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Capture the moment
I Jason has a villa near the coast, and it is surrounded with beauty. Most of the grounds were planned, designed and made by Jason's own hands. One night like a few other nights, after locking up downstairs, but leaving the back door unlocked, Jason goes upstairs to the patio. There he can sit for hours just relaxing and looking at the stars in the dark. Around one o'clock, his cell...Read On
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Granny Jane Looks after young Jack.
Granny Jane, what would be the best way to describe her? She was a beautiful woman in her late forties. She had beautiful blonde shoulder length hair and sharp grey-blue eyes. Her small nose sat above a thin glossy lipped mouth with pearly white teeth. She was a picture of beauty. Granny Jane wasn't really anyone's granny; in fact, she wasn't even married. She started getting the...Read On
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I'm in the kitchen working on a baking project when I hear you come home. You come into the kitchen to greet me and smile. I have made a huge mess again, including getting flour all over me, even in my hair. "You are a beautiful mess," you say to me as you pull me close and kiss me. You have had a long day, I can tell by your voice. You seem tired and worn down. I pour you a glass of...Read On
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Wife is a part-time stripper for fun and profit.
Sitting at the dressing table, I finish glossing my lips and put the lipstick down. After showering and shaving at home, I put my make-up on at the club. Standing up, I spritz on some perfume. I appraise my appearance. Dressing to tease is an art-form. It's about camouflaging your flaws. Hours in the tanning bed hide my caesarean scar and mask the thin stretch marks on my big breasts. Most of...Read On
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The dusty breeze gave no relief to the heat in Temple, Texas. It was a hot, sticky July afternoon in 1887 and the sun had been beatin' down for weeks. There were no clouds in the sky, just a haze that seemed to hold the heat in. My horse had thrown a shoe a few miles out of town, so I guess I was lucky to find myself here. To make matters worse, the town's blacksmith was laid up with the gout...Read On
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A cheating fantasy that I have had for quite some time.
Lust was pushing its foot on the gas pedal, traveling down the road toward a very tantalizing destination. When Shelly got in her car, she almost didn't start it. She put the keys in the ignition and rested her hand there for what seemed like eternity. Then, the phone she'd tossed in the passenger seat, lit up with a message. I can't wait to see you The message sent a sensation...Read On
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Fate conspires against Lia, who fights her desire for her boyfriend's roommate.
On the first day of her third year of college, Lia was surprised to find her boyfriend Jason's roommate, Matt in her writing class. She noticed him when he walked through the door, her heart skipping a beat. He took a seat on the far side of the room. On the second day he sat next to her; she was thrilled but felt guilty about it. Lia always felt that way around him. At Jason's apartment,...Read On
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A young man let's himself go to another man's desires
I hadn't noticed the time, and I'd missed the last train home. The student party was fun, but I was in a bit of a panic not knowing what to do. People were leaving, and the crowd was thinning out. If it had gone on for several more hours, I would have stayed there and taken the first train in the morning, but that didn't look likely. The hostess was already clearing up. I figured she'd...Read On
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Tough times for our gal.
================= Chapter 1 - The Crash ================= "I'm afraid that's right ma'am," the mechanic was saying on my phone. "Seven hundred and forty eight dollars. And 57 cents." Well, shit! That was about 700 more dollars than I had in my checking account. And, I'm a 'Miss' goddammit, not a 'Ma'am'! "Please!" I begged. "Are you sure? Isn't there something else that can...Read On
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unexpected anal after-hours at the office
In the middle of the empty office after everyone else had gone home, she leaned back against me. I sucked hard on her neck and grabbed her tits, rolling her nipples between my fingers. My cock throbbed, nestled between her cheeks, and she swiveled her hips, grinding against me. Her dress and bra lay discarded on the floor next to my pants and shirt. My boxers had been flung across the...Read On
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Katie and her girlfriend seeking adventure during those wild college days
College kept me busy, but I still kept in touch with a couple of my girlfriends, and sometimes we'd go out on weekends to house parties and other events. There would always be guys there to meet, but I found I was pretty selective. If someone met my standards for cute and decent, he could pretty much be guaranteed a BJ in the bathroom, or even more if there was a bedroom available with a lock...Read On
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Now that Jessie decided to turn the tables, how will she handle all of her friends?
Here I was, getting my boy pussy plowed by my good friend Scott, when Mark decides that he needs to call Jesse, the male me. As he was starting to dial my phone number I realized that I never turned the ringer to vibrate after we left the night club. I was panic stricken as they all knew the distinct ringtone that I used. I couldn't let my phone blow my cover. I had to think fast, but what to...Read On
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Laura gets tamed, by her husbands rough deisel mechanic...
If one wanted to observe the embodiment of the term, 'built like a brick shithouse,' then Ratchet would be the perfect example. Six feet four tall, he was broad in every aspect of his physique, and facial features. Ratchet's real name was Richard, and he was a diesel mechanic. He got the nickname as result of a malapropism at technical college, when one of his fellow students' referred to him...Read On
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The trainee teacher asks for advice but ends up teaching her ex-teacher a lesson
It was a lovely hot summers day. Lindsay who was twenty-two-years-old was dressed for the warmth and was wearing a pink vest top and white mini skirt. Her Mum was a member of the Country Club and today was a drinks day. Lindsay was there as part of the family membership. Her Mum was away for the week. Lindsay circulated chatting to some of her Mums friends. As she did the rounds she...Read On
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Teasing tarts, young identical twins move in with us for two weeks while parents are on a cruise
The twins are children of Buddy and Nancy. Cadence and Delany are identical in every way. They are impossible to distinguish who is who and even Buddy gets them mixed up. Nancy's maternal instinct must be the only reason she gets them right ninety percent of the time. The twins certainly take advantage of the ten percent differential with every devious opportunity they can dream up. Just has...Read On
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My stepfather introduces me to his prison buddy...
At the age of thirteen my family life imploded, when my stepfather was sent to prison for ten years, having been found guilty of manslaughter. He would only be eligible for parole eight years later. I loved my stepfather, and although he was a 'fun' dad, he was also a hooligan who never grew up. He was perpetually in shit and drifted from one job to another. Pool hall fights were a...Read On
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A landlady comes up with a wicked idea to collect overdue rent.
Ellie Mitchell had never been good with money. As soon as she had been paid, or had come into some money unexpectedly, she'd be spending it – and more – on clothes, shoes, electrical goods and generally anything that took her fancy. She always reminded herself that she really should check her bank balance regularly before going on a shopping spree, but she never did. Ellie was...Read On
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Another first time for me, as things become even more heated on the island.
After the amazing new experience I had just been through, I was feeling a bit giddy, and unsure of where this was all headed. Josh and I were both needing a shower at that point, so we jumped in the super shower stall and washed each other's bodies. I loved running my hands all over him from head to toe, and sliding my hands all over his cock and ass. This was to become a regular ritual for us...Read On
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Her new husband becomes involved.
The days after the public exhibition I made for Chris were very confusing to me. Not only was I upset about the way this whole thing was going, with him seemingly able to exert absolute control over me, but even more than that was the way I was responding to it. If I had gotten any special sensation about being fondled in semi-public with him the first time in the study room, it quadrupled...Read On
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A hard rain had moved through Temple, Texas, replacin' the dusty streets with mud and standin' water. Then wagons and horses had made the mud into a terrible mess. Now I understood why the town's nickname was Tanglefoot. The combination of whiskey and muddy streets makes it hard for a body to cross the street. I'd taken the stage down from Waco to pick up my horse at the livery stable where I...Read On
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Josh is house sitting when he meets the gypsy girl. He is attracted but she is much too young
I stood on the balcony with a glass of wine in my hand watching the sun set into the sea. When it was gone I went inside for a refill and a quick inventory of the fridge. It didn't look too promising, a couple of tomatoes, half a bottle of white wine, butter, and a bag of Parmesan cheese. Well, I thought, Peter had not promised to leave me food when he had called me to ask if I...Read On
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Donnie's sexual adventures continue.
Following my chance meeting with Greta and Alfred at one of my parents swinging parties, I returned to Eddie's house and managed to crawl in the lower bunk before Eddie began to stir. Earlier I had gone down on Greta eating a stranger's cum from her pussy and begun fucking her when Alfred came in and turned me into a sandwich by fucking me as I fucked his old hag wife Greta. Eddie began...Read On
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He got what he was wanting
I created an account on and visited the Dallas board a few months ago and almost immediately started talking to a guy called Wilson. Will for short. We emailed back and forth for a few weeks and finally my wife Barbara went to visit their relatives in Durant so I had the house to myself for a day. So I invited Will over. Answering his knock, I opened the door and he came in. He was about...Read On
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Was It Just A Dream?
"I'm sorry ma'am, there's truly nothing more we can do for him. It's all in God's hands now. In my professional experience I don't see him lasting more than a few more days. I know it's hard, but we've done the best we can." The doctor drones on, but I've heard it all before. It seems like a hundred doctors have come through this little room that smells of disinfectant, filling with the...Read On
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Violet is feeling down and goes to talk to her friend's parents.
It was a very hectic school year. I had just graduated and my parents were letting me just relax before going to college in the fall. My parents had treated me to a cruise right after graduation. After we came back, they said I could have a party with all my friends. My parents are the coolest parents in the world. They let me have parties all the time. Whenever I have parties, all the...Read On
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As I was leaving my office my cell phone rang. It was Tricia. I answered it. "Hi Tricia." "Hi daddy. I just talked to Jodie. She told me you gave her your Lexus." Suddenly concerned that I'd misjudged Tricia's feelings about giving Jodie a gift of that magnitude, I said, "Yes, but don't worry, "I'll find a way to..." "Daddy, I'm not upset. I'm glad you did it. Jodie's a first year...Read On
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A husband watches his wife being fucked by another man at a work reception.
Kevin slammed down his glass in anger. He knew it had been a mistake to come to the reception, and Arabella's behaviour was already proving him right. He looked across the room to where she was standing much too close to Dave Costello, her wine glass at a tipsy angle, giggling at some inane remark he'd just made. He saw Dave glance down at Arabella's ample chest, her embonpoint almost...Read On
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The beginning of an exciting new life continues
The next morning, while we were having our breakfast, Jeanne asked, "Do you have any second thoughts about last night?" "Are you asking me if I still want you to go to Sex Land today?" "Yes, I guess I am." "Have you changed your mind?" "No Michael, I haven't, but...Oh this all so confusing." "Jeanne, I'm convinced that tonight is going to be one of the most exciting nights of...Read On
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Two hot young golfers take on a wealthy golf-nut
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My husband has all kinds of ideas
The next day, I got up with the kids and got them ready for school. The bus picked them and I went back into the house. My husband was in our room picking out lingerie that he wanted me to wear to my neighbor's house. He had a weird look on his face, while he was picking stuff out. "I want you to wear this today. Get yourself all made up and looking good. You're going to tell him to fuck...Read On
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The only book of its kind to provide a comprehensive overview of assessment used to support learning, Assessment and Learning makes this area accessible and understandable for a wise range of users. This unique text is a major source of practice-based theory on assessment for learning, a formative assessment to support individual development and motivate learners. Key areas covered in the book include the practice of learning for assessment in the classroom, developing motivation for learning, professional learning and assessment for learning, and assessment and theories of learning.
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Mind of Shaun: Girlfriends and Videogames...
Mind of Shaun: Girlfriends and Videogames...
Sep 23, 2005 10:19AM PST
So this is my first ever blog. What the hell is a blog anways? Its more like getting into the mind of shaun lucas. Wow, thats scary. Well anyways, for all guys out there they know what it means when their girlfrineds yell at them to stop playing those "stupid games" or how "immature" it is to still play games. Well if your a girl then you don't have to worry because your boyfriends probably think your cool playing games anyways. As I was saying before, I was on the phone last night with my girl and I tried to keep the volume down, but I swear she has ears like a cat. I was playing TS:FP and I was in a deathmatch mode and outta nowhere and explosion of gunfire and explosions just blows outta the speakers deafing me and my girlfriend. "Shaun are you playing those stupid games again? Are you even listening to me?". Panic sets in, "No of course not baby!" I quickly hit the mute button. Its not long before I drone out again to her babbling and all of sudden I yell out, "Shit!" as my character on screen falls dead. I hear her reply, "Shaun! You are still playing! If your not going to listen to me then I am going to go!" Of course I had to make it up to her so I could actually get some ass when I saw her next so I paused the game giving into her. How sad is that? Why are girls so good at controlling us? Geez, the only time we did play games together was when she put in goldeneye. I beat her mad and she got really pissed at me....so we tried something different, a little easier for her. We played mario party, once again I gave her a thrashing. She got even more mad at me and refused to talk to me for the day! What the hell, a no win-win situation. Oh well, I guess my main point is why do girls always get pissed when we want to do something, yet we always have to suck it up and go along whenever they want. Hmph, life sucks...not really. Well thats my blog for today...actually I am going to call it Into the Mind of Shaun Lucas from now on...sounds better. I'm out.
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Been There Done That!!!!Posted: Sep 23, 2005 12:00AM PST by FinalFanatic0707
Totally feel you on this one! Your absolutely right! Why the hell do they get so pissed??? It's like us calling and complaining b/c they are doing their hair while talking to us?? Man that's BULLSHIT!
well...Posted: Oct 01, 2005 12:00AM PST by hannah_pwnd_you
well considering that you just "wanted some ass" anyways i guess it might not be the best reason to stay on the phone with her. I play games all the time when I'm talking to my bf but I actually listen to him too, so that's what you have to learn how to do to keep them happy.


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As someone who has spent his entire life living in New York City, it's hard to explain the awestruck feeling of looking out the window of a plane and being eye-level with a mountain while the plane hasn't even dropped its landing gear yet. Or the realization that I can't see the horizon line because behind every mountain all I could see was another mountain, and another, and another—even when standing on a peak at 1900 meters. I don't know how to put that experience into words and I don't think the photos do it justice either. This is where our best Colombian coffee comes from.
We met up with our exporter, Felipe, and his chief cupper and quality control agent, Ricardo, at Bogota El Dorado Airport on Monday. We flew from Bogota to Neiva, the capitol of Huila, on a small commuter airplane. We would have flown directly to Pitalito's air strip, but the grassy field that served as the town's airport was closed a few years ago. James, the purchasing agent in Pitalito met us in Neiva and drove us to the purchasing point lab. After a brief tour, we began cupping coffees. Cupping together with Ricardo, James, and later with the cuppers in Tolima is extremely important. Everyone tastes things differently, so tasting the same thing and then comparing notes helps pin point the flavor we want to find in our coffee. We also got to discuss the changes the coffee goes through when it's a few days off the tree and after 6 weeks and it's been shipped to New York. In Pitalito one person's "nice fruit" could easily be "fruta peligrosa" (or potentially fermented–Oren likes to say it "dangerously froooty") by the time it gets to New York. We spent a lot of our trip trying to get everyone involved dialed in to our preferred profile, and also got to learn a little about how that same coffee tastes when it's just off the tree.
Fortunately the security situation in Tolima has stabilized enough for us to visit without worrying (too much) about being kidnapped or worse. Of course, they didn't tell us until after we were on our way about how the driver was almost blown up by a grenade meant for a protection dodging car dealership a few months ago. Southern Tolima produces some of the finest coffees in the world, but it has been extremely difficult to get access due to safety concerns. The Colombian military is convinced that the leader of FARC is holed up somewhere in the Tolima hillside, so even though we got to visit Chaparral where the cooperative is based and a nearby farm, the Cooperative's manager wouldn't let us travel any further into the mountains. Instead, he arranged for several farmers that have sold coffee to us in the past to travel to Chaparral to meet us. Some of them traveled 8 hours by bus in order to learn about more what we look for—and pay premiums for—in the cup.
It's a lot of work to put together a container of our Colombian coffee—and we do it 5 times a year. Even after we find our Platinum, Gold, and Star lots, most dry mills are meant to process hundreds of bags of coffee at a time. Our farmers provide anywhere from a few bags to a couple dozen. So, after the coffee is selected and saved from being mixed into huge contract lots, we have to send it to our own exporter's mill so each micro-lot can receive the attention and care it deserves.
Some people say we're crazy. We pay farmers premiums for quality, ensure the farmer gets that premium and understands how to produce even better coffee, and (through some sort of magic) still sell it to you at reasonable prices. I think we'd be crazy not to do it.
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Visit Cook County represents the communities of Lutsen, Tofte, Schroeder, Grand Marais, Grand Portage and the Gunflint Trail. Only in Visit Cook County, MN can you enjoy Lake Superior – the world's largest freshwater lake, visit Minnesota's tallest mountain peaks and highest waterfall, ski the largest ski resort in the Midwest and enjoy its longest and most scenic biking trails. If you are looking for that true vacationer's paradise, you will find it here.
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Cook County Hungry Jack Snowmobile Drag Race
372 Hungry Jack Rd
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Call: (218) 387-9392
Cook County Snowmobile Club – Ridge Rider's drag races on Hungry Jack Lake, party at Hungry Jack Lodge!
Sign up at 11 a.m. Racing starts at noon. Prizes awarded inside Hungry Jack Lodge after races
Cook County Snowmobile Club Fun Run
372 Hungry Jack Road
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Call: (218) 387-9392
Join us for the 8th Annual Family Fun event during Winter Tracks festivities in Cook County, MN.
Cook County Snowmobile Club – Ridge Rider's has organized a Snowmobile Fun Run followed by Raffles, Prize Drawings and Prize Money for High and Low card hands at The Landing on Saturday, February 4, 2017. Proceeds go to the Club to maintain trails and promote snowmobiling in Cook County!
Register at Hungry Jack Lodge from 9 am – 12:00 noon, collect your first card.
Entry is $20.00 to ride your snowmobile or drive your vehicle to pick up cards at sponsored locations.
Continue on to the Trail Center, Windigo, Hungry Jack Lodge, Gunflint Lodge and Gunflint Pines.
Have lunch where you choose and get last card turned in by 5:30 p.m.
All hands must be turned in by 5:30 pm at Location TBA.
The high and lowest poker hand cash prizes will be awarded!
Fun night ensues with raffles, games with prizes, food and drink specials. Dance the night away to a lively dance band!
Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race
7611 Gunflint Trail
Grand Marais , MN 55604
Call: (218) 387-3572
The Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race is a continuous race consisting of two legs of equal distance, separated by a mandatory layover for the 12-dog teams. There are two classes: a 12-dog race, 110-mile race and an 8-dog, 70-mile race.
Lake Superior Storm Festival
PO Box 1330
Grand Marais, MN 55604
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Join us this November 11-13, 2016 for the fourth annual Lake Superior Storm Festival - a celebration of Superior's wild side.
There's nothing quite like a November gale - wind howling, icy waves lashing the rocks, a shiver of awe running down your spine. Treat yourself to a storm-season retreat before the bedlam of the holidays begins. This event honors the power and wild beauty of the Big Lake.
Moose Madness
116 West Highway 61
Grand Marais, MN 55604
Call: (218) 387-2524
Toll Free: (888) 922-5000
The Moose is Loose in Grand Marais the 3rd weekend in October! Our favorite species specimen, "alces alces", Murray-the-Moose, will be around town for the much sought-after photo opportunity, and moose-related activities are planned for everyone!
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PO Box 1330
Grand Marais, MN 55604
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It's a festive scandinavian time of year–head to downtown Grand Marais for the Community Christmas Parade. We are continuing our theme of "Oh Ole Night" celebrating our Scandinavian heritage. That's Ole as in Sven & Ole's!
The parade will start at 4:00 p.m. on Wisconsin St. and will make two loops of the route, on the second loop we'll end up at Harbor Park for the Tree Lighting and Caroling!
Line up in the Senior Center parking lot on Broadway starts at 3:30 pm if you want to be in the parade: walkers, jugglers, winter bikes, four legged furry animals, decorated vehicles and trailers ALL are welcome and encouraged!
After the tree is lit and carols are sung there will be fireworks!
Trout Derby
143 South Gunflint Lake
Grand Marais , MN 55604
Call: (218) 387-9392
Annual Trout Derby Picnic and fishing contest. Gunflint Lake boat access.
Registration starts at 9 – 11 a.m.
You must be signed in before going fishing!
Remember to get your trout stamp on your fishing license!
All fish must be in by 1 pm.
Cook out with Fish Burgers, hot dogs, brats and burgers with all the extras included.
Raffles and prizes like gas auger, smoker, etc.
1st Place Cash Prize
This event is a fundraiser to help support the club in their endeavor to continue to maintain the trails and grooming equipment.


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The present invention relates in general to tactile transducers and methods of driving the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to tactile transducers for use in handheld devices.
Cellular phones are a ubiquitous sight in today's societies. Presently there is an interest in enhancing the functionality and user experience in using portable electronic apparatus such as cellular telephones. To that end various steps toward making portable electronic devices multimedia capable, such as the introduction of color screens, adding electronic cameras, and enhancing wireless network bandwidth, have been undertaken.
One area in which efforts have been made to improve the user's experience, is audio quality and tactile stimulation. Tactile stimulation is related to audio in the sense that low frequency tactile stimulation can be used as a surrogate for low frequency audio, which would be difficult to generate using a small size limited power system that can be built into a portable device.
Both audio, and tactile stimulation can be provided by a single device known as a multi-function transducer (MFT). Certain types of MFT comprise a resiliently mounted speaker cone connected to a voice coil, and a resiliently mounted magnetic assembly that provides a magnetic field in which the voice coil operates. The resiliently mounted magnetic assembly and the speaker cone can be driven to oscillate by applying signals to the voice coil. The magnetic assembly owing to its mass and the compliance of its mounting will oscillate at a relatively low frequency within the range of frequencies that are easily perceptible by tactile sensation. Alternatively, a separate vibrating device for providing tactile stimulation, and a separate speaker for generating audio are used.
Whether MFTs or separate audio and tactile transducers are used, for large size portable devices, in order to produce sufficient tactile force, it may be desirable to include multiple transducers. When multiple MFTs are used together, in spite of the fact that both may be receiving the same single frequency signal, an undesirable amplitude modulation of the response of the two MFTs has been observed.
Additionally, even when using a single MFT, or dedicated tactile vibration transducer, owing to manufacturing variances, the resonant frequency may vary to an extent that the performance variations, when using a predetermined frequency drive signal, may reach unacceptable levels.
In using a vibrating device to alert a user to some event, such as the receipt of a wireless communication message, an issue to be contended with is the limited power handling capacity of small vibrating devices that are suitably sized for inclusion in portable devices. In certain circumstances, such as when a user is in place with loud music or using an apparatus that also generates vibration, the stimulus generated by a small tactile alert may, in effect, be drowned out by other stimulus. Thus, it is important to maximize the stimulus that can be created by a small, relatively low power tactile alert.
The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which:
As required, detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which can be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure. Further, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting; but rather, to provide an understandable description of the invention.
The terms a or an, as used herein, are defined as one or more than one. The term plurality, as used herein, is defined as two or more than two. The term another, as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms including and/or having, as used herein, are defined as comprising (i.e., open language). The term coupled, as used herein, is defined as connected, although not necessarily directly, and not necessarily mechanically.
The front 102, and rear 104 housing parts enclose a circuit board 122. In
A first multi-function transducer (MFT) 130 and a second MFT 140 are mounted in a first semi-cylindrical sleeve 132 and a second semi-cylindrical sleeve 142 that are integrally formed in the back housing part 104. The two MFTs 130, 140 can be nominally the same, although manufacturing tolerances generally lead to slightly different frequency responses e.g., different resonant frequencies. The two MFTs 130, 140 are advantageously operated in unison with the same drive signal. By using two MFTs 130, 140, higher amplitude vibration and audio can be generated.
A first pair of spring contacts 134 are coupled (e.g., by soldering) to a first pair of terminals 136 of the first MFT 130, and a second pair of spring contacts 144 are coupled to a second pair of terminals 146 of the second MFT 140. When the cellular telephone 100 is assembled the first pair of spring contacts 134, make contact with a third pair of contact terminals 138 on the circuit board 122, and the second pair of spring contacts 144 make contact with a fourth pair of contact terminals 148 on the circuit board 122. The MFTs 130, 140 are capable of emitting sound and are also capable of vibrating at frequencies within the range of tactile perception, and at sufficient amplitude to be perceptible by tactile perception. The MFTs 130, 140 can be used to output multimedia content including audio and vibration signals that are derived from a variety of sources including MIDI files, and compressed audio format files, e.g., .WAV, .MP3 files.
The transceiver module 202 is coupled to the antenna 106. Carrier signals that are modulated by data, e.g., digitally encoded signals for driving the MFT or digitally encoded voice audio, pass between the antenna 106, and the transceiver 202.
A microphone 222 is coupled to the A/D 206. Audio, including spoken words, is input through the microphone 222 and converted to a stream of digital samples by the A/D 206.
The keypad 110 is coupled to the key input decoder 208. The key input decoder 208 serves to identify depressed keys, and provide information identifying each depressed key to the processor core 204. The display driver 214 is coupled to a display 226.
The first D/A 216 is coupled through a preamplifier 228, and a bridge tied load amplifier (BTL) 230 to the first MFT 130, and the second MFT 140. The BTL amplifier 230 provides a bipolar drive signal for the MFTs 130, 140. Optionally the preamplifier 228 is provided with a gain setting input that is coupled to the processor core 204 through the signal bus 220. The first D/A 216 converts pulse code modulation (PCM) digital signal samples to analog drive signals that are amplified by the preamplifier 228 the and BTL amplifier 230 and drive the first 130 and second 140 MFTs.
The second D/A 218 is coupled through an audio amplifier 232 to a speaker 232. The second D/A 212 converts decoded digital audio to analog signals and drives the speaker 232. The audio amplifier 232 may comprises a plurality of amplifiers.
One or more programs for processing data structures that include digitally encoded signals for driving the MFTs 130, 140 are stored in the program memory 212, and executed by the processor core 204. Data structures, e.g., pulse code modulation format files, that include digitally encoded drive signals for the MFTs 130, 140 are optionally preprogrammed into the program memory 212, or received through the transceiver 202.
The program memory 212 is also used to store programs that control other aspects of the operation of the cellular telephone 202. The program memory 212 is a form of computer readable medium.
The transceiver module 202, the processor core 204, the A/D 206, the key input decoder 208, the work space memory 210, the program memory 212, the display driver 214, the first D/A 216, the second D/A 218, the preamplifier 228, the BTL amplifier 230, the audio amplifier 232, and the digital signal bus 220, are embodied in the electrical circuit components 124 and in interconnections of the circuit board 122 shown in
A first spiral arm leaf spring 320 includes an outer ring 322 that is secured between the first 302, and second 304 rings of the housing 312, an inner ring 324 that is fixed (e.g., by spot welding) to a back surface 326 of the cup shaped back plate 314, and two spiral spring arms 328 that extend between the outer ring 322 and the inner ring 324. Similarly, a second spiral arm leaf spring 330 includes an outer ring 332 that is secured between the second 304, and third 306 rings of the housing 312, an inner ring 334 that is fixed (e.g., by spot welding) to a front surface 336 of the cup shaped back plate 314, and two spiral spring arms 338 that extend between the outer ring 332 and the inner ring 334. The magnet 316, pole piece 358, and back plate 314 make up a magnetic assembly 360. The magnetic assembly 360 is biased to a resting position by the first 320, and second 330 spiral arm leaf springs, which serve as a resilient support.
A speaker cone 340 is located concentrically in the housing 312. A speaker cone suspension 342 that is peripherally coupled to the speaker cone 340 is fixed between the third housing ring 306 and the fourth housing ring 308. The speaker cone suspension 342 is flexible to allow for axial movement of the speaker cone 340 in the housing 312. A cylindrical sleeve 344 is attached to a back surface 346 of the speaker cone 340. The cylindrical sleeve 344 is located in the annular gap 318. A voice coil solenoid 348 is wound on the cylindrical sleeve 344. Leads 350 of the voice coil solenoid 346 extend radially along the back surface 346 of the speaker cone 340, between the third 306 and fourth 308 housing rings and out to the terminals 136 of the first MFT 130 that are located on a radial extension 352 of the fourth housing ring 308. A perforated cover 354 is located in front of the speaker cone 340, and is secured (e.g., by press fitting) to the fifth housing ring 310. The speaker cone 340 comprises a front surface 356, which together with the back surface 346 serve to excite sound waves in a surrounding acoustic medium (e.g., air), when the speaker cone 340 is caused to oscillate.
In operation broadband oscillating signals including audio signals, and vibration signals, that are applied to the leads 350 of the voice coil solenoid 348 produce commensurate currents in the voice coil solenoid 348. Owing to the fact that the voice coil solenoid 348 is immersed in the magnetic field crossing the annular gap 318, the currents flowing in the voice coil result in commensurate Lorentz forces between the voice coil solenoid 350, and the magnetic assembly 360. At any given instant the Lorentz force urges the speaker cone 340, and the magnetic assembly 360 in opposite directions. In so far as oscillating signals are applied to voice coil solenoid the Lorentz forces are oscillatory and therefore induce the voice coil solenoid 350, and the magnetic assembly 360 to oscillate. The voice coil solenoid 350 serves as a transducer motor, that is to say an element that converts electrical signals to mechanical forces and motion, in the MFT 130.
The magnetic assembly 360, supported by the spiral arm leaf springs 320, 330, constitutes a first mechanical resonator that exhibits a first resonance characterized by a center frequency and a Quality (Q) factor. The center frequency of the first mechanical resonator can be adjusted by altering the total mass of the magnetic assembly 360 and by altering the resiliency of the spiral arm leaf springs 320, 330 using the formula for the resonant frequency of a simple harmonic oscillator (SHO) given in equation 1, as a guide.
The center frequency of the first resonance can advantageously be between 120 and 180 Hz. Frequencies in the aforementioned range have been found to be useful in exciting vibrations that can be felt by users holding, or otherwise mechanically coupled to the cellular telephone 100. More particularly, the center frequency of the first resonance can advantageously be between about 140 and 160 Hz. Frequencies in the latter range have been found to be particularly efficacious.
The speaker cone 340 supported by the speaker cone suspension 342 forms a second resonator. The second resonator exhibits a second resonance that is characterized by a center frequency that is higher that the center frequency of the first resonance. However, the resonance of the second resonator is highly damped by excitation of the sound waves by the speaker cone 340, and thus the speaker cone 340, voice coil solenoid 348 system is able to operate effectively over a broad range of frequencies, to generate sound waves.
For larger portable devices, it is desirable to include two MFTs, as shown in
Note that the drive signal shown in
Alternatively, a signal that has a continuous spectrum with substantial spectral energy distributed through at least a substantial portion of the FWHM of at least one MET to be driven is used.
Although it is generally preferred that the phase of each frequency component in the sum be different, phases different from what is specified in equation 2 are alternatively used. One need not use the exact relation specified in EQU. 2.
The sum of sinusoids, can advantageously include a number of components that are spaced close enough in frequency that a plurality of the frequency components will fall within the FWHM of MFTs to be driven by the signal obtained by the method.
Referring again to
The result of the Hilbert transform is a signal that has a quadrature phase shift relative to sum of the sinusoids.
Referring again to
Referring again to
Generally, an MFT of a particular size and design has a maximum steady state vibration drive signal handling capacity that can not be exceeded without causing mechanical interference at the limits of the range of movement of parts of the MFT, damage to the MFT, and/or distortion of audio that is applied simultaneously with signals intended to excite vibration of the MFT. Additionally, in respect to tactile vibration stimulus, it has been determined that the perceived stimulus of vibration caused by an MFT, is highly dependent on the initial force amplitude when an MFT is initially driven to produce tactile stimulus. In other words the temporal contrast of tactile stimulus is important in determining the perceived magnitude of the stimulus of tactile vibration stimulus. According to an embodiment of the invention, by carefully controlling signal amplitude, as described below in more detail, an MFT is initially driven with a signal that greatly exceeds the steady state capacity, in order to rapidly add energy to vibration of the MFT, and cause an enhanced tactile stimulus.
Table 1 shows the results of applying the method shown in
Note also that the modulation depth of the beat-like amplitude modulation is also reduced relative to that shown in
According to an embodiment of the invention, in using a signal such as shown in
Although the invention has been described above with reference to cellular telephone 100, it is noted that the invention is applicable to a wide variety of handheld electronic devices, including but not limited to personal digital assistants, and portable game consoles.
While specific embodiments of the invention have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the invention is not so limited. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will occur to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims.
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Also participating in the round were Kleiner Perkins, Allegis Capital, Google Ventures, Google executive chairman Eric Schmidt's personal VC arm TomorrowVentures and former Symantec CEO Enrique Salem.
Last April Shape closed a $6 billion A round led by Kleiner and including TomorrowVentures, Google Ventures, Baseline Ventures and top executives from Dropbox, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter.
The start-up is being fairly closed-mouth about its self-proclaimed military-grade widgetry. Salem, who figures "signature and heuristic-based detection have proven unsuccessful in keeping pace with the complexity of modern web attacks," said Shape's technology "will allow web sites to deflect attacks automatically, using a far more sophisticated approach." Apparently the hacker would be forced to compromise a web site every time a user logs on instead of reusing a stolen identity.
Evidently the widgetry has been in beta at unidentified customers sites assumed to include large financial institutions who sound like they want Shape to hurry up and productize the stuff - hence the B round. It could have a software appliance out later this year.
The start-up was founded in 2011 by CEO Derek Smith, CTO Justin Call and VP of product management Sumit Agarwal. Agarwal was the head of mobile product at Google and worked at the Defense Department. The company has also added Google's former click fraud boss, Cisco's former VP of application delivery and Wal-Mart's ex-chief information security officer.
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Today, I was volunteering at the library. A kid came up and asked me to help him peel the back off his sticker. It took me so long the kid left. Determined, I still tried to peel it off. Fifteen minutes later, the librarian came over, looked once at it, and told me it wasn't a sticker. FML
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Today, I was delivering packages as usual for work. I was dropping off a large letter to a hot girl. Before I turned to leave the girl opened her mouth to say something. Instead, she just vomited all over me. Her letter was my first delivery of the day. I had to finish my job covered in puke. FML
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Today, I was having breakfast when my mom's boyfriend came and sat right across from me. He didn't try and hide the fact that he was staring at my chest and told me, "Wow, you're getting bigger." I glared at him. He winked at me. FML
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Today, I punched my wife in the face, because she jumped out from behind the bedroom door in the dark. I'm afraid of the dark. I'm 21. FML
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Today, I was handling corrosive chemicals when I accidentally spilled a beaker of Hydrochloric Acid on myself. I had to strip naked and use the emergency shower with my boss and my hot coworker watching. The worst part was when I realized my coworker was laughing at the size of my penis. FML
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Man Up!by Chelsea Handler Gwyneth Paltrow Ross Mathews
As a young kid growing up in a farm town, Ross Mathews might as well have wished for a pet unicorn or a calorie-free cookie tree to grow in his front yard. Either of those far-fetched fantasies would have been more likely to come true than his real dream: working in television in Hollywood, California. Seriously, that stuff just doesn't happen to people like Ross. But guess what. It totally did.Now, with his first book, Ross takes us inside his journey as a super-fan, revealing the most embarrassing and hilarious moments of his small-town life and big-city adventures. From learning to swear like a hardened trucker to that time in high school when had to face down the most frightening opponent of all (his girlfriend's lady bits), Ross holds nothing back. Oh, then there's his surprisingly shady past involving the cutest pair of plus-sized women's pajama bottoms, deliciously dangerous pot butter, and embezzled sandwiches. And, of course, how he's managed to turn an obsession with pop-culture into one-on-one interactions with celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow, Tiffani-Amber Theissen, Madonna, Michelle Kwan, and countless more without ever having a single restraining order issued against him.Infused with Ross's trademark humor, unique voice, and total honesty, MAN UP! is a mission statement for anyone who doesn't fit the mold. His hasn't been the most traditional way to build a career in Hollywood, but Ross has somehow managed to make his mark without ever compromising who he is. He is as serious about this as he is about Golden Girls trivia: You don't need to change who you are to achieve your dreams (although there's nothing wrong with a makeover every now and then). You just need to Man Up!
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PETA Vilifies Ronald McDonald for Halloween
PETA's "Evil Ronald" mask is probably the easiest way to get your kids to never want McDonald's food again.
Anyone looking for a last-minute Halloween costume? Well, if you don't mind dressing as a rabid-looking, sadistic clown from hell, the folks at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals have got the mask for you.
As part of its "McCruelty" campaign, PETA is distributing "Evil Ronald" masks for Halloween, which depict the iconic Ronald McDonald as a maniacal monster with fangs, rather than a welcoming, kid-friendly staple of American society.
While we kind of enjoy seeing the goofy symbol of heart-attack burgers and fries in a less-than-lovable guise, for a change, we can't help but cackle at (not with) the PETA people on this one.
"This Halloween at the punchbowl, mingling among the Twilight vampires and the Michael Jacksons, will lurk another pop-culture icon: Ronald McDonald -- or rather, PETA's twisted take on the fast-food clown..."Evil Ronald McDonald," PETA representatives say in a letter to New Times.
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The letter goes on to discuss "scaring the hot pants off the partying Farrah Fawcetts" and then into a typical PETA rant about electrocuting chickens and whatever else PETA's pissed about this week.
PETA's so out of it that its members apparently think kids will go out in droves trick-or-treating in Farrah Fawcett costumes (not that this wouldn't be a twisted idea) this year. Those PETA folks must have some little monsters at home, eh?
Or maybe they just like the idea of making fun of a human being who lost her battle with cancer, as they mourn for every bug splattered on a car windshield? Or maybe the actress was photographed in a fur coat once, damn her?
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The Majestic Malacca, Malacca
- Free WiFi and free parking
Main amenities
- 54 smoke-free guestrooms
- Restaurant and bar/lounge
- Full-service spa
- Outdoor pool
- Health club
- Limo/town car service
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Car rentals on site
- Library
- Laundry service
- Meeting rooms
For families
- Private bathroom
- Separate bathtub and shower
- Free toiletries
- Daily housekeeping
- Laundry facilities
- Hair dryer
What's around
- On the riverwalk
- St Paul's Church (0.8 mi / 1.4 km)
- A Famosa (0.9 mi / 1.4 km)
- Bukit China (0.5 mi / 0.9 km)
- Kampung Hulu Mosque (0.6 mi / 0.9 km)
- Poh San Teng Temple (0.6 mi / 1 km)
- Kuala Lumpur (KUL-Kuala Lumpur Intl.) 88-min drive; 83 miles/133.6 km
- Free self parking
- Limited parking
The Majestic Malacca, Malacca
Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $84
- Deluxe Room, Bathtub
Also popular with travelers from the USA
At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 54 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 8 floors
- Check-in time starts at 3 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
This property requires payment for the stay at least 5 days before check in. To complete the reservation process and obtain additional information, please contact the office using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
- Minimum check-in age is 18
Travelling with others
- One child (12 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)
- Pets not allowed
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas
- Free WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms
- Free self parking (limited)
Other information
- Smoke-free property
Nearby Five Star Malacca hotels
In the hotel
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness facilities
- Full-service spa
- Spa treatment room(s)
- Health club
- Meeting rooms 3
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Multilingual staff
- Library
In the room
- Air conditioning
- Ceiling fan
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board (on request)
- Turndown service
- In-room massage available
- Private bathroom
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Satellite TV channels
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- Free WiFi
- Phone
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe
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The Bar at The Mansion - Onsite pub. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
The Majestic Malacca, Malacca's small print
Also known as
- Majestic Hotel Malacca
- Majestic Malacca
- Malacca Majestic
- Majestic Malacca Hotel
Mandatory fees
A Heritage Tax of MYR 2 per room, per night is imposed by the city and will be collected at the property. For further details, please contact the property using the information contained in the confirmation received after booking.
Optional extras
Rollaway beds are available for an additional charge
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Recent reviews
Outstanding 4.6 /5 from 300 reviews
The Majestic Malacca is a WONDERFUL, luxurious 5-star hotel. I was so impressed with the facilities: elegant, spacious room with a plush king size bed, shower and bath tub, great fixings for tea, sitting area, lovely view of the river, and I was able to get a room next to my friends so we can have a suite experience. The included breakfast is excellent! We enjoyed high tea twice! We swam in the infinity pool. We LOVED our stay!
The hotel exudes old world charm. The staff is very helpful and friendly. Unfortunately, it's about a mile away from the tourist attractions.
Few relaxing days in Melaka. It's a great place to stay with very friendly and helpful service.. Good choice of breakfast. Walking distance from the major attractions Only slightly negative comment would be the not very thick walls when you have deaf Neighbors watching tv late. Would stay there again
We visited Melaka for a long weekend to attend a colleague's wedding. The hotel was nicely decorated and was in good condition. It was significantly smaller than the Majestic in Kuala Lumpur. Our room was small but cozy. The bathroom was a little small was but nice decor. Claw foot tub and black and white check tile floor was a nice touch. The furniture was dark wood and "old timey" fixtures. When we arrived they had a "welcome tea" which was nice and the bell hop service was good. The pool was small but was nicely positioned on the ground floor as you walked toward the room elevators. The breakfast was very good. Options for western and local fare were offered. The only issue we had was the location of the hotel. It was about a 15 minute walk to anywhere. The other option for hotels was to be close to the tourist areas but there is no parking and its usually noisy. We preferred this option. Overall we would return to the Majestic as we had a pleasant stay.
I had a superb and very relaxing stay, the staff were amazing, nothing was too much trouble. The welcome was warm and friendly. The breakfast very delicious. The location of the hotel is very convenient to the local important landmarks, good restaurants and sightseeing opportunities. It was the best hotel I stayed at during my holiday.
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