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A system for displaying audio content with text including a book holder and a book. The book holder identifies which book of a plurality is placed in the holder by detecting magnetic indicators in specific locations and arrangements which are unique to each book. The page of the book which a user views at any given time is identified by detection of ambient light, by detection of a number of circuit elements in parallel, by detection of progressively stacked magnetic sensors, or by microwave reflection.
1. A system for playing audio with text, comprising:
an electronic book holder that accepts a cartridge, the cartridge including content associated with a plurality of books;
a book having a plurality of positions, at least some of the positions having indicators which are detectable by the holder,
wherein when a book is placed in the electronic book holder, the positions of the indicators are automatically read to identify the book and to associate the book with content from the cartridge associated with the book that is placed in the electronic book holder.
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9. A system for playing audio with text, comprising:
a book holder system adapted to play audio through a speaker, the book holder system receiving a cartridge, the cartridge including content associated with a plurality of books;
a book having a binding defining a first plurality of locations and a second plurality of locations;
wherein the book holder system automatically identifies the book when placed in the book holder system by using said first plurality of locations.
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13. A system for playing audio with text, comprising:
a book holder designed to receive a book, the book having a plurality of pages;
magnetic material attached to each of the plurality of pages such that when pages of the plurality are overlaid, the strength of a resulting magnetic field increases;
wherein the book holder includes a magnetic field sensor positioned to detect the resulting magnetic field.
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15. A system for playing audio with text, comprising:
an electronic book holder that receives a book and a cartridge containing content associated with a plurality of books;
magnetic material attached to the book in discrete locations;
wherein the book holder includes a plurality of magnetic switches aligned with said discrete locations such that when said book is received within said book holder, said magnetic material overlays said magnetic switches at the respective discrete locations to automatically move at least one of plurality of magnetic switches to identify the book, such that content associated with the book may be retrieved from the cartridge.
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The application is a continuation-in-part of non-provisional U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/557,644 filed Apr. 25, 2000 entitled "Method and System for Illustrating Sound and Text," the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference. This application claims the benefit of 60/147,975 filed Aug. 9, 1999 on the aforementioned related non-provisional application.
1. Technical Field
The present invention relates generally to a method and system for illustrating sound and text. More particularly, the present invention relates to a method for illustrating sound and text utilizing a book holder adapted to accept a book with pages including illustrations and/or text.
2. Description of Related Art
Without limiting the scope of the invention, its background is described in connection with electronic book reader systems. Substantial interest has long been given by the public to books which include sound illustration related to the text and/or illustration content within the book. Such sound illustrated books range in the industry from children's storybooks to manuals for learning a foreign language. Their popularity stems from the fact that a user can visually follow the text and/or illustration content in the book while listening to the audible representations corresponding to the text and/or illustration content.
Many sound illustrated books include a book and an audiocassette tape. The book, however, only has text and/or illustrations. It is the cassette tape that contains pre-recorded audio representations (e.g., voice and/or sound) which correspond with the text and/or illustrations on the pages of the book. In operation, the reader must follow the rhythm of the cassette. When the reader reaches a point for turning the page, a sound or voice instruction is heard indicating such action. If, however, the reader is not following attentively, the audio cassette will continue delivering audio, representations until stopped manually, or until the cassette reaches its end. As such, the reader may find him/herself on the wrong page.
Another sound illustrated book system includes a book holder with a stylus, wherein the stylus is used to prompt the holder to display audio depending on what the user presses with the stylus. For example, detectors are placed on the back of a book holder so that when a user selects a given image in the book, the holder (which must know what page the user is on) is able to display audio content associated with the particular image or word indicated with the stylus. Such systems typically include a particular target which must be depressed by the stylus in order to alert the system that the page has been turned. This system is depicted in
This system includes some limitations. For example, if a young user forgets to press the go button 208 after turning the page, then the holder will still display audio content associated with the previous page. In that case, when the user selects circle 210 the audio content associated with square 110 is liable to be displayed. Similarly, if the user accidentally selects the wrong position with the stylus on the left hand column where the go buttons 108, 208 are located, the system may mistake what page is currently being viewed. Children, who are among the target consumers for such book reading devices, may be prone to misapply the stylus, causing this system to mistakenly display audio content unassociated with the actual page which the child is viewing.
Other sound illustrated books enjoyed by the public today include pages comprising a pre-recorded sound chip which includes stored data (e.g., voice and sound). A problem with this type of sound illustrated book is that sound chips generally have a limited amount of memory storage capability. In addition, these chips are directly attached to each page. This can add significantly to the overall weight and girth of the page, or require the use of thick, almost cardboard-like, paper stock. U.S. Pat. No. 6,064,855 describes a system similar to this.
Another common problem is limitation to stored content within the system. For example, many book reading systems include cassettes for each book to be read, the cassette being inserted into the system when the book is read. Such systems typically require a new cassette for each book to be read. While the cassettes are not usually difficult to work with, children are less able to manipulate such devices than are adults, and the art would be improved by reducing the need to switch cassettes for each new book.
The present invention provides for an electronic book reader system. The innovative system preferably includes a book holder, a book, and a cassette which contains audio information related to the text of the book—preferably a reading of that text. Audio cassettes can include text for a plurality of books, which raises a need for the ability to distinguish different books. This is achieved, in one embodiment, by placement of magnetic indicators or signatures at specified locations in the book. The holder is capable of detecting the magnetic signatures. One possible implementation of this innovative approach is described as providing three locations on a book dedicated to book identification. The presence of a magnetic signature indicates a first state, the absence of the signature indicates a second state. A binary code is then assigned for each book, so that the arrangement of the magnetic signatures uniquely identifies books. This allows for a single cassette to contain audio associated with a plurality of books.
The present invention also provides innovative ways for detecting the page which a user of the innovative audio book system currently views. In a first embodiment, each page of the book has a reference hole and a progressive hole. The reference hole is the same size for all pages, while the progressive holes are different size on each page. The holes on the respective pages are aligned so that the reference holes are all stacked and the progressive holes are all stacked. As pages are turned, the amount of light passing through the collected reference holes will remain relatively constant, while the amount of light passing though the progressive holes increases with each page—and as the smallest of the progressive holes increases in size. (This requires that the top most page have the smallest progressive hole, the holes getting larger as the pages are turned). Photo detectors placed at the proper location (beneath the reference and progressive holes) can detect changes in relative intensity of the light passing through the collected holes. The book holder system uses this information to determine what page the user is viewing, and hence what audio to display.
Another innovative method for detecting the page includes the use of circuit elements in parallel. In one example embodiment, resistors are placed on each page by any of various methods. The resistors and conductive material are so arranged that when the pages are closed, atop one another, they form a circuit wherein a resistor on each individual page is in parallel with all the resistors, one from each closed page. As a page is opened, that resistor is removed from the parallel circuit. The holder system detects the total resistance of the closed pages, and thereby detects what page the user is currently viewing. This embodiment need not implement resistors, and a number of potential circuit elements and arrangements are described, including parallel capacitors and inductors.
Another innovative embodiment includes page detection by means of accumulating magnetic field strength on each page. Each page is equipped with some sort of magnetic field signature, positioned so that as the pages are stacked (e.g., closed), their magnetic field strengths accumulate in a distinguishable way. The holder system is equipped with Hall effect sensors or similar technology so that the page currently being viewed is detectable by reference to the total accumulated magnetic field strength.
Another innovative embodiment includes page detection by means of reflected microwave radiation. The holder is equipped with a microwave transceiver. Each page is equipped with a metal structure (for example) so that as pages are stacked, an antenna is formed. The size and reflectivity of the antenna depends on how many pages are closed. Therefore, the holder system can detect what page is currently being viewed by measuring the amount of microwave radiation reflected by the closed pages.
These and other innovations are explained more fully in the description which follows.
The novel features believed characteristic of the invention are set forth in the appended claims. The invention itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
The description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, and is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the invention in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention, the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. While the making and using of various embodiments of the present invention are discussed in detail below, it should be appreciated that the present invention provides many applicable inventive concepts which can be embodied in a wide variety of specific contexts. The specific embodiments discussed herein are merely illustrative of specific ways to make and use the invention, and do not delimit the scope of the invention.
In a preferred embodiment, the cassette 408 is inserted into the holder 402 as is the book 404. The book holder 402 detects which book has been placed therein (described more fully below) and when the book is opened, the holder displays audio associated with that page or "open position" of the book. As pages of the book are turned, the system detects what page is open to the reader, and displays audio associated with that page. The system for identifying the page is described more fully below.
In a preferred embodiment, cassette 408 includes audio content associated with more than one book. Such a capability requires that the system be able to identify which book is placed in the book holder as well as identify the page that particular book is on at a given moment.
The first (top) ten positions 506 are used to determine what pages are open to the reader, while the bottom three 506A–C are used to identify the book itself. This is accomplished by associating a particular book with a particular binary code represented in the bottom three positions 506A–C. For example, a first book is associated with the binary code "001" which is represented on the book itself by placing a magnetic signature (or other identifying apparatus, described below) at the 506C position, while leaving the 506A, 506B positions open. Hence, the absence of a signature represents a binary "0" while the presence of a signature represents a binary "1". In this way, a plurality of books can be uniquely identified by the positioning of signatures at the bottom three positions. Three positions dedicated to identification of the book can uniquely identify 8 books. Binary coding is preferred for this system, but other codes could be used according to the kind of signatures used.
In a preferred embodiment, the cassette 408 includes audio content associated with a plurality of books. The cassette also contains information so that when a book 504 is placed in the holder 502, the system 400 can identify the book 504 by reading the bottom three positions 506A–C for signatures. This is, in a preferred embodiment, accomplished by sensors that detect the presence or absence of a signature at the positions 506. The sensors are preferably hidden within the holder 502 and positioned near where the book binding lies when the book 504 is within the holder 502. This and other page detection systems consistent with preferred embodiments are described more fully below.
If three positions 506A–C are reserved for book identification, and if binary coding is used, then up to eight unique book identities can be recognized. Hence, a single cassette 408 can contain audio content for eight unique books. This allows a book to be removed and another book placed in the holder without the need to replace the cassette 408 as well. When a new book 504 is placed in the holder 502, the system 400 reads the bottom three positions 506A–C and identifies the book. It is then capable of displaying the correct audio content associated with that book. More or fewer positions may of course be dedicated to the identification of books. And though the book identification aspect of the present invention has been described with reference to magnetic signatures, other detection schemes may also be implemented consistent with preferred embodiments.
In this figure, it is noted that the bottom three positions 506M, 506N, 506O are preferably used for book identification. In this case, the binary representation would be "110" since the positions 506M, N have magnetic signatures 602M, N placed there, while position 506O has no magnet.
Though book identification has been described as dedicating the bottom three positions 506 to book IDs, books may be identified by dedicating any particular set of positions 506 to the book identification process. Also, though the positions are shown as being spaced between the holds of the spiral binding, any arrangement of signatures suffices, whether on the binding or outer edge of the book. Furthermore, the positions 506 dedicated to book identification need not be contiguous.
The present invention now describes page detection innovations consistent with a preferred embodiment.
In a first embodiment, page detection is described with reference to a magnetic detection system. With reference to
The reading surface 14 of the system comprises a magnetic signature sensor 26 which includes one or more individualized reading elements 28. In one embodiment, only five (5) of the reading elements 28 will be used. The reading elements 28 are pre-aligned on the reading surface 14 in order to correspond with the magnetic signatures 24 at their specified locations on each of the pages 20. A user will then place the book containing five (5) of pages 20 on the reading surface 14.
As the user views the illustrations and/or text on Page 1, the magnetic signature 24 on Page 1 will be detected by the reading element 28 of the magnetic signature sensor 26 corresponding to the magnetic signature 24 on Page 1. As the magnetic signature 24 of Page 1 comes into contact with the corresponding reading element 28, a Low (L) voltage signal will be depicted as shown in
This sequence will then continue with the user turning to Page 2, which includes illustrations, and/or text. As shown in
Another embodiment of the present invention comprises page detection using photo sensors.
Each page has a reference hole 910 and a progressive hole 912. The reference holes 910 are all the same diameter, while the progressive holes 912A, 912B, 912C increase in size as more pages are turned. The pages have magnetic coating near the holes to keep the pages intact.
Photo detectors 918, 920 are positioned to detect light passing through the progressive holes and reference holes, respectively. The photo detectors are connected to a circuit board 922 that allows processing of information. Photo detectors 918, 920 and circuit board 922 are preferably part of book holder or base unit 916.
As each page is turned during use of the system, the size of reference holes 910 remains the same, while the size of the progressive holes 912 gets bigger with each page. Hence, photo detector 920 will detect a uniform amount of light no matter what page is viewed by the user, while photo detector 918 receives increasing amounts of light with each page turned. In a preferred embodiment, photo detector 918 will experience a minimum amount of light at the first page and a maximum amount of light at the last page, with step-wise increments of light in between with each turning of a page.
Another embodiment of the present innovations includes using resistance to detect what page a reader is on.
The resistors in parallel 1102 are connected to a voltage source 1104 and another resistor 1106. Output node 1112 serves as a point at which to measure the resistance of the circuit. The voltage at this point 1112 is compared to the table, which includes voltage values corresponding to the known resistances for any given page position of the book. In a preferred embodiment, maximum voltage is produced at the output terminal 1112 on the first page and minimum voltage is produced on the last page.
The analog output voltage is preferably converted to a digital signal by analog-to-digital converter 1108 before being analyzed by CPU 1110.
Placing capacitors in parallel increases total capacitance, and hence, it increases the pulse width measured at node 1522. This pulse width is fed into an AND gate 1514. The AND gate has two inputs, including that from node 1522 and another reference input 1510 which depends on clock 1512. The pulse width generated by clock 1512 preferably produces pulse widths that are on a scale with the narrowest pulse widths liable to be produced by the combined capacitors 1502. The AND gate 1514 outputs a resulting pulse 1516 which is fed into counter 1518, and then is processed by CPU 1520. CPU 1520 compares the final measurement to a predetermined weight code table to distinguish what page the user is reading. Capacitance, and hence pulse width at node 1522, is maximum for the first page of the book and minimum for the last page in this scheme.
Though these embodiments have been described with reference to resistors and capacitors, the invention can also be modified to use other circuit components, such as inductors.
The particular implementation is not intended to limit the scope of the idea embodied in these examples.
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Real Life Celeb: Kris Jenner
Westeros Counterpart: Cersei Lannister
Wherefore the Connection: Cersei Lannister is a scheming piece of work who ruthlessly plots to put her children on the throne of Westeros. She has many enemies and detractors, but at this point in the Game, who can bring her down? (Also can we talk paternity scandal?)
In the world of Hollywood, Kris Jenner is notorious for being the engineer behind the Kardashian's rise to international fame (and infamy). She's sold out her children's lives all in the pursuit of glory. (Also can we talk paternity scandal?)
Both women don't seem to be particularly happy as they are more concerned with maintaining their family's grip on power, but so far, no one's been able to kick them down.
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October 12, 1999 - Industry News
American Trucking Assns. Chairman John Wren is still taking a hard line on the ATA reorganization plan that bears his name
It's official: For the time being, the U.S. Department of Transportation cannot fine unsafe truckers for violating the rules
October 11, 1999 - Industry News
A new diesel and gas tax that was supposed to replace Oregon's weight-distance tax as of Oct. 23 has been put on hold until voters can have their say next May, but a measure on the Nov. 2 ballot is closely tied to the controversial new law
A new report from the Surface Transportation Policy Project questions whether the benefits of road construction are really worth the delays in congestion during construction
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says its inspectors won't routinely ask to see a company's self-audit reports, but it does throw out some incentives for companies to make those self-audits available
The Department of Transportation's Research and Special Programs Administration has ruled that federal hazardous material transportation law pre-empts Tennessee's $650 remedial action fee
Petro Stopping Centers, Volvo Trucks North American and AT&T are joining up to make low-cost flu shots available at 38 Petro locations Wednesday, Oct. 13
October 10, 1999 - Industry News
Sweden's Volvo AB and Japan's Mitsubishi are joining forces to create what could be the world's largest truck and bus business
Another Illinois state driver licensing employee has been charged with taking bribes in exchange for commercial drivers licenses, bringing to 17 the number of people charged in a yearlong investigation
The Federal Highway Administration says it plans to grant exemptions from vision waivers to another 40 truck drivers
Rollins Leasing Corp. is buying family-owned Keen Leasing, headquartered in Harrisburg, PA
October 8, 1999 - Industry News
Key House legislators moved to forestall a possible shutdown of the Department of Transportation's truck safety enforcement effort
Confusion about the status of truck safety enforcement disrupts business at the Office of Motor Carrier and Highway Safety, but program manager Julie Cirillo said she is trying to keep her staff focused on its safety
October 6, 1999 - Industry News
Federal investigators are expanding their probe into commercial driver license bribery in Illinois
A new Oregon law that eliminates the weight-distance tax in favor of a diesel tax and raises the state's gas tax is on hold
Ceridian Corp. will license its processing system for truckers' commercial credit cards in order to settle accusations it violated anti-trust laws
The ever-changing mobile communications landscape so important to trucking is experiencing major business and technological tremors
In New Jersey, two state legislators are getting ready to introduce a two-bill package designed to try to rid the state's highways of dangerous truckers and teach motorists how to share the road with trucks
Lawmakers in South Carolina are drafting legislation to lower the speed limit for trucks in the state
Paccar last week opened a new truck manufacturing plant in Ste. Therese, Quebec, Canada
October 5, 1999 - Industry News
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has cancelled a meeting that was scheduled for Oct. 15 to discuss possible safety hazards of new driver assistance and information technologies
The Federal Highway Administration has expanded the hours of its toll-free hotline for reporting violations of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations
Rep. Frank Wolf wants to put more bite into truck safety enforcement, but his tactics have led to the possibility that enforcement's teeth will be pulled
October 4, 1999 - Industry News
There are more Mexican trucks operating illegally in the U.S. than was previously thought, according to a senior Transportation Department official. And they are significantly less safe than U.S. fleets, he said
The Teamsters union Friday said it would accept Overnite Transportation's offer of a nationwide vote on union representation. But the union attached so many conditions to its acceptance, Overnite says it's just a publicity stunt
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Children who live in crime-ridden Camden, New Jersey are growing up in some of the poorest households in the state. Their parents bolt the doors and windows each night, burdened by a now-paralyzed Camden police department that was gutted last year due to a budget deficit. A Philadelphia Daily News article cites damning statistics for the city: there was a 45 percent increase in aggravated assaults with a firearm in December of 2011 from the year previous, while CQ Press's City Crime Rankings slotted Camden at number two in the nation's most dangerous cities (just behind Flint, Michigan). In Camden "nearly 7,700 fewer arrests were made last year than in 2010," reports The Star-Ledger, as violent crimes—shootings, homicides, and robberies—surged following police department layoffs that sent 168 officers packing.
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Foraging free/cheap scrap hardwood, leather, & bones: where to look?
I have some craft and design projects I'd like to create with *quality* scrap hardwood, *quality* scrap leather, and game animal skulls/teeth/other bones. The bigger the wood/leather scraps the better. Other than Etsy suppliers, where are the best places in my community to try to look for these things and get them for little to no cost? [more inside]
Making camp awesome, one craft at a time
I've been offered the chance to run a week-long day camp this coming summer at a local art space. I have an idea for a theme, but I want to run it by the hive mind and make sure it's as awesome as it can possibly be. Who want to help me plan Costume Camp? [more inside]
New Hobby Is Producing Stuff - What Next?
So a hobby I've picked up to help wind down in the evenings has started to produce items that might actually be sell-able. This is a new experience for me and I am at a loss as to what to do next. [more inside]
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Not long after beginning their relationship, Fabrison?s co-owners Fabrice and Alison?from Marseilles, France and Columbus, Ohio, respectively?traveled to Europe together, seeking a change of scenery. Inspired by the warm hospitality of European caf?s, they returned home to open their own cozy shop, combining their first names to form its distinctive moniker.
Crepes are the specialty at Fabrison?s, with customers perusing a menu of sweet, savory, and breakfast iterations of the traditional French food. The La Galette combines ham, mushrooms, and spinach with a fried egg, whereas the L?Isabelle keeps its ingredients as simple as Count von Count?s locker combination, mingling sugar, butter, and a topping of powdered sugar. Patrons can begin their mornings with a spot of espresso and Fabrice?s Breakfast Crepe, filled with sausage, bacon, and spicy harissa sauce. Rounding out the menu is a selection of patisserie-style desserts and pastries.
The couple?s friends and family helped them plan their caf??s look, with Fabrice?s mother sending over photos and swatches from European cafes, which influenced its bright palette of crimson, gold, and washed turquoise. Alison?s mother sewed the gingham curtains on the windows, and artist Derek Little created the vivid painting on the front window. Fabrison?s also shares French culture with the community through regular evening events that include crepe-cooking classes, French movie nights, French speaking classes, and French kissing workshops.


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Road trip!When an old woman, Selma Hansen, getting
killed by a meteorite sparks an Oracular reaction in Olaf, the boys mount up
and Axl, Anders and Olaf are off to Whangamaungamoa, in heartland New Zealand.But the Goddesses have had a similar reaction
to the event and Michele and Ingrid are also on the road, heading for the same
Thus it is that
there is the first face-to-face summit meeting of Gods and Goddesses, outside
the church where Selma's
funeral is being held.May the best
deity win, is the general consensus, as the two sides set about following any
signs of the Frigg being here.Instead
who they find is Thor, God of War, in the form of Derrick, a goat farmer.
This is a problem
for both sides, because Thor is clearly barking mad – and also very scary, with
his hammer in his hand.But Thor is
thrilled to find Odin/Axl is in his house and announces that their search is
over because his daughter, Delphine, is, in fact, Frigg.This, in turn, is a problem for Axl because
Delphine is definitely not the woman he had in mind as his soul-mate forever.
Thor ousts the
rest of the Gods/Goddesses so that he may spend time with Odin – and so that
Axl can get it on with Delphine.This
leaves Anders free to kindle a relationship with Michele; and for Olaf and
Ingrid, the Goddess Oracle, to bond over vodka and a spa pool.This leaves Axl alone, on the farm, to incur
the wrath of Thor, after Axl realises Delphine is not Frigg.Thor does not take the news well and it takes
Anders on a rescue mission, plus Axl growing some Odin-like balls, for them to
get out of there alive.
Ty, meanwhile,
has declined to go on the road trip, so he is in Auckland when a panicked Dawn rings – she's
at Anders' apartment, feeding his fish, and Anders' fridge has died!Ty takes advantage ofbeing the white knight here to bond with
Dawn, but when he gets the impression she not only sees him as a 'friend' but,
thanks to some lies from Anders, as a 'gay friend', Ty hits the roof – and in
doing so Dawn learns that not only is Ty not gay, but he regards her as someone
he could fall for in a big way.After
some initial confusion, it seems that she feels the same way about him – and
they kiss, there in Anders' apartment.
The next morning
finds Dawn and Ty, together in the apartment, after a night of love-making –
and of Ty watching her sleep, lest she feels the cold he emanates in his
passion.When Dawn assures him that she
doesn't feel the cold, Ty is the happiest man on the planet.
This is more
than can be said for Anders' tropical fish, as they have succumbed to Ty's
global-cooling characteristics.When
Anders returns to his apartment after the failed Frigg hunt he finds they have
been replaced by a box of fish fingers – a message from Ty about telling lies.
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OK so me and my boyfriend do a lot of foreplay because we both said no sex till we get married so we have done everything till we stopped at... Show More
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It seems like your boyfriend likes to be a little dominated.
Try to bite his neck (softly) and run your tounge around his ear giving him kisses as you move around the neck. Put your hands on his hair (both of them) and just kiss him passionately. Start kissing his chest softly and in a playful way,( you should sip on some hot tea before you do that so your mouth and tounge are hot,that would feel extremely good) and work your way down to the crotch area (make sure you do it sensually and glance at him eversooften) then what you decide to do from there is your choice.
Give him a strip tease, that would really turn him on without even touching him.
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Take your pants off so that he can see the target area. Stroke his p-nis very lightly and gently until he is getting excited, then stop. Put oil on his p-nis and lower yourself onto it so that he penetrates you by one inch or so, then pull away. Wait two or three minutes, then go back to the stroking.
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I wonder when the US will remove the "under god" addition and revert back to the original.
After all, the communist threat to the United States is not what it once was....
Those words WERE removd from severals schools around here a few years, but THANKFULLY, they've been restored to be said how it SHOULD be said, at least as of 1954, which is 4 years before my time even!
That painting ISN'T worth the .99 cents he wanted originally!


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To Tell The TruthTo Tell The Truth (1985) Season 2 Episode 61- The Jetsons Cartoon Episode Guide by Dave Koch
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- The Jetsons Cartoon Episode Guide
- Hanna-Barbera Studios
- Distributed by: Worldvision Enterprises
- Cartoon Characters: George Jetson, Jane Jetson, Elroy Jetson, Judy Jetson, Astro, Rosie, Cosmo Spacely, H. G. Cogswell, Orbity.
- Originally Released in 1985.
- Season: 2
- Color
- Running Time: 30 minutes.
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Elroy juggles with his mother's favorite pitcher and breaks it. Elroy's first idea is to make up a big lie instead of telling he was wrong. Jane goes crazy when Elroy decides to tell the truth. The question arises whether it is better to tell the truth or make up a little white lie. Especially, when George has to take miss Bubbles Blast-off home, stays in the rocket with her, saves the lives of all passengers and hitchhikes back from the dark side of the moon with the talking bear of a traveling space circus, but who will believe the truth?
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Maybe your time would be better spent, though, reading Dante himself?
But be sure to read the whole "Divine Comedy," not just the Inferno.
I first read Dante (in John Ciardi's verse translation) when I was a very young teenager and have loved the Commedia ever since. My Italian's not up to much, so I read it in translations — my current favorite being that of Anthony Esolen — though preferably with the Italian original on the facing page. And I've read it quite a few times.
I was reading the Inferno for the first time while I was on a train traveling from Los Angeles to Provo. I was going to visit my brother and his wife while he was doing his senior year — his only year — at BYU. There was a distinguished looking black gentleman riding in same train car near me, and he was evidently amused by the weird Dante-reading junior high schooler. We had a long conversation about the book.
For what it's worth, I saw Louis Lomax on television a few weeks later, and I've always thought, though I'm not sure and can't prove it, that that's who my conversation partner was.
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Peter Auster
Rationale: biodiversity
Seasons and depths important for protection: year-round; benthic
The selection of this 20-mile-wide and 50- to 200-meter-isobath-deep polygon is based on diversity hot spots identified from georeferenced species per tow calculated from ECNASAP data (data from Brown et al., 1996; diversity analysis based on Auster, unpublished data). The use of these diversity hot spots is based on a discussion in Reid (1988).
Rationale: biodiversity; representation of communities
Seasons and depths important for protection: year-round; benthic
These cross-shelf polygons are based on the premise of capturing representative assemblages of fishes, habitats, and sediment (grain-size) diversit. (Auster and Shackell, 2000; Auster et al., 1995). The location of assemblages of mid-Atlantic fishes is based on Colvocoresses and Musick (1994). Microhabitat use and variability across the shelf is based on Auster et al. (1995). Further, the most northern cross-shelf poly-gon (PA4) also captures a cross-shelf fish-species diversity hot spot based on species-per-tow trawl samples (see metadata for polygon PA1; Auster, unpublished data).
Others have also identified both areas as critical habitats for other species.
Rationale: biodiversity; nursery area
Seasons and depths important for protection: year-round; pelagic
The shape and location of this polygon is based on Auster, Crowder, and Musick's agreement on the average location of high-density regions of Sargassum along the Gulf Stream. Sargassum is essential habitat for Sargassum-associated fishes, fishes that serve as prey for larger pelagic predators, and as a nursery for sea turtles and many fishes.
Auster also supports the designation of Polygon BH5 (Bear Seamount) and DR1 (hard substrate area off Cape Hatteras, North Carolina).
for PA1
Brown, S.K., et al., 1996. East Coast of North America Groundfish: Initial Explorations of Biogeography and Species Assemblages (Silver Spring, MD: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and Dartmouth, NH. Department of Fisheries and Oceans, p. 111.
Reid, W.V. 1998. Biodiversity Hot Spots. Trends Ecol. Evol. 13: 275–80.
for PA2–4
Auster, P.J., R. J. Malatesta, and S.C. laRosa. 1995. Patterns of Microhabitat Utilization of Mobile Megafauna on the Southern New England (USA) Continental Shelf and Slope. Mar. Ecol. Prog. Ser. 127: 77–85.
Auster, P.J., and N. Shackell. In press. Marine Protected Areas for Sustainable Fisheries and Conservation of Biological Diversity. In press. Northeastern Naturalist.
Colvocoresses, J.A.and J.A. Musick. 1984. Species Associations and Community Composition of Middle Atlantic Bight Continental Shelf Demersal Fishes. Fish. Bull., U.S. 82: 295–313.
for PA5
Moser, M.L., P.J. Auster and J.B. Bichy. 1998. Effects of Mat Morphology on Large Sargassum-Associated Fishes: Observations from a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) and Free-Floating Video Camcorders. Environmental Biology of Fishes. 51: 391–98.
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Pheasant Hollow Winery
Located in a rustic log cabin in the woods near Rend Lake, a large tasting room, huge stone fireplace, and a wraparound deck provides a great place to sample Pheasant Hollow's award-winning wines. Only 1 mile east of Rend Lake.
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Locally owned tour bus that can seat up to 12 people. Services available include wine trail tours, scenic tours, as well as sporting and special events.
The Bluffs Vineyard & Winery
Buttermilk Hill is home to this vineyard & winery, the location and view are quite unique and allow all who visit to truly feel like they are back to nature. The grounds are large enough to have a picnic or a private conversations over a glass of wine. And at the same time, the winery is accommodating to larger groups. The wine list has several whites and reds made with local grapes.
Pomona Winery
Award-winning fruit wines made from Southern Illinois peaches, apples, blueberries and strawberries are the specialty at this winery, nestled deep in the Shawnee Forest.
Flint Hill Vineyard
Flint Hill Vineyards began growing grapes in the Mid 1990's with the efforts of brothers-in-law, Louis Bertino and John Molinarolo. Louis had a vineyard of Concord and Niagara at his home site some years earlier. After courses in the development of a vineyard, two acres of vines were planted from cuttings acquired from an established Southern Illinois vineyard. The varieties planted were Chambourcin and Vignoles, French hybrids proven to fare well in our climate and produce fruit that vinted into excellent wine. In the late 1990's another two acres of vines were planted adding the Seyval Blanc variety, a proven and hardy producer.
Lyn-Nita Vineyards
Lyn-Nita Vineyards was established in 2010 with the planting of three acres of vineyards. The Wine Cellar was opened in November 2010 and features wines from Illinois grown grapes. Local wines produced and sold.
Orlandini Vineyards
Orlandini Vineyard began its roots in 1988 when their first vines were planted. Over two decades later the grapes are still flourishing. Orlandini Vineyard is located on one of southern Illinois' highest ridge tops, deep in the heart of the Shawnee Hills A.V.A. After years of practice and experimentation in wine making, Orlandini Vineyard began releasing wines to the the public in 2001. Novices and connoisseurs have been enjoying our hand tended vintages ever since.
Windy Hill Vineyard & Winery
This family-owned vineyard harvests three acres of grapes each fall. The varieties include Vignoles, Chambourcin, Catawba, Concord, Niagara and Cayuga. Windy Hill is located on the Southern Illinois Wine Trail.
CITY:Creal Springs
Bella Terra Winery
Bella Terra Winery is nestled in the beautiful surroundings of Johnson County, Illinois. With a scenic view of ponds, trees, and our vineyard we provide the perfect setting for sipping wines or celebrating special occasions. Bella Terra Winery was not created just for wine connoisseurs, we offer food and activities for the whole family. You can play bocce ball, throw a game of washers, watch your favorite team on T.V., or just relax under a tree and enjoy the breeze.The manicured grounds of Bella T Winery combined with beautiful shade trees create a striking backdrop for any occasion.
CITY:Creal Springs
Cache River Basin Vineyard and Winery
The winery is known for its white wine made from grapes grown in Southern Illinois. The winery and vineyard are located in a scenic setting just south of the Heron Pond turn-off.
Monte Alegre Vineyard & Cellars
Monte Alegre is the first vineyard and winery within the Southern Illinois city of Carbondale. Come stroll down Ponce Wine Trail and taste the wines grown in this beautiful region of the heartland. Offering spectacular vineyard views and prime red and white wines that have made Southern Illinois a favorite tourist destination for wine lovers and their families throughout the Midwest. Southern Illinois residents and tourists alike flock to this wine trail to get immersed in the beauty of growing, bottling, and degustating wine. Monte Alegre Vineyard and Ponce Cellars form the perfect stop in Southern Illinois for learning how to cultivate grapes for white and red wine, touring the wine cellars, degustating wines. Come visit the Ponce Wine Trail and Monte Alegre Vineyard and Cellars in Carbondale, Southern Illinois!
Hedman Vineyards
Browse through our Scandinavian Gift shop while tasting our Estate wines, from grapes grown in our vineyard. Dine at our Peach Barn Cafe', serving authentic Swedish cuisine, and relax in the peaceful surroundings of Southern Illinois.Sip a glass of wine outdoors overlooking the pond.
CITY:Alto Pass
Pheasant Hollow Winery
Pheasant Hollow Winery is located in a rustic log cabin in the woods near Rend Lake. A large tasting room, huge stone fireplace, and a wraparound deck provide a great place to sample Pheasant Hollow's award-winning wines.
Orchard View Winery
Taste the tradition of over 100 years of quality grown fruit from the Mazanek family orchards. Even connoisseurs will appreciate a glass of John James, a delightful semi-sweet blend of Golden Delicious and Jonathan apples aged in American oak.
Crooked Creek Winery
Enjoy fine handcrafted Illinois wines served with a personal touch in a relaxing country atmosphere. Experience the outdoor beauty of Southwestern Illinois' rolling farmland or sip wine indoors by a cozy fire.
Hogg Hollow Winery
View works by local artists and enjoy free wine tasting at this Golconda winery.
Von Jakob Vineyard
VonJakob Vineyards, "Little Germany," is located on a Shawnee Forest hill in the Shawnee National Forest. Sample award-winning wines from dry to sweet, red to white. Located in the city of Pomona, IL.
Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery
Bretz Wildlife Lodge & Winery offers a relaxing dining atmosphere. They serve lunch and dinner, with breakfast on Sundays. With a twist on the normal steak and eggs, the Lodge serves prime rib or smoked brisket and eggs along with pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and omelet's. Lunch offerings include salads, smoked sandwiches, hamburgers as well as many appetizers. Dinner includes, but not limited to rib eye steaks, surf-n-turf, succulent pulled pork, seafood, and awesome baby back ribs. The Lodge offers inside and outside dining options. A variety of dinner specials are available throughout the week. A breakfast and brunch buffet is available on Sundays. Each visit to Bretz Wildlife Lodge and Winery is a new experience for you to enjoy.
Shawnee Winery
Come relax with us a while and enjoy the lovely Southern Illinois down-home atmosphere. Make yourself comfortable in our tasting room or have a seat outside on our country porch. Open 7 days a week for locally made wine.
Lincoln Heritage Winery
Offers complimentary tastings of hand crafted wines and frequently offers special wine recipes to sample as well. Gourmet cheeses, salamis and crackers are available for purchase and you are invited to bring a picnic basket filled with your own goodies. There are a small selection of other beverages on hand.
Hickory Ridge Vineyard & Winery
Hickory Ridge is nestled in the hills of the Shawnee Forest, and is family owned and operated. All wines are made from grapes grown solely on the premises, and include excellent dry wines, as well as award-winning whites and rosés.
Moon Dog Farm & Vineyard
This farm offers fine Illinois wine-making grapes, organic vegetables and a small selection of fruits.
CITY:Creal Springs
Black Diamond Vineyards
This winery offers a quiet, relaxing setting and great wine. Be sure to check out the gift shop that features handmade truffles by Heavenly Sweets, lotions, oils and candles. Special events are held throughout the year.
GenKota Winery
GenKota's award-winning wines and ports feature reds, whites and blushes, from sweet and semi-sweet to dry. A full line of wine-related items and gift baskets are also available.
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Firefighters work to put out a fire after a fireworks supermarket explodes.
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Kitty Fisher
3 of 11 portraits of Kitty Fisher
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Kitty Fisher
by Richard Purcell (Charles or Philip Corbutt), after Sir Joshua Reynolds
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- Catherine Maria ('Kitty') Fisher (circa 1741-died 1767), Courtesan. Sitter associated with 11 portraits.
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- Richard Purcell (Charles or Philip Corbutt) (active 1746-died 1766), Engraver. Artist associated with 76 portraits.
- Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723-1792), Painter and first President of the Royal Academy. Artist associated with 1413 portraits, Sitter associated with 38 portraits.
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To trade or not to trade
A guide to trading in your old car - whether you should do it and what to know
Published: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 11:22 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, January 29, 2008 at 11:22 a.m.
You're ready to buy a new car. Should you trade in your old car or sell it yourself? The answer is the old adage: You never know until you try. If you want to get top dollar for your old car, it's best to go to the dealer, see what happens, and then make your decision. Here are some guidelines that will prepare you for what will happen and help you decide what's best for you.
Know what your car is worth
Consult a used-car pricing site such as Kelley Blue Book to get a ballpark value for your car. KBB shows three values: Trade-in, private party, and retail. Check the trade-in (lowest) and private-party values for a good estimate. (KBB will walk you through determining your car's condition - be honest!) Next, peruse the local online classifieds to see how close asking prices for cars like yours are to actual book values.
Have reasonable expectations
Most dealerships will offer you less than your car is worth.
This isn't dishonesty, it's just good business: The dealer must spend money on cleaning your car and fixing any problems and still be able to sell it at a profit. You should expect a low offer -- in fact, if the offer for your trade-in sounds too good to be true, be wary...For more on this story, please visit
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A Night Of Denim And DIMONDS
The Belmont Child Care Association is proud to present A Night of Denim and Diamonds honoring Barbara Banke of Stonestreet Farm. This event will benefit Anna House, The Early Childhood Education Center for the children of the backstretch.


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Juan Martinez
Juan worked in meatpacking for more than 8 years, ultimately requiring surgery on each hand and two surgeries on his back. By the age of 36 his body was permanently disabled. His hands lost their strength and grip. His fingers lock. He broke three disks in his back from lifting heavy buckets of meat and fat every day. The pain doesn't stop.
In Juan's own words:
"My name is Juan Martinez. I worked in Nebraska meatpacking plants for more than eight years. I used knives, trimming ribs for four years and heavy shoulder clods for another four years.
I've had surgeries on both hands and two on my back and many hours of therapy, but the pain doesn't stop. My hands lost their strength and grip. After my back surgery, I lost my strength in my legs.
Imagine being disabled at the age of 41.
Working on the line, the speed takes a toll on your body. You make the cuts again and again. The line runs so fast, and it doesn't slow down when other workers are absent. Then you have to work even faster.
Each day I made thousands of cuts, motions that repeated every shift. My hands became inflamed. My fingers locked. I broke three disks in my back from lifting heavy buckets of meat and fat every day.
My doctor set work restrictions that prohibited me from using a knife or hook. Once my company learned of my restrictions, they quickly laid me off. In my experience, when you're injured the company looks for any excuse to fire you. When you're injured, the company no longer wants you.
My friends who reported their own accidents have lost their jobs. Others hid their injuries because they feared being fired.
I've come to learn that when you're injured on the job at the packing plants, it becomes nearly impossible to find a job.
We need policies that keep the speed of work safe. I don't want more people to become disabled just because they're trying to do their job.
The speed of the line is killing the health of workers."
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