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|Publication number
|Publication type
|Application number
|Publication date
|Jul 19, 1988
|Filing date
|Oct 9, 1986
|Priority date
|Jun 13, 1984
|Fee status
|Publication number
|Stephen Weinreich
|Original Assignee
|Stephen Weinreich
|Export Citation
|BiBTeX, EndNote, RefMan
|Patent Citations (4), Referenced by (39), Classifications (20), Legal Events (5)
|External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, Espacenet
This is a continuation-in-part of my copending application Ser. No. 630,832 filed June 13, 1984, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,621,443 and entitled DIGITAL SCREEN DISPLAY APPARATUS. The entire contents of my copending application are hereby incorporated in total by reference into this application.
1. Field of the Invention
The invention relates to a digitizing screen apparatus which may employ a mechanism for storing a plurality of graphic images in sheet form.
2. Description of the Related Art
The patent literature discloses several attempts to produce a series of stored graphic images. One early technique was to drive a patterned backdrop with respect to a plurality of small apertures. Schemes such as the foregoing are described in U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,114,267 and 1,172,360, among others.
A more recent technique is to project an image onto a patterned lens screen. U.S. Patent references discussing this type of technique include, but are not necessarily limited to, U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,432,896; 2,507,975 and 3,742,631.
Other U.S. Patents of possible interest include U.S. Pat. Nos. 1,832,894; 3,335,457; 3,237,331; 3,314,179; 3,329,475; 3,568,346; 3,686,781; 3,783,539 and 3,987,558.
In addition to the foregoing, other efforts have been made to produce digital-like displays. For example, digitized screens can be found in places such as Time Square, New York City. According to one embodiment, a field of light bulbs is controlled by an array of photocells, each actuating a single bulb on the display screen through an amplifier circuit. Movies of shadow graphs and in some cases real shadows, are cast upon the screen from a control romm behind the sign. The images projected on the photocells appear in lights on the display screen over the street.
Other, less costly efforts have been made to digitize images on a more modest scale. One device marketed under the name Channel 2000 incorporates a plurality of lenses. Another device known as Channel 1 used a single diffusing sheet and an egg crate separator.
It is also known in the prior art to produce a three dimensional image by projecting a moving picture on the front surface of a contoured screen.
A useful discussion of the design of light concentrators may be found in the book entitled THE OPTICS OF NONIMAGING CONCENTRATORS: Light and Solar Energy by W. T. Welford and R. Winston published in 1978 by Acadamic Press.
During the prosecution of my copending application, Ser. No. 630,832 the following patent references were also cited: U.S. Pat. Nos. 2,956,359; 3,918,185; 3,159,936 and 3,629,965.
Briefly described the invention comprises a storage mechanism for storing a plurality of images that may be used separately or in conjunction with an image element expansion and homogenizing screen which is referred to herein and in my copending application as a digitizing means. The storage means preferably comprises a plurality of relatively stiff sheets, each including several rows of graphic visual material seaprated by rows of transparent areas. The sheets are relatively stiff so that they do not buckle or wrinkle under their own weight when supported on upper and lower edges by tabs. Each pair of upper and lower tabs is offset from the tabs of the next adjacent sheet. A drive mechanism is attached to each of the sheets by the tabs thereon and is employed to take individual sheets out of registration with the other sheets and into viewing position so that the rows of graphic material thereon can be viewed. The drive mechanism preferably brings one sheet into viewing position as another sheet simultaneously withdraws in the same direction in order to produce a smooth dissolve of the viewed image. An image element expansion and homogenizing means is located in front of the storage means. Image elements from the storage means are expanded and homogenized by the digitizing screen so that the output image is a digitized mosaic of colors representative of the visual information on the sheets.
In order to prevent mechanical interference between adjacent sheets and to prevent abrasion of graphic material on the sheets and to reduce friction, vertical separator ribs of material are deposited thereon. The vertical separator ribs may be silk screened stripes of ink, or paint, or similar durable material.
The image element expansion screen has several novel applications. For example, a filter sheet including cells having several color filter areas therein can be placed between the digitizing screen and a TV screen or computer monitor. The raster scan of the black and white TV can then be used to selectively illuminate specific color filter areas thereby producing on the face of the digitizing screen a pattern of colors. A tracing device can be constructed by placing the digitizing screen over a sheet of original art work and then back lighting the art work so as to form a digitized representation of the art work on the face of the digitizing screen. Pegs, pins, or other holders, can be used to hold tracing paper and the like on the face of the digitizing screen so that the image can be traced in color or shades of gray. Lastly, it is possible to contour the viewed surface of the digitizing screen so that the image has a three dimensional appearance. For example, the contour of a face may be incorporated into the viewing surface of the digitizing screen while the back portion of the digitizing screen is attached to a television set. The planar two dimensional face on the television screen is then converted into a digitized three dimensional face on the front of the screen. Artifical hair, glasses and the like can be added to the face contour to enhance the effectiveness of its appearance. If the TV screen produces eye movements or lip movements, the face will appear life-like. These and other features of the invention will be more further understood by reference to the following drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the storage means.
FIG. 2 is a partial cutaway perspective view of the storage means illustrated in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 illustrates the grouping of sheets.
FIG. 4 is a partial cross-sectional view of the sheets in FIG. 3 illustrating the location of the separator ribs.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a liquid crystal controlled screen employing cone-light concentrator elements.
FIG. 6 is a detail cross-sectional view of a liquid crystal controlled screen section from the embodiment illustrated in FIG. 5.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of a tracing device or toy incorporating the digitizing screen.
FIG. 8 is an exploded view of the tracing device shown in FIG. 7.
FIG. 9 illustrates a device for producing color images from a black and white television using a plurality of color filter cells and a digitizing screen.
FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a contoured digitizing screen in the shape of a face and attached to a television tube.
FIG. 11 is a cutaway front elevational view of the contoured digitizing screen illustrated in FIG. 10.
FIGS. 12A and 12B illustrate an embodiment for improving the resolution of the display apparatus with digitizing screen.
During the course of this description like numbers will be employed to identify like elements according to the different views which illustrate the invention.
The invention essentially comprises a multiple sheet storage device and a digitizing screen both of which can be used independently or in conjunction with one another. FIG. 1 illustrates a storage device 10 which produces an image 12. Storage device 10 is illustrated without a digitizing screen in front of it. Cabinet 14 supports and surrounds the mechanism of the storage device 10. FIG. 2 illustrates the drive mechanism 18 employed to cause the graphic partially transparent sheets 16 to move up and down and which is described in detail in my copending application. A mask 15 printed on a transparent plate and similar in structure to the one described in my copending application, preferably with the addition of vertical stripes to mask areas previously hidden by vertical ribs of the digitizing screen, is located in front of sheets 16 and a retainer 17 keeps the sheets 16 from curling.
The important characteristics of sheets 16 are shown in detail in FIG. 3. Each sheet 16 includes an upper pull tab 20 located directly opposite a lower pull tab 22. Each pull tab 20 and 22 is displaced sideways with respect to the pull tabs 20 and 22 on adjacent sheets 16. This permits the sheets 16 to be stacked in a relatively compact grouping while leaving separated attachment points for support and driving. Sheets 16 are preferably formed from a moderately stiff plastic material such as 0.007 inch thick Mylar�. The characteristics of the plastic material are that the sheets 16 will not wrinkle or buckle under their own weight. Rows of graphic information 24 are located horizontally on the sheet 16 and ordinarily part of a continuous graphic image covering said sheet. Relatively clear transparent rows 26 preferably formed from a plurality of apertures 28 are alternately positioned between adjacent graphic information rows 24. The storage system 10 described thus far is essentially the same as set forth in my copending U.S. application Ser. No. 630,832 filed on July 13, 1984 the entire substance of which is incorporated herein by reference. An improved sheet separator technique is illustrated in horizontal cross-sectional detail in FIG. 4. The cross-sectional view of FIG. 4 is taken through the clear apertures 28. A plurality of separator ribs 30 are used to space adjacent sheets 16 from each other. As shown in FIG. 3, the separator ribs 30 are disposed as vertical columns on each sheet 16 at right angles to the horizontal graphic rows 24 and relatively clear rows 26. Separator ribs 30 are integrated with each sheet 16. Separator ribs 30 are preferably silk screened on each sheet 16 using a relatively wear resistant material such as enamel which can stand up to substantial frictional abuse. Separator ribs 30 may be printed as a single thick coating or built up in several layers. The wear surface of the next adjacent slide 16 is a non-image bearing area. Accordingly, separator ribs 30 may be located on either face of slide 16. It is not necessary for the ribs 30 to be continuous. They can be discontinuous provided that they produce the necessary separation. It is also possible that other patterns may be used rather than parallel lines. Furthermore, the patterns could be formed of materials other than ink or paint, such as tape or rivets or possibly by the deformation of the slide material itself. In some cases it may be desirable to apply the pattern 30 to both faces of every second slide 16. Complementary patterns on opposed faces may also be used to act as guides or limits to slide motion.
A light concentrator embodiment 32 is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 5 and 6. The use of light concentrators is discussed in my copending application, Ser. No. 630,832 filed July 13, 1984. The application of light concentrators can be moderately broad and may include lenses. In FIG. 5 a plurality of light concentrator elements 34 are located behind a sheet 38 including a plurality of liquid crystal elements 36 and associated circuitry. A digitizing screen 41 comprising a back diffuser 40, a grid 42 and a front diffuser 44 are located on the opposite sides of the liquid crystal sheet 38 from the light concentrators 34. Light presented to each concentrator 34 is concentrated at LCD element 36. LCD element 36 can be electronically modulated to control the passage of the light through the digitizing screen 41. Therefore, a digitized television-like image can be produced on front diffuser 44 by modulating the light concentrated by concentrator 34 with LCD elements 36. The use of light concentrators 34 substantially increases the efficiency of the image producing system as a whole. The concentrators 34 collect light from behind the grip and prevent light from being lost. It is possible to capture much of the light that is available on the back side of the grid through the use of concentrators. Moreover, by concentrating the light through modulatable elements such as liquid crystals, it is possible to achieve a relatively efficient image forming system wherein only a small portion of the screen area need be modulatable elements.
A tracing toy embodiment 50 of the invention is illustrated in detail in FIGS. 7 and 8. Tracing toy 50 is illuminated from behind by light source 52. Lined tracing paper 54 is held in position by four guide pegs or posts 56. The four guide posts 56 engage four holes 62 located respectively in each corner of the lined tracing paper 54. Tracings 61 of the image are created by using a pencil or crayon or similar writing instrument 58 on the surface of tracing paper 54. A stand or cabinet 60 supports the elements of the tracing apparatus 50. The inside walls of the cabinet 60 are mirrored so as to reflect light from source 52 toward elements 72, 70, 68, 66, 64 and 54 respectively. Light source 52 can be a conventional table lamp or might be built into the game 50 itself.
The art work frame 72 and digitizing screen 65 are illustrated in an exploded overlapping view in FIG. 8. A clear plastic frame 72 is located on the bottom under the digitizing screen assembly 65 and is adapted to receive and align a transparent, translucent, or at least partially transparent graphic original 70. The frame 72 includes a plurality of push out slots 71 that permit the user to force the art work 70 out of the frame 72 with a wire if the art work 70 becomes stuck. Sidewalls 73 help to align the art work with respect to the rest of the elements. A digitizing screen section 65 comprising a front translucent diffuser 64, a grid 66 and a rear translucent diffuser 68 is located between graphic art work 70 and tracing paper 54. Guide posts 56 are preferably integrally connected to the corners of the front diffuser plate 64.
Frame 72 stabilizes cabinet 60 by which it is supported and holds original art work sheet 70. A cut-out on the top edge allows the original art work sheet 70 to be removed. Frame 72 is preferably formed from transparent or translucent material, such as acrylic, or is perforated to allow for the passage of light. The sidewalls 73 of frame 72 guide and align the origignal drawing sheet 70 and serve to separate the rear diffuser 68 and frame 72 an appropriate distance to receive art work sheet 70. Tracing sheet 54 must be either transparent or translucent and preferably comprises relatively inexpensive tracing paper. Sheet 54 should also be of sufficient weight so that drawing on it will not tend to wrinkle or tear it. The tracing sheet 54 is punched at locations 62 to receive index guide posts 56. A grid pattern printed on sheet 54 aligns directly over top of the cell separations of the grid 66. The cellular pattern is of sufficient width to allow the user to color within the lines in order to avoid unwanted overflow of color into adjacent cells. The lines are preferably black, therfore allowing the sheet 54 to appear tidy from either side, however, any opaque line color may be used where the coloring sheet 54 is of sufficient light transmissability to allow viewing the reverse (i.e. uncolored) side under direct light. If the reverse side is to be the viewing side, then the printed pattern should be face down before coloring and the original drawing should also be face down. A coloring medium, such as crayon 58, is preferably provided in a variety of colors sufficient to meet the user's taste and needs. Original art work 74 may be pre-printed or may be made by the user using a transparent or translucent medium (i.e. such as crayons 58) on a transparent or translucent drawing sheet 70 (such as tracing paper). The original art work sheet 70 is slipped into the frame formed by the sides 73 of the frame 72. Light source 52 is then directed into the mirrored bottom of the cabinet 60 thereby illuminating the backside of plate 72. The user then notes the color of each cell on tracing sheet 54, selects an appropriate crayon 58 or other coloring medium as close as possible to the color of the image projected, and then colors that cell at an appropriate density or saturation to match the projected color. When all cells have been colored in this manner, the user will have created art work 61 which has a pleasing mosaic-like quality and which may be based on the user's own, possibly crude, original drawing 74. A more experienced user might vary the colors and densities in order to make individualized art work 61.
The digitizing screen assembly associated with the toy 50 might be supplemented or modified in several ways. The receiving back plate sidewalls 73 should be of sufficient thickness to accept both the original art work 70 and a supplemental sheet or sheets. A typical supplemental sheet might carry a pattern of circles varying in density or a series of rainbow colored bands. One partial modification might allow the original drawing 70 to act as the rear diffuser 68. In addition, it is possible for the digitizing screen assembly to be replaced by a color filter so that simple color separations might be prepared by hand. Lastly, special processors might be fabricated for use with specific original art work in specific formats. For example, a network of optical fibers might unscramble pictures which, in scrambled form have been colored by the user.
One unique characteristic of the invention is the ability of the digitizing screen assembly to average the brightness of colors and light applied to the rear diffuser. It is possible to take advantage of this characteristic of the invention in order to produce a digitized color image from a black and white original. A selective color screen embodiment 80 is illustrated in FIG. 9. A black and white television 82 is shown creating a raster 84. A segment of the raster 84 is enlarged and expanded in FIG. 9. A color filter sheet 86 is located between the TV screen raster 84 and digitizing screen 98. Color filter sheet 86 preferably comprises a plurality of orthogonally oriented cells 88, each of which includes three cell areas 90, 92 and 94. According tot he preferred embodiment cell areas 90, 92 and 94 are red, green and blue filter area segments respectively. However, there could be more or less than three filter cell elements and it is not necessary that the filter segments be red, blue or green. Each cell 88 is separated by a division line 96 from its neighbors. Digitizing screen 98 is located on the opposite side of color filter sheet 86 from raster 84 and comprises a rear diffuser 100, a grid 102 and a front diffuser 104 structured in the manner described with regard to previous digitizing screen assemblies. An image 106 is formed on the front diffuser 104. The color of the sections of image 106 are controlled by the selective illumination of the cell areas 90, 92 and 94 by television raster 84. It is readily apparent that the color of a cell in the viewable image 106 is dependent upon the position and the brightness of the illumination behind filter areas 90, 92 and 94. For clarity FIG. 9 does not show any cell being illuminated through more than one color filter area. However, it is not intended that such limitation be inferred. Such a filter might also be arranged to provide different brightness levels over different sections of the cell. The filter then might be used to produce a variable brightness image from a directable light source which may be difficult otherwise to vary in intensity. A laser is an example of such a source.
There are cases where there are specific advantages to digitizing screens which are not flat and/or do not have parallel faces.
A contoured digitizing screen embodiment 110 is shown in FIGS. 10 and 11. Television tube 112 supports the three dimensional contour digitizing screen 114. Contour screen 114 includes a rear diffuser 116, an interior grid portion 118 and a front diffuser 120. The front diffuser 120 is shown shaped in a three dimensional likeness of a human head and may be blank or may be dressed up with such additions as hair 122, eyeglasses 124, eyebrows, or clothing, etc. A small gap 128 may be formed behind the front diffuser 120 in order to eliminate cell wall definition. The facial features are preferably left uncolored and only loosely defined in the shape of the face. Temporary adhesive may be employed to hold the face 110 in position on the surface of TV tube 112. Grid section 118 preferably extends almost the entire distance between front diffuser 120 and rear diffuser 116. The cells of grip 118 are preferably uniform but may be of different cross section. However, the length of each cell is essentially the distance from the front diffuser 120 to the rear diffuser 116 as measured perpendicular to the face of the screen of TV tube 112. Gap 128 may be maintained by occasional spacers at the cell junctions and/or by joining the front diffuser 120 and rear diffuser 116 only at the edges. Rear diffuser 116 may be included between grid 118 and the screen of TV tube 112, however, this may not be necessary where the cells are sufficiently long in relation to their cross-section thereby emulating the function of the rear diffuser 116. A special video program (either broadcast, prerecorded, or computer generated) typically presents an image of a human face on the screen of TV tube 112. The facial image 126 matches the size and position of the modeled facial assembly 110. Light from each portion of the image is carried through its associated cell in grid 118 to illuminate the associated portion of front diffuser 120. Thus the contoured front diffuser 120 appears to be an articulated human face 126. This effect may be enhanced by the use of cell mirroring or tapering as previously discussed. A specific enhancement that might be useful is to provide a graded filter at the rear diffuser 116 to balance the brightness of the image thereby providing greater brightness in portions of the facial image where the front diffuser 120 is least parallel to the TV screen. This is necessary as the output ends of the cells in those areas will be substantially larger than the input ends. Additional balancing may also be necessary to account for differing cell lengths where there is significant loss of light over a long individual cell. The preferred method of light balancing is by appropriately patterning a filter placed between the rear diffuser 116 and the face of TV tube 112. The use of such a filter would avoid the need for brightness balancing by other methods. Such a filter could also be used to introduce graded color to the modeled front diffuser 120 so that it might be used more effectively with black and white television. Although some color could be introduced by other means, such as coloring the front diffuser 120, it is believed to be more economical to color a flat surface. The technique illustrated in FIGS. 10 and 11 could also be employed as a selective color screen located over a black and white television such as described with reference to the technique illustrated in FIG. 9. The contoured surface of the front diffuser 120 need not necessarily be in the shape of a face, but could, for example, be a terrain model or a geometric solid, for example a hemisphere could produce the illusion of a rotating earth. Moreover, the image producing system need not include a television, but could, for example, be the image storage or production system of the invention such as illustrated in FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
A useful variation of the contoured digitizing screen concept would be to distort the screen to accomodate a specific input format. For example, the grid 118 and diffusers 116 and 120 could be formed into nested cylinders with a light bulb in the center so that art work on or inside the interior of the rear diffuser 116 could be rotated by a heat motor. Mask and art work configurations could be varied to provide a different effect. The rear diffuser 116 and the rear face grid 118 might also be shaped to fit a portion of a cylinder so that a screen which appears flat to the viewer could contain art work and a drive system such as just described. Likewise the rear diffuser 116 might comprise the rotating cylinder that carries the art work.
FIGS. 12A and 12B disclose an embodiment 140 of the digitizing screen and storage means which increases the resolution of the invention by a factor of four without requiring additional mechanical precision or complexity. According to embodiment 140 the normal grid cells 142 shown on the left side of FIG. 12A are replaced by grid cells 146 having one-half the dimensions of grid cells 142 and therefore one-quarter the area. Grid cells 146, also referred to as minicells 146, are positioned so that every second cell wall 148 coincides with the previous position of each wall of a larger cell 142. A mask 144 is located in the conventional location with transparent bands now crossing alternate cell walls 148 of minicells 146. With this arrangement the graphic information carried on one graphic storage element of a slide 16 behind the assembly 140 will be presented to a position at the intersection of four minicells 146. Each quadrant of that graphic element will then be expanded to cover one minicell 146. Accordingly, the images on the front face of the digitizing screen will have a greater and sometimes more desirable resolution. The embodiment 140 may be achieved either by making a grid entirely or partially out of minicells 146.
While the invention has been described with reference to the preferred embodiment thereof it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that modifications can be made to the various embodiments and the parts thereof without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as a whole.
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Serina's sister, apparently. Amanda had such fun with the net and trident last week she decided to resurect this figure right away!
Serona – Wildcard Gladiator - Amanda
Ag d4, Sm d4, Sp d6, St d8, Vg d8,
Pace 4 (run d4), Parry 8 (9), Toughness 6 (7), Charisma 0, Encumbrance 0
Skills: Fighting d12, Intimidate d6
Edges: Ambidextrous, Fast healer
Hindrances: Lame
Gear: Trident (Str+d6/8* one hand = d6, two hand = d8, +1 Parry, Reach1), Net (+2 to grapple/ entangle an opponent (so, if offhand, net 0) once grappled with net may make fighting attacks at +2. May also be used for "Florentine" in place of a dagger), Superior Light Armour
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A shy hero rescued a schoolgirl after she was swept into the North Sea with a friend.
The girls, aged 11 and 13, were swept from an unsafe section of Newbiggin promenade last night after ignoring scaffolding intended to keep people off crumbling steps.
The older girl managed to scramble to safety, but her friend was swept toward rocks. Her rescuer waded chest-high into the water to reach the youngster and bring her ashore.
Both girls were taken to Wansbeck General Hospital in Ashington for checks and later discharged.
The Newbiggin man, who refused to give his name, said lifebelts are always being stolen from the seafront and this time could have resulted in a death.
Lifeboat mechanic Richard Martin said today: "Wansbeck Council has invested heavily in street furniture, including lifebelts, on the prom and council officers check every morning to see that the lifebelts are still there, but I don't know if the lifebelt was in its holder at the time this happened."
Newbiggin lifeboat was launched and stood down when its crew was told the girls were safe.


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We are in search of an energetic, multi-tasking, super analyst to join our Operations team. This junior level position will be responsible for all forecasting activities associated with purchasing and sales. The ideal candidate is confident, inquisitive, and team-oriented. Must love…LOVE…data! Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and feel confident communicating with staff in all departments. The ability to analyze data and trends is crucial and should be executed through forecasting and presentation of solutions to improve processes, create efficiencies, and direct change.
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Data Management
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National Football League asks more questions of Elliott in probe of alleged assault
The league has asked the Pro Bowl running back to answer follow-up questions as part of its investigation, ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Sunday morning. It just seems like they're dragging their feet right now. "I do want closure", Elliott said after the Cowboys' season-ending loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.
Pittsburgh Steelers' Antonio Brown Goes Live on Facebook Sparking Controversy
Let's start our preparations, " Tomlin said . " We just spotted these assholes a day and a half ". We're going to touch down at 4 o'clock in the (expletive) morning. It's the chest pounding, right? The Steelers beat the Chiefs 18-16 on Sunday night. When the Steelers go through their weekly pre-game walkthroughs on Saturdays, Varley writes, Brown is regularly cited wearing the jersey of inside linebacker Ryan Shazier , who has recorded an interception in three consecutive games heading ...
Jaguars offensive coordinator search: Chip Kelly visiting EverBank Field
The Jaguars opted to promote Marrone, the assistant head coach/offensive line coach who had been named interim head coach after the firing of coach Gus Bradley on December 18. "I evaluate all jobs individually", Kelly recently told Fox Sports . It's worth noting Hackett has a history working with and under Marrone, dating back to the latter's time as head coach at Syracuse.
Costa trains alone at Chelsea
Yet Marcos Alonso, who scored twice in the match, claims that the media exaggerated a small issue to the extent that Costa was rumoured to be looking for a move to China. He said: "I'm pleased because after 13 wins in a row, and then after a defeat, it's always very hard to know the reaction of your team. I think he is doing exactly the right thing".
UConn women break win streak record with 91st consecutive victory
CT head coach Geno Auriemma encourages his team during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against SMU, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 , in Dallas . But his team had other ideas. "A large part of their game is throw it up and go get it". He pushes them to keep playing their hardest no matter what the score is and that is what will prepare them for March.
Booker scores 39 -- again -- to lead Suns over Spurs
Saturday night's game between the Spurs and Suns was a sellout crowd with 20,532 in attendance at Arena Ciudad de Mexico. He has scored 20 or more points in four straight games, averaging 29.0 points on 55.0 percent shooting from the field and 60.9 percent accuracy from 3-point range during that impressive stretch.


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Certificate in Audio and Music Technology (Part Time)
The Pulse College Certificate in Audio and Music Technology is a Minor Award extracted from the BA (Hons) Degree in Audio and Music Technology and is available both Full-Time as a 1-year course, or Part-Time as a 2-year course
Recording Studios, Live Venue's, TV & Radio, Post-Production, Live Performance: It is now essential to be skilled in array of disciplines to become successful in the audio industry.
It is with these various industry disciplines in mind that we have designed a new in Audio & Music Technology Programme in partnership with Ireland's largest independent third level institution, Griffith College.
Aimed at musicians, DJ's, computer music hobbyists, and general lovers of music, this programme will train you with the skills required to succeed as a modern day Audio Professional.
This Certificate course is a QQI Level 6 course, equivalent to Year One of the BA (Hons) in Audio and Music Technology programme and is worth 60 ECTS Credits
Course Content
We will teach you how to record and produce music both in the home studio and in large recording studios. You will learn about live sound from both a performance and technical perspective.
The modern "studio engineer" can record, mix and master audio, but also help produce. Whether it is programming drum parts or string sections or even being on stage, performing with a band.
Please note you do not need to be a musician to be accepted onto this course but someone who is passionate and enthusiastic for all things music.
As with all our courses, hands on experience is crucial to learning. This course is no different. Our students will be trained in Windmill Lane Recording studios and will also be required to put on live shows and performances throughout out the duration of the course.
Why study Music Technology at Pulse College?
- This course is taught by passionate Industry Professionals
- Students will have access to State of the Art Facilities – including access to the iconic Windmill Lane Recording Studios
- The curriculum is taught to international industry standard
- Guest Industry talks and lecturers
- Use of industry relevant software applications
- Pulse College is an Apple Logic Pro Certified Centre and Avid Pro Tools Centre
- 24 hour studio access
- Become a member of our Creative Community – Pulse College offer courses in film production, game design and animation
Detailed Course Content
Year 1:
- Music Technology 1 (Double Module)
- Applications Technology 1 (Double Module)
- Music for Producers 1 (Double Module)
- Recording Studio Principles 1 (Double Module)
- Computer Basics for AV workstations
- Sound Reinforcement
Year 2:
- Music Technology 1 (Double Module)
- Applications Technology 1 (Double Module)
- Music for Producers 1 (Double Module)
- Recording Studio Principles 1 (Double Module)
- Live Music & Performance Technology
- Sound Design
Further Progression
In line with National Policy, those who complete this Level 6 course are eligible for progression to any Level 7 or 8 course and will have achieved 60 ECTS credits. Students will also be eligible to progress directly to Year Two of our BA (Hons) in Audio and Music Technology.
This course is a direct application course and involves an interview. Applications are currently taken through the Application Form below. Upon receiving your application form our Admissions Team will contact you to schedule your course interview.
Please see specific information on the course requirements below:
2x H5s (H5 = 50 – 60% in a Leaving Certificate Higher Level subject)
Minimum of 4x O6/H7s (O6 = 40 – 55% in a Leaving Certificate Ordinary Subject / H7 = 30-40% in a Leaving Certificate Higher Level subject).
To include a minimum O6 or higher in Ordinary Leaving Certificate Mathematics and either Irish or English.
To achieve a minimum of 3 distinctions and the full award in a FETAC Level 5/6 or HETAC Level 7 in Music/Media.
a Minimum of 2 Grade C A Levels as well as 4 subjects from either A levels (Grades A-E) or GCSE (Grades A,B or C). Or NVQ Level 3 in Music/Media or similar
Mature applicants are advised to apply directly through the college using the 'Apply now' button below. Entry onto our Degree Programme is based upon a course interview. Applicants will be asked for a detailed CV. Applications should be made before the 31st August the year of the course.
For applications whose first language is not English you will be asked for an original or certified true copy of one of the following:
- TOEFL Paper based 570 with a TWE (test of written English) score of 4.5.
- Computer based 233 with a score of 4.5 in the essay.
- Internet based 90 with a written score of 21.
- Cambridge Proficiency Grade C.
- Cambridge Advanced Grade A.
- IELTS Academic Version 6.5 with no individual band below 6.
Note: Students who do not satisfy Pulse College's English language requirements for direct entry will be required to take an English language preparatory course before commencing studies. While the College does not offer an English language preparatory course, you will find this information from the Department of Education and Science's official listing of recognised language schools.
General Course Requirements
- A proven interest in audio and/or music technology, and to display some interest in related creative media arts
- Basic knowledge of computers (Mac/PC, and audio software): helpful but not essential
Note: Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience will also be considered.
Interview Process
This course requires an interview as part of your applications. Please see the FAQ's below for commonly asked questions regarding the interview process.
Where do the interviews take place?
The interviews are held in:
Windmill Lane Recording Studios,
20 Ringsend Road,
Dublin 4
How long will the interview be?
The interview will be typically 20–30 minutes long.
What should I bring?
If you could please bring:
– A copy of your C.V. that includes results of any music exams / tests you have completed to date. It should also include details of any groups / associations you have been a member of. It should also list your hobbies / interests
– If you have a portfolio of work, please bring that too; CD is the preferred format, and it should include no more than four pieces. These pieces should demonstrate your abilities as a musician, composer or producer (or all three!). Please note this is not a mandatory requirement
– A copy of your passport/drivers licence
– A copy of any previous education transcripts and certificates
Is there a music test?
No, there will be some questions about music. You won't be asked to play an instrument. This takes place in a chatty, comfortable atmosphere. We will also ask you to discuss your influences in relation to producers, composers, etc.
How many people will be interviewing me?
The panel typically comprises 2-3 people.
Apart from the minimum requirements, what do they generally look for in a candidate?
Successful candidates have a strong, proven interest in this area. They are passionate about music and are prepared to work very hard towards their goals.
Total Course Fee Per Year
€3,570 per year (2 years duration)
Flexible Payment Option
Deposit: €800 (payable upon acceptance onto the course, following interview)
Enrolment fee: €800 (payable in September)
Instalments: 4 payments of €492.50 (Nov – Feb)
2% PFL Charge is included in all of total course fees above. This charge is incurred to finance arrangements required under Part 6 of the Qualifications and Quality Assurance (Education and Training) Act, 2012 to ensure protection of enrolled learners.
*Please note that a Registration Fee of €250 is applicable in addition to the fees quoted above


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I don't know about you, but as a kid, I begged and pleaded with my parents to let me paint a mural on my bedroom walls. I had visions of the Sistine Chapel dancing through my head, or perhaps a depiction of an important historical event a la Diego Rivera. Of course, my creation probably would've ended up like a lousy version of a Jackson Pollack, so maybe my parents were right in their firm negative stance. But now your plain white walls can be decorated with fun, without the permanence of paint. Let me introduce you to flair4all -- removable wall decals that let you personalize your room to your tastes.
The website has 70 styles and seven color palettes, so you can pick and choose exactly what you want. If music is your thing, you can plaster vinyl records to your wall, or if you want to turn your room into a virtual garden you can grow cherry blossoms and poppies from your rug. (No water needed!)
At $20 each, flair-packs include three 12 x17-inch sheets with decals of various sizes and designs. As for me, I'm going with cupcakes and ice cream cones. I'll pimp out my room Willy Wonka style.


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Mumbai to Goa Road Trip Dec 22, 2016 by Cedric (Driver Weekly)
Taking a road trip from Mumbai to Goa or vice versa is a great way to see a good deal of India, while avoiding crowded public transport, in one of the most beautiful and diverse countries in the world. This is among the most popular road trips in the area, and the distance spans about 600 kilometers. As such, you should expect to spend approximately twelve hours driving, leaving plenty of time to make stops along the way. Keep in mind that driving in India requires some planning and experience. If you are taking a vacation in India and want to travel by car, we recommend hiring a local driver or guide.
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Even if you are hiring a driver or guide, it is important to know the rules of the road in a foreign country when you are driving as you will still be responsible for planning and paying for your trip. Bear in mind that India drives on the left side of the road like the United Kingdom and Japan, with the steering wheel on the right-hand side of the vehicle. Be prepared to adjust your driving habits and take your time if you do get behind the wheel. You should also purchase travel insurance and familiarize yourself with local conditions. While highway driving is more similar to developed countries, city driving can be quite different. There are a wide variety of vehicles driving at different speeds, including motorbikes, rickshaws, buses, and vans. Local drivers will not pay attention or respect most rules of the road, so using the horn is often necessary. Your car will drive slowly and stop for children, pedestrians, and animals.
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NH 4 Road Trip
If you have motion sickness, you will want to drive on the NH 4 instead of taking to the hills. You will always be on four-lane roads that are smooth and straight, allowing you to drive a little faster. However, there are multiple tolls along this route. If you opt for this route, consider stopping in Satara or Kolhapur for a meal, as you will find no shortage of roadside restaurants and stands. While you are in the city, you can also stop to enjoy the stunning Jyotiba Temple, Rankala Lake lined with gardens and palaces, and Panhala Fort. While going through Belgaum, be sure to check out the Bhimgad Wildlife Sanctuary and Belgaum Fort. If you can, stay in the city for a day before heading to Goa.
NH 66 Road Trip
Driving along the NH 66 will take you through nut plantations, coconut plantations, and paddy fields, with lots of scenic beauty. During the drive, you can stop and visit the beach at Ganpatipule, which resembles the Maldives. This road winds a great deal, however, making it a poor decision for anyone prone to motion sickness or if you are not confident in your driving skills. You will also need to start early to avoid traffic. Bird lovers should make a stop at the Karnala Bird Sanctuary in Panvel's Taluka. Many will also stop at Chiplun to visit waterfalls, eat some mangos, and visit the Parshuram Temple. Keep in mind that driving along NH 66 or NH 17 will take you through narrower roads that are more crowded, limiting your speed. But taking your time to stop and enjoy the stunning sights, scents, and scenes of India is more than worth a longer trip.
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3 Reasons the Cubs Should Hold Off on Trading Samardzija This WinterJanuary 24, 2014
3 Reasons the Cubs Should Hold Off on Trading Samardzija This Winter
Most of the noise coming out of Chicago this winter (other than the strong gusts of wind during the recent winter vortex) has been concerning pitcher Jeff Samardzija's future with the Cubs. The former standout wide receiver from Notre Dame has been the talk of the town for all the wrong reasons this offseason.
It seems that reports have been varying daily on Samardzija's future in Chicago. That's mostly due to the fact that neither the organization nor Samardzija himself is completely sure what the near future of the franchise holds. With so many top prospects waiting in the wings, the future looks bright, but Samardzija seems extremely reluctant to sign an extension at this point.
As this winter comes to an end and makes way for spring, Samardzija should still be taking the ball on Opening Day for the Cubs. It's not necessarily because the pitcher figures to be in the Cubs' long-term plans, but for a number of other reasons. Here are three in particular that contend Shark should be a Cub to start 2014.
1. He Still Has More Value If He Starts the Year in Chicago
The argument here is that the Cubs shouldn't trade Samardzija this winter, not that they shouldn't trade him at all. Since he still has so much potential, a solid performance in the first half of this season could really help Samardzija's trade stock rise.
Clearly, there was quite a bit of interest in Samardzija at the beginning of this offseason, and if he can pitch even more effectively up until the trade deadline on July 31, then that interest will only grow.
If the team can't come to an agreement on an extension by the trade deadline, it's imperative that it deals Samardzija because it can't afford to lose value on him. The value lost would be the result of Samardzija losing an extra year of team control if he's not traded by the deadline.
2. Holding Off Buys the Cubs Time to Negotiate
While it seems like a long shot that the Cubs will be able to get a deal done on an extension with Samardzija, holding off on a trade definitely would give them more time to discuss. As a potentially solid No. 2 starter when the team should be contending, he's clearly worth trying to lock up long term.
Give him a couple of months to consider everything, and if he sees something he likes in the direction that the team is going, he may be able to agree to a deal. Again, it doesn't seem likely at this point, but a negotiating window of five months is a whole lot better than zero months.
Nobody but Samardzija knows what it will take to keep him in Chicago long term other than him. That being said, he needs time to think over his options as this season progresses. Ultimately, his trade value isn't going to drop between now and the trade deadline barring a major injury, so there isn't a huge risk in keeping him on board at least until the trade deadline as they try to iron out a deal.
3. The Interest from Other Teams Just Isn't There at This Point
The Samardzija trade rumors seemed so much more real when, you know, other teams were interested in him. At the onset of the offseason there was a plethora of teams interested in the talents of the long-haired right-hander. However, after some recent developments, that interest has died way down.
First of all, Samardzija has said, via Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago, "The odds are very slim that I would (sign a long-term deal if I got traded). For any professional player two years out of free agency, the odds they sign a deal are pretty slim."
Clearly in one statement, Samardzija significantly quieted down trade rumors involving his name. After all, no team is going to want to trade valuable prospects for a player it may only control for a year and a half.
That being said, if Samardzija has a strong start to his 2014 campaign, then that interest will heat back up. Additionally, if that interest heats back up and a team offers him a deal he can't refuse (in a sign-and-trade scenario), then the Cubs could get proper value in return.
Everything in the Samardzija contract situation rides on how he starts this season. Should he start strong, interest will drive back up and he may be able to land in a desirable destination and the Cubs may get fair value in return. On the other hand, if he struggles, then interest will stay the same and the Cubs will be forced to sell low or risk letting him go into the final year of his contract without an extension.
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WATCH: Horrifying moment woman is 'exorcised' of her demons on TV
THIS footage shows the horrific moment a young woman has a "beast exorcised" from her body.
The horrifying clip shows an exorcist attempt to banish a "demon" for a lass called Diana.
Diana claims her life has been blighted by the "possession" so her family take her to a local exorcist, Addy.
The act is filmed by a TV crew who are attempting to give an insight into the act.
During the clip, Diana appears to fight with a figure before kneeling in the centre of a circle drawn in chalk.
Addy puts his hand on Diana's forehead and tries to expel the "demon" by chanting.
Diana squirms uncomfortably, before tearing off a crucifix necklace, throwing it to the ground.
Diana, from Mexico, continues to throw herself about before appearing like she may throw up.
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Diana's religious family reportedly contacted Addy to help their daughter out.
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MOVIE SYNOPSIS [ General Audiences ] With producers of Argentina, this 2013 film was directed by Valeria Dávila and Ana Lucía Amor Jesica Marsiglione. You can watch Mamadua: Nacer en conciencia online on TV cable or theaters with original audio in Spanish at different dates. This film premiered in theaters in 2013.
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Runtime: 100 minutes
Marcus Adriana, Carina Cantarero, Rie Chela, Andreone Luz, Vergara Maria and Cavia Sonia.
100-minute film (full movie) directed by Valeria Dávila and Ana Lucía Amor Jesica Marsiglione.
The original audio of Mamadua: Nacer en conciencia has dialogues in or Spanish, it was produced in Argentina.
It premiered in cinemas or television in 2013.
Ana Lucía Amor, Valeria Davila and Jesica Marsiglione.
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Composed by Zanetti Gonzalo.
Without commercial breaks, the full movie Mamadua: Nacer en conciencia has a duration of 100 minutes; the official trailer can be watched in streaming on the Internet. You can watch this full movie free in English or Spanish in movie TV channels, renting the DVD or with VoD services (Video On Demand player, Hulu) and PPV (Pay Per View, Netflix).
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Really great job on the quilt and the quilting. I love the color combination. I have some charm squares waiting to be made into something. They are this color combo and this just might be the pattern!
Wow! This is really pretty. Love the yellow.
very lovely!
wow there is a lot of work on a simple pattern, I like the way the corner block match the stripes exactly. and I love the quilting on the border
I see your borders are great. I am sure it is more beautiful in person.
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It is beautiful, well done!
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You did an excellent job. I like the colors that were chosen, too. The quilting is exquisite. Thanks for sharing.
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It's beautiful but how do you get the floral patches to stay in one piece??
I agree with everyone else that the colors and fabrics are beautiful in the D9P pattern. The striped boarder is perfect too, especially the biased/picture frame corners. And I like the quilting choice you made: not too much, but just right for my taste. thanks for sharing.
Love it. Yellow thread was a good choice and the border fabric is perfect.
Love the pattern.
Love the fabric & colors!
Great job.
Awesome quilt! It looks fantastic!


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June 28, 2006
Germany's well-trained but frustrated young doctors are leaving the country for higher pay in ever greater numbers, leaving some hospitals struggling to fill positions.
More than 12,500 German doctors are working abroad already, and 2,300 left the country in 2005 alone, according to the doctors' association, the Marburger Bund. The Netherlands, Britain, United States, Australia, Switzerland and the Scandinavian countries are among the top destinations.
- There are more than 5,000 jobs available at hospitals due to the number of people who have left, according to Michael Helmkamp, a spokesman for the Marburger Bund. Moreover, clinics all over Germany are facing shortages and many hospitals cannot provide their former standard of health care anymore.
- A spokeswoman for the federal Health Ministry said that only some regions of Germany are struggling with a shortage of doctors while cities like Berlin are in fact facing a surplus.
- At the University Hospital in Duesseldorf, dozens of doctors have left for better jobs abroad. The situation is particularly dramatic at the anesthesia department where 17 out of 80 doctors have quit their jobs within the last year.
Low salaries are one of the main reasons German doctors are leaving. An anesthesiologist making $2,900 a month after taxes in Duesseldorf can earn $8,150 after deductions and work fewer hours at the University Hospital in Amsterdam.
But it is not just about the money. Many express frustration with working conditions and career prospects.
Source: Kirsten Grieshaber, "Young German Doctors Leaving the Country," Associated Press, Jun 23, 2006.
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Ventura Creates Family and Children's Division10 Jul, 2002 By: Stephanie Prange
By STEPHANIE PRANGEVentura Distribution is forming a new subsidiary to focus on children's and family home entertainment programming.
Industry veterans Don Gold and Greg Yulish, who worked together previously at Harvey Entertainment, will head the division as co-presidents.
"We are poised and committed to develop new product and acquire titles for the children's and family home entertainment market. We are delighted to re-team Don Gold and Greg Yulish, who worked together at Harvey Entertainment. Don and Greg will be an asset in not only setting up this new division, but in assisting in creating new opportunities across the board for Ventura Distribution," said Larry Hayes, president, Ventura Distribution.
The new kid's/family subsidiary will offer a broad range of entertainment services including domestic and international home video sales, manufacturing, creative services, marketing and content branding, the company announced.
"The Ventura model is to provide content owners the option to select the services that will best promote and market their product. We will now be able to extend an additional expertise to kids and family programming," said Craig Sussman, Ventura's executive VP.
With the exception of Ventura's UrbanWorks' urban entertainment subsidiary, Gold and Yulish will also head up Ventura's acquisition efforts and oversee long term content strategy.
"There is a real opportunity for a solid distributor to enter the family market," Gold said.
"Don and I are very excited to co-found a distribution company that is committed to establishing a proprietary label and offering distribution services for quality kid's and family product," Yulish said.
Gold was most recently executive VP, worldwide home entertainment, for DIC Entertainment, where he re-launched the "Madeline" series. Prior to joining DIC, Gold was at itsy bitsy entertainment, and Harvey Entertainment, where he acquired the rights to Eloise for the upcoming Eloise filmed entertainment events. In 1991,Gold launched the multi-platinum "Thomas the Tank Engine" series for Strand Home Video and from 1994 through 1997 served as SVP of sales for Trimark. Gold also served as West Coast Regional Sales Director for Vestron Video. He held similar positions at MGM and Disney.
Yulish was formerly the EVP and CFO for The Harvey Entertainment Co. During Yulish's tenure at Harvey, he managed the release of the Casper motion picture in 1995, which grossed over $300 million in box office receipts and sold more than 15 million videos worldwide. In addition, Yulish supervised the release of Richie Rich in 1994, which grossed more than $90 million at the box office and sold in excess of 7 million videos worldwide. He also financed two Casper direct-to-video titles, one Richie Rich direct-to-video title and produced more than 100 episodes of new animation based upon the company's characters.


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"...and now, disengag'd from the shirt, I saw, with wonder and surprise, what? not the play-thing of a boy, not the weapon of a man, but a maypole of so enormous a standard, that had proportions been observ'd, it must have belong'd to a young giant. Its prodigious size made me shrink again; yet I could not, without pleasure, behold, and even ventur'd to feel, such a length, such a breadth of animated ivory! perfectly well turn'd and fashion'd, the proud stiffness of which distended its skin, whose smooth polish and velvet softness might vie with that of the most delicate of our sex, and whose exquisite whiteness was not a little set off by a sprout of black curling hair round the root, through the jetty sprigs of which the fair skin shew'd as in a fine evening you may have remark'd the clear light ether through the branchwork of distant trees over-topping the summit of a hill: then the broad and blueish-cast incarnate of the head, and blue serpentines of its veins, altogether compos'd the most striking assemblage of figure and colours in nature. In short, it stood an object of terror and delight.
"But what was yet more surprising, the owner of this natural curiosity, through the want of occasions in the strictness of his home-breeding, and the little time he had been in town not having afforded him one, was hitherto an absolute stranger, in practice at least, to the use of all that manhood he was so nobly stock'd with; and it now fell to my lot to stand his first trial of it, if I could resolve to run the risks of its disproportion to that tender part of me, which such an oversiz'd machine was very fit to lay in ruins."


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Published: Tuesday 14th October 2014 by The News Editor
Chris Coleman insisted he had no complaints towards Cyprus over their brutal treatment of Gareth Bale as 10-man Wales stayed top of their European Championship qualifying group with a 2-1 victory in Cardiff on Monday night.
Nine players were booked in a bruising encounter at the Cardiff City Stadium and Wales midfielder Andy King was sent off two minutes into the second half, while Bale was on the wrong end of several Cypriot challenges which left him writhing on the floor in agony.
Cyprus had five players cautioned with Real Madrid star Bale clearly targeted by the visitors, but Wales manager Coleman's disgust was directed at German referee Manuel Grafe rather than the visitors, who left their mark on the world's most expensive player on more than one occasion.
"Baley knows before he walks on the pitch he's going to get kicked. I know that, and I'm not complaining about that," Coleman said.
"Cyprus have got to do what they think right's to win the game, but the referee's there for a reason – to make a decision.
"When we play opposition in their back yard, their star players get rewards, they get free-kicks – but it doesn't happen for us.
"That makes you nervous and you lose a bit of trust with the officials.
"The red card was a heavy challenge but if he sends one of ours off surely he can send one or two of theirs off because they weren't shy either."
If Coleman was frustrated by the German referee, he had nothing but praise for his squad, who were without 11 injured players for the visit of Cyprus.
Substitute David Cotterill and Hal Robson-Kanu fired Wales into a two-goal lead inside 23 minutes but Vincent Laban pulled one back for Wales before half-time and King's red card threatened to turn a party before a crowd of 21,273 into a wake.
Wales had to withstand plenty of Cypriot possession but Bale made light of his treatment to get his side up the pitch and buy them precious time.
"We probably don't win that game in the last campaign. We didn't have that same togetherness then, that's for sure," Coleman said.
"The players were absolutely magnificent. We've only had one defeat in eight games and we've not lost here for a year.
"People have questioned the players' team spirit and (whether they) want to play for Wales, but I don't think I have to answer that any more. As a nation, we can't ask for any more."
Wales' win kept them one point above Israel, who triumphed in Andorra and have a game in hand, but they now lead group favourites Belgium by three points and have a five-point buffer over Bosnia-Herzegovina with the top two qualifying automatically and the third-placed team entering a play-off.
Coleman's side head to Brussels next month but he insists they will not be daunted by a star-studded Red Devils side packed with Barclays Premier League talent.
"We won't go there there thinking we've just got to do well," he said.
"If we want to do well this campaign we must get a result there and we are good enough to do that.
"I don't know who's going to turn up because there's always injuries – that's the way it works – but I know whoever we've got we can get a result in Belgium.
"We did it in the last campaign – we had 15 players missing and got a draw there. That's our mindset.
"We said after four or five games we want to be up there in the top three and we've got a chance of doing that now, but there's still a lot of football and a lot of points to be played for in this group."
Cyprus coach Charalampos Christodoulou denied his team had set out to intentionally hurt Bale.
"Tackles like that are part of the game. We saw dangerous tackles from both teams," he said.
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Wow, my last little post on the potential opposition to Tennessee's newest gun laws got some folks stirred up. Which, let's be honest, every blogger wants. Of course, now the question arises: How do you follow it up?
I was thinking maybe I'd ask: Which is the one true religion? Or maybe just: Which religion does God prefer?
But, nah. Too easy. How about: Should gay concealed-carry permit holders be allowed to carry guns into your church?
Nah. Too complicated. Might make some wingnuts tie their brains in knots trying to figure which is the greater evil: being gay or restricting gun rights.
I've got it: Which restaurant in Memphis has the BEST BARBECUED RIBS? The Flyer's cover story this week tackles that controversial subject, and there are a couple of surprising top-finishers. I'll be curious to see the reaction.
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At night he waits. He watches. Silently. You barely know he's there…waiting for a scurry or a flutter…
The first time I realised that we had these residents in our garden was by hearing their distinctive call at dusk.
I was watering the garden and suddenly realised I could hear the deep, low oooom…ooooomm….oooooom coming from the nearby gum tree. Upon closer inspection, there they were – a pair of Tawny Frogmouth birds.


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John Ioannidis, M.D., D.Sc.
C.F. Rehnborg Professor in Disease Prevention
Stanford Prevention Research Center
Monday, March 19, 2012
Building 45 (Natcher), Main Auditorium
NIH Campus | Bethesda, Maryland
Dr. Ioannidis discussed the empirical evidence for the presence and consequences of some main biases in scientific discovery. He discussed solutions for optimizing the efficiency of the biomedical research processes. The intensified quest for scientific discovery has resulted in a flurry of research claims that represent false-positive or exaggerated results. There are many forces that create this excess of spurious significant findings, including both random error and a number of biases. Dr. Ioannidis discussed all of these pertinent issues.
Dr. Ioannidis is currently the C.F. Rehnborg Professor in Disease Prevention, professor of medicine, and director of the Stanford Prevention Research Center at Stanford University School of Medicine. He has been adjunct faculty for the Tufts University School of Medicine since 1996, with the rank of professor since 2002; since 2008, he has led the Center for Genetic Epidemiology and Modeling of the Tufts Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies and the Genetics/Genomics component at the Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute. He is also adjunct professor of epidemiology at the Harvard School of Public Health and visiting professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at Imperial College London. Dr. Ioannidis has served as a member of the executive board of the Human Genome Epidemiology Network, president of the Society for Research Synthesis Methodology, editorial board member of 26 leading international journals, and editor in chief of the European Journal of Clinical Investigation. He has published books, book chapters, and peer-reviewed papers, such as one in PLoS Medicine, "Why Most Published Research Findings Are False" (2005). He has received several awards, including the European Award for Excellence in Clinical Science for 2007, and has been inducted into the Association of American Physicians and the European Academy of Cancer Sciences. His work combines skills in clinical research methodology and evidence-based medicine with the challenges of current molecular medicine and genomics.


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Opinion: Cuomo's plan to educate prisoners benefits us all
Jerry was ashamed of so much of his life, but there was one thing I heard him brag openly about: his college degrees. In total, he held four degrees including a bachelor's in sociology and master's degrees in health care administration and theology.
Jerry wasn't a good student growing up. He didn't attend school much past fifth grade and by the time his classmates were donning their caps and gowns to march to "Pomp and Circumstance," Jerry was serving 3 1/2 years in Elmira for armed robbery.
Being an uneducated, self-described thug in prison didn't make him unique. Nor did the fact that he reoffended barely a month after being paroled. It didn't even make him unique that his next crime escalated to murder — three counts.
What made Jerry unique is what happened next.
Facing 50 years to life, he had some tough choices to make. He could follow the path of so many prisoners in the New York penal system — join a gang, deal drugs, loan-shark or run bets — or he could decide to better himself and visualize a possible life after prison. Facing the toughest odds, he chose the latter.
While in Attica, Jerry enrolled in a GED program and began to study for the first time in his life. From there he was transferred to another prison (he served time in 17 facilities statewide) where he earned the first of those four degrees.
Thanks to his newfound education, he started reading more. He read an incredible array of books on a variety of subjects. I remember scanning the bookshelf in his living room the first time I went to his house.
Two things surprised me: how many books he had read and how many books we had in common.
Jerry used his education for a lot of things, but first and foremost he used it to attempt to atone for his sins.
He wrote letters, he volunteered in prison, he mentored other prisoners. He worked tirelessly to better himself and those around him. But he also worked tirelessly to earn his release, and in 2007 he did just that after serving more than 37 years.
He left Fishkill State Prison with a dismal resume: 55 years old and unemployed. He had no work experience, no references that didn't come with a prison connection and no prospects. He was headed to a halfway house in Buffalo where, if he succumbed to the statistics, it would just be a matter of time until he reoffended and was sent back to serve the remainder of his sentence.
But his resume did have one bright spot: education. Make no mistake about it — an education didn't open endless doors for him. He was, after all, a convicted triple murderer who had spent more of his life locked up than not. But what it did do was give him confidence. It gave him hope. And it gave him a belief that he could go out into the world — a world he had not been part of in more than three decades — and coexist.
And he did just that.
Less than six years after he walked away from prison a free man, Jerry Balone died a free man. He died lying on his own couch, in a house he rented with money he earned after starting his own business. His life was simple, his possessions few, but everything he had, he would freely tell you, began with his prison education.
In the five years he was free, it would have been easy to return to a life of crime, he said. Spend three decades in prison and you have plenty of connections on the street. He was one phone call away from a lucrative life as a drug dealer. The same went for running numbers or returning to his old life of breaking into homes and businesses and selling the stolen property. A life of crime was the easy road.
But if there was one thing he learned on the way to earning multiple degrees, it was that the easy road is easy for a reason.
Instead, he used his education to become a teacher. In the final few years of his life, I often was in the audience when Jerry spoke to students across the state. He visited middle schools, high schools and colleges. His message was as ugly as the life he lived and just as raw. His words were simple: Your decisions shape your future, and getting mixed up in drugs, gangs and violence only ends two ways. You're either dead or in prison.
It's a story lots of ex-cons peddle, but Jerry was different. Most had the hard-luck story but none had his education. With the grit of a convict and the ease of a highly educated man, he was able to talk about men sexually assaulting each other in the showers and using his prison toilet to keep some deli meat from the commissary cold.
Last month, Gov. Andrew Cuomo (who, by the way, I don't believe I agree with on a single point of policy) unveiled a plan to fund college in prison. Back in Jerry's day, his college was paid for. But Gov. George Pataki put a stop to that, and now (future presidential candidate) Cuomo wants to reinstate it.
As he rightfully pointed out when announcing the plan, at approximately $5,000 per year, if it cuts back on the recidivism rate (as well as violence in prison), it is money well spent. Especially when compared to the $60,000 it costs annually to house a prisoner in New York.
Opponents say it's a crazy idea; don't reward criminals. But what they don't understand — what I didn't understand before I met Jerry — is that providing prisoners an education isn't rewarding them, it is investing in them. Most will return to the streets, and when they do, the more hope and opportunity they have, the safer we all are. Gov. Cuomo knows that. Advocates of his plan know that. And Jerry knew that.
I only wish he were here today because he would be a shining example of why education works. No amount of degrees could ever change the monster he was or the horrific crimes he committed, but what they did was return to the community a changed man, a rehabilitated man. And isn't that what prison is supposed to be all about?


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