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|Duane Oliver Bowker, William Richard Daumer, Kevin Alan Shelby, Howard M. Singer
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|A.T.&T. Corp.
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The present invention is directed to a method and system for employing customer premises equipment (CPE) as an agent in communication network maintenance; and, in a particular embodiment, for employing CPE to aid in measuring the effect of network loss on received sound quality so that such loss may be compensated and sound quality thereby improved.
TrueVoice® is a telephone network sound enhancement technology invented by AT&T Corp. TrueVoice provides AT&T customers with "closer," clearer sounding voice communications on telephone calls carried by the AT&T network. TrueVoice applies both a frequency independent gain (a constant gain across all frequencies in the telephone bandwidth) and a frequency selective gain (sometimes referred to as "pre-emphasis") to telephone connections. Technical features of TrueVoice are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,195,132; 5,333,195; and 5,206,902(which are hereby incorporated by reference).
FIG. 1 is a diagram of a typical telephone network connection employing TrueVoice. It includes CPE 20 and 21 at two end points for a calling party and a called party, respectively, and analog and digital network components in between. CPE 20, 21 is, e.g., a conventional telephone. CPE 20, 21 is connected to a conventional hybrid converter 22, 23 at telephone central offices via local loops 31, 34. Each hybrid 22, 23 converts bi-directional signal transmission in a two-wire telephone line to two unidirectional signal paths (two wires each). The calling party's "transmit path" includes local loop 31, network paths 35 and 36 and local loop 34. This transmit path is also the called party's "receive path." The called party's transmit path includes local loop 34, network paths 38 and 37, and local loop 31. This transmit path is also the calling party's receive path. (Local loops 31 and 34 are common to both calling and called parties' transmit and receive paths.) The point of the network between paths 35 and 36/37 and 38 is said to be at 0 "TLP" (or transmission level point). This point may be conveniently used as a reference for gain or loss experienced at different points in the network.
Signals on the calling party transmit network path 35 are processed by a D/A-A/D converter 24, which is conventional equipment located at the calling part's local central office. (For clarity of presentation of the invention, conventional switches associated with the local central offices are not shown.) A long-distance telephone network switch, e.g., a No. 4 Electronic Switching System 26 (4ESS) in the AT&T Network, is connected to the D/A-A/D 24 converter of the local central office. The 4ESS 26 is then connected to a special automatic volume control filter (AVC) 30 which, as shown in FIG. 1, includes, for example, TrueVoice® elements 32 and 33. As a matter of general background, automatic volume control filters are conventional, for example, those described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,499,578 and 4,535,445, which are hereby incorporated by reference. TrueVoice element 33 applies the sound enhancement for speech signals spoken at CPE 20 for transmission to CPE 21. Element 32 applies echo cancellation to diminish an echo of speech signals (originally spoken at CPE 21) returning to CPE 21. As shown in FIG. 1, similar connections are used in network path 36 to deliver speech from the calling party. This path includes a -6 dB attenuator 29, intentionally inserted into the network, typically by the called party's Local Exchange Carrier (LEC), to further mitigate echo in a long distance connection (it is not needed in a local connection). The Figure further illustrates similar connections for network path 38 (which is like network path 35) and network path 37 (which is like network path 36). (Although much of the discussion which follows is presented from the point of view of the calling party's transmit path (which is the same as the called party's receive path), such discussion has applicability to the called party's transmit path/calling party's receive path, with for example, the roles of elements 32 and 33 reversed.)
The part of the network which is digital--that part between and including D/A-A/D converters 24, 25--exhibits no unintentional loss (there are -6 dB attenuators 28, 29, however, which are intentionally placed in the circuit). The analog part of the network--the balance of the network diagram of FIG. 1--does suffer unintentional loss, however. This loss is variable depending on the length of the local loop 31, 34 between the CPE 20, 21 and the central office. In addition, the level of a speech signal presented to the analog part of the network is variable, depending on the CPE (telephone) 20, 21 microphone efficiency, as well as how loudly a person is speaking into the microphone and how close the person's mouth is to the microphone. As shown in the Figure, the average loss on the analog portion of the calling party's transmit path--referred to as TOLR (telephone +local loop loss) is -46 dB.
As discussed in greater detail in the referenced patents, TrueVoice® 33 sound enhancement operates to mitigate the effect of signal loss in a telephone network connection for signals traveling from the calling party to the called party. TrueVoice 33 sits in the middle of the digital network and adds gain of a fixed amount (4 dB) to a computed input power of a transmitted speech signal. FIG. 2 illustrates this. The power of the transmitted (input) signal is computed over a time interval. For example, the signal may have an average power over the interval of -21 dB. TrueVoice will amplify the signal such that the signal will have an average power of 4 dB better (or -17 dB). If the average power of the input signal is -17 dB, the output power will be raised to -13 dB. Through its combination of pre-emphasis (base boost) and the AVC, TrueVoice 33 compensates some or all of the network path 31, 35 attenuation, as well as CPE 20 efficiency variation, to improve how speech carried over the telephone connection "sounds" to someone listening.
Although there is an optimal TrueVoice 33 output power level to which the network signal could be adjusted, TrueVoice employs a conservative boost of, e.g., a constant 4 dB, to compensate for attenuation suffered in the paths 31 and 35 of the network. Unfortunately, there are several variables related to the paths 34 and 36 of the network which affect the amount of signal loss a speech signal may suffer in transmission over a telephone circuit. For example, the attenuator 29 is not always present in a long distance connection. Network response variability is also caused by variation in local-loop 34 length carrying received signals and variability in the efficiency of CPE 21's electric-to-acoustic transduction. This response variability can cause, among other things, variability of objective loudness as perceived by telephone customers. Moreover, because TrueVoice® 33 applies a conservative gain mapping (4 dB, for example) when administering active volume control, called parties connected on long loops or loops that cause great attenuation may not be able to perceive all the benefits of TrueVoice® 33. Since TrueVoice 33 does not know what the loss will be on the paths 36, 34 of the network, it does not compensate for such loss and, in fact, provides a relatively conservative maximum gain because of this.
The present invention is directed to the use of CPE as an agent of the network to assist in providing network maintenance. An illustrative embodiment of the invention is directed to improving network sound enhancement systems, such as TrueVoice. In this embodiment, the TrueVoice network element 41 (see FIG. 3) emits a first signal at the beginning of an ordinary telephone call (where the reference numeral 41 has been used, rather than numeral 33, to indicate a TrueVoice element employing features related to an embodiment of the invention). This first signal is illustratively a sub-audible 25 Hz tone referred to as a "tag" signal (which the network otherwise uses with conventional TrueVoice to indicate to other network components that TrueVoice is being applied; see U.S. Pat. No. 5,206,902). When the CPE senses the first signal, it measures the loss in the signal (knowing a priori at what level the signal was transmitted) and responds with a signal of its own--a calibration signal. This calibration signal represents a measure of the first signal loss sensed by the CPE on the call. Illustratively, the calibration signal has the loss value encoded therein. The TrueVoice network 41 element decodes the measured loss information and adjusts the transmitted telephone signal (which is sent to the CPE 42) to account for the measured loss. In this embodiment, the system assumes that the loss measured at 25 Hz is applicable at other audible frequencies. Because signal loss is measured, network sound enhancement can be tailored on a call-by-call basis.
Embodiments of the present invention may also employ a wide-band signal (in addition to or instead of the tag signal) to allow measurement of loss at various frequencies in the audible range. The coded calibration signal then represents loss at these various frequencies. TrueVoice network element 41 adjusts the transmitted signal level differently at different frequencies so as to obtain a more frequency-dependent enhancement to network sound. The calibration signal may be of any suitable type and may include DTMF signals, coded sub-audible signals, spread spectrum signals, data signals from a voice-over-data modem signals, etc.
A further alternative embodiment is one in which the CPE does not measure the first signal, but merely provides a "loop back" of such signal to the network. The loop back signal level is then measured by the TrueVoice network element and loss is then estimated. In this embodiment, the loss measured by the network includes loss suffered in both a receive and transmit path (during both the transmission of the first signal, as well as the loop back transmission from the CPE). Therefore, loss in just the receive path must be estimated as, for example half of the total loss measured by the network element.
In these embodiments, the CPE is participating in the maintenance of the telephone network--in this case, the maintenance of network sound quality. This maintenance behavior shifts the paradigm of the "intelligent network but `dumb` terminal" (CPE) to one which employs "smart" CPE providing assistance to the network in performing network maintenance.
FIG. 1 is a diagram of a basic network connection.
FIG. 2 is a graph of a prior art gain map for active volume control in the basic network connection shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a diagram of an illustrative network connection according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a diagram of the operation of the network connection in FIG. 3.
FIG. 5 is an illustrative gain map for a TrueVoice system that assumes a prototypical loss between TrueVoice system and the listener at CPE, in accordance with the present invention.
The present invention will now be described in accordance with an illustrative embodiment presented in FIG. 3. FIG. 3 depicts a called party's half of a telephone network connection. The system depicted includes an enhanced TrueVoice system 41 4ESS 27, network attenuation element 29, a D/A-A/D converter 25, a hybrid converter 23, and CPE 42. System 41 comprises conventional digital signal processing hardware and software for performing the functions described below. As discussed above with reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 3 includes portions of called party receive and transmit paths 36, 38, respectively.
The illustrative embodiment of FIG. 3 functions to adjust the overall level of the signal transmitted to the called party. Steps carried out by the salient elements of FIG. 3 are illustrated in FIG. 4. The TrueVoice network signal processor 41 emits a tag signal, for example, a 25 Hz tone (which is also provided by conventional TrueVoice® 33), on the called party's receive path 36 to the CPE 42. Step 50. CPE 42, using conventional signal processing techniques, detects the presence and level of the tag signal. Step 52. The paper "Algorithms for Multi-Channel DTMF Detection for the WEDSP32 Family," Gay et. al., Proc. IEEE International Conf. on Acoustics, Speech and Sig. Pro., pp.1134-1137, 1989, sets forth illustrative signal processing techniques for detecting tones in the subscriber loop (and is hereby incorporated by reference as if set forth fully herein). The CPE 42 may provide a visual indication notifying a customer that TrueVoice 41 is present through use of a lamp, LED, LCD display or other icon. The network enhancement (TrueVoice®) can also be audibly branded by, for example, using a unique tone or announcement.
In response to detecting the 25 Hz tag, CPE 42 issues a first calibration signal. Step 53. The first calibration signal can be, for example, a tone, white noise, a spread spectrum signal, etc. This calibration signal represents the amount of loss suffered by the tag in traversing the receive path 36, 34 to the CPE 42 from the TrueVoice processor 41. First, CPE 42 computes the received tag signal power using any of the conventional techniques. For example, a measure of signal power may be computed as the square of the received signal voltage. Then, the loss is determined as the difference between received tag signal power and transmitted tag signal power (known a prior). CPE 42 then encodes the measured loss using any of the available techniques. For example, loss can be represented as a number of tone bursts, a duration of a tone, or data transmitted as a spread spectrum signal.
Detection of the 25 Hz tag can be in the analog domain to avoid problems incurred in signal conversion. This would allow detection for a broader class of CPE that may not have digital signal processing capability. However, tag detection, loss computation, and calibration signal generation can be readily performed with conventional techniques by CPE 42 (e.g., telephones) having signal processing capabilities.
The TrueVoice system 41 receives the calibration signal transmitted by CPE 42 via path 38 and decodes the loss value represented by the signal using a conventional detection process suitable to the encoding of the calibration signal (such as counting tone bursts, measuring tone length, or receiving and decoding a spread spectrum signal). Step 54. As a result of having this measure of loss in the called party's receive path 36, 34, the TrueVoice system 41 adjusts the gain on the signal it transmits on that path 36 to compensate for the measured signal loss. Step 56.
While loss is what is most likely, it may be that the local loop 34 of the called party actually provides a gain. In such a case, the TrueVoice system 41 can scale back its gain to avoid overwhelming the called party. On a long or weak local loop 34, a more aggressive gain can be applied to compensate for loss. Because of this, the term "loss" can be generally construed in either its positive sense--signal level attenuation--or its negative sense--signal boost--experienced during transmission of the tag signal on the path 36, 34. Similarly, the term "gain" can be generally construed in either its positive sense--signal boost--or in its negative sense--signal attenuation. For purposes of embodiment illustration, however, the terms "loss" and "gain" are used in their positive senses. Naturally, the inventive concepts go to either senses of these terms.
TrueVoice system 41 operates in accordance with a two stage process to apply appropriate gain in accordance with the invention. First, the input signal to element 41 on path 36 is processed in accordance with a gain map. The gain map provides a signal gain, over a range of input power, that appropriately compensates for variations in signal power introduced prior to that point in the connection (i.e., by elements 20, 31, and 35, see FIG. 1) and that assumes a prototypical loss characteristic for the remainder of the circuit (i.e., for elements 36, 34, and 42). This gain would be applied in accordance with the gain map regardless of whether system 41 received any calibration signal from CPE 42. An illustrative gain map is presented in FIG. 5. If the calibration signal is received by TrueVoice system 41, then further signal processing is performed on the input signal to adjust it in accordance with a level of gain (or loss) indicated by the calibration signal. That is, the output signal from the gain map stage (i.e., the input signal adjusted in accordance with the gain map) is multiplied by a gain (or loss) value provided in accordance with the calibration signal. Thus:
SO =Sgm *gc
where SO is the signal output from system 41, Sgm is the signal from the gain map stage of system 41, and gc is the gain determined in accordance with the calibration signal. If no calibration signal is received (because of the absence of CPE capable of participating in the calibration process, for example), this second stage gain factor is unity (effectively providing no adjustment beyond the gain map stage). Thus, with an appropriate gain applied by system 41, callers on long loops receive sufficient gain to perceive the benefits of the TrueVoice® enhancement. Further, the risk of over driving callers on shorter loops is eliminated.
Spectral shaping is the process by which the level of a signal is adjusted on a frequency-dependent basis so as to achieve a desired "sound" at the CPE 42. This is done by a process which determines the frequency response of the receive path 36, 34 and adjusts the level of the signal communicated over that path so as to achieve a desired effect, such as a flat (i.e., equalized) over-all frequency response. Spectral shaping is achieved in accordance with the illustrative embodiment of the present invention as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and may be performed instead of or in addition to the gain mapping discussed above.
To perform spectral shaping, the TrueVoice system 41 issues a wide-band signal to CPE 42. Step 58. This wide-band signal includes frequency components across the band in which spectral shaping is desired. The wide-band signal illustratively comprises sinusoids (tones) of equal amplitude spaced at 50 Hz intervals across the standard telephone bandwidth. The CPE 42 detects the tones and determines the loss at the tone frequencies with the use of conventional tone detection techniques. Step 60. CPE 42 then encodes the tone loss values and transmits a calibration signal back to the TrueVoice system 33. Step 61. As discussed above, encoding of the measured loss of the tones by CPE 42 can be done using any of the available techniques. For example, loss at a tone frequency can be represented as a number of tone bursts, a duration of a tone, or data transmitted as a spread spectrum signal.
The TrueVoice system 41 receives the calibration signal transmitted by CPE 42 and decodes the tone loss values represented by the calibration signal using a conventional detection process suitable to that signal (such as counting tone bursts, measuring tone length, or receiving and decoding a spread spectrum signal). Step 62. The TrueVoice system 41 performs conventional interpolation of tone loss values it determines from the received calibration signal to approximate loss values at frequencies other than the tone frequencies. As a result of having this measure of loss in the called party's receive path 34, 36 at various frequencies, the TrueVoice system 41 adjusts the gain on the signal it transmits on path 36 to compensate for the measured signal loss. Step 64. In this case, the gain is variable with frequency, in accordance with the calibration signals received from the CPE 42. Gain may be applied as discussed above for each range of frequencies desired.
As an alternative to transmitting calibration signals back to the TrueVoice system 41, whether relating to a single tone or a wideband signal, the CPE 42 can apply conventional equalization to the signals received from path 36 to enhance the quality of sound reproduced at the CPE 42, rather than relying on the network element to do so.
In both the gain mapping and spectral shaping discussions above, loss caused by a signal's traversal of the receive path 34, 36 is measured by the CPE and communicated back to the TrueVoice system 41 where compensation for the measured loss is applied. However, a measure of gain mapping and/or spectral shaping can be achieved through a "loop back" process. The loop back process is one in which the CPE 42 does not measure and communicate information relating to signal loss to the TrueVoice system 41, but rather the CPE receives a tag or wide-band signal from the TrueVoice system 41 on path 36 and returns (or "loops back") the signal to the TrueVoice system 41 on path 34, 38. The returned signal has thus traversed a loop from and to the TrueVoice system 41 via the CPE 42 and any loss experienced by the signal is the result of the signal traversing the two paths 34, 36, and 34, 38 (negating the effects of the CPE 42). Thus, the TrueVoice system 41 itself can determine directly what type of gain mapping/spectral shaping to do, rather than involve the CPE 42 in any computation of loss.
This loss as measured in accordance with the loop back technique is caused by both paths 34, 36 and 34, 38. Consequently, the TrueVoice system must approximate that portion of loss due to the receive path 34, 36 only. Loss could be apportioned evenly between the two paths, or, proportionately if a -6 dB attenuation is present in path 36.
The present invention provides communication between the TrueVoice system 41 and the CPE 42. This allows for a prescribed signal to be sent by one device to the other such that the other device can estimate the effects of the subscriber loop, i.e., signal loss, spectral shaping, etc. The embodiments of the present invention employ CPE as an agent of the network to assist in providing network maintenance. In these illustrative cases, the CPE acts as an agent to assist in the maintenance of network frequency response and volume control. The principles of the present invention may be extended to other situations where CPE can provide network elements with information about network performance so that the network can adjust its operation to maintain, e.g., service quality.
Although a number of specific embodiments of this invention have been shown and described herein, it is to be understood that these embodiments are merely illustrative of the many possible specific arrangements which can be devised in application of the principles of the invention. Numerous and varied other arrangements can be devised in accordance with these principles by those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.
For example, while the first signal is described as being sub-audible (e.g., the tag signal), an audible tone may be used.
As used herein, the term "wide-band" refers to a signal having more than a single frequency component, as distinct from the term "tone," which refers to a signal having a single frequency component.
As stated above, the network enhancement (TrueVoice®) can may be audibly branded by, for example, use of a unique tone or announcement. Such a tone or announcement may be generated within the telephone network and played at the CPE or it may be generated by the CPE in response to receipt of a first signal.
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Detailed Accident Report
Submitted By: Mark Moore, NWAC
Place: Near Crystal Mountain
State: WA
Country: USA
Summary: 1 skier caught, long ride, broken leg
Preliminary Accident Report--East Peak/Ted's Buttress Avalanche Incident
Near Crystal Mountain, Washington
Prepared by Mark Moore, Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center in conjunction with field report and victim interview from Chet Mowbray, Crystal Mountain Professional Ski Patrol
Date & Time--1/16/2000, ~1200 PM PST
Weather--Cloudy, Very windy--S-SW wind, 40-60 mph, Temp ~31 deg F
Type and Size of slide--N-HS-3, releasing from a vertical rib which was cross loaded by the wind
Other slide parameters: N-NW aspect; estimated slope angle=35-40 deg; slab about 2-3 ft deep X 300 ft wide; ~6350 ft starting elevation; vertical fall ~1,400 ft; victim caught on approximately 33-34 degree slope at about the 5200 ft level; once caught he was carried about 300 vertical through broken timber
Preliminary Accident Summary--
The following summary was prepared after a victim interview, and subsequent reconstruction of the avalanche incident by Chet Mowbray and Mark Moore.
On Saturday, January 15, 2000, the victim set off up toward East Peak (to the east of the base of the Crystal Mountain ski area) for an overnight solo ski tour. Although the weather on Saturday was reasonable (relatively light winds in the AM followed by gradually increasing ridgetop winds in the afternoon with temperatures in the upper teens to low 20's), and promised good touring, the weather definitely deteriorated significantly Saturday night along with a significant increase in the avalanche danger (see the summary of NWAC forecasts issued below). After digging a snow cave at approximately 6300 ft, the victim took one run on his alpine gear and then toured back to camp. Later in the evening it began snowing increasingly heavy at times with winds averaging nearly 30 during the early morning hours. During the interview the victim mentioned that the entrance to his snow cave had filled with snow several times during the night. Around 1000 AM PST, Sunday the 16th, the victim skinned up approximately 300 ft vertical above his camp and skied down about 1400 ft vertical to an old ski run named Ted's. At this point, the victim donned skins and began his ascent back toward his snow cave. Around noon and nearing the peak of the storm, with winds averaging 40-45 mph and gusts spiking between 70 and 100 mph at the nearby ski area, the victim was probably between 5200 and 5300 ft elevation when he looked upslope and saw a wall of snow coming toward him. The victim reported that upon being hit, he was under the snow for some time as he was swept through some spruce timber which he struck several times. These tree encounters may have held him up enough for the main body of the slide to pass by, hence keeping him above the main and deeper deposition zone. During the slide and possibly as he was being swept through the spruce band, the victim sustained significant damage to his left leg. He tried crawling out but eventually resorted to yelling for help. Around 2 PM, a ski area employee near the employee housing area heard the yells for help, and hiked up toward the source of the yells and the victim. Upon arrival, the employee tried to carry the victim for a ways, but finally ended up dragging him almost to the Gold Hills summer road at about the 4500 ft level. About this same time the ski patrol was notified of the incident and a patroller was dispatched with a snow cat and snowmobile. The patroller arrived on the scene at approximately 3:15 PM and proceeded to stabilize the victim's leg and treat him for mild hypothermia. He was then loaded into the snow cat and transported to the ski area base and patrol first aid room. Despite mild hypothermia and a doctor's diagnosis of significant ligament and cartilage damage around his left knee, the victim should consider himself lucky. The slide was a 2-3 ft fracture and ran almost 1400 ft vertically, depositing a considerable amount of debris in the runout with 2 to 3 ft blocks still much in evidence.
During the post incident interview, the victim stated that he had been caught in a slide the previous winter in the Mt Baker area, during which he lost much of his equipment. He indicated that he was more cautious now in his route selection, and felt that the slope he was on was stable, not considering the slope that lay above him. At the time of the accident, the victim had left all of his gear in his snow cave (including a shovel). It is currently unknown if he had an avalanche transceiver. However considering the fact that he was traveling alone, this point may be moot.
Ancillary Snow, Weather and Avalanche Information:
Increasingly strong winds were in evidence throughout the nearby ski area from early morning up through the time of the incident. Mountain top winds measured near the top of the Rainier Express Chair (at about the 6800 ft level) increased from around 20-30 with gusts to 40 at 6 AM to approximately 30-50 mph average and gusts to over 70 around mid-day. Wind gusts over 100 mph were also recorded at the breakover tower on the Rainier Express chair around mid-day. At the top of the nearby White Pass ski area, wind gusts of over 110 mph were recorded between noon and 2 PM.
Temperatures were also rising during the morning and early afternoon, increasing from 26 deg F at 6 AM PST near the base of the nearby ski area to 31 deg F at 1 PM PST.
In response to these weather conditions, the Northwest Weather and Avalanche Center had issued an Avalanche Warning for an increase in the avalanche danger Sunday, with the back country danger becoming high above 4000 feet and considerable below Sunday afternoon and evening--outside of developed ski areas and highways. Such a trend for increasing danger Sunday was also indicated in the avalanche danger forecast issued on Saturday, which mentioned an increasing likelihood of both natural and human triggered slide releases--especially on northwest through northeast exposures.


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Filmmaker Michael Moore is scheduled to speak at a San Diego, California, fairground after being barred from a nearby university campus because of his political activities, organisers said today.
Moore's scheduled October 13 talk at California State University-San Marcos was cancelled by university President Karen Haynes. Moore's $US37,000 ($A52,000) fee was defrayed in part by student activity funds at the public university.
Haynes said it was illegal to spend state funds to host Moore, an ardent opponent of President George W Bush, on campus ahead of the November 2 presidential election.
"As a public university, we are prohibited from spending state funds on partisan political activity or direct political advocacy," Haynes wrote in a statement.
She argued that Moore had campaigned for Democratic candidates and has publicly declared his desire to oust Bush. She said the university would welcome him as a speaker after the election.
Organisers rejected her offer and declared victory after arranging for Moore to speak October 12 at the nearby fairground.
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Owners of one of Samsung's current leading smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S will rejoice today as the long awaited Android upgrade – Version 2.2 Froyo – has started hitting devices and will be available to all by the end of this month. Despite the Galaxy S being one of Samsung's leading smartphones, the Froyo update which has been available on other devices (Samsung and other competitors) has taken quite a while to finally reach it.
Samsung's Official UK Twitter said today; "Froyo starts rolling out today; everyone will have it by the end of Nov. To prepare, get the latest version of Kies." Kies is a piece of software required to obtain the update.
The update to Froyo 2.2 means that Samsung Galaxy S owners can now make use of a number of new features including; the very popular flash support, Google Maps GPS navigation with voice guidance, and device tethering.
However, this rather late update may be made inferior very soon, as the upcoming version 2.3 Gingerbread has been reported to be closer to release than ever, with the next update from Google's OS being sent to developers in under a week on November 11th. So what are you Samsung Galaxy S users waiting for? Get your long time coming update now before you have to feel inferior to all those devices which may get Gingerbread earlier than you.
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'Surprisingly, the Bruins continue to climb in the Northeast Division, even though they're consistently outshot by opponents. Boston now has a 13-6-3 record when they're outshot, but just a 2-4-0 record when they wind up with more shots.'
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mygig retrofit in 07 help
can someone point me in the right direction for finding some update discs???
I guess I need the one to fix the clock..........mine isnt working
my mygig with navigation says application 1.220, database rs6-n 106 0642 and gracenotes is 534
I want to know where to BUY the discs, Im not tech savvy at all!!!!!!!!
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You dont need to be tech savy. Just download the zip and burn a disc. Otherwise...... Ebay? Btw there is no way to update the maps without paying $200 because they are vin specific. Not like the rec where updates are like $5
Re: mygig retrofit in 07 help
appreciate it
so, do I need 2 updates???
gracenotes and something else?
what about this "clock patch" thing needed to get the clock to function properly when doing a retrofit???
is that part of the regular updating or will I need a 3rd download for that as well
sorry for all the questions
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you must install first the clockfix 2.499, after this installation close the car for 2 min. for shutdown the canbus..........then go and install the last newest software 2.403.
after the software you can update the gracenotes, the last newest are 4620 for US RER.
the clockfix are for have working clock in the mygig.
Re: mygig retrofit in 07 help
yep, just as marco said. you need three discs. they are simple to make if you have a burner and a few blank cds and dvds
Re: mygig retrofit in 07 help
anyone have any links to the 2.499 clock fix, the 2.403 software and the 4620 gracenotes?????
I really do appreciate all the help fellas!
I just installed this mygig last weekend and have done ZERO research on it
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marco has the latest updates on his server, i will try to find the link
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Sorry i forget the links, mea culpa!!!
you find all update on my server.
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I don't know who is more excited. Bella can't wait to hang out with her friends and I can't wait for a little time to myself.
I don't know who is more excited. Bella can't wait to hang out with her friends and I can't wait for a little time to myself.
Bella will be in school every morning this year. She's headed back to last year's school for three days and going two days at a local park preschool. Last week we went to an open house and she didn't want to leave. I'm guessing she's going to really enjoy it.
a: Most lions are carnivores, but Leo The Paper Eating Lion is a papivore. (paper-vore)
I have a feeling we'll be spending a lot of time here in the future.
Someone is getting a little too big for the play cars at the Ager Center.
We didn't do much this weekend. Friday night was date night to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Saturday and Sunday were both low key. We watched movies, I played with yarn, Bella spent hours with her Color Wonder and T. researched beach houses for our September vacation. We did manage to get outside for a little while.
Second week of zoo camp was a success. The summer is zooming by fast!
Today was the last day of Bella's zoo camp: Coats of Many Colors. This week she touched a dove, a mouse and a rat. She refused to touch Spiny Bear the hedgehog, though. Her favorite was feeding the goats their breakfast.
The Zoo Crew helped the kids make scrapbooks of the things they saw this week. Isn't that a neat idea? Here is Bella's peacock.
She goes into a tv trance whenever the show airs.
You ask her, "What's another word that begins with the letter 'i'?" and she says, "Iguanodon!"
At dinner she says, "Mom's a vegetarian just like Ned the brontosaurus."
You hear la-la-loooo and graaaak coming from her room during "quiet" time.
She insists that you help her draw the entire Pteranodon family. (Dad drew the short straw for this request.)
The dinosaur in the middle is Buddy. He's a T-Rex. Am I the only one who thinks Mrs. Pteranodon has some explaining to do?


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This week's code review is on Calipso by Clifton
Cunningham. I only found out about Calipso today, but so many people
seemed to want to learn more about Express apps that I thought it would
be worth checking it out.
Calipso (GitHub: cliftonc /
calipso, License: MIT) is a
content management system, inspired by popular tools like WordPress and
Drupal. It already has some cool features:
You'll need Node, npm, and MongoDB to use Calipso.
Check the code out with Git, then set up the packages with npm:
$ git clone firstname.lastname@example.com:cliftonc/calipso.git
$ cd calipso
$ npm install
$ node app
Then visit http://localhost:3000/ to see a suspiciously empty site.
A fresh Calipso install makes a lot more sense when logged in, so log in
with admin/password first. There's a settings section under Admin
which allows modules to be turned on. Content can be created using the
navigation under Content, and the Content Type section is used to
manage the types of pages a site will use.
Calipso has a structure that is deceptively similar to most Express
apps. The
app.js file is fairly light -- it just deals with
booting the application. The configuration files can be found in
conf/ which are split into environments (development,
production, test). There's also a file for managing settings which saves
them to the database.
There aren't view or controller directories because this part of the app
is split into themes and modules.
Settings are loaded from a similar pattern to something I use to
separate out potentially lengthy Express settings:
module.exports = function(app,express) {
// Database connection
app.set('db-uri', 'mongodb://localhost/calipso-dev');
// ...
The environment configuration files are then loaded by the configuration
var NODE_ENV = global.process.env.NODE_ENV || 'development';
app.configure(NODE_ENV, function() {
require("./"+NODE_ENV+".js")(app, express);
loadConfig(app, defaultConfig, function(err, config) {
app.set('config', config);
Mongoose is the database library, so there are a lot of schemas kicking around:
AppConfigSchema: Stores the site's various settings
AppModule: Module status, embedded within
User and
Role: Used by the user module for
managing users
Tag: Used to create tag clouds
TaxonomyMenu: Used by the taxonomy module for creating
ScheduledJob: Stores background tasks that are run by
Media and
MediaGallery: Used to manage
Content and
ContentType: Generic content
The Mongoose library is passed around inside modules:
var MediaGallery = new calipso.lib.mongoose.Schema({
name: {type: String, required: true},
description: {type: String, required: true},
author: {type: String, required: true},
ispublic: {type: Boolean, required: true, default: false},
created: {type: Date, default: Date.now},
updated: {type: Date, default: Date.now}
This is true for other shared libraries as well. The
calipso module is passed around everywhere so modules don't
need to keep loading the same libraries.
From what I can tell, the author has used sensible data types and
embedded documents where they make sense.
Calipso abstracts Express away from modules, and makes heavy use of
Step to get parallel execution for some boot time and reloading speed improvements.
Modules are defined like this:
exports = module.exports = {
init: init,
route: route,
install: install,
reload: reload,
disable: disable,
about: {
description: 'Sample content to test themes.',
author: 'cliftonc',
version: '0.2.0',
home: 'http://github.com/cliftonc/calipso'
Every property except
about is a function. Some have
signatures with
req, res like Express actions, others have
extra values from Calipso, and
init takes
module, .
app, next
Calipso's routing is Express middleware, which has allowed the author to
distance Calipso's concept of modules from Express's API.
Calipso logs a lot of stuff, so the author has decided to use
winston which is an asynchronous logging library. This is actually a very flexible library -- it can log
to the console, files, Loggly, or potentially
Forms are generated using
CalipsoForm, which takes readable
JSON input and produces HTML. This is used inside modules, and there's a
good example in
function renderSampleContentPage(req, res, template, block, next) {
calipso.form.process(req, function(incomingForm) {
var sampleForm = {
id: 'sample-content-form',
cls: 'sample-content-form',
title: 'Sample Content Form',
// ...
calipso.form.render(sampleForm, incomingForm, req, function(form) {
calipso.theme.renderItem(req, res, template, block, {
form: form
I was extremely pleased to see some effort towards internationalisation
in Calipso. It has its own translation code which is exposed as Connect
middleware. That means the translation module can access the session to
determine what language is selected.
The translation module keeps a cache around for lookups, which are just
a case of looking up the string based on the English string, then
replacing any embedded values. Curly braces are used for interpolation:
Profile Profile".
There are a few modules that provide similar functionality, available
through npm. I've been looking at
node-jus-i18n and Polyglot.
Calipso builds on Express, but it feels very different to a typical
Express app because of the module loading system. Many apps would
benefit from using the settings loading approach, and I'm definitely
going to look at using
winston in my next project.
Passing around the shared
calipso object is interesting as
well, it reduces the need to keep loading key libraries.
There's a lot of Mongoose code here as well, so if you're looking to
learn more about that it might be worth digging in. And, if you're
interested in learning how to write Calipso modules, Clifton writes
extremely detailed code comments so it shouldn't be too hard to get
started with his
template module.


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BALTIMORE – At the conclusion of a three-day tryout featuring more than 80 of the top women's lacrosse players in the country, US Lacrosse has announced the 36-player roster for the 2011-12 U.S. women's national senior team. This team will lay the foundation for the 2013 team that will compete in the 2013 Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Cup in Oshawa, Ontario.
This team will come together for several events this year including: Stars & Stripes Weekend in October, Champion Challenge in January and conduct numerous national team player clinics throughout the year at various places around the country.
The following players have been named to the 2011-12 Team USA:
Name - Hometown, State, College
Sarah Albrecht - Braintree, Mass., Northwestern '06
Amy Altig - Severna Park, Md., James Madison '05
Casey Ancarrow - Jarrettsville, Md., James Madison '13
Kelly Berger - Columbia, Md., James Madison '07
Sarah Bullard - Needham, Mass., Duke '11
Kara Cannizzaro - Cazenovia, N.Y., North Carolina '13
Ally Carey - Bel Air, Md., Vanderbilt '12
Kristen Carr - Baltimore, Md., North Carolina '10
Corey Donohoe - Jarrettsville, Md., North Carolina '11
Katrina Dowd - Yorktown Heights, N.Y., Northwestern '10
Danielle Estraco - Massapequa, N.Y., Boston University 13
Amber Falcone - Westminster, Md., North Carolina '09
Molly Ford - Reisterstown, Md., Georgetown '10
Grace Golden - Manhasset, N.Y., William & Mary '11
Katie Hertsch - Westminster, Md., Hofstra '11
Megan Huether - Lutherville, Md., Duke '06
Kristin Igoe - Framingham, Mass., Boston College '11
Ashby Kaestner - Trappe, Md., Georgetown '10
Erica LaGrow - Skaneateles, N.Y., North Carolina '08
Kendall McBrearty - Alexandria, Va., Virginia '08
Caitlyn McFadden - Phoenix, Md., Maryland '10
Holly McGarvie - Medford, N.J., Princeton '09
Lindsey Munday - Mountain Lakes, N.J., Northwestern '06
Gina Oliver - Pottstown, Pa., Ohio State '05
Brittany Poist - Hampstead, Md., Maryland '11
Katie Rowan - Delmar, N.Y., Syracuse '09
Jennifer Russell - Andover, Mass., North Carolina '10
Katie Schwarzmann - Sykesville, Md., Maryland '13
Lauren Schwarzmann - Sykesville, Md., Johns Hopkins '08
Shannon Smith - West Babylon, N.Y., Northwestern '12
Danielle Spencer - Rochester, N.Y., Northwestern '10
Taylor Thornton - Dallas, Texas, Northwestern '12
Michelle Tumolo - Mullica Hill, N.J., Syracuse '13
Acacia Walker - Sherwood Forest, Md., Maryland '05
Devon Wills - Denver, Colo., Dartmouth '06
Laura Zimmerman - Syracuse, N.Y., North Carolina '12
"We're really excited about the team we put together," Head Coach Ricky Fried said. "The athleticism of each player individually and of the group of 36 collectively is just remarkable. We're really looking forward to getting the squad together in October to begin putting the pieces together and laying the foundation for the 2013 FIL World Cup."
"This was the hottest tryout we've had, and the players did not let that stand in their way," National Teams Program Director Nathaniel Badder said. "They battled all weekend. The level of play on the field was just outstanding. It's comforting to see so many returning players come back and exciting to see so many new players join the group. It will be a lot of fun to see them come together and play as one team in the year ahead."
The team's next training session is at the US Lacrosse Stars & Stripes Weekend in October.
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by Laura Lee Guhrke
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Conor's Way by Laura Lee Guhrke
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This re-issue is available in ebook for a whopping $.99. I'm not going to review it, I'm gonna tell your cheap ass to just go and freaking buy it already. Spinster heroine raising three orphan girls in Reconstruction Louisiana Irish prizefighter hero who's an epic tortured soul = WHY HAVEN'T YOU BOUGHT THE DAMN THING YET?
Story of tortured Irishman, Conor Branigan who finds love in Northern Louisiana helping a shy widow keep her plantation afloat and out of the hands of the local scalawag who wants to build a railroad right through it. Not bad, not great either.
It's been some time since I read a book I hated putting down. It wasn't so much the plot, although it was an interesting plot and perfectly paced, nor the writting, although it is beautifully written. It was the characters I hated to leave.
Conor, an Irish immigrant with a tortured past, has plenty of flaws, but his capacity for love and family are never far from the surface. Plus he's strong, quick, handsome and competent! Never hurts.
The heroine, Olivia, was compelling as well. In spite of her dislike of swearing, gambling, drinking and so forth, she never came off as sanctimonious, ever. I think that's where Ms. Guhrke's talent really shines. That and the light hand portraying the children's personalities and how each of them played a significant part in reeling Conor in.
He eventually capitulates, of course, but the ending has plenty of punch. And all for 99 cents! Wow.
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Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 0061084026, Paperback)In the aftermath of the Civil War, Olivia was determined to save her family and their near-bankrupt Louisiana plantation no matter what--even if it meant taking in cynical ex-boxer Conor Branigan in exchange for help. It wasn't long before she discovered the secret pain hidden beneath his rugged ways. And his ache touched something in her, lighting a fire in her heart.
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Olivia Maitland needs a man. Determined to hang onto her family's Louisiana farm no matter what, Olivia knows she needs a big, strong man to help her, a man who's not afraid of hard work. But in the aftermath of the Civil War, men like that are hard to come by, and when she finds ex-boxer Conor Branigan lying unconscious in the road, Olivia takes him in, even though the hard, brawling Irishman isn't exactly what she had in mind, especially when he ignites a passion in her she's never felt before. Conor knows what it's like to pour all your hopes, dreams, and sweat into a piece of land only to have it come to nothing. He'd already seen his family destroyed and their lands taken during the Irish famine when he was a boy, and he has no intention of sticking around long enough to watch a corrupt man with power do the same thing to Olivia. But she and her three adopted daughters touch dreams in Conor he thought he'd forgotten long ago. Can he let go of the bitterness of his past and make a new future with Olivia? Can he believe in love again, or is it just too late for his cynical heart?… (more)
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Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day
So you can have your bread and eat it too.Top Rated Diets of 2017
Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day is a book written by Jeff Hertzberg, M.D. and Zoe Francois. This book is a follow-up to their first book which offered a simple, adaptable artisan bread recipe. This book offers 100 recipes for healthy bread baked with whole grains, fruits, vegetables and gluten-free ingredients.
In this book, Hertzberg and Francois provide tips for people who want to eat healthier without giving up the bread they love. Hertzberg, a physician with a strong interest in baking. His experience with preventive health and medicine sparked a quest to apply the techniques of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day (2007) to healthier ingredients in Healthy Bread in Five Minute a Day (2009).
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USC Upstate Excellence in Teaching and Advising AwardThe USC Upstate Excellence in Teaching and Advising Award at USC Upstate recognizes excellence in undergraduate instruction and academic advisement. The overriding criterion for selection is sustained excellence in undergraduate teaching and academic advisement. That is,
consistency in quality of performance in the classroom and academic advisement are emphasized. View for
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Andrew Beer, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Psychology
Department of Psychology
My fundamental goal as a university professor is to foster in my students a life-long love of learning. This lofty goal frames the rest of my approach to teaching. At the heart of learning is a degree of general curiosity. The influential teachers in my life encouraged me
to be a skeptical, independent thinker, and I wish to do the same for those who enroll in my courses. In my opinion, a university education is not primarily about gathering facts; rather it is about acquiring tools to seek the truth about the world around us. Thus, I care less about whether
my students know the answer to a given, existing question and more about whether they know how to go about finding answers to new questions, solving new problems. I try to model enthusiasm and careful consideration by incorporating lessons I have learned from work in the laboratory and field settings into
our course discussions. This allows my students to see that I am fully engaged in the learning process myself, even to this day, and that it is one of the ways in which I find purpose and enjoyment in life. I hope that I can influence students to find
themselves in similar positions later, but on their own terms. Maybe they will decide to learn about local history, or bread making, or how to play the clarinet, but I hope that in some small way, something we did in class might have set them on that path. As noted previously, this
is a fairly lofty goal, but having been personally influenced in such ways makes me believe it is possible. And, I enjoy trying.
Gary Bradley, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of Education
Coordinator, Middle Level and Secondary Programs
My goal is to empower all my students to be successful future teachers. Mastery of content is important. I enjoy learning more about science and best teaching strategies supported by research. In my classroom, I foster an environment of discovery. A practical, hand-on approach with
student participation and exploration lends itself to student ownership of the content that equips them for their own future classroom. Knowing my students is also essential. I love learning about their interests and goals and helping them develop their natural gifts
for best teaching practices.
Building the bridge between my students and the content is another crucial element where I focus considerable time and energy. The most effective way that I have found to achieve this is through a compelling narrative. This is a story, often from real-life experiences,
that inspires my students. It awakens their desire to go deeper into the content than they would usually go. As my students "catch fire" they will go on to create their own compelling narrative that will inspire their students.
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by NICHOLAS J. CONKLIN
The West Michigan Whitecaps have been an integral part of the West Michigan sports scene over the past 15 years. With the successes of league championships in 1996, 1998 and 2006, and the many other accomplishments, the parents and families of the players take a large amount of pride in their sons. But, while many of these players tend to come from across the country and even around the world like Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and Taiwan, the question of where they live is often one that is forgotten. Unlike major league players, the players just breaking into the minor leagues often do not have the large contracts and salaries of their big league counterparts. With the added movement that many players make throughout the different levels, apartment hunting may be too time consuming and costly for them. That is why the West Michigan Whitecaps decided to adopt a unique and personalized way in which to help house players.
By calling upon the support of the surrounding communities, the Whitecaps were able to establish the Keep-a-Cap program. The program has been a team initiative since they began play in 1994. Although totally voluntary, nearly 90 percent of players yearly participate in the program, and over 50 families have been involved since its inception.
In order for a family to become hosts, they must pass a selection process as well as a home evaluation. The process typically begins around the beginning of January for the upcoming season. Whitecaps Community Relations Coordinator Anna Peterson begins the applicant process by sending an application to current and past host families. After communicating with the interested family, a home visit is scheduled and then, if the family can be approved, the family profile is complied and sent along to the players. The host families are required to provide the players with a room and bathroom facility, as well as cooking and laundry facilities. However, the players are mainly on their own when it comes to cleaning and transportation—and pay a small fee for their living expenses.
Rockford has been one area that has taken to housing many of the Whitecaps over the years. With over six host families in the Rockford area, and over 20 families throughout West Michigan participating, the program has seen enormous growth since its beginning.
"West Michigan is a great community, and we receive a lot of support from families, especially those in the area," said Peterson.
The family choice is up to the players, and the Whitecaps give them family suggestions from former players who have participated in the host program.
Although the role of the host family can change from season to season, depending on their relationship with the player, the main goal is providing them a comfortable place to stay. A season typically runs from April until September, which means that the players are away from home much of the time; it is nice for them to have a warm, comfortable place.
"They're not living dorm-style where they're eating KFC or Burger King," said Sue Jazwiec. Jazwiec, along with her husband and son, has been a host family for seven years. She also says constancy is a key to the relationship between family and players.
"The host family gives them some stability. They feel like they're coming home, there's food in the fridge, and they have their own place upstairs," said Jazwiec.
Another host family from Rockford, Dave and Carmen Cox, has housed players since the 2005 season, and has come to see the program as a very rewarding process. Originally from Atlanta, Ga., the Coxes were unaware that West Michigan had a minor league team, let alone a host family program. Until their move to the Rockford area in the fall of 2000, they had never been involved in any type of athlete housing program. The Coxes first began hosting players four years ago, and have housed a total of 14 individuals. Since that time they have come to form many close relationships with the players. The Cox family has hosted Major Leaguers such as Cameron Maybin (outfielder, Florida Marlins) and Jair Jurrjens (pitcher, Atlanta Braves). Referring to the players as their "summer sons," the Coxes have built many close bonds with them, and have continued communication with them over the years.
"We have been fortunate enough to watch them, encourage them, and visit them during their careers," said Carmen, during a telephone interview from Atlanta, while on a trip and visiting former player Jurrjens, who was the starting pitcher that night for the Braves.
But the key to building these close relationships comes through the ability to make the players feel at home. For Dale and Sheryl Dalman, this includes such adventures as bike rides, summer jazz concerts, and even boating and tubing at Sandy Pines. While, Sue Jazwiec stresses the point that "these guys are 21 and 22 years old, who have a lot of freedom, and can tend to come and go as they need to due to their schedules," she also offered advice to those unfamiliar with the program that the amount of time spent with the players is dependant upon everyone's individual schedules. This means that often the host family can go days without seeing a player or being able to talk with them, which makes the time together special, and often the dinner table has become a solid meeting ground for the family and players. The Dalmans also try to personalize the occasion by making some of the players' favorite meals, and Sheryl says, "If the guys get their arepas [a Venezuelan bread staple], they are happy campers!"
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An Intimate Riverfront Estes Park Escape!
An intimate riverfront resort consisting of only 19 suites, Boulder Brook on Fall River offers adult-only spa suites perfect for any romantic getaway. Situated on the bank of the cascading Fall River, Boulder Brook is conveniently located between the amenities of the town of Estes Park and the ruggedly breathtaking Rocky Mountain National Park. No matter which suite option is selected, each offer private riverfront decks, vaulted ceilings, jetted tubs (for two), and cozy fireplaces. A great home base for an excursion to the Rockies or simply a place to kick back, soak in the hot tub, and enjoy the surrounding nature, Boulder Brook on Fall River is the ideal, secluded, and luxurious romantic Colorado getaway!
- Wifi
- Restaurant Onsite
- Pets Allowed
- Property Size 19 units
- Conference Facility
- Kids Allowed
- Nearby City Estes Park
- Nearby Water Fall River
- Open Dates All Year
Whether exploring the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park or sticking round Boulder Brook's resort grounds, it's apparent that preservation of the surrounding natural environment is a top priority. Evidence of this is conveyed in the ease of viewing the nature that inhabits the area. From elks, bighorn sheep, deer, moose, foxes, woodpeckers, wild turkeys, and more, it's always an adventure in the Rockies!
Just steps away from any suite at Boulder Brook on Fall River is access to great fishing possibilities! Although only catch and release is permitted (some of the area's trout are endangered), this is the perfect spot to cast your line during your stay. Most of the natural fish in the area are brown trout, ranging from eight to ten inches.
The secluded riverfront location, along with the adult-only nature of the spa suites, encourages the quintessential honeymoon getaway. The majesty of the nearby Rockies, the sounds of the Fall River, and the first-hand view of nature makes it easy for any couple to forget all the troubles of their weekly grinds. Instead, simply relax with your spouse and enjoy the start of your new life together.
The intimate, adults-only, spa suites at Boulder Brook on Fall River boast luxuries such as riverfront decks, vaulted ceilings, private two-person jetted tubs, and warm fireplaces. The luxury of in-room spa massages are also available at the resort. The cozy gazebo is a wonderful place to unwind with a good book, and their concierge can help you plan dinner reservations nearby!
During a stay at Boulder Brook on Fall River, take advantage of their convenient location by exploring some of Rocky Mountain National Park 412 square miles of dramatic mountain landscape. Hike or horseback ride and view the wildlife that permeate the area. In the winter months, skiing and snowshoeing are great activities to undertake.
Reconnect with nature by booking a stay at the intimate riverfront location of Boulder Brook on Fall River. Explore the area on a hike through the nearby Rocky Mountain National Park, or fish at the Fall River. Or, you can sit back and relax on the resort's private deck, where you can catch a likely glimpse of local wildlife from deer to bighorn sheep!
An intimate riverfront location, along with the adult-only nature of the spa suites, encourages any type of romantic getaway -- honeymoon, anniversary, or just getting away. The majesty of the Rocky Mountains, the sounds of the Fall River, and the accessibility to nature makes it easy for any couple to forget all the troubles of their weekly routines and concentrate on each other. Let their concierge service book tour trips, dinner reservations, and much more!
During the winter months, ski the snow-covered Rockies while staying at Boulder Brook on Fall River. Though ski conditions are often challenging -- the east side of Rocky Mountain National Park receives limited snow -- cross-country skiing and snowshoeing remain popular wintertime activities. There's nothing in the world like shredding the slopes of the Rockies!
The riverfront retreat of Boulder Brook on Fall River offers ultimate relaxation! Feel free to fully take in the serenity amongst the mountains and forests of Estes Park in a private outdoor hot tub. When that isn't enough, in-room massages are available -- perfect for any couple seeking some R&R.
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Overnight accommodations at Boulder Brook on Fall River consists of 19 suites. Available in one or two bedrooms, each option boasts private riverfront decks, vaulted ceilings, jetted tubs (for two), and cozy fireplaces. Whether you're seeking an adventure or a relaxing romantic retreat, Boulder Brook on Fall River has the perfect suite getaway for you!
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So this statement of yours: "If your "husband" is just gonna be some guy who's putting a roof over your head and an occassional booty call, then you have no business being "married."" is complete fantasy. For many many many people, this was (and still is) in fact, a definition of their marriage.
As far as I can tell, filing a marriage certificate and having one post-marriage booty call are all that is required for a legally valid heterosexual marriage across all 50 US states.


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2013 Kids' Choice Award Winners
Tonight (March 23) at the 2013 Kids' Choice Awards, stars like Big Time Rush, Selena Gomez (who nabbed Favorite TV Actress), Katy Perry, Kesha and more were on hand to celebrate — and to hopefully nab some orange blimps!
Over 350 million votes were cast for the Kids' Choice Awards this year, setting an all-time high record for the event. Here's how those votes panned out! (Hint: We bet Justin Bieber and One Direction wished they could have made it!)
Favorite Music Group
Big Time Rush
Bon Jovi
Maroon 5
One Direction – WINNER!
Favorite Male Singer
Justin Bieber – WINNER!
Bruno Mars
Blake Shelton
Favorite Female Singer
Katy Perry – WINNER!
Taylor Swift
Favorite Song
'Call Me Maybe' (Carly Rae Jepsen)
'Gangnam Style' (Psy)
'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' (Taylor Swift)
'What Makes You Beautiful' (One Direction) – WINNER!
Favorite Villain
Reed Alexander ('iCarly')
Simon Cowell ('The X Factor') – WINNER!
Tom Hiddleston ('The Avengers')
Julia Roberts ('Mirror Mirror')
Favorite Reality Show
'America's Got Talent'
'American Idol'
'The Voice'
'Wipeout' – WINNER!
Favorite TV Actress
Miranda Cosgrove
Selena Gomez – WINNER!
Bridgit Mendler
Victoria Justice
Favorite TV Show
'Victorious' – WINNER!
'Good Luck Charlie'
'Wizards of Waverly Place'
Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie
Chris Rock ('Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted')
Adam Sandler ('Hotel Transylvania') – WINNER!
Ben Stiller ('Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted')
Taylor Swift ('The Lorax')