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|Use of telecommunications systems for lotteries
|Entenmann et al.
|Telephone lotto number system and service
|System and method for choosing random numbers and delivering such numbers to subscribers for playing games of chance
|Scott et al.
|Lottery agent data communication/telephone line interface
|Brule et al.
|Telecommunications access to lottery systems
|Method of fabricating and securing playing cards for instant lotteries and games
|Goldman et al.
|Barr et al.
This is a divisional application of application Ser. No. 08/305,822 filed Sep. 13, 1994, and entitled "Telephonic-Interface Lottery Device", which is a divisional application of application Ser. No. 07/756,956 filed Sep. 9, 1991, and entitled "Telephonic-Interface Lottery System", now U.S. Pat. No. 5,365,575, which issued Nov. 15, 1994, which is a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 555,111 filed Jul. 18, 1990, and entitled "Telephonic-Interface Statistical Analysis System", now U.S. Pat. No. 5,048,075, which issued Sep. 10, 1991, which was a continuation of application Ser. No. 342,506 filed Apr. 24, 1989 and entitled "Tele phonic-Interface Statistical-Analysis System", now abandoned, which was a continuation of application Ser. No. 194,258 filed May 16, 1988, now U.S. Pat. No. 4,845,739, which issued Jul. 4, 1989, which was a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 018,244 filed Feb. 24, 1987, and entitled "Statistical Analysis System For Use With Public Communication Facility", now U.S. Pat. No. 4,792,968, which issued on Dec. 20, 1988, which was a continuation-in-part of application Ser. No. 753,299 filed Jul. 10, 1985 and entitled "Statistical Analysis System For Use With Public Communication Facility", now abandoned.
a base substrate sized to accommodate specific indicia related to the use of the ticket;
visual format indicia on said base substrate visibly indicating said one specific format of a plurality of formats to be simultaneously processed by said telephonic-interface control system;
telephone number indicia on said base substrate for entry by touchtone telephone to provide signals indicative of called terminal digital data for identifying a called number for processing in accordance with said one specific format;
identification indicia on said base substrate indicating a unique identification number, said unique identification number containing information on said one specific format and for entry by said touchtone telephone instrument to provide signals indicative of said unique identification number for processing in accordance with said one specific format, and further for providing an indication that said unique identification number has reached a predetermined limit on use;
a concealing layer disposed on said base substrate for obscuring at least a portion of said unique identification number and removable to reveal said unique identification number; and
said ticket processor comprising:
a processor for processing tickets in accordance with said plurality of formats including said one specific format and further to limit processing under control of said signals indicative of said unique identification number; and
an interface unit to receive said signals indicative of called terminal digital data for controlling said process means to process in accordance with said one specific format.
Various forms of publicly accessible communication systems for providing access to a central station have been proposed, some involving telecommunications. However, sometimes a need for ancillary functions arise in that regard, e.g. it may be desirable to positively identify a large group of persons, statistically analyze data from the group so as to accurately identify certain persons in the group and select a subset, or sub subsets of at least one person. In that regard, a need exists for an improved, effective, economical, and expedient system of telecommunication incorporating means for performing qualification, identification, analysis and selection of individual persons.
It has been proposed to interface persons at telephone calling stations directly with a computer facility. In accordance with such arrangements, recorded voice messages prompt callers to provide data by actuating the alphanumeric buttons that are conventionally employed for dialing from one telephone station to another. In one prior arrangement, a caller may actuate dialing buttons to selectively attain a communication channel or to address specific information in a computer. In another arrangement, dialing buttons may be actuated to specify an individual billing designation as for requested services. Generally, such systems are believed to have been somewhat limited in scope, often involving difficulties that are frustrating or confusing to a caller. Nevertheless, such techniques have been widely used to enhance and broaden communication.
The public lottery has become widely accepted as a basis for supporting government activities while providing aspects of entertainment and hope. Typically, conventional public lotteries have been facilitated by computers and data processing systems utilizing various formats. One conventional type of lottery incorporates the use of "scratch-off" lottery tickets that are sold by retailers. Under this system, winning tickets are returned to lottery retailers who redeem the tickets for the prize amounts, based on a physical approval of the lottery ticket.
In general, the present invention comprises a telephonic-interface lottery system and related process to further stimulate interest in the lottery by providing at least one additional chance to possibly win some prize (whether or not the scratch-off lottery ticket is a winner) by calling a pay-to-call number indicated on the scratch-off lottery ticket. The telephonic-interface lottery system. can also be utilized with online tickets in which case the online terminal printer can print at least one unique identification number (either the existing printed ticket or lotto number or a new special number which may be interrelated to the existing ticket number) for subsequent telephone use. In one embodiment, scratch-off lottery tickets for use in the telephonic-interface lottery system include primary indicia defining a lottery format to evidence a winning lottery combination and at least one unique identification number used to pursue the additional chances. The lottery format and at least a portion of the identification number are concealed. The telephone number facilitating a play of the additional chance is a pay-to-call number, such as preferably a 900 phone number.
The telephonic-interface lottery system utilizes both analog (voice) and digital telephonic communication in a variety of different interface formats or programs, to record data relating to each caller, in particular data formulated by the lottery system such as the sequence number of the call including the date and time at which the call occurred, data provided by the caller such as the area code and telephone number followed by the unique identification number or additional chance number from the lottery ticket. The system is configured to eliminate duplicate entries and verify the unique identification number. Instant winners can be selected while the lottery player is on the telephone by a designated winning sequence number or by a random number generator. In addition, winners can also be selected at a later designated time by a designated winning sequence number or by the random number generator.
In the drawings, which constitute a part of this specification, exemplary embodiments exhibiting various objectives and features hereof are set forth, specifically:
FIG. 1 is a block diagram of a telephonic-interface lottery system constructed in accordance with the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a top plan view of a scratch-off lottery ticket for use in the system of FIG. 1;
FIG. 2a is a cross sectional view taken along line 2a--2a in FIG. 2;
FIG. 3 is a flow diagram of one operating format of the system of FIG. 1;
FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a form of processor or function unit as may be employed in the system of FIG. 1;
FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the scratch-off lottery ticket shown in FIG. 2;
FIG. 6 is a block diagram of elements in an operating function unit of FIG. 4;
FIG. 7 is a fragmentary diagrammatic representation of a storage cell format as may be developed in the system of FIG. 4; and
FIG. 8 is a block diagram of elements in an operating function unit of FIG. 4.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram of the connections between an interface CPU, a remote lottery CPU and remote stations.
As required, detailed illustrative embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein. However, physical communication systems, data formats, and operating structures in accordance with the present invention may be embodied in a wide variety of forms, some of which may be quite different from those of the disclosed embodiments. Consequently, the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are merely representative; yet in that regard, they are deemed to afford the best embodiments for purposes of disclosure and to provide a basis for the claims herein which define the scope of the present invention.
Referring initially to FIG. 1, a series of remote telephone-instrument terminals T1 through Tn are represented (left). The terminals are generally similar, and accordingly, only the terminal T1 is illustrated in detail.
In the disclosed embodiment, the remote terminals T1 through Tn represent the multitude of conventional telephone terminals that are coupled to a communication facility C which may take the form of a comprehensive public telephone system for interconnecting any associated terminals T1-Tn. In accordance with the present system, the terminals T1-Tn operate through the communication facility C to be coupled with a central station D, an embodiment of which is illustrated in some detail.
Generally in accordance with the present development, individual callers use the individual telephone stations T1 through Tn to interface the station D through the communication facility C. Callers may be screened or qualified. Also in accordance herewith, the data of individual callers including digital data provided by callers may be collected, correlated and tested in the station D for processing in accordance with various programs and external data. As a consequence, various objectives are accomplished. For example, a select subset of the callers may be isolated and specifically identified, or related data may be processed, or transactions may be actuated. The possibilities for application of the system are substantial and varied as will be apparent from the exemplary structure and functions as described in detail below.
In one operating process format, legal lotteries are enabled that are interesting, effective and very economical on an individual participant basis. The telephonic-interface lottery system of the present invention further stimulates interest in the lottery by providing at least one additional chance to possibly win a prize in addition to a winning lottery format provided on a scratch-off lottery ticket or an online ticket. The additional chance is facilitated by calling a pay-to-call number indicated on the scratch-off lottery ticket. Some formats may use toll free 800 numbers as well.
The callers may be variously qualified on the basis of entitlement and may be identified for subsequent verification. The callers may be prompted, either through the interface or externally, to provide appropriate data, such as their age and the additional chance number which may be one or more unique identification numbers.
Considering the system of FIG. 1 in somewhat greater detail, it is to be understood that the communication facility C has multiplexing capability for individually coupling the terminals T1-Tn to the central station D on request. In the illustrative embodiment of the system, the communication facility C comprises a public telephone network and the individual terminals T1-Tn take the various forms of existing traditional or conventional telephone instruments.
The exemplary telephone terminal T1 is represented in some detail to include a hand piece 10 (microphone and earphone) and a panel 12 provided with a rectangular array of push buttons 14 in the conventional configuration. Of course, the hand piece 10 accommodates analog signals while the panel 12 is a digital apparatus. Generally in accordance herewith, the hand piece 10 serves to manifest analog signals vocally to the caller.
In accordance with conventional telephone practice, alphabetic and numeric designations are provided on the buttons 14. For example, several of the buttons 14 carry three letters along with a decimal digit. Specifically, the button designated with the numeral "2" also carries the letters "A", "B" and "C". In that manner, the buttons 14 encompass the numerals "0-9", two symbols, and the alphabet except for the letters "Q" and "Z". Consequently, the buttons 14 accommodate the entry of decimal data, and to some extent alphabetic data.
The buttons 14 designated with symbols "*" and "#", along with the numeral "0", can be used by predetermined assignment to represent the letters "Q" and "Z" or any of a variety of other data or command components. Generally, in accordance-herewith, the buttons 14 are employed to formulate digital data at the central station D in various formats determined by the instant specific use and operating format of the system.
Considering the central station D in somewhat greater detail, the communication facility C is coupled to interface a series of processing systems P1 through Pn (FIG. 1, right). Specifically, the communication facility C is connected to the processing systems P1-Pn through an associated series of automatic call distributors AC1 through ACn. Each of the automatic call distributors AC1-ACn accommodates one hundred lines from the communication facility C and accordingly, may accommodate and queue up to 100 calls.
Each of the automatic call distributors AC1-ACn may take various forms as well know in the prior art, functioning to queue incoming calls for connection to a lesser number of lines. Also, in various systems audio response units (ARU's) may be used as for preliminary processing in accordance with the operations as described below.
In the disclosed embodiment, from each of the call distributors AC1-ACn, fifty lines are connected respectively to the individual data processing systems P1-Pn through an interface 20 and a switch 21. Thus, in the disclosed embodiment, each of the automatic call distributors AC1-ACn can accommodate one hundred lines, fifty of which may be active in association with one of the processing systems P.
The processing systems P1-Pn are similar, therefore, only the processing system P1 is shown in any detail. Collectively, the processing systems P1-Pn are interconnected with a command computer terminal CT, at least one interface terminal IT, at least one printer PR and an audio unit AD. The command terminal CT is separately coupled to the audio unit AD.
As represented, the processing systems P1 through Pn each contain a number of individual function units or processors PR1 through PRn. Although various other configurations and arrangements may be employed, the explanation is facilitated by including a plurality of individual function units as treated in detail below.
Considering the processing system P1, fifty lines from the automatic call distributor AC1 are connected to the interface 20, an exemplary form of which may be a commercially available Centrum 9000 unit. The interface 20 incorporates modems, tone decoders, switching mechanisms, DNIS and ANI capability (call data analyzer 20a) along with voice interface capability. Note that the interface may actually perform analysis on data. However, to preserve the disclosed embodiment manageable, major analysis is explained with reference to processors.
Generally, DNIS capability is a function of the communication facility C (composite telephone system) to provide called terminal digital data indicating the called number. ANI capability is a similar function whereby the digital data indicates the calling number with calling terminal digital signals. Both capabilities are available for use with equipment as the interface 20 and to provide control through the call data analyzer 20a.
Accommodating up to fifty independent calls on separate communication paths to the central station D, the interface 20 is capable of providing analog (voice) signals to prompt each caller. Also accommodated are digital signals including the DNIS and ANI signals. The system contemplates the possibility of utilizing sequences of lines in rotary as well as blocking sequences of lines, the numbers for which command a particular program or operation format of a function unit as disclosed in detail below.
The interface 20 provides the connection of the fifty lines to a switch 21 which is in turn coupled to fifty function units, or processors PR1-PRn. As indicated above, multiple function units, or processors, are described in the disclosed embodiment to facilitate the explanation. Of course, non-parallel techniques and multiplexed operations might well be employed as alternatives. For a similar reason, as disclosed herein, each of the processors PR1-PRn includes memory cells for each of the callers' individual data. Development and compilation of data in such cells according to various operating formats is described below. In the disclosed embodiment, the processors PR1-PRn are connected collectively to the command computer terminal CT (incorporating a CRT display), the interface terminal IT, and the printer PR. Note that the CRT display serves to visually display data regarding select subsets as explained in detail below.
Exemplary detailed structures for the processors PR1-PRn are described below; however, in general, the units may comprise a microcomputer, for example, programmed as suggested above and as disclosed in detail below to accomplish specific operating formats. As an integral part of such formats, a caller may be qualified as belonging to an entitled set of persons, such as persons holding a proper lottery ticket and being over a certain age. Also, callers may be designated both with respect to their significance and their identification. For example, callers may have different significance in a format, depending on the time or sequence of their call. Also, the designation of a caller may be exceedingly important in relation to the caller eventually being isolated as part of a subset or sub subsets, the members of whom must be accurately verified.
As described below, in a lottery format the designations may involve multiple elements which may include: random number assignments, encryption techniques, utilization of calling numbers, identification data, sequence of call and so on to facilitate reliable verification. Note that the communication facility C has a customer billing, structure B that is interfaced by the system.
On the qualification and designation of callers, the system enters a data receiving phase during which digital data (formatted at one of the telephone terminals T1-Tn by the caller) is processed by one of the processors PR1-PRn. In general, the processing evolves a subset (at least one caller) and also possibly a sub subset, the members of which may be verified and confirmed.
Either during the data accumulation phase, or after the processing phase to isolate a subset, a distinct operation may involve actuating the interface terminal T1 for direct communication between the caller and an operator at the terminal T1. Another distinct operation may involve actuation of the printer PR to provide documents in relation to the operating format, as for providing award certificates as for verifying members of an isolated subset. Also, charge slips may be generated containing at least part of the data of a particular transaction.
A general sequence of operations for a format is represented to be initiated in FIG. 3 by the "enter" block 40 which is accordingly followed by a "cue voice generator" command block 42. If the ANI (automatic number identification) equipment is not employed, the voice generator in the interface 20 formulates speech, a representative form of which might be: "Thank you for participating in the lottery. Please give us your telephone number by actuating the call buttons on your telephone instrument."
Acting on the instructions, the caller would push the buttons 14 in sequence to indicate his telephone number, e.g. "(213) 627-2222". Alternatively, the interface 20 can accept the calling number ((213) 627-2222) according to its provision by standard ANI equipment of the communication facility C.
The resulting data signals are communicated from the interface unit 20 (FIG. 1) to the processor PR1 for testing the telephone number as valid or entitled. Essentially, the format of a proper number prompts production of a valid or "good" signal. The test is indicated by the block 44 (FIG. 3). If the response is not valid or entitled, for example contains an inappropriate number of digits or has been used to a point of excess, the operation of block 46 is initiated again cuing the voice generator 30 (FIG. 1). The voice generator accordingly instructs the caller, e.g.: "You have not entered a proper telephone number. Please reenter your telephone number by pressing the appropriate call buttons." The caller is then allotted a predetermined period of time to make a proper entry with the consequence that the system moves to a test operation as indicated by the block 48 (FIG. 3). Specifically, block 48 poses the query: "Is the second try good?"
If the caller is again unsuccessful, the system purges the record as indicated by the block 50 and the call is terminated as indicated by the block 52. In an alternative mode, the processor PR1 may abort the interface and couple the interface terminal IT for direct personal communication with the caller. The interchange would then proceed, person-to-person.
If the caller responds with a proper telephone number, the operation proceeds. Specifically, the system sequences to record the response of the proper telephone number as indicated by the block 45. That is, the caller's telephone number is recorded in an assigned specific memory cell identified with the caller. The format of the cell C1 is indicated in FIG. 7 showing the individual fields or sections. The first portion, section 53, contains a form of identification data, i.e., the caller's telephone number, i.e. "(213) 627-2222".
Note that as explained above, if the second attempt to formulate a proper number is successful, as manifest by the block 48 (FIG. 3), the response is recorded at that stage. In either case, exiting from the block 45 (FIG. 3) invokes the next operation of again queuing the voice generator as indicated by the block 56.
At this juncture, the system proceeds to receive and process the lottery ticket data as well as other data such as the identification data provided by the caller and the data formulated by the computer. The result is a subset of winners, or perhaps ultimately several subsets or sub subsets of winners or potential winners. However, first the lottery ticket number (such as the unique identification number) is entered by the caller as indicated by the block 68. The lottery number may be stored in section 66 (FIG. 7) of cell C1.
At the outset, the system may test the lottery ticket number on the basis of its format. That is the number is verifiable (as by digit combinations, for example the first two digits may equal the third) and is tested as explained above in relation to the telephone number. If a received number is invalid, the call may be terminated as explained above. Any record may be purged.
If the number is valid, it is next tested as a winner. Essentially, the number is treated as a consumable key, entitled for example to a single use for participation. The participation may include an online subset determination of winners and a subsequent offline determination of another subset of winners. These tests are indicated by the block 68. From that point, as illustrated by the block 70, data is accumulated for subsequent offline processing.
The detailed operation is not represented in FIG. 3 as it is similar to the operation illustrated by the blocks 42 through 56. However, again, a proper response is registered in the storage cell C1 as illustrated in FIG. 7 by the number "58".
During the course of the telephonic communication, the processor PR1 formulates identification data for the caller specifically such as: the date and time of the call, the chronological sequence of the call, the assigned designation of the call, and a set of acknowledgment digits for the call. Such data identification is registered in the caller's assigned cell C1 in accordance with the format of FIG. 2 being stored in sections 62, 64, 67 and 69. Note that the data may be stored in a coded interrelationship. For example, the acknowledgment digits may be related to the call record sequence. In the illustrative example, the chronological order number of the caller is 4951. The acknowledge digits may be derived from the sequence number. For example, as illustrated, a coded relationship may be established by adding "two" to each of the individual record sequence digits. Considering the example numerically:
Adding without propagated carries: ##EQU1##
Note that the confirmation data as acknowledgement digits can be extremely important, as to communicate with an isolated member of a subset. For example, identification of an ultimate winner could be published or circulated, as by a television broadcast, then respondents checked by use of confirmation data that may be confidential.
Continuing with the above example, the call chronological sequence registered for the caller is 4951 as represented in the section 62 while the acknowledge digits are 6173 as registered in the section 66. Additionally, the processor PR1 develops an assigned designation number, e.g. designation "4951684", which is registered in the section 67, the acknowledge code or digits, e.g. 6173, being registered in the section 69. These values are formulated in accordance with conventional number techniques during the data acquisition phase. With the exemplary numerals formulated, the operation proceeds.
In the detailed operation, in addition to entering data from the remote terminal, the processor PR1 (FIG. 1) cues the internal memory as indicated by the block 70 (FIG. 3). Thus, the processor PR1 fetches the call record sequence number, assigns a designation (if not previously assigned, in some cases the sequence number is the designated number), and encodes the sequence number as the acknowledgment digits (if not previously accomplished).
To confirm receipt of the acknowledgement digits, the processor PR1 (FIG. 1) cues the voice generator in the interface 20, as indicated by the block 72 (FIG. 3) to provide information to the caller. Specifically, for example, the voice generator in the interface 20 (FIG. 1) might signal: "This transaction has been designated by the number 4951684, and is further identified by the acknowledgment digits 6173. Please make a record of these numbers as they will be repeated. Specifically, the designation number is 4951684. The acknowledgment digits are 6173. Please acknowledge this transaction by pressing your telephone buttons to indicate the acknowledge digits 6173." In lottery applications typically involving security, the order and acknowledgment of callers may be very important. Therefore, data for confirmation associated with the order is important.
The system next proceeds to the test mode as indicated by the block 76 (FIG. 3). If the caller provides the correct acknowledgment digits, the data is confirmed in the record as indicated by the block 80 and is registered in the cell C1 (FIG. 2). Additionally, the voice generator is sequenced as indicated by the block 82 (FIG. 3) to indicate the close of the communication and that the transaction is terminated as represented by the exit block 84.
In the event that a caller cannot confirm his acknowledgment digits, as indicated by the block 76, a repeat operation is performed as indicated respectively by the blocks 86 and 88. Specifically, the voice generator is queued for a second instructional message. In the event that the second attempt also fails, the data is purged and the call discounted as indicated by block 90 and an exit block 92. If the second try is successful (test block 88), as indicated by the block 80, the record is perfected as indicated above.
As a result of the likelihood of a large number of calls, as described above, data cells in the processors PR1-PRn (FIG. 1) are developed with specific information relating to each call. Such data, accumulated from the various calls may be considered by logic comparisons in the computer 22 to select the subset of winning persons who should be isolated at a later point.
The processing operation usually involves comparison testing which compares caller data from individual memory cells of the processors P1-Pn (FIG. 1) with test data, such as a look-up table, that is supplied through the command terminal CT.
Preliminary to considering an exemplary form of the telephonic-interface lottery system of the present invention, reference will now be made to FIG. 4 showing an exemplary structural form for the processors PR1-PRn. From the switch 21 (FIG. 1) a pair of communication lines 90 and 91 are indicated in FIG. 4 (top left). The line 90 provides signals from a processing unit 92 while the line 91 provides signals to the processing unit 92 along with other components as represented in FIG. 4. The separate lines 90 and 92 facilitate explanation.
The processing unit 92 may take the form of a mini-computer programmed to accommodate the functions of various applications, as disclosed in detail below. As indicated above, the system may utilize a plurality of independent function units or processing units, e.g., processing unit 92, operating in a somewhat parallel configuration, or alternatively, a limited number of processors may be driven sequentially to accommodate the functional operations as described.
The input line 91 (upper left) is connected specifically to a qualification unit 93, a sequencer 94 and a designation unit 96, as well as the processing unit 92 as indicated above. The qualification unit qualifies access from a remote terminal T1-Tn to the processing unit 92 as described in detail below. In accordance with various applications or operating formats, the qualification unit 93, the sequencer 94 and the designation unit 96 operate preliminarily with respect to individual callers. Generally, these units qualify or test callers for entitlement to participate in the lottery, develop a sequence-of-calls record and provide forms of designations for callers that may be authenticated. As described in detail below, the units function in sequence to accomplish such operations and accordingly are each individually connected to the processing unit 92 and a buffer storage 97. Essentially, the buffer storage 97 is illustrated separately from the processing unit 92 along with the unit 93, sequencer 94, unit 96, and so on, again in order to facilitate the explanation. Similarly illustrated are a memory 98 (with cells C1-Cn), a look-up table 103 and a clock 105.
Considering the processor of FIG. 4 in further detail, the qualification unit 93 (upper left) is connected to a look-up table 99 and a use-rate calculator 100. The designation unit 96 (top center) is connected to a random number generator 101 and an encryptor 102.
In view of the above structural description of the system, consideration will now be given to a certain specific application in relation to the operation of the system.
As the illustrative operating format, an embodiment of the telephonic-interface lottery system will now be described. The legalized state lottery typically features various "scratch-off" ticket lottery game formats such as "the California Classic", "Treasure Hunt", "Blackjack", "Lucky 7's" and the like. In addition, lotteries typically offer online games such as Lotto. The enhanced lottery system accommodated by the present telephone system may utilize pay-to-dial numbers ("900-xxxx") or toll free 800 numbers and may be restricted to a limited number of uses for defined intervals of time. For example, a person might be entitled to play the lottery only a limited number of times or to the extent of a limited dollar value during a predetermined interval.
Certain digits of the unique identification number may Crontain information on a particular format, for example the "California Classic". Multiple formats may run simultaneously and the DNIS for example may indicate the lottery format and processing for each game. Additionally digits in the unique number when entered by the caller might indicate a telephone subformat.
Referring now to FIG. 2, a lottery participant upon purchasing a "scratch-off" lottery ticket LT for use in the system D has at least two chances to win. The first chance is facilitated by a lottery format defining a winning combination, for example by matching three like dollar amounts or symbols from a plurality provided in a first section S1. Subsequent chances are provided by telephone communication in accordance herewith. Preliminarily, consider the specific structure of a ticket in accordance herewith.
The lottery ticket LT is made from any suitable base substrate typically used and is likewise suitably sized to accommodate all the information. A scratch-off layer covers part or all of the ticket. Structurally, the ticket LT is a composite including a base substrate L1 (FIG. 2a) bearing a latex scratch-off layer L2. Visible print or indicia L3 appears on the latex layer L2 which may be integral or over stamped. Concealed indicia L4 is fixed on the substrate L1 and is revealed when the latex layer is removed. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the concealing areas S1 and S2 of the latex layer L2 are illustrated by wavy lines, accordingly normally concealed indicia is revealed.
As illustrated in FIG. 2, the upper section S1 of the scratch-off latex layer L2 defines ticket-specified winners. That is, as indicated above, matching combinations or symbols define winners. The lower scratch-off section S2 of the ticket LT indicates a unique identification number UN which may be several digits. The first section S1 and at least a portion of the identification number UN is covered with a suitable substance, such as latex in order to conceal the lottery format and the complete identification number from the lottery participants, retailers and the like and prevent any fraudulent activity. The unique identification number may also be the stock number (sequence number assigned by the lottery for each ticket to keep track thereof) of the lottery ticket with additional concealed or latex protected digits.
The lottery ticket LT also indicates the pay-to-dial telephone number indicia 59 to facilitate additional chances to win. For example, the lottery ticket LT bears indicia 61 indicating "For Another Chance call 900-555-1212". Accordingly, regardless of whether the lottery ticket LT defines a winning combination, the lottery participant has another chance to possibly win by dialing the pay-to-dial number and incurring a further minimal cost, for example 50 cents. In some formats all players including winners of the matching combinations are provided with an additional opportunity to win. Note that the ticket LT also carries another number as indicated by the unconcealed indicia 63.
The lottery ticket LT on its reverse side is provided with a bar code BC defining a number corresponding to the unique identification number UN which would allow the retailer or the lottery system to verify instant winners when the lottery tickets are redeemed and automatically cancel related information on the data stored in the memory.
Pursuing the operation of the system in greater detail, using the specified calling number (900 555 1212) from the terminal T1 (FIG. 1) the caller would actuate the push buttons 14 to establish contact with the processing system P1. Communication would be through the communication facility C, the automatic call distributor AC1, the interface 20 and the switch 21 as described in detail above.
The initial operation involves qualification of the caller to participate in the lottery. Again, ANI or caller interface techniques may be employed as described above. If the caller is involved, the interface 20 is actuated by the qualification unit 93 during the operating interval t1 to instruct the caller: "Please key in your telephone calling number". As indicated above, an alternative involves the system simply registering the calling number on the basis of its provision by ANI equipment. As indicated above, in one sequence the callers telephone number is tested at this point. Also, the lottery number also may be tested at this stage or subsequently. Various sequences are practical, another of which involves data accumulation prior to winner tests.
After the caller's telephone number is registered, the instruction is given: "Participation in the lottery is for persons over twenty-one years of age. Accordingly, please key in the year of your birth". A birth date, social security number, driver's license or credit card number may be similarly registered to confirm age or confirm identification of caller. Alternatively, the combination of telephone number and date or year of birth or age could be used. In any event, the caller's data is registered and the qualification unit 93 then functions to test the data as provided. Specifically, the caller's telephone number is checked in a look-up table 99 to determine whether or not it is a proper and currently valid number for use in the lottery.
If the data indicates a qualified caller, the system proceeds to the next phase of designating the transaction. The designation unit 96 operates during the interval t3 to provide the caller with a designation for the current transaction which may be the sequence number. As explained above, the random generator 101 with or without the encryptor 102 may be employed to create an identification number which may include an encrypted form of the caller's telephone number. Accordingly, data for the transaction is established in the buffer 97 then set in a cell of the memory 98 (FIG. 4). Specifically, the completed data cell format might be as follows: Telephone No.-Birth Year-Designation-Random No. In the format being described, the system next functions to generate the random number as indicated above which will then be tested against a series of other numbers to determine whether or not the caller is a winner. In that regard, elements in the processing unit 92 which accomplish the operation are illustrated in FIG. 6 which will now be considered in detail.
Typically, a caller will have scratched off the latex layer L2 over the section S2 prior to placing a call to the lottery interface system. Depending on the operating sequence employed, at some point, the caller is cued to input the number carried by the indicia UN. Specifically, the number is simply entered using the terminal touch tone keypad. As a result winners can be selected with online processing while the caller is on the phone as well as by off-line processing at a later designated time. Both online and off-line winners can be selected by determining a winning sequence number or by selecting a random lottery number or selecting a random sequence number.
A random number generator 160 functions on command to provide a three-digit number. With the consummation of a call, the random number generator 160 is actuated to provide the caller's random number in a selected caller cell 162. From that location, the caller's random number is compared with numbers from a register 164 by a comparator 166. The numbers in the register 164 were previously passed through a gate 174 from the generator 160. In the event of coincidence, the comparator provides an output "yes" signal to a line 168. Conversely, the failure of coincidence prompts the comparator 166 to provide a "no" output to a line 170. Essentially, a "yes" indicates a win while a "no" indicates the caller has lost.
The elements of FIG. 6 provide a random operating format to determine winners on a somewhat statistical basis; however, the system increases the probability with the passage of time when no win occurs. In that regard, at the outset of an operating cycle, the random number generator 160 provides a random number that is passed through the gate 174 to the register 164. In the exemplary format, a three-digit number would be provided. At that stage, the caller's random number, from the cell 162, would be compared with the single number in the register 164 by the comparator 166. However, with the passage of time, calls are tallied or time is metered by a counter 178. Accordingly, upon the attainment of a predetermined count, the gate 174 is again qualified to enter another number in the register 164. Accordingly, an increasing set of numbers are held in the register 164 for comparison with each caller's number. Of course, the more numbers in the register 164, the higher probability of a caller winning and that relationship depends upon the duration or number of calls since the last winner.
Either a win or a loss as indicated within the processing unit 92 (FIG. 4) prompts the interface 20 to respond appropriately to the caller announcing his results. If there is a win, the designation may be reinforced and additional identification may be taken as explained above. Of course, if the prize simply involves a credit on the caller's telephone bill or his credit account, identification and designation become less critical considerations.
In the event of awards to be claimed, the processing system P1 (FIG. 1) may actuate the printer PR to produce a positive identification of the winner, which document may be redeemed only by the caller providing the assigned designation along with confirmation of his identification data.
Generally in relation to awards, the processing unit 92 may also utilize a random number format for determining the significance of awards. That is, a random number may be actuated to provide numerals from one through twenty, for example, the magnitude of the number generated for a caller indicating the significance of his award. Normally such information would be provided to the caller and registered in his memory cell.
With respect to memory cells generally, it is to be noted that actuated memory cells may be cleared for callers who are not winners. Accordingly, a limited number of memory cells store the subset of winners for subsequent confirmation processing and so on. Alternatively, historical data cells for each caller may be maintained.
As explained above, clearances may be perfected through the look-up table 99 (FIG. 4) in association with the qualification unit 93 or approvals through a consumable key step may be extended to incorporate functions of the processing unit 92 in association with the memory 98. For example, if qualification simply involves a check-off operation, the look-up table 99 will normally be employed.
As explained above, the arrangement of the function unit (or units) may be variously embodied in a single processor or many processors, depending on various considerations as time sharing, multiplexing, paralleling and so on. The systems as described above embody the components bulked together in one location. However, components of the system could be spaced apart geographically, using dedicated lines or polling techniques. An illustrative embodiment is shown in FIG. 9.
Call distributors CD1-CDn are located at different geographic locations along with associated interface units IA1-IAn and IB1-IBn. Each of the interface units, as unit IA1 is coupled to an interface central processing unit 260 as indicated by lines 252, 254, 256 and 258. The interface CPU 260 may be located geographically proximate the interface units, for example in Omaha, to record and store the data relating to each caller, including the data provided by the caller and the data formulated by the computer in a data file 264 coupled thereto as indicated at line 266. Each of the lines may take the form of a dedicated telephone line or a polling telephonic coupling. The interface central processing unit 260 is coupled to a lottery central. processing unit 251 indicated at line 262 which may be located remote from the interface central processing unit 260 as for example in Indianapolis.
In the operation of the system of FIG. 9, the call distributors CD are coupled to a telephonic communication system and accordingly allow the interface units I and the interface CPU 260 to provide interface communication between the lottery central processing unit 251 and a multitude of remote terminals T1-Tn. The interface central processing unit 260 stores complete data with regard to each caller in the data file 264. The interface central processing unit 260 may variously transmit or download important data only, for example the unique identification or ticket number and prize type (such as B) or prize amount ($50) stored in section 65 (FIG. 7) to the lottery central processing unit 251. Accumulated data with regard to a plurality of callers may be transmitted at a designated time to save on transmission time and cost. Downloaded data for the additional chances is also stored at a file 270. Thus, the distributed-component system is capable of executing the various formats as explained above with reference to the illustrative structure.
In view of the above explanation of exemplary systems, it will be appreciated that other embodiments of the present invention may be employed in many applications to accumulate statistical data, process such data, and define subsets of callers of concern. While certain exemplary operations have been stated herein, and certain detailed structures have been disclosed, the appropriate scope hereof is deemed to be in accordance with the claims as set forth below.

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Mormons Are Christiansby Emily
We have recently received a slew of question box questions asking for clarification on whether or not Mormons are Christians. The short answer is, of course, YES!
A few of our What Do Mormons Believe authors have written the following posts over the years. I Invite you to take a look and see that we are deeply committed to the teachings of Jesus Christ. That we believe He is the Son of God and that through Him we can become healed of our weaknesses and cleansed of our sins.
I think that qualifies us as Christians: Followers and believers of Jesus Christ.
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For LDS, modern revelation overrules the Council of Nicaea in AD 325, which most Christian sects consider the definition of what Christianity is. So for LDS, Christianity was defined by Christ, not men. The friction between us and other sects is a matter of differences in our definitions of Christianity, but the words of Christ should put that to rest: "Those who are not against us are with us".


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I am obsessed with beautiful books! I always have a long list of titles I want to buy, and once I have devoured them from cover to cover, I use them in displays around my home. The best way to create a simple vignette is to stack a couple of books and top with a vase of flowers. They add colour and height to a vignette, and they anchor smaller objects placed on top, which would otherwise feel a bit lost. In a bookshelf, turn some on their sides to act as bookends. Practical and beautiful! Does anyone else share my obsession?
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June 8, 2008
Pete, just 3 years old, is easily one of the most popular and hard-working "employees" at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in West Orange, NJ. A highly trained facility dog, Pete works closely with occupational therapist Sean McCarthy to provide practical support and inspiration to patients as they participate in their daily therapy sessions. In addition to assisting with various therapies, such as playing tug-of-war to help an individual improve balance and strength, Pete knows 53 commands which enable him to open and close doors, turn on lights and more.


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MENA5010 – Nanophysics
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Nanoscience is referred to as a research area devoted to studies of various phenomena in small-size devices. It is a cross-disciplinary field including physics, chemistry and to some extent biology.
The heart of nanoscience is mesoscopic physics. The word "meso" reflects the fact that the size of the systems under consideration is located between microscopic (atoms) and macroscopic scales. In particular, it includes the systems dominated by elemental quantum processes – single-electron tunneling, ballistic and single-spin transport, Coulomb blockade.
Mesoscopic physics is based upon quantum theory; it includes quantum mechanics and statistics of interacting particles, physics of irreversible processes, physics of random systems, etc. At present time, mesoscopic physics - both experimental and theoretical - is a research topic of the majority of research groups at many universities and high-tech companies.
The course aims at an introduction to basic principles of nanophysics allowing working in research and development in nanotechnology. Students will learn basic principle of physics of nanometer-size systems with a focus on basic physical phenomena. In addition to elucidating the basic theoretical concepts, main application to existing and future electronics, including devices for realization of quantum computation algorithms, will be discussed.
Learning outcome
- Why do we need nanometer-sized devices?
- Road map of modern electronics: From CMOS technology to molecular electronics, spintronics, nanophotonics, and quantum computations.
- Mesoscopic transport: Brief overview of main principles, materials, and devices.
- A Brief Update of Conventional Solid State Physics. Crystal structures. Electronic energy bands and their occupation, envelope functions and effective mass, doping.Diffusive transport, scattering mechanisms, screening. Surfaces, Interfaces, and Layered Devices Electronic surface states. Semiconductor-metal interface. Semiconductor heterostructures. Field-effect transistors and quantum wells. Mesoscopic Physics.
- Two-dimensional electron systems: general properties, magneto-conductance, the quantum Hall effect.
- Quantum Wires and Quantum Point Contacts: Diffusive quantum wires, ballistic wires (conductance quantization), carbon nanotubes, quantum point contacts
- Electronic Phase Coherence: The Aharonov-Bohm effect, weak localization, resonant tunneling.
- Single-Electron Tunneling: Coulomb blockade, single-electron tunneling devices, electron pumping, etc.
- Quantum Dots: Role of electron-electron interaction, conductance resonances, etc.
- Mesoscopic superconductivity: Josephson effect and its applications, hybrid systems, etc.
- New Directions in Electronics. Spintronics, Molecular Electronics, Nanomechanics, Nanophotonics, Devices for Quantum Computation. Experimental Aspects (will be presented by students and taken into account for the exam grade).
- Sample growth and fabrication: Single crystal growth; growth of layered structures, epitaxy -liquid phase epitaxy (LPE), molecular chemical vapor deposition (MOCVD), molecular beam epitaxy (MBE), magnetron sputtering, etc. Lateral patterning (electron beam patterning) and bonding.
- Sample characterization: Electron microscopy (TEM, SEM);
Tunneling microscopy (STM); Secondary ion mass spectroscopy (SIMS); X-ray spectroscopy; Elements of cryogenics.
Students who are admitted to study programmes at UiO must each semester register which courses and exams they wish to sign up for in Studentweb.
If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.
Recommended previous knowledge
A Bachelors degree from the Bachelors program Materials, Energy and Nanotechnology, or equivalent.
Overlapping courses
10 credits overlap with MENA9010 – Nanophysics
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This is an intensive course where the lectures will be arranged in agreement with the students.
Compulsory student presentations.
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A new 4 piece flyover to work in CAW.
The 4 package files have to be installed in the package folder under Program Files/Electronic Arts/The Sims3 Create a World Tool and also in the My Documents/...../Packages to show up in the game.
The 4 packages:
The link is EA's Structural Bridge stripped down to one surface.
The body is the actual physical flyover, to be placed over the link.
The road surface is the road and it fits on top of the flyover's body.
The railings are the 2 side protections on the flyover, also to be placed on top of the flyover's body.
I've used 2 sets of the 4 components to make the flyover double length.
The colours can't be changed. I recommend that you keep everything at 0 or 90 degrees and use the property editor in CAW to set everything at the same XYZ for each set of 4 components.
NB. As per pictures you can have the flyover running over a road and both work fine.
Flyovers - 4 part
see also
Old Roman bridge - yellow middle line
Old Roman bridge for CAW
Structural bridge for CAW
Old bridge for CAW
New road surface for the flyovers and bridges for CAW
Bridges - ultra modern suspension for CAW
Bridges for CAW - Suspension 1
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We are happy to announce that one of the pitchers, who took the stage by storm during The Pitcher 2016 event, IUGO secured $400 000 investment by Keiretsu Forum Turkey, with a business valuation of $4.5 million.
Founded two years ago, IUGO is a smart device project, which is focusing on improving the driving experience by making it more secure and efficient. By modeling vehicle and road conditions, IUGO determines the most efficient driving behaviors and provides fuel savings of up to 20% along with improving security and reducing the risk of accidents by 60% by evaluating the drivers' behaviors. The startup has the potential to change dramatically for the better the driving experience and make the road a safer place.
Congratulations to IUGO's founder and CEO Evren Özatay and the whole team behind the venture for becoming the 22nd investment of Keiretsu Forum Turkey!
Keiretsu Forum Turkey is a partner of The Pitcher 2017 event. Don't miss the opportunity to showcase your business in front of the most prominent investors in Turkey and the whole region, and apply now by filling this form!


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"How can an autonomous car interact with the driver and other rides? See what the upcoming relationship might look like. The key building block is a modern human machine interface (HMI). In the future, the HMI and the auto's web connectivity will facilitate a new driving experience."
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The Stillwater City Council and mayoral candidates participated in a forum last week at Stillwater City Hall.
The two mayoral candidates — Ted Kozlowski and John Rheinberger — along with Ward 1 candidates — Ryan Collins and Doug Menikheim — talked about redevelopment, downtown parking, life after the St. Croix River Crossing is complete, taxes and more.
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The QNAP TVS-871U-RP, featuring the easy-to-use QTS operating system, provides a reliable and scalable NAS solution to fulfill data backup, file synchronization and remote access. The TVS-871U-RP is 10GbE-ready, delivers exceptional performance, and supports cross-platform file sharing, comprehensive backup solutions, iSCSI and virtualization applications, and many practical business functions, making it the ideal choice for SMBs to secure important business data. It also includes abundant multimedia applications backed by its powerful hardware specifications.
The TVS-871U-RP supports SATA 6Gbps hard drives driving over 3,300 MB/s throughput and 172,000 IOPS *. The TVS-871U-RP is powered by an Intel® Haswell processor with numerous options including Pentium®, Core™ i3 and Core™ i5 for users to flexibly choose based on their demands, greatly enhancing the efficiency of CPU-consuming tasks and serving more concurrent tasks at the same time.
The TVS-871U-RP supports two on-board internal cache ports. By installing mSATA flash modules (optional purchase), the IOPS performance of storage volumes can be remarkably boosted. It is perfect for improving the overall workflow of random IOPS demanding applications such as databases and virtualization. The internal cache port design does not require the space of a hard drive tray to allow for more storage capacity.
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Joining Sentral Services means you become part of a team of professionals. Our goal is to keep our employees and customers happy, and most importantly safe. We go above and beyond to provide our team members the tools, training, and support needed to not only perform your job, but excel at your job. Our dream is to encourage everyone within our organization to look towards the future. We want to provide a company that encourages individual responsibility and the desire to grow with the company. At Sentral, we know that the only way we can succeed in business is to hire the people who want to make a difference. We want the person who will be proud of what they do, and do it well. We are only as good as our team. Help make us a better company.
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Matt Masera, who rose to prominence at Mother, will take the reins at new Saddle Rock
After a false start that set its opening back for weeks, Saddle Rock restaurant appears headed for an early June launch after hiring chef Matt Masera, best known for his highly regarded cooking at Mother and Empress Tavern.
The midtown restaurant is the latest from Broderick owner Chris Jarosz, who sought to draw on Sacramento's Gold Country restaurant lore by creating a modern re-imagining of the city's first restaurant.
A sudden turn of events, not unusual in the ever-changing restaurant game, saw Kevin O'Connor, the original 26-year-old chef, bail out on the project at the last minute a month ago. Around the same time, Masera was looking to branch out on his own and turned in his notice at Mother/Empress, where he had been executive chef, working with owner and longtime friend Michael Thiemann.
Jarosz said he got a phone call from Shannin Stein, general manager at Empress, that set the wheels in motion.
"'I just heard about Kevin and I have an amazing chef who is going to be departing,"' Jarosz remembered Stein telling him. "He came down and talked and he was ready to rock and roll."
In Masera, Saddle Rock will be getting a more seasoned chef than O'Connor, whose claim to fame was based largely on his private pop-up dinners called Tree House, as well as a year-long stint at Blackbird.
O'Connor left the Saddle Rock project and departed for Australia to work with an olive oil company. He had been on Jarosz's payroll for six months, working to get Saddle Rock going. He gave an interview to The Bee and showed menu samples. Then he pulled the plug days later. He could not be reached for comment Monday. Calls to his cell phone were met with an automated recording saying the line was unable to accept calls.
O'Connor's change of heart left Jarosz reeling. Time was counting down, the concept had been set in place, and suddenly he was searching for a new chef who could handle the ambitious casual/fine dining blueprint of the new restaurant.
Masera stepped in, assessed the idea behind Saddle Rock and promptly drew up a menu that wowed Jarosz.
"I couldn't be happier," Jarosz said. "He's taking dishes that were popular during that period and he's giving them a modern translation."
While Masera is best known for his time at Mother, a vegetarian restaurant, Jarosz noted that his new chef grew up hunting and will "definitely have some cool meat, protein-based dishes on the menu," along with dishes for the meatless set.
While Masera received plenty of attention for his work at Mother and Empress, now is his chance to step into the limelight, Jarosz said.
"This is an opportunity for him to break out, career-wise," he said.
Asked about the sudden departure of O'Connor, Jarosz said, "I did have a relationship with Kevin for almost a year while we were getting ready to bring this concept to fruition. I don't want to speak negatively. With that chapter closing, a new chapter is starting. It tells me that this happened for a reason."
Saddle Rock will be at 1801 L St., directly across from Broderick midtown, the second location of the popular casual eatery that first opened in West Sacramento.
In other news, Allyson Harvie, the chef at LowBrau/Block Butcher Bar in midtown, is also joining the fold. Jarosz said she has been named executive chef at The Partriot at the new food-focused Milagro Centre in Carmichael. Expect The Patriot to open in July, Jarosz said.
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I currently hold all Scottish records from the 400m up to marathon
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I enjoy jigsaws, movies and playing around with my two dogs :-))))
My immediate goal is to continue improving on my 1500m time in perpetration for the commonwealth games. Beyond that I would hope that my hard work and dedication would put me one the right track for Rio 2016 selection and beyond.
Continue to encourage and mentor younger disabled athletes.
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text: Share: Comments Print April 3, 2013 at 7:21 AM Video — The scene at the St. Regis Hotel Posted by Bob Condotta The gang is all here — media, owners, Seattle and Sacramento leaders — as a critical day of meetings has begun in New York. I shot some video below of the scene here at the St. Regis Hotel, where the meetings are being held. This is also where the NBA Board of Governors will meet April 18-19 to make the ultimate call on this battle. I am told to expect the big press conference with the final announcement to come on April 19. Media assembled outside to watch some of the NBA owners and personnel arrive. Nothing of note was said, as might be expected. Clay Bennett was among the owners to walk through — he's one of the members of the relocation/finance committee here hearing the presentations. It is expected the owners are first being briefed by the NBA. Then will come the presentations by Seattle and Sacramento, reportedly in that order. Then likely more NBA discussion as they hash out what is expected to be a recommendation to the full NBA Board of Governors for their April 18-19 meeting here. There is a press room set up here, as well as a press conference room and we are expected to hear later from members of the Seattle group, including maybe Chris Hansen, as well as some of the Sacramento contingent and NBA commissioner David Stern. Not sure many of them will say much of real substance — as noted, the decision won't come until the NBA BOG meetings. But we'll be here to report what is said. [do action="brightcove-video" videoid="2274574549001″/] Comments | More in Video


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THE days of the flexible, open-ended return policy at one of Australia's oldest and biggest retailers are over with the introduction of a 30-day, proof-of-purchase-only return policy.
Myer said customers wanting to return goods for a full refund could do so with a receipt and only within 30 days of buying.
Myer's corporate affairs general manager, Jo Lynch, said the decision was made after a 12-month consultation process.
"Myer has a ... long legacy in regard to customer returns and one of our priorities was to protect that," Ms Lynch said. "Over 12 months we carried out a comprehensive review of our policy, what's happened around the world and Australia, feedback from focus groups and our team."
She said while most consumers returned goods within 30 days, there were cases of people returning items several months and sometimes years after they were bought.
"Historically, that was the case . . . but the vast majority of returns are made in that timeframe," she said.
Rival David Jones requires a receipt for returns but does not have a time restriction.
RMIT University marketing expert Con Stavros said consumers were well prepared in terms of retaining receipts for refunds but some might be concerned by the time limit.
"Thirty days may be onerous in terms of gifts," Dr Stavros said.
He said long return policies put retailers in a tough position, particularly in an era of fast fashion and rapid stock turnover, and that many retailers had more restrictive return policies.
Designer fashion boutique Green With Envy does not allow returns for a change of mind for in-store purchases, only exchanges within seven days.
Consumers must return goods with a receipt within 28 days to Kmart, while Target requires a receipt but has no time restriction.
Shoppers in the Bourke Street Mall yesterday were mostly supportive of the changes.
While most thought the 30-day terms were reasonable, some expressed concern over trying to return gifts bought more than a month in advance.
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Robert Pattinson has pipped on-screen love rival
Taylor Lautner to be named the hottest actor under 25, in a new poll.
The actor, 24, was voted top screen hunk by the readers of InStyle magazine.
His Twight co-star Lautner, 18, came second while Zac Efron, 22, was voted third and Transformers star Shia LaBeouf, 24, ranked fourth.
Pattinson has spoken before about the competition – or rather lack of competition – between him and Lautner.
He told Empire: "I'm not at all competitive as a person. And there is no rivalry with Taylor."


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Appanasha Pet Clinic
Appanasha Pet Clinic had been operating in a building that had served them well for over 30 years. But growing space needs and a limited site forced the ownership team to consider a building expansion solution that required new construction on a different site. The site selected for the new building was located only blocks from the existing building. It was located in a business park, which had protective covenants requiring that 70% of the building's exterior be built of masonry materials. With an extremely limited budget and an owner's desire for a simple, yet modern building, the design team was faced with a unique dilemma. The solution was simple; utilize a cost effective product in concrete masonry and detail it in such a way as to accomplish the owner's design intent.
The design team evaluated aesthetic options and material costs within the spectrum of concrete masonry products and completed their design palette with the selection of random sized tumbled County Stone masonry units in combination with utility sized smooth concrete brick masonry units. Complementing these materials, the design team chose to utilize colored corrugated metal siding. The use of masonry was highlighted through the utilization of banding in the final masonry design for the building. Horizontal bands of smooth surfaced white concrete brick masonry units were tucked between random sized, rugged faced County Stone masonry units. The contrast in the textures of these two materials provided an effective juxtaposition of light, shadow and color, which helps to achieve a modern feel. The contrast in material textures was further enhanced by the perpendicular placement of the corrugated metal siding in relationship to the strong horizontal nature of the building's masonry veneer. These materials work in harmony to provide a welcoming modern feel to the building, while masonry wing walls serve to screen many visually sensitive areas around the building perimeter such as; dog kennels, mechanical equipment, and delivery entrances. Additional focus was given to the use of the concrete masonry products due to its recycled content, and manufacturing location, which helped in attaining sustainability goals for the project.
Concrete masonry units were a perfect fit for the owner's design and budget goals for this project. Not only was this material integral to satisfying restrictive covenants, but it also played an important role in this building being selected as one of 11 Merit Award Winning Veterinary Hospitals in the United States in 2014 (as selected by the judges of Veterinary Economic's Magazine - Hospital of the Year Competition).
Judges Comments:
- Nicely done all around! Nice integration of various masonry scales into the massing of the building.
- The nighttime photography really shows the detailed blending of materials, where as the day time shots are wash the building.
- Nice pedestrian curb appeal! The design is on the edge of becoming trite, bit it still has a quality, upscale feel for its users.
- Well proportioned overall massing with a good mix of exterior materials chosen.
Architect: Blue Design Group, LLC
General Contractor: Delsman Construction Services
Mason Contractor: Dave Calmes Masonry
Material Producer: County Materials Corporation


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When I was 14 years old I had two posters on the wall of my bedroom. The first a large image of a Porsche 928S and the second of Farrah Fawcett. She was every boys dream girl then. Farrah transcended the iconography of Marilyn Monroe's forbidden sexuality by making female sexuality seem as natural as fresh cut grass. She was sexy but gentle. There was something very straight forward about her personality, a girl-next-door sensibility, relaxed and pure. Unlike the pop idols of today, the Britney Spears and Megan Fox's, Farrah didn't need to wear her sexuality on her sleeve. She didn't need to leverage the underbelly of our lascivious desires. Farrah conquered the world with a one piece bathing suit of modest proportions. Like all celebrities she loved attention but unlike many, she was willing to risk it for her own principals.
I am lamenting the fact the King of Pop's death is eclipsing that of an Angel's. It is representative of the cultural choices we have made. We all loved Farrah (and the 1982 Thriller, Michael Jackson) because they were powerful in their innocence. Sure they wanted fame, but in our minds that was a fair exchange for their talent, their beauty and their irrepressible desire to please us.
Pop art emerged in the sixties as a response to post war cynicism. Warhol in particular, embraced mass media's iconography and used it in order to reveal the very shallow depths of American culture. Warhol was in love with Pops ability to transcend the darkness of irony. He suggested Pop art and Pop culture were ways we could embrace our shallowness in a straight forward way. Warhol's Pop for all its embrace of money, was intent on accepting shameless democracy. In 1977 there was something wonderfully democratic about Farrah Fawcett. She was literally the poster girl for American values, however shallow they might be. Today we are the pawns of huge corporate media conglomerates, but in 1977 we were not yet a demographic. The reason Farrah's poster sold more than any other before or since, is because she crossed over demographics in true democratic style.
Charlie's Angels began as a spoof, an exploitative half hour detective show that Hollywood's soft-core king, Aaron Spelling thought an amusing titillation. However, Farrah, Kate and Jaclyn transcended Spelling's sexism and made us pay attention to female intelligence in parallel to their physicality. Sure we watched in anticipation of the tight fitting outfits and the revealing swimsuits, but we also watched because it was enriching to watch intelligent, self-reliant women. Charlie's Angels and The Bionic Woman were ground breaking in their empowerment of women. It made perfect sense that Julie Monroe (Farrah Fawcett) would marry the Six Million Dollar Man (Lee Majors). It was the astronaut and the model, but it was also the athletic, smart, sexy detective and the cybernetic man. Farrah once said; "God made man stronger but not necessarily more intelligent. He gave women intuition and femininity. And, used properly, that combination easily jumbles the brain of any man I've ever met." Farrah was significant because she made conscious personal choices intent on breaking down stereotypes about women. She fought for her own just treatment by arguing for a fair portion of the proceeds from Charlie's Angels profits. Profits that people like Spelling had profited from for years by marketing the images of young, vibrant women. She went on to take challenging roles in TV movies that dramatized the dark underbelly in the treatment of women through themes of spousal abuse (The Burning Bed) and rape (Extremities). She was the first to celebrate being an older woman by choosing to pose in Playboy at the age of 47. She was intent on converting her pop icon status into something richer, but she never lost her innocence reflected by her ever-endearing smile.
Farrah Fawcett found personal relationships within the world of Hollywood impossible and was often the brunt of tabloid journalism, but she understood exposure was a responsibility that should necessitate service. In her final months, knowing she was dying she chose to document her experience so that others might gain knowledge from it, even at the expense of her own image. A personal friend of Andy Warhol's and an accomplished art collector and sculptor herself, Farrah believed, like Andy in the power of art, even Pop art or popular culture, to transcend the everyday. In the seventies popular television was a gateway to digging at the richer ideas underneath. M.A.S.H., Archie Bunker, The Jeffersons and yes even Charlie's Angels served as mediums through which the average American could confront the more difficult issues of war, racism and sexism without having to admit to intellectual literacy. Let us not forget Farrah's contributions and use this time to mourn her and in turn reflect on the type of world we've embraced over the one we once had.


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So here we are, my second blog post. I still can't quite believe I am a blogger now!
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I'm so very proud of you.
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I will be reading �� proud of you Kelly, you go girl �� xx this is Kris by the way, i was struggling to identify myself lolReplyDelete
I know how you feel, I only started my blog last year but I did pause for a while when I finished Uni and started full time work, but I'm back into it now, I always get excited even looking at my blog haha and other bloggers are so friendly and supportive, happy new year! :)
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Good luck Kelly! Just remember to always do you! Who cares what other people are doing, as long as you're focusing on yourself and enjoying it.
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Good luck! I can't wait to read more of your posts :)
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First, I tried the private classes with Cecilia, which were great for getting me into the swing of things when I first arrived. However, I soon found out that I needed more structural help than conversational practice. So, I switched over to group Spanish classes at BASP. The 2-week intensive program helped me get a grasp on the fundamentals in a fun atmosphere with excellent Brazilian eye candy! Now strapped for funds, I'm turning to a 3rd option to help me master the Spanish language.
Last week a friend of mine gave me a copy of an interactive online Spanish learning program that he created called Bueno, Entonces… by General Linguistics. They dub it as a mix between Rosetta Stone and South Park.
I'm going to give it a whirl and let you know how it goes. If you want to join me in the adventure of learning Spanish, let me know and I'll get you a deall! ; )
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Tori is suffering from school-itis. She has had quite a few days off from school recently because of all of the snow. That, along with the fact that there have been a lot of changes in school personnel and too much time cooped up indoors, has resulted in complacency. Tori isn't interested in school, and she has been hurrying through everything, creating some messes and redos. Huts and I are trying to get her head back into the game, and the teacher is helping. She came home this week more focused than she has been in some time. She still complains every night about her class talking too much and having to stay indoors, but at least she is reading things and paying attention now. Keep your fingers crossed that there are no further snow days.
Tori may be having a sleepover next weekend. She has been over to Shaylee's twice now. It is time Shaylee came to our house. Tori tells me. The two love to play with the boys and pull any and everything out of her room. They play with this and that, and make a lot of videos. I am trying to think of something fun for them to do, like the bounce houses or something else. They are getting bigger, so I am not sure what works for them now. Thinking, thinking, thinking!


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Sunday Service 11 am
Service, lunch and meeting
Service, lunch and meeting
Thursday Thoughts and Food - short reflection service and food.
Sunday Service and lunch followed by Annual General Meeting and Election.
The first Sunday of the New Year.
Our annual Family Day at the Danish Church. The short Family Service will be followed by Pizza Lunch.
Santa Lucia Registration and Rehearsal
Confirmation Class Registration and Information
Klippe Klistre/ Cut 'n paste Afternoon.
Harvest service and procession.
Our annual Nordic Service
Sunday Service and Lunch
Father's Day Service
Sunday Service & Lunch
Sunday service and lunch.
Easter Sunday Service and brunch. Egg hunt for the kids.
Sunday Service 11 am and Lunch followed by Annual General Meeting and Election
The First Sunday Service in 2018
First Sunday in Advent Service and lunch
The last Sunday of the Church Year 2017.
Sunday Service 11 and coffee
November Thursday Thoughts and Food 7 pm
All Saints Sunday 11 am: we remember the ones we have loved and lost.
The names of the deceased from Nov. 2016 - Nov. 2017 will be read and remembered.
After service we will enjoy soup and fellowship.
Reformation Sunday Service 11 am : wear red, sing loud and confess your faith.
After Service we will serve a German lunch with good beer - just in the spirit of Martin Luther.
Service and lunch.
Reformation 500: Catechism and Communion
Service and lunch.
Reformation 500: Catechism, Baptism and Grace. After lunch there will be a second opportunity to watch Rick Steve's DVD about Reformation
Thursday thoughts and food. Reflection in the front pews close to the pastor and piano.
Dinner prepared by chef Max and hygge
Harvest Service and lunch
Nordic Service and lunch in San Pedro
Short Evening service and Danish dinner.
Cozy and delicious. HYGGE
After Service and Lunch- we call upon all knitters to join the new Baptismal Napkin Knitting Club.
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Fort Recovery Lumber Co was founded in 1915 by Louis Moeller. Later, the company was passed down to Louis's son-in-laws, Albert Bubp and Wm. Knapke in 1941. Then, in 1949, there was a devastating fire at the lumber yard that caused them to have to rebuild and continue the business. The third generation owners in 1980 were James and David Bubp. They were sons to Albert Bubp and moved the entire company to the current location on Wabash Road. Brian Bubp, son of James, and Chris Moeller, son-in-law of David, took over the business in 2004 and are still the current owners.


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The Ubuntu festival promotes South African arts and culture to international markets.
"The festival offers us an opportunity to augment our cultural relations with the United States while at the same time cultivating international markets for South African artists," Deputy Minister Mabudafhasi said.
The festival, which celebrates South Africa's 20 Years of Freedom and Democracy, is scheduled to take place from 10 October to 5 November.
Internationally acclaimed South African musicians and social activists, Hugh Masekela and Vusi Mahlasela, are expected to perform a show titled, "Sounds of Freedom".
The show takes the audience down memory lane on a musical journey reflecting the trajectory of the country's liberation struggle, leading up to the dawn of freedom.
Other artists who will perform at the festival include the Grammy Award-winning Ladysmith Black Mambazo, Afro Jazz sensation Simphiwe Dana, classical vocalists Pretty Yende and Elza van den Heever and the popular acappella group, The Soil.
The event is expected to be attended by prominent arts and culture stakeholders in the United States, South African musicians and the South African community residing in New York.


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Musick Brings Injuries Review
Katalepsy's Musick Brings Injuries initially presents a huge, heavy death metal sound stage wherein live the various critters of the swamp (boars, toads and crickets). The music is aggressive and strange slamming death metal, that lurches and has seizures, and for the first two cuts, it is quite engaging. But the amazing thing about this "album"—something no reviewers I've read seem to notice or care about—is that this "album" quickly veers into novelty terrain after the first three songs. Track four is a nonsensical Mortician cover, and then tracks five and six are both dismal rehearsal-caliber demo tracks with terrible, terrible sound and a really inferior vocal approach. After track three, which is decent, this thing just falls off a cliff in terms of quality.
Here's a loud request to bands like Katalepsy: Please DO NOT include demo level tracks as part of your finished album. Make these inferior recordings "bonus tracks" or put them online or on a split or in a stopgap compilation, but please, don't put awful recordings alongside polished stuff and call the sum "An Album."
In total, Musick Brings Injuries is two good songs, a sort of interesting one, a bad cover, two awful demos and a weird, sort of interesting reconstruction of Megadeth's Symphonies of Destruction. It is a short EP that should have been a single was unfortunately padded out to (almost) full length with inferior material. But the good stuff is good. "Gialo" is truly top notch slamming death metal as is Sluggish Cranial Grinding. I'd like a full album or EP of stuff like that. A real album.


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What do you think of the Krayt Dragon?
We'll total up your replies and let you know the results in next week's Behind the Scenes.
Some have asked where the Krayt Dragon image came from and some have noticed that the image was was indeed somewhat based on a sketch done for Star Wars Galaxies, an upcoming MMORPG.
The card was designed early during the development of A New Hope. The designer (David Eckelberry) wanted something that could eat up small units like popcorn - something that he could see a fearsome Dragon doing, and it fit with the depictions of the Krayt that had been seen in Star Wars comic books.
During playtesting, the card saw moderate use, and in two separate instances R&D increased its size (the first time, just for flavor, the second time to make him more likely to see constructed play.)
David recalled that during playtesting, the Krayt ran up against Trade Federation Battleship Cores and got savaged yet other times he would munch through weenie swarms that hadn't manage to kill him before he could attack.
In all, R&D was pretty happy about the balance.
For more information about this deadly creature check out the official Krayt Dragon database entry at www.starwars.com.
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For those of you who are living a gluten-free lifestyle and used to love spaghetti, I have great news! I have found excellent quality spaghetti that tastes amazing and is actually healthy.
Organic Black Bean Spaghetti by Explore Authentic Asian Cuisine Review
I was brushing past the Gluten-Free isle when I noticed the black bean spaghetti. The product caught my eye because of the unusual color. As I examined it further, I noticed it was in fact black bean spaghetti! I threw it in the cart, brought it home and made myself the first black bean spaghetti meal. As it came out of the pot, the color was most unusual for my eyes. But in a good way! Then, I gave it a taste, and yum-mmmmy! Delicious. It's like a totally new spin on pasta products, but the similar taste of spaghetti that we all love.
The Spaghetti is certified:
And my most favorite part is the ingredients list:
Organic Black Beans (92%) and Water (8%).
Awesome! That's what we love to see. Nice short ingredients list that we can obviously understand and know that it's healthy for us. An added benefit of black beans is that it has a boatload of protein! This particular spaghetti has 45g of protein per 100g. So if you're into fitness or just want to get your daily dose of protein, this is a great way. They are also rich in fiber and iron. Not to mention that the spaghetti tastes amazing. Whether you eat gluten-free or not, I suggest you give it a go. It's certainly a nice spin from the typical spaghetti. Your guests will definitely intrigued by the unique color and taste.
Here's some delicious Black Bean Spaghetti Recipes to Try:
Black Bean Pasta with Butternut Squash Recipe
Black Bean Spaghetti with Roasted Pumpkin, Tomatoes, Spinach and Feta
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