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NORMAN — Select five players for Oklahoma's all-time women's basketball team, and Courtney Paris would be a slam dunk.
Danielle Robinson leaves her mark on OU program
Stacey Dales probably would be a unanimous choice.
Point guard Danielle Robinson, one of three OU seniors to be honored at Wednesday night's Bedlam game against Oklahoma State, would rank near the top.
Paris, dominant in the paint, is the biggest name in program history. Dales, who led the Sooners to a national runner-up finish, put the program on the map. Robinson, the California product with red dreadlocks, has impacted the program as much as any player.
"Her numbers are incredible," said Oklahoma State coach Kurt Budke. "She's very hard to stop whether you run a man or zone. Whatever you do, she can break you down and get inside your defense. And if you don't get back she'll blow by you. She's just an incredible player."
Robinson's stats are so impressive she has an opportunity to join a prestigious list.
Only two players in NCAA Division I women's history have compiled 2,000 points, 700 assists and 300 steals.
Robinson needs 17 assists and eight steals to join Nancy Lieberman, who set those lofty benchmarks 30 years ago at Old Dominion. Dawn Staley joined the club in 1992 at Virginia. Robinson could be the third.
"Wow. That's all I can say," Robinson said. "They're great representation of women's basketball. Just to be mentioned with them is special."
Robinson will finish her OU career second in assists behind Dales. The San Jose product will finish second in steals behind LaNeishea Caufield and second in free-throw percentage behind Chelsi Welch.
She has played the most minutes in OU history. Robinson will finish in the top five in points, possibly as high as third.
"To rank that high in points as a point guard is rare," said OU coach Sherri Coale. "We've asked her to lead. We've asked her to be our defensive stopper and be our leading scorer, take free throws late. She's done nothing but respond."
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When: 7 p.m. Wednesday
Where: Lloyd Noble Center, Norman
TV: KAUT-43 (Cox 16)
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Three things to know
*It's OU's Senior Night, honoring Danielle Robinson, Carlee Roethlisberger and Lauren Willis.
*The Sooners have won the last seven Bedlam meetings and 23 of the last 24.
*The Cowgirls are 0-7 on the road this season.
By the numbers
Where senior point guard Danielle Robinson ranks in some OU career categories.
1. Courtney Paris, 2,729
2. Phylesha Whaley, 2,187
3. Molly McGuire, 2,147
4. LaNeishea Caufield, 2,125
5. Danielle Robinson, 2,027
1. Stacey Dales, 764
2. Danielle Robinson, 684
1. LaNeishea Caufield, 402
2. Danielle Robinson, 292
Free throw percentage
1. Chelsi Welch, 85.5
2. Danielle Robinson, 84.7
Games played
1. Caton Hill, 140
2. Amanda Thompson, 138
3. Ashley Paris, 137
4. Courtney Paris, 137
5. Danielle Robinson, 134
Field goals made
1. Courtney Paris, 1,124
2. Molly McGuire, 859
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These slower pieces are where the group really shines. The full-track sample included in this recommendation is "São Conrado", a lovely composition by Mauricio Einhorn and the final track on the album. It's a sublime piece... Listen and you'll get a taste of the incredible musicianship this group carries. It's that musicianship that keeps me coming back to this disc. ... read more ...
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Personnel: Kenny Barron (piano); Lula Galvao (acoustic guitar); Maurício Einhorn (harmonica); Idriss Boudrioua (alto saxophone); Claudio Roditi (flugelhorn); Rafael Barata (drums); Sérgio Barrozo.
Audio Mixers: Alberto Chimelli; Sérgio Lima Netto.
Liner Note Author: Jacques Muyal.
Recording information: Visom Digital Studio, Sao Conrado, Rio De Janeiro (06/10/2012-06/11/2012).
Photographer: Hervé Muyal.
Jazz pianist Kenny Barron celebrates the music of Brazil on his 2013 studio album, Kenny Barron & the Brazilian Knights. Here, Barron performs a variety of songs from the late Johnny Alf, as well as composer/harmonica player Maurício Einhorn, who also joins Barron on the album. Also joining Barron are such luminaries as trumpeter Claudio Roditi, saxophonist Idriss Boudrioua, drummer Rafael Barata, guitarist Lula Galvao, bassist Sérgio Barrozo, and keyboardist Alberto Chimelli. This is highly engaging Brazilian jazz. ~ Matt Collar
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A selection of quotes from two special meetings held to strip Mayor Rob Ford's powers without actually removing him from office.
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First debate: On stripping Ford's powers over committees
Councillor John Filion: "If there's a silver lining in this situation it's that it has united members of council like they haven't been united … I thank members of council for coming together on this. I wish there were some other route that had been followed. Council has given the mayor advice and requests, and he has chosen not to follow them, and I think this is the only course of action left to us."
Mayor Rob Ford: "Obviously, I can't support this. I have really no other option but to challenge this is court … I just want to assure people that I had many, many days, if I wanted to I could have removed the councillors on my executive committee that disagree or are upset with me. I did not take that action … I think the chairs are doing a great job and I don't disagree with them, obviously, being upset with the situation that I've caused. But this is going to be precedent-setting and, if we move ahead with this, obviously if someone else steps out of line like I have, it's going to affect councillors and the mayor for years to come."
Second debate: On stripping Ford's powers in an emergency
Councillor John Filion: "We have been frankly fortunate that no emergencies have landed on the same dates on which we know that the mayor's judgment may have been impaired. The members of council that I've spoken to do not wish to push our luck on that point."
Councillor Anthony Perruzza: "You win an election for mayor, you stay mayor. That is the will of the people … We are not given by proxy the right to change that, and that is dangerous we do that — because, while today we are disgusted with an individual's behaviour, and we believe we have the moral authority to do that, tomorrow it may be we are disgusted with someone's political beliefs, and then what does the majority do?"
Councillor Doug Ford: "People elected us to do a job, not to decide tomorrow that we don't like a councillor because they're caught drinking and driving, so they shouldn't be councillor, or they had a scandal with spending money, or they made a backroom deal … It's not up to you folks to make this decision, it's up to the people. And in October of next year, the people will speak."
Mayor Rob Ford: "I completely understand the situation that my colleagues are in, and if it wouldn't cost the taxpayers an arm and a leg, which obviously it's going to, I would have done the same thing. If I would have had a mayor acting the way I've conducted myself, I would have done the exact same thing. I'm not mad at anybody. I take full responsibility … I respect what council has done, it's just, the taxpayers are going to have to pay a fortune for this."
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Back together the car runs in the low 11s, with a best of 11.12 at 119 mph naturally aspirated, and a 9.92 on nitrous. Derek won the DOT class at the 2011 Super Chevy Show at Palm Beach International Raceway and on the same weekend was the runner-up in the True Street Challenge.
Over the last few years, Derek raced Open Comp (an index-based class with a 5-tenths pro tree), as well as brackets at Gainesville Raceway, and he finished second in OC points last year, missing the championship by one round of racing. Same thing happened to him in '05, but he does have two track championships in the foot-brake/Pro bracket class ('04 and '05).
During the rebuild he could've lightened the car with a fiberglass hood and lightweight racing seats, but he didn't want to alter the stock-appearing look hiding the car's quickness. "To me, a small-tire, stock-suspension car that clocks a quick number and can be driven on the street running pump gas is more impressive than a big-tire, ladder-bar/four-link car that might run a quicker time but needs more maintenance, race gas, and is very subjective on the street."


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The actress has signed up for writer/director
The project stars "Virgin" actor Seth Rogan as a man who has a one-night stand with a woman (Heigl) and gets her pregnant. Other "Virgin" actors reuniting with their fearless leader are
Hathaway, known for "The Princess Diaries" and "Brokeback Mountain," reportedly left because of creative reasons. She next stars opposite
Heigl, 27, is best known for playing hot surgical intern Isobel in ABC's chick medical drama "Grey's Anatomy." Before that, she played another Isabel, a teenage alien this time, in the WB's "Roswell."
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Pop divas landing on red carpets in alien "egg-ships" or hurtling through space in fiery comets?! It must be back-to-the-future on planet Earth because even Barbie® is turning to sci-fi for fashion inspiration! As Goddess of the Galaxy™ Barbie® Doll, she's a space-travelling astral-femme in silver bustier and sparkling net!
When it comes to space-age couture, Barbie® had her sights on Venus long before 2009's Star Trek dolls, when the supermodel donned 1965's Miss Astronaut.
Space travel was a perfect excuse for fashion exploration, and Barbie® doll's design team continued to create futuristic fare well into the 1980s, a period that saw a peak in sci-fi blockbusters like ET, Blade Runner and The Empire Strikes Back.
In 1986, under the Astro-fashions banner, eight ingenious costumes debuted with catchy names like Space Racer, Galaxy A-Go-Go and Welcome to Venus. The Astro line was an instant sensation, filling a void in the doll market for innovative futuristic design. The appetite for space-oriented fare was whetted a year later when Barbie® fans met Spectra, Tom Comet and their pals — dolls that virtually landed on store shelves direct from outta space! The Spectra line of dolls featured extraterrestrial features that surprised Barbie® collectors, begging the questions, "who, what and where?!"
The alien teens hailed from Shimmeron and sported clear, tinted plastic bodies and ultra-stylized makeup — perhaps too radical for the period. Revolutionary in their own way, the dolls and fashions are still highly collectible over 20 years after their introduction. Spectra was a
Chris Varaste started out at ABC-TV, producing segments for the Emmys, Tonys & Grammys. A fascination with fashion and pop culture led to his first published book, Barbie: Face of the American Dream – and an appreciation for all things Barbie! His insights on collectibles/brand success have been published in the New York Times, The Economist, and Spotlight Cinema Networks.
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Meaning and name origin
Giana \gi(a)-na\ as a girl's name is of Italian and Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Giana is "God is gracious". Giana is a variant of Gianna (Italian, Hebrew): feminine of Gianni and Jane, from John. Also a variant of Johnna (Hebrew): may also be used as a contraction of Johanna.
Giana is not a popular first name for females and an equally uncommon surname or last name for all people (2000 U.S. Census).
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Displayed below is a comparison of the popularity of the girl name Giana and its variant forms. Popular variation forms ranked in the Top 1000/100 are Gianna (#95), Giana (#775) and Johnna. (2014 statistics).
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Giana is also pronounced similarly to Geena, Gena, Genna, Gina, Ginia, Ginna, Ginni, Ginny, Ginya, Jana, Jeana, Jiana, Jianna, Jina, Jinna and Joana. Other suggested similar baby names are Ciana, Diana, Gaiana, Gana, Ganah, Gayna, Geana, Geina, Gilana, Gitana, Guinna, Gunna, Gwinna, Kiana, Liana, Qiana, Riana, Siana, Tiana and Viana. These names tend to be more commonly used than Giana.


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New York Times Chronicles Lindsay Lohan's Trouble-Plagued Time on 'Canyons' Set
A very long, very candid feature in this week's New York Times endeavors to show readers "what happens when you cast Lindsay Lohan in your movie." The movie in question is "The Canyons," a super low-budget, Paul Schrader-directed camp-fest that Schrader's own wife labeled "pornographic" after reading only 50 pages of the script. "Lindsay Lohan moves through the Chateau Marmont as if she owns the place, but in a debtor-prison kind of way," writes Stephen Rodrick, who followed the director and cast for the duration of filming. During that time, he says he witnessed Lohan show up late to work and not at all, get fired and beg/scream for her job back (successfully), freak out over a four-way sex scene that she'd signed off on in her contract and drive drunk, among other things.
TMZ is now reporting that Lohan is telling friends Rodrick was basically on target with his portrayal of her except for the drunk driving. The troubled actress reportedly claims she took no part in the post-shoot shots of vodka poured by Schrader, denying a portion of the article that hints at how she ended up crashing her black Porsche on the Pacific Coast Highway last year. (NYT)
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All goods intended to be exported from Australia with a value of AUD 2000 or more must be declared to us on an export declaration (EDN). Any goods that require a permit for export must be reported on an export declaration regardless of value.
Goods that are exempt* from requiring an export declaration include:
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*There are exclusions and restrictions to the use of the exemptions. Further details may be found in the Export Control Manual, Volume 12, on the Customs Manuals page.
An authority to deal (Customs approval to export goods) is obtained through the lodgement of an export declaration. The majority of export declarations are lodged with us electronically. An alternative option for lodging export declarations is in a documentary (paper) form.
For details of Evidence of Identity (EOI) requirements see evidence of identity for documentary (paper) transactions. For more information about exporter responsibilities when completing export declarations see Exporter obligations and reporting requirements.
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Export declarations may be lodged at our counters. Alternatively, exporters may use couriers to lodge declarations at specified counters when prior approval from us has been granted (see Courier section below).
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Amendments or withdrawals do not require EOI where they relate directly to the original lodgement. Exporters (or their agents) need to quote the Customs file reference number allocated to the original lodgement.
The exporter must complete the documentary export declaration approved form, B957. To view this form, go to the forms page on the Cargo Support website.
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Charity convicted in terrorism financing trial
DALLAS A Muslim charity and five of its former leaders were convicted Monday of funneling millions of dollars to the Palestinian militant group Hamas, finally handing the government a signature victory in its fight against terrorism funding.
U.S. District Judge Jorge A. Solis announced the guilty verdicts on all 108 counts on the eighth day of deliberations in the retrial of the Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development, once the nation's largest Muslim charity. It was the biggest terrorism financing case since the attacks of Sept. 11.
"Money is the lifeblood of terrorists, plain and simple," U.S. Attorney Richard Roper said. "The jury's decision attacks terrorism at its core."
The convictions follow the collapse of Holy Land's first trial last year and defeats in other cases the government tried to build. President George W. Bush had personally announced the freezing of Holy Land's assets in 2001, calling the action "another step in the war on terrorism."
After Monday's verdict, family members showed little visible reaction until the jury left. Several women sobbed loudly.
"My dad's not a criminal!" one nearly inconsolable woman said loudly. Court personnel told the family to calm her down, and as family members rushed her out of the courtroom, she said, "They treated him like an animal."
Ghassan Elashi, Holy Land's former chairman, and Shukri Abu-Baker, the chief executive, were convicted of a combined 69 counts, including supporting a specially designated terrorist, money laundering and tax fraud.
Mufid Abdulqader and Abdulrahman Odeh were convicted of three counts of conspiracy, and Mohammed El-Mezain was convicted of one count of conspiracy to support a terrorist organization. Holy Land itself was convicted of all 32 counts.
"I feel heartbroken that a group of my fellow Americans fell for the prosecution's fear-mongering theory," Elashi's daughter, Noor, said outside the courthouse late Monday. "This is truly a low point for the United States of America, but this is not over."
She said that she was proud of her father and that he was "paying the price" for saving lives.
"My dad was persecuted for his political beliefs," she said. "It's as pure and simple as that."
Attorneys for the defendants said an appeal is planned.
A sentencing date hasn't been scheduled, but the punishments could be steep. Supporting a terrorist organization carries a maximum 15-year sentence on each count; money laundering carries a maximum 20 years on each conviction.
Solis ordered the Holy Land leaders detained, citing the long prison terms they may face and their ties to the Middle East.
Holy Land was accused of giving more than $12 million to support Hamas. The seven-week retrial ran about as long as the original, which ended in October 2007 when a judge declared a mistrial on most charges.
Holy Land wasn't accused of violence. Rather, the government said the Richardson, Texas-based charity financed schools, hospitals and social welfare programs controlled by Hamas in areas ravaged by the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The U.S. designated Hamas a terrorist organization in 1995 and again in 1997, making contributions to the group illegal. Government officials raided Holy Land's headquarters in December 2001 and shut it down.


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Ohio Valley Conference Records
Eastern Kentucky University ArchivesRichmond, Kentucky 40475-3102
This collection is open for research.
[Identification of item], Ohio Valley Conference Records, 1967-1998, 99A1, University Archives, Eastern Kentucky University, Richmond.
40.5 cubic feet, 67,500 items, 90 boxes, 1 wrapped item.
The OVC's past dates back to 1948, but seeds for the new league were actually planted in 1941. It was then that Roy Stewart, the athletics director at Murray State, Charles (Turkey) Hughes, the athletics director at Eastern Kentucky, and Kelly Thompson, the public relations director at Western Kentucky, first broached the idea of forming a new conference. Discussions were put on hold by World War II, but reemerged February 27-28, 1948, at the Kentucky Hotel in Louisville as the three original institutions combined (Morehead State, Louisville and Evansville) to form the OVC.
In the 1950s, the OVC became a pioneer on a much more significant scale. During times of racial segregation, league member Morehead State became one of the first non-traditionally black mid-southern institutions to accept a black student. In 1958, Marshall Banks earned athletically-related aid at Morehead, which resulted in another black athlete acceptance, Howard Murphy, a year later. (In 1961, Murphy earned football all-conference recognition at halfback.) With racial barriers broken, the rest of the institutions in the league began to provide educational and athletic opportunities to African-Americans.
Through the past 50 years, 10 teams have won or shared the league's football title. The list is led by Eastern Kentucky, which has 18 outright or shared football crowns. Middle Tennessee is next with 10, followed by Tennessee Tech (9), Western Kentucky (8), Murray State (7), Morehead State, East Tennessee State and Evansville, all with two, and Austin Peay and Youngstown State with one each.
Murray State and Evansville tied for the initial football championship, and the Racers participated in the first-ever bowl game by an OVC team, tying Sul Ross State 21-21 in the 1948 Refrigerator Bowl. From 1948 to 1975, OVC teams played in 15 bowl games, winning eight of them. Eastern Kentucky and Western Kentucky were also participants in the NCAA Division II playoffs in the early and mid 1970s prior to the NCAA's reclassification of football programs into Division I-AA.
The first Division I-AA playoff was held in 1978 with only four teams, which is the only year through present day that the OVC did not field a playoff representative. In 1979, four of the nation's top teams were invited to the playoffs, and two of them - Eastern Kentucky and Murray State - were from the OVC. Murray dropped its semifinal game to Lehigh, but the Colonels nipped Nevada-Reno in double overtime and claimed the national championship a week later with a 30-7 victory over Lehigh.
Football wasn't the only sport in which the OVC was quickly gaining respect. In 1955, the OVC became the second six-member league nationally to earn an automatic bid to the prestigious NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament, which, at that time, was limited to only 24 participants.
In the 1970s, women's athletics began somewhat of a rebirth on the national scene as the NCAA began sponsoring and marketing women's sports. Recognizing the need to provide increased opportunities for female athletes, the OVC established women's championships in the sports of basketball, tennis and track in 1977, with cross country and volleyball added over the next four years. Those sports were initially governed by the Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, but the overall strength of women's programs in the league was demonstrated by the automatic bids the OVC instantly received when the NCAA became the governing body in 1982.
Through the early years of the league, administrators wrestled with fan behavior due to the close proximity of the conference members and the intense rivalries which developed. Just as it did decades ago, the OVC took the leadership role on what has become a national issue. In 1995, the OVC implemented a first-of-its-kind "Sportsmanship Statement", a policy which promotes principles of fair play, ethical conduct and respect for one's opponent. The statement has become a model for others to follow across the nation, and has answered the challenge of the NCAA Presidents Commission to improve sportsmanship in collegiate athletics.
Over its 50 years, OVC teams have garnered national championships and bowl games in football, along with national team or individual titles in the sports of rifle, cross country, track, and golf. The OVC has also produced several Olympic athletes, while some of the greatest players in professional sports were educated at OVC institutions. The list includes former greats such as basketball's Clem Haskins (Western Kentucky) and two-sport star Steve Hamilton (Morehead State) to present day standouts like basketball players Carlos Rogers (Tennessee State), Popeye Jones (Murray State), and Bubba Wells (Austin Peay) as well as football players Tim Lester (Eastern Kentucky), Mike Caldwell (Middle Tennessee), and Brent Alexander (Tennessee State). Also included are baseball players Kirk Reuter (Murray State) and Willie Blair (Morehead State) as well as professional golfer Jeff Sluman (Tennessee Tech).
In addition to recognizing athletic performance, the league also recognizes excellence in the classroom. The prestigious OVC Academic Achievement Banner is awarded annually to the league school whose athletes produce the highest grade point average when compared to the general student body. In addition, six Scholar-Athlete Awards are presented yearly to male and female athletes, while others are commended for their academic success by being Medal of Honor recipients or named to the Commissioner's Honor Roll.
The vision of leadership demonstrated by the Founding Fathers in 1948 remains alive today as the Ohio Valley Conference prepares for the future. One example is in regard to the current trend in collegiate athletics administration for increased involvement of university presidents in setting policies and makingrules. The presidents of the OVC institutions, however, have always governed the Conference, long before presidential governance became a national theme.
The OVC sponsors the following sports: baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, track, and volleyball for men, and basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track, and volleyball for women. The OVC also sponsors the combined men's and women's sport of rifle.
Over the last few years, the league has grown, not only in the number of athletics opportunities it is providing for students, but in terms of the number of institutions in the league. In the early 1990's, the league expanded by two members, adding Southeast Missouri State University and the University of Tennessee at Martin. The league grew to 10 members in 1996-1997 with the addition of Eastern Illinois University. Other current representatives include charter members Eastern Kentucky University, Morehead State University, Murray State University, Austin Peay State University, Middle Tennessee State University, Tennessee State University, and Tennessee Technological University.
The Financial Series consists of three boxes of OVC bank statements, checks, and grant fund financial records, that are generally disorganized, covering the years of 1988 to 1995.
The Minutes Series consists of two boxes of minutes and agendas from OVC meetings. The papers in this series cover the years 1981-1992 and are arranged chronologically.
The Office Series consists of three boxes of various expenses of the OVC including telephone, compliance, and office. The series also has limited statements on some of the bank accounts of the OVC including checking and savings. All material covers the 1994-1995 fiscal year, and is for the most part ordered by a proprietary chronological system that the OVC used in filing the material. The rest is alphabetically ordered.
The Publication Series consists of four boxes which contain such items as press releases and OVC Handbooks. The records date back to 1965 and continue up through 1998. Interesting materials in the series include the special 40th Anniversary edition of the OVC Today magazine. This special edition covers various historic events that have affected the OVC including Dr. Roaden's induction as vice president of the NCAA in 1982. Also of interest in the series is revenue distribution, which has become more equitable, among basketball teams that make it to the various rounds of the NCAA tournament. More on this can be found in the handbooks. These, and all other materials found in the Publication Series are arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically therein.
The Scrapbook Series consists of one wrapped item that contains three scrapbooks from the Ohio Valley Conference. Interesting facts include Western Kentucky University's capture of the OVC title in 1980 and the opening of the Arnold D. Stambaugh stadium at Youngstown State. The scrapbooks are arranged chronologically and include the years from 1980 to 1983.
The Subject Series contains 78 boxes of papers that detail the everyday workings of the Ohio Valley Conference and its commissioner's office. Three large parts consist of the majority of the series with a variety of other information covering the rest. One of those parts consists of national letters of intent, participation, grant-in-aid, and eligibility lists of the member institutions. Lists found include the years from 1979 to 1995, although some may be missing. Another large part of the series includes administration, athletic director, correspondence, and miscellaneous information about each institution mainly during the 1980s, although some information during other time periods is covered. The third large part of the series contains several boxes of conference meetings and memos. Of interest in the conference memos include surveys, discussion of certification (rules) tests, and reviews concerning proposals that passed in the NCAA Conventions. Some other interesting facts in the series include Southeast Missouri's induction into the Ohio Valley Conference during the 1990-1991 school year and Eastern Kentucky University's appearance before the NCAA Committee on Infractions in Kansas City, MO, during June of 1989 concerning violations in the women's basketball program..
The total period of this series ranges from 1964 to 1995. It provides an accurate description of the working history of the Ohio Valley Conference. Everyday letters, correspondence, notes, and all other material contained in the Subject Series are arranged alphabetically by subject and chronologically therein.
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Men of Oath - Steam SkinNov 4, 2012 Other 1 comment
Men of Oath isn't coming out anytime soon, but don't let that keep your spirit down! You may rock this Steam Skin, it makes your friends jealous!
About Men of Oath
Men of Oath is a semi realistic FPS, in the WW2 Pacific, With several unique features in plans.
Not just that, but if everything goes well, we have several big updates/expansions that will be created after release. We are still very early in development.
(This is a Mode, that can be turned on and off on any of the modes, it will grant only 1 Life per round, much like Counter Strike Source.)
(USMC or Japan, will need to seek and destroy Map intel on several locations, while the other defend them.)
(USMC will push forward and capture several locations, leading up to 1 last capture point, Japan have to defend and keep them from reaching the last one.)
(This is the normal TDM, where the most kills gives you the victory)
Features we are trying to add
We are in need of the following to help us develop this mod
Source Coder (To Code the entire thing pretty much)
HUD Designer (To design the health, stamina, ammo and so on)
2 comments by MiniDude on Jan 31st, 2013
Hello there gamers!
We have been looking for Coders for some time now, and have come to the point where we have gone to long without one. The ones we have asked have demanded money, which is a little hard to spend when you are not getting any income. Me personally have already spent a few cash here and there, so that the gamers can get the very best out of Men of Oath! We have pretty much everything else ready. I am paying for High Quality models, as the ones i have asked couldn't make Medium Quality and or not for free. If your up for it, then give us a shout. But for now we will use the guy we have now.
What Coders do we need?
Source Engine Coder
Unreal Engine Coder (If we do not get any SE Coders, we must change engine. The game will still be Free To Play) (If the coder is good enough, we might have an In-Game Appeal store, to pay of some of the payments, not game changing, just a few cool stuff.. For example: Ace card on helmet, More ammo on your body etc..)
Here is a WIP Preview
Men of Oath isn't coming out anytime soon, but don't let that keep your spirit down! You may rock this Steam Skin, it makes your friends jealous!
is it dead?
Due to the lack of a coder, as it is with many other mods and games it has come to a full stop. Everyone has moved on to separate projects. Hopefully in the future we can reopen this project. Its sad to see it go
A WWII mod...holy **** please finish this.Its been a long time since there has been a good WWII mod developed that is not **** (i.e CoD).
looks fun, if you would want a source filmmaker guy to make you a trailer, send me a message
the steam skin is cool and i love the theme cant wait to see some maps and character animations
No FPS will be complete without a sidearm
Type 14 Nambu pistol for the Japanese
M1911 pistol for the USMC
so all you need to play this mod when it comes out is Source 2007? if soo i cannot wait for this! looks great!
Yep it's for source base 2007.
The concept art of the USMC soldier is realy great :D
I am really looking forward to hopefully playing this when it is finished!


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I wrote before yesterday's game against the Detroit Lions that the final score would be pivotal in determining how the remainder of the season would be viewed, at least by the Pittsburgh Steelers' fan base.
Were they to win, they would keep their fledgling division hopes alive, and would be well within a muddled hunt for the second wildcard spot. The Denver Broncos or Kansas City Chiefs are a shoe-in for the first, of course.
Were they to lose the game, undoubtedly the season would be seen as lost, and the mock drafts would kick into high gear.
Well, tear up your mock drafts, folks, because they're nothing but kindling now.
With the final results of yesterday's slate of games, the Steelers now sit at 4-6 following a two-game winning streak and just one game out of a wildcard spot. The New York Jets and Miami Dolphins are currently tied for that spot at 5-5. Pittsburgh already defeated the Jets this year and still has yet to play Miami.
The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Cleveland Browns to push their division-leading record up to 7-4, but there is no doubt that they are a beatable team, especially after losing two of their best defensive players in Geno Atkins and Leon Hall.
Admittedly, the Bengals' remaining schedule does not look too daunting. After their bye next week, they must travel to San Diego to face a team that has really been up and down this year in the Chargers. After that, they get the Indianapolis Colts at home, who have been riddled by injuries.
After that is the big game against the Steelers in Pittsburgh. It is possible that that game will be played for the division lead. But first the Steelers must clear a gauntlet against the Browns and the Baltimore Ravens on the road before coming home to face the Miami Dolphins.
With signs of life from the offense in recent weeks, the Steelers appear to be in better position than at any other point this season to actually string together victories, and all three of those games are eminently winnable.
Even in the rather likely chance that the Steelers fall short of the division title, a wildcard spot is very much in their reach. Only five teams in the AFC have a winning record after this week, and 4-6 is not far off from 5-5. Meanwhile, the Steelers are 4-2 in their last six games and are facing a fairly light schedule after taking down the Lions.
Even if the Steelers fail to make the playoffs, their winning streak has basically nullified any 'reasonable' mid-season mock draft. If the season ended right now, they would not have a top 10 pick. My advice is to wait to see what happens before wasting time on your next mock.
You know a thought just occurred to me, why is troy at the linebacker position he's mute effective in the back line he's always been. And y ike taylor made the losers list its hard to cover CJ
no matter where steelers end up first and fore most left and right tackles need to be first thoughts come draft day if not in the draft then in free agency ….even though my mock drafts in fire i still see tackles te and dbs in any draft i can come up with
They'll be fine at RT. LT is the eminent need.
We play Miami at home after traveling to Cleveland and Baltimore. We play at Green Bay in Week 16. Sounds like Rodgers should be back by Week 13.
I'd like to see what mike adams has to offer with a full offseason under his belt.
Assuming that just because you draft a LT high in the draft that they pan out, is a way to further drown your team. Especially if you reach.
Mike is all of 21 years old. His stature and athlticisim can't be taught. Technique can. I'd like to see him be coached all offseason and come into camp injury free. If next year we get the same sloppy footwork and hands, then I'd like to see a high draft pick used on a LT.
You are right about our draft needs. We need an LT and DB's most, but the player we draft at #9 will be different than the players chosen at #19.
By the time camp rolls around it is too late to draft a replacement for Adams
Whether he's the same QB is a different question.
Forget any left tackles in the draft. Best candidate would be Cameron Erving who look like the most pro-ready left tackle right now (Jake Matthews might be the best but he's been a career right tackle for a reason, a Kyle Turley 2.0) so i'd go into FA sign one because there is no proven or solid evidence we can even develop a left tackle. Hopefully we get Rodger Saffold who in my opinion would be best suited for our currently offense.
In draft we should get Ebron, the best tight end out there. He's much closer to Vernon Davis than he is to Heath Miller, best overall TE. Saw him pancakes J. Clowney (overrated player in my opinion but still) several times. I'm sold on Ebron.
After the Browns and Ravens we got the Dolphins and Bengals at home followed by the Packers on the road, and we close out with the Browns at home. Three of our last 4 games will be at home so advantage us!
A hurt Rodgers is arguably still a top 5 QB in this league…
Ryan Clark was out of position on that first td by CJ
Not saying he's the answer, but Beachum shut down the left side pass rush against the Lions. Of course that was with Ziggy Ansah out too. Gilbert did a nice job as well, but they were both helped by quick-release passes.
Thanks for the correction, it's fixed now.
I agree. I don't have a lot of faith in the FO's ability to evaluate LT prospects. FA is definitely the way to go. It doesn't even need to be a pro-bowler. Even an above average, consistent veteran LT would provide a big boost to the line.
What I'm really curious about, is how the team addresses the D-line. Keisel and Hood both have contracts that expire at the end of the year. Do they bring Hood back, and if so, how does the team address the lack of depth on the D-line? I would love to pick up Ra'Shede Hageman in the first round. He's share's a lot of similarities with Heyward in terms of length and motor, he's just bigger, stronger, and an absolute freak athlete. I think he would be a great compliment to Heyward.
Seems to be fewer quality pass protect OT's coming out of college since there's so many stretch read option offenses now. After seeing Stanford imposing it's will on Oregon last week with it's running attack, would be great to pick up the 4 senior Stanford OL players with a couple from Wisconsin too. But, too many needs in other areas for next year. Would like to see as many UDFA's from the great running teams signed to try and find some diamonds in the rough. A lot of pundits had Mike Adams rated the #1 pro ready OT in his draft class. What concerned me was he was only able to bench 19 (I think) 225's at the combine. Many DB's in that class did better. Plus, Adams seemed to have slow feet, and sure enough, he did. Don't want to give up on Mike, but get him into a big time strength training program in the offseason! And maybe some dance lessons; get him lighter on his feet.
I'm pretty certain that Ziggy Hood is here to stay. He's been above-average 3-4 defensive end for us regardless how people interpret the benching Hood and promoting Heyward. It is cause just because Heyward always had been this good.
Same with Jason Worilds, don't see him going anywhere.
I think Adams is ultimately the answer at RT. Don't know why they're giving Gilbert the shot there. I guess Adams made Tomlin's "Dog House". I think Beachum is a perfect swingman for this team, perhaps eventually a starting guard, but he is by no means capable of handling the top-tier pass rushers in this game, and not every offensive pass will utilize the quick release, particularly with Ben's style of play. I think a true, top-tier LT is all this team needs to build a juggernaut offense. Perhaps a big receiver would also be in order, but not entirely necessary for this to be a great offense.
I thought about that after I made my comment. I could see the team signing Hood to something like a 3 year contract, which would allow them the opportunity to develop Arnfelt and Nick Williams.
Worilds definitely has to be high on the teams list. He's more than just depth, because he gives the team a back up OLB that can contribute on sub-packages.
Doesn't mean it will be in the first round, but I see a lot of picks on the defensive side of the ball coming this year. I doubt Clark or Keisel will be coming back. I also expect Troy to be released. I can also see Ike becoming a cap casualty too. I think the team needs to hold on to Velasco and Cotch. If they plan to re-sign Hood and Worilds, along with signing a free agent LT, I don't see how it gets done without eliminating Ike and Troy's salaries. That means a lot of picks spent on the secondary.
I know Colbert generally doesnt draft DBs early, but I'd like to see them draft either safety Clinton-Dix from Alabama or CB Bradley Roby from Ohio State. They need a ballhawk in the secondary.
Matt…I think the draft talk is still pretty relevant. I do agree the playoffs are very much alive after yesterday but the margin for error is razor thin…after the next 2 weeks we'll know a little bit more about this team in terms of this season. Win @ CLE, and @ BAL…I will shift more attention to the playoffs.
Echo your thoughts on Ebron, a big bodied playmaker would do wonders for Ben, and the RZ OFC…mid 1st is probably where he's going mid 1st which is about where I expect PIT to be picking now.
Clowney…I really think the NFL is on this kid's mind and I guess I can't blame him…potential #1 overall talk I'm sure effected him. I think is going to struggle a bit in the NFL as a 4-3 DE unless he goes to a team with studs @ DT…imo the Bucs are a great fit for him.
Just a correction. If the season ended right now we would have the 9th overall pick, which is a top ten pick. Seven teams have a worse record than 4-6 (although Buff at 4-7 shouldn't count since they haven't had their bye). Of the eight 4-6 teams, only SD has a worse SOS than us, which gives us the 9th pick. We are tied with OAK on SOS but we "win" the coin-flip tie breaker by virtue of league compensation from the Phil Luckett debacle in Detroit.
I'm really torn between getting that big target or a left tackle. I think if necessary they could continue to get by with the three tackles they have (all are still on an upward trajectory…I also think more highly of Gilbert than most do), but if there's a legitimate left tackle when they draft, I'm not going to cry. I just think an elite wide receiver with size *could* have an even greater impact on the offense. Just look at Stafford, he avoids some sacks just by tossing the ball up to his tall receivers and letting them make a play. Another TE is also a high priority, though it doesn't have to be a first-round pedigreed guy. We should still have Miller and (finally) Spaeth next year, and probably David Johnson, but I'd like to add a quality draft pick to that competition.
LT…the top 3 LTs taken from LY, Joeckel (1), Lance (4), Fluker (11)…none are the starting LT on their respective teams…Kalil in MIN was probably the last lock at LT drafted since Joe Thomas. Point…I agree I don't have much confidence either, but it's proving to be a RT start in a lot of these cases.
Hood…I think they almost have to bring him back…should not cost a ton…Brett will hang it up, or should. Have not seen Hageman play, but I do like the concpet of pairing him with Heyward…I like Nix b/c I don't think McLendon is a legit NT, would be a better DE in this scheme imo.
Keisel, Clark, Foote, Levi Brown are all done imo. Sanders…I think he's going to get offered #2 money somewhere and take it.
Troy…it really depends on how the cap looks…Thomas looks like he can take over SS next year and maybe they move Troy to FS for his last year…I'm sure they will ask for a discount on the $10 mil cap hit and I think he'll oblige them.
Big target…a Ebron or Evans type player would really put this OFC back at another level. Right now…in the RZ Ben has to be so precise because he doesn't have the option of throwing it high.
Call me crazy, but I still think Adams can play LT….the top 3 OTs off the board last yr are all playing RT if they're playing at all…the plug and play guys like Joe Thomas are very rare and I think we forget that.
Agree, Jason Worilds is much more valuable than any would think, which is why his contract shall be a steal. To be honest, I'm still pissed how first round went last April. Jarvis Jones is NOT the answer. We would still have to look for a 3-4 pass-rushing specialist. Maybe we can keep Jarvis Jones as a BUCK LB but, eh, don't see our coaching staffs going that direction.
Drafting Eifert last season would have eliminated the need of TE but also we wouldn't be able to land Ebron, so that's something.
We need a pro-ready player, somebody who can start and I already have eliminated all positions except for NT, OLB, and TE. Victor Beasley and Khalil Mack both can easily start, both are easily the second best pass-rushers beside Woodley but they won't be there by our pick. Daneil McCullers are the only true nose tackle in top 75 prospects and when I say neither Notre Dame products are not a nose tackle, I mean it. Tuitt and Louis Nix both are defensive ends. Thing is we can get McCullerslater and maybe trade up for him in 2nd.
That leaves the obvious; best redzone weapon available, enter Ebron of North Carolina. His agility is insane for a man his size, can shake off defender when facing one on one. Plays with strength.
Heath Miller have been awesome but believe it or not; we actually can upgrade from Heath Miller to Ebron.
We will sign players to medium salaries, getting rid of bloated contracts, that's for sure. While without troy polamalu, ryan clark, and ike taylor makes our secondarylook weaken, let's not forget we have Will Allen, Shamarko Thomas, Isiah Green, Willie Gay, and Cortez Allen. They are better than many would think, I see other mid-round defensive back no question.
Also one more free agent acquisition for defensive back. Likely after the draft.
That's another thing to consider. Very few left tackles are plug-and-play left tackles coming out of college and usually take a year of honing at right tackle. Tyron Smith even struggled in his first year on the left side in his second season. Can the Steelers afford the learning curve this late into Ben's career? Unless they're in position for a premium talent at LT, which they won't be, a big target would definitely have a more immediate impact, and you wouldn't have to deal with the Emmanuel Sanders issue.
I'm not a fan of Nix in round 1, because I don't see him as a two down player. The increase in pass first, and spread based offenses has resulted in the Steelers using their nickle and quarters defenses as their "base" defense in a lot of circumstances. We saw it happen against the Ravens, and again yesterday against the Lions. LeBeau doesn't use a NT in nickle sub packages. Hampton didn't play nickle, and McLendon doesn't either. It wasn't a big deal for most of Hampton's career, because offenses were still primarily run based, which meant he was on the field a lot. Not the case anymore. My concern with a guy like Nix, is that you spend a first round pick on a guy who maybe sees 50% of the snaps on defense.
It's not the first time I've heard someone mention McLendon being a better fit at DE. I don't see it. If that were the case, he was see action in nickle sub packages, even if it meant in a rotation.
LY…my top choice was Mingo…I do like JJ and was for the pick, but I'm getting the same feeling that he's not an OLB in this scheme.
I'll have to take your word for it on Nix because the reports I've heard is he can play the nose…I'm on record as thinking the personnel with some tweaking and shirt to a 4-3 but I don't see it happening.
NT…not 3 down guys…that's largely why NTs are not thought to be top picks.
I don't know how Nix compares athletically to Poe in KC, but I think he would be a bear to handle with just a C…G has to help and that was the element that Hampton brought. Just makes it much easier for the ILB to shoot the gap.
McLendon…I really thought his game was going to be quickness…shooting into the gap and causing timing problems, but it's not working out that way at all.
Nix can be a nose tackle but he is exactly in the same mold McLendon is. What's point of drafting one if we already have same player in Steve McLendon and not just; much more glaring needs to be addressed.
Kappor Lewis-Moore (last year starting DE for Notre Dame) was a better player, best fit for our scheme than any of those players. If you are a 3-4 defensive linemen and you produce sacks, likelihood is that you aren't for us, our scheme.
McCullers, on other hand is much closer to the player Terrence Cody is but with actual athleticism and can be 3 downs player if he ever develops. A player like McCullers give us more versatility among our schemes. Better fit.
Actually McLendon does his best when he's being paired up with Hood. Which is why Hood truly should be our NT, just have to use him differently, keep this in mind Hood is our best run-stuffer on roster. Keisel hurts our starting/rotations more than one would think.
McCullers compare better to Poe because his initial quickness is really good but in a Terrence Cody-like body. When looking at our future D-line, it looks pretty good. Hood and McLendon both can play DE and NT, I really like Arnfelt, who is very comparable to Chris Hoke. We just need one more piece; a run-stuffing NT because then in the end, we can employs our linebackers more toward their strengths, not to the limitations of currently system.
Matt I like your write ups but we have a losing record 10 games into the season…I wouldn't tear anything up. Lets hope to continue to stack wins.
LT sounds good but not in the first round-too much of a risk.
Oh believe he will be back everyone wants a chance to play and beat the Steelers. In greenbay or not We owe them one.
DB before mid round prob 1-3rd. Its more urgent than Oline.
It would be worth it! I wanted POE!
Yeah I like McCullers if we can get him in the second
Hood would be a good NT in a one gap 3-4. Once LeBeau steps down, I wouldn't be surprised to see the defense move to a single gap, under style scheme that the 49er's and Ravens use. It's easier for guys to learn coming out of college, and allows them to contribute earlier. It's also more of an attack based defense.
I don't think Poe is a good comparison for anyone. He's just a freak athlete, and has the skill set to be a 3 down player. I do like MCullers, and would be in favor of possibly upgrading the NT position, but not in the first round. When you look around the league, most teams getting their NT's on the field for maybe half the downs on defense. They're basically becoming situational players. I want more bang for the buck out of a first round pick, which is why I would prefer to go DE over NT, assuming that the team addresses the D-line this year. Give me a big, powerful, long armed Mohammed Wilkerson type player who can defend the run, and can rush the passer in nickle situations.
Poe is just a physical freak, so I don't think there is a comparison to be made. Nix compares well to BJ Raji. The problem is, Raji barely gets on the field anymore, because the Packers don't use him in nickel. It was easy to justify using a first round pick on Hampton, because offenses ran a lot more, so the defense was in base most of the game. That's not where the NFL is at anymore. The Steelers spend most of the game with 2 defensive lineman on the field. With all the no-huddle, and spread based offenses that have popped up around the league, a 3-4 NT is basically a situational player now.
The defense has changed. The DE's are being asked to apply pressure a lot more than in the past. They have been doing a lot less 2-gaping, and instead asking the DE's to attack a single gap.
Anthony Barr would be a perfect fit at OLB, but I've given up on the idea of the Steelers having a high enough to draft Barr
I think the FO really needs to focus on putting together the pieces to improve on the dime sub-package that was used against the Ravens. Shamarko's ability in pass coverage allowed LeBeau to use 3 safeties, instead of a 4th CB. Troy and Shamarko are strong enough run defenders, that it allowed the defense to do a good job defending the run and pass. That's a sub-package that is going to be used more often, and has already been the primary defense used in a number of games. Add a DE who is good against the run, and can attack a gap, along with another complete safety who can play the run and cover the slot, and you've got a defense that is going to be able to handle most of the top offenses in the league.
I actually like Anthony Barr a lot but I see him being Aldon Smith 2.0, applying so much of pressure when the man in front of him does his job, occupying blockers. I actually am looking at more technically sound pass-rushers with above-average athleticism and came with Khalil Mack. Mack actually plays in a 3-4 for Buffalo, unlike Jarvis Jones- Mack is primarily a pass-rusher, not a coverage LB who got asked to pass-rush.
When looking at whole draft from pass-rushing standpoint, not much we can improve, especially from Jason Worilds. Worilds is still easily better than the rest excluding the 4 pass-rushers (Clowney, Barr, Mack, and Beasley) so we either have to go big in 1st round, grabbing one of them OR draft a developmental player, Larry Bloom from Shippenburg come to mind. Freaklish athletic and big at 6'6″ 245 lbs.
Our problems have been drafting player with lesser talent or wrong fit for the scheme so we now are stuck with those players. Those players can be among the best in NFL but not within our defense. The Eagles are doing very well with last 2 draft classes so look for them to become a very good team in next 5-10 years.
We need that kind of drafts.
Aside from just the run good NT play in a 3-4 really screws up the LB blocking schemes vs the blitz.
Point well taken and I agree about Nix or NT might not be the best fit for a 1st rd pick…gotta get bigger playmakers with speed on OFC…Ebron seems ideal right now.
On DEF I've said I think it all depends on LeBeau…I still contend they are closer to a 4-3 personnel than a 3-4…he's just making it work.
Also there's a misconcept that getting a good left tackle is easy as getting a pass-rusher or quarterback. The general pool in left tackle talents have shrinked a lot those day. College programs running spread much more hurts us, the old days of I-formation and grinding it out have died out.
So much as I want a left tackle, I personally only have gave one with a great grade and considered the most pro-ready left tackle out there: Cameron Erving from Florida State. Problem? Can we develop him to become much more technically-sound? Can he be mentally strong to have a short-memory after being beaten? How about handling opponent of such athleticism?
When looking at the draft in general, you look at your current roster and ask yourself; how much of an upgrade is this prospect and can he replicates what we never had? Kelvin Beachem who is considerably small for a left tackle but does well against the Lions and Terrell Suggs. How many left tackles in this league do you think can actually say that? Not very many.
I say either stick with what we have or sign a free agent because investment in afree agent is significant smaller than investing in a 1st round and that's just a harsh fact.
Barr brings a lot more to the table than Smith. Smith is a great pass rusher, but he's not great in coverage, and is just OK against the run. Barr was TE/WR during his first two years at UCLA, before being converted to OLB last year. He's great in coverage, and is asked to play man coverage against TE's a lot. He's closer be being a faster, more athletic version of Clay Matthews Jr, than he is to Aldon Smith. I see him more as a combination of Mingo And Dion Jordan, but faster.
best run stuffer? you must be joking
I would not consider Hood an above average starting def lineman. Hes only average.
Beachum has played well. I like his attitude.
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A monitoring computer (115) monitors a communication resource within a wireless communication system for transmissions by a communication unit. Upon detecting the transmission, which contains a unit identifier, the monitoring computer compares the unit identifier with stored system access information for the communication unit. When the unit identifier is not compatible with the stored system access information, the monitoring computer reprograms at least a portion of the system access information of the communication unit. In this manner, discrepancies in communication unit programming may be corrected.
1. A method for correcting a communication unit's access to a wireless communication system, the method comprising the steps of:
a) monitoring, by a monitoring computer, a first communication resource of the wireless communication system to detect a transmission by the communication unit, wherein the transmission includes software application serial numbers, for non-permanent software applications presently contained in a programmable non-volatile memory of the communication unit, and a unique unit identifier;
b) upon detecting the transmission, comparing, by the monitoring computer, the software application serial numbers to stored software application serial numbers for the communication unit based on the unique unit identifier; and
c) when the comparison of step (b) is unfavorable, reprogramming, by the monitoring computer via a second communication resource of the wireless communication system, at least a portion of system access information contained in the communication unit;
wherein step (c) further comprises reprograming the at least a portion of the system access information, to prohibit the communication unit from the future access to the wireless communication system.
2. The method of claim 1, wherein step (c) further comprises reprogramming the at least a portion of the system access information, contained in the communication unit, to allow the communication unit to request default service requests.
3. The method of claim 1, wherein step (c) further comprises reprogramming the at least a portion of the system access information, contained in the communication unit, to affiliate the communication unit with a default communication group.
4. A method for a communication unit to correct access privileges to a wireless communication system, the method comprising the steps of:
a) transmitting a message, wherein the message includes software application serial numbers, for non-permanent software applications presently contained in a programmable non-volatile memory of the communication unit, and a unique unit identifier;
b) receiving reprogramming information over a communication resource of the wireless communication system; and
c) overwriting at least a portion of system access information, contained in the communication unit, with the reprogramming information;
wherein step (c) further comprises reprograming the at least a portion of the system access information, to prohibit the communication unit from the future access to the wireless communication system.
5. The method of claim 4, wherein step (c) further comprises overwriting the at least a portion of system access information, contained in the communication unit, with the reprogramming information, wherein the communication unit is assigned to a default communication group.
6. The method of claim 5 further comprising a step of receiving a message indicating that the communication unit has been removed from service.
This is a continuation of Ser. No. 08/506,945, filed Jul. 27, 1995, now abandoned, which is a continuation of Ser. No. 08/155,408, filed Nov. 19, 1993, now abandoned, which is a continuation-in-part of Ser. No. 08/106,018, filed Aug. 13, 1993, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,388,212.
The present invention relates generally to communication systems and, in particular, to a method for reprogramming a communication unit's access privileges to a wireless communication system.
The basic operation and structure of land mobile radio communication systems and cellular radio/telephone communication systems (communication systems) are known. Communication systems typically comprise a plurality of communication units (vehicle mounted or portable radios in a land mobile system and radio/telephones in a cellular system), a predetermined number of repeaters that transceive information via communication channels, and a controlling entity. The controlling entity may either be a centralized call processing controller or a network of distributed controllers working together to establish communication paths for the communication units.
During normal operations, communication units often utilize various communication services or features to communicate with one another. To access these services, the unit transmits a unique ID and a service request to the controller. Upon receiving the request, the controller verifies that the unique ID is valid and that this unit is allowed to access the service requested. If both inquiries am answered favorably, the unit is granted access to the service such that it may communicate with other units. A few of the services that a communication unit may access include a group dispatch call, a private call, a secure voice feature, and telephone interconnect.
What service a communication unit can access is determined by the customer when the unit is purchased. For example, if the customer wants a regular unit (one that provides only group dispatch calls), the manufacturer programs the unit with system access information that only allows the unit to participate in group dispatch calls. If, on the other hand, the customer wants an enhanced unit (one that provides group dispatch and at least one other service), the manufacturer programs the unit with system access information that allows the unit to access the services selected. The manufacturer can program regular and enhanced units in a variety of ways. For example, regular and enhanced communication units may contain a complete set of software applications where code plugs are used to enable the appropriate software applications. As another example, an external programming device may be used to load or enable the appropriate software applications in to the units. For instance, many communication products made by Motorola utilize Radio Service Software (RSS) to enable the appropriate software.
As would be expected, the more services a unit can access, the more costly the unit. Thus, when a regular unit is upgraded to an enhanced unit by illicit means, the manufacturer is injured. Manufacturers do attempt to limit the injury by utilizing the programming methods described above (code plugs and RSS) but, unfortunately, these techniques can be overcome by less than scrupulous communication unit users. For example, the less than scrupulous user may copy the non-volatile memory of an enhanced communication unit and place it in a regular unit or, via reverse engineered external programming equipment, reprogram regular units with additional services. As another example, the less than scrupulous user may take parts of damaged or scrapped units, tear them apart, and reconstruct an enhanced unit.
To further limit the potential for injury, manufacturers construct their communication systems to include means that deny improperly programmed communication units access to the system. To implement this, the system contains a data base of system access information for each unit, where the system access information includes unit identifiers and indications of the services each unit may access. Unfortunately, the communication system cannot determine whether a communication unit received its valid system access information through proper means or through illicit means. Thus, units with valid, but illicitly obtained, system access information are treated the same as authorized units, which can overburden the system. Therefore a need exists for a method that detects when a communication unit has a valid, but illicitly obtained, system access information and corrects the system access information when such an occurrence is detected.
FIG. 1 illustrates a multi-site communication system, equipped with a monitoring computer, in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 2 illustrates a database format which may be used by the monitoring computer in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 3 illustrates a block diagram of a communication unit in accordance with the present invention.
FIG. 4 illustrates a logic diagram that may be used to implement the present invention.
Generally, the present invention provides a method for reprogramming communication units that have valid, but illicitly obtained, system access information. This is accomplished by associating a monitoring computer with the communication system to monitor communication resources within the communication system. While monitoring communication resources, the monitoring computer compares the system access information transmitted by various communication units with a database of stored system access information. When the transmitted system access information is not compatible with the stored information, the monitoring computer transmits a command to reprogram the communication unit. With such a method, communication units that have valid, but illicitly obtained, system access information can be readily reprogrammed, thus freeing up valuable communication resources for authorized users.
The present invention can be more fully described with reference to FIGS. 1-4. FIG. 1 illustrates multiple communication systems (104, 109) operably connected to a monitoring computer (115). Each communication system (104, 109) comprises a plurality of communication units (105, 110), a predetermined number of base stations (101, 106) operably connected to fixed antenna systems (103, 108), and a call processing controller (102, 107). The call processing controller (102, 107), which may be a Motorola Smartzone ™ Zone Controller, transmits and receives, via the base stations (101, 106), control information to establish communications between two or more communication units.
The monitoring computer (115), connected to a database (1 17) and a computer terminal (119), is operably coupled to the communication systems (104, 109) via a network (114). The monitoring computer (115), database (117), and computer terminal (119) may comprise a commercially available mid-range computing device, such as an IBM AS400. As shown, there are at least two ways to couple the monitoring computer (115) to the communication systems (104, 109). First, a communication system (104) may be connected to the network (114) by way of an over-the-air radio modem (112), which in rum communicates with the call processing controller (102) over at least one channel in the group of base stations (101). Alternatively, the network (114) connection can be established directly to the call processing controller (107).
In either case, the coupling allows the monitoring computer (115) to monitor communications in the communication systems (104, 109) and to access communication resources when needed to reprogram a communication unit (discussed below). The manner in which the monitoring computer (115) is coupled to the network (114) as well as the manner in which control information is routed to the monitoring computer (115) is dependent upon the actual computing device used to implement the monitoring computer (115) and the network protocol. For example, if the network (114) is a public switched telephone network (PSTN), the monitoring computer (115) would need a modem as would the call processing controller (107).
FIG. 2 illustrates tables of the database (117) that contain, for each communication unit being monitored, stored system access information. In the first table (200), a unit ID code field (201) contains the unique IDs of the communication units. For each communication unit in the data base there is information relating to features (202), software application types (203), software application serial numbers (204), location and time of transmissions (205), group affiliation (206), and hardware serial numbers (212). The features field (202) lists the services or features this unit is allowed to request and use, i.e., these are the features/services that the customer has paid for. The application type field (203) lists the type of software applications needed to perform the features listed in the feature field (202). The software application serial number field (204) lists the specific serial numbers of the software programmed in to the unit. The location, time, and count field (205) stores the location and times when the unit transmits. This field only stores this information for a predetermined period of time, for example, a day. The group ID code field (206) is used to correlate a unit with a group listed in table 2 (213). Finally, the hardware field (212) lists the IDs of circuit boards, modules, and chassis that make up the unit. Note that the hardware ID is typically comprised of a combination of the individual IDs of the circuit boards, modules, and the chassis.
The second table (213) contains, for each communication unit of a group being monitored, stored system access information for members of a particular communication group. For each group, the stored information pertains to the group ID (207), features (208), software application types (209), software application serial numbers (210), and the number of copies of each software application (211). The feature field (208), the application type field (209) and the serial number field (210) are identical to the similarly named fields of table 1 (200), thus no further discussion will be presented. The number of copies field (211) indicates how many copies a particular group has for a particular feature.
FIG. 3 illustrates a block diagram of a communication unit (300) that includes a transceiver (301) operably coupled to the remainder of the communication unit (300) via a transceiver interface (302). The remainder of the communication unit (300) includes a microphone (303), a speaker (304), a central processing unit (CPU) (305), volatile memory (307), programmable non-volatile memory (308), and a data interface (309). Note that the transceiver (301) transmits and receives information using communication resources such as TDM (time-division multiplexed) slots, carder frequencies, a pair of carrier frequencies or any other radio frequency (RF) transmission media.
The microphone (303) and speaker (304) provide an input and an output, respectively, for routine voice communications of the unit users. The CPU (305), which may comprise a Motorola 68HC11 microprocessor, provides control of the communication unit (300) and also provides direct communication to other external computing devices by way of the data interface (309), which may be an EIA standard port such as RS-232, RS422, or another type. The volatile memory (307) may be random-access memory (RAM) whereas the programmable non-volatile memory (308) can be a flash memory such as EEPROM. In a preferred embodiment, software applications used by the communication unit (300) are stored in the programmable non-volatile memory (308).
In operation, a user of the communication unit (300) may request a particular system service by initiating the appropriate function on the communication unit (300) (for example, a push to talk function that prepares a request for a channel access message). Once initiated, the communication unit (300) transmits, via a control channel, the request and a unit identifier to a call processing controller (102, 107). If the unit identifier is valid and the requested service is one that the unit may access, the call processor grants the unit access to the service. Recall that the call processor does not inquire whether the unit received the unit identifier through illicit means. With the inclusion of the monitoring computer (115) of the present invention, the system can detect whether the unit received the unit identifier through illicit means as described with reference to FIG. 4.
FIG. 4 illustrates a logic diagram that the monitoring computer (115) may incorporate to detect the illicit incorporation of unit identifiers in communication units. At step 400, the monitoring computer (115) monitors a communication resource of a communication system for communication unit transmissions. As mentioned above, when a communication unit transmits a request for service (such as a request for channel access) the request contains a unit identifier and a service request message. The unit identifier may be comprised of the unit's unique unit ID (201), the software application serial numbers (204), and/or the hardware ID (212). For example, the communication unit having unit ID of 1 may have a unit identifier of 1103763173 (the unit ID, the serial number, and hardware ID listed serially). From this simple example, it is clear to see that the unit identifier could be a countless number of combinations of the codes and/or mathematical manipulations.
When a transmission is detected (401), the monitoring computer compares (402) the transmitted unit identifier with stored system access information. (If the unit identifier is comprised of a combination or mathematical manipulation, the monitoring computer would execute the reverse to retrieve the corresponding information stored in the tables of FIG. 2.) If the transmitted unit identifier is compatible with the stored system access information, i.e., the unit identifier is a valid code that was installed by the manufacturer, thus not illicit (403), no action is taken by the monitoring computer. For example, referring to FIG. 2 assume that the monitoring computer detected a transmission from a communication unit having a unit ID of and the unit identifier was 1103763173. When the monitoring computer checks the database and reverse processes the unit identifier, it will find that the unit ID is 1, the serial number is 103763, and the hardware ID is 173 which matches the information stored in the database. (Note that the same process applies if the group ID is used in place of the unit ID.)
If, however, the unit identifier does not correspond to the stored system access information (403), the monitoring computer (115) reprograms the communication unit (404). In order to reprogram the communication unit, the monitoring computer (115) requests and receives a channel grant. Once the monitoring computer (115) has a channel, the communication unit may be reprogrammed in a variety of ways. For example, the communication unit may be reprogrammed to overwrite (404) at least a portion of its system access information with reprogramming information. The reprogramming information may be a correct list of system access privileges, instructions to disable the communication unit, a set of default services, instructions to re-affiliate the communication unit/group with a default communication group in the same system, or instructions to re-affiliate the communication unit/group with a default communication system. If the reprogramming information instructs the communication unit to disable, the unit may receive a message indicating that the unit has been removed from service.
The present invention provides a method for reprogramming communication units that have valid, but illicitly obtained, system access information. With such a method, communication units that obtained valid acess prvileges through illicit means can be detected and reprogrammed. Such units may be reprogrammed to have the system access privileges that are authorized for the unit, the unit may be disabled, or re-assigned to a default group or system. Prior art communication unit software and hardware protection methods do not address the problem of valid unit identifiers being placed in unauthorized communication units. Specifically, RSS limits service access to valid ID's and software applications, however, RSS does not determine how the communication units received the system access privileges.
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