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Don't shoot the cook
Chilaquiles and cochinita in downtown San Diego
Barbarella Fokos 3:47 p.m., June 26
Despite the fact that it's right up in my neighborhood, I seldom travel Park Boulevard south of University. What can I say other than that it's just not an appealing couple of blocks...until now! Oscar-worthy dramatic flair aside, Heat Bar and Kitchen (3797 Park Boulevard, 619-546-4328) somehow eluded my notice the past couple of months since they opened on the side of the street that's technically North Park but spiritually Hillcrest. I poked my head in there during happy hour and the place is now on my radar in a big way.
More restaurant than bar, Heat doesn't have a full liquor license so drinks are limited to beer, wine, and sake mixers. Out of curiosity, I tried one of their sake cocktails. Somebody at the bar had the bright idea to put sake, agave nectar, sherry (I know!), and a splash of soda water together and serve it up with a twist. Honestly, it's brilliant and different. I tried no other drinks, but they had me at sake and sherry, anyways.
Happy hour at Heat is 4-6:30 and pretty much everything is $5, a uniformity I admire. I sampled the daily crudo, which turned out to be a trio of shrimps dressed with a spicy but otherwise unidentifiable sauce. They were perfectly cooked, brushed with a little pesto, and augmented with some marvelous pickled kumquats. I only wanted for a little more input from the sauce.
A order of wings came out with the kitchen's version of hoisin sauce, the flavor of which the cooks nailed. Additionally, the wings had been fried hard, but in a good way. I love being able to bite the crunchy cartilage off the ends of the wing bones and having the skin be fried to crispy, golden perfection.
Even the sliders--most pedestrian of happy hour snacks--surpassed my expectations. The plump patties were cooked to a beautiful rare (per my request) and sat on buttery, golden buns. Crispy sliced pickles, "bacon jam," and a zesty aioli finished them off. Exceptional.
I've had a grouchy week devoid of rave reviews, but Heat really knocked my socks off for $20. I think they're punching way above their weight and I hope they keep it up. I must explore their dinner menu sometime soon.


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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Jan 10, 2006
|Filing date
|Sep 14, 2000
|Priority date
|Sep 16, 1999
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Ken Hayward, Marc J. Krolczyk, Dawn M. Marchionda
|Original Assignee
|Xerox Corporation
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (45), Non-Patent Citations (8), Referenced by (58), Classifications (17), Legal Events (9)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 09/397,126, filed Sep. 16, 1999, the disclosure of which is totally incorporated by reference.
This invention relates to a method of intelligent ordering for replacement consumable parts in imaging and marking apparatus. Reference is also made to co-pending continuation-in-part application, Ser. No. 10/736,269, entitled, SUPPLY ORDERING APPARATUS, filed concurrently herewith. The present application also relates to U.S. application Ser. No. 09/397,125, filed Sep. 16, 1999. The above applications are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
Many imaging machines including, for example, fax, copier, printer, scanner device, xerographic device, electrostatographic device generally provide user assistance that indicate one or more error conditions. For example, lights such as small LCD (liquid crystal display) often indicate a variety of error conditions. Typically, a user reads an error code from the LCD, looks up the error code in a machine's user manual, and then calls the manufacturer's toll free help line for an explanation of the code or instructions on what to do to fix the error condition.
Various monitoring systems and machines are disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,016,409; 6,106,088; 6,045,206; 6,000,773; 5,901,286; 5,809,375; 5,802,420; 5,636,032; 5,572,292, 5,305,199; 5,283,613, 5,281,999; 5,016,171; 4,961,088; and 4,496,237.
All documents cited herein, including the foregoing, are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties.
The present invention relates to a method for automatically ordering consumable supplies for a marking apparatus.
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided, a method of ordering a part for a xerographic apparatus comprising: monitoring electronically a condition of a replaceable part in a first device, the replaceable part having: a first condition upon installation; at least one intermediate condition after use; and a third condition when a replacement part is substantially necessary; and electronically sending a signal to a second device, the signal automatically electronically offering to purchase a replaceable part upon identification of at least one of the first condition, second condition, and third condition in the replaceable part using an electronic signature.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided, a method of ordering a part for an apparatus including: identifying electronically a condition in an apparatus; and automatically launching an electronic communications to initiate at least one of an inquiry and an offer to purchase to a supplier based on the condition.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided, a method of ordering a part for a marking device including: sensing a condition at a consumable part in the marking device, the marking device adapted to at least one of identify and predict a code indicative of a threshold of a consumable; and launching an electronic communication to access a computer at an address defined by the condition for ordering a replacement for the consumable part.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided, a method of ordering a part for an imaging apparatus including: identifying electronically a condition in a consumable part, the consumable part including at least one an ink cartridge, toner cartridge, photoreceptor cartridge, paper, and printhead, the consumable part having a first condition upon installation, at least one intermediate condition after use, and a third condition when a replacement of the consumable part is substantially necessary; and using a software and sensor system associated with the apparatus for at least one of: (a) electronic monitoring of the condition of the consumable part; (b) electronic predicting of the condition of the consumable part; and after at least one of (a) and (b); (c) automatically launching an electronic communications to initiate at least one of an inquiry and an offer to purchase a replacement for the consumable part at an occurrence or prediction of at least one of the first condition, intermediate condition, and third condition.
Still other objects and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, wherein embodiments are shown and described, simply by way of illustration contemplated of carrying out the invention. As will be realized, the invention is capable of other and different embodiments, and its several details are capable of modification in various obvious respects, all without departing from the invention. Accordingly, the drawing and description are to be regarded as illustrative in nature, and not as restrictive.
While the principles and embodiments of the present invention will be described in connection with marking apparatus such as electrostatographic and xerographic reproduction machines, and their associated peripherals, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to that embodiment or to that application. Therefore, it should be understood that the principles of the present invention and embodiments extend to all alternatives, modifications, and equivalents thereof.
In addition, a user may communicate with a server 40 that is connected to the Internet through a modem 38. Modem 38 may be connected to the Internet either directly or indirectly through an ISP. The server 40 may perform a variety of functions, for example, a manufacturer may use their server 40 for registration of a new peripheral or publishing information about the peripheral.
A peripheral 10 (e.g.; fax, copier, printer and scanner device) may be sold to the user with installation software. The user may physically connect peripheral 10 to a computer 30, and then load and execute the installation software. In addition, the installation software may be loaded on the computer using an application program executed directly by the user to interact with the peripheral, and one or more driver modules (e.g., a printer driver) may be executed by another application program (e.g., a word processor).
In use, the installation software may execute a module that performs online registration. The online registration system may use a registration server of the manufacturer to provide the user with HTML formatted pages over the Internet for display on the computer 30. These pages include fields to be filled out by the user. For example, the fields may require the user's name, product name, model, and serial number. Later purchased options (e.g. additional paper trays or a document handler) may also be registered. The HTML formatted pages may also include a "send button" to be "clicked on" by the user to send the filled out fields to the registration server in order to complete the online registration.
Turning now to
Registering the machine 10 (step S12) includes launching a communications link to connect to a registration server. The registration page is then displayed on the screen. The user fills out the information fields (e.g., the user name) and clicks on the send button. The completed registration page and the indicia of the peripheral are sent to the registration server. This results in information relating to precise configuration and date of the registered product being stored on the registration server.
At the end of online registration process S1, a file of additional information directed to the registered machine 10 is downloaded from the server (S13). The downloaded information is dependent on the peripheral indicia. In this way, the latest information on the registered machine 10 may be stored in the computer 30 or the processor, software and logic system 16, and the information is directed to the precise configuration and date of the registered product. After the initial registration, user support information (e.g., frequently asked questions) may be sent to the user as support information continues to evolve throughout the product's life cycle.
The specific indicia sent during registration may be used to identify user support information in the database most useful to the operation and maintenance of a machine having a particular serial number or configuration. This permits a user to update user support information at any time.
Conditions in the machine 10 may indicate a need to replace a consumable item or part (e.g., paper, ink, toner, cartridge, printhead, drum). Using the sensed indicia from registration, an automatic electronic customer direct supply ordering mechanism can advantageously identify a replacement part or consumable item that is needed and the proper part can then be automatically ordered and sent to the user.
For example, a particular condition may be determined or derived from sensors 12 and machine state 14 via firmware 16 as shown in
The service panel may have any number of buttons. In one embodiment, six buttons may be incorporated. For example, the first button may return the operator to the home menu screen. The next button accesses a "desktop" directory used by the present application. The next four buttons, in succession, access a scanner screen, a fax screen, a copier screen, and a printer screen.
A variety of menu choices may be depicted in the context sensitive work area of the home screen. The first menu entry may access a screen to review or modify system settings. The second menu entry accesses a screen to access online help services and user support as described further herein. The third menu entry accesses a screen to order supplies and/or upgrades from the manufacturer or a manufacturer approved supplier. The fourth menu entry accesses a digital user manual with hyperlinked information and help files. The fifth menu entry accesses a simplified guided tour and interactive demonstration of the peripheral's operation. The system setting screen provides for setting up various device settings that would otherwise need hard buttons. Preferably, a link to maintenance and print driver setup screens is provided.
For example, the bottom of the status window may include three areas in the lower half: a job status sub-window, an ink level sub-window with a "Buy Now" button, and three miscellaneous buttons (system settings as a short cut to change settings, maintenance button to access a diagnostics screen and a close button). The job status sub-window shows three jobs as an example, showing the portion completed. Preferably, some indicia of the job, such as a file name, is displayed under the portion completed. Next to each job is a cancel button that enables the user to optionally cancel the job.
It should be appreciated that the screens depicted in
When a user accesses the status window and clicks the "Show Me" button, the application program may access replacement instruction information related to replacing a customer replaceable unit, for example, the magenta ink cartridge.
The browser accesses a web page on the manufacturer's server that is identified by "/product/xxx". In this way the information provided is not only specific to the product configuration of the peripheral as it exist in the product's life cycle, but is also specific to the particular condition sensed. Then, the server provides the browser with additional information about the condition which is stored temporarily in the computer's memory (step S24,
Audio and video clips require large storage areas. While it may be possible to store in the computer's memory a complete audio and video clip for several conditions, it is unlikely that all possible conditions will be economically storable in the computer's memory, although improvements in technology may solve this problem. However, a manufacturer's server, may be much larger and may include clips for all possible conditions, for each configuration of each product line that is supported.
In step S25, the additional information is retrieved from memory and in step S26 that information is displayed to the user. It should be appreciated that the memory of the computer 30 may include an area that is to be used to save the most frequently used "Show Me" files. For example, a memory area large enough to store 10 average sized "Show Me" files may be reserved in the computer's memory (e.g., a disk memory). A criteria for managing this memory area is established to fill the memory area when there is sufficient space for a new "Show Me" file, and to delete a past "Show Me" file to make room for a new "Show Me" file when needed dependent on the age of the file and the product cycle.
The server help database for a product line with a greater number of installed products will mature faster than for a product line with fewer number of installed products. The user has available information about the date of manufacture of the particular peripheral configuration that his own peripheral has, and this can be used to determine the time elapsed since manufacture as a suggestion of how many peripherals of this configuration have been sold. However, the manufacturer is in possession of actual information on how peripheral of the particular configuration have been sold, and thus how old a user help file needs to be to be consider stale. A combination of user and manufacturer information may be used to set a "stale threshold" for deleting a stale user help file. A second stale threshold may also be used in step S22. If the information stored in memory is available but regarded stale by according to the second threshold, step S22 may proceed to steps S23–S26 anyway to download the latest update on the user help information.
The user can click on a "maintenance" button. On doing so, a maintenance screen appears, and the user can select and execute any of several self diagnostic routines. The installation software installs a diagnostic module that is more or less and executive that calls very specific sub-modules to test each part of the machine. The specific diagnostic options depend on the specific configuration of the peripheral and are downloaded from server 40 in the exact same manner as user help information is downloaded. The present invention benefits from the use of the indicia and condition to specify a URL address that exactly matches the user's peripheral and condition. In this way, diagnostics may be performed quicker. Then, when a failed part is isolated, the "Buy Now" button appears and a replacement part may be ordered immediately or automatically as discussed below. The user may use the "Show Me" button to see how to replace the part when the part arrives.
When a user clicks on the "Buy Now" button, either from
Alternatively, the user personal information (e.g., name, address, shipment method, etc.) may be automatically entered by the application's program. For example, this information may be entered and saved in computer 30 during online registration and modified, if necessary, using the modify settings screen. Step S35 automatically enters the user personal information (including account or credit card numbers), and step S36 is a screen with a single button to confirm the desire to purchase. The user click on the buy now button, then clicks on the confirm purchase order button (step S36) and is e-mailed a purchase or confirmation and receives the part the next day (depending on shipment instructions).
The condition may be used to indicate when a consumable has been exhausted (e.g., paper tray empty) or a consumable has reach a predetermined threshold (e.g., magenta ink level low). Preferably, the condition indicates when the consumable has reached a threshold in time to reorder before the consumable is completely exhausted.
In an alternative embodiment, the application module has a monitor module that is called each time a job is sent to the printer to track how many pages have been printed and/or how much ink has been expended in each color since the last time the consumable has been replenished. The monitor module includes an "inventory sub-module" to recorded each time the consumable has been replenished and to deduct consumption of the consumable as the jobs are printed. The monitor module causes an indication of a status condition to be displayed when the consumables are expected to be below a threshold based on the inventory sub-module. The user can then navigate through the screens to the status screen and order more of the consumable by clicking the "Buy Now" button.
The server 40 may forward an order to a supplier local to the user's location or the server 40 may process the order and ship directly to the user. Server 40 knows the address of the user from the purchase order. With pre-arranged contracts with networks of office supply retailers and mail order houses, server 40 is kept aware of the level of inventory on hand at the retailer, and can confirm availability before sending the shipment order to the retailer.
Furthermore, using "cookie technology" developed for browsers, the application program examines the cookies for office supply retailers that the user has already used for supplies (e.g., when the user buys supplies online from the retailer). Such retailer can become a preferred distributor for the manufacturer's supplies. If accounts are established with the retailers that carry the desired part, the application program may inquire of the user at the time the user clicks on the "Buy Now" button whether the user want to order from the preferred retailer on account.
Turning now to
A modem 34, Internet connection 36, or server 40 may be used to electronically communicate the information from the marking apparatus 8 to the remote output device 50 regarding the condition of the consumable component 11 and automatically initiate an electronic order for a replacement of the consumable component 11. The threshold conditions of the consumable component 11 may include a measure, timing, or data such as: (1) supply; (2) wear; (3) usage; (4) rate of depletion; (5) rate of wear; (5) predicted date of depletion of supply; (5) predicted date of need of consumable component 11; (6) delivery schedule of consumable component; and (7) statistical data for consumable component 11.
The marking apparatus 8 may electronically initiate a purchase offer, electronically receive an acceptance of the purchase offer, and electronically form a contract with a supplier for purchase of the replaceable part or consumable component 11. The electronic transaction may include use of an electronic signature using, for example, digital technology. The system may be used in copy, printing, xerographic, electrostatographic, and marking apparatus. The consumable part may include a ink, ink cartridge, toner, toner cartridge, paper, photoreceptor cartridge, and printhead.
Moreover, the marking apparatus 8 device may communicate information relating to the condition of the consumable component 11 to a second device, supplier, user, or third party. The information may relate to:
The system advantageously automates ordering of consumable supplies and replaceable parts for a marking apparatus 8, analog or digital. An order may be initiated based on a condition code indicating that the consumable component 11 has or will soon reach a predetermined threshold. Then, the system automatically sends an offer to purchase the replacement. This system includes sensing or predicting a condition in a marking apparatus, sending that condition to a computer or processor, and launching a communications to a second device to electronically offer to purchase the replacement part. The marking apparatus 8 may include all or part of the features and functions as previously described for
While this invention has been described in conjunction with various embodiments, it is evident that many alternatives, modifications, and variations thereof will be apparent to those skilled in the art. Accordingly, it is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations and their equivalents.
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A new hard metal coating with low thermal expansion is claimed to extend the lifespan of composite tooling. Nanovar from Integran Technologies Inc., Toronto, is a ductile surface coating that is nano-structured, meaning the metal grains are 1000 times smaller than in conventional metals, resulting in hardness similar to tool steel. Tooling made from carbonfi ber composites is used extensively in pre-production manufacturing but has found limited production use because of lack of surface durability, according to Integran. Hard-metal surface coatings have been attempted previously but have tended to be porous, brittle, and nonuniform in thickness, the company claims. In contrast to other coatings that rely on brittle metal oxides to achieve hardness, Integran's nano-structuring process results in a ductile material, which enhances tool robustness. Validation testing is underway with aerospace customers and commercialization is expected later this year. Tel: (416) 675-6266 . www.integran.com
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My 8 week old Kitten, In its little home in our kitchen, The cat might not be there sometimes but it will be either in its bed or in its litter tray or eating. Shes called Cupcake and shes a wee cutie :L You might see her popping her out out and in at night you can see her as ive installed an LED light.
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Sudan says seizes rebel stronghold in border state
KHARTOUM Nov 3 (Reuters) - Sudan said on Thursday its armed forces had seized the rebel stronghold of Kurmuk in Blue Nile border state after two months of fighting.
"Our troops entered the town of Kurmuk, expelled the insurgents and killed and wounded many (of them) and they are now cleansing the town," the Sudanese defence ministry said on its website.
Kurmuk has been the main stronghold of SPLM-North rebels since fighting broke out with the army in Blue Nile state bordering South Sudan in September. Violence had started in the border state of South Kordofan in June.
The SPLM-N could not immediately be reached for comment. (Reporting by Ulf Laessing and Khalid Abdelaziz)
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Bangladesh hit back to reduce South Africa to 76-4 after being skittled out for 192 on the opening day of the first Test here on Friday.
The hosts, rocked by young paceman Morne Morkel's five-wicket haul, struck through the pace-spin combination of Shahadat Hossain and Mohammad Rafique.
Hossain sent back openers Graeme Smith (10) and Neil Mckenzie (five) while left-arm spinner Rafique claimed the wickets of Hashim Amla and the dangerous Jacques Kallis (17).
Smith, leading his side in a national record 53rd Test, played on to his stumps while Mckenzie and Amla (25) were trapped leg before wicket.
Kallis lost his wicket to a ball that kept low and crashed on to his off-stump, a dismissal that sent the home fans into a frenzy at the Sher-e-Bangla Mirpur stadium.
At stumps, Ashwell Prince, batting on nine, and Johan Botha on five were at the crease.
The exploits of the Bangladesh bowlers followed the heroics of Morkel, playing in only his second Test after making his debut against India in 2006.
The 23-year-old South African bowler finished with 5-50, which included two wickets off two balls in the post-lunch session.
South African coach Mickey Arthur said he was was disappointed with the batsmen as they failed to apply themselves.
"I was happy with the way we bowled though a little disappointed with the batting. They bowled well at our pads and we needed to adjust our technique. We will look for a score of 300 now," he said.
Bangladesh captain Mohammad Ashraful was pleased with the effort of his bowlers.
"We were expecting to score around 250 but quite a few of our batsmen threw away their wickets after getting good starts.
"But our bowlers have brought us back into the game. If we can restrict them to a score below 250, then it can be anybody's game," he said.
Bangladesh, who have won just one of their 51 Tests -- against minnows Zimbabwe -- struggled for most of the day, losing their first five wickets for just 85.
Middle-order batsman Aftab Ahmed showed some application, though, top-scoring with 44 and putting on a vital 70-run partnership with Shakib Al Hasan (30).
Ashraful made a brisk 34 off 27 balls with seven fours before falling prey to Botha, also playing his first Test in two years.
Quick bowler Dale Steyn complemented the efforts of Morkel by picking 3-27 while off-spinner Botha chipped in with two on an easy-paced wicket.
The hosts, who won the toss and elected to bat, were off to a disastrous start after losing young openers Junaid Siddique and Tamim Iqbal to Steyn.
The left-handed Iqbal was out for a duck as he tried to flick one past midwicket but got a thick inside edge, which was scooped up by the bowler.
Siddique (1) edged one behind to Mark Boucher who equalled Australian wicketkeeper Adam Gilchrist's record for most Test dismissals (416).
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Morkel then took two wickets in two balls, dismissing Hasan and Rafique.
Rafique, however, was unlucky to be adjudged leg before wicket by Steve Bucknor, who was officiating in his first match since the infamous Sydney Test between India and Australia last month.
TV replays showed the batsman getting a thick inside edge with no pad involved but Bucknor raised the finger after a prolonged appeal by Morkel.


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Monday February 15 to Friday February 19 2016
Tux, Austria
General Information
The workshop brings together experts on canonical and covariant loop quantum gravity and related topics, in the scenic village of Tux, in the Austrian alps.
Hintertux Glacier
Topics covered by the conference include
- All approaches to loop quantum gravity (e.g. canonical, covariant, GFT)
- Other approaches to quantum gravity and their relation to LQG
- LQG related quantum gravity phenomenology
- Quantum gravity topics of general interest
Organizers of the conference are
- Norbert Bodendorfer <Norbert.Bodendorfer_at_googlemail.com>
- Christian Fleischhack <fleischh_at_math.uni-paderborn.de>
- Jerzy Lewandowski <Jerzy.Lewandowski_at_fuw.edu.pl>
- Hanno Sahlmann <hanno.sahlmann_at_gravity.fau.de>
The venue of the conference is the Gletschersaal at the Tux Center.
The conference dinner will take place Wednesday, Feb. 17, 19:00 at the Höllstein-Hütte.


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Why CarBi Project
- Forest loss is having a severe and detrimental effect on the global climate, biodiversity and the ability of local communities to develop and sustain long-term livelihoods. The CarBi project will make a positive contribution to all three of these issues. A main outcome will be a 15% increase in the income of 400 households with benefits to 5,000-7,000 people from 100 villages across the region.
- Emissions of an estimated 1.8 million tons of CO2 deriving from deforestation and forest degradation will be avoided. Forest loss accounts for approximately 70% of national greenhouse gas emissions in Laos.
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- Trans-border illegal timber trade from Laos to Vietnam will be reduced by 40% in the project region. Vietnam's growing demand for timber spurs deforestation and associated carbon emissions in neighboring countries with rich forest cover, including Laos. Laos has one of the largest forest covers in Southeast-Asia, but also experiences one of the highest deforestation rates: 134,000 ha annually.
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As South Africa's World Cup organizers made their case that the crime-ridden nation would be safe for tourists in 2010, Austrian Pieter Burgstaller was shot to death Friday at a golf resort an hour-drive from where the World Cup Preliminary Draw was held two days later in Durban -- a resort Coach Bob Bradley visited last week on an inspection tour of potential World Cup 2010 facilities at which to base the U.S. national team if its qualifies.
FIFA announced that Burgstaller was not part of a
draw delegation, but the 43-year-old was a former professional goalkeeper for SV Salzburg and he was reportedly in South Africa to attend a soccer convention that begins Monday in Johannesburg and
given tickets by Franz Beckenbauer, president of Germany's World Cup 2006 organizing committee, to attend the draw in Durban.
Austrian media
reported that he was found dead on the 12th hole of the Selborne Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate that is surrounded by an electric fence. South African media reported that Burgstaller's cell phone was
stolen but no other possessions were missing.
About 50 murders are committed per day in South Africa, but World Cup organizers have stated that the vast majority of them are committed in
areas not frequented by tourists.
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Civic minded Findlay residents have an ambitious goal set for this spring. Organizers of the Backyard Mission Trip say they want 2000 volunteers to help out 200 homeowners with the annual event…
Audio: Becky Greeno
Becky Greeno is with the city of Findlay and says the projects volunteers take part in spans a wide range of activities.
Judge Robert Fry says not to worry if you need a lot of help with repairs. A partnership with Habitat for Humanity means they might still be able to help…
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The Backyard Mission Trip is set for April 26 this year. To hit their goal the group will need 2000 volunteers. If you want to volunteer, or need help with some repairs at your home, call (419)424-7466.
The Findlay Ministerial Association, the city's NEAT program, and Habitat for Humanity partner to bring the volunteer effort together.


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Demonstrating that there are still developments happening with conventional hard disks, Samsung has released a 2TB model that uses only three platters, creating what it claims is a drive with the world's highest areal density.
The storage giant's EcoGreen F4EG packs 667GB into each platter, which the company said gives it a 19 per cent increase in standby performance and 23 lower power consumption that its predecessor, the four-platter F3EG.
It comes equipped with 32MB of buffer memory and uses a standard 3.0Gbps SATA interface with Native Command Queuing. It will also be available with 1.5TB capacity.
Samsung claims the new model is its greenest yet through the elimination of halogen compound and brominated flame retardants from the PCB. It also said it will also be quiet in operation too, thanks to its SilentSeek and NoiseGuard technologies.
It's been given a recommended retail price of $119.99, and though exact UK pricing has not been confirmed, we shouldn't have to wait too long to find out as it's expected for release in September.
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If you're in the market for new footwear, why not try environmentally friendly shoes. From sneakers, to flats, to heels, there's likely to be one that's just right for your liking. You don't need to give up style and comfort in order to become a friend of the Earth.
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Valero's Klesse: Gas Prices Expected to be Stable This Summer
The CEO of Valero Energy says, thanks to developments which are the 'most amazing development' of his long career in the oil industry, consumers, barring unexpected issues, should not budget for rising gas prices this summer, nor should we have to deal with sudden spikes in gas prices, 1200 WOAI news reports.
"Gasoline prices have come down, and to be honest, I don't see gasoline prices going up," Bill Klesse told reporters following Valero's annual meeting.
Klesse said there will always be 'volatility' in gas prices, because, as any commodity, they are subject to the usual market ups and downs.
But Klesse says thanks to the Eagle Ford, the Bakken Shale in North Dakota, and other amazingly productive fracking plays, there is a lot of oil out there, and there is not the demand, at least in the United States, for all of it.
"Demand is only running about 8.4 million barrels per day," Klesse says. "It has not recovered anywhere near where we used to have demand."
Analysts say since gasoline demand peaked in 2006, it has fallen due to the Recession, due to better gas mileage in today's cars and pickups, and due to commuters making major, and permanent, changes in their driving habits. Industrial use of gasoline is also falling due to efficiencies in the manufacturing process.
But Klesse says demand is still growing in Asia, and Valero is exporting more gasoline and other refined products than ever before.
He says refining crude oil and exporting it is a surprising source of jobs in the United States.
"I visited a refinery recently, and there were 5,000 people working in that refinery," Klesse said. "Those are Americans working good jobs here in America."
He says North America and Europe are 'no longer growth markets' for gasoline.
Klesse bemoaned the fact that pipelines, including the highly controversial Keystone XL Pipeline, are being held up by environmental groups and endless legal challenges, but he says Valero is rising to that challenge, transporting crude oil in other ways.
"Crude is moving by rail to the east coast and west coast, and it should move to the Gulf Coast by pipe, but if it doesn't, it will get there by barge and rail," Klesse said.
Ironically, Klesse said moving crude oil by rail is actually more worrisome environmentally than moving it by pipeline, but it has to be by the more environmentally troublesome route...because environmentalists are blocking pipeline construction.


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NBA Players React to the 2017 Player Awards
The night didn't go down without a bit of controversy.
Best Sneakers of 2016-17: Nike Kyrie 3
Kyrie continued to tell stories through his sneakers.
Russell Westbrook Delivers Heartfelt MVP Speech
Russ shed tears while thanking his family for their sacrifices.
Blue Chips Episode 2: Rawle Alkins
The Arizona guard drops by the SLAM Dome.
Zion Williamson Covers SLAM 210
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Road Safety Initiatives for International Visitors to Australia
Wilks, Jeffrey & Watson, Barry C. (2000) Road Safety Initiatives for International Visitors to Australia. In Australian College of Road Safety Yearbook 2000. Executive Media, Melbourne, Vic., pp. 21-31.
Recent work by the Federal Office of Road Safety indicates that there are approximately 45 international visitors killed on Australian roads each year. In absolute terms this is not a large problem, representing only 2.5% of Australia's annual road toll. However, the full ramifications of motor vehicle crashes involving international visitors are often overlooked. Wilks and Watson have argued that fatal crashes are only the 'tip of the iceberg' and that the social and economic consequences of non-fatal crashes among tourists must also be considered.
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Re: Contour Integration
I'm interested in evaluating a definite integral using complex
contour. The integrand is 1/(a nested radical) with no real zeros.
It's posted in the Physics Forum at:
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Is this integral ammendable to complex contours?
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Op-Ed: Imagination Untethered
In a creative company, if digital technologies are not ultimately enhancing our creativity, then what are they doing?
A new book, Working on my Novel, by Cory Arcangel, tells us something about how we view social media these days. It is made up entirely of tweets from would-be novelists sharing the "progress" they are making on their novel.
Where did all this distraction come from?
First, Bill Gates decided to put a computer on every desk. Then the internet came along and put most of human culture on your computer. Then iPhones came along and put all that in your pocket. Then Twitter came along to get you interacting with the whole thing in "real-time".
This has brought unimaginable breadth of information to our fingertips… and problems for anyone whose work is creative.
We might all know that these days being at you computer certainly doesn't mean you're working. But we mostly behave as if being productively creative happens in front of your laptop.
If we want to change this, the first step is to think more about the big question of where creativity comes from. This is, needless to say, an area where there's still a lot more to know. But a few points recur.
The interaction of a couple of types of attention helps creativity. One type is narrow, effortful and focused on a specific challenge. A second is broad, shallow and wandering. In parallel to this, there's a role for both stimulating physical environments, and low-stimulus, boredom-inducing ones. Socially, there's evidence that the most creative groups are made up of both people who already know each other well, and less well-known newcomers. Finally while we usually think of creativity as a mental process, researchers have found that physical movement can have a role in enhancing creativity.
Where does this leave our digital devices and how we use them?
There's an emerging set of apps to help us focus. Pomodoro gets us working in 25-minute chunks. iA Writer removes the distractions which can come between our thoughts and the words we type. The Moment app helps people track how much they use their iPhone. And for those who really want an A grade in focus, there's the MUSE headband, which trains you to maintain a meditative mindstate.
All these can help us get more from our focus phases. But they don't address the need for distracted, mind-wandering phases as well. And if a focused phase has been at a computer, if you really want your mind to wander you might need a different environment. This could be where smart watches come in. Perhaps they can keep us off our phones and away from our desks while still reassuringly in touch.
If stepping away from our desks helps our minds wander, maybe micro-location services like iBeacon could encourage us to talk to a broader range of our colleagues. More speculatively, how about a browser that synched with a location tracking app like Moves? Rather than just tell you step away from your laptop for a bit, this combination could help you make a physical behavior of it.
And if you really want to get more from your mind-wandering phases, then how about the REMEE eyemask, which teaches users to dream lucidly?
The secret, according to David Burkus, author of The Myths of Creativity, is to know "where in your creative process digital tools fit, and how to keep them out of the stages where they won't help."
So if services like Headspace and buddhify don't clear your head, there's always the Eric Schmidt approach, and he should know something about digital services: just turn it off.
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In her weekly column, Instant Watching, Christie Dean talks about recently produced obscure and independent films that are made available through Netflix's Instant Watch feature.
The last three weeks I've talked about movies that primarily dealt with family and staying true to yourself. I decided to switch things up a bit this time around by watching Four Lions, a British dark comedy written and directed by Christopher Morris.
Four Lions is about a small group of nominal Muslim men living in Britain who dream about their roles in planning and executing jihad. The problem is that they are cripplingly inept in terms of any practical knowledge of combat or bomb-making, they can't agree on a terrorist target, and they are just plain idiotic. Instead of using terrorism as a tool to advance their religious beliefs, the men are instead seeking to bring glory and fame to themselves individually and reap the rewards that they believe will come to them in the afterlife. Even though the bumbling characters provided a good amount of comic relief, the subject matter is so controversial and serious that most of the time I wouldn't allow myself to laugh at what was going on–and I felt guilty when I did. On top of that, one of the more unsettling features of Four Lions is that, consciously, I didn't want to root for any of the characters at all. I wanted to see redemption and hope, and by the time it was even hinted at, I knew that it was too late for the characters. This gave the film's conclusion a stark sense of realism that couldn't be diluted by any humorous moments remaining in the film, which was most likely the director's intention.
After I finished watching Four Lions, I asked myself a couple of questions–as a Christian, was it right for me to laugh at some misguided Muslim characters who glorified evil actions? Would I have found a similar film about some severely confused Christians humorous? I'm not entirely sure. Also, can a movie about terrorists who have very real intentions to harm others be funny? Are we even ready to laugh at something like this yet? One of my concerns before watching Four Lions was that I thought approaching this subject from the perspective of finding a comedic side was, as they say, "too soon"–many of the emotional wounds created by terrorist attacks in the last ten years have not completely healed. All that to say, Chris Morris took a big risk by writing and directing his debut film about dim-witted efforts of jihad, and I have to admit that he succeeded in putting together an intelligent, sometimes hilarious, and altogether bold piece of work.


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Silver Sage Hutterite Colony in Nemiskam, Alberta, was founded in 1999 as a division from the Sunrise Hutterite Colony. In 2012 the Silver Sage Hutterite Colony was a Lehrerleut colony. The minister was Dave Hofer and the manager was Ben Hofer.
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Location: Nemiskam, Alberta (coordinates: 49.49, -111.208611 [49° 29' 24" N, 111° 12' 31" W])
Address: Box 482, Foremost, AB T0K 0X0
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Kingdom Hearts 3D (3DS) Review
Title: Kingdom Hearts 3D
Publisher: Square Enix
Developer: Square Enix
Genre: Action-RPG
Players: 1
Rated: E10+
When the summer started, I was excited about three Square Enix titles on 3DS.
Theatrhythm looked different, but a short time waster. Heroes of Ruin looked like a dark-horse RPG title. However, Kingdom Hearts 3D: Dream Drop Distance showed the most promise.
It looked like a return to the fun the console KH games featured without the weird gameplay mechanics portable versions had. And, early on, it even seemed like it would be. However, one feature hampers that whole experience: the Drop.
Before I even get into the story, I want to focus on the Drop, which could be one of the worst features implemented in a game lately. The game has you controlling both Sora and Riku as you venture to various Disney-themed worlds like usual. The Drop feature, though, implements a countdown you'll probably never pay attention to.
At least you won't until you wonder why your control of Sora disappears. That's right, the Drop feature is a time limit that forces you to switch between Sora and Riku when time runs out. Sure, they try to ease the pain by letting you spend points to power the other person up or give them items, but it doesn't change the fact that you could be far into a level then be forced to switch to another character on a separate world. This means that big plot points or reveals can be quickly lost as you have to start a new world with someone else.
Sure, you can switch straight back, but the game starts you at the last checkpoint you hit. This means progress you made may be lost and force you to retrace your steps. In addition, this means that bosses you almost had beaten will be at full health as the battle restarts. Why this couldn't be frozen during boss battles or at least slowed down or given the option to refill is beyond me.
Anyways, getting back to the story. The story starts out sounding interesting, picking up at the end of Kingdom Hearts Re:coded. Sora and Riku are told by Yen Sid that to become Keyblade Masters, they must undergo a test. However, you'll soon find out the test is what they've been doing all along: go to different Disney worlds, defeat anything that comes your way with a keyblade and restore peace to the world.
It should be noted here that Sora and Riku don't play the exact same worlds. They're in different parts of the world, but I won't explain how as that gives away an early plot point.
The game contains both new and old Disney worlds. New worlds include Hunchback of Notre Dame, Three Musketeers, Tron: Legacy and Fantasia.
A few of the new worlds show up early on. However, it should be noted that these are also some of the blandest stories you come across, as it's almost a poor-man retelling of the movies they're based off of. However, be sure to stick around, as it does get a lot better as you progress.
To get to worlds, you'll utilize the Dive Mode instead of the Gummi Ship. Dive Mode has players floating towards a gate at the end attacking enemies and building up specials to use. To unlock the gate, you normally have to collect a set amount of stars or beat a certain amount of enemies. Like the Gummi Ship, this is a mode I could take or leave.
The combat is the same combat that the console versions featured, allowing you to jump, slash and cast spells as you run around. The Command Deck is also back to allow you to use abilities or skills. Added to the game, though, is a new Flowmotion system that makes use of walls, poles and more as you swing around them, glow pink and get the ability to launch a special attack.
Unfortunately, the combat is also hampered by the same thing the console version was: the camera. You can use the control pad attachment to control the camera. Otherwise, you're stuck moving the camera back and forth with the LT and RT. Still, the combat is great enough to make this simple a small bother, and not a deal-breaker.
Most enemies can simple be hit to death, with bigger enemies just taking a few more hits or a Flowmotion special. It should be noted, though, that bosses are more cheap than anything. They really follow no set patter, and will launch highly damaging moves without care, destroying your character quickly.
Another new feature is the game is the addition of pets known as Dream Eaters. You can have up to three Dream Eaters equipped at once (two attacking, one getting experience). The Dream Eaters are actually enemies you find in the game, but you can basically build any of them along as you have enough materials and the right recipe. However, you can also experiment to build them as well.
The Dream Eaters also will built up to a Limit Break as you beat up enemies. The Limit Breakers can either be used individually from a Dream Eater or together for a more powerful attack. In addition, the type of Limit Break changes depending on the character you're using.
As your pets level up, you can get Link Points that can be used towards skills that can augment your health, attack or other stats, or give you new abilities that you can equip. While this sounds great, after I finally got some healing abilities I ignored most of the other abilities I unlocked. It's not that they weren't good, but I found myself relying on healing to stay alive most of the time and let me deal out the most damage.
To increase Link Points, experience and more you can also pet the Dream Eaters or play mini-games with them via items you can find or buy. This feature is strangely cathartic and relaxing. It's interesting to see what different actions the Dream Eaters will perform when being petted, yet it increases their EXP or LP at the same time. I just wish this would have been used more.
Unfortunately, the Dream Eaters come at a price. No longer will you have Goofy or Donald or other Disney characters follow you. In fact, you barely see Goofy or Donald, mainstays in the series. Given the choice between the two, I would have rather have stayed with the Disney trademark characters.
Graphically, the game looks impressive for the handheld. You'll instantly recognize Traverse Town and the Disney worlds as you go through them. In addition, the soundtrack and voices are also good in the game, with all the big names returning for their roles.
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Overall, I'm torn on how to score this. On one hand, the game has some good fundamentals and interesting additions. On the other, some additions come close to destroying the fun that can be had. Kingdom Hearts fans will be able to look past the flaws and still find an enjoyable experience in Dream Drop Distance. However, random 3DS owners looking for a new game may get quickly annoyed, leaving a fun game behind.
|The Disney world's look vibrant and unique, and the characters look good as well.
|Sure, there are some nice features here, but the Drop feature really drags this down.
|The soundtrack is good like always, and the voices are also enjoyable.
|Lasting Appeal
|There's an unlockable difficulty at the end, as well as some optional battles and such along the way.
|Fun Factor
|Just as you're really getting into a character and enjoying the game, a Drop comes along to make sure that doesn't happen.
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As part of an effort to create jobs and spur reforestation, an amendment to the Public Assess and Lands Improvement Act clears the way to begin salvage logging in the fire scorched forest lands in Tuolumne County.
Congressman Tom McClintock talked about the bill with KFBK.
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Lena Dunham has taken a lot of flak for stripping down on her HBO show, "Girls," as she doesn't have the body of a supermodel.
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"I'd be really disoriented and wonder what had happened in the night -- which enemy had dragged me to the doctor?" the "Girls" star/creator told Playboy in an interview for their April issue. "I don't think I'd like it very much. There would be all kinds of weird challenges to deal with that I don't have to deal with now."
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Confirmed: Brian Eno Preparing Album for Warp Records
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The news comes via Abrahams's blog. In a post labelled "interpersonal soul-searching," Abrahams writes, "Lastly, there's an album out soon by Brian Eno, with myself and Jon Hopkins. It will be on Warp. It contains the fruits of several years of jams between the three of us. I've not heard anything quite like it - it sounds 'live' and 'alien' at the same time. Some things have been permitted to survive, which only Brian would have had the courage to let go, and it's so much the better for it."
Abrahams is a British guitarist and composer who has released several solo albums and collaborated with everyone from Paul Simon to Nick Cave. According to a biography on Just Music, he was discovered by Eno in a music shop, who described him as "an unassuming guy just quietly playing the most beautiful guitar in the corner."
Hopkins is a pianist and electronic composer who has released three solo albums on Domino, as well as collaborations with Herbie Hancock, Coldplay and many others.
Little else is known about Eno's Warp debut, but the album is thought to be coming out in October or November. Audio of all three artists collaborating at the Sydney Opera House can be heard below.
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I now mounted, Ramon Duran coming on his horse alongside as "padrino," to accompany me, and help to guide the horse.
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