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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally
I have been waiting forever, like many other Malory family fans for Jeremy Malory's story. I was so surprised, and delighted to have stumbled upon it a few weeks ago. I read many of the reviews and was a little disappointed because though most liked it, most had something negative to say about it. I thought that it was great. I thought it was funny, very sexy, and I...
Published on July 14 2004
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed-Icky hero
I gave the book three stars because I was actually able to finish reading it, but all the way through, Jeremy Malory creeped me out. He showed no real feeling for Danny, just a consistent need to get her between the sheets. His seductive powers seemed to consist only of a lowered voice and burning glances. He comes off as a somewhat churlish frat boy when he takes...
Published on June 15 2004 by shelden
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5.0 out of 5 stars Finally,
By A Customer
I have been waiting forever, like many other Malory family fans for Jeremy Malory's story. I was so surprised, and delighted to have stumbled upon it a few weeks ago. I read many of the reviews and was a little disappointed because though most liked it, most had something negative to say about it. I thought that it was great. I thought it was funny, very sexy, and I highly recommend it. I thought that Danny was the perfect match for the charming Jeremy. And it was great how Mrs. Lindsey revisited the history of the Malory family, and most of its members to give new readers a taste but not too much to cause boredom for the old. Yet to be a little hypocritical, I do wish that it had contained more love scenes, instead of glossing over most. There have been some comments about Jeremy taking advantage of the fact that Danny was drunk. It's a historical romance novel. The female lead is usually seduced during some state of vulnerability or extreme circumstance to justify their fall from virginal grace and show their difference from the females of loose morals. If it had been a modern romance novel then I agree it would have been a little inappropriate but in a age where teenage girls have a season to search out a husband and are expect to do nothing but shop and beautify themselves all day, I think the seduction should be view in a different light. In the end, I thought the book was great and I give it two thumbs, with my sincerest thank you to Mrs. Lindsey.
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointed-Icky hero,
shelden (Summer Doldrums) - See all my reviews
I gave the book three stars because I was actually able to finish reading it, but all the way through, Jeremy Malory creeped me out. He showed no real feeling for Danny, just a consistent need to get her between the sheets. His seductive powers seemed to consist only of a lowered voice and burning glances. He comes off as a somewhat churlish frat boy when he takes advantage of Danny's overindulgence to literally trip her up into his bed. (What finesse!) Don't forget this little trick is played while she is his lowly maidservant. With cruder dialogue and more graphic imagery, this could be a letter to a men's magazine. Jeremy's gift of a puppy and a kitten didn't even show any romance, but seemed more like afterthoughts tossed in to make him a nicer guy. There just didn't seem to be any real feeling between Danny and Jeremy to make the physical passion meaningful. I think Jeremy would have been a better character if he'd displayed more empathy for Danny's upbringing, especially in light of his own past. I had trouble believing Danny would throw off her long held principles just because Jeremy was "so bleedin' handsome."
Something else interfered with my enjoyment of the book, and that was the artificial nature of the social background. The descriptions of the lower class people rang somewhat more true, but I don't think the society people of those times would blithely mingle their female relatives and their mistresses and their maids. The whole "let's dress the maid/mistress up in a ball gown" business just struck a false note. Instead of being a cherished Cinderella, Danny seemed to be a convenience, someone easily used.
In reading back over this review, I decided three stars was too many. I enjoyed most of the other Malory books, but this one was a disappointing two star effort.
4.0 out of 5 stars Jeremy's Story **dreamy sigh**,
This book was very good. It wasn't as 5 star excellent as the other Malory novels, but it was still a great read. The things Jeremy did were a great way to show the audience that he'd been "around the block" with the sensual way he pressed against Danny, bringing her to wanting him with out actually touching her.
One thing that bothered me was the word "nabob". It was used too much I think. We all know that Jeremy is an extraordinary handsome devil, but I would have liked to see him snared by a woman who wasn't so beautiful. Danny had been beautiful from the start, even with her short cropped hair. She was even a beautiful "boy" in the beginning of the book.
But there is just something special when a sinfully handsome man falls for a woman who isn't quite so glamorous herself, and I was hoping for a little of that with this story. Johanna tries to pull it off with her wearing pants and being dirty, but she is still described as beautiful. I much preferred the chemistry between Lachlan and Kimber in "Love Me Forever". She was ordinary, she wasn't beautiful.
It just would have been nice to see Jeremy Malory, a man known for dallying with beautiful women, fall for an ordinary girl and realizing there's more to women than a pretty face and a quick tumble. But that would have been my story had I been the author.
Johanna, however, did a wonderful job regardless, and Jeremy was every bit as roguish as we'd hoped he would be. And I'm glad she didn't overuse his signature saying "Hell's Bells" too much. When he did say it, it didn't seem forced. Thank you Johanna!
4.0 out of 5 stars The Malorys strike again.,
By A Customer
Our beloved Malorys are back. We all waited in anticipation for the newest installment and Lindsey doesn't disappoint. Jeremy is now 25 years old and moving into a home of his own. Following in the footsteps of his father and uncles, Jeremy is taking the ton, namely the ladies, by storm. However, Percy, Jeremy's & Derek's bumbling friend, in typical fashion, has found himself in a bit of trouble and Jeremy comes to the rescue. Percy has lost two family heirlooms to a rather unscrupulous person and it is up to Jeremy to get them back. Only a Malory would think of using a thief to rob a thief. But this is where the trouble begins. Who would have thought Jeremy would choose a pickpocket who has been masquerading as a boy for 15 years? Danny, the pickpocket is an interesting character and doesn't give in easy to the charming and lovable Malory scoundrel.
I was a bit disappointed that there was not more interaction with his family, but overall it was a wonderful book and I look forward to the continuation of the Malory saga.
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable,predictable and thoroughly unoriginal,
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I do not particularly like Johanna Lindsey's writing style although I enjoyed some of the earlier books in her Malory series.The family is made up of amusing characters.But they seem like carbon copies of each other.The leading male characters are all handsome,boorish chauvinists and I find that the exceptionally handsome women often cross the line between being strong and independent and stupid and silly.So,it is probably a good thing that Lindsey does not come out with a Malory book very often.
I liked the heroine of this book.Like other females in this series who are not from the Malory family she was in trouble and a Malory man helped her out.She was also "beneath him" initially but miraculously found her very respectable roots.Considering the number of females in this family who have such an unusual occurrence in common,this family should be in the Guinness book of world records.Anyway,Lindsey managed to give the heroine some spunk and cut down on the silliness.The dialogues and humor were the saving graces of this book.I also liked catching up with other members of the family.You do not need to have read the other books in the series to be enjoying this one because background information is provided on all the previous couples.If you get over the feeling that you have read a similar story by Lindsey before then you can begin to enjoy this, laugh a few times and savor the feeling of having spent your time enjoyably by revisiting old acquaintances.
4.0 out of 5 stars return of the Malory mob,
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Jeremy Malory helps his friend Percy Alden recover family heirloom rings he lost when gambling under the influence. The distraught Percy has avoided his beloved mother for he knows how upset she would be if she sees his ringless fingers. Heddings who won the rings has refused to sell them back to Percy, which is why they are in a dump of a tavern in London's worst slum.
They capture fifteen year old Danny, who grew up on the means streets as a pickpocket. They quickly learn the tall male teen is a beautiful female urchin Dani. They enlist her help giving her no option besides the law; Dani steals back the jewels from Heddings. However, by assisting a member of the Ton, she has violated the rules of the street felons and is exiled. Honor forces Jeremy to hire Dani as a servant. He tutors her to act like a lady and soon begins falling in love with Dani. She has loved him from the first moment she saw his "pretty" face. However, Dani knows that an aristocrat would never marry the likes of her and anything less would shatter her heart.
The return of the Malory mob is a reason for rejoicing for fans of the series. The exciting story line is at its best when it furbishes a regency equivalent to My Fair Lady starring two fine protagonists. When the terrific tale twists into too easily resolving the class distinction issue, readers still obtain a wonderful subplot, but also will wonder what if Johanna Lindsey left the concern at its most difficult. Still Malory fans will appreciate this delightful addition to one of the author's best ongoing sagas.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and Fun,
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I have over the years enjoyed the Lindsey series about the Malory clan. In this book we again meet the Malory's with young Jeremey Malory taking top billing. He is a 25 year old bachelor who is not looking for love. In comes Danny a young pickpocket who has been a "boy" for the past fifteen years so she will not be forced into the worlds oldest profession. Through twists and turns Lindsey tells their tale, with a lot of fun and laughter along the way. Danny is a fun character and of course so is Jeremy. The supporting cast of Malory's makes the story a trip down memory lane because it reminded me of the other books I read in the Malory saga. I would recomend this book to any one who enjoys Lindsey and her style of writing. I read the whole book in one sitting and couldn't put it down. Fun, fear, and laughter all in one book. Great read. The only negative thing I can think of is there is always the hook of the woman being of the nobility which I find contrived. If I am realistic though isn't the whole thing contrived and I am reading these books to enjoy not analys.
4.0 out of 5 stars Another Wonderful Malory Tale,
Judy "book reader" (Cincinnati, ohio United States) - See all my reviews
A Loving Scoundrel by Johanna Lindsey is another marvelous Malory novel.
Jeremy Malory sets up a trap to catch a thief. He needs this thief to help a friend retrieve jewels lost in a fixed card game. He gets more then he bargained for when he enlists Danny in his scheme.
Danny had no memory of her life before she joined the street gang at the age of 5. She had disguised herself as a boy to fit in. By helping Jeremy she is kicked out of her gang. Danny figures Jeremy owes her. So, she strikes a bargain with him. Danny will work as his upstairs maid if he will help her refine herself.
What comes to pass is a battle of wills. Jeremy to bed her and Danny to stay out of his bed.
When trouble from her past comes to harm Danny, Jeremy will do anything to protect her.
This is a wonderful continuation of the Malory clan, the witty conversations, smoldering passions and the interfering family.
You can not go wrong with a Johanna Lindsey novel.
4.0 out of 5 stars great read..not the best Malory book,
mendy (Missouri) - See all my reviews
Jeremy Malory....I couldn't wait for his story. The charming and viracious young scamp in all the other books deserved to fall like all the other Malory book men. I just felt that he didn't fall as humorous or as heartwarming at the others before him. Most of the books funny quirks came from the other members of the Malory clan. I do believe that Danny is the perfect character for Jeremy, with her background and her spirit. I just think that there should have been more instances where she sent Jeremy on a rollar coaster ride, or maybe gave him a little bit more to work for. Other than that it was a good book. I love visiting the Malory familiy, although, I can't think of a character that is left that is printed in my brain, that I would love to read about, but that's the great part. I love surprises. ROCK ON! LINDSEY
3.0 out of 5 stars What can I Say?,
By A Customer
I love all the Malory's really. Jeremy was my favorite for along time but I felt let down in this one. He was... I don't know, lacking I guess would be a good way to put it.He seemed to stereotypical. Nothing much to him slightly two-dimensional. He didn't seem to be as much as a scroundel as every one said he was, Tony and James were worse than him and well, if it hadn't been for the additional Malory's in the story I don't think I would have liked this book that much.
I did like Danny, though. She was fine but it did seem a bit impossibble for her to go form a maid to a debutante with in 48 hrs. Not realistic, in my opinion.
It was a decent book and if you have nothing else to do it's a good read. It is satisfying but not worth the twenty I paid for it.
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***This is how I view completion. This is how I view the world as it turns –you and I might have different views, but we turn as well for 365 days, as the world turn on it's axes. Let's just say. The world turns around the body of Christ, and he's in the mist of it all as it turns. As your world (your life) turns daily. God is in it. He's in the mist of it. He's right there as you move and go through life –never leaving your side. He's with you 365 days a year. He's with you when you're born into this world, and he's with you 365 days. God has been with me for a so many days. Count the days, and I mean count them from the day you have been born, and look at how long GOD has been turning with you, and then see the blessing in it.
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Think about it! Think about your life and the journey you are on now, and then I want you to think about who is the main axes in your life that is holding it all together. I'm going to tell you something you might not agree with, but God is that good stuff that holds us together. We can't see him, but we can feel him, and we can feel it when he takes control over our lives. You don't believe me. Ask a few who knows when GOD has stepped in and turned things around. ***
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At the Metro Court, Felix wonders how Sabrina will make it up to him for being late. She promises him a massage at Deception Spa when it opens. He's worried this wedding will never happen and she worries it's not for a lack of Carlos trying to ruin it. He's told her Robin is alive. Felix considers it could be Robin's ghost haunting the lab where she died but Sabrina's certain Carlos is just trying to stop the wedding. Before they check out the restaurant, Sabrina asks Felix to be her person of honor. She can't get married without her best friend. Sabrina looks crushed when he says no before saying, "I'm joking."
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Ava finds Carlos looking troubled at the pier. He's upset over Sabrina getting married tomorrow to a married man. Ava thought Robin was dead but Carlos knows she's very much alive, he saw her and she lied about who she was. Carlos doesn't have proof so Ava thinks it's possible his mind is playing tricks. He admits Sabrina didn't believe him and he hardly believes it himself. Ava advises Carlos should bypass Sabrina and go to Patrick. Carlos thought about that and couldn't do it. Patrick wouldn't believe him anyway and Sabrina's fate is out of his hands and into Robin's. Sabrina's made her choice…he has to accept it. Ava knows what it's like to love someone who doesn't love you anymore. She refuses to talk about who spurned her and offers to go to Patrick for Carlos. He thanks her but knows Patrick won't believe until he sees Robin. Alone, Ava burns Metro Court security videos in a trash can.
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According to one embodiment, a method is described. The method includes receiving a request at a control module from a first remote device to access media data from a storage management module and determining that a first user is requesting access to the data based upon a first remote identification (ID). The method further includes opening a second stream between the playback module and the storage management module and receiving the data at the playback module.
1. A home media system comprising:
coupled to said network, a plurality of media devices comprising a plurality of different types of media objects comprising media, said plurality of media devices comprising a video device comprising video objects, an audio device comprising audio objects, and an image device comprising image objects;
acquisition storage set-top box, coupled to said network, configured for:
acquiring a plurality of different types of media objects comprising video, audio, and image objects from the plurality of media devices;
storing the plurality of different types of media objects; and
organizing the plurality of different types of media objects based on the type of media object; and
control/playback set-top box, coupled to said network, configured for:
accessing, across said network, at least one media object from said acquisition storage set-top box;
running at least one of a plurality of media applications that provide functionality, through a user interface, to play media, said plurality of media applications comprising a video application for playing video media, an audio application for playing audio media, and a photo application for viewing image media;
receiving a first request for a first media object;
retrieving, across said network, said first media object from said acquisition storage set-top box;
running a first media application for playing first media in said first media object;
receiving a second request for a second media object;
retrieving, across said network, said second media object from said acquisition storage set-top box; and
running a second media application for playing second media in said second media object, wherein said first and second media applications are run simultaneously and said first and second media are played simultaneously; and
plurality of client devices, coupled to said control/playback set-top box, the plurality of client devices comprising a display client device for displaying said user interface for said media application and for displaying video or image media and an audio client device for presenting audio media.
2. The home media system as set forth in
3. The home media system as set forth in
4. The home media system as set forth in
5. The home media system as set forth in
6. The home media system as set forth in
digital device for accessing digital data stored on a digital medium; and
device interface, coupled to said digital device, for decoding said digital data and for transmitting said digital data on said network.
7. The home media system as set forth in
8. The home media system as set forth in
9. The home media system of
said video device comprises a video disc recorder or a digital video disc player;
said audio device comprises a compact disc player; or
said image device comprises a digital camera.
10. The home media system of
11. The home media system of
said first media object comprises a video object and said first media application comprises a video application; and
said second media object comprises an audio object and said second media application comprises an audio application.
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This invention relates generally to the field of network transaction services. More particularly, the invention relates to a method and apparatus for performing services on a home-based media network.
A typical household contains several home media devices. As used in this document, the term "home media device" encompasses electronics devices that are typically found in the home. Examples of home media devices may include such electronic devices as televisions, personal computers, video disc recorders (VDRs), digital video discs (DVDs), stereo equipment, and digital satellite services (DSS), etc.
However, a problem exists with home media devices such that each individual device is only capable of being used in one room of the home. For example, multiple televisions throughout a home typically cannot receive content from a DSS without supplying additional DSS set-top boxes for each television, or providing cable feeds to the additional televisions. Installing a set-top box at every television in the home is expensive. In addition, installing medium to high quality audio/video distribution is often expensive and time consuming. Therefore, what is desired is a method and apparatus for distributing electronic media from various home media devices throughout a home.
According to one embodiment, a home media network is described. The home media network includes a first device configured to acquire and store digital media content, a transmission medium coupled to the first device and a second device coupled to the transmission medium. The second device is configured to determine that a first network user is requesting to access digital media content based upon a first remote identification (ID) corresponding to the first network user.
The present invention will be understood more fully from the detailed description given below and from the accompanying drawings of various embodiments of the invention, which, however, should not be taken to limit the invention to the specific embodiments, but are for explanation and understanding only.
In the following description, numerous details are set forth. It will be apparent, however, to one skilled in the art, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention.
Reference in 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 invention. The appearances of the phrase "in one embodiment" in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment.
Unless specifically stated otherwise as apparent from the following discussion, it is appreciated that throughout the description, discussions utilizing terms such as "processing" or "computing" or "calculating" or "determining" or "displaying" or the like, refer to the action and processes of a computer system, or similar electronic computing device, that manipulates and transforms data represented as physical (electronic) quantities within the computer system's registers and memories into other data similarly represented as physical quantities within the computer system memories or registers or other such information storage, transmission or display devices.
The displays presented herein are not inherently related to any particular computer or other systems. Various general-purpose systems may be used with programs in accordance with the teachings herein, or it may prove convenient to construct more specialized systems to perform the required methods. The required structure for a variety of these systems will be apparent from the description below. In addition, the present invention is not described with reference to any particular programming language. It will be appreciated that a variety of programming languages may be used to implement the teachings of the invention as described herein.
The instructions of the programming language(s) may be executed by one or more processing devices (e.g., processors, controllers, central processing units (CPUs), execution cores, etc.).
Elements of the present invention may also be provided as a machine-readable medium for storing the machine-executable instructions. The machine-readable medium may include, but is not limited to, floppy diskettes, optical disks, CD-ROMs, and magneto-optical disks, ROMs, RAMs, EPROMs, EEPROMs, magnet or optical cards, propagation media or other type of media/machine-readable medium suitable for storing electronic instructions. For example, the present invention may be downloaded as a computer program which may be transferred from a remote computer (e.g., a server) to a requesting computer (e.g., a client) by way of data signals embodied in a carrier wave or other propagation medium via a communication link (e.g., a modem or network connection).
Exemplary Network Architecture
According to one embodiment, server 120 is coupled to network 110 and is able to respond to requests from clients 130 via network 110. In one embodiment, the received requests are associated with the Internet (or World Wide Web (the WWW)). In such an embodiment, the servers act as inter-networked communications systems (e.g., WWW servers). That is, servers are directly coupled to a local area network (LAN) or wide area network (WAN) and "serve" data, such as images or other multi-media objects that they capture or create to the clients. Alternative communication channels such as wireless communication via satellite broadcast (not shown) are also contemplated within the scope of the present invention.
Content server 120 is accessible in order to provide digital content downloads to customer networks 130. In one embodiment, content server 120 is adaptable to transmit digital movies and digital music to customer networks 130 for on demand access. In another embodiment, customer networks 130 select from an authentication and payment mechanism that enables Pay-Per-View/Listen, Pay-Per-Download or content rental. In a further embodiment, content server 120 is adaptable to transmit news and informational videos (e.g., news, sports or other footage) to customer networks 130. In a further embodiment, content server 120 may be configured to manage the distribution of user created content between multiple customer networks 130. In yet another embodiment, server 120 is adaptable to transmit software upgrades to customer networks 130.
According to one embodiment, server 120 may include a database for storing various types of data. The database may include, for example, specific client data (e.g., client account information and client preferences) and/or more general data. The database on server 120 in one embodiment runs an instance of a Relational Database Management System (RDBMS), such as Microsoft™ SQL-Server, Oracle™ or the like.
Customer networks 130 may interact with and receive feedback from server 120, and each other, using various different communication devices and/or protocols. According to one embodiment, a network 130 connects to content server 120 and other networks 130 via client software. The client software may include a browser application such as Netscape Navigator™ or Microsoft Internet Explorer™ on which the client communicates to the server and/or a data center via the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (hereinafter "HTTP").
Exemplary Home Network Architecture
According to one embodiment, digital data content objects are transmitted from one device within the home network to the other devices via transmission medium 200. The objects may be, for example, data files, executables, or other digital objects. In one embodiment, transmission medium 200 is an internal network connection. In a further embodiment, transmission medium 200 may be connected to network 110 via one or more routers (not shown) and switches (not shown). Accordingly, data content may be transmitted from a device in the home network to content server 120 and one or more other customer networks 130 via network 110.
In one embodiment, PC 210 interacts with and receives feedback from set-top box 220. PC 210 connects to set-top box 120 via client software. As described above, the client software may include a browser such as Netscape Navigator™ or Microsoft Internet Explorer™ on which PC 210 communicates to the servers via HTTP. In a further embodiment, included within the scope of the invention, PC 210 may communicate with set-top box 220 via cellular telephones and other wireless devices and appliances (e.g., in which the necessary transaction software is electronic in a microchip), and/or touch-tone telephones.
As described above, PC 210 is adaptable to access the contents of set-top box 220. In addition, PDA 260 may also be used to access set-top box 220. For example, PC 210 (or PDA 260) may retrieve a music file from set-top box 220 for audio playback at PC 210. Similarly, PC 210 and PDA 260 may retrieve an image file from set-top box 220 for display. In a further embodiment, PC 210 may transmit files to set-top box 220 for storage and playback at home media devices coupled to set-top box 220.
Moreover, PC 210 and PDA 260 may be used to organize digital content stored at set-top box 220. For example, a user at PC 210 may access a user play list stored in set-top box 220. Upon accessing the play list, the user may add, delete or reorganize the music files stored within set-top box 220. In a further embodiment, the user can control the playing of music files within set-top box 220. In such an embodiment, set-top box 220 may be playing audio files from a particular music play list in a predetermined order. As the music files are played, set-top box 220 is adaptable to transmit the music to PC 210, set-top boxes 230 and 240 and/or PDA 260. The user at PC 210 may not wish to hear the next song in the play list, and therefore, may stop the playing audio of the current file being played and select another file in the play list for playback.
Set-top box 220 is implemented to acquire, and store digital content. In addition set-top box 220 is adaptable to organize and manage the content once the content has been acquired. According to one embodiment, set-top box 220 acquires content from content server 120 (or other servers) via network 110. In a further embodiment, set-top box 220 receives commands from peer devices (e.g., PC 210, set-top boxes 230 and 240, PDA 260, etc.) to access the content stored at set-top box 220. In such an embodiment, the content stored at set-top box 220 may be played back at various peer devices throughout a user's home upon user demand. For example, stored video, music and/or image data may be presented to one or more users at display devices 235 and 245, audio devices 237 and 247 and PDA 260. In addition, as described above, set-top box 220 may receive commands from PC 210 to access music files and play lists stored at set-top box 220.
According to one embodiment, set-top box 220 may distribute content received from media devices throughout the user's home. In a further embodiment, the content may be accessed from any display device or stereo system within the home. According to yet a further embodiment, set-top box 220 serves multiple users in the home. In such an embodiment, set-top box 220 may simultaneously perform different sessions for each user with no overlap or interference. The multi-session, multi-user applications of set-top box 220 will be described below in further detail.
Set-top boxes 230 and 240 perform control and playback functions similar to PC 210 and PDA 260. In particular, set-top boxes 230 and 240 are used to control the retrieval of data from set-top box 220 via transmission medium 200 in order to play the media data. Data received at set-top box 230 or 240 is transmitted to its respective display device (or audio device) for presentation of the content to the user. In one embodiment, set-top boxes 230 and 240 are remotely located from set-top box 220. However, in other embodiments, set-top box 230 and/or 240 may be incorporated into set-top box 220 or located adjacent to set-top box 220. In such embodiments, set-top boxes 230 and 240 (or associated device logic) are coupled to the respective display devices via an analog network and to audio devices 237 and 247 via radio frequency.
Device interface 250 interfaces, under the control of set-top box 220, one or more digital devices 255 to transmission medium 200 in order to transmit digital media data to set-top boxes 230 and 240, and/or audio devices 237 and 247. According to one embodiment, device interface 250 includes a decoder (e.g., a Motion Picture Expert Group (MPEG) decoder) in order to decode the digital data received from a digital device for transmission via transmission medium 200. In a further embodiment, device interface 250 is adaptable to translate infrared remote signal commands to commands that are recognized by a digital device 255. As a result a user operating a set-top box 230 or 240 may remotely control the operation of a digital device 255. According to one embodiment, digital device 255 is a digital video disk (DVD). However, in other embodiments, digital device 255 may be implemented using other digital devices (e.g., compact disc or digital cable set-top box).
In yet another embodiment, set-top box 220 may acquire digital content from a digital device 255 via device interface 250. For example, set-top box 220 may extract and save music files from a compact disc (CD) being played by a CD player coupled to set-top box 220. In a further embodiment, upon extracting each music file, set-top box 220 transmits the identification information for each song to content server 120 for automatic information lookup. Content server 120 searches a database for the corresponding information.
Subsequently, content server 120 transmits identification information that is stored as a component of each song file. The identification information may include, for example, a music artist's name, CD title and the title for each song on the CD. According to another embodiment, set-top box 220 may store digital images from a digital camera coupled to set-top box 220. In such an embodiment, a user accessing a display device may organize the stored image data into a photo album.
According to a further embodiment, each device in the home network includes a discovery mechanism. The discovery mechanism enables each of the devices on the home network, and between multiple home networks, to identify the other devices and determine the capabilities of such devices without a management network (e.g., no requirement for server names and IP addresses be known). For example, set-top box 220 may identify personal computer 210 using the discovery mechanism.
According to one embodiment, devices attached to the home network announce their presence via a User Datagram Protocol (UDP) Multicast packet when they are powered up. All other devices previously coupled to the network receives this packet and recognizes that the device is on the network and is capable of continuing communication. Similarly, any device coupled to the home network is able to transmit a discovery request packet. All other devices on the network that wish to be found will respond to the discovery request packet.
Exemplary Architectures of Peer Devices
Remote I/O 530 receives data input from a remote control. According to one embodiment, each user of the home network uses a different remote control device wherein each device has a unique identification (remote ID). Upon the remote ID being received by remote control I/O 530, the client device determines which user of the home network is making the request. The user information is subsequently transmitted to set-top box 220. Set-top box 220 analyzes the user information in determining whether the particular user has access to the particular media data that has been requested.
One application of remote IDs is an example where a user at a set-top box attempts to access the personal media files of another user. After remote control I/O 530 has determined the user requesting access and the user identity is transmitted to set-top box 220, set-top box 220 determines that the user requesting access is not the owner of the media files being requested. At this point set-top box 220 may grant access depending upon the owner user's access configuration. In another embodiment, parental controls may be implemented so that minor users may not access explicit content, whether the content be audio or video media. For example, after the client device has identified the user, set-top box 220 may determine that the user is a minor and prevent the video or music file from being delivered to the client device.
Input abstraction 540 provides an interface to an application 570 and a media player at media playback module 420 in order to interpret user actions via remote control, keyboard or any other type of input device. UI renderer 550 renders the client device user interface on to a display device. Application infrastructure 560 interfaces control module 450 with the operating system running on the device 400. Applications 570 comprise the media applications that operate on the client device. For example, applications 495 may include an application that enables a client device user to view a photograph album.
Referring back to
Frame buffer 610 is an area of memory that is used to hold a frame of data. According to one embodiment, frame buffer 610 is used for display device display and is the size of the maximum image area on the display device 235 and 245 screen. Frame buffer 610 holds a bitmapped image while it is being "painted" on a display device. MPEG decoder 620 decompresses MPEG data into viewable form that may be displayed at a display device.
Video abstraction 650 provides hardware support for decode and video display to be transparent. Media player 670 is used to execute audio, video and animation files received from set-top box 220. Media API 690 enables a control/playback set-top box 230 to communicate with other peer devices (e.g., the storage/management component of storage/acquisition set-top box 220). In particular, media API 690 is the mechanism by which other components can connect to playback module 420 and control it.
In addition, set-top box 220 includes a storage management module 700 and a media acquisition module 750. Storage management module 700 stores and manages media as well as enforcing business rules associated with the media objects. For example, storage management module 700 is responsible for cataloging incoming media objects into a catalog that is specific by media type in order to create a particular media experience. By authenticating the devices 400 that connect to storage management module 700, storage management module 700 can ensure that both sensitive materials are protected and copyright and usage rules dictated by the media creator or distributor are ensured. Further, storage management module 700 is also responsible for ensuring any transactions that are to be performed on use are performed before use.
Storage API 840 is a control program that interfaces with storage 870 and abstracts the storage location. Database API 850 is a control program such as a database management system that interfaces with relational database 860. According to one embodiment, database API 850 is a collection of programs that enables the entering, organization, and selection of data in relational database 860. Relational database 860 provides relationships between media files that are created by comparing data. Storage 870 provides for the storage of media data.
Referring back to
Content acquisition 920 makes media storage management module 700 aware of new media available at content server 120. Content acquisition 920 is configured to retrieve media content from content providers such as content server 120 through the Internet. In particular, content acquisition 920 connects to the providers and retrieves content that the users have either requested or that matches the profile that they system has been built for the users.
Code update 730 enables components within the home network to retrieve updated software from content server 120. XML messaging 740 transmits and receives messages to/from other components within the home network. According to one embodiment, messages are encoded in XML to enable handling in a platform independent manner. HTTP communication 750 embeds the XML messages into a HTTP format to enable the messages to be transparently transmitted through proxy servers and firewalls connected to network 110.
System Operation
Although the present event system will be discussed with reference to various illustrated examples, these examples should not be read to limit the broader spirit and scope of the present invention.
At processing block 1020, the request is received at remote control I/O 640 within the control module 450 of the device 400. Remote control I/O 530 extracts the remote ID from the request. Subsequently, the device 400 determines the user that is making the request. According to one embodiment, the client device determines the requesting user by accessing an index table. The index table associates each remote ID to a user.
At processing block 1030, the request is processed by application infrastructure 560. According to one embodiment, application infrastructure 560 determines whether the user making the request is authorized to receive the media object. If the requesting user is authorized, media control module 450 finds storage management module 700 and searches for the media object at process block 1040. After the media object is found, control module 450 finds media playback module 420 and gives playback module 420 the storage information for the media object, process block 1050. At process block 1060, playback module 420 opens a data stream with storage management module 700. At process block 1070, the media object is transmitted to playback module 420. At processing block 1080, playback module 420 presents the media object to the user via a display device or audio device.
Once the media objects are found, media acquisition module 750 finds storage management module 700 at process block 1120. At process block 1130, a data stream is opened between the server and storage management module 700. At process block 1140, the media object is transmitted to storage management module 700. At processing block 1150, the data is stored at storage management module 700.
Exemplary Computer Architecture
Having described an exemplary network architecture that employs various elements of the present invention, a computer system 300 representing exemplary PC 210 and/or set-top boxes 220, 230 and 240 in which elements of the present invention may be implemented will now be described with reference to
One embodiment of computer system 300 includes a system bus 320 for communicating information, and a processor 310 coupled to bus 320 for processing information. Computer system 300 further comprises a random access memory (RAM) or other dynamic storage device 325 (referred to herein as main memory), coupled to bus 320 for storing information and instructions to be executed by processor 310. Main memory 325 also may be used for storing temporary variables or other intermediate information during execution of instructions by processor 310. Computer system 300 also may include a read only memory (ROM) and/or other static storage device 326 coupled to bus 320 for storing static information and instructions used by processor 310.
A data storage device 327 such as a magnetic disk or optical disc and its corresponding drive may also be coupled to computer system 300 for storing information and instructions. Computer system 300 can also be coupled to a second I/O bus 350 via an I/O interface 330. A plurality of I/O devices may be coupled to I/O bus 350, including a display device 343, an input device (e.g., an alphanumeric input device 342 and/or a cursor control device 341). The communication device 340 is for accessing other computers (servers or clients) via network 110 and/or transmission medium 200. The communication device 340 may comprise a modem, a network interface card, or other well-known interface device, such as those used for coupling to Ethernet, token ring, or other types of networks.
Whereas many alterations and modifications of the present invention will no doubt become apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art after having read the foregoing description, it is to be understood that any particular embodiment shown and described by way of illustration is in no way intended to be considered limiting. Therefore, references to details of various embodiments are not intended to limit the scope of the claims which in themselves recite only those features regarded as the invention.
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My good friend and Daily Gumboot collaborator, Natasha Moore, is doing a very good thing. She's participating in the Enbridge* Ride to Conquer Cancer, which goes from June 18-19 and involves a fairly epic route from Vancouver to Seattle. All proceeds go to the BC Cancer Foundation
Here's what the organizers of the event have to say about it:
It is a unique fundraising event benefiting the BC Cancer Foundation, a B.C.-based charity that raises funds for the BC Cancer Agency – a province-wide, population-based cancer control organization. The funds you raise stay in B.C. and benefit cancer patients across all of British Columbia.
Funds from The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer support groundbreaking cancer research at the BC Cancer Agency, focused on advancing new understanding of cancer with the goal of developing new therapies to extend and save more lives.
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I'm riding for our lovely Book Club-ett, Michelle in memory of her Mum and for my friend and tri pal Sarah who also lost her Mum to cancer last year.My team, Powered By Noie is geared up to raise $25,000 and it would be just awesome if you could help me reach my fundraising goal by sharing the link to my personal page on Facebook, Twitter and any other social media you happen to be on.
Michelle and I are grateful and appreciative of Natasha's efforts, particularly because her recent fundraising event on Saturday night at the Greedy Pig involved a seven-hour pedal, funny outfits and delicious beer. The pictures in this post do much to tell the story.
Thanks, Natasha, for taking on this cause in honour of Michelle's mom. If you'd like to donate to Natasha's ride, just follow this link: Natasha's Pledge Page.
*Enbridge sponsoring the event makes things a bit awkward, which was recently best emphasized by a good friend of mine who grew up in Sarnia, Ontario, a town with way, way, way above-average cancer rates that are linked directly to the oil and petro-chemical refineries that make up the bulk of the city's economy; so, I guess you need to ask yourself, first, how you feel about irony and, second, if you believe that good things can come the world of big oil before donating like I did.


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Five Changes For A Better NHL
by Paul on 01/21/07 at 12:36 PM ET
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from the Mercury News,
The NHL is introducing revamped uniforms at the All-Star Game. Here are changes that would be better than tinkering with sweater design.
4. After a video review, the referee must explain the decision to the crowd just like in the NFL: Simply saying goal or no goal is insufficient and insulting.
5. Every arena must have an HD video screen on the center-ice scoreboard: Immediately, if not sooner.
read on for the other three…
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Blame Snider
by Paul on 01/21/07 at 12:23 PM ET
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srom Stephen A. Smith of the Philadelphia Inquirer,
Considering the fact that the Flyers are horrible, the 76ers are embarrassing, and everyone associated with them is not much better, we've gone far past the time to call for the proverbial heads of general managers or coaches.
It's time to address the chairman of this mess, Mr. Ed Snider.
Is Snider even equipped to preside over these franchises any longer? Would it be better if he just walked away? Since Bob Clarke and Larry Brown were allowed back with these teams - after quitting on the chairman - is it fair to question whether Snider already has walked away and just forgotten to tell anybody?
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Crosby- Mature Beyond His Years
by Paul on 01/21/07 at 12:16 PM ET
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from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette,
Mature for his age—maybe for someone twice his age—and in his second season in the NHL, Sidney Crosby has every reason to be living in a plush condo, enjoying life on his own.
That's not how Crosby is built.
The 19-year-old Penguins All-Star center is happily spending another winter living with the family of retired Hall of Fame player and team owner Mario Lemieux.
"I know I heard him talking, something about locking into a long-term contract over at Mario's," Penguins winger Colby Armstrong deadpanned last week.
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Ultimate Checkers
by Paul on 01/21/07 at 12:11 PM ET
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from the News Journal,
John Madden and Jay Pandolfo aren't All-Stars.
They're just the guys who drive the All-Stars crazy.
Madden and Pandolfo have been among the NHL's best defensive forwards for the past seven seasons, a couple of pesky menaces who skate on the same line for the New Jersey Devils and are routinely assigned to shut down the opposition's top scorers.
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Kopitar For Calder
by Paul on 01/21/07 at 12:03 PM ET
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from the LA Times,
An emotional pregame ceremony looking back on Robitaille's stellar career was followed by a demonstration of Kopitar's ample skills.
The Kings were killing a power play. Kopitar was thinking offense. He stripped the puck from the Coyotes' Travis Roche, then made goaltender Curtis Joseph look foolish. Kopitar showed Joseph the puck, then pulled it back before tucking it into the net for a 2-0 lead.
Just more stock footage for the rookie-of-the-year campaign.
"Kopi has to win the Calder Trophy," Kings center Craig Conroy said. "We have to get that campaign started. People in the East don't know what he's done. We have to make them aware."
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What To Do With Datsyuk
by Paul on 01/21/07 at 11:58 AM ET
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from the Detroit Free Press,
The Red Wings have a dilemma: What are they going to do with Pavel Datsyuk? He has put up numbers lately that hint of someone who could be a 100-point seasonal performer, but he hasn't exactly been Mr. Playoffs.
Datsyuk is 28 years old and eligible to become an unrestricted free agent this summer, one of several prominent Wings in that position. None, though, could affect the team's future with quite the same impact.
As he has illustrated over the past month, Datsyuk can be the most dynamic, breathtaking player in the NHL. He produced 14 points in five games between Jan. 9-17, and 20 points between Dec. 27-Jan. 17.
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by Paul on 01/21/07 at 11:53 AM ET
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from the OC Register,
Darkness had just swallowed the insides of Staples Center when a standing-room-only crowd began the bass-voiced chorus of "Luuuuuuuc" for the King who made us all "Lucky."
Luc Robitaille's throat shook. His soft hands pulled on the knot of his black suit's black tie. Nerves struck the legendary left winger who retired from the NHL last spring but will never have the heart to leave the game.
The spotlight waited to bathe Robitaille, as it did the NHL legends standing at center ice, ready to honor him in an hourlong, jersey-retirement ceremony on Saturday night before the Kings played the Phoenix Coyotes.
"The Great One," Wayne Gretzky, said nobody loved the game more than Robitaille did. Former Kings coach Barry Melrose remembered "the student of the game." Jari Kurri, Larry Robinson, Marty McSorley, Rogie Vachon were among the Kings alumni and 14 of Robitaille's former teammates who clapped heartily for the King of the night.
added 9:07am, from Helene Elliott of the LA Times,
Robitaille reminded a lot of people about the good things in hockey and sports and human nature. "I can come back here and bring my grandkids one day and see my name at the top of the building in a city the size of L.A.," he said. "With all the stars in this town and have my name in Staples Center, it wasn't what I set out to do, but it's the greatest honor I've ever gotten."
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Does Holmgren Have Power To Make Moves
by Paul on 01/21/07 at 11:42 AM ET
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from Wayne Fish of Philly Burbs,
When Bob Clarke stepped down as GM on Oct. 22, Holmgren was only named an interim. Team chairman Ed Snider began a search for a replacement but after getting turned down by NHL vice president Colin Campbell, Snider announced on Nov. 11 that Holmgren would have the job for the rest of the year.
At the time, Snider said: "Paul has been working very hard and I felt it was important at this time to provide some stability in his position and help him with the tasks at hand."
But if Holmgren only has security until the summer, does he have the power to make long-term moves?
Holmgren believes he does.
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NHL Falling Off The Radar
by Paul on 01/21/07 at 11:29 AM ET
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from the Star-Telegram,
Thriving hockey markets such as Dallas are suddenly finding themselves fighting indifference. And what is happening with the Stars isn't an anomaly….
For all of the improvements, a league that used to sell itself as one of the "four majors" is in danger of becoming one of the "minors." No-shows belie the bloated attendance figures. News outlets cover it briefly, if at all. And the network the NHL calls its American flagship isn't as popular as the Food Channel—and harder to find on the remote.
What is even more ironic is, amid this madness, NHL execs seem content to act as though "If we do not talk about the problems, they cease to exist," instead of aggressively searching for ways to make fans fall in love with hockey all over again.
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Sunday Trade Talk
by Paul on 01/21/07 at 11:09 AM ET
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from Bruce Garrioch of the Ottawa Sun,
Veteran W Gary Roberts is all but done with the Panthers. The question now: Where will he land at the NHL trade deadline? It's believed Florida coach and GM Jacques Martin is getting ready clean house, something that would put Roberts near the top of the list to be sent packing….
What's this we hear about the Senators trying to trade D Joe Corvo?...
more...plus Chelios vs. Saskin, round 245…
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text: Bookmarks Asthma and schoolPrint-Friendly NavigatorChildren with asthma need a lot of support at school. They may need help from school staff to keep their asthma under control and to be able to do school activities.AsthmaAsthma is a disease that causes the airways to swell and get narrow. It leads to wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing....Read Article Now Book Mark Article You should give your child's school staff an asthma action plan that tells them how to take care of your child's asthma. Ask your child's doctor to write one.The student and school staff should follow this asthma action plan. Your child should be able to take asthma medicines at school when needed.School staff should know what things make your child's asthma worse. These are called triggers. Your child should be able to go to another location to get away from asthma triggers, if needed.I Would Like to Learn About:Expand All Collapse AllWhat should be in your child's school asthma action plan?Your child's school asthma action plan should include: Phone numbers or email address of your child's doctor, nurse, parents, and guardians A brief history of your child's asthma Asthma symptoms to watch for Your child's personal best peak flow reading What to do to make sure your child can be as active as possible during recess and physical education class Include a list of triggers that make your child's asthma worse, such as:Smells from chemicals and cleaning products Grass and weeds Smoke Dust Cockroaches Rooms that are moldy or damp Provide details about your child's asthma medicines and how to take them, including:Daily medicines to control your child's asthma Daily medicines to control your child's asthmaInhaled corticosteroids; Long-acting beta-agonists; Leukotriene modifiers; CromolynRead Article Now Book Mark Article Quick-relief medicines to control asthma symptoms Quick-relief medicinesAsthma quick-relief medicines work fast to control asthma symptoms. You take them when you are coughing, wheezing, having trouble breathing, or havi...Read Article Now Book Mark Article Lastly, your child's doctor and parent or guardian's signatures should be on the action plan as well.Who should have a copy of your child's school asthma action plan?Your child's teacher School nurse School office Gym teachers and coaches Related InformationAsthmaAsthma - children...Asthma and allergy...WheezingAsthma - child - d...Asthma - control d...Asthma - quick-rel...Exercise-induced a...Exercising and ast...Make peak flow a h...Signs of an asthma...Stay away from ast...Asthma - what to a...Asthma in children...Open ReferencesReferencesBruzzese JM, Evans D, Kattan M. School-based asthma programs. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2009;124:195-200.Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Management of Asthma. Rockville, MD. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, US Dept of Health and Human Services; 2007. NIH publications 08-4051.BACK TO TOP Review Date: 4/26/2014 Reviewed By: Denis Hadjiliadis, MD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M. content is best viewed in IE9 or above, Firefox and Google Chrome browser.Content is best viewed in IE9 or above, Firefox and Google Chrome browser.


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Sending you hugs - if babe is coming early, what would reassure you that the baby is healthy and well? Can you get some time with your caregiver today to talk about what to do if you go into labour this early to keep check on you and the baby?
I'm so sorry about your loss. I hope that the caregivers around you go every extra mile to support you in this birth.
I'm so sorry about your last loss! I can't imagine going through that. My last labor was difficult and I am having a hard time not getting anxious about this birth because of that. I can't imagine how much harder it would be for you to prepare.
I actually lost my mucous plug about 2 weeks ago, at 35 weeks. I don't think much about it because it seems to be what my body does. I dilate and efface early, but have always carried to term.
I am having painful contrax as well, but not regularly. Usually I have a few during the night that are strong enough to wake me up. I think with every pregnancy my body has needed more prep as the uterus had been stretched more and is trying to tone up for the big day.
You should talk to your caregiver too to make reassure you and make sure all is well.
I have listened to some relaxation/meditation cd's that have helped when I am feeling anxious. I know stress for me triggers contractions.
Hugs, and wishing you the best. Keep us updated.
I have Stiff Person Syndrome and my other car is a candy apple red Rascal. Feel free to ask me about it.
Thank you camera girl! that gives me some peace of mind. Also! That thing about the plug growing back is just crazy! I've never heard that before that is just nuts!!!! And so cool. We as woman are a wonder. Our bodies are a miracle. And what we're doing is a miracle growing a baby and bringing it into the world. Sometimes that's all that gets me through the day.
I've actually read it is possible for a woman to lose/regain her plug multiple times. :)
Like me! I've lost it 3 times this pregnancy. Sometimes it can get dislodged while DTD or if you dilate or efface a bit. It's just a mucus barrier. If you lose it with your first, that can be more telling, but with later children it doesn't mean much. I'm so sorry about your loss! :( I'm glad to hear this baby is doing well!
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Governor Bill Milliken was the first governor I ever voted for and the only Republican governor deserving of any respect. The Republicans today have a lower respectability level than a dog pile.
A larger building facility in Oceana County would be a great time to consolidate area services with Dept of Empolyment and Immigration and Custom Enforcement sharing the cost of a building to save money for taxpayers.
West Michigan, Congressman Bill Huizenga, R-Zeeland, and his Republican cohorts are all pro-pollution supporters only concerned about making money. They always vote 'yea' for any dirty bill to help kill Michigan tourism, and 'nay' to the bills promoting the clean environment needed to support our West Michigan tourism. The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce members were commenting afterward about their disappointment with Huizenga's environmental voting record.
Marketing Resource Group???? Ha ha ha what a bias survey scam. MRC works for Snyder's team to promote his Republican PR campaign. Check out the Debra Muchmore > hubby Dennis Muchmore > Gov Snyder and follow the money.
We are very proud of our family of girl scouts. It is terrible how the Republicans are now attacking the Girl Scouts of America with their evil campaign against womens organizations.
Sen Geoff Hansen supports his illegal immigration population for his farm lobbyist. Never walk alone through Oceana and Mason Counties.
The Republicans call the most successful GI Bill for education in history 'WELFARE'! Screw the veterans. Education is becoming affordable for only for the 1% class with the Republican anti-working class demands Americans work for poverty minimum wages. Santorum says college is only for snobs.
beemerron, Senator Gerry Van Woerkom made sure his Tannery developer pals made over $8 million profit ripping off the taxpayers to pay for their cleanup cost to prepare the Tannery property. Now the developers are getting their Whitehall political partners to rip of the taxpayers even more to redevelop the property into a crowded sardine can PUD development. You haven't seen the final cost to the taxpayers yet that will go on far into the future. The developer and partners are laughing all the way to the bank.
Great presentation last night. Keep up the good work.
Republican Rep Holly Hughes now has proven track record of corruption taking bribes to tell lies. Hughes also lied about caring for the environment, human health, education, and has alays screwed the working class. Hughes has turned out far worst than expected. Collene Lamonte will be able to get the 91st District back on track. Great news.
I repeat, it is not possible for the dead to vote after they have decomposed. ID theft criminals can do all kinds of crimes taking the place of a dead person, but voter fraud has been well documented not to be a problem. Voter ID laws are purely a Republican manufactored scam to keep blacks and poor from voting. That was admitted at Pete Hoekstra's strategy meeting.
The dead have never voted in all of American history, not biologically possible.
Mr. Haglund is pointing out the billions of dollars worth of investments to move cargo and people have been proposed to transform Michigan into a major player in global trade. What is not being exposed enough are the obstructions to these projects by bribes and corrupt politicians to stop these projects.
NetBuddy knows in both 2011 and 2012, President Obama proposed only $300 million in his budgets for the GLRI because of the Republican Tea Party corruption threats to kill 'all' GLRI funding. The Republicans manage to thus divert the $350 million to help their corporation campaign contributors.
Yes you were mistaken. Now you can work to get back the $175M GLRI funding diverted by the Tea Party to the full $475M. The diverted money could go toward permanent closure of the Chicago canal to the Asian carp. Thank you.
The last Great Lakes Commission meetings noted the Tea Party's network position of pro-carp has been very effective at obstructing the protection of the Great Lakes from the Asian carp. They have abundance of PAC money to support the carp propaganda network of the region promoted by their NetBuddies of the area. This Republican BS job here was seen by the GLC and Sen Stabenow staff and rejected as the normal carp manure from the right.
The Muskegon River Watershed Assembly and the DNR support taking out the all the dams in the watershed especially all the old power dams on the river. The river system needs to be restored to its historic freeflow conditions.
Senator Stabenow knows there is the barge lobby that doesn't care about the Asian carp invasion. Stabenow also knows NetBuddy's commercial Asian carp fishing net buddies are happy to work with the USACE that have their lead Corps Asian carp biologist putting out videos of how to fillet Asian carp and Asian carp recipes. Their partnership to turn the Great Lakes into a world class Asian carp commercial fishery is their reason to stall as much as possible to allow the establishment of their carp into the Great Lakes. The USACE staff and biologist know there are good future commercial fishery retirement jobs available after they collect their golden Federal retirements. Sen Stabenow is on the side of protecting the Great Lakes, not promoting the barge lobby and China's Asian carp franchise partners.
Since the Catholic churches and hospitals want the right to discriminate, the government has the right to suspend their 501(c)(3) tax exemtions. Fair enough.
Thank you Sen. Debbie Stabenow for always being there to care about the Great Lakes, the environment, GLRI funding, and the working class. Keep up the good fight. We are sorry the Tea Party has obstructed everything to help the Great Lakes and America.


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SARATOGA COUNTY - An alleged serial burglar in Saratoga County has been caught.
The Sheriff's Department says it arrested 21-year-old Anthony Vagnini outside Tech Valley Recycling Tuesday.
He's accused of breaking into the business twice this month.
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|Hamaker, Bruce - PURDUE UNIVERSITY
Submitted to: Cereal Chemistry
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: August 4, 2005
Publication Date: January 1, 2006
Citation: Aboubacar, A., Moldenhauer, K.A., McClung, A.M., Beighley, D.H., Hamaker, Bruce R. 2006. Effect of growth location in the United States on amylose content, amylopectin fine structure, and thermal properties of starches of long grain rice cultivars. Cereal Chemistry. 83(1):93-98. Interpretive Summary: Rice cultivars grown in different regions of the country are subjected to different environmental conditions that impact grain quality. This research demonstrated that temperatures during grainfill have a significant impact on amylose content and starch structure; factors which influence sensory, cooking, and processing quality. Lower temperatures during grainfill were associated with greater amylose content, decreased long chain amylopectin, and increased short branched chain amylopectin. These changes in grain chemistry were associated with lower starch gelatinization temperature, likely due to decreased crystallinity of the starch granule. Cultivars differed in their sensitivity to growing environment for these starch parameters suggesting that this is under genetic control and can be selected for in a breeding program. These results elucidate how rice sensory, cooking, and processing quality are driven by the impact of genetics and the environment on grain chemistry.
Technical Abstract: Starch was isolated from kernels of 27 rice samples consisting of nine U.S. long grain rice cultivars grown in three different locations (Missouri, Arkansas, Texas). Amylose (AM) content of the starches and the fine structure of the respective amylopectin (AP) were determined and used to explain differences observed in gelatinization properties. The AM content of rice cultivars grown at the lower temperature Missouri location increased 0.4-3% and 0.5-4% when compared with the same rices grown in Arkansas and Texas, respectively. AP values of the rice samples were isolated, debranched, and separated by low-pressure size-exclusion chromatography. The eluted AP linear chains were divided into three fractions to represent extra long (FrI), long (FrII), and short chains (FrIII). The corresponding average degree of polymerization (DPn) at the peaks of fractions FrI, FrII, and FrIII were 100, 39, and 16, respectively. Total carbohydrate analysis of the fractions indicated that cultivars grown in Missouri had a consistently higher proportion of FrIII and lower proportion of FrII as the same cultivars grown in Arkansas and Texas. Furthermore, the Missouri samples showed a shift toward shorter DPn in FrII and FrIII and had more of the shortest chain components (DPn<16) of AP. The proportion of FrI did not follow a trend and varied depending on the cultivar and across location. Thermal analysis indicated that the higher temperature growth environments (Arkansas and Texas) resulted in higher onset, peak, and heat of gelatinization of the starches, suggesting longer cooking time and higher heat requirement. Overall, the data support the nonfield findings of other researchers that higher growing temperature results in AP with more DPn short chains that are within a range of DP>10 to form consistent crystallites, and thus results in higher gelatinization temperatures and enthalpies.


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