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Westport You'll like it, you'll love it, and Essex County Fair officials hope you'll want some more of it.
The fairgrounds in Westport will again come alive with rides, games, shows and more starting Wednesday, Aug. 10, and running through Sunday, Aug. 14, all part of the 163rd annual County Fair.
"We try to make it just a little better each year," Jim Westover, member of the fair board, said.
One new show at the 2011 fair will be Allen Scott, who will perform songs not only in the style of country superstar artist Tim McGraw, but will also look and sound the part.
"We heard about him at a conference and when you play his CD and Tim McGraw's CD together, you cannot tell the difference," Westover said.
Another new event takes place the first night of the five-day extravaganza, with the first Haulin' Junk Roll-Over contest on Wednesday, Aug. 10.
"The car goes up the ramp and rolls, and it gets five points for every side it hits," Westover said. "If the car goes all the way over and back onto its wheels, it gets 20 points and drivers get three attempts with the most points winning. We have never seen any other fair in this area have something like this."
The rollover contest will be limited to only 15 cars, and those cars must be compact, 4-cylinder models.
Along with new events, there will be several popular events from last years' fair that will make their return, including the Torres Family One Ring Circus.
"After the shows, the people will come out into the stands and visit with the kids and answer questions," Westover said. "The children really enjoy that part and it was a very well-attended event."
For the second year, the Egglefield Brothers Ford Demolition Derby will be held on the Saturday of the fair, Aug. 13. Prior to 2010, the derby had been held on the last day of the fair when the organizers moved it from Saturday to Sunday.
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Well, that didn't take long.
The same day that Speaker Pelosi and Leader Reid announced that they "would support any provision that increases competition and accessibility for health insurance – whether or not it is the public option favored by most Democrats" a chief lobbyist for UnitedHealth, Steve Elmendorf, sent an email blast inviting people to a $5,000/PAC or $2400/individual fundraiser in his home for Nancy Pelosi.
From: Steve Elmendorf [mailto:[email protected]]
Sent: Friday, September 11, 2009 8:31 AM
Subject: event with Speaker Pelosi at my home
You are cordially invited to a reception with
Speaker of the House
Nancy Pelosi
Thursday, September 24, 2009
6:30pm ~ 8:00pm
At the home of
Steve Elmendorf
2301 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Apt. 7B
Washington, D.C.
$2,400 Individual
To RSVP or for additional information please contact
Carmela Clendening at (202) 485-3508 or [email protected]
Steve Elmendorf
900 7th Street NW Suite 750 Washington DC 20001
(202) 737-1655
Sure. It's legal. It's probably a coincidence. Maybe. But is it smart? I don't think so.

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The Fort Wayne Philharmonic and its union musicians announced Friday they have reached a tentative agreement on a new labor contract.
The Philharmonic and members of Fort Wayne Musicians Association, American Federation of Musicians Local 58, in Fort Wayne, agreed not to discuss terms of the proposed contract until the orchestra board of directors and musicians have voted on it, the announcement said.
The two sides actually reached the agreement late Thursday afternoon, the announcement said.
The Philharmonic board's first opportunity to vote on the proposed contract will be during its Dec. 3 meeting, said J.L. Nave III, orchestra president and CEO. Musicians will vote on the contract within the next two weeks, the announcement said.
Both sides will continue operating under the terms of the previous four-year contract, which expired Aug. 16, until a new contract is finalized, the announcement said.
During some of the previous negotiations, musicians said they offered to take a 12 percent pay cut temporarily and to help the orchestra with fundraising to get it back on a solid financial foundation.
As of early last month, the Philharmonic had an accumulated financial deficit of $2.3 million.
The orchestra had sought about a 20 percent cut in musicians' pay and for musicians to pay more than $3,000 a year for family health benefits.


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who has and who has not submitted the required financial disclosure forms. Usually, reminders should be sufficient for those who have not submitted forms, but penalties may also be needed, at least for blatant violations. Recent highly publicized incidents of significant underreporting of financial relationships to academic institutions call attention to the need for mechanisms to verify that the information disclosed is complete and accurate (e.g., through public reporting by industry of payments to physicians; see Recommendation 3.4). Again, sanctions may be appropriate for blatant cases of inaccurate disclosure. In addition, journal editors could take a stance more aggressive than they generally have thus far toward authors who violate their journals' disclosure and conflict of interest policies.
When noncompliance is egregious, penalties such as public censure or the suspension of individuals from certain positions (e.g., a principal investigator or department chair) may be necessary. Even accrediting agencies such as the Joint Commission (formerly the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) that have shifted from using more negative strategies to using more positive and cooperative strategies (e.g., acknowledging high performers and helping struggling performers improve) retain a range of sanctions for use against persistent or egregiously poor performers. Sanctions are, however, neither sufficient nor desirable as the sole instruments of accountability. They must be combined with a more ambitious and effective compliance strategy that employs collaboration, consensus building, and positive incentives.
As this report has described, some institutions that carry out medical research, education, clinical care, and practice guideline development have no or inadequate conflict of interest policies. Some institutions may not even fully meet the requirements of current federal regulations, and others fail to undertake monitoring and enforcement activities. This report has also described shortcomings in adherence by individual physicians and researchers to academic medical center, journal, and other conflict of interest policies.
Ideally, physicians, scientists, and medical institutions should voluntarily adopt conflict of interest policies as a matter of professional responsibility and professional ethics. A commitment to patient well-being, valid scientific research, and evidence-based education would naturally lead professionals to voluntarily adopt strong measures to minimize the negative impact of conflicts of interest on objectivity and trust. No doubt many professionals have such an attitude and act on it. Realistically, however, the committee


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AUBURN, Mass. – There have been recent improvements in the economy at the state and local levels, but there is still plenty of work to do, local state representatives said at Wednesday's Auburn Chamber of Commerce breakfast,.
State Sen. Michael Moore (D-Millbury) and state Rep. Paul Frost (R-Auburn) gave a post-election update at the chamber's networking event at the Auburn/Webster Lodge of Elks, as they discussed the state of the economy, jobs and local business. Auburn Town Manager Julie Jacobson also gave an optimistic town update at the breakfast.
Moore, who was re-elected to a third term in the 2nd Worcester District last week, highlighted a piece of legislation that he co-sponsored last session in the state Senate, which he said will benefit local businesses. The fair-share contribution legislation eliminates fines for businesses that do not provide insurance for employees already covered under another plan.
"Before, businesses were fined $295 per year per employee in these cases, but by fixing this loophole, it will hopefully free up a lot of resources that will help people get back to work," Moore said.
The Millbury Democrat also said the state's bond rating is one of the best in the country, and Massachusetts now has one of the top rainy-day funds in the country, which is $1.6 billion. In addition, Moore said it looks like there will be a further reduction in the state income tax in 2013.
"Based on the surplus we had in the last fiscal year, it looks like on Jan. 1 that we will have another reduction from the 5.25 to 5.20 percent," he said.
While there have been positive movements on Beacon Hill, Frost said the state has plenty of challenges ahead. Frost, who has been a state representative for 16 years and ran unopposed in the Nov. 6 election, said unemployment is starting to creep back up in Massachusetts, which "we have to pay attention to."
"We have to be more aggressive in helping our small businesses grow here in Massachusetts, to encourage jobs here in Massachusetts," Frost said.
Earlier this year, Frost said that he and Republican House colleagues put together a jobs bill that dealt with reducing business regulation and addressing health-care costs. Frost said he hopes that the jobs bill has more success in the upcoming session.
"There is a lot that has to be done," Frost said. "The challenges are not any easier. They're going to be more difficult, and we're going to have to work together.
"The key to that is getting small businesses up-and-running and hiring, and that has to be the priority of our state and federal governments, and it's certainly my priority," Frost added.


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This module creates 3D animation scene data from sequential geometry data that can be played in Render and other Open Inventor viewers. The created scene is build with SoBlinc, so the movie can be played without any loop connection.
The movie generated by this module is three dimensional, so you can view a moving, 3D object time in real time. The generated geometry data can be saved to file with WriteGeom, and can be loaded by other 3D tools or viewers, and it can be played in these browsers as a 3D movie.
This module stores incoming geometry data and adds it to outgoing geometry data. You can clear this stored data with the 'Clear' button. Play speed can be set with the 'Speed' dial. The speed is the duration between frames, so the play speed becomes faster when you set 'Speed' to a smaller value and vice versa.
It takes a while to generate outgoing data, and it decreases performance. You can suspend the generation of the data by checking 'Quiet'.
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Sequential geometry data.
Port: Speed
Type: Dial
Change the duration between frames.
Port: Clear
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Clear the stored geometry data.
Port: Quiet
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Menu Item: Run
Menu Item: Quiet
When 'Run' is selected, outgoing geometry data is generated whenever new data arrives at the 'Input' port, or the module is fired. When 'Quiet' is selected, outgoing data is not generated and only storing is performed.
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Nunc (Latin for "now") is an organization devoted to presenting high-caliber performances of music of current, recent and older eras, through distinctive programming that highlights their innovations and contributions. By including contemporary and newly commissioned compositions in a context of historical continuity and evolution, Nunc enhances our sense of immediacy of the present and reveals the interrelation of works across time and divergent philosophies. Comprising a flexible collection of performers and artists, rather than a fixed ensemble roster, Nunc exposes listeners to important styles and developments up to those of our own day.
Nunc was founded in 2007 as "Transit Circle " by artistic director and violinist/violist Miranda Cuckson, and was renamed and incorporated as a not-for-profit organization in 2012. Since its inaugural concert in New York City, it has presented several programs per season, including a number of world and United States premiere performances. The New York Times wrote that the organization "has a lineup likely to appeal to anyone who keeps tabs on the contemporary music world…these musicians are so thoroughly at home with [the repertory] that they made even the toughest of these works sing…the players found the fun in it."
In demand as soloist and chamber musician, Miranda Cuckson is renowned for her performances of a wide range of repertoire, from early eras to the most current creations. She is one of the foremost and most active violinist-interpreters of contemporary music. She leads a busily active life as a performer in major concert venues like Carnegie Hall, the Berlin Philharmonie, 92nd Street Y, Miller Theatre, and the Lincoln Center and Bard Festivals, as well as at universities, galleries and informal spaces. Following her CD of concertos by Korngold and Ponce, she made several recital CDs of American music, for which she was awarded grants from the Copland and Ditson funds: by Ralph Shapey (two-CD set), Donald Martino and Ross Lee Finney, and "the wreckage of flowers" featuring music by Michael Hersch. Her CD of Luigi Nono's "la lontananza nostalgica utopica futura" was named a Best Classical Recording of 2012 by the New York Times. She has worked with many of today's finest composers including Carter, Haas, Dutilleux, Sciarrino, Adams, Crumb, Lachenmann, Saariaho and Davidovsky. Over the last decade or so in New York, she has been involved in many adventurous music organizations in the city, as frequent performer and as presenter of concert events.
Nunc is a long-term aspiration and interest of mine, a sandbox for me to play in and a way, I feel, to be a thoughtful, contributing artist, not just playing well but dealing with the repertoire and its various main streams and intriguing tributaries, thinking and making sense of it and discovering the specifics that give them their communicative power. As Nunc's director, I look forward to lots of fascinating, moving, fun performances, discussions and projects. It's extremely satisfying to have ongoing collaborations with people that continue to evolve and develop and I hope to continue and nurture those. -MC
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I don't get "paid" to volunteer but I get quite a few "perks".I get a "free" lunch (yes I know-no such thing as a "free lunch") when I volunteer at the hospital. I received a membership to the historical society because I volunteer there. Plus there's the volunteer recognition lunches, etc. each year.
Keep something healthy and convenient at the front of your fridge so you can grab it quickly when you need something NOW. Whether you pre-package your own portions or use grocery store convenience foods like carrot snack packs, it will make a huge difference in what you eat if it's something easy for you to grab.
I made a goal to walk to my local shops and to the school & pre-school instead of driving the car. As I have a baby too I have found it great exercise pushing the pram, especially up hills. My little girl (4 y.o.) likes to hang on to the safety strap & I usually end up dragging her up hills too LOL.


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A method for capturing content from a legacy data system. A print format language (PFL) file is generated by the legacy data system corresponding to a printed form or report. A corresponding PFL template is defined that is used delineate dynamic zones of the printed form or report from static areas, wherein the static areas contain content that is constant across multiple pages of forms (e.g., fixed graphical and formatting content and field titles) and the dynamic zones contain content that varies (e.g., field values). Through application of the template, the legacy system data are extracted from the PFL file. Portions of the extracted legacy system data corresponding to each of the plurality of fields of the legacy system form or report are determined and the data are provided to a new data system in a manner that relates each portion of the extracted legacy system data with the field which it corresponds.
1. A method for capturing content from a legacy data system, comprising:
generating a print format language (PFL) file comprising renderable content that if submitted to a PFL compatible printer will produce at least one printed form comprising a plurality of fields containing legacy system data and having a layout defined by one of a legacy data system form or report;
extracting the legacy system data from the PFL file;
determining portions of the extracted legacy system data corresponding to each of the plurality of fields of the legacy system form or report; and
providing the extracted legacy system data to a new data system in a manner that relates each portion of the extracted legacy system data with the field to which it corresponds.
2. The method of
defining a PFL template comprising a plurality of indicia via which the portions of the legacy system data contained in the PFL file corresponding to each of the plurality of fields may be identified; and
parsing the PFL file in view of the PFL template to extract the portions of the legacy system data corresponding to each of the plurality of fields.
3. The method of
defining a plurality of PFL templates, each to be applied to a respective form or report; and
determining at run-time which template from among said plurality of templates to apply to a given form or report.
4. The method of
mapping areas of a virtual form template representative of how data is to appear on corresponding printed forms into dynamic zones containing variable content that may differ on different printed forms; and
adding indicia to the PFL template defining boundaries for each area corresponding to dynamic zones.
5. The method of
6. The method of
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8. The method of
extracting words located in each of the dynamic zones from the PFL file;
arranging the words into phrases; and
storing data corresponding to the phrases in the new data system in a manner in which the dynamic zone from which each phrase was extracted may be identified.
9. The method of
10. The method of
11. A machine-readable media having instructions stored thereon, which when executed enable content to be captured from a legacy data system by performing the operations of:
extracting legacy system data from a print format language (PFL) file comprising renderable content to render at least one form comprising a plurality of fields containing the legacy system data and having a layout defined by one of a legacy data system form or report;
determining portions of the extracted legacy system data corresponding to each of the plurality of fields of the legacy system form or report; and
providing the extracted legacy system data to a new data system in a manner that relates each portion of the extracted legacy system data with the field to which it corresponds.
12. The machine-readable media of
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extracting words located in each of the dynamic zones from the PFL file;
arranging the words into phrases; and
storing data corresponding to the phrases in the new data system in a manner in which the dynamic zone from which each phrase was extracted may be identified.
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[0001] This application is related to, and hereby claims the benefit of the filing date under 35 U.S.C. �119(e) of co-pending provisional application serial No. 60/378,707, which was filed May 7, 2002.
[0002] A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever. The following notice applies to the software and data as described below and in the drawings hereto: Copyright� 2002, Exigen Group, All Rights Reserved.
[0003] The invention generally relates to transfer of data between incompatible data systems and the like, and in particular, to a non-OCR (optical character recognition) method for capturing computer filled-in forms to enable data transfer between the incompatible data systems.
[0004] Oftentimes, organizations need to transfer data between incompatible data systems, such as a legacy system and a new system. (As used herein, the use of the term "legacy system" or "legacy data system" refers to any type of existing system that provides form-based output, such as forms and reports, and includes form issuance systems and applications as well as conventional data systems.) Typically, the legacy system and new systems will run on different platforms (hardware and/or operating systems), which leads to great difficulty in transferring the data between the systems. Furthermore, the storage schema used for the systems will also usually differ significantly.
[0005] In some of cases, conversion software must be specially written to "migrate" data between the legacy or form issuance system and new systems. This can be a daunting and very expensive task, and may not be possible under many conversions scenarios. A more simple way of transferring data between the systems involves the use of optical character recognition (OCR). Generally, data may be accessed in data systems via a set of printed forms. Accordingly, conversion from a legacy or form issuance system to a new system may be accomplished by graphically inputting printed forms containing legacy data via some mechanical method (e.g., scan, fax, etc.), create an optical character recognition (OCR) application to use OCR to capture the data, and enter the captured data into the new system.
[0006] For example, suppose it is desired to transfer data from a legacy or form issuance system data system 100 in FIG. 1 to a new data system 102. Legacy data stored in a legacy data system database 104 having a legacy schema is processed by a processor 106 using a filter 108 (i.e., one or more database queries) and a set of forms 110 to generate a print file 112. The print file is submitted to a printer 114 for printing, thereby producing printed forms 116, which comprise hard-copy output of the legacy system data. The legacy system data may then be extracted from the printed forms by scanning the forms with a scanner 118 and processing the scanned content using an OCR-based application 120 designed for processing data configured to correspond to the layout of printed forms 116, typically through use of an extraction template. The data produced by OCR-based application 120 are then processed by a conversion application 122 that stores processed data in a new data system database 124 having a database schema corresponding to the new system's data model.
[0007] Another example widely found in today's business environments is illustrated in FIG. 2. In the illustrated scheme, forms 130 produced by multiple distributed insurance or financial agencies (only one of which is shown) are submitted to a centralized site 132 for OCR-to-data conversion processing. Typically, the agencies will use different equipment and software to create and fill in different forms. Under the current art, the forms are delivered from the agencies to the central processing site through fax or hardcopy (printout). In some cases original files are delivered through email, FTP, etc. Upon arrival at centralized site 132, the forms are printed, scanned, and processed using an OCR-based application that employs various extraction templates retrieved from a template database 134. Various data extracted from the forms are then stored in a document database 136 and a legacy database 138.
[0008] In addition to using OCR, there are electronic means for capturing and storing legacy system data. For example, Computer Output to Laser Disk (COLD™) technology may be employed to store form content on laser disks. However, this technology is mainly used for archiving data from legacy systems, etc. COLD technology takes pure text from a legacy system and requires separate development of form-templates if form representation is needed. This is very expensive and time-consuming process, especially if dozens or hundreds of different types of forms must be processed. Special design skill is needed, and maintenance is very difficult as well. Finally, in many cases the new forms do not qualify as legal copy of the original forms.
[0009] The current practices described above are terribly inefficient, for multiple reasons:
[0010] 1. Printer usage is abnormally high, thus requiring a correspondingly high level of maintenance, which is costly, consumes resources, and generates environmentally-damaging waste.
[0011] 2. Printing such large volumes of paper is also wasteful, thus unnecessarily polluting the environment and consuming resources.
[0012] 3. The mechanisms needed to read such large volumes of paper are expensive and also require maintenance and consume resources.
[0013] 4. The accuracy of OCR technology for reading a document after scanning or faxing is usually not sufficient and requires auditing and manual intervention, which is costly and time-consuming.
[0014] 5. In cases of distributed systems, the method of the current art can become very complicated, as print files can be very big, and in some cases fill a whole tape.
[0015] What is clearly needed is a better, less costly, more efficient, and cleaner method for transfer of forms (data+image) between incompatible systems, rather than being printed out, read in via some mechanical method, and processed by OCR. Further, a system and a method is needed to allow integration of forms (formatted data+image) from multiple systems in various different localities.
[0016] In accordance with aspects of the present invention, a method for capturing content from a legacy data system is disclosed. A print format language (PFL) file, such as a Hewlett-Packard PCL file, PostScript file, Adobe PDF file or the like is generated by the legacy data system or a third party application corresponding to a printed form or report. A corresponding PFL template is defined to delineate static and dynamic zones of the printed form or report, wherein the static zones contain content that is constant across multiple pages of forms (e.g., fixed text, graphical and formatting content, such as field titles) and the dynamic zones contain content that varies (e.g., field values). Through application of the template, the legacy system data are extracted from the PFL file. Portions of the extracted legacy system data corresponding to each of the plurality of fields of the legacy system form or report are determined and the data are provided to in a new data system in a manner that relates each portion of the extracted legacy system data with the field to which it corresponds.
[0017] According to one aspect of the invention, the static and dynamic zones are defined during a mapping process in which indicia identifying the location of each of a plurality of static and dynamic zones are stored in the PFL template, along with indicia identifying each zone. During processing of the PFL file, words are extracted from the PFL file, and the location of the words are identified to determine which static or dynamic zone they are contained in. The words inside a given zone are then arranged in phrases, and data corresponding to the phrases is provided to or stored in the new data system, along with the indicia identifying which zone the data were extracted from.
[0018] Accordingly to another aspect of the invention, graphic content in the original form or report may be extracted and stored in a manner that enables the new data system to reproduce the graphical content. In addition, the PFL template may be further employed to apply layout information in a form or report generated via the new data system to produce a replicate of a corresponding original form or report that might be generated from the legacy data system.
[0019] Other features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the accompanying drawings, and from the detailed description, that follows below.
[0020] Embodiments of the present invention are illustrated by way of example, and not limitation, by the figures of the accompanying drawings in which like references indicate similar elements and in which:
[0021]FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram illustrating a conventional data capture process that employs optical character recognition (OCR);
[0022]FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram illustrating a typical business environment in which forms are submitted from various locations to a central OCR processing site that is used to capture data from the forms using OCR;
[0023]FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram illustrating an overview of a data capture process in accordance with an embodiment of the invention;
[0024]FIG. 4 is a representation of an exemplary computer-entry form as might be used in a legacy data system;
[0025]FIG. 5 is a representation of a printed form corresponding to the computer-entry form of FIG. 4 that might be produced by the legacy data system via a print form or print report process;
[0026]FIG. 6A is a high-level block diagram illustrating the mapping and production phases employed by the non-OCR capture process of the present invention;
[0027]FIG. 6B is a flow process diagram illustrating details operations performed during the mapping and production phases;
[0028]FIG. 7A is a representation of a mapping application window including a virtual form via which a user is enabled to graphically define dynamic zone mappings;
[0029]FIG. 7B is a representation of the mapping application window of FIG. 7A after a user has defined the dynamic zone mappings for a given form;
[0030]FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram illustrating one embodiment employing a coordinate system to define the boundaries of the dynamic zones;
[0031]FIG. 9 is a process flow chart for a print operation in accordance with an embodiment of the invention; and
[0032]FIG. 10 is a schematic diagram of an exemplary computer server system that may be employed to practice the operations described in the embodiments of the invention disclosed herein.
[0033] In the following detailed description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the described embodiments of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that alternative embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, in order to avoid obscuring the description of exemplary embodiments of the present invention.
[0034] Reference throughout the specification to "one embodiment" or "an embodiment" means that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the appearance of the phrases "in one embodiment" or "in an embodiment" in various places throughout the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment. Furthermore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments.
[0035] An overview of a system for capturing legacy system data via a non-OCR capture process is shown in FIG. 3. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, the processing that occurs in the legacy data system is substantially similar to that described above with reference to the prior art system of FIG. 1, with the primary exception that legacy system forms 310 are now enabled to include graphic (when compared with legacy system forms 110). Additionally, print file 112 has been replaced with a form template Print Format Language (PFL) file 312 that may further contain renderable data pertaining to the graphic content in addition to the text and layout data present in print file 112, and has a format targeted for a PFL-compatible printer, as explained in further detail below.
[0036] Rather than submit form template PFL file 312 to a printer, scan the printed forms, and capture data using an OCR process, the form template PFL file is submitted directly to a non-OCR capture process 300 that extracts data, including text and graphical content, along with layout information contained in the form template PFL file using an appropriate PFL template selected from a set of PFL templates 305. Depending on the particular implementation, the non-OCR capture process may be used to directly store captured data in new data system database 124, or a conversion application 322 may be employed to assist in this process.
[0037] A representation of a typical computer entry form 310 as viewed during entry of data into a legacy data system is shown in FIG. 4. In this example, the computer entry form corresponds to a form that might be used for entering and viewing insurance claim information. As is common with many computer entry forms of this type, computer entry form 400 includes a plurality of field descriptors 401 n displayed adjacent to respective entry boxes 402 n in which field values corresponding to descriptors are entered and/or viewed. (As used herein, an italicized n is used in place of letters a, b, c, d, e, etc. that appear in the Figures). For example, field descriptors 401 a-e displayed at the top of the form respectively include "CLAIM ID:", "CLAIMED LOSS:", "DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY:", "CLAIM TYPE:", and "DEDUCTABLE:", while each of corresponding entry boxes 402 a-e is displayed below its respective field descriptor. In addition to field descriptors, many computer entry forms include section descriptors that are used to delineate section on the form, such as illustrated by section descriptors 403 a, 403 b, and 403 c on computer entry form 400.
[0038] A printed form 516 corresponding to computer entry form 310 is shown in FIG. 5. In general, printed from 516 is representative of the hard copy output a PFL-compatible printer would produce if it was to render form template PFL file 312. In the illustrated embodiment, the textual content of the printed form mirrors the textual content of the computer entry form. For example, the printed form includes field descriptors 501 n, which mirror field descriptors 401 n in the computer entry form. Similarly, field values 502 n mirror the field values entered in entry boxes 402 n, respectively. Furthermore, the arrangement of the various text elements are substantially the same. One noticeable difference is that the field values in the printed form appear simply as text, without a surrounding box.
[0039] It is noted that the printed form may also differ from the computer entry form in the way field values are displayed. For example, while the computer entry form may include separate fields and corresponding field descriptors for entering address information, the printed form might include a full address comprising data from those same fields (e.g., Address Line 1, Address Line 2, City, State, Zip code, etc.) disposed adjacent a single "ADDRESS" field descriptor.
[0040] In general, printed forms that are generated using legacy system data will generally have a format similar to printed form 516, or may comprise tabulated lists. Typically, such printed forms may be generated on an individual basis, a batch basis, or through the use of a report script. For example, a legacy data system or other form issuance system may support printing single or multiple pages corresponding to a given individual or set of computer entry forms via a print option or the like. Optionally, the legacy data system (or a third party system that may access the legacy data system data) may provide a report building application that enables users to design report layout and contain via which printed forms may be generated. Tabulated lists are more common for reports, although reports may be designed to produce form-configured output as well.
[0041] In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the system not only captures text-based data from a legacy data system or other form issuance system, but captures graphical content and layout information as well. In view of this capability, computer entry form 310 and printed form 516 further include exemplary display and printed graphic elements 404 dd and 504 dd, respectively. The objective in this instance is to be able to produce a printed form via the new data system that is a substantially exact replication of a corresponding printed form that was or could have been previously generated by the legacy data system or other form issuance system. This replication capability is a vital element of the novel art disclosed herein, because prior art, such as, for example, COLD technology, may lose its standing as a legal document if it is "redesigned" such that it differs from the original.
[0042] Further details of non-OCR capture process 300 are shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B. At a high level, non-OCR capture process 300 includes two main phases: a mapping phase 301 and a production phase 310. Typically, each new form is mapped only once, the first time it is introduced. For all subsequent uses of any specific form, the form map is retained as a template. Production refers to the processing of batches of forms 310. In many cases a set of different forms may be combined in one document represented by one PFL file. For example, the forms may be processed during hourly, daily, weekly, and/or monthly runs or processing can start from at moment the form becomes available for processing.
[0043] Mapping
[0044] Details of mapping phase 301 are illustrated in the left-hand portion of FIG. 6B. The process begins in a block 302, wherein each of the possible form templates is selected transformed into a corresponding from template PFL file 306. The most commonly used print languages are PCL (Printer Control Language, a print format language for Hewlett-Packard printers), PDF (Portable Document Format, a PFL for universal printing and display made by Adobe Corporation), or Postscript (PS). However, any of the many other existing print formats may be used, beyond these more generic print formats.
[0045] The most natural way to perform this operations is to create a PFL file corresponding to a form template from a legacy data system or other form issuance system, or a third party application that may be used to access the legacy data system. For example, a user might select a "Print to File" option available in the application. A print driver corresponding to the destination PFL file must be installed on the computer used to process the print request. For example, if one wished to produce a PFL file having a PCL format, the user would need to have an appropriate PCL-compatible print driver installed. In response to the "Print to File" request, the computer will generate a PFL file corresponding to the form template. Print invocation methods other the "Print to File" menu options and the like may also be used to create the PFL file.
[0046] Next, in a block 303, the text and graphic content of the form template PFL file are captured, along with the layout information, and presented to the user in a readable format. In one embodiment, this operation may be performed by a PFL-compatible reader, such as Adobe Acrobat (for PDF files) or a PostScript file reader. There are also a number of PCL viewers that may be used for rendering display images of PCL-formatted files.
[0047] In a block 304 mapping operations are performed to define dynamic portions (zones) of the printed form. The dynamic zones are areas on the printed form that may contain variable content (i.e., content that may differ on different forms). Typically, the dynamic zones will contain field values. It is further noted, that field values may include graphical content as well as textual content.
[0048] In one embodiment, users are enabled to define the dynamic zones via a mapping application in which a "virtual" form template 710 representative of a "to be printed" form is employed. For example, the application enables a user to select an area corresponding to a dynamic zone by clicking on a first corner of a "bounding" box defining the area with a cursor control device (e.g., mouse, trackball, etc.) and dragging the cursor to an opposite of the bounding box and then releasing the cursor, as depicted by cursors 712 a and 712 b, which are used to define a dynamic zone 706 c in FIG. 7A. In one embodiment, the size of the bounding box may be automatically determined based on selected content. For example, the user could select the words "CASUALTY LOSS-THEFT" corresponding to field value 702 d, as depicted by a cursor 714, and then perform an input device operation, such as double-clicking or right-clicking the cursor control device or selecting a menu option. In response, in one embodiment the mapping application would store coordinate data corresponding to a virtual bounding box that would encompass the selected text, wherein the coordinate data define a dynamic zone containing the selected text, such as depicted by a dynamic zone 706 d. Generally, single-line and multiple-line fields may be defined in this manner.
[0049] In one embodiment, the form template may be generated that includes field values that occupy the maximum width of corresponding fields. For example, if a field is defined as varchar 32 (i.e., a 32-character maximum variable-width field), the field in the form template could be represented by 32 characters, such as X's. In other instances, the form template field may contain a value that occupies less than the maximum width of the field. In this instance, the application provides one or more mechanisms that allow that bounding coordinates to be adjusted. For example, in one embodiment the bounding coordinates are presented in a dialog, and may simply be edited manually by the user. In another embodiment, a bounding box corresponding to the bounding coordinates may be resized by selecting the box with the cursor and then dragging a selected side of the box.
[0050] Generally, indicia to identify each dynamic zone will also need to be defined. In forms in which there are respective field descriptors for each field (as defined by a corresponding dynamic zone), the respective field descriptors may be implied as the indicia to be used. In one embodiment, the user is enabled to enter indicia as each dynamic zone is defined, or selectively add such information at a subsequent point in time. Generally, the indicia may be used for storing data captured from the dynamic zones in a new data system, as described in further detail below. For example, the indicia may correspond to a new or existing column in a database table of the new data system
[0051] A virtual form template 710B having completely defined dynamic zone mappings is shown in FIG. 7B. In the Figure, dynamic zones 706 n are defined by the bounding boxes with the large dashes. Upon having completed the mapping definitions, the user will activate a menu option or control to request that the mappings be saved to a PFL template 305. In one embodiment, the user will be presented with a dialog box or the like in which the user can enter information by which the PFL template may be identified, such as keywords, a form title, etc. Optionally, keywords and the like may be automatically extracted from text contained in the non-dynamic zone portions of the form template.
[0052] PFL template 305 comprises an augmented version of form template PFL file 306, wherein indicia defining the boundaries (e.g., corners or location and size of bounding box) of each dynamic zone are added to the file. Generally, the PFL files that are processed using the PFL template will contain layout information that is based on a primary datum, which will typically comprise either a corner of the printer paper, or a margin corner in the printed document, as indicated by a primary datum 800 in FIG. 8. The location of all content on the printed form is defined by indicia embedded in the PFL file. For example, such indicia might define the location of each word (most commonly used), a line of text, a phrase, a graphic object, etc. In some instances, the location of a printed object (text or graphic) may be dependant on the content of other objects in the printed form. For example, in the case of a paragraph, the location of each word in the paragraph will depend on the location of the starting point of the paragraph (typically defined), the font used, the paragraph line spacing, and the paragraph margins. All of this information is typically defined in a PFL file.
[0053] Thus, in order to define the location of each dynamic zone, indicia specifying the boundaries of those zones are included in the PFL template corresponding to the form from which corresponding data are to be extracted. In one embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8, coordinate information identifying the edges of the dynamic zones (relative to a primary datum) are stored in the PFL template. For example, the Top, Left, Bottom, and Right edge coordinates (relative to primary datum 800 in an XY coordinate system) may be stored, as depicted by coordinate sets {Tnd, Lnd, Bnd, Rnd}. Typically, the unit of measure for the coordinate system will match the unit of measure employed by the PFL file type, although this in not a requirement.
[0054] In another embodiment illustrated in FIG. 8, the boundaries of each dynamic zone are respectively defined by locations of datums 807 nd (n indicates the zone number, d indicates dynamic) in combination with respective width and height information for the bounding box. For example, the location of each zone datum 807 nd, which in the illustrated example corresponds to the upper left hand corner of each dynamic zone bounding box, may be defined by a vectors 808 nd from the primary datum to the zone datum. If a XY coordinate system is implemented and the primary datum is defined to have X and Y coordinate positions of 0 and 0, the vectors may simply be defined by the X and Y coordinate locations of the datums relative to the primary datum. For example, in FIG. 8, the XY coordinates for the dynamic datums 807 nd are labeled Xnd and Ynd. Again, the unit of measure for the XY coordinate system will generally match the unit of measure employed by the PFL file type, although this in not a requirement.
[0055] In the vector embodiment, indicia corresponding to the size of each zone is also included in the PFL template. In general, this information may comprise width and height information for the dynamic zone bounding boxes, such as illustrated by dynamic zone width and height values Wnd and Hnd. Preferably, the unit of measure for the width and height will be the same as that used for the datum locations.
[0056] Production
[0057] Details of production phase 310 (FIG. 6A) are illustrated in the right-hand portion of FIG. 6B. In contrast to the operations performed during mapping phase 301, which are generally one-time administrative operations for each form template, the operations performed during production phase 310 are performed during each production run-time. During the production phase, PFL files 312 are processed. PFL files 312 will generally be generated by either the legacy data system or a third party application that may access the legacy data system or any other form issuance system, in a manner similar to producing form template PFL file 306; however, in this instance, the PFL file will typically comprising renderable content to produce multiple hard-copy forms. Oftentimes, the PFL file will be generated using a predefined report.
[0058] The processing of PFL file 312 begins in a block 311, wherein all applicable content is captured from the PFL file (i.e., content that would appear in the printed form, including text, graphics, and formatting content). In one embodiment, an appropriate PFL template form among a plurality of PFL templates 305 is identified using key words that are captured, as depicted by a block 313. In optional embodiments, other PFL template identification schemes may be employed, such as using a script for both producing and processing the PFL files, wherein appropriate PFL templates are specifically identified in the script.
[0059] Next, in a block 314, the coordinates of each word are compared with the coordinates of the dynamic zones, as defined in PFL template 305. The idea here is to identify which words are contained in each of the dynamic zones, by comparing the location of those words as they would appear on a printed form (that would be produced if the PFL file was submitted to a PFL-compatible printer for printing) with the location of the dynamic zones as defined by where their corresponding bounding boxes would appear on the printed form. In one embodiment, only content contained in dynamic zones need to be located. In a block 315, words inside each of the zones, as applicable, are located and arranged in phrases. Data corresponding to the phrases, which generally may include one or more words and/or numerical values, are then either stored in the new data system database 124, or provided to conversion application 322. Typically, when data are to be stored directly in the database, the database needs to include a database schema defining the structure of one or more tables in which the data are to be stored. Accordingly, each phrase that is to be stored needs to include indicia identifying a table and column that corresponding data are to be stored in. This is where the previously-defined dynamic zone indicia comes into play. By knowing what which dynamic zone the phrases are contained in, the system can determined what table and column to stored the data in. The operations for block 314 and 315 are repeated for each page of content included in the PFL file. The same PFL file can contain multiple types of different forms.
[0060] In cases in which the data are to be provided to conversion application 322, the data do not need to be formatted so specifically. Generally, the data may be passed to the conversion application in a more generalized form, such as a comma-delimited file. However, the data should be provided in a manner that enables the conversion application to identify each set of data (i.e., which field values apply to which fields).
[0061] In instances in which the dynamic zones include graphical content, data pertaining to that content may be stored in the database in various forms. In one embodiment, PFL content for rendering the content may be directly stored in the database or be provided to the conversion application for subsequent storage in the database. Optionally, the PFL content may be rendered and converted to another format from which the graphic may be substantially replicated that doesn't require as much storage space, such as converting renderable PFL content into compressed image format, such as GIF, JPEG, TIFF, or the like.
[0062] In a block 316, optional validation and exception handling operations may be performed. For example, a check to determine if the content of a PFL file matches the PFL template may be performed. In cases in which the PFL file contains data corresponding to only one form, the process is complete. If cases where the PFL file contains data corresponding to multiple forms, the foregoing operations, beginning with block 311 are repeated for each of those forms, as indicated by a decision block 317.
[0063] Forms for processing can arrive in batches, with many separate forms contained in one file. In some cases, each form is transmitted separately, rather than filling a big file. In some instances, forms may be e-mailed for processing (not shown), and in yet other cases, batches are FTPed between sites (also not shown), etc. In both situations, a form or a batch from one or more originating sites may be sent to one or more processing sites, thereby supporting a distributed environment similar to that shown in FIG. 2.
[0064] Replicating Original Forms
[0065] As discussed above, one aspect of the invention is the ability to replicate an original form via the new data system that may have been formerly produced (e.g., printed) by a legacy data system or form issuance system. With reference to FIG. 9, this is accomplished in a manner that somewhat parallels the content capture operations. In one embodiment, information may be included in PFL templates 305 comprising static PFL content corresponding to static (i.e., non-dynamic) portions of the original form. For example, such information could be used to render an original form without any filed values, wherein the content and layout of the original form are maintained. Furthermore, the PFL template for a given form contains indicia defining the location of the dynamic zones for that form, and further includes indicia identifying each dynamic zone. Collectively, this information may be used to define a set of dynamic zone "slots" in the PFL template that may be filled with corresponding field values, as appropriate. In is noted that in one embodiment PFL content corresponding to the static content and layout information corresponding to an original form may be stored in a separate output template 905A, while in another embodiment such information is stored in a modified PFL template 905B.
[0066] The output process begins in a block 900, these dynamic zone slots are filed with corresponding field values 902, which are retrieved from new data system database 124 using an appropriate database query (or set of queries). Generally, the data values may be inserted inline in the "slots" for the template.
[0067] Depending on the particular implementation and PFL format used, it may be necessary to strip out zone location and identification indicia from the PFL template, or otherwise disable such information. This can be done using various schemes. For example, if the indicia are contained in the header, they may be removed or commented out. Under another scheme, the process may start with a modified PFL template 905 in which all or a portion of the indicia was already removed.
[0068] The end result of the operations of blocks 900 and 908 is a PFL renderable 906, which can be rendered on a display 913 to produce viewable forms 914 or submitted to a printer 915 to produce printed forms 916. Notably, since the original forms' static content and layout information is already included in the PFL template (305 or 905B) and/or output template 905A, and the PFL templates were built using corresponding legacy data system content and layout information, the static content and layout in the output forms will be identical to that found in corresponding forms produced by the legacy data system. Furthermore, for a given set of dynamic zone content (i.e., field values) that match corresponding content in an original legacy data system-generated form, display forms 914 and printed forms 916 will comprise a substantially exact replication of that original form.
[0069] Exemplary File Server Computer System
[0070] With reference to FIG. 10, a generally conventional computer server 1000 is illustrated, which is suitable for use in connection with practicing operations of the embodiments of the present invention described above. Examples of computer systems that may be suitable for these purposes include stand-alone and enterprise-class servers operating UNIX-based, Windows NT, Windows 2000 LINUX-based operating systems, etc.
[0071] Computer server 1000 includes a chassis 1002 in which is mounted a motherboard (not shown) populated with appropriate integrated circuits, including one or more processors 1004 and memory (e.g., DIMMs or SIMMs) 1006, as is generally well known to those of ordinary skill in the art. A monitor 1008 is included for displaying graphics and text generated by software programs and program modules that are run by the computer server. A mouse 1010 (or other pointing device) may be connected to a serial port (or to a bus port or USB port) on the rear of chassis 1002, and signals from mouse 1010 are conveyed to the motherboard to control a cursor on the display and to select text, menu options, and graphic components displayed on monitor 1008 by software programs and modules executing on the computer. In addition, a keyboard 1012 is coupled to the motherboard for user entry of text and commands that affect the running of software programs executing on the computer. Computer server 1000 also includes a network interface card (NIC) 1014, or equivalent circuitry built into the motherboard to enable the server to send and receive data via a network 1016.
[0072] File system storage corresponding may be implemented via one or more hard disks 1018 that are stored internally within chassis 1002, and/or via a plurality of hard disks that are stored in an external disk array 1020 that may be accessed via a SCSI card 1022 or equivalent SCSI circuitry built into the motherboard. Optionally, disk array 1020 may be accessed using a Fibre Channel link using an appropriate Fibre Channel interface card (not shown) or built-in circuitry.
[0073] Computer server 1000 generally may include a compact disk-read only memory (CD-ROM) drive 1024 into which a CD-ROM disk may be inserted so that executable files and data on the disk can be read for transfer into memory 1006 and/or into storage on hard disk 1018. Similarly, a floppy drive 1026 may be provided for such purposes. Other mass memory storage devices such as an optical recorded medium or DVD drive may also be included. The instructions comprising the software program and/or modules that cause processor(s) 1004 to implement the operations of the present invention that have been discussed above will typically be distributed on floppy disks 1028 or CD-ROMs 230 (or other memory media) and stored in one or more hard disks 1018 until loaded into memory 1006 for execution by processor(s) 1004. Optionally, the instructions may be contained in a carrier wave file that is loaded via network 1016.
[0074] In the foregoing specification, the invention has been described with reference to specific exemplary embodiment thereof. It will, however, be evident that various modifications and changes may be made thereto without departing from the broader spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the appended claims. The specification and drawings are, accordingly, to be regarded in an illustrative sense rather than a restrictive sense.
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The Lord is my strength and my song;
he has become my salvation.
Psalm 118:14
My child, relax and close your eyes. Do you not hear it? Not in the thunderous storm, though it is there. Not in the tornado's whirlwind, though it hovers in the air. Not in the devastating fire, though My presence follows you even there. Listen to that still, small voice. My song will rise from the ashes of your heart; in the calmness of your spirit you can hear Me. The music is My gift to you.
When the music of my life has faded away, You are still there. The notes of discord threaten my joy, yet, in the distance, I hear the stirring of a new melody. Because of You, my heart can rejoice with praises again. You are the music. You are the melody. You are my song.
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Well spring is here and the nights are warming up so that means I start working on my old shoe collection. I grab a guitar and a cigar and go out on the deck and sing bad Jimmy Buffet songs till the neighbors throw shoes at me
Really, I love to sit out in the evenings and smoke a cigar and play guitar or read. I find I usually spend as little time inside as possible. It's also the time of year where it's to warm to run the furnace and to cool for my wife to turn on the A/C.
Well since the last blog I added some Gary Moore to the library:
Some of my favorite tunes of his in a play-along format from Hal Leonard, 8 songs: Cold Day in Hell Empty Rooms The Loner Oh Pretty Woman Since I Met You Baby Still Got the Blues Texas Strut Walking by Myself. Also picked up a couple of Jimmy Buffet songbooks for the 12-string.
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Well I got home early from work today as my wife was sick and wanted to leave early (we work in adjacent court houses). So I burned a few vacation hours and came home and played guitar. Using my ever trustworthy Tascam GT-1 I strapped on my Ernie Ball Axis and worked on some Alice Cooper, to wit: Billion Dollar Babies, No More Mr. Nice Guy and Desperado. Hal Leonard released a cool new tab book.
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2013 (junior): Appeared in 34 matches throughout her junior season ... Tallied career-highs in digs and aces ... Collected 91 digs, recording a season-high 15 in a 3-1 win over Holy Names on Nov. 15 ... Registered 17 aces, with a season-best three coming against Northwest Nazarene on Sept. 13 ... Added three kills and seven assists ... Received NCCAA Scholar Athlete honors ... Named to the PacWest All-Academic team.
2012 (sophomore): Played in 14 matches in her second season with the Cougars ... Recorded two kills and one assist ... Tallied 30 digs and five service aces ... Had a season-high nine digs in a 3-1 win over Dominican on Nov. 11.
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"STAPLEFORD, a parish in the hundred of Branch, county Wilts, 4¼ miles N.W. of Wilton, its post town, and 7¼ N.W. of Salisbury. The village is situated on the river Wiley, and is chiefly agricultural. The living is a vicarage in the diocese of Sarum, value £105, in the patronage of the Dean and Canons of Windsor. The church, dedicated to St. Mary, has a tower and five bells, and has been recently restored. The register dates from 1637. Lord Ashburton and H. Seymour, Esq., are lords of the manor."
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Stapleford is 4 miles NW of Wilton. Grid Ref SU071374. Postcode SP3 4LN. Population 337 in 1831, 267 in 1951.
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H. -- Members of the University of New Hampshire football and women's lacrosse teams welcomed military servicemen and women back into the United States on Tuesday, April 6 at Pease International Tradeport.
New Hampshire returns for the second time this year to welcome military personnel back home. UNH has teamed up with Pease Greeters - a volunteer organization that welcomes servicemen and women back into the country with applause, music, food, gifts, services and more since 2012.
"It brings chills down your spine to see the troops come home and smile," said junior football player Nick Cefalo (Basking Ridge, N.J.). "Its a privilege to be here to meet the people that are protecting our country. The troops do so much for us and welcoming them is the least we can do for the troops. Everyone is in good spirits and it is a great experience."
"It is important to come out to support and thank the soldiers for what they have done for us," said Daniel Rowe (Orange, N.J.), sophomore football player. "I'm honored to be out here with the troops; they risk their lives every day to protect us."
"We don't get to thank the troops enough and it was great to hear some of their stories and welcoming them back home," said senior women's lacrosse player Cori Rees (East Hampstead, N.H.). "There was a great turnout by not only the football and lacrosse teams but the local community as well. The troops were blown away that we would come out to greet them."
"It's great that the student-athletes keep coming out and greet the troops both departing and arriving at Pease," said Cathy Coakley, coordinator of student-athlete development. "Experiences such as Pease Greeters gives our student-athletes perspective on the sacrifices that people make to protect our country and show that they are really fortunate to play the sports that they love."
The mission of the Pease Greeters is to usher soldiers passing through Pease International Tradeport on their way to, or from, Afghanistan, Iraq or any other areas of conflict in the world. The organization also aims to create an environment that reflects the respect and high esteem they hold all veterans. Finally, the Pease Greeters strive to promote broad participation by the general public in this welcoming of heroes, paying special attention to educating children by instilling respect and admiration for the troops through formal ceremonies for each flight.
Since 2008, over 600 flights have been welcomed by the Pease Greeters. Volunteers from the Seacoast community welcomed approximately 60 Marines into the airport Tuesday afternoon.
For more information about the Pease Greeters, be sure to visit PeaseGreeters.org. For more information about UNH athletics and Wildcats in the Community, please log onto UNHWildcats.com and look for the Wildcats in the Community page presented by Kennebunk Savings.


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(WHNT) – WGN America, our parent company, debuts its first original series this Sunday, April 20. "Salem" airs at 9 p.m. central.
"Salem" takes a gritty look at the witch trials of Salem, Massachusetts.
In this look, you'll see the human side of a major television premiere.
It took months of work to created frozen-in-time homes and storefronts on the set, located in Shreveport, Louisiana. Craftsmen of all kinds brought it to life.
But now, something new hangs in the air, mingling with blacksmith smoke.
"It's incredible anxiety," said Brannon Braga, Salem's Co-Creator.
No matter where you go on set, you still get the sense of a looming gallows. It's one of the main scenes on the show.
This witch hunt represents a lifetime achievement for many who work on it. To create a television show, to raise the spectre of a long-gone American city from the ground, it takes a great deal of heart.
And now, those involved wait for the public to judge it.
"Anxiety comes from what are people going to think. Talking to the press today, the reaction to the pilot has been largely positive, which makes me even more anxious," said Braga. "Because I still have episodes to make, and I'm like, I've got to make sure it maintains that level."
"There's anxiousness in how it's going to be received, because we have no control over that, but I think we all feel like we're putting in the best work that we've done," said Seth Gabel, who portrays Cotton Mather. "It feels like the creative team around us is the best that it could be."
"So much of that is out of your control," said Janet Montgomery, who portrays Mary Sibley. "And there's so many great shows that don't last, and there's so many terrible shows that run and run. So I guess you sort of have to stay truthful to yourself."
Even after the polished product wraps, everyone involved always knows there's more they can do.
"Any good designer will tell you they're never done. They're never satisfied," said Seth Reed, Salem's Designer. "They will be nudging everybody and making them crazy, still asking for more and more, until they're finally told to stop right there."
But at least for the first episode, the only thing left is deciding what to do with the reviews.
"No. I do not read reviews," said Reed.
"If my Dad sends me something, then I'll read it," said Ashley Madekwe, who portrays the character Tituba.
"I don't read the reviews. I just read people's comments, which I find much more interesting when you read people's comments at the end of a review," said Montgomery.
But for at least a few more days, Salem remains suspended in time.
Salem debuts this Sunday, April 20 at 9 p.m. central on WGN America. The show contains extremely explicit content.
Click here for more information on WGN America. Click the 'Channel Finder' link at the top of the site to type in your zip code and find channel listings for your area.


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LG wants you to take their phone – named the Optimus Black – and change its back cover color to something else. Make sense? Yea, didn't to me either. Still, if you were planning on buying this phone but would prefer something to match your favorite purse or shoes or what have you, LG's going to be offering up a variety of colors to replace that black cover with pink, white, and others.
"In terms of what is included in the box, that hasn't been decided, but it's most likely to be one back cover. You'll be able to buy more back covers to change the appearance of the phone"
Peachy. We'll be looking forward to that. [via Pocket-Lint]
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The Open Source Center has translated remarks made by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad on the evening of August 1 to a gathering of ambassadors from Islamic countries serving in Iran:
For about 400 years a horrifying Zionist group have been managing world affairs by being behind the scene of main power, politics, media, monetary and banking centers in the world; so much so that candidates of a huge country with great economic power and over 300 million population need to go and kiss the Zionists' feet in order to win the elections.
When Ahmadinejad talks about the "Zionists" 400-year grip on power perhaps it's time to put aside the silly notion that he is describing political rather than anti-Semitic antipathies. Ahmadinejad may not be the top official in Iran, but he does come out of an Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and an education system which inculcates such vitriol.


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Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Standard is the latest edition in our small business server product family. SBS 2011 takes the benefits of enterprise-class technology and makes them accessible, affordable and less complex for small and medium businesses (SMBs).
With this latest edition we have completely refreshed SBS Standard's technologies and components. As a result, SBS 2011 Standard offers new, exciting features and technology solutions that will help SMBs reduce costs and increase productivity.
Features include:
Early adopters have already been experiencing the ease-of-use and value of SBS 2011 Standard. Take Scott Starr, Marketing Director of Firetrace International, for example. He says,
"With Windows Small Business Server 2011, it's a lot easier for me as a non-technical person to understand how the server is doing and take care of daily administrative tasks without involving our Microsoft partner or chasing down my coworker. I'd say that it's given me back about two hours a week that I can use to do more important things than manage servers."
You can find more information, including a video overview, on the Small Business product page.
And we've got a couple of brief Learning Bite videos on YouTube – The Admin Console and the Back-up Wizard.


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Until they began performing on yesterday's Big Morning Buzz Live, you would have been forgiven for thinking the members of Safetysuit were a group of, say, hip graphic designers who'd wandered up from another floor in the building. They're not the flashiest of rock stars. Nor does their rugged urban look scream up-and-coming-band-from-Oklahoma. And we totally dig how their understated T-shirt-and-jacket combo speaks to a confidence in their music.
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The Grand Master Buddy Rich
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I'm not buying that.
He's an astounding player and his chops are phenomenal. But musical vocabulary? He's not a patch on Vinnie Colaiuta in that respect, to name but one. He never had much in the way of rock chops, indeed he expressed great loathing for the style on many occasions. I've never seen footage of him playing any convincing latin material either. And likewise I don't recall seeing any of Elvin or Tony's innovations making their way into his jazz time playing.
He was an enormous big band drummer, there's few who could touch him on that ground. And his soloing chops were jaw dropping too. But if you're going to put him forward as the kind of stylistic versility and musical vocabulary then we're going to have to disagree. His range was really rather limited compared to many drummers today, he just had astounding control inside that range.
Huh? There would be no Vinnie Colaiuta if there was no Buddy Rich. Come to think of it,
the list here would be infinite, of drummers that would not be, had it not been for Buddy
Rich. My guess is you haven't seen many videos/clips of him. There was NO style of drums he couldn't play. Have you ever seen what his left hand did while he played? You're kidding, right? Few who could touch him? What few? Can I make a suggestion? There are a number or really good videos of him available. You should pick one up and take a look at it. Fact is, he was the greatest drummer to have ever drawn breath. Not my quote. Gene Krupas'.
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Driving made easier
Highways are sure to be crowded in the coming days as people hit the road to visit family for Christmas and New Year's holidays. One thing that won't slow them down, at least on Tennessee roadways, is construction. The Tennessee Department of Transportation is continuing its tradition of stopping virtually all highway construction work and lane closures during holiday periods.
TDOT is halting all lane closure activity on interstates and state highways in anticipation of higher traffic volumes across the state. No temporary lane closures will be allowed for construction on Tennessee roadways from Saturday, Dec. 22, through 6 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2. This is a nice gift to motorists from TDOT.
"Two million drivers are expected to travel Tennessee roadways during the Christmas and New Year's holidays, and we want to do everything possible to minimize delays," said Commissioner John Schroer. "We also want everyone to arrive at their destinations safely — so buckle up, reduce your speed, avoid distractions, and always designate a sober driver."
Except for a few long-term closures which must remain in place for safety, all construction-related closures will be suspended. Workers may still be on site in some construction zones. Drivers should obey all posted speed limits, particularly in construction areas. That's understandable and probably will affect speed limits through the Highway 66 bridge construction project. But the major work will be stopped.
Drivers will see an increased law enforcement presence during the holiday period, with a focus on stopping impaired drivers. That will be relevant especially over the New Year's Day period when too many motorists like to drink and drive.
AAA predicts holiday travel will increase nearly 2 percent in Tennessee, with 2 million expected to travel by automobile in the volunteer state between the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Across the U.S., 84.4 million people are expected to drive to their year-end holiday destinations. Americans will travel an estimated 760 miles round trip.
If you are driving to a holiday destination, please be careful. Obey the speed limits and report apparently unsafe drivers to the authorities.And enjoy the absence of road construction crews.


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The League of Women Voters and the Inter-American Dialogue are organizing a conference to address the growing role of women in positions of leadership in judicial branches across the region – as prominent attorneys general, prosecutors, supreme and superior court judges, ministers of justice, and top flight lawyers leading the charge for judicial and other reforms. These women often spearhead transparency initiatives in their countries and are responsible for bringing human rights abusers to justice where impunity previously prevailed.
Zaida Arguedas, Deputy Executive Director, speaks about the Role of Women as Activists, March 10, 2012.
Over 150 women from different cities in Serbia - all - leaders in different professions convened in Belgrade on March 9, 10 and 11 to discuss how to lead the way for positive change in Serbia. The official opening took place March 9th at the National Assembly of the Republic of Serbia hosted by the speaker of the National Assembly, Prof. Dr. Slavica Dukic Dejanovic and attended by the U.S. Ambassador to Serbia, H. E. Mary Burce Warlick and Elizabeth Sullivan, Senior Policy Advisor, Office of Global Women's Issues, U.S. Department of State.
On this International Women's Day, we are proud to announce that the League has been chosen to partner with the U.S. Government as its 2012 Broader Middle East and North Africa (BMENA) Initiative NGO partner. "The League is proud to serve as the civil society partner alongside the U.S. and Tunisian governments and the NGO partner in Tunisia to contribute our experience to the themes and agendas that will be discussed in these important meetings," said Elisabeth MacNamara. Read more about this exciting work here.
9th Forum for the Future for North Africa, Levant, and Gulf Countries (BMENA)
League of Women Voters Will Serve as U.S. NGO Partner in Initiative
On Monday, January 23, 2012, Houda Zaibi, Vice President of the Ligue des electrices tunnisienes (LET) spoke to staff and members of the League of Women Voters of the United states about the recent elections in Tunisia and about the work being carried out by the members of LET.
Houda explained that LET was the first civil society organization in Tunisia to be credited as an official election observer by the Tunisia's election commission, the Instance Supérieure Indépendante pour les Élections (ISIE).
In the spirit of cooperation with women groups in Cuba, the League of Women Voters of Education Fund and the League of Women Voters of Florida are sponsoring "People to People" trips to Cuba to enable League members to learn about the country's history, culture and social structure, and forge relationships with civic organizations and academicians at the University of Havana. The League certifies that the trips are in compliance with the license granted by the U.S.
The Conference will gather leading women leaders from Serbia, the United States and South East Europe from academia, politics, business, science, and civil society. The goal of the conference is to create an effective network of women leaders. The Conference is being organized by the Serbian-American Women's Leadership Network with the support of the President of the National Parliament of Serbia, Ms. Slavica Djukic Dejanovic.
Under a contract with Democracy International (DI) the League will advise DI-Bangladesh on different activities that will be created to demonstrate to party leaders the value of increasing their share of women's voters and of supporting and backing women candidates. To accomplish this goal DI-Bangladesh will create seven Women's Centers that will undertake outreach, training, and create a women's awareness program to enhance the Centers' work.
In 2011 the League of Women Voters, in partnership with the Leagues of St. Paul, MN; Baltimore County, MD; White Bear Lake Area, MN and Door County, WI organized hosting programs on the theme of Accountable Governance with subthemes on Municipal Governance, Elections, and Media and Participatory Government. During the year 24 visitors from Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Tajikistan were hosted for one week of intense programming on the themes.
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Hayden Panettiere Secretly Engaged to Wladimir Klitschko!
Looks like Hayden Panettiere is a lot luckier-in-love than her on-screen Nashville counterpart, Juliette Barnes: Us Weekly reports that the actress is engaged to boyfriend Wladimir Klitschko!
"Very few people know, and she isn't wearing her ring publicly yet," a source tells the magazine, adding that Hayden is already planning a "summer wedding."
Hayden and Wladimir have been dating since 2009 and even broke up for a time around May 2011, but the 23-year-old actress and the 37-year-old boxer have been spotted out and about more and more recently — and looking very much in love.
In 2011 the sprightly blonde told Us Weekly that she loves dating athletes, explaining, "They're in similar circles, where they understand the schedule, the work ethic, the social aspect; but they're not exactly in your industry, so it works out well."
Looks like love knows no age or no height — the two are separated by 14 years and 16 inches — and we couldn't be happier!
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The University of New Mexico Ski Team is set to begin its 34th season of competition as a varsity sport on January 11th with the Alpine portion of the Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association's Utah Invitational in Park City, Utah. George Brooks is the only head coach the Lobos have known since becoming a varsity sport, and he is looking for big things from his squad in 2004.
The Lobos are coming off back-to- back 4th place finishes at the NCAA Championships over the last two years and are picked fifth in the 2004 Ski Racing Magazine preseason coaches' poll. The Alpine team returns eight letter winners and adds three newcomers. The Nordic team adds seven former Lobos and brings in five newcomers to the team.
The Nordic team begins its collegiate competition on January 15 in the RMISA Nevada Invitational and will return for the Nordic leg of the Utah Invitational on January 23. This is due to the scheduling conflict with the U.S. Nationals that were held in Rumford, Maine, on January 1-7.
The Lobo Alpine team has been training in Park city Utah in preparation for the 2004 RMISA season. So far, senior Jennifer Delich ha had a pair of top-0 finished in FIS giant slalom races. Freshman Lars Loeseth has also had a top-10 in the slalom.
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VIDEO: UC Davis Alumnus Brings Parents To Tears After Paying Off Their Mortgage
A UC Davis alumnus is making waves on Reddit after posting a video in which he surprises his parents with one very thoughtful holiday gift.
California To Receive Hundreds Of Millions In Bank Of America Settlement
California will recover $300 million in damages from Bank of America as part of a $16.65 billion settlement over the bank's handling of mortgage-backed securities prior to 2009, officials said Friday.
Former FBI Employee, His Wife Plead Guilty To Bank Fraud Charges In San Francisco
A former FBI employee and his wife pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court in San Francisco to bank fraud in connection to mortgages they obtained for rental homes in Daly City and San Bruno, according to federal prosecutors.
Bay Area Leads National Housing Price Gains But Signs Of Slowdown Loom
The San Francisco Bay Area led the major United States markets with a 2.4 percent monthly home price increase, but the gains are decelerating nationally as fewer Americans can afford to buy.
Zillow: 55% Of Bay Area Homes Not Affordable, Prices Rising Beyond Historic Highs
Bay Area home prices are increasingly unaffordable, and a change in mortgage rates could dramatically worsen the crisis.
Wells Fargo Cuts 700 Jobs From Mortgage Unit
Wells Fargo & Co. is cutting 700 jobs from its home lending business as mortgage refinancing slows down.
ConsumerWatch: Bay Area Home Sellers, Buyers Stalled By Washington Shutdown
Sellers across California have been holding the door open, hoping to cash in on double digit increases in home prices, and a surplus of buyers motivated by low interest rates. But, the stalemate in Washington is stalling home sales in the Bay Area.
Richmond Reconsidering Eminent Domain Plan For Underwater Homeowners
The Richmond City Council Tuesday evening will consider scrapping the city's controversial plan to buy struggling homeowners' underwater mortgages.
Richmond Demands Wells Fargo Drop Lawsuit Over Eminent Domain Mortgage Plan
The mayor of a financially struggling East Bay city and several supporters showed up unannounced Thursday at Wells Fargo Bank's headquarters to demand it drop a lawsuit fighting a novel plan to refinance hundreds of "underwater" mortgages.
Richmond Considers Eminent Domain As A Path To Home Loan Restructuring
Despite rising home prices in much of the Bay Area, many home buyers are struggling to wade out from their underwater mortgage – prompting some Richmond city leaders to attempt a unique tactic to provide mortgage relief.


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A gigantic landfill that takes in trash from southern New Mexico is seeking to extend its life to 200 years.
The proposal is part of the first permit renewal process for the Corralitos Landfill since its inception nearly two decades ago. The facility is about 15 miles west of Las Cruces, and serves Dona Ana County.
Patrick Peck, executive director for the South Central Solid Waste Authority, says under the existing plan, the landfill would last 100 years.
Peck say the waste authority, governed by a joint board of city and county officials, will submit the first draft of its permit application in June to state environment department officials.
The approval process is expected to take three years.
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