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Inevitably, that elusive name that has been hovering just beyond your grasp pops into your mind when you're fast asleep. New research in the journal "Neuron" suggests there's a way to enhance that sleep memory function.
Dr. Jan Born of the University of Tubingen, Germany, found that exposing sleepers to stimulating sounds that were in sync with the brain's slow oscillation rhythm left them better able to remember word associations they had learned the evening before. The sounds actually strengthened the slow oscillation and extended it for longer periods of time.
Sounds out of sync with the oscillation rhythm don't work.
Dr. Born reached his conclusions after conducting tests on 11 people on different nights.
For people who find more and more book titles and street names slipping away, this is encouraging news.
For those trying hard to forget last night's behavior, your best bet might be to forget about this study, too.
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I am a new owner! The family, and apparently the county, calls our new place a CAMP. It is not winter-ready in a land of 6-foot snowfalls.
My husband is worried about ever doing a teardown/rebuild because he thinks it will affect our taxes, especially if we winterize.
So, whaddayathink: what defines a cabin (is it wooden?) or a camp (is it summer-only?) or a cottage (is it fancy and southern-located?)
It would be fun to hear what you think--
Definitions and interpretations are opinions, allow me to give you mine. Lets start with what I consider a camp. A camp to me entails no plumbing, an outhouse and limited if any electricity by conventional or unconventional means. It is the most rustic of get-a-ways which has a large appeal to many.
A cabin is 3 season with plumbing, electricity and modern conveniences like fully operating kitchens.
Cabins can be converted to year round homes but would take time and money to do so. Insulation, furnace, AC usually are not in most 3 season cabins.
Cottages are fully functional year round homes with every modern convenience at your disposal, the only difference between a Lake Home and a Cottage is one is on a Lake.
So there is my humble opinion, remember there will be a million other interpretations and opinions that will differ from mine.
What is important to remember is your Get - A- Way no matter what you call it is you piece of paradise on earth. Enjoy it to the max.
We have a log cabin in northern New Hampshire. It is approximately 1,000 square feet and it has heat, hot water and indoor plumbing. We use it year round. We call it the cabin or "camp" because that's what the locals call them. A camp is any place that you go to that isn't your primary home, especially if it is in the Great North Woods of New Hampshire. Some of the "camps" up here are nicer and bigger than our home in Connecticut. I think camps started out as little tiny rustic sporting camps but have evolved into any home away from home used for recreation purposes.
P.S. I still refer to anything on a lake as a cottage. Even a cute little house in town that looks "cottagey" to me would be called a cottage. A cottage can be on the ocean, too. I've never used the term lakehouse. Maybe it's not a New England thing.
What's interesting is that the local real estate agencies in northern New Hampshire have listings for "camps". Sometimes the "camp" listings are also repeated in the "residential" section. So these are probably 4-season camps which can also be used as a primary home. It's fun to go on-line and check them out. It's interesting to see what's out there, even though we're not looking to sell or buy because we love our place. It's not on a lake but it's in a rural area with great views, it's next to the snowmobile trails and also close to town.
as a kid, my grandparents 2.5 season place was a "camp". I have a lakehouse. The camp was in NH, the lakehouse is in Ga, not sure if that is the difference though.
We have a 3 season "camp" on a lake here in NH. It has plumbing and a kitchen but no insulation and looks like what I would consider a small cottage but we call it camp. I think that is the most commonly used term here in NH so it may be what is common regionally as to what your place is called.
I think the definitions depend on where you are. In Alaska I believe a camp is a tent or structure that is taken apart after the summer season. A cabin is a building or structure that is left up year around with or without plumbing or electricity even if you don't use it year around. A cottage would be similar to a second or small home complete with the works. That is my food for thought.
We agree with CabinlifeAK - what it's called often depends on where you are from! Check out this article: www.cabinlife.com/.../A%20Cabin%20Defined.aspx
And I refer to mine as a Chalet because of the style of the A-frame house!
I too have The Perfect Ski Chalet on The Perfect Lake


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A data storage cartridge for a data storage disk drive has a latent illuminance marker. A reflective surface on the cartridge increases the intensity of the irradiance on the marker and illuminance from the marker. A light source illuminates the marker and the marker emits phosphorescence. A photosensor detects the emitted illuminance, and the decay time is determined. The decay time is checked to provide identification of different types or generations of data storage cartridges or provides a secure keying mechanism for authorized access to proprietary software.
1. A cartridge for a data storage drive which has a source of irradiance at an irradiance wavelength and a detector of irradiance for determining whether the cartridge is suitable for use in said drive, comprising:
a body;
a data storage medium in said body;
a marker formed of a latent illuminance material on said body that receives irradiance from said source and emits irradiance having an initial intensity value toward said detector for detection which thereby identifies said cartridge as being suitable for use in that drive; and
a reflective surface disposed between said marker and said body, said reflective surface increasing the intensity of said irradiance detected by said detector.
2. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein said body comprises illuminance reflective plastic and comprises said reflective surface.
3. The cartridge of claim 2, wherein said body comprises white ABS plastic.
4. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein said reflective surface has a substantially concave shape.
5. The cartridge of claim 4, wherein said latent illuminance material is disposed within said substantially concave shape of said reflective surface.
6. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein said marker has a latent illuminance wavelength spectrum in the range between about 450 nm and about 1050 nm.
7. The cartridge of claim 6, wherein said marker has a latent illuminance wavelength spectrum in the range between about 680 nm and about 800 nm.
8. The cartridge of claim 6, wherein said irradiance wavelength is outside of said latent illuminance wavelength spectrum.
9. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein said latent illuminance material comprises a phosphorescent material.
10. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein said latent illuminance material has a decay time which is used to identify said cartridge.
11. The cartridge of claim 10, wherein said decay time is in the range between about 50 μsec and about 3,000 μsec.
12. The cartridge of claim 10, wherein said decay time is an amount of time for said irradiance from said marker to decay to a predetermined percentage of said initial intensity value.
13. The cartridge of claim 10, wherein said decay time is an amount of time it takes said irradiance from said marker to decay from a first predetermined percentage of said initial intensity value to a second predetermined percentage of said initial intensity value.
14. The cartridge of claim 10, wherein said decay time is an amount of time it takes said irradiance from said marker to decay from a first intensity value to a predetermined percentage of said initial intensity value.
15. The cartridge of claim 1, wherein said irradiance from said marker has an intensity that decays one of exponentially and as the sum of a plurality of differently weighted exponential decays.
16. The cartridge of claim 15, wherein said intensity of said irradiance decays according to e−(t/(T/X)), where T is a decay time constant for a predetermined amount of decay, X is a predetermined constant, and t is a time that has elapsed from when said source of irradiance stops providing said irradiance.
17. A cartridge for a data storage drive which has a source of irradiance at an irradiance wavelength and a detector of irradiance for determining whether the cartridge is suitable for use in said drive, comprising:
a body;
a data storage medium in said body;
a marker formed of a latent illuminance material on said body that receives irradiance from said source and emits irradiance having a sufficient intensity value toward said detector for detection and identification of said cartridge as being suitable for use in that drive; and
a reflective surface disposed between said marker and said body that redirects irradiance from said source to said marker and directs emitted irradiance from said marker to said detector, thereby increasing the intensity of said irradiance detected by said detector.
This application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/161,007, filed on Sep. 25, 1998 now pending.
The present invention relates in general to a system for identifying an object which includes marker, a source of irradiance, and a detector of light emitted from the marker. More particularly, the present invention relates to increasing the intensity of emitted light by disposing a reflective layer between the marker and the object.
Disk drives for receiving removable disk cartridges, including conventional 3.5 inch floppy disk drives, must have some mechanism for detecting the insertion or presence of a disk cartridge in the drive. The actuator that carries the recording heads of the disk drive across the recording surfaces of the disk should not be allowed to move unless the presence of an appropriate disk cartridge which is non-drive damaging is detected. The removability feature requires that the disk drive have a cartridge insertion opening into which foreign objects can be inserted. If these objects physically engage the drive as a legitimate cartridge would, then the heads could be loaded onto or into the foreign object, thereby destroying the drive. Also, the spindle motor of the disk drive will be activated by a falsely detected foreign object, thereby generating particle debris. In the prior art, mechanical switches are typically employed to detect the presence of a disk cartridge within the drive. Such switches are typically positioned such that when a disk cartridge is inserted fully into the drive, the cartridge contacts the switch, thereby providing an indication that the disk cartridge is present.
"RETROREFLECTIVE MARKER FOR DATA STORAGE CARTRIDGE", U.S. Pat. No. 5,638,228, to Thomas, III, describes the reflection of a highly concentrated quasi circular lobe of light whose spread on reflection is captured by the aperture of a phototransistor in close proximity to a light emitting diode (LED). This emitter/detector pair is in the drive and a retroreflective array is on the cartridge. The desired light lobe size is provided by the geometric size of the retroreflector array elements relative to the spacing of the emitter and the detector in the drive. Due to this physical size matching and the fact that retroreflectors are used, this marker on the cartridge is quite insensitive to cartridge tilt and distance from the emitter/detector pair in the drive. This patent is incorporated herein by reference.
Recently, very small mini-cartridges have been developed for use in miniature disc drives. These mini-drives are incorporated into hand-held devices such as digital cameras, electronic books, global positioning systems, cellular phones and the like. "INTERCHANGEABLE CARTRIDGE DATA STORAGE SYSTEM FOR DEVICES PERFORMING DIVERSE FUNCTIONS", Ser. No. 08/746,085, filed Nov. 6, 1996, Edwards, et al., now U.S Pat. No. 5,809,520, describes such mini-cartridges, mini-drives, and hand-held devices. This application is incorporated herein by reference.
As disk storage products become smaller and smaller, the need for a cartridge marker of thinner physical size is required. In very thin disk drives where the distance between the cartridge tag and the optical sensing device is very small (e.g., 1 mm), the inherent reflective gain mechanism obtained with a retroreflector over a diffuse or specular reflector is lost. Holographic directional light control is possible, but due to the very small working distances the ability for false engagement of the drive is significantly increased with that approach.
The ability to discriminate between cartridge types after insertion into a data storage device but prior to putting the read/write heads on the recording media is of significant value and utility. Principally this utility comes from the ability to detect the difference between various capacities or generations of data storage cartridges in a downward media compatible data storage drive. This discrimination capability allows for drive/media specific adjustments to be made such as media rotation rate, data channel rates, location of Z track for initial seeking, or even mechanical adjustment in the drive like the active engagement of new crash stop locations. The ability of a disk drive to predetermine the type/generation of data storage cartridge inserted into it prior to enabling the spin-up and engagement of read/write elements also provides the drive system designer with new possibilities for cross-platform interchangeability.
A "caddy" cartridge, as mentioned in the aforementioned Edwards, et al. application provides cross drive platform compatibility, for example between mini-cartridges and personal computer cartridges. The ability to recognize the installation of a "caddy" into the drive prior to spinning up of the "caddy" and loading of heads is necessary. Again rotational speed adjustments, Z track location information, data channel rate and crash stop/ID and OD data track location information must be determined prior to read/write head loading.
Another problem associated with the detection of LED light reflected from any reflective material is the occurrence of illuminance hot spots or structure in the LED output which often results in uneven illumination of the cartridge marker. Reflective cartridge markers can also become faded, scratched, or soiled. These factors combine to make the amplitude of the detected light signal highly variable.
Recently, in various industries, such as the distribution industry, phosphors have been used in the control of goods by means of bar codes, and furthermore, bar codes are printed on various prepaid cards and passing cards, and these bar codes are read by optical reading apparatuses such as scanners to perform the desired actions. Moreover, various attempts have been made to apply forgery preventive means to credit cards and prepaid cards or to detect forged cards. For example, the marks such as bar codes are printed with an ink containing a phosphor by offset printing or by using an ink ribbon to form latent image marks. The latent image marks are irradiated with a semiconductor laser beam to excite the phosphor and the light emitted from the phosphor is received to read the bar code information by an optical reading apparatus. These techniques use the content or spectral shift from the irradiating light source for identification.
Although the art of detecting and discriminating between data storage cartridges is well developed, there remain some problems inherent in this technology, particularly when the distance between the cartridge tag and the optical sensing device is between about 1 mm and about 15 mm. Therefore, a need exists for a tag that produces reliable detection and discrimination between data storage cartridges under varying gain and marker spacings.
Naturally occurring materials that emit signals, such as phosphors, can be used in identification schemes where it is important to ensure that only compatible devices are present. The emitted signal is usually quite faint and is typically amplified or increased in order for the identification scheme to perform robustly. Discrimination ratios (i.e., the ratio of the desired and the undesired signals) quantify how robustly the system operates. Amplifying the signal does not increase the discrimination ratio because all signals are amplified by the same amount. Therefore, increasing the output of the emissive material is the preferred way to increase the discrimination ratio or robustness of the system. Other methods of increasing light emissions include increasing the amount of material present and increasing the intensity of the light/energy source. These alternatives are not desirable because of the increased part and material cost.
It is an object of the present invention to increase the efficiency of the energy transfer between the light source and the emissive material and/or increase the quantity of emissions the sensor detects without increasing the amount of material present or increasing the intensity of the light source.
The present invention is directed to a cartridge for a data storage drive which has a source of irradiance at an irradiance wavelength and a detector of irradiance for determining whether the cartridge is suitable for use in the drive, comprising: a body; a data storage medium in the body; and a marker on the body, the marker being a latent illuminance material which receives irradiance from the source and emits irradiance having an initial intensity value toward the detector for detection which thereby identifies the cartridge as being suitable for use in that drive. In accordance with the invention, the intensity of the detected irradiance is increased by applying a reflective material or coating between the emissive material and the body. The reflective surface has a reflectivity at charging light wavelengths and at emitting light wavelengths. The charging light, if not absorbed by the emissive material, reflects at the reflective surface and gets a 'second chance' to be absorbed by the emissive material. The light emitted from the emissive material away from the sensor (detector) can be reflected by the reflective surface to the sensor. According to a further aspect of the present invention, the reflective surface could be comprised within the body itself. According to further aspects of the present invention, the reflective material could be along the edges of the marker (label) substrate. According to further aspects of the present invention, the output of the emissive material, as detected by the detector, could also be increased by placing the emissive material on a concave surface focused towards the detector.
The foregoing and other aspects of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 shows an exemplary data storage cartridge of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a device in which the invention is used;
FIG. 3A is an exemplary latent illuminance output spectrum for a tag in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 3B is a diagram of exemplary decay rates for exemplary tag materials in accordance with the invention;
FIG. 3C is an exemplary decay pattern for a tag in accordance with the present invention;
FIGS. 4A and 4B show a plan view and a cross section, respectively, of one exemplary embodiment of the invention; and
FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of an exemplary system in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 6 shows a cross section of another exemplary embodiment of the invention with a concave reflector surface.
The present invention is directed to a latent illuminance marker (hereinafter also referred to as a tag) which is used to identify and discriminate the type of data storage cartridge (hereinafter also referred to as a disk cartridge) that has been inserted into a disk drive. The present invention provides an optical detection mechanism so that it can be ascertained with near certainty that an inserted object is an appropriate disk cartridge. The tag system is a highly effective discriminate of appropriate cartridge insertion for a disk drive and can also be used to prevent unauthorized copies of software from being easily reproduced and used in disk drives. One means of effecting this software protection is to make the latent illuminance tag alone or in conjunction with data on the storage media a key mechanism which is inserted in the data storage drive for operation of the software. It should be noted that the term "illuminance" as used herein includes, but is not limited to, irradiance and the spectrum of light including ultra-violet (UV), visible, and near infrared.
FIGS. 1 and 2 show a cartridge and a disk drive to which the present invention is applicable. The cartridge and drive are described in the co-pending application entitled "INTERCHANGEABLE CARTRIDGE DATA STORAGE SYSTEM FOR DEVICES PERFORMING DIVERSE FUNCTIONS", Ser. No. 08/746,085, filed Nov. 6, 1996, now U.S. Pat. No. 5,809,520, which is incorporated herein by reference.
The disk cartridge 10 comprises an outer casing or body 12 and a disk-shaped recording medium 14 which is affixed to a hub 16 that is rotatably mounted in the casing 12 which is the base or substrate for the marker of the present invention. An opening on the bottom shell of the casing 12 provides access to the disk hub 16. A head access opening in the front peripheral edge 18 of the disk cartridge 10 provides access to the recording surfaces of the disk by the recording heads of a disk drive.
A latent illuminance marker, or tag, 20 is positioned on the disk cartridge 10 to be detected by a detector in a disk drive.
FIG. 2 shows a laptop computer 22 which has a disk drive 24 for receiving the disk cartridge 10 of FIG. 1. The drive 24 may be the lomega ZIP™ drive which is disclosed and claimed in the U.S. patents identified in U.S. Pat. No. 5,638,228.
The latent illuminance marker 20 on the cartridge 10 is desirably very thin in order for the cartridge to fit in the thin form factor of the drive. Although any material exhibiting latent illuminant properties or characteristics can be used in accordance with the present invention, a phosphorescent material is used in a preferred embodiment of this invention. Materials of this type are often used for the detection of infrared radiation.
The present invention is directed to a latent illuminance tag, preferably phosphorescent, that can be attached to a data storage cartridge as a sticker, or printed into or applied via suspension in an adhesive compound such as a UV curable epoxy onto a data storage cartridge. On each disk cartridge having an authorized copy of the software, there is a tag which is preferably coated with a phosphorescent photoluminent material which serves to identify the type or generation of disk cartridge and distinguish it from other types of disk cartridges and purely passive light reflectors.
The phosphor type materials used in the phosphorescent tag fluoresce for a period of time after a light source, preferably an LED, that has illuminated the tag is turned off. The LED strikes the tag at an excitation wavelength and the light emitted from the tag has a wavelength (or wavelengths) that is shifted from the excitation wavelength. The wavelength(s) can be shorter or longer than the excitation wavelength. As described above, the light emission from the tag is called phosphorescence. An exemplary latent illuminance output spectrum for a tag in accordance with the present invention is shown in FIG. 3A. The output spectrum is characteristic of the material that comprises the tag. The intensity of the illuminance (light) emitted at at least one of the wavelengths (e.g., about 680 nm) can be monitored to measure a decay time, as described below.
Preferably, the latent illuminance material is excited with light close to a single wavelength (e.g., about 660 nm). The latent irradiance emitted by the latent illuminance material can be at a single wavelength, or at a spectrum of wavelengths (e.g., between about 680 and about 800 nm). In the latter case, the signal used to determine the decay period (hereinafter also referred to as a decay time or time constant) is measured as the aggregate of the spectrum of wavelengths being detected by the sensor.
The tag will emit illuminance (light) in accordance with the output spectrum for a period of time after being illuminated with a light source. The decay time for the emitted illuminance ranges from sub-microseconds to several minutes, and preferably between about 50 μsec and about 3,000 μsec, depending on the material that is phosphorescing and the wavelengths that are being monitored. A decay time constant used to specify the tag is the time it takes for the latent irradiance to decay to some fraction or percentage, such as 37%, of its initial value. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the decay in irradiance takes the form e−t/(T/X) where T is the decay time constant for a predetermined amount of decay, X is a predetermined constant that preferably ranges between about 0.36 and about 2.3, and t is elapsed time from when the charging LED is turned off, or the elapsed time for the decaying signal level to pass from a first predetermined magnitude or intensity level through a second lower level which fixed and predetermined, and is preferably a predetermined percentage below the first magnitude level, but can be a predetermined percentage below the initial value. For example, for a decay of about 30% of the initial latent illuminance, X is about 0.36. FIG. 3B illustrates this decay for three different exemplary tag materials, A, B, and C, as a graph of phototransistor current versus decay time for the tag. As described below, a phototransistor or photodiode are the preferred detectors used to detect the emitted illuminance from a tag.
FIG. 3C shows an exemplary decay pattern for a tag in accordance with the present invention. The intensity is measured for a predetermined wavelength. As the tag is being illuminated (charged) by the LED light source, it begins to emit illuminance, as indicated by line A. The LED light source is turned off at time to, and the tag thereafter emits latent illuminance from an initial peak value, such as about 4.0 volts, to a low value, ultimately approaching about 0 volts. The decay time is measured between two or more thresholds, such as between 90% and 10% of the initial value; i.e., the time between about 3.6 volts and 0.4 volts, or t2−t1. This decay from the initial 3.6 volt threshold level to a 0.4 volt threshold level illustrates an embodiment where about an 89% decay time is measured (100*(3.6−0.4)/3.6). The measured decay time is compared with a predetermined decay time to determine whether or not the data storage cartridge or disk that has been inserted in the disk drive is appropriate for use with the disk drive. If so, the read/write heads of the disk drive are then able to engage the disk without risk of damage. Moreover, the data storage cartridge can be identified as a particular type or generation, and the disk drive can engage it accordingly. Although the preferred embodiment is directed to an exponential decaying latent illuminance material, it is also appreciated that non-exponential optically decaying latent illuminance materials can also be used with the present invention.
In a preferred embodiment, the system measures the latent illuminance times between two pairs of thresholds in order to ensure greater accuracy in authentication and validation and to eliminate a linear response that emulates the exponential decay. Each pair of thresholds is preferably the same percentage decrease in intensity. In one example, a first pair of thresholds is 90% and 60%, or the time it takes the latent illuminance intensity to decrease from 90% to 60%, which is a decrease in intensity of 33% or one-third. The second exemplary pair of thresholds is 60% and 40%, which is also a decrease in intensity of 33% or one-third. The irradiant decay is timed between the first and second thresholds, and the second and third thresholds. The time it takes for the illuminance to decrease between the first set of thresholds should be approximately equal to the time it takes the illuminance to decrease between the second set of thresholds because the percentage decrease in intensity is the same between the two pairs of thresholds. With an exponential decay, the times are approximately equal. If these two times are approximately equal, then it is known that the detected light is being emitted from something having a decay time similar to the authentic tag. For further validation purposes, the time can be compared to a predetermined time to further ensure that the tag is authentic or valid. Thus, a means for verifying that the decay rate being measured is truly of exponential form and not linear is provided.
The tag can be any size or shape that fits on the disk cartridge, with the thickness, or ink thickness if printed, preferably less than about 0.5 mm and a thickness tolerance of about ±0.05 mm. FIG. 4A shows the preferred physical dimensions of the tag implementation for a cartridge application, with dimensions: A equals approximately 1.2 cm, B equals approximately 0.9 cm, and C equals approximately 1.0 cm. The sheet tolerance for the tag illustrated in FIG. 4A is about ±0.13 mm. FIG. 4B shows an exploded perspective view of the reflective surface 13 disposed between the emissive material of the marker 20 and the casing 12 of the disk cartridge. The charging light 22, if not absorbed by the marker 20, reflects at the reflective surface 13 and gets a second chance to be absorbed by the emissive material of the marker 20, thereby increasing the charging of the emissive material of the marker.
In accordance with the present invention, the light 21 emitted from the emissive material 20 away from the sensor or detector is reflected by the reflective surface 13 to the sensor to increase the amount of emitted light detected by the detector.
In one exemplary embodiment, the outer casing 12 of the disk cartridge embodies the reflective surface 13 and is made of white ABS plastic, thereby alleviating the need to apply a separate reflective coating 13 to the casing 12 of the disk cartridge.
Preferably, the reflective surface 13 is a reflective material or coating applied between the marker 20 and its base or substrate (e.g., the casing 12 of the disk cartridge). The surface reflects the energy that passes through or is reflected off the marker 20 without charging any particles. The reflective surface 13 directs the light 22 back to the marker 20 to charge its emissive material from the back side. The reflective surface 13 also reflects any emissions 21 that originate from the back side of the marker 20 and directs them back to the sensor.
In an exemplary embodiment, illustrated in FIG. 6, the reflective surface 13 is concave to better direct light 22 back to the emissive material of the marker 20 and better reflect any emissions 21 that originate from the back or sides of the marker 20 toward the sensor.
FIG. 5 shows a block diagram of an exemplary system in accordance with the present invention. A light source 34, preferably an LED, illuminates a latent illuminance tag or marker 20 and is then turned off. The LED 34 is driven by LED switching and current limiting electronics 40, and a microprocessor 44 which sends pulse commands to the electronics 40. The tag 20 emits illuminance, having an initial intensity value at a particular wavelength or wavelengths, which is detected by a detector 36, preferably a phototransistor or photodiode. Preferably, the detector 36 waits a predetermined time, such as about 10 μsec, after the LED is turned off before beginning measurement of the latent illuminance at the particular wavelength(s) from the tag. Gain, preferably 100×, is applied to the output of the phototransistor or photodiode 36 by a gain stage 42. The output of the gain stage 42 is provided to a comparator 46 which compares the emitted illuminance with a threshold Vth. The results of the comparison are provided to the microprocessor 44 which measures the timing, determines the decay rate or time, and identifies the disk cartridge for validation, as described above. Element 48 contains optional filters.
More particularly, when a data storage cartridge is inserted into a disk drive, the light source 34, preferably an LED, emits a short intense pulse of light. The light can be one pulse or a continuous cycle of pulses. Moreover, in another exemplary embodiment, the detection circuitry optically pumps the phosphorescent tag with the light source and measures and compares a phase lag between the drive signal and the decay illuminance. This provides a measure of the decay time constant.
LEDs are capable of handling large current surges for short periods to generate bright flashes of light. The outputted LED light illuminates the latent illuminance tag 20 and thereby excites atoms or ions which emit light as they decay to lower energy levels. The phosphor type materials used in the preferred latent illuminance tag 20 fluoresce for a period of time after the LED 34 is turned off. The photonic sensor 36 is in close proximity to the LED 34. This sensor 36 is initially saturated by the emitted light from the tag 20, preferably significantly above the high detection threshold level such that component life and manufacturing tolerances are accommodated (i.e., do not significantly affect the performance of the device). Once the LED 34 is turned off, the disk drive microprocessor 44 or a functionally similar system monitors the output of the photonic sensor 36 and, in an exemplary embodiment, determines the decay time required for the latent illuminance or phosphorescence to fall through two predetermined thresholds, thus establishing the desired decay rate. The decay time measured by the drive microprocessor 44 provides information by which the drive can determine which generation or type of cartridge has been inserted. It is noted that alternate embodiments establish a decay rate to identify the cartridge based on the time required for the latent illuminance or phosphorescence to fall below a predetermined threshold, or fall through multiple thresholds, such as two sets of two predetermined thresholds.
The thresholds are preferably fixed, predetermined values, but it is understood that the microprocessor could measure the initial intensity value of the latent illuminance and, based on the initial value, determine the thresholds and expected decay times. Moreover, the thresholds could be fixed intensity values (e.g., about 3.0 volts and about 1.0 volts) determined independently, and not determined responsive to a percentage of the initial value or any other threshold.
While particular embodiments have been shown and described various modifications may be made. The appended claims are, therefore, intended to cover all embodiments within the true spirit and scope of the invention.
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We were staying at the Lexington Hotel which is connected to Raffles. We had a hotel package that included breakfast. Our first breakfast was a disappointment (although the coffee was very good). We both ordered waffles which beside not having any flavor were underdone. When we told the waitress that she immediately brought over the manager who apologized, offered us a free fruit cup to make up for the waffles, and asked us to see her when we came in the next morning. We did that and she and the wait staff went out of their way to make sure we had a satisfying breakfast, which we did. Whatever went wrong with our first breakfast there was more than made up for the following day. That's worth taking the time to write this review.
Posted by jack on 08/21/2012
Just had breakfast at raffles this week. The place is completely renovated and the menu is changed. Food was delicious. Staff was very friendly. I started my day with a smile)) The prices are the cheapest in the neighborhood as just across the street in waldorf astoria you would pay 50 $ for two eggs. Service was great and deserve 18% gratuity.They did a great job. And i will come back there again with pleasure.
Posted by Ann on 05/03/2012
I just had breakfast at Raffles after staying a night at the adjacent Radisson Hotel. The food and service were both okay, neither good nor bad. It goes without saying that it's overpiced since it's a hotel cafe. The service is your usual order-taking variety. The annoyance began after the check. First of all an automatic 20% gratuity on a table for one is ridiculous. Conversation at the counter: "I am sorry ma'am we don't accept credit cards.." "Umm, really? Ok, do you have an ATM?" "No, ma'am.." Silence.. "But we have an ATM on the 2nd floor of the hotel" I am already late, I run back thru the hotel, wait for an elevator, find an ATM at the end of the mezzanine. ATM fee is $3.49. Basically another 10% of my check. When I get back I try to find 'Cash only sign. "Excuse me, but where does it say that you don't accept credit cards? "Nowhere, ma'am." Silence "Have a nice day..." Total cost of tea, orange juice, and a bagel with salmon -- $36 Just don't bother...
Posted by Beth on 08/28/2011
We were excited to find a place close to our hotel that we could have a nice sit down meal. Unfortunately, the food at Raffles is only just okay, definitely not worth the price. They do not accept any form of credit card -- a cash only establishment. They are very discourteous and truly could care less whether or not they did a good job or not. All they care about is getting their cash in hand. Avoid at all costs!


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The Pleasures of Yogurt-Making
Update 23 March 2012: This post has been renounced by the author and superseded by a more recent update about why we should avoid all animal products, including milk and yogurt.
Before being incinerated by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79 AD, the polymathic Pliny the Elder occupied himself by writing the world's (or the West's, anyway) first encyclopedia in the form of the 37-book Naturalis Historia. In Book XI, Chapter 96 of this work, Pliny provides us with the first written description of a substance that would later (after the 11th century) come to be called by the Turkish word "yogurt". This ambrosial dairy product is one of my most indispensable daily indulgences, either mixed with cereal, used in fruit salad, or occasionally as something more exotic like a tzatziki sauce antipasto. It is healthy as well as delicious, being a source of protein, calcium, and all the B-vitamins (which are especially sought-after by vegetarians). The live cultures present in yogurt are also a boon for digestion as well as the immune system. One must be careful to avoid, however, the types of sugary confections and brand-name nonsense that seems to dominate the formidable dairy aisle of typical big-box supermarkets. I am pleased to say that I have lately found an escape from the labyrinth of the worst commercial excesses of a food product that I cannot be without– I make it myself.
For many years (more than I care to remember), I was quietly and increasingly disturbed by the preponderance of little plastic packages that I would accumulate in the course of fulfilling my yogurt habit. Indeed, these sad, misshapen little tubs were among the few remaining vestiges of the world of plastic packaging that I had already sworn off as my irreconcilable foe. In addition, as with all store-bought food products, I had to ask myself what kind of sinister milk-producing industry was really behind my colorful and innocent-looking yogurt servings. Now, I am overjoyed to finally live in a world in which I can take hold of my own yogurt destiny, securing the goods practically from the source, and can contribute in some small way to a healthier and happier planet (and self). Let me tell you how…
I have recently discovered, in the center of town no more than 200 meters from my house, a milk machine. This machine dispenses milk just as easily as an airport water fountain (but without the annoying security checks). For the price of only 1 euro for a liter, or 50 cents for a half liter, I can fill up a glass bottle with fresh milk. But whence does this milk come, you ask? From a local organic milk farm a full 5 kilometers away. Don't have to worry about extra costs and pollution due to transportation, I dare say. I have visited the farm myself, and can confidently report that there is no sign of an exploitative dairy-industrial complex at work here. The cows are free to wander an (admittedly small) parcel of grassland, and also take in a large part of their diet through omega-3-rich linseed.
I will now provide detailed instructions on the yogurt-making process that follows the procurement from local provenance. N.B.: I understand that most readers may not yet be in the fortunate position of having such a benevolent fresh-dairy source so close at hand. My recommendation would be to do some research, seek out small local organic milk farms in your area to lobby, and, in the meantime, if you must continue to purchase the starter milk at a supermarket, be willing to pay slightly more to find a reliable brand that is as local and healthy as possible. Don't worry, you will see the financial savings returned to you by way of your soon-to-be sustainable homemade yogurt source.
The Tools
1.5 liter pot, cooking thermometer, insulated bag, several small glass jars
The Process
Empty the milk from the bottle into a pot. I use a dark, 1.5 liter terracotta pot (the traditional Pugliese type; dark color is better for heat retention as well). Put the cooking thermometer in the pot, put the lid on the pot, and begin to heat it at the lowest temperature setting. It is important to slowly heat the milk because this helps to avoid the milk being burned onto the bottom of the pot, and also helps to monitor the rising temperature. You do not want it to boil. You want to heat it to a temperature of around (but not exceeding) 85〫C (~ 185〫F). This temperature kills off unwanted bacteria, and denatures the milk proteins so that they set together rather than form curds. This heating may take around 15 minutes, during which I lightly stir the milk once or twice just to ensure smoother heat distribution. After reaching the desired temperature, turn off the heat.
At this point, you want the milk to cool down to around 43-45〫C (~110〫F). This is the temperature at which the live bacteria cultures will best grow and multiply to form your yogurt. If you want to speed up this cool down, you may put the pot into cold water until it reaches the correct temperature– I never find myself in such a hurry and simply wait for it to cool down naturally (15-20 minutes, perhaps). During the cool down, the fatty cream will form a thin surface on top of the liquid. You can stir this back in to the milk if you like, or you can spoon it out (it will stick quite easily) if you want a lighter, soupier yogurt. The first time you make the yogurt, you will have to buy a small single-serving yogurt at the store to serve as your starter culture. Make sure in this case that it is a high quality, all-natural yogurt with live cultures in it. I used one that was especially high in the healthy probiotics from the live bacteria (which should include, at a minimum, Lactobacillus bulgaricus and Streptococcus thermophilus, and could also include Lactobacillii acidophilus and bifidobacteria for extra zest).
As soon as the milk is at the desired temperature, add to it the pre-purchased yogurt and quickly stir in the contents freely. Then, put the lid on the pot and place it gently into an insulated bag so that it can maintain its heat for over 6 hours. I also like to put it near a heater and cover it with a blanket. It is possible to find a "yogurt-maker" in the store, which should probably be nothing more than a heat incubator for this last portion of the process. It is not necessary, as the pot (especially if you use a terracotta or ceramic like me) will stay hot enough without an expensive gadget. Be careful not to disturb the pot during its incubation, and set your timer for 6-8 hours. I usually remove from the bag at around 7 hours, but it takes some experimentation to find the time that is right for you. If it is too short, the yogurt will not have time to 'set' itself properly, and if it is too long it might begin to turn liquidy again.
After removing the pot from the bag, there is usually a yellowish liquid on top, but otherwise you will see a solid white mass of gloriously fresh yogurt. Stir it together vigorously and prepare to scoop it into your preferred glass jars for refrigeration and storage. My first jar is a little one in which I take out a few tablespoons to serve as the next batch of yogurt starter. This way, you do not have to purchase any yogurt after the first time, but can always sustain the process independently. Then, I am able to fill 4 medium glass jars with the remaining yogurt. One liter of milk will provide you with the same amount of yogurt, and is enough to last 2 people up to 4 days (5-6 days for one person, though this is probably the maximum time I would want to store the yogurt). Put the newly-filled jars in the back of the fridge (the coldest part), and enjoy at your leisure the next morning (or after a few hours if you really can't wait).
You have now created several days supply of fresh healthy yogurt for a fraction of the cost (in money, and to the environment) than if you continued to buy it pre-made. Now, repeat, tell you friends, and have fun with this much-improved system for the rest of your life!


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Myth #4: "High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is more fattening than regular sugar is."
The origin: In a 1968 study, rats that were fed large amounts of fructose developed high levels of fat in their bloodstreams. Then, in 2002, University of California at Davis researchers published a well-publicized paper noting that Americans' increasing consumption of fructose, including that in HFCS, paralleled our skyrocketing rates of obesity.
What science really shows: Both HFCS and sucrose—better known as table sugar—contain similar amounts of fructose. For instance, the two most commonly used types of HFCS are HFCS-42 and HFCS-55, which are 42 and 55 percent fructose, respectively. Sucrose is almost chemically identical, containing 50 percent fructose. This is why the University of California at Davis scientists determined fructose intakes from both HFCS and sucrose. The truth is, there's no evidence to show any differences in these two types of sugar. Both will cause weight gain when consumed in excess.
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Game 1; 1-0-0
ST. PAUL, Minn. – If the opening few minutes where any indication, it looked as if the Los Angeles Kings would be off to another slow start to the season like last year.
After a controversial goal (in the risk of sounding bias, I still cannot figure out how the goal stood) put the Wild up 1-0, it looked as if the home team was primed to keep their season home-opening winning streak moving along in addition to their recent home-ice dominance of the Kings.
At the 1:07 mark of the opening frame, a defensive lapse by Jeff Carter found the puck on the tape of Kyle Brodziak who shot on net from a terrible angle that went off Matt Cooke's skate and in.
On the replay, it appeared as if Cooke made a kicking motion with his skate. Heck, there was a kicking motion involved. Yet despite reviewing the play, the goal stood.
But Los Angeles didn't give up.
While the Kings appeared to be sluggish at times during the course the evening, they were able to get something going on the power play.
Given how much they struggled on the man-advantage over the last couple of seasons, it was refreshing to see Los Angeles capitalize on their first power play of the season.
After Minnesota's Zenon Konopka shot the puck over the glass, the Kings' special teams unit went right to work as Drew Doughty blasted a one-timer from Slava Voynov past Nicklas Backstrom to tie the game. Anze Kopitar also picked up his first point on the year with the assist.
Before the first was through, the Wild showed their skill on the power play as well as Jonas Brodin netted his first of the year to put the home team back in front.
While the second period was scoreless, the Wild outshot the Kings 13-3 and 24-11 through the opening 40 minutes. But Jonathan Quick, putting that early goal behind him, shone in between the pipes leaving the Wild scratching their heads with a plethora of shots but no more goals to show for their efforts.
In the third, Los Angeles's resiliency came out in full-force.
While it was by no means a convincing turn-around, the Kings did outshoot the Wild 6-5 in the third before Jeff Carter backhanded it home to tie the game at the 13:14 mark of the period. Matt Frattin, in his first regular season game as a King, notched his first point with his new club setting up Carter for the assist. Robyn Regehr helped out with the second helper.
Despite an undisciplined from Willie Mitchell late, the Kings stood tall, most notably in the final minute when forward Trevor Lewis jumped in to make a huge save to keep the score tied and his Kings out of the loss column to send the contest into overtime.
After an uneventful extra frame, the game went to a shootout, a department where the Kings had struggled over the last couple years. But if that was the case, it certainly didn't show on this night as Jonathan Quick stopped both Zach Parise and Mikko Koivu while the Kings made no mistake offensively as both Kopitar and Carter scored to clinch the win for the silver-and-black.
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Dec 28 2011
Spicy Whiskey BBQ Sliders
Are you having a New Year's Eve get together at your house? If so, I must urge you to strongly consider making these decadent, drippy, diminutive, dreamy, and divine sliders. I made them just before Christmas and when I took my first bite, I actually heard angels singing.
They're positively out of this world.
Here. Let me prove it to you.
The Cast of Characters: ground meat, salt & pepper, butter, onion, whiskey (not pictured because I didn't think to add it until I was in the middle of cooking the sauce), jarred jalapenos, and small buns/rolls.
You can use ground beef, ground turkey, or…guess what this is? Bison! Don't tell my cattle ranching friends.
Or my cattle ranching family.
A girl's gotta experiment from time to time, man.
Form the meat into small patties (about 12) then sprinkle them generously with salt and pepper.
Fry them in two batches in a skillet of melted butter over medium to medium-high heat. You want them to be almost done in the middle without totally burning/blackening on the outside.
Mmmm. Look at that beautiful spatter. It's the stuff that messes were made of.
After all the patties are cooked, remove them to a plate.
Now you've got a skillet of butter and grease and flavor, which is wonderful…
But we don't need all of it. Pour off all but about 2 tablespoons of the grease.
Then throw in the diced onions and stir them around to cook them for a couple of minutes.
Wouldja LOOK at that BEAUTIFUL skillet full of FLAVOR?
I was going to add the barbecue sauce right off the bat, but I decided to go with whiskey first.
Stir the whiskey around to deglaze the pan and let it cook and bubble and reduce for 3 to 4 minutes, or until it's reduced by about half.
Then grab some jarred jalapenos…
And throw them into the skillet. I started with a small amount but wound up working my way up to about 1/4 cup. You need at least that much to really taste the spice in the end.
Next, pour in the barbecue sauce, stir it around, and reduce the heat to low.
Your kitchen smells really, really good right now.
Next, return the patties to the skillet…
And be sure to pour any juices that were left on the plate right on into the skillet.
Flavor, baby. Flavor.
Now just let 'em simmer in the sauce for several minutes. If there's any pink left in the patties, it'll cook right off and everything will be right with the world.
You can not imagine how good this smells.
Okay, so I went a little heavy on the butter. But life is nothing but a nice, long series of learning experiences.
Grill the buns on a skillet or griddle until they're nice and golden and slightly crisp on the surface…
Then retrieve individual patties…
Garshk. I'm just going to sit here and stare for a minute.
When you've got the buns loaded up, spoon extra sauce all over the tops of each one. You want to get that onion/jalapeno chunkiness on each slider.
Top 'em with the other half of the buns and serve 'em up to your guests.
Warning: If you decide to have a New Year's Eve get together…
And you decide to serve these sliders…
You will be expected to have a New Year's Eve get together every year for the rest of your life…
Whether you want to or not.
I'll let you make the call. I just wanted you to be informed.
Enjoy these, guys!
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Spicy Whiskey BBQ Sliders
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- Easy
- Servings:
- 6
- 2 pounds Ground Meat (beef, Bison, Turkey)
- Salt And Pepper
- 4 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 whole Large Onion, Diced
- 1/2 cup Whiskey
- 1 cup Barbecue Sauce
- 1/4 cup Jarred Jalapeno Slices (more To Taste)
- 12 whole Slider Buns Or Dinner Rolls, Split
Preparation Instructions
Form the meat into 12 (or so) miniature patties and salt and pepper them on both sides. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the patties until just about done in the middle, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the patties from the skillet and set aside. Drain off all but 2 tablespoons of grease, then return the skillet to the stove.
Throw the diced onions in the skillet and stir to cook, about 3 minutes. Pour in whiskey (be careful if you're cooking over an open flame; turn it off momentarily to be extra careful) and stir. Allow the whiskey to reduce by half, about 2 to 3 minutes, then stir in jalapenos and the barbecue sauce.
Reduce the heat to low and place the patties in the barbecue sauce, turning to coat. Allow the patties to simmer in the sauce until everything's hot and bubbly.
Place the patties on individual buns and be sure to spoon extra sauce (with the jalapenos!) over the top of each one before topping with the other half of the bun.
Perfect New Year's Eve treat!
219 Comments and 46 Replies
Joan On Monday, February 6 at 6:24 pm
Made these tonight and hubby and I loved them. Thanks!
Claudine F On Monday, February 6 at 7:53 pm
Oh you want to add the whiskey! You can cook off the alcohol and the flavor is divine! I only got one of these because my guests had 3rds! I added extra jalapenos and the bottled kind are not that hot so it added tremendous flavor. Not hot at all but a nice light heat and tang from the pickling. I left the bugers in the sauce for 30 minutes on low and they were great…a bit overcooked but the sauce was awesome. I used french steak torpedo rolls from my grocery bakery. As "Guy" would say "this sauce is money!"
AVAim On Monday, February 6 at 9:58 pm
Oh Sweet Sliders! These are good! I have to say that I've never had whiskey before and almost omitted it… boy am I glad I gave it a try. They had the most amazing flavor. As we like spicy food I added about a half cup of peppers and think next time I'll add a bit more. This sauce is so yummy it can take it. The sauce will become a regular at our house. I can't wait to use it with pulled pork! YUM-O!
My hubby rates new recipes by telling me how much you'd have to pay if you got them at a restaurant. These got a very impressive $23.99 when served with potato salad, homemade guacamole and chips. Thanks Pioneer Woman!
Jeanniek On Thursday, February 9 at 6:28 pm
so making these for a "tailgate" theme couples shower!
Jen On Friday, February 10 at 6:49 pm
OMG just made these tonight, SO delicious!
Sophie On Friday, February 17 at 8:33 pm
I wonder if these will work as regular sized patties?
Jen On Saturday, March 10 at 8:24 am
I made them as regular sized patties the first time I made them. Tonight I'm making them smaller because you just don't get as much sauce when they are big. The sauce is definitely the star … you don't want to skimp!
Melissa On Sunday, February 19 at 5:57 pm
Every Saturday during the AMA Supercross Series, my husband requests something "tasty" to eat while watching the races. "Nothing big, just with lots of flavor!', he says. And, I should know by now that he's going to say this and prepare my pantry/freezer for this very specific request right? Well, I'm getting there. Yesterday, I knew PW would have something for me and….TAA DAA!!! These were an instant hit! Thank you, thank you, thank you! So yummy! And, enough left over for lunch today which is perfect so I can do fun things like read your blog and bake!
Sharon M On Sunday, February 26 at 5:18 pm
absolutely the most flavorful meatballs ever. Make extra sauce to enjoy on the side! I made the ranch dressing from the website to serve with crispy tater tots. not a leftover to be had. DARN!
Debbie H On Friday, March 2 at 10:27 pm
These were delicious. The family loved them!! Will definitely make them again.
Jen On Saturday, March 10 at 8:23 am
I've made these and they are beyond fantastic. The sauce is to die for. I making them again tonight for my parents! Yummy!
Rick B On Saturday, March 10 at 3:17 pm
Sliders, Roasted veg. soup ,and broccoli cheese soup. Cooked all three tonight for father in laws birthday. It was a big hit! The slider recipe should be for 1/2 cup bourbon in sliders and 1 cup in drink while you are cooking it! Had a great time and a great meal, thanks!
zoe On Thursday, March 15 at 9:31 pm
hi – love this
Amy Jo Drown On Monday, March 19 at 2:26 pm
I made these yummy little heavenly creations…. I used mushrooms instead of Onions.(hubby hates onion) oh wow… I will be making these again. its a keeper
Claudine F On Friday, March 23 at 9:41 pm
These are amazing! I made for family and they wanted again within a week! I used fresh baked french steak rolls from my local grocer. Be sure to use Jack Daniels. Again…amazing!
Danielle On Wednesday, March 28 at 2:43 am
Ahhh Head Country bbq sauce is my favorite!!! these look amazing
Danielle On Thursday, March 29 at 1:15 pm
These look amazing, but I'm wanting to do a beer-themed menu for my boyfriends birthday dinner. Anyone out there think it would be just as delicious to reduce the amount of whiskey and add a dark beer in as well or instead of? Any advice would be appreciated, I've never done a recipe like this before! Thanks!!
messychef On Friday, April 6 at 5:51 pm
Wow, just made these tonight, and they are great! I had to laugh, I had just read Ree's storey about making MM linguine with clam sauce before finding out he detests little bitty cut up fish, that he eats meat, potatoes, bread, and Dr Pepper. And what barbeque sauce did I have? Dr Pepper barbeque sauce that a friend gave me!
It was a hit, will definately make again
david On Saturday, April 7 at 9:09 am
This goes great with whiskey cocktails
tonight I will grill the burgers and make the sauce for the side with bacon grease instead.
then we will drink more whiskey. Everyone will be happy
RobertS On Tuesday, April 10 at 9:21 am
I love your site! These Sliders are beyond Spectacular and so simple to make! They were an instant hit with everyone that got the pleasure to taste them. I use Head Country BBQ Sauce exclusively in all that I do — with this recipe it went quite well. I used Jim Beam Black as my liquor of choice — pure heaven on a bun!
My version of the recipe: I diced the onions and jalapenos, added minced garlic and sauteed all of that together with the butter and Whiskey. That was reduced and then added the Head Country. Add Bush's baked beans on the side – we have a hit!


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CHURUBUSCO — Churubusco's woes in the Northeast Corner Conference basketball tournament continued Thursday evening as both the boys' and girls' teams fell in the consolation round contests to teams from Lakeland.
In an almost exact reversal of Tuesday's contests against Central Noble — in which the Lady Eagles played close and the boys struggled — the girls fell behind early in the 43-29 loss.
The Lady Lakers steadily increased their lead, while the Eagle boys played some of their best ball in the fourth quarter taking a lead midway through the final quarter before falling 52-44 on their home court.
In the opening contest of the night, the Lady Eagles were unable to make use of a size advantage against the Lady Lakers and were out-rebounded 29-20.
The Lady Eagles were led in scoring by Martin's 12 points, with Perlich added eight.
"We had too many turnovers (25 for the game)," said Lady Eagle Head Coach Jamie Perlich. "Our intensity on defense was good at times. We started off pretty good with it, but then we went into a lull with it sort of like we did Tuesday night against Central Noble."
In the second contest of the night, the Eagle boys showed the improvement in the fourth quarter that Head Coach Michael McBride has been looking for.
The Eagles came out strong in the fourth, running the offense smoothly as first Landon Pence then Brent Simmons hit three point shots to cut the lead to 32-34 with 6:45 left in the contest. Following a Laker basket, Simmons hit another three to cut the lead to one at 36-35. A Simmons basket gave the Eagles their first lead since the opening quarter 37-36.
The Lakers retook the lead with a basket and then held off the hosts hitting 13-of-18 free throws in the quarter to seal the 52-44 win despite seven points from Pence and eight from Simmons in the quarter.
Pence led the Eagle scorers with 12 points, all coming in the second half, with Simmons adding eleven.
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There are many voices in the 'hood but there is only one VOICE OF THE GHETTO.
The city that became the living-breathing canvas for Stay High 149, says goodbye to the legend next week at his funeral.
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Coast Guard: 2 dead after plane crashes near Ft. Lauderdale coast
Authorities say 2 pilots, 2 passengers on board plane
Two people are dead after the Coast Guard says a small plane crashed three miles off of Fort Lauderdale's coast.
The search continued Tuesday night for two others that the FAA said were also on the plane.
According to a released statement from the FAA, a Mexican-registered Learjet 35 aircraft that departed from FIA went down in the Atlantic Ocean about 8 p.m. Tuesday, about one mile off the shore.
The FAA said two pilots and two passengers were on board the small plane. FAA notified the Coast Guard that the plane went down, as it took rescuers 45 minutes to find the debris field, about two miles east of Fort Lauderdale.
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The Coast Guard said at 8:45 p.m., two bodies were found along with debris as the search continued for other survivors in the water.
Local 10's Terrell Forney said the search will continue nonstop overnight for the rest of the victims. More than 50 rescuers participated in the search and recovery operation.
The medical flight, with a medical crew on board, was destined for Cozumel, Mexico, authorities said.
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Plumbing problem? It might have been cheaper to fix with water & sewer line insurance
They are frightening scenarios: A water bill has gone sky high. The tap stops working. Or, sewage has backed up into a home. The Houston resident calls the city. A worker comes out to check. It's determined that the problem is on the resident's side of the city main. That diagnosis more often than not […] [Read More]
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Last week, The Houston Advocate introduced the dilemma faced by Annie Williams and her dispute with the City of Houston water department that has caused the water service at her northwest-side home to be cut last September. See the video and read more about the background here. On Thursday, water flowed from the taps at […] [Read More]
(UPDATED) Dry taps: City turned off water at Annie Williams' house almost a year ago
UPDATED (June 29, 2012): Here is the response received this afternoon from Mayor Annise Parker's spokeswoman Janice Evans on behalf of the Mayor's Office — "The Mayor's office and Utility Customer Service (Water Department) staff have repeatedly attempted to assist Ms. Williams with the high water bills she received. Mayor's office constituent services staff have […] [Read More]


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INDIANAPOLIS – The most outspoken critic of hurry-up style offenses in college football fired off on Thursday.
Arkansas coach Bret Bielema, the proponent of what he calls "Normal American Football," spoke publicly for the first time since a proposed NCAA rule change that would allow defenses 10 seconds to substitute on every play was announced Feb. 12.
In talking with reporters in Searcy, Ark. at a meeting of the White County Razorback Club, Bielema said he was confident the proposed rule, which he reportedly lobbied for during a meeting of the NCAA rules committee, will pass its March 6 vote. The Associated Press reports Bielema said the inability to substitute an injured player between plays could lead to injury or death.
"If one of those players is on the field for me, and I have no timeouts, I have no way to stop the game," Bielema said, according to the AP. "And he raises his hand to stop the game, and I can't do it. What am I supposed to do?
"What are we supposed to do when we have a player who tells us he's injured?"
Auburn coach Gus Malzahn is among the leading voices in opposition to the proposed rule. On Tuesday, Malzahn said there is "absolutely zero evidence…only opinions" that pace of play jeopardizes player health and safety. Malzahn has asked NCAA football rules committee chairman and Air Force coach Troy Calhoun to delay a vote on the rule until 2015, a rule change year, to allow for a "healthy debate" among college football coaches.
Asked what evidence he has to support the notion that up-tempo offenses are a threat to player safety, Bielema referenced the recent death of California football player Ted Agu, who had sickle cell, during a training run.
"Death certificates," Bielema said, per the AP. "There's no more anything I need than that."
Lastly, Bielema took a veiled shot at Auburn as well, appearing to reference the alleged "fake" injury of linebacker Anthony Swain during the game between the Tigers and Razorbacks last season.
"If we want to get to the point where we're flopping on the ground, like somebody did against us this year …"
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"… then that's what you're going to force people to do."
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Last year's meeting also had the "swinging gate-gate" video controversy, an alleged discrepancy between Auburn's game tape and the TV broadcast of an extra point attempt.
Auburn hosts Arkansas in the season opener on Aug. 30.


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I haven't yet managed to give every user on a computer (Windows XP Pro) an individual configuration. Maybe I'm overlooking something (I already searched through help and forum) but FFR always "wants" to store its configuration files in its own application directory (e.g. "C:\Program Files\FindAndRunRobot\FindAndRunRobot.ini") and I can't find a way to argue it into something else.
I'd like to store the configuration files for a user in the associated userprofile directory (e.g. "%USERPROFILE%\FindAndRunRobot\FindAndRunRobot.ini"). Is that possible?
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ECCC Warriors 46-21 Homecoming Victim at JCJCOctober 8, 2012
After posting two straight MACJC South Division victories, East Central Community College's Warriors were unable to overcome an early 20-0 deficit and were outscored 46-21 by Jones County Junior College Saturday afternoon on the Ellisville campus.
EC dropped to 2-4 overall and 2-2 in league play while the Bobcats improved to 4-2 and 3-1 following the homecoming victory.
The Warriors were led by sophomore Brock Hall who scored on runs of 31 and 19 yards and connected with receiver Ricky Hunt on a 57-yard TD strike. Freshman kicker Austin Franklin of Petal made all three PATs. His best punt covered 56 yards.
Hall, a product of Paul W. Bryant High School in Tuscaloosa, completed 10 of 25 passes for 138 yards and had two interceptions. He also led in rushing with nine carries for 73 yards.
Hunt, who normally plays defensive back, was Hall's leading receiver with three grabs for 64 yards. Hunt is a product of North Panola High School in Sardis.
Ethan Hamilton tossed TD passes of 25 and 63 yards to fellow freshman Dylan Bossier in his first start as the Bobcat signal caller.
Hamilton is a product of Noxapater High School. Bossier hails from Teurlings Catholic High School in Lafayette, La.
Sophomore rusher Reuben Ducksworth of Mount Olive also tallied twice for Jones, as he found pay dirt on a one-yard run early in second quarter action and later on a seven-yard scoring play in the final stanza.
The Bobcats' final TD came on Jamichael Willis' 38-yard return of Franklin's onside kick with just over four minutes remaining. Willis is a product of Gardendale (Ala.) High School.
Freshman kicker Grant McLaurin accounted for the Bobcats' other points by connecting on field goals of 21 and 41 yards for an early 6-0 lead. The Forrest County AHS product made four of six PATs.
Next up for EC is another homecoming affair scheduled at Mississippi Delta Community College Saturday, Oct. 13. Kickoff for the non-division battle is set for 2 p.m. on the Moorhead campus.
The Trojans are winless in six starts.


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Graduate Career and Professional Development
Graduate Career and Professional Development offers advice on job search strategies, employment opportunities and professional development; however, students should not consider Graduate Career and Professional Development a job placement service. Your success in finding post-LL.M. employment depends on many factors: most of all, the amount of time and effort you devote to networking and researching in relation to your job search, but also your academic performance (both in the LL.M. and in your J.D. or law degree program), your professional background and experience, your interviewing skills, your connections and personal references, as well as the current economic climate.
Graduate Career and Professional Development acts on the behalf of LL.M. students by:
- Actively seeking and advertising employment opportunities for LL.M. students;
- Organizing or participating in interview programs for the respective student populations; and
- Promoting the qualities of LL.M. students collectively or individually to potential employers.
Any information disclosed to a Graduate Career and Professional Development member may be used to promote employment opportunities for LL.M. students, but will not be disclosed for any other purpose without the student's permission. There may be occasions when it is necessary to breach that confidentiality (for example, if a Graduate Career and Professional Development member believes significant harm may come to the student or to others). Whenever possible, such disclosure will be made only with the student's consent.
Georgetown University Law Center Non-Discrimination Policy
The policy of the Georgetown Law is to provide equal opportunity in its programs, activities and employment practices; to prohibit discrimination in education and employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, disability or sexual orientation; and to prohibit sexual harassment. Inquiries regarding the University's Affirmative Action Plan may be directed to the Special Assistant to the President for Affirmative Action.
LL.M. students are expected to treat the Graduate Career and Professional Development office of Graduate Programs and Law Center's staff, employer representatives, other students, and others participating in recruiting programs with professional courtesy and respect.
LL.M. students must honor promises to attend Graduate Career and Professional Development-sponsored meetings, events, and appointments. If you have replied (RSVP'd) to attend an event and are unable to participate, you must promptly contact Graduate Career and Professional Development or the appropriate individual organizing the event. Failure to do so will result in low priority being given to that LL.M. student when scheduling counseling appointments.
LL.M. students must represent their qualifications accurately throughout the employment search process. They should, if requested, be prepared to provide resumes to employers. Any item listed on a student's resume must be accurate and up-to-date.
LL.M. students should be prepared to provide copies of their undergraduate and unofficial or official Georgetown Law transcripts to employers upon request. Under no circumstances should academic information be falsified, misrepresented, or distorted, either in writing or orally. LL.M. students should be very familiar with the Georgetown Law's Student Disciplinary Code.
LL.M. students should be prepared to provide writing samples to employers upon request. Writing samples should be wholly original work. Where the writing was done with others, the contribution of the student should be clearly identified. Writing samples from law-related employment must be edited to safeguard client confidentiality and used only with the permission of the supervising attorney.
LL.M. students should promptly report to Graduate Career and Professional Development any misrepresentation, discrimination, or other abuse by employers.
LL.M. students should reach an understanding with potential employers relating to expense reimbursement prior to traveling for an interview. The LL.M. student should request reasonable reimbursement for expenses that are directly related to the interview and incurred in good faith.
LL.M. students have at least two weeks to accept or reject an offer from an employer, according to the NALP guidelines. However, this time may be extended by the employer, or at the request of the student. Students should clarify this timeline with the employer each and every time they receive an offer.
LL.M. students should notify employers of their acceptance or rejection of employment offers by the earliest time possible. In fairness to both employers and other classmates, students should act in good faith to promptly decline offers for interviews and employment which they are no longer actively considering. If, because of extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances, it becomes necessary for an LL.M. candidate to modify or be released from his or her acceptance, both the employer and Graduate Career and Professional Development should be notified promptly.
Because these sessions can sometimes be very popular, particularly when there are student deadlines, LL.M. students are encouraged to arrive at the Office of Graduate Programs early in order to ensure that adequate time is devoted to the student's particular inquiry. Graduate Career and Professional Development holds regular drop-in sessions, at different times during the week, to accommodate students' class schedules. These sessions are designed for quick questions, follow-ups, and review of previously discussed documents. Graduate Career and Professional Development will gladly see as many students as time permits.
How to Make the Most of Your Appointment
During Orientation, each LL.M. student will receive the Graduate Career and Professional Development Handbook (included in the thumb drive distributed at Orientation), which contains important job search information. If you have specific concerns regarding your individual job search strategies, we encourage you to make a list and bring it with you to Open Office Hours.
You are also encouraged to keep notes of your meetings with Graduate Career and Professional Development to remind you of the next steps in your job search. Always try to follow up with any questions that arise during drop-in sessions or an individual appointment.
24-Hour Cancellation Policy
If you have a scheduled appointment with Graduate Career and Professional Development, but will not be able to attend, we ask that you promptly inform our office at least 24 hours in advance, if possible. Graduate Career and Professional Development recognizes that emergencies can occur, and that sometimes students will have legitimate reasons for not being able to make a scheduled appointment at the last minute. If you are unable to attend a scheduled meeting, please e-mail email@example.com or call (202) 662-9036 and ask to speak with the Graduate Career and Professional Development member with whom you have the appointment.
Graduate Career and Professional Development strongly encourages all LL.M. students to participate in professional development sessions or workshops early on in the academic year. They are offered throughout the course of the academic year and include topics of general interest to most LL.M. students, such as: how to draft resumes, cover letters, and e-mails; how to prepare for an interview; and how to develop networking skills. We believe group sessions can be a great way of learning from other students' experiences and provide a useful starting point on which to build your own job search.
Although there is no one correct way to write a resume or cover letter, it can be useful to have someone else review your materials to help ensure that they are clear and free of errors. To facilitate this process, we offer a service whereby you can submit your resume and/or cover letter electronically. Your document(s) will be reviewed by Graduate Career and Professional Development.
Graduate Career and Professional Development will make every effort to reply within one week, although occasionally, because of heavy volume, this is not possible. For this reason, please send your resume and/or any other business correspondence well in advance of any deadline.
To use the Resume Review service, starting after Orientation and continuing throughout the academic year:
- If you are a foreign-trained LL.M. student, send your resume and/or your cover letter to: email@example.com.
- If you are a U.S.-trained LL.M. student, send your resume and/or your cover letter to: firstname.lastname@example.com.
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