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I have been learning Asterisk dial plan for the past week.I have written down a simple IVR system with two levels of menu and an exit option.I have used concepts from different tutorials on the web.Can someone confirm if the IVR below is correct? Correct in the sense that if the below is used will it work.I know the IVR does not do much yet.But I am just trying to clarify my understanding.
exten => 123,1,Answer()
same => n(menuprompt),Background(main-menu)
exten => 1,1,Playback(digits/1)
same => n,Goto(incoming,menuprompt,123)
exten => 2,1,Playback(digits/2)
same => n,Goto(incoming,menuprompt,123)
exten => 9,1,Hangup()
exten => n(menuprompt),Background(main-menu)
exten => 3,1,Playback(digits/3)
same => n,Goto(main-menu,menuprompt,n)
exten => 4,1,Playback(digits/4)
same => n,Goto(main-menu,menuprompt,n)
exten => 9,1,Hangup()


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I'm constructing a Deck and I want to make all the mana Temple Cards. More Specifically I want them to be Temple of Silence, Temple of Plenty, and Temple of Malady. Are these mana cards limited to only four per deck like regular cards or can you put an unlimited amount of them in your deck?
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All cards are limited to 4 per deck except Basic lands, and cards that say they bypass this limit (currently Relentless Rats and Shadowborn Apostle). In the case of Basic lands, this means that the type line, which is the text between the image and the text box, has to start with the word "Basic". The rule that covers this is 100.2a. This limitation does not apply to limited play.
The cards you mention are not Basic lands, so you can only have 4 of each in your deck. The only basic lands are:
You can only put four of each Temple in your deck. It's only the basic lands that are exempt from the limit:

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text: NEW YORK ( TheStreet) -- Don Dion posts his current insights on the stock, bond, commodity and currency markets in his RealMoney blog, anticipating which ETFs will be in play next. Here are three of his blog posts from the past week: Two ETF Opportunities Ahead Published 4/21/2011 12:50 p.m. EDT Navigating the choppy, light-volume conditions of the U.S. marketplace ahead of a long weekend can be hazardous, particularly when trading ETFs. In the ETF marketplace, the presence of plenty of buyers and sellers helps to ensure that market price lines up with underlying volume. The fewer investors there are actively trading or creating two-sided markets, the more likely it is that you'll see pricing discrepancies -- premiums and discounts. While it looks like stocks are heading higher for now, it's a good idea to forget the aggressive trading and look forward to opportunities in the week ahead. Earnings, earnings and more earnings are set to dominate the headlines, and here are a couple of funds to keep an eye on: The iShares Dow Jones U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF ( ITA): Although U.S. presence in Iraq and Afghanistan is slated to be scaled down, defense concerns and conflicts abroad continue to fuel profits for the largest U.S. defense companies. United Technologies ( UTX), one of the biggest names in defense, reported better-than-expected results this week, helping to send ITA slightly higher yesterday. > > Bull or Bear? Vote in Our Poll In the week ahead, half of ITA's top 10 holdings will report quarterly earnings. Longer-term concerns about U.S. budget cuts and military cutbacks may make a long-term investment risky for some, but investors who are bullish on earnings in the short term might want to consider picking up shares of ITA on Monday. Top ITA components that report next week include Boeing ( BA), Lockheed Martin ( LMT), Northrop Grumman ( NOC), Raytheon ( RTN) and General Dynamics ( GD). The First Trust Dow Jones Internet ETF ( FDN): FDN, yesterday's " ETF Play of the Day," will also be a fund to watch in the week ahead. Top FDN holdings including Amazon ( AMZN), eBay ( EBAY), Akamai Technologies ( AKAM) and Netflix ( NFLX) will be reporting quarterly results next week, and technology's recent momentum could keep trending upward if numbers come in better than expected. I continue to be very bullish on the top Internet firms as devices from companies such as Apple ( AAPL) and Research In Motion ( RIMM) help consumers to access the Internet from virtually anywhere. Many of FDN's top holdings serve as hubs for web surfers, and as consumer confidence grows, advertising revenue should continue to rise. At the time of publication, Dion Money Management was long FDN. Prev 0 of 3 Next


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Group Retreats
Host your Group Retreat / Family Reunion at the Beach Spa Bed and Breakfast and every person will be pampered with private spa bathrooms, full size refrigerator, and southern hospitality. The Beach Spa Bed and Breakfast can accommodate 23 guests with four family suites. Some of the extra items included when you reserve the entire Inn are:
- Heated Spa Pool with plenty of room for 10 adults
- Heated Massage Waterfall
- Beach Wagon
- Beach Toys
- Bike Rack for your bikes
- Hydro Body Massage
- Steamer Showers
- Free Museum of Contemporary Art Passes
- Easy Access to the Beach along the cities "Beach Walk"
- Restaurants, Grocery Stores (HT), Pharmacy only a few blocks from BnB
- Coordination with Innkeepers for eco outings to the many fun filled adventures.
Book your retreat today before the Beach Spa Bed and Breakfast runs out of space. We recommend booking three months in advance and require a 50% deposit (non-refundable within 45 days of arrival). For your planning needs May and September are great months to reserve, weather and availability are very good. Try off season and save boocoo bucks, like Christmas and Thanksgiving, etc.
Thanks so much for giving us the opportunity to make your retreat fantastic.
Cancellation & Policies: Deposits are non-refundable if cancellation occurs within 45 days of arrival. An additional payment of 25% is due within 2 weeks of arrival date & balance is paid in full upon checkin/checkout. Each room is subject to a $25 cancellation fee at time of cancellation.


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President Obama offered hope last night of a breakthrough on the looming military crisis in Syria after a last-minute Russian effort to put President Assad's chemical weapons under international control.
His remarks came after a day of intense manoeuvring in Damascus, Moscow, London and Washington as Congress returned from its summer break for a crucial series of votes.
Russia wrong-footed the West by turning an offhand comment by John Kerry, the Secretary of State, into a full-scale peace initiative.
David Cameron welcomed a proposal to put Syria's chemical arsenal out of Mr Assad's reach, although the White House, equally surprised
In the great Middle East chess game between the United States and Russia, John Kerry has made a strategic error that could end up giving President Assad a lifeline.
Asked in London yesterday what action by Mr Assad could possibly prevent an attack, the US Secretary of State said that he could "turn over every single bit of his chemical weapons in the next week". It was a rhetorical answer to which he quickly added: "But he isn't about to do it and it can't be done."
Russia spotted the slip and within hours had offered to organise the international control of the weapons. It quickly became clear that Moscow had found a way of delaying the US attack, strengthening its position in the Middle East and splitting European public opinion.
Syria, effectively a Russian client state, has fallen quickly into line.
Mr Kerry's week — an ultimatum that was never intended to be one — could quickly mutate into six months, to the lasting humiliation of the White House. Legions of chemical weapons inspectors would have to spread across the country, taking samples, analysing them, compiling inventories and a control mechanism.
Russia could have made this happen months ago if it had truly wanted to; instead its main concern has been to blame all chemical weapons use on rebels apparently determined to poison their own children.
Suddenly, Russia has changed its mind. The St Petersburg summit that exposed the splits on Syria in the international community has put wind in President Putin's sails. Just as the Soviet leadership sought to divide Western Europe and Nato over the stationing of US missiles in the 1980s, so it now hopes that delay will create an anti-US peace movement and present it as a champion of disarmament.
Russia would have made this offer only if it were certain that Mr Assad could crush the insurgency without chemicals. Thanks to the Russian weapons that have been pouring in, the regime has an obvious military superiority.
It could well be that Syria does surrender, on Russian urging, some of its stockpile to buy time. How will it use that time? To crush the opposition. That is the essence of the deal on tentative offer from Moscow.
No rational politician could be against Syria dismantling its stocks of nerve gas and signing the Chemical Warfare Convention. The problem, though, is not only the stocks themselves, it is also in the political will to use chemicals as an offensive weapon.
Dismantling, degrading and disarming these weapons could take years but it would have to be carried out on the basis of trust. How could this be the object of continuing discussion with the Assad regime? Could we trust it not to conceal even a small, deadly portion of sarin?
Moscow has hijacked this serious issue to prolong the dictatorship of its one remaining Middle Eastern ally, and Mr Kerry, visibly tired from a summer of intensive diplomacy, has let it do so.


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Manz Organ Series - Season Nine
The first Tuesday of every month during the school year, organists present a half-hour organ recital on Augustana Chapel's Ruth and Paul Manz pipe organ, built by M. L. Bigelow & Co. in 2004. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m.
September 8 - Jerrad Fenske, Interim Cantor, Augustana Lutheran Church of Hyde Park, Chicago
October 6 - Richard Hoskins, Director of Music, Organist, and Carillonneur, Saint Chrysostom's Episcopal Church, Music Faculty, Carthage College, Kenosha, Wis.
November 3 - David Jonies, Associate Director of Music and Organist, Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago
December 1 - David Ritter, Organist/Music Coordinator Bethlehem Evangelical Lutheran Church, Chicago
January 5 - Daniel Schwandt, LSTC Cantor to the Seminary Community; Cantor, Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
February 2 - Dr. Stephen Schnurr, Director of Music, Saint Paul's Catholic Church; Instructor of Music, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN
March 1 - Steven Betancourt, Assistant Director of Campus Ministry and Director of Liturgical Music, Loyola University
April 5 - Dr. Jay Peterson, Organ Associate, Christ Church Episcopal, Winnetka
May 3 - Andrew Paul Fredel, Director of Music, Gethsemane Episcopal Church, Minneapolis, MN
Advent Lessons and Carols
LSTC welcomes the season of Advent in word and song on Sun., Dec. 6. Cantor Daniel Schwandt, and the LSTC Cantorei lead this beloved seminary tradition. Worship begins at 7 p.m. in the Augustana Chapel at LSTC.
Gospel Choir Concert
Under the direction of Keith Hampton, the LSTC Gospel Choir and friends hold their annual benefit concert on Sun., April 10 for the Grover Wright and Carole Burns Scholarships.


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"Sun City Will Rock You" Top 5 Page for this destination Sun City by cokes
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Deep in the rugged bushveld, in the heart of an ancient volcano, lies the world's most unique resort. This is the internationally acclaimed Sun City.
The Resort has a unique heartbeat and an African rhythm of its own and is unlike any other Resort destination in the world. This is pure fantasy and your every desire is met. There are four world-class hotels including the magnificent Palace of the Lost City that glitters like a jewel beneath the African sun, brilliant in its rain forest surroundings and luxurious in its detail and design.
Adjoining the Resort, is the beautiful Pilanesberg National Park, which will delight game viewers as it is a malaria free zone and home to the Big 5.
Just to remind you that everything here is man-made.... Don`t be fooled.
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- In a nutshell:Its a must see!!!!
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quite fasscinating how the 'myth' of sun city has been manufactured. great page.
Hi! Very nice tips here with good photos. Thank you very much for sharing your insights here. My ratings are definitely with you! Greetings from Dubai :-) Jess
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Sun City looks really tempting..thks for sharing
Wow!! I read all your tips and I love them all, you did a great job ! Huggs
Here is nice page, I want to visit Sun City again.
This looks like South Africa's version of Canc�n (Mexico). Notable and frank coverage of the resort.
Fantstic page ! Bravo . I will show it to my husband :))
I checked the website. It costs approx US$550 for the Palace of the Lost City. Is it a normal price?
Great page with a lot of good information and excellent pics. Great travelogues as well. Lots of activities and sights in Sun City for every family, I see.
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Kindness Contagion
Witnessing kindness inspires kindness, causing it to spread like a virus
Witnessing kindness inspires kindness, causing it to spread like a virus
Social and emotional skills are starting to be taught in schools—but experts urge caution
Doubts cast on police implicit bias training
Spiking rates of nearsightedness are becoming a global health problem— but a simple behavioral change could be the solution
Preparing a backup plan can increase the odds you'll need it
Culture and experiences shape what sounds pleasing more than biology does, a study says
There is a fine line between autism and alexithymia—feeling emotions but being unable to identify them
Scientists hope to learn whether arachnophobes' perception of spiders as larger than actual size causes their fear—or whether it is the fearfulness itself that causes their visual misperception.
What we can learn about the world and ourselves from foreign words that have no equivalent in English
The human drive to resolve uncertainty is so strong that people will look for answers even when it's obvious those answers will be painful
The National Center for Science Education's annual Colorado River trip through the Grand Canyon highlights the differences between the scientific and creationist outlooks.
Honest communication is key to making the most of your medical care
Scientific American Mind's "How to Be a Better..." columnist Sunny Sea Gold and best-selling author Duhigg discuss what makes some people superhumanly productive
We love animals, yet most of us also eat them. Research is revealing the cognitive tricks we use to resolve the omnivore's dilemma
Behavior study says bad-cop negotiators can psychologically nudge adversaries together
By analyzing the vocal patterns of couples in therapy, an algorithm was able to predict whether a relationship would get worse or improve. Erika Beras reports.
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Herminio Blanco, Mexico's candidate to lead the World Trade Organization, said Tuesday he aimed to reboot stalled global trade talks and restore the WTO to its former standing.
Blanco, a former Mexican trade and industry minister who led his country's negotiations on the North American Free Trade Agreement, is to face Brazil's WTO permanent representative, Roberto Carvalho de Azevedo, in the third and final round of the selection process next week.
"The main challenge is the "W" in "WTO", I mean the word World," Blanco told AFP in an interview Tuesday, with only eight days remaining to campaign for the top spot.
The Doha Round of trade talks, launched in 2001 to help boost global commerce and economic development in the organisation's 159 member states, have long been treading water, and a number of countries have begun focusing on the bilateral and regional track instead, he cautioned.
"You have to transfer this energy (of negotiating regional agreements) back to Geneva," where the WTO is based, to prove the usefulness and global reach of the organisation, Blanco said.
The next WTO chief must look forward and try to understand what global trade will look like in 10 or 15 years, the 62-year-old economist said, stressing the need to "change to stay the leading organisation."
The global trade organisation must "adjust, and not be in a defensive mode," if it wants to keep "ahead of the game," he said.
Blanco insisted he was the best man to succeed Frenchman Pascal Lamy, whose second and final four-year term wraps up at the end of August, and to lead the WTO through the needed changes.
"My candidacy is a package of skills, experience, ambition and creativity," Blanco said, stressing that he had worked in both the public sector, where he had negotiated a number of complex trade deals, and in the private sector, on the boards of companies in the United States, Asia and Europe.
Blanco said his country of origin was also a plus, pointing out that "trade has played a central role in the transformation of Mexico."
So far, he said he has received backing from many countries from all corners of the globe.
"The campaign continues, but we (Mexico) have a good chance to make it to the end," he said.
The WTO's next chief is expected to be named on May 7 or 8, following the final selection round in a process that started off with nine candidates.
Unlike the process in similar organisations, such as the various arms of the United Nations, whose chiefs are nominated, the WTO picks its leader by consensus.
Created in 1995, the WTO aims to advance global trade talks to spur growth by opening markets and removing trade barriers, including subsidies, excessive taxes and regulations.


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I am currently working for a University project and I'm a little bit confused now about the functional dependencies part. For this project I had to create a logical data model based on my own project specification and also determine the functional dependencies.
For example, I have given the 'User' table the following attributes.
R(user_id, username, regDate, type, subscription)
Primary key: user_id
Unique key: username
Foreign key: subscription
An example data set could be something like:
1, JohnS, 01-01-2012, Administrator, NULL
2, PeterB, 02-01-2012, Moderator, Movies
3, PeterA, 02-01-2012, User, Movies
4, Gary, 03-01-2012, User, Books
5, Irene, 03-01-2012, User, Movies
6, Stan, 03-01-2012, User, Movies
7, Isaac, 04-01-2012, User, Books
The part I don't understand is how I determine the functional dependencies. My initial feeling was that there are two functional dependencies and these are:
user_id -> username, regDate, type, subscription
username -> user_id, regDate, type, subscription
However, looking at the other examples in the lecture slides, I am having doubts whether this is correct or not.


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Increasingly, consumers have come to rely on debit, credit, and stored value cards as a preferred vehicle to provide payment for transactions. Credit cards provide ready access to funds, offer financial protection superior to cash or checks, support loyalty programs, and allow consumers to take advantage of purchasing opportunities when funds may not be otherwise available. As debit and stored value cards have become increasingly popular, the need for consumers to carry cash or checkbooks is still further reduced.
Within the past few years, card associations and issuers have been providing transaction cards that are enhanced with features beyond the typical embossed account number, expiration date, cardholder name, and signature area. "Smart cards," for example, have now come into popular use, and allow for enhanced security of both debit and credit cards by use of onboard integrated circuits to provide memory and optional microprocessor functionality. Smart cards and other enhanced or memory cards or tokens have found uses from replacements for simple embossed credit/debit cards, toll booth payment, ATM card replacements, and even Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards in cellular handsets.
Even though smart cards and electronics-enhanced cards have provided improvements over traditional credit cards, they suffer from a number of deficiencies. For example, electronics circuitry on enhanced financial transaction cards must receive externally-provided power to operate. To obtain power from a merchant's financial or Point-Of-Service (POS) terminal, contact-type smart cards use a physical connector interface; two of such interfaces are defined ISO standards 7810 and 7816. However, many types of cards not in physical contact with a POS terminal or other power source cannot operate, and therefore these cards are necessarily inactive at all other times. Alternatively, some enhanced financial transaction cards obtain power from a terminal-generated RF electromagnetic field by way of an inductor that is part of the card's circuitry. For example, ISO 14443 defines a popular contactless financial transaction card protocol. However, current contactless cards must be in close proximity to the properly modulated electromagnetic field in order to operate (10 cm in the case of ISO 14443-compliant cards). Due to the intentionally limited power and range of such short range fields, RF-powered cards cannot operate outside of the immediate area of a merchant's POS terminal, and may not have sufficient power in some cases to provide sophisticated electronic computations or support more power consuming circuitry such as displays. Further, embedded chips of some contactless smart cards often employ cryptographic security algorithms that can be "cracked" or decoded if the time and electrical current required for certain encryption or decryption operations is measured. Several demonstrations of this mode of account compromise have been documented, and thus, the possibility of surreptitious measurement of such parameters without knowledge of the cardholder presents a significant security risk.
What is needed then is an accessory device for a financial transaction card or token that provides power to the card or token to support operation of the card or token's features. What is further needed is an accessory for a financial transaction card or token that has an onboard power source that does not utilize the hazardous chemicals associated with typical power sources such as replaceable or rechargeable batteries. What is also needed is an accessory for a financial transaction card or token that has a power source that is rechargeable and has a form factor that may be easily carried in a pocket or purse. What is further needed is an accessory for a financial transaction token that can allow the token to operate in an environment significantly removed from a POS terminal. What is also needed is an accessory for a financial transaction token that utilizes an onboard power source to provide cryptographic security and protect the token when not in use. What is still further needed is a mobile accessory device that may reprogram a financial transaction card or token to encode a variety of types of account information, thereby allowing for payment flexibility using the financial transaction token. What is also needed is an accessory for a financial transaction token that allows the holder to view information stored in the token without being in proximity to a POS terminal. What is also needed is an accessory for a financial token transaction token that allows the holder to charge an energy storage device on the financial token and view the charge status of the financial tokens' energy source.
There is provided an accessory device for a financial transaction token. The accessory has an onboard power storage device that enables a financial token or card that is in communication with the accessory to operate when the card or token is not in the proximity of a merchant terminal (e.g.; a POS terminal). In one implementation, the onboard power storage device includes a rechargeable battery or capacitor such as a thin-film capacitor that stores sufficient energy to power the accessory's onboard electronics and/or the electronics of a financial token in communication with the accessory. The accessory may be a subcomponent of another consumer device such as a computing device, communications device, an item of clothing, an item of jewelry, a cell phone, a PDA, an identification card, a money holder, a wallet, a purse, a briefcase, or a personal organizer.
In one implementation, the accessory includes a housing with a user interface, an integrated processor and storage, an onboard power source, and an interface to a financial token such as a smart card. The user interface optionally has an exposed region that is provided for encoding data including an account to pay for a transaction. The encoding renders data in several alternate or complementary formats, such as light- or laser-scannable bar coding on a display, electromagnetic signals that are transmitted to a merchant receiver, external contact pads for a contact-based pickup, and a magnetic stripe assembly. Using the exposed area, the accessory may complete a transaction with a merchant as a proxy for a financial token that is in communication with the accessory. In one implementation, a financial token that is in communication with the accessory may be reprogrammed by the accessory by accepting inputs from the accessory's user interface, and a the accessory's integrated processor transmits data to a processor embedded in the token, which in turn accepts the information and executes software in a processor located within the token to effect the reprogramming. This reprogrammable feature enables the holder of the accessory to secure the token by erasing a display or magnetic stripe or locking the token from unauthorized use. The accessory, when access is granted to a user, may perform calculations such as adding a tip from a predetermined tip percentage, or selecting payment to occur from a variety of different financial accounts. In one implementation, a magnetic stripe assembly in proximity to the token is reprogrammable, so that the token's embedded processor may select a particular account from input specified in the accessory's user interface, and provide instructions to reprogram the magnetic stripe. In another implementation, the accessory possesses read/write heads that are capable of reprogramming a financial token as the token is placed within or removed from a retaining cavity within the accessory's housing. The token's magnetic stripe may then be swiped through a conventional merchant magnetic stripe reader to initiate payment for a transaction. In yet another implementation, the account information or transaction authorization protocol stored within a financial token's memory is relayed to an accessory with which it is in communication, and a financial transaction is completed by the accessory in proxy for or in lieu of the token. In another implementation, the token also includes a memory that may optionally be maintained by the onboard power source located within the accessory.
In another implementation, an accessory for a financial token provides a charging current to an energy storage device located within the financial token. In this way, a relatively small capacity energy storage element can be recharged by placing the token in communication with the accessory, such as by sliding the token within a slot or cavity within the accessory device. An electrical interface may then proceed to charge the financial token's energy storage element through current provided by a power source in the accessory, or through relaying charging current that is obtained by the accessory's external charging interface. In another implementation, the accessory for a financial token possesses a charging circuit that can utilize an onboard energy generation capability to recharge the financial token's energy storage element and optionally recharge the power source within the accessory.
In another implementation, an accessory for a financial transaction card is provided that accepts and retains the card within a protective housing. The card may have a substantially rigid substrate not unlike conventional credit cards and an onboard energy storage device such as a thin-film capacitor. The card includes, in one implementation, a conventional or reprogrammable magnetic stripe assembly that is disposed proximal the substrate. As mentioned previously, the reprogrammable substrate may be configured by a an embedded processor that is commanded through inputs provided to an accessory device with which the card is in communication. In one implementation, the user provides input through a keyboard or an array of contact pads or blister buttons on or integrated into the accessory's housing Alternately, the user input section may include a biometric input device that scans fingerprints or other biometric data to authenticate the user of the accessory, or may have a pressure-sensitive area for inputting a predetermined access glyph such as by the user dragging a fingertip over a pad to reproduce a symbol that the user has previously identified. In one embodiment, the housing of the accessory retains and protects the card from unauthorized access, such as by preventing physical access to the card through a locking retaining mechanism, and/or by providing shielding against electromagnetic radiation including RF signals.
Various features and advantages of the invention can be more fully appreciated with reference to the detailed description and accompanying drawings that follow.
The features, objects, and advantages of embodiments of the disclosure will become more apparent from the detailed description set forth below when taken in conjunction with the drawings, in which like elements bear like reference numerals.
A block diagram for an exemplary implementation of an accessory 100 for a financial transaction token is seen
An onboard power source 150 is coupled to and energizes the power circuit 115. Those of skill in the relevant arts will recognize that energy storage devices such as batteries, inductors, capacitors, or combinations thereof may be utilized to implement the power source 150. In one implementation, power source 150 comprises a thin film capacitor, and may utilize a single dielectric or a multilayer configuration alternating conducting layers and dielectric layers. A number of dielectrics such as polyester, polypropylene, polycarbonate, polystyrene, polyimide, PTFE, PET, and combinations thereof may be utilized in such thin film capacitor implementations. A substantially planar thin film capacitor implementation is beneficial for implementation in the instant accessory device 102, as the substantially planar form factor may be useful in minimizing the overall size of the accessory's footprint. In another implementation, power source 150 may be implemented with any number of conventional rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries such as alkaline batteries, lithium ion batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries, and nickel metal hydride batteries.
The power source 150 also provides current to a power line 119 of a financial token interface 145 either directly through a connection 116 coupled to the power circuit 115, or via output 118 from a voltage regulator 151 which receives power from a coupling 117 to the power source. Those of skill in the relevant arts appreciate that the regulator 151 may be implemented with any number of conventional voltage regulators; for example, but not by way of limitation, such regulators may include alone or in combination: zener diodes, voltage regulator circuits, voltage translators, transformers, voltage dividers, switched power supplies, silicon controlled rectifiers, triacs, potentiometers, and the like.
The power source 150 is coupled 157 to a charging circuit 155. The charging circuit may also be coupled 156 to an external charging interface 158. Those of skill in the relevant arts will readily recognize that the charging interface 158 may be implemented with electrical contacts to an external circuit, or via an inductor for receiving power via electromagnetic radiation. In one implementation, charging circuit 155 includes one or more photovoltaic cells, coupled to the power source, which produce electricity upon exposure to light. In another implementation, charging circuit 155 further includes one or more piezoelectric crystals electrically connected, via coupling 157, to the power source 150, and a movable mass that strikes the piezoelectric crystals as the token 100 is moved. Turning to
Returning to
An external interface 137 is also provided. The external interface 137 enables the accessory 100 to communicate with external devices such as computer terminals, computer networks, or point of sale (POS) terminals. The interface 137 receives data and/or commands for displaying text or graphical information from bus 122, and receives power from power circuit 115. The interface 137 may also receive data from an outside source such as a wireless POS terminal, a financial institution, or a personal computer, and relays the data to the integrated processor 105 through data bus 122. Through user input to the data entry device 140, a variety of data may be provided to the external interface. In one implementation, the information provided to be output from the interface 137 may comprise health care information, personal identity information, biometric data, music, video data, or a combination thereof, and is considered interchangeable with the term "account data" used herein.
Turning to
Non-limiting examples of the external interface are shown at reference numeral 200, and include a magnetic stripe assembly 210, an antenna and/or transceiver 220, a display screen 230, electrical contacts 240, and a touch screen 250. The magnetic stripe assembly 210 may comprise, in one implementation 210A, a reprogrammable magnetic stripe 210B that accepts data and/or commands from the processor 105 and formats and renders that data into a form on a magnetic stripe that is readable by conventional merchant magnetic stripe-reading POS terminals. In this manner, the processor 105 may program a particular account for use in a transaction as a function of user input selecting the account. Alternatively, the processor 105 may erase the magnetic stripe of the assembly 210, rendering the card useless in the event of its loss or theft. In the implementation shown 210A, the magnetic stripe assembly 210B at least partially slidably moves 210C into and out of the housing 102 of the accessory 100 (partial view shown), allowing the accessory 100 to conduct a financial transaction at a point of sale terminal that includes a magnetic stripe reader.
Continuing with
The external interface 137 may also be represented with a display screen 230. Account data may be rendered in the form of an optically-readable area, such as a one dimensional or two dimensional bar code 230A. In this manner, merchant POS terminals may optically scan the display area 230 with conventional laser scanners, and obtain account information without the need for expensive contactless RF POS terminals. As the display is electronically reconfigurable with information provided by the processor 105, the accessory 100 may represent any number of accounts for transaction payment based on the user's preference and input to the user interface 130. Also, as a security feature, the display may be blanked or filled with a decorative or entertaining graphic when the user has not provided an optional security access code, pad stroke, or pin number to the user interface 130.
External contacts 240 are yet another alternative implementation of the external interface 137 shown in
Alternatively, the external interface 137 may comprise a touch screen 250, wherein text and/or graphics may be displayed, and user input may be accepted by touching selected areas of the screen. For example, but not by way of limitation, in an implementation shown at reference numeral 250A, a user is prompted to tap on one of a plurality of account descriptors, thereby selecting an account to complete a transaction. Those of skill in the relevant arts also appreciate that tapping the screen may be combined with using pointing devices such as a joystick, direction buttons, or selection wheels. In one embodiment, a user may provide authentication information by touching the display 250 in specified areas to indicate sequences of pin numbers, selected graphical elements, or drag strokes that match a predetermined access criterion stored within the storage 110.
Turning to
A front side of the token 300 is shown with an array of buttons 312 and a display 335 for outputting alphanumeric text or graphics, such as an account number and expiration date. An array of physical contacts 350 is shown, which may be utilized in conjunction with a POS terminal, or the electrical/data interface 145. In the illustrated implementation, the token 300 may be placed within the accessory 100 by, for example, but not by way of limitation, sliding the token 300 into 322 a slot 323 defining a cavity within the accessory housing 102. The accessory housing 102 retains the token 300 until the user actuates a hardware mechanism such as a latch (not shown) that retains the token 300 within the cavity within the accessory housing 102. Alternatively, the token 300 could be retained by an electromechanical latch (not shown) coupled to the power source 150 and the integrated processor 105, wherein the token could be released upon an execution of a command by the processor 105. For example, but not by way of limitation, if a user entered a valid authorization code into the touch screen interface 250A, the processor determines the code is valid and provides a command to the electromechanical latch to release the token from the accessory. Alternatively, a drive element (such as those that actuate Compact Disk player disk slots in portable CD players) could eject the card through the slot 323 upon receiving a command to eject the card from the processor 105.
The accessory 100 is shown with a user input mechanism comprising an array of buttons 140, and a touch screen 250A as described in relation to
By way of example but not limitation, the accessory 100 includes, in the illustrated embodiment, an array of electrical contacts 353 comprising at least a portion of the financial token internal interface 145. When the token 300 is fully inserted 322 into the cavity of the accessory housing 102, the contacts 353 proximally engage with the contacts 350 on the token 300, thereby establishing electrical connectivity. As described below other implementations of the internal interface 145 with the token 300 are possible, whereby electrical coupling between the token 300 and the accessory 100 are accomplished using all or partially contactless approaches.
In one implementation, the user turns on the accessory 100 by depressing an on/off button 305, and then produces a stroke on the pad/screen 250A by dragging a fingertip or stylus across the pad or screen area 250A to reproduce a symbol or glyph substantially similar to a symbol pre-programmed into the integrated processor 105 and storage 110 (embedded, not shown). Once the symbol or glyph is entered by the user on the pad/screen 250A, the processor 105 compares its features with a pre-stored graphical implementation and if the symbol's features are within a predetermined range, the accessory 100 is enabled for use, otherwise an invalid entry message is output to display 250A and use is further inhibited until the successful glyph or symbol is entered.
As further explanation of the coupling between the accessory 100 and the token 300, we return to
The internal port or interface 145 may be coupled to a financial token 300 by any number of electrical coupling techniques, including electrical contacts between the accessory 100 and the financial token, RFID signal transceivers, IrDA signal infrared transceivers, visible light transceivers, invisible light transceivers, magnetic strip read/write heads, modulated laser transceivers, modulated RF communication transceivers, and combinations thereof. Those of skill in the relevant arts appreciate that a combination of coupling techniques may be utilized, such as by providing a data signals through electrical contacts while a power signal is delivered by an electromagnetic field from the accessory 100 to an inductor located within the token 300.
Turning to
Similarly to
In this implementation, the accessory 100 includes an internal set of electromagnetic read and/or write heads 450 which comprise one possible embodiment of the electrical/data interface 145. As the token 300 is moved 322 into the cavity 323, the heads 450 traverse a significant portion of the length of the magnetic stripe 430 while in proximity to the surface of the magnetic stripe. If the heads 450 are so enabled by the integrated processor 105, data may be read from and/or written to the magnetic stripe 430 during insertion 322 or extraction of the token 300. Such data, as mentioned previously is processed by the integrated processor 105 by transmitting the data to or receiving the data from the data bus 120 which is in turn coupled to the internal interface 145. In one example, but not by way of limitation, the token's magnetic stripe 430 is erased by the read/write heads 430 upon insertion 322 to the accessory 100, and is programmed with account data specified in the user interface 140 upon removal of the token 300 from the accessory.
Also shown on the card 300 is an optional array of physical contacts 350, which, as described above come into proximity with internal electrical contacts 353 when the token 300 is inserted 322 into the cavity 323. The contacts 353 comprise at least a portion of the financial token internal interface 145. When the token 300 is fully inserted 322 into the cavity of the accessory housing 102, the contacts 353 proximally engage with the contacts 350 on the token 300, thereby establishing electrical connectivity. As mentioned previously, other implementations of the internal interface 145 with the token 300 are possible, whereby electrical coupling between the token 300 and the accessory 100 are accomplished using all or partially contactless approaches.
Turning to
The above description of the disclosed embodiments is provided to enable any person of ordinary skill in the art to make or use the disclosure. Various modifications to these embodiments will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other embodiments without departing from the spirit or scope of the disclosure. Thus, the disclosure is not intended to be limited to the embodiments shown herein but is to be accorded the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.
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FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS " The U.S. Army Medical Information Technology Center (USAMITC) is leading the planning efforts to transition and upgrade all U.S. Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) computers from Windows XP to
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"The U.S. Army Cyber Command ordered this migration to provide a more secure network," said Kelly Turner, USAMITC Windows® 7 Project Manager. "This migration will also provide a common computing platform across the MEDCOM, with the goal of minimizing the cost of delivering information technology support to healthcare delivery." This means that USAMITC will deploy the same system across the MEDCOM to every computer and its user.
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There are several other benefits to the Windows® 7 upgrade. In addition, MEDCOM vendors are delivering Food and Drug Administration and other clinical devices that are Windows® 7 compatible, thereby phasing out support for items installed with Windows XP. Upgrading the operating system allows for upgrades and transitions to other IT products such as the latest Microsoft Exchange Server which will further unify other enterprise network products. These include Microsoft's Systems Center Configuration Manager and their Operating System Deployment service.
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For some reason when I check "open in a new browser window" it doesn't do anything. The link opens in the same window. Is there a work around for this? Thanks
For some reason when I check "open in a new browser window" it doesn't do anything. The link opens in the same window. Is there a work around for this? Thanks
I have this same issue. Plugin opens external url in same window.
I had this problem too. I did some debugging and found the cause. The page I tried to link is set to be 'private' and the plugin only accepts post_status to be 'static' or 'publish'. It would be interesting to hear if this is a bug or a feature. I can't figure out the reason to disallow private pages from opening in a new window, maybe I'm missing something obvious here?
@bobbyc — Is this the latest version of the plugin? Is your post privately published?
@billerby — This was for backwards compatibility reasons, but I can probably standardize on the new way of doing pages now. The next version will fix that.
I have same problem, with the last version (2.1) and my page is not privately published.
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Is the problem could be that I am also using 'All in One SEO Pack' plugin?
I think you may be on to something. Using the latest versions of WP, Page Links to, and All in One SEO pack. If I disable the SEO plugin this features begins to work.
Looked into this issue more and they found a fix that will be showing up in the next version. Thanks go to a dev named "Head".
Simple workaround is change
add_filter( 'wp_list_pages', 'txfx_page_links_to_highlight_tabs');
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I made the changes, activated all in one, and poof, it works.
I tried the above solution, but the links still won't open in new window. I also disabled AIO and still not working.
thanks jmbullis. adding the "9" worked for me. also using AIO. cheers.
Please try version 2.2, which should fix this issue!
I´m using the 2.3 version of the plugin and AIO SEO, but I can not get it to open in a new window.
I´ve checked the entries in the database and all seems fine, double checked the "9" above. Tried to switch off AIO plugin, still no luck.
When looking at the code in page-links-to.php I saw some strange blankspaces in the bottom and the closing php-tag was missing. Is it supposed to be like that or is it a zip/download problem?
Any clues?
I am having the same problem. Deactivate AIO SEO and check the PHP file and it still doesn't work.
Yes, it´s a little annoying, I hope Mark can solve this for us!
Nothing above worked for me also.
I guess some of the plugins are messing things up.
Is there a way to hard code "_blank" for a particular page?
p.s. Does anyone knows why : "http://www.link.[:fr]com/joue[:en]com/play " doesnt work anymore?
I guess it´s not easy to hardcode _blank (prefer onclick="window.open(this.href); return false;" though).
We need help from the author or someone else with the skills!
Please help us!
I'm having this same problem. Has anyone had any luck solving it?
Same problem here.
Just to add a few more details, I've had a look at the plugin code, and it seems like the function txfx_plt_save_meta_box on line 102 isn't adding anything to the _links_to_target variable (line 110 & 112). I tried adding _blank everywhere _links_to_target is used in the function, but I couldn't get any of them to appear on my page.
Not sure if this would help with troubleshooting, but thought it may help someone track this down.
Hi all, just ran into this issue with version 2.3 and wondered if anyone has come up with a solution?
Is there any chance you could have a peek at this?
Has anyone had any luck solving this one?
I haven't heard, but I sure hope we can find a resolution to this. Pretty please @markjaquith...we beg of you:)
I realize that this functionality is being built into 3.0, but the site I have won't be upgraded for at least several months after the release of 3.0.
I have never been able to duplicate this bug. I can't take a crack at solving it if I never see it in action! :-(
Please try to duplicate this using the default theme, and with all other plugins deactivated. Create a new page, set the links-to URL, and check the "new window" box. If that doesn't trigger the bug, then try it with your actual theme, but all other plugins still deactivated. That should narrow it down to a theme issue or a plugin-conflict issue.
I have the same problem, Mark. Checked it out with 2010, plugins deactivated and it still didn't work. I'm using a Press75 theme. If you'd like, I'll give you access to the site to test and debug.
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A singing Mary will make her debut this month when a musical
on the life of the mother of Jesus has its world premiere at
the Vatican.
The Vatican says the musical "Mary of Nazareth - A Continuing
Story" premieres June 17. It is not clear if Pope Benedict
XVI will attend.
The musical is an Italian production sponsored by the Vatican
offices for Social Communications and Culture. The role of
Mary will be sung by Italian soprano Alma Manera.
There have been movies and plays on the Madonna, and famous
pieces of music dedicated to her.
The most famous musical on the life of Jesus, "Jesus Christ
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The Vatican announced the musical on Wednesday.
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Acting Superintendent: Frank Simone
Mr. Frank W. Simone was born and raised in New York City. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from
SUNY Stony Brook in 1974 and his Masters of Science with concentrations in Reading and Early Childhood from SUNY New Paltz in 1979. Mr. Simone is married and has three adult children and seven grandchildren.
Mr. Simone spent his first thirteen years of teaching in the Red Hook School District in Duchess County, New York where he taught grades Kindergarten, First, Second, Third, and Fifth. He then taught in Charlotte, North Carolina, where he pursued his administrative certification. He and his wife joined DoDDS in 1992 and taught in Misawa, Japan.
Mr. Simone began his administrative career as an Assistant Principal at John O. Arnn Elementary School in Camp Zama, Japan in 1995 and then in 1998 was given the opportunity to be the first principal of a new K-3 primary school in Ikego, Japan. He joined the DDESS Area Service Center as an Instructional Systems Specialist in 2002 as the point of contact for Early Childhood, Gifted Education, and English as a Second Language. He returned to the principal position at W.T. Sampson, a Sure Start through twelfth grade unit school in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba in 2004.
Mr. Simone joined the Kaiserslautern team as the Principal of Kaiserslautern Elementary School in 2007. He moved to the district office in 2008 serving as the Education Operations Chief and in December 2013 he was hired as assistant superintendent. He is currently serving as the Acting Superintendent of the Kaiserslautern District.
Education Operations Chief: Paula Miller
Dr. Paula Kay Miller is presently Education Operations Chief in the Kaiserslautern District. Proud to be a native Houstonian, Dr. Miller previously served as the Assistant Superintendent in the Japan District. Prior to that, Dr. Miller was the Chief of Staff in the Japan DSO, principal at Kadena Middle School in Okinawa Japan and the assistant principal at both Kadena Middle and at Edgren High School in Misawa Japan. Dr. Miller's first DoDEA appointment was as a teacher at Kinnick High School in Yokosuka, Japan.
Dr. Miller earned her under graduate degree in Human Development and Consumer Sciences from the University of Houston and then began to work for the Alvin Independent School District teaching Home Economics. She returned to U of H to earn a Masters Degree in Occupational Education while she served as the Director of the Single-Parent Program at Alvin High School.After joining DoDEA, Dr. Miller earned a Masters in Guidance and Counseling. She then earned her doctorate from the University of Sarasota; her area of emphasis was educational leadership
Dr. Miller has always made it a priority to encourage students toward life-long learning, self-advocacy, and self-responsibility. While Dr.Miller's role has expanded to include district-wide concerns, she remains dedicated to a "people first" philosophy. Students, parents, educators, and community members will find an open door and a listening ear.
Dr. Miller is a member of several professional educational organizations including Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD), National Association of Secondary School Principals(NASSP), and Phi Delta Kappa (PDK). Paula and her husband Justin look forward to extending their favorite leisure-time activities of traveling, gourmet cooking, and reading.


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Harley Quinn's Greatest Moments from "Batman: The Animated Series"
TV, Comic Books
DC Entertainment may not have planned it this way — "planning" being something with which DC may be only tangentially familiar — but I doubt its high-ups wanted to release these December solicitations the Monday after what had to be a pretty rough weekend. When you've just had to deal with a celebrated creative team walking off a fairly successful book — citing "editorial interference," and reminding people that the character's original writer also left after increasing frustration with DC — you might not want to follow that up by calling attention to all the other changes coming before the end of the year.
And don't worry, there'll be plenty of Batwoman and "sucky personal life" talk before we're done. Solicits first, though …
If the first week of Villains Month is any indication, a good bit of the decimal-point issues will feature stories set in the early stages of the Crime Syndicate's takeover. This wasn't that apparent from the September solicits, and subsequent months also appeared light on explicit crossovers. December is about the same, with Teen Titans dropping out of the crossover lineup, and Pandora and Phantom Stranger joining the three Justice League books, the three Forever Evil [Colon] miniseries, and Suicide Squad.
Women of Action is an experiment exploring superhero series starring and named after women. Which are worth supporting, which aren't, and why?
Batwoman's blessing and its curse is its stunning art and design by JH Williams III. I know it's weird to call it a curse, but in my case, when every mention I hear about a comic begins and ends with the art, it gets me wondering about the story, and not in a good way. Pair that apprehension with a start date that got pushed back several times and I was downright skittish, so it took me a while to check out Batwoman. I probably never would have except for my decision to read more comics starring and named after female superheroes.
I don't know why more people don't mention the story in Batwoman (well, I do – see: The Art – but the story's still not mentioned as much as it should be), because it's amazing. Williams' contribution to the comic is more than imaginative page layouts and long, flowing hair. Everyone knows that he's also a co-writer, but I'm not talking about that either. It's how the mood of the comic perfectly matches the gothic, spooky tone of the ghost story that Williams and other co-writer W. Haden Blackman chose for their introductory arc. It's one thing to say that comics are a mixture of story and art; it's quite another thing to see those two elements work together as well as they do in Batwoman.
Welcome to Food or Comics?, where every week we talk about what comics we'd buy at our local comic shop based on certain spending limits — $15 and $30 — as well as what we'd get if we had extra money or a gift card to spend on a "Splurge" item.
Check out Diamond's release list or ComicList, and tell us what you're getting in our comments field.
Chris Arrant
If I had $15, I'd reverently pick up the big release of the week: the final issue of DMZ, #72 (DC/Vertigo, $2.99). Wood and Burchielli have done something special here, and I easily see the series taking its place next to Preacher and Transmet as Vertigo (and mature comic) staples. Next up I'd get a dose of a new Vertigo series, Spaceman #3 (DC/Vertigo, $2.99); Azzarello and Risso definitely zigged when most thought they would zag, and in this shaking off of the long shadow of 100 Bullets they've created something decidedly unique and spellbinding. Next up I'd get another DC book, this time All Star Western #4 (DC, $3.99); I've really enjoyed Palmiotti and Gray taking Jonah Hex into the big city here and opening up the world and heroes of these tumbleweed times, and I'm excited for the new back-up featuring a literal firebrand of a female. Finally, my last book on a $15 budget would be Avengers: Children's Crusade #8 (Marvel, $3.99); I could write a whole article on how the schedule's affected this book, but despite all that what we've got is a great story. Despite all the delays, I'm apprehensive about the final issue because it'll probably be the last we'll see of Allan Heinberg in the Marvel U for a long time.
If I had $30, I'd thank the yuletime gods and pick up the vibrant new issue of Haunt, #20 (Image, $2.99). I don't know what's in the water at Image, but they've orchestrated a series of recent inspired and left-field revamps of their books: Casey/Fox on Haunt, the upcoming Keatinge/Campbell on Glory, Graham/Roy on Prophet. Next up I'd get Top Cow's Artifacts #12 (Image/Top Cow, $3.99); I admit coming onto this series late, but thanks to a plush assignment I was able to tear through the past two years of Top Cow comics and found I really enjoyed their current event book. After I read and re-read that book, I'd get a double-shot of Marvel with Captain America & Bucky #625 (Marvel, $2.99) and FF #13 (Marvel, $2.99); love what the writers are doing here, but the recent choices by editors for their new artists have made both these books even more enticing for me. Juan Bobillo drawing Hickman's scripts on FF especially gives it a creepy vibe I'd love to see more of. Speaking of art, my final pick for this final week of the year would be the artistic tour de force of Flash #4 (DC, $2.99); Manapul and Buccellato are really showing their stuff, providing story to enable Manapul to do some of the most dynamic and heart-wrenching work of his career. In the back of my mind I'm worried what happens when Manapul needs a break from drawing: much like finding an appropriate artist for J.H. Williams 3 to rotate with on Batwoman, a suitable second for The Flash will be hard to come by.
My splurge this week is the under-the-radar collection Broadcast TV: Doodles of Henry Flint (Markosia, $19.99). I'd buy an art book by Henry Flint on face value alone, but from the limited previews I've seen of the book online it's something far, far more unique. These are off-hand doodles Flint's done in his spare time over the past five years, but I'm not talking about quick sketches: "doodles" as in ornate mind-benders where Flint literally doodled his heart out. Once I get this in my merry hands, I'll be going over it with a fine tooth comb, magnifying glass and anything else I can find.
Welcome to Food or Comics?, where every week we talk about what comics we'd buy at our local comic shop based on certain spending limits — $15 and $30 — as well as what we'd get if we had extra money or a gift card to spend on a "Splurge" item.
Check out Diamond's release list or ComicList, and tell us what you're getting in our comments field.
Chris Arrant
If I only had $15, I would only be buying one title this week: 20th Century Boys, Vol. 18 (Viz, $12.99). Sorry Americanos, but Naoki Urasawa is delivering a gripping, sprawling drama that most other books can't live up to. Wait, I'm wrong – I'd buy two comics with a $15 budget this week; I'd snag the $1 The Strain #1 (Dark Horse, $1) for the price point and Mike Huddleston. I've read the novels, but for $1 I can't miss sampling at least the first issue.
If I had $30, I'd be thankful to double-back and first get Uncanny X-Force #18 (Marvel, $3.99). This issue, the finale of the "Dark Angel Saga," has been a long time coming and I'm excited for the writing, the art and the story itself; and I can't forget colorist Dean White, sheesh he's good. After that I'd pick up my usual Walking Dead #92 (Image, $2.99) and then try Ed McGuinness' new work in Avengers: X-Sanction #1 (Marvel, $3.99). I'm a big fan of McG's work, but also realize just how different he is than the standard Marvel (or mainstream super-hero) artist in general. I've loved his storytelling sense since Mr. Majestic, and will pick up most any of his work without knowing much about the book itself. Next up would be James Robinson & Cully Hamner's The Shade #3 (DC, $2.99). I'm surprised DC hasn't done more marketing for this book, especially considering it's a character who's never held a series before; they've done little-to-any marketing to define just who the character is, relying on his ties to a lesser-selling series that ended ten years ago (no matter how good it was). Getting off my soapbox: those that have been reading The Shade know it's good. After that I'd round it off with the best looking comic on shelves, Batwoman #4 (DC, $2.99).
If I was to splurge, I'd double-up my J.H Williams 3 fix with the final volume of Absolute Promethea (DC/ABC, $99.99). Although I already own these issues in singles, getting it over-sized and in hardcover is a treat. I'm hoping it also includes some production art or process sketches – I'm a nut for that.
Although Marvel currently seems to outpace DC in terms of large-scale talent relations (which DC seems to be aiming to fix), DC has a long history as a proving ground for creators starting a new chapter in their career as well as giving the break to some of the industry's biggest talents like Neil Gaiman, Frank Miller, Alan Moore, Grant Morrison and Geoff Johns. And recently, the stalwart NYC-based publisher broke with previously established rules to encourage a burgeoning crop of artists turned writer/artists.
Up until recently, individuals doing both writing and art duties simultaneously was relegated to special "outside the DCU" projects like Darwyn Cooke's New Frontier, Ben Caldwell's "Wonder Woman" strip in Wednesday Comics and a large majority of Frank Miller's DC work. Whether that's to avoid potential delays from relying on one person to keep the deadlines of a series, or from some contractual issues from one person being the primary creator of a book — which I remember both Evan Dorkin and Mike Allred referring to once. Regardless, it's uncommon… or it used to be.
In 2010, DC began actively promoting several of its artist to write their own material with artist Tony Daniel both writing and drawing arcs in Batman and recently hired artist David Finch to write & draw a new series titled Batman: The Dark Knight – reportedly one of the reasons Finch jumped from Marvel. And arguably one of the biggest promotions is J.H. Williams III taking over the writing chores of the Batwoman character for her eponymous new series from former collaborator Greg Rucka. And curiously enough, this is all occurring under the auspices of the Bat titles which are under the purview of editor Mike Marts.
With the competing war to get the talent heating up like no time before, could these moves by DC be away to combat Marvel's upper hand in the sales charts while also trying to find the next Frank Miller? We hope so! Many of today's biggest writers started out as artists — Miller, Brian Michael Bendis, Joe Quesada, Ed Brubaker and Rick Remender, to name a few. But what artists would you like to see write their own comics?


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Panorama and Marina Freya, Bourgas - South Black Sea Coast
- Free parking
Main amenities
- 80 guestrooms
- On a private beach
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- WiFi in the lobby
- Seasonal outdoor pool
- Health club
- Airport shuttle
- Childcare
- Air conditioning
- Garden
- Convenience store
- Hair salon
For families
- Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
- Babysitting or childcare
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Children's pool
- Children's club
- Playground on site
What's around
- On the waterfront
- Sunny Beach (5.1 mi / 8.2 km)
- Action Aquapark (5.9 mi / 9.4 km)
- Christ Pantokrator Church (8.9 mi / 14.3 km)
- Calimera Beach (28 mi / 45 km)
- Sea Gardens (28 mi / 45.1 km)
Panorama and Marina Freya, Bourgas - South Black Sea Coast
Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $178
- Standard Apartment, 2 Bedrooms
- Standard Apartment, 1 Bedroom
- Deluxe Studio
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Hotel size
- This hotel has 80 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 6 floors
- Check-in time 2 PM-6 PM
- Check-out time is Noon
- Express check-in/out
24-hour airport shuttle service is available. Contact the property in advance to get details. For accommodation, please head down the main alley towards the sea. Freya Resorts reception is in the third building, F3, on the right.
Required at check in
- Cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- Babysitting/childcare
- Children's club
- No pets or service animals allowed
Extra people
- Roll-away beds available, charges may apply*
- WiFi in public areas *
- WiFi in rooms *
- Airport shuttle (available 24 hours) *
- Free self parking (limited)
Other information
- Resort fee included
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In the hotel
- Children's club
- Supervised childcare/activities
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Coffee shop/café
- Poolside bar
- On private beach
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Children's pool
- Health club
- Tennis on site
- Sauna
- Miniature golf on site
- Playground on site
- Sailing nearby
- Pool umbrellas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Hair salon
- Multilingual staff
- Elevator/lift
- Garden
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Coffee/tea maker
- Iron/ironing board
- Sofa bed
- Sofa bed size double
- Individually furnished
- Separate dining area
- Separate living room
- Separate sitting area
- Balcony
- Private bathroom
- Shower only
- Hair dryer
- Satellite TV channels
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Kitchenette
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
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Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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Cash Breakage deposit: BGN 100 per stay
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Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of BGN 30
Rollaway beds are available for BGN 20.00 per night
Cribs/Infant beds are available for BGN 6 per night
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of BGN 70 per vehicle (one way)
WiFi is available in guestrooms for an extra charge
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Love Link Ministries Inc
Rating: 4.5 stars 4 4 reviews
PO Box 2023 Oklahoma City OK 73101 USA
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My name is Rebekah Boone and I used to volunteer at, FirstIndian Church. I helped with the After School Programs and lead my own small group on Thursdays. I also helped with Quizzing whenever I could get a chance. Volunteering at this church has helped my understand my own relationship with God as well with others. I do not volunteer anymore, instead I am just another attendee. I do, however, try to inform people about First Indian and how they can help out this church or the community around them. Volunteering had helped me a lot with my life. I try to get people to volunteer as well because I know they will love it. I know I did.
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I have experienced this in my other churches that I have attended. I went to Piedmont Church of the Nazarene and Broken Arrow First Church of the Nazarene. I have volunteered for many many things at these churches.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Not change it. We are doing great with all the help we have and it's going amazing!
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Some of the experiences that I had started when I was in a youth group. My church in Texas came up and did alot of different things that they needed help with. We went there for two summers. Then when I moved up here to go to school my church goes on the last Sunday of every month. They were very well organized and I think that the people that go there for help are showed alot of love and when they need something there is something all ways there.
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Seeing people change their lives and want to help others that are in the same situation they were once at.
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Crystal Alliance
By Jeffrey Yim
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"...Crystal Alliances packs a pocket sized punch of value. A neat package of good visuals, compelling action-strategy and all the brutality of a more hardcore offering, fans of action-strategy RPGs will love this addition to the library." - Catastrophe, ZTGameDomain.com
***Celebrate the launch of Crystal Alliance at our special introductory price!***
Four crystals and heroes are the last hope to save the town of Thaladon. Peace is gone, replaced by a divided land where monsters leave destruction in their path. Command the heroes to face the minions of a mysterious evil and reunite the crystals before the darkness takes over.
Crystal Alliance is an action-strategy role-playing game, featuring an epic campaign that will take you through a massive world. Manage four heroes with ease using the intuitive controls.
Command Four Legendary Heroes: Defend the crystals as the Gunner, Sharpshooter, Fire Mage, and Ice Mage, each with unique strengths and skills.
Explore Four Vast Realms: Battle through a treacherous world of wastelands, forests, haunted badlands, and volcanoes.
Expand Your Arsenal: Purchase new magic, upgrade your heroes with faster, deadlier weaponry and annihilate your enemies. Experience the power of the crystals by unleashing magic from the devastating "Prism", to the life saving "Heaven's Chorus."
Master The Challenges: After completing the campaign, put the skills you've learned through the ultimate test. Only the bravest heroes will complete them all.
Crystal Alliance is a hardcore RPG. You. Will. Die.
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Customer Reviews
Decent Game for the price
I dont agree that this game is too hard, but then again ima seasoned rpg player. i think its too short, with only one world to go thru i beat this in one day. im a big fan of the art style they used its really clean and catchy, the only reason i didnt give this 5 stars is because i beat it so fast. if they ad more levels this could be a definite hit for the rpg community.
Unique, but Challenging
I think the concept of this game is really good, but it is too difficult to be much fun. The art style and music make this game enjoyable to look at and listen to, but the gameplay is frustrating. Making a difficulty option would make this game a winner.
Great unique game!
Fun control scheme and fun to play, tricky in places but do-able with a bit if determination, great game thanks!
- $0.99
- Category: Games
- Released: Nov 06, 2009
- Version: 1.0
- Size: 6.9 MB
- Language: English
- Seller: Jeffrey Yim
- © 2009 Jeffrey Yim & Bernie Wong
Compatibility: Requires iOS 2.2.1 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.