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2012's Biggest iPhone, iPad, and iPod Leaks and Rumors
Despite claims from Apple CEO Tim Cook that the company was going to "double down on secrecy on products", 2012 may have been one of Apple's leakiest years so far.
The leaks seem to stem primarily from Apple's supply chain in China. While we were saturated with iPhone 5 and iPad mini parts in 2012, we also had early looks at Apple's iPod and Mac lines. As usual, the challenge is the relatively high noise to signal ratio when tracking rumors.
Here are a collection of some of the more notable and accurate iPhone, iPad and iPod rumors from 2012.
iPad 3
The move to a Retina display for the iPad 3 was not necessarily a foregone conclusion prior to its launch. Despite the move to "Retina" on the iPhone, the sheer volume of pixels needed for a Retina iPad generated considerable doubt. One forum commenter from February:
The rest of the third-generation iPad parts also leaked, providing a nearly complete picture of the final design: rear shell, display, logic board, case photos side-by-side:
iPhone 5
Apple's iPhone 5 design decisions were perhaps the most controversial changes to Apple's lineup this year. Despite persistent rumors about the new taller 4" display, many held out that Apple wouldn't ever make such a change.
What's most interesting is that the first look at the taller 4" iPhone 5 came as early as May 3 -- over four months prior to its launch. iLounge had provided these mockups of the next generation iPhone:
Those mockups generated considerable doubt amongst some commenters:
iPod nano
Two months before it launched, we saw the first mockups showing a major redesign for the iPod nano that would make the device appear more like a small iPod touch.
The mockups turned out to be quite accurate, as were case designs that manufacturers were working on in the lead-up to Apple's September media event where it introduced the new iPod nano.
iPod Nano with home button - July 2012. (actual product)
iPod touch
In the wake of its iPod nano report, Mac Otakara also published a mockup of the new iPod touch, carrying a 4-inch display and buffed aluminum shell. The report also identified a "small hole" on the lower rear of the device that had an unknown purpose.
The mockup did turn out to be mostly correct, with the small hole ending up being for the "Loop" wrist strap attachment.
iPod touch with 4-Inch Display and aluminum back - July 2012 (actual product)
Nearly two weeks before they were introduced at Apple's September media event, the company's redesigned earphones, which ultimately arrived with the "Earpods" name, showed up in photos and video from Vietnamese site Tinhte.vn.
Claims of a smaller dock connector for Apple's mobile devices surfaced as far back as February, and photos of the new Lightning connector began showing up a month ahead of its official unveiling.
Redesigned earphones - September 2012
iPad mini
New dock connector - August, 2012
While the rumors of a smaller iPad have circulated essentially from the time of the original iPad's introduction, the iPad mini picked up steam throughout 2012 as images and drawings began offering an idea of the device some three months ahead of its launch.
Many of the leaks came from case manufacturers, some of whom went as far as to create detailed physical mockups that provided very accurate views of the final design for the device.
iPad mini physical mockup - September 2012 (actual product)
iPad 4
The biggest surprise of the year may have been the second iPad revision in six months. The 4th Generation iPad not only incorporated the new smaller dock connector, but also came with some notable processor improvements.
Looking back, however, the signs were there. Digitimes tends to get a bad rap, and we've been overly critical of the site as well. In this January Digitimes report, we accused them of "throwing ideas at the wall", but we were wrong.
The title of that story was "iPad 4 Headed for October Launch with iPad 3 as Interim Upgrade". Digitimes was first and accurate on the report that the iPad would see two updates in 2012.
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Fond memories and food go hand in hand. (By far, my favorite cooking-based recollection is being forced to boil 1,200 servings of "fiesta corn" in cooking school because I had the temerity to challenge my instructor's assertion that grilled cheese is not an entrée.) Memories are made in the kitchens of every culture. And after learning that rasoi means kitchen in Hindi, I was all the more eager to visit the University Area's newest offering of reasonably priced Indian cuisine in a striking atmosphere.
Rasoi's décor is attention-grabbing. Hot-orange walls meld with the vibrant colors of billowing curtains, setting the stage for a wealth of Indian art—shining silver mirrors, glittering tapestries and a gorgeous, bejeweled orb lamp in the middle of the dining room. Owner Lareesa Agarwal was my chipper hostess and attentive server. She extolled the virtues of the lunch buffet ($8), but she had me at saag paneer. I also ordered from the regular menu and decided on tandoori machhli (tandoor-cooked whole tilapia stuffed with spices, $15.95) and piazzi kulcha (naan bread stuffed with onions, $2.95). The week before I dropped in for takeout tandoori khubiyan (combination plate of spiced yogurt-marinated chicken, boneless lamb, prawns, skewered ground lamb and boneless chicken, $17.95), saag paneer (spinach with spices and homemade cheese, $7.95) and lasani naan (naan with garlic, $1.95).
Agarwal spent some clams on the dinnerware here, as evidenced by the shining coppery chafing dishes on the buffet. The whole table was set up to sell subtle class (as much as a buffet can, anyway) with white linens, spotless silverware and ceramic plates, all ensconced in the back corner, right in front of the kitchen. The kitchen sports huge windows so that diners can see all the fun behind the scenes. The cooking areas looked remarkably clean, and I was tickled to be able to see the smiling cooks, one of which was wearing a neat, black turban.
No decent buffet would be complete without something sweet. Rasoi's kheer (rice pudding with milk and sugar) tasted like glacier-cold fresh cream, liberally garnished with powdered pistachios.
The regular naan on the buffet table was great, but add a grip of sweet red onions, as they do on the piazzi kulcha, and the extra change is well worth it.
Though the tilapia was delicious and juicy, encased in a crispy edible skin enhanced by rubbed spices, it was conspicuously lacking the smoky flavor that tandoor ovens imbue in food. I asked Lareesa about it, and she told me they used both gas and charcoal tandoor ovens and that my fish had been cooked in the former. Not bad, I decided, but not the same.
Overall, the dishes that came out of Rasoi's kitchen were superb. Even though I still believe grilled cheese is an entrée, it's good to change up lunch or dinner with a tandoori chicken every so often
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Rasoi: An Indian Kitchen, 110 Yale SE, 268-5327. Winter hours: Open every day, lunch 11 a.m-2:30 p.m.; dinner 5-9 p.m. Price range: inexpensive. Credit cards, catering, vegetarian-friendly.


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Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay
535 reviews
88% would repurchase
Package Quality: 3.7
Price: $$
Package Quality: 3.7
Price: $$
INGREDIENTSCALCIUM BENTONITE (green clay)
on 6/27/2013 6:28:00 PM
Age: 18 & Under
Skin: Sensitive, Medium Brown, Warm
Hair: Other, Curly, Fine
Eyes: Brown
This mask is amazing for removing blackheads, blemishes, and healing dark spots. This product works BEST when mixed with apple cider vinegar. I do not personally measure out everything, I just eyeball the amounts until I get my desired consistency. The mask works to pull out all of the impurities in the skin, so that after you wash off the mask, you can easily remove your blackheads by gently pushing them out. Any blemishes are gone within the night, and dark spots are lightened. If you do this after a face scrub, it's even better. I receive compliments on my skin all the time now thanks to this regimen. It does not irritate my skin, and works quickly (only 30 minutes and then you wash the mask off). I pray to the heavens that this product is never discontinued, it is a skin saver.
on 6/13/2013 11:09:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Combination, Medium Brown, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I absolutely love this stuff! It has worked wonders for my skin! I've been using it since late January of this year and since then my skin has really came a long way! My acne was mild to moderate but I had deep acne scars from when my acne was severe during high school. I just graduated college last month. This past semester I would use the clay mask religiously twice a week every week and after a few weeks I began to see improvement. Months later, my acne scars are almost gone completely and my skin tone is way more even than what it used to be. I will continue using this for years to come!
on 6/12/2013 1:40:00 PM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Combination, Dark, Warm
Hair: Brown, Curly, Coarse
Eyes: Brown
This is a really nice product to have around the house. It's a beauty item, but also should be part of your first aid arsenal. We use this on bug bites, or any other skin irritation. I use it with Bragg's Organic Apple Cider Vinegar and it works wonders. The clay alone has no scent, but with the Braggs it just smells like vinegar. It doesn't leave any lingering smell. I don't use it on my entire face because my skin is combination and could dry out your dry areas too much, but it makes a great spot treatment for acne or any blemishes. Its great for removing blackheads from the nose area or chin you can feel it tightening and pulling out the impurities when you apply it. I once had a painful ingrown hair near my bikini area and after 2 applications of this bentonite clay it went down and was no longer an issue.
on 6/10/2013 5:32:00 PM
Age: 36-43
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair, Not Sure
Hair: Brunette, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
I just used this mask for the first time and although it's not exactly a pleasant experience, I definately found it to be effective, especially since I followed it with a pore strip. What a combo!
on 6/2/2013 2:00:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Blond, Other, Other
Eyes: Blue
So, this is my go to product if I am having a skin freak out. I went on vacation and I am not sure what happened but, I think I got some sort of infection on my face. I am pretty sure it was staph because I have experienced it before. So, I mix this with collidal silver and spot treat and AMAZING! The result was incredible. No Joke, gone in 2 days. There were 4 spots and they were really bad and inflamed, I tried not to pick but...I extracted one of them and immediately knew it was not an ordinary pimple. So, if this will work for staph I know it would work for an ordinary pimple. It really dries out your skin but, I use retin a at night so it sheds very quickly. I'll take some dry skin over inflammation any day:)
on 5/23/2013 1:45:00 PM
Age: 44-55
Skin: Combination, Olive, Neutral
Hair: Brown, Wavy, Other
Eyes: Brown
All I have to say about this stuff is that it is AMAZING! Let me be more specific:
The experience: I am 49 yrs old and do my monthly facial routine at a medical spa where I do my botox. Recently I'd been getting some DMAE facials there but that stuff is not cheap, especially with my move from TX to CA and no job, so I had to cut down. I like natural ingredients bc I have found that just become something is super-expensive does not mean the stuff works. In fact, I have been disappointed with Big Name products many, many times and found natural works best... for me.
Anywho, my face had been acting up, super dry sometimes, then super oily... It would not make up its mind. I started looking like crap... old. Nooooooo!! we cant have that!! I've experienced Queen Helene products and have ALWAYS gone back to those bc they work and you can't beat the price. Then I came across this Aztec Secret Indian Healing Clay Mask and decided to try it.
I must admit it took about 3 times to finally get the hang of the mix (with ACV). By the third time I added crushed aspirin (I have hyperpigmentation areas) and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT. Next I will try adding some honey to the mix as suggested on a previous review.
The Price: Approx $5 for 1 lb powder, makes this extremely cost effective. You only need 2 tablespoons at the most and a couple of capfuls of ACV. You can customize your mix after that like I do. This should last me a very long time as this makes a thick paste and I just keep applying until I establish a thick layer all over my face. I plan to do this 1-2X/week during the summer months when I am most oily and then spot treatment during colder months.
I find that if you let it dry thoroughly, it can be removed with a very warm, wet, face cloth repeating the process being careful not to really tug too much. Afterward, your face will feel dehydrated. Add your fav moisturizer. I add vitamin E or Argan oil and then I go to sleep or I spend the day vegging or watching movies.
The Pulsating: Yes I felt it, but I really think it is blood flow under your dermis since the tightening is happening at the surface/skin area.
Results: The texture of my face has improved dramatically with consistent use. Just like any skin care regime, consistency is KEY and remember to moisturize, even if you have oily skin you should find a moisturizer specifically for oily skin!
Recommendations: I would DEFINITELY buy again. I wish I could purchase in bulk because every time I really like something, somehow the company stops making the product or they change the ingredients, etc. If there comes a point in time where I would not be able to find this for some reason, I would go back to Queen Helene Mud Mask. Anything else is a waste of money for me.
on 5/22/2013 3:36:00 PM
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Hair: Black, Curly, Fine
Eyes: Black
Yeah, I bought into the hype with this product. Used it a couple of times and it was just meeeeh. Didn't do much of anything really, other than irritate my skin. Did nothing for my pores either. I was not expecting it to unclog pores (extraction does that) but' I thought I'd get some kind of refining, but nope. This was basically....useless. I will stick to Whole Truth Solutions Facial Masks for skin clarifying.
on 5/20/2013 5:31:00 PM
Age: 19-24
Skin: Oily, Olive, Not Sure
Hair: Brown, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
Great mask (unlike any mask I've ever tried!) Other masks are simply too thin to draw out impurities or over-exaggerate about its benefits - not Aztec Secret! I've been using it about 3 times a week for the past 3 weeks now with much improvement in my scarring (I'm a skin picker) and hormonal acne, as well as a small reduction in blackheads. My skin isn't sensitive so I mix 1 tablespoon of the Aztec powder with about a shot glass of Braggs ACV. I find i get the best consistency if I only add ACV to the powder once (even though the jar of Aztec Secret says you can add a little more powder or liquid to get the right consistency) because it only becomes foamy the first time. If you try to add more liquid after you have mixed the mask, the liquid doesnt absorb and if you try to add more powder, its too clumpy. *Having a foamy consistency also makes your utensils easier to clean!* I layer it on thick AVOIDING THE NECK (literally made my skin feel like leather in Death Valley), hide my green swamp creature face, then just run warm water over my face in the shower for a few minutes before I start to gently rub off the mask. Your face will most likely be red afterwords, but should subside in about 30-40 minutes. I like to use CeraVe PM Moisturizer following.
on 5/8/2013 4:21:00 AM
Age: 30-35
Skin: Dry, Medium Brown, Not Sure
Hair: Black, Other, Other
Eyes: Black
it works, i received lots of compliment
on 4/22/2013 11:55:00 PM
Age: 25-29
Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium, Not Sure
Hair: Other, Other, Other
Eyes: Brown
This review is for Australian Healing Clay; bentonite clay. I couldn't find Aztec Secret anywhere in Australia. The closest thing I could find in most health food stores was hydrated bentonite (diluted to roughly a few %), but I was fortunate enough to find a tub of bentonite clay powder at Evelyn Faye, a health store in Melbourne CBD.
How it works: Before purchasing, I did plenty of research on how this clay works. Bentonite, sometimes referred to as Montmorrillonite, has a strong negative charge. Therefore, the molecules bond and absorb toxins (which carry positive charges). Hence it is used for detoxification, helps with digestive disturbances/allergies/intolerances. Mine is a cream coloured clay, though I have heard the colour varies between grey, cream and green.
Uses: Unlike Aztec Secret (from what I read), this products is also safe to take internally. Add a teaspoon of clay to a glass of water. It is also used for facials, mud baths, foot baths, hair masks..quite versatile.
Price: I paid $40 for 1kg, which obviously is a considerable amount more than one would be able to get Aztec Secret for. However, this is the only one I could find available in Australian stores, the quality is good (we have strict quality regulations), and it DOES NOT EXPIRE! So this will probably last me for years and years :D
My experience: I tried taking this internally every day for a few weeks, adding a teaspoon of clay to a glass of water. I felt like it helped settle my gut from discomfort or just aid disgestion from a heavy meal but I stopped taking it because it was causing my skin to purge nasty bacteria filled pimples. I tried to push past the purging stage but alas could not take it anymore. Now I use it as a face mask, using a combination of water (many use ACV, but my skin can't tolerate that) and clay once a week. I like to use it as a thick paste consistency, and leave it on until it has fully dried and hardened. It seems to suck out a lot of gunk and after I wash it off I always look forward to checking out whether it's managed to loosen up any of my pesky blackheads. Sometimes I'll do a pore strip the next day and...let's just say the results are simultaneously fascinating and gross :p Please note that it can be a very drying mask, so once a week with sufficient moisturizing after! I don't think that this will end my acne problems (I still get hormonal acne, and this will not prevent acne resulting from poor cell turnover, diet etc) but it certainly will help with cleaning out my pores from bacterial-related acne.
Warnings: Don't store or allow contact with metal objects. This reduces the effectiveness as it affects the ionic charge. If you are using this on your face, it may leave skin red for awhile after usage externally- this is normal and not a reaction, but due to the increased blood circulation that has been promoted. Also, no laughing, eating or talking or you may find yourself in wrinkletown!
Overall, I would highly recommend this for anyone with oily, acne-prone skin, or taken internally for those looking to detox/reduce bowel discomfort.
FYI here's the site of the brand that I purchased: www.healingclay.com.au/
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- Christian Voigt (Tenor)
- Sylvia Koke (Soprano)
- Ursula Targler (Soprano)
- Christoph Wendel (Bass)
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"Koke excels in the lower ranges of Parthenia's music, but when the register and coloratura get high she tends to sharpen in sound, if not in pitch. Targler's uncomfortable and working hard. Voigt's basic voice is good, but he tends to be weighty, ponerous. Wendel's dark, burly bass is just right for Hercules and he works well with the text. Still, this is an opera worth hearing." - Parsons, American Record Guide
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Works DetailsSchweitzer, Anton : Alkeste (Alceste), singspiel
- Performers: Christian Voigt (Tenor); Sylvia Koke (Soprano); Ursula Targler (Soprano); Christoph Wendel (Bass)
- Conductor: Stephan Wehr
- Ensemble: Erfurt Philharmonic Orchestra
- Notes: Erfurt (05/28/2001-05/30/2001)
- Running Time: 5 min. 27 sec.
- Period Time: Classical
- Form: Opera/Operetta
- Written: 1773


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The Newhall Redevelopment Committee has ceased to exist.
Word came late Thursday from City Manager Ken Pulskamp in the form of a letter to Newhall Redevelopment Committee members (including this writer).
The Newhall Redevelopment Committee is – or was – an all-volunteer advisory body to the City Council (in its Redevelopment Agency role) and to the Planning Commission. The fate of the committee has been limbo since the dissolution earlier this year of all redevelopment agencies in California, including Santa Clarita's.
Since that time, city officials had been conducting "further evaluation … to decide on the future of the committee."
On Thursday the decision was made. Pulskamp's letter states that because the redevelopment committee was created and appointed by the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency, and the agency no longer exists, the committee "is by law dissolved."
Members of the committee have expressed a desire to continue in their advisory capacity on matters relating to the development of Old Town Newhall, and the committee's (former) members are in the process of scheduling an informal meeting.
The committee was created and appointed in 1997 by the Santa Clarita Redevelopment Agency board – i.e., the five members of the Santa Clarita City Council. (The council actually wears a number of hats. For instance, the City Council serves as the board of the new Santa Clarita Public Library system, which is a separate government agency. Redevelopment worked the same way.)
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Well, I've broken down numerous times during my beer-free Lent season (
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Stone Oak Smoked Old Guardian is an interesting beer. I really like the Oaked Arrogant B, so I had to try this one. Last month I had a bad experience with the Barrel-aged SN Bigfoot-too much of a whiskey taste and loss of hoppiness. The Stone oak smoked barleywine was better but certainly not a beer to drink in large volumes. There's almost a bacon-like background but it's a very smooth beer.
Napa Smith Hopageddon. Had to try it at 144 IBU (highest I've sampled). Not nearly as bitter as I expected. It sort of had that old/musty IPA thing going on, when the beer seems malt-forward/dried fruit and sweet vs hop-forward and bitter/citrus. I prefer the latter, so it was only okay for me.
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The Red Sox have 21 games remaining on their regular-season schedule. If they can sustain the 5 1/2-game lead they currently hold in the American League East, they'll be playoff bound for the first time since 2009.
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Guild Wars 2We have been a guild within the game since the first beta weekend event, April 2012. Our community is strong and dedicated to the server world we play on. We have been on Isle of Janthir since April and have no plans to go anywhere; we are not a guild that server hops and leaves its members in the dust.
Our humble community is simply looking for some new friends to play with. Keeping things fun and active is what we want to maintain within the game. Our guild members are helpful and teach each other about the game; by having conversations, we can learn from what others have experienced. We have members with a wide range of progression throughout the game, ranging from those just starting out to others with multiple level 80 characters and world completion.
Here's the bullet points of what we do, have to offer, requirements and contact information.
US Worlds – Isle of Janthir
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What [ICBM] Has & Offers
1. Leadership with more than 7 years experience running a guild in Guild Wars and since beta within Guild Wars 2.
2. 80 plus active guild members with 140 total, average 20-30 online concurrently, with 90% choosing to represent at all times.
3. Guild website with a private forum & news section updated daily.
4. Community VoIP Servers (voice chat), Team Speak 3.
5. North American based community, who welcome people from all over the world, as play times may vary.
6. Daily guild events that cover all aspects of PvE during the week. A advanced calendar system on the website to easily keep track of these events. Able to comment, subscribe and has multiple different viewing options.
7. A Guild bank, with a system in place for convenient deposit and withdraws. With discount perks given to members, why pay the Black Lion tax, when you can earn interest back with ICBM.
8. Group of people who are willing to play, teach, learn and just have fun.
9. A community infrastructure that allows you to be a part of something more than just a game. We have a system in place that allows people to contribute to the community and be recognized for said contributions.
What We Are Looking For?
If one of the following apply to you, then you may just fit right in.
1. Want to be part of a community not just a guild drone. We will never force you to farm or join in on anything you don't want to.
2. Are actively working towards achieving your in game-goals but would sometimes like support from a friend or party.
3. Are willing to not only learn, but teach and help others when you can.
4. Log in monthly, weekly or everyday, does not matter as long as you enjoy playing the game.
What Are The Requirements?
1. Guild Rules
2. Website: Must Make an Account First.
3. Voice Chat
How to Join a Guild?
1. Log into the website (amd-icbm.com).
2. Go to and fill out the "Join a Guild" form, choose any guilds from within the games we support.
3. Please allow 1-2 days for your game account to be processed by an administrator.
Contact Information
1. If you would like to give our community a try, you can make an account on our website at http://amd-icbm.com/icbm/registration/
2. If you wish to apply to become a rostered guild member, please use the contact form "Join a Guild", you can do so by clicking here http://amd-icbm.com/icbm/contact-us/join-a-guild/
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Being apart of this community as brought me many friends, if it wasn't for the people who I talk to, help me, and overall just find ways to have fun, in a game that can get very tedious and repetitive if you don't switch up things you are doing.
I have been with this community for 5 years and this guild for 6 months (beta weekends) within Guild Wars 2 . Even though I am the guild leader, I choose to be so. For the very fact that this community as been a positive presence in my life.
We are always changing and evolving to improve things, but the core principles which as kept the community strong for so many years remains.
In the photo 14 of us are doing the Kill the Hyrda Queen achievement on the request of one guild member. This meta event as many bugs, had to do the pre-event 3 times in a row to have the meta even activate once. Then when it does you have to make sure the NPC Jenny is alive or you do not get the achievement credit. We got it done and everyone got the Kill the Hyrda Queen achievement.
The photo is taken while we were waiting for the meta event to activate which takes 15 minutes. So we broke out the party items and had a food fight, with some box's o' fun and brawls.
My time spent and how I have fun in World vs World is not tied to what tier our world is on, so I don't really care about the score. Killing yaks, sentry's, taking camps, towers and defending those positions as long as possible is how I have a good time. When online I try my best to communicate in chat and ping points where I see the enemy and if more bodies are needed to repel the invaders.
My guild and the people I support in game, try to help the best we can. We do not always succeed in taking a tower or castle, but we have fun doing it.
Only guilds with insecurity issues say they're friendly. What!? You're looking for one?
Join us we're friendly!
Assured Mutual Destruction [ICBM] – Doing the meta event, Thaumanova Reactor Fallout and the secret boss found in behind us, in the glowing hole.
After 6 years of gaming and making friends from all over the world. One thing I regret is not playing Guild Wars sooner when it first came out in 2005 to have my gaming community experience be longer than it is now.
Here is some of the guild having some fun at the Moa races.
Come join Assured Mutual Destruction [ICBM]. We have a lot of fun and run daily events.
This is Assured Mutual Destruction [ICBM] in Guild Wars 2 within the Tixx's Infinirarium during a guild event.
Tonight Assured Mutual Destruction [ICBM] will be running Fractals of the Mist.
This is Assured Mutual Destruction [ICBM] in Guild Wars 2 doing, Fracs level 49 Uncategorized Fractal.
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Dec 19, 2012Honestly i think that Jolie it's a great model I've tried very hard to see her as an actress but her performances are just BAD I could think of a dozen better actress for this roll, it is a good attempt to represent the overseas world and way of life but the story surrounding Jolie's character it's very unnecessary.
Apr 20, 2013The romance in the movie is so cliché and banal, it almost hurts. The actors (who otherwise can act) are very wooden and lifeless. The movie simplifies every theme it want the viewer to be concerned about. Not recommended.
Even assuming the best possible motives by its makers, Beyond Borders runs the risk of making human suffering exotic while glamorizing white disaster relief workers in the Third World.
Star-driven, high-minded claptrap that, fatally, can't even rig a rooting interest in its central love story.
As kitsch, however, it's pretty enjoyable. Jolie and Owen perform with such conviction, and the film -- blissfully unaware of its own badness -- takes its paperback-romance shenanigans with such goofy gravity, that it's easy to get caught up in the whole, soap-opera thrust of the thing.


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A telephone security system particularly for use with cordless telephone, operates to prevent the base station of the system from being accessed by an unauthorized user.
Preselected digits are set by means of switches. In order to receive a dial tone, the correct digits as selected by the switches must be dialed. The security system operates to compare the dialed digits with those digits set by the switches. If a favorable comparison is had, the security device then connects the telephone line to the base station and allows dial tone to be transmitted to thereby enable a call to be implemented by the user.
1. In a cordless telephone system of the type having a base unit coupled to a telephone line and for transmitting to and receiving signals from a remote unit associated with said base unit, said remote unit also capable of transmitting to and receiving signals from said base unit, said base unit capable of causing said telephone line to go "off-hook" when requested by said remote unit to cause dial tone to be transmitted to said remote unit, the combination therewith of apparatus for preventing the transmission of dial tone from said base unit to said remote unit until authorized, said apparatus comprising:
means for storing a predetermined signal code in said base unit;
means located in said base unit for receiving signals transmitted by said remote unit when it is desired to transmit a dial tone to said remote unit from said base unit, said signals including signals indicative of said predetermined code, and said means for receiving said signals including a first timing circuit operative to provide a timing interval of a given duration when a transition pulse is detected indicative of a dial signal, whereby if additional pulses are not received during said interval said telephone is inhibited from receiving said dial tone;
means associated with said base unit for comparing said signals received from said remote unit with said stored signals indicative of said predetermined signal code in order to detect a favorable comparison therebetween; and
means for activating said telephone line to transmit said dial tone from said base unit to said remote unit when a favorable comparison is made.
2. The cordless telephone system according to claim 1 wherein said means associated with said base unit for storing said predetermined code comprises at least one switch capable of selecting a number between 0-9 indicative of said code.
3. The cordless telephone system according to claim 1 wherein said code as selected comprises first and second numerical digits capable of providing any code between 00 to 99.
4. The cordless telephone system according to claim 3 wherein said signals indicative of said predetermined code as transmitted by said base unit include a first and a second dialed digit; and wherein said means for receiving said signals includes first means for detecting said first digaled digit, and
second means for detecting said second dialed digit.
5. The cordless telephone system according to claim 4 wherein said means for comparing includes,
a first counter having a preset input indicative of said first numerical digit,
a second counter having a preset input indicative of said second numerical digit,
a selection means coupled to said first and second means and operative to direct dial pulses indicative of said first dialed digit to said first counter and to direct dial pulses indicative of said second dialed digit to said second counter.
6. The cordless telephone system according to claim 5 wherein said first and second counters are down counters with said numerical digits preset therein to cause said counters to count down from said preset count according to the number of dial pulses received.
7. The cordless telephone system according to claim 6 wherein said means for comparing includes a gate for comparing the outputs of said first and second counters to indicate said favorable comparison when said outputs are at predetermined values.
8. The cordless telephone system according to claim 1 wherein said means associated with said base unit for selecting said code includes first and second switches, each capable of selecting a digit from 0-9.
9. A security system to prevent unauthorized access to a telephone line by preventing the transmission of unauthorized dial tone, comprising:
means for selecting a predetermined signal code indicative of a desired code manifesting an authorized call,
means for transmitting code signals including dialed digits indicative of said selected signal code,
dial signal detecting means coupled to said line and responsive to said code signals during a time interval of limited duration commencing upon detection of a first of said code digits to detect said dialed digits to provide a detected signal indicative of said digits, and
logic means for comparing said detected signal with said selected code to cause said telephone line to transmit said dial tone upon a favorable comparison and to prevent dial tone transmission upon an unfavorable comparison.
10. The security system according to claim 9 further comprising:
ringing detector means coupled to said line and operative to detect a ringing signal, to cause said logic means to cause said telephone line to transmit upon detection of said ringing.
11. The security system according to claim 9 wherein said means for selecting said predetermined code comprises at least one switch for selecting a number between 0-9.
12. The security system according to claim 9 wherein said means for selecting said predetermined code comprises two switches for selecting any number between 00-99.
13. The security system according to claim 9 wherein said telephone line is associated with a base unit for monitoring said line and transmitting the status of said line to a remote unit at a given frequency, with said remote unit capable of accessing said base unit to request a dial tone, with said remote unit capable of transmitting said dial signals to be received by said base station and detected by said dial signal detecting means.
14. A security system apparatus for a cordless telephone system having a base station and a remote station, with the base station capable of controlling said telephone line and communicating with said remote station, comprising:
means located at said base station to select a predetermined code indicative of a signal for authorizing said base station to transmit dial tone,
means located at said remote station for transmitting code signals including dialed digits indicative of said signal code,
dial signal detecting means responsive to said code signals during a time interval of limited duration commencing upon detection of a first of said code digits to detect the dial signals received by said base station to provide a detected signal indicative of said received dial signals,
means for comparing said detected signal with said predetermined code to provide a control signal upon a favorable comparison, and
means responsive to said control signal for causing said base station to issue a dial tone only upon receipt of said favorable comparison.
15. The cordless telephone system according to claim 1 further comprising:
means located in said remote unit for transmitting signals indicative of said predetermined signal code when it is desired to receive said dial tone from said base unit.
16. The security system according to claim 9 further comprising a base unit containing said dial signal detecting means and logic means and a remote unit; and wherein the means for selecting a predetermined signal code is located in said remote unit.
17. The security system apparatus according to claim 14 further comprising:
means located in said remote station for transmitting said signals indicative of said predetermined signal code when it is desired to receive said dial tone from said base station.
This invention relates in general, to a secure telephone system and more particularly to a security system to prevent unauthorized use of a cordless telephone system.
Recently the F.C.C. designated five frequencies to be used for the transmission of signals in a cordless telephone system. These frequencies are in the previously unallocated band at 49 MHz. The frequencies employed in this band are 49.83, 49.845, 49.860, 49.875 and 49.890 MHz. The purpose of the allocation is to implement cordless telephone operation. Essentially such systems are in widespread use and an example of such a system is manufactured and sold by I.T.T., the Consumer Speciality Products Division (CPSD) of Clark, N.J., under the Model No. PC1800. Cordless telephone systems are also made and supplied by a host of other companies.
The systems basically operate as follows:
A cordless telephone system uses a base station which is capable of full duplex operation with a portable hand held remote unit. The base unit is coupled to a user's telephone. When the telephone rings the base station detects ringing and transmits a ring signal to the remote unit using one of the above frequencies. The user having the remote unit receives the signal and returns an "answer" signal to the base unit, which now causes the telephone subset to go "off-hook." The user can now conduct a full conversation from the remote unit to the base unit and therefore through the telephone based on the transmission of signals between the base unit and the remote unit. Such systems also allow the user to initiate a call from the remote unit. To do this a service request is sent to the base unit which in turn transmits dial tone if the telephone is not busy. The remote unit contains a rotary or quick step dialer which enables the user to send dial pulses to the base unit which places the dial pulses on the telephone line to make a call in the same manner as is conventionally done. Hence the base section monitors the telephone line, detects dial tone and transmits the dial tone to the remote unit when a remote call is to be placed. These functions are carried out between the base unit and the remote unit at the allocated frequencies.
The typical distance for reliable transmission between a base station and a remote unit is about 1000 feet more or less depending on transmission conditions and other factors. Thus the cordless telephone system allows a user to be away from his phone, or by the pool or in the backyard with complete access to the phone according to operation. This provides great convenience for the user and the cordless telephone system is a highly successful product.
However, the advent of the cordless telephone system has created a substantial problem. Because the allocated frequencies only total five frequencies, may users are, in fact, assigned the same frequencies for transmitting and receiving. People who are cognizant of this fact have used the remote unit to place unauthorized telephone calls from the telephone lines of other users. For example, a person having a remote unit can access any base station operating on a compatible frequency. The person can therefore receive the dial tone and place a call on another person's telephone. If the person is intent in doing so he may further use an automobile and travel about with the remote unit to access other telephones operating on the same frequency. This problem is presently a serious one, but it will become even greater as more cordless systems are employed, as the likelihood of accessing the correct frequency greatly increases with the supply of additional units.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide apparatus operating in conjunction with the base station to mitigate against improper access as above described.
The apparatus provided is relatively inexpensive and reliable and is adapted to operate with most existing cordless systems as well as capable of being provided as an add-on to such systems.
A security system operates in combination with a cordless telephone system. The cordless telephone system is of the type having a base unit which is coupled to a telephone line. The base unit transmits signals and receives signals from a remote unit. The remote unit is used by a subscriber to contact the base station to enable him to place a call. In order to prevent unauthorized use and therefore to prevent an unauthorized user from obtaining dial tone, the security system as associated with the system includes at least one switch which can be preset by the user to a predetermined number. In order to access the base unit, a signal representing this number is sent from the remote unit to the base unit. The security system detects the dialed number and compares the dialed number with the preset number. If a favorable comparison is made then the base unit is commanded by the security system to place the telephone line in an "off-hook" condition. In this condition dial tone will be transmitted to the remote unit. If a favorable comparison is not made, dial tone will not be transmitted and the security system will cause a timeout until the correct digit or code number is transmitted. The system further includes means for detecting ringing to enable the base station to cause the telephone to go "off-hook" as in conventional operation.
FIG. 1 is a simple diagram of a cordless telephone employing a security unit according to this invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a security unit shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of an alternate embodiment of a security unit.
FIG. 4 is a detailed block diagram of a security unit which can be used with a conventional cordless telephone system.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a security unit fully incorporated and integrated into a base station as employed in a cordless telephone system.
Referring to FIG. 1, there is shown a cordless telephone system. Essentially, a telephone subset 10 is connected to a telephone line 11, as is conventional. Also connected to the telephone and telephone line is a base station or base unit 12. The base station has an antenna 14 for transmitting and receiving signals at 49 MHz to a remote unit 15. The remote unit 15 as seen in FIG. 1 also has an antenna 17 which may be a telescoping whip antenna. The remote unit has a dialer 16 which may be a rotary dialer or a quick step dialer or a typical Touch Tone dialer. In any event, the dialer operates to transmit a given number for each button depressed. Therefore, in a quick step dialer, if one depresses the button designated as 1, one pulse is transmitted. The button 2 transmits two pulses and the button 0, transmits 10 pulses. It is of course understood that a rotary dialer also transmits a fixed number of pulses for each digit. The remote unit 15 also has a talk switch 18 which is normally incorporated with an ON/OFF switch.
Essentially, prior art cordless telephone systems as above described consists of a base station 12 and a remote unit 15. When the remote unit wishes to make a call, the user operates switch 18 in the talk position. In this position a carrier frequency is transmitted to the base station 12. The base station detects the carrier and connects the telephone line to the base station if the subset 10 is "on-hook." When the connection is made dial tone is transmitted from the telephone line to the base station and therefore from the base station to the remote unit. The remote unit now proceeds to dial a called number. The base station receives the dial pulses as modulated on the carrier frequency and pulses the telephone line at the proper rate and at the proper sequence, allowing the telephone company to complete the call as is completely conventional and well understood.
As one can see from FIG. 1, if an unauthorized user has a remote unit as 15 operating at the frequency, he can then gain access to the telephone line associated with subset 10 and therefore place an unauthorized call. To prevent this from occurring there is shown a security unit 20. The security unit 20 has two switches 21 and 22 located on a front panel. The switches 21 and 22 allow the user to select any number from 00 to 99. The number selected becomes a code and this code as selected by the user must be first dialed by a remote unit 15 in order to gain access to the dial tone. The user or owner of the base station 12 can change the code as often as desired and can do so on a daily basis. Essentially, the system operates as follows:
The security unit 20 is connected to the telephone line and to the base station. When a remote unit wishes to place a call the switch 18 is placed in a talk position. The base station again receives a request for service but will not complete connection to the telephone line. The base station is controlled by the security unit 20 which expects to receive the proper code before dial tone will be transmitted to the remote unit. The remote unit then dials two digits to correspond to the number selected by switches 21 and 22. The security unit 20 detects the digits and compares those digits with the digits selected by switches 21 and 22. If a favorable comparison is made, the security unit connects the base station to a telephone line in a normal manner. Accordingly, the base station now transmits dial tone as above described and operation commences in the conventional way.
Referring to FIG. 2, there is shown a simplified block diagram of operation of one embodiment of the security unit 20. Essentially, the security unit includes a decoder timer circuit 30. The decoder timer circuit 30 receives dial signals as transmitted to the base station which causes a first timer included in module 30 to be activated. This timers operates to provide a timeout interval. Essentially, the purpose of the timer is to detect the transition from "on-hook" to "off-hook" by the remote station. Upon detection of this transition, the timer begins a timing interval as the security unit now expects to receive a signal indicative of the first two digits, which digits are to be compared with the number set in switches 31 and 32. The switches 31 and 32 are analogous to switches 21 and 22 of FIG. 1.
The decoder 30 also interfaces with a logic circuit 28. Essentially, the decoder 30 also includes a threshold device or timer which operates in parallel with the timeout circuit. This device which may be a one shot to produce pulses indicative of the digits dialed. These digits are used by the logic circuit to direct the first digit to a counter 33. The counter 33 is a down counter and counts down from the number programmed into the counter by switch 31. Thus if the first digit has the proper number, counter 33 will read zero or a predetermined number at the end of the first digit interval. This is an input to a first input of a comparator 34. In a similar manner, the second digit is transferred to another down counter 35 which counter 35 is associated with switch 32. If the second digit contains the correct number of dialed pulses counter 35 will also count down to zero or a predetermined number which is a second input to the comparator 34. The comparator 34 produces an output signal which is sent to OR gate 36. The OR gate 36 operates to trigger a flip-flop 37 which in turn activates a relay 29 associated with contact 39. The contact 38 upon closure causes the telephone line to go "off-hook" and thus causes the base station to transmit dial tone back to the remote unit.
Also shown coupled to OR gate 36 is a ring detector 39. The ring detector 39 has one input coupled to the tip ring terminal of the telephone line. The ring detector 39 is included in the security unit. Essentially, ring detectors are well-known and detector 39 may constitute a fullwave bridge circuit. The detector 39 functions to detect ringing on the telephone line 11. When ringing is detected, this means that a telephone call is being received by the subset 10. In this mode the telephone line will also go "off-hook" so that the subscriber having the remote unit 15 can answer the call. Thus the output of the ring detector 39 also triggers the flip-flop 37 to activate the relay 29 and again allows the telephone line to go "off-hook" if the remote unit 15 answers. In this manner the subscriber will be notified that he is receiving a call as the base station will transmit this information to the subscriber and the subscriber then can communicate with the calling party through the remote unit as is conventional. Thus as can be seen the security unit 20 will not allow the transmission of dial tone until it receives the proper code as set by the subscriber via the switches as 21 and 22 of FIG. 1 or 31 and 32 of FIG. 2.
Referring to FIG. 3, there is shown a more detailed block diagram of the circuit of FIG. 2. Dial pulses which can be separately detected by the security unit in conventional and well-known techniques are transmitted to a pulse shaper circuit 40. The pulse shaper circuit 40 consists of a conventional amplifier which operates to square off the pulses to remove noise and provide reasonable rise and fall times. The output of the pulse shaper is therefore actual dial pulses as received.
As indicated, a timeout circuit 41, which may be a monostable multivibrator, commences a timeout cycle which for example, may be between 5 to 10 seconds. At the same time, a threshold timer 42, which again may be a monostable multivibrator, is activated. The timer 42 is a retriggerable monostable multivibrator and operates to produce a single pulse which is equal to the total width or greater than the dial pulses transmitted. The purpose of the threshold timer is to produce a pulse of a given width indicative of each digit transmitted. For example, if the first digit is a 2, the output of timer 42 will be of a sufficient width to encompass two dial pulses but will be a single pulse. If the next digit is a 5, then the timer 42 will produce a single pulse of a greater width than the first pulse which is indicative of the second digit. The output of the threshold timer 42 is applied to a digit counter 43. The counter 43 responds to the first pulse to cause a digit select circuit 44 to activate the first down counter 45. The digit select circuit 44 may be an ordinary decode gate. The first counter 45 is associated with the first digit switch 46 which for example, functions as switch 21 or 31. The digit selected is programmed by the user in switch 1 and the counter 45 compares the dial pulses received from pulse shaper 40 with the preset count during the first digit time. At the end of this time the output from the counter should be zero or a predetermined number which is transferred to the comparator 47. The digit selector then activates a second counter 48 associated with the second digit switch 49. The second counter also counts pulses from pulse shaper 40 with the number preset by switch 49 and the output of the second counter is then transferred to comparator 47. The comparator 47 operates to compare the count of counters 45 and 48 and if the counters are as anticipated the comparator 47 triggers flip-flop 50 which activates relay 51 closing contact 52 to enable the telephone line to go "off-hook." A ring detector 53 is also included and sets the flip-flop 50 if a ring signal is detected. It is also indicated that if a transition is received and no dialing is implemented then the timeout circuit 41 will reset the first and second counters, as well as the flip-flop 50 and therefore prevent any "off-hook" operation until the proper code is received.
It is also noted that the timeout circuit 41 detects a transition on the telephone line. In this manner if a remote unit is engaged in a call and hangs up or goes back "on-hook" the timeout circuit 41 will be triggered which will allow the subscriber to make another call immediately after this occurs as he will have the full time interval to start dialing.
As can be seen from the above explanation, the security unit can be a completely separate unit and furnished as a black box to be used with any cordless telephone system. However, it is understood that the base station as 12 of FIG. 1 does in fact perform certain functions which are typical of all base stations. Thus a typical base station detects dial pulses as is normal and further detects ringing as is normal. Thus the security unit as 20 can be simply integrated into an existing base unit.
Referring to FIG. 4, there is shown a detailed schematic diagram of a security unit circuit which has been incorporated in the I.T.T. cordless telephone designated as the PC1800. Dial pulses as detected from the base unit are applied to the base electrode of a first NPN transistor 60 arranged in an amplifier configuration. The collector of 60 is coupled to the base of transistor 61 also arranged in an amplifier configuration. All component values for the various resistors and capacitors are shown in FIG. 4 adjacent or next to the component. The value of resistors is designated in ohms and the value of capacitors in microfarads. The output of amplifier 61 is applied to the further amplifying stage 62. Basically, transistors 60, 61 and 62 function as the pulse shaper 40 of FIG. 2. The input to transistor 60 comprises a RC filter network to discriminate against noise and so on. The one shot 66 which functions as the timeout circuit 41 is implemented by a conventional integrated circuit and produces a timeout signal. The threshold timer 42 is implemented by the integrated circuit 67. The modules 66 and 67 are IC components which are commercially available as will be explained. The time intervals necessary are developed by the capacitors shown as 2 microfarads and 0.47 microfarads. The output from the threshold timer circuit 67 is directed to a two stage counter consisting of D-type flip-flops 68 and 69. These function as the digit count 43 of FIG. 3.
Also shown are two AND gates 70 and 71. The gates 70 and 71 function as the digit selector 44 of FIG. 2. Each gate has one input connected to the collector of transistor 62 for receiving dial pulses. One input of gate 70 is connected to flip-flop or counter stage 68 for the first digit with another input connected to the Q output of the flip-flop 69. Thus gate 70 will transmit dial pulses indicative of the first digit sent. Gate 71 will transmit dial pulses indicative of the second digit sent. The output of gate 70 is applied to an up down counter 72 associated with switch 73. The switch 73 is a BCD switch and converts a decimal setting to a binary number to be used with the counter 72. In a similar manner, the output of gate 71 is coupled to down counter 74 associated with switch 75 to select the second digit. Each counter is associated with a gate as gate 80 for counter 72 and gate 81 for counter 74. These gates detect the final state of the counters and are coupled to an AND gate 82 which functions as the comparator 47. Thus when dial pulses are received correctly, gates 80 and 81 will cause gate 82 to produce a high at the output. This forward biases diode 85 which then sets the SET/RESET flip-flop 86 which thereby activates transistor 87. The collector of transistor 87 is directed to a suitable transistor circuit in the base unit which causes the telephone line to go "off-hook." Thus as can be seen, the security circuit can be accomodated as a black box to be used with any cordless telephone or can be built-in to an existing unit as described.
In regard to FIG. 4, the components, apart from those listed in the schematic are as follows:
Transistors 60, 61 and 62 can be any conventional NPN transistor such as the 2SC945 supplied by many manufacturers. The units 66 and 67 are integrated circuit chips designated as CD4538 which are CMOS circuits provided by RCA, Motorola, as well as others. The counter stages or "D" flip-flops 68 and 69 are CD4013 units. The AND gates as 70 and 71 are CD4073 units. The gates as 80 and 81 are CD4002 units. The counter stages 72 and 74 are CD4029 which are supplied by RCA. The switches S1 and S2 are BCD rotary switches available from various manufactures.
It is thus seen that the above described security system operates to substantially reduce the possibility of an unauthorized person from seizing a cordless telephone base station and implementing a call. It is of course understood that while the above described techniques are particularly applicable to cordless telephone systems the concept can be used with any existing telephone system. For example, a conventional telephone can be implemented with such a security device to prevent anyone from using the telephone and receiving dial tone unless the predetermined digits are sent. As indicated, the unit also allows one to change the switch settings at will and therefore affords even greater security and protection.
It is of course understood that the concept described above can be further embellished by the use of an additional switch to therefore permit the user to program any number from 000 to 999. The techniques employed in implementing such a system should be apparent to those skilled in the art as the same technique as indicated are employed. Thus one can use three switches or four switches or more to preselect such digits before access will be given. Thus there are many contemplated modifications and alterations which are deemed to be encompassed within the spirit and scope of this invention.
In regard to the above, it is of course clearly understood that the security unit can be simply built into and therefore form part of a base station as shown in FIG. 5. As one can see from FIG. 4, there are two inputs coupled to the security network. One input is the dial pulse input which is obtained from the dial pulse detector which is incorporated in every base unit and operates to receive dial pulses from the remote unit and to amplify these pulses so that they can eventually be placed on the telephone line. For example, in the PC1800 dial pulses are available from the cathode of a diode detector which is designated as D4 in the base station transmitter/receiver of the PC1800. The dial pulses are obtained from the cathode of the diode. The output of transistor 87 of FIG. 4 is directed to the collector of transistor TR19 located in the base unit. The transistor TR19 operates to close a relay which will cause a telephone line to indicate an "offf-hook" condition. This can be accomplished by a relay or other device.
Essentially, the base station of any radio telephone system must detect dial pulses and must detect ringing. The base station must also have means to cause the telephone line to go "off-hook." Therefore, the security unit as described above can be built into any existing base station using the above described principles and techniques. The digit select switches in this instance are mounted directly on a suitable panel associated with the base station. Thus the security unit as above described can be implemented as an external unit or can be directly built-in and incorporated into an existing base unit. To do so would be completely obvious to any one skilled in the art after reading the above noted specification and therefore the appropriate connections or locations for connecting input and output lines should be apparent to those skilled in the art.
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After years of discussion and planning, construction has finally gotten under way on the downtown enhancement project in Vandalia.
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