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I'm new in Nuke and possibly my problem seems a bit dumb, a little bit help would be great. cheers.
Imagine after keying a shot, I need to mask some garbage out or have a mask over my person who is keyed out. Honestly, I don't know how to mask. I've been working with AF for 10 years and it's quite easy, but with Nuke, oh no.
So I do appreciate it if you could help me out.


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Grading scales for contact lens complications
Efron, Nathan (1998) Grading scales for contact lens complications. Ophthalmic and Physiological Optics, 18(2), pp. 182-186.
Grading scales have been developed to assist practitioners in recording the level of severity of ocular complications of contact lens wear. Eight common complications are depicted in five levels of severity--from grade 0 (normal) to grade 4 (severe). The intersubject variance in grading was determined to be 1.0 scale units, which by coincidence concurs exactly with the key design strategy of the grading scales that each grading step of 1.0 corresponds to a clinically significant difference in severity.
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The present invention is directed to wireless communications, and more particularly to image capture by portable wireless communications products and wireless transmission of data related to the image to a remote location.
Ornamental designs that incorporate digital cameras with cellular telephones and a portable computer into a single housing are known in the art. One example of such a design is shown in U.S. Pat. Des. 405,457 issued Feb. 9, 1999, to Kawashima. A cellular telephone is illustrated essentially affixed to the side of a digital camcorder with each unit interfaced to a central processor, yet for all purposes, each component operates independently of the other. This design is deficient in that the capabilities of the three identified components are not functionally integrated and each is unable to take advantage of the features and benefits of the others. Another example is found in U.S. Pat. No. 5,917,542 issued Jun. 29, 1999, to Moghadam, et al., which refers to a system and method for digital image capture and transmission. A digital camera containing a short term and long term memory capability is combined with a wireless communication means for transmitting individually captured digital images. The design is effective in determining signal strength and assuring successful transmission of an image, but deficient in that the device does not provide the capabilities of automatic identification, voice communication, or other interactive business functions. Other examples of the wireless transmission of video images are also known in the art. In U.S. Pat. No. 4,884,132 issued Nov. 28, 1989 to Morris, et al., a security camera is disclosed that captures images and relays those images to remote stations via wireless transmission. However, the Morris patent is directed to the transmission of video images and does not provide users with a range of complementary functionality.
Numerous examples exist showing various portable computer terminals; some with integrated communication means and a means for reading bar codes. These terminals include large on-board memory capacity, allow for the reading of bar codes and subsequent wireless transmission of the decoded information to a remote site. These terminals are deficient in that they are dedicated to the art of automatic identification and do not provide for the cumulative capability of automatic identification, two-way voice communication, transmission of instantly captured digital images, and the conduct of electronic commerce and personal finance activities, and the advantages appurtenant to such a combination.
Methods for augmenting the functionality of mobile telephones are also known in the art. U.S. Pat. No. 5,887,266 issued Mar. 23, 1999 to Heinonen, et al., discloses a method for using applications in a mobile station. The method requires an application-bearing module, such as a removable PCMCIA memory card, to be physically inserted into and connected with the mobile station or telephone. The application software is then allowed to interact with the mobile station operating system to execute the application. Through this, the on-board memory capacity of the mobile station is effectively increased to allow the inclusion of application software. Unfortunately, this technique also limits the number of applications, and the size of the applications, to only those that can reside fully within the capacity of the removable memory card.
Remote access to or from networked computers is also known in the art. U.S. Pat. No. 5,544,320 issued Aug. 6, 1996, to Konrad refers to a system for access to remote information services. Employed is the concept of distributed processing wherein the architecture specifically avoids providing functionality to a component that is the primary responsibility of another component and, specifically, envisions that the local host be a local multi-user computer system, a workstation, or a Personal Computer. The disclosed design and architecture precludes user mobility, requires significant computer memory, processing power, detailed user input, and a wired telecommunications interface resident at the local host. In U.S. Pat. No. 5,790,977 issued Aug. 4, 1998, to Ezekiel, a host computer system is provided containing access to a remote instrument. In response to a request from the control and data acquisition software running on the host system, data acquired by the remote instrument is forwarded to the host system. This system is deficient in that the remote data acquisition instrument acts as a single purpose slave device unable to perform multiple applications or serve as a means of independently activating functions resident on the remote host computer system.
It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to overcome the above deficiencies of the prior art and provide users of wireless telecommunications technology an enhanced utility and functionality without diminishing or altering the original capabilities of the host portable two-way communication device.
Broadly, the present invention is directed to a self-contained integrated imaging module, which is designed to be incorporated into any number of portable host products and which enables users of these products to "see," "speak," "show" images, and securely exchange personal or business information with other people and computers. Suitable host products include, but are not limited to, cellular/satellite telephones, wireless empowered Personal Digital Assistants (PDA), portable computers, portable automatic identification terminals, and the like. Miniaturized two-way portable communication devices are preferred. The integrated imaging module preferably includes, among other things, a fully integrated semiconductor device, such as a Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS), which enhances host product productivity and capability by allowing users to execute remotely virtually any function. By use of such an integrated imaging module, one can convert an instant personal objective into a machine executable action at a remote location, which may be physically distant or proximate to the user at the time of execution.
Among the productivity and capability enhancements obtained by the present invention are one or more of the following:
Advantageously, the integrated imaging module of the present invention adds such features, functionalities, and capabilities without diminishing the available memory, computing performance, or previously existing functionality of the host product.
The resultant portable communications product, enhanced by the integrated imaging module (also referred to herein as the "module") in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, is able to provide users with the following variety of structures implementing the above-noted functions.
A remote voice and/or data communications interface capability via a wireless communication channel to a networked computer server, such as by using a cellular telephone and/or satellite network telephone. This includes the ability to receive television or other digital image broadcasts from, for example, corporate or private wide-area and local-area networks, or the Internet.
Another implementation is to provide remote activation or initiation of functions on computer peripherals, distant servers, or consumer appliances, preferably in a secure manner, whereby only authenticated individuals can execute such functions, thereby achieving a distributed processing function. Preferably, the module can also provide for the generation of a unique digital security/authentication code, such as an electronic or digital signature, or a digital token or the like. Such a code can then be transmitted along with a resource locator address to a remote server computer to provide the user with access to certain application software, data or remote control of a remote device. The latter is optionally achieved after the user's identity is authenticated or an access code or personal identification code is identified. Data transmissions may be in an encrypted or non-encrypted format, with the module or host device on the one hand, and the remote device on the other hand, having suitable encryption/decryption functionalities.
Another implementation is to provide a secure memory mode of operation. In this, the module contains personal identification data including, for example, credit card/debit card account information, bank account, driver's license number, social security number and the like for executing securely financial transactions. In this regard, the module enhanced product allows the user to execute a secure purchase of non-electronic commerce goods and services.
An alternate and preferred embodiment of a secure memory mode implementation also provides for biometric verification/authentication as a gate for accessing and subsequently authorizing transmission of personal data related to financial transactions. Biometric verification also can provide for other secure functions, e.g., access to secret or hidden computer files. If the correct biometric or authentication information is not provided, access to the personal data is denied.
Another implementation of the module is to provide an imaging means to automatically scan, decode, and transmit, via wireless communication networks, information encoded in bar codes and other automatic identification indicia, including Optical Character Recognition (OCR).
Still another implementation is to provide an interface to and exchange information with Smart Cards and Radio Frequency Identification Tags (RFID).
A further implementation is to provide capture of a single digital image or sequential digital images and to transmit the same via a wireless communication channel to a remote location. This can be for purposes of remote storage or forwarding of the captured image, or the participation in video teleconferences in real time.
Thus, the device of the present invention is preferably able to transmit queries, receive textual and graphic responses, execute secure purchase of goods or services, and remotely store records related to electronic commerce transactions.
As will be understood by a person of ordinary skill in the art, the functions and capabilities of the device may be activated via the use of physical buttons on a keypad, electronic buttons or menus on a display screen, automatic data sensing, or voice activated commands, as deemed suitable or as may be available with the host product.
In another embodiment, a "car kit" is provided as part of a system including the integrated imaging module enhanced host product. In this embodiment, the car kit incorporates a relatively large-size display screen, suitable for viewing downloaded map images while driving and for displaying an alphanumeric keyboard image or icon graphic user interface for touch-sensitive data entry. In this regard, the car kit features are preferably activated when a portable two-way communication device incorporating the integrated imaging module is placed in a complementary holder adapted to interface with the communication device and thus provide an auxiliary input and display.
The open system architecture and interface protocols similar to that of U.S. Pat. No. 5,809,415 issued Sep. 15, 1998, to Rossmann are generally known to persons skilled in the art and may be used to facilitate generalized wireless access to secure remote closed-system entry nodes. This transmission protocol, used in conjunction with the features and benefits of the imaging module herein disclosed, provides a multi-layered security procedure that ensures each transmission is from an authorized portable two-way communication device, and that the activating user is indeed the authorized individual. Once the user is authenticated, access to the remote closed system is granted, thereby completing the communications link. As a result, the portable communications device is empowered with the memory, speed, processing power, and application functionality of every computer within the remote closed system (e.g., a network). Through this architecture, which is believed to be within the abilities of a person of ordinary skill in the art to construct, the holder of each portable two-way communication device, enhanced with the imaging module in accordance with the present invention, has available—preferably in their hand in a miniature device—every database and productivity enhancing software system resident on any network throughout the world. The reference to a "miniature" device is to include such conveniently portable items as cellular telephones, personal digital assistants, portable computer terminals, and the like.
These and other advantages, features, and characteristics of the invention will become apparent to a person of ordinary skill in the art in view of the following detailed discussion of preferred embodiments of the present invention, made with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters refer to like elements, and in which:
With reference to
Layer 103 contains an imaging sensor disposed external to the die. Image sensor 103 is conventionally comprised of multiple light sensitive pixels capable of discerning light intensity, and an integrated image processing circuit which converts the analog values of reflected light intensity from each pixel into instant digital values. The digital values are then collected and stored, e.g., in memory 108, to correspond to the spatial image sensed by the imager sensor 103. This creates a machine-understandable digital image.
The captured digital image may then be interrogated or processed based on a user-selected command, as appropriate to the desired application. Digital images may be transferred singly or in rapid succession via input/output means 110 to the host device 120 for wireless transmission to a remote location, or retained for processing. Automatic identification layer 104 may be invoked and executed to process the captured digital image to determine the presence of automatic identification indicia within the digital image. If automatic indicia are found, the information contained therein can then be decoded and transferred to the host device 120 via input/output means 110 for display and/or wireless transmission. In addition, the automatic indicia could enable the host device 120 to execute an application that requires an authorized input code, for example, a coded employee identification card to enable wireless communications.
Also included in device 130 is layer 105 which is a secure memory area designed to contain the user's sensitive personal information, such as credit card and debit card account numbers, bank checking account numbers, social security numbers, passwords, etc. Access to layer 105 may only be achieved after first passing through an authentication gate, for example, layer 104 as described above or layer 106. In this regard, layer 106 is a secure memory area designed to contain user-specific biometric data, such as digital values related to fingerprint minutia, retina scans, voice prints, DNA or, conceivably, another form of complex Personal Identification Code ("PIN"). Preferably, once layer 106 is initialized, neither it nor the information contained in layer 105 can be changed or accessed without a subsequent identical match. In the event someone attempts to alter the data contained in layer 106, without first scanning or keying an identical match, the information contained in layer 105 can be automatically be locked or erased. For example, a failure to match may lock layer 106 for a given time and multiple failures to match in succession during a given time period may cause erasure. Further, any time personal data from layer 105 is transmitted it will be accompanied by, and encrypted with or authenticated by, the biometric "image" entered by the user and validated by the reference data contained in layer 106. In this manner, the receiving communication node can also validate both the incoming account information and the biometric image of the initiating user within its own database by decoding the encrypted biometric image or by verifying the authenticity of the transmitted data. For example, authentication may occur using well known digital signatures made of a hash of the biometric data, and regenerating the hash and comparing it to the transmitted hash to establish authenticity. It should be understood that the reference to biometric "image" is a broad reference that includes both graphic images and electronic data corresponding to, but not actually generating, such an image. In the case that the biometric image received does not match the reference biometric image, the received image can be stored, flagged, transmitted to a remote device (e.g., an FBI computer) and used later to search law enforcement biometric databases for the actual identity of the individual initiating the potentially fraudulent transaction. Similarly, if the biometric image cannot be authenticated, the received data can be saved and used to track the fraudulent user. Referring to the central processing layer 107, it provides general purpose processing capability for interpreting and executing commands between the host device and the integrated imaging module, manipulating data, executing digital zoom algorithms, and providing additional intelligence and processing power for implementing wireless interface protocols and Internet message formatting.
Various wireless protocol libraries, Internet browsers, menus, and other non-sensitive data can be stored in memory layer 108 or alternately or in addition, in a supplemental memory 109. Memory layer 108 and supplemental memory 109 (collectively "memory") also may serve as a transmission storage buffer, as necessary, during wireless transmission of large image or data files by or to the host device 120.
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Device 220 functions may be activated either by voice command via microphone 213, touch screen display 214, input pad 215, or scanning an automatic identification indicia 217 instruction set employing module 100. Display screen 214 also may be used to present visual output responses processed or received by the device 220, and input handwritten or typed messages, symbols and signatures. A user may selectively activate a wireless connection to one of the many nodes 218 or choose a function within device 220 that, in turn, will automatically activate a connection.
In an application where the user is making a purchase, for example, as discussed in more detail below, the value of the proposed purchase can be determined either by optically scanning and interpreting automatic indicia 217 printed on or adjacent to the product, or on a cash register receipt, or by manually inputting the amount via touch screen 214 or input pad 215. The user would then scan a biometric attribute, such as a fingerprint or retina on biometric pad 216 or display 214, reenter a comparative voice print in microphone 213, or the like, and initiate a comparison to the biometric reference data contained in layer 106 of semiconductor device 130.
If an identical match is made or authenticated, processor layer 107 will extract the credit or debit account information stored in layer 105, and combine it with the digital values of the biometric attribute then entered by the user, along with the amount being charged, forming an integrated message. The integrated message, including data element identifiers, is then returned to controller 207, along with a telephone number or Internet web address of the associated financial institution. Controller 207 also manages encryption (and decryption) of the data to be transmitted where appropriate. Controller 207 then forwards the message to a transmitter 210 for broadcast via cellular/satellite network node 219 directly or (via the Internet node 220 a to the financial institution (See node 303 g of
If the transaction is accepted, a debit is charged to the user's account and a credit is forwarded to the merchant's account with a transaction completion message being generated, forwarded and displayed on the merchant's local in-store terminal. Simultaneously, a user transaction identification record is generated and retained within the user's financial file at the financial institution and a message can be returned to the user via receiver 211 and display 214 (or audibly displayed via speaker 212 if so desired). If the transaction is rejected, however, a message so indicating is returned to both the merchant and the user. The message to the user could include a specific reason for the rejection and be viewed privately on display 214. If the transaction is rejected because the user could not be properly validated, the fingerprint data conveyed with the purchase request can be retained by the financial institution for later use by law enforcement to determine the true identity of the unauthorized requester. Further, the device 220 could be programmed to start a distinctive beeping indicating that a fraudulent transaction was attempted.
In an application where a user wishes to take a picture, a "Photo" option from a text or graphic menu displayed on portable wireless communications device 220 can be selected. This selection activates a command from controller 207 to semiconductor module 130 that, in turn, activates analog to digital processing of the reflected light being sensed by layer 103. Additionally, a wireless communication connection is made via network node 219 or Internet node 220 a to an e-mail address or other networked repository. A subset of the pixel values sensed by layer 103 are captured and conveyed by processor layer 107 via input/output means 110 to controller board 207, causing a less than full resolution image to be displayed in real-time on display 214. Display 214 now functions as an imaging viewfinder for a digital camera function. Once the user frames the image to be captured, a button is depressed on input pad 215, or elsewhere on device 220, causing the instant digital image to be momentarily frozen on display 214 and causing the corresponding full resolution image to be stored in memory, preferably supplemental memory 109.
Processor layer 107 may now begin transferring either the full resolution image or a compressed version of the image, in a format such as JPEG or MPEG, to controller 207 and transmitter 210 for wireless broadcast. Controller 207 will interact with processor layer 107 to ensure that the rate of transfer from memory 109 corresponds to the rate at which transmitter 210 is able to broadcast. Once the image has been successfully broadcast and received, a suitable message can be returned from the network repository to device 220 for audio and/or visual display to the user. One preferred such message is to cause a file message to be superimposed over the image on display 214 indicating that "upload is complete." The user then may forward the already uploaded image to yet another web site, download the image back to device 220 for viewing on display 214, and/or retransmit the image to a local computer peripheral via an infrared transmitter contained in external port 208, or delete the image entirely.
If a user wishes to access the capabilities of the Internet, the "Browser" function is selected from the portable communications device 220 menu alternatives. This selection activates a command from controller 207 to layer 107 of semiconductor device 130. Layer 107 will cause the browser menus and command structure to be activated from memory layer 108 and/or supplementary memory 109 and the Internet menu options presented on display 214 via controller 207.
Simultaneously, a wireless communications link is established via controller 207 and transmitter 210 to the user's pre-selected Internet service provider node 220 a.
In an implementation in which the user is shopping and wishes to compare item prices, the user may either enter the narrative description of the manufacturer and item of interest or scan the item identification code (e.g., a UPC) as contained in an automatic identification indicia. If scanning automatic identification indicia 217, the user would select the "Scan" option from a menu displayed on device 220, that would immediately activate the display screen viewfinder function as described above for the "Photo Menu Option." The user would then direct integrated imaging module 100 toward the automatic identification indicia 217, framing the indicia within the viewfinder, i.e., the display 214. Once in the field of view, the user would activate a button or other input on device 220, thereby capturing a digital image of the area containing the indicia 217.
Automatic identification layer 104 of semiconductor device 130 would then be invoked, causing a real-time digital search of the image as it is transferred from sensor layer 103 to processor layer 107 in an effort to locate any form of indicia therein. Any indicia 217 so located would be decoded and the information contained within the indicia would be displayed on display 214. If multiple symbols were decoded, the user may highlight the information desired to be compared and depress the "Send" key (e.g., a button) of device 220. This action will cause the highlighted information to be forwarded by controller 207 to transmitter 210 for wireless broadcast to the connected Internet web site. Once received at the web site node 220 a, an Internet-wide search could be conducted for the identical item number, a list compiled, and the compiled list returned via receiver 211 and controller 206 to display screen 214. Additionally, the returned information could include the location of alternative stores that carry the same product within an n-mile radius of the user's present location, where "n" is a user selected distance. This can be accomplished either by a circuit, which cooperates with the Global Positioning System, that may be in or incorporated into device 220, or by determining the geographic location of the first relay tower used in the transmission by the user's network operator node 219.
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As one skilled in the art will appreciate, the present invention provides a combination of features and capabilities that have broad consumer applications. In one such application, the device could be used for remote entry and query to electronic commerce on the Internet. If a user is at a store shopping for a specific product, and wishes to be assured of obtaining the most favorable price, the user can employ the communication device of the present invention to scan the product identification bar code on the product, speed-dial to a specific Internet web site, automatically up-load the scanned product number which would then initiate an Internet-wide search for the same item. On completion of the search, all prices compiled for that item (or selected prices, e.g., the best five prices), and the Internet addresses of where the prices were obtained, could be downloaded back to the device. Additionally, the name and address of alternative stores within an n-mile radius of the user's present location could be downloaded. Location identification is accomplished by use of either a Global Positioning System capability integrated into the communication device or by determining the location of the cellular communications tower first employed in the transmission of the signal.
Should the user at that moment opt to purchase the product via an Internet web site, the selected price/web site is highlighted, the user places a finger on the biometrics pad (or otherwise provides a biometric attribute) or keys a Personal Identification Code, and depresses a pre-programmed "Purchase" key. This action initiates a digital transmission to an Internet web site where user identification is authenticated, credit card or debit card information is again validated, and the order is placed. Alternately, the compiled price list could be used by the user to negotiate with the store where the product code was scanned to obtain a better price at that store.
Preferably, the digital transmissions, and particularly transmissions concerning purchases, are encrypted for transmission and decrypted upon receipt, using an accepted, conventional encryption/decryption technology. For example, public key—private key encryption such as RSA or Elliptical encoding/decoding.
In another application, the portable two-way communication device can be used as a personal cash register. In this circumstance, as the user selects items from a merchant's shelves, the product identification bar code on each selected item is scanned. Once shopping is complete, the user proceeds to the merchant's cash register at which time the user will enter a biometric attribute, for example, scan a fingerprint or retina or reenter and verify a voice print, or key their Personal Identification Code (PIN) into the device (or some combination of these), and then press a pre-programmed "Purchase" key. This action will initiate a secure communication means, such as an encrypted wireless telephone call, infra-red wireless line of sight connection, a radio frequency wireless connection, or a wired electronic bus connection, as appropriate, to the merchant's cash register, bank or financial clearinghouse. The accumulated product identification numbers will be transferred to the merchant's cash register or other designated site, along with the user's credit card or debit card information that is stored in the secure memory module. The merchant's cash register will determine the unit price for each item, debit its inventory, credit its sales, and transmit back to the user's communication device the total value of the purchase charged to the user along with a transaction identification code.
Alternatively, all items to be purchased could be scanned and tallied by the merchant whereupon an invoice or cash register receipt is presented to the user. The user could then scan the receipt employing the imaging and OCR capability of the communication device, or input a data (electronic or optical, wired or wireless) feed from the merchant's system, automatically interpret the amount being charged along with the merchant's communication link instructions, input a biometrics attribute or PIN, and press a pre-programmed "Purchase" key. This action will initiate a secure communication means, such as an encrypted wireless telephone call to the merchant's designated site and complete the purchase transaction. In this manner, the user's credit or charge authorizing means is never out of their possession or control and unauthorized seizure or duplication of the user's account information is impossible.
In yet another application, the portable two-way communications device could be used as a wireless imaging device for capturing and transmitting digital images. While a user is on Vacation/Holiday, or at a trade show, or the like, the imaging module integrated into the communications device can be fitted with a lens modifying diopter which would provide a wider field of view and/or greater depth of field, appropriate for the moment. By selecting a pre-programmed "Photo" or "Full Video" function on the communications device, single or sequentially scanned images can be captured and automatically up-loaded to a remote site or e-mail address for mass storage. This not only eliminates the need for a large on-board memory capacity within the communications device, which is preferably a miniature device, but also provides for the immediate sharing of captured images with others. Remotely stored images may then be downloaded for viewing on the user's or any authorized or permitted individual's portable two-way communications device, personal computer, or a television set (via a web-capable cable box). This feature accommodates both casual recreational use and the need for instant communication and image transmission from the scene of fast-breaking new events and/or matters of interest to business people.
In still another application, the portable two-way communications device could be used as a wireless tool for transmitting and receiving continuous digital images during video teleconferences. The device could be used independently, more preferably in conjunction with a base/charger unit. Such a base/charger unit, could, for example, include a wide-angle, multi-directional digital camera, a video monitor/PC port, and a line power supply, and be linked to broadband communications, when necessary. In this manner, the capabilities of a miniature communications device can be further augmented and it can be used for extended periods of time without concern for battery life.
In a further application, the portable two-way communications device could be used to compile a grocery list and subsequently order groceries for delivery. This would be implemented by selecting a pre-programmed "Grocery List" function on the communications device application menu. Thus, upon the final use of each grocery product, the product identification bar code printed on the product container or wrapper can be scanned for repurchase. When it is time to replenish pantry supplies, the "Grocery List" option is selected and a speed-dial number to an Internet web site can be "pressed." Once connected to the site, the accumulated product identification bar code numbers are automatically up-loaded. Several further options then become available. The user may next select a "Purchase" option, whereupon the user enter a biometrics attribute, or PIN into the device. This action will cause the shopping list to be forwarded to a local supermarket web site or the like, along with the user's authorizing credit card or debit card information, for list fulfillment and delivery or pick-up as may be arranged. The user may alternatively select a "Print" option whereupon the accumulated product numbers are compared to a product number database located at an Internet web site causing the adjective description of each product to be extracted and compiled in a text narrative list. The list is then forwarded to the user's e-mail address for download and print or directly back to the portable communication device which retransmits the list to a local printer via wireless, typically infrared, transmission. Alternatively, the list could be sent by fax to the user or to a store for list fulfillment. Of course, a docking station could be used which provides wired or infrared wireless access to a printer. Should the user also be taking advantage of web-based menu services which provide ingredient lists, the two lists could be compared and augmented prior to download and print or forwarding to a supermarket web site for fulfillment.
In yet another application, the miniature portable two-way communication device could be used to ensure the accurate ordering/reordering and purchase of drugs and medications. Once the user's valid prescription is on file at a drug store or on-line pharmacy, the user could employ the communication device to scan the medication's NDC number or other unique identifying indicia. Employing either OCR or, preferably, scanning a two dimensional matrix or bar code such as Data Matrix or PDF 417 or the like, the communication device could automatically interpret the NDC number, usage instructions, number of authorized refills, prescription number, and patient name. Subsequent to scanning a biometric attribute, or keying a PIN, this information could then be transmitted to the selected pharmacy, along with the user's credit card or debit card information, whereupon the order would be filled.
In another application of the invention, if a user were to witness a crime in progress, the portable two-way communication device could be pointed toward the crime scene, activate the digital imager in a video mode, and dial 911. The real-time image of the events being viewed could be conveyed contemporaneously to the police along with the precise coordinates of the present position. In this manner, the police would have an accurate assessment of the situation on the scene and the precise location of the crime. Assistance could be dispatched instantly and appropriately without a spoken word necessarily being exchanged.
In still another application, should the portable two-way communication device ever be stolen, the device could be remotely disabled in part or full, and its present location precisely determined. Further upon first activation of the unit by the thief, a voice print could be captured and a signal could be sent by the receiving station back to the miniature portable two-way communication device disabling all functionality, erasing the personal database, and forcing the device to remain in the "on" position. In this manner, the continuous signal emitted by the device to a network operator or internet node would enable law enforcement to track the location or movement of the device facilitating its recovery and apprehension of the thief.
In a further application, the portable two-way communications device could be used to acquire and display roadmap and travel assistance instructions. An interactive connection could be made to one of many Internet web-sites providing maps and driving instructions. The maps and driving instructions could be downloaded and displayed on the device screen, or alternatively on the larger display screen that would be provided with a car kit. At the same time, points of interest can be highlighted, restaurants and hotels located, or reservations made.
In another application, the portable two-way communications device could be used by delivery drivers and postal personnel for not only two-way voice communication and route directions, but also for parcel delivery verification, signature capture, and real-time update of central databases containing parcel track and trace information.
In another application, the portable two-way communications device could be used to transmit text and graphical data acquired by separate, special-purpose, equipment such as portable electro-cardiogram machines, other medical devices, such as scales, EEG, glucose monitors, spirometers, or other electro-optical devices. Interface compatibility enables the portable two-way communications device to receive infrared, radio frequency, or other short-range signals from special purpose equipment for conversion and retransmission of the signal via radio frequency to networks and locations throughout the world.
One skilled in the art will appreciate that the present invention can be practiced by other than the embodiments disclosed herein, which embodiments are presented for purposes of illustration and not of limitation. Further, it should be understood that the specific examples and parameters are to be deemed representative and nonlimiting.
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You don't have to travel far to find fun and adventure in Blair County. There's baseball and biking, roller coasters and rock climbing and a plethora of exciting and leisurely activities.
One of the recreational jewels is the Blair County Ballpark home of the Altoona Curve, the AA affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Located off Interstate 99 in Altoona, with the Skyliner rollercoaster and the Allegheny Mountains as its backdrop, the ballpark is considered one of the finest stadiums in minor league baseball and is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a game with friends and loved ones.
Considered one of the top bicycle areas in the country, Blair County also is home to the International Tour de Toona. The race, which is now on the USCF National Race Calendar, has grown to become one of the largest pro-am cycling events in North America.
Go from the streets to the slopes at Blue Knob All Seasons Resort in Claysburg, home of Pennsylvania's highest skiable mountain. The resort also offers golfing, mountain biking and more.
Take a trip back in time as you visit the county's many historical attractions including the Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark, the Altoona Railroaders Memorial Museum and Fort Roberdeau. You can even take in a show at Altoona's historic Mishler Theatre.
For activities that enjoy the tranquility of nature, Blair County has beautiful parks, trails and golf courses. The Rails-to-Trails Lower Trail is a recreational trail made on a converted railroad corridor. It is ideal for biking, hiking, horseback riding and cross country skiing. Canoe Creek State Park in Hollidaysburg and the county's numerous recreation areas and parks feature a variety of outdoor fun for every season, including boating, skiing and ice skating.
Fishermen and hunters come to Blair County for some of the hottest fishing spots in the nation and the abundance of deer, black bear, turkey and pheasant available due to a large portion of the county being designated as Pennsylvania State Game Lands.
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We just dug out from 12" and are expecting 12"-15" more by noon tomorrow! Thank goodness for 4wd:image035: Ya gotta love Nothern Arizona!!
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We just dug out from 12" and are expecting 12"-15" more by noon tomorrow! Thank goodness for 4wd:image035: Ya gotta love Nothern Arizona!!
I wish we would get some of that over here. We got one tiny snow so far... today its rainy and near sixty!:blink:
Crappy rain and fog in N. MI. Snow would be welcome.
Poor guys.
I just got sone qualifying some shooters for their CHL and sweat like a pig.
Right now in where I am at in Arkansas it is 74 degrees.
Its gotta be the global warming thing....:scruntiny:
It's coming down here in the Cascade Foothills, ~30 miles southeast of Seattle, WA. Got about 2" and counting, expecting a few more by tomorrow afternoon.
My 4WD vehicle (97 Explorer XLT) needs a new timing chain and I'm trying hard to avoid driving it any more than I absolutely have to.
My Lexus doesn't do very well in the snow :mad:
In fact, the reason I'm being such a forum rat today is because I don't feel like going out and driving in the snow, and I don't work Sundays. So forum surfing it is :)
Pete Zaria.
Thats a purty picture Pete, Is that your home?
Look at that vegetation. You can tell it aint down south...
Nice pics Pete! I really like living in the forest, except during fire season, hopefully the snow will help lower that danger next spring.
Some great pictures guys! It snows about every 15 years here, and you have to be outside when it happens or you never know it!
Sunday Jan 6th and it's 73 in Oklahoma, was 68 yesterday and they are talkin' 68 tommorrow.
What's snow?
Glad you made it home Fisherman! Arizona is amazing...he's less than two hours north of me, but I can jump in the pool.
Stay warm, guys :)
Pete Zaria.
Snow? The wife and I just put 60 miles on the Harley this evening...great weather...I love FL!:urla9ub:
I should be a lot more grateful for the things I have in my life now, even if I'm still working my ***** off to get the things I really want.
My parents are great folks but by one's early twenties, one is looking for more freedom than his parent's roof affords.
Thanks for your comment.
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The defendant was arrested in the Town of Seneca (Rts. 5&20) and charged with one (1) count of petit larceny as it is alleged by the Ontario County Department of Social Services that Miss Freeland received $714.63 in Public Assistance (cash) and Food Stamps from August 8, 2012 through October 31, 2012, which she was not entitled to receive. The allegation is based on Miss Freeland's household composition changing, which was not reported to the Ontario County Department of Social Services. Miss Freeland was issued an appearance ticket to appear in Geneva City Court on March 24, 2014 @ 8:30a.m. to answer the charge.
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Forza Motorsport ALMS Challenge Announced
Peter Nelis
21 March, 2013
Forza 4 players have the chance to compete for the top prize!
Turn 10 Studios, the makers of the excellent Forza Motorsport 4, and the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) have announced the upcoming start of the Forza Motorsport ALMS Challenge, a season-long online racing series in Forza Motorsport 4 that brings racing fans closer than ever to the intensity and cutting edge technology found in the real 2013 ALMS season.
The Forza Motorsport ALMS Challenge began on March 16 to coincide with the ALMS season opener—the Mobil 1 12 Hours of Sebring. Each month of the ALMS season, Forza Motorsport t will showcase a new car and track combination that will challenge players to test their racing skills against players from around the world. Points will be awarded to the top finishers at the close of each month and players will be able to check out the standings on a leaderboards found on the official ALMS Web site (www.alms.com). At the end of the Forza Motorsport ALMS Challenge season, the Forza Motorsport 4 player with the highest total number of points will win the inaugural Forza Motorsport ALMS Challenge trophy.
"We are extremely pleased to be working with Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios on the Forza Motorsport ALMS Challenge,"
said Scott Atherton, president of the American Le Mans Series.
"Just like the real drivers in the American Le Mans Series, the winner of the Forza ALMS Challenge will need to possess unparalleled skill and determination while driving some of the most powerful and technologically advanced race cars in the world on a lineup of tracks that will test the limits of their skill lap after lap."
"The Forza Motorsport ALMS Challenge is an excellent example of Turn 10's dedication to its passionate fan base of racing fans and car lovers,"
said Alan Hartman, studio manager for Turn 10 Studios.
"This season-long event represents the highest level of competition for the world's elite Forza drivers, as well as a chance for Forza players of every skill level to see how they compare against their friends and rivals all over the world."
The Forza Motorsport ALMS Challenge will give fans a chance to not only experience the featured cars and tracks but also to learn about the teams, drivers, and manufacturers involved. In March's Forza Motorsport ALMS Challenge event, players will be racing the 2013 #93 SRT Viper GTS-R at famed Sebring International Speedway. The #93 Viper GTS-R is available as part of the September Pennzoil Car Pack for Forza Motorsport 4 and will be driven by Tommy Kendall, Kuno Wittmer, and Jonathan Bomarito at this year's 12 Hours of Sebring.
"We're immensely proud of the racing legacy that we've created with the Viper and there's no better way to celebrate our first full season back in the ALMS than by also kicking off the Forza Motorsport ALMS Challenge,"
said Beth Paretta, director of marketing and operations for SRT.
"Harnessing the GTS-R's ferocious power on Sebring, with its challenging turns and constantly changing surface types, will prove to be a fantastic challenge for any driver."
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Over the past couple of years, Toshiba's LCD TVs have come on in leaps and bounds. There was a time when the likes of Panasonic and Sony were the first names in consumers' heads when it came to TVs, but these days you'd be a fool not to have Toshiba on your short list. This year though, Toshiba really pulled the stops out, with 1080p and HDMI 1.3 support on all but its entry level sets.
Back in may I reviewed the Toshiba Regza 42X3030D, which proved to be a superb performer, packed with features for an unbelievably low price. In fact, at first glance it seemed like Toshiba would have a tough time trying to sell its flagship model later in the year - the Z series. But Toshiba was smart enough to leave 100Hz processing off the X series feature list, so that the Z series would have a clear differentiator.
The Z series features sizes ranging from 37in, all the way up to 57in, but it's the 42in version that I'm looking at right now. This is probably still the most popular size in UK homes, offering enough real estate to be considered large, but not enough to dwarf the average living room. It also helps that 42in screens, even high-end ones like this, have become surprisingly affordable of late. So, despite the fact that this is Toshiba's top-end 42in TV, you can already pick it up on the street for under £1,200.
It's not just the price that's attractive about the 42Z3030D though, this is also a very good looking TV. The undeniably stylish glossy black bezel is carried over from the 42X3030D that I reviewed previously, but the Z series also has a very cool looking speaker enclosure. Whereas the X series just had a standard speaker grille mounted below the screen, the Z series has a recessed cut-out that's bordered with silver. Now, I usually don't like to see sleek, glossy black lines broken up with silver, but in this case it really does look great. The trademark Toshiba crescent shaped stand is also in evidence, which also adds to the pleasing aesthetics, as well as providing smooth panning.
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Anyone ever try any of these?
I went to Target and picked up the GF S&S , Smoothing Milk, Dove Advanced Care Conditioner Therapy and GF Curl Shaping spray gel.
Anyone wanna share their experiences with either of these.
I know GF S&S in AWESOME from what I have read and lately I need some curl boost but they didnt have the curly one only the S&S.
I used to use the GF smoothing milk when I used to straighten my hair. I totally loved it. It would help straighten my hair, eliminate frizzies, and gave me SOFT SOFT hair with LOTSA body!!! (i used it everytime before flat ironing).
I have not tried this on a curly style.
I hear the Curl shaping gel didn't have much hold- I've never used this product.
I haven't tried the other products, but I love the Curl-Shaping Spray Gel. I don't like it on wet hair, but it's great on my dry second-day curls; it really helps to give them some shape and lift.
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I am a married Bangladeshi muslim housewife having 4 children from my marriage. ia m now 36 years ols, dark in complexion, having static figure as 40-36-38 and my height is 5 feet 2 inches, living at Dhaka for over 30 years. We are searching for couples to do swapping and swinging together or to have group sex of 4 to 5 males or six males and two women. We cannot find any such people so far.
My husband is a diabetic patient and is inheritance disease. He sometimes lack dick erection, hardness and sperms spill out very quickly, cannot stay long enough to satisfy my sexual urge and satisfacation, desire remain un-fulfill. Only for this he agreed to allow me to get involve in extra martial sex. my desire and urge had increased many fold after my 4th issue of son.
At times I like to have sex for whole night as we use to have before minimum 4 times at night. My heat of sexual deisre my husband cannot meet the level of sexual heights of climax. We while browsing internet websites came across a website and we also found there is page on Bangladesh. there are so many members we did not expected.
We tried to get in touch with few bangladeshi members but there was no responses. We at last did find a couple and we got in touch with them but still we did not had any sexual involvement with them. We also than started searching single, widow, divorced or married(single) males and females among site Members and finally came across with one male single.
I had been talking with this male friend over mobile at nights and exchange few emails and sms. One friday in July 2007, he suggested that we meet together and as such we went to his home at Kakrail. I dressed up in chiffron printed saree, white cotton blouse with black bra and ghee colour cotton pettycoat.
After lunch my husband and I went by bus to Naya Paltan Kakrial and awaited for him near a Bank at Rozmoni Cinema Hall. His name is Jewel and age approx 32 and 5 feet 7 inches in height, average built, handsome and very attractive, fairlooking and smart. When I saw him in in blue whitish jeans and blue embroidery panjabi (kutra) and a pair of sandal.
Today is for the first time we meet with each other. he walked us few blocks down to his rented flat on 4th floor western side. He is a single and works as intelligence in National Board of Revenue (NBR) a Government of Bangladesh Institution responsible for Income Tax & VAT collections. When we entered his flat, I could not believe my eyes that he had kept his flat so neat and clean and tidy.
The flat consist of two bedroom, a living space and a veradhan, two toilets, akitchen, a refrigerator, c colour television 26 inches, a dvd player and matching curtain, thou one bedroom was had a double bed only and the other room was empty and living room had a bed mattress (toushoq) on the floor with four cushion and dining table with four chairs.
Kitchen was also very tip top clean as well thye toilets (bathroom). A bachalor man is so clean I had never thought of this before. He made tea and served us fruits and few biscuits. My husband was watching Television news. After tea Jewel asked me to take rest in his bedroom. I went to the bed and laid on one side.
Jewel asked my husband to come too the bedroom and husband said that he will join after watching the news. Jewel came to the room and he lied beside me. Jewel was talking with me on various subjects including about any contact with site members and sex. He came more close to me and put his one hand on my exposed stomach and was moving his hand slowly in circle here and there.
I did not say anything to him as he was playing and I was enjoying his play and heat was developing inside. Than he moved his hand on my blouse and touched my one breast and gave a light squeeze and moving around his fingers. He now removed my saree achal from my chest and saw the black bra can be seen through white cotton blouse.
His started lick his tongue and lips as a small child get greedy when he see something to eat like icecream or toffee. He carefully slowly unhooked of my blouse and pulled my bra up exposing my breasts. he liked the shape and size of my breasts and commented. He brought hismouth and started licking and sucking my breasts and nipples one of the other.
He said in first fucking with me he would be able to stay for long and his sperms will spill out soon. He asked me will I agree for sex with him and I agreed. My husband came into the bedroom and noticed windows are open and he closed all and drawn the curtains. My husband was silently observing the Jewl and mine action forepaly of sex.
Jewl stood from the bed and he staretd removing his dress, He was not wearing any underwear and jumped out his penis and I liked the shape and size of the dick. Jewel dick was very attractive and erected hard, his penis is 8inches long and 6 inches thick. I also removed my blouse, bra and saree keeping the pettycoat.
He lifted my pettycoat on my stomach and exposed my jewel and valuable love asset with black curly pubic hairs. I grabbed his hard penis and continued playing in my hand with my fingers moving up and down. He was watching my pussy with deep interest and widen my both thighs, placing his one hand on my pussy and other on my right breast.
I already was in high climax and very hot. Jewel came in between my thighs and ste his penis at the entrance of my hot pussy but on push could not enter. He tah nparted the lips of my cunt and than pushed his penis inside slowly and carefully. As the penis entering inside my whole body was vibrating with electrical shocks and high emotional temperature.
Jewel penis was very hard and strong and I was enjoying his thrust which was increasing speed and the force of thrust. I also started moving my hips from below with the rhythm of fucking. I was pressuring my both lips together and moaning softly in climax and on other hand Jewel was also pumping my breasts and nipples. I asked Jewel to continue his thrust more deeper and faster.
Within 7 minutes of fucking he has spell all his sperms and filled my tunnel but leaving me more hotand more desireable. He asked my husband to fuck me and started doing in doggy style from behind. My husband made me remove my pettycoat and making me complete naked infront of Jewel. My nhusband continued for 15 minutes and he added his sperm with Jewel's sperms.
Jewel went to bathroom to wash and came and sat on the floor naked in front of the bed. I was eagerly watching my friend Jewel penis. my husband was playing and sucking my nipples and breasts. I was comparing penis of other males with whom I had sex or seen their tools. Jewel called one of our site couple friend and told him we are with him and had fucked me.
In fact Jewel had also fucked this couple Rubel's wife too before. I moved a side and allowed Jewel to sit on the bed. He layed beside me and I was playing with his penis and my husband finger was inside my vagina doing finger fucking. Than grabbed both male penis in my both hand and massaging both rod. I had already fallen in love with Jewel penis.
My husband penis is 6.5 inches long and 4 inches thick. After a while I turned towards Jewel and placed my head on his stomach and took his mpenis in my mouth and with other hand playing with his balls. I liked the smell and taste of his penis. I had never sucked my husband penis and this is first time I am sucking and licking another man's penis infront of my husband.
My husband had always tried to make me suck his penis but I always had a reservation and that I do not know why.I continued sucking and licking Jewel dick for almost 30 minutes. Jewel asked me if I am ready for his second round of fucking and I spread my legs and he started missionary fucking again and this time he was not slow in entering but gave a sudden hard push
entering at once inside the tunnel and went to the deepest point of my tunnel, instantly I went in extreme highest climax and both continued fucking together in rhythm and my moaning was getting louder. I asked Jewel to contiue fucking for longer time and not to release his sperm so quick as before.
He adopted method of stop and one push stop and two push method in rhythm and this was new to me and enjoying a lot. I pulled his whole body on my naked body and started kissing his lips and face. My tongue entering his mouth and doing sucking and licking his lips. he (Jewel) than readjusted his body without removing his penis from my cunt
lifted my both legs in high air to accommadate more space and comfort and continued fucking me for 40 minutes and finally gave his all sperms which over spilled my tunnel. He came down and than my husband again tried to enter but his penis slipped beacuse of Jewel sperms.
Jewel went to bathroom and we two continued fucking in doggy position as this is the position my hubby penis entered my vagina easily. he contiued fucking me and Jewel came and saw we are engaged in fucking and he stood to watch us. Than he went to bathroom for bath and we two ent to another bathroom and washed each other.
We came back to the bedroom complete naked and waited for Jewel. He came too naked and started dressing. I wanted to stay till night but Jewel said he has a appoint somewhere and he has to leave within 6 pm. I tahn prepared my self to get dressed and slowly in front of Jewel wore dress one by one and he was watching and enjoying.
In fact I could not say to Jewel that I need his fucking more to quinch my sexual thrist and cool my hot soul. We planned to meet again for the whole day which Jewel also agreed. After few days I came to learn from my youngest daughter who was a student of Intermediate at Stamford College had meet with Jewel and he (Jewel) had told her my sex relation with him.
This made me very angry and I hated him for breaching the trust and confidence. Than I decided never to meet him again and since than I refused numerous time to meet him. We informed our couple friend Rubel and his wife.
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Las Arenas: A Historic Barcelona Bullring to Become a Leisure Center
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Ready for the latest in architecture, well maybe you have not seen it all. That you have to build a leisure center but you have a historic bullring such as Las Arenas in the way, no problem we call Richard Rogers the English architect we put some props under the brickwork and we lift it up to go underneath. You don´t believe it, well just check the photo I took this morning. The main purpose of this center will be to provide a link for pedestrians who want to walk between the Montjuic area where you have the Olympic stadium and some important museums like Art Gallery Fundació Miró towards Parc Joan Miró on the other side. Under a huge translucid dome enjoying the food of the many restaurants, jogging round the circular track or simply going to the cinema, people from Barcelona and tourists will be more than just pleased. If you want more details see Rogers to transfom Barcelona bullring or Richard Rogers and to see Las Arenas as it was before, see Photo
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Whether taking full-immersion cooking courses, hiking through vineyards and orchards for tastings, hunting down the best urban street food, or scouring new farmers' markets, culinary tourists are increasingly fanning the globe in search of authentic food experiences. A recent survey commissioned by the World Food Travel Association found that of the 170 million leisure travelers in the U.S., more than 30 percent chose trips based on the availability of culinary activities. From a tasting tour of China's regional cuisines to a cooking class in the foothills of Morocco's Atlas Mountains, these 10 food-focused experiences are among the tastiest in the world.
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This article was published 4/7/2014 (1086 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Assiniboine River crest in Brandon and Portage will come later than the province had anticipated yesterday.
Brandon is expected to crest around midnight Saturday just below 2011 levels.
"It is a very dynamic situation and forecasts continue to change," said Premier Greg Selinger Saturday afternoon.
The controlled breach at the Hoop and Holler Bend is considered a last resort. Should there be concern for an uncontrolled breach, a controlled breach will be made in the same spot as 2011.
After an inspection of the dike system on Friday, the province said the dikes are in better shape than they had expected. Work to reinforce the dike in 12 spots began on Saturday.
"We put $20 million into work on the dikes before and during the 2011 flood," said Doug McNeil. deputy minister of Manitoba Infrastructure and Transportation. "Another $10 million worth of work has been done since then."
The province declared a Manitoba-wide state of emergency Friday morning, and issued a request for help from the military to deal with a sudden surge of flooding.
Around 400 military personnel are expected to be on the ground by Saturday night, to help with protecting homes in the Hoop and Holler Bend inundation zone and reinforcing the dike system.
"When we do this together, we will get through this as best we can," Premier Greg Selinger said at a press conference Friday morning at the Manitoba Legislative Building.
The state of emergency took effect as of noon on Friday, with an emergency command centre established in Portage.
"The good news is people know what they are doing," Selinger said. "Unfortunately, these people have dealt with this before and know what will need to be done."
Dozens of communities and rural municipalities have already declared their own states of emergency, as they struggle to cope with huge rises in river and creek levels in the wake of record-breaking rainfall last month.
The province will have a mobile recovery office set up in Virden from July 6 to 8. It will offer help and support through the process of applying for disaster financial assistance for those affected by "unprecedented overland flooding."
The ability to declare a provincial state of emergency was one of the recommendations from the 2011 flood report.


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Black History Month Celebration — Terrence Brewer — Divine Inspiration: Gospel and Jazz Collide
California Jazz Conservatory
Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 8:00 PM (PST)
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San Francisco, California
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The American improvised musical art form called jazz doesn't exist without the roots of the African-American experience and, particularly, without gospel music. Many of the early jazz masters played in church, had the church experience or gospel music as they're first musical experience(s). Award-winning guitarist Terrence Brewer will explore the crossroads where jazz and gospel music converge. Brewer will explore gospel compositions through the eyes of a modern jazz improviser and share his own stories of growing up playing in the church and how he was inspired by sacred music and the large role gospel music played in his development. Featuring Terrence Brewer on guitar, Tammy Hall on piano, Dan Lucca Parenti on bass and Deszon Claiborne on drums.
In 2014, award-winning guitarist, composer, producer, bandleader and educator Terrence Brewer released two new albums, Mi Historia (My Story) The Calling: Volume 4 and Mosaic – Setting The Standard: Volume 2. Mi Historia and Mosaic are albums #7 and #8 for Brewer as a bandleader on his own record label, Strong Brew Music (founded in 2006). Brewer's last four albums, Citizen Rhythm: Of, By, For The People (2012), Setting The Standard: Vol 1 (2011), Groovin Wes (2009) and QuintEssential (2008), combined to spend over 100 weeks on the National JazzWeek radio charts weekly top 50. Three of those albums made their way into the top 15 on the National JazzWeek radio charts (Groovin' Wes #9, Setting The Standard: Vol 1 #12 and QuintEssential #15). Combined with being an in-demand record producer for himself and others, Brewer has lead his various groups in nearly 2500 performances in the last 8 years; performing to sold-out crowds at the 52nd Annual Monterey Jazz Festival, the world famous Yoshi's at Jack London Square, Yoshi's San Francisco, SFJAZZ Jazz Festival and countless other venues. In addition to headlining his own shows, Brewer has shared the stage with vocalist and pianist Diana Krall, Michael McDonald (Doobie Brothers) and Gerald Albright. Has worked with Mary Wilson (The Supremes), Darlene Love, Taylor Eigsti, Jay Lane, Dr. Anthony Brown, Pete Escovedo and has studied with the likes of Charlie Hunter, Duck Baker, Tom Patitucci and Mark Levine. When Brewer is not touring regionally and nationally, he finds time to instruct and facilitate master classes, clinics, workshops and lectures for the likes of Stanford Jazz Workshop, SFJAZZ, The Jazzschool, Blue Bear School of Music, Lafayette Summer Music Workshop and presenting at colleges, high schools and middles schools throughout California including Los Medanos College, Chabot College, Santa Rosa Jr College, San Francisco University High School, Edna Brewer Middle School, the Nueva School and many others.
Winner – SF Weekly Music Award – Best Jazz Artist
Winner – Oakland Chamber of Commerce Artist of the Year
Winner – Bay Area Blues Society "Best Jazz Group" Award
When & Where
2087 Addison St
Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 8:00 PM (PST)
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California Jazz Conservatory
Website: http://www.cjc.edu
Phone: 510-845-5373


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