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The other day I received a flyer from the TWHBEA. They are currently offering a discount for lifetime membership. I wonder if they are seeing their membership numbers decline.The discount was about 33% (from $1000 to $695). Horse breeds need a common registry to create consistency in the breed. The registry should showcase the best […] [Read More]
Horse Lovers Blog Carnival #9
Today is Carnival Day! Visit the latest edition of the Horse Lovers Blog Carnival at Golden Dreams, our Akhal-Tekes. Today's Carnival includes some new sites, including some artistic perspectives. I was strangely spellbound while watching the video of assertive horses set to "It's My Life" by Bon Jovi. The equine message was "you can't push […] [Read More]
This isn't an entry about horses. This is the story of a dog. Several years ago I met Ken Rogers. He was a colleague, who worked for a different organization, in the motorsports industry. Ken and his wife Melissa had adopted a Jack Russell Terrier named Kandu. As I read the following story, there was […] [Read More]
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In a decision that was nothing less than history-making, the Walking Horse Trainers Association (WHTA) voted July 9th to sign the 2007-2009 United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Operating Plan. The National Horse Show Commission (NHSC), made up of representatives of the WHTA A and the Walking Horse Owners' Association (WHOA), concurred with the vote […] [Read More]
July Horse Lovers Blog Carnival
The next Horse Lovers Blog Carnival is on the board. The host will be Golden Dreams – Our Akhal-Tekes, and the date is July 25th. The past Carnivals have been great fun, and at each one I've been to a new blog and learned some interesting tidbits. The more bloggers that participate – the merrier! […] [Read More]
The unbearable heat takes its toll
I could believe that the globe is warming. Down here it sure is. Along with temperatures in the 90's, we've had lots of rain, and therefore lots of humidity. It's damp, muddy, hot, and sticky. Much like living in a rainforest, without the swinging monkeys and squawking parrots. Visits to the barn have been mostly […] [Read More]
Puzzling ailment
Starman has always been a bit of a rowdy horse. Likes to have his own way. And loves to "test" you to see what he can get away with. But the last few summers, I think he's developed something besides an occasional bad attitude. I first noticed it a few summers ago, as I was […] [Read More]


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Delaware Park: Lucky Chappy will be helped by soft ground in Kent
Just a tad more than 2 1/2 lengths separate Lucky Chappy from becoming a three-time graded stakes winner this season. But since he came up shy in one photo finish and was narrowly beaten in his two most recent starts, the Irish-bred Lucky Chappy will still be seeking his first North American win when he makes his seventh start in the U.S. in Saturday's Grade 3, $200,000 Kent Stakes for 3-year-olds at Delaware Park.
Trainer Graham Motion said he is hopeful the heavy rains that hit the mid-Atlantic region earlier in the week could work to Lucky Chappy's advantage by softening the turf course and offset the fact that the 1 1/8-mile Kent is shorter than his colt prefers.
"I think a mile and a quarter is what he needs," Motion said. "A mile and a quarter or maybe even a little further, but these opportunities to run against 3-year-olds are becoming fewer and fewer. The one thing I like about this weekend is that he might get some ground that is less than firm, which I think would help his style."
Although winless in five starts this season, Lucky Chappy has been a bit unlucky. He missed by a nose on Tapeta in the Grade 3 El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields in Feburary. After a lackluster performance overseas in the Group 2 UAE Derby, Lucky Chappy returned from nearly four months on the sidelines to finish second, beaten a length, in the Grade 2 Virginia Derby. Most recently, he cut an 18-length deficit to 1 1/2 lengths while flying home his final three furlongs in around 33 seconds as the third-place finisher in the Grade 3 Saranac at Saratoga.
"I think he ran a very good race," Motion said. "He just ran out of room to get there."
Among the 10 opponents Lucky Chappy will face Saturday is Corinthian's Jewel, who jumped from the maiden ranks to win his stakes debut in the nine-furlong Restoration at Monmouth a month ago.
"He is relatively lightly raced, but he has been improving," said trainer George Weaver of Corinthian's Jewel, who is 2 for 4 lifetime, including just one start at 2. "He has been improving this whole season and we are very happy with him. We are just hoping he takes another step forward this Saturday."
The field also includes Cozzetti, winner of the Grade 3 American Derby at Arlington two starts ago; Excaper, the runner-up in this summer's Toronto Cup at Woodbine and last fall's Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf; and King Kreesa, a winner of two minor turf stakes in New York who was beaten just a neck by Lucky Chappy in the Saranac.
ANOTHER Barry Irwin European Import "STIFF" Lucky Chappy will be 0 for 7 after Saturday. He proabably could win the Fair Hill Handicap, whcih would be a race for all of the Stiffs Barry Irwin has imported from Europe, they would probably have to run it in a least two divisions since there are so many!!!
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Eula Virginia Hurst Sunstein, age 69 of Sevierville passed away Thursday March 7, 2013.
She was preceded in death by parents, Luther and Cynthia Hurst, brothers, Fred, Everett, Carl and Newly Hurst, special friend, Jerry Hurst.
Survivors: Sons: Lawrence Sunstein and fiancée Sarah, James Sunstein and wife Karen; former Husband: Philip Sunstein; Grandchildren: Laura Hurst, Cyndi Gary, Lawrence Sunstein, Jr., Stevie Sunstein, Tyler Sunstein, Macy Sunstein, Ciara Thomas, Jacob Trentham, Caleb Trentham; Great Grandchildren: Scotty, Shawnee, Devon, Cody, Lilly, Xander, Claymore, and Cannon; Brother: Winfred Hurst; Sister and brother-in-law: Ruby and Ernest Stoner; Extended family: Ruth Sutton.
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Web video is here to stay and broadband is the vehicle that is fueling the boom. Just about every size and shape of digital camera that is sold today includes the capability to take motion pictures. Depending on the camera, you can record both audio and video, ranging from a four-minute segment to 20 minutes or more. And what can you do with these segments? Advertise your work, of course.
Even if you're not ready to become a professional videographer as well as a photographer [2], you should still use video to promote yourself on your own Web site, on a portal, on YouTube, MySpace, and the many other video-hosting communities that are currently competing for eyeballs.
Everyone Loves a Parade
Why is this important? Everyone loves a parade. We enjoy watching snippets of a parade. They last only a few minutes, and then another section of the parade comes along. It goes along with human nature to be engrossed for a few minutes in people-watching.
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Web video's rapid growth will continue. In our industry, video will be the most important form of media on the Internet. And the most important medium for self-promotion and client relations.
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You probably remember previous attempts of Web video technology. They were filled with static, flickers, and glitches. On regular phone lines, they were impossible to view. Now the technology is much better. There's still some room for improvement, but for you, the time has come to start doing your homework and getting into the game.
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Minutes of Previous Meeting: MOTION: Michels, second Griffin to approve May 13 Meeting minutes as read, and Special Meeting of June 3 minutes as corrected. The correction is as follows: in the motion, change the phrase "painting wood surfaces" to "painting wood and metal surfaces." Motion carried.
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Everton's on-loan midfielder, who played for Manchester City in their 6-1 win over Manchester United in 2011 and for Aston Villa when they crushed Birmingham 5-1 in 2008, has set his sights on completing a derby treble by beating Liverpool on November 23.
"I don't think too many can compete with the 6-1 for Manchester City at Manchester United. Or when Villa beat Birmingham 5-1, so I have had some fantastic scorelines in that respect," he told the Liverpool Echo.
"If you win that (derby) game you can walk around the street with a big smile on your face, if you lose it you want to stay in the house for the next week or two.
"It's exactly the same in every city. Hopefully Everton fans can walk around Liverpool with smiles on their faces.
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Sophomore Caitlin Belanger (Fall River, Mass.) opened the 2009 season with a victory on the mound as the Holy Cross softball team defeated St. Bonaventure, 9-7, in the season opener at the Rebel Spring Games in Kissimmee, Fla. The Crusaders fell to Detroit, 5-0, in the second game of the morning.
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Feb 24 2014
Chicken Mozzarella Pasta
This delicious pasta really is the total package: Hearty, easy, full of cheese, and bursting with carbs! All the qualities I look for in a friend.
That made no sense. What a great (and fitting) way for me to kick off Monday morning!
Anyway, you really will love this pasta, as you get a bunch of deliciousness without a whole lot of effort. It's a great presentation if you're having company over (Does anyone have company over anymore? Do people still call guests 'company?' Or is that just another old term I've hung onto through the years, along with 'television set?' and 'fella?') or just makes a perfect weeknight meal.
Here's how to make it!
Grab one of them onion things.
Peel it, cut it in half, then make vertical slices…
And hey! Mince up some garlic while you're at it!
Sorry to shout!
Oops, I did it again!
This could go on all day!
Next, grab a couple of chicken breasts…
And to cut it into small bites, slice it across the middle like this…
(Now you have two equal halves)…
Then slices the stacked halved into strips…
And cut the strips into small chunks…
Until you have a great bit pile of really grody looking chicken.
But it won't be grody for long!
Heat a big ol' skillet over medium-high heat, add a little olive oil, and throw in the chicken in a single layer. Sprinkle it with salt and pepper and let it sit in the pan, undisturbed, for about 3 minutes or so.
After that, you can stir/cook it around for a couple of minutes. Basically, you just want to get it slightly golden on the outside and cook it most of the way (it will finish cooking in the sauce later.)
Remove it to a plate and set it aside, and when your daughter comes into the kitchen and asks if the food is ready yet, answer "Yes. It will be ready shortly."
Then, when she says, "Wait. Is the answer 'yes' or is the answer 'it will be ready shortly?'" just look at her, smile, and say, "You do?" It will completely confuse her and she'll run from the kitchen in fear.
I employ this effective parenting technique at least once a week in our house, and my children have never been more well-adjusted.
Or more confused.
As soon as your daughter leaves the room and the chicken is out of the skillet, throw in the onions and garlic…
And quickly stir/cook it around for a couple of minutes, until the onions are nice and deep golden brown.
Now, at this point in your life, you can add wine, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, herbs, and spices and spend a really long time cooking your own sauce until it's perfect.
Or, if you need to move this along a little quicker, you can reach for a jar of good quality marinara sauce and call it a day!
I would never, ever judge you for it.
To give the sauce a nice kick (and you'll really like it in the finished dish) add a nice amount of red pepper flakes.
Also, somewhere along the way, splash in 1/2 cup of water to make the sauce…well, saucy.
Add the chicken back in the pan…
And add it into the sauce. Stir it in and cook the sauce for a good 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Give it a taste and add more red pepper flakes or water if it needs a little thinning.
Then grab a ball of fresh mozzarella…
(Side note: I made a little more than the recipe below specifies, so don't be thrown off by my quantities.)
NOTE: If you can't get fresh mozzarella, you can absolutely use the regular mozzarella sold in supermarkets! I've used it in this dish before, and it's delicious, too. Just melts a little differently.
Meanwhile, drain the pasta that you've been cooking this whole time…
And pour it onto a purty platter.
Alliteration alert!
(And again, don't be thrown off by my amount of pasta, which is a little more than the recipe below. I was hungry, man.)
Drizzle a little olive oil all over the pasta, because this is a free country and you can.
Then, because nothing has changed on the free country front, sprinkle some Parmesan shavings all over the pasta.
The pasta's ready…now let's finish off the sauce!
Give the sauce a stir and make sure it's super-duper hot. This is essential.
Then throw in the chunks of mozzarella!
You heard me.
I mean you read me.
I mean…
Oh, never mind.
Gently stir the mozzarella into the sauce, then let it sit for just a couple of minutes.
When you notice the mozzarella is starting to soften (but is still in nice big chunks), spoon it all over the pasta!
Ohhhh, baby. How good does this look?
The key here is for both the pasta and the sauce to be incredibly hot. You want that mozzarella super soft.
Then, for a finishing touch, grab some basil leaves…
And sprinkle the basil all over the top along with some more Parmesan shavings.
And…wow. Look at the pasta! Look at the sauce! Look at the soft chunks of mozzarella!
You will absolutely love this. It's ridiculously simple, but oh so good.
Here's the handy dandy printable.
Happy Monday, everyone!
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Chicken Mozzarella Pasta
- Prep Time:
- Cook Time:
- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Servings:
- 6
- 1 pound Penne Or Rigatoni
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Plus More For Drizzling
- 2 whole Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Small Bite-sized Pieces
- Salt And Pepper
- 1 whole Large Onion, Finely Diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 jar (25 Ounce) Good Quality Marinara Sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (more To Taste)
- 1/2 cup Water
- 2 Tablespoons Minced Fresh Parsley
- 8 ounces, weight Fresh Mozzarella, Cut Into Medium Cubes
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Shavings
- Extra Parmesan, For Serving
- 12 whole Basil Leaves (chiffonade)
Preparation Instructions
Cook pasta according to package directions.
Heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces in a single layer and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow to cook without stirring for 2 minutes, or until golden. Stir chicken around to brown on all sides. Remove to a plate.
In the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the onions and garlic and stir immediately to start cooking. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are deep golden.
Reduce the heat to low and pour in the marinara sauce, red pepper flakes, and the water. Stir until the onions and garlic are mixed in, then add the chicken back into the pan. Add the parsley, stir to combine, then allow to simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 7-8 minutes.
Make sure the sauce is bubbly and very hot, then gently stir in the mozzarella. Let it sit, undisturbed, for 2 to 3 minutes, until you can see that the mozzarella is very soft.
Drain the pasta and pour it onto a platter. Drizzle with a little olive oil. Immediately sprinkle on 1/4 cup Parmesan shavings (or grated Parmesan.) Pour on the sauce, sprinkle with extra Parmesan and the chiffonade of Basil, and serve immediately!
* NOTE: The mozzarella should be very soft but should still be in visible chunks rather than distributed throughout the sauce. It's better for the chunks to be on the firm side than the falling-apart side! You can always heat it a little more to get the cheese to the consistency you want.
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jennifer On Thursday, March 27 at 7:16 pm
Ree, I absolutely love you. Thank you for this recipe. My husband said it's the best recipe I've ever made. I now have all 3 of your books. I call them: The old testament, The new testament and Ree's Theology. Thank you for teaching me how to really cook!!
Terry in CA On Monday, March 31 at 11:34 am
Okay, this is embarrassing to admit, but I could never figure out how to cut chicken (or onions) into good looking chunks. Thank you for the step by step tutorial, Ree, with the Great photos. I am so excited that I'm going to go buy some chicken, etc. so I can do this. YAY!
Pia Oldham On Monday, April 14 at 7:43 pm
Making this for dinner as I write! Looks delicious so far and can't wait to add the cubed mozzarella! I cheated and used jared pasta sauce….
Brigitte On Tuesday, April 15 at 10:47 pm
Made this tonight for the family, was very good and everyone liked it! Thank you!
Jeanne C On Wednesday, April 16 at 9:47 am
I made this last week and it's awesome, thanks for another great & quick recipe
shan On Wednesday, April 16 at 11:57 am
LOVE your page! And you have me laughing out loud with the way u describe or say things!
Hungry Hungry Hippo On Tuesday, April 29 at 4:22 am
*salivating hardcore*
Natalie On Thursday, May 1 at 3:57 pm
Could you use cream cheese and let it melt?
marylou On Saturday, May 3 at 3:50 pm
i just made this….wow…its great and so easy to make….
Michelle On Sunday, May 4 at 10:06 pm
Yup, made this one and it was really good, for a quick meal to throw together! Loved it!
Maheen On Monday, May 5 at 11:05 am
Hi Ree!
I'm 22 years old and i basically suck at cooking!
I'm writing to you from Lahore, Pakistan to tell you that I tried this and its absolutely delicious! And I was surprised and how perfectly I cooked, thanks to your step by step photos for beginners like me!
I've made pasta before but this particular recipe was divine!
Just to let you know, we're fans across the globe!
Good luck and keep posting more yummy (and easy) recipies!
Jana On Friday, May 16 at 9:17 am
Made this last night. My husband had friends over for a few beers and the lapped this right up! I loved it too. I used Italian sausage instead of chicken and it was awesome!
Deborah Dash On Wednesday, May 28 at 4:54 pm
Made this last night. Used Bertolli Vineyard marinara sauce (which has burgundy wine in it) and only 1/4 teaspoon of the red pepper flakes (because we are serious gringoes at my house). SO GOOD. And since there are only two of us now that we are empty nesters, TONS of leftovers. Which means I don't have to cook for at least two more nights. YES!!!
Paula On Thursday, June 5 at 10:57 am
I'm going to try this – I think the thing that appeals to me is that, unlike a lot of recipes, this one can be modified very easily to feed just a couple of people – or a dozen, if need be! So many recipes that sound delicious to me have to be saved for when company comes over, because most days anymore it's just the husband and me, and we can only eat so many leftovers, lol! So this looks delicious AND looks like I can make just one meal – bonus time for me!
Tre On Sunday, June 8 at 11:24 am
Looks amazing! This is one of my favorite dishes.
Brittany On Friday, June 13 at 10:46 am
I have never been one to cook. After looking through basically every recipe on your site I was inspired to make this dish. So easy. So delicious. My family absolutely adored it. Such a clear, fun step by step that made cooking this a wonderful experience! Thank you!


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His prominence and achievements in the field of Reproductive Medicine have positioned him at the forefront of his subspecialty. As the former Director of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at St. Barnabas Medical Center (1989 - 1993), he also served there as the Chairman of the Laser Committee. Dr. Roseff's research and special areas of interest include the mechanisms of action of clomiphene citrate (Clomid/Serophene), the hormonal dynamics of the menstrual cycle, endometriosis, abnormal sperm function, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), to name just a few.
Dr. Roseff, who has won awards for academic excellence in the Reproductive Sciences, is widely published and is a sought after lecturer. The doctor is well known for his educational work on television and radio. Aside from his long-standing position on the Executive Committee of the New York Reproductive Medicine Society, he holds memberships in numerous prestigious technical societies including the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, The International Society for Gynecologic Endoscopy, The American Medical Association, The Society of Reproductive Endocrinologists, and is an elected Fellow of The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Dr. Scott Roseff is an attending physician in the Ob/Gyn Department at Wellington Regional Medical Center (Wellington, FL). View a more detailed curriculum vitae for Dr. Roseff.
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As advances continue to be made in the area of high density data storage devices, the storage of such data as music (as is presently stored on audio CD-ROM's), books on tape, videos, movies and the like will become more common. However, when this type of information is stored digitally, the risk of data piracy will increase. What is needed is an integrated copy deterring mechanism for stored digitized information such as audio recordings and the like. The present invention is a digital data storage device which comprises one or more Digital to Analog Converters (DAC's). By incorporating Digital to Analog Converters on the chip or within the chip's packaging (a hybrid device), data being output could be made available in an analog form only (although some portion of the stored information could still be made available in a digital format). A device employing the analog output means disclosed could comprise read only data storage means or writable or one time programmable data storage means. By outputting data in analog format only, successive copies of that data will degrade. This degradation of the quality of the stored data will act as a deterrent to some forms of data piracy.
1. A portable storage device for removable use with a playback unit for presenting digital data stored within the device to a user, the storage device comprising:
at least one integral digital-to-analog converter in communication with the stored digital data for converting the stored digital data into an analog form for use by the playback unit, the storage device preventing external access to at least a portion of the stored digital data.
2. The portable storage device of
3. The portable storage device of
4. The portable storage device of
5. The portable storage device of
6. The portable storage device of
7. The portable storage device of
8. A method of preventing unauthorized copying of stored digital data, the method comprising the steps of:
providing a portable storage device for use with a playback unit for presenting to a user content stored in digital form within the device;
removably associating the storage device with the playback unit;
converting the stored digital content to an analog signal by a digital-to-analog converter integral to the device; and
providing the analog signal to the playback unit for presentation to the user, but preventing access to at least a portion of the stored digital content.
9. The method of
10. The method of
compressing at least a portion of the content; and
decompressing at least a portion of the content prior to the converting step.
11. The method of
12. The method of
13. The method of
14. The method of
compressing at least a portion of the content; and
decompressing at least a portion of the content prior to the converting step.
15. The method of
16. The method of
The present patent application claims priority to provisional patent application 60/081,555 titled "Analog Output Memory Device" which was filed on Apr. 13, 1998 and to provisional patent application 60/094,252 titled "Analog Output Decryption Device" which was filed on Jul. 27, 1998 which are hereby incorporated by reference.
1. Field of Invention
The present invention relates to the security of digitized information, and more particularly to the methods and devices for deterring the unauthorized duplication of digitized information.
2. Description of Prior Art
A fair amount of work has been done to ensure the protection of digitized information, such as computer software (e.g., U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,811,288 and 5,233,563), but these applications assumed that the user would never have a need to access the actual digitized information in normal use. These solutions were directed to prevent the user from obtaining a copy of the actual digital information.
But not as much seems to have been done to ensure the storage security of digitized information such as music and video. Digitized music, as exists on CD ROM, was designed to be accessed by the user's equipment for conversion to analog which can then be amplified and listened to. No solution was incorporated into the specification of CD's format because it was accepted that the digitized information would be available at some point during playback. The availability of CD-ROM drives in personal computers only made the security situation worse. This security oversight is most likely partly due to the limited existence of devices having the high density storage capacity, ease of use, ease of transportability, and the like that was necessary for such unauthorized copying to be convenient. By the time digital audio tape (DAT) and recordable CD (CD-R) had become available, the unsecured CD format was set. Video is still ahead of the piracy wave, but as better video compression software becomes available, convenient copies of digitized video is becoming more of a problem, too. What is needed is a means for storing and distributing digitized information without making the digital image of that information accessible in such a way that unauthorized copies can be made.
As high density storage devices become smaller and cheaper, the piracy of digitized information will increase. CD-ROM, with its inherently vulnerable data storage format, will be a risk to its stored information. As advances continue to be made in the area of high density data storage devices (e.g., lower costs and higher storage densities), more and more information such as music (as is presently stored on audio CD-ROM's), books on tape, videos, movies and the like will be made available digitally. Furthermore, as internet commerce grows, more digitized analog information (e.g., audio and video) will be downloaded from the internet making it most vulnerable to piracy because when this type of data is initially made available in digitally copyable files, the risk of data piracy will be at its greatest. What is needed is a means for storing digitized information digitally without making a usable copy of that digitized information available.
The present invention is a digitized information storage device which comprises one or more Digital to Analog Converters (DAC's). By incorporating Digital to Analog Converters on the chip or within the chip's packaging (a hybrid device), digitized information being output is made available in an analog form only (although some portion of the stored information could still be made available in a digital format). As a result, successive copies of the outputted information will have to be created from an analog source and those successive copies will degrade. This degradation of the quality of the stored information would act as a deterrent to some forms of data piracy. This analog output, digitized information storage device can be digitally Read/Write (RW), digitally Write Only (WOM), or preprogrammed.
In the Read/Write case, an encryption key would be used to store the data into the device in encrypted form; in order to play back the information, the information would be read out and decompressed externally to the storage device (where more powerful and costly processing is available), and then the decompressed information would be written back into the storage device where it would be decrypted by the integral decryption logic from which the plain-text would be converted to analog for outputting without that plain-text being made available off the device. It will be obvious to one skilled in the art that the storage could be accomplished separately from the device (resulting in a decryption device comprising analog outputs), but it is more convenient to store the initial version of the information with the decryption key (which is inaccessible outside the device). In addition, when such decryption is combined with a compression/decompression mechanism, the only plain-text form of the information available is the analog version of the decrypted and decompressed data; one could obtain neither a compressed nor a decompressed copy of the data in non-encrypted form. As a result, if one hoped to pirate the data, he would not only have to redigitize it but he would have to recompress it as well.
The WOM version would essentially be a one time programmable ROM (OTP-ROM) with integral decryption and DAC's; this version of the device would be desirable when the information is simply encrypted and need only be decrypted and converted to analog prior to outputting. This version would be useful for information which cannot be significantly compressed (e.g., because of loss of quality resulting from available compression techniques).
In the last case, uncompressed digitized information is inserted into the device at the time of manufacture either as a OTP-ROM or during semiconductor manufacture. That digitized information need never be made available outside the device, and as a result, the decryption mechanism can be omitted. In this case, the device can be thought of simply as a ROM with integral DAC's.
It should be noted that the techniques described herein for incorporating decrypting means prior to the data being converted from digital form into analog form for output are applicable to a variety of data encryption means ranging from such simple mechanisms as a ROM Lookup Table or an XOR encryption through the U.S. Bureau of Standards DES encryption to a public key encryption such as PGP. Furthermore, as will be shown, the encryption can be synchronized to the compression used, if any. In this way the data can be decompressed prior to decryption (the reverse of what is currently available) such that powerful computing means can be used for decompression which would give the user access to the decompressed digital information, but which, because it is still encrypted, would not give the user a usable digital copy.
While other solutions might place the decryption or other security means in a playback unit, this is inconvenient because it makes it impractical to use that information (playback) on other than that specific playback unit (or units if they are configured identically). The present invention has the advantage that, by placing the means to prevent unauthorized duplication within the packaging which contains the information, instead of placing that means all or in part within the playback unit, it is much more convenient to use the present invention. Also, in the case of factory programmed devices, devices can be made without the need for any information from the end user.
The present invention converts digitized information to a non-digital form prior to making that information available outside the device. Any information which is used in other than a pure digital form could benefit from the present invention.
FIG. 1. is a block diagram which illustrates a device for decrypting and converting the data to be output in analog form.
FIG. 2. is a block diagram which illustrates a device for storing, decrypting and converting the data to be output in analog form.
FIG. 3. is a block diagram which illustrates a variation in which the device storage is internal ROM and the decryption means is omitted.
FIG. 4. is a flow diagram of a method for using the device in conjunction with downloading digitized information over the internet or other form of transmission.
Refer now to the figures which shows a preferred embodiment of the invention. FIG. 1 shows a Decryption circuit block diagram with a Digital to Analog converter integral to it. The decryption device and the DAC could be fabricated on a single chip or it could be packaged within the same package (a hybrid packaged device). FIG. 2 shows a high density storage device within the device (this too could be fabricated on the same chip or packaged within the same package). The high density storage is optional within the device, but recommended.
The decryption means is widely understood by those knowledgeable in the art; some such devices, such as a decryption chip which implements the DES decryption standard is commercially available and manufactured by the Intel corporation and other manufacturers. This device would simply prevent the resulting plain-text from the decryption device to be available outside the device except after passing through a DAC.
In this way, a key that is printed on the package or that is available to be read out from the package in digital format Oust as one can read internal register information) would be provided by the owner of the particular package (every package could have its own key number) to a seller of digitized analog information such that that data could then be encrypted by that seller and then provided to that buyer. Of course, if a person wanted to break the code badly enough to obtain the plain-text form of the digitized analog data, this key would be a clue to that information. Although, if the key was just an index number used to look into a database of encryption keys kept by the seller of the Decryption/DAC devices, the seller of the digitized analog data would give the key from the buyer to that seller of the Decryption/DAC devices who would then give the seller of the digitized analog data the key to use to encrypt that data.
Alternately, if a public key type of encryption was used, then it would be the public key that was read out so that the data could be encrypted by the seller of the digitized analog data but not decrypted by any one or anything except for that Decryption/DAC device. Ideally, but not necessarily, the Decryption/DAC device would also contain high density data storage (such as flash memory) so that the encrypted data and the means to convert that data (but with the result of such decryption available only in analog format) could be kept together. This would enable the owner of that copy to play it on any playback device by plugging Storage/Decryption/DAC device into the playback unit of choice. It should be noted that since the encrypted data can be written into the High Density Storage portion of the device, it should also be available to be read out of the device in digital format to verify that it was written into the device correctly. This is allowable because the data in available only in encrypted form.
Furthermore, if the data was compressed, it could be read out of the High Density Storage portion of the device, decompressed by a more powerful processing unit (one that might be too costly to be included on the same chip or within the same hybrid package), and then the resulting decompressed (but encrypted) data could be written back into the Decryption portion of the device where it would be decrypted and converted into an analog signal which would be available off the device.
Finally, if the data was programmed into the device during manufacture or as a one-time programming operation by the seller of the information, and if that data could not be read from the device in digital format, then no decryption logic would be necessary and the data output from the storage portion of the device would form the inputs to the digital to analog conversion portion of the device. This is shown in FIG. 3.
The present invention is ideally suited for selling digitized analog data (such as audio or video) over the internet or over other forms of transmission. Current technology starts with a program such as an audio recording that has been converted into digital form by an Analog to Digital Converter (ADC). This digitized information is compressed (e.g., by a compression package such as "Stuff-it" which is widely available on the internet) and then stored on an internet server. A user requesting a download of this compressed data can, by using an internet browser or ftp or other means, transfer a copy of the data to his or her own computer where it is decompressed. At this point the user has a plain-text copy of the data and could sell (pirate) unauthorized copies. With the present invention, a plain-text copy the data would reside on the internet server. When a copy was requested, the key from the Storage/Decryption/DAC device would first be passed up to the server where the data would be encrypted accordingly and then compressed after which the resulting compressed and encrypted copy would be downloaded. By building the decryption key into the decompression hardware, (every hardware device would have a unique key), the user would never have a plain-text copy of the data that he could pirate.
FIG. 4 shows a flow chart of how an internet transaction could be accomplished in conjunction with the use of the device. First, the user would browse the web site of an information provider, say the producer of music. The selection of a recording is made. This recording is stored on the information provider's internet server in plain-text. The server software, in addition to handling the purchase transaction, requests the id of the device where the information is to be stored. The user could read a key off the device itself or hardware specially designed for the purpose could be directed to access the device (which the user would have been prompted to place into that hardware) which would read the key from the device. This key would be transmitted to the server which would use that key to encrypt the selected recording. The encrypted recording is now downloaded to the user. The received encrypted recording is now stored into the device after which the device can be removed. Now, the programmed device is available to be used in any of a variety of playback units designed for such a storage device.
It should be clear to one skilled in the art that (1) the sizes of the data storage parts are highly scaleable and could hold much greater quantities of data than is shown in this description, (2) any of a wide variety of encryption/decryption methods could be employed, (3) the circuitry and logic of the device could be achieved in a vast variety of ways that are widely known and understood, (4) any number of Data Storage Means with their corresponding analog or digital outputs can be included, (5) the sizes of the various Data Storage Means do not have to be the same, (6) any number of DAC outputs having any number of bits of resolution could be included, (7) the High Density Storage could be of the read only type and the device sold pre-programmed with data, (8) automatic address generation and sequencing logic could be incorporated in the device thereby reducing the device cost by reducing the number of input connections (e.g., replacing all of the address lines with, say a serial shift input and clock line) and (9) the decryption could be performed upon storing the encrypted information into the device (provided that the data need not later be read back out of the device for decompression) such that at the time of playback, the stored decrypted information is converted to analog without the need for real-time decryption (making more complex encryption possible with slower, less-costly decryption logic).
When the device is used for video data that is compressed using a compression means such as MPEG, not all of the data would necessarily be encrypted. For example, only the color maps might be encrypted so that the patterns in the video data that enable this method of compression to be so efficient would not be lost. Only by playing the decompressed data back through the device would the image appear correct (the encrypted, decompressed data might be viewed and pirated, but the result would likely be worse than just redigitizing the analog version of the decrypted signal). In this case, preprogrammed ROM storage might be utilized where the compressed and encrypted data could be read in digital format in order to perform decompression which would yield encrypted information that would be written back into the device for decryption and conversion to analog. It should be noted that while it will be more costly to incorporate decryption logic in each such storage device, it may well be worth the expense to protect such information as video programming (i.e., movies).
The foregoing description of an example of the preferred embodiment of the invention and the variations thereon have been presented for the purposes of illustration and description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed. Many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. It is intended that the scope of the invention be limited not by this detailed description, but rather by any claims appended hereto.
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RCS board forms safety
and security committee
by CHRIS GRAYIn addition to administrators, the Romeo Community Schools Board of Education will examine how to increase safety and security in the district.
Observer Staff Writer
During the board's Jan. 7 organizational meeting, board members voted 7-0 to create a new ad hoc subcommittee that examines safety in the district.
As board members determine what subcommittees they wish to serve on, Treasurer Chris Giancarli suggested the board consider forming a safety committee.
The suggestion comes in the wake of a shooting that took place at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut in December. The massacre resulted in the deaths of 20 students and six staff members.
Board President Anita Banach said she would rather see safety discussions kept within the board's facilities subcommittee, saying the state may soon decide how districts handle facility needs.
"The state's going to direct a lot of that, or they're not, because if they direct it they'll have to pay for it," she said. "In terms of day-to-day practice of any new initiatives that we're doing I would think that would come through facilities."
Trustee Gus Demas recommended an ad hoc safety subcommittee to expedite any safety talks. Since it is ad hoc, the committee is only called upon when necessary and doesn't require amending board policy for its formation.
"When we're talking about something as comprehensive as safety and security it's more than facilities," Demas said.
He said the subcommittee could be made up of board representatives as well as administrators and community members.
Giancarli said he believes a lot of safety issues also have to deal with policy as well as facilities, so overlap is needed.
Residents had mixed comments about safety in the district. Pat Cichoski, whose granddaughter is in kindergarten in Romeo, said she was in support of the district placing armed guards in each building and updating the safety plans.
"With all of the violence that's been going on around the country and the schools today, I'm very concerned, and I know a lot of other people who are as well," she said.
Banach said the board would have the ad hoc committee look into policies or investing funds into safety, though she pointed out that the school does have plans and procedures in effect that are practiced in the buildings.
"We do work in partnership with our law enforcement, we do have crisis plans," she said.
Superintendent Nancy Campbell has previously stated she didn't see the district heading in the direction of having armed guards.
Jean Van Poppel, the parent of a Romeo student, said he believes the safety subcommittee wasn't necessary, adding that the district has seen some success in its security camera systems.
"To me, it's a bit hasty," he said.
The district is currently investigating the feasibility of installing doors in each facility that must be buzzed open as a way of increasing safety.


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Nowell retains place in England squad for Scotland clash
Posted: February 03, 2014|
Cornwall's Jack Nowell has retained his place in the England squad for Saturday's Calcutta Cup clash with Scotland at Murrayfield.
The 20-year-old Exeter Chiefs wing, from Newlyn, endured a mixed debut as England suffered a 26-24 defeat to France in their opening game of the 2014 Six Nations, but is hoping to feature in Saturday's second match of this year's competition.
The England squad returned to Pennyhill Park on Sunday evening to prepare for Saturday's match, with Nowell hoping to have done enough to keep his place in the side.
Nowell said: "For me, there were always going to be nerves because this is something I have wanted for so long.
"To be honest, I've come off gutted with a few mistakes I made and obviously the end result, but at the same time I'm still excited that I was out there playing with some of the boys that I have played against this season and last season. I'm just looking forward to next week, and fingers crossed I can get another start against Scotland."
Gloucester's Jonny May suffered a fracture to his nose in the defeat to France and will see a specialist today for further assessment.
A decision on his availability for selection against Scotland will be made following that examination.
Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) suffered a bruised cheekbone but no structural damage and will be available for selection.
Under the Elite Player Squad agreement England will have 33 players in camp with Freddie Burns returning to the senior squad following his two appearances for England Saxons, while Stephen Myler (Northampton), Rob Webber (Bath) and Richard Wigglesworth (Saracens) remain with their Aviva Premiership clubs.
England squad:
Forwards: David Attwood (Bath Rugby); Dan Cole (Leicester Tigers); Dylan Hartley (Northampton Saints) ; Matt Kvesic (Gloucester Rugby); Tom Johnson (Exeter Chiefs) ; Joe Launchbury (London Wasps) ; Courtney Lawes (Northampton Saints) ; Joe Marler (Harlequins) ; Ben Morgan (Gloucester Rugby) ; Matt Mullan (London Wasps); Chris Robshaw (Harlequins) ; Ed Slater (Leicester Tigers) ; Henry Thomas (Sale Sharks) ; Billy Vunipola (Saracens) ; Mako Vunipola (Saracens) ; Tom Wood (Northampton Saints) ; Tom Youngs (Leicester Tigers).
Backs: Chris Ashton (Saracens) ; Brad Barritt (Saracens) ; Mike Brown (Harlequins) ; Freddie Burns (Gloucester Rugby) ; Luther Burrell (Northampton Saints) ; Danny Care (Harlequins) ; Lee Dickson (Northampton Saints) ; Kyle Eastmond (Bath Rugby) ; Owen Farrell (Saracens) ; George Ford (Bath Rugby) ; Alex Goode (Saracens); Jonny May (Gloucester Rugby) ; Jack Nowell (Exeter Chiefs) ; Billy Twelvetrees (Gloucester Rugby) ; Ben Youngs (Leicester Tigers) ; Anthony Watson (Bath Rugby).


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Islam — the religion practiced by Muslims — and Islamism — an extremist, anti-Western ideology espoused by Islamists — are not the same thing. Hayri Abaza and Soner Cagaptay explain the difference in Newsweek, as does Daniel Pipes on his blog.
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Below is the poem entitled Real Man which was written by poet
Bark. Please feel free to comment on this poem. However, please remember, PoetrySoup is a place of encouragement and growth.
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What does it mean to be a real man?
Pulling out chairs,
Opening doors,
Paying for the meal?
No. It's much much more than that.
What does it mean to be a real man?
Holding her when she cries,
Answering your phone at three a.m.
Being faithful?
Yes. But much more than this as well.
What does it take to be a real man?
Defending her honor?
Putting yourself between her and the danger?
Loving her no matter what?
Yes. But more than all this.
Being a man, means all this.
But, it also mean that when you do all this for her,
You do it because you love HER.
Not what she keeps hidden with thread.
A real man does these things
Because that's what men do.
Well, that's what Real Men do.