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Seattle Real Estate
Seattle Real Estate covers the goings-on of the local real estate market including residential news, commercial happenings, and property management trends.
Monthly Archive for May, 2013
Home Prices Up 10.6% This Year
Compared to cities tracked in a national index, Seattle home prices rose faster between February and March than 18 of the 19 other cities that were tracked. The 12 month rise was still within the national average. According the Standard & Poor's/Case Shiller home price index, Seattle prices rose 3.0 percent for the month and 10.6 percent for […] [Read More]
Annual U.S. Home Value Appreciation Up for 6th Straight Month
According to the April Zillow Real Estate Market Reports, U.S. home value continues to climb. April was the sixth consecutive month that home values exceeded a 5 percent climb. This is the largest streak since 2006. The streak should not be expected to last. As more inventory is offered in the market some home prices will have to […] [Read More]
Housing Market Heating Up; Don't Be a Clueless Homebuyer
According to a study conducted by Zillow, when it comes to understanding mortgages, buyers answered basic questions about terms, lenders and financing wrong one third of the time. The study of over 1,000 prospective and current buyers, which was conducted in April found that 34% didn't know the meaning of the term "annual percentage rate," […] [Read More]
Top Homeowner Regrets to Avoid
We're already in the thick of Spring house hunting season, and as many have come to find out, this year's search is especially narrowed, as inventory is at a 12 year low. Many buyers will have to move fast on a home, but when it comes to searching and purchasing a home, moving too quickly […] [Read More]
Home Value Appreciation Slows Nationwide
The annual home value appreciation slowed in March down from 5.4 % down to 5.1%, which could be a sign of moderation in the market. In the past, housing markets have been expecting annual home value appreciations close to 3%, but according to the Zillow home value forecast for March 2014, we're looking at an […] [Read More]


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Updated: 02/11/2013 11:25 AM KSTP.com By: Leslie Dyste
Some western Minnesota highways are reopening as the snowstorm tapers off.
KSTP.com Meteorologist Patrick Hammer says there will be blizzard-like conditions in western Minnesota through noon.
Patrick says we'll see a high of 27 Monday with some wind.
Highway 10 between Moorhead and Audubon reopened Monday, as well as Highway 210 between Fergus Falls and Breckenridge.
Interstate 94 between Alexandria and Moorhead remains closed as crews work to remove semis that slipped off the road.
The State Patrol handled 326 crashes since Sunday morning, including 42 that involved injuries.
The National Weather Service says Glenwood in Pope County got 12 inches of snow Sunday. Walker has about 11 inches and Hillman has 10 inches.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation reported early Monday that most roadways in the state present difficult driving conditions.
Click here to track your weather conditions with KSTP.com.
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Below is the poem entitled Fabulous Fifties which was written by poet
Foulk. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
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James Foulk
Fabulous Fifties
is what they called it,
we just called it a good time.
It was a great time in history
to be a teenager, to have our
youth, it was a time for some
to rebel, others to grow up.
Movies were some of the best
TV shows were coming of age,
with I Love Lucy, Gunsmoke,
Donna Reed, Ozzie and Harriet,
which brought Ricky Nelson fame.
Who could forget Garry Cooper
in High Noon, or Ray Miland
plotting to kill his wife in
"Dial M For Murder".
No one would believe
Richard Carlson when he
told everyone that a space ship
had landed in the Arizona desert
in "It Came From Outer Space",
or the little boy who said
he saw a space ship land out in
his field and people kept
disappearing by falling through
the ground in "Invaders From Mars"
in 1953.
The Brooklyn Dodgers finally
brought home a World Championship
in 1955. This year also brought
Rock 'n Roll to us teen agers
when Bill Halley and his Comets
had a hit with "Rock Around The Clock".
1956 was the first no-hitter when
Don Larsen of the New York Yankees
threw one against the Brookylyn Dodgers
in the World Series, it has not happen
before or since in the World Series.
The Fifties also brought us 3-D, way
before our so called 3-D TV sets of today.
I remember seeing a few or so, wearing
those white glasses we thought we were
so cool.
Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Chuch Berry,
Little Richard and many others will
never have that many big music stars
again. A New York Baseball team went
to the World Series every year of the
Fifties except 1959 and they would
have then also, if the Brooklyn Dodgers
had not moved to Los Angles.
The Fifties was a great time to
grow up, things would never be
the same again, our youth was left
in the Fifties, times would change
and leave us longing for those
good old days when old age
reached us.
Written 6-20-11


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Nomi Ruiz is an American singer and songwriter from New York City who currently leads the dance, pop and r&b group Jessica 6. In solo terms Nomi has also impressed with her debut album 'Lost In Lust' on her own label Park Side Records. The album is a song-oriented downbeat electronic album steeped in the grittier ends of early-'90s hip-hop and R&B production. And led to Nomi touring with artists such as Debbie Harry, CocoRosie and Antony & The Johnsons as part of their 'Turning' project.
This talent vocalist has also leant her singing skills to Hercules and Love Affair's self titled debut album and live show. Nomi featured on the songs 'You Belong', 'Hercules Theme', and 'I'm Telling You' and thus toured extensively with the band in support of the album, singing her song contributions as well as those of Antony Hegarty. It was after that extensive world tour that she began performing as Jessica 6 and released the debut single 'Fun Girl' followed by debut album 'See The Light' on Peace Frog Records along with the single 'White Horse', which peaked at number 34 on the Belgian Wallonia Ultratip Chart. Jessica 6 has toured in many territories around the world in support of the album, including London, England's Royal Festival Hall as part of Antony's Meltdown Festival and in the US in support of Holy Ghost as well as many other places around the world. The band continues to clock up Billboard hits and get nominated for plenty of awards for their seductive sounds and magic live shows.


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|Avg. Dinner Entrée
|Greater than $25
|$18.01 - $25
|$12.01 - $18
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|Less than $7
Posted by Liz G on 05/29/2015
Use to be one of my favorite...sadly I only buy take put when Jere, my son wants a bandeja. Gotten so expensive, service is not wjatnit iae tp be, gotten so cheap with portions & they really thought I was going to pay $8 that I use to pay $3 for & last week I paid $5 for a piece of steak...NOPE!
Posted by John on 03/19/2014
Came here recently after walking by it several times. Was very pleasantly surprised! The food was great for the picky eaters in our group, as well as the adventurous ones. Portion sizes were great, we left with lots of leftovers, and the price was good too. They have beers and wine, but not a full bar, but otherwise this was a great spot! Will be back again soon.
Posted by Customer on 11/01/2011
This is an excellent restaurant with beautiful decor. The servers are friendly and very attentive. Food is exquisite and the portions are phenomenal for the price. I would dare say the best spanish restaurant in all the region with Colombian food...NOT a "whole in the wall" like most. A must if you are in the area. We have friends that come an hour away to eat here.
Posted by Foreigner on 05/22/2009
Personally, I enjoyed the food at El Paisa.. The quantity and quality were ideal. I would definately go back to this restaurant. The "mini paisa" plate is to die for and the smoothie shakes are delicious. I definately recommend this place to all .
Posted by ghost gourmet on 10/05/2008
i walked in all was well. when i recieved my food i look down at my plate and i felt like i was eating like i was on a diet, little bit of this, and little bit of that and for the money i paid it was NOT worth it.


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|Posted on August 27, 2009 at 9:35 AM
Serves 4
Syn free on Extra Easy
1 large Onion
1lb 2oz/511g lean leg of Lamb
2 garlic cloves
1in/2 1/2cm pc fresh root ginger
Fry Light
3 tbsp medium curry powder
12oz/340g Basmati Rice
12oz/340g Spinach
Chopped coriander and sliced red chillies to serve
Prepare yr ingredients; peel and finely dice the onion; cut the lamb into bite-size chunks, trimming off all fat; peel and crush the garlic; peel and finely grate the ginger.
Spray a deep frying pan and with Fry Light. Saute the onion over a low heat for 10-15mins. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1min. Stir in the curry powder and lamb and cook, stirring continuously for 2 mins. Stir in the rice, pour in 18fl oz/511ml boiling water and cover. Simmer for 15mins.
Meanwhile, wilt the spinach in a large pan and drain well before adding it to the rice and cooking for a further 5 mins, covered. Remove from the heat and serve with shopped coriander and sliced red chilles.
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Special Honor Roll Grade 2: Ryan Wheeler Aldridge, Hailee Elizabeth Alexander, Dylan Reid Baker, Bauer Clayton Bishop, Elizabeth Paige Boyd, Taylor Paige Browning, Victoria Belle Chandler, Dakota Wayne Crossen, Kaily Beth Edwards, Ariai Guaudalupe Fuentes, Jon Ross Garrett, Katie Elizabeth Gullick, Emily Grace Hall, Spencer High, Anna lee Kennedy, Clayton Parker McClure, Destine Kah-Shon McDonald, […]
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Playhouse, November 5, 2010
It was the perfect night – at least for football. No need for sunscreen or fans – the fall temps in the late evening game time called for sweaters and light jackets. Othel and I filed in with the steady stream of Rebels and Tigers and exited onto the playing field. As I positioned my […]
Ecru News, November 5, 2010
Congratulations to the North Pontotoc Viking football team for their win against Pontotoc. They will play Lafayette High School in the 4A district playoffs. Coach Brian Sutton has done an outstanding job with this young team. We wish you continued success. A Veteran's Celebration will be held at the Community Center in Ecru, Saturday, Nov. […]
Macedonia News, November 5, 2010
Lou McQuary Francis Wingo passed away last week and was buried at Macedonia. The Stevens family has had another tragic death. This makes three within the last year. Jerry Stevens' brother-in-law, Rick Frazier, died Saturday, October 30th. Rick was the husband of Jerry's sister, Barbara, Barbara and Rick lived in Tupelo. Melissa Childress was […]
Eastern Lights, November 5, 2010
Last week was a wonderful week weather wise. This has been a beautiful fall so far. So far the weather predictions are for much colder weather this week. Guess that will help these old bones ache more. I have certainly enjoyed all the beautiful colors. Anne Glidewell, Robert and Robbie Frazier were welcome visitors here […]
Hurricane News, November 3, 2010
The beautiful, fall foliage from the flat woods to the hill country at the western edge of the community is a sure sign that winter is on the way. It was an exciting month for the community during the past few weeks as visitors to the corn maze at Shady Grove and to the haunted forest at […]
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They're defending division champs. Their pitching staff is loaded. They've added an all-star caliber hitter to solve the problematic leadoff spot. They've corrected the right-left imbalance in the batting order. . . . We all know why we should be optimistic about the Reds this year. But what are the issues that might hold them back? What are the five leading concerns for 2013? I'll submit these:
1. All Things Chapman. Has his mind been messed with? And is it messed-up to begin with? Will he mature into a reliable closer? As remarkable as he was for most of last year, he did have a couple stretches in which he was unwatchably wild and simply wretched. You could never be quite certain what you were going to get from Chapman. And maybe more worrisome: did the debate over his role signify a breach between the manager and general manager? Do the Reds have a divisiveness problem?
2. No Rolen. His shoulder won't be missed. Nor his back. Nor, really, his bat. But what about his presence? Todd Frazier has earned his position and his fans, but even the debunkers of intangible factors recognized what Rolen meant to the Reds the last few years. I thought the club suffered in 2011 from the absence of Orlando Cabrera. Could the departure of Rolen have a similar effect?
3. Starting Depth. Face it, the Reds were very fortunate last year that their starting pitchers were historically durable. They weren't so fortunate in the playoffs, which of course raises the question of whether Johnny Cueto is indeed A-OK; whether he can still twist and coil with confidence. And with Chapman in the bullpen, who steps into the rotation if somebody has to step out? Galarraga? Cingrani?
4. Cleanup. Was last year Ryan Ludwick's final fling? Is he really a cleanup hitter? We can only hope that spring training tells us nothing about that. But if Ludwick reverts to his previous couple years, are there solutions to the batting-order issue? Votto may be the best 3-hole hitter in the game, but is that asset largely wasted without a serious bat behind him?
5. Are there really only four concerns? There appears to be no conspicuous trouble spot beyond those. Some may be worried about Choo as a center fielder, but he was fine in right field, his arm is strong, and his speed is not a problem. I'm not too worried about it. More concerning is the sense that this team is all set. It rarely plays out that way. I'm never comfortable with overconfidence.


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thebaine is the main alkaloid in the p.bresticides poppy, and is found in p.somniferium as well....can anyone come up with ideas, info on
1) extraction of alkaloid from plant sources, and purification info.
2) The bently process....converting thebaine to etorphine
ive seen lots of ghetto fentanyl synth recipies lately,
but all the info i have found shows that this compound is both far more potent then fentanyl, a better high, longer lasting....and should be less intensive chemicaly, and the plants are obtaineable.
1mg of etorphine should yeild the equivelent of 20000mg of pure heroin.
Any one interested on discussing this idea in a thread, for purely academic curiosity of course,lol


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Peer-to-peer file sharing and uploading of content to content server systems is increasing in popularity on the Internet. Content signals can be edited and combined with other content programming, and or altered in ways that make it difficult to identify using conventional techniques. Content identification based on content fingerprints is used to retrieve related metadata, which in turn, is used to manage use of the content signal in content distribution systems. The content signal is uploaded to a computer within a network of computers in the content distribution system. A content fingerprint of the content signal is computed and sent to a database to look up related metadata. The metadata is received and used to manage use of the content signal in the content distribution system based on the metadata. This can include blocking uploading or rendering of audio or video, controlling streaming of audio or video, linking to a licensing server, which provides usage control rules, etc.
1. A method comprising:
receiving a content signal uploaded to a computer within a network of computers in a content distribution system;
computing a content fingerprint of the content signal, wherein the content fingerprint is derived from the content signal;
sending the content fingerprint to a database to access related metadata;
receiving related metadata from the database; and
managing use of the content signal in the content distribution system based on the related metadata, wherein managing use comprises determining from the metadata whether to permit sharing of the content signal throughout the content distribution system.
2. The method of
3. The method of
4. The method of
5. The method of
6. A tangible computer readable media on which is stored instructions, which if executed by one or more programmed processors, cause the one or more programmed processors to perform operations comprising:
receiving a content signal uploaded to a computer within a network of computers in a content distribution system;
computing a content fingerprint of the content signal, wherein the content fingerprint is derived from the content signal;
sending the content fingerprint to a database to access related metadata;
receiving metadata from the database;
managing use of the content signal in the content distribution system based on the metadata; and
determining from the metadata whether to permit sharing of the content signal throughout the content distribution system.
7. A system comprising:
a processor configured to compute a content fingerprint derived from a content signal; and
a database configured to store content fingerprint data and metadata associated with the content signal;
wherein data and metadata associated with the content signal is retrievable based on a search of content fingerprint data;
wherein the processor is further configured to manage use of the content signal in a content distribution system based on the metadata associated with the content signal retrieved from the database and to determine from the metadata whether to permit sharing of the content signal throughout the content distribution system.
8. The system of
9. The system of
10. The system of
11. The system of
This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/620,019 filed Jul. 20, 2000 (now U.S. Pat. No. 7,689,532) which relates to application Ser. No. 09/404,291 filed Sep. 23, 1999 (now U.S. Pat. No. 7,055,034) and application Ser. No. 09/404,292 filed Sep. 23, 1999 (now U.S. Pat. No. 7,197,156), which are incorporated herein by reference.
The invention relates to file sharing systems for computer networks such as the Internet, and specifically relates to using embedded data in or content fingerprints computed from content signals to enhance such systems.
With the explosive growth of the Internet, file-sharing programs have evolved. One popular file sharing program is known as Napster, with a user base that has grown to between 10 and 20 million users in 1 year. This is one of the fastest growing products today. Currently, scores of music files can be found from Napster's database of current online users, and downloaded from another user's computer, in a data transfer scheme known as peer-to-peer file sharing. File-sharing is easily extended to all content, such as done with Scour.com.
In the Napster system, web site servers store a database of directories of the digital music libraries on the hard drives of thousands of registered users. The digital files of the songs themselves remain on the users' hard drives. If a user wants a particular song title, he logs onto the Napster web site and types in a search query for the title. Client software on the user's computer connects to the Napster server and receives a list of active users who have the requested file on their computer. In response to selecting a handle name, the client software opens a link between the user's computer and the computer of the selected user, and the client software executing on the two computers transfer the requested file.
Many new file-sharing systems are evolving in which the database is dynamic and not stored on a central server. One example of software with a dynamic database is known as Gnutella. Initially, when a user logs on to the Gnutella network, the user downloads client software from a Gnutella website. Next, the user types in the Internet address of an established Gnutella user (e.g., from a listing available at the web site). The client software then transmits a signal on the network that informs other computers in the Gnutella file sharing network of its network address and connection status. Once a link with the other computer is secure, the other computer informs other computers of the Gnutella network that it has encountered in previous sessions of the user's presence (e.g., address and connection status).
After this initial session, the client software stores the addresses of other computers that it has encountered in the Gnutella network. When the client software is loaded, it recalls these addresses and attempts to reconnect with the other computers located at these addresses in the Gnutella network. The Gnutella software enables users to exchange many types of files. It enables users to issue a search request for files containing a desired text string. In response, the Gnutella clients connected with the user's computer search their respective hard drives for files satisfying the query. The client on the user's computer receives the results (e.g., files and corresponding addresses) and displays a list of them. By clicking on a file item in the user interface, the user instructs the client software to transfer the selected file.
In another file sharing system known as Freenet, the identity of the person downloading and uploading the files can be kept secret. Alternatively, the files could be stored on a central server, but uploaded by users such that the central server does not know the origin or true content of the files.
Unfortunately, the file-sharing methodology also allows massive piracy of any content, such as text, music, video, software, and so on. However, due to the scalability and freedom of distribution with file-sharing, it provides a powerful tool to share information. As such, there is a need for technology that facilitates and enhances authorized file sharing while respecting copyrights.
A few examples of the benefits of file-sharing follow. A file sharing system allows unknown artists to obtain inexpensive and worldwide distribution of their creative works, such as songs, images, writings, etc. As files become more popular, they appear on more of the users' computers; thus, inherently providing scalability. In other words, there are more places from which to download the file and most likely several files exist in close proximity to the downloading computer, thus improving efficiency. In addition, anonymous file-sharing, like FreeNet, foster political debate in places around the world where such debate might trigger reprisals from the government.
Current attempts to curb unauthorized file sharing include enforcement of copyright laws and use of files with content bombs. The current legal enforcement efforts allege that uses of file sharing systems violate copyright laws. Content bombs involve placing files that appear to be the correct content, but contain alternative content or viruses. For example, a MP3 file can have the middle replaced with someone saying "do not copy songs" instead of the desired music. Neither of these solutions will help the Internet grow and improve the quality of life, worldwide.
Current copy management systems allow copying, but block rendering on equipment if the person does not have rights, where rendering only refers to reading a text file, seeing an image, watching a movie, listening to an audio file, smelling a smell file, or executing a software program. Although this can limit piracy within a file-sharing system, it does not improve the system for the user. This lack of improvement stems from the fact that current copy control systems are implemented on the user's computer at the time of importing into the secure system, rendering, or moving to a portable rendering device or media, as described in the Secure Digital Music Initiative's specifications version 1 (available at http://www.sdmi.org, and incorporated by reference). In other words, current copy control systems do not check rights at the time of copying or transfer between computers. For example, the user downloads the protected file, and then finds out that he/she cannot render the file (i.e. play the song). In addition, the user does not know if the file is the correct file or complete until after downloading and attempting to render the file. More specifically, the file is encrypted by a key related to a unique identifier within the user's computer; thus, after copying to a new computer, the file cannot be decrypted. In addition, watermarks can only be used after the file has been decrypted, or to screen open (i.e. decrypted) content for importation into the user's secure management system after the file has been copied to their computer.
Another approach would be to use a database lookup to determine whether the content is allowed to be shared. For example, music in the MP3 file format can be determined whether it can be shared by the ID3 song title tag. However, this solution does not scale. Specifically, every downloaded file needs to access and search this central database, and this database's access does not improve as the file becomes more popular. In addition, the approach can be bypassed by changing the file's title tag or filename, although this makes searching more difficult.
One approach is embedding data throughout the content in which the embedded data has any of the following roles. The embedded data can have an identifier that identifies the file as the content that the user desires. The embedded data can be analyzed in terms of continuity throughout the file to quickly demonstrate that the file is complete and not modified by undesirable content or viruses. An additional role is to identify the content as something that is allowed to be shared, or used to determine the level or type of sharing allowed, such as for subscription users only.
The embedded data may exist in the header or footer of the file, throughout the file as an out-of-band signal, such as within a frame header, or embedded in the content while being minimally perceived, most importantly without disturbing its function, also known as a watermark.
In the utilization of this embedded data, the computer from which the content to be downloaded (i.e. the uploading computer) can check to make sure the content is appropriate to be uploaded when the files (e.g., music files) on this computer are added to the central database and/or when the content is requested. Similarly, the downloading computer can also check that the requested content is appropriate before or during the downloading process. An appropriate file can be defined as any of the following: the content is allowed to be shared, i.e. it is not copyright material, the file is the correct content, and that the content is complete and does not contain any viruses.
Content identification based on content fingerprints can also be used to retrieve related metadata, which in turn, is used to manage use of the content signal in content distribution systems. The content signal is uploaded to a computer within a network of computers in the content distribution system. A content fingerprint of the content signal is computed and sent to a database to look up related metadata. The metadata is received and used to manage use of the content signal in the content distribution system based on the metadata. This can include blocking uploading or rendering of audio or video, controlling streaming of audio or video, linking to a licensing server, which provides usage control rules, etc.
The following sections describe systems and methods for using auxiliary data embedded in files to enhance file sharing systems.
Types of Embedded Data
The embedded data can be placed in the header or footer of the file, throughout the file such as within frame headers, or hidden in the content itself using steganographic encoding technology such as digital watermarking. The file may contain any combination of text, audio, video, images and software, in compressed or uncompressed format.
Auxiliary data used to manage sharing of a file may be embedded in headers and footers of the file for each type. When the data is to be embedded throughout the file, the file can be broken into frames of known size, with a header for each frame including space for embedded data. For MPEG compressed audio and video, these frames already exist. The embedded data can be hidden in copyright, private or auxiliary bits. The data embedded in frame headers can be modified by the audio in any frame and/or encrypted (defined as dynamic locking in U.S. Pat. No. 7,055,034, already incorporated by reference) to improve its robustness to duplication in another content file, a content bomb, or virus.
With respect to watermarking, there are many known techniques for embedding data within software, image, audio, video, and text in the state of the art, and new techniques will evolve, especially for software. Examples of steganographic encoding and decoding technologies are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,862,260, and 6,614,914. The watermark may exist only in one place in the content, several places in the content, or continuously throughout the content. For example, in an audio file, the watermark may be repeated in temporal segments of the audio track. In a still image, the watermark may be repeated in spatial segments of the image. In video, the watermark may be repeated in temporal or spatial segments of the video signal.
Roles of Embedded Data
The embedded data may include an identifier (ID) that serves as an index to an entry in a searchable database that describes or otherwise identifies the content of the file. For example, the database can include elements, where each element comprises an ID, song title, album (or CD) title, release year, and artist name. This database can be indexed by any of these elements, thus improving automated searching capabilities. Specifically, rather than needing to search for "Help and Beatles", "The Beatles—Help!", and so on, a unique ID can be used in a search query to identify The Beatles' song Help, and different IDs may be used for different releases.
The user, via an automated search program, only needs to submit a search query including that ID. When searching, the user may be presented with a drop down menu of titles of files from the database that satisfy the search query. The search program automatically knows the ID from the database so that the correct file can be found and downloaded from a computer at an address associated with that file in the database. In addition, these IDs could help music be searched by year, which is desirable to many people who want to hear music from their high school or college days.
In addition to facilitating automated searches for content in files, the ID may also be used to track these files. For example, the file transfer system can add the ID of a file to an event log when the file is transferred (e.g., downloaded, uploaded, etc.). The specific components of the file transfer system involved in the event logging process may vary with the implementation. Also, the time at which the event is triggered and logged may also vary.
The client system responsible for sending a file may issue and log an event, and either store the log locally, and/or send it to a central or distributed database for communication to other systems. The client system that receives the file may perform similar event logging actions. Additionally, if a server system is involved in a file transfer, it may also perform similar event logging actions. For example, the server may transfer the file, or facilitate the transfer between two clients, and as part of this operation, log an event of the operation including the file ID, the type of event, etc. In distributed systems where no central server is involved, the event logs can be stored on computers in the file sharing network (or a subset of the computers), and composite event logs can be compiled by having the computers broadcast their event logs to each other. Each computer, in this approach, could maintain a copy of the event log, which is synchronized upon each broadcast operation.
The embedded data, when continuously embedded throughout the content, can improve the reliability of the content by, for example, demonstrating that the content is complete and has no viruses. One way to make the embedded data continuous is to insert it in periodically spaced frame headers, or steganographically encode it at locations spread throughout the file.
A person trying to sabotage the file-sharing system can try to replicate the embedded data through a content bomb (such as audio repetitively saying "do not copy") or virus to fool the system. Thus, the harder it is to duplicate the embedded data, the more reliable the system is. When trying to resist duplication, it is advantageous to encrypt the embedded data payload, thus making it harder to duplicate. In addition, the embedded data payload can be modified by the content to improve resistance to duplication. Finally, the embedded data can be modified by the content and then encrypted for more secure applications. The above three robustness methods are labeled dynamic locking and disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,055,034, already incorporated by reference. When the embedded data is a watermark, meaning that it is steganographically embedded within the content and not just as auxiliary data in each frame, it is usually inherently robust to duplication because many watermarks use secret keys that are required to detect the watermark and read the information carried in it. One form of key is a pseudo-random noise (PN) sequence used as a carrier to embed, detect, and read the watermark. In particular, a spreading function is used to modulate the PN sequence with the watermark message. The resulting signal is then embedded into the host data (e.g., perceptual or transform domain data) using an embedding function. The embedding function modifies the host signal such that it makes subtle changes corresponding to the message signal. Preferably, these changes are statistically imperceptible to humans yet discernable in an automated steganographic decoding process. Encryption and changing the watermark message or PN sequence adaptively based on the content can improve the robustness of the watermark to duplication.
Importantly, header and footer structures should be of known size or protected so a hacker cannot slip a virus into the header or footer.
The embedded data can also demonstrate that the file is allowed to be shared, which means its owner has authorized copying (i.e. sharing) rights. The watermark message may include standard copy control information such as two message bits to encode copy permission states of "no more copy," "copy once" and "copy freely." In addition, only one bit can be used, thus indicating whether or not sharing, is allowed.
The copyright can be linked to other copy management systems. For example, according to the DVD-Audio specification (available at http://www.dvdforum.org) and the Portable Device Specification of the Secure Digital Music Initiative (available at http://www.sdmi.org), audio may be watermarked with copy control information. This information may automatically be passed along if encoded within a watermark robust enough to survive the compression used in most file-sharing systems. Alternatively, the watermark can be read and re-embedded as embedded data, possibly another type of watermark (as discussed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,197,156, already incorporated by reference).
In addition, the copyright data can provide more information than just copy or not. For example, the bits may inform file sharing software, system or device that this file can be shared by subscription users, but not free users. Or, it can inform the level or type of subscription which allows sharing of the file. Specifically, subscription users who pay per month can share files that a free user cannot share. With music sharing, a popular band may allow only subscription users (or possibly users with an expanded subscription) to share their file so that they can earn revenue directly from the file. However, a new band may allow their song to be shared by all users.
Embedded Data Payload
The simplest form of the embedded data is a payload of one bit determining whether or not the file can be copied. A better payload is one with two bits for copy control and more bits, such as 32 bits, for a unique identifier that can be used to verify that the file contains the correct content. Note that demonstrating the file is complete does not depend upon the payload, but upon completeness of embedded data throughout the content. A decoding process can verify whether the file is complete by determining whether or not the embedded data is present at predetermined intervals or segments of the content. Finally, the payload can have a payload type, such as 8 bits, and then more bits, like 32 bits, of information that depends upon the document type and probably includes copy control and an identification section.
When the payload is to be continuously embedded with dynamic locking and it contains only a few bits, such as 1 bit, a system designer can easily convert the payload into a multi-bit payload for more secure dynamic locking. For example, the 1 bit payload can be represented by a 16-bit PN sequence, where a "1" is the 16-bit PN sequence and a "0" is the 16-bit complement, embedded over and over again.
General Utilization of Embedded Data for File-Sharing
Before using the embedded data in the file-sharing system, the embedded data has to be added to the content, as shown in
Alternatively, the content can be watermarked when created or manufactured for public release. For perceptual content such as images, audio or video, the watermark is designed to survive the compression, such as used in a JPEG or MPEG format. Or if not made to survive certain types of compression or other processing, the watermark can be read and re-embedded in the compressed content. An advantage of the watermark is that it survives typical file conversion processes such as ripping content from a CD to another electronic file format, usually a compressed format. A related benefit is that the watermark obviates the need for the file conversion program or device to be responsible for ensuring that the embedded data remains with the content. In other words, the ripper does not need to have a decoder for the embedded data and does not need to act on embedded data.
The system, as shown in
In all three architectures, in general, a client system downloads the file from another place (e.g., client 106 downloads a file 110 from client 104). In architectures (1) and (2), the other place is another user's computer, whereas in case (3) the other place is a central server. In each case, the database is searchable via an automated search program.
Alternatively, when registering files and a network address with the file-sharing database, the user's file sharing software can scan files for the embedded data to enable proper registration. Note that each user is provided with client software or firmware, which is provided electronically or on a portable storage device like an optical disk.
The database, for any of the above architectures, is searchable via an automated search program and maintains records of the files (MP3 files, software, documents, images, video, etc.) available for sharing from each registered user. In addition, each user may maintain a local database 112, 114 of files available for sharing, including file identifiers, other file related metadata, and address information indicating where the file resides on the user's computer system (104, 106). When the user connects to the file sharing system (e.g., connects to the network), this information is added to the database of files available for sharing (e.g., connected to file registry 100).
Both systems have a mechanism for communicating connectivity status of clients. In particular, the connectivity status indicates which clients are currently connected to the network, and are available to transfer registered files. The connectivity status information may be maintained in the same or a different database as the one that maintains records of files available for transfer along with the addresses of the clients where those files are available. The example shown in
All three architectures include a client system (104, 106) that acts as the interface to end users, and maintains the end user's copy of files available for sharing in the network architecture. The client system is capable of directly or directly communicating with the database 100 and is capable of obtaining connectivity status.
In one preferred embodiment, the content files such as audio, image and video files, have been marked with embedded data that conveys any or all of the following: file identification, file status, such as complete and virus free, and copy control information within the network architecture. The clients have an embedded data decoder that screens files for the presence of embedded data, and if found, determines whether the embedded data enables the desired action. Before sending or receiving a file as part of a file sharing process in the network architecture, the client checks the file transfer status and determines whether or not the file can and is the correct and complete file to be transferred.
One enhancement is to add a user interface to the client that informs the user of file transfer rights, and gives the user the opportunity to get rights that he or she desires. One way to get the rights is to connect to another computer and purchase a copy of the file with the desired file transfer rights. One way to enable this connection is to include an identifier (e.g., address, URL, name, etc.) or index to an identifier in the embedded data that instructs or otherwise enables the client to establish network communication with an e-commerce or rights transaction server. The purchased file may be transferred to the client electronically or physically shipped on packaged media, such as an optical disk, memory card, etc.
The user interface may also enable the user to get additional information about a file (e.g., a generic or customized copyright notice or other metadata) and to access another server that provides electronic purchase opportunities. For example, the user interface may facilitate a link to a server on the network that enables the user to buy a file of interest or related files. For music applications, the user can buy a music track or set of tracks, concert tickets, etc. via an electronic transaction between the client and an e-commerce server on the Internet.
Another way is to connect to another computer and purchase the rights, which in turn, are updated in the file by changing the embedded data in some fashion. The updated rights may be affected by encoding more embedded data, such as another watermark, or altering the existing embedded data, such as by removing it. Content providers or distributors pay the provider of the embedded data technology to encode files. In one embodiment, the files are watermarked at their time of creation. In addition, the content providers or distributors pay the provider of the embedded data technology per transaction when users purchase enhanced rights. There are a number of ways to track these transactions. The client software that performs encoding or decoding of the embedded data can keep a log of transactions and add the log to a central or distributed database of transactions. Alternatively, the transaction server that communicates the enhanced rights to the client can log the transaction event in a similar fashion.
Finally, if no embedded data exists, it is up to the client file sharing application to decide what to do.
Specific Example Utilization
In this specific example utilization, it is assumed that the embedded data has been added and dynamically locked (including being modified by the audio content and encrypted, as defined in patent application Ser. No. 09/404,291, already incorporated by reference) to the audio throughout the frames in all legitimate MP3 files at the time of creation. (Note that the embedded data could include an ID to identify the content and/or artist, such as could be created from CDDB's database, available at http://www.cddb.com, and incorporated by reference, but not included in this example.) For personal use, this may happen at the ripping stage, i.e. when content on an optical disk like a CD is converted into a MP3 file. For retail use, this may happen when the file is made available for sale, probably through a commercial ripper.
When a user enables a file sharing system (e.g., an enhanced version of the Napster file sharing system) to share a directory on his computer, client software on the user's computer searches for all MP3 audio files in locations (i.e. folders or directories) allowed by the user. For each audio file, the client software looks for embedded data placed throughout the frame headers of the MP3 file. The embedded data provides data that the file is allowed to be shared and is continuous from start to end. Since the embedded data is dynamically locked to the audio, thus extremely difficult to duplicate, it is presumed that no viruses or audio bombs have been substituted. Now, the client software establishes a connection with a central database, and transfers to the central database the artist and song title of each song due to its ID3 tags, that the file can be shared, and that it is a "safe" file. (Note that the artist and song title can be identified by the embedded data ID and a secondary database, as discussed above, but not implemented in this example.) In addition, if no embedded data exists, it is up to the application to decide whether to allow file sharing. The application would not want to display a "safe" icon.
Next, when the user is connected to the file sharing system, the central database activates his songs (e.g., adds them to the connected file registry 100). If someone else's search locates this user's songs, they can download the songs from his computer and know they have rights and that the song is "safe" by some identifying feature displayed in the UI of the client software, such as a "safe" icon.
However, if a user wants to foil the system, he may have tried to replace the file with a file of the same size and name. In this case, the client software can do any or all of the following to improve its reliability. It may want to verify that the embedded data still exists and is complete before allowing uploading. Or, the requesting/downloading client software may ask the user's client software for the embedded data. This uploading-side security and client-to-client exchange is more difficult to trick since it involves changing object code of the client software, but not impossible since the exchange includes using software available on the computer of the person desiring to sabotage the system. In addition, the requesting/downloading client application may want to check the embedded data as the file is downloaded. Bypassing this last downloading-side security feature is the most difficult since it happens on a computer not available to the person desiring to sabotage the system and the embedded data is secure.
In an alternative example, the embedded data could be a watermark placed in the original CD or DVD audio, and which survives compression and is used in other copy management systems, such as designed by DVD-A and the Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI). In this case, the enabling and usage of the file-sharing system would be similar. It is mainly the embedding process that is different.
Using the Embedded Data to Link to Additional Information or Actions
In addition to the roles of the embedded data described above, the embedded data may also be used to link additional information or actions to a file. For example, the embedded data may carry an address or an index to an address of additional information or a program related to the file. The embedded data may trigger the decoding application to fetch the additional information or execute the linked action automatically. Alternatively, the decoding application may present a user interface to the user, giving the user the option to instruct the computer to fetch additional information or launch a program associated with the file via the embedded data.
The additional information may be rendered to the screen (e.g., a web page, graphical image, video) or rendered to an audio output device (e.g., a sound clip). The additional information may represent a graphical brand identifier, copyright notice, web page or link to a web page, etc. Visual information or program instructions linked to a file may be used to create a user interface that controls how the user interacts with the file. The user interface may include graphical icons that act as hot links to web pages or programs, user interface controls that enable the user to control rendering or transfer of the file from which the embedded data was extracted. For example for a music file, the user interface controls could enable the user to control playback of the file. These user interface controls may create a unique user interface for each file or customize a media player, such as Windows Media Player, Real Player from Real Networks, WinAmp from America OnLine, for that file.
In one usage scenario, the client system extracts this embedded data and presents a user interface to the user asking him if he wants additional information about the file. In the case of a music file, the client system could display a link to additional information or a related action as the music file is being transferred or rendered. Specifically, the embedded data could be used as an index to a URL of a web site that provides more information or opportunities to buy the music or related products or services via an electronic transaction.
A database mapping embedded data to additional information or actions could be stored in the client system, a remote computer or device connected via a network, or a combination of both. The client system may be programmed to automatically look up corresponding information or actions in response to decoding the embedded data. The information or actions in this case may include displaying a user interface with links to additional information, programs, etc. (e.g., links to web sites, or programs that execute when the user selects the link). Alternatively, it may include fetching related information or programs that is rendered or executed automatically while the file is being transferred or rendered. For example, the embedded data in a music file might link to video or image data that is rendered as the music is being rendered. Also, the embedded data might also link to a web site where the user can buy the content, license usage rights in the content, or buy or purchase related content, products or services. For more information about these types of applications see co-pending patent applications and U.S. Pat. No. 6,505,160 entitled Connected Audio and Other Media Objects filed May 2, 2000, and Ser. No. 09/571,422 entitled Methods and Systems for Controlling Computers or Linking to Internet Resources from Physical and Electronic Objects filed May 15, 2000 (now U.S. Pat. No. 6,947,571), Ser. No. 09/574,726, entitled Methods and Systems Employing Digital Watermarking filed May 18, 2000, which are hereby incorporated by reference.
Using Fingerprints to Enhance Searching and Tracking of Files
Just as embedded data enhances file sharing systems, fingerprints can also provide additional functionality. Fingerprints refer to unique identifiers that are derived from the content of the file.
Fingerprints may be computed for media files, like image, audio, and video files, and stored in a database along with information or actions associated with the files. This database enables files to be associated with related information or actions as described in the previous section.
For example, as shown in
The fingerprint augments file searching and tracking in the system because files can be searched or tracked based on their fingerprint. For example, the user could instruct the file sharing system to return a list of related files to a file in question. In response, the file sharing software computes a fingerprint of the file in question, sends it to a search engine, which in turn, returns a list of files and related information linked to that fingerprint in a database. Also, to track usage or transfer of a file, the file sharing system can log the fingerprint of a file when it is transferred or used as described previously.
Having described and illustrated the principles of the technology with reference to specific implementations, it will be recognized that the technology can be implemented in many other, different, forms. To provide a comprehensive disclosure without unduly lengthening the specification, applicant incorporates by reference the patents and patent applications referenced above.
The methods, processes, and systems described above may be implemented in hardware, software or a combination of hardware and software. For example, the auxiliary data encoding processes may be implemented in a programmable computer or a special purpose digital circuit. Similarly, auxiliary data decoding may be implemented in software, firmware, hardware, or combinations of software, firmware and hardware. The methods and processes described above may be implemented in programs executed from a system's memory (a computer readable medium, such as an electronic, optical or magnetic storage device). Additionally, content encoded with auxiliary data used in file sharing may be distributed on packaged media, such as optical disks, flash memory cards, magnetic storage devices, or distributed in an electronic file format.
The particular combinations of elements and features in the above-detailed embodiments are exemplary only; the interchanging and substitution of these teachings with other teachings in this and the incorporated-by-reference patents/applications are also contemplated.
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City striker Callum Wilson scored either side of half-time in a game that the hosts dominated to wipe out their 10-point deduction and climb off the bottom of the table on goal difference.
It could have been more in the end, but Pressley was delighted with the attitude of his players following his call for more.
He said: "I have said to the players, although you think you have given your lot in the first six games, you can always give more.
"I said to them, 'can we squeeze a little bit more out of ourselves?' And boy did they do it.
"They took the game to another level, a great performance, against a very good Colchester side with a good manager, who has done a remarkable job there.
"So to dominate the game in the way that we did is great praise for our players.
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"Jordan Clarke, in the last 10 minutes, had three successive headers in his own box and that is the type of aggression and responsibility we need to see these games through."
Coventry striker Leon Clarke hit both the crossbar and post in the opening period before Wilson converted a close-range rebound in the 37th minute.
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Bassett made history earlier this month when she became the first woman to lead a Birmingham City side out at the club's 107-year-old St Andrew's stadium in their Champions League last 16 tie against FK Zorkiy Krasnogorsk.
That proved to be the 30-year-old's last match for the club she has spent 11 years with during two spells after Birmingham announced she had opted not to renew her contract.
Bassett will now join up with Chelsea ahead of the club's participation in next week's International Women's Club Championship in Japan and she revealed she cannot wait to get going for her new side.
"The move is absolutely brilliant and I can't wait to get started," Bassett said. "It's great that we've got an opportunity like Japan to get straight in to the action rather than have to wait until pre-season.
"Chelsea is a massive club with a big-club mentality so it is a new challenge for me, which is exciting. The staff and the players are really ambitious here so for me to be part of that is something I am over the moon with.
"This is an exciting chapter in my career and I want to see if I can be part of something successful again with a new club. I want to be part of getting this club where it wants to be."
Chelsea Ladies manager Emma Hayes added: "We're fortunate enough to have signed a wonderful leader in Laura.
"Her wealth of experience will bring Chelsea's performances to another level. We are always interested in good people as well as good players at this football club and Laura certainly fits that profile.
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I just started "The Adventures of Captain Underpants" last night with my 3 year old. He has sophisticated tastes.
I'm re-reading 'Salem's Lot, in honor of the upcoming holiday.
Started 'Handling The Undead' by John Ajvide Lindqvist last night. His 1st book was 'Let Me In'. This is his second. So far it looks pretty promising!
I am still reading the first story of Full Dark, No Stars. I really like it, though I can hardly find time for reading now. Also, in November, I want to start re-reading The Ring by Koji Sudzuki.
Just finished Salem's Lot, and really enjoyed it. I think I'm going to start an audio book for the weekend, to get chores around the house done while listening. Probably World War Z by Max Brooks, I heard it was good.
Just finished book two of the Hunger Games trilogy, Catching Fire and started A Book of Horrors by Stephen Jones and the first story in the book - Uncle Steve's The Little Green God of Agony.
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I'm liking this. I read this when it came out in paperback and have not read it since so I guess it's been 30+ years. This book has hit me with a flood of memories. The book takes place during the entire decade of the 70s, my middle school and high school years. SK used real politicians and history mixed with his fictional characters and tale. In the book, there are many real political & news incidents that I had forgotten about and that made reading the book a little extra interesting for me. I had to laugh about some of the characters worrying that if Ronald Reagan got the nomination over Gerald Ford, it was going to destroy the Republican party. SK didn't just make that up, that was a real topic of discussion in 1976. All the letter writing in this book reminded me that we actually did use to write snail mail letters to people back then because long distance calling was very expensive. I'm just guessing here but if I put it in today's money, a 20 minute (out of state) long distance call was probably $15 - $20. There was even a big deal made in the book about using 1 in front of the number and being able to make a direct long distance call with no operator assistance. Also in the book, kids are drinking legally at their high school graduation party (only had to be 18). Reading this is like going down the rabbit hole.
When I started, I did not remember much about this book but as I was reading, much of it came back to me like I had just read it a few months ago. Some of it was in a "dead zone":biggrin2: but it's pretty amazing how much information your brain has stored once you give it little push.


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The delay of a planned merger this fall between Atlantic Union College and Maryland-based Washington Adventist University will result in all of AUC's faculty and staff being laid off on July 31.
College President Norman L. Wendth said yesterday that because the state Department of Higher Education has not approved Atlantic Union Campus operating as a satellite of Washington Adventist University, a sister Seventh-day Adventist school, it is unclear when — or if — the plan will take effect.
Mr. Wendth said initially that much of the AUC staff was to be offered jobs with Washington Adventist at the satellite campus. About 12 layoffs were predicted.
But with the plan on hold for at least one semester, and probably for the entire school year, all of the AUC faculty and staff will get pink slips July 31, the day the college's accreditation with the New England Association of Schools and Colleges expires and AUC legally stops operating.
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Pastor and author Mike Slaughter challenges church leaders to look at the future of their congregations and make tough but necessary choices in order to reconnect with the true message and mission of Jesus: to bring good news to the poor, relase to the captives, and freedom to the oppressed.
Slaughter presents seven choices pastors must make as they consider the future of their congregations. Will you focus on building disciples or tallying decisions? Will you multiply your impact or expand your facilities? Will you step out in courage or comply with the status quo? Your answers to these and other questions determine how your church will focus its time, its energy, and its budget to work for real change in a hurting world.
Mike Slaughter is Lead Pastor of Ginghamsburg Church in Tipp City, Ohio. Under Slaughter's leadership, Ginghamsburg Church has grown from around one hundred members to four thousand, and it has become well-known for its innovations in cyberministry and its Sudan Project, which has raised $4.4 million for humanitarian relief in Darfur. Slaughter is the author of several books, including Change The World: Recovering The Message and Mission of Jesus and Upside Living In a Downside Economy.


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A Grand Concert of Musick - Archiv Produktion CD & Catalogue / Trevor Pinnock, Simon Standage, The English Concert et al.
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Former Cincinnati Bearcat and 11 year NBA veteran Corie Blount was sentenced to a year in jail today for having 11 pounds of weed sent to him and having another 18 pounds of the stuff in his house.
What's most amazing about the story is that Blount's (pronounced blunt) defense was that "the marijuana was intended for personal use and to share with friends."
Now I'm no expert, but 29 pounds of weed is substantial - it's not Nate Newton style substantial - but no one is smoking 29 pounds of pot by themselves or with some friends - even if their friends are Ricky Williams, Snoop Dogg and the Grateful Dead.
Of course, the best part of the story is saved for the end when Judge Craig Hedric cited Cheech and Chong in during the sentencing - saying even they would have a hard time smoking that amount. While he might be right, I'm sure they'd try - which gives me an excuse to run another terrible 70s era movie trailer:
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Knockout King Reportedly Claims Victim Near MetroLink Station in Richmond Heights
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|Knockout King redux.
Earlier this year, an elderly man was killed when a teenager playing the game attacked him and his wife in a south city alley. The latest reported incident of Knockout King in the St. Louis area came far away from the inner city. It happened in the leafy suburb of Richmond Heights.
Matthew McLeod, a 22-year-old hair stylist at the Galleria shopping mall, says he was attacked last week on his way to work by a group of five teenagers. The incident occurred right after he got off the MetroLink platform in Richmond Heights. McLeod says police told him the suspects confessed they were playing the "Knockout Game." McLeod also believes he was attacked because he's gay.
Below is McLeod's story as told to KSDK...
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Dennis Lubin retired July 1, 2007, after 31 years of service at the State Library. Dennis began is career as a Messenger and Supply Clerk and was assigned to Archives and the History and Genealogy Unit as a stack attendant. Within a few years he was promoted to Library Technical Assistant and served as a Reader Advisor for the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) until his retirement. Dennis helped implement many program changes including the move of LBPH from Hartford to Rocky Hill, the move from a manual to an automated circulation system, and the change from records and flexible disks to cassettes.
David Ohanesian retired June 1, 2007, after working nearly 34 years for the State Library. David started work as a Messenger and Supply Clerk for the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBPH) and through promotions and transfers work in the Film Service, Connecticut Library Network, and, since 2004, as an Office Assistant in the Division of Information Services (IS). While working in IS he completed major digitization projects for the library including the Connecticut Freedom Trial Quilts; Memorials of Connecticut Judges and Attorneys; Journal of the Constitutional Convention of Connecticut, 1965; and the Historic Building Surveys. The largest project, with over 7,000 pages, was the digitization of the Connecticut General Assembly House Proceedings.
Richard Scholz retired May 1, 2007, after working as a Library Technician in the State Library's Legislative Bill. Room for the past 13 years. During that time Richard indexed at least 150,000 pages of legislative testimony, tracked a massive volume of bills for multiple clients throughout each legislative session, and fielded complex legislative reference questions from patrons.
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TP Mazembe Englebert of Congo DR again won the CAF Champions League at the weekend, clinching a one-sided 6-1 aggregate triumph in the final over Esperance of Tunisia to retain their title. It concluded a campaign that began in the middle of February and included three rounds of knockout matches, a group stage, four testy semi-finals and two tempestuous legs of what, in the end, turned out to be an extraordinary final. FIFA.com reflects on the 2010 campaign.
When Enyimba of Nigeria won a second successive African Champions League title in 2004, they were the first side to do so in almost 40 years. Only Mazembe before them had achieved back-to-back triumphs, winning in 1967 and 1968. Since Enyimba's double, Al Ahly of Egypt have won in 2005 and 2006, but Mazembe became the first side to accomplish the feat twice, adding the 2010 edition of the continent's top club prize to their surprise success in 2009. The 5-0 win for the Congolese in the first leg of the final against Esperance also matched the record score for a match in the deciding tie. The previous mark had been set in 1968, again, by Mazembe.
The secret of the Lubumbashi-based club's success this year lay in the ashes of a disappointing campaign at the last FIFA Club World Cup. After winning last year's continental crown, Mazembe went to Abu Dhabi in buoyant mood only to be brought down a peg in losing to Pohang Steelers and Auckland City. The results served to spur the club into reinforcing themselves for another tilt at the continental title, and patron Moise Katumbi went on a recruitment drive, signing players from Zambia and Zimbabwe to strengthen the squad. It meant that Mazembe could even lose their talisman, Tresor Mputu, to a long-term suspension and feel no real effect as they romped to more success. They will get the chance to atone in this December's FIFA World Club Cup in the United Arab Emirates.
The stars
The goals of Esperance's Michael Eneramo, the Nigerian international whose burly frame provided a constant pounding to opposing defences, saw him emerge as the poster boy of the 2010 Champions League. But arguably the more vital player was Mazembe's Alain Dioko Kaluyituka, who provided not only goals for Mazembe but was a pivotal force throughout the campaign, settling into the lead role vacated by Mputu. His team-mates, Patou Kabangu and Eric Nkulukuta, were also vital in the consistency of their contribution, and Given Singuluma kept up a steady stream of vital goals for the team nicknamed Les Corbeaux (The Crows). Playmaker Oussama Darragi was the other key player for Esperance, but in the one game in which his talent was most needed, he had to be taken off in the first half after the Tunisians had a defender sent off in the first leg of the final. Giants Al Ahly of Egypt had a star-studded squad going into the Champions League, full of players from the squad that won the CAF Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt earlier in the year, but injuries to the likes of Ahmed Hassan, Mohamed Barakat and Mohamed Aboutrika proved a real hindrance in a withering campaign.
The pendulum of power
Mazembe's success kept at bay for another year the standard of dominance set by North African clubs. However, three of the four semi-finalists came from the Arabic-speaking countries of North Africa, as did five of the eight sides in the league phase. But there were some setbacks, too. Sudan, for example, had two teams in the last eight a year ago but did not see a side past the knockout phase this time. Also, Tunisia's Club Africain were tripped up in the second round by Algeria's JS Kabylie, who went on to fall to Mazembe in the semi-finals.
The surprises
Under-resourced Dynamos of Zimbabwe kept on overcoming the hurdles set by the economic malaise in their country to make it to the group phase yet again. Every match was a test as they scurried to sponsors, benefactors and their fans for money to defray costs, but they managed to fulfil all of their commitments to reach the final eight teams. In the early knockout phase, the surprise packages proved to be Gaborone United of Botswana, who produced a sensational away-goals victory over past winners Orlando Pirates of South Africa in the first round. There was also a surprise early exit for Raja Casablanca of Morocco, former winners of the Champions League on three previous occasions. They lost to Petro Atletico of Angola 2-1 on aggregate.
Next campaign
The end of November is the deadline for entries from the 53 CAF members, plus two associate members in Reunion and Zanzibar, who are seeking to compete in the 2011 edition. There are 13 countries now entitled to two entries each, while the rest have one. The draw for the knockout phase is due to be made in mid-December and the competition starts at the end of January.
What they said
"I've had great joy in football, but this victory is a lot of happiness. At club level you always try to do better, but this is formidable. It was a big challenge, and I feel proud to have achieved the ultimate in African club football. I have to say thanks to the players and the management," Lamine N'Diaye, winning coach of Mazembe.


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Patricia Rourk, principal at Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School, will appear in district court at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 15, on a communicating threats charge filed against her by Tracey Danka, a parent of two former Jessie Mae students. Danka claims Rourk threatened to kill her after the Brunswick County Board of Education meeting on Sept. 16.
Rourk has denied to comment, but released a statement Thursday through her attorney Edwin West.
The woman who has accused Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary Principal Patricia Rourk of threatening her life has been arrested and charged with simple assault.
Tracey Danka, 39, was charged with simple assault against Meriam Reid Monday, six days after she filed the charge against Rourk.
According to the arrest warrant, Reid claims Danka motioned her hands toward her several times in a manner in which Reid believed Danka would strike her.
Danka was served at about 11 a.m. Monday, but was out on a $500 unsecured bond by noon. She was released on her own recognizance.
The Brunswick County Concerned Pastors and Preachers Association and members of the Brunswick County chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) organized a press conference Monday in support of Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary Principal Patricia Rourk.
Led by spokesperson the Rev. Lorenza Jackson, the group expressed its dissatisfaction with the board of education in its handling of the incident and charges filed against Rourk.
BOLIVIA—Jim Pryor has found his calling.
Pryor, who was named the county's parks and recreation director one month ago this week, said he originally planned to use his master's degree in sports management to work with professional or college athletics.
After a brief stint working with both, Pryor tried his hand in the world of parks and recreation, first working as a recreation program manager with the town of Salisbury.
Brunswick County Animal Services Director Richard Cooper resigned last week, giving little notice as he departed the department Sept. 15.
Animal services assistant director Dennis Huckster is acting as temporary director over the department consisting of 11 employees. It is headquartered at the county animal shelter on Green Swamp Road.
Huckster said Friday the department is proceeding as usual except for the fact Cooper is no longer there.
Cooper, contacted at his home in Brunswick County, said he had no comment.
Col. Quincy Collins knows something about freedom.
Like most Americans, he knows what it's like to live with it. But unlike most Americans, he knows what it's like to live without it.
After being shot down over North Vietnam, the Air Force pilot spent the next seven and a half years of his life in prison cells in and around Hanoi.
Devoid of any freedoms, tortured and deprived, Collins said his time in Vietnamese prisons molded his future.
SUPPLY—The November election is important for choosing national leaders and also local government officials. Meet the Candidate Night is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Odell Williamson Auditorium, where Brunswick County residents can get to know their local candidates.
A small group gathered outside Jessie Mae Monroe Elementary School Tuesday night for a prayer vigil in light of recent charges filed against the school's principal, Patricia Rourk.
The Rev. Lorenza Jackson, who has two children at Jessie Mae, said the vigil was not for any one person or any one race, but rather for the school and all its children.
"Jessie Mae Monroe is a good school," he said. "We support this school. We support all of our children here. Everybody is somebody."
The deadline to register to vote is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10.
To be eligible to vote in Brunswick County, residents must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and must be a legal resident domiciled in Brunswick County and North Carolina for 30 days by the date of the next general election day.
To register to vote, citizenship rights must be restored if ever convicted of a felony. Brunswick County voters cannot vote or be registered to vote in any other county or state.
Environmental health specialists with the Brunswick County Health Department inspected and graded local restaurants and other food establishments during the past month.
Grades are based on a perfect score of 100, with points taken away for infractions of state health standards. A score of 90 or better represents an A, 80-89, B, 70-79, C. Establishments with a score below C would not be allowed to operate.
Establishments which have two scores during the same inspection period have been re-graded at the management's request.
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Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Sunday, Dec. 22 marks the first-ever Fourth Sunday on King Street, an identical extension of downtown Charlestons ever-popular Second Sunday on King Street event.
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