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: to convey, lead, carry, or cause to come along with one toward the place from which the action is being regarded
: to cause to be, act, or move in a special way: such as
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: one having more or less the character, qualities, or nature of something different
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: used as an intensive giving adverbial force to an adjective
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The Bottomless Pit That Is LuminorCreated by NinjaZane
His full name is Luminor Lapis Lazuli Lum. He goes by "Fritz" because unlike the rest of his intermediate family, he hates the letter 'L'.
Fritz is a distant cousin to Leaf. He loves nothing more than to sit back and watch his cousin rock out while he eats his weight in anything edible (and that means ANYTHING edible)! As odd as his big appetite is, he is very polite when eating (well... most of the time)...
Becasue of his love for eating, he even does it in his sleep... So he has a constant stock of "late night" food, pillows, light bulbs, bars of soap, pencils and crayons, shoe string, and cameras.... How is he not dead yet?
MySims (Be MySim... Please?)
Fritz owns the house that he and Sin live in. He rarely leaves for the simple fact that he is pretty much the only elf in town, so he fears being seen as different. That... and it might be the fact that he and Chaz will most likely kill each other if they are in a football field distance of on another.
Like Sin's dog, Balthazar, Fritz also particularly does not like some of Sin's guy friends (one of them being Chaz), or just most guys in general. He blams it on the soul fact that he has seen guys act like jerks for years and he doesn't trust them anymore. But, he is good friends with Buddy, so it's not like he has lost all hope in the male population.
He seems to easily befriend girls (at least the ones who like or are ok with the Tasty interest). They find his appetite almost cute.
In game Interests
- Tasty
- Fun
- Dislikes: Studios
MySims Kingdom (Part 1 and 2)Fritz lives in the Forest of Elves with Leaf and Petal. He admits on helping cousin "destroy" half of the forest for the sake of entertainment. After he admits to his mistake, he is very eager to fix it.
In My Past Mistakes, Fritz is lazier than ever due to a dark cloud of dispare that has fallen over the forest. He is so lazy, he won't even eat. After a few hours of convincing from Elizabeth, Fritz seems to spring back to life and is willing to share a few mystical secrets with her about Wandoliers.
MySims Agents
Fritz hangs out on the Boardwalk all the time, constantly going to either Goth Boy's Turkey on a Fork stand (so Goth Boy referes to him as "the Annoying Elf with Cash") or Chef Wantabe's Sushi bar. Its rumor that Fritz knows something about the Nightmare Crown... To get that information, Sin had to convince Goth Boy to give free food for a month, and even after all that the information is very vague.
MySim SkyHeroes (My First Time For Flight)
Fritz is a scout flyer for Team McFreely, who seems to worship Chaz and all he does. Chaz finds him annyoing. He is constantly getting caught in dog fights that he is not apart of and crashes his ship into others on accident. Even after all that, Fritz is actually pretty good at flying and he never misses when firing missiles. He has lots of different explanations as to why his shots never miss, and none of them have ever been proven.
After watching Sin fly in the sky and beat Chaz the first time, Fritz claims he is Sin's Number one fan. Causing Chaz to get slightly envious, and angry that he lost a fan so Chaz kicks Fritz from the team. Fritz could care less and goes off with Sin to join the Sky Force.
The Girl at T.O.B.O.R.'s
Fritz is only mentioned in the story, and like in Be MySim... Please? he is mentioned as Sin's room mate.
- Fritz's look was created once before his character. It was created on a dare to make Sin look as dumb as possible on MySims.
- Fritz and Chaz do not get along in Be MySims... Please?, but in My First Time for Flight Fritz worships Chaz (in the begining that is).


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Pediatric Optimization of the PharmaJet Needle-Free Intradermal Delivery System (PharmaJet)
This study has been completed.
University of Colorado, Denver
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First received: December 12, 2011
Last updated: March 6, 2013
Last verified: December 2012
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The PharmaJet needle-free injection system is a consistent approach to delivering injectates into the dermal layer of the human skin for the purpose of vaccination or medication delivery.
|Functionality and Performance of Device
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|Study Design:
|Observational Model: Case-Only
Time Perspective: Prospective
|Official Title:
|Pediatric Optimization of the PharmaJet Needle-Free Intradermal Delivery System
Further study details as provided by University of Colorado, Denver:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Completeness of injection [ Time Frame: within one minute after injection ]To assess measures of injection performance, including estimates of injection completeness by collecting residual surface moisture with filter paper that will be circled with indelible ink; the volume will be compared to a reference set of moisture recordings. Measurement of the bleb size following injection will recorded in millimeters.
- Size of bleb on skin after injection [ Time Frame: within 2 minutes after injection ]Measurement of the bleb size immediately following injection will be determined using a millimeter ruler
- Acceptability by subject [ Time Frame: up to 48 hrs ]subjects response to the injection-level of pain or discomfort. Subjects response will not be collected for those who opt to receive the injections while under anesthesia.
|Study Start Date:
|December 2011
|Study Completion Date:
|September 2012
|Primary Completion Date:
|September 2012 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|90 pediatric, 7 to 14 year old subjects
|30 pediatric, 5 to 6 year old subjects
|30 pediatric, 3 to 4 year old subjects
|30 pediatric, 1 to 2 year old subjects
|30 pediatric, 6 to 12 month old subjects
|30 pediatric, 4 to 6 month old subjects
|30 pediatric, 2 to 4 month old subjects
Detailed Description:
Up to 400 children, ages 2 months through 14 years
- To assess measures of injection performance, including estimates of injection completeness by collecting residual surface moisture with filter paper that will be circled with indelible ink; the volume will be compared to a reference set of moisture recordings.
- To document completeness of injections; completeness is defined as <10% of 0.1 ml volume remaining on the skin surface immediately after injection. Measurement of the bleb size following injection will recorded in millimeters.
- To ensure device is well received by subjects. Subject's response to the injection will be noted by the subject and/or family members after the procedure for up to 48 hours.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|2 Months to 14 Years (Child)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
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Study Population
Up to 400 children, aged 2 months to 14 years
Inclusion Criteria:
- Infants and children between ages 2 months and 14 years
- Outpatient, expected to go home day of surgery
- Written consent and assent when appropriate
- Willing to complete and return pain diary (postcard) after 48 hours
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presently have skin rash at the intended injection site
- Have a history of use of any topical or systemic medications at the intended injection site that could have potentially altered the normal physical properties of the skin (i.e. atrophy from chronic steroid use, thinning of the skin from topical or systemic retinoids).
- Have a permanent physical change in the skin at the intended injection site, such as burns, scars or prior radiation therapy.
- Skin disorders that may predispose them to develop skin lesions at sites of trauma.
- Present use of any blood thinning medications.
- In the 10-11 year old cohort, none of the participants can have started puberty.
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Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01494571
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|United States, Colorado
|Children's Hospital Colorado
|Aurora, Colorado, United States, 80045
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University of Colorado, Denver
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|Jeffrey Galinkin, MD
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You're seeing a girl, and its finally time to kiss her. Guys, best way to do it?
Ladies, how do you prefer to be kissed for the first time by a certain guy?
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Just lean in...then wait a little bit...then finally make contact with her lips.
Watch Hitch! or How I Met Your Mother -there's an episode where they talk about how to know when it's the right time to kiss
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So I went to this party last night and met this drop dead gorgeous guy. We started talking and we talked non stop all night, I braided his hair (cause it's medium length), he gave me a piggy back ride up a hill (we were a bit drunk) and I shared my drink with him a lot. At the end of the night I was lying upside down on the couch over him (a really weird way ahah) and he had his hand resting in my knee and he was fiddling with my jeans and then later on when we were standing up he had his arm around me and we kept poking each other noses. What does his hand on my knee mean and do you recon he likes me?
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A Very Disappointing Cruise: Norwegian Getaway Cruise Review by sumac424
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A Very Disappointing Cruise
Destination: Western Caribbean
Embarkation: Miami
My husband and I attended one of the Dance Parties and one of the entertainment staff made what I called a rude and offensive gesture towards me. I was appalled and we went back to our stateroom. If you want to watch the same T.V. shows and movies over and over, turn on Channel 29 and 30. I think I can recited some of the scenes by heart.
The excursions were O.K. The excursion that we took on St. Thomas was great. Zip Lining was fun. Our excursion in Atlantis was poor. Not worth the money and not well planned out.
The highlights of the cruise was the Cruise Director Julie and Assistant Cruise Director Joel. Their high energy and professionalism was a breath of fresh air. The High Ropes Course was a great experience. The Climbing Wall and Zip Line on the ship was never opened. Not sure if they were open while we were in port but never while sailing. The ship has a pool area for children and an area for adults. There were children in the adult pool and hot tubs making it difficult for adults to use. The lounge chairs were packed in a line so tightly that we felt like sardines.
If I had to give the cruise a grade, it would be "D" for Don't Sail. I filled out the post cruise survey and expressed my disappointment and I have yet 3 weeks later have heard back from them. Bad customer service from start to finish.
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The State Room was small but good enough for the time I thought I was going to spend in it.
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PurposeThe purpose of the present study is to investigate the following points: (1) under natural conditions, how doadults determine a unified key when singing in a group? (2) how do kindergarten children unify their singingkey? (3) is there any difference between the singing process of adults and children, and if so, what kind of difference?ProcedureThis study examined the process of a group singing using Micro mike (KAG C420).Multi-track Recorder(Yamaha MD8) and AtomS which is developed for the purpose of this study.We will begin by considering some hypotheses : 1) unified by majority, 2) unified to average key, 3) followingthe people who sing higher, 4) following the peoplewvho sing lower, 5) following the people who sing louder,6) following the people who start early, 7) following the social leader,8) following the musical leader. Pursuing these eight hypotheses, we can reveal a singing process within the group and define thedifferentiation between adults and younger children.ResultsResults of this study revealed the fact that both adults and kindergarten children can find their unified keyduring singing a song. This process is not affected by any kinds of voice, timing, and social/musical leadership. We can say with fair certainty that the following rule can be deduced: unify to average key.
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2009/1/4 Nathan Beyer <email@example.com> > Could any of the IBM folks on the list get some advice from some class > loader experts? > > -Nathan > Hi Nathan, from reading the description I can describe how Jikes RVM avoids this problem (I'm not an IBM VME expert and I've not run the test case to check that Jikes RVM passes it). In Jikes RVM we have two variants of all calls, ones to unresolved methods and ones to resolved methods. Unresolved calls are to classes whose initializer hasn't yet been run. If two threads are calling a static method the first will resolve it and in the process acquire a lock, the second thread must wait for the lock before it can attempt to resolve the method (at which point it will discover the method was resolved by the other thread and leave early). Checking for classes being resolved litters all of the class loader code, and we're slightly proactive in resolving in the case of reflected methods so that we needn't check for resolution when performing reflected method invocation (which is now pretty much unnecessary since [1] where we generate bytecodes at runtime to perform reflection). An aside, I wrote a paper where I use the class loader as a test case for optimizations based on stationary/immutable fields specified via constraints [2], this work specialized the class loader to handle the resolved case as a class is normally accessed when it is resolved (figures in the paper). Regards, Ian Rogers [1] http://icooolps.loria.fr/icooolps2008/Papers/ICOOOLPS2008_paper08_Rogers_Zhao_Watson_final.pdf [2] http://portal.acm.org/citation.cfm?id=1411746
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There's More to Asthma Medication than Ventolin
Ventolin is a byword for asthma medication, but it's not the only aspect of treatment. In honour of World Asthma Day on the 3rd May, let's take a look at the different types of asthma inhalers and how you can ensure you're taking it correctly to maximise the benefits.
What Is Asthma?
Asthma affects around five and half million people in the UK. It's very common in children - half the 5.4 million asthmatics are under 11. It's a chronic long term illness with no cure, but treatment makes it extremely manageable.
Unfortunately, three people in the UK die each day from asthma, so it's important to make sure you're using your meds correctly.
The symptoms of asthma are:
- Wheezing
- Tiredness
- Breathlessness
- Tight chest
- Anxiety
- Trouble breathing
Symptoms can be triggered by exercise, dust, pet allergies, hay fever or very cold and hot temperatures. It's because the airways are sensitive and, in people prone to asthma, they become inflamed.
What are the treatment options?
Inhalers are the most common form of asthma treatment. There are two types - preventers and relievers.
Preventers such as Clenil-Modulite are daily doses of medication that reduce sensitivity in the airways, and reduce the mucus production and swelling characteristic of asthma. They are designed to prevent asthma attacks, and should not be taken at the start of an attack. That job goes to Ventolin; a reliever inhaler designed to take at the start of or during an asthma attack.
Relievers are usually blue and preventers are usually brown or orange.
Inhaler Options
Inhalers deliver medicine directly into the lungs; this is where the medicine is needed making inhalers are very effective at controlling symptoms. A dose of any type of inhaler, whether that's Clenil-Modulite or Ventolin, is delivered quickly and efficiently straight into the lungs - but only if your technique is right.
The Correct Technique
Have you ever been coughing after taking your inhaler? This could mean you're not using this medication properly.
A survey carried out by Asthma UK found that up to a third of patients weren't using their inhalers correctly. This is a problem because potentially lifesaving medicine is simply wasted on the tongue, tonsils, and lips or breathed out before it has a chance to affect the airways. This can cause oral thrush and a sore throat.
Here are some ways to get that technique right:
- Get your asthma nurse to show you how; you may have been taking that inhaler for years, but that doesn't mean you're doing it correctly. Familiarity breeds contempt, it also breeds laziness.
- Each time you have a review, have your technique checked. Inhaler shapes change over time - and this might cause you to miss the mark.
- Bring a friend to your review who can help you remember.
- Use a mirror to make sure you've positioned the inhaler correctly.
- Keep a diary and record your symptoms after you take your inhaler. If you see improvements, well done. If not, get the technique checked again. It's time well spent because it could save your life.
The Different Inhalers
There are different types and they are used in slightly different ways.
- 'Press and breathe' metered dose inhalers (MDIs)
These are very common and are also known as 'puffers'. It's a small canister of medicine that mixes with a liquid or gas as you press the button down. You should breathe in as you press the button and hold your breath afterwards. Ensure the inhaler is thoroughly shaken before use.
- 'Breathe in normally' breath actuated MDIs
These are useful for people who struggle with an MDI puffer. Reasons for choosing this type of inhaler include hand difficulties such as arthritis and an inability to coordinate breathing and pressing the button. Your breath activates the medicine and you breathe in normally through the mouthpiece. They must be shaken before use.
- 'Breathe in hard' dry powder inhaler (DPIs)
These release medicine in a powder form when you breathe through the mouthpiece. They can be harder work as you need to breathe in quickly and sharply.
- Spacers
Spacers are large plastic attachments that fix onto the mouthpiece of your inhaler. Medicine collects in the spacer so you can breathe it in without the rush and breath-holding complications. They work well for younger children.
- Nebuliser
A nebuliser is usually used on small infants with asthma, the very ill or elderly. It's a machine that turns the medicine into a mist that can be breathed through a mask over the nose and mouth.
Common Mistakes
No-one's perfect! Check you aren't making these mistakes:
Not breathing out first
If your lungs are already full of air, you won't get much more in. Breathe all the way out before inhaling your medicines.
Not holding your breath afterwards
If you breathe out too quickly, the medicine is simply released into the atmosphere rather than working on your asthma attack. Hold your breath for ideally ten seconds.
Not Shaking it
Shake your inhaler to make sure the medicine is loose and mixed up. Gas and liquid 'propellers' must be properly mixed or they won't move the medicine into your lungs properly.
Inhaling too early or late
It takes inhalers half a second to release the medicine into your mouth. You need to breathe in at the same time as you press the button. If not, your lungs will be too full of plain air to take in the meds, or medicine will end up in your mouth where it's of no use.
Not waiting between doses
Wait 30- 60 seconds before taking a second dose. Spend that time shaking your inhaler to mix it up properly.
Not storing it correctly
Always keep the cap on your inhaler. It keeps it clean and free from potentially dangerous objects that you could inhale.
You should always store your inhaler at the right temperature too. Hot and cold temperatures can affect the viability of your medicine. Remember that cars get very hot and very cold, as do windowsills. Humid conditions such as a bathroom or holiday destination might cause the medicine to get damp and therefore unable to project out of the inhaler correctly.
Which is best for you?
Your asthma nurse or GP will be able to tell you which is best for your asthma, but if you have a preference make it known. Whatever your choice of inhaler, remember that your technique is all-important. It may seem tedious, but taking your asthma medicines correctly could save your life.


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Law school clinics sound great in concept, but they are only as good as the professors and students who comprise them.
They also require funding and active support from the school administration, as well as a meaningful mission.
I have to assume the kids at the University of Maryland are doing something right:
I suppose big corporate and institutional interests would prefer the toddling lawyers-in-training handle small individual cases one by one, and forget systemic attacks on unlawful business practices that affect large numbers of people and/or impact a big donor or trustee's bottom line.
On Friday, lawmakers here debated a measure to cut money for the University of Maryland's law clinic if it does not provide details to the legislature about its clients, finances and cases.
The measure, which is likely to be sent to the governor this week, comes in response to a suit filed in March by students accusing one of the state's largest employers, Perdue, of environmental violations — the first effort in the state to hold a poultry company accountable for the environmental impact of its chicken suppliers.
Law clinics at other universities — from New Jersey to Michigan to Louisiana — are facing similar challenges. And legal experts say the attacks jeopardize the work of the clinics, which not only train students with hands-on courtroom experience at more than 200 law schools but also have taken on more cases against companies and government agencies in recent years.
"We're seeing a very strong pushback from deep-pocket interests, and that pushback is creating a chilling effect on many clinics," said Robert R. Kuehn, a law professor at Washington University in St. Louis, citing a recent survey he conducted that found that more than a third of faculty members at legal clinics expressed fears about university or state reaction to their casework and that a sixth said they had turned down unpopular clients because of these concerns.
"In Mr. Melon's defense, it was a really big check."
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Special Report: Robert Strauss, who died Wednesday, was a Democratic powerbroker who thrived in the age of Nixon, Reagan and Bush-41. But an enduring Watergate mystery is whether Strauss earned his GOP spurs by secretly helping the Republicans in the spy scandal, reports Robert…
WPost's Anti-Putin 'Group Think'
Exclusive: In a stunning display of "group think," virtually the entire Washington Post editorial section was devoted to denunciations of Russian President Putin, especially his "crazy" belief that the U.S. government often ignores international law and applies "the rule of…
Neocons' Ukraine-Syria-Iran Gambit
Exclusive: The Ukraine crisis in part stirred up by U.S. neocons has damaged prospects for peace not only on Russia's borders but in two Middle East hotspots, Syria and Iran, which may have been exactly the point, reports Robert Parry.
Mainstream US Media Is Lost in Ukraine
Exclusive: The U.S. mainstream news media is reaching a new professional low point as it covers the Ukraine crisis by brazenly touting Official Washington's propaganda themes, blatantly ignoring contrary facts and leading the American public into another geopolitical blind alley, writes Robert…
Can Obama Speak Strongly for Peace?
Exclusive: Sen. John McCain is baiting President Obama for making America "look weak" and is demanding more aggressive responses toward Syria, Iran and Russia. Thus, Obama faces a turning-point moment when he must confront neocon warmongering or surrender to it, reports Robert…
Neocons Have Weathered the Storm
Exclusive: Official Washington's bipartisan hysteria over Ukraine and Crimea is evidence that the neocons not only weathered the public fury over the Iraq War but are now back shaping U.S. geopolitical strategies, reports Robert Parry.
How 'Looking Forward' Tripped Up Obama
Exclusive: President Obama has stumbled into a constitutional firefight between the CIA and Senate Intelligence Committee over the spy agency's attempted cover-up of its Bush-era torture practices, a clash he could have averted by wielding a declassification stamp, reports Robert Parry.
How Reagan Enforced US Hypocrisy
Exclusive: The mainstream U.S. news media has so fully bought into the U.S. government's narrative on Ukraine that almost no one sees the layers of hypocrisy, an achievement in "group think" that dates back to Ronald Reagan's war against "moral equivalence," writes Robert…
Crimea's Case for Leaving Ukraine
Exclusive: Virtually everyone in Official Washington is condemning Russian "aggression" in Ukraine and demanding a belligerent U.S. response to Crimea's desire to secede and join Russia, as a new Cold War hysteria grips U.S. pols and pundits, reports Robert Parry.


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Greetings, one and all! Welcome to another teaser blog! Well, technically, it's the same as the last one, but I remade it so people could find it easier. Yeah, that's it. On with the teasers!
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Cesti are comprised of reinforced metal rings bound tightly together with tough leather, the frontal facades of which are studded with menacing spiked protuberances. They began to see widespread use after becoming the weapon of choice in Eorzea's wildly popular death bouts, spectator events pitting pugilists against beasts and fiends of the land.
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GUYS? help me on this
i have snap him out a few times these girls he texting hard out wanna F**K him and more... is it just text talk or serious?
i don't find many he tells them to only text during work hours, changes there names, but when I do find or text these girls he always says I don't no why she would say that
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Tell him to delete those girl's numbers, to stop talking to them. And that if he truly loves you, he'll do it.
Why he said that one thing, "I don't know why she would say that." He knows very well that reason, he's just trying to look to make himself look innocent so he can get away with this nonsense. You really need to sit down and have a talk with him. See what happens from that.00|00|0
he has deleted the number no problems, and I never heard bk from them that I seen. once I did but was months later and could tell not talken... he is a lover not a fighter he likes to please people keep them happyso what ever I say at time he agees.. he won't tell you how he feels just wonts to make you feel better when what you really won't it the truth even if it hurts but how can I change how he been forever
Well there are even boundaries to fun. Just be on the lookout for any more girl texts to him, etc. I mean he can have just friendly/pleasant convos with them, but if it's more sexual, or flirtatious, keep an eye on him. :) Plus if it's bothering you, just tell him, but for now just be on the look-out if anything shows up again.
b4 he would delte messages b4 coming home but there was amessage log you can't delete he broke that fone and got a budget one that holds nothin so is a lot harder...any ideas how to stop it?


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Playable Characters
博麗神社の巫女さん (Miss Shrine Maiden of Hakurei Shrine)
Reimu Hakurei
- If the scarlet mist expands into the shrine and begins seeping into the outer world, then upset humans from the outer world are going to want to destroy Gensokyo. As a shrine maiden of the Hakurei Shrine, it's her duty to restore the good weather that the mist is blotting out. Oh, and defend the shrine and the world it protects.
東洋の西洋魔術師 (A Western Magician in the East)
Marisa Kirisame
- It's not the scarlet mist that bothers her. It's the fact that a wealthy and powerful human is probably behind it. Someone who probably has a lot of rare and valuable collectibles...
Enemy Characters
- The boss of Stage 1, youkai of darkness Rumia interrupts you during your search of the source of the scarlet mist. With her around, there's not enough light to find the way to the lake, so you might as well put an end to her nighttime snack craving. Rumia's attacks are not very sophisticated, and she chooses her normal attacks randomly.
大妖精 (Greater Fairy)
- The midboss of Stage 2, this powerful fairy greets you with a circular spread of kunai and aimed shots of ice. She's not very strong though, and has no spell card. After defeating Daiyousei, you're accosted by her friend...
湖上の氷精 (Ice Fairy of the Lake)
- The boss of Stage 2, Cirno has finally found a interesting thing to play with, and wants to show you who's the boss of this lake. You'll never find the culprit with this obstruction around, so why not brave a hailstorm or two? Her specialty is ice and freezing magic, so she's someone who'd be pretty useful on a hot summer day.
華人小娘 (Chinese Girl)
Hong Meiling
- The boss of Stage 3, Meiling is the outer door guard of the Scarlet Devil Mansion, and does her job with flair. Wielding rainbow magic and an interesting dash, she stands between you and the center of the mist. But one wonders; what is a Chinese girl doing here anyway? Perhaps she's no ordinary human.
小悪魔 (Little Devil)
- The midboss of Stage 4, this young demon comes across you as you venture into the library. She attacks with large globe shots and other scattered small shots, but she's really not that tough. Evade the first wave, and you'll be through in no time.
知識と日陰の少女 (The Girl of Knowledge and Sunshade)
Patchouli Knowledge
- The boss of Stage 4, Patchouli is the librarian of the mansion. As the guardian of the books in the library, she stops you as you try to find the cause of all this mist. She may be weak in body, but her magic is top-notch. She often attacks with lasers and elemental spells; few can survive her deadly barrage.
紅魔館のメイド (Maid of the Scarlet Devil Mansion)
Sakuya Izayoi
- Wandering about the great halls of the mansion, you encounter the mysterious chief maid Sakuya Izayoi. She looks like a normal human, but don't be fooled: with her astonishing ability to control time and her remarkable skill with knives, she truly is a dangerous opponent. Many of Sakuya's attacks involve freezing time and redirecting her knives in mid-air; take this time to plan your escape!
永遠に紅い幼き月 (The Eternally Young Scarlet Moon)
Remilia Scarlet
- The master of the house, vampire Remilia Scarlet is the cause of all the scarlet mist that has been hanging around Gensokyo. Although she appears young, she is in fact over 500 years of age, and claims to be a descendant of Tepes himself. As such, Remilia is a difficult opponent. Her attacks are varied and deadly; be prepared if you are to confront her, lest you find yourself an unwilling inhabitant of a scarlet Gensokyo...
悪魔の妹 (Sister of the Devil)
Flandre Scarlet
- Flandre is Remilia's younger sister and the extra stage boss. Having lived, alone, in a basement for 495 years, the commotion of recent events drew her attention. Flandre is only 5 years younger than her sister, but possesses far greater power; all alone, deep underground, it's hard to say that this is a blessing rather than a curse. Flandre attacks with incredibly destructive magic: tread carefully, if you want to survive the frustrations of five centuries!
- Return to Embodiment of Scarlet Devil


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About Chase
Chase's favorite food is waffles,his favorite subject in school is science,his favorite thing to do after school is to play Star Wars video games,his favorite toy is his lego guys,and his favorite teacher is Mrs Cullen,also his favorite number is 7 and word is Cool.
About Chase
Chase has 7 friends,he is 7 years old,loves to play,he has 3 siblings in his family,he loves to have game time at school,his birthday is january 10th,and my favorite holiday is Christmas because he gets gifts from Santa Clause and also one more thing his favorite coler is Ocean blue.
I hope you enjoyed Reading Chases Tackk he had a ton of fun Thankyou for reading.


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Jiangsu Institute of Oceanology and Marine Fisheries
Jiangsu Institute of Oceanology and Marine Fisheries
He L.,CAS Qingdao Institute of Oceanology |
He L.,University of Chinese Academy of Sciences |
Zhu J.,Changshu Institute of Technology |
Lu Q.,Jiangsu Institute of Oceanology and Marine Fisheries |
And 4 more authors.
Journal of Phycology | Year: 2013
Pyropia yezoensis (Ueda) M. S. Hwang et H. G. Choi (previously called Porphyra yezoensis) is an economically important alga. The blades generated from conchospores are genetic chimeras, which are not suitable for genetic similarity analysis. In this study, two types of blades from a single filament of P. yezoensis sporophyte filament were obtained. One type, ConB, consisted of 40 blades that had germinated from conchospores. The other type, ArcB, consisted of 88 blades that had germinated from archeospores released from ConB. Both of them were analyzed by amplified fragment length polymorphism. The low genetic similarity levels for both conchospore-germinated and archeospore-germinated blades demonstrated that the conchcelis we used was cross-fertilized. Furthermore, a higher polymorphic loci ratio (98.6%) was detected in ArcB than in ConB (80.7%), and the average genetic similarity of ArcB (average 0.61) was lower than that of ConB (average 0.71). These differences indicated that genetic analysis using ArcB gives more accurate results. © 2013 Phycological Society of America.
Zhang T.,Changshu Institute of Technology |
Li J.,Changshu Institute of Technology |
Li J.,Nanjing Agricultural University |
Ma F.,Changshu Institute of Technology |
And 4 more authors.
Journal of Applied Phycology | Year: 2014
The photosynthetic characteristics of thalli of cultured Pyropia yezoensis strains collected in January, February, and March in seaweed cultivation area of South China Yellow Sea were studied. Results showed that the maximum quantum efficiency (Fv/Fm) of all P. yezoensis thallus collected at different times was 0.65. The actual quantum efficiency (ΔF/Fm′) of samples in January was the lowest of all samples, while the ΔF/Fm′ of samples in March was significantly higher than those in January and February. The increase of temperature and photosynthetic pigments ratios of phycoerythrin and chlorophyll a (PE/Chla) and phycocyanin and chlorophyll a (PC/Chla) from January to March may be the important reasons for the increase in light use efficiency of thallus; although the thallus in March was significantly thicker than in January which may have reduced the light energy absorbed by photosynthetic pigments, the increase of relative high energy use efficiency also helped to maintain the photosynthetic oxygen evolution rate in March. The thicker thallus also reduced photodamage, and the thallus area was increased obviously in March, so the growth rate of thallus in March was over 35 % higher than that in February. Our research indicates that the photosynthetic characteristics of P. yezoensis strains thalli have a close relationship with their growth stage and environmental factors especially temperature, and those photosynthetic characteristics are also reflected in the growth rate of the thalli. © 2013, Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht.
Yang L.-E.,Nanjing University |
Yang L.-E.,Jiangsu Institute of Oceanology and Marine Fisheries |
Huang X.-Q.,Nanjing University |
Lu Q.-Q.,Jiangsu Institute of Oceanology and Marine Fisheries |
And 2 more authors.
Journal of Applied Phycology | Year: 2015
Carotenoid metabolism in red algae is not well understood. Geranylgeranyl diphosphate (GGPP), synthesized by GGPP synthase (GGPS), is a precursor for the biosynthesis of many biologically important metabolites, including carotenoids and chlorophylls. GGPSs have been functionally characterized in many organisms, but not in species of the primitive red algal order Bangiales. Here, we cloned and characterized the gene encoding GGPS (PuGGPS) in Pyropia umbilicalis (Bangiales). PuGGPS encodes a protein of 345 amino acids with an N-terminal transit peptide. The catalytic activity of PuGGPS for the production of GGPP was verified by a color complementation assay in Escherichia coli and subsequent high-performance liquid chromatography analysis. Homology modeling of PuGGPS showed that its tertiary structure resembles that of other known GGPSs and that this structure allows for the precise docking of the enzymatic product of PuGGPS, GGPP. When leafy thalli of P. umbilicalis were treated with norflurazon, an inhibitor of the key carotenoid metabolism enzyme phytoene desaturase, the expression of PuGGPS increased by twofold compared with that of the control in the first 2 h, suggesting a prompt response to metabolic perturbation. Prolonged norflurazon treatment failed to increase PuGGPS expression. Sequence analysis showed that PuGGPS shares seven conserved motifs with other previously identified GGPSs from different organisms, including two aspartate-rich GGPS signature motifs. Phylogenetic analysis also indicated that PuGGPS is a member of the type II GGPSs found in eubacteria and plants. © 2015 Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht


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Now that we can see specific ages, I would like to see who is oldest and youngest. Are you the lucky one? Don't be shy.
Who is the oldest and youngest person on this website?
Have an opinion?
What Girls Said 7
Youngest was 12 (that admitted it) oldest was 6800|00|0
The youngest I've seen was 13 and the oldest was 39.00|00|0
Actually, just saw someone who was 54.
I haven't seen any younger than 13, not sure about oldest00|00|0
You haven't seen any that signed up as younger than 13. We have seen many "youngsters" admit real age under 15, though the age range showed over 18. So, no way to know about those who falsify their age.
That's true. You can never be sure people have said their real age or not
Well not me since I see 14 year-olds posting00|00|0
I think the youngest would be 12-13
And the oldest would be 9900|00|0
I've seen a 14-year old girl. Ummm... the oldest, I don't know.00|00|0
i haven't seen someone younger than 13 and the oldest i saw was 68.00|00|0
What Guys Said 9
the oldest people i've noticed around here are @jacquesvol (68) and @red_arrow (67)
the youngest is a little difficult to tell because i've noticed many 13 yo people here. although i've never seen anyone under 13 unless i don't remember it.00|00|0
No idea who's the oldest, to be honest
But the youngest is 13. I can say that for sure. ^.~00|00|0
Then what do you say about the twelve year olds who lied about their age?
"Someone" will take care of them
should they make a "mistake". ^.^
The oldest is probably that one male master jacq something...21|10|0
Now that we can see the exact age a person has here, I think we'll soon find out.00|00|0
@red_arrow I think is the oldest.00|00|0
67 years young
And still kicking and dragging around my defibrillator.
Lol, what if there is a 90year old here?
Even though you can see my age on this opinion, I'll come out and say I just turned 54 on Jan 22nd. I hope I'm not the oldest! I don't feel or look nearly as old as I am!00|00|0
I'm just 16 dammit, I'm neither old nor young! D:00|00|0
Physical age is no representation of mental age!21|10|0
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Visit Denver | Karcher, NA | CO. State Capital | Visit Denver (VIC) | Douglas County (TMC) | Wagner Training Inst. | Air Method, CO. | Henry's Tavern, CO. | Water For People | Edge Church | Children's Museum | Denver Convention Center
Project 1: Visit Denver – Headquarters
About Visit Denver
In 2013, 14 million visitors spent $4 billion in Denver, contributing $976 million in state and local tax revenues. Visit Denver's goal is to bring conventions and leisure visitors to Denver for the economic benefit of the City, the community and membership.The headquarters is where board members and staff members collaborate and plan for tourism and expansion.
Integrate presentation and meeting solutions to multiple rooms throughout the multi-story downtown facilities. During a massive remodel, Logic Integration was asked to come in during a short time to integrate multiple video walls, audio and video conferencing, along digital signage throughout the facility. All this needed to be controlled from one easy to use interface. This was part of a three-phase project in three different buildings. Multiple board and staff meetings are held throughout the day with many different users. The interface must be easy-to-use for a first-time user with very little IT support or instruction.Another challenge was only having access to a very small projection room for rear projection.
Design and build the technology systems for the Visit Denver Executive, Lobby Conference Room, Lobby Digital Signage, and Lobby Lounge. Installed a centralized audio and video system using Crestron and ClearOne. Planar displays were chosen for all video walls and displays due to 18 hours/day - 7 days per week high usage. IPads and Crestron and touch panels were installed to control all lighting, audio, video, and sources. Networking backbone is Pakedge POE and WAPS. Middle Atlantic rack's were used to facilitate all the equipment and cool the equipment.Since the room for rear projection was so small, Logic Integration designed a rear projection mirrored system and projector by Barco. Stewart Star Glass was used for projection surface. Crestron lighting control was used for the conference rooms.
- Centralized Video Distribution
- Centralized Audio Distribution
- Video Projection & Screen
- Video Display Screens
- Wired and Wireless Control Panels
- Integrated Audio Conferencing
- Lighting Control
Project 2: KARCHER NORTH AMERICA
About This Project
Karcher NA is a world-wide leader in cleaning technologies. Their new office space, located near Denver International Airport, required audio/video and control technologies for their multiple meeting spaces. These include client training and demonstration areas, corporate meeting spaces. They also needed a room scheduling and management system.
Although the facility Karcher chose was already built, it had sat empty for several years and needed updates and renovations before they could move it. Many of the meeting spaces had to be renovated for their needs, and they needed a large demonstration area for their products.
Logic Integration designed and installed AV systems for the training rooms and corporate meeting spaces including the boardroom. The meeting rooms were outfitted with video and audio conferencing systems, with microphones integrated into the tables. The training rooms where outfitted with projectors and screens and sound systems for the trainers. A Crestron Fusion RV room scheduling system was deployed to manage the room scheduling.
- Crestron Fusion RV Room Scheduling and Management System
- Crestron Touch panels and control systems
- BiAmp Audio Conferencing
- Cisco Video Conferencing
- Planar Displays for Digital Signage
Project 3: Colorado State Capital
About This Project
In mid 2013, Logic Integration was contacted to help with some much needed upgrades to the audio systems of the Colorado State Capital.The State Capitol and other buildings within it's campus was built back in the 1890's and opened in 1894.While the public has noticed the recent major renovation of the beautiful Gold Dome, much has been taking place indoors aswell.With all of the new technology changes over the past 120 years, the design implantation of ever changing systems has a long history within these public halls.
The Challenge
The State Capitol is a large building and the Capitol Complex as a whole includes more than just the main Capitol building.After much discovery through several site walks that included many more rooms, a complex and rather old analog audio system infrastructure was discovered that also allows sends audio to recording and streaming servers across the street in what used tobe the Colorado State Museum.This building now houses other legislative council chambers and offices including the Joint Budget Council (JBC). These audio systems are also distributed to what are referred toas Squawk Boxes within several legislative offices. Working in either building presents many design, access and construction challenges.New vsold construction considerations, lead based paint and the need to protect the historic finishes.When it came to the systems themselves, the legal requirement to retain many of the existing functions on the analog systems, was a must.Though the long term goal isto complete a Dante Audio network, the analog routing was still required.
The Solutions So Far:
Logic integration has been honored to work in Council Rooms 112, 356 and what is referred toas the Old Supreme Court.The JBC was fully upgraded in early 2014, and most recently in late 2014 the new remodel of room 271 was a beautiful full new room install.Logic as done 5 other projects in 2016 and 2016. Logic has now installed Teleconferencing, Video Distribution & Video conferencing, using the full features of the Lectrosonics Aspen Series DSP, Crestron DMPS-300-C Audio/Video & Control processors and Vaddio Cameras and Audio Bridging Devices.FSR table devices for mics, and Crestron Flip-top Cubbies have performed well and brought elegant user friendly finishing touches to these upgrades and new construction projects.
Project 4: Visit Denver Visitor Info Center
About This Project
The Visit Denver Visitor Information Center (VIC) will be a retail store front that welcomes visitors to Denver and provides a variety of information about the city.
Antiquated tourism center needed high-tech interfaces to bring in tourists and deliver information to the tourists and new visitors as fast as possible. Entire facility was renovated and remodeled and was on a very short timeline
Install multiple display systems for delivering interactive content to new visitors and tourists to the city of Denver. Installed planar touch displays with four winds interactive digital signage. Installed multi-zone audio throughout the facility all controlled from an iPad. Installed 2 video wall systems to display HD content of multiple outlets of tourism in Denver and in Colorado. Also installed music styling's streaming audio, tied in remote management to a equipment racks for the IT team to manage power and AV
Key Technologies
- 3X3 Planar Video Wall Display
- 2x2 Video Wall Display
- Window Display
- Interactive Touch Screen Display
- Background Audio System
- iPad Control System for Audio Control, Video Source Control, and System Power
Project 5: Douglas County Traffic Management Center
About This Project
The purpose of the Traffic Management Center is to provide control and communication with the traffic signals and other traffic devices located along the County roadway network. Through the visual confirmation of problems using the traffic surveillance camera images, Douglas County traffic management staff can plan what equipment to bring to the location where problems have been identified. Additionally, using remote communications and capabilities, maintenance staff can diagnose, and sometimes repair problems without leaving the office. All this works toward Douglas County's goal to provide excellent service to the public.
The room required a large video wall to support IP video feeds from long-range field pan-tilt-zoom cameras and various servers and systems. The room required seating for two operators and it needed to receive video feeds from various county servers and PCs as well as audio and video from DirecTV and IPTV for traffic and weather reporting. System reliability was a requirement, as was the ability for 24x7 365 operations.
The system had to be installed and completed in time for the holiday shopping season, which required a fast-track approach for the Logic Integration team. The system included a very large video wall and switching for multiple inputs. The system also required expansion capabilities for future requirements. The TMC staff also needed to control all audio, video, and lighting from a control touch panel that was located at the control desk
Logic Integration designed and installed a Planar Clarity Matrix Video Wall system with fifteen 46" HD 1080P displays. Cabling was installed to the displays from Planar processors and power supplies which were located in the server room to reduce heat and noise in the control room. To handle the complex video switching and processing, Logic Integration turned to RGB Spectrum, who recommended an RGB Spectrum Galileo Processor and Switcher and Galileo Client Software was installed. This IP-enabled video wall processor supports H.264 IP and decodes full motion video. Logic Integration also installed and programmed a Crestron lighting control system that was managed by the Crestron 7" touchpanel- providing control of all the lighting, audio, and system sources.
Key Technologies
Clarity Matrix LCD Video Wall System with 5 x 3 MX46HDS 1080P Panels Galileo Processor/Switcher - Designed for 10 PC/Server/Source inputs and 15 outputs for the video wall. System has the capacity for up to 56 Inputs withadditional cards and configurations. The Galileo system supports a full range of input and output types (IP, analog, DVI/HDMI, 3G/HD-SDI) with resolutions up to 3840x2160 (4K) Crestron Control TSW-750-B touch panel and Crestron lighting control.
Project 6: WAGNER TRAINING INSTITUTE
About This Project
Wagner Training Institute was created to combine all types of tactical and technical training on Wagner Equipment, together under one roof. This "One-Stop" training provides technical training (service training), computer training, staff development, and management development training to internal employees, Wagner Equipment Co. customers, and to local businesses that use their services.
Wagner Equipment requires a technology upgrade to the Grand Junction Training Rooms 1/2/3. This project involves the design and installation of audio and visual technologies to facilitate presentation and training in the rooms which can be divided orcombined into 1, 2 or 3 room configurations.
The following observations were made and discussed during the discovery meeting: The current Projection system and Screens are dated, create a glare and do not perform upto standard viewing capability. The current system is not intuitive and requires a full page of instruction to operate correctly.There has been feedback and cracking on the audio system from time to time.There isno Digital Video input capability.There is a rack DVD player that never gets used.
Objective #1 The primary objective isto deliver a quality Audio and Video experience that will deliver an excellent experience for instructors and training attendees. Quality HD Video is a critical component as the room is used for both Power Point and Video training content on a daily basis.
Objective #2 The second objective isto deliver an easy to use control interface that is both intuitive and reliable. There will be a touch panel ineach room, which will control system power on/off, source selection, volume up/down, and room configuration.
Objective #3 The final objective isto give digital input capability, with HDMI, VGA, and Audio input wall plates located in each room. All video sources will be able to sent to a single display, or multiple displays via a digital video matrix switch.
The Grand Junction Training Rooms are used to combine all types of tactical and technical training on Wagner Equipment, together under one roof. These rooms are combinable with 4 total configurations. The rooms will each have a large LCD display, HDMI & VGA Input, in-ceiling speakers, and on-wall touch panel. The audio and video systems will integrate with the room configuration and combine both audio and video sources depending on the layout. The equipment rack is located in room 1. The existing projectors and screens were removed by Logic Integration and delivered to the client for disposal.
- 80" LCD HD Display located in each room
- Wall plate located on the front wall with HDMI, VGA, and Audio
- Three audio zones that can be combined as the room configuration is changed
- On-wall 7" Capacitive Touch Panels located in each room
- Equipment will be located in Room 1 closet with owner furnished equipment rack
Project 7: Air Methods, Colorado
About This Project
Logic Integration was contracted to design and install AV systems for the new Air Methods training facility in Aurora, CO. The facility includes training rooms for mechanics, pilots, and medical staff. The primary training room is one large room which can be sub-divided two different rooms. The client requested the ability to use the room in both the combined and separated mode, and the ability to share sources, content, and sound in both areas. The system consists of Crestron control processors, a BiAmp audio DSP system which handles audio from sources and the wired and wireless microphones, 5500 lumen projectors, and Egan podiums. Each side of the room is controlled with a Crestron screen which controls the systems and the combine and separate modes. The system is very easy to use and only requires a few button presses for the instructors. The smaller training rooms included 70" LCD panels and microphone systems.
Project 8: Henry's Tavern, Denver Colorado
About This Project
Logic Integration was asked to design and install a turnkey AV system for a new restaurant and tavern in downtown Denver called Henry's Tavern. The Restaurant required an audio system with multiple zones and a control system to manage the approximately 25 TV's and satellite receivers
Logic Integration provided the audio system for Henry's Tavern. The system includes Crestron Pendant speakers throughout the Tavern. The Customer has the ability to turn the TV's on and off via a Crestron system which includes an Apple iPad and docking station for the iPad. The Crestron system provides audio zone capability, with the ability to have audio from a cable channel played in one area and music in another, or for the same audio source to be played in all areas. Logic Integration wired and installed the audio system and programmed the Crestron system with a simple layout on the Crestron iPad. A paging microphone was installed at the front desk for overhead paging through the system. A power management system and a mini-PC was installed in the rack, which provides the ability for remote access to the system for service issues.
Project 9: Bridging People With Quality of Life Resources
Water For People, headquartered in Denver, CO, is a not-for-profit organization working to provide access to sustainable drinking water, sanitation facilities and hygiene education programs from communities in the developing world. To bring water to the 1.8 billion people without water and the 2.5 billion without adequate sanitation facilities, the nonprofit coordinates with local leaders, entrepreneurs, governments and remote team members, building their capacity to support their own citizen basic services for the long-term. This program is called 'Everyone Forever.'
To create eight high-quality audio and video meeting spaces in an open-concept floor space at Water For People Headquarters.
Logic Integration worked closely with the interior designer to choose aesthetically pleasing technology solutions to enhance the meeting experience and designed a custom audio system.
- Audix Microphones M40W
- Biamp Nexia TC
- Crestron C2N-DB12 (12 button keypad)
- Crestron GLS-ODT Occupancy Sensors
- Crestron MC3
- Speaker Craft SPS Commercial Pro 6
- Sony LED Display KDL-60EX645/DL-50EX645
- Vaddio Camera VDO360
Project 10: Edge Church
Aurora, CO The grand opening for Edge Church was in 2009. Over the past several years the church's membership has expanded to include multiple services with several hundreds of attendees.
Great music is a significant part of the worship service for Edge Church, but the interior design finishes posed a few challenges. The concrete floors, high ceilings and hard finished walls created significant audio reverberation issues. In addition, the church wanted the ability to distribute video to a large presentation screen in the sanctuary and share the video with the overflow rooms and additional space throughout the church.
Logic Integration developed an acoustic treatment design to absorb the audio reflected off of the hard surfaces of the room. Additionally, the company provided a 198" Draper projection screen and 7,000 lumen DPI projector for the sanctuary presentations. A video routing and distribution network controlled via a Crestron touch panel and processor was integrated to give Edge Church the ability to share the Sanctuary presentations and camera feed to the additional rooms.
Project 11: Childrens Museum Denver
About This Project
Logic Integration was approached by Jonathan Goldstein of the Children's Museum to provide him with the design and implementation of a rather unusual project. With the museum being completely overhauled with all new exhibits, Mr. Goldstein had envisioned the entry of the museum having a large abstract tree attraction with displays mounted throughout a series of copper tubes in the place of branches. At the end of the tube a display would act as the "leaf" of the exhibit, and at the base of the tree a station would be set up for guests to take a picture upon entry. Once the picture is taken it then is transmitted up into the canopy and the guest's picture would randomly make its way through the displays.
Logic Integration installed an equipment rack at the base of the tree, which included; a Crestron Control Processor, a 48 port Pakedge enterprise network, Panamax Bluebolt power and monitoring system, and a Mac Mini server.
For the displays in the canopy Logic Integration wired and installed thirty Planar 46" displays. Each display was also connected to a Mac Mini client, which was custom mounted to the rear of each display. The thirty Mac Mini's were wired back to the central switch and served as an extension of the Mac Mini server. The displays were mounted in a variety of formations. Some were tilted and others were mounted face down. All the displays offered a strange and different mounting scenario.
The interface at the base of the tree utilizes the photo booth application running on the Mac Mini Server. The big green button utilized by the Museum guests was custom made to interface with the program. The code written for the exhibit auto focuses the mouse click to the photo booth's "snap picture"command so that the experience is the same every time. Once a picture of a guest is taken, that image is randomly sent to all the mac mini's above through the use of a custom written web link. Then each display can show the photo taken for a period of time. The idea is, as new guests arrive and take their photo, the canopy of displays will shuffle through the thirty most recent images. The thirty-first image drops off as new pictures are taken.
There was also a custom interface created and loaded to the reception desk computer. This gave the Museum staff the options to delete photos as well as load custom logos or themes to all the displays. The code also reboots each pc if there is a power loss or a problem. When the system reboots the code launches a script to insure that the Photo Booth program is re-launched and everything returns to normal operating functionality.
Project 12: Visit Denver – Convention Center
About This Project
The Colorado Convention Center is owned by the City and County of Denver but is privately managed by SMG since 1994 [3] The convention center opened in June 1990 with an exhibition hall, 5 meeting rooms and a main ballroom, totaling 800,000 square feet.In 2013, 14 million visitors spent $4 billion in Denver, contributing $976 million in state and local tax revenues. Visit Denver's goal is to bring conventions and leisure visitors to Denver for the economic benefit of the City, the community and our membership.The purpose of this visitor information center in the convention center is the guide tourist and tourism the local events and things to do. Since opening, the Convention Center hosts over 400 events per year.
Integrate a custom video wall with digital signage with remote management. Design and install a multi-display system in with the Colorado Convention Center. The system must be on 24 hours a day seven days a week. The interface must be easy-to-use for a first-time user with very little IT support or instruction.
Planar PS5580 HD LCD displays were chosen for all displays due to 24x7 - 365 days per week usage. Networking backbone is Pakedge POE and WAPS. Middle Atlantic rack's were used to facilitate all the equipment and cool the equipment.Crestron HDMI over HDBaseT Extenders was used for HD Signal distribution. Digital signage was done by Four Winds Denver. System is remotely managed and controlled buy Four Winds I how are interactive
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2994 Barclay Way, Ann Arbor 48105
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Executive-Style, light filled 2 bedroom, 2 bath Barclay Park condo with open floor plan and private covered porch. Master bedroom suite offers walk-in closet and master bath adjacent to second bedroom. Second floor dining and kitchen with maple cabinets and breakfast bar perfect for entertaining as it overlooks entry level family room with 18' ceilings. Lower level hosts laundry room with ample storage and attached one car garage. Community tennis courts, clubhouse/exercise room, walking trails and playground. Low association dues. Association fee covers water, snow removal, exterior maintenance, and trash pick up.
Property Information
- Total Finished SqFt
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- Lower Sq Ft
- 150
- Above Grade SqFt
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- Attached, Electric
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- Year Built
- 2000
- Home Style
- 2 Story
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- $955
- Association Fee
- $175
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- MasterBedroom
- 2nd Floor
- Bedroom2
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As a blogger on WordPress for years, I already had a familiarity with forums. About a sixteen months ago I decided on creating a new blog/forum. I done this not as a money making venture but as a hobby. I wanted to pursue a hobby doing something I loved doing. There were many limitations to using WordPress so I researched and decided on moving over to XenForo.
First mistake
My first move was to decide on the subject of the forum. I always knew it would have to be a niche subject in order to attract both readers and even more importantly content contributors.
What I did right was coming up with the idea of supplying information to fellow veterans and active duty members on benefits available to them by the Department of Defense and the Veterans Administration. I was quite familiar with the content I wanted to supply as I was a 100% disabled Veteran and worked for the Veterans Administration in the past. What I did wrong was not know what my competition was. I knew of the couple of national organizations out there for our veterans but never thought they would be my competition. I was wrong. Many of my 400 plus members were also members of the huge competition sites. I was finding my membership would post to the larger sites more than they would my site. Although it was not unusual to see 30 replies to a thread on my site the others two sites were getting quadruple that. It was like the story of David and Goliath, but in this case Goliath won. What I did right was finding a niche …. what I done wrong was NOT narrowing it down even further than I did. I have made references to finding a niche in creating a successful site in XenForo threads so many times and I failed to screw down into the content enough to grab a user base that was looking for a certain content and had nowhere else to get it but me.
Second mistake
After much research, I decided on a domain name of Veterans Briefing.com, and it sounded Good! The word veterans was in the domain, and I was trying to reach the veteran. The word briefing sounded good, I was going to brief them with the information they needed. The domain was also available for sale. Everything sounds right here right? …....... Wrong! The domain name was too vague. It did NOT speak to a direct interested user group. Anyone doing a search for veteran, military or any of the other keywords of my site would always bring them to the much larger organization.
Third mistake
Another problem I had was finding content contributors. Most of the great content contributors wrote for the major veteran site and only from time to time started a thread on my site. I was online so much I felt the site was beginning to consume me. My site was very active, but it was just taking too much of my time and energy. There was no way I could compete with the big three.
Fourth mistake
I read many threads on XenForo that a new site owner should run his site alone for the first year or so until it takes off. That there was no need for a moderator(s) …. I disagree with this statement. If and when I create a forum again I would not call my assistants moderators, I should have looked for contributors, social media ambassadors. A contributor could have helped with starting new threads and replied to others. A social media ambassador could have left links on other sites, Facebook, and Twitter. Having these positions in place prior to going LIVE would have made a world of difference. If you don't have positions like this for your site now, I suggest you open them up soon before you get online burn out.
Fifth mistake
Although I only had around five forums, and they all had related material in them I found they were competing with each other. A member would on average leave only one posting or new thread. Most of the activity on my site was replies or comments. I further found that they would post primarily in the forum that was presently being featured. (using the CTA Featured Threads & Portal). A user would log in and see maybe only one new thread in each forum. If I cut back in the number of forums to say one, there would always by at least five or more new thread no matter what time they logged in. So, I feel having too many not so active forums hurt me in the long run even though having five forums looked cosmetically pleasing. ...
Six mistake (and the biggest)
Burnout! I already talked about this above. If you're starting a new project or you are the admin of a current online forum. Get help! Find someone that likes the subject matter as much as you do and asked them if they would like to help. Do it now before the burnout creeps in later.


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5 Bad Background Checks and 1 Perception Problem
January 9, 2013
I guess you can't blame Huffington Post blogger Erin Steiner for her post entitled "5 Stories of Background Checks Gone Awry" where she highlights five individuals who were adversely affected by inaccurate background checks. It's time to acknowledge that we as background screening companies and employers have a perception problem. The mainstream media continues to highlight instances of inaccurate background checks as they occur. I think that's fair. It shouldn't happen.
Background screeners have a responsibility to their clients and to their clients' employees and job candidates to ensure maximum possible accuracy. That means that they should confirm that the record belongs to the subject of the report before ever reporting the information. Employers, hiring managers and human resources can't walk away blameless either. They have a responsibility to partner with suppliers that are committed to taking the necessary steps to ensure the results are reliable..
That begs the question of whether the perception fair? And my question; does it really matter whether it's fair or not? It's a perception. The only thing I disagree with in Steiner's article is her conclusion:
"The sad news is that mistakes happen all the time over the course of background checks. Sometimes it happens because the reporting agency has old information. Sometimes it is simply human error. Whatever the reasons are, the number of times it happens is staggering. One company has had it happen so often there is a class action lawsuit being brought against it. It is happening so often that there are groups popping up all over the place whose sole purpose is to help people fight back against bad background checks."
This doesn't happen all the time. And here's the message that I want to shout from the roof top over and over again: There are far more of us that care to get it right the first time than those who don't.
As for our part, we've defined our philosophy and practices with our "No Shortcuts" approach to employee background checks, but it is worth repeating.
The FRCA requires that we (as a consumer reporting agency) ensure "maximum possible accuracy" in all of our reports—a responsibility our company takes very seriously. That means that with every background check, we take steps to verify the information before it is reported to the employer. We go to the most current, accurate source each and every time. We confirm the identifiers on a record belong to the subject of the report such as name and date of birth and, or social security number, and follow standards for acceptable and legal reporting.
As a result of our meticulous process, we stand by the accuracy of the information we report. Our dispute rate is just 0.15%. And when disputes do occur, we handle them quickly; so that in the unlikely event the information needs to be modified it can be done without penalizing the candidate or unnecessarily delaying the hire.
5 Stories of Background Checks Gone Awry
Background checks are one of those things that have become so ubiquitous in our culture that we very rarely even think about them anymore. You submit to them when applying for a job, opening a bank account, renting or buying a home, securing financing because you're starting a business, the list goes on and on. Unfortunately, sometimes background checks are just wrong.
1. Daniel Baker was lucky. His employer actually called him to ask about the information on his background check that seemed weird before simply assuming the information was correct. It's a good thing, too, or Daniel would have to prove that no, he hadn't actually been convicted for two counts of embezzlement. He was able to get a criminal record check from the county fairly quickly that proved that though their names and middle initials were the same, the embezzler had a different birthday.
2. After applying (and being hired) for a position at a Walmart in Sacramento, Patrick Padilla was astonished to find out that suddenly, in spite of living his whole life as an upstanding citizen, he had amassed a slew of criminal charges running the gamut from false imprisonment to criminal sexual contact (and some others). This is another case of name mix-up.
3. Samuel Jackson (not that one) was surprised to learn that he was a registered sex offender after a background check done by a potential employer turned up that information. Not just any registered sex offender, but a nationally registered sex offender. It turns out that the company used for the background check had simply mixed up this Samuel Jackson with another.


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Posts Tagged 'values'
A non-uniform response
Posted May 3, 2017on:
Last week I tweeted this opinion piece.
The article makes valid and important points, but one example troubled me.
Take the wearing of the school uniform, a practice that has been in place since before independence. By enforcing a standard dress code, schools send a symbolic message that students are all equal in the school environment, and reduce comparisons between students based on the brands and provenances of their clothes.
You can make people wear the same thing, but you cannot make them the same. Individuals wear those clothes and they can tell each other apart not just on looks but also on status.
Wearing a uniform is more about alignment, not conformity. It is about the values you associate with whether you already have them or will learn them.
Uniforms should be about identity, not equality. Let's not confuse the two.
"in formation" (CC BY-NC-SA 2.0) by rosipaw
I take my role of edtech watchdog seriously. I am not just a pedagogue; I am a peda-dog!
Sometimes I wonder if I am being too harsh with my critiques of the state of teaching and teachers in Singapore. After all, according to a 2013 study we had the most well-paid (see point 3) and one of the most well-respected teaching forces in the world. But these do not mean that all our teachers are educators.
My parents were teachers. I was a teacher. I am married to a teacher. Most of our friends and acquaintances are teachers. Should I bark at and even bite my own kind?
Every now and then I am reminded why I need to do this. Sometimes the reminders come from the seminars and workshops I conduct. Sometimes they are dialogues I have with teachers. Sometimes they are stories from sources I trust.
This is a story about my son who is sitting for his PSLE this year.
My son is bright and should not have problems with this high-stakes examination. However, we were not content to subject him to the mindless rat race, so we looked for a good fit via DSA. We concerned ourselves with getting him into a school that would bring back and nurture the joy of learning.
We made a family decision to try the new literary arts programme at SOTA [information from SOTA] [news article]. It was taking in about 25 students for the academic year 2017.
We had to ask my son's form teacher for help to get some school records for the DSA application in May. We were thankful for his teacher's help. However, I was surprised to hear what happened in my son's class shortly after we made the request.
The teacher declared that in all her years of teaching none of her students got into their Secondary schools via DSA. It seemed like a source of pride that she was able to prepare her students for PSLE so that they could rely on scores alone.
Now there is nothing wrong with that especially if you have the perspective of most parents here. But we are not "most parents" and I would have been fine if things were left at that remark.
I was troubled by two additional comments from the teacher:
- If you do not get the marks for PSLE, you can try for DSA.
- What talents do you have that they want?
Those comments were sorely misplaced.
First, the DSA is not inferior to the PSLE. My son had to prepare an e-portfolio, sit for tests, participate in interviews (focus groups and individual), and take part in performance assessments over the span of a month. He also has to do well enough in the PSLE to keep his place in his next school.
Second, kids are more talented than we give them credit for. Their talents are often quieted and schooled out of them. If we watch, listen, and talk to kids, their passions and talents become clear. Such talents can grow and evolve to help them find their niche in life.
My son thinks that he was the only one in his class to apply for DSA. This made the comments even more cutting. Was there any need to throw shade at the DSA and kids with talents not accounted for by the PSLE?
This is like parents (still) saying that playing video games has absolutely no value. Those parents need to expand their scope of who they watch on YouTube, e.g., TheDiamondMinecart, Sky Does Minecraft, Stampy, Paul Soares Jr., PewDiePie, Markiplier, CaptainSparklez.
When it emerged that my son had taken the DSA route, some of his classmates gave him unsolicited feedback like, "SOTA is a shit school!" They could not understand why he even considered that option.
Kids are honest and open portals to the values of adults. I have said before that values are more caught than they are taught [1] [2] [3]. The words and actions of parents and teachers shape the thoughts and behaviours of kids. It is frightening to see what prevails.
I started this reflection by wondering if I was in denial about how teachers mindsets have changed. I have shared one anecdote of a classroom teacher possibly in denial about alternative paths to learning and success.
We are still thankful for the efforts of our son's teachers because they invariably leave a mark. They might focus on delivering lessons in class, but sometimes they accidentally offer lessons in life.
This Teachers' Day we will thank my son's teachers — the ones that are still around because quite a few have left the school. We will also share some good news: We just found out that our son has been accepted into the literary arts programme in SOTA.
If my son's teachers see themselves as learners first, they might also reflect on the lessons in this story.
Lazy language?
Posted January 21, 2016on:
I can almost hear a collective groan from some English teachers when a new word of the year (WOTY) is unveiled. Depending on where and when you look, the WOTY might be emoticon, YOLO, bae, vape, or selfie.
It is not just the young who are reinventing language. In Singapore, I have noticed service aunties and uncles at fast food joints creating one-word questions like: Member? Upsize? Chilli?
Some time ago, I stood behind a Caucasian patron, who on ordering his meal, was asked, "Member?" He responded, "I beg your pardon!"
The auntie meant, "Are you a member of this restaurant?" and "Could you please show me your membership card?" Member was a severe truncation of all that.
However, our word-smithing efficiency was not received the same way. "Member" is another word for "private parts" in other parts of the world. It would be a very unusual eatery to require that you present your genitalia when you order food.
Now "upsize" and "chilli" refer to whether you would like a larger side order and drink (and if so, what size) and what condiment packets (and how many) you prefer.
You have to be a local enough to learn such word-smithing. But do you have to accept or even use it? Some segments seem to think so.
I wish I had taken a photo of the sign along an expressway upgrading works that declared it was being "upsized". That stretch of road now has more lanes. Those lanes eventually narrow to the same limited number of lanes elsewhere because the rest of the road system cannot accommodate it.
Outside local use, member, upsize, and chilli are not universally understood. This is fine if you choose to communicate only your own household. It is not if you wish to make the world your oyster.
Beyond language use and evolution, the lazy use and adoption of language is indicative of mindset. On one hand, it asks the question, "Are you willing and able to change?" On the other, it begs the question "Are you critical enough to prevent good values from slipping?"
Posted August 16, 2012on:
A Yahoo! headline loudly declares "S'pore is now richest in the world" and shows these stats:
I can imagine some folks getting drunk with joy.
But I would put that table beside the words of John F. Kennedy:
Yet the gross national product does not allow for the health of our children, the quality of their education, or the joy of their play. It does not include the beauty of our poetry or the strength of our marriages; the intelligence of our public debate or the integrity of our public officials.It measures neither our wit nor our courage; neither our wisdom nor our learning; neither our compassion nor our devotion to our country; it measures everything, in short, except that which makes life worthwhile.
It is a sobering truth. It was true then and it is true now.
So if you ask me to choose between a smart man and a good one, I would put my money on the good one.
Educated, not schooled, in values
Posted April 24, 2012on:
I enjoyed reading this article in the Straits Times (yeah, it was a rare "like" moment), Giving kids heart and wings [PDF].
It was written by a parent who thinks that values education begins at home and that it must be modelled first by parents.
But there was one thing I did not agree with and it was the end of this short paragraph:
A proper education should be synonymous with values. It is the current form of rat-race schooling that most do not associate with good values.
So here is my stand. If you wish your child to be academically challenged (read that either way), send him or her to a Singapore school. If you want your child to not turn out to be a monster, nurture him or her yourself first. Schools alone are not likely to provide a proper education.
No amount of incentives or academic programmes will nurture good values if the approach is old-school, one-size-fits-all, and predicated on extrinsic motivation.
You have to be good and do good not on the threat of cane or reward of carrot, but on the fact that it is simply the right thing to do. Only then have you been educated.
Curriculum for values?
Posted October 20, 2011on:
Last Friday, CNA reported that MOE will establish a Student Development Curriculum Division (SDCD). Its purpose as outlined by CNA:
The new division will give greater focus on areas such as character and citizenship, values education and co-curricular activities.
It will develop a character and citizenship framework by building on existing programmes in national education, co-curricular activities, and civics and moral education.
I am all for character development and values education. But I am not for holding new ideas in old wineskins (very old and Biblical reference intended).
by garryknight
I take issue with the word curriculum. I wonder if that is the right word and approach for something that includes values, character and citizenship education.
I can understand the rationale for having a prescribed and minimum list of things to cover (or better still, uncover). This one-size-fits-all approach aside, one could argue for some well reasoned and common fundamentals like civic-mindedness, social courtesies, filial piety, etc.
At its roots, curriculum means to run or to race. Teachers, students and parents already understand this when they use phrases like "keeping up with the curriculum" or needing to "complete the curriculum".
It is hard to look down the road and see what the SDCD would design for implementation in schools. But I think we don't need another race to run. This would impart the wrong values about values education.
Curricula tend to be tested because policymakers and teachers want answers to "What did you learn?" But the answers don't lie in a test. More often that not, the real test of character happens when no one is looking.
There is at least one thing that MOE is planning on doing that I like. It wants schools to work more closely with parents. Values should begin at home and be reinforced in school, not the other way around.
So like some other parents, we are not waiting for schools to "infect" our son with positive values like integrity, confidence and thoughtfulness. We try to live those concepts and he gets tested every day. We are not waiting for a system to shift, particularly one that uses outdated language and practices to tackle fresh issues.