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Nest reviewed: The connected home experience done right
Phil Nickinson has done a Nest review. Yes, post Google ergo propter Google. After tearing out his already "perfectly good programmable" gear, and installing his new Nest, what does he think about it?
We're in the early days of the connected home still. But this much is clear, after even just two short weeks with Nest — this is a product done right. And if you can cough up the dough, well worth the price.
I have baseboards, so the Nest is a non-starter for me, but I like that it exists and I'm curious to see what Google does with it. It's not the Tony Stark house, not by a long shot yet, but Phil's review gives me a lot of hope. I'll spoil it no more; go read the whole the review then come back and tell me — if you already have a Nest, how do you like it? And if you don't, are you considering it?
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I don't know what the "macnn thing" is, but we're doing nothing different now than we've been doing for the last 6 years. Phil's the first one of us to get a Nest, it works with iOS, so I'm linking to his review.
If I wanted more hits, I'd have just stuck a cat-on-piano video in that spot instead :)
Only last 7 years, They could have at least gave us commercial grade sensors.
I believe that the title is a little misleading, since Nest is just a small part of the "connected home" paradigm.
Still, it's a very hot topic right now. The consensus seemed to be that it was a very nice product and the beginning of a great company, even apple-like.
Now... Oh well. I believe that the acquisition was bad for the product itself, but great for the industry. The war for connected homes, cars, and tvs is getting closer and closer. Everyone is waiting for Apple to fire the shots, and rally together behind Google, as usual.
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I guess "example of the connected home done right" is better? Communication is tough, since it's as much writer as reader, and it could take a paragraph to avoid any confusion, which is the antithesis of what you want in a short, punchy headline :)
Nest is a wonderful product with lots of potential. I enjoyed having one until this past summer when it began turning on the AC and a couple minutes later turning on the heat while the AC was running. This put so much stress on the AC the that outdoor unit burned out, costing me $2000 to replace. A visit to Nest user forums showed this is a known problem and has happened to quite a few users. I will not have another Nest, thank you. My first one cost me enough.
Nest is totally useless to me. We have very little pattern in the changes we make to our indoor temperature. Everything is totally random. Not seeing how Nest can possibly learn our habits, I got the Honeywell RT8580. What little pattern we have we programmed in. Everything else we operate on the touchscreen or via wifi on our iPhone from anywhere in the world. A breeze to install, too.
Just got one Sunday. Had it up and running in 20 minutes (most of that was waiting for it to download updates.)
So far, so good. Our schedule should be pretty regular most days, so I went ahead and set up a manual schedule. With school closings and delays, we have had some exceptions, but it's so easy to change it, that I just take a moment each morning tweaking the schedule to match our needs for the day.
My old thermostat had a setting where you could set it to Auto Heat/Cool, but if you had it set to 72 during the day and then 68 at night, it would actually turn the heat on (even during the summer) to get to the new set temp. I just stopped using the hybrid mode and set it to either heat or cool as needed. I'm planning to do the same thing with Nest. (The HVAC tech won't even inspect our AC if the temp is below 50 because he says it could damage the compressor to run it when it is that cold. I don't want to risk the Nest trying to turn the AC on when it is -5 out because the temp setting went from 74 while we are getting ready in the morning to 68 when we go off to school and work.)
I have thermostats in ever room, so each would require a separate Nest, which would not only make it prohibitively expensive, but pretty much annihilate any benefit for it as a system. (Unless I'm misunderstanding something huge)
yes absolutely it's "done right" not only does it do everything that any other programmable thermostat already does just as good or better it also spies on you and sends your data to google who then sends it to the NSA. no thanks. i was planning on buying their smoke/fire detectors but once i heard google bought them there is no way in hades i'll ever buy one. i'm hoping someone can and does come up with a comparable alternative provided gurgle hasn't already patented everything including detecting smoke and or heat.
I'm using the Iris SmartHome system by Lowe's instead of Nest. It's a much more comprehensive solution for the money, in my opinion. I originally was looking at getting a Nest, but the $300 price tag (and the negative reviews of the gen 1 product) gave me pause. That's when I discovered the Iris system. For $300, you get both the security (main hub, motion sensor, door/window sensors, keypad) and the comfort (smart thermostat, smart plug) packages. I only opted for the security kit for $180 and added other stuff a-la-carte later. I've had the system for a little over 18 months and I love it. I would encourage anyone interested in home connectivity/intelligence to give it a look first.
Have one for a year now, it is so cool because it learned our schedule, about 98% accurate. I had to use the app to make a few minor tweeks in the schedule, super easy to adjust the program. I always come home to the right temperature regardless of the polar vortex/extreme heat. Plus if my schedule changes I can always make adjustments on my iPhone app.
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Highlights include two touch tanks for hands-on encounters with horseshoe crabs, sea cucumbers and starfish; an overhead smokestack-turned-lobster-tank; and the sea tube, a walk-through tunnel beneath a 4,738-square-foot tank housing 15 sharks, a fleet of rays and rusty shipwreck remnants. Be forewarned, the thick acrylic windows and swishing water can make those prone to motion sickness feel a little dizzy.
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Voters on Tuesday decided to send former Gov. Mark Sanford back to Congress, disregarding his personal problems in favor of his fiscal message.
Sanford won the First Congressional District seat with 54 percent of the vote and almost 32 percent of voters coming to the polls.
Elizabeth Colbert Busch got 45 percent of the vote. Though Sanford won in all counties, she came closest to a win in Charleston County, where she took 49 percent of the vote.
Dorchester and Berkeley counties, however, overwhelmingly favored Sanford, with 60 percent of Dorchester voters and 61 percent of Berkeley voters selecting him.
Wednesday, Sanford posted a thank-you message on his website.
"This race was about people across the Lowcountry recognizing that this country cannot continue down the path it is on financially without some disastrous consequences," he said.
"So while the battle for this campaign is behind us, a larger and more significant battle is ahead with regard to the future of our nation," he continued.
That's what Vicki Vincent at Fort Dorchester Elementary School was looking for.
"He'll do what he says, which is change things," she said.
"I didn't want to vote for Pelosi and the Democrats. I could care less about his personal life. … Results are what I'm after," said Donald Cook.
At DuBose Middle School, Linda Field also cast a vote for Sanford.
"I feel with his experience, and with the issues we have facing us, that he's the better candidate," she said.
At Summerville Church of Christ, Paul Drago also voted for Sanford.
"As far as I'm concerned, he's a proven entity," Drago said.
Some women at Bethany United Methodist Church, however, said they didn't trust Sanford.
"Sanford abandoned the state of South Carolina … You don't just disapper from the country. It's too big of a mistake, or poor choice, to overlook," said Georgann Gentry.
Kathy Spencer said she felt the same way. In addition, she really liked Colbert Busch.
There should be more women in office, she said.
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We had a gluten free pizza and salad. Tasted great. No problems.
Several gluten free options. Gluten free pizza was very good. Asked for extra crispy crust and it came out perfect. Also had the pizookie. Took a while to get the desert but well worth the wait. We will be back again.
I love their BBQ chicken salad most, but the gf pizza is very good. I'd say this is my favorite gf pizza in the South Bay. Mmm, and that pizookie!!!
Delicious GF pizza & beer!
Gluten-free menu in addition to allergen list. GF Pizookie was totally yummy and server very courteous.
Great location. Always positive experiences.
Very tasty gluten free food, beer AND dessert!!! Definitely a good place to have gluten free, tasty food!
1200 Roseville Parkway, Roseville, CA 95678
This is my favorite place to go when I'm craving a pizza. the crust is thin, they pile on a ton of cheese, and the sauce is delish. I always get bacon for the topping, which is fantastic. Another favorite there is the pizzooki. So far, it's the best gf dresser I've seen at a restaurant!
26500 Ynez Road, Temecula, CA 92591
Love the pizza and pizzookies. A little pricier for gluten free. Always specify if you have an allergy.
5881 Centennial Center Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV 89149
Had a berry cider and gluten free pizza - the crust was excellent. The staff was knowledgable and friendly.
2206 Bridgepoint Parkway, San Mateo, CA 94404
7-7-15 update. They removed the chicken item from the GF menu. practically nothing GF on menu. WORST. SERVICE. EVER! ....1 hour 45 minute lunch for 1 person. lame. lemon thyme chicken is good. GF Pizooki is yummy. Service is consistently the worst. I seriously get so frustrated by the end of my meal.
5207 Brodie Lane, Sunset Valley, TX 78745
Really great gluten free pizza! On par with CPK which is my absolute favorite. They also have some ciders on tap which is nice. Overall GF menu has a decent amount of options but I highly recommend the pizza!
4201 N IH-35, Round Rock, TX 78664
The GF pizza and GF pizookie have been fine here multiple times. Wish there were more menu options.
22410 U.S. Highway 281 North, San Antonio, TX 78259
Very helpful with a menu that has a list for all allergies. And the gluten free pizookie is so yummy!!
1106 Town East Mall, Mesquite, TX 75150
Good GF pizza. Manager and kitchen seem to be knowledgeable. Wait staff can be hit or miss.
4805 S Loop 289, Lubbock, TX 79424
Like any restaurant cross contamination is a worry. But they use special pans for their pizza and pazzoki's. You can get any topping on their pizza (but meatballs) which is exciting!
7960 East Kellogg Dr N, Wichita, KS 67207
Very few gf options. Almost all their entrees have wheat in them. They must use wheat flour as thickener in sauces. Disappointing!
5616 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703
The gluten free pizza is excellent. The staff is friendly and they have never gotten a gluten free food wrong.
5616 Spectrum Dr, Frederick, MD 21703
There GF pizza is really good. Have eaten here many times and have never gotten sick.
1251 US 31 N, Greenwood, IN 46142
I'm a celiac and this is one of my favorite places. I love their berry burst cider and the fact that I can get it in a growler and take home! the pizza and pazooki is great. I've been eating there for years and have yet to get sick.
190 Nut Tree Parkway, Vacaville, CA 95687
Best gluten free cheese pizza in town. The staff is very cautious when it comes to cross contamination. The first time I ordered the pizza (via over the phone for take out) the guy taking my order, his wife also has celiac and he knew how important it was for there to be no cross contamination. Tonight when I ordered my pizza (over the phone) I mentioned how great of a job they did last time to avoid cross contamination and the man said "I'm the general manager, don't worry your pizza will be perfect!" And it was! (The label on the box said *allergy* *allergy* *allergy* celiac)
12010 West Broad Street, Henrico, VA 23233
I had their GF pizza. Nice crispy crust and they had a raspberry cider that was delicious. Not to many GF options but there are a few.
13930 Promenade Commons Street, Gainesville, VA 20155
Had pizza and cookies and got sick. They printed the gluten info from their website and I thought the other options were sad. Was regular menu items without the sauce.
2951 Cold Springs Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Good food and service was awesome! So many options for me and my kiddies!
2514 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
Beer and pizza GF yum excellent meal. Will eat here more often
2425 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73134
14442 East Cedar Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
I've gone to a few different BJ's across the country and they're all very good about accommodating people with Celiacs. I've only ever ordered the GF pizza and I've yet to get sick from it.
4907 Gate Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 32256
GF menu & friendly service. Plus a GF dessert - warm cookie with ice cream, Pizzookie! Would choose this restaurant any time it is an option. The Roasted Kale salad is really good & pizza.
5150 North Nevada Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
amazing food
6622 E. Superstition Springs Blvd., Mesa, AZ 85206
Ordered the gluten free pizza and gluten free pzookie (baked skillet cookie) and felt sick within 15 minutes. Big cross contamination issues here!!!
5733 Pacific Ave., Stockton, CA 95207
Had the pizza both times I went. Seemed fine. I didn't have a reaction. I haven't ventured beyond the pizza though.
1414 Polaris Parkway, Columbus, OH 43240
I got the gluten free pizza. Not good. It tasted like they went to the grocery store, bought a gluten free pizza, then charged me a ton for it. I've had way better gluten free pizza in Columbus, including delivery. Plus our server was a jerk about it and seemed annoyed by my questions about cross contamination. I would not recommend.
5037 S Padre Island Dr, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
My wife has celiac. She made it very clear to the server that she needed her food gluten free. They are VERY slow at this location. Not so good if you have impatient little boys. The first thing to come out was my wife's salad loaded with croutons. The portions were pretty small for the price. The food tasted good once it came out correctly. 2/5 is the max rating I would give this location.
6401 Bluebonnet Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70836
pizzookie is what brings me there! I usually order to-go because it takes FOREVER to get through a meal in that restaurant. make sure they actually give you a gluten free pizzookie (I've accidentally been given a regular one before)
12100 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025
Very particular about keeping gluten free foods separate. Very responsive to celiacs. I had an awesome lunch-- gluten free raspberry beer, chicken and a fabulous gluten free hot Chocolate chip cookie, and the best part was their gluten free root beer float--I haven't had root beer since 1981-- what a treat-- not sick at all-- would definitely go back but I'll need to wear pants with a stretch waistband for all the great gluten free food
5929 W Waco Dr, Waco, TX 76710
I nearly cried when I saw they had a gf pizookie. My kids hardly get dessert! Now they can enjoy one!
2514 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
delicious food! my boyfriend (non-gf) and I shared the gf pizookie dessert at the end of our meals and he even thought it was amazing. definitely would go back if I'm in the area again.
1749 Apalachee Parkway, Tallahassee, FL 32301
So glad to find a new gluten-free option in Tallahassee. They understand how to prevent cross contamination. The tomato bisque made for a great starter. For the entree, the balsamic glazed chicken is amazingly tender & tasty. I substituted the mashed potatoes for a baked potato. My friend had the GF Hawaiian pizza which was one of the better GF crusts we've had. We shared the pizzoli (?) which is a warm GF chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream on top. I will definitely be back.
5510 East Broadway Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85711
Great meal here several times. Look forward to returning
12010 West Broad Street, Henrico, VA 23233
Server informed kitchen staff that we were gf.
21001 North Tatum Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050
They have a delicious pizookie cookie, hot out of the oven with ice cream on top. It is so good!
2917 Eastland Center Drive, West Covina, CA 91791
I got a Gluten free menu from the manager. when I first got here I asked for the manager and told her I had celiac. I got a stuffed potatoes with grilled chicken and broccoli. I am going to try the GF pizookie.
8761 Vineland Avenue, Orlando, FL 32821
Christina was the best server. Very knowledgeable and made great suggestions. GF Pizza was great. Make sure you save room for dessert it was amazing GF pizookie. We will be back.
5500 Grossmont Cntr Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
This is one of my go-to places. There's a smaller selection for gluten-free folks, but it's all good stuff. I particularly like getting the cheddar mashed potatoes/steak or pork chops/veggies. Feels like a good square meal compared to the pizzas. The waiters seem knowledgeable. I've always felt fine after eating here many, many times.
1119 Fashion Dr, Nanuet, NY 10954
I enjoyed the gluten free pizza! They need gf burger buns!
8761 Vineland Avenue, Orlando, FL 32821
Great food and a special menu for gluten free and other food allergies. We had the GF pizza which was delicious! Our waitress Cami was extremely knowledgeable about GF options. Nice atmosphere, family friendly. Highly recommended!
5500 Grossmont Cntr Dr, La Mesa, CA 91941
I was so excited to try the gf pizza. when it arrived it was inedible. Burnt, paper thin, and flavorless.
2951 Cold Springs Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78130
If you have celiac disease you can eat here with confidence! They take many precautions not to cross-contaminate and they even have gf dessert! The wait staff and managers are great!
9237 Laguna Springs Drive, Elk Grove, CA 95758
Had GF cheese pizza. Flavor was very impressive, enjoyed texture as well. Overall very good.
14714 Baltimore Ave, Laurel, MD 20707
best GF pizza!!! so good.
400 E. Huntington Ave., Arcadia, CA 91006
Eat at BJ's every time I get a chance. Delicious food. Had the gf pizookie for the first and it was awesome!
11200 Broadway, Pearland, TX 77584
Finally, a gluten-free pizza worth waiting for and the gluten-free pizookie is to die for. My only issue was the waiter's ignorance about cross contamination at the table.
2425 W. Memorial Road, Oklahoma City, OK 73134
Gluten free menu including pizza and dessert! Very good. Didn't get sick.
7637 FM 1960 West, Houston, TX 77070
Good food and drink options. Knowledgeable wait staff. I'd eat here again!
5207 Brodie Lane, Sunset Valley, TX 78745
Love this place! Wine, GF beer & delicious certified GF pizza with herb infused thin crust. Many other gluten free options available. l also love their kale & brussel sprouts salad with added salmon on top.
106 Main Street, Newport Beach, CA 92661
I was so happy to find this place as we were biking and I was starving but the taco places didn't seem safe to me. They have an extensive GF menu and I asked about gluten safety. They assured me they went to great lengths to take precautions. I ordered a Santa Fe salad. The host returned and asked me what kind of dressing I would like since the Santa Fe dressing was not GF. Good sign. I got my food and walked a block to the park. When I opened it I noticed there were tortilla strips on it. The GF menu specifically stated the salad needed to be free of tortilla strips to be GF. So I walked back to the restaurant. They were very apologetic and remade my salad. It was delicious and I ate safely. Bottom line-vigilance is always necessary!
2609 S. Stemmons, Lewisville, TX 75067
Excellent GF pizza menu FYI no other items are GF
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Unlike some of the other professional sports franchises across the country, Thanksgiving provided Valley athletes with a complete day of rest.
And in the midst of their respective grueling seasons or even offseasons, it's always interesting to see how a 'day off' is spent.
Cardinals wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald will try to help Arizona snap a six-game losing streak Sunday. But that didn't keep him from giving back Thursday.
@larryfitzgerald and Jerry, our dining room manager. Thanks for serving today Larry! twitter.com/SVdP/status/27�— St. Vincent de Paul (@SVdP) November 22, 2012
Suns rookie guard Kendall Marshall is adjusting to pro life in just his first month in the league. So with no practice on Thursday, he chose to catch up on some much-needed TV time.
Big Bang Theory season 1 and 2 for me today. oh yes #TheLife— Kendall Marshall (@KButter5) November 22, 2012
Once a kicker always a kicker for Jay Feely. Even away from the office, Feely couldn't help but feel for fellow kickers Jason Hanson and Shane Graham during the highs-and-lows of the Texans' 34-31 overtime victory.
Anyone who says kicking is easy; Shane Graham knows if he misses this kick his career may be over. That's pressure!— Jay Feely (@jayfeely) November 22, 2012
The Cardinals Calais Campbell may return Sunday after missing last week's game against the Falcons. But on Thursday, all the defensive end could think about were the fans.
Happy thanksgiving to everyone! I am thankful to be a Cardinal and have the best fans in the business cheering me on every week— Calais Campbell (@Campbell93) November 22, 2012
Diamondbacks outfielder Justin Upton didn't have time to keep up with any potential trade rumors. He had enough on his hands playing with his nephew.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone - thankful for family time and my nephew Riley #futurefirstrounder twitter.com/JUS10UP10/stat�—Justin Upton (@JUS10UP10) November 23, 2012
Cardinals rookie wide receiver Michael Floyd has come a long way from his childhood days in Saint Paul, Minnesota. But when families get together, photo albums usually come out. Here's a throwback of Floyd.
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So, the Supreme Court will rule on homosexual marriage. But the Supreme Court of the Universe already has.
There is a difference between the worth of souls and the worth of behaviors. We are all God's children and of equal worth to him. Hence, his desire for our happiness and salvation is equal for all. To receive the blessings God desires for us, we must obey his commandments – commandments designed to make us more Christ-like and bring us and mankind happiness, peace and prosperity.
However, God grants freedom to choose our behaviors. Not all behaviors are of equal worth in bringing the blessings of heaven. Behaviors that obey his commandments do, but behaviors that disobey his commandments don't because they estrange us from God and are contrary to true eternal principles. Stealing is not equal to honesty. Adultery and fornication are not equal to chastity and virtue. Neither are homosexuality and every other sexual perversion equal to moral purity.
The civil right is the freedom of choice. But that does not guarantee equality of consequences. We cannot choose to do wrong and expect the same outcomes, blessings and happiness as those who choose to do right. Homosexual marriage, therefore, is not equal to heterosexual marriage. Neither is a heterosexual marriage that is filled with abusive behavior and extra marital affairs equal to a heterosexual marriage that is filled with integrity, love, faithfulness and service.
We cannot make them equal by passing laws based on faddish political correctness. Nor can we make them equal by forcing them upon us by activist courts whose agendas are the same faddish political correctness. And the court that really counts cannot continue to bless and protect this nation if we become godless and another Sodom and Gomorrah.
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NAVIGON North America is a fully-featured navigation app for iPhone and iPad and the good folks at Garmin have supplied with with 10 promo codes to giveaway to you, our awesome readers! For a chance to win, all you need to do is leave a comment below!
Some of the feature highlights of NAVIGON North America include premium road guidance that goes beyond just turn-by-turn directions like visual lane guidance, speed limit warning, parking information, and realtime traffic, onboard maps with map manager that allows users to download maps of individual states to save on storage, sophisticated app views including panorama view in 3D, public transit routing with Urban Guidance, Goggle Street View and more.
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NAVIGON North America for iPhone and iPad giveaway!
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"Navigon, take me away!" :) Most of you probably aren't old enough to get the reference. :)
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Just don't forget to download states before a road trip :P
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A glucose monitoring system, includes a glucose sensor strip or package of strips. The strip includes a substrate and a glucose monitoring circuit that has electrodes and a bodily fluid application portion of selected chemical composition. An antenna is integrated with the glucose sensor strip. A RFID sensor chip is coupled with the glucose sensor strip and the antenna. The chip has a memory containing digitally-encoded data representing calibration and/or expiration date information for the strip.
1. An analyte monitoring system, comprising:
an analyte sensor;
an antenna integrated with the analyte sensor;
a radio frequency identification (RFID) sensor chip coupled with the analyte sensor and the antenna, the RFID sensor chip including a memory for storing digitally-encoded data representing a monitored analyte level detected by the analyte sensor; and
an RFID reader coupled to a housing and configured to transmit an radio frequency (RF) signal and to receive data from the RFID sensor chip, the RFID reader further configured to provide an RF power signal;
wherein the digitally encoded data representing the monitored analyte level is detected by the RFID reader based a backscattering radio wave from the RFID sensor chip when the RFID reader is positioned within a predetermined distance from the RFID sensor chip.
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positioning a radio frequency identification (RFID) reader within a predetermined distance from an RFID sensor chip in electrical contact with an analyte sensor;
transmitting a radio frequency (RF) signal including a power signal; and
detecting a backscattering radio wave from the RFID sensor chip including digitally encoded data representing an analyte level monitored by the analyte sensor.
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receiving a blood glucose measurement from an in vitro test strip; and
calibrating the analyte sensor based on the received blood glucose measurement.
The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/476,921 filed Jun. 2, 2009, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/350,398 filed Feb. 7, 2006, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,545,272, which claims priority to U.S. provisional application Nos. 60/701,654 filed Jul. 21, 2005 and 60/650,912 filed Feb. 8, 2005, the disclosures of each of which are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.
Diabetes care involves periodically checking the blood glucose level of a bodily fluid such as blood. Based on the measured bodily fluid level, a diabetic may take one or more steps such as injecting insulin or consuming carbohydrates to bring the level back to a desired level.
Glucose Meters
Glucose Sensors
Small volume (e.g., less than 0.5 microliter), in vitro, electrochemical sensors are used with Freestyle� and Freestyle Flash™ glucose meters (see http://abbottdiabetescare.com, which is hereby incorporated by reference). These test strip sensors generally include a working electrode on a first substrate, a counter (or counter/reference) electrode on a second substrate, and a sample chamber. The sample chamber is configured so that when a sample (e.g., of blood) is provided in the chamber, the sample is in electrolytic contact with both the working electrode, the counter electrode and any reference electrodes or indicator electrodes that may be present. This allows electrical current to flow between the electrodes to effect the electrolysis (electrooxidation or electroreduction) of the analyte. A spacer is generally positioned between first substrate and second substrate to provide a spacing between electrodes and to provide the sample chamber in which the sample to be evaluated is housed.
Glucose test strip sensors can be manufactured adjacent to one another, as illustrated in
General Method for Manufacturing Glucose Sensors
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)
RFID provides an advantageous technology for remotely storing and retrieving data using devices called RFID tags. A RFID tag is a small object, such as an adhesive sticker, that can be attached to or incorporated into a product. There are passive and active RFID tags. Passive RFID tags are small devices that are generally used at shorter range and for simpler tracking and monitoring applications than active tags. Passive tags generally act over ranges up to 3-5 meters, and a few hundred are typically readable simultaneously within three meters of a reader. Because they are powered by radio waves from RFID tag reader, passive tags do not use a battery. Therefore these devices are generally inexpensive and smaller than active tags, and can last long. Active RFID tags have a power source, such as a battery, and generally have longer range and larger memories than passive tags. For example, active tags generally act over ranges up to 100 meters, and thousands of tags are typically readable simultaneously within 100 meters of a reader. For more details on passive and active RFID tags, see http://RFID-Handbook.com, which is hereby incorporated by reference.
RFID System
An RFID system generally includes a RFID tag and RFID reader. A RFID tag includes an antenna and digital memory chip. A RFID reader, also called an interrogator, includes an antenna and a transceiver, and emits and receives RF signals. RFID readers can read tags and can typically write data into the tags. For example,
It is desired to incorporate RFID tag technology into glucose test strips, test strip vials and/or boxes of strips. It is also desired to incorporate RFID reader into glucose meters.
A glucose monitoring system includes a glucose sensor strip or package of strips. The strip includes a substrate and a glucose monitoring circuit that has electrodes and a bodily fluid application portion of selected chemical composition. An antenna is integrated with the glucose sensor strip. A RFID sensor chip is coupled with the glucose sensor strip and the antenna. The chip has a memory containing digitally-encoded data representing calibration and/or expiration date information for the strip.
The antenna may be a loop antenna that has a conducting loop extending around substantially a perimeter of the substrate and has two ends coupled with the chip. A RFID reader may read, power and/or program the chip. The RFID reader may be integrated with a glucose meter that has a port for inserting the strip and measuring a glucose level. Alternatively, a glucose meter may include a RFID reader as a component. The calibration and/or expiration date data may be automatically read when the strip is inserted into the port of the glucose meter. The chip may include a battery or other power source, or may be a passive chip. The memory may also contain data representing a lot number of the strip, manufacture date for the strip, a type of strip, and/or a calibration code. The RFID sensor chip may operate at 13.56 MHz. The calibration data may include chemical composition information for the strip for accurately computing a glucose level based on the chemical composition.
A RFID sensor is advantageously coupled with a blood glucose test strip or with a group of strips in accordance with a preferred embodiment. The RFID sensor preferably includes calibration and/or expiration date information for the strips. The calibration information preferably includes information relating to the chemical composition of the strip, so that a blood glucose reading can be accurately computed from a reading obtained using the strip with the particular chemical composition.
In one embodiment, an individual strip includes a RFID sensor.
Preferably a RFID reader programs the RFID sensor with the calibration data and/or powers the RFID sensor. The RFID reader may be integrated with a blood glucose meter, or the meter may include an RFID reader as a component.
Meters Equipped with a RFID Tag Reader (or Vice-Versa)
In accordance with another advantageous embodiment, a RFID tag reader or interrogator may be adapted for providing glucose testing. As such, a test strip receptacle and glucose measurement circuitry and/or programming may be provided in a glucose meter module that plugs into a RFID reader device or is integrated therein or otherwise communicates data and/or power by cable or multi-pin connection, or wirelessly (at least for the data communication) with the RFID reader. The glucose meter module can use the power and processing capabilities of the reader, thus streamlining the meter module compared with a stand-alone meter. Even data storage for both the reader and meter may be combined into one location or otherwise synchronized.
In another embodiment, a glucose meter may be adapted for providing RFID reading and/or writing. A RFID reader may be provided that plugs into a glucose meter or is integrated therein or otherwise communicates data and/or power by cable, or multi-pin connection, or wirelessly (at least for the data communication) with the glucose meter. The RFID reader can use the power and processing capabilities of the meter, thus streamlining the RFID reader module compared with a stand-alone reader. Even data storage for both the reader and meter may be combined into one location or otherwise synchronized.
Human errors are advantageously prevented by automatically retrieving a calibration code of one or more test strips stored in a RFID tag. Expiration date information for the test strip can also be detected from the tag. Different types of test strips can also be detected, which is advantageous particularly for different strips that appear alike and/or that may be used with a same piece of diabetes care equipment. Several other possible types of data may be stored in and read from a RFID tag, which may used alone and/or may be combined with other diabetes care data to enhance the reliability of a diabetes treatment regimen, including the recording, retrieval and/or use of relevant data (see, e.g., U.S. patent application Ser. Nos. 10/112,671 and 11/146,897, which are assigned to the same assignee and are hereby incorporated by reference). Embodiments disclosed in the Ser. No. 10/112,671 application, and in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,899,855, 5,735,285, 5,961,451, 6,159,147 and 5,601,435, which are hereby incorporated by reference, describe alternative arrangements for combining functionalities of devices that may be modified for use with an advantage glucose meter and RFID reader combination in accordance with a preferred embodiment.
Containers 1102 or 1104 preferably include only strips from a same sheet of strips having same or similar chemical compositions and expiration dates. One strip may be tested from the sheet, while the remaining strips are placed into the container. The rest of the strips that are placed in the container and not tested will reliably have the same or very similar chemical composition as the tested strip. The RFID sensor may be read only, or may also be write programmable. The data contained within the memory of the RFID sensor preferably includes calibration data regarding the chemical compositions of the strips in the container 1102, 1104 which are each estimated to have the same chemical composition as the test strip, and expiration date data for the strips, which should be the same for all of the strips that were manufactured on the same sheet at the same time. In accordance with another embodiment,
RFID Frequency Band Allocation
Multiple frequency bands are available for RFID communication in accordance with preferred embodiments. For example, there is a low frequency band around 125 kHz-134 kHz. There is a worldwide standard high frequency band around 13.56 MHz. There are also UHF frequency bands around 868 MHz for European Union countries, and around 902 MHz-928 MHz for the United States. There is also a microwave frequency band around 2.45 GHz.
It is preferred to use the worldwide standard around 13.56 MHz as the frequency band of operation in accordance with a preferred embodiment. This is the most popular frequency band, and a silicon-based RFID chip operating at this frequency band may be provided at low cost. This frequency band has a high efficiency RF energy transition, and complies with a world-wide RF standard.
Test Strip Coding and Meter Calibrating
Test strip coding and meter calibrating are the processes by which a blood glucose meter is matched with the reactivity of the test strips. A glucose meter will calculate a glucose level of a fluid applied to a strip based on a predetermined chemical composition of the strip. If the predetermined composition varies from the actual composition, then glucose test results provided by the meter will also vary from actual glucose levels.
Even test strips intended to be manufactured with a same chemical composition can vary based on uncertainties in the manufacturing process. Although this variance may be only very small when great care is taken in the manufacturing process, these very small variances can alter glucose measurement results that are output by a glucose meter from actual values unless the meter is properly calibrated. As illustrated at
To ensure this precision and accuracy of glucose test results using blood glucose meters in accordance with a preferred embodiment, the strips may be coded, e.g., by the strip manufacturer before they are shipped out. In addition, the glucose meter is calibrated. Calibration of the meter can be performed by inserting a code strip into the meter and executing a calibration routine. The Precision™ meter of Abbott Diabetes Care� preferably uses this technique. Another method of calibration can be performed by entering a code number into the meter. This technique is preferred for use with the Freestyle� meter also of Abbott Diabetes Care�. Advantageously, the encoded calibration data can be stored in the RFID chip described above that is affixed to a strip, or a vial, box or other container of strips. Enhanced efficiency and reliability is achieved whether an RFID chip is mounted to each strip or to a vial, box or other container of strips. However, when the RFID chip from which the encoded calibration data is read is affixed to the vial, box or other container of strips, and preferably all of the strips within that vial, box or other container were manufactured from the same sheet of strips, as described above, then even greater efficiency, i.e., programming and use of a reduced number of RFID chips, is achieved. Advantageously, one RFID chip may be used for initially programming and for later obtaining calibration data for multiple strips. Moreover, expiration date data may be stored and obtained in RFID chips with the same efficiencies and advantages.
It is preferred to provide passive RFID tags on test strips, vials, boxes and/or other containers of strips. The preferred passive RFID tags can store approximately two kilobytes of data or more. The memory of the passive tag can be read and written repeatedly. In the memory, the following are preferably stored: test strip calibration codes, lot number, manufacture date, expiration date, other calibration information, or type of strip, or combinations thereof.
By using RFID tags, a test strip manufacturing process is advantageously upgraded. IN this embodiment, test strips are manufactured and preferably packed directly into final packages in vials or boxes or other containers, instead of waiting, e.g., for two weeks, for labeling of calibration codes. The calibration codes are preferably written into the RFID tags after the codes are determined. A lot group size of the test strips can be broken into a smaller geometry to achieve a more precise uniformity of chemical reactivity code. Further data can be stored into RFID tags, as desired.
The calibration, expiration date and/or other diabetes care information may be provided in a RFID chip or module associated with glucose sensors other than test strips and test strip containers. For example, continuous glucose sensors that may be implanted or partially in vivo or otherwise can include RFID features described otherwise herein. In addition, diabetes care devices other than glucose sensors such as insulin pumps can use the RFID communication of data such as pump calibration data, insulin infusion data, computed or received dose data or glucose data available at the pump. As to the latter feature, glucose data may be communicated to a pump by a glucose meter, and then read by a RFID reader.
The present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above herein, which may be amended or modified without departing from the scope of the present invention as set forth in the appended claims, and structural and functional equivalents thereof.
In methods that may be performed according to preferred embodiments herein and that may have been described above and/or claimed below, the operations have been described in selected typographical sequences. However, the sequences have been selected and so ordered for typographical convenience and are not intended to imply any particular order for performing the operations.
In addition, all references cited above herein, in addition to the background and summary of the invention sections, are hereby incorporated by reference into the detailed description of the preferred embodiments as disclosing alternative embodiments and components.
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LAS CRUCES, N.M. (Feb. 14) - The New Mexico State women's basketball team picked up a staggering 90-70 win over the San Jose State Spartans on Thursday night for the Aggies' first win in nine games. NM State moves to 10-14 on the season and 4-10 in Western Athletic Conference play after splitting the series with the Spartans.
NM State had six players in double figures with senior Kelsie Rozendaal earning a double-double on the game. With the Aggies shooting 46.6 percent from the floor, Rozendaal worked her way to 11 points and 10 rebounds for her fifth double-double of the season. Sophomore Danesia Williamson picked up a team-leading 19 points and matched her career-best with six rebounds on the night while managing a career best with 10 assists. Williamson now has three consecutive WAC games with double-digit points.
Joining the Aggie pair in the double figures was freshmen Sasha Weber and Abby Scott with 16 and 17 points, respectively. Senior Camila Rosen earned her season-high 10 points and Stefanie Gilbreath had her 15th consecutive game in the double figures as she helped the Aggies with 13 points.
"This is the team that I knew we could be from the start of the season," head coach Mark Trakh said. "I was pleased with the team's performance as a whole and I was glad to see so many of our girls contributing on the floor. Danesia (Williamson) and Abby (Scott) played great tonight and it just shows that we have some true talent blossoming with our new kids."
San Jose hit up the board first with a pair of free throws, but it look little time before the Aggies found a pattern and took the lead in full force. The teams traded buckets evenly as the score locked at 11 apiece until the 12:42 mark when NM State moved ahead 14-13 off a three from Williamson.
NM State went on a 12-2 lead over the Spartans to give a 28-17 cushion to the Aggies going into the under eight-minute timeout of the opening half. The Spartans came back for six unanswered points before the teams began to evenly trade shots. The Aggies picked up a 10-point lead with just over three minutes left off a bucket from behind the three-point line by Williamson.
The Aggies continued on the war path by extending the lead to 16 points in the final two minutes as Williamson proved to be a force in the final minutes with 11 of the Aggies final 13 points of the half. NM State led the Spartans at intermission 47-30.
The sophomore finished with 14 points in the half and seven assists. The Aggies shot 52.9 percent from the floor in the opening period and went 8-15 from the three point line, good for 53.3 percent. The Aggies first half shooting percentage is a team best for the Aggies since facing the UTSA Roadrunners on the road in early January.
The second half was just as strong for NM State as five Aggies joined Williamson in the double-digits. While the Aggies outscored SJSU just 43-40 in the second half, it started early with a three by Weber and a layup in the paint by Rozendaal. The Aggies hit seven three pointers in the second half with four in the first five minutes back on the court.
With the Aggies up 79-58 with 7:02 to play, Rozendaal worked her way to that fifth double-double with a bucket from inside the point. Williamson and Gilbreath followed that up with a three pointer to put the Aggies ahead by 27. Williamson came back after a made free throw by the Spartans for a jumper just inside the three-point line to put the Aggies at a 90-62 lead with just over four minutes to play.
The Aggies quieted down offensively without a bucket in the final four minutes on the hardwood, but allowed SJSU to sink just eight points in that time. NM State finished the night with 37 rebounds and held the WAC-leading scorer Ta'Rea Cunningan, who averages 20 points per game, to 12 points on the night.
Twenty-two of the Aggies points came from inside the paint and 31 were off Spartan turnovers. The Aggie defense forced 21 turnovers and the offense worked for a season-high 24 assists.
After the 90-70 win to break the nine-game losing streak in conference play, Trakh and his Aggies welcome the Utah State Aggies on Saturday, Feb. 16, to the Pan American Center at 6:30 p.m.


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Police are investigating the assault of a young woman in downtown Aiken early Friday morning, according to the Aiken Department of Public Safety.
The incident was reported about 2:50 a.m. near the intersection of Newberry Street and Park Avenue, according to Lt. Karl Odenthal, a spokesman for Aiken Public Safety.
"We're investigating an assault and battery of a high and aggravated nature," he said.
Odenthal said the 22-year-old female victim was leaving a downtown establishment, and was assaulted by a man who was walking behind her. The man reportedly did not have a weapon and used only his hands. The victim was able to go to another establishment to call police.
The victim's medical status was not known, and Odenthal could not comment on the extent of her injuries but said "she was struck in the head."
The woman left the establishment by herself and was walking alone when the incident occurred, Odenthal said.
"They have been working it all morning, talking with her friends she was there with," Odenthal said. "It's still pretty fresh in the investigation."
No witnesses have come forward, and Odenthal said little information about the attacker is available other than he is a white male, between 25 and 35 years of age with brown hair.
"As a rule of thumb, it's always safest to leave with another friend or call for a ride," Odenthal said, adding that it's a good idea to have your cell phone out in case trouble arises.
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In today's column by Matt Miller, we take a look at Dynamic Events and how nice it would be to see the return of these types of in-game events being run by actual human beings rather than simply scripted. Check out Matt's ideas and then let us know what you think in the comments.
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I'm glad to see you back, Matt. Because we need the discussions. But to be honest, due to a lack of replies by you in the other thread, I hope our comments get read. I'm afraid that these articles are a "this is our side of the story, we're not interested in yours" thing.
To the point, I strongly believe in tools. Lots of them. To set up things quickly and to run them efficiently. I also think there needs to be AI developed so that NPCs act in a more challenging way throughout the game, and it would only help here as well.
I'd like to see a small staff of GMs whose job is to run these things in an ongoing "world story" that the players can be a big factor in. This is a primary way that I'd like to see players make "changes to the game world". I'd love to see GMs play "bosses" that we have to actually outsmart in game play, inside the game, to ultimately defeat. None of this stuff where they are simply plopped down and we defeat them as designed. GMs who actually play the Bosses to win (within guidelines, of course), and can be defeated with current goals as well as perma-killed.
I want to see the stories develope freely, and players actually losing "stuff". Stuff like control of mountain passes, dungeons in the sense of a base of operations for (an undead cult, or any other group that GMs might be behind), enchanted forests, etc.
I want things to matter, and to shift via player victories that aren't guaranteed.
Edit to add: And this is one of the main reasons (along with economics) that I don't want the big level advantages in current games. They divide the player base and make it unplayable (either way) for large numbers of the player base. And I do not like scaling, because that loses identity for the characters.
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I'm just throwing this out there, that if there were a game that had live, real gms playing as merchants and involving themselves in real dynamic events I would gladly pay $20 or more per month. I played only one MMO that had real gms who were involved, it was Regnum. Amazing community and gms, game itself wasn't so great though.
Gms need to be more involved and not just babysitters
Originally posted by Arskaaa
Originally posted by FelixMajor
I agree, I'd pay more too and be thankful for it. As it is, I'm not paying anyone anything.
Edit: but you know, I'm not sure you need GMs to play merchants. There's a lot you can do with NPC merchants that don't require GMs. The idea of doing them a favor and getting special access isn't new with NPCs. I'd really rather see GMs spend their time playing Kings and Overlords.
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I meant to throw in there that modern mmos throw around the term 'dynamic' far too loosely.
Originally posted by Arskaaa
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Logic be damned!
Staffing two (if not 3) full shifts of GMs to be paid to play the game against/with the players in this kind of GM dynamic event role sound amazing on paper.
But the logistics of it are really, really hard to make worth the investment.
You also need to have a balance of "normal" game time for every day activities and time for all the GM led/run dynamic events.
But how do you schedule that?
How do you ensure player participation without crashing your server because every player tries to join in?
So in the end - you get a lot more bang for your buck to just hire more developers to make more content faster that releases across all servers than hiring a full team of GMs for each server for each shift.
Think about it.
Say your server can hold 3,000 players at once.
But your world/engine can realistically only handle about 500 players on screen in the same area doing interesting things like fighting etc.
So if you have 1 GM assigned to each server, even at 50% player participation you'll still crash the server three times over.
OK, so let's hire 3 GMs per server - to run three seperate events and try and get those 50% to evenly distribute so you don't crash the map.
So are you going to staff 3 GMs per server per shift or only during "peak" hours? What about weekends? Two shifts on Saturday / Sunday?
And what happens when your game is so successful you have a hundred servers?
Are you realistically going to have 300-500 GMs on staff for nearly 24/7 GM led events?
Hell even having 100 GMs on staff is a huge expense.
Let's say you pay those GMs decently and provide some level of benefits. After all, you have to ensure you have quality staff so that the quality of their work and the experience for players is up to snuff right?
You simply can't have GMs who will abuse the playerbase or do boring/lazy bad events and such.
So let's just ballpark a figure for salaray + benefits at 50k a year.
100 GMs is 5 million dollars a year.
50 GMs is 2.5 million dollars a year.
10 GMs is still 500,000 a year.
In subscription costs, at say 15$ per month per player, that adds up to-
100 GMs ~333,000 subscribers
333,000 subscribers peaking at maybe 1/4th online at any given time = 83,250 players concurrently.
Which means you have to have ~ 28 servers so you get 3.5 GMs per server.
Throw in other operating costs and hardware and the rest of your staff (Probably a staff of 200-300+ on such a game) and the numbers all go up by an astronomical amount.
To pay for all that, you need more players which means more servers which means fewer GMs per server which means less events etc. etc. etc.
Now hopefully you begin to see the problem with this idea.
It'd only really work in a small, niche game without a lot of players.
And then, you won't have the resources to hire lots of people nor the tech to host that many servers etc.
I've probably been lurking for way, way too long.
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I've only played a few MMO games, Asherson's Call, Guild Wars 1 and EVE Online. I don't recall "Dev Run" dynanmic events in GW1 (though there might have been). But I know for a fact that there were several Dev run events in Asheron's Call in the 3-4 years that I played. There have also been several (1-2 per year?) dev events in EVE Online in the 4 years that I've been playing.
TL : DR - they are generally very fun and should take place more often.
I would probably buy a real gaming pc instead of basic World of Warcraft machine that I have, if true dynamic events came to be. I know you said you would get to player created, but I think existing games could easily take on player created dynamic events. In GW2 when the orcs are under your control, you should be able to cause some serious havoc with them. So much so that everyone drops what thier are doing, in order to kill or protect the orcs. Yes that creates a central point where everyone is, but it leaves all kinds of vulnerabilities throughout the map. Ideas like these should not be limited to just the orcs either, player created dynamic events = potential revenue and loads of epic fun, not sure how it will work ? Bring in some gm's and let them run the events first.
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badspock, you are wrong with the cost. i am sure there are a lot of players who would do it for free, like there are pen n paper gms.
those gms should have some tools available to create quests and encounters. other gms could play lords, bosses or raidbosses
Originally posted by mistmaker
Wouldn't need players volunteering. Not that it's not an option if done right, but there are pittfalls involved in that.
Badspock assumes 24/7 GM activity and 1 per 3000 players and set planned involvement. None of that needs to be the case. You could have 1 GM per 10,000 players, servers not involved, running multiple plots within the game. Using the TOOLS to set multiple things in motion and only sporadically acting inside the game. Working as a team, but each one having a number of "personages" in the game that they can play with to move things along and for key actions. So they'd be working on 2 levels, as a team and as a solo in-game characters supported by the team, but each with multiple characters and each with their own plot goals (again, with support from eachother).
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You have to be really, really careful about GM-run events that give stuff unavailable by any other means, or else you'll have a strong perception--and maybe even the reality--of GMs playing favorites.
Why would anyone pay a GM 50K a year? 20K tops. Maybe even zero for some non-paid interns.
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The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results.
In swg you could petition to run an event. I remember running two events, with the help of a gm. One was an ingame wedding, that was followed later that day by their real wedding. That was a great event, we had fireworks and the fixed up Theed realy nicely for us followed up by a driod invasion, and the wedding party had to fight it's way to the startport.
The second one I had the misfortune of having to run. We had a player, who was the guild favorite, and might have been the server favorite entertainer on intrepid. In real life she had cancer, and she eventually lost the good fight. I had to petetion the gm's. We had a phalanx of storm troupers that the gm placed in our city We had a shuttle show up, darth vader got out made a small speach offered the quest he usually did when his shuttle showed up. We had a statue placed in comemeration of her. Several folks gave a speach about their time with her. It was a very sad day.
I have yet to play any game that let you do anything like that.
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This makes me go back to a discussion with Zwill and Black Pebble about getting pvp zones full of people. Amazing how fast pvp zones filled up when a dev ventures in there.
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Good ol' times :) my favourite MUD had regular GM events (at least once in every 2 months), and only the date was set, everything else was based on the mood of the GM who held it. Once it was a race with randomly dropped checkpoints pointing towards the next checkpoint (to disable scripter's cheating), once they ported everybody to the new area they've programmed so we could roam free and have a sneak peak...
In the new era I'd mention LotRO, back at Codies there were a few GM events, and those events were highly popular. +Faya+ ftw :)
Edit: I found only this one pic (the rest is on my old gear in a box somewhere in the basement :) ), GM accompanied 'farewell Codies' gathering and ride, last day on Eu. http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/7318/lastdaypz.jpg
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Originally posted by Psychow
20k a year for a full time job? doubtful
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Dynamic events = looping script to be played anytime after it resets with a predetermined outcome
Live events = GM/player run events that only happen that day/month/year with an outcome based on the players
Maybe I'm wrong but thats how I see it.
I have to admit that the way SWTOR handled their live world events was a good mix. Over about 1 or 2 weeks there were a series of missions that unfolded the story as the days went on. On top of that, for example with the rakghoul plague, there was some player interaction (infection spreading from player to player). The event didn't require anyone to run it and so it was running an many servers. It also wasn't like most dynamic events that would get quickly stale. But like most things, there weren't enough of them. In a perfect world you should be able to have one of these at least each month.
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Gaming should be about fun, not gender equality.
Dynamic Events as events driven by the devs/mods of the game? No, I dont see that as being a feasible model.
Rather what should be pursued is a system where the players can initiaite dynamic events and only players decide which direction the events take. Player generated content >> dev. created content.
Originally posted by Quizzical
Agreed on that.
This is one reason why I really don't like to see GMs making friends and chit chatting with the player base. I have strong feelings that they should keep a professional distance. I saw the extremes that can come about in UO. It's a hard thing to police, and there are bound to be the rare cases of extreme foolishness. But that shouldn't stop the ideal from happening because it's the way to go.
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Glad you all are enjoying these columns.
I really wish MMOs could get back to the days of old, where GMs could run events for the players on a personal level, but as many of you pointed out, the logistics involved today don't make much sense.
I know on City of Heroes we did some "end of beta" events for both COH and COV, and after each time the forums were FILLED with players complaining that they were not paid attention to and didn't see the event in their specific instance. And this was with every single employee of Cryptic and all of the QA team at NCsoft playing characters in the event. We tried, but the scale that MMOs have acheived now simply make pleasing everyone (or even most everyone) with a personalized event impossible.


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Port Arthur is famous (or infamous) for its convict past. It was a penal settlement for a little under fifty years, from 1830 to 1877. But what happened at Port Arthur after that?
The question was answered, and celebrated, in Port Arthur Memories Revisited, a weekend of festivities at the Port Arthur Historic Site on 20 and 21 October.
Local resident Roseanne Heyward led the committee of volunteers that put the Port Arthur Memories Revisited celebration together.
"When the Port Arthur penal institution closed in 1877, land was sold to people who established homes and farms in the area," explained Ms Heyward.
"At the same time, steamships started bringing inquisitive visitors from Hobart for the late-Victorian equivalent of a short break, so they could explore this notorious settlement, the major function of which had been, until that point, to inspire fear and trepidation to deter convicts from a life of crime."
"This unique and curious mix – the recreational visitation and the gentle rural existence of local families – is as important and significant to members of the local community as the convict-era story of Port Arthur."
"The aim of the event was to bring people together to remember and share memories of sport and recreation, industries, tourism, the township and school, and families," said Ms Heyward.
"Many people returned to Port Arthur for the event, including those who has lived, worked, visited, played sport or camped at Port Arthur over the years. Many more sent a message or shared a memento."
Activities included the performance of a play written especially for the weekend, a high tea in the recently refurbished Visiting Magistrate's House, guided house tours, a sheepdog trial and display, performances by the Tasmania Police Pipe Band and activities for children.
"The weekend also marked the opening of a permanent exhibition at the Historic Site celebrating the history of the post-convict era at Port Arthur. People brought along photos, tickets, brochures, posters and letters related to the post-convict era and copies were incorporated into a community photo display that was part of the weekend's events".
"We are all terribly proud of and excited by Port Arthur's World Heritage status," said Ms Heyward. "Port Arthur Memories Revisited was a chance for us to remember the area's long history after the convict era by acknowledging the community and their contribution while embracing and looking forward to the future of Port Arthur and the region."
Port Arthur Historic Site CEO Stephen Large said the Board and staff were indebted to the organising group for taking on such a worthwhile initiative in bringing many people back to Port Arthur.
"It was fabulous opportunity for PAHSMA to showcase the Site and the wonderful work done here the last few years, particularly for those attendees that had not been to Port Arthur for some time".
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Fri., Feb. 29
at San Antonio Rampage (31-16-3-7)
AT&T Center
7:00 p.m.
Sat., March 1
vs. Milwaukee Admirals (30-24-3-2)
Allstate Arena
7:00 p.m.
Sun., March 2
vs. Providence Bruins (41-12-2-1)
Allstate Arena
6:00 p.m.
To watch or listen to the action live online, log on to www.chicagowolves.com
After playing a pair of road games in San Antonio on Wednesday and Friday, the Wolves return home on Saturday against Milwaukee and Sunday against Providence to begin a stretch that sees the squad play seven of eight contests at the Allstate Arena; Chicago's .768 winning percentage on home ice this season leads the AHL (21-6-1-0).
--- Brett Sterling: Recorded a point in six straight games, one shy of matching a season-high, racking up five goals and four assists during that span ... Shares the AHL lead with 29 goals and ranks 12th in the league with 51 points in just 45 contests ... Leads the AHL with eight game-winning goals, which includes four in Chicago's last six outings ... Shares fourth in franchise history with 84 markers in 122 career games in a Wolves uniform over two seasons
--- Jason Krog: Leads the AHL with 52 assists and 77 points in 55 outings this season, which includes notching three points (G, 2A) in his last two games ... Shares sixth in the league with 25 goals, two shy of tying a professional career high ... Collected career bests in assists (54) and points (80) in 44 tilts with the Wolves last season.
--- Ondrej Pavelec: Posted wins in eight of his last nine appearances, holding rivals to just 10 goals during that span (228 saves on 238 shots) ... Leads AHL rookies and shares second overall with 23 wins in just 32 appearances this season (23-9-0) ... Racked up a 2.68 goals-against average and a .911 save percentage this season
--- Alexandre Giroux: Posted a goal in two straight games and 11 points (7G, 4A) in 11 games during February ... Ranks third on the Wolves with 19 goals and sixth with 41 points despite appearing in just 44 of the team's 55 games ... Potted 65 goals over the last two seasons, which includes playoffs, third-most in the AHL during that span
--- Jesse Schultz: Netted a point in three straight games (G, 2A) and in five of his last six (2G, 3A) ... Ranks second on Chicago with a career-high 31 assists and third with 48 points, tied for 16th in the AHL
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--- The Wolves hold an eight-point cushion for the West Division lead and three-point edge for the top spot in the Western Conference, despite playing in just 55 games, tied for second-fewest in the AHL.
--- Chicago's 40 wins and 82 points - the most through 55 games in franchise history - rank second only to the Providence Bruins (42 wins/85 points); the Wolves and Bruins square off at the Allstate Arena in their second meeting of the season on Sunday at 6 p.m.
--- Providence edged Chicago, 4-3, in the only other matchup between the squads this season at Dunkin' Donuts Center on Dec. 8.
--- The Wolves have allowed just 11 goals over their last 10 games (9-0-1-0), holding rivals to one or fewer markers seven times during that span; Chicago is allowing an average of 2.64 markers per game this season, eighth-fewest in the league.
--- Four of Chicago's six goals over the last two games have been recorded on the power play; the Wolves lead the AHL with 79 man-advantage markers, 11 more than the next closest team.
--- The Wolves and the other 28 AHL teams are required to submit their playoff-eligible rosters to the league office by Thursday at 2 p.m. CST.
The Wolves will host their third annual book drive, to benefit Book Worm Angels, at home games this weekend on March 1 and 2. Fans who donate a new or little-used children's book, will receive a raffle ticket for the chance to win a $200 shopping spree at Borders. The books will be donated to Chicago Public School classrooms. For more information, call 1-800-THE-WOLVES.
Sun., Feb. 24
(at) Chicago 3, Iowa 1
--- The Wolves led early and never looked back, earning their 40th win of the season with a 3-1 victory over the Iowa Stars at the Allstate Arena
--- Center Jason Krog led the way with two assists, while forwards Alexandre Giroux, Darren Haydar and Jesse Schultz lit the lamp
--- Netminder Ondrej Pavelec notched 25 saves on 26 shots
Fri., Feb. 22
Chicago 3, (at) Iowa 1
--- Chicago notched two power-play goals late in the first period en route to earning a 3-1 victory over the Iowa Stars at Wells Fargo Arena
--- Forwards Alexandre Giroux, Jason Krog and Brett Sterling scored while defenseman Joel Kwiatkowski posted two assists
--- Goaltender Ondrej Pavelec tallied 23 saves on 24 shots
Wed., Feb. 20
Manitoba 2, (at) Chicago 1 (OT)
--- The Manitoba Moose earned a 2-1 overtime victory over the Wolves at the Allstate Arena when a errant pass by a Chicago player on a delayed penalty call went the length the ice and landed in the empty net
--- Center Bryan Little netted the Wolves' lone tally while netminder Ondrej Pavelec posted 21 saves on 22 shots in the loss


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Sunday, April 28
This is a wonderful day for families and children of all ages. Parents can go to zazen while children help decorate the pagoda house for the baby Buddha and hear the story of the birth of Buddha. There is a formal ceremony followed by a procession, the pageant and birthday cake. Pack a picnic, bring your friends and come join us for a wonderful celebration of spring on the main lawn at Green Gulch Farm.