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Kevin Zhan, an eighth grader at George H. Moody Middle School, will represent Virginia at the 24th annual National Geographic Bee. Zhan is one of only 54 students remaining in the nationwide competition, culled down from more than 5 million participants. The top 10 finalists will compete in the May 24 final round, moderated by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, and taped to air that evening on the National Geographic Channel.
The following students recently graduated from Hampden-Sydney College: August David Berling, Nathan Clark Cohee, William Staples Cronly, Paul Italo Ferramosca, Jr., Harrison Whitten Long and Thomas William Massey, Jr., of Richmond; Garrison Rashad Coward, of Henrico; and Anthony Vincent Conigliaro, Frank McEnery Garrett, Jr., Frederick John Herrmann IV, Shawn Derrick Maxwell, Jr., Ryan Dale McClain, Thomas Bagby Orange, Jr., Andrew Marshall Thacker and Bryan Gregory Wharton, of Glen Allen.
Marine Corps Pvt. Kalvon S. Bowman, son of Sheba and Rickey Bowman, of Richmond, and Keith Andres, of Henrico, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot in Parris Island, S.C. Bowman, Andres and fellow recruits endured rigorous physical training as well as numerous hours in classroom and field assignments, which included learning first aid, uniform regulations, combat water survival, marksmanship, hand-to-hand combat and assorted weapons training. Bowman and Andres ended the training phase with The Crucible, a 54-hour team evolution culminating in an emotional ceremony in which recruits are presented the Marine Corps Emblem and addressed as "Marines" for the first time.
Dalton M. Renick, son of Mark and Janice Renick, of Glen Allen, recently was initiated into the Gamma Chapter of Chi Beta Phi, a national honorary science society, at Hampden-Sydney College. A biology major, Dalton is a graduate of Deep Run High School.
Stephanie Leann Simmons and her mother Terry L. Simmons, of Henrico, both recently graduated from Piedmont Virginia Community College in Charlottesville, Va. Both mother and daughter plan to pursue teaching careers at Old Dominion University.
Shannon Elizabeth Gillikin, of Henrico, recently graduated from Jefferson College of Health Sciences. She received a bachelor of science degree from the nursing program.
Boleman Law Firm, whose Richmond office is located in eastern Henrico, recently received the Outstanding Business Award from LINC (Legal Information Network for Cancer). Founder and CEO G.R. "Rusty" Boleman III established the Boleman Law Firm with his wife Gayle in 1991. The firm's practice is limited to consumer bankruptcy.
Brandon Wesley Rorer, of Glen Allen, recently was named to president's list for the spring 2012 semester at King College in Bristol, Tenn. To be eligible for the president's list, students must earn a perfect 4.0 grade point average.
The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) recently announced its officers and board of directors for the 2012-13 fiscal year: Chair – John Montoro, principal at The Bookkeeping Department; Chair-elect – James Shepherd, of Verus Financial Partners, Inc.; Vice-chair – Roy Peters, of Feed More, Inc.; Vice-chair – James Phillips, of KPMG; and at-large board members – Staci Henshaw, auditor of public accounts in Richmond; A. Marshall Northington, of Wells, Coleman & Company, LLP; and Gary Romer, of Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP in Glen Allen.
Savannah Sargent, of Richmond, recently was named to the dean's list for the 2012 spring semester at Brevard College in Brevard, N.C. To be eligible for the dean's list, students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher.
Robert J. Daniels, of Glen Allen, and Stacy M. Snellings, of Henrico, recently graduated from Coastal Carolina University in Conway, S.C. Daniels received a bachelor of science degree. Snellings received a bachelor of science degree in business administration.
The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) recently recognized 42 members with its 2012 Life Member Award. The award recognizes those who have been members of the VSCPA for more than 40 continuous years. Henrico members awarded life member status for 2012 include: Donald Coleman, Sr., of Glen Allen; and Stephen Dickinson, Ruth Harris, Daniel Pharr, O. Ralph Puccinelli, Jr.; Roy Reynolds and Michael Taylor, of Richmond.
Russell Graves, of Richmond, recently graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Graves majored in political science.
Local choral group seeks volunteers
Citizen Staff Reports 07/18/2016
Good Vibrations choral group is looking for all voices with some musical experience to sing with the volunteer choir. The season runs from August to November. Genre includes patriotic and inspirational. > Read more.
County plans Fourth of July event
Henrico County Recreation and Parks will present "Red, White, and Lights" at Meadow Farm Museum/Crump Park July 4.
Henrico County has hosted a Fourth of July celebration annually since 1981, but this year's event will offer a later start time and expanded hours and be highlighted by new entertainment.
The free event will begin at 4:30 p.m. and will feature the Richmond Symphony, a laser-light show, patriotic performances, and family activities. > Read more.
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Anderson Ranch Annual Art Auction & Picnic – taking place on August 10th, 2013.
250 works of art offered in silent and live auctions. Join art lovers and community for a gourmet picnic lunch, music and art.
For more information please visit www.andersonranch.org.
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Residence Oasi dei Celti, Lake Como (area)
- Free WiFi and free parking
Main amenities
- 52 guestrooms
- Near the beach
- Restaurant
- Outdoor pool
- Rooftop terrace
- Terrace
- Air conditioning
- Garden
- Front desk safe
- Self-serve laundry
- Meeting room
- Playground
What's around
- Abbey of Piona (1.8 mi / 2.8 km)
- Piona Abbey (1.9 mi / 3.1 km)
- Piona Beach (2.3 mi / 3.7 km)
- Garibaldi Square (3.8 mi / 6.1 km)
- Fort Montecchio (4.3 mi / 7 km)
Feel at home
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Children's pool
- Playground on site
- Sofa bed
- Kitchenette
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Residence Oasi dei Celti, Lake Como (area)
Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $72
- Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Kitchen
- Basic Studio, Kitchen
- Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchen
Also popular with travelers from the USA
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 52 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 4 floors
- Check-in time 4 PM-6:30 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- Pets allowed *
- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms
- Free self parking
Nearby Three Star Lake Como (area) hotels
In the hotel
- Continental breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Coffee shop/café
- Outdoor pool
- Children's pool
- Playground on site
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Downhill skiing nearby
- Pool sun loungers
- One meeting room
- Laundry facilities
- Number of buildings/towers - 7
- Year Built 2006
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Rooftop terrace
- Garden
- Terrace
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Sofa bed
- Sofa bed size double
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Bidet
- Hair dryer (on request)
- Digital TV channels
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Refrigerator
- Microwave (on request)
- Kitchenette
- Stovetop
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Weekly housekeeping provided
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Special features
DiningRistorante Oasi dei Celti - This restaurant specializes in seafood and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Residence Oasi dei Celti, Lake Como (area)'s small print
Also known as
- Oasi dei Celti
- Oasi dei Celti Dorio
- Residence Oasi dei Celti
- Residence Oasi dei Celti Dorio
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 2999.99, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Mandatory fees
Breakage deposit: EUR 200 per week
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for EUR 20,00 per night
Cribs/Infant beds are available for EUR 10,00 per night
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 5,00 per pet, per day (maximum EUR 25 per stay)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Recent reviews
Good 3.7 /5 from 62 reviews
Rooms were clean but dated.
Once room type was settled the stay was very comfortable, all amenities were excellent. Dining room personnel were very pleasant and helpful.
Accomodation was very basic and air conditioning left a lot to be desired! Sleepless nights due to heat and uncomfortable sofa bed. The views made up for it though and the privacy was great. All staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The on site restaurant was good value. Had a very pleasant stay overall.
superb stay in this family run resort and great value. on arrival the staff were great Romania from the restaurant brought a free pizza out to welcome us and we were offered half board for 17 euro each. we got a 3 course meal wine water and coffee and a great continental breakfast and it was all really good. good pool but strict rules about wearing swimming hats, short walk to lake beach. we had 2 rooms with superb views but one room had a very strong smell of damp. its a great spot and great value for a family on a budget.
Hotel good, food average
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MacKillop Family Services Contributions and the Government
I have just spent this evening at with 25 or so children and adults at a Children's Art Workshop hosted by MacKillop Family Services and myself.
This is my fourth year contributing to the event and spending time with the beautiful children and families, carers, workers and social workers, many of the kids I have seen every year, some have new siblings in tow – baby capsules, some of the toddlers are now at school, the young teens that were tween ages last time I had seen them.
When I first started with the Art Workshops we had a small group, we are now working towards offering the art workshops as a permanent part of the MacKillop structure, my involvement is purely voluntary but offers me more rewards than I could possibly begin to iterate.
Tonight I took my young son Max with me he is 9 years old and is quite familiar with the occasional workshop, it was interesting to see him within this group, it taught me a lot about the boy I have raised. As the Children's privacy is protected I am not at liberty to disclose any details but I will say every child was a delight.
After a long day at school, a 45 minute drive, 35 minutes setting up and a 2 hour class Max tirelessly washed a hoard of brushes and palettes, he loved it and did every single one, we adults left cleaning up were all tired but he kept happily washing along.
We drove home very happily and the families that attended were thrilled with their children's art all on artist canvases, which will later be exhibited and auctioned – details to follow.
If Children are afforded the luxury of a childhood chances are they will grow up with the promise of a positive future. Childhood is a precious time, it is a time when the young are at the mercy of their position and do not question it, childhood is the time to get it right.
These are my personal opinions I am not a specialist in the field these comments are not endorsed by Mac Killop Family Services. Some government agencies were recently slayed by the press, the services are underfunded and overstretched, if you would like to contribute positively towards these issues please do so here contribution.


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U.S. Census Bureau Information for Moss Bluff
1990 Census 2000 Census
Total Population Ward 1
(Moss Bluff / Gillis Area) 12,343 16,979
Population Moss Bluff – CDP 8,039 10,535
Median Household Income $32,407
($24,375) $47,319
Median Family Income $35,538
($29,180) $54,137
Per Capita Income $12,490
($11,233) $19,483
*Note: Overall income data for Calcasieu Parish given in parenthesis for comparison.
Current Statistics as of 02/8/05
1995-96 2001 2002 2005 2008
Moss Bluff / Ward One, rural mailbox customers 5,200 6,920 7,194 7,159
Moss Bluff / Ward One, post office box customers (Source: MB postmistress) N/A 800 767 828
Moss Bluff / Ward One, Beauregard Electric residental customers (Source: BECI Electric, Econ. Dev.) 3,009 4,500 4,640 4,840
Moss Bluff / Ward One, Beauregard Electric commercial customers (Source: BECI Electric, Econ. Dev.) 363
Moss Bluff / Ward One, Entergy customers (Source: ENTERGY Econ. Dev.) N/A 2,582 2,600
Waterworks District I (Moss Bluff & Gillis) (Source: same) 4,913 6,010 6,168 6,517 6,926
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One popular home improvement project for older citizens is the installation of a chair lift for stairs.
If you engage a contractor for the project, it's essential to keep a file of all the your records. Don't make any assumptions that your particular contractor will work so. Hang onto all your project's paperwork, from the initial contract to the final invoices. This helps you together with the contractor remain focused in the current tasks.
Keep any small jars (like baby food jars) for usage in organizing your home. Screw lids on the shelf. Have small items placed into these jars, including jewelry parts, nails, screws, and beads. Replace the jar by twisting it back underneath the shelf. Anyone can take advantage of wall shelf space and the jars you thought you couldn't use.
Don't be frightened of large open spaces since you can easily divide them. Divide large spaces using a ceiling mounted shade or curtain that you can to tug down. It could cost effectively divide a big area and you will just pull your divider back when you're having a large gathering or party.
Before making renovations on your home, make sure that you know your finances. Otherwise, you could end up with a home renovation project that you can not afford to complete. Building a finances are vital to creating sure you can safely afford undergoing on a renovation project.
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To ensure that you're always getting the most from your air-con units, bear in mind to clean those filters. Particularly if use a large central machine coupled to the home, it's vital that the filter remains clean so the machine doesn't need to work too much and burn itself out prematurely.
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Whether you're hoping to get from under a mountain of debt or would like to learn how to spend less, financial management may help you. Continue reading to find out some simple tips and tricks that you can use to improve your finances and start saving even more of each paycheck.
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Why do you need to get tested early
In many cases infections are only discovered when they have progressed to a state which have caused permanent damage to the body and treatment is too late. With early testing using IWS convenient and easy to use Rapid Self- Testers successful treatment can be administered and either cure or stop the disease from progressing into non-curable state. Some infections cannot yet be cured but their progression into lethal stages can be stopped.
Late testing also results in missed opportunities for preventing infections. During the time between infection and diagnosis, infected persons can transmit to others when they engage in practices that put their partners or other people at risk.
An estimated 83,000 people were living with HIV in the UK at the end of 2008 of whom more than a quarter (27%) were unaware of their infection.
In 2008, there were 7,298 new diagnosis of HIV, contributing to a cumulative total of 105, 625 cases reported by the end of June 2009
There have been 25, 470 diagnosis of AIDS in the UK, and 18, 787 people diagnosed with HIV have died.
At the end of 2007, the estimated number of persons living with a diagnosis of HIV infection in the 37 states and 5 U.S. dependent areas with confidential name-based HIV infection reporting was 599,819. In the 37 states only, this included 577,452 adults and adolescents, and 2,919 children under age 13 years.
How do HIV blood & urine tests work?
Explanation of HIV tests and interpretation of results
HIV-Test ImageThe rapid HIV Blood/ Urine self-testers from the test field S, is given in the tested Blood/Urine and the test solution in addition another evaluation panel. The evaluation panel is divided into a C area and the T area. The C area is located in the upper third of the evaluation field. This C area serves as a control area.
The result of the HIV Blood/Urine self-tester is valid only if the C area a red line appears.
The T area is on the right side of the HIV Blood/Urine test device further divided into two zones, by the numbers 2 and 1 be identified. This classification shows, in the case of infection with the HIV type.
A red line next to the 2 indicates an infection with the HI virus type 2.
A red line next to the 1 indicates an infection with the HI virus type 1.
All results in the figures are shown fig.1 to fig.4 invalid. Although in the evaluation field in zone 1 (fig.2) or zone 2 (fig.3) a red line appear. Even if it is displayed in Zone 1 and Zone 2 (fig.4) each have a red line.
Principle: in the absence of a red line control area C in the tester is not valid however invalid test results are very rare. They are a result of contaminated samples or overlay.
HIV-Tester Negatives Testergebnis
In this figure, the result of an HIV Blood/Urine self-tester is presented, which could not demonstrate antibodies to the HI virus type I or type II HI virus in the blood depending on the length of the possible incubation period of infection with HIV with up to 99.8% certainty be excluded.
HIV-Test Positive Testergebnisse
In this figure, the result of an HIV Blood/Urine self-tester is presented, which was able to demonstrate antibodies to the HI virus type I in the blood. A positive result for HIV should always be verified quickly by a doctor to confirm the result.
HIV-Test Positive Testergebnisse
In this figure, the result of an HIV Blood/Urine self-tester is presented, which was able to demonstrate antibodies to the HI virus type II in the blood. A positive result for HIV should always be verified quickly by a doctor to confirm the result.
HIV-Test Positive Testergebnisse
In this figure, the extremely rare result of an HIV Blood/Urine self-tester is presented, which was able to demonstrate antibodies to the HI virus type I and type II HI virus in the blood. A positive result for HIV should always be verified quickly by a doctor to confirm the result.
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When the test result is valid?
After few minutes, the test result is read, Depending on test conditions such as temperature, humidity etc. it may take up to 20 minutes the lines will be visible.
The test result is not more than 30 minutes to read
After about 30 minutes starts, the mixture of blood/urine and buffer solution to dry.
As with "T" marked evaluation area two regions with the test substances were applied to HIV 1 and HIV second at these points, the liquid dries differently than on the substance.
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The FHA or Federal Housing Administration created in 1934 has been part of HUD, the Department of Housing and Urban Development since 1965. Its main function is to stimulate the housing market, and has used different methods depending on the types of economic crises that existed at the time. Even though the FHA is an insurer, and does not lend money, it does directly affect mortgages by reducing the risk involved for a lender, and in helping borrowers refinance their mortgage loans.
Refinancing a FHA mortgage loan can be done in a number of ways depending on a home owner's needs, and when meeting the requirements of specific programs such as Streamline Refinance Loans and Cash-out Refinancing. In fact, due to the recent negative mortgage market, many consumers have found themselves turning to FHA programs because of the perception that it was easier to own a home than with conventional mortgages. The FHA even promotes this idea by stating that FHA loans offer better deals though "low down payments, low closing costs, and easy credit qualifying".
In March 2009, the FHA announced to lenders that it would be more difficult to obtain cash-out refinancing with FHA mortgage loans. They found that claims increased dramatically from refinanced home loans and in fact, in a large percentage of cases, borrowers did not even make it past the first payment on the new loan. Previous to the revised ruling, home owners with at least five percent equity and one year of timely payments were permitted to avail themselves of cash back. As of April 1, 2009, that changed. The equity requirement was temporarily increased to fifteen percent, the idea being that the more a borrower owns, the less likely he/she will default.
But, refinancing a FHA mortgage loan still seems to be easier than with conventional mortgages (this does not apply to the FHA's HECM reverse mortgage program). They promote the fact that they are still around after everyone has abandoned you during financial hardship, and they encourage you to review their programs to assist you and keep you from foreclosure. And of course, the lenders are happy with the programs since their loans are insured through FHA, reducing their risk and losses in time of default.
Benefits of Refinancing a FHA Mortgage Loan:
- Credit score is not as important and often not even used.
- Closing costs may be covered in some instances rather than needing the cash upfront.
- Often, a reduction in the interest rate and principal owing can result in reduced monthly payments.
- Offer a specialty loan called 203(k) to help home owners with improvements to the property. The value of the home is assessed at the future value and not the present appraisal. Basically, the home is valued at its projected worth when the renovations are completed.
- Streamline 203(k) allows as much as $35,000 for non-structural repairs.
- Offers both temporary and long-term alternatives for those experiencing serious hardship. Sometimes, the lender can modify the loan to increase the total period owing, or they might even forgo some interest payments.
Although the FHA seems like an easy and advantageous way to refinance, it is a good idea to shop around. You may find that in your circumstances, a conventional mortgage refinance is more agreeable. When choosing between the two options, look at the cost of each and the benefit of each.


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Dick Anthony Williams (born Richard Anthony Williams; August 9, 1934 – February 16, 2012) was an American actor. Williams is known for his starring performances on Broadway in The Poison Tree, What the Wine-Sellers Buy and Black Picture Show. William...s won the 1974 Drama Desk Award for his performance in What the Wine-Sellers Buy, for which he was also nominated for a Tony Award, and was nominated in 1975 for both a Tony and a Drama Desk Award for his performance in Black Picture Show.
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Lim's New Image--Launching its third campaign, 3.1 Phillip Lim heads to South Africa for the brand's spring-summer 2014 advertisements. Dutch model Anna de Rijk stars in the black and white images captured by documentary film maker Vincent Van De Wijngaard with styling by Nancy Rhode. There is also a short film which accompanies the new campaign titled, "A Mirror's Edge". … [Read more...]
Anna de Rijk Poses for Christopher Ferguson in Stonefox #2
Simply Anna - Dutch model Anna de Rijk poses for these laid-back portraits photographed by Christopher Ferguson. Featured in the second issue of Stonefox Magazine, the brunette looks casually cool in flirty separates styled by Nadene Duncan. … [Read more...]
Anna de Rijk Sports Elegant Knits for the Carven x Petit Bateau Collection
French Knits - Carven has teamed up with French knitwear brand Petit Bateau for a new capsule collection of simply elegant pieces. Model Anna de Rijk wears the collaboration's collared dresses, striped polos and form-fitting dresses in these striking style book images photographed by Viviane Sassen. … [Read more...]
Anna de Rijk Dresses for Halloween in Vogue Netherlands' November Issue, Lensed by Marc de Groot
Neo-Victorian - The November edition of Vogue Netherlands enlists Marc de Groot for a story inspired by Transylvania, vampires and Victorian style starring cover girl Anna de Rijk. Fashion editor Marije Goekoop sets the stage for drama with the oversize silhouettes of Roberto Cavalli, Elie Saab, Valentino and Alberta Ferretti amongst others. With beauty by Irena Ruben, Anna … [Read more...]
Anna de Rijk Covers Vogue Netherlands' November 2012 Issue in Dolce & Gabbana
Lacy Beauty - Dutch model Anna de Rijk graces the November issue of Vogue Netherlands, donning a Dolce & Gabbana top and emerald necklace. Photographed by Marc de Groot, Anna wears a piercing expression and sheared 'do. … [Read more...]
Anna de Rijk & Tao Okamoto Star in Emporio Armani's Fall 2012 Campaign by Alasdair McLellan
Tokyo at Night - Emporio Armani's fall 2012 campaign enlists top models Anna de Rijk and Tao Okamoto for a Tokyo nighttime outing. Photographed by Alasdair McLellan, the girls star alongside male models Paolo Anchisi and Alfred Kovac in the label's futuristically sleek designs. The Emporio Armani campaign appears in magazines this July. … [Read more...]
Anna de Rijk by Leon Mark for Rika Magazine S/S 2012
Anna in Pastels - Anna de Rijk stars in Leon Mark's most recent work for the spring-summer issue of Rika Magazine. Styled by Alexander Carl, Anna wears pastel spring looks from the likes of Louis Vuitton, Prada and Valentino with flowers in hand. … [Read more...]
Nicole Farhi Fall 2012 | London Fashion Week
Farhi's London Woman - For fall 2012, Nicole Farhi chose to make clothes for the modern woman with a moody outing of tailored jackets, form-fitting skirts and elegant dresses. A far cry from last season's pastel hues--autumn was all about sleek, streamlined silhouettes in shades of dark emerald, black, ivory and bronze. The heavy outerwear was paired with thin belts around the … [Read more...]


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HB ON THE SCENE: Latin America Poised for Prosperous Growth
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RIO HATO, PANAMA—Latin America is poised for significant supply growth on the strength of a surging middle class and a growing development pipeline in regions such as Panama and Brazil, according to executives at the Wyndham Latin America Regional Convention 2013 held here at the Wyndham Grand Playa Blanca.
Daniel del Olmo, SVP/managing director, WHG Latin America, maintained the region will experience "prosperous growth for this year," specifically GDP growth of roughly 4%, with Panama realizing more than 10% growth and Peru and Mexico coming in at 6.2% an 4.5%, respectively. He also noted in a survey of Wyndham owners and operators in Latin America, some 69% expected RevPAR to increase between 3% and 5%.
Jan Freitag, SVP/global development, Smith Travel Research, noted "Panama and Brazil are seeing a lot of activity for new construction." He added, "Everybody wants to be in Panama."
According to Clay Dickinson, EVP, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, Latin America, the company expects a 425,000-room increase over the next 10 years in the region, which represents a 65% increase. He noted the current pipeline is around 100,000 rooms for Latin America.
Freitag did note, similar to the U.S., the Latin America region has difficulty getting rate traction. "With the exception of Mexico and Brazil, room rate declined in 2012," he said.
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Medical Mondays! Mental Health Mondays!
So Laura Diamond and I are starting a twin blog series about answering Mental Health (hers) and Medical (mine) questions for fiction writers.
I've been asked questions by writers such as "What test would someone need if they fell off a cliff?" or "What does it really feel like to have a heart attack?" And keep in mind that on Laura's blog Diamond--Yup, Like the Stone every Monday she will post an answer to a question regarding psychological/psychiatric questions that might be relevant to your fiction piece.
Here's how it works.
1) Post a question in the comments section or email me if you prefer, at
2) I'll pick out one (or a few) questions to answer every Monday and I will post links to your blog (unless you choose to remain anonymous).
3) Become a follower of my blog and post a link on your blog if I help answer your question.
4)FYI, this is for fiction only. The information in the post is only for writing purposes and does NOT constitute medical advice.
...So no disguising your personal toenail fungus problems as a mysterious plot twist. 'Kay?
The best part? We won't charge you a bill!
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10 comments:
- lbdiamond said...
This is so exciting!!! ;)
- March 15, 2010 at 9:59 AM
- Dara said...
Oooh, great idea! I'm not really sure what I'd ask now but I'll have to think about it :)
- March 15, 2010 at 1:29 PM
- Sandy Shin said...
This is a wonderful feature! I don't have a question (as of yet), but I am definitely keeping this in mind for future writings. You're amazing for doing this. :]
- March 15, 2010 at 8:19 PM
- Ee Leen Lee said...
hi Lydia you have a great blog!
I do have a question for you: is ingesting lead (through contaminated food and water) toxic and ultimately, lethal?
- March 16, 2010 at 4:42 AM
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What a great blog!!! I look forward to following you!! Such a great idea too!
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Thanks for all the support. I'm already working on the questions for Monday!
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Programs > Brochure
Health Studies in Belize
Belize, Belize (Outgoing Program)
|Program Terms:
|Budget Sheets
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|Fact Sheet:
|Area of Study:
|Allied Health and Communicative Disorders, Health Education, Public Health
|Program Type:
|Faculty Directed
|Class Eligibility:
|Graduate Student, Junior, Senior, Sophomore, Student At Large
|Housing Options:
|Home Stay, Hotel
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|Program Provider:
|NIU Faculty
|Program Description:
Global Health Studies
- Program Overview
- Course Offerings
- Student Life
- Application Information
- Eligibility
- Program Fees
- Financial Aid
- Withdrawal Policy
- Passport/ Visa Information
- Contact Information
Faculty Director:
Professor Jeanne Isabel
Professor Jeanne Isabel
This program offered by the College of Health and Humans Sciences, is a global opportunity for students to experience firsthand the growing importance of international health and is open to anyone with an interest in this area. Students will have an opportunity to provide healthcare services and education to a local village as well as learn about the health care issues in Belize.
The goals of this course include:
- Provide health services to a local village.
- Gain insight to the culture of Belize through host families
- Glimpse into the Garifuna culture
- Learn about natural healing and Herbal medicine used in Belize
- Connect with students from other disciplines.
For a complete PDF of the program, please click: Health Studies in Belize 16.pdf
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|AHCD 498 Tutorial in Allied Health and Communicative Disorders 3 semester hours
Description: Directed individual study and research in special areas of allied health and communicative disorders. Speech Language Pathology/Audiology, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, and Pre-physical Therapy majors may repeat to a maximum of 6 semester hours. Rehabilitation Services majors and Deafness Rehabilitation minors may repeat to a maximum of 9 semester hours with advisor approval. Available for concurrent enrollment. S/U grading may be used.
Pre-requisite: Consent of school.
For non-NIU students, applications will be reviewed by the Department Chair.
|AHCD 698 Directed Individual Study 3 semester hours
Description: Independent pursuit of advanced problems in communicative disorders of special concern to qualified graduate students. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours, but only 6 semester hours may be applied to the master's degree in communicative disorders. S/U grading may be used.
Pre-requisite: Consent of school.
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Health Studies in Belize or visit the NIU Study Abroad Office website at https://niu.studioabroad.com (and search for "Belize" or the Health Studies in Belize program) to begin the online application process for this program. The online process provides guidance on requesting information, advising, or applying for the program. Please note that at the time of application, applicants will be expected to submit a signature verification form and copy of their ID to the Study Abroad Office. More detailed instructions can be found on the https://niu.studioabroad.com website or by contacting the Study Abroad Office at (815) 753-0700 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
$200 APPLICATION FEE/DEPOSIT: A $200 application fee/deposit is required of all applicants. The $200 is broken down into $100 for the non-refundable application fee and $100 for a program deposit. Both the application fee and the deposit will be applied to the total balance of the program cost. The $100 deposit is refundable only if the participant withdraws prior to the withdrawal deadline indicated on the program materials or for medical reasons verified by a physician if the withdrawal takes place after the deadline.
NIU Students - The $200 application fee/deposit will be charged to NIU students' NIU Bursar account. (Checks and money orders cannot be accepted from NIU students).
Non-NIU students must submit a check or money order in the amount of $200. More detailed instructions can be found on the application website mentioned above.
IMPORTANT – All applications will be categorized as "Pending – No Deposit" until the $200 application fee/deposit has been received (or, in the case of non-NIU students, once a check has been received). The Study Abroad Office will not consider or process applications without the $200 application fee/deposit. In order to reserve your place in the program you must submit the $200 deposit within 14 days of application. After 14 days applications without a deposit will be inactivated.
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The program is open to students who meet the NIU general admission requirements.Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing at the time of application. Students who are on academic or disciplinary probation are not eligible to participate in study abroad programs. Applicants must participate in the entire program and satisfy NIU undergraduate or graduate admission and course requirements.
NIU students participating in the program cannot have any encumbrances against their NIU records. Any encumbrances placed on a student's records by NIU (i.e., the Graduate School, Undergraduate Admissions, Bursar's Office, Accounts Receivable, Registration and Records, Health Services, Parking Services, etc.) must be cleared before a student is granted admission to a study abroad program.
For undergraduate students to be admitted to the program, an applicant's official transcript must be on file in the NIU Study Abroad Office (SAO). Students who are currently enrolled at NIU, or who have previously enrolled at NIU, do not need to request an official transcript; the Study Abroad Office will make this request on behalf of the applicant. Students who want to participate in the program and earn academic credit from NIU who have not previously enrolled at NIU, or who are not currently enrolled at NIU, should ask the Registrar at their institution to forward an official transcript as soon as possible to the Study Abroad Office. (Student-issued transcripts and photocopies are not acceptable.) Questions relating to the admission requirements or transcripts should be directed to the Study Abroad Office.
Students who desire to obtain graduate credit must either be admitted to a graduate program within the NIU Graduate School, or be admitted to the status of a "student-at-large" (SAL) within NIU's Graduate School. For students to be admitted to the program for graduate credit, the applicant's official transcript must be on file in the NIU SAO. Students who are currently enrolled at NIU, or who have previously enrolled at NIU, do not need to request an official transcript. However, students who will participate in the program in order to earn academic credit as an SAL (students who have not currently enrolled, nor are previously enrolled at NIU) must provide a transcript from the baccalaureate institution and from any institution at which graduate credit has been earned. This document must be provided to the SAO before a student can be admitted as an SAL to the program. (Student issued transcripts and photocopies are not acceptable.)
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Program Fees
NIU PROGRAM COST: The program cost pays for the following cost related services:
1) Hotel accommodations and some meals while the group is in Belize.
2) Program-related land transportation in Belize.
3) Admission fees to cultural and historical sites visited as part of the daily schedule.
4) NIU tuition for undergraduate or graduate credit.
5) NIU major medical insurance.
6) International Student I.D. Card
All prices quoted are subject to change. The information contained in the program documents and forms is presented in good faith and is believed to be correct as of the date presented. Northern Illinois University reserves the right to amend, modify, revise, or delete any information appearing in these documents, including but not limited to the cost of the program.
Non-NIU students should consult with their home institutions regarding additional costs that may apply to study abroad. Non-NIU students are responsible for any study abroad charges imposed by their home institution.
ADDITIONAL COSTS TO PARTICIPANTS: Several costs are not included in the program cost that is cited above. Other expenses that will be incurred by the participants include:
• Round-trip airfare
• Cost of acquiring a passport (approximately $130, including passport photos)
• $40 Undergraduate application fee (Non-NIU undergraduate students only)
• Lunch and meals during free time pursuits
• Entrance fees for free-time pursuits
• Purchases of a personal nature
The amount of spending money recommended by past participants ranges from $50-$150 per day, depending on an individual's spending habits.
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There is some scholarship money that can be applied to interested participants. A letter of request and interview must be arranged with the Professor Jeanne, Isabel, Program Director, prior to applying for the program.
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Applicants withdrawing from the program after this date will also be held accountable for any funds obligated or paid to overseas vendors and agents on the applicant's behalf. This provision is in effect even if the applicant has not submitted the $200 deposit or additional payments, and if the applicant is applying for financial aid.
If the applicant must withdraw after March 31, 2016 for medical reasons, funds obligated or paid on their behalf to overseas vendors can only be refunded if:
The request is submitted to the Study Abroad Office in writing and accompanied by a signed statement stating that travel is not advised from a physician on the physician's letterhead; and NIU is able to obtain refunds from overseas vendors and agents.
CANCELLATION OF THE PROGRAM: The Study Abroad Office reserves the right to cancel this program if the minimum required enrollment is not attained. If, prior to the commencement of the program, a U.S. State Department Travel Warning is issued for Belize, all applicants will be notified promptly of the warning and the possibility of cancellation of the program. If, during the course of the program, a U.S. State Department Travel Warning is issued for Belize, students will be promptly notified of the warning and the advisability of canceling the program.
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March 31, 2016. Important Note: U.S. passports must be valid SIX months beyond the intended stay overseas. Individuals who do not currently possess a valid passport should apply for one immediately upon acceptance into the program. Information on acquiring a U.S. passport is available at the U.S. State Department's website: http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english.html. Foreign passport holders may need special visas for travel and are responsible for obtaining all necessary visas.
VISA: A visa is not required for Belize.
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Please contact the Study Abroad Office
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Northern Illinois University
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Phone: (815) 753-0700
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About the St Paul Summer Beer Fest
St. Paul's favorite beer festival dedicated to craft beers! The 8th annual St. Paul Summer Beer Fest will take place Saturday, June 4th, 2016 from 2-5pm (VIP at 1pm) at the MN State Fairgrounds - International Bazaar in beautiful St. Paul.
This outdoor craft beer festival will feature sampling from 100 breweries in a commemorative tasting glass, live music, tasty food, educational seminars, a silent auction benefiting the YMCA of St. Paul, and the fun atmosphere of MN State Fairgrounds.
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Saturday June 4th, 2016
2-5 PM (VIP 1-5pm)
MN State Fairgrounds - International Bazaar
Underwood St & Judson Ave
St. Paul, MN
The International Bazaar is located in the southeast corner of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds near the intersection of Como Ave and Snelling Ave. From I-94 take the Snelling Avenue exit north for 1.5 miles and exit onto Como Ave. Go west (left) on Como Ave and take the first right on Underwood St.
Tickets - Day-of ticket sales $10 more
VIP Admission ($60 / 1-5pm) permits an attendee access to the fest 1 hour before normal General Admission hours, commemorative tasting glass, unlimited beer samples from craft breweries, live music, and beer education opportunities.
General Admission ($45 / 2-5pm) permits an attendee access to the fest, commemorative tasting glass, unlimited beer samples from craft breweries, live music, and beer education opportunities.
Designated driver options available, see more on our tickets page.
The best way to get to enjoy the fest is safely. Be responsible and take advantage of some of some of the FREE ways to get to and from the beer fest.
Get a free ride on Metro Transit, link will be published the week of the fest! (LINK NOW ACTIVE) Metro Transit Local Bus Route 3 runs between downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis, exit at Como Ave and Winston St. Use their Trip Planner for preferred routes and schedules.
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2016 Scheduled Seminars
2:30 - 3:00 PM - Beer & Cheese with Jake Huffman of Faribault Cheese
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Silent Auction for YMCA of St. Paul
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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Sep 17, 1996
|Filing date
|Oct 11, 1994
|Priority date
|Oct 11, 1994
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Wayne Matlock
|Original Assignee
|Matlock; Wayne
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (23), Referenced by (16), Classifications (9), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
I. Field of the Invention
This invention relates generally to accessory anti-theft devices for motor vehicle steering wheels. More particularly, the invention is directed to an anti-theft steering wheel cover lock system for obscuring access to the steering wheel. Prior art relevant to this case has been located by applicant in United States Class 70, Sub Classes 209 and 211, and United States Class 280, Sub Class 727.
II. Description of the Prior Art
In the prior art a substantial variety of anti-theft locking devices have been proposed that may be affixed to the steering wheel to deter theft of motor vehicles. Many different mechanical design concepts have been proposed in the past. The basic underlying principle is to mechanically prevent proper steering wheel control prior to authorized removal of the protective device. Typical prior art devices of this category affix to the steering wheel through extensible, elongated members terminating in forks or hooks which engage opposite sides of the steering wheel.
The steering wheel is prevented from turning properly unless the anti-theft device is first removed. When a thief jumps the ignition system or otherwise jimmies the conventional automotive ignition lock, he cannot control the vehicle properly because of mechanical interference by the locking device. The steering wheel cannot rotate properly because an elongated rod projecting from the anti-theft device radially contacts other objects within the car, making steering difficult, if not impossible.
A typical device is seen in U.S. Pat. No. 5,024,069 issued Jun. 18, 1991. This lock apparatus includes a pair of hooks controlled through a locking assembly to provide an extensible combination which locks and unlocks. When the hooks engage opposite portions of the steering wheel rim, an outwardly projecting member makes steering virtually impossible.
A similar device is seen in U.S. Pat. No. 5,239,849 issued Aug. 31, 1993. Again, transversely extending structure engages the steering wheel with a pair of hooks, and an outwardly extending member makes steering difficult because of mechanical interference.
U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,935,047, 4,856,308, and 4,738,127 relate to the very popular steering wheel sold under the registered trademark "THE CLUB." In this instance, a projecting hook on one rod member engages one side of the steering wheel, and an extensible rod member that telescopes to the hook portion includes a fork for engaging the opposite side of the steering wheel at a spaced apart distance. The central locking means is key activated, and allows the two members to obstruct steering unless the device is first removed. Removal is quick and easy if one merely saws through the steering wheel and manually bends the steering wheel ring.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,142,889 shows a similar apparatus wherein a hook and fork member are longitudinally extensible relative to one another, and may be locked in place upon the steering wheel to prevent proper steering.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,961,331, issued Oct. 9, 1990, provides a hook mechanism attached to an elongated member that attaches the steering wheel to the break pedal to lock the wheel against steering.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,982,602 provides a housing of generally conical dimensions that folds about the steering wheel to enclose the steering wheel and prevent thief access.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,007,259 includes a plurality of vertically upwardly extending members and horizontally outwardly extending members that lock upon the steering wheel to frustrate control of the wheel by a thief.
Older relatively heavier locking systems are seen in U.S. Pat. No. 4,823,573, 3,462,982, and 1,395,532. The latter Tilden Patent issued in 1921 shows a locking system wherein a plurality of chains and padlocks can be disposed over the steering wheel to provide a rather cumbersome locking arrangement.
Byers U.S. Pat. No. 1,421,401, patented Jul. 4, 1922, shows a cumbersome arrangement for locking a portion of the steering wheel to the steering column to interfere with rotational steering.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,815,391, issued Jun. 11, 1974, similarly includes a downwardly projecting chain element that interferes with steering and control.
There are a number of problems with known prior art devices. First, the basic problem with extensible forked or hooked rods which connect across the steering wheel is that they do not prevent the steering wheel from being attacked by the thief or vandal. A simple hacksaw can easily cut through the conventional plastic steering wheel, enabling subsequent deflection of the steering wheel ring to quickly remove these devices. In other words, these devices can be quickly removed by a thief who merely spends approximately one minute sawing through the steering wheel with a hacksaw in the appropriate place.
Another problem with known prior art devices is that they overly expose the center of the steering wheel column where the expensive and complex air bag protection apparatus is stored. When portions of the steering wheel are exposed to thievery, this expensive apparatus can be easily damaged or quickly stolen by thieves who have become aware of its value.
Hence, known prior art devices suffer from the primary failures of vulnerability to removal by hack sawing, and failure to cover the expensive air bag regions of the steering wheel.
My vehicular anti-theft steering wheel lock system covers and locks the vehicle steering wheel to reliably protect against thieves and vandals. Once fitted to and locked upon the steering wheel, the air bag compartment is blocked and cannot be entered. Most importantly, the steering wheel ring cannot be contacted by a hack saw so it is immune from cutting. Thus my locking device cannot be quickly removed by conventional sawing or prying techniques, and it substantially slows down even professional car thieves.
My locking device comprises a large circular pan that covers the entire steering wheel. The rigid, preferably steel pan includes a round center section that completely blocks the steering column. The air-bag compartment is thus protected. A rigid, peripheral rim covers the steering wheel ring. Since the downwardly depending rim completely blocks the steering wheel ring, it is inaccessible to the saws or cutting tools of thieves or vandals.
An elongated locking assembly is mounted on top of the pan. It is activated by a removable, elongated, rod that penetrates the locking assembly to fasten the pan on the steering wheel. The locking assembly is protectively covered by an elongated, protective shroud.
The locking assembly comprises a first hook that has a forked end for engaging one side of the steering wheel beneath the protective pan. It is slidably received within an elongated, rigid sleeve beneath the protective shroud. A compression spring normally biases the first hook to a rest position.
The removable rod has a hook that cooperates to grasp the steering wheel. A forward end and the hook are controlled by a remote handle grip portion. The outwardly extending rod handle projects away from the steering wheel to interfere with steering wheel control. A toothed, ratchet region formed on the rod is engaged by a lock projecting beneath the pan. Both hooking mechanisms grasp the steering wheel once the rod is inserted into the locking mechanism.
The lock comprises a body that extends downwardly through a pan orifice. The lock has an upper, transversely extending tube penetrated by the rod. A tubular passageway perpendicularly defined within the lock body receives an elongated locking pin that is normally biased into engagement toward the rod ratchet region. A key activated dog disposed within a suitable bore controls locking pin deflection. When it is necessary to remove the device, the key rotates the dog to deflect the locking pin downwardly and free the apparatus.
Thus a primary object of the present invention is to protect a vehicle steering wheel from thieves and vandals.
A more fundamental object is to provide an extremely reliable theft deterrent for vehicles.
It is another object of this invention to provide fail-safe protection for the steering wheel of a vehicle to maximally protect it against sawing or destruction by a vandal or thief.
Another object is to provide a steering wheel guard system that prevents the steering wheel from being harmed.
Another object is to provide an anti-theft protection device for automobiles that is extremely resistant to unauthorized removal or tampering.
A further abject is to provide a highly visible thief deterrent system that will be plainly seen by potential thieves and which will thus be avoided by them.
Another object of my invention is to provide an anti-theft steering protection system of the character described that prevents thieves from getting at the air bags associated with newer model vehicles.
A still further object of my protective system is to provide a theft deterrent system of the character described that can be adapted for use with a wide variety of steering wheel sizes and shapes.
Another object is to provide a locking device of the character described that absolutely prohibits access to the steering wheel ring so that no one can saw or damage it.
Another fundamental object is to provide a vehicle locking system of the character described that completely covers the air bag region of the steering shaft, to prevent theft or inadvertent detonation of same by thieves or vandals.
These and other objects and advantages of the present invention, along with features of novelty appurtenant thereto, will appear or become apparent in the course of the following descriptive sections.
In the following drawings, which form a part of the specification and which are to be construed in conjunction therewith, and in which like reference numerals have been employed throughout wherever possible to indicate like parts in the various views:
FIG. 1 is an exploded isometric view of the best mode of my steering wheel lock, showing how it attaches to a steering wheel;
FIG. 2 is a fragmentary top plan view of my steering wheel lock, showing it installed;
FIG. 3 is a fragmentary, bottom plan view of the apparatus installed upon a conventional steering wheel, with portions thereof broken away or shown in section for clarity;
FIG. 4 is an enlarged, fragmentary exploded view;
FIG. 5 is an enlarged, fragmentary sectional view taken generally along line 5--5 of FIG. 1 showing the locking assembly, the lock, and the locking bar, with moved positions indicated in dash lines;
FIG. 6 is a further enlarged, fragmentary sectional view of the rightmost portion of FIG. 5,
FIG. 7 is an enlarged, fragmentary sectional and partially exploded view of the lock;
FIG. 8 is a fragmentary sectional view taken generally along line 8--8 of FIG. 6; and
FIG. 8b is a fragmentary sectional view similar to FIG. 8, but with the locking pin and spring exploded from the assembly for clarity.
With initial reference now directed to FIGS. 1-4 of the appended drawings, my Vehicular Anti-theft Steering Wheel Lock has been generally indicated by the reference numeral 10. The device is adapted to be installed upon a conventional steering wheel 12 (FIG. 1) of a vehicle to be protected by the device. Once the device is installed as hereinafter described, the steering wheel 12 will be protected and the device cannot be quickly removed by conventional sawing. Furthermore the air bag will be protected as well.
Turning to FIG. 1, the conventional steering wheel 12 includes a rigid, plastic circular ring 14 connected by spokes 16 to steering column 19. As will be recognized by those skilled in the art, the air bag apparatus of modern vehicles is stored within an upper compartment 18 of the steering column 19 so it is important to protect that region against tampering by theft or vandals. Further, it will be appreciated that the steering ring portion 14 may be quickly split apart by sawing it with a hacksaw, so more conventional anti-theft locking accessories may be easily defeated.
Device 10 preferably comprises a rigid, circular pan generally designated by the reference numeral 20 disposed over the steering wheel 12. Pan 20 includes an integral, peripheral, downwardly projecting rim 22. As best viewed in FIG. 3, rim 22 coaxially encircles the steering wheel ring 14 and completely covers it, rendering it inaccessible to thieves or vandals.
A locking assembly, generally designated by the reference numeral 30 (FIG. 4), is substantially disposed on the top 20A of pan 20 beneath an elongated, protective shroud 34. Shroud 34 includes a generally tubular elongated center 35A which is integral with a pair of outwardly extending, aligned and parallel flat flanges 36A and 36B (FIG. 2) respectively. It is selectively engaged by an elongated, rod-like handle 40 (FIG. 1) to activate the device and lock the cover pan 20 upon the steering wheel.
With reference now directed to FIGS. 4-8B, the locking assembly 30 comprises a first hook mechanism, generally designated by the reference numeral 44, that has a forked end 45 emanating from a rigid cylindrical shaft 47. Mechanism 44 is normally slidably received within an elongated, rigid sleeve 52. Shaft 47 terminates in a bushing 50 that is coaxially disposed within the shroud 34. Bushing 50 is attached to shaft 47 by a pin 51 (FIG. 4). Sleeve 52 receives an internal stop 57 that is coaxially disposed within the tubular portion 35A of the covering shroud 34. Stop 57 is fastened by a pin 58. An elongated compression spring 59 is coaxially disposed about the hooking member 44 within sleeve 52 to normally bias bushing 50 towards the right (as viewed in FIGS. 5, 6). Thus the forked end 45 will normally be pushed to the right, towards the opposite terminal ring 62 that can prevent bushing 50 from escaping.
Forked hook end 45 is thus normally biased out of engagement with the steering wheel ring 14. However, as indicated in dash lines in FIG. 5, the hooking member 44 can be displaced to the left so the forked end 45 captivates the steering wheel ring 14. At this time the elongated end 63, that is parallel with the hooked portion 64, will overlie the top and bottom of the steering wheel. As best viewed in FIG. 4, when the hook mechanism 44 is fitted beneath the shroud 34, the lower and forward projecting hook portion 64 of the forked end 45 will clear through an elongated follower slot 100 defined in the top of the pan 20. The spaced apart orifice 101 receives the downwardly projecting lock 90, which enters a protective compartment 103 formed by cover 106. The cover 106 is generally cubicle, and is welded to the underside 20B of pan 20. As best viewed in FIG. 5, the pan rim 22 will prevent access to the steering wheel ring 14 so it cannot be sawed with a hacksaw or the like.
The locking assembly 30 also comprises a second rod-like, hooking mechanism 40. Hook 40 comprises an elongated body, generally designated by the reference numeral 70, that includes a rigid, cylindrical, rod portion 72 terminating in a tipped end 74 that is spaced apart from the handle grip portion 77. The outwardly projecting handle grip 77 projects away from the steering wheel and will interfere and contact the inside of the car.
In other words, if the steering wheel is turned too far to the left or right without first removing device 10, the handle can collide with the interior dashboard, windshield, or seat of the vehicle preventing proper control. Also, the pan will cover air bag compartment 18 at this time, protecting the air bag apparatus from damage and theft.
Hook portion 70 comprises a lower forked area 80 including a downwardly projecting hook 78 that is parallel with the body 72. Between the hook portion 78 and the front tapered tip 74 is a segmented ratchet region 84. The ratchet region includes a plurality of integral, spaced apart coned sections 85 that include tapered segments 85B engaged by the lock to be hereinafter described. By grasping handle 77, the second locking member 40 may be appropriately manipulated, so that point 74 and the ratchet region 84 slide into the lock 90 to be later described. As point 74 enters the tubular portion 91 of lock 90, it will transfer through terminal ring 62, entering sleeve 52 and contacting bushing 50 to deploy the hook mechanism 44 to the left. As the second hook member 40 is deflected leftwardly, hook mechanism 44 will assume the position indicated in dashed lines in FIG. 5 and lock over the steering wheel. Concurrently, hook portion 78 will assume the position indicated in dashed lines and lock against the opposite side of the steering wheel 14. Again, the steering wheel ring 14 (FIG. 5) will be totally shrouded by pan rim 22.
Lock 90 (FIGS. 6-8B) comprises a substantially vertically oriented body 104 that extends downwardly through orifice 101 (FIG. 4) in the pan 20. Body 104 is integral with an upper, transversely extending tube 105 that has an elongated, tubular passageway 107 penetrated by hooking member 40 when the apparatus is assembled. A separate, elongated, tubular passageway 110 is defined substantially through the middle interior of vertical body 104, and is perpendicular or normal to passageway 107, extending all the way through tubular portion 105. An elongated locking pin 112 is biased by a compression spring 113 (FIGS. 7, 8B) within passageway 110. Spring 113 is captivated within passageway segment 110B and normally biases the locking pin 112 upwardly (as viewed in FIG. 6). When this pin 112 is biased upwardly, its notched tip 118 is forced into engagement with a cone section 85 of the ratchet region previously described.
Pin 112 includes a lowermost portion 122 that is physically contacted by spring 113 to bias tip 118 into contact with the ratchet assembly 84 previously described. Between end 122 and the main shank portion 112B of the pin 112 is a flat 127. Flat 127 is normally disposed within the passageway 110 with its face facing to the right (as viewed in FIG. 8B).
A bore 144 is coaxial with a larger-diameter coaxial counterbore 146 defined in the bottom of the lock body 104. Bore 144 is coaxially aligned with bore 146. Bores 144 and 146 are perpendicular both to vertical passageway 110 and the upper, transverse passageway 107. In assembly these bores are coaxially aligned with passageway 111 (FIG. 8B) defined in cover 106 previously described. Bore 146 receives a tubular dog generally designated by reference numeral 150 (FIGS. 7-8B, 4) that is rotatably fitted into bore 146. This tubular, key activated dog 150 includes a semi-circular, rearwardly projecting stem 156. The semi-circular projection 156 mates against flat 127 in pin 112. Since the projection 156 is off center from dog 150, rotation thereof may deflect pin ledges 158 and 159 on opposite sides of the flat 127.
Normally spring 113 will bias the locking pin upwardly where it is eager to contact the ratcheting assembly. The ratcheting assembly may be forced against it, because the sliding action of the tapered tip 118 against the cone members 85 will allow one way mechanical passage of the ratchet assembly as it is moving to 28 the left (as viewed in FIG. 6). However, it may not be withdrawn (i.e., by movement to the right as viewed in FIG. 6) because the tip 118 will firmly engage the cylindrical end of each cone 85.
When necessary to unlock the device, a key is inserted into the dog 150, traversing passageway 111 of cover 106. It is thereafter rotated so that off center projection 156, that bears against the ledges 158, 159 (FIGS. 8B, 7) will deflect the locking pin 112 downwardly. In other words, as the projection 156 is rotated, it will contact ledge 159, pulling the pin 112 down within passageway 110 against yieldable bias from spring 113. As the pin end 118 is lowered from within tubular passageway 107, and thus escapes mechanical contact with the ratchet cones 85, the hooking member 40 may be withdrawn from the apparatus, for removal from the steering wheel prior to operation of the motor vehicle in the normal manner.
From the foregoing, it will be seen that this invention is one well adapted to obtain all the ends and objects herein set forth, together with other advantages that are inherent to the structure.
It will be understood that certain features and subcombinations are of utility and may be employed without reference to other features and subcombinations. This is contemplated by and is within the scope of the claims.
As many possible embodiments may be made of the invention without departing from the scope thereof, it is to be understood that all matter herein set forth or shown in the accompanying drawings is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
|Cited Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
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|Sep 21, 1915
|Thomas E Fogalsang
|Protective device for steering-wheels.
|May 4, 1920
|Nov 1, 1921
|Tilden Elbert Reed
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|William St John
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|Aug 26, 1969
|William A Moore
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|Jun 11, 1974
|L Latta
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|James E. Winner
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|Jun 19, 1990
|James E. Winner, Jr.
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|Oct 9, 1990
|Winner James E
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|Apr 16, 1991
|David Mellard
|Automobile anti-theft device
|Aug 16, 1990
|Jun 18, 1991
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|Jan 17, 1995
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|Apr 15, 1993
|May 16, 1995
|Ferrante; Louis A.
|Steering wheel security device
|Oct 27, 1993
|Oct 3, 1995
|Whitney, Jr.; Timothy E.
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|Sep 6, 1991
|Mar 19, 1992
|A.B.A. Marketing Pty Limited
|Vehicle steering-wheel lock
|Citing Patent
|Filing date
|Publication date
|Apr 16, 1996
|Oct 7, 1997
|Winner International Royalty Corporation
|Vehicle anti-theft device and system
|Apr 4, 1997
|May 26, 1998
|Chang; Chao-Ling
|Steering wheel and air bag lock equipped with warning lights
|Nov 21, 1997
|Jul 14, 1998
|Hsu; Henry
|Vehicle steering wheel and air bag antitheft locking apparatus
|Aug 23, 1996
|Jul 21, 1998
|Ryan; Timothy
|Steering wheel and air-bag lock
|Sep 10, 1996
|Sep 1, 1998
|Pwc Lock, L.L.C.
|Personal water craft security device
|Aug 16, 1995
|Dec 1, 1998
|Somerfield; Alan David
|Automobile security device
|Aug 3, 1998
|May 25, 1999
|Jinn-Fu; Wu
|Semi circular disc steering wheel lock
|Jul 14, 1997
|Nov 30, 1999
|Townsend; Walter C.
|Vehicle anti-theft steering wheel locking mechanism
|Aug 12, 1998
|Jan 25, 2000
|Mso Limited
|Steering wheel lock and air bag anti-theft device
|May 6, 1999
|Aug 29, 2000
|Master Lock Company
|Automobile and airbag anti-theft device
|Nov 22, 2000
|Aug 27, 2002
|Jaeyou Co., Ltd.
|Combination lock
|Nov 9, 2010
|Eduardo F. D'Angelo
|Universal steering wheel lock
|Aug 2, 2008
|Feb 26, 2009
|D Angelo Eduardo
|Universal steering wheel lock
|Jun 20, 2009
|Nov 19, 2009
|D Angelo Eduardo
|Universal steering wheel lock
|Jan 14, 2010
|Ming-Huei Lin
|Auto steering wheel safety lock
|Feb 28, 2001
|Mar 7, 2002
|Wenzhou Shenglun Auto And Motorcycle Fittings Co. Ltd.
|Telescopic steering lock
|U.S. Classification
|70/209, 70/226
|International Classification
|Cooperative Classification
|European Classification
|Jan 24, 2000
|Fee payment
Year of fee payment: 4
|Apr 7, 2004
|Maintenance fee reminder mailed
|Sep 17, 2004
|Lapse for failure to pay maintenance fees
|Nov 16, 2004
|Expired due to failure to pay maintenance fee
Effective date: 20040917


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