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- Boris Christoff (Bass)
- Mario Del Monaco (Tenor)
- Luciana Boni (Mezzo Soprano)
- Athos Cesarini (Tenor)
- Ettore Bastianini (Baritone)
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One of the most thrilling of Verdi's early operas is incomparably sung and conducted on this magnificent Italian performance, starring some of the greatest singers of the era. Del Monaco, the tenor with "trumpet tones," is evenly matched by Cerquetti, a huge soprano voice that was compared to Callas before her career was prematurely curtailed.
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Works DetailsVerdi, Giuseppe : Ernani
- Performers: Athos Cesarini (Tenor); Ettore Bastianini (Baritone); Anita Cerquetti (Soprano); Boris Christoff (Bass); Mario Del Monaco (Tenor); Luciana Boni (Mezzo Soprano)
- Conductor: Dimitri Mitropoulos
- Ensemble: Florence Maggio Musicale Chorus
- Running Time: 4 min. 10 sec.
- Period Time: Romantic
- Form: Opera/Operetta
- Written: 1844


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We have studied the current transport and electroluminescence mechanisms of four layers of Si oxide co-doped with Si nanoclusters and erbium ions. Electrical measurements have identified different conduction mechanisms in separate high-field and low-field regimes, including Poole-Frenkel hopping. In particular, hopping through the Si-ncl is evidenced by C-V measurements. We have also observed an important contribution of defects from the oxide in the conduction, and no evidence of Fowler-Nordheim tunnelling. The results suggest that the electroluminescence from erbium ions in silicon-rich silicon dioxide is generated by electrons transported through the active layer by hopping from localised states, which we associate with silicon nanoclusters.
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Do girls want a boyfriend who is a gentleman?
Girls we all know gentleman are great, but is it a gentleman that your hearts warm to? if so what qualities must he have to do this?
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My opinion is that a multi-dimensional man is ideal. He has a suggestive, dirty streak, but he is also confident, mature, and humorous. To top it off, when he's a gentleman and does small things like open the door for me, offer to pay once in a while for stuff, or just portray that comforting man who can provide security, that is what warms my heart. When it's unexpected, especially if he isn't that way to all girls. Sure, its important to respect all girls worthy of respect, but to really go the extra mile is extremely heartwarming :) It's all about the thought and how you show it.
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I think girls do prefer a gentleman but not the all sweet mr.perfect. jst be yourself. it is true that girls notice the really little things you do. such as opening the door for her, or making sure she is ne'er walking behind u. it is also true that girls seem to hav a thing for badasses but thts bcos there is a thrill to the relationship. when a guy is all sweet and perfect, her feelings may b easily swayed cos everyone likes a challenge. I think when girls say "gentleman", they really jst mean a guy who would look out for her, and is considerate of her prescence. joke with her, laugh with her and tease her bcos every girl loves a guy with a good sense if humor
Yes, gentlemen are the types of guys girls like and want to date, at least it is that way for me. If he wants to be a gentleman, he needs to be very polite to her, show he cares for her/interested in her, compliment her, and make her feel special. Open doors for her, be nice to her, etc... hope that helps.
Speaking from experience as I'm only a little bit older than you, girls do grow out of the bad boy phase. We eventually get tired of having blokes who just mess us around etc etc...
A gentleman however is the perfect tonic for this and believe me once you've had a lovely old fashioned bloke look after you, there's no way you'd want some silly immature player messing you around afterward. So a gent every time please.
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Texas Tech also revealed the new name for the horse affectionately called "Woody" as Fearless Champion. The previous horse Midnight Matador was retired during the middle of the 2012 football season due to leg injuries. Fearless Champion is of course solid black in color and is an eight-year-old Quarter Horse. Ashley Wenzel, the previous Masked Rider rode Woody through his first football game at the Meineke Car Care Bowl December 28. And it was a bitter sweat moment for Wenzel as she passed the dark rider tradition over to Waggoner.
"He is definitely somebody that I can trust is going to continue this program well," Wenzel said. "And I can trust that no matter what happens under his reign that he's going to be able to handle it and keep a smile on his face all the time. I'm excited to see what this year has to offer."
Corey Waggoner is a junior Animal Science major born and raised right here in Lubbock. He's a part of the Masked Rider family already as a member of the field safety team. He said that he looks forward to spreading school spirit in the year ahead and representing Texas Tech at different appearances and sporting events.
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We are happy to announce the release of the latest RKG Digital Marketing Report featuring our analysis of second quarter trends in 2013.
Shopzilla announced that it will update its current Smart Pricing program to a Single Rate bidding model starting on June 18th. The new Smart Pricing will utilize a single minimum bid of $4.00 per click for every product category.
It is critical for PLA advertisers to keep their feed up-to-date with the latest Google specs. Here's our summary of the most important changes.
We released the RKG Digital Marketing Report covering the first quarter of 2013 today.
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The challenge: In 2013, identify one silo in your company's marketing department – then bust it. It doesn't matter how big or small the separation is, find the opportunity and begin to create unity.
With the holidays kicking into full gear this week, we wanted to share a webinar on PLAs that we put together with Google earlier this month.
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A look at changes in PLA traffic trends for select advertisers that occurred due to a policy change during the switch from free to paid shopping listings.
Google has an official policy against one form of arbitrage and generally seems to do a good job enforcing it. However, a new twist on an old strategy appears to fall outside the purview of that policy and could be driving up your click costs.
Are Product Listing Ads picking up the slack as free Google Product Search clicks decline during the Google Shopping transition?
Google Shopping is transitioning from being a free CSE to being a 100% paid product.
Announcing the latest RKG Digital Marketing Report for Q1 2012. Google's lead over Bing/Yahoo! widens even as the CPCs it commands continue to decline.
Today we released the RKG Digital Marketing Report for the fourth quarter of 2011, offering data and analysis for paid search, SEO, Facebook advertising and more.
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On Tuesday, July 20, 2010 at 11:00am RKG will be hosting a webinar with SingleFeed about getting the most value out of your Google Shopping and Google Adwords programs.
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Leigh Vosler from Sierra Trading Post shares data feed marketing best practices.
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Google Commerce Ads allows bulk creation of product-based ads across the Adsense network. The beta will run the last few weeks of February.
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National Center for State Courts
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The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is a non-profit organization charged with improving judicial administration in the United States and around the world. It functions as a think-tank, library, non-profit consulting firm for the courts, advocate for judicial and legislative reform, and a center of education in the field of judicial administration.[1]
The NCSC's mission is to improve judicial administration in the courts of the United States and courts throughout the entire world. To accomplish this goal, the NCSC acts as a non-profit provider of many services to the courts including: research studies, consulting, a variety of educational programs, an extensive web database of information on court administration, the largest library of materials on court administration in the world, and continued assistance in the improvement of inter-branch relations through its lobbying and advocacy services.[2]
In March 1971, Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, Warren E. Burger, called for the creation of a central resource for the state and local courts at the First National Conference of the Judiciary, in Williamsburg, VA. This conference, attended by the President, Chief Justice, and Attorney General of the U.S. in addition to over 400 other members of the legal community, was the largest and most diverse group to come together to discuss judicial administration in the state courts. It was a reflection of the continuing difficulties faced in the nation's courts during the tenure of the previous Chief Justice, Earl Warren, recognized by both Chief Justice Burger and then-President Richard Milhous Nixon. While the more popular Chief Justice has been widely credited with the first call for the creation of such a resource, in fact, President Nixon was the first to express his support for a central resource for the state and local courts during his opening remarks, which actually occurred the day before Burger's announcement.[3]
Nixon noted the significance of the already existent Federal Judicial Center to the nation's federal courts; stating that it was long-overdue for the state courts to have a similar resource. Chief Justice Burger issued his call for a permanent central resource for the state and local courts on the following day.
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The NCSC is divided into three primary offices in the United States, with satellite offices appearing internationally depending on project assignments.
Headquarters, in Williamsburg, VA, houses the Research and Technology Services, Knowledge and Information Services (KIS), Association Management, Communications and Publications, and the Institute for Court Management (Education) divisions. It serves as the primary hub and meeting point for all the Center's various activities and houses the NCSC's Library which contains the largest known collection of court-administration materials.
There are two smaller permanent offices, one in Denver, CO which houses the Court Consulting Services Division; and another in Arlington, VA which houses the Government Relations and International Programs divisions.[4]
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The National Center for State Courts offers a wide array of educational programs.
NCSC also develops illustrated novels with the goal of educating the public on court matters. These novels, previously called comic books, have been empirically validated as being the most effective didactic tool to educate the youth of our nation.
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- ^ Low, Erick. The National Center for State Courts: A Commemorative History of Its Structure and Organization in Honor of 20 Years of Service to the State Courts. Williamsburg, VA: National Center for State Courts: April 1991. p. 3
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2000 GMC Jimmy Question: Check gauges lite. Oil pressure drops to near 0 then back up. Oil Cooler Lines??
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"Ugly Betty" is all about sex this episode, but as usual pays attention to the warm and fuzzy emotions as well.
Spoilers that have been around the block ... a lot.
Councilman Archie (Yes, "The Karate Kid's" Ralph Macchio) is back and dating Hilda, who's not quite feeling it for him. He's just so ... nice. Just as she's about to break up with him, his brassy ex Melissa shows up, fawning all over him. Suddenly, it's like Archie got dosed with Axe and later Hilda gets busy with him in her hairstyling chair. But when he susses out that she was only turned on when it seemed like another woman wanted him, he leaves in a huff. In the end, she says she still wants to try dating the nice guy, and after all, he has a thing for bad girls.
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Meanwhile, Wilhelmina is having trouble sleeping, dreaming about Connor. She blames the baby keeping up at night, and Marc blames her lack of sex. To fix both, he hires her James, a ripped former model who loves to sing lullabies. But just as Wil breaks down and demands that he remove his pants, he shows he's not just for looks and hands her a bit of wisdom. She needs closure with Connor in order to focus on her baby.
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Random musings and highlights:
- I loved how even Justin knew what Betty wearing lip gloss meant. Racy!
- Wilhelmina: "What is it with white people and Taye Diggs?" I'm glad I didn't say it!
- Last week I said Hilda and Archie were boring. No, it wasn't because he was taking things slow and was a nice guy. I just wasn't feeling the chemistry between them. Still not sure.
- Daniel and Molly though -- yeah, I get their relationship a bit more. Too bad they only decided to show all this while she's pretty much terminal. Think they'll try to save her?
- Melissa was some hands-y chick!
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Following Apple's formal request last week that Michael Bromwich be removed from his role in ensuring the Cupertino company meets compliances set by the anti-trust ruling in last year's ebooks trial, the Department of Justice has pushed back (via GigaOm) with a denial letter accusing Apple of 'character assassination'.
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WORTHINGTON "Deck the halls with boughs of holly"
Since the day after Thanksgiving, my family and I have noticed how quickly lights went up on homes and businesses in many communities. It seemed as though the minute Thanksgiving was officially over, at least according to the clock, the decorations emerged at breakneck speed, and we certainly wondered why. It could be that many are just in a particularly festive mood, or maybe the weather was perfect for putting up lights and thus avoiding the joy of frostbite nipping at your nose Continue Reading


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The 2013 Midsummer Ambassadors were crowned during a fun and emotional coronation event Friday night, June 21 under the American Legion tent in North Branch. Crowned were Mikayla Carlson, Kaitlyn Johnson and Lizzy Anderson in front of many family members and friends.
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Oz the Great and Powerful is a spectacularly beautiful film that lacks any narrative sustenance. The nods to the original will be fun for fans, the out-of-focus little details are constantly entertaining and kids will love the colour and wonder, but older viewers will be left asking, what exactly was the point?
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the untimely death of Hollywood's ultimate glamour girl, Marilyn Monroe. In recognition, German art book publishers Taschen have produced the most exquisite coffee table tome which republishes the original text from two time Pulitzer winner, Norman Mailer's 1973 biography, Marilyn, paired with influential New York photographer Bert Stern's sumptuous portraits.


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Kim Il Sung's Birth Anniversary to Be Marked in Russia
| Pyongyang, March 18 (KCNA) -- A preparatory committee for marking the birth anniversary of President Kim Il Sung was formed in Ulyanovsk Region of Russia on Mar. 11.
Aleksandr Kruglikov, chairman of the "Jongilbong" Russia-Korea Friendship Association of Ulyanovsk Region, was elected chairman of the committee.
The preparatory committee fixed the period from Mar. 11 to April 20 as a celebration period and decided to arrange diverse political and cultural events praising the undying feats of the President during the period.
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So every year, Trinity University recognizes outstanding educators in the San Antonio area. This year, that honor went to Louis Sifuentes, a math teacher at Cole Middle/High School in the Fort Sam Houston Independent School District, and Karen LaPorte Pumphrey, a special education teacher at Clark High School in the Northside Independent School District. Their […] [Read More]


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I thought I would switch it up this week and profile a new player on the Blue Jays roster. With so many more weeks until Spring Training and the regular season begin, I'm going to step away from the usual Blue Jay of the Week criteria.
This weeks Blue Jay of the Week is…. Sergio Santos!
Sergio Santos is the expected to be the new closer in the bullpen for years to come which is very exciting for fans across Canada.
He was once a shortstop in the Blue Jays system and even balked at the idea of switching positions and becoming a pitcher. Things changed when he was in the Chicago White Sox organisation and he made the switch becoming a major league pitcher with less than 60 innings of experience in the minors.
Sergio earned his first career victory by pitching two shutout innings against the Detroit Tigers on August 5, 2010. It is yet to be seen what the future will hold for this 28 year old but with his high 90′s mph fastball and nasty slider he expected to record many saves for the Blue Jays. Lets hope he is able to record his first save on Opening Day of the 2012 season.
Alex Anthopoulos gave up a promising young prospect in Néstor Molina but as we say at BIB headquarters – #InAAweTrust – the twitter world was abuzz with the arrival of Sergio Santos and we fully expect the entire baseball world will be when this kid takes the hill in blue and white.
The thought of having a successful and reliable closer is enough to make Sergio Santos this weeks Blue Jay of the Week!
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The 2012 Internationalization Conference is shaping up to be a tremendous event for the global software industry. We have received a great deal of interest from and already have presenters lined up from: Moravia Worldwide, Acrolinx, Cisco, Intel, Yahoo!, Adobe, Zynga, Rearden Commerce and Twitter
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Is there anything you would like to see us discuss at the conference or have questions for the presenters? Comment or send an email to email@example.com with the subject "2012 i18n Conference".
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Yiddish Language and Culture
Its Joys and Simchas
Riva Ginsburg
This conversational four-week lecture series on Yiddish language and culture is spiced with singing, proverb, folklore, insult and humor,
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history and literature. Learn how to
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if you don't know how to already. No prior knowledge of Yiddish is needed and there is something for every level from novice to fluent speaker. Transliterated Yiddish will be used and you will discover Yiddish in a whole new way. You will learn about the language that was spoken in Europe, or refresh your own personal knowledge of Yiddish. We start with a lecture on Yiddish in America and how it is infused in our pop culture. At the end of the lectures, enrollees should be able to speak simple sentences, sing songs and learn about Yiddish literature. Some participants may even wish to learn to read and write Yiddish with Hebrew letters.
1. The history of Yiddish language and culture, it's humor and the joy it brings us.
2. Speaking
(the mother tongue) and learning grammar to conjugate simple verbs.
3. Building a vocabulary through music and continuing to form sentences and write stories.
4. Exploring where Yiddish is today, it's future and what scholars say is its place in society.
Riva Ginsburg
has taught Yiddish Language and Culture at both State University of New York (SUNY) Binghamton and Florida Atlantic University. While at Binghamton she was credited as having the largest Yiddish program in the country with over 100 students each semester. Riva was born in a displaced person camp in Fahrenvald, Germany after World War II and Yiddish was her native tongue. She received an undergraduate degree at Stony Brook University and completed graduate work in the field of education. Riva has run Hillel programs and has completed training in conflict management and mediation at Columbia Teachers College. She also has taught in Elderhostel Programs, synagogues and various organizations.
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Is going off-track ok?
Yes, don't be afraid to veer off the scope and sequence. For example, second grade is not the only time you can teach about the water cycle. State history can be covered in middle school as easily as it can be covered in high school. As the teacher, you should have a general outline of what you hope to accomplish during the years your children are in school. If a rabbit trail causes you to study Indians two years early, that's fine! The next time you come to that information you'll just need to review or go more in-depth. Adding variety to your day can be memorable for children. Some of the best learning takes place spontaneously.
How far is too far?
When their eyes glaze-over and learning is no longer taking place because they don't understand the information, then it's time to stop. While your first grader would love to learn the differences between frogs and toads and study them in their natural habitat, he probably doesn't need to know their reproductive cycle, or how their internal organs function, or how to spell all their Latin names. Save that stuff for another year.
Where can I trek off-track?
Think back to your own school days. What do you remember the most, besides recess, lunch, and gym class? Field trips! Field trips make great rabbit trails. The things you saw, the places you went, the activities you did-those are the rabbit trails you remember. As you follow those rabbit trails, take pictures and make notes. Keep a journal! You'll be amazed at how much you and your children learn.
Kelly Huckaby is a Christian/Wife/Mother living in Oklahoma with her husband and five homeschooled children. Visit her at http://www.unofficial.weaverpages.com/ for more homeschooling support.


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text: I know theres a thead like this for showumping, but many horses wear different things for different disciplines. My horse Fern is a 16h Tb x connie 5 year old. She hasn't jumped under saddle yet but when she does, she will wear. Eggbutt snaffle with lozenge ( or wilkie, depening how strong she is) Bright pink with black braiding saddle cloth with MA & FC on one side, Final Countdown on the other. Black antislip saddle pad. Black john w passion saddle. Black elevator or jw bridle with grakle and swavorski (sp?) round crystal browband. Specially made fluffy (synthetic sheepskin) lined bright pink brushing booths with black straps. Black john w stud girth. Black jw v check breastplate with standing martingale attachment. My other horse Milo is a 16.1h 10 year old Irish cob x tb gelding ( the only gelding on the stud!) Milo wears. Burgandy jw flash bridle, but have found grakle in same colour so using that. Matching colour jw saddle, stud girth and jw v check breastplate with running martingale. American gag as way too strong Blue with gold braiding saddle pad with MA&JDV on one side, Mr Milo on the other. His real showname wouldn't fit and I don't actually know how to spell it without his passport. Blue saddlepad. Specially made blue brushing booths with yellowy gold straps also with synthetic sheepskin. Blue over reachers I wear. For Fern: Pink and Black wavy lines xc shirt, with Molly Arundale and Final Countdown On the back For Milo: Blue and yellowy gold wavy lines xc shirt with Molly Arundale and Mr Milo on the back Cream jodhpurs, don't know make, but they weren't expensive HSI skull cap with matching silk to horse I'm riding. My ariat boots and gaiters. Pink or blue whip. We like to be colour co-ordinated


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Bioshock Infinite's OST Cockup, And How You Can Fix It (Repost w/ edits)
First, I want to make it clear that the Bioshock Infinite OST is good, and as I've said before, I love the OSTs composer Garry Schyman so very much. However, Irrational Games has made a mistake.
As you likely noticed during your playthrough of the game, there are a number of …
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Grand Theft Auto 5 has made me rethink a lot of the ways I play videogames. It's made me question the core of my gamerhood. It hasn't done this, however, through its much-hyped plot, or its "revolutionary" three character system, or anything of the sort.
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When Bioshock: Infinite was first announced, I imposed on myself an extensive media blackout. I think a lot of people did this. I wanted to go into the game knowing nothing about it, besides the barest bones of premise.
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Bioshock Infinite hasn't reminded me of what a good game plays like; instead, it's reminded me of what is missing in today's gaming market place.
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The system enables a user to select and order media objects, such as sound files, image files, animations, and text into a media presentation. The media presentation is then associated with a trigger or other interrupt event. Upon an occurrence of the event, the system plays the media presentation on system output devices. In one example of the system, the selected media files, ordering information, and other properties are assembled into a media package. The media package may be published to a remote device so that a remote device may play the media presentation.
1. A method for arranging and playing a media package on a wireless communication device, comprising:
providing a plurality of media objects for selection by a user, the plurality of media objects comprising at least one of image files, sound files, animation files, speech files, midi files, transitions, and links;
receiving configuration instructions from a user, the configuration instructions comprising selecting and ordering a subset of media objects of the plurality of media objects, and specifying specific properties for at least one media object of the selected subset of media objects;
receiving a user input indicating a user-selected trigger event;
associating the user-selected trigger event with the selected subset of media objects;
forming a series of sequential segments, comprising:
a) dividing a large media object into smaller sequential segments or combining small media objects into a single segment, wherein the dividing and combining is carried out such that each segment is sized to effectively be loaded entirely into available random access memory RAM, based on a segment maximum size derived from a specific status of the wireless communication device,
b) wherein, when forming the series of sequential segments, a segment identification and at least one action instruction is included into each sequential segment, wherein each action instruction indicates which sequential segment has to be loaded and played next when playing the series of sequential segments,
c) repeating steps a) and b) for each media object until the series of sequential segments is formed,
grouping the plurality of sequential segments to form a media package responsive to the configuration instructions from a user;
monitoring for the user-selected trigger event;
detecting the user-selected trigger event;
responsive to detecting the user-selected trigger event, playing the media presentation on at least one interface of a plurality of user interfaces of the wireless communication device, wherein the media presentation comprises the media package.
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publishing the media package to a remote device;
associating, on the remote device, the media package with a trigger event;
monitoring for the trigger event on the remote device;
detecting the trigger event on the remote device; and
playing the media package on the remote device, responsive to the trigger event.
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14. A wireless communication device for arranging and playing a media package, comprising:
a memory storing a plurality of media objects for selection by a user, the plurality of media objects comprising at least one of image files, sound files, animation files, speech files, midi files, transitions, and links;
an output device; and
a processor coupled to the memory and the output device, wherein the processor is configured to,
receive configuration instructions from a user, the configuration instructions comprising selecting and ordering a subset of media objects of the plurality of media objects, and specifying specific properties for at least one media object of the selected subset of media objects;
receive a user input indicating a user-selected trigger event;
associate the user-selected trigger event with the selected subset of media objects;
form a series of sequential segments, wherein forming the series of sequential segments comprises,
a) dividing a large media object into smaller sequential segments or combining small media objects into a single segment, wherein the dividing and combining is carried out such that each segment is sized to effectively be loaded entirely into available random access memory (RAM), based on a segment maximum size derived from a specific status of the wireless communication device,
b) wherein, when forming the series of sequential segments, a segment identification and at least one action instruction is included into each sequential segment, wherein each action instruction indicates which sequential segment has to be loaded and played next when playing the series of sequential segments,
c) repeating steps a) and b) for each media object until the series of sequential segments is formed,
group the plurality of sequential segments to form a media package responsive to the configuration instructions from a user;
monitor for the user-selected trigger event;
detect the user-selected trigger event;
responsive to detecting the user-selected trigger event, play the media presentation on the output device of the wireless communication device, wherein the media presentation comprises the media package.
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publishing the media package to a remote device;
associating, on the remote device, the media package with a trigger event;
monitoring for the trigger event on the remote device;
detecting the trigger event on the remote device; and
playing the media package on the remote device, responsive to the trigger event.
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This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/713,319, filed Nov. 14, 2003, and entitled "A System and Method for Sequencing Media Objects", which is incorporated herein by reference.
The field of the present invention is the presentation of media objects, for example, images or sounds. More particularly, the present invention relates to presenting media objects using an embedded processor system.
Many electronic devices use embedded processors. For example mobile electronic devices often include embedded processors, microprocessors, or other controllers for controlling the device and providing an interface to a user. More specifically, devices such as mobile wireless phones, personal data assistants, MP3 players, and cameras generally include embedded processors for monitoring, operating, and using these devices. Also, many consumer devices such as DVD players, CD players, stereo equipment, appliances, and motor vehicles include embedded operational controllers. These embedded controllers typically have limited processing capability, and their processing capability is preferably prioritized towards operation and monitoring functions, instead of using excessive processing power and memory to provide a complex user interface. These devices also may have limited memory, such as RAM memory, to keep costs down. In this way, the embedded processor's limited memory, limited processor power, and simple structure cooperate to make cost sensitive and reliable devices.
These embedded systems often require or benefit from a visual display to a user, and often have other presentation devices such as a speaker, LED panels, or other media presentation components. For example, a mobile phone may have a graphical user interface displayed on an LCD screen for providing a man-machine interface. The mobile phone may also enhance the user experience by permitting the user to view an image, listen to a favorite song, or watch a movie trailer. The processor in the mobile phone is responsible for call processing, diagnostics, and support applications, so only limited processor power is generally available to operate and manage the user interface or other graphical processes. Consumers, however, are demanding more interesting and more useful interaction with their electronic devices. In one example, consumers desire a media aspect to the user interface by using sound, images, graphics, animations, or movies.
A typical device that uses an embedded system has limited RAM memory and a relatively simple processor structure. Accordingly, the device may provide only a limited media experience, for example, by allowing for the display of only short animation segments or simple screensavers. Longer media presentations may consume too much processing power and memory, and divert a substantial amount of the device's limited resources into managing and playing a media presentation. In such a case, the device may fail to respond to a time-critical event, such as receiving a wireless telephone call, because the device has dedicated too much memory or processor time to the media presentation. But, an increase in power or memory would increase the complexity and cost for the embedded system and the device. Despite these limitations, consumers are demanding more interesting, active, and helpful user interfaces, and longer media presentations could assist in making more useful and aesthetically pleasing displays.
Also, consumers desire electronic devices that can be customized and tailored to a user's particular preferences. For example, mobile phones often provide for changeable faceplates that allow a user to select a housing color, aesthetic style, or message. In another example, many portable devices allow the user to specify the "wake-up" screen to the device. In this way, the device "greets" the user with a message particular to that user. A typical customized screen may show the user the local weather, or may present the latest box scores for the user's favorite team. Accordingly, there is a need for providing a customizable system and method that enables the sequencing and presentation of media objects on embedded systems, particularly where the embedded system has limited memory and processor capability.
Briefly, the present invention provides a method and system for arranging and playing media objects in a media presentation. The system enables a user to select and order media objects, such as sound files, image files, animations, and text into a media presentation. The media presentation is then associated with a trigger or other interrupt event. Upon an occurrence of the event, the system plays the media presentation on the system's output devices. In one example of the system, the selected media files, ordering information, and other properties are assembled into a media package. The media package may be published to a remote device so that a remote device may play the media presentation.
In a preferred example, the method is operated on a mobile wireless phone. A user selects a sequence of images from an image file stored on the phone. The user places the images into a desired order, and in some cases may be enabled to specify, for example, durations, timings, and transitions for the selected images. Depending on specific configurations, the user may also specify and sequence other media objects, such as sound files, text, or animations. The selected and ordered images (and other media objects if selected) are stored as a screensaver file. The screensaver file is associated with a screensaver event on the phone, which typically is set to trigger after a predetermined duration of inactivity. The phone then monitors for the screensaver event, and upon its occurrence, plays the customized screensaver.
Advantageously, the described system and method enables a user to dynamically arrange customized media presentations on relatively simple devices, such as wireless phones. In this way, the user is able to customize the device according to the user's personal tastes. For example, the user may configure custom multimedia presentations as personalized screensavers or ring notifications. These custom presentations provide a level of sophistication and professionalism not available on typical known portable devices, and may even combine different types of media into a dramatic multimedia presentation. The system and method operates on relatively simple processor structures and in devices with limited memory resources. In this way, the present system and method may be implemented without substantial added expense or complexity.
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Generally, system 10 enables a consumer to use the simple wireless device 12 to dynamically arrange or configure a custom media presentation. The custom media presentation is associated with some event trigger on the device 12, and when that event occurs, the device plays the media presentation. For example, a user may define a custom screensaver that includes personal image files, favorite sounds, and custom text. The media presentation may be associated with a screensaver trigger on the wireless device 12. When the wireless device indicates the screensaver should be played, the custom media presentation is played as the screensaver. In this way users may personalize and customize their wireless device to make the device easier to use, more interesting, and more aesthetically pleasing.
Wireless device 12 includes input devices 17 such as a keypad 46 and a microphone 48. The keypad may include a ten-key input for numbers, toggle switches, rotary knobs, and other buttons and input components. The wireless device 12 may also include other input devices such as bar code readers and portable keyboards. The wireless device also has output devices 16. Typical output devices for wireless device include a graphical display 41, which may be in the form of a black and white or color LCD display. The wireless device 12 also typically has one or more speakers 42. The speakers are constructed to enable a user to hear a telephone call, hear a ring tone, and possibly hear communications to facilitate use as a speaker phone. It will be appreciated that one speaker may be arranged for all these functions, or the wireless device may have multiple speakers. The wireless device 12 also may have other lights 43 useful for indicating status of the wireless device and for illumination purposes. The wireless device may also have a vibrator 44 for shaking the wireless device to notify a user of an incoming call when a ring tone is not desired.
The wireless device also has an RF section 19 that would include an antenna 51, a transceiver 53, and may include a GPS receiver 55 for determining location position. It will be appreciated that the general construction of a wireless device, including its RF section, input devices, output devices, is well known and therefore will not be described in detail. The RF section 19, input devices 17, and output devices 16, all couple to a processor 14. It will be understood that the processor 14 may be in the form of a single processor, or may be constructed as multiple interconnected processors. It will also be understood that the processor may be in the form of a microprocessor, computer chip, gate array, PLD, or other logic device. Processor 14, may be in one example, an embedded processor having a relatively simple structure and limited RAM memory. The processor 14 implements several functions for the wireless device, and those functions may be performed in hardware, in firmware, in application software, or a combination of the above. Wireless device 12 also includes other components which are not shown, such as a battery power source and a housing.
The processor 14 functions to provide a user interface for the user of the wireless device. This user interface generally accepts inputs from the keypad 46 and other input devices 17, and displays instructions, status, and other information to the user on the output devices 16 such as display 41. As part of the user interface, the processor 14 implements a configuration utility 27. Configuration utility 27 enables a user to select and order multimedia files into a presentation. Media files 21 may be accessed by the configuration utility 27 and a list of available files is displayed to the user. Media files 21 may be stored locally on the wireless device, on an expansion memory card on the wireless device, or may be on a server which can be accessed wirelessly. The media files 21 may include sound files 58, image files 59, animation files 60, synthesized speech files 61, and Midi files 62.
The media files may also include links 64 which could provide links to remote servers for identifying additional remote media files 28. Media files 21 may also include transitions 63. A transition is used to provide a smooth change when initiating a media file, ending a media file, or changing media files. For example, a transition may allow an image to slowly fade onto the screen or fade gently from the user's view. Such transitions give a more finished and professional appearance to media presentations on a device.
Using the configuration utility 27, the user selects a series of media files for a media presentation. For example, the user may select a series of personal images and a favorite music clip. The user would then use the configuration utility 27 to order the images into a proper sequence, and set the start event and duration for the music clip. The configuration utility 27 then generates a media package 23. The media package 23 has information sufficient to enable the wireless device to play the media presentation, including media file information, ordering information, and timing information.
After the media package 23 has been generated, an association utility 26 may be used to associate the media package with a trigger event on the wireless device. In one example, the association utility is also part of the user interface for the wireless device 12, thereby enabling a user to associate a specific media package with a particular trigger event. For example, the user may associate a particular media package with a screensaver event, and may associate another media package with a "call received" trigger event. It will also be understood that the configuration utility 27 may be automated by the wireless device, such that the wireless device automatically detects and associates a media package with a particular trigger event. After the association utility 26 makes an association, the association between an event and a media file is stored in an association list 25. It will be appreciated that other methods may be used for storing and tracking associations.
The association utility 26 may be able to associate media packages with several different types of trigger events. For example, a wireless device may have a call processor event 34 that provides triggers for when a call is received, a call is disconnected, or a call is dropped. Further, the call processor may provide indications or triggers regarding whether a voice call, paging call, SMS message, or text message is received. A timer 35 may also generate a trigger. For example, after a period of no user activity, a wireless device often provides a screensaver trigger to cause a screensaver to be shown on the LCD screen. The screensaver not only provides an aesthetic appeal to the wireless device, it also protects the LCD from suffering a burnout condition. Pressing a key 36 may also generate a trigger event that may be used to load and play a media package. Caller ID function 37 is also available on many wireless devices for providing an indication of the specific caller initiating a voice call.
In another example, a device monitor 38 may be used to set a device trigger. For example, a device trigger may be set for a low battery condition, no carrier received condition, or other status of the wireless device. Finally, many wireless devices have an ability to obtain position location information 39. This position location information may be useful for setting a trigger event. For example, a user may desire that a particular song be played when the user is about to arrive at home. In another example, the location trigger could be set play another song whenever the wireless device receives an indication that a coffee shop is close by. It will be appreciated that many other event triggers may be generated consistent with this disclosure.
After the association utility 26 has been used to associate a particular event or set of trigger events with a media package, the event processor 33 is used to monitor for an occurrence of that event or events. The event processor, upon detecting the associated occurrence, provides an interrupt into the media engine 29. The media engine 29 may recall the association list 25, which includes an identification of which media package should be recalled upon the happening of a particular trigger event. For example, if the timer event 35 provides an interrupt to the media engine 29, the media engine 29 can extract information from the association list 25 regarding which media file is associated to the timer event. The association list 25 may indicate that a particular media package is to be played as a screensaver upon the timer event trigger.
The media engine 29 then extracts the media package from the media package file 23, and presents the media presentation on the display 41, speaker 42, or other output devices used by the media package. In the illustrated example, the media package 23 includes the media object data, so the media engine is able to play the media presentation without accessing the media file 21. In an alternative implementation, the media package provides a reference link to the media objects, and the media engine accesses the needed media objects from media file 21. It will be understood that the media package and media objects may be stored locally on the phone in a format that can be immediately used by the media engine 29, or a media package processor 31 may be used to further process the media package and media objects for use by the media engine 29. For example, one or more of the individual media objects may be too large to be efficiently used by the media engine. Accordingly, the media package processor 31 may be used to divide the large media object into a series of sequential segments or subsets that can be easily accommodated by the media engine 29.
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After the user has set the configuration, a media package is generated 82. The media package may be arranged in optional forms. For example, the media package may be encapsulated 94. An encapsulated media package includes data information for each of the media objects selected, plus the necessary ordering, sequencing, and timing information. In this way, an encapsulated media package is self-contained with the information necessary for the media engine to present the media presentation. In one example, encapsulated media package may be published 86. The encapsulated media package may be published to a server where other users may access and download the media package, or it may be transmitted directly to another user. In this way, the remote user may be enabled to associate the encapsulated media package with a particular trigger event, and have the media presentation played on the remote user's device.
The media package may also be referenced 95. A referenced media package does not contain all the media data information, but instead provides directory or file links to where the media files may be located. For example, a referenced media package may include a directory name, a file name, or a server name where a specific image object could be located. In this way, media files may be reused by many media packages, thereby saving memory space. Media packages may also automatically link media objects, or if individual media objects are too large, then link smaller segments together to form the whole media objects. Using a linked media package 92, each media object or segment is associated with sufficient information to cause the media engine to load the next sequential media object. In this way, each of the media objects or segments is linked or chained together. In some configurations, a linked media package provides for a simpler processor structure and memory management.
Once the media package has been generated, the media package may be associated with a particular trigger event 83. For example, the trigger event may be an incoming call 96, a particular caller ID 97, a particular time or duration 98, or a status of the device 99. It will be appreciated that many other trigger events may be used. The device then monitors for the event 84. When the event occurs, the device activates the media engine to play 85 and present the media package. In this way, the presentation is played for the user responsive to a particular trigger event.
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The Method 120 starts by having a user select and order media objects to define a media presentation as shown in block 122. In this example, the user desires to start playing the sound "mp1", and then start playing the animation "an1". After the animation is completed, the user then desires to display the image "jp1". The selection and ordering is done as part of a device's user interface, with the information being forwarded into a batch process 137. It will be understood that many alternatives exist for providing an interface to enable a user to select and order media objects. The batch process 137 has access to media files 124, where each of the selected media objects can be found. Each of the media objects, such as the sound 126 "mp1" is in the media file 124 and includes an indication of file format, the file name, and size information. For example, sound 126 is in an MP3 format, the sound data file can be found in a file named "mp1", and the file is 150 units in size. It will be appreciated that the size units may be, for example, in bytes or kilobytes, or may be a relative size indication. In another example, the animation file 128 is shown to include eight sequential image files, each in a bit map format, and between 200 and 400 units in size. Finally, the image 129 is in a JPEG format, and is 600 units is size.
The batch process also has access to configuration information 131, which may include a maximum size for individual presentation segments. The size may be predefined to allow each animation segment to be loaded into memory, or may be determined dynamically dependent on specific device status. Since the batch process 137 knows the number and size of all of the files in the media presentation, and also knows the maximum size from the configuration file 131, the batch process 137 can segment the presentation into a set of sequential segments 140. For example, a very large media object may be divided into smaller sequential subsets, while a sequence of small media objects may be combined into a single segment. In this way, segments are provided that are sized to be particularly efficient for loading into available RAM memory. Each of the segments may also include one or more action commands that provide sequencing, timing, or other presentation information.
Since the images in the animation file 128 aggregate to a size much larger than the 1000 maximum size, the batch processor 137 segments the animation into three sequential segments 142, 143, and 144. The first segment 142 includes the first three image bitmaps. Since the first three images will each be in memory at the same time that the sound file is included, the fourth bit map cannot be loaded without exceeding the 1000 size limit. In this way, segment 142 is limited to the first three image files. In a similar manner, the second image segment 143 contains only bitmaps 4 and 5. And finally, the third segment 144 includes the final three bitmap images.
Each of the three animation segments includes a file identifier and at least one action instruction. For example, segment 142 is identified as "A", and has an action identifier of "A2". In this way, the segment 142 includes an action instruction for identifying segment "A2" as the next sequential segment. In this way, when segment "A" has played, the media engine is instructed to load and play the segment "A2". In a similar manner, segment 143 includes an action instruction "A3" for providing a callback to "A3" as the next animation segment, and segment 144 includes a callback instruction of "A4" for calling the "A4" segment 145 when segment "A3" has played. The "A4" segment also includes a first action instruction to show that the image "jp1" should be displayed for 5 seconds, and a final action instruction "END" showing that no more segments are included in the media presentation.
Together, the media segments 140 are combined into a media package 156. In one example, the media package includes the media object data, and therefore becomes an encapsulated media package 175. Such an encapsulated media package 175 could therefore be published 177 to a server or transmitted directly to another user. The other user would thereby be able to play the encapsulated media presentation without having to acquire the media objects from other locations. Alternatively, the media package may include references to the file names, and the media engine 160 can retrieve data for the media objects from a media file or files 158.
Media packages may be associated with specific event triggers for a device. In one example, the association is made dynamically by a user to facilitate further customization options, and in another example, the device may define the association. An association list 133 is used to track the associations between media packages and trigger events. The device monitors for trigger events 135, and when a trigger event occurs, uses the association list 133 to determine which media package to access and play. The media engine thereby retrieves the correct media package for the associated trigger event and accesses media objects from the media file 158. The media engine proceeds to play the media presentation on an output device 162 such as the display and the speaker. When the media engine plays the presentation, the presentation will be shown to the user as a multimedia presentation 166. More particularly, the user will first hear a sound 172 which will continue for 7 seconds. The user then sees animation segments 168, 169, and 170. At the completion of the eight frames of animation, a static image 171 will be shown for 5 seconds. Shortly after the image is complete, the sound 172 will end.
Method 120 enables a user to dynamically configure and arrange media objects into a custom media presentation, and the batch processor divides the media presentation into segments sized to be conveniently loaded into available RAM memory. The media presentation is then associated with a particular trigger event, and upon an occurrence of that event, the media presentation is played. The media presentation may also be provided into a package that can be published for use by a remote user.
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In file format 201, a media package 209 is illustrated that references presentation segments stored in a directory. Package 209 includes directory information so that the media engine knows what directory, server, or other location to find the individual presentation segments. The package 209 shows that the first sound file "S" plays for 7 seconds and the "A" segment immediately loads and plays. After "S" completes, no more files are loaded responsive to "S". After "S" has been loaded, "A" is loaded and each of its frames displayed for 200 milliseconds, and at the completion of the last image, segment "A2" is loaded. In a similar manner all the images associated with "A2" are played for 200 milliseconds and at the completion of the last image, segment "A3" is loaded. Also, "A3" plays each of its images for 200 milliseconds and at the completion of the last image, presentation segment "A4" is loaded. Segment "A4" plays for 5 seconds, and the media presentation ends. Segment files 211 are located in the directory identified in the package 209 as well as the media file data 213.
File format 203 shows an example of an encapsulated segmented media package. In file format 203, the media package includes a sound segment 214 that includes sequencing and timing information along with sound data. Three animation segments 215, 216, and 217 are also provided, with each having sequencing information and respective image data. The media package also includes an image segment 218 having timing information, sequencing information and image data. In this way encapsulated segmented file format 203 may be transmitted to a server for download to other users, or may be transferred directly to another remote device for presentation. Since the encapsulated file includes all data and information necessary for the presentation, any compatible media engine may play the media presentation. For example, a user may develop a particularly interesting screensaver, and may encapsulate that screensaver in a media package. The user may transmit the screensaver package to a central server, where another user could download that screensaver package and have that screensaver operate on the remote user's device.
In another example of the media package format, a referenced format 205 is shown. The referenced format 205 includes a media package 220 that includes the name of the screensaver and a directory where the data files can be found. In this way, the media package simply identifies the order of the media objects, and alternatively may include additional sequencing and timing information. The media package 220 identifies the directory where all the media files 222 are located. In another example of the file format 207, the media package 225 includes an identification of the order of media objects, and also includes all of the media data in a single file. Again, the encapsulated media package 225 may be packaged for transmission and publication. It will be appreciated that many alternatives exist for formatting and arranging the media package.
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In the configuration segment 251 a user defines the presentation 261 by ordering and selecting media objects. The user may also be able to add and change particular characteristics and properties for each of the media objects. After the media presentation has been generally defined, the media presentation is associated with a particular trigger event 263, such as with an elapsed timer or an interrupt action. The device then enters a monitoring phase 253 where it monitors for the occurrence of the target event 265.
In section 255, the long media presentation is divided into segments that can be more easily loaded into limited RAM of, for example, an embedded processor system. The dividing and segmentation process 255 may occur responsive to the occurrence of the trigger event, or may occur at a different time. For example, the media presentation may be segmented during the time when the processor has additional processing capability, and the prepared segments would therefore be ready for immediate use when the interrupt occurs. In another example, the segmentation process may occur after the event trigger has been received.
In segmenting the long media presentation, a batch processor is used to determine presentation segments that are smaller than a maximum limit 266. The maximum limit is typically set at a size smaller than the amount of available RAM. In this way, an entire media presentation segment can be loaded into RAM at one time. A segment identification 268 is added to each presentation segment. For example, the segment identification may be the file name for holding that presentation segment. Segment sequence information 269 is also added to the presentation segment. For example, the segment sequence information may be in the form of an action command that provides a callback to the next segment in sequence. In this way, each segment links to the next segment in sequence so that the presentation segments are chained together. For the last segment, an action command of "END" may be added as segment sequence information so that the media engine knows that no additional media segments should be loaded. The segmenting process is continued 271 until all segments have been generated.
When the trigger event is detected, the media presentation is then presented or played. The trigger event has been associated with a particular media presentation, and that identification is used to recall the first segment identification in block 273. The first segment is loaded into memory 275 and presented to the user as shown in block 276. For example, if the media segment is a sound file, the sound would play through the speaker, and if the media object is an image, then the image would be displayed on the display screen. The media engine then checks the sequence information 277 in the segment, and if an action command is a call back 279, then the media engine has the file name of the segment to load into memory next. Depending on other action commands and sequencing information contained in the segment, the media engine may immediately load the file and begin playing it concurrently, or may wait until the current media object has finished playing before loading and playing the next object. If the action command is the END command, then the media engine knows that no more media segments are to be played. Method 250 thereby enables the playing of a long media presentation on an embedded system having simple structure and limited RAM. Advantageously, each media segment includes sequencing information so that all the segments are easily linked or chained together. In some constructions, this enables a particularly efficient and simple processor and memory structure.
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The user interface includes a configuration utility 340 enabling the user to select and order a set of media files. For example, the user may select a series of images to be displayed concurrently with the sound. The configuration utility may also enable setting of certain properties and characteristics for each of the individual media objects, or for the media presentation as a whole. In an alternative arrangement, the configuration utility may be a process operating on a different device. For example, the configuration utility may be operated on a computer system having access to a large number of media objects. The configuration is used to select and order these objects, and generates a media package that is arranged for transmission to the device 327. If the computer system has particular information regarding the device 327, the computer may also provide an association list to the device 327 that identifies which event trigger should be associated with the media package.
An association 343 can be made on the local device between the media presentation and a particular trigger event. An event processor 341 monitors for the particular event, and when that event occurs, notifies the media engine 338 that the event has occurred and provides an identification for the media presentation to be played. The media engine 338 recalls the media presentation, and if necessary, recalls the individual media object files, and presents the media presentation using one or more of the output devices 331. Using system 325, a user is able to dynamically construct and configure a media presentation, and associate that media presentation with a particular trigger event. Upon occurrence of the trigger event, the media presentation may be displayed on the local device. If the device 327 includes communication abilities, the media presentation may be published wirelessly or through network connection to a remote device. Provided the remote device has a properly configured media engine, the media presentation may be played remotely.
While particular preferred and alternative embodiments of the present intention have been disclosed, it will be appreciated that many various modifications and extensions of the above described technology may be implemented using the teaching of this invention. All such modifications and extensions are intended to be included within the true spirit and scope of the appended claims.
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how old do you have to be
in Illinois
to get your nose pierced.
and how bad does it hurt
and for how long after does it hurt?
I was 13 when I got my nose pierced. I think that in most states, you can be 13+ if you have your parent's permission, and they have to be there when you get it pierced. When I had mine done, I had to bring my birth certificate, my yearbook, and my mom's driver license. This is just so they can prove that you are really who you say you are, and that the adult that's with you is really your parent. Depending on where you gte it pierced, they may or may not make you do this.
Other places, you have to be 16+ to have your nose pierced.
It doesn't hurt that bad. But they do use a needle. (It's not like getting your ears pierced with the gun, they have to use a needle.) Basically what they do is, push the needle through your nose, let it hang there for a few seconds, and then slip in the nose ring.
Since your nose is soft, it doesn't hurt that bad, but you are going to want to close your eyes. It's really over in 5 seconds, if you stay still and calm. (You have to stay still or else they could mess up if you move...)
Another thing is that you could possibly feel sick to your stomach after you get your nose pierced. You may feel dizzy, sick to your stomach, or have trouble hearing for a few minutes. This is because when your nose is first pierced, it hits some kind of nerve that is connected with your brain. Sorry if I'm freaking you out, but you should be alright if you drink something sugary (like a Snapple) right after you get it pierced.
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Messiah Stradivarius
The Messiah Stradivarius violin on 1716, is one of the most valuable violins among the 600 Strads left in the world today. Much of the high value and prestige is due to the fact that it was made during Stradivari's "golden period", and it is one that has not ever been played, after almost 300 years in existence.
During the 19th century, the Messiah Stradivarius passed through the hands of famous violin maker of that era, Jean-Baptiste Vuillaume.
The violin was named the Messiah by violinist Jean-Delphin Alard, Vuillaume's son-in-law, and called it "Le Messie"- the violin is like the Messiah of the Jews, because one always waits for him but never appears.
Messiah Stradivarius at Ashmolean Museum. Credit: Wikipedia
Today, the Messiah Stradivarius was under the guardianship of the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England. The violin is very close to the original condition when it left Stradivari's workshop in 1737.
Though the Messiah Stradivarius has not been auctioned publicly, it was worth an estimated US$20 million.
In recent years, controversies were rife about the legitimacy of the Messiah Stradivarius which is exhibited at Ashmolean Museum. Stewart Pollens, an expert in high-precision instrument photography sparked the controversy when he was asked to do a catalog on the Ashmolean's collection.
Till today, no one could give a definite answer.
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Thanks for another informative piece. It is not quite correct to say that 'The Messiah' (or 'Le Messie') has never been played. It has, but very little, and never in a major performance. The first non-Stradivari family owner Count Cozio de Salabue actually described its sound in his notes on the violin as "round, beautiful, strong and even voice". It is the condition of it that is most amazing, like it has just come off the workbench of Stradivari. This is why so many experts say that it should never be played, so that we have one example of how the masters works looked when they were new. It's condition is not quite perfect though; it actually has a very small, almost imperceptible crack just above the soundpost. It was noted by Cozio in his records, so happened early in its life, and that he had GB Guadagnini rienforce it with a square patch. He also changed the angle of the neck and replaced the fingerboard. The later owner, JB Vuillaume also fitted a patch to reinforce it near the soundpost, as well as lengthening the neck, changing the base bar and inserting an inscription. When the Hills had it in their ownership they also took 'Le Messie' apart. The impression is that this is a violin that has been taken apart more than it has been played. It will be on display this some in the Stradivari Exhibition at the Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, UK, this Summer. A rare opportunity to see it alongside 19 of Stradivari's finest surviving instruments, compare it next to them and judge for oneself its authenticity. I for one will be there.
Just a correction to the article, the 'Messiah' has been played, the last time was in 1940, prior to that it was also played in 1891.
But it is definitely the most original condition Strad in existence.


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My twin brother, Larry, shares my passion for building models as some of you may know.
He has been working on a 1/24 1941 Mack EHT with a tanker trailer since late winter but, after putting it aside for summer outdoor priorities, got back to the model six weeks ago when the extreme summer temperatures made outdoor activities difficult. He has kept me informed of the project with regular photo updates but dropped by a week ago with everything ready for paint...which we promptly applied in my paint booth. The resulting tractor/trailer assembly is now complete. The basic cab structure is derived from a Yatming fire truck but required some proportion and detail modification to be accurate..... including the running boards, chassis, springs, tanks, fifth wheel, steering front beam axle, wiring, complete engine, dashboard, and headliner.
The entire tanker trailer and all its details are scratch-built using styrene sheet and soldered brass construction, including side doors/latches, landing gear, lights, ladder, fuel plumbing and valves, tire rack etc.
Paint is automotive basecoat/clearcoat with Humbrol, Testors and Tamiya paints used for details.
Larry doesn't build many models but he really does a precise, well detailed, well planned and different vehicle when the situation arises. I'm really proud of his effort.
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Sust`aina ble Molokai's newly launched Molokai Food Hub is seeking locally grown fruits and vegetables. In January, we officially became the vendor for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for Maunaloa Elementary School. This is a federally funded snack program, which allows students to receive a snack of a fresh fruit or vegetable two to three times per week. As the vendor, we are aiming to provide as much Molokai-grown fruit and vegetables as possible, so please call or email us if you would like to be a supplier (560-5410 or firstname.lastname@example.com).
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