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A computer-implemented multi-user virtual reality system that erects a networked virtual world for real time interaction amongst multiple participants. A computer-simulation of an animated world is network-distributed amongst participants, e.g., as a virtual world. The simulation accommodates multiple users whose computers are connected by a communications network. The users' computers need not be the same type of machine. Users can interact with one another and with the objects in the virtual world. The properties of objects in the virtual world, such as form, color, and behavior, are displayed on monitors and can be modified in real time while the simulation is running. Modifications to objects are stored and therefore persist, and can therefore bridge across computer system shutdowns and restarts.
1. A method of using a platform independent virtual reality environment on a computer system including a plurality of dynamic object modules, wherein the dynamic object modules comprising blocks of executable binary code and wherein each dynamic object module represents a virtual interactive object in the virtual reality environment, the method for allowing a user to add an additional object module while currently running an existing object module, the method comprising the steps of:
a. initializing the virtual reality environment including an existing object module, wherein the additional object module is absent from the virtual reality environment; and
b. invoking the additional object module wherein the additional object module's executable binary code communicates with the executable code of the existing object module, such that both the existing object module and the additional object module concurrently run without reinitializing the virtual reality environment.
2. A computer system for providing a virtual reality environment, wherein a first and a second user run application programs on individual host computers and participate directly in the virtual reality environment by viewing and modifying shared objects, and wherein the computer system allows the first user to display a first shared object and add a second shared object from outside of the virtual reality environment and display the second shared object concurrently with the first shared object in the virtual reality environment, the computer system comprising:
a. means for creating a first object module including executable code;
b. means for executing the first object module to display the first shared object in the virtual reality environment, wherein the second shared object is absent from the virtual reality environment; and
c. means for concurrently executing a second object module including executable code to display the second object so that the second object module and the first object module are concurrently executing in order to display the second shared object and the first shared object in the virtual reality environment without reinitializing the virtual reality environment.
3. The computer system of
4. A computer program for providing a virtual reality environment which allows a first user to display a first object while the first user is creating a second object and for adding the second object so that the second object is capable of being displayed concurrently with the first object, the computer program comprising:
a. means for creating a first object module including platform independent executable code;
b. means for executing the first object module to display the first object, wherein the second object is absent from the virtual reality environment;
c. means for creating a second object module including platform independent executable code; and
d. means for concurrently executing the second object module so that the second object module and the first object module are concurrently executing without reinitializing the virtual reality environment, thereby allowing both the first and the second object to be simultaneously displayed.
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a. means for the second user to request an authorization from the master copy to change to one of the corresponding slave copies; and
b. means for changing the one of the corresponding slave copies according to changes made pursuant to the authorization.
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20. A computer program for providing a virtual reality environment for a first user and a second user wherein the first and second users are connected via a network, the computer program comprising:
a. means for executing an object module to display a first object such that the first user can independently create the virtual reality environment wherein the first object is created solely by the first user; and
b. means for transferring the first user object module directly to the second user via the network as a slave copy so that the second user can display the first object without interrupting the first user and wherein the second user can also participate directly in the virtual reality environment.
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23. A platform independent software program for creating a virtual reality environment comprising a plurality of object modules each comprising a block of executable binary code for providing a sequence of computer instructions for displaying a graphical virtual environment with corresponding virtual objects, wherein the virtual objects are capable of being modified while displaying the graphical virtual environment.
24. A multi-user networked system including a plurality of networked host computers each configured for allowing a plurality of virtual object modules, each comprising executable binary code, to execute concurrently in a shared virtual reality environment and wherein at least two of the networked host computers operate under different operating platforms, further wherein users are capable of adding and deleting additional virtual object in the virtual reality environment in real time without reinitializing the shared virtual reality environment.
25. A system for a plurality of networked users to view and modify a displayable three-dimensional virtual object in virtual reality environment, wherein the three-dimensional virtual object is represented by a dynamic object module including executable binary code representing the displayable three dimensional virtual object, the system comprising;
a. means for receiving object modification requests from the plurality of networked users;
b. means for arbitrating the modification requests resulting in a modified executable binary code;
c. means for executing the modified executable binary code resulting in a corresponding modified three-dimensional virtual object; and
d. means for editing the displayable three dimensional virtual object according to the modified executable binary code.
26. A computer architecture for creating a virtual reality environment, the architecture comprising:
a. a means for selecting object module codes comprising block of binary code which provides executable instructions to display virtual objects;
b. a memory for storing object module codes;
c. an application program for simulating a virtual reality environment;
d. a platform independent execution engine for bringing selected object module codes in and out of the applications program while the application program is running to display corresponding virtual objects within the virtual reality environment.
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This application is a continuation under 37 C.F.R. 1.60 of a United States patent application filed by Marc de Groot in the United States Patent and trademark Office on Sep. 9, 1996, Ser. No. 60/025,684, and titled, MULTI-USER VIRTUAL-REALITY SYSTEM FOR SIMULATING A THREE-DIMENSIONAL ENVIRONMENT, and is incorporated in full herein by reference.
A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material which is subject to copyright protection. In particular, the several appendices are copyright 1993-1996 by Marc de Groot and Immersive Systems, Inc. The copyright owners have no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but they otherwise reserve all copyright rights whatsoever. (See, 37 C.F. R. �1.71 (d)-(e).)
The invention relates generally to computer-implemented methods and systems for network communication and participation and more specifically, to systems and methods for building, representing and interactively animating the interplay of imaginary objects in a simulated three-dimensional world.
A computer-implemented multi-user virtual reality system that erects a networked virtual world for real time interaction amongst multiple participants. A computer-simulation of an animated world is network-distributed amongst participants, e.g., as a virtual world. The simulation accommodates multiple users whose computers are connected by a communications network. The users' computers need not be the same type of machine. Users can interact with one another and with the objects in the virtual world. The properties of objects in the virtual world, such as form, color, and behavior, are displayed on monitors and can be modified in real time while the simulation is running. Modifications to objects are stored and therefore persist, and can therefore bridge across computer system shutdowns and restarts.
FIG. 1 is an onion-layer diagram of a multi-user virtual reality (VR) system embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing parts of the multi-user virtual reality (VR) system of FIG. 1; and
FIG. 3 is a memory map of the multi-user virtual reality (VR) system resident in a typical computer.
FIGS. 1-3 variously illustrate a multi-user virtual reality (VR) system 10 which is preferably implemented as a computer-implemented method that creates networked virtual world for real time interaction amongst multiple participants. A computer simulation is established and distributed across a computer network to participants and is pictorialized and animated as a virtual world. The simulation accommodates multiple users whose computers are preferably connected by a communications network, e.g., TCP/IP, the "internet", etc. The respective physical types of each user's computers need not be the same type of machine. Users can interact with one another and with the objects in the virtual world. Any property of an object, including its form, color, and behavior, can be modified in real time while the simulation is running. Modifications to objects persist, even in the event of a computer system shutdown and restart.
A host computer is one of a plurality of computers physically distributed but connected by a communications network. Fach host computer is identified on the network by a unique symbol, e.g., a host ID numeric code that is preferably a 32-bit data word. The network IP number for the host can be used for the host ID.
The local host has a variety of input/output (I/O) devices with which a given human user directly interacts to experience and impact the virtual world. A local user directly interacts with a given host's I/O devices.
A dynamic module is preferably a block of binary executable code and/or data. Each such module has a predefined and standardized structure and is critically hardware-platform independent. Such modules comprise relocation information that permits values within the module to be adjusted according to the address at which it is loaded. A program entry point is included in each module for initializing and de-initializing the contents. Another program entry point is provided for the receiving and processing of messages transmitted by other modules. Each dynamic module typically represents one virtual object.
Each dynamic module has a module ID symbol that uniquely identifies it among all the other modules loaded on its host. In one embodiment, the module ID is 32-bits wide, and is the base address of the module in its host's memory.
A master module is used as the central hub for communications for the copies of a virtual object in a shared space. The master module acts as an arbiter of conflicting requests, disseminates messages to the slave copies about changes, and makes the final decision about whether to allow a modification of the virtual object. The master module runs on the host that owns the virtual object.
A slave module processes messages from the master module about changes in its appearance or other properties. The slave keeps the master informed about interactions it has with other virtual objects. The slave module cannot change its properties in direct response to an interaction. It communicates the interaction to the master and waits to be instructed to modify itself.
A quantity "hmID' is used to uniquely identify a module among all modules in the virtual universe. The hmID is preferably a two-dimensional quantity comprised of the module ID of the module and the host ID of the host on which it is loaded.
A prism is preferably a rectangular prism, e.g., a three-dimensional solid with six sides, eight vertices and twelve edges. Every pair of edges that meet at a vertex form a right angle, e.g., a box. The prism's faces are always parallel with one of the XY, XZ, or YZ plane of the universe coordinate system. The prism is defined by giving the interval over which the prism extends when projected onto each of the X, Y and Z axes of the universe coordinate system. The notation for a prism is (Xmin, Xmax, Ymin, Ymax, Zmin, Zmax). A point p=(x, y, z) is considered to lie inside the prism of Xmin<=Px<Xmax and Ymin<=Py<Ymax and Zmin<=Pz<Zmax.
A region is preferably a set of one or more prisms and regions that are contiguous.
Modules are intended to hold any sort of virtual object that can be imagined by the designer, and the specification of module functionality is open-ended. However, multi-user VR system 10 specifies some required types of modules, and specifies their behavior, to provide a framework for the virtual universe.
A deck module is the first module that runs when the system is started up, and such are responsible for reading a stored configuration and starting the other modules in the system. The deck module also acts as an initial point of contact for communications from other hosts, and provides a global repository service for data shared by many modules on a given host. The deck module has no master/slave counterparts.
A space module is used to create and manage the objects and properties in the immediate environment around a user. The immediate environment is typically the contents of one room or building. A space master module is one that creates the objects in the space that is owned by the local host. By running the module, the local host acts as a server for the space it owns. This module is not loaded if the local host owns no space. A space slave module is one that creates the objects in the space that the self experiences. The space slave module is not loaded unless there is a self master module running. Its function is to provide sensory input for the local user. If the self master module is running, there is preferably always a space slave module running. It is preferably always a slave copy of the space that the local user is in.
A view module drives the three-dimensional display of the space, and runs the task that draws the world on the monitor or in the HMD. The view module creates the camera object and the rendering task. The view module has no master/slave counterparts.
A self module implements the user's presence in the virtual universe and creates the vehicle module, the instrument panel module, and the avatar module. A self master module always runs on the user's local host. It processes input from the user via the local host's I/O devices, and sends messages to the self slave module(s) to update the avatar visible object and the instrument panel in accordance with the user's actions. A self slave module creates and manages the visible manifestation of a user, and runs on every host that is running a copy of the space that Alice, the local user, is in. For example, if Alice is the only user in the space, there is only one copy of Alice's self slave module running, and it runs on the host that owns the space. If there are other users in the space, there is one additional copy of Alice's self slave module running on each user's local host.
A vehicle module provides the "feet" for a self module, and provides the user with the ability to move around in the virtual world. A vehicle master module holds a task that takes input from the user, e.g., via the mouse, keyboard, or some other I/O device. It translates that input into commands to move. A vehicle slave module receives motion updates from the vehicle master and applies them to the self slave module. When the vehicle slave is started, it is sent a message with a pointer to the object whose position it should control. The slave responds directly to this message, because it is the slave self module that sends it.
An instrument-panel module implements the "hands" of the self module. It gives the user the ability to manipulate the objects in the virtual world. The instrument-panel module manifests as a visible object that is preferably attached to the eyepoint, and hence does not change position with respect to the viewing frustum of the camera object. The visible object is preferably an icon for a tool. The tool, when selected with a pointing device, e.g., a mouse or glove, and changes its visual properties so as to bring into view other, similar icons that represent tools for manipulating virtual objects. The icons at every level have the same behavior; they can be stacked to as many levels of depth as are practicable.
An instrument-panel master module runs a task that waits for a selection event from the pointing device. The pointing device can be used by both the vehicle module and the panel module; for this reason the panel master checks whether the selection event selected an object that is in the domain of the currently active tool. If the object is in the tool's domain, a message is sent to the vehicle causing it to suspend motion. When the selection event is finished, another message is sent to the vehicle to allow it to resume motion. An instrument-panel module slave module is used to create the visible-object tool icon. It receives messages from the panel master module to highlight and not highlight, and select and unselect the tool icon. The panel slave module changes the visual properties of the tool icon in response to these messages.
A root-tool is the first tool created by the instrument-panel module in a tool hierarchy. The root-tool can be written so it loads and unloads child tools when it is selected and unselected. A root-tool master module processes four specialized messages: highlight, not highlighted, select, and unselect. It passes such messages onto its slave counterparts so they can update the visual properties of the root-tool icon. A root-tool slave module creates and destroys the icon for the root-tool when the module is loaded and unloaded. It processes four specialized messages: highlight, not highlighted, select, and unselect. It reacts to these messages by changing a property or properties of the tool icon. The property changes are not restricted, but the color or brightness of the icon will increase when it is highlighted. So the icon will experience a visual change when selected that will be readily noticeable even after many minutes, such as a continuous animation of the icon. Any change made to the icon on highlight or selection should be reversed on not highlighted or unselection. The highlighted message is sent when the pointing device's cursor or image overlaps the icon. The not highlighted message is sent when the pointing device's "grab" state changes. In the case of a mouse, the "grab" state changes on a mouse-down or mouse-up event. For devices other than mice, the "grab" state transition is device-dependent.
An avatar is preferably a visible and audible representation of the user in the virtual world. It is the "body" of the user as s/he moves through the virtual space. An avatar master module runs a task that animates the avatar according to motion produced by the vehicle and input produced by various I/O devices such as datagloves, three-dimensional tracking devices on the hand or head, etc. An avatar slave module is used to create the visible and audible objects that represent the user in the virtual world. The avatar slave relies on the avatar master to tell it how to move and make sound.
A host can own a space. A space is preferably a completely bounded section of 3-space. Ownership of a space by a host means that the host makes the final decision about modification of any object or any property of the space.
There can be several operating modes. The deck module runs different sets of daughter modules depending on the configuration of the local host and local user. The system can be run stand-alone or connected to a network. If the network interface is disabled, the network mode is "stand-alone", otherwise it is "networked".
There is a distinction between owning and not owning a space in the host mode. If the local host owns a space, it must run a space master module. The space master module creates the master copies of all objects in the space. It clones slave copies of the objects when a user visits.
An inactive local user consumes no system resources. There is no need to drive the display, so neither the view module nor the space slave module are needed. The user is not present in the virtual universe, so the self module is not loaded.
The passive local user is preferably a spectator. The display is driven so the virtual world can be seen, but the user has no presence in the world. The user can neither move about nor affect the virtual world. The view module and space slave module are loaded, but the self module is not loaded. The user's eyepoint is fixed at the startup configuration position and orientation. The active local user is present in the world. The view and space slave modules are loaded to drive the display. The self module is loaded to allow movement in and manipulation of the virtual world, and to provide a visible avatar.
In the quiescent state, the column filled with the letter "Q" in the table below represents the combination of no space ownership by the host and an inactive user. In such a situation, only the deck module is loaded. The deck module executes no code. It waits in a quiescent state. If it receives a message that the local host has become the owner of a space, the deck starts the SpaceM module, which is the server for the owned space.
Table I illustrates operating modes and associated modules. Check marks indicate modules that are loaded. Gray columns indicate impossible modes. Q in a column indicates the quiescent state.
The startup configuration carries four pieces of data:
1. the network mode, "stand-alone" or "networked"'
2. the host mode, "host owns a space" or "host doesn't own a space";
3. the user mode, "inactive", passive", or "active"; and
4. the initial user position/orientation, given as a three-dimensional point in world coordinates, and three angles in degrees for yaw, pitch and roll.
The deck module determines the startup configuration for the host. It checks the network mode first. The network mode is "stand-alone" if VR services program started with its network interface disabled, otherwise the mode is "networked". If stand-alone, space ownership is preferably assumed. If networked, the deck queries the space-to-host server to determine the host mode, either "host owns a space" or "host doesn't own a space". It reads the user mode and initial position/orientation from stored data (perhaps a disk file).
On startup, the deck loads modules in accordance with the startup configuration. The stand-alone configuration is used when the connection to the network is non-existent or has been disabled. The stand-alone configuration must run in owned-space host mode, because the master module for the space will not run otherwise and it is impossible to have a slave module run without its master. The stand-alone configuration must run in passive or active user mode, otherwise it is preferably a zero-user space with no network connection through which a user could enter the space.
Table II represents the module used for atypical stand-alone configuration
The networked active-user-at-home configuration is the most common startup type. The system is started with the local user in the local host's owned space.
Table III shows the modules used for a typical active-user-at-home configuration. The list of modules for a typical active-user-at-home is identical to the list for a stand-alone configuration
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Prevalence, risk factors and co-morbidities of diabetes among adults in rural Saskatchewan: the influence of farm residence and agriculture-related exposures
1 Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Royal University Hospital, 103 Hospital Drive, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7N 0W0, Canada
2 Department of Community Health and Epidemiology, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
3 College of Nursing, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
4 Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada
BMC Public Health 2013, 13:7 doi:10.1186/1471-2458-13-7Published: 5 January 2013
Although rural Canadians are reported to have higher rates of diabetes than others, little is known about the relative influence of known versus agriculture-related risk factors. The purpose of this research was to carry out a comprehensive study of prevalence, risk factors and co-morbidities of diabetes among adults in rural Saskatchewan and to determine possible differences between those living on and off farms.
In 2010, we conducted a baseline mail-out survey (Saskatchewan Rural Health Study) of 11,982 households located in the province′s four agricultural quadrants. In addition to self-reported physician-diagnosed diabetes, the questionnaire collected information from farm and small town cohorts on possible diabetes determinants including lifestyle, family history, early life factors and environmental/agricultural-related exposures. Clustering effect within households was adjusted using Generalized Estimating Equations approach.
Responses were obtained from 4624 (42%) households comprising 8208 males and females aged 18 years or older and 7847 self-described Caucasian participants (7708 with complete information). The overall age-standardized diabetes prevalence for the latter was 6.35% but people whose primary residence was on farms had significantly lower diabetes prevalence than those living in non-farm locations (5.11% versus 7.33% respectively; p<0.0001). Diabetes risk increased with age and affected almost 17% of those older than 65 (OR 2.57; CI′ 1.63, 4.04 compared to those aged 18–45). Other known independent risk factors included family history of diabetes (OR 2.50 [CI′s 1.94, 3.23] if father; OR 3.11 [CI′s 2.44, 3.98] if mother), obesity (OR 2.66; CI′s 1.86, 3.78), as well as lower socioeconomic status, minimal/no alcohol intake and smoking. The most original finding was that exposure to insecticides conferred an increased risk for diabetes among males (OR 1.83; CI′s 1.15, 2.91). Finally, the co-morbidities with the strongest independent association with diabetes were heart disease and hypertension.
While known diabetes risk factors are important determinants of diabetes in the agricultural zones of Saskatchewan, on-farm residence is protective and appears related to increased outdoor activities. In contrast, we have now shown for the first time that exposure to insecticides is an independent risk factor for diabetes among men in rural Canada.


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Wow , This guy is 29 years old and doesn't know the law ? Perhaps he should be in the back seat and the baby driving .
Toby Magi, 29, Milan, failure to have child in child safety seat. ladies and gentlemen, i present the logical thinking of one man. it wasn't his so he has the right to break the law and endanger a child. idiot!
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Believe it or not, some people don't know you have to fasten the car seat in with the safety belt, or they just don't know how... so they don't. = Ignorance
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Oversharing about your date on Facebook
The Mistake:
You're out on a first date and it's going great. Better than any first date you've had possibly ever. Your friends would be so happy for you if they could see you right now. And wouldn't it be nice to show that one classmate who ignored you in high school that you're now living an exciting life, filled with expensive restaurants and romantic gestures, and they missed out by not going to prom with you?
Plus, this way your mother will see that you're doing fine living on your own, and you are meeting people, and she should stop trying to set you up with her dentist's kid.
To show everyone on Facebook how desirable you are, you decide to post a few details of your date. What your date was wearing. Where you went. How the movie was. You end up posting every single moment, step-by-step, until it's like everyone reading your updates was on the date with you.
Hope having fodder for your Facebook feed this one time was worth it, because there's little chance your date will want to see you again.
Cause if you did this, you just did something super creepy. People who come on too strong are rarely the ones who make it to the second date.
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Stalking your date's family
The Mistake:
I know this is like .01% of you out there that would even consider this, and we all know you're not a part of that .01%. But let's pretend that you are anyway, shall we?
Say that you've restrained yourself and not ogled every photo or followed every status update or comment. There's still another way to obsess over your first date's profile. And this isn't over.
After all, there are so many other people that your date is connected to on Facebook: friends, family, classmates, and co-workers. You decide to reach out to some of them, telling yourself that there's nothing more natural than connecting with people on a social network. I mean, that's what they're for, right?
Except these are people who you have no other connection to besides a person you went out with once. There is no reason to friend them now.
Think about it this way: If this were real life, would you start popping up at the grocery store to try to run into your date's mom, or ask how his cousin's job search is going? If the answer is no (and the answer should be no), then don't do it on Facebook. Especially after one date. They'll tell your date about your strange friend request. And that's when you get unfriended by your date.
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Following everything your date does on Facebook
The Mistake:
Say you're already Facebook friends.
After the date, you write a quick message saying how much you enjoyed it. So far, so good. But Facebook has decided to show you when your message has been read, so you know your date got it.
When there isn't an immediate reply, you begin freaking out. You then start tracking everything he or she is doing on Facebook until they respond. Yes, it sounds crazy, but many people do it (both male and female). Starting to date someone you actually like is quite literally a hunt.
Looking at companies, places, restaurants, and movies that your date has liked, you decide to like a few of the same things.
After all, it shows your first date how much you have in common! Now when you have a second date, you'll have lots of things to talk about.
Of course, what's actually going to happen is that they'll see you liking everything they've liked, and you'll just get blocked and unfriended, and there will never be a second date. Ever.
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Desperate Comment Interactions
The Mistake:
You may want to get the interest of one of your Facebook buddies. Maybe you went on one date and then nothing's happened since. Or maybe you're just hoping that they'll finally agree to go out with you because of your charmingly flirty interactions.
Either way, you keep an eye out for status updates from your target and then do your best to reel them in. Whether the flirting is obvious or you try for an oh-so-casual comment along the lines of "You're playing Call of Duty: Black Ops II this weekend? That's so funny, me too," these flirtation comment attempts are not as witty as you think they are.
If this person wants to go on a first date, or continue any kind of a romantic relationship with you, they'll let you know.
Otherwise, nothing you can say via a Facebook comment will change their minds. Keep it up and you'll just look like you're trying way too hard.
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Going Too Far Via Status Update
The Mistake:
You've decided to play it cool and not friend the girl or guy you just had a fabulous first date with. But you're still excited about the date – so excited that you have to share your happiness on Facebook.
This mistake can consist of posting a status update saying that you just met the person you're going to marry. Or you may make the classic mistake of changing your relationship status from "single" to "in a relationship."
You could even announce that now you understand the true meaning of love.
All of those steps are going way too far, because it was only one date.
There is no way that a first date equals you being in a relationship or finally knowing what it means to be in love. And even if you truly feel that your first date will be your husband or wife someday, you should still keep it to yourself, because Facebook updates are public! If your date sees your status change or update, there is no way they'll want to see you again. Keep it to yourself, at least for now.


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iRiver S10 MP3 player lands in the UK
Advanced MP3 Players today announced the UK exclusive arrival of the ultra small iRiver S10 MP3 Player in the United Kingdom.
The tiny player, that measures 42 x 30 x 10.8mm and weighs 17.5g, can, despite its size, support MP3, WMA, ASF, and OGG (including Q10) formats, features an FM radio/recorder, image viewer, voice recorder, timer, alarm, portable data storage capabilities and 8 hours of playback battery life.
The player also features nine preset equalizers, SRS and a five-band custom equaliser, as well as supporting drag-and-drop file transfers.
The model will be available as either a 1GB costing £69 or 2GB costing £89.


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Starkly Contrasted Gem Ultra Cameo 1892 Double Eagle1892 $20 PR65 Ultra Cameo NGC. Only 93 proofs were struck of the double eagle in 1892, in addition to 4,410 business strikes for a total of 4,503 coins. As David Akers pointed out in his commentary in the Pittman catalog, it is important to distinguish between the number struck and the number actually distributed, as unsold pieces were usually melted at year's end. It is very probable that only half of the actual mintage was actually sold to well-heeled collectors of the day. Given that scenario, that would mean that somewhere in the neighborhood of 40-45 pieces were actually sold. This would put the estimated number of actual survivors today in line with the estimates given by Breen and Akers. Walter Breen suggested between 18 and 22 proofs were accounted for today, based on his notes and experience. David Akers, writing in the Pittman catalog, suggested that only 20 to 25 proofs were accounted for.
This is a magnificent proof striking. The fields show illimitable depth of reflectivity and go absolutely "black" when angled away from the viewer. The devices are very heavily frosted and provide a stark cameo contrast on each side. The surfaces are virtually without flaw with the orange-peel texture usually seen on proof gold from this period. As for an identifying pedigree marker, there is a tiny planchet flaw below the eagle's right (facing) wing just beneath the stand of the R in AMERICA. An outstanding piece of proof gold and undoubtedly worth a king's ransom to secure for a type set of proof gold. Population: 2 in 65, 1 finer (1/05).(#99108) (Registry values: P2) (NGC ID# 26ED, PCGS# 99108)
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- Sherry
There are many styles, ranging from very dry and light Fino sherries to very sweet 'cream sherries' that are deliberately sweetened during manufacture.
Fino is the most versatile sherry for cooking. If using sherry as a substitute for white wine in cooking, choose Fino and add a little less than the recipe states to compensate for the sherry's stronger flavour. Manzanilla and Oloroso sherries are also good varieties for cooking.
Use in stews, soups, stocks and court bouillon, and sweet or savoury sauces. Oloroso sherry makes a classic English trifle.


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Preheat oven to 425°F.
In a small food processor pulse pecans until finely ground. Add 2 tablespoons sugar and yolk and pulse until combined. Halve and pit nectarines and arrange, cut sides up, on a small baking sheet. Divide pecan mixture among nectarine halves, mounding it in center, and garnish each mound with a pecan half. Sprinkle nectarines with remaining 1/2 tablespoon sugar.
Bake stuffed nectarines in middle of oven until pecan mixture is golden, about 10 minutes.
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The XL600 thread
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Lol, Indeed. The US version and I know Italy, maybe a handful of other countries got shafted with this 39mm front end. It's obviously a weak front fork setup for a dual sport bike, which I'm willing to deal with because I'm not that interested in mucking about with a fork swap, but realizing that it's such an odd ball front end that you can't find aftermarket parts to improve it, or even service it with things like new bushings etc, I'm almost ready to throw in the towel on these forks. With a XR600 front end you can get all the parts in the world, everyone sells a service kit, springs, etc. Even the 41mm XR250R forks are about the same length as stock XL and you can get a bunch parts for them as well.
TL;DR A fork swap on the XL600R is almost a decision of necessity out of practicality, rather than a performance upgrade.
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The Warehouse Project Manchester
At the forefront of Manchester's underground clubbing scene, is The Warehouse Project. The Warehouse Project's primary venture is a series of events spanning over the space of 12 weeks, set in large industrial spaces around Manchester.
Famous for it's huge line ups consisting of the most distinguished artists in today's music scene, The Warehouse Project has seen pretty much every acclaimed DJ and producer through it's doors. In 2013, the setting for The Warehouse Project's parties was Victoria Warehouse which consisted of three rooms, each boasting their own impressive line up for each of the events. Past venues have included the disused Boddingtons Brewery and a space underneath Manchester Piccadilly. You can view past Warehouse Project Photos by navigating through the tabs at the top of the page.
Opening in September and closing on New Years Day (with one last large blow out), The Warehouse Project sees a host of local brands putting on nights at their venues, as well as some from further afar. Kaluki, Jamie Jones' Paradise, Heidi's Jackathon, BuggedOut!, Diynamic, Chibuku, Hospitality and Steve Angello's Size Matters are just some of the parties which have set up shop at The Warehouse Project, all boasting massive line ups, curated by their own promoters. Headline guests from these brands include the likes of, deep breath… Seth Troxler, Axwell, Armin Van Buuren, Jamie Jones, Modeselektor, Rudimental, Steve Angello, Apollonia, Julio Bashmore, Richie Hawtin, Nicolas Jaar, Hot Chip, Major Lazer, Nero and Disclosure.
Aside from these huge warehouse events, The Warehouse Project is also partly responsible for the recent resurrection of the Albert Hall in Manchester, which itself has seen a huge influx of events not long after opening, as well as it's own restaurant and bar. This new venue has seen many line music acts play already, including Bombay Bicycle Club, Tame Impala and Wild Beast, as well as a host of electronic music shows.
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Konami is bolstering the PlayStation Portable catalog today with a pair of new offerings. The publisher has announced that it shipped the head-to-head racer Street Supremacy and the action role-playing game Ys: The Ark of Napishtim to stores nationwide.
The latest edition of the Tokyo Highway Battle series, Street Supremacy lets gamers try to become king of the road through various game modes, including a team battle mode in which rival crews claim turf through winning races or sending opponents into walls. The game features licensed cars from manufacturers such as Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Subaru, as well as the ability to modify rides with paint jobs, spoilers, exhausts, and other new parts.
Meanwhile, The Ark of Napishtim, a PSP port of the PlayStation 2 role-playing game of the same name, follows the exploits of redheaded hero Adol Christin. When Adol is swept up in the Great Vortex and dropped off on an unknown series of islands surrounded by mysterious whirlpools, he must fight his way back home. Besides shrinking the adventure down for the small screen, the PSP version also sports a number of exclusive features, including minigames, a character profile database, and a media player.
Street Supremacy is rated E for Everyone, while Ys: The Ark of Napishtim is rated E10+ for Everyone 10 and Older. Both retail for $29.99. Check back soon for GameSpot's full reviews for both games.


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Madrid to St. Jean Pied de Port
I'm looking for recommendations on the fastest and best way to get from Madrid to St. Jean Pied de Port. My son and I are walking the Camino de Santiago arriving in Madrid May 29 early morning. I've heard about the bus to Pamplona and have to figure out how to get the rest of the way. It all sounds very confusing.