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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Jan 26, 2010
|Priority date
|Feb 23, 2006
|Fee status
|Publication number
|James E. Dogul, Richard Galera, George E. Rollins, Derek W. Jones, George K. Schuster, Suresh R. Nair, Ray C. Delcher
|Original Assignee
|Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
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|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (31), Referenced by (1), Classifications (7), Legal Events (4)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
The subject invention relates generally to industrial devices, and, more particularly, to utilization of adaptive optics in connection with industrial devices.
Industrial processes are employed in connection with producing numerous products that are utilized every day by consumers. For instance, everything from textiles to toothbrushes to automobiles to complex electronic devices is produced in industrial environments. To effectuate production of such items, complex and oftentimes dangerous equipment must be employed. For example, to create an automobile door, sheet metal must be cut in a desired shape by large cutting devices. Without adequate safety mechanisms, one or more individuals may become seriously injured and/or disfigured by accidentally placing a body part in an improper place at an inopportune time. Thus, many industrial devices are associated with safety mechanisms that cause such devices to automatically shut down when an individual or object is detected in an improper position.
One example of a safety device that is commonly employed in industrial environments is a safety light curtain. Safety light curtains are utilized to ensure that objects of threshold sizes do not come within a certain distance of particular portions of machinery. More specifically, a plurality of light emitters are aligned with a plurality of light detectors such that multiple beams of light are emitted in parallel to one another by the emitters and received by respective detectors. The detectors can be coupled to a device that is employed in connection with analyzing the light signals (the beams of light). In a detailed example, the detectors can be sequentially enabled by a shift register, and the received light signal can be analyzed in sequence by a microprocessor, which determines status of each light beam (e.g., whether a certain light beam is impeded).
If, upon analyzing the received signal, a determination is made that one or more beams of light has been impeded (such that light emitted from an emitter does not reach a corresponding detector), a microcontroller can communicate with output devices that are coupled to a controlling element to shut down a machine associated with the safety light curtain. Thereafter the machine can be manually restarted upon the beams being unimpeded. As can be surmised from the above, safety light curtains have saved numerous individuals from serious injury as well as increased useful life of machines (by protecting such machines from foreign objects in sensitive areas).
Yet another safety mechanism that is employed in industrial settings is a single beam safety device, where a light emitter directs a beam of light towards a detector. If an obstruction is placed between the emitter and the detector (thus impeding the beam of light), light will not be received at the detector. Control circuitry associated with the detector will cause a machine related to the single beam safety device to cease hazardous operation, cause an alarm to be initiated, and/or the like. While safety light curtains can be quite large, heavy, and stable, single beam safety devices are typically lightweight and portable. A substantial amount of vibration, dust, and the like can be associated with many industrial environments, which can cause degradation in optical signals received at the detector. For example, initially, an emitter and detector can be optimally aligned, thereby enabling the detector to receive and analyze a strong, high quality optical signal. Over time, however, due to vibration the emitter and detector may slowly become misaligned, causing a reduction in signal strength received at the detector. After a certain amount of misalignment has occurred, the emitter and detector must be re-aligned to enable use of the single beam safety device.
The following presents a simplified summary of the claimed subject matter in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects described herein. This summary is not an extensive overview, and is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope of the claimed subject matter. Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
To aid in mitigating the effects of vibration with respect to industrial devices such as industrial safety devices, adaptive optics can be employed. For example, several industrial safety devices utilize light beams in connection with maintaining safety with respect to a machine or portion thereof. Such devices include single beam safety devices, safety light curtains, as well as other devices. A light emitter, such as a light emitting diode, outputs light energy, which can be collimated by means of optical elements and travel through space to a detector. In industrial environments, however, vibration can cause the emitter and the detector to become at least partially misaligned, thereby reducing strength/quality of an optical signal received at the detector. Adaptive optics, which include deformable mirrors/lenses, can be associated with the optical elements coupled to the emitter and/or the detector. An optical signal received at the detector can be analyzed and the deformable mirrors/lenses can be dynamically shaped to enhance signal strength/quality received at the detector based at least in part upon the analysis. For example, a deformable mirror/lens can be physically proximate to the emitter and optically coupled thereto, such that light emitted from the emitter travels through the deformable mirror/lens. If the emitter and detector have become somewhat misaligned, the deformable mirror/lens can be dynamically shaped to re-direct the light to the detector (as if there were no misalignment).
Numerous deformable mirrors/lenses can be associated with an emitter and/or detector to enhance optical signal strength/quality. Furthermore, to effectuate dynamic shaping of a deformable mirror/lens, one or more actuators can be physically coupled thereto. Particular amounts of electrical voltage/current can be provided to each actuator that is coupled to a deformable mirror/lens to shape such mirror/lens in a desired manner. Optical signal analysis circuitry can review optical signals received by the detector and can determine a desired shape of the deformable mirror/lens, and can instruct a power supply as to an amount of power to deliver to one or more actuators to effectuate such shaping.
Moreover, adaptive optics can be associated with a light emitter and a detector in connection with initially aligning the emitter and the detector. For example, one or more deformable mirrors/lenses can be associated with the emitter and/or the detector, and can initially be shaped in any desirable manner (e.g., a neutral position). Light can be emitted by the emitter towards the detector after such devices have been initially aligned, and an analysis of the optical signal can be undertaken. Thereafter, the one or more deformable mirrors/lenses can be shaped in order to determine if the emitter and detector can be more precisely aligned. For instance, if the deformable mirrors/lenses are altered and an enhanced optical signal is received, it can be determined that the light emitter and the detector can be more precisely aligned. In one particular example, the deformable mirrors can be shaped several times to aid in determining a direction and amount of displacement with respect to which the emitter and/or the detector should be translated (as well as a desired magnitude of light).
The adaptive optics systems described herein can be employed in a variety of contexts. For example, as described above, adaptive optics can be utilized in connection with a single beam safety device, a safety light curtain, or any other suitable safety device that employs an emitter and a detector. Furthermore, adaptive optics can be employed within scanning devices such as barcode scanners to enhance an optical signal. In particular, deformable mirrors/lenses can be employed in connection with a light emitter that directs light to a reflective or semi-reflective surface. The light reflected from such surface can then be received by a detector, which may also be associated with adaptive optics (e.g., deformable mirrors/lenses). Thus, for instance, barcode scanners can be made more reliable, efficient, and accurate through employment of adaptive optics therein.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the claimed subject matter are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles of the claimed subject matter can be employed and such subject matter is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description of the invention when considered in conjunction with the drawings.
The claimed subject matter is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the claimed subject matter. It may be evident, however, that such matter can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate describing the claimed subject matter.
As used in this application, the terms "component" and "system" are intended to refer to a computer-related entity, either hardware, a combination of hardware and software, software, or software in execution. For example, a component may be, but is not limited to a process running on a processor, a processor, an object, an executable, a thread of execution, a program, and a computer. By way of illustration, both an application running on a server and the server can be a component. One or more components may reside within a process and/or thread of execution and a component may be localized on one computer and/or distributed between two or more computers. The word "exemplary" is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other aspects or designs.
Furthermore, aspects of the claimed subject matter may be implemented as a method, apparatus, or article of manufacture using standard programming and/or engineering techniques to produce software, firmware, hardware, or any combination thereof to control a computer to implement various aspects of the subject invention. The term "article of manufacture" as used herein is intended to encompass a computer program accessible from any computer-readable device, carrier, or media. For example, computer readable media can include but are not limited to magnetic storage devices (e.g., hard disk, floppy disk, magnetic strips, etc.), optical disks (e.g., compact disk (CD), digital versatile disk (DVD), etc.), smart cards, and flash memory devices (e.g., card, stick, key drive, etc.). Additionally it should be appreciated that a carrier wave can be employed to carry computer-readable electronic data such as those used in transmitting and receiving electronic mail or in accessing a network such as the Internet or a local area network (LAN). Of course, those skilled in the art will recognize many modifications may be made to this configuration without departing from the scope or spirit of what is described herein.
Now referring to the drawings,
In conventional safety devices, over time the emitter 102 and the detector 104 can become misaligned due to, for example, vibration that is common in industrial environments. In more detail, large machinery with rapidly moving parts can cause a significant amount of vibration, thereby altering position of the light emitter 102 and/or the detector 104 and misaligning such devices. To increase time between required realignment of the light emitter 102 and the detector 104, one or more deformable mirrors/lenses 110 can be optically coupled to the detector 104. Similarly, one or more deformable mirrors/lenses 112 can be optically coupled to the light emitter 102. A power supply (not shown) can provide voltage and/or current to the deformable mirrors/lenses 110 and/or 112, thereby causing such deformable mirrors/lenses 110 and 112 to alter shape to enhance an optical signal received at the detector 104. For example, the deformable mirrors can be micromachined membrane deformable mirrors, piezoelectric deformable mirrors, continuous membrane deformable mirrors, and/or any other suitable deformable mirrors. Furthermore, the deformable lenses can be liquid, magnetic fluidic, liquid crystal, and/or any other suitable deformable lenses.
While the device 100 is illustrated as including deformable mirror(s)/lens(es) at both the light emitter 102 and the detector 104, it is understood and appreciated that the device 100 can be modified such that only the detector 104 is associated with deformable mirror(s)/lens(es) or only the light emitter 102 is associated with deformable mirror(s)/lens(es). One skilled in the art will understand and appreciate that various embodiments and implementations are possible with respect to the light emitter 102, the detector 104, and deformable mirrors/lenses, all of which are contemplated by the inventors and intended to fall under the scope of the hereto-appended claims. In one example, the light emitter 102 can emit light by way of the deformable mirror/lens 112, which directs light towards the detector 104. The deformable mirror/lens 110 can receive such light and be configured to provide the light to the detector 104. An analysis component (not shown) can analyze an optical signal received at the detector 104 and cause the deformable mirror(s)/lens(es) 110 and 112 to be shaped in such a manner as to enhance the optical signal. Therefore, for example, if vibrations cause the light emitter 102 and the detector 104 to become misaligned, the deformable mirror(s)/lens(es) 110 and/or 112 can be dynamically shaped to ensure receipt of an optical signal of sufficient quality/strength. Accordingly, the usable life of the device 100 is lengthened, as an amount of time between realignment of the light emitter 102 and the detector 104 will be greater than that for conventional systems.
Similarly, dust or other semi-transparent material can be resident within an industrial environment, and can cause degradation of an optical signal received at the detector 104. Thus, if the device 100 is employed in connection with a safety device and there is sufficient optical signal degradation, the device 100 may output an alarm or error needlessly if not for the deformable mirrors/lenses 110 and 112. However, such mirrors/lenses 110 and 112 can be dynamically shaped to enhance the optical signal received at the detector 104, thereby reducing a number of false warnings and/or machine stoppages caused by lack of a sufficient optical signal. If the device 100 is employed in connection with a safety device and the light provided by the emitter 102 is obstructed prior to reaching the detector 104, operation of a machine can be altered to avoid injury of an individual, harm to a machine or product, etc. For instance, the device 100 can be employed as a single beam safety device, within a light curtain, or within any other suitable safety system.
Furthermore, the deformable mirrors/lenses 110 and/or 112 can be employed in connection with filtering light received at the detector 104. In more detail, the emitter 102 can be configured to emit light of a particular wavelength; thus, it may be desirable to configure the detector 104 to receive light at such wavelength while ignoring light of disparate wavelengths. The deformable mirrors/lenses 110 and/or 112 can be shaped in such a manner to act as a filter with respect to light associated with particular wavelengths.
Turning now to
An analysis component 202 can analyze an optical signal received at the detector 104 and determine a manner in which to shape the deformable mirrors/lenses 112 and/or 110 to enhance the optical signal. For example, if the light emitter 102 and the detector 104 have become somewhat misaligned, the analysis component 202 can determine that such misalignment has occurred by analyzing the optical signal received at the detector 104. The analysis component 202 can be communicatively coupled to a power component 204 and can provide instructions to the power component 204 relating to shaping the deformable mirrors/lenses 110 and 112. In more detail, shape of the deformable mirrors/lenses 110 and 112 can be altered by providing certain voltages/currents to disparate portions of the deformable mirrors/lenses 110 and 112 and/or actuators associated therewith. For instance, the deformable mirrors/lenses 110 and 112 can be associated with several actuators that, when provided with certain voltages/currents, change the shape of the deform able mirrors/lenses 110 and 112. Continuing with the above example, the power component 204 (at the direction of the analysis component 202) can provide certain amounts of voltage/current to appropriate actuators to essentially re-align the light emitter 102 and the detector 104 automatically without user intervention.
There may come a point in time, however, that the light emitter 102 and the detector 104 become misaligned to a point that realignment of such devices is needed to continue effective use of the system 200. For example, the deformable mirrors/lenses 110 and 112 may fail and/or may not be able to further enhance an optical signal. The analysis component 202 can determine that quality of an optical signal received at the detector 104 has fallen below a threshold due to misalignment, and can determine that the deformable mirrors/lenses 110 and 112 are not capable of further enhancing the optical signal. The analysis component 202 can instruct an alarm component 206 to generate an alarm 208 to inform maintenance personnel or an operator of a machine of a need to physically realign the light emitter 102 and the detector 104. The alarm 208 can be visual and/or audible in nature, such as flashing lights, sirens, etc. Moreover, the alarm component 206 can be configured to automatically generate emails, text messages, and the like to inform appropriate personnel of problems with the system 200. In a particular example, the alarm component 206 can generate an email or text message that includes reasons for generation of the alarm 208, time of the alarm, and any other suitable data that may be of use with respect to maintaining the system 200.
Referring now to
The system 300 additionally includes the analysis component 202 that is communicatively coupled to the detector 104, wherein the analysis component 202 can obtain and interpret optical signals received at the detector 104. For example, the analysis component 202 can be associated with a data store 302, and measurements 304 relating to optical signals can be stored therein. Additionally or alternatively, the analysis component 202 can analyze optical signals and convert them into any suitable measurements, such as amount of misalignment, percent difference between strength/quality of a received optical and an optimal optical signal, or any other suitable measurements. An estimation component 306 can access the measurements 304 from the data store (in any desired format) and, upon analyzing such measurements, can output an estimated time 308 until realignment of the emitter 102 and the detector 104 will be required. Additionally, the estimation component 306 can be communicatively coupled to the analysis component 202, wherein the analysis component 202 can provide the estimation component 306 with most recent measurements and/or conversions of measurements 304 within the data store 302. The estimation component 306 can then analyze such data and infer the estimated time 308.
As used herein, the terms "infer", "inference", or the like refer generally to the process of reasoning about or inferring states of a system, environment, and/or user from a set of observations as captured via events and/or data. Inference can be employed to identify a specific context or action, or can generate a probability distribution over states, for example. The inference can be probabilistic—that is, the computation of a probability distribution over states of interest based on a consideration of data and events. Inference can also refer to techniques employed for composing higher-level events from a set of events and/or data. Such inference results in the construction of new events or actions from a set of observed events and/or stored event data, whether or not the events are correlated in close temporal proximity, and whether the events and data come from one or several event and data sources. Various classification schemes and/or systems (e.g., support vector machines, neural networks, expert systems, Bayesian belief networks, fuzzy logic, data fusion engines . . . ) can be employed in connection with performing automatic and/or inferred action in connection with the subject invention. Thus, in one example, based at least in part upon user context (e.g., geographic location of a user, applications running on a computer, . . . ), an association between extracted data and associated text may be made. In a detailed example, the data store 302 can include several measurements relating to optical signals received/determined by the analysis component 202 over a particular amount of time. The estimation component 306 can review such measurements and infer that at approximately X amount of time in the future the light emitter 102 and the detector 104 will become misaligned to an extent that the deformable mirrors/lenses 110 and 112 will be unable to sufficiently correct such misalignment. The inference can be based upon historical data, trends located in data, and the like. In this manner, a method of maintenance scheduling can be implemented.
Turning now to
Now turning to
As will be discerned by one skilled in the art, the initialization component 502 can utilize a heuristic approach by shaping the deformable mirrors/lenses 110 and/or 112 in a variety of manners to assist in aligning the light emitter 102 and the detector 104 properly. Furthermore, the initialization component 502 can be associated with actuators (not shown) that can be employed to cause such movement (rather than asking an individual to manually reposition the light emitter 102 and/or the detector 104). Furthermore, the initialization component 502 can employ an algorithm that enables grossly misaligned emitters and detectors to locate one another. For instance, the initialization component 502 can cause the emitter 102 and the detector 104 to begin at a "neutral" position and thereafter alter shape of the deformable mirrors associated therewith to enable to emitter 102 and the detector 104 to locate one another. In summary, the system 500 can utilize adaptive optics to aid in initially aligning a light emitter and a detector within an industrial safety system, scanning device, or the like.
Now referring to
The detector 608 can be associated with an optical signal analysis component 612 that analyzes light received by the detector 608 to determine information resident within a scanned barcode. For instance, barcodes can include information or links to information relating to pricing, inventory, and other data associated with a product. Additionally, an interface (not shown) can be provided to inform a user that a barcode has been properly read or to indicate that the barcode has not properly been read. For example, a red or green light may indicate to a user whether a barcode has been effectively read. Likewise, a graphical user interface with detailed graphics can indicate whether the barcode has been read together with information relating to an item associated with the barcode. Moreover, while not displayed, the emitter 602 and detector 608 can be within a same housing and physically coupled to a same rigid structure to aid in maintaining sufficient alignment between the emitter and the detector 608. In another example, the emitter and detector 608 can be housed separately and/or can be fixed to disparate structures within a barcode scanner.
Referring to
Turning specifically to
At 708, light is emitted from the emitter towards a detector by way of the deformable mirror/lens. For instance, the emitter and the detector can be utilized in a safety system, such that a beam of light is generated at the emitter and travels through space proximate to a machine (or portion thereof and is received at a detector. If the beam of light is obstructed, signal analysis circuitry associated with the detector can determine lack of an optical signal and cause operation of a machine to be altered (e.g., cause the hazardous motion of the machine to be stopped). Due to vibration, however, emitters and detectors can become misaligned, resulting in weakened optical signals received at the detector and possibility of error with respect to a safety system. At 710, the deformable mirror/lens is dynamically shaped to enhance the optical signal at the detector. For instance, signal analysis circuitry can determine that strength of the optical signal has weakened over time as a result of misalignment, and shaping the deformable mirror/lens in a particular manner can enhance such signal. Therefore, an amount of time between realignments of an emitter and a detector is lengthened. Additionally, while the methodology 700 described includes adaptive optics (deformable mirrors/lenses) at the light emitter, it can be discerned that adaptive optics can additionally or alternatively be employed at the detector to enhance strength/quality of an optical signal. The methodology 700 completes at 712.
Now referring to
At 808, strength/quality of an optical signal received at the detector is analyzed. For example, if the emitter and the detector are not properly aligned, the strength of the optical signal may be weaker than expected. Moreover, analysis of the optical signal can result in an indication of how the deformable mirrors/lenses should be shaped to enhance the optical signal received at the detector. At 810, the deformable mirrors/lenses are shaped and signal strength resulting from such shaping can be analyzed. The deformable mirrors/lenses can be shaped in a variety of manners, thereby providing multiple signals to analyze given different shapings of the deformable mirrors/lenses. At 812, recommended alterations in alignment between the emitter and the detector can be output to a user by way of a graphical or other type of user interface, can be provided to actuators that can alter position of the emitter and/or the detector, or can be output to any other suitable device. Thus, the methodology 800 aids in initially aligning an emitter and a detector. The methodology 800 completes at 814.
Turning now to
At 910, a determination is made regarding whether an optical signal has been received at the detector. For example, if the detector does not receive an optical signal, there are several possibilities: the beam of light has been obstructed, the emitter has failed, the detector has failed, the emitter and detector have become misaligned to the extent that adaptive optics cannot be employed to redirect the beam of light, etc. Regardless, it is most likely desirable to shut down the hazardous motion of a machine associated with the emitter and the detector to ensure that harm does not befall an individual, machine, and/or product. In one specific example, if the emitter and detector have become entirely misaligned, the deformable mirror(s)/lens(es) associated therewith can be shaped to a "neutral" position (e.g., a position that does not substantially alter direction and/or magnitude of light). If an optical signal is received at the detector, the methodology returns to 908. If no optical signal has been detected, at 912 operation of a machine is altered. For instance, the machine may be shut down. The methodology 900 then completes at 914.
With reference to
The system bus 1018 can be any of several types of bus structure(s) including the memory bus or memory controller, a peripheral bus or external bus, and/or a local bus using any variety of available bus architectures including, but not limited to, 8-bit bus, Industrial Standard Architecture (ISA), Micro-Channel Architecture (MSA), Extended ISA (EISA), Intelligent Drive Electronics (IDE), VESA Local Bus (VLB), Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI), Universal Serial Bus (USB), Advanced Graphics Port (AGP), Personal Computer Memory Card International Association bus (PCMCIA), and Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI).
The system memory 1016 includes volatile memory 1020 and nonvolatile memory 1022. The basic input/output system (BIOS), containing the basic routines to transfer information between elements within the computer 1012, such as during start-up, is stored in nonvolatile memory 1022. By way of illustration, and not limitation, nonvolatile memory 1022 can include read only memory (ROM), programmable ROM (PROM), electrically programmable ROM (EPROM), electrically erasable ROM (EEPROM), or flash memory. Volatile memory 1020 includes random access memory (RAM), which acts as external cache memory. By way of illustration and not limitation, RAM is available in many forms such as synchronous RAM (SRAM), dynamic RAM (DRAM), synchronous DRAM (SDRAM), double data rate SDRAM (DDR SDRAM), enhanced SDRAM (ESDRAM), Synchlink DRAM (SLDRAM), and direct Rambus RAM (DRRAM).
Computer 1012 also includes removable/non-removable, volatile/non-volatile computer storage media.
It is to be appreciated that
A user enters commands or information into the computer 1012 through input device(s) 1036. Input devices 1036 include, but are not limited to, a pointing device such as a mouse, trackball, stylus, touch pad, keyboard, microphone, joystick, game pad, satellite dish, scanner, TV tuner card, digital camera, digital video camera, web camera, and the like. These and other input devices connect to the processing unit 1014 through the system bus 1018 via interface port(s) 1038. Interface port(s) 1038 include, for example, a serial port, a parallel port, a game port, and a universal serial bus (USB). Output device(s) 1040 use some of the same type of ports as input device(s) 1036. Thus, for example, a USB port may be used to provide input to computer 1012, and to output information from computer 1012 to an output device 1040. Output adapter 1042 is provided to illustrate that there are some output devices 1040 like monitors, speakers, and printers, among other output devices 1040, which require special adapters. The output adapters 1042 include, by way of illustration and not limitation, video and sound cards that provide a means of connection between the output device 1040 and the system bus 1018. It should be noted that other devices and/or systems of devices provide both input and output capabilities such as remote computer(s) 1044.
Computer 1012 can operate in a networked environment using logical connections to one or more remote computers, such as remote computer(s) 1044. The remote computer(s) 1044 can be a personal computer, a server, a router, a network PC, a workstation, a microprocessor based appliance, a peer device or other common network node and the like, and typically includes many or all of the elements described relative to computer 1012. For purposes of brevity, only a memory storage device 1046 is illustrated with remote computer(s) 1044. Remote computer(s) 1044 is logically connected to computer 1012 through a network interface 1048 and then physically connected via communication connection 1050. Network interface 1048 encompasses communication networks such as local-area networks (LAN) and wide-area networks (WAN). LAN technologies include Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI), Copper Distributed Data Interface (CDDI), Ethernet/IEEE 1102.3, Token Ring/IEEE 1102.5 and the like. WAN technologies include, but are not limited to, point-to-point links, circuit switching networks like Integrated Services Digital Networks (ISDN) and variations thereon, packet switching networks, and Digital Subscriber Lines (DSL).
Communication connection(s) 1050 refers to the hardware/software employed to connect the network interface 1048 to the bus 1018. While communication connection 1050 is shown for illustrative clarity inside computer 1012, it can also be external to computer 1012. The hardware/software necessary for connection to the network interface 1048 includes, for exemplary purposes only, internal and external technologies such as, modems including regular telephone grade modems, cable modems and DSL modems, ISDN adapters, and Ethernet cards.
What has been described above includes examples of the invention. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the subject invention, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the invention are possible. Accordingly, the invention is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term "includes" is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term "comprising" as "comprising" is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.
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Dear Mr. Shakespeare
Dear Mr. Shakespeare: Sir, some are convinced that your wisdom and creative genius are unsurpassed; others believe someone else is writing those so-called masterpieces that bear your name. To point 2 above, I say "Sir Francis Bacon? Christopher Marlowe?" To point 1, I say "Baloney!" I have waded through your most recent bloodbath, Macbeth, which you recently proffered for publication. Having recovered from...Read More
The Truth About the Expulsion
An Address Delivered at the East Orange Women's Conference First of all, I wanted to go. Adam was the one who wanted to stay. If it was up to him, we'd still be there, spending eternity in mind-numbing peace and tranquility, every day sunnier and cheerier than the previous. Sure, it was Paradise, but Paradise gets old real fast without any contrast. Besides, it wasn't Paradise with a guy like Adam. Bloated with his First Man...Read More
"…if poets (often lacking God, less often lacking cats)…" – Dan Chiasson I've often heard that politicians own dogs and we with creative natures tend towards cats, and I wonder why. Do politicians need clear emotions, eyes filled with slavish devotion or rage on the verge of attack, while we of poetic bent have become accustomed to the blank, disinterested...Read More
The Secret History of Walter Mitty
The movie starring Ben Stiller tells the story of Walter Mitty, whose daydreams constitute his secret life. The story is from James Thurber, an iconic humorist who died in 1961, leaving behind a passel of great yet mostly forgotten cartoons and essays in The New Yorker, plus the one short story for which he is best known, "The Secret Life of Walter Mitty," (a brief delight which made it into many high school English textbooks, but...Read More
Kafka and Cable
Today I had a Kafkan experience. It is no longer the Count in the Castle who surrounds himself with so many maddening layers of bureaucracy. Now our "service providers" have done it. Or, to put it another way: corporations. Consider this: I call the cable company. Me: Yes, I couldn't help noticing that my cable bill went up by twenty dollars in the last two months. Functionary: Yes, your two-year plan expired. Me:...Read More
My Duffel Bag Tried to Kill Me
This is the story of Joshua Greenleaf, a young man who spent three years, eight months, twenty seven days, and thirteen hours in the Army. He would tell you that the Army gave him a good education, helped him realize what he wanted to do with his life, and helped him grow and mature. Nevertheless, he hated the army. He appreciated what the Army did for him, but he could never adjust to being owned. While he was in the Army, in the...Read More

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LOS ANGELES - Katherine Heigl is back in Hollywood with a new NBC television series, "State of Affairs," on the horizon and a fresh perspective on her career. So fresh, we've never quite heard anything like it.
"I had an amazing time. I love romantic comedies. I was so stoked to be doing them," Heigl told Marie Claire UK magazine.
"But maybe I hit it a little too hard," she continued. "I couldn't say no. There's nothing wrong with them, but maybe I overloaded my audience. I should have done a superhero movie or a psychological thriller."
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Pastor Audrey Ward
12 January 2016 Pastor Audrey Ward
I am confident that there is no future for the modern
world, unless it can understand that it has not merely
to seek what is more and more exciting, but rather the
yet more exciting business of discovering the excitement
In things that are called dull.
--The Spice of Life by G.K.Chesterton
Early Sunday morning at first light, I walked out into my soggy backyard, gray skies spattering the air with what would have been snow, a few degrees below the current chill. The vineyard's brilliant green grass provided the only color in the landscape. Then came a faint fluttering and finally a cacophony of birds landing and twittering through the trees of my neighbor's yard.
I assumed they were a convention of a similar type, but there were many sizes and varieties, one, no larger than my thumb but not a hummingbird. They fluttered about getting on the branch that felt best, it seemed, calling out their tiny sounds that, all together, sounded out a chorus of birdsong. Wow. I stood in wonder observing their mighty little frames, fragile as they may be, but with such power in flight.
The birds came flooding back as I read a piece from Sunday's paper this morning, "How to Hold a Heart." Mallia Wollan quotes the adage "a good surgeon needs a lion's heart, an eagle's eyes and a lady's hands." Her example of those hands is the director of women's cardiac services at a clinic in Santa Monica, Kathy Magliato.
Kathy tells us that anyone can hold a heart, "Don't worry about the size of your hands." Instead, she instructs, concentrate on not dropping it: very slippery.
Further, you must be in the right frame of mind: gentle but not afraid. Self-assured but not cocky. A flaccid heart is so fragile that you can put a finger through it. Pumping, it's a workhorse. "It beats with such vigor, its strength is astounding."
We walk around most of the time with little thought to this "workhorse" housed in our chest. Valentines are sent with sloshy sentiment and cartoon sketches of hearts that hardly resemble the unimaginable creation that inhabits and empowers us.
All of the above is so ordinary, isn't it? We see the feathered creatures that surround us; feel the beat of our hearts within us, but usually don't notice details. Until, perhaps, a bird hits the glass door and thuds to the ground…or we sit on the doctor's examining table feeling the chill of his stethoscope.
Holding that fallen bird, still warm and so impossibly tiny in one's hand, one may even detect its heart still beating and marvel that in flight somehow this feathered creature of such beauty and astonishing design can lift itself through the air at swift speed. Scientists admit they don't know how wings actually work.
And, while we humans may be more complex than this, we too often treat ourselves and each other with callous indifference instead of the tenderness and awe each one deserves.
My suggestion is that we handle our family members and our neighbors as we would handle his or her heart: with great care and in the right frame of mind. Gentle, but not afraid; self-assured but not cocky.
Listen for the chorus our words create, sounds of kindness and care. Be together in cheerful comfort. Consider, thoughtfully, what it means to gather in community.
Then meet me in the sanctuary on Sunday. There's so much music in the air and most of all, perhaps, this is a place where we learn to handle hearts, together.
See you there,
With love,
Birds of a FeatherPastor Audrey Ward with her grandchildrenYasmin, Olivia, RosElie, Lauren, Will and Zain
With Alexa Moghina
Here is a link to Audrey's website for her ongoing blog about her memoir http://www.audreyward.com/category/biscuits/
Don't you just love it when the truth pops out of your own surprised mouth? I wonder if that's like the blues singer - Keb Mo - promises, that it's "jus God tryin ta git your attention."
Anna Quindlan writes a moment like this into her latest memoir, "Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake." After her country house was barely missed by a tornado, her college-aged daughter called to say she had been frantic regarding her mother's safety, worried her mother would die young. And Anna quickly responded, "Oh honey, I'm too old to die young, now!"Aha. There it is. And what an interesting marker for our years: too old to die young. Which means, of course, still here, alive in the world for whatever will come.
May Sarton, the poet, speaks of "the inexhaustible flame" that kept her mother alive until she died. Going on, in the poem "August Third" (Printed in full below) to say, "if you taught me one thing, it was never to fail life." And I pass this on to all of us as our calling, every day.
See you in church,
August Third
These daysLifting myself upLike a heavy weight,Old camel getting to her knees,I think of my motherAnd the inexhaustible flame That kept her aliveUntil she died.
She knew all about fatigueAnd how one pushes it asideFor staking up the liliesEarly in the morning,The way one pushes it aside For a friend in need,For a hungry cat.
Mother, be with me.Today on your birthdayI am older than you wereWhen you diedThirty-five years ago.Thinking of youThe old camel gets to her knees,Stands up,Moves forward slowlyInto the new day.
If you taught me one thingIt was never to fail life.
Here is prose poem about joy and plenty from Mary Oliver in her most recent book "Swan," seems like one Virginia might write. It's the one she expresses through her 90 + years of life all the time.
Don't Hesitate
If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy,don't hesitate. Give in to it. There are plenty of lives and whole towns destroyed or aboutto be. We are not wise, and not very oftenkind. And much can never be redeemed. Still, life has some possibility left. Perhaps thisis its way of fighting back, that sometimessomething happens better than all the richesor power in the world. It could be anything,but very likely you notice it in the instant when love begins. Anyway, that's often the case. Anyway, whatever it is, don't be afraidof its plenty. Joy is not made to be a crumb.


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Bandit is a very special black male medium hair cat who is so awesome! Bandit is so friendly with humans as well as other cats and kittens at the shelter. Bandit is just over 9 years old with his birth on 1/1/2007. Bandit is very fit and active even at 9 years old! As you can see in one of the photos, he is very protective of the other cats here. Bandit is considered a "special needs" cat because he is older. He would do well in a home with other cats. Bandit has not been around dogs so I am not sure how he would react upon meeting one. Bandit loves everyone! Children would love Bandit. He is so kind and gentle! Bandit would make an absolute wonderful additional member of your family! You can come and see Bandit at the West Side Cats shelter Tuesday through Saturday from 2:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Thanks so much! We can't wait for Bandit to get his very own "Furrever" home!!!!


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|Hey Folks are you in search of Apartments in Bangalore?
Bangalore/Bengaluru is well know for it climate, it also have rich culture and diversity. There are many Multi National Companies that have headquarter in different location of Bangalore. There are many IT companies like IBM, Yahoo, Google, Microsoft, Oracle, Accenture, Wipro, Infosys, TC, Tech Mahindra situate at multiple location in Bangalore. Like IBM is at Manyata Tech park, Subramanyam Arcade, Golf Link Business park, Golden Enclave, Prasad Technology Park etc. Different locations like Hebbal, Bannerghatta Road, Banashankari, Airport Road, Whitefiled etc. Bangalore is best place for IT professionals with these and many other software companies operating in the area.
As Population growing and many people coming Bangalore in search of Jobs particularly IT jobs the demands of Home is growing. There are many apartments for sale in bangalore in different location of Bangalore. One of Place which I prefer is Sarjapur road, which is one of the growing location Bangalore. As we are going to see new projects from Indian IT giants - Wipro and Infosys who is going to invest in the area, sarjapur has became hot destination for property investment.
If you want to buy a home bangalore, sarjapur road will be a good choice. Buy a Luxury Apartments in Sarjapur Road and aviale the all location at great proximity to your new home. You will find many education institutes close to you homes. There are many Schools and Colleges in the area. For shopping it a great place since there are many shopping complexes as well as Malls in the close by area. For health medicine shops as well Hospitals are in large no in the area. You can entertain yourself with Multiples as well as other cinemas and entertainment zones in sarjapur road.
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I've just read the inspiring article "Learn with Passion" written by Maria Bossa, a passionate Argentinian English teacher, and outstanding Webhead. Maria says: "we always think about students and never about us! We tend to attend courses, seminars, webinars and congresses to learn about stuff for them (students)..." I totally agree with her. Therefore, I'm so proud of Maria and I'd like to dedicate this quotation to her:
"Teaching is not a profession; it's a passion. Without your passion and dedication, our children's future would resemble a sunset instead of a sunrise. Your days are long and often difficult. Thrive on your passion, and enhance our world's tomorrow."
Copyright © 2003 Linda A. Podojil
Further reading at: Maria's blog: Learn with Passion: KEY... Keep Educating Yourself When I was invited by Shelly Sanchez Terrell to participate in the The 30 Goals Challenge for Educators...
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This is a corner for reflecting, studying, commenting, exchanging, and interacting on topics related to the teaching and learning of a foreign or second language. "The good teacher discovers the natural aptitudes of his pupils and develops them by stimulating and by inspiring them. The true chief grows the men who follow him" (Stephen Neill)
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25 Apr 2014
7th Virtual Round Table Web Conference on language learning technologies 25-27 April 2014
The 3-day 7th VRT Web Conference is for language educators. There will be 74 presenters in 66 sessions. They are going to present, discuss and conduct workshops covering language learning technologies such mobile apps, digital publishing, tools, gaming, virtual worlds, resources, mpedagogy, video, Moodle and much more.
Additionally, 5 symposium have been organized by each of the conference organizers bring together groups of people:
- ARCALL Symposium with Jennifer Verschoor
- VIDEO Symposium with Russell Stannard
- iTDi Symposium with Steven Herder
- EVO Session Symposium with Vance Stevens
- ELTons Symposium with Shelly Terrell
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25 Sep 2013
Presenting vocabulary
Presenting vocabulary issue of the iTDi blog with practical suggestions and tips from three of our most regular and renowned bloggers Chuck Sandy, Steven Herder, and Vladimira Chalyova. In addition, we can find a video which demonstrates some activity content from the module on presenting vocabulary from the iTDi Teaching Skills Development course.
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28 Jul 2013
Teaching EFL in a Peruvian public school
According to the OTP de Inglés from the Peruvian Ministry of Education, the Area of English (EFL) aims to help strengthen the communicative competence of secondary students through learning English as a foreign language. The competences describe the performance that students must achieve at the end of the EBR (K12), and are sequenced and graduated considering the complexity of grades of study.
In addition, there are three macro skills that are developed through the English subject: 1) Oral comprehension amd production (Listening & Speaking), 2) Written text comprehension (Reading), and 3) Written text production (Writing); which are strengthened through interactive activities.
Sara Meza, a Peruvian English teacher, works in a public secondary school where the OTP is applied. She has wisely recorded an inspiring video in order to show her outstanding daily work. Expressing advice using should and shouldn't is the aim of the lesson.
At watching it brings back lots of memories from those days teaching English at school and, even more importantly, training pre- and in-service English teachers. I am so proud of her. She is showing us her passion for excellence, constant innovation, commitment to developing her teaching, and satisfying Peruvian students needs, expectations, and much more.
I am looking forward to watching other similar videos from Peruvian colleagues.
In addition, there are three macro skills that are developed through the English subject: 1) Oral comprehension amd production (Listening & Speaking), 2) Written text comprehension (Reading), and 3) Written text production (Writing); which are strengthened through interactive activities.
Sara Meza, a Peruvian English teacher, works in a public secondary school where the OTP is applied. She has wisely recorded an inspiring video in order to show her outstanding daily work. Expressing advice using should and shouldn't is the aim of the lesson.
At watching it brings back lots of memories from those days teaching English at school and, even more importantly, training pre- and in-service English teachers. I am so proud of her. She is showing us her passion for excellence, constant innovation, commitment to developing her teaching, and satisfying Peruvian students needs, expectations, and much more.
I am looking forward to watching other similar videos from Peruvian colleagues.
6 Jun 2013
Virtual Round Table Web Conference 2013, at sight.
This post is to express my appreciation for the brilliant work done by Heike Philp and the co-organizers of the 6th Round Table Web Conference on language learning technologies. I should like to extend my sincere thanks for the challenging opportunity to be part of so outstanding event as well as for such rewarding words mentioned on its website:
May we thank the fabulous presenters, keynotes and plenary speakers, musical performers and the many volunteer helpers: Adam Simpson, Arjana Blazic, Asli Saglam, Aydan Yarvuz, David Dodgson, Eva Buyuksimkesyan, Gülnur Sahin, Márcia Lima, Marisa Constantinides, Miguel Mendoza and Victor Hugo Rojas B. for their hard work in providing the finest in language learning technologies.For those who missed it and would like to recap the program, below is a digital conference program brochure (which takes a little to load, perhaps click on link).
25 May 2013
iTDi Global Webinar: More Breaking Rules Live with John F. Fanselow
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30 Apr 2013
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The iTDiBlog Connections & Influences Issue http://itdi.pro/blog/2013/
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25 Feb 2013
Two Year Anniversary
Two years ago I launched PETsNet that stands for Peruvian English Teachers Network. This name was chosen in the spirit of NING Platform that empowers educators to create academic and social networks.
PETsNet is engaged in Language Teacher Education, Teacher Training, Professional Development, Personal Learning Network, ICT in Education, and aims to inspire, innovate, empower, & transform the professional development of English teachers nationwide and worldwide.
Over two years, hundreds of English teachers visited and/or joined PETsNet, and I have gladly met colleagues from all over Peru and abroad. A great deal of their professional experiences and contributions are published on PETsNet Ning. I think that most of PETsNeters have reached the conclusion that working together for the common good is a must.
The Two Year Anniversary of PETsNet marks a significant point in my PD's improving, and provides a testament to the success of the purposes of PETsNet. Up to now, PETsNet has grown to 550 members including novice and experienced English teachers from different schools, language centers, institutes, universities, etc.
I always had dreams for PETsNet, but I never realized what could actually happen in a relatively short period of time. I try to do my best, but I couldn't do it alone. Finally, I am truly grateful for all the solidarity and support from all users of PETsNet.
P.S. Please leave your greeting messages here.
I would like to share this post with you. It was published on PETsNet in February, 2012 to celebrate the 1st anniversary of this academic and social network. Enjoy it:
PETsNet which stands for Peruvian English Teachers Network was born in February 2011. This was out of the recognition that challenges in the teaching and learning of English in Peru and worldwide.
In an effort to realize our objective of inspiring, innovating, empowering, & transforming English teachers professional development.
In celebrating our 1st Anniversary I wish to extend our gratitude to all active Members, Peruvians and foreigners, for their commitment and support. Likewise, I wish to extend further our gratitude to our Featured Members for their collaborative contributions.
On behalf of PETsNet, I salute you all PETsNeters for the commitment, resilience , and friendship rendered.
Big hugs!
Victor Hugo Rojas B.
Founder & creator of PETsNet
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6 Sep 2012
Needs Analysis Survey on Critical Thinking
This post reports my replies to a Needs analysis survey that was carried out before starting the ELT Upgrade Workshop: Critical and Creative Thinking. The survey was conducted to find out teacher educators' background knowledge, experiences and perceptions about Critical thinking.
- What are the 5 key words that describe your understanding of critical thinking (CT)? Reflect, inspire, innovate, empower, & transform
- What is the state of inclusion of critical thinking in English language teaching in your country? According to the Peruvian National Curriculum, English teachers
should develop in the students specific communicative competences that
imply to enhance a great amount of CT activities that are suggested in
that official document:
Further information at page 359 of: http://ebr.minedu.gob.pe/des/pdfs/dcbsecundaria.pdf
- Is CT a necessity or a luxury in ELT in your country? It is a must, but a "luxury" for those teachers that have not developed their own CT yet. I think that if teachers are not trained by critical thinker trainers, it would be complicated to develop CT in their students.
- How is it used? (what types of approaches, strategies, activities are used to enhance critical thinking, for example) English teachers must do communicative activities that are most related to developing CT, such as: Infer information from media related to their personal interests; Analize oral texts from media taking into account the pitch, tone, intonation; Utilize verbal and non-verbal language and specific expressions to start and keep a conversation.
- Is this general state similar or different from that of the program in which you provide Teacher Training/teacher development? What is referred in the Curriculum differs a lot from what teachers do in the classrooms. I mean the majority of them in public schools. I insist teachers must be trained in developing critical, creative, and problem solving thinking during the course of the initial teacher programs. Stop lecturing.
- What critical thinking is already in place in your program, ie, how do you/your colleagues/your teacher trainees use CT? I think that Initial teachers programs should achieve specific objectives, at least. I stated these specific objectives:
At the end of the course of Didactics of TEFL the trainees should be able to:
- Distinguish the different approaches and methods in TEFL.
- Apply the theoretical foundations in real teaching situations.
- Elaborate lesson plans.
- Manage teaching skills and techniques.
- Select and utilize a variety of techniques of evaluation and testing.
- Demonstrate effective practice in the use of ICT
- Are there gaps in CT in your program (in CT in ELT classrooms that your colleagues are likely to experience)? The main gap is: Most teacher students had not being trained in
developing their CT in previous course before pursing Didactics of TEFL
Looking forward to reading your answers, comments, etc.
Taken from: Deanna G. Hochstein. 2012. ELT Upgrade Workshop: Critical and Creative Thinking. RELO Andes - US Embassy. Lima, Peru
6 Aug 2012
Voices from the iTDi Community 2 – Victor Hugo
The International Teacher Development Institute is putting together a series of iTDi Blogposts highlighting the work of some great educators around the world. I was kindly invited to answer a questionnaire of challenging questions. It was a great occasion for expressing my thoughts related to my ELT professional career. Hope it may serve as reference framework for novice and experienced EFL teachers.
[...] I am really an ambitious and critical educator who tries to be outstanding. I think that a well-prepared English teacher must be aware of the principles, theories, approaches, methods, techniques and strategies in language teaching and learning. For this reason, I am extremely passionate about teaching pre- and in-service teachers how to discover, create, plan, utilize, and integrate teaching methodologies and strategies in their EFL lessons. English teachers must acquire an array of strategies to address and meet the students' learning styles, expectations, and [...]
Further reading at Voices from the iTDi Community 2 – Victor Hugo
15 Jul 2012
Carla Arena at BrazTESOL 2012
The 13th BRAZ-TESOL National Convention 'Proud to Be' will be held at Faculdade CCAA in Rio de Janeiro between 16 and 19 July 2012.
A forum for professionals in the field of English Language Teaching, the convention promotes the discussion of practical and theoretical issues related to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. It is a unique opportunity for BRAZ-TESOL members and international colleagues to get together, present their work and reflect on their practice.
Carla Arena, one of the most innovative Brazilian ELT representative, will present a workshop talking about digital curation. Here we are her flyer:
A forum for professionals in the field of English Language Teaching, the convention promotes the discussion of practical and theoretical issues related to the teaching of English to speakers of other languages. It is a unique opportunity for BRAZ-TESOL members and international colleagues to get together, present their work and reflect on their practice.
Carla Arena, one of the most innovative Brazilian ELT representative, will present a workshop talking about digital curation. Here we are her flyer:
18 May 2012
30th VenTESOL Annual National Convention - Program at a Glance
Attending international conferences, such as the 30th VenTESOL Annual Convention 2012 , is one the most rewarding achievements throughout my professional career. I have been very fortunate to have been accepted to give workshops, talks and demonstrations in Mexico, Chile, Argentina, Cuba, and now in Venezuela.
This year I am going to give a demonstration session of "Using ICT in Language Teacher Education" which "...will demonstrate how MOODLE virtual classroom can be adjusted and used in Language Didactics course.." (Victor H. Rojas 2012)
In addition, I am looking forward to attending workshops, meeting colleagues from Venezuela and other countries, and sharing professional experiences and ideas in the field of ELT and TESOL worldwide.
I'd like to invite you to check out the Program at a Glance.30th Annual National Convention - Program at a Glance
30 Apr 2012
30th Annual National Convention - Valencia 2012
30th Annual Convention of Venezuelan Teachers of English (VenTESOL)
(Pearl Edition)
"An Affirmation of Excellence"
VenTESOL, one of the most prestigious TESOL association, is celebrating its 30th anniversary. They are proud to announce that the 30th VenTESOL Annual Convention is going to be held on May 25th and 26th, 2012 at the World Trade Center (WTC) in Valencia, Carabobo State, Venezuela. The theme of this Convention is "An Affirmation of Excellence".
In addition to the academic program, the attendees are invited to take advantage of two professional opportunities, such as the Pre-convention institutes, which offer hands-on professional development at the VenTESOL convention. PCIs will be taken place on May 23rd and 24th, 2012 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at FUNDACID. The workshops have been designed and led by experts in the field of ELT. Likewise, the 1st International English Book Fair will be held from 24 to 26 May at the WTC with many publishing houses such as Cambridge University Press, Universal Text (National Geographic Learning, Cengage), Longman Pearson, Macmillan Venezuela, Oxford UP, Richmond, US Embassy, British Council, EF Education First, etc.
The Keynote speakers are: Paul Seligson (UK), Christine Coombe (Dubai), Deanna Hochstein (USA, Richard Kiely (UK), Angela Llanas (Great Britain), Vicky Saumell (Argentina), Jorge Aguilar (Mexico ), Audy Castañeda (Venezuela), and Jurate Kukanauza (Venezuela). Similarly, professors from over 19 universities in Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, USA, and Turkey will participate as speakers during the 30th anniversary edition of VenTESOL.
For further information, please go to http://ventesol.ning.com/
This post is dedicated to the Members of the VenTESOL Board:
Prof. Luisa Cristina Alvarez - President (UPEL-IPMAR)
Prof. Evelin Ojeda Naveda - 1st. Vice-President (UC)
Prof. Mary Allegra - 2nd. Vice-President (UC)
Prof. Ernesto Lisbon - 3rd. Vice-President (UC-OBAIR)
Prof. Rojas Johannes - Secretary (UNIPAP)
Prof. Evelyn Izquierdo - Coordinator of communication (UCV)
Prof. Grazibel Nani - Treasurer (UC)
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Day: January 21, 2013
Coming to Seattle
From Seattle's Wayward Music Series:
FRI. 1/25, 8 PM – Dennis Rea Large Ensemble – chamber compositions and guided improvisations with Stuart Dempster (trombone), James DeJoie (bass clarinet), Beth Fleenor (clarinet), Kate Olson (soprano sax), John Seman (bass), Tom Zgonc (drums)
SAT. 1/26, 8 PM – Neal Kosaly-Meyer performs John Cage's Writing for the Second Time Through Finnegan's Wake and One7
FRI. 2/1, 8 PM – music of Herbert Brun, his students and friends, with Arun Chandra, Susan Parenti, Mark Enslin and others
THU. 2/7, 8 PM – Seattle Improvised Music Festival: LaDonna Smith (violin, voila, vox), Amy Denio (accordion, alto sax, vox), Beth Fleenor (clarinet, vox), Paul Hoskin (contrabass clarinet); Tucker Dulin, Greg Powers, Stuart Dempster (trombones); Craig Taborn (piano), Ivan Arteaga (sax, clarinet), Paul Kikuchi (percussion), Wayne Horvitz (electronics)
FRI. 2/8, 8 PM – Seattle Improvised Music Festival: Tucker Dulin (trombone), Gust Burns (piano), Mark Collins (bass), Jonathan Way (electronics); LaDonna Smith (vioin, viola, vox); Craig Taborn (piano), Paul Hoskin (baritone sax), Mark Ostrowski (percussion)
SAT. 2/9, 8 PM – Seattle Improvised Music Festival: LaDonna Smith (violin, viola, vox), Tari Nelson-Zagar (violin), Monica Schley (harp); Tucker Dulin (trombone); Craig Taborn (piano), Greg Campbell (percussion)
WED. 2/13 – Beth Fleenor Workshop Ensemble
FRI. 2/15 – Neil Welch, saxophone
SAT. 2/16, 8 PM – David Hahn & Concert Imaginaire – Cave Canum
Newsbits: Stetson and Gustafsson / Cloudburst and Medicine Cabinet in Portland / New Tomahawk Release and Tour / Van Wissem in Pittburgh / Butcher, Davies, and Patterson in Newcastle
Recent work of Colin Stetson and Mats Gustafsson is reviewed and reviewed again.
Cloudburst and Medicine Cabinet play at the Revival Drum Shop 1465 NE Prescott, Portland, Wednesday, February 6, 8 pm. Continuing their tradition of unusual combinations of experimental musics, the creative music guild has located atmospheric electronic artist, Cloudburst , alongside the finely wrought reed and guitar interactions of the Medicine Cabinet.
Tomahawk, a group featuring Mike Patton and Trey Spruance, have a new release coming out, and will be touring the west coast.
Jozef Van Wissem will perform in Pittburgh on Ferbuary 11th.
John Butcher, Rhodri Davies, Lee Patterson (saxophones, electric harp, amplified devices and processes, respectively) will play at Morden Tower, Back Stowell Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, January 25, 8pm.
All About Jazz Reviews
From All About Jazz:
Mostly Other People Do the Killing
Slippery Rock (Hot Cup Records)
Francois Carrier
Shoreditch, London, December 2011: One great gig, two fine albums
Rudresh Mahanthappa
Gamak (ACT Music)
Frank Gratkowski Quartet
Le Vent et la Gorge (Leo Records)
Related articles
- First Listen: Rudresh Mahanthappa, 'Gamak' (npr.org)
- Rudresh Mahanthappa: Gamak – review (guardian.co.uk)
- Rudresh Mahanthappa (burningambulance.com)
Two John Cale Programs at the Brooklyn Academy of Music Reviewed
From NYTimes.com:
A drone, sustained and hypnotic, opened John Cale's first program at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, "Life Along the Borderline: A Tribute to Nico," on Wednesday. It enveloped Nico's "Frozen Warnings," sung by Mr. Cale and Meshell Ndegeocello, to start a concert of Nico's songs featuring a dozen guest performers. Another drone — Mr. Cale's sawing, insistent electric viola part in the Velvet Underground's sadomasochistic "Venus in Furs" (written by Lou Reed) — ended his second program there on Friday (repeated Saturday), featuring Mr. Cale's own songs backed by the Wordless Music Orchestra, including a full performance of his 1973 album, "Paris 1919."


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Raisins add a sweet note to this salty olive-and-caper spread.
Makes 8 servings (about 1 1/3 cups)
Recipe Time
Prep: 15 Minutes
1 (10-oz.) jar pitted kalamata olives (about 2 cups), drained
1/2 cup raisins
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 garlic clove
1 tablespoon drained capers
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup olive oil
Garnish: fresh basil leaves
Pita chips
1. Pulse first 6 ingredients in a food processor or blender until coarsely chopped. Gradually add oil, processing just until mixture is well blended. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Garnish, if desired. Serve with pita chips.
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Kenneth Koch
The Boiling Water - Poem by Kenneth Koch
A serious moment for the water is
when it boils
And though one usually regards it
merely as a convenience
To have the boiling water
available for bath or table
Occasionally there is someone
around who understands
The importance of this moment
for the water—maybe a saint,
Maybe a poet, maybe a crazy
man, or just someone
temporarily disturbed
With his mind 'floating'in a
sense, away from his deepest
Personal concerns to more
'unreal' things...
A serious moment for the island
is when its trees
Begin to give it shade, and
another is when the ocean
Big heavy things against its side.
One walks around and looks at
the island
But not really at it, at what is on
it, and one thinks,
It must be serious, even, to be this
island, at all, here.
Since it is lying here exposed to
the whole sea. All its
Moments might be serious. It is
serious, in such windy weather,
to be a sail
Or an open window, or a feather
flying in the street...
Seriousness, how often I have
thought of seriousness
And how little I have understood
it, except this: serious is urgent
And it has to do with change. You
say to the water,
It's not necessary to boil now,
and you turn it off. It stops
Fidgeting. And starts to cool. You
put your hand in it
And say, The water isn't serious
any more. It has the potential,
However—that urgency to give
off bubbles, to
Change itself to steam. And the
When it becomes part of a
hurricane, blowing up the
And the sand dunes can't keep it
Fainting is one sign of
seriousness, crying is another.
Shuddering all over is another
A serious moment for the
telephone is when it rings.
And a person answers, it is
Angelica, or is it you.
A serious moment for the fly is
when its wings
Are moving, and a serious
moment for the duck
Is when it swims, when it first
touches water, then spreads
Its smile upon the water...
A serious moment for the match
is when it burst into flame...
Serious for me that I met you, and
serious for you
That you met me, and that we do
not know
If we will ever be close to anyone
again. Serious the recognition
of the probability
That we will, although time
stretches terribly in
Comments about The Boiling Water by Kenneth Koch
Dr.subhendu Kar (11/23/2015 7:41:00 AM)
Really a mind blowing poem yet serious as when idle match inflames to fire, as moon is serious by its full moon, (Report) Reply
Jazmin Woo (3/3/2015 10:00:00 PM)
I really get this because I'm always thinking these types of things... most people believe something is how it is. Why doesn't everyone else see beneath the surface, looking at an everyday object a different way? Awesome poem :) (Report) Reply
Gangadharan Nair Pulingat (2/5/2015 3:49:00 AM)
Jerry Buckley (3/22/2010 4:00:00 PM)
wow.....I could hear the match strike and smell the phosphorous after it flared and blinded my sight momentarily.....the master strikes again thanks K K (Report) Reply
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