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An illumination device for an exterior rearview mirror of a vehicle comprises a bulb holder which comprises a pair of stamped terminals and a housing which is preferably injection molded about the stamped terminals. One end of the stamped terminals provides for connection to a light bulb or other illumination source, while the other end of the stamped terminals provides for electrical connection to a vehicle or mirror wiring harness. Preferably, the body of the bulb holder is molded from a soft plastic material to facilitate easy insertion and removal of the bulb holder in the mirror assembly, and to further ease connection of the vehicle wiring harness to the wiring terminals. The soft plastic molding further provides a water-tight seal between the body and the stamped terminals and between the body and the illumination device of the rearview mirror assembly.
1. An illumination device for use in an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle, said illumination device comprising:
a first connecting terminal for electrically connecting to an illumination source;
a second connecting terminal for electrically connecting to a vehicle wiring, said second connecting terminal connected to said first connecting terminal by a connecting member, said second connecting terminal adapted to connect directly with the vehicle wiring in order to provide electrical power to the illumination source; and
a housing at least partially encasing said first and second connecting terminals, said housing being mountable to the exterior rearview mirror assembly.
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14. An illumination device for use in an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle, said illumination device comprising:
a first connecting terminal adapted for electrically connecting to an illumination source;
a second connecting terminal adapted for electrically connecting to a vehicle wiring in order to provide electrical power to the illumination source, said first and second connecting terminals being connected together and defining a generally rigid connecting member; and
a housing at least partially encasing said first and second connecting terminals, said housing being mountable to the exterior rearview mirror assembly.
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This is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/406,966, filed Sep. 28, 1999 by Larry E. Miller, entitled ILLUMINATION DEVICE FOR EXTERIOR MIRROR, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,227,689, which is hereby incorporated herein by reference.
The present invention relates generally to lights for exterior rearview mirrors of vehicles and, more particularly, to an illumination device which may be easily installed to the rearview mirror assembly.
It is known to install lights on or within exterior rearview mirror assemblies of vehicles. The lights may be turn signals, brake lamps, security lighting systems or the like. Typically, such lights require access to the illumination source (such as incandescent bulbs or the like) for ease of service and also require that detachable electrical connection be made to the vehicle electric. An example of a prior art incandescent bulb holder is shown in FIG. 1.
The prior art bulb holder 2 comprises a mounting portion 3, which typically receives or mounts a bulb 7, such as an incandescent bulb, a fluorescent bulb, or the like. One or more wires 4 extend from electrical terminals within mounting portion 3 and outwardly therefrom. Wires 4 typically individually terminate in individual connectors 5 (although they may terminate in a connector block or multi-pin connector). For example, the wires 4 may be twisted or pig-tailed together with a single pin connector 5 at the end of each wire, as shown in FIG. 1. The single pin connectors 5 are individually connected to a vehicle wiring or mirror wire harness 6 to provide electrical power or control to the lights from the vehicle interior. The individual wires and/or connectors extending from the bulb holder can add cost and assembly complications in manufacture, since the wires must be soldered, clamped or otherwise secured to bulb terminals or contacts within the bulb holders. Furthermore, the point of entry/exit of wires 4 into bulb holder 3 can be routes of water, dirt, and/or contaminant or the like ingress, potentially leading to part deterioration.
The present invention is intended to provide an illumination device which is easily and economically connectable to the vehicle electrics when mounted to a portion of an exterior rearview mirror of a vehicle. The illumination device of the present invention is low cost and facilitates easy installation of the illumination device to the mirror and further facilitates easy electrical connection of the vehicle wiring to the illumination device.
According to an aspect of the present invention, an illumination device is mountable to an exterior rearview mirror assembly of a vehicle. The illumination device comprises a pair of metallic or otherwise conductive first terminals for engaging a corresponding pair of metallic or otherwise conductive portions of an illumination bulb, and a pair of second terminals electrically, each of which is connected to a corresponding one of the first bulb terminals. The vehicle wiring directly connects to the second terminals to provide electrical power to the illumination bulb. An insulating housing is provided that at least partially encases the first and second terminals. The housing is preferably detachably mountable to the illumination device or module of the exterior rearview mirror assembly of the vehicle. Alternatively, the illumination device or module can consist of a unitary module comprising a bulb, reflector and lens in a single unitary sealed body, which is disposable should the bulb fail. Preferably, each of the connected first and second terminals are integrally formed from an electrically conductive material, such as by a metal stamping or the like. Preferably, the housing is integrally molded from an at least substantially insulating polymeric material, as is known in the molding art, with the integrally formed first and second terminals to provide an integrally molded bulb and socket module. Because the housing is integrally molded around two or more first and second terminals, the housing separates and electrically insulates each metal stamping from the other stampings. Furthermore, the integral molding of the housing protects the stampings from water, dirt or other contaminants and provides a substantially water impervious bulb and socket module.
According to another aspect of the present invention, an exterior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle comprises a mirror housing, a reflective element housed within the mirror housing, a mounting portion which is mountable to the vehicle, and at least one illumination device. The illumination device comprises a bulb holder, which comprises at least two first bulb terminals for connecting to corresponding terminals on an illumination source or bulb, at least two second terminals connectable to a vehicle wiring, and a terminal housing. Preferably, the first and second terminals are integrally formed from an electrically conductive material. The terminal housing is molded around the first and second terminals and is mountable to the illumination device. Preferably, the terminal housing is injection molded around the first and second terminals.
Preferably, the bulb holder is formed by placing two metal stampings into a mold, one end of each stamping being the first terminal and the other end of that same stamping being the second terminal. After placing the stampings in the mold, a molding material is injected that flows within the mold to form the bulb holder/insulating housing. Upon removal from the mold, the individual stampings are located and electrically insulated so as to appropriately receive the illumination bulb at one end and directly connect to the vehicle electrics at the other. Preferably, a non-conducting, substantially insulating polymeric material is used, most preferably, one that has a Shore A durometer hardness of between approximately 50 Shore A and 105 Shore A so as to form a self-gasketing, substantially water impervious joint to the frame of the illumination device when the bulb holder is attached thereto.
In one form, the illumination device is mounted on the mirror housing. In another form, the illumination device is mounted on the mounting portion of the mirror assembly. Optionally, one or more illumination devices may be mounted at the mirror housing, the mirror mounting portion, and/or a separate illumination device housing attached to the mirror assembly.
These and other objects, advantages, purposes and features of this invention will become apparent upon review of the following specification in conjunction with the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a prior art bulb holder for exterior rearview mirrors;
FIG. 2 is a view looking forwardly along a side of a vehicle of an exterior rearview mirror, shown partially in section to reveal an illumination device according to the present invention;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the bulb holder of FIG. 2, with a vehicle wiring connector shown removed therefrom;
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a bulb receiving portion of the bulb holder of FIG. 3;
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a wiring connector of the bulb holder of FIG. 3;
FIG. 6 is a sectional view of the bulb holder, taken along the line VI—VI in FIG. 5; and
FIG. 7 is the same view as FIG. 2, showing locations for one or more illumination devices in accordance with the present invention.
Referring now specifically to the drawings, and the illustrative embodiments depicted therein, an bulb holder or bulb socket 10 is mountable to an illumination device 29, which is mountable to an exterior rearview mirror assembly 12 along a side of a vehicle 14 (FIG. 2). Bulb holder 10 includes a body or housing 16, which includes a mounting portion 16 a and a wire connecting portion 16 b. Preferably, mounting portion 16 a of illumination device 10 mounts to a panel or mounting flange 13 within a portion of illumination device 29 and/or mirror assembly 12, while wire connecting portion 16 b receives or connects to a vehicle wiring or mirror wiring harness 18. The mirror wiring 18 may connect to or engage a pair of wiring terminals or connectors 20 (FIGS. 5 and 6) within wire connecting portion 16 b, to provide power to bulb holder 10 via a vehicle wiring and vehicle power source or battery (not shown). An illumination source or bulb 22 may be plugged into or inserted within mounting portion 16 a to engage a pair of bulb connectors or terminals 24 (FIG. 4). Bulb holder 10 is preferably easily and detachably installed to mounting panel 13 within a signal housing of illumination device 29, or elsewhere on or within the mirror assembly 12, to provide illumination outwardly therefrom.
The illumination device may be a turn signal or a brake lamp for providing a signal to drivers of vehicles rearwardly and/or sidewardly of vehicle 14, such as disclosed in commonly assigned, co-pending U.S. patent application, Ser. No. 09/335,010, filed Jun. 17, 1999 by Pastrick et al. for a VEHICLE EXTERIOR MIRROR SYSTEM WITH SIGNAL LIGHT, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. Alternately, or in addition thereto, the illumination device may be a security or safety lamp which illuminates the area around mirror assembly 12 to provide safe access and entry of vehicle 14 in night-time conditions, such as disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,371,659, filed Feb. 1, 1993 by Pastrick et al., U.S. Pat. No. 5,497,306, filed Apr. 21, 1995 by Pastrick, U.S. Pat. No. 5,823,654, filed Jul. 26, 1996 by Pastrick et al., and U.S. Pat. No. 5,669,699, filed Jan. 8, 1996 by Pastrick et al., the disclosures of which are hereby incorporated herein by reference, and as disclosed in commonly assigned, co-pending U.S. patent application, Ser. No. 09/102,414, filed Jun. 22, 1989 by Pastrick et al., the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein by reference. Although illustrated herein as being located along the bottom rim of the exterior rearview mirror housing, other locations are possible for the signal light of the present invention, including the top and outboard rim of the housing, or along the mounting portion or sail of the mirror assembly, as discussed below.
Exterior rearview mirror assembly 12 is preferably substantially similar to conventional exterior rearview mirror assemblies. Mirror assembly 12 includes a reflective element 26, which is adjustably positioned within a housing 28, as is known in the art. Mirror assembly 12 may further include a mounting portion 30, which is secured along a side 14 a of vehicle 14, and which may further include a sail or trim portion 30 a. Housing 28 and mounting portion 30 may be a one piece construction for fixedly mounting housing 28 relative to vehicle 14. Alternately, mirror assembly 12 may be a foldable mirror, such that housing 28 is pivotally mounted to mounting portion 30 and is pivotable about a pivot spindle 31 between an operative position, as shown in FIG. 2, and a folded position where housing 28 is folded alongside vehicle 14. Preferably, rearview mirror assembly 12 further includes a mirror wiring harness 18, which is electronically connectable to the vehicle wiring within the vehicle, for providing power and/or control to one or more electronic accessories within mirror assembly 12.
As best shown in FIGS. 3-6, bulb holder 10 of illumination device 29 may be generally L-shaped, with mounting portion 16 a at one end and wire connecting portion 16 b at an opposite end and extending generally 90 degrees from mounting portion 16 a. Mounting portion 16 a is preferably generally circular, and includes a bulb receiving cavity 32, which is defined by a generally cylindrical side wall 32 a extending outwardly from a base 34. Cylindrical side wall 32 a preferably includes a plurality of tabs or arms 36 extending radially outwardly from side wall 32 a. The tabs 36, as shown in FIG. 4, are preferably generally rectangular and are tapered at an outer end 36 a to ease insertion of mounting portion 16 a into mounting panel 13 of illumination device 29 or mirror assembly 12. Preferably, tabs 36 include a slot or groove 36 b at an inward end of each tab 36. This allows mounting portion 16 a to be secured to illumination device 29 by insertion of mounting portion 16 a and tabs 36 through a correspondingly formed opening (not shown) in a panel or flange 13 of the illumination device and subsequent rotation of bulb holder 10, such that the edges of the correspondingly formed opening slide within the grooves 36 b and substantially preclude unintentional withdrawal of bulb holder 10 from illumination device 29 and/or mirror assembly 12.
Additionally, body 16 may include a lip portion 34 a extending radially outwardly around base 34. Lip 34 a may engage an upper surface 13 a of mounting panel 13, while grooves 36 b engage the edges of the opening through the mounting panel 13, to further retain and seal bulb holder 10 to the mounting panel 13. The lip seal 34 a flexes when bulb holder 10 is inserted through the opening in mounting panel 13, which biases the bulb holder 10 upwardly to retain tabs 36 against a lower surface 13 b of mounting panel 13, thereby substantially precluding unintentional rotation of bulb holder 10 in the opposite direction. The lip portion 34 a engages upper surface 13 a and thus forms a seal around the bulb holder 10.
Bulb receiving cavity 32 further includes a slot or passageway 32 b, which is formed to retain a pair of bulb contacts or terminals 24. Slot 32 b and bulb terminals 24 receive an engaging or connecting end of the illumination source or bulb, while at least a portion of the illuminating portion of the bulb itself rests within the opening defined by side wall 32 a. The terminals 24 engage corresponding electrically conductive contacts or terminals on the bulb for providing power to the bulb, as is well known in the art. As best seen in FIGS. 4 and 6, each bulb terminal 24 comprises a pair of opposite contacts which are curved or rounded at an outer end 24 a to ease insertion of bulb 22 therebetween. Outer end 24 a of bulb terminals 24 are curved inwardly toward each other and biased in that position to maintain contact with bulb 22 when it is inserted between each of the pairs of contacts. One or more radially inwardly protruding members 32 c may further be included on side walls 32 a to engage bulb 22 and reduce vibration of the bulb.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, wire portion 16 b of bulb holder 10 includes a pair of recesses 38 for receiving a portion of a wire connector 18 a on mirror wiring harness 18. Preferably, a connecting terminal 20 extends along and within each of the recesses 38 and is engagable with a correspondingly formed female terminal 18 c on connector 18 a of wiring harness 18 as each connector housing 18 b is inserted within recesses 38 of bulb holder 10. Most preferably, wire portion 16 b and terminals 20 are formed to be engagable with a conventional wiring connector 18 a, such as the standard two-pin connector shown in FIG. 3. Clearly, however, other means for connecting the terminal 20 of bulb holder 10 to wiring terminal 18 c may be implemented, without affecting the scope of the present invention. Wire portion 16 b may further include a latch detail or opening 42, for engaging and retaining a clip or tab 18 d on connector 18 a when connector 18 a is inserted into wire portion 16 b, thereby retaining connector 18 a to bulb holder 10 and substantially precluding unintentional removal of connector 18 a from wire portion 16 b. Preferably, a tapered notch 44 may be provided at an outer end 16 c of wire portion 16 b to guide latching member 18 d as connector 18 a is inserted into wire portion 16 b of bulb holder 10.
As shown in FIG. 6, each bulb terminal 24 is connected to a corresponding wire connecting terminal 20 to form a single terminal member 46. Preferably, each bulb terminal 24 and corresponding wire connecting terminal 20 are integrally formed as a single metal stamping 46. The stampings are preferably rigid stampings formed of a copper, brass, tin plated brass, or similar metals or alloys, including stainless steel or any other electrically conductive metal.
Preferably, body 16 of bulb holder 10 is injection molded with at least two stampings 46. Body 16 may be molded from a flexible polymeric material, preferably having a Shore A durometer hardness of between approximately 50 Shore A and 105 Shore A, more preferably between approximately 60 Shore A and 90 Shore A, and most preferably approximately 60 Shore A, such as a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) material, such as Kraton G7720B or the like. Alternatively, a plasticized poly vinyl chloride (PVC) material, a flexible urethane, a silicone or the like may be used, without affecting the scope of the present invention. By injection molding of body 16 with the stampings within the flexible material, the present invention assures a water-tight construction to substantially preclude water from entering the terminals 20 and 24 within body 16.
Preferably, bulb holder 10 is inserted through the correspondingly formed opening in mounting panel 13 and retained therein via rotation of illumination device approximately 90 degrees or a quarter turn. Connector 18 a is also easily connected to wire receiving portion 16 b of bulb holder 10. Connector 18 a is inserted into wire portion 16 b until tab 18 d engages latch detail 42, which provides a positive connection between the connector 18 and bulb holder 10.
Although shown and described as being generally L-shaped, clearly bulb holder 10 may be formed in other shapes as well. For example, mounting portion 16 a may be at one end of a generally cylindrical illumination device, while wire receiving portion 16 b extends generally longitudinally therefrom. The stamped terminal members may then be substantially straight stampings to further simplify the design. However, these stampings may require additional tabs or retaining members to be molded within body 16 in order to limit or preclude longitudinal movement of the stamped terminals relative to body 16 as the wire connector and/or bulb are attached thereto.
Because bulb holder 10 includes a wiring connector integrally formed with the bulb portion, the present invention provides a low cost illumination device which does not require additional wires and connectors to be soldered, crimped, or clamped to a portion of the bulb terminals, thereby obviating this process from the manufacturing process. This facilitates easy connection of the mirror wiring 18 to the bulb holder 10 before or after it is installed in the illumination device 29 of the mirror assembly 12. Preferably, the bulb holder is installed to the mirror assembly via a quarter turn latching means. Because the preferred material of the bulb holder is soft flexible rubber like material, this further facilitates easy installation of the bulb holder to the illumination device and/or the mirror and of the wiring connector to the wiring terminals, while substantially precluding water intrusion into the bulb holder and the illumination device, and thus rendering the part substantially water impervious.
Bulb 22 may be a conventional incandescent or halogen lamp, a conventional incandescent fuse lamp, a vacuum fluorescent lamp, which is available in various colors, a light emitting diode (LED) (such as a red light LED, a blue light LED, an amber light LED, a red-orange light LED, a white light LED, or a cluster or array thereof), a phosphorescent element or the like. In the event that the light emitting source or bulb comprises a light emitting diode, a resistor is preferably connected in series with a respective light emitting diode to act as a voltage divider so as to reduce the ignition voltage of the vehicle, which is in the range of 9 to 16 volts (normally 12 volts), for the desired operating voltage of the light emitting diode, which is typically on the order of about 1 volt to about 5 volts. Each resistor preferably has a resistance of less than about 1,500 ohms and greater than about 100 ohms, more preferably, less than about 1,000 ohms and greater than about 200 ohms. Alternately, non-LED, non-incandescent light emitting sources can be used, such as electro-illuminescent sources or semiconductor laser sources. Electro-illuminescent sources may be either inorganic or organic electro-illuminescent sources. These light emitting sources preferably have well defined light patterns, such as a cone of directed light which eliminates the need for reflectors or other separate optical components that direct the light where desired.
The light source or bulb itself may be colored to provide colored light, such as red for a brake lamp or amber for a turn signal indicator. Alternately, a lens or filter may be used to change the color of the light as it passes therethrough. The filter may be part of the illumination device or part of the exterior housing portion of the mirror assembly in the area which the illumination device is installed. The housing may be colored for the appropriate signal light, or may be substantially clear in situations where the illumination device is a security light or the like. The filter may otherwise be a clear or colored panel mounted to a portion of the mirror housing and encasing the illumination device.
Although shown and described as having an illumination device 29 at a lower portion of mirror housing 28, clearly the scope of the present invention includes one or more illumination devices located elsewhere on mirror assembly 12. Referring now to FIG. 7, a mirror assembly 112 is shown which comprises a mirror housing 128 for adjustably mounting a reflective surface 126 therewithin, a mounting portion 130 and a lower signal housing 129. One or more bulb holders and/or illumination devices may be provided within or adjacent to a surface of mirror assembly 112. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, an illumination device 10 a may be provided in signal housing 129, while additional illumination devices 110 b, 110 c, 110 d and 110 e may be positioned along a lower portion of the mirror mounting portion 130, a lower or upper portion of the sail, or an outer portion of the mirror housing 128, respectively. Clearly, other locations may be utilized, such as within the mirror housing 128, without affecting the scope of the present invention. The illumination devices 110 a, 110 b, 110 c, 110 d and 110 e may be one or more brake lamps, turn signal indicators, or security lights or the like. Preferably, the indicators 110 a, 110 b, 110 c, 110 d and 110 e are substantially similar to illumination device 10 discussed above, and may be easily installed to their respective portions of mirror assembly 112 and further easily connected to a mirror or vehicle wiring harness 118 a, 118 b, 118 c, 118 d, and 118 e, respectively.
Each of the electrical wirings 18 a, 18 b, 18 c, 18 d, and 18 e may route within housing 128 of mirror assembly 112 and through one or more openings (not shown) provided along a perimeter wall of the housing adjacent to the vehicle. Optionally, the housing may include an electrical outlet or plug to which the electrical wirings are coupled for coupling to the electrical system of the vehicle. In addition, the light sources may be coupled to and powered by a circuit board mounted within housing 128, which is electrically coupled to the electrical system of the vehicle. Furthermore, the light sources may be powered by flexible circuitry, which is electrically coupled to the electrical system of the vehicle or any other suitable conventional power supply system. Alternately, each individual wire may project from housing 128 for individually coupling to the electrical system of the vehicle.
It is further envisioned that each of the one or more bulb holders of the present invention may comprise additional terminal members, such as four or more, in order to engage four or more wires in the mirror harness to then be operable to energize two or more illumination bulbs. The bulb holder may then be easily connected to a connector of the vehicle or mirror wire harness, such as to a four, six or eight pin connector or the like. The additional illumination bulb or bulbs may provide the same or different signals than the one another (such as one bulb being a stop lamp and the other bulb being a turn signal indicator). Furthermore, the multiple illumination bulbs powered by the bulb holder may vary in color, such that, for example, one provides red illumination while another provides amber illumination. The bulb holder of the present invention thus facilitates mounting of two or more bulbs within a single illumination device at the rearview mirror assembly, while requiring only one economical, integrally molded bulb holder.
Therefore, the present invention provides a low cost illumination device for an exterior rearview mirror. The bulb holder of the illumination device preferably comprises a soft plastic body which is preferably injection molded about a pair of terminal stampings. One end of the terminal stampings provides for a connection with an illumination source, such as a light bulb or the like, while the other end provides for connection to a terminal on a vehicle wiring harness connector. By facilitating connection of the vehicle wiring directly to the illumination device, the present invention precludes the necessity of additional wires being attached to the bulb terminals and pigtailed or otherwise bound together to extend from an end of the illumination device, thereby reducing the overall cost of the illumination device. Furthermore, the soft, flexible polymeric material facilitates easy and water tight installation of the illumination device onto a mounting portion of the mirror assembly.
Changes and modifications in the specifically described embodiments can be carried out without departing from the principles of the invention, which is intended to be limited only by the scope of the appended claims, as interpreted according to the principles of patent law.
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At first is was great but after checking in I noticed that I noticed that the bathroom door doesn't work correctly I wasn't very happy to use the bathroom when everyone can see inside. the appearance of the place was nice. But the service was
horrible they only gave us two towels for three they only gave us two towels for three people in a room won't two beds and seemed upset when we asked for another towel. Also the coffee that was complementary was only for the first day after that if you wanted a new package you had to purchase that's a first for all my stays in a motel :/.
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The hotel is undergoing renovations. It will be very nice when complete. I booked there because of the location and a great price.
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The internet in the room was spotty.
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I have been in Mexico City several times, first time in this hotel. You can find better places same price. One of the elevators didn't work. Staff is not polite, you can tell they do not enjoy their work. Even when I was in a deluxe room, it
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Lately I've spent a lot of time thinking (and writing) about mobile workers. For the record, that's getting to be some of us all the time and all of us some of the time. (See Control's April cover story on this subject) The efficiency and simple convenience of having access to information on your terms is hard to overlook. The technology is there to do it.
But one of the big stumbling blocks to taking advantage of mobile technology is security. If Stuxnet wasn't scary enough, stories like this one are often cause enough for managers of plants and IT departments to say, "Heck, no. No mobile access." According to the papers--can we call them that anymore since we're all reading them online so much of the time?-- some poor schmo at BP lost a laptop containing the personal information of 13,000 people suing for damages caused by the Deepwater Horizon spill.
I'm not going to speculate on what karmic curse BP seems to operating under or what security measures they've taken to either retrieve or disable the missing laptop. The company is being pretty closed mouth about that, and I can't say that I blame it.
The point is, stuff like this happens with mobile devices. They get lost, stolen, left in pockets, in airport boarding lounges, on the seats in trains and buses or on restaurant tables. Heck, in our connected world, data can fall into the wrong hands even if it's on a big main-frame somewhere. Nick Denbow's article for Industrial Automation Insider on Chinese "market research" tactics are another Fair Warning. It's a brutally competitive world out there, and not all competitors "play nice."
And yet, in spite of stories like these, security still seems to be an afterthought for many individuals and businesses. Right here in the comfort of my own living room, I can piggy-back onto at least three of my neighbors' wireless networks because they haven't bothered with the simplest kind of security. By the same token, many process operations are still thinking "security by obscurity" is going to save them without the hassle and expense of having a well thought-out, planned and enfoced security strategy.
Yes, good security costs money and time and effort. It's like the arms race--never over. The bad guys are always going to be trying to get at least a half a jump ahead, and you can never let down your guard. The demand for more and more mobile access to important company information isn't going to go away. Neither is the capability of determined folks to get information you don't want them to have.
Here's the point. In the 21st century, the information life blood of businesses of all kinds is in data on computers--many of them small enough to keep in a pocket. Businesses that will survive are the ones that have robust systems for keeping that data safe. Sure it's a hassle. It costs more than many of us would like. It means rethinking the way we do a lot of processes. But it has to be done. You've got to lock the barn door. Now.
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Something that people often forget is that a modern spartphone such as an iPhone or Android is about as powerful a computer as a 10 year old laptop. In some ways it may be ore powerful. It is, unfortunately, common to see people, often ones in positions of control insist on having access to secure systems from their phones. That's fine as far as it goes but it also causes security issues becasue smartphones tend to travel with their owners and attach to totally unsecured Wifi networks as they do so. This means they can easily get infected and then, when the phone owner goes back to the office, the infection can now spread on the office wifi network.
I have personally observed a (jailbroken) iphone in a US Defense contractor that was acting as an IRC server and attempting to call out to China. I doubt this is an isolated example.
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Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) - Corey Perry notched his first career hat trick, scoring three goals with two assists to lead the Anaheim Ducks to a 6-2 victory over Minnesota.
Perry scored in all three periods, including his first penalty shot goal in the second, and the Ducks won for the third time in four games.
"It's been a long time coming," Perry, in his sixth season, said of the hat trick. "There's a lot of guys who helped."
Ryan Getzlaf and Bobby Ryan both had three points in the win, with Getzlaf scoring two goals and Ryan getting one. Jonas Hiller had 20 saves.
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Minnesota head coach Todd Richards said his team couldn't stop them.
"Goalie, defensemen or forwards," Richards said, "there was no answer for those three guys."
Marek Zidlicky and Brent Burns tallied for the Wild, who have dropped eight of their last 11 games. Niklas Backstrom was touched for all six goals on 36 shots.
It was the first time in four games that the Ducks avoided a shootout. They won two of the previous three games after blowing two-goal leads in the third period.
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Burns and Getzlaf also tallied in a busy 7:08 to open the game. Burns scored into a wide-open net on a one-timer from below the left circle, tying the game at 1-1, but Getzlaf gave Anaheim the lead for good with a wrister from the slot.
The Anaheim captain scored the first of three Ducks goals in the second period, rifling a slap shot past Backstrom on the power play to make it 3-1.
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Perry was awarded a penalty shot while Anaheim was shorthanded and beat Backstrom through the legs with a simple wrist shot, giving the Ducks a 4-2 lead.
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Theatre MSUŌĆÖs annual childrenŌĆÖs production will be taking on a musical twist this year with 10 performances of a classic opera.
Theatre MSU, in conjunction with the MSU Department of Music, will be staging Wolfgang Amadeus MozartŌĆÖs classic ŌĆ£The Magic FluteŌĆØ Nov. 15 to 19 in the main stage theater at McComas Hall.
Most of the performances will be staged for children in area schools, and it is estimated that some 2,000 children, teachers and administrators will enjoy what the 30 cast and crew member bring to the stage, said Dr. Donna L. Clevinger, stage director for the opera.
The libretto of the opera has been adapted by Emanuel Schikaneder into a one-hour version easily enjoyed by young adults and children, she said.
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ŌĆ£This one-hour adaptation has been a proven hit, suitable for children and young adults. This work is in the form of a ŌĆśSingspiel,ŌĆÖ a popular form which includes both sung and spoken dialogue.ŌĆØ
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ŌĆ£The money is going to be use specifically for the materials we create for the students,ŌĆØ Clevinger said.
Each child who attends the performance will be given an activity bag with information about flutes, opera, theatre and Mozart to help enhance the childrenŌĆÖs experience. Materials are also provided for teachers to use in the classroom after the performance.
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A synopsis of the plot of ŌĆ£The Magic FluteŌĆØ follows:
ŌĆ£Sarastro, the wise priest of Isis and Osiris, has taken the beautiful princess Pamina to the temple for the purpose of releasing her from the influence of her mother, the Queen of the Night.
ŌĆ£The Queen persuades the young Prince Tamino to go in search of her daughter and free her from the power of Sarastro. Tamino, accompanied by the QueensŌĆÖs birdcatcher, Papageno, finally accomplishes this. ŌĆ£However, Tamino becomes a disciple of Sarastro; whose mildness and wisdom he has learned to admire. At the end of the story, the Prince and Princess are united after enduring several trials through courage, knowledge, love and the gift of the magic flute.ŌĆØ
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Florence wonder! Photo via @jfphillips11.
Another Italian wonder! For those of you who've been to Florence, you would have no doubt met this bridge on the Arno River. Haven't been? Time to go! Oh so dreamy. Amiamo l'Italia.
Hike to the top! Photo via @ingrid926.
Check out that view! Pretty amazing, right? Just wait 'till you get to the top… Sensational.
The Wonders of Nature. Photo via @shygizmo.
One of the largest waterfalls in the world, Iguazu Falls lives up to expectations. What a sight!
Stepping back in time. Photo via @mermaidsarah.
We just love admiring this old church on the Cliffside in Prague. Almost like we've stepped back in time.
Roman Brilliance. Photo via @hankerchiefsaur.
Wow, look at those lights. We love the magnificent orange glow in the photo below, almost like a scene out of a movie.
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Dragons v Bayonne - Amlin Challenge Cup match preview
Last Updated: 20/10/12 7:31pm
Tonderai Chavhanga: will make his first-team comeback on Saturday after knee surgery last April
Tonderai Chavhanga will make his first appearance of the season for the Dragons when they entertain Bayonne in the Amlin Challenge Cup on Saturday.
Chavhanga has not featured for the Welsh club in the past seven months after undergoing knee surgery in April, but came through a 20-minute cameo in the British & Irish Cup last weekend unscathed.
The Zimbabwe-born winger is joined in the back three by Tom Prydie, who starts at full-back in place of Dan Evans.
Centre Andy Tuilagi, scrum-half Jonathan Evans and hooker Steve Jones all return to the home side's starting line up following the 38-25 defeat to Wasps in the opening round of the competition.
Owen Evans makes his first Dragons start after coming on as a try-scoring replacement at Adams Park.
Bayonne have Wales international Mike Phillips back in their ranks to play alongside fly-half Benjamin Boyet.
The French club recorded their biggest ever win in Europe last time out, thrashing minnows Rugby Mogliano 71-7 on home soil.
They have lost their only two previous encounters against the Dragons though, including being hit for a half-century of points at Rodney Parade back in 2006.
Dragons: 15 Tom Prydie, 14 Will Harries, 13 Adam Hughes, 12 Andy Tuilagi, 11 Tonderai Chavhanga, 10 Lewis Robling, 9 Jonathan Evans, 1 Owen Evans, 2 Steve Jones, 3 Nathan Buck, 4 Ian Nimmo, 5 Rob Sidoli, 6 Tom Brown, 7 Lewis Evans (c), 8 Toby Faletau.
Replacements: Sam Parry, Nathan Williams, Dan Way, Adam Jones, Jevon Groves, Liam Davies, Steffan Jones, Pat Leach.
Bayonne: 15 Scott Spedding, 14 Sam Gerber, 13 Thibault Lacroix, 12 Gabi Lovobalavu, 11 Marvin O'Connor, 10 Benjamin Boyet, 9 Mike Phillips; 1 Aretz Iguiniz, 2 David Roumieu, 3 Nemiah Tialata, 4 Abdellatif Boutaty, 5 Mark Chisholm, 6 Jean-Jo Marmouyet, 7 Dwayne Haare, 8 Julien Puricelli
Replacements:16 Francois Da Ros, 17 Pierre Philippe Lafond, 18 Vitolio Manukula, 19 Robin Linde, 20 Cedric Garcia, 21 Marc Baget, 22 Matthieu Ugalde, 23 Cedric Heymans


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Thomas & GordonThomas & Gordon (1984) - Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Cartoon Episode Guide by Dave Koch
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- 1984
- Britt Allcroft Ltd., Central Independent Television PLC, Gullane Pictures
- Columbia Pictures Television
- Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends Episode Guide
- Cartoon Characters: Thomas, Sir Topham Hatt, Percy, Daisy, Edward, Duck the Great Western Engine, Stepney, Gordon, Mrs. Kindly, Skarloey, Peter Sam, Rusty, Toby, Duncan, Henry, Annie, Clarabel, Lady Hatt, Harold, Trevor the Tractor, Sir Handel, Bertie, Cranky the Crane, James, Bill, Ben, Toad, Olive.
- Vocal Talent: Ringo Starr (Narrator).
- Directed By David Mitton.
- Produced By Britt Allcroft, Robert D. Cardona, David Mitton.
- Written By Reverand Wilbert Vere Awdry.
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Whether you're from Ringgold, or you're simply visiting this Halloween Season, there are plenty of festive fun to enjoy this Halloween Season. If you're looking for a day of family fun in a pumpkin patch, or spending the evening Haunt hunting with friends is more your speed, Ringgold has plenty of exciting Autumn activities to enjoy this October. Halloween comes around but once a year, so if you're passing through Ringgold this Fall, make sure to not miss out on the thrills, chills, and scares this year!
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Joseph Joseph 100 Collection Index Steel Chopping Boards, Set of 4
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Stylish and clever, the brushed metal storage case of Joseph Joseph's 100 Collection contains four large chopping boards, each measuring 33.5 x 23.5cm and made from polypropylene, making them knife-friendly and designed to mark slightly with use.
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Round-up: Girls' basketball playoffs underway
The post-season tournament is underway for local high school girls' basketball teams. Laconia, as the 8th seed, earned a bye in the first round and played 9th seeded Franklin last night. Results were not available in time for this section's deadline.
Belmont, which entered the tournament as the 16th seed, bested Prospect Mountain 33-27 on Tuesday night. Belmont faced top-seeded Newfound last night. Winnisquam (14th seed) knocked off Raymond 60-52 and played 3rd seeded Campbell last night. Gilford (11) had a bye in the first round and played Bow (6) last night.
Ice hockey
Laconia-Winnisquam (7-10) will end the regular season tomorrow night looking to head into the playoffs on a two game winning streak and winning 4 out of the last five. The last win came on Wednesday over Moultonborough-Inter-Lakes 2-1. Tomorrow's game at Kennett, also 7-10, will determine who enters the playoffs as the sixth and seventh seeds. The winner will play Belmont-Gilford in the Quarterfinals a week from Saturday and the loser will head to Berlin.
Belmont-Gilford (14-3) will host the top team in Division III Souhegan (15-1) at the Laconia Ice Arena on Senior night for the Bulldogs. Souhegan will be the final test before the Bulldogs head into the playoffs as the third seed.
Boys' basketball
The Sachems (10-7) head into the playoffs with a first-round bye and a week to prepare for their first opponent. The Sachems finished the season last night by facing Newfound. Laconia improved two fold from last season, reaching at least 10 wins this season, compared to the five from the prior year's campaign.
Gilford and Winnisquam, both clubs with 13 wins and four losses, will have byes in the first round of the NHIAA Division III playoffs. The Lakers of Inter-Lakes will be in action Tuesday night for the first round of the playoffs.
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Belmont Middle School wins Newfound Invitational
The Belmont Middle School girls' basketball team took first place in the Newfound Invitational tournament. Belmont beat Kingswood in their first game behind Makenzie Donovan's 15 points and a game tying 3 pointer at the buzzer by Jordan Sargent but lost their next game to Newfound to drop into the losers bracket. JuJu Estremera led with 6 points in that game. The girls faced a tough Hopkinton team next and defeated them 26-19 to head to the finals against rival Newfound. Shayna Thibedau, Emily Drouin, and Makenzie Donovan combined for 17 points. The team trailed the first half and came back strong in the third quarter to put the game away. Lizzie Fleming, Chloe Sottak, and Jordan Sargent each scored 6 in the finals. The team played great defense keeping their opponents off balance each game. Pictured above, front row left to right: Elise Hall, JuJu Estremera, Jordan Sargent, Chloe Sottak, Lizzie Fleming, Bryanna Berry. Back row: coach Mark Dionne, Ariel Bergeron, Emily Drouin, Sydney Shepherd, Emeli Reed, Makenzie Donovan, Shayna Thibedau, coach Karyn Dionne. (Courtesy photo)
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Belmont heads into tournament on a 2-game winning streak
GILFORD — The Belmont Red Raiders took advantage of Gilford's cold shooting to beat the Golden Eagles 46-33 on Friday night. The Golden Eagles spotted Belmont an 8-0 lead and could not catch back up. "We never got our heads into the game,"said Gilford coach Rick Forge. "We missed shots early and all of a sudden we are down by eight." The Golden Eagles were 15 for 63 shooting and 3-14 from the free throw line.
The Red Raiders never trailed on the evening. "Our defense is good at shutting down the opponent's shooters." said Belmont junior Cassie Contigiani. "Last year was a learning year. This year we now the system." Contigiani had five points in the contest. The Red Raiders were led by Chayleigh Cadarette with 18 points.
Belmont followed up its performance on Friday with a 57-21 win over Farmington on Saturday, ending the season with a record of 9-9 and a postseason berth, a marked improvement over last year's 4-14 season. "I am very pleased with how this team has grown," said Belmont coach Mark Dawalga. "All the credit goes to them. they bought into everything that I threw at them." The Red Raiders will enter the Division III tournament as the 16th seed and will play Prospect Mountain High School tonight.
Gilford's record of 10 wins and eight losses is good enough for the 11th seed in the tournament and a first round bye. Gilford will be on the road Thursday evening against sixth-seeded Bow.
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Bulldogs win, secure home playoff game
LACONIA — The Belmont-Gilford Bulldogs rolled to a 5-0 victory Saturday afternoon over ConVal. The Bulldogs bounced back from a 7-3 loss the previous night to Berlin. "We didn't get the bounces in Berlin," coach Jay Londer said. "We wanted to see some good puck movement today and they did just about everything I asked."
Sophomore Caleb Drouin opened up the scoring in the first period on a wrist shot that beat ConVal goalie over the glove. Drouin's goal was assisted by Jason Taylor. The second period began with goals from Dylan Treamer and Andrew D'Amour. D'Amour intercepted a pass at ConVal's blue line then split the defense and slid the puck between the legs of ConVal's goalie.
Drouin added a second goal in the third. Jamie Gill capped the scoring in the Bulldogs victory.
With the win, the Bulldogs secure a home game in the first round of the playoffs. Belmont-Gilford will end the regular season on Saturday at home against NHIAA division III leader Souhegan. The playoffs are set to begin Saturday, March 8.
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Hotels in Piedmont
The best hotels in Piedmont are known for providing visitors with a luxurious experience and exquisite services. If you want to stay in a boutique hotel in Turin, or at a resort at the summit of an Alpine peak, there is certainly a place for you in the large collection of Piedmont hotels. Our selection of hotels in Piedmont ranges from chic, cozy bed and breakfasts to five diamond, premium resorts.
The Hermitage hotel offers classic luxury, appointed with magnificent furniture from the 18th century. If you enjoy romantic and warm retreats (think wood-burning fireplaces and candlelit rooms) this is the right hotel for you.
The Royal and Golf opened more than 200 years ago, and has maintained popularity due to its premium location at the base of Mont Blanc. It offers a pool, a spa, and lavish accommodations that have appealed to famous guests such as the Queen Regina Margherita and Giosuè Carducci.
The Villa Novencento Hotel is a rustic Patrician lodge with a refined, elegant aesthetic. After a day of skiing, curl up by the blazing fireplace or enjoy classic Italian fare at Chef Coutandin Stefano's restaurant.
Among the top traditional hotels in Piedmont is the Grand Hotel Sitea, located in the historical city center. Rich, 20th-century furnishings and décor harken back to Italy's most exuberant period, and guests enjoy complimentary benefits such as free internet access and a full breakfast buffet.
In 1996, winemakers Roberto and Patrizia Damonte bought a dilapidated 18th-century villa near Alba, in Italy's Piedmont region. By 2003, they'd transformed it into Villa Tiboldi, a lovely hotel with a well-placed pool looking out on a steep hill of vineyards.
Architects Elisabetta Tovo and Filippo Cornero mix the contemporary and the classic at the one-room inn. Inside the 554-square-foot suite, you'll find arched doorways, an ebony upright piano, and gilt-framed mirrors hanging on brick walls.
Presiding over a cedar- and grapevine-studded hilltop in Italy's Piedmont region, this monastery hotel has a Caudalie Vinotherapie spa and a restaurant with an exceptional wine cellar, stocked with Barolos and Barbarescos.
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May 2012 Archive of Staff Picks
Staff-recommended reading from the Alexandria Library Catalog.
No Crystal Stair: A documentary novel of the life and work of Lewis Michaux, Harlem Bookseller
By Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
In a well-documented but fictional biography, the fascinating story of Lewis Michaux's determination to open a bookstore for African-Americans in 1930's Harlem is presented. Starting out with little money and only 5 books, he managed to create an institution which stayed open until 1974 and had significant impact on members of the community as well as political activists and literary figures, such as Langston Hughes. Told in a variety of voices, the account is further enhanced by including newspaper articles, photographs, FBI files, and illustrations by R. Gregory Christie.
Recommended by Ginny R.
By Douglas Preston
The true story of a famous Italian serial killer told by a master of suspense fiction. Preston and an Italian journalist investigate the crime and search out the man they believe is the true killer, bringing themselves under suspicion in the process. Almost too bizarre to be true! Also available as an eBook and audiobook.
Recommended by Elizabeth S.
By Joseph Heller
A classic story about war, bureaucracy and absurdity. Also available as an audiobook.
Recommended by Heather M.
By Kate Atkinson
Readers are introduced to Cambridge private investigator Jackson Brodie, as he delves into three unsolved cases with some unexpected results.
Recommended Jessica S.
River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's darkest journey
By Candice Millard
This book chronicles Theodore Roosevelt's unbelievable tour turned battle for survival on the Amazon River, a fascinating, rare peek at the wilds of the Amazon and a snapshot of the character of this President. I can not believe a movie hasn't been made! I highly recommend this book. Also available as an eBook.
Recommended by Sandy H.
By Jane Austen
It just doesn't get old. Despite having been published over 200 years ago, Jane Austen's best-known novel holds its stylish, pithy own against any more recent-comers. Read it as great literature or satisfying chick lit - it's sublime either way.
Recommended by Sarah F.
Long Day Wanes; a Malayan triology
By Anthony Burgess
A triology by the author of A Clockwork Orange, it is set in Malaya during the last days of British Rule. Written in the tradition of Orwell, Conrad and Maugham, the novel is a witty social satire which follows the fortunes and misfortunes of history teacher Victor Crabbe. Burgess at his best!
Recommended by Vakare V.
By Mary Margaret Kaye
A princess story with a twist. At Princess Amythest's christening, a quirky godmother gives her the blessing of being ordinary. Plain but happy, with a shortened ordinary name, Amy runs away to escape the superficial palace life. A funny story for ages 7-11.
Recommended by Beverly S.
By Audrey Niffenegger
This novel is set in London, adjacent to a historical cemetery, with twin sisters inheriting their aunt's estate. A well spun ghost story with subplots that come to a suspenseful climax. Also available as an audiobook.
Recommended by Deb C.
By Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman
Brit humor in its most unrefined form. These authors make words sit and beg. The use of language is wonderful and the story told within is fun and amusing - in a good vs. evil end-of-the-world sorta way. Also available as an audiobook.
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La Dolce Vita -- Sinatra Ate Here, and So Do I!
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La Dolce Vita is a unique, fond reminder of an earlier age, but fortunately its owner has had the foresight to bring it into the digital age.
What follows are my favorite under-exposed Bogie picks. I'm consciously omitting what are arguably his most famous "landmark" films.