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A mechanism for transmitting the power output of a music box to an ornament supported thereon, wherein the output shaft of the music box rotates an eccentric stub that is engaged within a slide link supported for vertical movement on a pair of guide rods. The ornament is supported by a tappet rod having a lower end secured to either the slide link or the drive stub, so that operation of the music box will impart the desired movement to the ornament.
1. A mechanism for transmitting the power output of a power drive source to an ornament for imparting a desired movement thereto, which mechanism comprises:
(a) a drive wheel for rotation by a power output shaft of a power drive source, the drive wheel including an eccentrically disposed drive stub secured thereto;
(b) a pair of stationary parallel guide rods;
(c) a slide link provided with a longitudinal slot engageable by the drive stub and a pair of spaced holes therethrough at opposite ends of the link, each hole being configured and sized for slidably receiving a guide rod therethrough to support and guide the link during reciprocating movement along the guide rods;
(d) a tappet rod for supporting an ornament at one end thereof, with the other end of the tappet rod being rotatably secured to the drive stub; and
(e) whereby when the drive wheel is rotated, the slide link is caused to reciprocate along the guide rods and the drive stubs imparts simulataneous reciprocating and pivoting movements to the tappet rod.
2. The mechanism of claim 1 further including a ball joint assembly supporting the tappet rod between the ends thereof for the simultaneous reciprocating and pivoting movements.
3. The mechanism of claim 2 wherein the ball joint assembly includes a socket, a ball segment disposed within the socket and provided with a central channel configured and sized for slidably receiving the tappet rod therethrough and a bushing for securing the socket and ball segment to an aperture of a casing enclosing the mechanism.
4. The mechanism of claim 1 wherein the guide rods are provided with spring means for imparting bias to the slide link.
5. The mechanism of claim 1 wherein the slide link is of integral construction.
6. The mechanism of claim 1 wherein the slide link includes an elongate member and a U-shaped member, with the elongate member being secured to the legs of the U-shaped member.
7. A mechanism for transmitting the power output of a power drive source to a pair of ornaments for imparting desired movements thereto, which mechanism comprises:
(a) a pair of drive wheels for rotation by a power drive source, each drive wheel including an eccentrically disposed drive stub secured thereto;
(b) a pair of stationary guide means;
(c) a pair of slide links, each link being engaged by a drive stub and a guide means;
(d) a pair of tappet rods, each tappet rod for supporting an ornament thereon, with an end of each tappet rod being rotatably secured to a drive stub; and
(e) whereby when the drive wheels are rotated by the power drive source, each slide link is caused to reciprocate along the guide means and each drive stub imparts simultaneous reciprocating and pivoting movements to the tappet rod.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally involves the field of technology pertaining to animated toys and ornaments operated by a power drive source. More particularly, the invention relates to an improved mechanism for transmitting the power output from a drive source to an ornament for imparting a desired movement to the ornament.
2. Description of the Prior Art
It is well known to provide an animated device of the type wherein an ornament of a given configuration is supported for movement imparted by the power output of a music box. The ornament may be moved as a whole or be provided with appendages which are individually moved to impart a sense of realism consistent with the nature of the ornament. In order to realize such movement, the power output of the music box must be transmitted to the ornament through an appropriate drive mechanism which usually includes some form of gearing arrangement and associated movable linkages. For proper operation of the device, the transmission must ideally be capable of supporting and moving ornaments of different sizes and weights, be capable of reliable and prolonged operation, and be able to impart a desired movement to the ornament, particularly when such movement is intended to simulate the natural movement of the ornament figure.
It is an object of the invention to provide an improved transmission mechanism for a power driven ornament.
It is another object of the invention to provide an improved transmission mechanism for a music box which is capable of reliably imparting a desired movement to ornaments of different sizes and weights.
It is a further object of the invention to provide an improved transmission mechanism for imparting realistic movement to an ornament so that the natural movement of the ornament figure may be accurately simulated.
It is yet another object of the invention to provide an improved mechanism for transmitting the power output of an appropriate power source, such as a music box, to a movable ornament wherein the mechanism is extremely simple in construction, economical to manufacture and has longevity in operation.
These and other objects of the invention are realized by providing a transmission mechanism which is essentially defined by an elongate slide link provided with a central longitudinal slot and a pair of opposed holes therethrough at opposite ends of the link. The link is supported for slidable movement on a pair of guide rods which are received through the holes. The link is driven by the power output shaft of an appropriate power drive source, such as a wind-up music box, through a drive stub eccentrically mounted on a wheel rotated by the output shaft of the drive source. The stub is engaged within the slot of the link, thereby imparting reciprocating movement to the link during rotation of the wheel. This movement is transmitted to the ornament by a tappet rod journalled for sliding movement through a casing enclosing the transmission mechanism and drive source. An end of the tappet rod disposed within the casing may be secured to either the link or the drive stub. A spring may be disposed on each guide rod below the link for engagement thereby to bias the link and assist the drive source in imparting movement to the ornament.
In a first embodiment, the tappet rod is secured to the slide link to impart reciprocating movement to the ornament. In a second embodiment, the tappet rod is secured to the drive stub and journalled through the casing by a ball joint assembly, thereby simultaneously imparting both vertical and rocking movements to the ornament.
Other objects, features and advantages of the invention shall become apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments thereof, when taken in conjunction with the drawings wherein like referenced characters refer to corresponding parts in the several views.
FIG. 1 is a front elevational view, partly in section, showing a transmission mechanism in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention for transmitting the power output of a windup music box to an ornament.
FIG. 2 is a partial sectional view taken from the lefthand side of FIG. 1 and depicting the details of the transmission mechanism, with the slide link being shown in its, upper and lower positions.
FIG. 3 is a front elevational view, partly in section, showing a dual transmission mechanism according to a second embodiment of the invention wherein the mechanism is used to simulate the natural movement of an ornament assembly in the form of a horse-drawn chariot, with the mechanism depicting the manner in which rocking movement is imparted to the assembly.
FIG. 4 is similar in view to the mechanism shown in FIG. 3, but depicting the manner in which vertical imparted to the ornament assembly.
FIG. 5 is a view, partly in section, taken from the righthand side of FIG. 4.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view, partly in section, depicting a single transmission mechanism of the second embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing a manner in which the slide link may be formed.
A transmission mechanism 1, according to a first embodiment of the invention shall be described with initial reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. As seen therein, mechanism 1 is disposed within a casing 3 and is driven by an appropriate power drive source 5, such as a conventional wind-up music box. An ornament 7 is connected to mechanism 1 by a tappet rod 9 which is journalled for slidable movement through casing 3 by an appropriate bushing assembly 11 consisting of a threaded stem 13 provided with a longitudinal channel 15 therethrough for slidably receiving rod 9 and a lock nut 17 for securing sleeve 13 to casing 3 through an aperture 19 formed therein. Ornament 7 is supported on the end of rod 9 extending outwardly of casing 3, with the other end of rod 9 disposed within casing 3 being secured directly to mechanism 1.
A power output shaft 21 of drive source 5 is joined at its end to the center of a drive wheel 23 for rotating same during operation of drive source 5. Wheel 23 is provided with an elongate drive stub (25) which is eccentrically positioned with respect to the axis of rotation of shaft 21 and extends outwardly of wheel 23.
As more clearly shown in FIG. 2, transmission mechanism 1 is essentially defined by a pair of parallel guide rods 27 and 29, preferably of identical cylindrical configuration and size, which are rigidly secured at their opposite ends within opposed wall portions of casing 3. An elongate slide link 31 of rectangular configuration is slidably supported on guide rods 27 and 29 by disposing rods 27 and 29 through a pair of corresponding holes 33 and 35 formed through the opposite ends of link 31. As also shown in FIG. 2, link 31 is provided with a longitudinal slot 37 within which drive stub 25 is disposed for reciprocating movement therein. As also shown in the enlarged section A of FIG. 2, the end of tappet rod 9 disposed within casing 3 is secured directly within a correspondingly shaped recess 39 formed within link 31 and disposed approximately midway between guide rods 27 and 29. It is preferred that recess 39 be of a slightly conical configuration and that the end of rod 9 disposed therein be of a corresponding configuration to facilitate insertion and securement.
Transmission mechanism 1 may also be provided with a pair of coil springs 41 and 43 disposed on guide rods 27 and 29, respectively, and positioned below slide link 31 for engagement thereby. As apparent from FIG. 2, when slide link 31 is in its lowermost position, which position corresponds to the bottom dead center of drive stub 25, springs 41 and 43 are in a compressed state. Likewise, when link 31 is in its uppermost position, which position corresponds to the top dead center of drive stub 25, coil springs 41 and 43 are in an expanded state. Springs 41 and 43 serve the purpose of providing additional support and bias to slide link 31 to permit smooth operation of mechanism 1 when larger or heavier ornaments 7 are used.
The operation of mechanism 1 is clearly apparent from FIGS. 1 and 2. When power drive source 5 is activated, rotation of output shaft 21 imparts corresponding rotation to wheel 23. This in turn causes drive stub 25 to slidably reciprocate within slot 37 and engage against the opposite sides thereof, thereby causing link 31 to slide up and down on guide rods 27 and 29. Accordingly, a corresponding vertical reciprocating movement is imparted to tappet rod 9 and ornament 7 supported thereon. In this embodiment, ornament 7 is in the configuration of a horse which, when movement is imparted thereto by mechanism 1, appears to be galloping.
A transmission mechanism 45 according to a second embodiment of the invention shall now be described with reference to FIGS. 3-7. As particularly shown in FIGS. 3-5, a pair of mechanisms 45 are used to transmit the power output from a common power drive source 47 to an ornament assembly 48 that includes a pair of corresponding ornaments 49 in the form of horses that are connected together for joint movement by a tie rod unit 51 of T-shaped configuration. As more clearly shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, tie rod unit 51 also connects a third ornament 53, in the form of a chariot having a pair of wheels 54, to ornaments 49 for joint movement therewith, and in a manner to be later described.
Both transmission mechanisms 45 and power drive source 47 are disposed and supported within a casing 55. As particularly seen in FIG. 5, drive source 47, which may be a music box, electric motor or the like, is provided with a pair of opposed power output shafts 57, with the end of each shaft 57 being connected to the center of a drive wheel 59 for rotating same during operation of drive source 47. As in the case of the first embodiment, each wheel 59 includes an outwardly extending and eccentrically disposed drive stub 61 which is received within a longitudinal slot 63 of an elongate slide link 65. Links 65 are each supported for vertical movement on a pair of parallel guide rods 67, with each rod 67 being rigidly secured at its opposite ends to opposed wall portions of casing 55. Each guide rod 67 may also be provided with a coil spring 69 positioned below slide link 65 and operable in the same manner previously described for the first embodiment.
The imparting of movement to each ornament 49 by its corresponding transmission mechanism 45 shall now be described with reference to FIG. 6. A tappet rod 71 having one end extending outwardly of casing 55 is secured to ornament 49. The other end of rod 71 is disposed within casing 55 and is provided with an aperture through which stub shaft 61 is rotatably disposed. Rod 71 is also journalled through an aperture 72 in casing 55 by a ball joint assembly 73 which includes a socket portion 75 containing a ball segment 77 therein and a bushing 79 for securing socket 75 and ball segment 77 to casing 55. Ball segment 77 is provided with a central channel configured for slidably receiving rod 71 therethrough. It is preferred that bushing 79 be secured to socket 75 through a threaded engagement therewith. By virtue of assembly 73, it is apparent that rod 71 of each mechanism 45 shall be permitted both sliding and pivoting movements with respect to assembly 73.
The operation of the second embodiment shall now be described with particular reference to Figs. 3-5. Operation of power drive source 47 rotates power output shafts 57, which in turn serve to rotate their corresponding drive wheels 59. This causes eccentrically mounted drive stub 61 of each wheel 59 to reciprocate within and engage the opposite sides of slot 63 of its corresponding slide link 65, resulting in a vertical reciprocating movement of slide link 65 under and against the bias imparted by springs 69. Because the end of each tappet rod 71 is rotatably joined directly to its corresponding drive stub 61, both a pivotal movement, as shown in FIG. 3, and a vertical movement, as shown in FIG. 4, are simultaneously imparted to rod 71 and transmitted to its associated ornament 49. In this embodiment, ornaments 49 are each configured as a horse and ornament 53 is configured as a driver-controlled chariot, with ornaments 49 and 53 being joined by tie rod unit 51 for joint movement. A coil spring 83 is provided to join ornament 53 to casing 55 so that the natural galloping movement of ornaments 49 will create corresponding realistic movement of ornament 53 under the bias of spring 83. The overall movement is in the form of a galloping rhythm, wherein there is simultaneously produced both forward and backward motion and upward and downward motion, with wheels 54 of ornament 53 engaging casing 55 and serving as a fulcrum point to permit ornament 53 to move in an arc-shaped rocking motion.
With reference to FIG. 7, there is shown a manner in which a slide link 81 may be formed for use in the practice of the invention. Link 81 is formed from an elongate member 83 and a U-shaped member 85. Member 83 is provided with a pair of holes 87 at its opposite ends, with each hole 87 being configured and sized to slidably receive a corresponding guide rod therethrough. Member 85 includes a pair of legs 89 provided with a pair of longitudinal passageways 91 which extend completely therethrough. Each passageway 91 correspond in configuration and size to holes 87 so that when members 83 and 85 are assembled in the manner shown, there is provided a completed link 81 provided with a longitudinal slot 93 therein and capable of being slidably mounted on two corresponding guide rods in the manner previously described. Alternatively, link 81 may be integrally formed and be of unitary construction. It is preferred that any slide link utilized in the practice of the invention be formed of plastic material, although any other material deemed appropriate for the practice of the invention as described herein may also be advantageously utilized.
Although a wind-up music box may be used as the power drive source for operating either embodiment of the invention, it is understood that other well known drive sources, such as electric motors, may also be used to advantage for performing the required function as described herein. In either case, appropriate gearing and speed reducers may be used to provide the desired operational speeds for the animation of different ornaments.
It is to be understood that the forms of the invention herein shown and described are to be taken as preferred embodiments thereof, and that various changes in shape, material, size and arrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention or scope of the subjoined claims.
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Steven Soderbergh's "Contagion" had an incredible cast, comprised of Matt Damon, Laurence Fishburne, Jude Law, Gwyneth Paltrow, Marion Cotillard, Kate Winslet and Bryan Cranston. Unfortunately the film barely made back its $60 million budget domestically.
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on May 11th, 2012 at 8:44:44 PM
This movie was decent but not sure a sequel is necessary!!
on May 11th, 2012 at 8:53:01 PM
Yeah, that's not necessary. The first was fine, but it was a clinical instructional on how sh*t can get virally f*cked up, realistically, and not another nascent 28 Days Later-like franchise you can whore out, but thanks for the thought. *ssholes.
on May 11th, 2012 at 8:53:43 PM
Aside from style Most Soderbergh movies are Waste!
on May 11th, 2012 at 9:14:48 PM
except for Traffic and the Che movies.
on May 11th, 2012 at 10:38:32 PM
Correct me if I'm wrong gentleman,
but this would be the first direct to DVD sequel with that much star power in the first?
on May 11th, 2012 at 11:03:27 PM
The entire original cast will be replaced with Twilight and Glee second-stringers, big_daddy.
on May 12th, 2012 at 12:18:29 AM
Lindsay is patient zero and she doesnt wash her hands and there is a hand sanitizer shortage because all the kids are usin it to get drunk
on May 12th, 2012 at 2:32:51 AM
This movie was complete sh*t just like the other 20 movies a year Soderbergh has been mass producing.
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on May 12th, 2012 at 3:39:16 AM
lol star of the movie was the bat taking a sh*t
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on May 12th, 2012 at 3:51:59 AM
I watched it while being sick. Not the best idea I ever had... but the first one was pretty good and I wonder what the second one will be about? Contagion 2 - Revenge of Super-AIDS?
on May 12th, 2012 at 9:51:21 AM
on May 12th, 2012 at 3:49:16 PM
I thought they already made a sequel to this film. It was called Resident Evil.
on May 12th, 2012 at 9:12:12 PM
Why? The first was a visual manual for how sh*t would probably go down. It was decent enough but a sequel is unnecessary. It was definitely better, imo, than Soderberghs' last film--Haywire. Someone should reel him in. Everything post-Traffic is his quirky take on a genre. The Oceans films were "enablers" of sorts to the current style of his filmmaking. I never cared for the Ocean films.
on May 13th, 2012 at 1:04:33 AM
Doubt Soderbergh will be involved since he's already in his countdown of movies before he supposedly retires, therefore, I doubt you'll the whole cast again. Anyway, didn't most die in the movie?
Sodebergh has that ability to bring in an almost all A List cast.
Proof? How many directors do you know brings in an unknown as the female protagonist, padding her with big Hollywood names like in HAYWIRE. All Soderbergh.
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Reprinted Articles Dengue fever update Assoc Prof S J Kitchener Dengue Global Epidemiology soldiers returning to Townsville from East Timor. At least nine viraemic cases were returned to Townsville Dengue continues to be a global disease, more so than and treated at Lavarack Barracks without any local prior to 2000. In the Americas, cases have become transmission of the virus. more numerous, particularly Dengue 3 infections, with the highest incidence and mortality among adolescents and children1. Since beginning operations Progress towards a Dengue Vaccine in 1999, the European Network on Imported Infectious The conventional wisdom is that a tetravalent vaccine Disease Surveillance (TropNetEurop) has detected an will be necessary to avoid heterotypic reactions to increasing incidence of dengue imported to Europe, serotypes against which only marginal immunity is mostly from South East Asia (43%)2. held8. Now 10 years after the publication of "The development Following the outbreak of dengue among ADF of Dengue vaccines and their military significance"3 personnel in East Timor, the Defence Health Services outbreaks in Asia and the Middle East are occurring became involved in the global effort to develop a dengue in Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Brunei, Thailand, and vaccine. At that time, Aventis Pasteur in collaboration Indonesia4. In Australia this year, outbreaks have with Mahidol University in Thailand had gathered been declared in Tully (February 2010) and Townsville strains of dengue from South East Asia to attenuate for (April 2010), both of which have been Dengue 2 tetravalent vaccine candidates. A Phase 1b study was infections5. conducted at 2HSB to evaluate the immunogenicity and safety of two dengue vaccine candidates9. This study Despite a number of episodes transiently reducing well demonstrated the necessary level of attenuation international travel, the increase in global dengue is to maintain immunogenicity whilst ensuring safety. related to increased mobility of populations. Dengue is not only emerging with a greater global footprint, These candidate vaccines and other live attenuated but diversifying that footprint in any location with tetravalent dengue vaccine programs have largely multiple serotypes, thus increasing the risk of been suspended in favour of more sophisticated complicated dengue infections. approaches. These strains have subsequently been used to develop chimaeric vaccines with yellow Dengue in the ADF fever vaccine. Chimaeric dengue vaccines have been developed combining the DNA coding for the envelope Since the publication in 2006 the relevance of dengue antigens of the dengue serotype with the 17D yellow vaccines to operations of the Australian Defence Force fever vaccine to produce a replicating viral particle remains high. The ADF experienced a significant manifesting the dengue serotype envelope antigens exposure to dengue during deployments to East Timor with the core of the YF vaccine. with initial outbreaks in the forward area of operations and in Dili of at least 160 cases at the Army Malaria In this format, ChimeriVax-DEN2 has been Institute6. This outbreak included cases of all four demonstrated to produce neutralizing antibodies to serotypes, though mostly Dengue 3. Many lessons all four dengue serotypes in association with yellow of field prevention and management of dengue were fever vaccine pre-immunity10. Whether this translates relearned and new field diagnostic tests and expertise into clinically protective immunity is not clear. The were developed that proved useful in the following development of a tetravalent chimaeric vaccine has years of continued operations in East Timor and progressed to be the leading candidate in dengue subsequently in other near- north operational areas. vaccines having completed Phase 2b trials in adults11. Phase 3 trials of the chimaeric tetravalent vaccine are The broader military significance of dengue to the underway in South East Asia by Sanofi Pasteur and ADF was highlighted by the potential importation of are due for first results in 201212. dengue to the receptive area of continental Australia in returning military personnel from operations7. The This is the leading vaccine candidate program for ADF demonstrated superlative preventive medicine a tetravalent dengue vaccine. Aventis Pasteur aim expertise in the containment of dengue among for it to be on the market in 2015. Other programs Page 42 Journal of Military and Veterans' Health Reprinted Articles continue towards further development of tetravalent of this dengue vaccine development program and vaccines. Hawaii Biotech are in Phase 1 trials of a the vaccines discussed here is the partnership with monovalent Dengue-1 vaccine consisting of envelope significant biotech companies able to scale vaccine proteins expressed by an insect cell system. With development to the levels that will be necessary to successful results, this vaccine will next progress to supply the world with dengue vaccines when they do tetravalent trials. become available. Another chimaeric dengue vaccine has been developed Australia remains on the list of countries in which by CDC on an attenuated Dengue-2 backbone used in dengue vaccines are likely to be licensed early due to the same way as Acambis/Sanofi vaccines have used the quality of research and regulation, the presence of the 17D Yellow Fever vaccine backbone. The CDC endemic dengue and the proximity to hyperendemic vaccine has been licenced to Inviragen for clinical countries. trials towards a tetravalent vaccine due to begin shortly13. The clinical trial program is becoming typical of dengue vaccine development with initial Authors affiliation: University of Queensland Contact author: Assoc Prof Scott Kitchener, Centre trials in dengue-free countries, in this case USA, for Military and Veterans Health, University of before Inviragen moves to Singapore for later phase Queensland, Herston Road, Herston, Qld 4006 clinical trials in an endemic area. The other feature Email: email@example.com References S 1. an Martin JL, Brathwaite O, Zambrano B, Solorzano JO, Bouckenooghe A, Dayan GH, Guzman MG. The epidemiology of dengue in the Americas over the last three decades: A worrisome reality. Am J Trop Med Hyg 2010; 82(1): 128-135. J 2. elinek T. Trends in the epidemiology of dengue fever and their relevance for importation to Europe. Euro Surveill 2009; 14(25): pii=19250. Available at www.eurosurveillance.org/ViewArticle.aspx?ArticleId=19250, last checked 22 May 2010. 3. Kitchener SJ. The development of dengue vaccines and their military significance. Aust Mil Med 2000; 9(2): 71-73. 4. Dengue/DHF update 2010, Promed Archive 20100510, 10 may 2010. Q 5. ueensland Health Outbreak Update, Dengue Fever, www.health.qld.gov.au/dengue/outbreak_update/ current.asp, 22 May 2010. K 6. itchener SJ, Reid M, Baade L, Taylor C. Serological testing, clinical incidence and serosurveillance of dengue in the Australian Defence Force, East Timor. Arbo Res Aust 2000; 8: 203-207. K 7. itchener S, Leggat, PA, Brennan L, McCall B. Importation of dengue by soldiers returning from East Timor to north Queensland, Australia. J Trav Med 2002; 9: 180-183. 8. Halstead SB. Pathogenesis of dengue: challenges to molecular biology. Science 1988; 239: 476-481. K 9. itchener S, Nissen M, Nasveld P, Forrat R, Yoksan S, Lang J, Saluzzo JF. Immunogenicity and safety of two live-attenuated tetravalent dengue vaccine formulations in healthy Australian adults. Vaccine 2006; 24(9): 1238-1241. G 10. uirakhoo F, Kitchener S, Morrison D, etal. Live attenuated chimeric yellow fever dengue type 2 (ChimerVax- DEN2) vaccine: phase I clinical trial for safety and immunogenicity in induction of cross neutralizing antibody responses to all 4 dengue serotypes. Hum Vaccin 2006; 2: 60-67. G 11. uy B, Nougarede N, Begue S, etal. Cell mediated immunity induced by chimeric tetravalent dengue vaccine in naive or flavivirus-primed subjects. 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I have heard about some people using sure ways to beat a drug test and most fail. The best way is just to stay away for the drug a couple months longer than what you hear it takes for the drug to clear your system for a drug test.
I heard a drop of ammonia in the urine cup masks the drugs but that draws alot of suspicion and they will need you to retake the test anyways. Head shops sell a product that is supposed to make you pass but I know a girl that lost her job trusting it.
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If you already have clean piss, put it in one of those guaranteed not to leak baggies, let as much air out as possible and tape it to the inside of your leg.
You could always buy the synthetic piss, jock it all day and it'll stay at the temp you need...plus it comes with a heat wrap that is good for several hours.
Or, buy the drink that they sell at headshops and such. They work like a charm. You will get a NEGATIVE result and not an INCONCLUSIVE.
Depending on what is your DOC, you don't need as much time as you would suspect. I've known heavy smokers to drink a ton of water and take some niacin and be clean for a test in a few days.
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Emerging Technology for Teaching and Learning Professor Roberto Joseph Topic: Virtual Reality in Classrooms Nazia Khan As technology increases day to day in our world, it allows us to lead a more sufficient lifestyle. This same concept is now able to be adopted into the world of education. With the amount of resources available to teach the core curriculum the use of special technology has now come into play in our own classrooms allowing teachers to go beyond the books. Science is a subject which is should be caught using many visuals. However, today we are able to expand the visuals and use virtual reality, an artificial environment set up by computer programs which mimics reality. The actual term Virtual Reality (VR) is usually interpreted as a program that allows a person to navigate a space that feels real but in actuality it is computer generated program. The VR programs come built in with the system that allows the information and images to be viewed in 3-dimentional. They also come with headphones and special information gloves which allow one to experience the program. These programs are used by many professionals from engineers, computer analysts, and geologists all the way to a doctor. While VR is a great tool for all these professionals it can not replace the experience of a geologist who is collecting rock samples from the Rocky Mountains. However, as a science teacher VR is the best tool to create an environment that aids students to understand the process of rock formation or how a volcano erupts. Virtual reality takes the concept of showing students pictures into having the students experience the subject matter with 3- dimensional formats. Incorporating different dimensions to the students allows them to read into the text and bring it to life. By choosing specific subjects to explore virtual reality programs presents students the opportunity to control their own learning at their own pace. Most of our students as extremely visual learners with the amount of technology they are already surround by for example; video games, television, computers, and handhelds. Looking at our present situation us as educators must learn to explore methods in which students which respond most too. As each generation changes learning styles we must also change our teaching methods. My particular area of interested was to take a closer look at the use of VR in teaching earth science. Earth science is one of the hardest sciences for the students to really understand because so much of the learning has to do with understand visuals. This includes understanding the solar system, looking at maps, the causes of natural phenomenons such as earthquakes and volcanoes and predicting the ocean currents during specific times. The topics vary along the year and it is my goal to have students remember as much information as they can and to really comprehend the core concepts. When I started to use VR for myself I realized that my appreciation for the subject greatly increased. We as teachers sometimes forget that the subjects we teach can be difficult and it is our duty to change our methods. When I became familiar with free programs I found online I began to use them in the classroom with great success. The complaint that I have is that majority of the best software in VR science topics must be purchased and are quite expensive. So far that is the main obstacle that teachers face with using the software. My personal experience of using virtual reality in the classroom has shown tremendous success among all my students. From teaching an inclusion class all the way to honors class I was able to use the same concept across the board. The surprising result was that there was success rate among all my classes. The rate of success which I choose to measure in was the student's performance on a quiz covering the material which was presented to them using 3-D stimulations. The results were just astonishing as the advanced students gained as much information as the lower level students. By looking through the websites of VR all students were able to stay on task, follow the directions, and answer the questions without much guided instruction from me. It allowed the students to be independent and have a chance to learn through what they were interested in. By the end of the activity all of children had clicked on all the information but they were able to go at their own pace. This is a huge advantage in using 3-D programs because they are built to allow students to use most of their senses including sight, touch and sound. This is a lot more than looking a flat picture on a handout. One of the best free virtual programs available when teaching astronomy can be found in nationalgeographic.com. This program allows the student to choose the planet and explore that planet by looking through the physical features and reading about them at the same time. The site also allows for a narrator to speak while you are able to navigate the site. This is extremely helpful for those students who have lower reading comprehension. This type of virtual program can help them stay on task and keep up with the lesson because of the numerous resources the site has to offer. This particular site provides many options for the student to choose from. For example, they can decide to take a closer look at sun spots or watch a solar storm on Saturn. It is more meaningful for my students to actually watch a demonstration of an event happening rather than looking at still pictures. They are able to retain the information longer and have a better understanding of astronomy. According to research done by McComas there has been a huge success in increasing the quality of education with children with disabilities. Virtual reality (VR) programs are a known success in a regular classroom and are now proving to be more helpful for those students who have learning disabilities. Technology has allowed a chance for these children to have an opportunity to enhance their motor and cognitive skills. Children who have limited motor skills can easily use VR programs with a click of a finger and will be able to work independently. If a lab was done where the same student was required to use manipulatives, they will be unable to accomplish the task because of their disability. However, if the same lab is offered online through a VR program they can learn the material that was supposed to be learned by doing the physical lab. The programs also allow the students to minimize their disability and focus on learning. 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All right! New mission time! Huzzah! This one might prove to be a little more challenging. This time we're asking each of you to change your Crimson Jedi/NUS perspective. Be in charge for a bit. See how it feels. This time around we'd like each of you to come up with a mission that is doable by everyone and has NEVER been done before. That's all we ask. Just one. If you have the same idea as someone else, whoever posts it first gets to count it towards their future promotion! So go for it. In Real Life or on the boards, here or somewhere else, on your own or with the participation of others, the sky's the limit. Since this one is a little more challenging you have a total of 12 days instead of the typical 7.
So, the mission to come up with a mission and then do it?
No, the mission is just to come up with a mission.
I've got a few ideas but I have no idea if they've been done already. Is there a list of all the missions that have been posted so far?
I believe that there is on the offsite.
It's been updated up to Mission 6.
What just happened?
@s65horsey is updating that as her GM task. It's a rather time consuming project so it may take a while. Just post your idea and we'll figure out if it's already been used.
I forgot to mention when I updated the roster last time that
@BultarSwan has completed 20 missions and is up for GM.
@hear+soul we need to come up with her task.
Good luck with that DG-bro. It'd best be short or it wont get done especially during NANOWRIMO!
[Yoda]Then the rank of Grand Master you will not achieve.[/Yoda] j/k
Congrats on reaching 20 completed missions, Swannie sis!
How's this for a suggestion:
If you could pick one fantasy sport to be real, what would it be (like Quidditch, Pyramid(BSG), Limmie, etc.)?
Edit: Don't remind me about NaNoWriMo. I haven't written anything today.
Cool one Mirax.
Thanks DG
I didn't write anything yesterday afaik. Don't sweat it there's always tomorrow. You can even divide it by the rest of the days or somesuch.
How about... Hold your breath as long as you can while sitting in front of the computer and post the time length?
Not good... I need to think about it a bit more.
Another idea:
Buy a Christmas present with a relation to SW and post what it is. Picture preferred. It may a real SW thing or something that has a link to it like a handwritten SWish wish. If its not clear, describe where you see the link.
I like that one Skiara! Unfortunately I haven't been thinking about the mission Been very busy at work, just started exercising again and of course the boys
That's fine Runner. It's all at your own pace and you don't have to do all the missions.
I suggest... Discover one thing about a loved one that you didn't know before and post it here.
Mission Complete
I'm not sure where we have the offsite but..
How about:
PM a member of Crimson Jedi (or even someone else you know?) and tell them three qualities you admire in them.
Learn how to say 3 different sentences in a Star Wars language of your choice. Post them here (plus the language) with the translations in spoiler tags.
Mission Complete!
If you are so busy with boys, why don't you suggest a mission including boys?
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Tivoli Day Trip from Rome: Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa
- 7-hour Tivoli day trip from Rome
- Learn intriguing Renaissance history on a guided walking tour of two villas east of Rome
- Admire the stunning gardens of Villa d'Este and see the famous Fountain of Neptune
- Explore the archaeological ruins of Hadrian's Villa, former home to 2nd-century Emperor Hadrian
- Transport from Rome to Tivoli by air-conditioned coach
Why Our Insiders Chose This Tour
This getaway to the Roman countryside has a nice mix of history and nature. The ruins of Hadrian's Villa are truly impressive, and Villa d'Este's gardens are a stunning backdrop for photos.
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Hadrians VillaPhoto by: Mrs S C
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Villa d'EstePhoto by: Marita
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Tivoli's top attractions are undoubtedly the magnificent and historical Villa d'Este and Hadrian's Villa (Villa Adriana). Follow your guide through Villa d'Este, a former Benedictine convent considered to be one of the most enchanting villas of the late Renaissance period. Hear intriguing stories from your guide about how the building was created as a lavish home for the son of Lucretia Borgia, a scandalous Italian duchess who created much drama in 15th-century Italy. Marvel at the famous Fountain of Neptune as you stroll through the villa's stunning gardens, featuring impressive waterfalls, centenary trees and more than 500 fountains.
Stop for lunch at a cafe (own expense) and head to Hadrian's Villa for a 1.5-hour guided walking tour. This villa belonged to the 2nd-century Emperor Hadrian, who sought a modest holiday home as a lasting tribute to his lover. (By today's standards, this 'modest' retreat might be considered a town in itself!) Explore the archaeological ruins of Hadrian's estate of more than 30 buildings, including a sprawling complex of imperial palace ruins, thermal baths, libraries, temples and underground passages wide enough for cars.
Then sit back and enjoy views of the Italian countryside as you head back to Rome. Your guide will be happy to answer any questions you have along the way.
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July 2015
Tivoli is gorgeous! I enjoyed Hadria's Villa, particularly the Egyptian inspired area. The Villa d'Este is enchanting! The. Water features are amazingly beautiful. I highly recommend this trip.
July 2015
This was an amazing low cost tour. The guide was very knowledgeable. The Tivoli part of the trip was more ruins, but the Hadrian's Villa was amazing with the scenery and the fountains. There were restrooms at the sites and the guide gives us enough time for picture taking. All in all, I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone. You will enjoy it.


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