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|Balasubramaniam K. Thandu, Prabha Aithal
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|At&T Mobility Ii Llc
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This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/984,100 filed Nov. 8, 2004, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,026,984, and entitled "Intelligent Utilization of Resources in Mobile Devices." The disclosure of this commonly owned application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to use of the Global Positioning System (GPS) and other location based resources in mobile devices such as cellular phones and handheld devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to intelligent utilization of GPS and location based resources in a mobile device in order to preserve battery life of the mobile device and minimize network bandwidth resources accessed by the mobile device.
2. Description of the Related Art
Operation of the GPS
The GPS is a series of twenty-four space-based satellites transmitting signals to a GPS receiver on the ground. Each GPS satellite transmits data that indicates that particular satellite's location and the current time. All GPS satellites synchronize operations so that these repeated signals are transmitted at the same instant as provided by atomic clocks at the U.S. Naval Observatory and an atomic clock on board each GPS satellite.
Signals emitted by GPS satellites arrive at a GPS receiver at different times because some GPS satellites are farther away than other GPS satellites in relation to the GPS receiver; information relating to the location of each GPS satellite is included in GPS satellite transmissions. The distance to a GPS satellite from a GPS receiver can be determined by the time it takes for a GPS satellite signal to reach a GPS receiver. The GPS receiver can calculate its location in relation to these GPS satellite transmissions through a process known as trilateration. Through trilateration, a GPS receiver measures the distance from the GPS satellite using travel time of the GPS satellite signals.
For example, the distance between a GPS receiver and a GPS satellite might be 10,000 miles. The location of the receiver relative to the particular GPS satellite is limited to a sphere with a radius of 10,000 miles, the GPS satellite serving as the center point as shown in
Mobile Devices and the GPS
With the proliferation of mobile devices such as cellular phones—over 150,000,000 cellular phones are presently in service—the mobile device handset has become increasingly functional beyond that of a mere telephonic device. Many cellular phones are now integrated with other mobile features such as a Personal Digital Assistant (PDA), camera, instant messaging and electronic-mail. The Federal Communications Commission, too, recognized this proliferation and the possible safety advantages of equipping mobile devices with GPS tracking under its E911 mandate.
While a 911 emergency phone call placed from a land-line is associated with a phone number assigned to a physical address, a 911 emergency phone call placed from a cellular phone can originate from the user's home but also from, for example, the user's office, while on vacation, or even while stranded in a remote location. Sending an emergency response team to the user's home address when the call was placed in one of these latter locations fails to provide the necessary emergency services where needed but also distracts those services from other possible emergencies. GPS tracking solves this conundrum by associating a phone number with actual physical location. In this regard, GPS technology in cellular handsets and other mobile devices also offers additional commercial advantages such as the user determining their location or obtaining turn-by-turn directions to a particular destination.
Receipt of GPS satellite signals is not a simple feat, however, especially for a mobile device with less power than a conventional GPS receiver that is designed for—and only for—receipt of GPS signals. Mobile devices such as cellular phones are, obviously, phones first and foremost. Additional features such as electronic mail and GPS functionality require additional processing power in the mobile device that represents an additional strain on battery availability in addition to another strain on outside resources such as a GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) network that allows a user to connect to a proprietary cellular network via local base stations.
Representing a further strain on battery and network resources is the fact that GPS signals shift in frequency due to the relative motion between, for example, a handset GPS receiver and the constant motion of GPS satellites. This Doppler frequency shift requires the GPS receiver to, first, find the frequency of the signal before the GPS receiver can lock onto the signal and make a determination of location. As such, prior knowledge of a GPS satellite's position and velocity data and the initial handset receiver position can reduce the number of frequencies to be searched because the GPS receiver directly computes the Doppler frequency shift instead of searching over a whole possible frequency range.
Many GPS equipped cellular phones are also equipped with technology known as the Assisted Global Positioning System ("A-GPS"). A-GPS uses a combination of GPS satellites and cellular phone base stations to pinpoint location of the mobile device and its GPS receiver and to offer a determination of location that is more accurate than GPS alone. Mobile device GPS receivers, in correlation with an estimate of the mobile handset's location as determined by a cell-sector, can predict with greater accuracy the GPS signal the handset will receive and send that information to the mobile device handset. With this assistance, the size of the frequency search space is reduced and the time-to-first-fix (TTFF) of the signal is reduced from minutes to seconds. A-GPS handset receivers can also detect and demodulate signals that are weaker in magnitude than those required by a traditional GPS receiver.
A-GPS requires precise timing information to perform satellite signal processing. A-GPS can utilize precise time from a synchronized network, which provides optimized TTFF and sensitivity, or derive it on either a synchronized or an asynchronous network from aiding data received from an assistance server. The assistance server communicates with the GPS receiver via a wireless network link. The assistance server, generally, provides three types of data to the GPS receiver: GPS satellite orbit and clock information; initial position and time estimate; and for A-GPS-only receivers, satellite selection, range, and range-rate information. The assistance server is also able to compute position solutions, leaving the GPS receiver with the sole job of collecting range measurements. With assistance from the network, the receiver can operate more quickly and efficiently than it would unassisted, because a set of tasks that it would normally handle is shared with the server. The architecture of conventional GPS receiver implementation compared to that of an A-GPS implementation is reflected in
A-GPS operates on any air interface network, synchronized or not, without requiring any costly equipment to derive time, and will operate with enhanced efficiency and performance on precisely synchronized networks. The A-GPS architecture, in and of itself, helps increase capabilities on the cellular phone with regard to battery conservation. Nevertheless, constantly querying the GSM Network and/or GPS satellite network represents an ongoing drain on battery power in addition to a strain on requisite networks. Therefore, there is a need in the art for a GPS handset solution that incorporates A-GPS architecture with an intelligent system for making queries of location on an as-needed basis.
The present invention advantageously provides a mobile device comprising a GPS module and an intelligent activation module. The GPS module comprises a chip configured to receive location based information from at least one network. Location based information can comprise GPS-information that may be provided by a GPS-network. The use of the term 'location based information' throughout the specification is meant to be illustrative and is not to be interpreted as limiting the scope of the invention to only GPS-information. The intelligent activation module is configured to control the activation of the GPS module dependent upon at least one control setting. By intelligently activating the GPS module on an as-needed basis, resources such as network bandwidth and battery power are conserved.
The present invention also provides a method for intelligently utilizing resources in a mobile device by determining when access to a GPS-information network is required as defined by final destination information. According to this method, the intelligent activation module will allow the GPS module to access a GPS-information network when the mobile device is within a defined 'buffer' zone from the final destination.
The present invention also provides a method for intelligently utilizing resources in a mobile device by determining when access to an A-GPS-information network is required as defined by changes in deltas as they related to proximity to a final destination. Access to GPS-information prior to accessing the A-GPS network is limited to GPS-only network information.
The present invention also provides a method for intelligently utilizing resources in a mobile device by determining when access to a GPS-information network is required as defined by a pre-determined user setting related to distance from the final destination. Upon arriving within the predetermined distance from the final setting, the GPS module will regularly access a GPS-information network to obtain location information and provide turn-by-turn directions. All GPS-information queries prior to providing turn-by-turn directions are limited to a determination of location as related to distance from the final location.
The present invention also provides a method for intelligently utilizing resources in a mobile device by determining when access to a GPS-information network is required as defined by speed of the mobile device. If a mobile device is traveling over a certain speed, the intelligent activation module will make a determination that turn-by-turn directions are not required and that information-intensive queries to a GPS-information network should be limited. If the mobile device is traveling under a certain speed, the intelligent activation module will make a determination that turn-by-turn directions are required and that information-intensive queries to a GPS-information network should be more frequent. The present invention also recognizes queries to a network (or lack thereof) dependent on the mobile device traveling at less than a particular speed.
The mobile device housing 310 is, generally, also constructed to allow for the integration of a keypad 330 and display 340 as well as a speaker 350 (for listening to a phone conversation) and microphone 360 (for engaging in a phone conversation). Many mobile devices 300A also comprise a battery port (not shown) for providing D/C power to a mobile device 300A. Various ports (not shown) may also be provided in the mobile device housing 310 whereby a 'hands-free' ear-piece and microphone can be connected to the mobile device 300A in addition to, for example, an A/C power cord for recharging the mobile device 300A.
Similar ports may be provided for connecting the mobile device 300A with third-party devices designed to be complementary and compliant with the mobile device 300A operating architecture. An example of a third-party device would be a flash memory card for storing, for example, photographs taken by a camera-phone. A port could also allow access to an automobile's on-board computer providing, for example, speed of the automobile as will be described in greater detail in this disclosure.
The antenna outcropping 320A is, generally, utilized when a user makes a cellular phone call. Referring now to
As evidenced in
A desired destination 420 can be provided through a variety of means. For example, a user may manually enter the desired destination 420 into the mobile device 300A through the use of the keypad 330A (
Alternatively, the user can provide the desired destination 420 to the mobile device 300A in response to voice prompts from the speaker 350A (
The desired destination 420 can also be provided from a remote location (not shown) such as a computer terminal whereby a user provides the necessary information to a user interface hosted by a particular cellular carrier. This information is, in turn, delivered to the mobile device 300A via a wireless transmission. Such a means of providing the desired destination 420 allows for ease of use as the mobile device keypad 330A or microphone 360A may prove cumbersome in providing certain information. A particular starting point (e.g., a present position 410A) can also be provided in any of these methods (e.g., keypad, voice, computer terminal) if the user knows they will be initiating a journey at a later point in time or location.
The exemplary GPS module 510 processes received location based information, be it directly from a GPS satellite or in conjunction with A-GPS, in order to make necessary determinations of location. The GPS module 510 will also interact with various elements of the mobile device 300A such as the speaker 350A (
The antenna module 530 is, in some embodiments of the present invention, an integrated part of the physical antenna outcropping 320A (
The exemplary intelligent activation module 520 works in conjunction with the GPS module 510 in order to intelligently utilize various GPS resources such as battery power and network bandwidth. The intelligent activation module 520 can be configured with any variety of settings whereby the module 520 will only activate the GPS module 510, or allow for the activation of the GPS module 510, to make a processing heavy inquiry of a GSM and/or GPS network as is absolutely necessary. Such settings include a 'final destination setting,' a 'delta setting,' a 'predetermined setting,' and a 'speed information setting,' each of which are described in greater detail below. Limiting the frequency with which the GPS module 510 accesses a relevant network will result in less strain on the network thereby allowing for increased quality of service for other users in addition to less drain on the battery or other power component 385 (
Some of these settings, such as one utilizing speed information, will require periodic activation of the GPS module 510 to acquire information related to distance traveled since a prior query so that the intelligent activation module 520 can deduce the speed of the mobile device 300A (e.g., distance/time=speed). Other settings, such as a predetermined setting, will only allow for activation of the GPS module 510 at a particular time (e.g., every 30 minutes) or following a particular event (e.g., following the conclusion of a telephone call).
The intelligent activation module 520 comprises the necessary hardware, software, and/or combinations to allow implementation of the various setting described in detail below. These settings can be hardwired into the intelligent activation module 520 as would be the case with an ASIC or be user-determined through pre- or as-needed installation, deletion, or optional utilization by the user. In addition, various algorithms are embodied in the intelligent activation module 520 to make necessary calculations, such as speed of the mobile device 300A based on the provision of elapsed time and distance traveled as provided by various components of the mobile device 300A including, but not limited to, the GPS module 510. Additionally, the intelligent activation module 520 comprises the necessary hardware, software, and/or combination to integrate and interact with other necessary components of the mobile device 300A as well as being able to activate or, as is necessary, suppress the operation of GPS module 510 whereby resources (e.g., battery power and network bandwidth) are conserved.
The fact that a user may rely on turn-by-turn directions provided by a GPS-equipped mobile device 300 indicates certain unfamiliarity with the route of their travels from Point A 610 to Point B 620. There is a general presumption, however, that a user of a mobile device 300A with GPS features will have a higher degree of familiarity with their point of origin 610 with regard to utilizing the final destination setting in the intelligent activation module 520 (
As more generalized and less frequent information is required outside the buffer 630, the user might be content with location information provided only by a GPS receiver in the mobile device 300A. Due to Doppler Shift and processing power of a mobile device 300A, acquiring location information solely though the mobile device's 300 GPS receiver will be more time consuming (possibly a minute or more) and less accurate. This generalized information, however, will likely be sufficient for extended highway driving or in areas of increased familiarity. As such, outside the buffer region 630, the intelligent activation module 520 can instruct the GPS module 510 (
Upon approaching their final destination 620 and, more specifically, the 'buffer' region 630 around that final destination 620, the user will need more rapidly provided and increasingly accurate information to make turns on, for example, unfamiliar city and neighborhood streets. The delay and decreased accuracy of the GPS-only receiver on a mobile device 300A will no longer suffice for this purpose. As such, upon arrival at the buffer region 630, the intelligent activation module 520 instructs the GPS module 510 to begin utilizing A-GPS features and to otherwise terminate any suppression of such features that may have existed. With the GPS receiver operating in conjunction with A-GPS, the result is increased accuracy of location information in addition to more rapid provision of that information to the GPS module 510 that, in turn, provides detailed turn-by-turn directions to the user.
In some embodiments of the present invention, the 'buffer' region 630 may only exist around the final destination 620. In other embodiments, there may be a plurality of 'buffer' regions 630. For example, if a user is on an extended journey from their home in California to New York to see family, the user might wish to make a brief stop in Illinois to see friends or other persons of interest.
As such, turn-by-turn directions will also be necessary in the Illinois region. An embodiment providing multiple 'buffer' regions 630 would allow for a 'buffer' region 630 around not only the final destination 620 in New York but also around certain intermediate destinations (e.g., Chicago) where the user is requires detailed driving directions. The buffer region 630 may also be at a starting point 610 (e.g., details as to finding a freeway entrance).
After providing this information and initiating their journey, the GPS module 510 of the user's mobile device 300A will make periodic queries of the GPS network to determine generalized location information in step 660. If, after making a GPS network query, the intelligent activation module 520 recognizes the mobile device 300 to be within the final destination buffer 630, the intelligent activation module 520 will instruct the GPS module 510 to begin utilizing available A-GPS resources to acquire and provide more accurate and more frequent location information that will result in increased frequency and accuracy of turn-by-turn instructions in step 680.
If, however, the intelligent activation module 520 determines that the mobile device 300 is still outside the predetermined final destination buffer 630, the intelligent activation module 520 will continue suppression of A-GPS resources and/or instruct the GPS module 510 to continue making queries solely on the GPS network and not in conjunction with any GSM of A-GPS features. Directions and location will, at this point, be provided based upon a GPS only determination in step 690. The process will then continue with the GPS module making a query of the GPS network (step 660) followed by a determination of whether the location of the device falls within the predetermined buffer region 630 in step 670.
The GPS module 510, in conjunction with the intelligent activation module 520, will recognize the mobile device coming in closer proximity of its final destination through deltas in map information. As the delta changes (i.e., proximity to the final destination decreases or, alternatively, the proximity to the initial point of departure increases) as recognized by the GPS module 510, the intelligent activation module 520 will instruct the GPS module 510 to make more frequent queries of the GPS or GSM network in order to obtain the most up-to-date positional information.
For example, and as reflected in
These queries may initially be, for example, every 30 minutes as may be determined by the user or some other pre-setting (e.g., minimal deltas provide for 1 hour queries whereas significant deltas provide for 30 second queries). The intelligent activation module 520, using location information provided by the GPS module 510, will calculate the delta—change in location—relative to their point of origin or ultimate destination in step 730.
As the delta continues to change (i.e., as the user further distances themselves from their point of origin and decreases the distance to their final destination), the intelligent activation module 520 will interpret the delta to determine whether to allow for increased access of the GPS module 510 to make location intensive queries of the relevant informational network in step 740. Less frequent queries of the network provide less accurate location information. More frequent queries provide for more accurate information and resulting more accurate turn-by-turn directions but at the cost of increased network bandwidth consumption and drain on a battery (i.e., power component 385).
If the determination of the delta shows that the mobile device 300 is becoming increasingly close to its final destination (or, alternatively, increasingly distant from its point of origin), the intelligent activation module will, as noted, allow for increased access to the network in step 750. If the delta is insignificant or does not meet a predetermined setting that will allow for increased. access, the intelligent activation module 520 will allow the GPS module 510 to query the network in accordance with its previously determined frequency.
In this predetermined setting, the user can pre-program the intelligent activation module 520 to permit the GPS module 510 activation and subsequent network access at periods to coincide with time of day (as might be provided by the GSM network) or, in another example, distance traveled (as might be provided by an onboard computer in a vehicle). For instance, if a user knows he will not be needing directions, at least, until 100 miles into their journey, the user can preprogram the intelligent activation module 520 to allow the GPS module 510 to make a GPS locality check only after a certain distance has been traveled or passage of time has expired.
If the intelligent activation module 520, in conjunction with the GPS module 510, then recognizes that the vehicle and mobile device 300 (
For example, and as reflected in
Upon the expiration of 30 minutes, that is, the occurrence of a predetermined setting in step 820, the intelligent activation module 520 will allow the GPS module 510 to make a periodic location check in step 830. If the location of the vehicle and mobile device 300 coincides with a predetermined setting as to when turn-by-turn directions will be necessary in step 840 (e.g., the vehicle and mobile device 300A are within 25 miles of the final destination), then the intelligent activation module 520 will further allow the GPS module 510 to make regular and unhindered queries of the relevant network to provide such directions in step 850.
Similar queries can be made with regard to distance traveled as may be determined by the GPS module 510 and intelligent activation module 520 or as may be more directly reflected by on-board computer information from the vehicle.
Referring now to
For example, if a vehicle is traveling at 70 miles per hour, it is likely that the vehicle (and the mobile device 300 traveling therein) is traveling on a highway 990 as is reflected in
A determination of speed can be made in a variety ways. In an exemplary embodiment, the mobile device 300 containing the GPS module 510 can interface directly with the vehicle through an on-board computing device 920 providing information such as speed. This intelligent activation module 520, based on that speed information, makes a determination 930 of when the GPS module 510 should be activated to make regular and resource intensive queries of the relevant GSM and/or GPS networks. In this instance, the determination 930 will be based on whether the vehicle and mobile device 300 are exceeding a certain speed equated to highway travel therein reflecting the lack of a need for turn-by-turn directions 940 as would be offered through activation of the GPS module 510.
In another embodiment, the GPS module 510 can be activated on a pre-determined schedule or on some other dynamic basis, as might be programmed into the intelligent activation module 520, to make a quick-determination of location since the previous GPS module 510 activation and locale determination to, in turn, allow for deduction of distance traveled and, based on time elapsed, the average speed for traversing that distance. Based on that speed, the intelligent activation module 520 will determine if regular queries to a GSM and/or GPS network are necessary for turn-by-turn directions.
For example, if the GPS module 510 is first activated 950 (e.g., at 1:00 PM) and makes a determination that the mobile device 300 is at one locale and, later, is re-activated 960 (e.g., at 2:00 PM) and determines the mobile device 300 to be at a second locale, the intelligent activation module 520, through any variety of mathematical algorithms for measuring distance or alternatively, acquiring such information from, for example, a map database can determine that the distance between the two query points is 75 miles. As the mobile device 300 traveled that 75 mile distance in one hour, the intelligent access module 520 can then determine that the average speed 970 for the mobile device 300 is 75 miles per hour (75 miles/1 hour=75 miles per hour). Recognizing this speed to be indicative of highway travel 980, the intelligent activation module 520 will instruct the GPS module 510 that turn-by-turn directions are not presently necessary thereby causing the GPS module 510 to shut down (or remain in that state) or to otherwise enter a 'sleep' or 'hibernation' mode whereby the GPS module 510 will not unnecessarily consume battery power or network bandwidth. If the speed does not exceed a predetermined speed, then the intelligent activation module 520 will permit activation of the GPS module 510 to provide turn-by-turn directions 940.
The intelligent activation module 520, in this operational setting, can be programmed with a variety of variables. For example, the speed to be equated with highway driving can be determined by the user 910. That is, the user can program the intelligent activation module 520 to equate travel over a speed of 55 miles per hour with highway or some other locale of travel not requiring regular GPS module activation 520 and providing of turn-by-turn directions.
The speed can be set to any speed as, for example, a driver might be generally familiar with city streets in a certain area where the user might travel at speeds of approximately 30-45 miles per hour. The user, however, might be unfamiliar with a certain neighborhood 995 where the user would travel at a speed of only, for example 10-15 miles per hour. In this example, the user might preprogram the intelligent activation module 520 to only activate the GPS module 510 for turn-by-turn directions when the speed is not in excess of 15 miles per hour (that is, the user is on unfamiliar neighborhood streets and requires detailed directions).
In an alternative embodiment, the frequency at which queries are made by the GPS module 510 can be made inverse to speed. That is, the slower a vehicle travels, the more frequent the queries of the relevant information network.
All of the aforementioned settings and programming of the intelligent activation module 520 can be achieved either by voice instruction, through keypad entry or via a remote terminal that subsequently provides module programming instructions via a wireless transmission.
The above-described embodiments are exemplary. One skilled in the art will recognize and appreciate various applications of the disclosed invention beyond those presently described here. This disclosure is not meant to be limiting beyond those limitations as expressly provided in the claims.
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REX Essential Overdrive
ctj92 replied to Jock7's topic in General DiscussionI expect REX Essentials (full version - only) will be released within the next week.
Does a external FPS-Limiter really make sence?
ctj92 replied to Flyer12's topic in General DiscussionNo Problem..Tim loves em' too!
Does a external FPS-Limiter really make sence?
ctj92 replied to Flyer12's topic in General DiscussionI have tried the external fps limiter but got studders instead of enhanced smoothness. I get smoother flight and more immersion effect with the FSX internal fps limited to 20 (default). For me a FPS 'number' means nothing..instead...how is the flight experience? IMHO most FSX pilots should TURN-OFF the fps display and enjoy flying w/o obsessing over frames-per-second. Turned mine off 2 years or more ago..no regrets. No obsessing!! Just smooth flights...why would I care if it was 60 fps or 20 fps For forum 'bragging rights' ? LOL! Hollywood motion pictures are 24 fps soimetimes 30 fps.. Wouldn let's say "Top Gun" " look any better at 50fps or 60fps or even 100 fps..no. Why? it is beyond the visual accuity of the human eye and optic nerve bandwidth. That's why Hollywood uses 24-30fps...greater is overkill. Opthomologists say over 30fps and no one can see any difference. See? Are you saying you see an on screen and in-flight difference between 25 and 30 fps?
REX Essentials has not yet been released.
Respectively speaking..no matter when it is released and no matter how much 'tireless testing' is being done - upon release there will be many, many immediate and quite valid bugs and subsequent patches, hotfixes and service packs no matter when it gets 'finished. Software developing never really ever gets done. SP1 SP2 so on and so forth..endlessly. Tell them to let US test it. Let the customers get more involved. we would love to do it for FREE.You would get thousands of eager and knowledgable FSX/REX testers. Better then 20 hand-picked cronies..eh? ..like windows 7 and Windows 8 do public previews. Just a suggestion - recruit many more testers by doing a Public Beta. I can't take all the credit for this advanced testing method..it is Bill Gates' idea.
Then maybe we all need a forum called - "Moan and Groan" so as to provide us freedom of speech. How did it make you feel when you deleted my post? Why not reply for everyone to read? Must have hit a resonant chord eh? No prob....see you in the skies...
So, if we are using OverDrive already, we should wait until the 3 or 4 edition where the new REX Essential will come with Overdrive? It it means days of difference, I sure won't wait for that. It won't be a long wait after we release for the Overdrive version of REX Essential. It may be a little longer than days, (like 6 months or more) because we have to make sure the installation process works correctly. No problem..there will always be bugs.....what's another few months odf waiting? Cool.
been waiting since before Christmas
Any chance Tim or Reed could be bribed?? LOL..worth waiting for REX-E 110%
FSX rebirth
ctj92 replied to Richbro's topic in General DiscussionAbsolutely..Accu-Feel really adds a lot. I have not found any fsx aircraft compatibility issues so far with it. It makes my open cockpit birds lots of fun while taxiing.
It is not that you are a crook, but unfortunately there are quite a few outside that take chances. Thanks for supplying your info. sent from my Galaxy phone. Thx I was letting off steam I suppose. I am still new to REX but wow what a very dramatic positive immersion effect it already has had. The Overdrive HD textures make it even better.
I posted here a few days ago for REX E verification, but since learned in these forums, my 'system specs' MUST also appear along with my my REX order #. It should be in my signature. I am NOT a CROOK!! Good grief this is excessive!!! Why all the security for a FREE upgrade? Oh well.....
THX for posting this timely REX E update. Basically ":shut-up, don't ever ask again ..and keep waiting" I truly enjoy REX 2. Thank you
also submitting for REX E download. Order #FSS0152234 greetings from Las Vegas, Nevada

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John Podesta starts new think tank
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John Podesta, adviser to Presidents Obama and Clinton, is launching another think tank.
Mapping liberal foundations
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Yesterday, after seeing a Muckety user's map of conservative foundations, a tweeter called for a similar map of liberal grantors.
The money behind the drive for gun safety
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Compared with the amount spent by pro-gun groups over the years, expenditures by gun safety groups are a pittance.
CAP continues close alliance with Obama administration
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In D.C. vernacular, the Center for American Progress is sometimes referred to as the second White House.
John Podesta and Cassandra Q. Butts oversee Obama's transition
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Away from the glare of the campaign, leaders of two distinct Democratic networks are sifting names and vetting resumes for a prospective Barack Obama presidency.
Elizabeth Edwards, a public figure in her own right, steps out of the spotlight
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One of the likely outcomes of John Edwards' bad judgment is the muting - at least temporarily - of his wife's public voice.
Herb Sandler and son-in-law back Democrats
By Laurie Bennett | January 30, 2008 at 9:15am | 0
Two California groups, Vote Hope and PowerPac.org, are drawing national attention, and boisterous complaints from opponents, for their support of Barack Obama's run for the presidency.
Both are operating outside the Obama campaign as 527 organizations, taking advantage of tax-code provisions that exempt them from federal spending limits. And both were founded by Steve Phillips, former president of the San Francisco School Board and son-in-law of billionaire banker Herb Sandler.


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<sarcasm>100% risky, has VAC and Treyarch Anti-Cheat + LiveAnticheat alltogether. Ban disables steam account.</sarcasm>
Hey there,
Im very new with Cheat Engine but isn't it too risky?
Or is it as risky as the trainers like the patch before. (Master)
- Thank you guys for helping, sorry if this in the wrong section.
<sarcasm>100% risky, has VAC and Treyarch Anti-Cheat + LiveAnticheat alltogether. Ban disables steam account.</sarcasm>
It's not really risky if you don't change a lot.
Plus, AC isn't active.
@Lovro do you have a source that is being worked on VAC 64 bit? need more info
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The No.1 brand is a newcomer in the Smart Gadget market from China. They released few smartphones and smartwatches so far. They are still looking for a turning point to become a popular brand like Xiaomi or Lenovo based in China. No.1 now following the rule of the low price tag in all of their products to catch their place in the crowd. Recently, their smart watches look candy in the low price category.
No.1 D3 Smartwatch is one such low price attraction with a good list of features. Currently, it is selling at $22.99 in the online stores. We have noticed some smart watches are selling at half the price of Smartphones claiming they have a fantastic design. In that case, $22.99 smartwatch is a value for money price. Most important highlights of the D3 smartwatch is it can be used with a SIM card other than Bluetooth connectivity and it has a built-in camera and TF card slot. It is very rare to see a smartwatch with SIM card and TF card options. This allows us to use this smartwatch without the need to connect with smartphones.
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No.1 D3 Smartwatch Review: Design
It looks pretty decent with a square design. More than a watch it looks like a mini smartphone in your hand. It has a USB charging port, mini speaker, built-in camera and a power button. Moreover, it has a Rubber Strip band that looks cool and compact for the wrist. Even after the availability of all the features of a smartphone, the dial is not looking like a large size.
No.1 D3 Smartwatch Review: Display
It has a screen resolution of 240 x 240 with a 1.22-inch screen. The colors look good in the HD screen. It has a Glass HD screen with scratch and explosion proof. You can see 4 apps in the screen at one time. Further, an easy sliding option available to look for all the apps in the smartwatch.
No.1 D3 Smartwatch Review: Hardware
As it is a Smartwatch with Phone, we should consider the hardware features to analyze the functionality of this product. It has Mediatek 6261 CPU to take care of the functions. You can also add external micro SD card up to 16 GB to add more apps, videos, songs etc. Since, this smartwatch has a lot of features, it needed more space to enjoy all the features. 16 GB memory is a great deal and more than enough for anyone.
It has a 0.3-megapixel inbuilt camera, which is a rare to see in smartwatch. It allows us to take a picture at any moment in case we didn't carry the smartphone with us. It also has the SIM card slot, to add SIM and used it to make calls and receive calls without a need for another Smartphone.
No.1 D3 Smartwatch Specs
- It can be connected with other phones using Bluetooth to act as a smartwatch as well as it can act as a mini smartphone with its own SIM card, built-in camera, USB port etc.
- Make and Receive Calls
- Send and Read Messages
- Phonebook and Dialer
- Store and hear Songs and Audio files
- Voice Memos to save audio notes
- Automatic Vibration mode to massage
- Marquee Lamp to brighten the dark
- UV testing app
- Heart Rate monitor
- Sleep monitoring
- Pedometer
- Sedentary Reminder
- Thermometer
- Remote Notification app
- Sound recorder, Alarm clock, Calendar and Calculator
After the features list, this smartwatch No.1 D3 is more valuable for just $22.99. It acts as a mini smartphone as well as a watch. We can say we never see some features it offers in Highly priced Smartwatches. Though this is not an ultra modern design smartwatch, it aimed at bringing a fantastic experience to everyone in the form of smartwatch. Smartwatches are not yet become common like a smartphone. Maybe after low priced smartwatches like No.1 D3, it will become a common need for everyone.


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Adopting a child is a major decision. Adoption is a formal legal process through which you become the child's legal parent. You have all of the rights and responsibilities relating to the child transferred to you. It is permanent and the child's birth parents will no longer have any rights or responsibilities in respect of the child.
The following are some of our most frequently asked questions when it comes to adoption.
If you wish to adopt a child who is a close relative or a stepchild, such as your niece or nephew or your partner's child, then you will not need to contact an adoption agency and the following process will apply:
The court will only grant an Adoption Order if it is better for the child that an Adoption Order is made rather than not made.
If you wish to adopt a child because, for example, you cannot have any children of your own, it is likely that you will need to contact an adoption agency. The agency will then need to approve you as an adopter and identify a suitable child. After that, the process would be the same as above.
You must normally be 21 years old in order to adopt. There is no legal upper age limit. However, if you are adopting through an adoption agency rather than adopting a relative or step child, then different agencies have different criteria. They will look for adopters who have the capability, both physically and mentally, to care for the child through that child's younger years and into their adulthood.
You can apply to adopt either on your own (as an individual) or as part of a couple. So, being single or unmarried won't prevent you from adopting a child. Adopting as a couple includes married couples, civil partners and cohabiting couples (including same sex couples) so long as you are living together in an enduring family relationship. So you should be able to show that your relationship is well established and stable.
You can adopt your partner's child or children so long as your partner is at least 18 years old and you are at least 21 years old. The process outlined under 'What is the adoption process?' above would apply.
The Adoption Order is the Order granted by the court and once this is granted you will gain full responsibilities and rights in respect of the child (unless you have applied to adopt a stepchild in which case you and your partner will have equal rights). The child's birth parents will no longer have any parental rights or responsibilities in respect of the child. The General Registrar is informed of the Order and a new birth certificate is requested from the Adopted Children's Register.
Any child under the age of 18 who has never been married or in a civil partnership can be adopted. If a child is aged 12 or over then they will need to agree to the adoption, and if a child is under 12, but mature enough to have a view on the adoption then their views must be taken into account.
Adopting a child from overseas can be complex. You would need to be assessed and approved in the same way as with UK agency adoption. You should contact either your local Social Work Department or another registered adoption service to progress matters, and you would also need to check that the country you wish to adopt a child from allows intercountry child adoptions. You can find useful information on the Intercountry Adoption Centre (IAC) and Scottish Government websites.
If you are considering adopting then it is a good idea to contact a Family Lawyer to make sure you are fully informed about the adoption process, any likely costs and the consequences of adoption for both you and the child. You may also wish to seek advice from other agencies such as Adoption UK and Coram BAAF Adoption & Fostering Academy.
At Thorntons Family Law, we offer an initial free no-obligation chat over the phone to outline your options and the possible costs.
Depending on your case and circumstances, the next step is to come into one of our local offices to meet a Family Law Solicitor about your case and the way forward.
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We are always clear to clients about the potential costs of any option and offer a range of payment options. In some cases we can offer clients a fixed price package. If we cannot offer a fixed price service, we charge based on the time we spend on your case, including meetings, emails, phone calls and court representations. Depending on your case and circumstances, you may also need to cover outlays, such as court costs or payments to independent experts. We will set out our fees and likely extra costs for you at the start and keep you informed of any possible changes as your case progresses.
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If your workers' comp claim has been denied, or you have a dispute with the insurance company about your benefits, you can file an appeal with the District of Columbia Administrative Hearings Division. (For an overview of eligibility and benefits, see our article on filing a D.C. workers' comp claim.)
If your workers' comp claim has been denied, you may request an informal conference before a claims examiner by filing an Application for Informal/Mediation Conference with the Office of Workers' Compensation. You and the insurance company will meet for an conference, and the claims examiner will hear from both sides. The process is very informal, and the claims examiner will issue a written recommendation within 30 days of the conference. The recommendation is not binding, though, if either party contests it and requests a formal hearing. If neither party requests a formal hearing within the time limits set forth in the decision, the recommendation will become binding.
Instead of requesting an informal conference, you can also immediately request a formal hearing before a workers' comp judge. To file your appeal, you must complete an Application for Formal Hearing, attach a copy of your workers' comp claim form, and sign the document to verify that everything you have provided is accurate. You must file the form with the Administrative Hearings Division (AHD) and deliver it to the following address:
Office of Hearings and Adjudication
Administrative Hearings Division
4058 Minnesota Avenue, NE Suite 4400
Washington, DC 20019
Phone: (202) 671-2233
Once the AHD receives your request, it will schedule an in-person hearing before a workers' comp judge and send notice to the parties. Hearings are typically scheduled within 90 days.
The appeal hearing will take place at the Office of Hearings and Adjudication. Workers' compensation hearings typically last at least a few hours, but can be several hours depending on the complexity of the issues or how much evidence there is to present.
During the hearing, each party will have the opportunity to question witnesses, submit documents, and make legal arguments. A workers' comp judge will preside over the hearing and mail a written decision to the parties.
Although workers' compensation hearings are less formal than court proceedings, there are still procedural rules that must be followed. And, in most cases, your employer will have a lawyer representing its interests. To avoid being at a disadvantage, you should consult with a workers' compensation attorney to represent you. In most cases, you won't have to pay for attorneys' fees out of pocket. Workers' comp attorneys typically work on a contingency fee basis, which means that they take a percentage of anything recovered on your behalf.
If you disagree with the judge's decision, you may appeal to the Compensation Review Board. To do so, you must file an Application for Review within 30 days. The Board will review the evidence presented at the initial hearing and make a decision. For questions, and for the Application for Review form, contact the Compensation Review Board at (202) 671-1394.
If you're not satisfied with the Board's decision, you may file an appeal with the D.C. Court of Appeals within 30 days.
To find an experienced workers' compensation attorney in your area, see Nolo's online lawyer directory.


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I'm just back from a week in Mexico! I didn't take many pictures of the food because I just wasn't thinking clearly - vacation-mode was in full swing. But I have a few I thought I'd post here.
When we first arrived we were a little early for check-in so we sashayed over to the bar to wait. Because I'm not a big drinker, I couldn't decide what to order. When Jesus, the bartender whose colorful shirt you can see on the left of the photo, mentioned mango daiquiris there was nothing more to say other than SI!! Por Favor!! I love the mangoes! My BFF and travel partner, Gary, ordered the banana version (on the left).
This is just a simple salad but I loved how gorgeous the colors came out. That watermelon is so pink - and was so sweet! There are also hunks of jicama that was marinated in herbs and vinegar (nice!) and plain ol' iceberg lettuce, which I normally pass on but even that was so fresh in Mexico that it was delish. I opted to pass on the assortment of dressings available in favor of oil and vinegar and was delighted to find the oil was olive infused with pecans! Very subtle, but very nice and something I plan to try making at home.
One of my favorite parts of the day while in Mexico at La Posada del Capitan Lafitte is the 'early bird coffee'. They prep a couple of pots of coffee (or tea) and you just grab what you want and go watch the spectacular sunrise.
A full breakfast is served later but some people (like me) just can't wait to get their coffee.
The great thing about hitting the 'early bird' service is the packages of Soles cookies. They are simple, probably considered no big deal to people in Mexico, but they are one of my all-time favorite 'bought' cookies. And when I read the label and found they are actually vegan I was just thrilled. How could they not be vegan? Look how happy they are!
For the most part we stayed at Lafitte, there's really no reason to leave paradise, is there?
But one evening we spent a couple of hours in the town of Playa Del Carmen and while waiting for our return ride to pick us up we happened on a little restaurant that was having a happy hour. Two drinks for $5. We opted for the Margaritas - don't you love the hot-pink, plastic glasses? Don't be deceived by the funky color, these were the real deal and possibly the strongest drinks I had on my entire vacation. One of these for each of us and we were both flying. It was the perfect (and cheap!) way to chill out and wait for our ride.
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Mexican Vacation
Posted by Joy Keaton at 10:50 PM
Labels: cookies, restaurant, salad
2 comments:
- urban vegan said...
Looks like you had a bueno time and ate very well. I LOVE Playa del Carmen. I've been there a few times:
- August 1, 2007 at 7:32 AM
- Gary said...
The cookie looks so happy it is almost a shame to eat it...almost. They were yummy!
- August 3, 2007 at 11:49 PM
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From the Lancashire Evening Post we learn that police in Preston have been closing down popular pubs and clubs on account of them having 'inadequate security camera coverage'. As the report says:
PC Julie Stewart from the licensing department at Preston Police was due to visit the pub (The Skeffington Arms in Ribbleton Lane) yesterday and said she would re-open it if CCTV was working.
She said: "It's for public safety and their own safety to detect crime. The pub had minimal CCTV – it wasn't recording. If an incident had happened and we needed to get evidence and locate an offender, we couldn't have from there. Even the staff aren't safe in those conditions."
While CCTV coverage is frequently very helpful to the police in cases of criminal and anti-social behaviour, this is surely taking the perceived benefits one step too far?
CCTV is very rarely a useful deterrent and has been shown on countless occasions to be equally poor when it comes to solving crimes.
Indeed earlier this year, John Bromley-Davenport, a criminal QC from Manchester, pointed to the case of Wayne Redfern, whose death at the hands of a gang outside a pub in Kirkham, Lancashire three years ago was caught on CCTV camera.
He said: "Although much of the action was captured on film, the quality was not sufficiently good for the purpose of identification and the presence of the cameras was no deterrent to those involved.
The men were eventually jailed after they were arrested, based on evidence supplied by eye-witnesses – not the CCTV cameras."
To be actively closing down pubs when the British pub is under such threat - closing at the alarming rate of 50 per week – and on such shaky grounds is not only very tough on the landlords and their staff, it is bad science and a bad way of conducting public safety.
After all, if the police in Lancashire believe so strongly in the benefits of CCTV, should it not be their responsibility to install the cameras and thereby have to justify the outlay in the council budget?
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Hanna, Stax's navigator
Commander / EDH* Artifact Control Cruel Control Land Destruction Pillow Fort Stax
Artifact (24)
- 1x Aether Spellbomb
- 1x Chromatic Sphere
- 1x Chromatic Star
- 1x Codex Shredder
- 1x Coldsteel Heart
- 1x Conjurer's Bauble
- 1x Dispeller's Capsule
- 1x Everflowing Chalice
- 1x Flayer Husk
- 1x Flight Spellbomb
- 1x Gilded Lotus
- 1x Grinding Station
- 1x Mindslaver
- 1x Mishra's Bauble
- 1x Origin Spellbomb
- 1x Salvaging Station
- 1x Sculpting Steel
- 1x Sensei's Divining Top
- 1x Sol Ring
- 1x Thran Dynamo
- 1x Trading Post
- 1x Traveler's Amulet
- 1x Urza's Bauble
- 1x Wayfarer's Bauble
Sorcery (5)
Creature (18)
- 1x Archaeomancer
- 1x Clever Impersonator
- 1x Clone
- 1x Consecrated Sphinx
- 1x Draining Whelk
- 1x Lodestone Golem
- 1x Master Transmuter
- 1x Mnemonic Wall
- 1x Palinchron
- 1x Phyrexian Metamorph
- 1x Sakashima the Impostor
- 1x Solemn Simulacrum
- 1x Steel Hellkite
- 1x Sun Titan
- 1x Treasure Mage
- 1x Trinket Mage
- 1x Venser, Shaper Savant
Instant (12)
Land (35)
- 1x Academy Ruins
- 1x Azorius Guildgate
- 1x Darksteel Citadel
- 1x Dust Bowl
- 1x Glacial Fortress
- 1x Hallowed Fountain
- 1x Inkmoth Nexus
- 14x Island
- 1x Minamo, School at Water's Edge
- 1x Mirrodin's Core
- 8x Plains
- 1x Reliquary Tower
- 1x Strip Mine
- 1x Tectonic Edge
- 1x Tolaria West
Enchantment (6)
canterlotguardian says... #1
have you thought about Propaganda ? it would combo nicely with Norn's Annex
September 26, 2013 10:21 a.m.
says... #2
I love what you're doing with this deck. I considered this idea myself.May I reccomend some more Hexproof rocks to keep your Commander safe from Kill-Spells? If you're relying on your Commander, you need to make absolute sure the only way to get rid of him is to Exile all Creatures or Cyclonic Rift them all away.
September 26, 2013 12:47 p.m.
canterlotguardian says... #3
also, something that would combo well with Hinder and Lapse of Certainty would be Tunnel Vision . you put the card on the bottom of the deck, cast Vision, then mill their entire deck out.
October 2, 2013 3:14 p.m.
scruberaser says... #4
Strionic Resonator for Daxos.
October 2, 2013 5:43 p.m.
canterlotguardian says... #5
edit to my previous comment: Hinder and Spell Crumple are the ones that would work well with Tunnel Vision
October 2, 2013 5:45 p.m.
I'm not very fond of Tunnel Vision combo, I don't like to win in that kind of manner :D
I was thinking about Strionic Resonator , very good card with Daxos and Medomai the Ageless
October 3, 2013 10:18 a.m.
canterlotguardian says... #7
Beksl if you're wanting to focus on the Medomai extra turns thing, Fireshrieker is good because double strike will trigger Medomai's extra turn ability twice, due to damage being dealt twice (first strike damage, then regular damage). anything that grants double strike will work, naturally.
October 3, 2013 10:22 a.m.
canterlotguardian I know, that's why I have Battle Mastery and have Fireshrieker and Grappling Hook in my maybeboard. There's also Silverblade Paladin to consider but I opted not to put to much attention to these cards as I mostly play multiplayer and I wanted to have more options with cards that can manipulate my opponent's library, or give me insight into their libraries, cards like Field of Dreams , Precognition etc.
October 3, 2013 10:38 a.m.
scruberaser says... #9
Quick update: I took Strionic Resonator
(and Rings of Brighthearth
) out of my Daxos deck because it only reacts with a tenth of the playable cards in your deck. Not very strong TBH.
October 29, 2013 11:38 a.m.
scruberaser says... #10
Also, Lantern of Insight is made for Daxos.
October 29, 2013 11:42 a.m.
In my 1.0 Build i used Flickering Ward with Sigil of the Empty Throne and made lots of angel Babies
November 19, 2013 4:58 p.m.
Sigil of the Empty Throne is a great suggestion as I find it difficult sometimes to finish off my opponnets, I also added Luminarch Ascension for the same reason.
November 20, 2013 12:28 p.m.
Mindslaver is my first combo choice with hanna next is Second Chance (a bit risky to let your life get that low but it could save your butt as long as needed once you get that low)
January 8, 2014 9:30 a.m.
And personally having read most of the books i would have to run her father (Barrin, Master Wizard ) and her one true love (Gerrard Capashen ) and probably her ship too (Skyship Weatherlight ) just cause of who she is and how she died i think those are important cards for her (but then again i she was always my favorite character and i almost cried, who am i kidding i did cry, when she died)
January 8, 2014 10:07 a.m.
Need more Counterspell s
January 19, 2014 12:04 p.m.
Could you elaborate a bit more? With Hanna it just doesn't feel right to stock up with counter spells as she's better when you run other forms of denial.
January 19, 2014 12:23 p.m.
For counter spelling you want Ertai, Wizard Adept
January 19, 2014 1:52 p.m.
Ertai, Wizard Adept paired up with Arcane Laboratory /Rule of Law is devastating especially if you put a Freed from the Real on him to use more than once a turn
January 19, 2014 1:55 p.m.
I just don't see counters as a viable tool when playing Hanna, I'm just not the sort of player to auto include counters as soon as I'm in blue colors.
January 20, 2014 6:45 a.m.
illumfolly says... #20
As in the game we played, this is pretty damn solid.
May 31, 2014 10:14 p.m.
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This fried rice recipe can be altered to whichever kind of meat you like to use. Just cook the meat in some olive oil in a frying pan before you begin. Set it aside for a few minutes while you prep your rice, dice it, and add into your dish! your family will be so impressed with your Asian food cooking skills… and, in my case, my Asian accent.
It will go deliciously with any of these Asian dishes:
Fried Rice Recipe Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Chicken Better Than Bouillon
- 1/8 cup soy sauce
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 2 eggs, well-beaten
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, fine diced
- 4 fresh mushrooms, sliced (optional)
- 1 cup cooked boneless ham (or chicken or Spam) diced
- 3 cups cooked rice
- 3 stalks celery, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- Sea salt
- Pepper
Place Better Than Bouillon and soy sauce into a small bowl. Whisk together and set aside.
Pour half of olive oil into a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook scrambled eggs then remove from pan and set aside. Add the other half of olive oil into frying pan again. Cook onion until golden and somewhat translucent. Add mushrooms (if desired) and cook for a couple more minutes.
Add meat, rice, celery, peas & carrots, mushrooms, and soy sauce/bouillon mixture into pan. Stir well and fry until all ingredients are well-stirred and hot.


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The Des Moines Register, Dec. 28
Here are resolutions for Iowa lawmakers' 2014 session
On the first day of 2014, many Iowans will promise to lose weight, quit smoking or save more money. New Year's resolutions are about making changes now in order to improve your life going forward.
Members of the Iowa Legislature have the power to do this too, taking action that can improve the lives of all Iowans. Lawmakers will convene in less than two weeks, and they should work together to do exactly that.
During recent caucuses of their members at the Statehouse, the two political parties outlined their agendas for the 2014 session. Democrats say they will focus on the middle class, economic issues and perhaps expanding preschool services. Republicans are looking at ways to make Iowa more attractive for businesses to locate and expand.
Here are a few more issues lawmakers should resolve to address in 2014:
Public employee pensions
A legislative interim committee met in the fall to get status reports on the pension plans overseen by the state. Iowa's plans are in better shape than those in many other states, but they are underfunded to the tune of nearly $7 billion, according to reports from the plan managers. Iowa's pension reserves have been replenished thanks to Wall Street's recent rebound, but that can quickly evaporate in a future downturn. The Legislature should hire an outside consultant to get an independent analysis of state and local employee pension funds to assure the money will be there when employees are ready to retire.
Emergency medical services
An Iowan who calls 911 for a medical emergency has no idea who will respond or how long it will take an ambulance to arrive. The state doesn't publicly report the average response time for emergency medical services. While some communities have exceptional ambulance volunteers, nothing requires an Iowa county or an Iowa city to provide emergency medical services. And Iowa lacks laws or regulations that would require background checks of EMS workers. The state bureau overseeing emergency medical services is underfunded. In November, a committee of lawmakers met to hear from experts and the public and make recommendations for improving emergency services. When these recommendations are finalized, lawmakers should act on them.
Gas tax
Iowans depend on safe and efficient highways, roads and city streets, but the state is not bringing in enough revenue to pay for maintenance and new construction. The need is obvious for an increase in the gas tax, the most flexible and sensible way to pay for roads. Lawmakers from both parties understand that. The governor understands that. It's time to act.
Mother Nature
In 2010, Iowa voters went to the polls and overwhelmingly favored a constitutional amendment creating a trust fund dedicated to conservation and recreation. It was a landslide for Mother Nature. The new fund had no money in it, but voters assumed lawmakers would follow through and increase the state sales tax a fraction of a penny to provide money for the fund. Iowans are still waiting. Lawmakers should finally listen to voters and raise the sales tax to address soil erosion, filthy waterways and destroyed wetlands that contribute to devastating and expensive floods. Trails and parks attract businesses and tourists who spend lots of money on everything from hotels to ammunition. Providing a steady source of revenue for the outdoors is a win for everyone.
Job licensing
The Des Moines Register has written extensively on Iowa's job licensing requirements. It makes sense to require licenses for doctors, nurses and some other workers whose skills have a direct bearing on public health or safety. But Iowa has 35 state licensing boards that oversee more than 100,000 people working in dozens of other occupations, including dietitians, hearing aid dispensers and sign language interpreters. Some boards impose very tough requirements on workers entering the field while exempting current workers from the requirements. Rather than protecting consumers, some boards limit competition. Unnecessary regulations impede job creation and business growth. Iowa lawmakers should form a committee to perform a thorough review of licensing requirements.
Perhaps the most egregious example of job licensing run amok is in cosmetology. The state requires anyone who wants to cut hair to complete 2,100 hours of training at a cosmetology school. But if an African-American wants to open a business simply braiding hair, she will have to attend cosmetology school, which may or may not even teach hair-braiding. The 2,100-hour cosmetology requirement is among the most burdensome in the United States. It leaves young Iowans, particularly low-income women, with big student loan debts and few opportunities for a decent paying job — if they graduate. It's time for the Legislature to reduce the number of hours required for a license and to consider whether someone should even need a state license to braid hair.
Home schooling
When lawmakers "reformed" education in 2013, they also created a large loophole in Iowa's home-schooling laws. The new "Independent Private Instruction" program allows parents to educate their children and four other unrelated children with no involvement from the state. Parents do not have to follow any specific educational curriculum. The children do not have to take assessment tests. These changes go too far. Most parents who educate their own children do so quite well. But there are some who aren't so diligent, and state law needs to look out for those children.
Each lawmaker will bring his or her own agenda to the Statehouse in a few weeks. That's fine. But those who care about the future of Iowa should address the issues above. They can resolve to do that today
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Quad-City Times, Dec. 28
Iowa rest stop plan needs Q-C input
Iowa is easing away from the interstate rest area business with plans to close two of the state's 40 rest stops and dropping the standard that kept a public interstate bathroom no more than an hour away.
The Iowa Department of Transportation said it will not replace two stops to be razed for an I-80 interchange just west of Des Moines in Dallas County. "There will be fewer rest areas in the state as we go into the future. There is no question about that," DOT Director Paul Trombino told The Des Moines Register.
Our Q-C region has been — inexplicably to us — rest stop deprived. The I-80 stop near Bettendorf's Middle Road is a spartan facility providing the basics, but nothing you might expect at the first Iowa stop for westbound travelers. Illinois is worse. The downsized eastbound I-80 stop near Rapids City still has the spectacular river view, but no longer offers vending or truck parking according to the Illinois DOT web site.
Trombino and others are challenging the notion that state government needs to provide as many rest stops. Maps and directional information no longer are needed as most folks have GPS or cellphones to chart their trips. Interstate corridor businesses believe they can serve the traveling public just fine.
Iowa 80 Truckstop executive Delia Meier told The Des Moines Register her world's largest truck stop can handle the traffic if DOT closes area rest stops. "We have lots of customers now who just go to the bathroom, and we are set up for that. People do not have to buy something to use our facilities and to park here," Meier said.
Meier and crew operate a wonderfully successful business and state government should avoid furnishing rest stops that compete. But DOT should take a few other views into consideration.
Some areas of Iowa lack convenient space to park rigs overnight to comply with federal DOT rules requiring commercial driver breaks. The Iowa Motor Truck Association suggests state government partnerships with existing truck stops to create more space.
Consumer preferences come into play. Register reporters found a Bettendorf couple who chose the Dallas County rest stop over private alternatives. "I just don't feel comfortable stopping at a gas station if we are not going to buy anything," Dianne Heimendinger told the Register. "I would prefer a rest area like this to walk around, picnic, that sort of thing." She and her husband Gary were enroute earlier this month to Colorado.
Most of all, our Q-C leaders should consider how strategic development of interstate rest stops — public or private — can improve area tourism. Right now, cross country motorists can breeze through our community with few reasons to stop. There are no more welcome centers. Our remaining rest stops are indistinguishable from others. That leaves the World's Largest Truck Stop to greet westbound travelers 20 miles past the metro Quad-Cities.
Then the first Iowa welcome center is just a couple miles further west in Wilton.
We're glad to see the Iowa DOT take a new look at these old rest stops. Our Q-C civic and tourism leaders can help by assuring that the next step — public or private — gives westbound cross-country motorists a proper Iowa greeting within the Q-C metro area.
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Dubuque Telegraph Herald, Dec. 27
President scores TD with choices for U.S. delegation to Olympics
Ideally, the Olympic Games engender a spirit of good feeling. Ideally, the Olympics bring people of different nations and beliefs together for honest athletic competition that is free of political influence or intrigue.
That is the ideal.
History has shown that the Olympics have fallen short of that ideal. There was the Summer Games of 1936 in Berlin, where Hitler intended to use the Olympics to showcase the superiority of the Aryan race; American track athlete Jesse Owens put a dent in those plans. There was the murder of 11 Israeli athletes and coaches in Munich in 1972. Eight years later, the U.S. led a 65-nation boycott of the Summer Games in Moscow because of the Soviet Union's military invasion of Afghanistan (of all places).
On Feb. 7, the Winter Olympic Games will open in Russia, which in the past year has stepped-up its anti-LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) position as a matter of national policy. Free-speech activities, such as writing about LGBT issues (lest a minor see it) or staging gay-pride rallies are outlawed.
Russia decriminalized homosexuality in 1993 — conviction used to bring prison terms of up to five years — but the government's official hard line against gays has only emboldened perpetrators of murders and assaults on gays and those suspected of being gay.
Regarding the Olympics, the sports minister of Russia, Vitaly Mutko said that all athletes' rights would be respected — but also that athletes must respect Russian law. "An athlete of nontraditional sexual orientation isn't banned from coming to Sochi, but if he goes out into the streets and starts to propagandize, then of course he will be held accountable."
Anyway, though some nations are considering boycotting the Games in Sochi, most countries are planning to compete — but many will make their opinions known concerning Russia's crackdown on human rights.
In the U.S., President Obama is signaling his disdain for recent events in Russia (likely also including the Vladimir Putin administration's harboring Edward Snowden) through diplomatic means — namely the composition of the official U.S. delegation to Sochi.
The president won't attend the games. The first lady won't go. No ex-president has been asked to represent us. Neither will Vice President Joe Biden, who headed the U.S. delegation at the Winter Games in Vancouver four years ago. In fact, the president is not sending any senior government officials.
However, he is sending two well-known LGBT athletes, tennis legend Billie Jean King and figure skater Brian Boitano, to represent our country at the opening ceremonies. Hockey player Caitlin Cahow, who is openly gay, will also attend competitions.
Take that, Russia.
Perhaps it is only coincidental, but in the face of international criticism in the run-up to the Olympics, the Russian parliament approved amnesty for thousands of political dissidents, including many who had the temerity to say discouraging words about Putin.
As Russia tries to clean up its image before rolling out the welcome mat in Sochi, the political maneuvering before the Olympics might be more interesting than the Games themselves.
In any case, President Obama scored early points with his Sochi roster.
The (Fort Dodge) Messenger. Dec. 28, 2013.
These proposals have merit
When members of Congress get copies of bills under consideration, they also receive estimates of the measures' costs — not that it seems to do much good in controlling government spending.
Lawmakers wondering how bills would affect employment are left to do their own research or, worse, rely on lobbyists' claims.
Bills introduced in both the Senate and House of Representatives would change that. They would require that the Congressional Budget Office also "score" bills based on how many jobs they would create, protect, or, more likely, eliminate.
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va. introduced the Senate version of the bill. Rep. David Cicilline, D-R.I., introduced the House measure.
Manchin made an excellent point, insisting "it's time that lawmakers start thinking about one simple question before they cast their votes: how will this bill impact jobs and job growth in America?"
He's right.
Both houses of Congress should make approval of the bill a priority in January.


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Far as I know it's not possible. Gmail requires Authentication to be enabled with the TLS/STARTTLS port number they use specified.
To the best of my knowledge, you cannot tell brilliant database what port number it must use. So I assume this would need to be a feature Mikhail would have to include. Might be best to send him a request.
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Mobile phone batteries are needed to run phones. Over their lifecycle, they can be recharged hundreds of times with little wear and tear, and they will generally last the entire lifespan of the phone itself. Of course, this will depend on the battery, and different phones will work with different types of batteries.
About Mobile Phone Batteries
A mobile phone's battery is its power source, and this power source is put under more and more strain as the years go by. Mobile phones are no longer being used to just makes calls and send texts: they are used as powerful mini computers and multi-purpose devices. They are HD cameras, portable gaming consoles, and mobile Internet browsing devices, and all of these functions drain power much faster than traditional calling and texting did in the past. Moreover, the growth of slim, sleek, and stylish phones have meant that batteries now need to be equally sleek and slim themselves.
Types of Mobile Phone Batteries
To satisfy these needs, Lithium-Polymer and Lithium-Ion batteries have been made. These power modern phones, and have all but replaced the older Nickel Cadmium and Nickel Metal Hydride varieties. These continue to be used to power cheaper, older, and less advanced phone models, but lithium technology is certainly the choice option for modern phones.
The Do's of Buying Mobile Phone Batteries
When buying a battery for any mobile phone, there are several things to do, and several things to avoid doing. Of great importance are the following dos.
Checking Compatibility
Always ensure that the battery is fully compatible with the right phone. As mentioned, different batteries work with different phones, so buying the wrong one will be a huge waste of money. This process is made easier when buying OEM batteries - that is, batteries that are made by the original manufacturer. These will be guaranteed to work with the intended mobile, and they will, therefore, carry no risk. When buying non-OEM batteries, however, or those that are made by third party manufacturers, it is important to make sure that the battery will actually operate with the right phone.
Buy Based on Quality
It is always important to buy based on quality, not price. Batteries are important, and potentially expensive, items, especially when used with expensive phones. Low quality and poorly made batteries will often burn out, leak, and swell, and this can lead to problem for the phone. High quality batteries will always fit, always work, and provide higher charge capacities. When shopping for batteries, it is important to read reviews of the various brands and makes available to ensure that the level of quality is high. Customer opinion is a hugely powerful resource, so take advantage of it.
Buy Official Replacements
If money isn't a problem, always buy official, OEM replacements. As mentioned, these will guarantee a high quality product and will often come with warranties as well. If there is an issue, the battery will be replaced or refunded. With OEM batteries, the likelihood of there being a problem will be extremely low. OEM batteries can be bought direct from the manufacturer.
The Don'ts of Buying Mobile Phone Batteries
To ensure the correct batteries are purchased, it is also important to take this summary of points to avoid when buying batteries into account.
Don't Buy on Price
Buying replacement batteries based on price is a huge mistake. Oftentimes the cheapest batteries will be the worst, and the will inevitably be the ones that are most prone to issues like leaking, burning out, and so on. Price can be considered only once a variety of quality options have been located. When comparing products, a buyer should first make sure that they meet their quality needs. Only when there are a range of comparable products should price come into the mix.
Don't Assume Batteries are Official
Non-OEM manufacturers will commonly design their products, and the packaging of these products, to look like the originals. When searching for official products, don't assume that any battery comes from the original manufacturer without doing some research first. While on initial glance they may look official, on close inspection they won't. One clear indicator of 'mimicked' and generic products will be price. These invariably go for lower prices, and so it is always important to question why a product that seems official is being offered at lower prices that the actual manufacturer sells it at.
Don't Neglect Customer Opinion
As suggested previously, customer opinion is a powerful resource in helping anyone find quality products and services in any industry or market. It would be foolish to neglect this resource. When buying batteries, customer opinion can be found in the form of reviews and ratings. It is prudent to always check customer feedback on any battery, no matter how good it appears. Many online retailers will have ratings systems for their products, often with customer reviews and even professional reviews available as well. However, not all will do this, so it is sensible to look elsewhere for information about any battery before buying, if this happens to be the case.
The Bottom Line
It all comes down to quality at the end of the day. Having said that, this will depend upon the value of the phone as well. Someone with an older model of phone may not worry or care so much about it. Someone with a brand new iPhone, however, is likely to be more protective. Remember that poor quality batteries will not only fail to work themselves on occasion, but may end up damaging the phone itself. When this happens it can actually void the warranty on that phone, meaning it will not be replaced. This can lead to great expense, and a great deal of frustration too. However, it can all be easily avoided by simply buying batteries that work well and have a good reputation amongst their customers.
Buying Mobile Phone Batteries on eBay
The process of buying mobile phone batteries is simple when using eBay. Rather than searching through a variety of online retailers, eBay allows the customer to quickly and efficiently review the different sellers and their products. Moreover, the issue of feedback, both for retailers and products, is made extremely simple via the eBay rating system that marks sellers out of 100. Any seller who provides poor quality products will be marked in the negative by their customers, and will therefore develop a poor overall rating. As such, it is very easy to quickly discover which sellers offer the best products with a few clicks of the mouse. When searching for batteries, consider shopping by category. To do this, go to the main eBay homepage, and then click on Electronics & Technology.. Once this page loads up, find the category markedMobile & Home Phones, and then the one called Mobile Phone Accessories on the following page. Now a list of categories will appear under accessories, so find the Batteries link and click on it. In order to narrow the search further, use the tabs down the left. It is also possible to search via condition, price, format, location, and so on. As an alternative, use the search function to get really specific. Just type some relevant keywords into the search box and only listings with those keywords will appear.
Choosing the right battery for any phone is essential, and the worst thing to do is simply to buy one based on price. This will at best offer much poorer charge capacities than desired and, at worst, cause serious damage to the phone that may void its warranty. However, this is easily avoided by either buying an OEM battery or, at least, doing enough research to find comparable generic batteries made by other manufacturers.


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Jul 01, 2009 - 5:31 pm
I was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma at age 47, in December 2003. I had been experiencing sharp, excruciating anal pain periodically for about a year. My surgical oncologist told me that was very unusual. He felt that the cancer was most likely the result of a positive PAP from several years prior (no anal sex, but many years of unprotected sex in the 70's and 80'). Though the staging level changed with each step, I believe I was ultimately classified as a Stage II, no metastasis. Less than a month later I had surgical removal. My surgeon was able to keep my sphincter muscle in tact with no colostomy, but the possibility was discussed in advance. They weren't going to give me pain meds in recovery until I insisted. My doc said it wasn't usually necessary. It was really painful to eliminate for a short time, but that improved fairly quickly. One month later, I began chemo and radiation. The first day was a few boluses of chemo and then a 5 day delivery through a picc line. I had 6 weeks of radiation (plus one week off at about week 4 for a little healing time). The chemo doctor decided that I would not require another bolus treatment during the last five days of radiation--just the picc line treatment.
As for what I experienced: I lost my appetite the whole time and developed a white film and mouth blisters during the chemo stages. I got very tired, but not as much as I thought I would. I drove myself to radiation treatment with no problem. My pelvis, gentiles, and buttocks became covered with peeling oozing skin (I ended up with a new bootie). And yes, it was very painful. I soaked in my tub several times a day and had to lay on the couch in different positions throughout the day/night. I tried to walk and do things, but I was too miserable to do much. My hips ached severely.
At one point I had to have an injection for a low white blood cell count. I really didn't have much nausea to speak of, just minor on occasion. My hair began to fall out by about the second or third week of treatment and I just shaved it off. When it is falling out so rapidly, it is hard to wash and detangle. The hair loss was patchy, not all areas went completely bald. I only wore a wig about 3 times total. I have a huge head and it was very uncomfortable. Besides, I found I had a nicely shaped dome. My hair went very gray/white when it grew back in. The gray lessened as a little as I recuperated. I was ticked off that I didn't eat much but didn't lose that much weight! The least this disease could have done is given me a better body. Oh well.
During the treatment, there were pain meds prescribed, I used Aveno oatmeal "salts" in my baths, and the doctor also gave me a special substance for mouth rinsing. I was actually more tired when treatment finished than I had been during treatment. It took about a year to get back to my old self (which is iffy anyway as I have a number of other chronic health issues). I made a point of doing stretches as soon as the skin healed and walking to get my energy back up. I saw the team of doctors at regular intervals for 5 years. My last round of exams, blood tests, and CT were all good. I have not had intercourse since this all began. My vagina pretty much closed up. One of the doctors gave me a box of different sizes of "stretchers" to keep things open, but admittedly, I seldom use them. My vaginal skin is still very sensitive, very susceptible to tears which I treat with Silvadene 1% cream when needed. I admit, I have some fears about a future sex life, but if the right guy comes along, I will give it the old college try. Speaking of college, after six months of healing, I returned to school and just received my BA degree from University.
I don't regret going through the treatment one bit. Life is so precious and I am happy to be around. Treatment ends and the negative symptoms subside. It isn't going to be easy, but when you come out on the other side, it is sooooo sweet!
Jul 10, 2010 - 3:02 pm
Hi radarbaby,
I am an anal cancer survivor also, I completed tx on 6-3-09 and show ned to date. Its great to see long time survivors of anal cancer. Thank you for sharing your experience. Good news makes me happy. There is now an Anal Cancer discussion board, which was started by JDuke. Come and visit some time. I wish you well Lori.


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Brazil's Pão de Açúcar Announces Portuguese Wine Imports
Published on Aug 2 2016 2:30 PM in Drinks tagged: Wine / Portugal / Brazil / Pao de Acucar
Brazilian supermarket chain Pão de Açúcar has imported over 100,000 bottles of Portuguese wine, from seven wine regions and 19 producers.
The contract, worth around €300.000, is the result of promotional activities carried out in recent years by the Business Association of Portugal (AEP) with Brazilian importers, distributors, sommeliers and restaurants.
The most recent took place last February in Porto, and saw six professional buyers and a consultant specialising in Portuguese wines from the Pão de Açúcar group taste about 300 wines from 42 producers, from seven regions.
After the experts made their choice, the Brazilian chain hosted in the first two weeks of June, in its more than 800 stores, a presentation called 'Premium Wines of Portugal'
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