device 19 the required stability, and an upper surface 41 which slopes downwardly to one longitudinal side so that input control module 35 is slightly tilted toward the user. A cavity 43 is defined in upper surface 41 and is bounded by outwardly oriented edges 45. Module 35 is physically supported on at least portions of outwardly oriented edges 45 and, in such position, the bottom-facing set of input controls 29 extend partly into cavity 43 (FIG. 2) and are therefore hidden by perimeter wall 47 of base 39.
A pair of mating connectors 49 and 51 electrically connects module 35 to base 39. Each set of input controls 25, 29 has a corresponding female connector 51 (one of which is shown). Electrical connector 49 is secured to base 39 and is received in the selected one of connectors 51. Base 39, in turn, has a suitable electrical connection 46 to the personal computer 23. Thus, whichever set of input controls 25, 29 is being used can be connected to computer 23.
Module 35 is preferably formed of relatively thin keyboard subassemblies, such as those frequently found on laptop computers. In this way, the overall thickness of module 35 is minimized. Base 39 optionally includes means for holding module 35 in position, here shown as a plurality of latches 55. Module 35 is secured adequately to base 39 when snapped into place so that latches 55 engage the outwardly-facing surface 27 or 31 of module 35.
Although the various input controls 37 can be operatively connected to circuit boards 33 by any suitable means, one preferred structure is shown in FIG. 4 for a subset of alphanumeric keys 26 and one of the joysticks 36. One circuit board 33 is secured to a corresponding one of the opposite surfaces 60 of substrate 44. A resilient layer 57 is disposed on the surface of each circuit board 33 and positioned so that contacts 59 formed on underside 61 of resilient layer 57 are positioned over appropriate conductive portions of circuit boards 33. Resiliently compressible layer 65 is in turn disposed over resilient layer 57. Underside 67 of layer 65 is suitably formed to mate with topside 62 of resilient layer 57. Key caps 69 have upper surfaces 71 which are contacted by the user, and undersides 73 which mate with top sides 66 of resilient layer 65. The resulting multi-layer structure provides for the appropriate electrical connection to be made with circuit board 33 while at the same time providing the desired tactile feedback. Circuit boards 33 are equipped with suitable electronics for detecting movements of the input controls. When input controls are activated, such movements are transmitted via circuitry and electronic components on the appropriate circuit board 33 through base 39 and into the chassis of personal computer 23.
It will be appreciated that the sets of input controls 25, 29 of module 35 can assume a wide variety of configurations and combinations depending on the intended applications and the needs of the anticipated users. In one alternative to that illustrated and discussed above, input control sets 25, 29 can correspond to two alphanumeric keyboards for two different languages. As further alternatives, the sets of input controls 25, 29 can include an ergonomic keyboard, a keyboard for special needs individuals, a keyboard specially configured for browsing on a computer network, or a keyboard with large-key or picture-key configurations for children.
The operation of the two-sided keyboard of the present invention is apparent from the foregoing description. When the user wishes to switch to the bottom-facing, inaccessible keyboard, to run a particular application or game, for example, the user first undoes latches 55, if base 39 has been so provided. Connector 49 is disconnected from the connector 51 of the keyboard which was previously being used. Keyboard module 35 is then separated from base 39, flipped over so that the keyboard previously received in cavity 43 is now facing up, and then replaced on base 39. In this position, the keyboard previously hidden is now accessible, and the one previously accessible is now hidden. The connector 49 is reinserted into the connector 51 corresponding to the upward facing keyboard, and the user can input data or transmit commands to computer 23 from the new, accessible keyboard. The hidden keyboard is no longer electrically connected to the computer 23, so false activation of its keys cannot occur. There is no need to alter the connection between base 39 and computer 23 during the foregoing operations.
There are alternative ways to support module 35 relative to the user. One such alternative is shown in FIG. 5. Instead of a separate base 39, module 135 has a substantially rigid member 139 located at both, opposite ends 142 and rear 143 of module 135. The two keyboards 134 of module 135 are mounted relative to each other so as to be substantially back-to-back. The term "substantially back-to-back," as used with reference to this embodiment, means that back surfaces 146 oppose each other but may optionally be tilted relative to each other so that forward edges 144 of respective keyboards 134 are closer to each other than corresponding rear edges 148. This substantially back-to-back configuration has the advantage of tilting the upper keyboard 134 toward the user, as made more apparent below.
Rigid member 139 extends outwardly from keyboard surfaces 127, 131 and terminates in respective, outer edges 150 which follow the general tilt of keyboard surfaces 127, 131. The resulting two-sided input device 119 rests on the downwardly facing outer edges 150, thereby holding the upwardly facing set of input controls 125 or 129 in a relatively stable position for use. Preferably, rigid member 139 extends sufficiently so that outer edges 150 are equal to or greater than the corresponding, outward extension of the input controls from surfaces 127, 131. In this way, rigid member 139 keeps the input controls of the bottom-facing keyboard from contacting the surface on which two-sided input device 119 rests.
In order to electrically connect only the upwardly facing keyboard to the computer related apparatus, a gravity switch 166 is operatively connected to corresponding sets of input controls 125, 129. Gravity switch 166 functions in a manner known in the art, that is, it responds to rotation of module 135 to activate that set of input controls which is in the upwardly-facing, accessible position.
The user selects the keyboard he or she wishes to use by flipping the device 119 to place the desired keyboard in the upwardly facing position.
A second alternative embodiment of the present invention, shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, includes a peripheral bezel 239 which extends along top and side edges 244, 242, respectively, of module 235. As in the previous alternative embodiment shown in FIG. 5, peripheral bezel 239 has a sufficient height to keep the bottom-facing set of input controls from encountering the opposing surface. Module 235 is rotatably mounted by any suitable means to opposite sidewalls 245 of peripheral bezel 239. A pivot axis 247 extends between the pair of mounting locations 249. The user pivots module 235 about pivot axis 247 in the directions shown by arrow B to place the desired set of input controls 225, 229 in the accessible position.
The two-sided input device 219 of FIGS. 6 and 7 has structures similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 1-4 for electrically connecting the desired set of input controls 225, 229 to the corresponding computer-related apparatus. In particular, a two-sided connector 249 extends from the back wall of bezel 239. Input controls 225 are connected to connector 251 a defined at a suitable location in top edge 244 (as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7). Two-sided connector 249 has a downwardly facing pinset 257 which engages connector 251 to electrically connect set 225 of input controls as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. Connector 251 b is mounted at forward edge 246 (as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7) and connects to input controls 229. To connect the connector 251 b to the two-sided connector 249, edge 246 is rotated upwardly in the direction of upward arrow B. Edge 244 is structured so that it slides past two-sided connector 249. After passing through an arc of about 180�, set 229 of input controls faces upwardly (not shown) and connector 251 b is received in pins 255 of two-sided connector 249 to complete the required connection.
Connector 251 b is equipped with a door 260, shown open in FIG. 6, which covers connector 251 b when it is facing upwardly and not in use as in FIG. 6.
Operation of input control device 219 is apparent from the foregoing. The user rotates the keyboard module 235 in the directions of arrows B depending on which set of controls 225, 229 he or she wishes to activate. The module 235 is rotated until the appropriate connector 251 a, 251 b engages the corresponding pins of two-sided connector 249.
Yet another alternative embodiment of the present invention, shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, includes a rotatable module 335, similar to keyboard module 235 of the previous embodiment shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, but with an alternative means for connecting keyboard module 335 to peripheral bezel 339. In general terms, the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 8 and 9 includes an electrical connector 349 which is located along pivot axis 347 of keyboard module 335. Electrical connector 349 is preferably a PS2 connector frequently used in keyboards. Electrical connector 349 has opposing male and female portions 350, 352 which are interconnected and extend between the bezel 339 on the one and an opposing one of the vertical walls 354 on the other hand.
A suitable electrical cable 356 extends from the male portion 350 of connector 349 to connect the keyboard module 335 to a computer-related device (not shown). A corresponding cable 358 extends from the female portion 352 of connector 349 and extends to keyboard module input 360 located in the upper right hand corner of keyboard module 335, as is often the case in standard keyboard configurations.
Suitable bores, one of which is shown at 359, are formed in the opposing vertical walls 354, 355 to enable the male and female portions 350, 352 of electrical connector 349 to be appropriately secured between bezel 339 and keyboard module 335. The bores 359 are axially aligned with pivot axis 347 and are equipped with suitable collars or shrouds so that module 335 rotates not only about pivot axis 347, but also about the axially aligned connector 349.
Significantly, cable 358 has sufficient slack between connector 349 and keyboard module input 360 so that keyboard module 335 is able to be rotated at least 180 degrees without causing cable 358 to bind or otherwise inhibit rotation of the keyboard module 335. In this way, it will be appreciated that keyboard module 335 can be of the two-sided variety as discussed above, and that one or the other of the keyboards can be rotated to the accessible, upper position for suitable input by a user.
In this embodiment, the means for detecting which side of keyboard module 335 is "active" includes a switch 362 with a button 364 extending outwardly and spring biased outwardly from active surface 370 of switch 362. In the position shown in FIG. 8, a relatively standard keyboard 325 is in the upper, accessible position, and button 364 of switch 362 is depressed by virtue of contact with an opposing portion of bezel 339. Conversely, when keyboard module 335 is rotated from its position shown in FIG. 8, button 364 ceases to be depressed, and extend outwardly by virtue of its spring bias. When keyboard module 335 is rotated about 180� from its position shown in FIG. 8, then keyboard 325 is in an inaccessible position, and the other keyboard (not shown) on the opposite face of module 335 faces upwardly. In this second position, the outwardly extending button 364 is received in its non-depressed state in cavity 366, which cavity is located in forward edge 368 of bezel 339. The extension of button 364 from its depressed to its non-activated or undepressed state, in turn, causes such other keyboard to become active and renders keyboard 325 inactive. It will be appreciated, that the spring-biased, depressible button 364 and corresponding cavity 366 can be replaced with other suitable switching means to make the upwardly facing keyboard active and render the downwardly facing keyboard inactive.
In addition to the advantages apparent from the foregoing description, the present invention makes two keyboards readily available to the user in a single unit, each keyboard having sufficient keys or other input controls thereon to operate a corresponding software application.
By maintaining two keyboards readily available, the disparate needs and desires of users and software applications can be more readily accommodated.
It is understood that the above-described preferred embodiments are but one illustration of the present invention, and that further alternative embodiments may be devised by those of ordinary skill in the art. Such alternatives, as well as others which skill or fancy may suggest, are considered to fall within the scope of the current invention, which is solely defined by the claims appended hereto.
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San Diego San Diego set a record Monday afternoon after nearly an inch and a quarter of rain fell at Lindbergh Field, the city's official weather station.
The previous record for this date, set in 1992, was 1.15 inches.
By 4 p.m., the dark clouds had dropped 1.38 inches of rain at Lindbergh Field, topping the previous record for a Dec. 7 of 1.15 inches, set in 1992, the NWS reported.
Over a 24-hour period ending at 5 p.m., the storm dropped 4.29 inches of precipitation in the Cuyamaca area, 3.77 inches in Agua Caliente, 3.06 in Julian, 2.46 in Santa Ysabel, 1.99 in Kearny Mesa, 1.9 at Brown Field, 1.86 in Bonita, 1.59 in Poway, 1.51 at Rincon Springs, 1.09 in Encinitas and 0.62 in Ramona, the NWS reported.
The East County highlands went white with blankets of snow that accumulated throughout the day. The frozen drifts were expected to extend down to altitudes around 4,500 feet.
The showers had immediate and all-too-predictable impacts on local traffic. Between midnight and 5 p.m., the California Highway Patrol logged 391 accidents in the San Diego area, as compared with the 50-75 collisions the agency typically responds to during an entire day of dry weather.
The stiff winds and downpours also flooded roadways, downed trees and contributed to power outages that left tens of thousands of homes and businesses without electricity over the day, officials said.
A cold front is expected to hit the county shortly after nightfall. Intense downpours are possible, said forecaster Stan Wasowski of the National Weather Service.
The blustering winds and steady rain knocked out power to more than 28,000 residents and businesses across the county Monday, with the largest cluster of outages reported in Kensington, Talmadge and the College Area.
The inclement weather has disrupted trolley service on two lines during the busy afternoon commute.
An overhead electrical line, which powers the trolley, is down on the blue line between E and 8th streets in National City, and a train is stuck on the southbound tracks, said Rob Schupp, a spokesman for the Metropolitan Transit Service, which operates the trolley.
Southbound trolleys are being stopped at the Bayfront/E Street station and passengers are being transferred to buses to reach the remaining stations, Schupp said. The trolley may not start running again until about 7 p.m.
On the orange line, tree limbs have fallen on the overhead electrical lines between the Grossmont and Amaya stations and trolley service has halted in that area, the spokesman said. Service there is expected to be interrupted until about 6:30 p.m.
As of 3:50 p.m., San Diego Gas & Electric reported 18 outages still affecting 7,400 customers. Communities impacted included University Heights, North Park, Normal Heights, Bonsall, Pala, Valley Center, Rincon, Pauma Valley, Ocean Beach, Point Loma, Fallbrook, Ramona, San Marcos, La Jolla, Chula Vista and Borrego Springs.
SDG&E has deployed extra crews and will try to restore electricity within an hour or two of an outage report, said spokeswoman Sabra Moallem.


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All CIF-Southern Section high school football games took on a heightened importance Friday night.
More than a dozen teams (14 total) from Long Beach and its surrounding areas took the field Friday needing a win to extend their seasons and knowing a loss would send them home for the winter.
St. John Bosco expectedly cruised to victory over Agoura, Poly eked out an 18-16 victory over Orange Lutheran and Norwalk advanced behind five more touchdowns from the seemingly unstoppable Rashaad Penny. But for many teams, including the second- and third-place teams out of the Moore League, the season ended Friday night.
For the seven area teams that wrapped up seasons Friday night, we take a look back at 2013.
Lakewood puts up a fight
In the preseason, first-year Lakewood coach Kenric Jameison repeatedly answered questions regarding all the players who transferred by explaining that a lot of talent remained on the Lancers' squad.
And while there's no question the slew of Division I prospects who left over the last two years would've helped Lakewood contend, the 2013 Lancers backed up Jameison's high expectations with four Moore League wins and put up a good fight in Friday's 48-29 loss at fourth-seeded Alemany.
Linebackers Jarid Joseph, Jared Utupo and defensive linemen Brian Washington and Griffith Dieth helped shape a formidable front seven on Lakewood's defense this season. However, those four defenders as well as running backs Robert Burdette and Shane Sprewell and wide receiver Myles Davis all graduate, leaving holes the Lancers will need to fill in 2014. Quarterback Kyle Parra, who started most of the season and played well down the stretch, also graduates.
Among the top returners are junior running back Jason Floyd, who rushed for 118 yards and a score on Friday, defensive back Jarod Stevens, and wide receivers Andreux Smith, Nick Anderson and Claudell Anderson. Quarterback Kayman Cureton, who tossed a combined seven touchdown passes in wins over Wilson and Compton, garnered valuable playing experience as a freshman that should help him entering his sophomore year.
Transfers pay dividends for Jags
Cabrillo's worst-case scenario for non-league play came to fruition when it dropped each of its four early games but the Jaguars bounced back to win four Moore League games and finish in second place for the first time.
Darren Gardenhire, a transfer from Lakewood, was a huge addition, catching six touchdown passes, rushing for three more and proving as a valuable asset on defense and special teams. Ricky Moland, another of the 20 transfers Cabrillo took in prior to the season, rushed for a team-high 13 touchdowns and 917 yards.
Though the Jags, who lost 49-32 to Tesoro in Friday's first-round game, did well in Jason Brown's third season as coach, they lose a lot of talent to graduation. Senior quarterback Kaelon Price, Gardenhire, Washington-committed wide receiver/defensive back Rahshead Johnson, Moland and wide receiver Jerin Scroggins are all seniors. Junior running back Rico Martin, who rushed for 319 yards and four touchdowns, returns for his senior season.
Saints will march again
St. Anthony had its best season since 2007, going 7-4 and reaching the playoffs. The Saints didn't get the best of draws in the first round and lost to 10-1 Desert, 51-27, in a game that was close for three quarters.
The Saints were competitive every week under Mario Morales and lost to St. Genevieve by seven and Salesian a week later when their top two offensive players, quarterback Jake Hooper and running back Corey Redeaux, were sidelined with concussions.
Hooper (1,759 yards passing, 20 TDs during the regular season) returns next season, as does Jaylen Watson, who threw for 189 yards against Salesian as Hooper's sub and had 469 yards on 25 catches, and Roderick Ashford, who had a 55-yard run against Salesian subbing for Redeaux. Sophomore Marshon Curry and linebacker Kameron Birch (98 tackles) are also back.