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With all the iPhone 4 glitz and glamour out there, some other options may get left behind. The HTC Droid Incredible which we looked at just a few weeks back is quite the challenger, but the EVO seems to be a more advanced offering from HTC. There's also the possibility of a new Google phone, perhaps a Nexus 2, coming to combat the iPhone 4. So what gives you that charged and static feeling?Read More »
iPhone 4 display smashed, but was it the real deal?
When Apple announced the iPhone 4 and all the miraculous new technology it had to offer, our jaws dropped to the floor thinking this would indeed be another revolution. However blinded by marketing fluff, fancy names like high-tech aluminosilicate glass, and unthinkable correlations between "windshields of military helicopters and high speed trains" we figured this thing was a tank and a real game changer.Read More »
First iPhone 4 case hands on
This is the Gumdrop case for the iPhone 4. It's made by Hard Candy Cases who already have quite a few tasty treats for the iPhone 4, iPad, MacBook and HP Netbook line of devices. The Gumdrop MOTO SKIN case will be available in Blue, Gray and Black for about $30. It's made of silicon that is super soft, with little tire tread-like nubs that will protect your iPhone 4 against drops and glass breakage.Read More »
Speakal iCrystal's UFO orb docking station for the iPhone 4
What floats, shaped like an orb and has a glowing blue light? Not a UFO ship, it's the Speakal iCrystal docking station. It's designed to cradle all iPhones, even the new iPhone 4 and iPods through the Apple connector, or a 3.5mm headphone jack for unsupported gadgets.Read More »
AT&T to lose iPhone 4 exclusivity in 6 months?
I'm just as tired as you are about hearing that Verizon or Sprint is going to get the iPhone 4. The rumor has been going on for quite some time. Even with the Wall Street Journal reporting on it, there hasn't been a whole lot to back that up, until now. What AT&T is calling "another very exciting day for customers," could be a ploy to lock you in to another contract. With the iPhone 4 release, new plans from the exclusive carrier were announced offering current iPhone owners the option to upgrade early; the clincher, you are with them for another 2 years.Read More »
Apple iPhone 4: All you need to know
It's been leaked, peaked, and sneaked, but now we have it for real, and its got just about everything we expected, with a bit of unsuspected tweaks; the iPhone 4 from Apple. This is Mobile's definitive guide to the iPhone 4, we hope it helps you understand what is coming; it will change the very way we communicate.Read More »
Apple iPhone 4 official, has HD but no 4G
With leaks coming from California bars to Taiwanese manufacturing plants, the newest iPhone 4 release by Apple will definitely go down in history as one of the worst kept secrets the company has ever had. Was it all marketing, or just carelessness? No one will ever know, but legal actions against Gizmodo for revealing the device ahead of schedule can only lead us to believe it wasn't intended. At the WWDC today Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone 4 and it appears to be just as we thought it would. A front facing camera allows you two-way video communication over VoIP with other iPhone 4 users, this is done through a new app called FaceTime (see video below). HD video (720p / 30fps) can be recorded on the back side camera with the new iMovie app that will cost an extra $5. Still shots have been upgraded with a 5 megapixel sensor and 5x digital zoom from the rear which is accompanied by an LED flash.Read More »
Another iPhone 4G lost, this time dismantled too
Apparently, there's more than one inebriated Apple employee going around forgetting secret prototype cell phones in bars. Another iPhone 4G (iPhone HD? 4th-gen iPhone? Whatever you want to call it) has leaked its way onto the Internet and it seems to be a little further down the development cycle than the one Gizmodo nabbed some time back. This time around, a Vietnamese forum (Taoviet.vn) has posted several pictures of the supposedly leaked fourth-generation Apple iPhone.Read More »
iPhone 4.0 is official: Apple brings you multitasking and more
iPhone OS 4 was announced today at Apple's live press event, and out comes a rabbit from the hat. Seven major updates are coming to the iPhone 3G and 3GS models, iPod Touch 2G and 3G, with seven major improvements including multitasking, and 100 other minor ones ranging from searchable MMS/SMS to 5x digital zoom for your camera. The major feature we have all been waiting for is multitasking, our iPhone 4G poll showed over 52% of iPhone owners would like multitasking, and Apple delivered. Improved Battery Life topped the charts at 61%, but with added multitasking this may only worsen performance.Read More »


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The bangles are knitted using yellow gold filled , the stern is made of 14k gold filled.
the bangle bracelets diameter is 6.8cm (2.6")
If you want it in another size, I will be happy to make it custom to your wrist.
The stacking bangles are part of a collection inspired by care free gypsy life , associated with traveling , happiness and dancing.
My chic gold filled stacking bangles are made of gold filled using a crochet hook in a rare technique, It is great by itself, or even nicer with one or two" friends".
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Highway department crews are working to get Highway 491 reopened after heavy rains washed out a portion of the road.
The Navajo Police Department says flood waters took out a section of the road including a culvert, which is about 15 long and 5 feet in deep
The road between Farmington and Gallup is closed in the area of mile post 44, north of Naschitti.
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Can't wait to see Nationwide lit up for the CBJ! Photo from Deadspin.
Here's tonight's rundown:
Cavs surprise with their #1 pick.
Doc vs Bill Simmons on air.
Is it quiting or moving on?
Lance Armstrong back in the spot light.
Big Ten Breakdown at 7:02 pm.
Pats want you to lose the Harnandez jerseys.
Hot Routes at 7:32 pm.
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Feb 15 2012
VDazzled Wire-Wrapped Crystal Studs
I absolutely love these earrings. Wire-wrapped studs with crystals all wrapped up in the mix.
They're totally lovely.
Indigo Wire Wrapped Signature Studs. Beautiful.
What I love about them is the petite size. They're simple and non-dangly, but still frilly and special enough to make you feel fancy.
Wire and turquoise. Love.
And the color/bead/crystal combos are absolutely stunning.
Indie seller Victoria is a cancer biology PhD student by day and jewelry designer by night. Beautiful things, and very reasonable prices.
Here's her Etsy shop. Be sure to page through the shop to see all her different wire/bead combinations!
VDazzled Jewelry by Victoria Ruhl
75 Comments and 7 Replies
Melissa Willard On Wednesday, February 15 at 9:50 am
These are gorgeous.. checked out the site.. she has allot of really shiny purty-ful things!
Nancy in AZ On Wednesday, February 15 at 9:52 am
Seriously Sassy Mama On Wednesday, February 15 at 9:52 am
Oddly enough, Ruhl is my maiden name.
christine On Wednesday, February 15 at 10:03 am
Not sure I like these….sorry Ree. x
Judy@In His Grip On Wednesday, February 15 at 10:04 am
Those all silver ones are to die for. Love them.
Kathy On Wednesday, February 15 at 10:09 am
These are beautiful. I like that they are small but still dazzle. Thanks for the link!
mindy@thesuburbanlife On Wednesday, February 15 at 10:13 am
I have just recently started wearing stud earrings and I'm telling you, there's a very 'I'm a sexpot and I'm not really trying" kind of quality to them. Which is ironic considering I wear them with a plunging neckline and red lipstick. Yeah, cause nothing says "I'm not trying" more than red lipstick! I'm walking hypocrisy.
Rose G. On Wednesday, February 15 at 10:14 am
I too checked them out and they are all just lovely.
The Mrs @ Success Along the Weigh On Wednesday, February 15 at 10:16 am
Those are super cute and so unique! Off I go to shop!
vlm On Wednesday, February 15 at 10:17 am
And….$50 later I have 3 pairs of earrings ordered…I need to avoid Etsy at all costs!
Gidget On Wednesday, February 15 at 10:28 am
These are just beautiful!
Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) On Wednesday, February 15 at 10:30 am
Glory to thunderation, this Ozark Farm Chick has fallen harder than a love sick school girl over a star quarterback for these beauties. Now wouldn't I sparkle like a million bucks with the sun hits those gorgeous baubles out chasin' the wild~eyed cattle??? :o)
Woohoo, now where the heck did I put that debit card????
God bless ya'll from the thrilled hills and hollers of the happy Missouri Ponderosa!!! :o)
Shhhhhh, we just won't tell Farm Boy….a girls gotta shine, ya know?
Deanna On Wednesday, February 15 at 10:30 am
OMG! That first pair, the cream/star dust are fabulous! I'm heading over there with my credit card as soon as I'm home from work tonight!
Kathy On Wednesday, February 15 at 4:09 pm
These are the ones I love !!! I just ordered a petite pair.
Angela On Wednesday, February 15 at 6:20 pm
I bought a pair of those for a birthday gift. So pretty!
Monica Hoban On Wednesday, February 15 at 10:47 am
Just ordered 2 pair. One in "diamond" crystal and one in pink pearl. Both are the petite size. Can't wait to get them!!
Jennifer Hill On Wednesday, February 15 at 10:52 am
These I love! She has gorgeous jewelry! I love her prices even more! Thanks for sharing this today!
Deb Anderson On Wednesday, February 15 at 10:58 am
when I first saw the title of this post I thought it was VJazzled and I wonder if Ree was really gonna go there.
stu On Wednesday, February 15 at 2:51 pm
ME TOO lol!!
Sandi On Wednesday, February 15 at 3:57 pm
So did I. I was rather hoping she did NOT include photos. Then I saw it was for Etsy. Pshew.
Meredith in Melbourne On Friday, February 17 at 4:58 pm
Me three!!! I was like…."oh she hasn't has she???" Thank goodness I misread! That would be sharing just a little too much information, esp if photos accompanied – LOL!
Karen Klasi On Saturday, February 18 at 9:16 pm
THANK YOU, Deb. I was scrolling down through the comments, wondering if I was going to have the guts to leave a comment just like yours!
terrillr On Wednesday, February 15 at 11:02 am
WOW! Not only are they beautiful, but very reasonably priced! Is it too late to buy my own Valentine's Day gift (on top of the roses and chocolates)??
Yoagamama On Wednesday, February 15 at 11:04 am
Okay, since I'm having a love affair with pearl earrings right now, that 1st one, the glass pearl beads with the crystal beads has my heart racing!
Barbara S. On Wednesday, February 15 at 11:07 am
Oh why oh why did you post these?!
They are GORGEOUS!!!
Just what I need for the wedding I am going to next month.
Rebecca @ Sink Or Swim On Wednesday, February 15 at 11:20 am
Beautiful! I am so amazed at how creative people can be! The are perfectly fancy and understated at the same time.
Melissa @ Journey to Marvelous On Wednesday, February 15 at 12:05 pm
Very pretty! I love the tiny "nano" sized studs. Perfect for a second ear piercing!
Adeline On Wednesday, February 15 at 12:07 pm
Well now……… there's really only one question left…..how many am I going to order !!
so far I'm up to 3 and 1 custom…..need I say I'm an earring person.
People at work kid me because I have a pair to match anything and everything I wear. Last time my g'daughter counted I had about 250 pair….which she is drooling to get her hands on !
Thanks for the info. They are so lovely.
Connie Pruitt On Wednesday, February 15 at 12:24 pm
Crystal On Wednesday, February 15 at 12:37 pm
Thanks Ree! I love the first ones so much that I just ordered them! I am going to wear them for my wedding!!!!
Jessica K On Wednesday, February 15 at 12:37 pm
Oh I love those! I think I'll have to get some Ohio State ones! Go Bucks!
SandyK On Wednesday, February 15 at 12:49 pm
Lovely!! And affordable, too!
Granny Gail On Wednesday, February 15 at 12:53 pm
These looked great and I found one I just had to order. I haven't been on Etsy for many months and was unpleasantly surprised to find you have to register now. Guess I'll have to do without those earrings. I don't appreciate having my purchases open to public view.
diamondkelt On Wednesday, February 15 at 5:06 pm
You've always had to register in order to buy something on Etsy. Your purchases are NEVER publicly available on Etsy, ever. Even the feedback now for your purchases are private and people can't tell what you've bought that way either. In fact there's really no way anyone can see what anyone's been buying period.
The reason the site has you register is for feedback (if you wish to give it and the seller wants to give you feedback in return which is entirely optional) and for participation in the Community.
We're hoping one day they'll allow a "guest checkout" system but till then you'll have to make a user profile/register.
Chaz On Wednesday, February 15 at 1:13 pm
Oh, these are my favorite pieces of jewelry you've posted so far! I LOVE the gold wire with peridot, definitely getting those. Thanks for the heads-up on this great seller, PW!
Paula P. On Wednesday, February 15 at 1:20 pm
Those are very pretty! I just bought a new outfit for a wedding I'm attending in the Spring and the first pair with the pearls would be perfect with my outfit. Thanks Ree!
hubbardgirl On Wednesday, February 15 at 1:22 pm
One quick question….
When do you have time to find all this beautiful jewelry????
Jeanne B On Wednesday, February 15 at 1:29 pm
Ree–thanks for the shopping trip!! And did you check out those dangle earrings? Great stuff and equally great prices. Even the shipping is reasonable.
Aleksandra @ Diary of a Liveaboard On Wednesday, February 15 at 1:34 pm
I'm in love! I am a gold jewelry person and I have such a difficult time finding studs. I think I'm going to order a gold wire pair with coral pearls…
I will probably spend all day agonizing over the color choices, to be honest! But I'm definitely getting a gold pair.
Megan @ Loving the little things On Wednesday, February 15 at 2:46 pm
Oooh, pretty! Thanks for sharing I just ordered two pairs!
Maggie H. in SC On Wednesday, February 15 at 3:33 pm
So simple. Really cute. Thanks for the tip.
Ellen On Wednesday, February 15 at 3:53 pm
Great photography, too!
SueDeeSue On Wednesday, February 15 at 4:09 pm
These are stunning but not over the top gody. Great tip, thanks for sharing this site.
Rowena On Wednesday, February 15 at 4:20 pm
Awesome..so cute I love the first ones with the pearls. Can dress them up or with anything.
kelly On Wednesday, February 15 at 4:29 pm
Sigh…. I have such a soft spot for homemade jewelry!!!! I just ordered the "black and tan" earrings! I have a feeling that I'm going to buy a pair every paycheck….. even my hubby says that they're beautiful earrings, and I know that he will stock that back in his mind and randomly get me some earrings! YAY!!! Thanks so much for sharing this, Ree!!!
Muddah On Wednesday, February 15 at 4:43 pm
I can't tell you how much I am enjoying your posts with all these cool items you have found! I am so so so not a shopper and would never find this stuff on my own. So thanks for the help! My Mama just got her ears pierced (at 72!). I'm going to order both if us a pair. And a pair for my sister….and anyone else who has a birthday comin up! Thanks again!!!
LanaSmile On Wednesday, February 15 at 5:02 pm
Not to be rude, but I've been wondering if you get paid by Etsy to advertise for them. Love most of your choices..cept those torn leather handbags.
Jennifer Cooper On Wednesday, February 15 at 5:03 pm
Just ordered a pair as a late Valentines gifts from my husband to me.
The Crafty Wify On Wednesday, February 15 at 5:40 pm
These are awesome! I'm a stud kind of girl.:)
Jessi Jaques On Wednesday, February 15 at 6:16 pm
You know, Where I live Vdazzled means something COMPLETELY different!… Just Saying. (laughs)
Leslie On Wednesday, February 15 at 6:27 pm
So fine and pretty!!! Thanks PW.
the domestic fringe On Wednesday, February 15 at 7:47 pm
I'm usually not big on studs, but those are really pretty. I love the designs and colors. At first I was thinking this post would be more BE-Dazzeld than Vdazzled.
Donna J. On Wednesday, February 15 at 8:46 pm
Love the "emerald" green ones!
Love the website.
My fav designer is http://www.veronicasdesigns.net
She makes her designer jewelry and she has
early stages of Macular Degeneration.
So talented.
carol On Wednesday, February 15 at 9:00 pm
Love these earrings! Ordered 2 pair. Thanks for the tip.
Sue On Wednesday, February 15 at 9:31 pm
Some of these are now sold out….
Grammanita On Wednesday, February 15 at 9:34 pm
I'm kinda glad she's out…Etsy is rapidly becoming my drug of choice and I certainly don't need any more temptation!
Lynn J On Wednesday, February 15 at 11:30 pm
These are adorable and I will have to place an order soon. I am going to go broke do to all of these wonderful shops I ordered custom laptop and iPhone sleeves from Julienandco2. So happy your sharing though.
Bratfink On Wednesday, February 15 at 11:33 pm
Megan On Thursday, February 16 at 12:10 am
I totally just, without even second guessing myself, ordered the first pair you showcased. Gorgeous! Thanks for posting!
Cj On Thursday, February 16 at 7:58 am
Love these!!! As I am figuring out what exactly my own personal style is….and 2of 3 grown daughters now live in their own places…..clothing, especially jewelry, earrings to be precise can now be all mine!!! And these beautiful bobbles are right up my ally ….and I need new earrings, heck I need earrings period, mine seemed to move out at te same time as my daughters,,,,strange how that happened a shopping I am going…..
Desiree Rene On Thursday, February 16 at 8:25 am
Gorgeous! So delicate but stunning.
Tammy Person On Thursday, February 16 at 8:38 am
Love these, just went out and bought a pair! Thanks for sharing.
Alison @Coupon Kitchen On Thursday, February 16 at 9:35 am
I LOVE these!! Checking out the site right now…so affordable!
emilie On Thursday, February 16 at 9:44 am
oh no…….credit card……….smoking…….
earrings on my ears. fo sho.
Dee Cook On Thursday, February 16 at 10:21 am
W–O–W!!!! Just my style.
Anne On Thursday, February 16 at 11:34 am
Grrr. You all cleaned out her shop!
I'll just have to <3 her.
Cristin On Thursday, February 16 at 12:22 pm
It's so hard to find great stud earrings! Hurray! Thank you for pointing out this great artist and what a great way to support medical school.
Trish On Thursday, February 16 at 12:31 pm
Thanks so much for posting all these cool sites, Ree!! I am far to lazy to search and really appreciate a personal shopper!
SoonerLaura On Thursday, February 16 at 12:35 pm
Love, love, love these! And I love shopping on the internet.
Bonita On Thursday, February 16 at 12:51 pm
When I saw the first pair, I thought: "She's posting a picture of what Marlboro Man got her for Valentine's Day and they're exquisite!" Then…I scrolled down and lo and behold learned that we can purchase these beauties! What lovely gifts they would make too!
Alexandra On Thursday, February 16 at 12:55 pm
The first ones are very Euro-chic. Sensational! I feel myself drooling….
Brenda the Barefootcookingirl On Thursday, February 16 at 4:23 pm
These are perfect! My niece is getting married in May and I've been looking for this type of stud. Thanks PW for telling us about this talented lady! BCG
Mama M. On Friday, February 17 at 12:22 am
Oh my goodness…of all the "indy-seller" things you've posted, THIS one is making me drool! I want.
Clicking over…
Ann Marie On Friday, February 17 at 8:53 am
ooooh she lives in the "big city" near me…. I live in the sticks ..she lives where there are sidewalks and streetlights.
Vicki OC On Saturday, February 18 at 7:19 pm
Love, love, love these! Just ordered a pair and will have to keep them in mind for gifts in the future!
Kimberlyna On Saturday, February 18 at 8:18 pm
I just love these! So very delicate and lady like! I can really see Ree wearing these! It was a delight to find that VDazzeled is on http://www.Etsy.com like I am! Very fun website where us "Pioneer Women" can take our rcreations to market! My name is Kimberlyna and my store is at: http://www.butterflykisscrochet.etsy.com . I am just tickled that mymom found Ree on the Food Newtwork a few weeks ago and taped her show's for me! I dont have t.v. so that my homeschool child does not get to over exposed to the secular world. But if I had it, I would only have the Food Network, so that I can watch "The Pioneer Woman"! Thanks Ree for bringing a sense of the old life to light for us women!
Kristina On Sunday, February 19 at 9:14 am
,,, and nothing says earrings like a picture of cows! That is why I love this site
Laura P On Thursday, February 23 at 1:09 pm
Just got a pair in the mail. Beautiful!
Cathy B. of IL On Thursday, February 23 at 3:50 pm
Just custom-ordered a pair for my mom for Mother's Day – but knowing how I am when somehting good comes in I'll end up giving them to her at Easter….thanks for sharing!
Doreen Rehbock On Thursday, February 23 at 4:28 pm
Dear Ree,
I love the show and all your tips and tricks,.. but how bout where do you fine those super cute tops you wear…. Been check'in all the western wears and haven't found anything remotely close… Do tell… PLEASE!!
Leticia R On Thursday, March 1 at 3:12 pm
I ordered a custom pair with my birthstones, and my three boys…a pair in silver for me and gold for my mom. I ordered the smallest size because I want to wear them all the time, and the bigger ones were too showy for me.
We received about a week after I ordered, and they are adorable…they ended up in clear, red, and pink stones…and look great with my casual look everyday…I love them and Victoria's site…I'll go back now for gifts. Thanks for sending me her way!
Lauren On Friday, June 1 at 4:17 pm
Love your taste in jewelry. Dressy or casual, all of those work for any style and occasion. Where is my credit card?


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A sprawling resort with a lot of action for Santa Fe
The Buffalo Thunder greets visitors in dramatic fashion with a five-story, pueblo-style building rising up below the Sangre de Cristo Mountains with a large bronze sculpture of a Pueblo warrior clutching bow and arrows at the hotel entrance. Created by the Pueblo of Pojoaque's Governor George Rivera, the sculpture embodies the confluence of local art and culture that characterizes the resort both inside and out.
The spacious lobby could easily double as an art museum; glass boxes of ornate pottery and carvings vie for attention, as do the stained-glass wall, numerous sculptures and paintings, and colorful stone floors. The sophisticated-yet-fun feel of the large space is completed by an impressive Pueblo-style ceiling of wood beams and hundreds of vigas arranged in the traditional circular fashion.
Guests rave about the spa, which while pricey, offers a full range of services within attractive, nature-themed treatment rooms. Both the indoor and outdoor pools are popular. The big outdoor pool becomes the focal point of fun during summer weekends when many locals arrive to celebrate under the blue New Mexico skies. An adjacent kid's area with splashing fountains means that it's a family-friendly affair, but some guests have complained about the noise and revelry cutting into their weekend swims.
For the gamblers, the large casino contains countless slot machines, a poker room, and many other gaming options. Although the resort has gone to lengths to minimize cigarette smoke by placing the casino below the main lobby floor, the odor can be an issue for some guests in certain public areas.
The Towa Golf Club offers three 9-hole courses all within view of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. If golf isn't your thing, live entertainment can be had at one of the three nightclubs,, and larger shows are regularly staged outside with acts such as Styx, Los Lonely Boys, and Jay Leno making appearances in 2011.
14 miles north of Santa Fe in the Pojoaque Valley
Depending on your point of view, the Buffalo Thunder is either perfectly located for exploring northern New Mexico (14 miles north of Santa Fe, 70 miles south of Taos), or, somewhat isolated and far from Santa Fe (a 15-minute drive). Generally speaking, there is little to do in the immediate area, so some guests may feel compelled to spend their time on-site. However, attractions such as the Santa Fe Opera are only 5 minutes away, and the Plaza in Santa Fe can be reached within 20 minutes. Shuttle service is offered to downtown Santa Fe, the fee for which can be reimbursed with slot machine play.
Situated on the Pojoaque Pueblo reservation in the picturesque Pojoaque valley, the Buffalo Thunder occupies land that has been settled since 500 AD. Spanish conquistadors arrived in the early 1600s and built a mission at Pojoaque which can still be seen today.
Nicely decorated and good-size -- but beware of hidden fees
Buffalo Thunder offers 395 rooms featuring Native American Pueblo decor and the work of local artists. Blond, hand-carved wood furniture, brightly colored paintings, and patterned cushions on the beds are set inside adobe-style walls. Some rooms contains wood beams in the ceilings and kiva-style fireplaces. The flat-screen TV and iPod docks are contemporary touches. But there is a fee for even non-Wi-Fi Internet use, and it's per device not per room. Plus, nothing is free in the mini-bar; even the water will cost you.
There's lots going on at this full resort!
From fine dining to burgers and fries, this resort delivers.
The Buffalo Thunder is a sprawling, upscale Hilton resort 14 miles north of Santa Fe on the Pojoaque Pueblo reservation. There's plenty of fun to be had at the huge casino and the golf course with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The pottery and Native American art on display throughout the hotel, and the rooms themselves, are spectacular, but be prepared for a rowdy pool party during summer weekends -- and hefty fees (Internet, golf, spa adds up).
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Turtles Lax wrote:TL will need a bodyguard if this is the Final 4. Multiple bodyguards, actually.
TL might retain TopCat and fanofall; they are toughies.
Hmmmmm, now for someone from Dook who will put in a good word...
Peace, out.
Since she has dual citizenship, I think TL would be much better off with Mrs. Jap as a bodyguard, she's just as tough and has much better people skills.


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Consumer Advisory - Certain foods and beverages imported from Taiwan may contain Di-Ethyl Hexyl Phthalate (DEHP)
OTTAWA, May 29, 2011: The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning the public about the possibility of Di-Ethyl Hexyl Phthalate (DEHP) being added to certain foods and beverages imported from Taiwan.
The CFIA is actively working with Health Canada, international food safety partners and importers to identify the affected products that may be in the Canadian market. Affected products will be subject to recall and posted to the CFIA website.
The health risks from phthalates are associated with prolonged exposure. Based on the information available to date, the levels of DEHP used fraudulently in the foods that have been implicated in the current food recalls in Taiwan are unlikely to lead to any acute toxic effects. For more information on phthalates visit http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ahc-asc/media/nr-cp/_2011/2011_07fs-eng.php
Although the immediate health risk associated with these products is considered to be low, this advisory is being issued as a result of the Government of Canada's ongoing investigation into phthalates in products that may have been imported into Canada.
Updates on the CFIA activities related to phthalates are available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/fssa/concen/specif/phthal/phthale.shtml or by calling 1-800-442-2342 / TTY 1-800-465-7735 (8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday to Friday).
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What is this medicine?PRAZOSIN (PRA zoe sin) is an antihypertensive. It works by relaxing the blood vessels. It is used to treat high blood pressure.
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Probably costs them about $100 to make a thousand units so it's no skin off of their back ;) They will be fine come tomorrow.
Rumor Expounded: More on Potential iPod touch Camera Delay
Yesterday we heard a rumor that Apple may be experiencing problems with the iPod's new camera feature, and those problems could cause a delay.
Today, Hardmac threw in some rumored details about the rumored problems:
The issue would be linked to the new camera module. We did not get any further details, but the problem has been spotted in the first dozen of thousands units produced. Those units have been put aside.
Again, even if true, this would likely only cause a delay in the release of the third generation iPod touch, not its announcement at tomorrow's "It's only rock and roll, but we like it" special music event. This has happened in the past when products weren't quite ready or had last minute spec changes necessitating a delay.
Still, we'll only know for sure when Apple hits the stage.
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Rumor Expounded: More on Potential iPod touch Camera Delay
come on iTablet!!
ye is there a touch screen mac comming out?
also I WANT THE 3g :P
i also believe (just what i think) that the reason why they are having so much trouble is because they are adding an internal camera along with an external and that way they are going to make an application that comes with the ipod called ichat mobile where you can actually talk to people on the ipod and it would be good quality
I think it's been pretty common knowledge that they don't make as much of the iPod Touch device, but basically use it as a sales tool for making money on music and apps at iTunes! They could almost give them away and make money!
Kick Butt
Other way around. Apple makes margins on hardware like iPhone and iPod touch. Music, apps, etc. are sold at low margin to promote hardware sales. Always been that way AFAIK.
ichat on the new touch?
what do you think?
@PUHPUHPUHPENIS Ya that would be sweet if iChat was added in the 3.1 firmware. In fact this has rumored for quite sometime now. This is one of the best apps on Mac and it would be awesome if this was ported to iPhone and the new iPod now that they are going to put a camera in it. This might be something in 4.0 though since this would be huge.
thats bull im pretty sure the cameras were tested and inspected before they were manufactured espcially if they make them in large quantities


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Global Quiz Night 2014
Global Quiz Night is a campuswide event in which teams of students compete again one another in a trivia bowl. Teams compete for over a $1,000 worth of prizes and the glory of being crowned Global Quiz Night Grand Champion.
The third annual Global Quiz Night will take place on Oct. 30 in the UC Ballroom. The event starts at 6 p.m.
Students can register for Global Quiz Night as a team or as an individual. Teams that register will need to designate one individual as the team captain. The team captain will receive all official e-mails relating to Global Quiz Night and be responsible for forwarding emails to their teammates. All announcements will also be posted on the Global Quiz Night Facebook page.
If you would like to participate in Global Quiz Night and do not have a team, you can register as an individual. Prior to the start of the event, we will place you on a team.
Walk-ins on the evening of the event are also welcome to participate.
There is no registration cost to participate in the event.
You can download a copy of the rules for the event here. All teams will be provided with two copies of the rules at the night of the event.
Team Costume Contest
For the first time we will have a team costume contest at Global Quiz Night. In order to qualify for the contest, a team must have at least five members in costume. Teams will be evaluated collectively as opposed to individually. Costumes will evaluated in the following categories: originality, quality, creativity, and cohesiveness. The winners will receive special prize baskets at the conclusion of the event.
Tiebreaker Questions (in partnership with the University Archives)
If you really want to get an edge on the competition this year, you can do research on the tiebreak questions. The University Archives is furnishing the tiebreak questions for this year and has material available for students who want to study up in the event that they land in the tiebreaker round. You can find out more about the University Archives and Special Collections here or visit them in Library 107.
Past Champions
2013 Global Quiz Night Grand Champions
In order from left to right: Zachary McKinley, Renee Erlandson, Matheus Schneider do Canto, Brian Western, Laura Lee Hoyt—Team Captain, Grant Wagliardo, Abby Wyatt, Rebekah Scott.
2012 Global Quiz Night Champions
Addison Gribbin—Team Captain, Kaitlyn Bull, Dallas Flick, Carver Hodgkiss, Alex Warren, Aerial Wesberry


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The real problems with the programme, according to Ed Walby, director of business development for the high-altitude unmanned air vehicle, lie in "issues with controlling requirements" and overuse of the platform.
"Global Hawk suffers from a lot of masters," he says. "There are issues with controlling requirements and a lot of evolving requirements. Trying to capture all of those to satisfy all the customers becomes quite difficult."
High demand has increases some costs, he says. Combatant commanders have asked to fly the Global Hawk far more than contracted. "In one case, six times its required operational capacity," Walby says. Flying so much more than originally anticipated means more spare parts are required to keep the aircraft running and more operations and maintenance funds are spent.
The UAV is actually falling in cost and is very reliable, says Walby. In 2009, only two sorties were cancelled due to maintenance, he says, out of more than 250 scheduled missions.
At the same time, the US military buys the RQ-4 at the fairly low rate of about four a year. Northrop could build up to 12 a year, Walby says, and at a lower cost. "I like to say it's basically 'buy 10, get one free'," he says.
In June, the Pentagon's top weapons buyer, Ashton Carter, and US Air Force assistant secretary for acquisition David van Buren separately told reporters they were not happy with the cost of the UAV and that testing has been slower than expected. "I am not happy with the pace of that programme and we are not happy with the cost of the air vehicle," van Buren said.
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Tears falling like a pouring rain,
So hard to watch her in so much pain.
Words that say nothing spoken aloud,
The clouds of darkness are all around.
Their love and trust now falling apart,
Deception is how all that will start.
Foundations shattered by so many lies,
On and on they go not ever knowing why .
So sad this once a wonderful life ,
Turned into emptiness for all their nights.
Her fears puddling all about her feet,
A reminder of the nights she will not sleep.
How it must hurt not able to believe ,
When you've learned how you've been deceived.
Always thinking that the love was so grand ,
That's all changed now because of one man.
If only there was something I could say ,
To make her forget this her worst of all days.
A heart that has so much love to share ,
Will find that someone , someday ,somewhere.
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Lenten Sacrifices
When I saw the post about what to eat on Fridays in Lent, I thought about this, Since tomorrow is the first day of Lent, I think it would be interesting to see what food-related sacrifices we all have.
As for me, I'm giving up processed food entirely. I already don't eat much, but chewing gum is going to be really difficult for me. In the past I've done soda, coffee, and cheese steaks, and haven't failed on any of them. I keep the soda one to this day (with the exception of the occasional Mexican soda or micro brewed root beer), and I hope to keep up the processed food one well after Lent. So, what are your sacrifices?
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Terrell Suggs started out the weekend in positive fashion by reportedly marrying long-time girlfriend Candace Williams on Friday. He put informaton about this on his website but it wasn't there any more by Saturday afternoon. Still, many media outlets were reporting it.
ESPN, USA TODAY, The Baltimore Sun and other sites were saying that Suggs married Williams, who is the mother of their two young children, in some kind of small ceremony yesterday.
Suggs and Williams have worked their way through some off-the-field domestic issues recently and in the past.
USA TODAY said on its site that Suggs posted the following message about the marriage on Facebook: "Last night, I married my best friend and the love of my life. Our son gave her away and our daughter looked like a miniature version of my beautiful bride as she stood next to her. I'm a lucky, lucky man. Thank you God for all of your blessings and for showing me such amazing favor."
There were no other messages in re the wedding today other than one from yesterday saying it was a beautiful day.
As far as football, Suggs' status for Sunday's home game with the Broncos remains unknown. He missed last week's loss to the Redskins after tearing his bicep muscle the previous week versus the Steelers.


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No pain, no gain?
Responding to a call for suspicious Activity, Summerville Police spoke with a woman who said she had decided to attend a Friday yoga class, at the YMCA on Cedar Street for some extra class time.
The class went well, she told police, until "relaxation time." She said she was in "relaxation mode" and doing fine when she heard the instructor's voice telling her that her "shoulders needed to be off the floor for relaxation" and then the instructor proceeded to pull up on her shoulders more than was comfortable.
The woman told police she was in relaxation and had trouble responding verbally. The position, she said, was painful and uncomfortable. She said she did not have any further symptoms and left the class.
She said she had no symptoms on Saturday. She said when she woke up she felt pain in her upper back and shoulders. She told police she used ice packs and Biofuse to decrease the symptoms. She said her primary doctor was not available when she decided to go eek treatment.
She told police she went to the YMCA and filled out an incident report and was advised she would receive a call from the director. She said she got a voice message telling her to use her insurance for care. She saw her doctor and was diagnosed with severe muscle strain in her neck and shoulders.
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Monthly Archives: July 2011
The Weekly Round-up at the Carolina Bed & Breakfast in Asheville, NC
July 31, 2011
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July 31, 2011
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Below is the poem entitled Summer Champ which was written by poet
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Amy Merrell
I love summer,
With a new-comer,
We own a sports camp,
To create a champ,
I have a job, To feed a mob,
But it is fun,
In the sun,
Where i will play,
Waisting all day,
Swimming with a crowd,
Every one so loud,
City people in the country,
Looking for a shady tree,
I can't wait for summer,
Please don't be a bumber.
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Margaret Olley
Olley fervently disregards trends of the modern art world, preferring to paint the humble, everyday objects that surround her.
Margaret Olley is one of Australia's most celebrated still-life
and interior painters. She fervently disregarded trends of the
modern art world, preferring to paint the humble, everyday objects
that surrounded her. Vases of flowers, bowls of fruit and subjects
from her home (with occasional hints of the outside world) are
transformed from "the ordinary" into objects of beauty and
With a unique sensibility for colour and the ability to convey light and tone with consummate skill, Olley draws on a deep understanding of the traditions of European painting. Her placement of objects is exceptional, revealing an exquisite eye for detail and pictorial harmony.
Olley first came to public attention in 1948 after her portrait by William Dobell won the Archibald Prize. She was the subject of a major retrospective exhibition at the Art Gallery of New South Wales in 1997, has held more than 60 solo exhibitions and is now represented in the collection of The National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, all major State and regional galleries and in numerous private and corporate collections both in Australia and abroad.


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A point of sale terminal includes a computer, a keyboard, and a key-controlled prompting display for eliminating a need for the attendant to memorize sales information. The keyboard has a set of first item keys each of which corresponds to a different first item. The prompting display lists a large number of second items. The keyboard includes a set of category-representing keys each of which corresponds to a different category of second items available for sale. A selected category of items is displayed when the attendant actuates a category key. The display shows prompting indicia associated with each item. The keyboard includes a set of keys having indicia associated with the indicia displayed by the prompting display.
1. In a point of sale device for ordering a number of items having a computer electronically interconnected to a keyboard, a memory device and a display device such that actuation of said keyboard causes the retrieval from memory of stored information and the display of the information on the display device comprising:
key members organized into a first and second hierarchy; said first hierarchy known as item keys wherein each key is uniquely identified with a single unit; said second hierarchy known as category keys wherein each key is uniquely identified with a group of single units;
each of said item keys depicting a single unit for being ordered;
each of said category keys depicting a group of single units which can be individually ordered;
the item ordered by the actuation of an item key is constant with respect to the actuation of a category key;
the keyboard containing enough category key members to display substantially all of the units which can be ordered at the device;
actuation of an item key member causes said point of sale device to order a unit;
actuation of a category key member causes said display to show a group of units for sale and the code necessary to order any unit in the group displayed.
2. The device claimed in claim 1 including further:
key means for entering into said computer the code displayed upon actuation of a category key member.
3. The device claimed in claim 1 wherein said keyboard has function key members.
4. The device claimed in claim 3 including key means for entering into the computer the code displayed upon actuation of a category key member; the actuation of the category key member and code key means as prompted by said information recalls from memory the correct information to complete the ordering of an item.
5. The device claimed in claim 1 wherein said display means shows all units for sale arranged by category.
6. The device claimed in claim 1 wherein said display means shows the operator said units by category only.
7. The device claimed in claim 1 wherein said display means comprises:
a graphic display member having an outer and inner surface;
a suspension means;
a display window means;
a controllable moving means;
a housing means;
said suspension means contained in the housing means for holding said graphic display member opposite said window means;
said controllable moving means for changing the position of said graphic display member opposite said window means responsive to the actuation of said number item keys and said function category keys.
8. The device claimed in claim 7 wherein:
said graphic display member is divided into a plurality of separate segments for positioning opposite said window means.
9. The device claimed in claim 7 wherein said graphic display means comprises a roll of printed material divided into separate categories with each category having one or more items listed thereon;
each category item showing the necessary key coding to enable the operator to properly effect a sale of an item.
10. The device claimed in claim 9 wherein:
said roll of printed material has a plurality of indicia thereon for separating said roll of printed material into a plurality of separate categories;
a sensing means is disposed in said housing means for detecting said plurality of indicia;
said sensing means is operatively connected to said controllable moving means for controlling the position of said roll by said sensed indicia.
11. The device claimed in claim 10 including further automatic positioning means operatively connected to said movable control means for returning said roll to a predetermined position after the actuation of a key means.
12. The device claimed in claim 10 wherein said item keys have a pictorial representation of the represented item.
13. The device claimed in claim 10 wherein said roll means includes a display of all items represented by said item keys.
14. The device claimed in claim 10 wherein said computer contains in memory all of the information necessary to effect a sale of any item when the key means are actuated to indicate the sale.
15. The device claimed in claim 10 wherein said keyboard includes a plurality of function key members wherein one of said function key members enables said category keys and said item keys.
16. The device claimed in claim 1 wherein said display means comprises an electronically actuated display member.
17. The device claimed in claim 1 wherein said display means comprises a cathode ray tube member.
18. The device claimed in claims 17 or 16 including further wherein said key members include number key members having a plurality of category key members forming a part of said number keys contained on the keyboard.
19. The device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said display means comprises an optical display member having the items for display stored on film.
20. The device claimed in claim 19 including further category key members contained on the keyboard.
21. The device claimed in claim 17 or 19 wherein said display has a first mode and a selected mode and said display means displays said first mode after the actuation of said number keys.
22. In a keyboard device for use with a point of sale device for ordering a number of items having a computer electronically interconnected to the keyboard, a memory device and a display device such that actuation of said keyboard causes the retrieval from memory of stored information and the display of the information on the display device comprising in combination:
key members organized into item keys and category keys, each of said item keys depicting a single unit for being ordered; each of said category keys depicting a group of single units which units can be individually ordered;
a housing means for said keyboard device;
actuation of an item key member causes said point of sale device to order a unit;
actuation of a category key member causes said display to show a group of units for sale and the code necessary to order any unit of the group displayed;
the items displayed by the actuation of a given category key are constant regardless of the actuation of any other key;
the items ordered by the actuation of an item key are constant with respect to the actuation of any other key;
key means for entering into said computer the information displayed upon actuation of a category key member;
the items ordered by the actuation of an item key are invariant with respect to the actuation of a category key.
23. The device claimed in claim 22 including further:
a controllable moving means for actuating said display device in response to the actuation of said category key members.
24. The device claimed in claim 23 wherein the display device comprises a roll of graphic material supported on bearing members such that the graphic material can have motion relative to the bearing members; a viewing frame member; said graphic material moved by said controllable moving means to show individual categories through said viewing frame member.
25. The device claimed in claim 22 wherein said display device comprises a cathode ray tube member whose output is activated in response to the actuation of the keyboard having category keys.
26. The device claimed in claim 22 wherein said display device comprises an illuminating means and film member having portions of said film divided into categories which are illuminated in response to the actuation of the keyboard with the category keys.
27. The device claimed in claim 22 wherein the point of sale device keyboard has item keys for indicating the sale of a first group of most frequently ordered items and said display device categories include said first group of most frequently ordered items.
28. The device claimed in claim 27 wherein said items for sale are displayed together with the necessary information to instruct an operator of the point of sale device how to complete the sale of an item.
29. The device claimed in claim 28 including further:
said housing means has a viewing window formed therein;
a strip of printed material having a plurality of segments of physical size mated to the physical size of said viewing window;
said strip mounted on a rotary propelling means for imparting relative motion to the strip past the viewing window in response to the actuation of the keyboard.
30. The device claimed in claim 29 wherein the total number of items shown on the strip is larger that the number of items shown on said item keys.
31. The device claimed in claim 30 wherein said strip has a plurality of position indicating marks thereon; a sensing means is disposed within the housing means for detecting the position indicating marks on said strip and for generating a signal for enabling said rotary propelling means to control the position of said strip relative to said viewing window.
32. The device claimed in claim 28 wherein said keyboard of said point of sale device includes key members with indicia corresponding to the information displayed codes.
33. The device claimed in claim 28 including further key members mounted on said housing having indicia corresponding to the information displayed.
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 957,912, filed Nov. 6, 1978 now abandoned.
The present invention is related to two other patents for which applications were filed on the same date as the present application; all of which are assigned to a common assignee. These patents are Point of Sale Terminal Having Prompting Display and Automatic Money Handling, U.S. Pat. No. 4,310,885, invented by Noris S. Azcua, George D. Margolin, Audrey Miller and Victor V. Vurpillat and Automatic Money Handling Device, U.S. Pat. No. 4,249,552, invented by George D. Margolin and Victor V. Vurpillat. These two patents are incorporated by reference into the present application as fully as if they were reproduced herein.
The present invention relates to a point of sale terminal having a prompting device for prompting an essentially untrained operator to correctly use the terminal. The prompting mechanism itself can take one of three embodiments (among others). It can be a roll of graphics material, a cathode ray tube or a film display.
One embodiment of the present invention utilizes a keyboard which has a keyboard having item identifying keys, category keys, function keys and a number pad. The prompting display shows categories as keyed by the category keys. Each category has a list of items for sale at the terminal with a display showing the remaining codes which must be used by the operator to effect the sale of the selected item at the terminal. One embodiment of the present invention has one or more categories showing the same items depicted on the item identifying keys. This redundancy feature aids the operator who forgets what items are shown by the item identifying keys.
One embodiment of the prompting display has a window in the keyboard through which the display can be viewed by the operator. The display itself is formed from a strip of graphics material mounted on two rolls. The rolls are suspended in the housing for the terminal and driven by controllable electric motors. Marks are placed on the roll indicating the position of the categories. Sensors disposed in the housing detect the marks and in cooperation with a control device place the correct category before the display window.
In one embodiment of the present invention in which the prompting display is used in combination with a computer the category key and the keys actuated as instructed for a listed items are sufficient input to the computer to enable the terminal to process a sale at the terminal.
One embodiment of prompting display includes a movable roll having listings of items separated into a number of categories. A selected portion of the roll is moved to a viewing station for viewing a selected category. The roll is wound on a pair of spaced apart rollers on opposite sides of the viewing station. A bi-directional drive servo operates roll drive motors to display the selected category information at the viewing station. Indexing marks on the roll associated with category location information are detected during travel and fed back to a drive servo for controlling it.
FIG 1 shows a top perspective view of the housing forming a part of one embodiment of the invention.
FIG. 2 shows a view of the housing taken along the line 2--2 shown in FIG. 1.
FIGS. 3 and 4 show two views of one embodiment of a part of the present invention.
FIG. 5 shows a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention as part of a larger point of sale terminal system.
FIG. 6 shows a block diagram of the multiplexer shown in FIG. 5.
FIGS. 7 and 8 show two additional embodiments of prompting displays forming a part of the present invention.
FIGS. 9 and 10 show the steps used by an operator when using the present invention.
According to one aspect of the invention a point of sale terminal has one or more computers which have input/output devices. In a preferred embodiment, the inventive device has at least one programmable microprocessor, a read-only memory storing programs, constants and the like, and a random access memory. In a preferred embodiment, a keyboard has item keys which an attendant can actuate to cause item-identification data to be entered into the computer.
The prompting display shows items for sale arranged by category with all necessary coding information to enable an operator to actuate the keyboard and complete the sale of a particular item. A number of category keys are placed on the keyboard which correspond to the categories shown by the display. A computer receives item identification data, retrieves from the memory price data for each keyed item, and calculates the total price of the transaction.
The keyboard illustrated in FIG. 2 includes a group of individual item-representing keys 32, or Best Seller keys. In the illustrated embodiment there are twelve Best Seller keys 32 in the group. Each Best Seller key preferably has a corresponding pictorial representation, (illustrated in phantom lines at 34 on each key) of the item associated with that particular key, together with a separate label 36 printed on each key describing the item associated with that particular key. The labels 36 relating to the items identified by the twelve Best Seller keys are indicated in the drawings as Item 1 through Item 12 for simplicity.
The keyboard 14 also includes a prompting display 38 for displaying product category and corresponding item-listing information for the less frequently sold items and for the Best Seller items the prompting display provides data for prompting the attendant to actuate certain keys on the keyboard to identify to the data processor corresponding less frequently sold items being sold at the point of sale.
In the illustrated embodiment, a series of eight mutually spaced apart Category keys 40 are positioned alongside a window 42 which covers the prompting display and through which the prompting display can be viewed. Each category key has a corresponding label 41 for identifying a category of information to which the key corresponds. The prompting display includes a movable roll 44. An electro-mechanical drive apparatus is provided for moving the roll 44. Each category and its related list of items is printed on the roll. A selected portion of the roll can be moved to the window 42 for display when the attendant actuates a particular Category key 40. For example, in the embodiment shown a category heading 46 entitled "CATEGORY 5" displays a listing of corresponding individual items 48, depicted as "ITEM Q"; and when the attendant manually actuates the category key 40 labeled "CATEGORY 5" the roll 44 is moved until the listing for CATEGORY 5 is displayed in the window 42.
The roll shows a separate item-identifying code 50 unique to each item listed in the prompting display. In the illustrated embodiment the prompting indicia for each item is a two-digit number displayed on the roll next to the item.
A group of numeric keys 54, hereafter collectively called a numeric pad, are positioned on the keyboard next to the prompting display 38. The numeric pad preferably comprises ten individual keys labeled 0 through 9, respectively, with an eleventh key 56 labeled "TAX", for identifying taxable items. The numeric pad can be used to identify to the data processor items selected from the prompting display. To identify each item selected from the prompting display, first a category key is actuated and then two of the numeric keys are actuated in an order which supplies to the data processor a three-digit number for identifying the selected item. For example, to indicate ITEM J in CATEGORY 5 first the CATEGORY 5 key is actuated and then the numeric keys are actuated in the sequence 3,2 for supplying a corresponding three-digit number(5,3,2) to the data processor for identifying ITEM J.
The prompting display roll preferably contains a listing of all available items for sale. Owing to this preferred feature, "redundancy" is provided in that items represented on the Best Seller keys 32 are also represented on the roll.
By way of example, in the course of the orderentry phase of a sales transaction involving the sale of one or more best seller items and one or more less frequently sold items, separate item-representing keys 31 are actuated to indicate purchase of each best seller item. The prompting display is actuated to display information relating to each item not represented on the Best Seller keys, and in a sequence prompted by the prompting display, the numeric keys 54 are actuated to indicate a separate multi-digit code for each less frequently sold item displayed on the prompting display. Data processor subsystem includes a look-up table for retrieving a pre-loaded price for each item identified in the order-entry phase of the sales transaction. The Tax button 56 is actuated after each taxable item is indicated and the data processing subsystem calculates the tax on each taxable item. An arithmetic unit in the data processor sums the individual prices of each identified item, as well as the tax on each item, so as to calculate the total price of the sale transaction.
The construction of one embodiment of the prompting display 38 is understood best by referring to FIGS. 4 and 5. The prompting display is contained in a housing 570 shaped generally as an elongated rectangular box having a hollow interior. The prompting display housing is mounted inside the point of sale housing 10 below the window 42 in the keyboard 14. The prompting display housing has an open top, and the portion of the roll 44 which is displayed below the window in the keyboard extends from one end of the prompting display housing to the other end across the top of the housing to the other end of the housing.
The prompting display housing contains first and second rollers 572 and 574 mounted near opposite ends of the housing 570 on bearing members. Each roller has a radial slot 576 for releasably securing ends of the roll 44. A roll tensioner 578, located at one end of the housing adjacent the first roller, has roller 580 and 582 and a guide roller 584.
The upper edges of the tensioner upper roller 582 and the guide roller 584 define a generally horizontal plane of travel, or viewing path, of the roll across the top of the housing. Information displayed on the viewing path of the scroll can be viewed through the window 42 in the keyboard. An elongated generally rectangular-shaped plate 585 covers the open top of the prompting display housing below the viewing path of the roll. The plate has opposite ends closely spaced upwardly from the upper roller 582 and the guide roller 584. The plate 585, closely spaced below the viewing path, holds the roll level and protects the roll from contact with other parts of the prompting display. The tensioner 578 is adjustable.
The first and second rollers 572, 574 are powered by drive motors 586, 588 with gears 590, 592, 594, 596, 588, 600 to drive the roll in either direction.
The length of the entire roll 44 is greater than the length of the viewing portion. As previously described, separate categories of items for sale can be displayed along the length of the roll. For each category a listing of separate items are placed on the roll, and a (numeric) code is associated with each item for use in identifying that item. Each category of item information can be considered a separate page of information, and the pages of information are displayed at separate areas spaced along the length of the roll as a graphic display. The roll is contained on a magazine which can be loaded into the prompting display housing in a manner similar to a player piano scroll.
Separate longitudinally spaced optically readable indexing marks 602 are placed on the roll between adjacent pages. Preferably, each indexing mark is printed on the roll near one edge of the scroll in a space between adjacent pages on the side of the roll having the printed information. The indexing marks are detected by an optical emmitter 604 and 606 located in the housing. The optical detectors are used to control position servo system for positioning the roll so that any selected page of information can be moved to and stopped in the viewing position for display. Logic and control electronics used in the servo system are physically contained on a printed circuit board 608 contained within the lower interior of the prompting display housing.
The roll is moved to the selected page by actuating a corresponding Category key 40 on the keyboard. This supplies data to a servo control within the prompter which provides for issuing a command to either the forward drive motor 586 or to the reverse drive motor 588 to move the scroll in the proper direction for displaying the desired page. The optical sensor 606 supplies data to a counter in the prompting display each time a separate page passes the sensor. The counter counts the required number of pages until the selected page reaches the viewing position, at which time a command is issued for stopping the drive motor. The computer memory can store data relating to the page present in the viewing position to issue the next command to the drive motor for driving the roll in the proper direction through the prompter servo.
Once the selected page has been reached, sale of the selected item or items on the page can be entered by the numeric keys 54 using the two-digit number associated with the selected items as shown in the graphic display. The combination of page number and item number (three digits) is sufficient data to record and process sale information. Actual prices are determined by means of look-up tables used by the computer. In the embodiment shown, the page number is one digit and the item number is two digits.
FIG. 10 shows in block diagram form the inventive method of use of one embodiment of the present terminal. Block 1 shows that the operator obtains from the terminal the total of a sale. The customer then inserts a bill into an input channel which causes a light signal to indicate which bill channel is in use. The money handler brings the bill to a viewing window. The operator observes the signal light and then looks to the proper viewing window to observe the bill that had been put into the device. After observation, the operator, as shown in block 4, actuates either an accept or a reject key. The above steps are repeated until the total cash received is equal to or greater than the amount of the sale. Blocks 31/2 and 4.5 show the steps used by the operator if either a special bill or coupon is used or if coins are put into the device.
FIGS. 7 and 8 show two other embodiments of the present invention in which different forms of prompting display is used. In FIG. 7, elements which are similar to those shown in FIG. 5 have like numbers preceded by a "1" or a "10" to yield a four digit number. For example, keyboards 1014 and 14 in FIGS. 7 and 5 respectively are similar structurally and functionally. FIG. 8 shows that the display can be a CRT 1038 instead of the roll 38 shown in FIGS. 5 and 2. In such an embodiment, the data which must be stored to prompt the operator could be stored in the central processor or in a RAM or ROM or any other convenient storage device.
FIG. 9 shows in block diagram form the novel steps which an operator takes in using the prompting device which forms a part of the present invention. When a customer orders an item, the operator either finds the item on the best seller keys or as shown in block 1 of FIG. 9, reads the category list or, as shown in block 2, selects and strikes the correct category key. Next, as shown in block 3, the operator reads the list of category items displayed. Then, as shown in block 4, the operator strikes the prompted keys to sell ordered item. The FIG. 9 drawing shows that the operator would then go back through the sequence for the next ordered item or strike an item key or strike a total key.
Accordingly, the inventors recognize that those skilled in the art to which the present invention relates understand that there are many variations possible in the structures shown and described in this application. These structures are shown as illustrations only and not in limitations of the inventive concepts described herein.
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Reports and Data
The Wright State Career Center administers a variety of programs and events, from which we gather data.
Our staff is dedicated to continuous quality improvement. We use data in aggregate format to evaluate and enhance our services.
Post-Graduation Plans Report
Data Gathered from August 2011-June 2012 Wright State University Graduates
Snapshot of graduating student plans at the time of graduation:
- 68.9% of graduates planned to work, pursue graduate school, or had other plans
- 62.6% of respondents graduated with their bachelor degree and 33.2% of respondents graduated with their master degree
- 58.7% reported employment at time of graduation
- 33.3% plan to attend graduate school
- Percent of respondents by college
- 9% Nursing and Health
- 11.4% Engineering and Computer Science
- 15.2% Science and Math
- 19.1% Liberal Arts
- 19.6% Business
- 20.7% Education and Human Services
Data from students reporting Work Only Plans
- $43,038 Mean annual salary for all respondents pursing full-time work
- Mean annual salaries by degree levels
$33,205 Bachelor
$53,016 Master
$68,750 Doctorate
- Mean annual salaries by college—all degree levels
$27,628 Science and Math
$28,705 Liberal Arts
$38,820 Education and Health
$45,808 Business
$55,507 Nursing and Health
$60,441 Engineering and Computer Science
- Mean annual salaries by degree levels
- Percent of respondents by college
- 5.6% Science and Math
- 11.2% Engineering and Computer Science
- 11.8% Nursing and Health
- 15% Liberal Arts
- 23.4% Education and Human Services
- 26.6% Business
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Data from students reporting Work and Graduate School Plans
- 47.1% of respondents attending graduate school will continue in their current work position
- 56% of respondents will attend Wright State University
- $27,593 Mean annual salary of position, while attending graduate school
Data from students reporting Graduate School Only Plans
- 54% of respondents will attend Wright State University
- An additional 25.7% of respondents will attend full-time graduate programs in Ohio
- 54.2% report pursing master degrees, 35% doctorate degrees and 8.4% professional degrees
- 82% report pursuing graduate study in the areas of STEM
Recruiting Days Report
2011-2012 Recruiting Days
- 295 employer registrations
- 611 recruiters attended
- 1143 students and alumni attended
In results of our follow-up questionnaire of employer satisfaction:
- 98% of employers stated they had plans to attend similar Wright State University Recruiting Days
- 96.875% of employers stated that they planned to give further consideration to candidates they met at Wright State University
- 88.8% of employers felt candidates were well prepared
- Overall rating of 3.2/4.0 from employers, with 4 being excellent and 1 being poor
Education Fair & Interview Day Report
A series of events comprise our candidate preparation program, leading up to the signature event.
Education Fair & Interview Day Summary Report
Meet the Experts Panel Presentation, January 18, 2012:
- Pam Taiclet, Oakwood Schools; Beverly Broestl, Montgomery County ESC; Dan Tarpey, Centerville City Schools; Matt Miller, Celina City Schools; and Doug Behnke from Delaware City Schools served as the experts and provided their perspectives regarding the selection and hiring process of teacher, administrator, and counselor candidates
- 56 students attended the panel presentation (47 Dayton campus students attended in person; 9 Lake Campus students participated in a live remote presentation)
Mock Interview Days, January 24, 25, and 26, 2012:
- Representatives from 12 local school districts conducted a total of 51 Mock Interviews on the Dayton Campus
- Lake Campus coordinated mock interviews for 5 candidates
- Mock interview scheduling process introduced students to the scheduling process in The Wright Search
Education Fair & Interview Day, March 7, 2012:
- 41 school districts participated
- 559 interviews were conducted
- 132 students and/or alumni attended the Open Fair session
- 37 evaluations were completed by representatives of 32 participating school districts
- All 32 districts completing the evaluations indicated that they planned to give further consideration to some of the Wright State University candidates they interviewed
- School district representatives reported 21 administrative vacancies and 509 expected vacancies for teacher candidates
- School district representatives reported making contact with 8 to 40 teacher candidates during the Open Fair
- The School District representatives evaluated the Fair on a five-point Likert Scale, with 1 = Poor and 5 = Excellent. The format of the Fair received a mean score of 4.6 and the fair facilities a 4.6. The buffet lunch was rated with a mean score of 4. 3. Qualifications of Wright State University candidates were rated with a mean score of 4.4
- After the event, 32 candidates who interviewed at the Fair met with a Career Services adviser to review school district feedback on their interviewing skills
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Co-op & Internship Program Data
During the 2011-2012 academic year, 406 registrations for co-op or internship through CPE 091 or 092, or LA 203, 205, 303, 305, 403, or 405.
85% of these positions were paid positions
The wage range was $7.10 per hour to $42.50 per hour
Start Smart Data
Responses collected from participants in 2011-2012 Start Smart Salary Negotiation Workshops for women students*
The workshop and materials are relevant to my job search and to securing salary and benefits.
97.2% of participants Agree with this statement.
The workshop objectives were clearly stated and the workshop was well organized.
97.2% of participants Agree with this statement.
The presenter for this workshop was well prepared.
97.2% of participants Agree with this statement.
I would recommend participation in the Start Smart negotiations training workshop to a friend.
97.2% of participants Agree with this statement.
I know how to use a basic budget to prepare for salary and benefits negotiation.
100% of participants agree with this statement.
I know how to benchmark the salary and benefits for my first job.
100% of participants agree with this statement.
Now that you have completed the workshop, how confident are you that you can negotiate for the salary and benefits that match your education and experience?
97.1% of participants are confident they can negotiate salary and benefits
My confidence in negotiating salary has increased since attending this workshop.
100% of participants agree with this statement.
*Data is reported as collected. However, due to variations in response on one participant survey, it is possible that the student inverted their responses on the Likert scale. If this was the case, all above responses would have the result of 100% of participants agreeing with the statement.
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Pastoral Ministry
The Apostle Paul writes in Ephesians 4:11, "And He [Christ] gave some as apostles, and some as prophets, and some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of service." The mission of Northpoint Bible College is to teach and train students for Pentecostal ministry.
The Pastoral Ministries Division, expanding on this mission and with the Apostles' words etched in its core, aims to train and equip men and women called to the pastoral ministry. In so doing, these future pastors are then equipped to go forth and train believers in doctrine and service. They are able to effectively share the Gospel to the lost as well as guide and shepherd the Church in maturity and unity of faith. In order to fully accomplish this mission, Northpoint Bible College offers academic knowledge and practical training in pastoral ministry. Communicating the Gospel in a relevant way, to the church through discipleship and to the world through evangelism, is paramount. Counseling, administrating and church discipline issues and skills are taught in both the classroom and the Pastoral Internship. Pastoral functions - observing the sacraments/ordinances of the church and officiating at life cycle events within the church body - are similarly taught and practiced in preparing men and women called and gifted to fill the office of Pastor.
The Pastoral second major prepares the student:
* To integrate hermeneutical skills in preparing biblically sound sermons and Bible studies in order to communicate the Gospel effectively and relevantly in the Church and the world of the 21st century.
* To properly interpret and apply the Scriptures in various ways within Church leadership, mission, vision, administration, discipline and counseling.
* To demonstrate communicative and methodological skills in preaching and teaching the Word of God clearly, effectively and soundly.
* To examine their call to the pastoral ministry, and recognize and mature within the gifting for such ministry.
* To understand the administrative duties and complexities associated with the pastoral office - such as organization, structure, polity, and finances.
* To officiate at the various functions within the local church and community.
* To understand the importance of not only the role and caring aspect of ministry but the value of "being".