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"Do you know why they call me the Coward King?"
"Why is that?"
"Because, as it goes, to the victors go the past."
"What do you mean?"
"The history books are wrong about me. It's true, I've done terrible things, but what they don't teach in schools is that I had to, I had to do those terrible things."
"Why did I have to do them? Why do men do anything? As King I was forced to make difficult decisions I never chose to make, but it was my duty. And in times of war, those difficult decisions became impossible, but unceasingly necessary."
"It's been years since the last war."
"Don't be naïve, there's always war. Men go to war because they must – it's what makes us human, so it becomes part of our existence. Kings though, that's different, the role of King shifts. There was a time when they built statues in my honor you know, statues that I lived long enough to see brought down – but war, war is constant."
I'd never met the Coward King before. The last time I'd spoken to Pete, he was a shepherd that had lost his flock. The time before that, he barely spoke, trembling in fear at the red-eyed, goat-headed half-man that silently towered over him. And while I never knew who I would be speaking to during any particular visit, it was always Pete I was looking at. Aged, of course, but time had been outwardly kind to him. His strong, handsome features said little of his internal struggle. Only his eyes, often wide and vacant, gave him away.
I met Pete in the summer of '67, after the riots, after the National Guard had been called in, when everything changed. They said that the violence had erupted because some white police officers had killed a black cabbie, but everyone knew it went beyond any one event. The black cabbie's name was John Smith, though it could've been anyone, any number of John Smiths could've been the catalyst for what had been culminating for years. The riots lasted three days, three days was all it took to dismantle an entire city. In the weeks that followed, uncertainty hung in the air. Some people tried. They went about their days desperately clinging to routine, praying that maybe if they pretended hard enough, it would be so. But there was a mass exodus of, not just whites, but affluent blacks too, out of the city and suddenly, Newark had been altered. The possibility of healing, of revival, was never given a chance. Eventually, I would move on too, but at the time, Newark was my home.
For a long time after the last day of violence, the city was a ghost town, its people either having deserted it or who were still too afraid to face the aftermath. But many of Newark's business owners who had built their lives in the city needed to see what remained, if anything remained. Folks like Pete and I were there on the streets immediately after the mayhem had ended, gauging, not whether we could afford to go on, but how much it would cost to do so. There was hope among us.
But, the harmony that existed between my past and my future ceased the moment I stepped through the cracked, wooden door frame where a glass pane once stood, kicking around the thoroughly looted remnants of Bendemann's Grocery Store, of my grocery store – hopes of salvaging something, anything, dashed. There was little I could do, so I spent the rest of that day helping others where I could.
Pete and his ten-year-old son Charlie were standing outside his once popular diner on Broad Street, staring into the charred hole that stood in its place, when I approached.
"I'm sorry," I remembered were my first words to Pete.
"Me too," he replied as he turned to me. We spoke casually and openly about what we had lost, as strangers do in times of shared tragedy. Charlie had remained silent during our exchange, staring dispassionately at the destruction around him.
We turned off of Broad Street together and onto Central Avenue where a butcher friend of Pete's owned a storefront. Pete became distracted by the remains of a fallen statue honoring a white police officer that once stood proudly, audaciously, on Central Avenue. When he noticed that he no longer had a grip on Charlie's hand it was already too late. The official report was that Charlie had lost sight of his father for a split second and stepped onto the street into the path of a passing car, nothing more than a terrible tragedy. Pete and his wife, Sara, suspected otherwise, but it was too fantastic an idea that such a young child, not yet world-weary, could've suffered from depression, let alone be suicidal.
Soon after Charlie's death, Pete's headaches began. The doctors found a benign tumor on his parietal lobe, which they said was harmless. The most damage that it would cause, they said, was chronic discomfort, but that it could be safely removed. After the operation came the voices. The tumor had acted as a valve, its removal unleashing a torrent that had been crying out for decades, previously unheard and unheeded. Charlie's death suddenly made sense to Sara, Pete's madness being the missing link. The illness must've been imparted to Charlie, just as Pete's blue eyes had been. It was an explanation for the otherwise inexplicable, and it was enough for Sara. Still reeling from Charlie's death, she was unable to cope with Pete's rapidly deteriorating state and left him.
I kept in touch over the years, as the world Pete once knew began collapsing in on him. Then one day, he disappeared. Nearly a decade passed before he emerged again, Newark had taken him, had swallowed him whole.
"You don't understand do you?" Pete said to me tearfully, still as the Coward King. "Some choices are not choices at all."
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The working session of Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church took place at the Patriarchal Residence
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The working session of Holy Synod of the Romanian Orthodox Church took
place at the Patriarchal Residence of Bucharest, under the chairmanship
of His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel.
To start with the meeting, His Beatitude said that the priority of the
Romanian Orthodox Church is, at present, aiding the sick and needy.
"Our main concern for this period is to help the sick more, especially
the poor sick people. It is much sufferance with the people. These days
of feast in Bucharest showed us on one hand that the devotion of our
people is very big, but sufferance is as big. There are lots of sick
people who suffer", said the Primate of the Romanian Orthodox Church, as
Trinitas Radio station informs.
The hierarchs of our Church approved the text of the pastoral letter
that will be read on the first Sunday of the Advent of the Nativity of
the Lord (18 November 2012). The pastoral letter urges the monks and
priests to take more active part in aiding the sick and needy.
"The focus of the pastoral letter is to make the parishes and
monasteries sensitive to aiding the sick, aiding first of all through
the prayer because this is the first work of the Church. The pastoral
letter also asks that the Christmas Advent should be reflected in
collections of money, clothes, and food for the sick, especially for the
old sick people who cannot move and must feel that the hierarchs,
priests, monks of the Church, as well as the faithful are the hands of
the merciful hands of Christ for those who need our help", the Patriarch
of Romania also said.
Another subject to talk about is the improvement of the theological
education, also showed His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel: "We must prepare
the students much better, especially from a spiritual point of view,
because the very big tendency of secularization is seen in certain
schools, so that we must listen to what the deans of the Faculties of
Theology who met this autumn at Tismana Monastery say and what proposals
they made for the renewal of the theological academic education. On the
other hand, the European academic requirements are different from those
they had before our admission. Much heed is paid not only on reading the
course, but also on research, study, and publication of books and
studies especially in magazines of international circulation. We have
special responsibility to involve more in the organization of the
theological education, of the spiritual and intellectual quality as well".
The Holy Synod session is held today, 29 October 2012, at the
Patriarchal Residence.
The meeting was preceded by the Te Deum and the Divine Liturgy
celebrated by His Grace Paisie Lugojanul, Assistant Bishop to the
Archdiocese of Timisoara.
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Now everybody had high hopes for Bioshock Infinite. It was the first time we stepped out of Rapture and after the disappointing Bioshock 2 we had to see what was going to happen. I must say Irrational didn't disappoint. Bioshock Infinite is a near perfect game with small things keeping it from being the very best.
This review does not include spoilers.
Bioshock Infinite's story took me around 11 hours to complete on normal. I did a bit of exploring but I wanted to keep to the main story because it intrigued me. So many questions ran through my head at all times and that made me want to keep on keeping on. Little things are revealed as you go but you wont quite piece everything together until the very end. When the game comes together it leaves you with something to think about even after the credits. You think about all the people you meet and what they are. It's truly beautiful and I think Infinite did a fantastic job of summing the game up. While it is complicated there is nothing like it when everything begins to make sense, or your discover something amazing. The only downside is, of you want the full experience and understanding of the game as a whole you will have to collect most of the voxophones. It's unfortunate but voxophones are also extremely interesting to listen to. The characters were also very unique. The relationship between Booker and Elizabeth was very real and unique. Also the the twins turned out to be very very deep characters. However I found myself wanted a bit more characterization put into Comstock. It was good and made me want to hate him but it didn't quite live up to the characterization put into Andrew Ryan. However Ryan was truly and amazing character and I don't know if it's fair to expect another character like him. I also wanted to know a bit more about songbird and it's being, that's just a personal thing though. The handymen were actually one thing I wasnt impressed with. I wanted to know more about them and their existence. Big Daddy's were very deep enemies and I just didn't feel this with the handymen. Plus they were far easier to kill. In the end Columbia is a beautifully real city with plenty of secrets to be found.
In terms of mechanics I actually quite liked the shooting. Only having two guns at a time made you need to adapt or step out of your comfort zone and vigors (plasmids) are a great edition to combat, even if they are a little over powerful. Upgrades were very expensive which made you have to chose specifically what you wanted. I haven't decided if this is good or bad. Just because you only get two guns, and you can't upgrade every gun because of expense it seems the functions don't work together. I also found riding around on the skylines a ton of fun. It kept things fresh for me. Elizabeth was definitely the best addition to the combat, she almost never got in the way (only 3 times) which is a miracle for a game these days. She was very helpful and tossed me what I needed when I needed it. Be it health salts or ammo. I actually found myself missing her when she was gone for a period of the game. All in all I quite liked the shooting and gameplay. It was fresh and fun.
The graphics and sound in this game were also something to marvel at. Every sound in the game is crisp and clear EVERYTHING making it beautiful to listen to. I have absolutely no complaints about any of the sounds in the game. Graphics were also gorgeous, Columbia looked beautiful from afar but some of the textures didn't look quite as nice up close. It didn't bother me to much however. The graphics are really good and the small things didn't make me love the game any less.
Now to the sad part. The glitches. While Iv read reviews saying the game was glitch free, I was not as fortunate to experience this. However only 3 glitches in an 11 hour game is not extremely bad. The first was when I was on the skyline, I accidentally ran into a cargo container and I was stuck. I could shoot but that's it. The game would not let me reverse, dismount, or anything so I had to reload my checkpoint. The next was a bit later on when I had beaten all the enemies in the area (I checked for a long time) but the fight music would not stop and I could not carry on with my goal. Again I had to reload my checkpoint. The last was when Elizabeth decided to stand in front of a door and not move. Once more I had to reload my check point.
Bioshock Infinite is a beautiful game. It has an extremely deep city, characters, and story followed by beautiful graphics amazing sound and fun innovative gameplay. I would recommend this game to anybody. You just need to play it.
The game is fun but does nothing extraordinary in order to get more than an 8.
The most special thing about this game is the story and yet they dont do it right either. The multidimensions concept in this game is very simple and yet very undercoocked. They messed it up specially in the ending.
Just because "another you" in other parallel universe did somethings, it does NOT mean at all that if you die, the other you will cease to exist and all what he has done will be undone. It is just ridiculous and poorly done.
They try to complicate things just for the of doing so, and it does not adds to the experience because it is badly done.
Also for graphics on the PS3 it is a 7/10. If not Uncharted 3 is 15/10 dude.
The gameplay in Bioshock 1 was better than in this one.
The City of Coulmbia a bunch of clitches about racism, xenophobia, and brainwashing patriotism. The art is nice though.
The game is good and fun but in my eyes it does not deserves 9s or 10s, because it does not excels at anything.
If you think about the story long enough you will figure out what happened, it's quite a lot to take in but when you finally understand it ALL your realize how amazing it is.
The reason all the Bookers seased to exist is because the got rid of "the booker" before he could accept or decline the baptism. The baptism is where his life stems into the multiple demensions of Comstock and Booker. But if you take away the variable of creating all the demensions they will disapear. Because they got rid of the Booker that chose all the other elizabeths faded away because now there was only one way for things to work. With one booker and one elizabeth. Now new dimensions will form because of that choice but for the sake of the ending it was like starting over. With no option of the baptism (they took it away) booker would never give his child away to Comstock (because the variable no longer exists) and he would keep Elizabeth. What happened from there and such would be in newly created dimensions.
Bottom line: They took away the option for the baptism, because before the baptism there was only one dimensional booker. So now the only things left are him and Elizabeth. It makes sense if you think long and hard about it.
As for the "cliches" you speak of, that's what makes the city feel real. That's how things were in 1912 and they are not cliches they add to the lore of the city and make it much more believable.
The graphics are gorgeous but as I said not perfect but fairly close uncharted 3 had 10/10 graphics. These arnt as good but they are somewhere in the same ball park.
Bioshock 1s gameplay was not as good as this ones. There were many more elements that made it more exciting and fun to play.
Heavenly king you seem to miss the point of the game. You are not looking at it as a person that's even willing to enjoy it. You seem to be just looking for things to hate. It in fact does have the rich narrative from the first game. However I do think the first is better its not by much.
And are you even serious about the war being like COD? That was the most realistic part of the game. You got to see the Black people scrubbing floors and in the slums of the city. Once you get them tons of guns what else do you think would happen? It's a realistic scenario where they rebel to try and get their proper rights. The fact that you seem to be looking at it so one demensionally is odd. Especially if you really enjoyed the first game. It's not about the all out war, it's not about the things going on around you. But the point is that they are happening and your caught in the middle of it. That's what makes it real


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On Tuesday, January 6, E. Rivers Elementary students and staff started 2015 in a brand new building. The project began at the end of the 2013 school year and provides an inspiring learning environment for students and staff.
"We are excited and ready to bring our kids back to their neighborhood school," says Matt Rogers, E. Rivers principal. "The new building is state-of-the art and the site is well laid out for our students, staff and parents. APS Facilities Services Department and Parrish Construction have been great partners during this process."
The new building, located on the site of the original school, will house staff and students in grades K-5 with a student capacity of approximately 900 children – nearly double the size of the former building, originally constructed in 1952. The students will attend classes at the new building when they return from winter break on January 6, 2015.
The project finished under budget and within its planned 18-month timeframe. The new school will offer all of the latest amenities needed by its administration and students to optimize the learning environment.
"It has been a tremendous honor and opportunity to be involved with the E. Rivers project. The level of support and enthusiasm from the E. Rivers administration and the community has been fantastic and unrivaled," says Paul Miley of Parrish Construction. "Working alongside APS and Collins Cooper Carusi, our collaborative efforts have yielded a first class facility. The design and construction of this facility not only demonstrates environmental stewardship in the pursuit of LEED Silver certification but also exhibits the facility characteristics to meet the needs of today's students and faculty."
The Northside Neighbor featured the building in a recent story here.
The School invites the community to attend an Open House Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 3-5 p.m. at its newly remodeled facility at 8 Peachtree Battle Avenue, N.W., Atlanta, GA 30305.
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Athens-based Zaxby's Franchising Inc. has opened its 600th location.
The newest location of the quick-service chicken restaurant is in Washington, N.C. Its opening follows the brand reaching the $1 billion sales mark in 2013 after 23 years in business, according to a news release.
"Opening the 600th Zaxby's location is a milestone we are very proud of," Zach McLeroy, CEO, said in a statement. "Throughout the years, it has become evident that our growth and success has relied heavily on the ability to partner with extraordinary licensees, who without, Zaxby's would not be the brand it is today."
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Last night, Below Deck was plagued by more crew issues as one man fell asleep, another fell ill, a stewardess fell into the clutches of Jesus, and a fourth fell into a toilet while wasted. Good times!
Well, where on the yacht is Chris Brown, y'all?! Captain Lee Rosbach sure wants to know! While his fellow-deck hands are busting butt to prepare for charter, Chris Brown is passed out in his bunk after a night of partying too hard. I was hoping we'd see a Captain Lee explosion when he discovered Chris Brown put booze before valor, but unfortunately the first mate fell ill the day before the charter and that superseded any Chris Brown drama. For now.


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text: Today i was on a national ranked tournament. The guy that was playing against my teammate cheated 4 points where the ball landed flat on the lateral lines. The 100% of the ball was hitting in the line. This happened 4 times at least. Other ones i gave him the benefit of doubt but this ones were scandalous. In the end of the match i telled my mate. I didn't want to raise waves soo i stayed quiet. Could i've done something more?


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Sequester Cuts Loom Large at FDA
Just before the January 1 deadline, Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) that delayed deep, mandatory, cuts to federal discretionary spending for two more months. Congress now has until March 1 to enact an alternative deficit reduction plan or the Administration will be forced to cut almost $85 billion from across the Federal Government.
Should sequestration take effect in March, FDA could face up to $319 million in cuts, including the potential loss of the recently negotiated user fee agreements within the FDA Safety and Innovation Act (FDASIA). While many federal agencies are facing similarly harsh cuts, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg points out that the FDA has an unfortunate burden of achieving those savings largely from cuts to agency personnel, infrastructure, and operations. She stated last week that the agency "will find every way to protect against the damage," but that it doesn't "have a lot of fat in the system as a starting point" to bore the brunt of the cuts. It has been estimated that for every $1 million less FDA is budgeted, four to five jobs are lost, making sequestration potentially responsible for the permanent loss of 1000 to 2000 jobs; jobs that keep America's food and drugs safe, and ensuring timely access to breakthrough treatments. To reduce spending, the agency has already undertaken a number of measures including using less building space and encouraging telework.
Hamburg said at a meeting of the Alliance for a Stronger FDA, that the agency will attempt to move forward with implementation of new programs, but such large cuts would force the agency's modernization efforts into a "stall mode." She added that FDA would be forced to reduce operational support for meeting newly agreed upon review performance goals, and three innovative new laws concerning food safety, drug and device safety, and efficacy and biosimilars, slowing their implementation and forcing many of the processes to be halted all together.
Such a set-back at the agency not only directly affects its core mission, to protect and promote the health of the American people, but stifles much-needed innovation and sets therapy development for costly and debilitating conditions back for years to come.
For more on Commissioner Hamburg's comments, click here and here.
Series Features ACT-AD Meeting on Combination Therapies
On November 29, ACT-AD hosted the fifth in a series of working meetings with senior representatives from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), leading scientists, drug developers, and Alzheimer's advocates to address critical issues affecting the development and review of new Alzheimer's disease therapies. The presentations, panels, and open dialog during the meeting focused on how to foster more robust pre-competitive collaboration in Alzheimer's disease in order to encourage the development of combination therapies and bring new treatments to market. The meeting explored the challenges of these collaboration and potential opportunities for future partnership. Individuals involved in current and past collaborative efforts, reflected upon their experiences and prescriptions for the field moving forward.
The meeting was featured in a February 15, 3-part series in the Alzheimer's Research Forum laying the foundation for a follow up session to be held later this year. The series can be accessed below.
Part 1: Time to Open a New Front in AD?
Part 2: FDA Puts Flesh on Bones of Draft Guidance
Part 3: Companies Can Play Well in One Sandbox
ACT-AD Chair Quoted by BioCentury on FDA Retirement and AD Guidance
On February 11, Steve Usdin, Washington Editor of BioCentury, published an article in BioCentury The Bernstein Report on Business focused on the future of the FDA's Division of Neurology Products following the expected retirement later this year of the current Division Director, Russell Katz, M.D. Representatives from the biopharmaceutical industry and the patient advocacy community were interviewed for this article, including Daniel Perry, President & CEO of the Alliance for Aging research and Chair of the ACT-AD Coalition. Dan highlighted ACT-AD's positive relationship with Dr. Katz and expressed hope that Dr. Katz's successor will approach the review of therapies for Alzheimer's disease with similar openness and flexibility.
Prior to the publication of this story, FDA released long-awaited draft guidance on the development of treatments for early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Elements of a prepared statement were also included in Usdin's BioCentury article.
To read "Following Katz at FDA," click here.
To view the FDA Guidance, click here.
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2Stir in remaining stew ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 15 to 20 minutes or until beans are tender.
3Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir together flour and mustard. With pastry blender or fork, cut in shortening until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in cheese. Add milk; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
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Having reference material on hand for reference is handy. I have many forms of reference around my house. Periodical magazines, Disney dvds & a small suitcase of rhythm magazines under my bed just in case I've been dreaming of cartoons & wake up needing some inspiration.
I would often sit in a dentist waiting room & thumb through a copy Decay Monthly knowing a laugh is to be had in there somewhere. I would often sit in a doctor waiting room thumbing through a copy of National Geographic & think, "Ooh, you don't see many like those in this country. Not that far south, anyway". I would like to add that it's not wise to shout it out whilst waving the magazine in the face of a octogenarian lady sat with her sleeve rolled up waiting for a flu jab. You only end up having to go through all of that form filling at your new doctor's. Takes ages.
Try to steer clear of religious books such as The Bible/Tora/Koran/Night Before Christmas & The Hobbit etc. Certain people get upset &, to put it in the words of teenagers, get well miffed, guy. One things for sure, I don't want no shanking, geezer.
So, to summarise. Get some books in. They're brilliant.
Before I finish off, has anyone got a copy of Razzle May 2009 as my copy won't open? It's got a good car feature that I need to research.


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This non-provisional utility patent application claims the benefit of prior filed U.S. provisional application Ser. No. 61/296,962 filed Jan. 21, 2010 and is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/876,296, filed on Sep. 7, 2010 now U.S. Pat. No. 8,025,528, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to mounting devices in general and particularly to appliance mounting devices allowing quick connection and mounting of appliances having modules
2.Description of the Prior Art
There are numerous mechanical, electronic and electro-mechanical devices that require mounting on a surface such as a ceiling, wall or other surface. Typically the devices require a strong mechanical attachment to the ceiling, wall or other surface while at the same time requiring an electrical connection to power typically supplied by wiring in the ceiling, wall or other surface. Such devices include but are not limited to: ceiling fans, chandeliers and other lighting fixtures, hanging retractable power shop tools/devices, televisions (tubes, flat screens, plasma, etc.), projectors, speakers, cameras, fire/smoke/heat/gas detectors, garage door openers, microwave ovens and numerous other hanging fixtures.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,093,044 issued Jul. 25, 2000 and assigned to Pelco for a quick connect/disconnect mechanism describes a latch and catch quick connect/disconnect mechanism for mechanically mounting an electric or electronic device within a receptacle box or housing.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,042,068 issued Mar. 28, 2000 and assigned to Peerless Industries Inc for a low profile LCD projector mount describes a low profile projector mount having an upper element attached to the ceiling with slide guides projecting from its bottom surface and a lower element attached to the projector with flanges in slideable engagement with the guides. The upper element further has a spring-based latching mechanism.
U.S. Pat. No.6,857,903 issued Feb. 22, 2005; U.S. Pat. No. 6,376,770 issued Apr. 23, 2002; US Pub. No. 2005/0126813 published Jun. 16, 2005 & US Pub. No. 2003/0124905 published Jul. 3, 2003 assigned to Eclectic Limited for a quick connecting universal electrical box and wiring system describes a quick connecting universal electrical box mounting system for the installation of electrical sockets, switches or any electronic component that is typically installed into a wall for users to access.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,403,278 issued Sep. 6, 1983 and assigned to Hanrvstone Manufacturing Corporation for a mounting system for suspended lighting fixtures describes a quick mounting system for suspended light fixtures, including a box which is open at one side and a plate dimensioned to cover the opening, a disengagable pivot positioned at one end of the box and plate, and a hooking means at the opposite end of the box and plate.
U.S. Pat. No 7,201,354 issued Apr. 10, 2007 and assigned to KTV, USA Inc. for a video monitor mounting system describes a video monitor mounting system for use in conjunction with seat back, head restraint or roof mount applications. It includes a mounting tray fixed in a hollowed out socket formed in a seat back, the rear face of a head restraint or within a roof mount overhead console.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,693,921 issued September 1972 and assigned to the United States of America as represented by the Navy for a quick release mounting apparatus describes an apparatus for stable mounting of a device, such as a TV camera, to an underwater support, and which can be easily and quickly locked or unlocked from the support by manipulation of a lever.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,634,901 issued Oct. 21, 2003; U.S. Pat. No. 6,503,099 issued Jan. 7, 2003; & U.S. Pat No. 6,799,982 issued Oct. 5, 2004 assigned to Angelo Fan Brace Licensing LLC for a quick connect device for electrical fixture describes a quick-connect device for hanging fans, lighting fixtures, and the like. A horizontal sliding connector is provided between the ceiling box and the electrical fixture to take the weight of the fixture as it is inserted.
U.S. Pat No. 6,676,442 issued Jan. 13, 2004 and assigned to Angelo Fan Brace Licensing LLC for a quick connect device with easy installation features including plug and spring describes a quick-connect device for hanging fans, lighting fixtures, and the like.
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The present invention relates to a system for quickly mounting appliances requiring modules to support structures.
These and other aspects of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art after a reading of the following description of the preferred embodiment when considered with the drawings, as they support the claimed invention.
The problems associated with the current methods of attaching such devices are numerous and include issues of safety, time and convenience. Current methods and devices for attachment require the simultaneous or near simultaneous connection of electrical connections and mechanical support attachments all while typically balancing on a ladder and using dangerous powered or unpowered tools. Current methods and devices are time-consuming; requiring different mechanical and electrical connections with each device—the majority of which are not user friendly. Many consumers must resort to the expense of a professional installer or handyman to make the required electrical and mechanical connections.
Disclosed herein is a quick mounting system that mounts electric, electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical, gas and hydraulic devices to a ceiling, wall or other surfaces that addresses the above needs and deficiencies of current methods and devices. This mounting system can be used virtually anywhere a device or an object needs to be installed off the ground without the use of tools. The manually operated locking mechanism enables one to quickly and permanently lock the device/object in place by human hand as well as unlock it without the use of any tools. The quick mounting system may be used to attach/mount electrical, electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, gas and hydraulic devices with or without power as well as other objects that need to be mounted on walls, ceilings or other surfaces.
Referring now to the drawings in general, the illustrations are for the purpose of describing a preferred embodiment of the invention and are not intended to limit the invention thereto. The dimensions, specifications, materials and other call outs on the engineering drawings are representative only and not critical to the quick mount system. Other dimensions, specifications, materials and call outs are within the scope of the invention disclosed herein.
With reference to
With reference to
With reference to FIGS. 2 and 6A-D, three hooks 5 are attached via hook mounts 6, rivets 7 and hook springs 8 to the interior of the bottom plate 1. The hooks 5 are allowed to pivot around the rivets 7 and the hook springs 8 push the hooks toward the periphery of the assembly. The hook mounts 6 are permanently fastened to the bottom plate via screws or rivets. With additional reference to
Alternatively, as shown in
At that point, there is a mechanical connection between the top assembly 200, which is connected to the wall, and the bottom assembly 300, which is connected to the device desired to be mounted on the wall as well as a modular connection between the device and the power supply in the wall. Thus, the device is mechanically connected to the wall, ceiling or other surface and connected with the desired circuit or channel.
With reference to
With reference to
Alternatively, the tabs may both be fixed tabs and merely provide finger holds for rotating the cam plate into the available positions, without locking the cam in the position.
The first position is "neutral" or "device installation" or "engage", which is the middle position of the three available positions. In the neutral or device installation position, the hooks are positioned in such manner that the beveled edge of the hooks will contact the hook slots when the bottom assembly is brought toward the top assembly, causing the hooks to retract and slide inside the hook slots 9 in the top assembly 200 when the bottom assembly 300 and the top assembly 200 are brought together. In this neutral position, once the hooks 5 are through the hook slots 9, the hook springs 8 operate to pivot the hooks 5 around the rivet 7 so that the hooks 5 engage over the hook slots. Once in this position, the two assemblies 300, 200 are mechanically and electrically connected, thus mechanically connecting the appliance to the support; e.g., the ceiling fan to the ceiling; the TV to the wall. The cam plate 10 via the tabs 11A, 11B is then moved to a "locked" position such that the cam plate 10 and the hooks 5 are locked in place over the hook slots of the top assembly 200 so that the hooks 5 are fully engaged in the top assembly 200 and thus the bottom assembly 300 which is connected to the hooks 5 via the hook mounts 6 cannot be disengaged from the top assembly 200. The cam plate 10 via the tabs 11A, 11B may also be moved to an "open" or "retracted" or "release" position. In the release position, the interior cam profile 15 will force the hooks 5 to retract towards the center of the assembly against the pressure of the hook springs 8 in such position that they will slide out of the hook slots 9, thus disengaging the bottom assembly 300 from the top assembly 200 (and thus, mechanically and modularly disconnecting the ceiling fan, TV, etc., from the wall or ceiling). In addition to controlling the hooks 5, the tabs 11A, 11B also operate the cam plate 10 in such a manner that the support pins 12 on the top assembly 200 engage or disengage as desired with the key slots 13 on the cam plate 10. In the locked position, the cam plate 10 is positioned in such manner to ensure that the support pins 12 are tightly engaged and locked into the key slots 13 and, therefore, the top assembly 200 and bottom assembly 300 remain securely engaged. In the open or retracted position, the cam plate 10 is positioned in such manner to ensure that the support pins 12 are disengaged and free to slide out of the key slots 13 thus enabling the top assembly 200 and the bottom assembly to be slid apart. The support pins 12 are permanently attached to the top assembly 200 via screws and extend downward toward the bottom assembly 300. The cam plate 10 with key slots 13 is located in and attached to the bottom assembly 300, for example, by retaining pins 25. Each of the key slots 13 has a wide end 13A and a narrow end 13B. The key slots 13 are located in the cam plate 10 in such a way that when the tabs 11A, 11B and cam plate 10 are in the open (retracted) or neutral (device installation) positions, the support pins 12 may slide in and out of the key slot 13A. However when the tabs 11A, 11B and the cam plate 10 are in the locked position, the cam plate 10 is rotated in such a manner that the head 12A of the support pins 12 are engaged below the narrow end of the key slot 13B and are unable to slide out of the key slot 13B. In this way, the bottom assembly 300 and the top assembly 200 are bound together by both the hooks 5 and the support pins 12. To disengage the top assembly 200 from the bottom assembly 300, the tabs 11A, 11B and the cam plate 10 are moved to the neutral or open position which places the support pins 12 in an area of the key slots 13A wide enough that the support pins 12 will slip out of the key slot 13A and become disengaged from the key slot.
Thus, the quick mounting device with a modular connection for appliances includes a top assembly attachable to a support and a bottom assembly attachable to an appliance. The top assembly further includes a top plate with mounting slots, support pins, hook slots, and a modular connector; wherein the mounting slots are positioned to mount the plate to the support, the support pins and the hook slots are securely fastened to the top assembly and project downward.
The bottom assembly includes a bottom plate with mounting bolts; hooks; hook mounts with rivets and springs; a cam plate with key slots having a wide end and a narrow end and an interior profile; cam retaining pins, cam positioning tabs and a mating modular connector. The mounting bolts secure the plate to the appliance; the hook mounts are securely fastened to the bottom assembly; the hooks are fastened to and pivot around the hook mounts by the rivets; the springs rotate the hooks toward the periphery of the plate; the retaining pins hold the cam in the plate and permit the cam to rotate in the plate; the cam positioning tabs provide finger holds for rotating the cam; the interior cam profile has three positions to permit the hooks to slide past the hook slots for engaging or retract towards the center for removal or expand towards the periphery for locking
The assemblies are engagable by positioning the cam in the engage position; lifting the bottom assembly toward the top assembly such that the hooks slide past and then engage the hook slots and the support pins extend through the wide end of the cam key slots;
The assemblies are lockable by rotating the cam to the locked position, thereby locking the support pins with the narrow end of the key slots and fully extending the hooks into the hook slots.
The modules are positioned to mate when the top and bottom assemblies are brought together.
Thereby the present invention provides a mounting device that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically and modularly without the use of tools and furthermore has two mechanical engagement mechanisms.
The cam tabs may further include a moving cam tab with a locking pin with spring and the cam plate includes three locking pin holes corresponding to an engage position, a lock position, and a release position; the moving tab with locking pin positionable in any of the three locking pin holes and releasably locking the cam plate in the position.
To use the quick mount device, the user attaches the top assembly 200 to the wall, ceiling or other surface by using screws, bolts or other suitable attachment means through the mounting slots 16 into the wall, ceiling or other surface. The user also connects the modular connector 3 in the top assembly to a corresponding circuit or channel. The user then attaches the bottom assembly 300 to the device to be mounted (ceiling fan, etc.) via the special mounting bolts 17. The user connects the modular connector 4 in the bottom assembly to the corresponding circuit or channel of the device to be mounted.
The user then moves the cam plate 10 via the tabs 11A, 11B to the neutral position. As the user lifts the device to be mounted toward the top assembly 200 and the hooks 5 begin to engage the hook slots 9 in the top assembly 200, the hooks 5 will pivot around the rivet 7 in such a way to allow the hooks 5 to pass through the hook slots 9. Once the hooks 5 are through the hook slots 9, the hook springs 8 rotate the hooks 5 around the rivets 7 in the opposite direction securing the hooks 5 over the hook slots 9. Thus, merely by lifting the device into place, the device is attached, without the use of tools, to the top assembly 200 and thus the ceiling, wall or other support. Absent the quick mount device, the user would have to lift the device into place and use one arm/hand to hold the device in place while using some sort of tool with the other arm/hand to secure the device to the ceiling or wall. Instead, with the quick mounting device, the hooks 5 hold the device in place thus freeing up both of the user's arm/hands to further secure the device without tools to the ceiling or wall as follows. Once the hooks 5 are engaged over the top assembly 200, the user via the tabs 11A, 11B rotates the cam plate 10 to the locked position. In the locked position, the support pins 12 on the top assembly 200 engage the narrow end of the key slots 13B thus bringing the top assembly 200 and bottom assembly 300 tightly together. The bottom assembly 300 is now completed supported and securely attached to the top assembly 200 by the support pins 12 and not the hooks 5. In fact, in the locked position, the hooks 5 may be raised off of the surface of the top assembly 200. Also, in the locked position the cam profile 15 fully engages the hooks 5 in position over the top assembly 200, giving the device two mechanisms of engaging or holding the assemblies together. Thus, even were the support pins 12 or the key slots 13 to fail, the bottom assembly 300 and the top assembly 200 would remain securely mated and the device would remain mounted on the ceiling or wall because of the hooks.
To remove the device from the ceiling or wall, the tabs 11A, 11B are rotated into the release (refracted; open) position. The support pins 12 are now in the wide end of the key slots 13A where they can be disengaged from the bottom assembly and the hooks 5 are held in a refracted position whereby they can freely pass by the hook slots 9 in the top assembly 12. Thus, the top assembly 200 and the bottom assembly 300 may be disengaged from one another and the device removed from the wall or ceiling.
Many different types of transmission circuits and channels exist, each requiring a specific type of connection to prevent accidents. These connections have been modularized to facilitate connection and prevent wrong connections, which can be dangerous. Some examples of circuits and channels include audiovisual channels, both analog and digital; other digital communication channels; electrical power circuits; gas lines; liquid lines, and the like.
Audiovisual Connectors
The present invention includes embodiments designed to include modular audiovisual connectors, including connectors for HDMI, DVI, Component Video, S-Video, Composite Video, RGB/VGA, Stereo analog, Digital Coax, Digital Optical, Multi channel, HD DVD and Blu Ray for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Audio Support, TRS and TRRS connectors (audio jacks).
Other Digital Communications Connectors and Devices
The present invention also includes the incorporation of other digital connectors. For example, digital connectors may include USB, RS-232, Firewire, Cable, Ethernet and telephone connectors, including 10P10C, 8P8C, 6P6C, 6P4C, and 4P4C plugs and their corresponding jacks RJ49, RJ61, RJ45, RJ25 RJ14 RJ11, RJ22, RJ10, RJ9, RJ25 and the like. Also, wireless communication devices can be included in the present invention. For example, wireless devices for RF, IR, Bluetooth, Optical, and the like can be incorporated into the present invention. Also, long distance wireless technology can be included in devices according to the present invention.
Electrical Connectors
The present invention also includes the incorporation of electrical power circuit connectors. For example, embodiments with NEMA connectors and the like are included in the present invention. Standard electrical connectors in other countries not using NEMA standards are also included in the present invention. Embodiments with twist-locking connectors are also included in the present invention. In these cases, the male plug is preferably incorporated in the cam plate. The male plug twists when the cam is rotated, locking the male plug into the female receptacle.
Gas Connectors
Medical gas and oxygen quick-connectors for medical applications, such as Ohmeda style, Schrader style, Chemetron style, Puritan style, Diameter Index Safety System (DISS) style, and the like are included in the present invention. Also, embodiments with air hose quick disconnects are included in the present invention.
Modular Applications
The present invention advantageously permits the quick mounting of a variety of appliances, including appliances for residential use; commercial/industrial use; professional audio/video systems; trade show displays; movie, television, and theater productions; food and beverage applications; medical applications, marine applications, aerospace applications, space research applications, automobile industry applications.
Residential applications include, but are not limited to, ceiling fans, rear projector mounts, home theater speaker mounts, decorative sign/device/art, electromechanical appliances, air/pneumatic tool systems, flat screen and tube TV mounts, security camera mounts, garage door openers, and the like. Many residential applications require two modular connectors, such as an electrical connector and a communications connector. In these cases, the electrical connector is preferably in the center position of the assemblies and the modular connector is on the side, as shown in
Commercial/industrial applications include commercial flat panel displays, signs, audio, lights, projectors, art and devices, tools for assembly lines, workstations, fans, and the like. These applications generally receive significant use and consequently the present invention will facilitate the work process in these areas because of the ease with which the present invention permits the mounting and dismounting of appliances. These applications use all types of connectors. An example embodiment, shown in
Professional audio/video applications include embodiments to quickly mount and dismount fly-rigging audio, microphones, light systems, video systems and the like for concerts, amphitheaters, stadiums, tours, shows, theaters, and the like. These applications generally have Neutrik connectors, or an electrical connection and an audiovisual or control communication connection. For example, lighting systems would include an electrical connector and a control communication connector such that the lights can be controlled remotely. Cameras and speaker systems would instead have an electrical connection and an audiovisual type connection to receive audiovisual feed.
Microphones would generally include a combined electrical and a communication connection, such as an XLR audio jack. In these cases, the modular system has a single, integrated connector.
Trade show applications include embodiments for mounting signs, displays, lights, sets & props, and booths. The present invention advantageously favors the quick assembly and disassembly required for these applications.
Movie/TV/Theater/Independent Movie Production applications include embodiments for moving and connecting cameras, microphones and other equipment to various rigs to make movies/films/TV shows. These applications would include many of the same applications as professional audiovisual applications. These applications would further include professional camera systems for recording video. Such camera applications require numerous power and audiovisual connections.
Food and Beverage applications include embodiments to mount towel dispensers, hand dryers, mirrors, sinks, garbage bins, and the like. Today, these applications are frequently automated to better provide service. For example, towel dispensers use infrared sensors to automatically dispense paper towels. These types of applications receive much abuse and require frequent cleaning and repair. The present invention advantageously permits the user to quickly dismount these appliances for ease of cleaning and repair.
Medical applications for the present invention include embodiments for mounting surgery lights, anesthesia/surgical pendants, and the like.
Emergency response, military and other transportation applications include embodiments for quick lock/unlock securing mechanism for transporting appliances such as gurneys, O2 tanks, and the like in vehicles, especially fire trucks, ambulances, and military applications. These applications frequently require data communication between the appliance and a control center or telecommunications center.
Plumbing connections are also included in the present invention. For example, a liquid hose attachment, shown in
Electrical current modification devices
The present invention further includes the incorporation of an electric modification device such as a transformer, rectifier, or converter in the device. The electric modification device can be affixed in the support-side component of the present invention or it can be affixed in the appliance-side component of the present invention. Mounting in the appliance-side component permits the user to change electrical appliances without having to change the electrical modification device. For example, the user can have an AC appliance connected to an appliance-side assembly with no transformer and a DC appliance connected to an appliance-side assembly with a rectifier. The user can thus easily switch the appliance without having to change any electrical modification devices.
The present invention further includes module(s) that provide customizable positioning. For example, multi-Arm attachments, as shown in
Customizable positioning is advantageous in particular industries. For example cabinet installation requires esthetic positioning of cabinets on walls and other supports that may themselves not be correctly oriented. An example is shown in
Positioning Real Time, Coordinate 3D Powered and Automated Devices
The present invention also provides for room/device integration module(s). A 2, 3, 4(+) room module for audio/video/data device integration, automation and powered modules would be included in this module. The room/device integration module preferable uses wireless technology to eliminate physical connections; thus eliminating the cost of wired technology for retrofit installations, automation, and updating. Retro costs are much higher than pre-wire installations; this module allows for painless plug and play applications with any existing structure providing quick automation, powered and device connectivity with no additional high retro-fit cost of running wires after the fact.
Specialized automation module(s) are anticipated for powered and non-powered automation installs; retrofitting or new pre-wires; and integration and automation of new devices and technology with existing devices and tech.
Certain modifications and improvements will occur to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the foregoing description. The above-mentioned examples are provided to serve the purpose of clarifying the aspects of the invention and it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that they do not serve to limit the scope of the invention. All modifications and improvements have been deleted herein for the sake of conciseness and readability but are properly within the scope of the present invention.
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Pilot 3D Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Imaging to Predict Treatment Response in Liver Metastases
This study is currently recruiting participants.
Verified January 2017 by Stanford University
Stanford University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First Posted: June 29, 2012
Last Update Posted: January 12, 2017
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Stanford University
|Tracking Information
|First Submitted Date ICMJE
|June 26, 2012
|First Posted Date ICMJE
|June 29, 2012
|Last Update Posted Date
|January 12, 2017
|Start Date ICMJE
|November 2012
|Estimated Primary Completion Date
|April 2019 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Current Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Original Primary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Same as current
|Change History
|Complete list of historical versions of study NCT01631318 on ClinicalTrials.gov Archive Site
|Current Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Secondary Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Current Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Original Other Outcome Measures ICMJE
|Not Provided
|Descriptive Information
|Brief Title ICMJE
|Pilot 3D Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound Imaging to Predict Treatment Response in Liver Metastases
|Official Title ICMJE
|Pilot Technical Feasibility Study on 3D Contrast-enhanced Ultrasound Imaging and to Assess Whether Change in Ultrasound 3D Perfusion Pattern Can Predict Treatment Response
|Brief Summary
|Patients are invited to participate in a research study of liver perfusion (how blood flows to the liver over time). Researchers hope to learn whether perfusion characteristics of liver metastases may be predictive of response to treatment and whether liver perfusion characteristics can be used to follow response to treatment. Patients were selected as a possible participant in this study because they are identified as having liver metastases
|Detailed Description
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Tamar Ridge Vineyard Retreat - 'The Ridge" - is a modern, light and spacious executive one bedroom apartment nestled on the far eastern corner of Brown Brother's Tamar Ridge winery. Located 20 minutes from Launceston along the Tamar Wine Route, 'the apartment is positioned high amongst the trees with spectacular views across one of Tasmania's best wine regions and the ever changing Tasmanian landscape. Floor to ceiling windows create a sense of living in the treetops and a truly tranquil ambiance.
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- New designer kitchen which includes full-size hot plates 4 and oven, microwave and standard size fridge with large freezer as well as plenty of bench space. For those wishing to cook, the kitchen is stocked with the essentials ie olive oil, vinegars, tea and coffee etc
- Electric BBQ on the deck with tables and chairs so you can sit back and relax with a glass of Tamar Ridge Pinot Noir and watch the wild life
- Located about 200 metres from the Tamar Ridge Cellar Door which has a good selection of Brown Brothers Tasmanian wines as well as food platters. In summer they host the occasional music event in the gardens.
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- 2 minutes drive down to the waterfront Rosevears Tavern for drinks, dinner and music .
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October is usually a pretty good month for me. The weather gets milder here in the islands, football is in full swing, and I generally feel somewhat optimistic, for unknown reasons. Said optimism usually passes quickly with reality but I enjoy the moment while I can. Financially, October is one of the more better months for me. Even if my regular income is low I wind up with some extra funds thanks to some other factors. This week, said factors are kicking in and the bank account is actually not so embarrassing anymore. The question remains, what to do with all the loot.
The ideal answer would be nothing. Let the brazillions sit in the bank and use only when needed. Very tempting but I do have some things I want to take care of. One of which is to eliminate some minor debt I have been dealing with. Yes, I know. I always preach no debt. In this case, it was sorta kinda unavoidable…namely, my iPhone contract with Sprint.
I pretty much need my iPhone. It has proven to be one of the few things I rely upon for a variety of things. I pay bills with it, do some banking, email, keep an eye on the websites, test apps when I am actually app building, and even on occasion, make a phone call. In a pinch, I could go without the computer and rely just on the iPhone for a short period of time if I had to. So, in order to have one of these amazing machines it is unfortunately necessary to deal with one of the 4 horsemen of the apocalypse, namely either Sprint, ATT, Verizon, or T-Mobile. I've had the pleasure of using all four at one time or another over the past 10 years or so and to be honest, there is very little difference between any of them. They all offer pretty much the same services in the same price ranges with only the occasional promotion making one a more better choice over another. I've found the coverage and signal strength to be the same, customer service sucks with all of them, so one could throw all four names in a hat, pick one, and be just as well off as with any of the other three. As of this moment, I am using Sprint because at the time I was ready for a new iPhone and they had the best deal on unlimited text, talk, and data. It's been a good deal but I am coming up on the end of the contract next spring and decided to use some of my October windfall to make some changes.
As with most of the phone contracts, in order to make an iPhone more affordable when one doesn't have $700 to drop, one can spread the payments out over a two year span, which is what I did. The data plan gets included and so for the next 24 months, one can look forward to making a phone payment. In my case, $27 a month plus the $90 plan and a plethora of unintelligible fees and taxes.
In addition, I added on a second device, an internet hotspot last winter. If you have been following the Fritter over the years you know all about my trials and travails regarding the simple act of getting a reliable and affordable internet connection. For those of you thinking of living on a boat, it is damn near unpossible to find said internet connection unless you want to tie into the GREAT SATAN, also known locally as Comcast. I tried everything and none of it worked. Finally, out of desperation, when I was still on the boat, I went for a hotspot device from Sprint with 12 gb of data per month. Yes, I go through a lot of data. It worked, mostly, but it did work and let me relax somewhat when it came to getting online. But, like the iPhone, I had to sign a 2 year contract and pay monthly for the device, which still has over a year to go. Now for the ugly part.
All tolled, the iPhone with the data plan, the hotspot device and it's data plan, I've been dropping almost $215 a month to be online. Which added up over the year comes to $2580. Yikes! Yes, it hurts. And it's been a struggle to get through every month. But, now, I can make some changes and get this down to something a bit more manageable.
I have high speed internet here in the house of hell. Yeah, I know, I might leave at anytime but for now, I have internet and it works pretty good. Plus, it don't cost me anymore. So, there is not much point to paying for all the extra data if I don't need it. Thusly, I began to make some changes.
Firstly, I was able to downsize my hotspot data from 12gb to 3gb per month. This drops the bill by $45. I can't close it out completely yet as I will have to pay a hefty "you can't stop now" fee of $350. And, I would rather keep the hotspot as a back up or if I suddenly have to leave. Later on, I can adjust the data needs back up if I have to. For now, 3gb will do fine.
Next, I am going to pay off the iPhone. With just 5 more payments left I can get rid of the $27 a month bill and own the phone outright. As for the data plan my options are limited. I really don't need unlimited everything if I'm not using it but as far as I can tell, if I want to make phone calls, I will need to keep the plan. But I will unlock the damn thing once it's paid off.
Nowadays, when you buy an iPhone from one of the major carriers, said phone is locked. This means it will only work with the carrier from whom you purchased said device from. The phone contains a sim card which controls the phone and links it to the carrier. But now, it is possible to unlock the phone from the carrier. When you unlock your phone, it means you can use the phone on other carriers if you get one of their sim cards. This comes in handy for people traveling overseas who don't want to pay the high charges of the domestic carriers or if you really like the phone you have, but don't like your carrier, and don't want to drop any money for a new phone. Or in some cases, which I want to try, you want to just use the phone as strictly a wifi device without tapping into the expensive cell networks. This is how the iPod works, an iPhone without the phone part.
If my cunning plan works, I will eliminate the iPhone payment, reduce the hotspot plan, maybe pay off the hotspot device, and in the end reduce the monthly bill from $215 a month to less than $100, maybe more. I can always upgrade later on if things don't work out but for now it's all about cutting back on some monthly bills and this is the biggest next to rent and food. Remember my cardinal rule: No debt. It just causes nothing but trouble and even this little bit has been a pain in the posterior for me.
Everyone is offering yearly upgrades on the iPhone now. You can do the payment thing as usual or buy the whole thing up front which may be an option for me later on when the iPhone 7 comes out. But for now I want to keep my trusty old iPhone 5S going for awhile longer. I just put the new battery in last month and it does all I need it to do. If I can get the same performance using just wifi and save $100 a month, more better.
When all is said and done, I will still have a large sum of October money in the bank going forward which I will need to hold onto. It was real tempting to just take a wad of it and buy that one way ticket to the Pacific and believe me I sweated over the decision. Flights from Miami to Hawaii are really attractive right now. But, once I got there I wouldn't have enough to last but a few weeks. Heading west will remain a last option should the feces strike the wind movement device again here at the white trash inn, so for now I will try to wait things out in Key West. I have one more year of tight living and then, if the government gods deem it suitable, by 2017 I will be defecating in overgrown crops. Things should be way more better enabling me to travel between the two islands almost at will and really start enjoying life.
For the moment, I will do what I can to reduce or eliminate the debt and monthly bills. Downsizing is not just about getting rid of physical things. It works with finances also. The lower the monthly bills, the easier it is to get through the month and maybe even have some money left over at the end. Always downsize when the opportunity presents itself. You'll be glad you did.
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I'm using T-mobile. You need to switch over to the darkside and go andriod..or once your 5s is paid off, switch the iphone over. It might save you over $100 a month. I have their highest plan. It's $80.00 per month, which includes unlimited talk, text and 4G data. It also includes 7G of 4g hotspot tethering. I chose to buy my phone outright. It's not the latest and greatest,but it does the job more than fine for me. It has a giant 6″ screen (it's a little larger than the 6plus) and I believe I paid under $150 for it at wallyworld. Walmart has their own phone plan, which I think it called straight talk. The phone I bought was for their plan, but they work on T-mobile as well.
Google is now in on the phone carrier business too with their Project Fi. The plan looks very promising, but it's only offered on a couple of phones right now, which of course are on the higher end price wise. But still alot cheaper than the newest iPhone.
And for blogging content, the wordpress app works great on android.
Be careful about getting rid of your unlimited plan. They are getting harder to come by so you might not be able to replace it if you need it later. Having Dave change from his Sprint Unlimited to my Verizon family plan turned out to be more expensive than we realized it would be as we had to keep upping my data limit to get enough for his use added to mine.


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Combining two of the largest makers of software for creating and delivering digital content, Adobe Systems Inc. said today it will acquire Macromedia Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $3.4 billion.
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Combining two of the largest makers of software for creating and delivering digital content, Adobe Systems Inc. said today it will acquire Macromedia Inc. in an all-stock transaction valued at approximately $3.4 billion.
Shares of Macromedia, known for its Dreamweaver Web-design program and Flash, which animates and adds interactivity to Web pages, rose more than 8 percent in early trading, while Adobe shares sank 11 percent.
Both companies said the long-rumored acquisition was not to consolidate and cut costs but to help Adobe expand into new markets, particularly in the area of providing content to mobile phones and other handheld devices.
Adobe's software includes the popular Acrobat program for creating and reading documents in the PDF format, as well as the popular Photoshop program for working with digital photographs.
Macromedia, based in San Francisco, recently announced tools for expanding its reach into mobile devices.
"This is not a consolidation play. This is all about growth," said Bruce Chizen, Adobe's chief executive. "We're doing this because we believe the combined offerings will be even more compelling to our customers given the challenges they're going to face in trying to communicate information in this very complex environment."
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Shares of Adobe lost $6.77, or 11 percent, to $53.89, in morning trading on the Nasdaq Stock Market. Macromedia shares gained $2.76, or 8.3 percent, to $36.21.
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Chizen will remain as chief executive of the combined company and Adobe's Shantanu Narayenb will continue as president and chief operating officer. Elop will join Adobe as president of worldwide field operations.
The companies said they are in the midst of developing "integration plans" that will build on their similarities. They did not mention layoffs.
Adobe employs 3,700 people in offices around the world. It reported revenues of $1.295 billion for fiscal 2003. Macromedia reported sales of $370 million in fiscal 2004.
"While we anticipate the integration team will identify opportunities for cost savings by the time the acquisition closes, the primary motivation for the two companies' joining is to continue to expand and grow our business into new markets," Chizen said.
Today, both companies also updated their financial guidance.
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"It's a lot easier to combine two companies that are healthy and doing really well with lots of growth than it is to try to acquire and integrate a company that is broken," Chizen said. "That is the piece that gave us comfort in taking the next step."


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I agree that all the Fermanagh Cathcarts are ultimately related. I hope eventually to amass a database of all the branches of the family - my own are from Monea. From the addresses, it is clear that Andrew and his bride were both from the Upper Lough Erne branch - Belleisle/ Derrybrusk - the Cathcarts there were island-dwellers and renowned boatmen and rowing champions on the old Cots.


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