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10 January 2000
Your Excellencies,
Ladies and Gentlemen,
2. Since we have just crossed the threshold of a new year, the Vicar of Christ strongly desires to offer to the peoples whom you represent his prayerful good wishes for this Year 2000 which so many have welcomed in "jubilation". Christians have entered into the Great Jubilee by commemorating the coming of Christ into time and human history: "In many and various ways God spoke of old to our fathers by the prophets; but in these last days he has spoken to us by a Son", as we read in the Letter to the Hebrews (1:1-2).
To God who desired to make a covenant with the world which he continues to create, to love and to enlighten, I most heartily entrust each one's noblest aspirations and their fulfilment, without overlooking the tragic trials and setbacks which so often thwart humanity's march forward. With our contemporaries I praise God for so many beautiful and good things, and I invoke his forgiveness for so many attacks on human life and dignity, on fraternity and solidarity. May the Most High help us to conquer in us and around us every form of resistance, so that the season of men and women of good will may dawn or return, a season which the recent feast of Christmas has proposed to us with the freshness of new beginnings! These are my prayerful good wishes for all men and women, of all countries and of all generations.
3. The century just ended has seen remarkable advances in science which have considerably improved people's life and health. These advances have also contributed to our dominion over nature and made easier people's access to culture. Information technology has made the world smaller and brought us closer to one another. Never before were we so quickly informed about the daily events which affect the lives of our brothers and sisters in the human family. But one question can be asked: was this century also the century of "brotherhood"? Certainly an unqualified answer cannot be given.
As the balance is made, the memory of bloody wars which have decimated millions of people and provoked massive exoduses, shameful genocides which haunt our memories, as well as the arms race which fostered mistrust and fear, terrorism and ethnic conflicts which annihilated peoples who had lived together in the same territory, all force us to be modest and in many cases to have a penitent spirit.
The life sciences and biotechnology continue to find new fields of application, yet they also raise the problem of the limits imposed by the need to safeguard people's dignity, responsibility and safety.
Globalization, which has profoundly transformed economic systems by creating unexpected possibilities of growth, has also resulted in many people being relegated to the side of the road: unemployment in the more developed countries and extreme poverty in too many countries of the southern hemisphere continue to hold millions of women and men back from progress and prosperity.
4. For this reason it seems to me that the century now beginning ought to be the century of solidarity.
We know one thing today more than in the past: we will never be happy and at peace without one another, much less if some are against others. The humanitarian efforts deployed during recent conflicts and natural catastrophes inspired praiseworthy initiatives of volunteerism which reveal a greater sense of altruism, especially among the younger generation.
The phenomenon of globalization has somewhat changed the role of States: citizens have become more and more involved, and the principle of subsidiarity has undoubtedly contributed to greater balance between the forces present within civil society; the citizen has become more a "partner" in the common effort.
This means, it seems to me, that the men and women of the 21st century will be called to a more developed sense of responsibility. First, their personal responsibility, in fostering a sense of duty and honest labour: corruption, organized crime or passivity can never lead to a true and healthy democracy. But there must also be an equal sense of responsibility towards others: an attitude of concern for the poor, participation in structures of mutual assistance in the workplace and in the social sphere, respect for nature and the environment, all these are required if we are to have a world where people live together in a better way. Never again must there be separation between people! Never again must some be opposed to others! Everyone must live together, under God's watchful eyes!
This also supposes that we must renounce idols such as prosperity at any price, material wealth as the only value, science as the sole explanation of reality. It also supposes that the rule of law will be applied and respected by everyone and in all places, so that individual liberties can be effectively guaranteed and equal opportunity become a reality for all people. It also supposes that God will have his rightful place in people's lives: the first place.
In a world more than ever in search of meaning, Christians sense the call, as this century opens, to proclaim with greater fervour that Jesus is the Redeemer of mankind, and the Church senses the call to show herself to be the "sign and safeguard of the transcendence of the human person" (Vatican Council II, Gaudium et Spes, No. 76).
5. Such solidarity calls for certain precise commitments. Some of these are quite urgent:
6. In recent years there has been much talk of a "new world order". The persevering action of far-sighted diplomats, and of multilateral diplomacy in particular, has resulted in a number of praiseworthy initiatives aimed at the building of an authentic "community of nations". At present, for example, the Middle East Peace Process is continuing; the Chinese people are speaking to one another; the two Koreas are in dialogue; certain African countries are attempting to arrange meetings between rival factions; the government and armed groups in Colombia are trying to remain in contact. All this demonstrates a real desire to build a world based on brotherhood, in order to create, defend and spread peace all around us. Regrettably, however, we must also acknowledge that the errors of the past are all too often being repeated: I am thinking of reactions based on group identity, of persecutions inflicted for religious reasons, of the frequent and at times rash recourse to war, of social inequalities, of the gap between the rich and the poor countries, of the exclusive trust in profit alone, to cite only some typical traits of the century just ended. At the beginning of the year 2000, what do we see?
Africa, shackled by ethnic conflicts which hold entire peoples hostage, impeding their economic and social progress and often condemning them to a situation of mere survival.
The Middle East, constantly poised between war and peace, when we know that only the rule of law and justice will make it possible for all the peoples of the region, without distinction, to live together and to be free of endemic dangers.
Asia, a continent of immense human and material resources, gathers into precarious balance peoples of venerable and economically highly developed cultures and others who are becoming increasingly impoverished. I recently visited this continent in order to consign the Apostolic Exhortation Ecclesia in Asia, the fruit of a recent synodal assembly, which has now become a charter for all Catholics. I join the Synod Fathers in inviting once more all the Catholics of Asia and men and women of good will to unite their efforts in building a society more firmly based on solidarity.
America, an immense continent where one year ago I had the joy of promulgating the Apostolic Exhortation Ecclesia in America, inviting the peoples of the continent to an ever-renewed personal and communal conversion, in respect for the dignity of the person and love for the outcast, for the sake of promoting a culture of life.
North America, where economic and political concerns are often considered paramount, is home to many poor people, despite its manifold riches.
Latin America, which, with a few exceptions, has seen encouraging advances towards democracy, remains dangerously crippled by alarming social inequalities, the drug trade, corruption and in some cases movements of armed struggle.
Europe, following the failure of the ideologies, is finally on the way towards unity; it is struggling to meet the two-fold challenge of reconciliation and the democratic integration of former enemies. Europe has not been spared terrible forms of violence, as the recent Balkan crisis and the conflicts of recent weeks in the Caucasus have shown. The Bishops of the continent recently met in synodal assembly; they acknowledged the signs of hope, growing openness between peoples, reconciliation between nations, more frequent cooperation and exchange, and called everyone to a greater European consciousness.
Faced with this troubled world, at once magnificent and unstable, I am reminded of a commitment made at the end of the terrible Second World War, which everyone wanted to be the last. I am speaking of the Preamble to the Charter of the United Nations, adopted in San Francisco on 26 June 1945: "We, the peoples of the United Nations, determined to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war which twice in our lifetime has brought untold sorrow to mankind, and to reaffirm our faith in fundamental human rights, in the dignity and worth of the human person, in the equal rights of men and women and of nations, large and small . . . have resolved to combine our efforts to accomplish these aims".
This solemn text and this solemn commitment have lost nothing of their force and their timeliness. In a world structured around sovereign but de facto unequal States, it is indispensable for stability, understanding and cooperation between peoples that international relations be increasingly imbued with and shaped by the rule of law. Surely what is lacking is not new texts or juridical instruments; it is quite simply the political will to apply without discrimination those already in existence.
7. Your Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I speak to you as one who has himself been a fellow-traveller of several generations of the century just ended. I shared the harsh ordeals of my native people as the darkest hours experienced by Europe. Twenty-one years ago, when I became the Successor of the Apostle Peter, I felt myself charged with a universal fatherhood which embraces all the men and women of our time without exception. Today, in addressing you who represent practically all the peoples of the earth, I would like to share with each one something personal: at the opening of the doors of a new millennium, the Pope began to think that people might finally learn to draw lessons from the past. Indeed, I ask everyone, in God's name, to save humanity from further wars, to respect human life and the family, to bridge the gap between the rich and the poor, to realize that we are all responsible for one another. It is God himself who asks this, and he never asks what is beyond our abilities. He himself gives us the strength to accomplish what he expects of us.
The words which Deuteronomy puts on the lips of God himself come to mind: "See, I have set before you this day life and good, death and evil; . . . therefore choose life, that you may live" (Dt 30:15-19).
Life takes shape in our daily choices. And political leaders, since they have the role of administering the "res publica", can by their personal choices and their programmes of action guide whole societies either towards life or towards death. For this reason believers, and the faithful of the Catholic Church in particular, consider it their duty to take an active part in the public life of the societies to which they belong. Their faith, their hope and their charity represent additional and irreplaceable energies to ensure that not only will there be unfailing concern for others, a sense of responsibility and the defence of fundamental rights, but also to ensure that there is a perception that our world and our personal and collective history are invested with a Presence. I therefore insist that believers be granted a place in public life because I am convinced that their faith and their witness can reassure our contemporaries, who are often anxious and disoriented, and can ensure that despite failures, violence and fear, neither evil nor death will have the last word.
8. The time has now come for our exchange of personal good wishes. I greet all of you most cordially and I ask you kindly to convey my best wishes to the leaders of the countries which you represent. The doors of the Great Jubilee have been opened for Christians and the doors of a new millennium for humanity as a whole. What is important now is to cross the threshold in order to make our journey. This is a journey on which God precedes us and in which he traces the path which will lead us towards himself. Nothing, no prejudice or ambition, should hold us back. A new history is beginning for us. The peoples whom you represent are going to write that history in their personal and collective life. It is a history in which today, like yesterday and like tomorrow, humanity has an appointment with God. And so to all I say: "Safe journey"!
*L'Osservatore Romano. Weekly Edition in English n. 2 pp. 1, 2.
© Copyright 2000 - Libreria Editrice Vaticana
© Copyright - Libreria Editrice Vaticana


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Growing up my family moved a lot. I lived in several places in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Nebraska and now in Tennessee. However it wasn't until I was with Ian in my twenties that I really got the chance to travel and really see places. Places that were out of my comfort zone like Mexico, Italy, England, Portugal, and Spain. Now Ian is gone but he passed a love of travel, learning and exploring along to me and our children. As a single parent, I enjoyed finding new adventures with my children and made it a goal to travel with them out of the country to get out of my box. Now with our new blended family, I'm so happy to have found someone else that shares my desire to camp, travel and learn. We've only been a new family for about a year but at the end of this month we'll have camped in 10 different states together. It's been a real blessing.
My favorite part about camping is the opportunity to be out in nature and away from the hustle and bustle. I try to lead a simple life at home, however with 4 kids it still ends up to be busy and hectic at times. I welcome the change of scenery and pace of life that camping brings. I love the chance to connect with nature. Being in the trees and near the water makes a world of difference for my mental well being. The kids tend to put down their electronic devices, get on their bikes and seem to be open to more conversation. We are able to work as a family/team to set up the camper and do the cooking. There are less distractions and more focus and quiet time which we all enjoy. There is something about being away that gives you a new perspective on your everyday anxieties.
Traveling opens our eyes to the world around us. I have found by visiting different areas we become more tolerant and accepting of differences, as well as each other. Traveling teaches patience, you can't just snap your fingers and be at your new destination, it takes time. Our kids enjoy their electronic devices on the way, don't get me wrong. When we first started taking trips together there would often be frustrated huffing, and complaining along the way. I'm pleased to say they seemed to have found a way to enjoy the process and give up the negativity (most of the time). We've also found ways to use the car ride as a bonding time. We sometimes play games together, or listen to songs or books on tape. Just a little bit of effort and planning can make a world of difference for a long road trip.
As I've stated a bzillion times before, learning happens all of the time. It's not contained by the walls of a classroom. Learning happens everyday, you just can't stop it. I find traveling and camping to be an exercise in teamwork, cooperation, patience, and simplicity. There are valuable skills that will last a lifetime. When life slows down I've noticed that often new books are pulled off the shelves and read in an afternoon, and new projects are started and new skills learned. This is done by their choosing, at their will. This kind of learning stays with you and changes who you are, makes you a better person.
We have some big changes and exciting things planned for our family over the next year. It makes me nervous and excited to see things coming together. We hope to keep expanding in our travels and spend more time with our kids learning and exploring every step of the way. I have enjoyed this past week participating in the Write Tribe challenge. It has given me the chance to catch up in sharing our camping adventures over the last year. I hope you will keep joining us for our journeys.
What are you favorite places to travel with your family? What have you learned? Suggestions where we should camp next?

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Because the shout box has been iffy lately, I'm posting here instead, though I know it is less likely to be seen.
I have said this before, but I'm sure many of you are newer readers and less accustomed to the way the comic works in regards to my life;
No matter how long it's been since the last update, the comic is not and will not ever be dead. I *promise*.
I am a student. I'm fairly certain most of you can appreciate that. I am in my final year of University at the moment, and this means a number of things have been delaying updates. For instance, in October, shortly after the latest update, I realized that I had about a month until my senior recital, which is a big deal, with not all that much time considering how far behind I was on my pieces at the time. A recital also requires a jury, and both are degree requirements.
Very, very, very important degree requirements.
And I think everyone can appreciate the time requirements of the holidays.
I'm really glad that so many people have enjoyed the comic thus far, and I certainly appreciate both the encouragement and lamenting for updates, but please don't do either of the following, if you can help it;
-State or tell anyone that the comic is dead.
-Demand updates via guilt.
Asking when I will be updating is just fine. But guilting is not cool. I have wanted desperately to update this whole time, but could not. Not updating already makes me feel guilty. This is the guilt of ignoring a beloved friend, because that is what this comic is to me. I really don't need any further guilting. Trust me, I've got it covered.
And I have a serious pet peeve about people speaking for me, mostly because they tend to be wrong about what I would say. Proclaiming my comic dead falls under "speaking for me."
All that said, I have been working towards an update for the past two weeks. The next page is done, aside from color. Expect it soon. Possibly tomorrow.
Other than that, I do want you all to know that;
A. Lamorinda is NOT a priority over Emma, nor is it worked on often at all, unless in conjunction with the main comic.
B. I have been, unfortunately, bitten with the "fix it" bug, and desperately want to redo the entire comic. I know how annoying that is for the readers, so I may be doing that on the side until I feel I'm far enough to put that on the forefront. Many, many things will be changed, but it won't be happening for a while, and I will continue with the current storyline so I can continue to make those mistakes that I will later fix.
C. The site sucks, I know, and I apologize for it. When my roommate finally gets our internet working again and I can use my desktop, rather than stealing my neighbors' wireless connection, I will be able to edit it. It will be a long process, because...
D. I'm applying to graduate school. This means I have four auditions on the west coast over the coarse of the semester. As well as a job interview. It also has to be taken into account that I have to be prepared for these auditions. Prepared well. Very, very well. I don't know how much that will cut into comic-time. We'll see.
And E. I've gone on longer hiatuses before. I think the difference now is that there are more readers. As a musician, I have a lot of practicing and a lot of traveling to do. I'll have my bachelor's degree in five months, and then I'll be pursuing my master's. This is a lifelong dream of mine. The comic is secondary. If there were more hours in the day, it would be on equal footing, but that's just not going to happen.
Christ, that was long.
And probably, yet again, sounded very angry for the majority.
I am very bad with words. Don't take me too seriously, just remember that I have a life, and yes, it does get in the way, but I will always come back to this comic, no matter what form.
And truly, thank you for reading. I brightens my day to know that people appreciate my work, especially when I'm feeling down about it for whatever reason.


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|Location of missing vehicles
|Position monitoring for communicable and uncommunicable mobile stations
|Cellular telephone location system
|Position identification system
|Method for locating a communication unit within a multi mode communication system
|Comroe et al.
|Vehicle tracking system
|Sheffer et al.
|Vehicle locating and navigating system
|Vehicle mounting apparatus of an automatic vehicle location system
|Cellular position locating system
|Stolen vehicle recovery system
|Emergency transmitter system
|Adaptable electronic monitoring and identification system
|Carroll et al.
|Manufacturing monitoring and control systems
|Anders et al.
|Vehicle identification technique for vehicle monitoring system employing RF communication
|Milliorn et al.
|Stolen object location system
|Implantable homing device
|Portable radio frequency emitting identifier
|Calling aids
a portable locator apparatus including:
a satellite receiver for receiving location information transmitted by a satellite, the location information being indicative of a location of the portable locator; and
a first cellular transmitter, coupled to the satellite receiver, for transmitting the location information over a cellular network;
a tracking system having a receiver for receiving the location information transmitted by the first cellular transmitter, the tracking system including a tracking controller for relating the location information to a map to provide a location output indicative of the location of the portable locator; and
wherein the tracking system further comprises:
an operator output apparatus, coupled to the tracking controller, for providing the location output to an operator to indicate the location of the portable locator;
a tracking memory, coupled to the tracking controller, storing response information indicative of a plurality of designated responders to be contacted upon receipt of location information from the portable locator; and
notifying means for notifying one of the plurality of responders in response to receiving location information from the locator apparatus, the notifying means attempting to notify at least one of the plurality of responders in a specific order.
a transmitter coupled to the tracking controller, and wherein the locator apparatus includes a cellular receiver, coupled to the cellular transmitter in the locator apparatus, the tracking controller providing an interrogation signal to the locator apparatus, the interrogation signal being transmitted by the transmitter in the tracking system and received by the cellular receiver in the locator apparatus, the locator apparatus transmitting the location information in response to the interrogation signal from the tracking controller.
a locator controller, coupled to the satellite receiver, the cellular transmitter in the locator apparatus, and the cellular receiver in the locator apparatus;
a locator memory coupled to the locator controller for storing location information; and
a locator input device for receiving inputs from an operator and providing input signals to the locator controller based on the inputs received from the operator.
connection means, for connecting the locator apparatus to an article;
detection means for detecting when the connection means is being disconnected in an unauthorized manner; and
means for sending the emergency signal in response to detection of the connector being disconnected in an unauthorized manner.
a receiver for receiving the position information, indicative of the position of the cellular transmitter, the receiver including a memory and a clock providing time and date information, the receiver receiving and storing a plurality of sets of position information, along with corresponding time and date information;
a mapping controller for relating the position information to a map to provide a location signal indicative of present and past location of the cellular transmitter; and
an output apparatus for providing an output to an operator indicative of the present and past location of the cellular transmitter, based on the location signal.
The present invention is drawn to a locator system. More particularly, the present invention is drawn to a locator device for locating a desired item based on satellite location information, and utilizing a cellular communication network.
It is presently difficult to locate and accurately track the movement of mobile items such as automobiles, pets, and people. However, given the present concern over abductions and car thefts, it is highly desirable to be able to quickly, efficiently and accurately determine the location of mobile items, and track movement of the mobile items. Present systems for determining and tracking the location of mobile items are subject to a number of significant disadvantages. Further, once detected, there is presently no organized system or method by which the located entity can be recovered.
For instance, there are current locator systems which rely on two-way radio locating devices. In other words, the item to be located is first fitted with a radio transmitter. Persons who wish to locate the item are equipped with a radio receiver. By using certain well known techniques, the item to be located can be located based on the two-way radio communication which takes place between the transmitter and receiver. This system has significant disadvantages. First, location can only be accomplished within several hundred feet of the actual location of the item to be located. In addition, such two-way radio transmitters commonly have a very limited range. When the radio receiver is out of the transmitters range, location is essentially impossible.
A second method of locating utilizes a strictly cellular communications network to locate the item. The item to be located is fitted with a cellular transmitter and the item is located based on triangulation from a plurality of cell site transmitter towers. However, this method also has significant disadvantages. A third party must be employed to perform the triangulation technique in order to do any location, whatsoever. In addition, the accuracy of this type of location technique is dependent upon the power of the individual cell site in which triangulation is taking place. The accuracy can be anywhere between three blocks (or approximately 300 feet) and in excess of three miles. Further, the triangulation in such a system only covers the area in which the particular cellular transmitting tower is presently controlling the cellular communication. Finally, in more remote areas, there is a far greater geographic spread between cellular transmitter towers. This makes the triangulation technique even less accurate.
In addition, neither of the above-mentioned systems (either the two-way radio locator system, or the cellular triangulation locator system) provides any mechanism or system for processing location information once it is obtained from the item to be located. Thus, any response generated based on these signals would typically be slow and inefficient. Further, response times of such systems typically suffer because the mobile item to be located, by its very nature, is typically moving. Prior systems do not provide any efficient mechanisms for extrapolating to what is believed to be a future destination of the item to be located.
The present invention provides a locator apparatus which includes a first receiver for receiving location information indicative of the location of the receiver. A memory is coupled to the first receiver and stores the location information. A cellular transmitter is coupled to the memory and the first receiver. The cellular transmitter transmits the location information to a second receiver where the location information is processed.
In one embodiment, the location information received by the first receiver is based on satellite transmissions. Also, in another embodiment, the second receiver which receives the location information from the locator apparatus provides it to a tracking system which relates the location information to a map. A mapped output is thus provided which is indicative of the location of the receiver.
FIG. 1 is a schematic-type diagram of a system according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a more detailed block diagram of a portable locator unit according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a more detailed block diagram of a data processor station according to the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an illustration of a portable locator unit according to the present invention.
FIG. 4A is a side view of the portable locator unit shown in FIG. 4.
FIG. 1 is an overall schematic-type view illustrating the operation of a locator system according to the present invention. FIG. 1 includes satellite 10, portable locator 12 attached to a person 14, cellular transmitter tower 16, data processor station 18 and responder 20. In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 1, satellite 10 is a satellite in the Global Positioning System (GPS). Satellite 10 continuously transmits longitude, latitude, and altitude information coordinates to earth.
The person 14 has attached, by clothing or another suitable attachment mechanism, portable locator 12 according to the present invention. Portable locator 12 includes a satellite transmission receiver which receives the positional information (longitude, latitude and altitude coordinates) from satellite 10. The positional information is received by portable locator 12 and stored in a memory located in portable locator 12. Portable locator 12 periodically stores additional location information received from satellite 10, as the individual 14 carrying portable locator 12 moves about. In the preferred embodiment, fifty sets of location information are stored in portable locator 12 on a revolving basis. In other words, after all fifty memory locations contain position information, the oldest position information is deleted from the memory and the next update is stored in that memory location.
Upon the occurrence of one of two actions, transceiver 12 transmits the most recently stored position information via a cellular network to data processor station 18. A first action which results in the transmission of the position information is that transmission is activated by the individual 14 carrying portable locator 12. This instance typically occurs when individual 14 is in need of some type of assistance. Under such circumstances, individual 14 activates a switch or other suitable input device on portable locator 12. In response, portable locator 12 initiates cellular communication via a cellular transmitter tower (or cell site) 16. In one preferred embodiment, data processor station 18 is also equipped with a cellular transceiver. Thus, data processor station 18 is capable of communicating with portable locator 12 via a cellular network. When portable locator 12 transmits position information via the cellular network, data processor station 18 receives that information. It should also be noted that any suitable receiver can be used, such as a receiver based on wire-line communication. In that case, data processor station 18 simply interfaces with a public switched telephone network station which, in turn, interfaces with cellular transmitter tower 16.
A second circumstance which initiates the transfer of position information from portable locator 12 to data processor station 18 occurs when data processor station 18 interrogates portable locator 12 via cellular communication. This will be described in greater detail later in the specification. Briefly, data processor station 18 is preferably provided with an operator input device which allows an operator at data processor station 18 to initiate communication with portable locator 12. As an operator requests data processor station 18 to initiate such communication, data processor station 18 sends an interrogation signal, via the cellular communication network, to portable locator 12. In response to the interrogation signal, portable locator 12 transmits requested information from the memory in portable locator 12 to data processor station 18 via the cellular network.
After data processor station 18 receives position information from portable locator 12 (either by operator initiation or interrogation from data processor station 18), data processor station 18 processes the position information to determine what action is required by data processor station 18. The action taken by data processor station 18 primarily depends upon the reason for initiation of communication with portable locator 12. For instance, individual 14 can initiate an emergency communication in which data processor 18 takes one action. However, individual 14 can also initiate a second level, or normal, communication in which data processor station 18 takes a second action. Further, if communication is initiated by data processor station 18, data processor station 18 may take yet another action in response to receiving position information from portable locator 12. All of these circumstances are described later in the specification.
Once data processor station receives the position information, it can generally be stated that data processor station 18 relates the position information to a map using a mapping system (such as mapping software). Data processor station 18 then sends this information, by any suitable means, to a responder 20.
Responder 20 is typically an individual or entity which is to be informed of the location of individual 14 based on the circumstance under which communication is initiated with portable locator 12. If individual 14 initiates an emergency communication by actuating portable locator 12, then responder 20 is typically the police or other emergency response personnel. However, if, for instance, individual 14 is not a person, but rather a pet, automobile, parcel, or other animate or inanimate object, an operator at data processor station 18 may be requested to locate the object carrying portable locator 12. In such a case, responder 20 would typically be the owner of the object and the location of the object would be provided to the owner to allow the owner to retrieve the object in due course.
Data processor station 18 typically communicates with responder 20 by sending an electronic communication over conventional wire line telephone lines and via modems. However, the operator of data processor station 18 can also telephone responder 20 and pass the relevant information via telephone. Other electronic communication apparatus can also be used, such as cellular telephones, telefacsimile machines, or any other suitable communication systems.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of portable locator 12 according to the present invention. Portable locator 12 includes satellite transmission antenna 22, GPS receiver 24, memory 25, control computer 26, operator input device 27, power supply and charger 28, battery 30, modulator/demodulator (modem) 32, cellular transceiver 34, cellular communication antenna 36, and connector 62. In operation, the position information transmitted by satellite 10 is received, through antenna 22, by GPS receiver 24. It should be noted that, in the preferred embodiment, receiver 24 is suitable for receiving from the GPS. However, receiver 24 could also be any other suitable satellite receiver for receiving position information from a satellite, such as a LORAN receiver.
The GPS receiver 24 decodes the satellite information and provides the decoded position information in digital form to control computer 26. Control computer 26 stores the position information in memory 25, along with the time and date when the position information was received. In the preferred embodiment, control computer 26 stores fifty sets of position information in memory 25, at predetermined time intervals, and then updates the information in memory 25 by erasing the oldest information in memory 25 and replacing it with the newest position information.
Power supply and charger 28, along with battery 30, supply power to the rest of portable locator 12 in a conventional manner.
Operator input device 27 typically includes a plurality of push button inputs. However, operator input device 27 can also include a membrane keypad input, or any other suitable operator input.
Once position information is stored in memory 25, and in response to an appropriate operator input from operator input device 27, control computer 26 retrieves position information from memory 25 and provides it in the form of position information signals to modem 32. Modem 32 modulates the position information signals and provides the modulated signals to cellular transceiver 34. Cellular transceiver 34 transmits the modulated position information signals, via antenna 36, and a cellular network (and optionally a wire-line network), to the data processor station 18.
Based on the particular operator input provided at operator input device 27, control computer 26 can also append an emergency indicator message to the signal transmitted by cellular transceiver 34. Also, based on the program instructions provided to control computer 26 (which are typically stored either in memory 25, or in a memory integral with control computer 26) control computer 26 may provide either the most recent position information stored in memory 25 in response to an operator input, or may provide all fifty of the saved position information sets stored in memory 25, or any combination thereof, to data processor station 18.
In the preferred embodiment, control computer 26 is a digital computer or other suitable controller or integrated circuit chip or chipset which includes a real time clock for providing time and date information. This information is appended to the position information stored in memory 25 and is provided along with the position information so that data processor station 18 is capable of tracking movement of individual 14 based on the time that the position information was logged.
Cellular transceiver 34 is also capable of receiving cellular communications. Therefore, when data processor station 18 sends an interrogation signal via the cellular network to portable locator 12, the interrogation signal is received, through antenna 36, by cellular transceiver 34. Cellular transceiver 34, in turn, provides the received signal to modem 32. The received signal is demodulated at modem 32 and provided in digital form to control computer 26. Upon receiving the demodulated interrogation signal, control computer 26 performs basically the same functions as if it was requested from operator input device 27 to transmit data. In other words, control computer 26 accesses memory 25 to send requested position information to data processor station 18.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of data processor station 18. Data processor station 18 includes CRT 38, control computer 40, operator input device 42, modem 44, transceiver 46, cellular communications antenna 47, electronic communicator 48, mapping computer 50, mouse 52 and CRT 54. Transceiver 46 is preferably a cellular transceiver (such as a cellular telephone) in which case it includes antenna 47 or a wire-line transceiver (such as a wire-line telephone) in which case no antenna is utilized. If a communication is initiated by portable locator 12, transceiver 46 receives the position information from portable locator 12. Transceiver 46 provides a modulated signal indicative of the position information to modem 44 which demodulates the signal and provides the position information, in digital form, to control computer 40.
In a preferred embodiment, control computer 40 is a digital computer with associated support circuitry, such as memory and timing circuitry 40A. Control computer 40 displays the position information, and any other relevant information, on CRT 38. Control computer 40 also provides the position information to mapping computer 50 which relates the position information to a map.
In a preferred embodiment, mapping computer 50 is also a digital computer having associated support circuitry such as memory and timing circuitry 50A. Further, mapping computer 50 is preferably programmed with commercially available mapping software, such as MapExpert 2.0 software commercially available by the DeLorme company. Various selections in the mapping and programming process are accomplished by the operator using mouse 52. It should be noted that mouse 52 can be replaced or accompanied by any suitable operator input device. However a mouse is preferable since the mapping software is provided in a pull down-type format. Mapping computer 50 also displays the position information after it is related to a map, on CRT 54. This essentially provides the operator of mapping computer 50 with a visual map indicating the location of portable locator 12.
In addition, mapping computer 50 sends signals indicative of the mapped position information back to control computer 40. In response, control computer 40 either initiates a cellular or wire line telephone call to responder 20 (shown in FIG. 1) or provides the relevant information to responder 20 via another electronic communicator 48. In the preferred embodiment, electronic communicator 48 is a telefacsimile machine, another computer, or another suitable electronic communicator. Alternatively, or in addition, the operator at data processor station 18, upon viewing the mapped information on CRT 54 calls responder 20.
In the preferred embodiment, the identity and telephone number of responder 20 is provided on CRT 38 once control computer 40 receives the position information from portable locator 12. If portable locator 12 is activated by individual 14 in a normal mode, position information is simply sent to data processor station 18, and control computer 40 lists a plurality of responders 20 which are to be contacted. The responders 20 are preferably listed in order of desired contact. In other words, the operator first attempts to contact the first responder. If the first responder is unavailable, the operator then attempts to contact the second responder, etc. Under such circumstances, the responders are advised that individual 14 has requested them to respond. The responder is also provided with the location of individual 14. The responders are dispatched to that location.
If individual 14 actuates portable locator 12 by initiating an emergency actuation, then control computer 40 determines that an emergency alert signal has been provided by individual 14 and provides a display on CRT 38 that indicates that either the police, or other emergency responders, are to be contacted immediately. Alternatively, or in addition, control computer 40 can iniate such communication with the emergency responder via transceiver 46 or electronic communicator 48. In addition, control computer 40 can provide the emergency responder with the location of individual 14, as well as a map of how to reach individual 14.
If the operator of data processor station 18 is asked to locate individual 14 (or any other object or entity which is carrying portable locator 12), the operator inputs, via operator input device 42, instructions to control computer 40 to interrogate portable locator 12. Control computer 40 then provides an interrogation signal to modem 44 which is to be transmitted via cellular transceiver 46 and a cellular network, to portable locator 12. The interrogation signal provided by control computer 40 (as previously discussed) causes control computer 26 in portable locator 12 to retrieve a desired amount of location information from memory 25 and transmit the information back to data processor station 18. As when individual 14 initiates such communication, the position information is provided from control computer 40 to mapping computer 50 which relates the position information to a map and provides an appropriate output.
Data processor station 18 can also perform a tracking and extrapolation function. Control computer 26 in portable locator 12 is programmed to periodically store additional information in memory 25 at predetermined time intervals. In a preferred embodiment, the position information is updated in memory 25 every five seconds. However, it should be noted that any suitable interval can be programmed into control computer 26.
Since fifty sets of position information are stored, data processor station 18 can track movement of individual 14 over the past four plus minutes. Based on this movement, data processor station 18 can extrapolate a straight line pattern which indicates expected movement of individual 14. This tracking and extrapolation feature is particularly useful if individual 14 is moving at a high rate of speed and crossing a number of cellular networks, or is moving in and out of cellular networks. This function is also particularly useful should satellite communication be lost for any period of time. Such an extrapolation and tracking function allows data processor station 18 to continue to track individual 14 and portable locator 12, even though only periodic transmissions are being received.
In addition, the update interval, along with the number of update information sets to be stored in memory 25 can be changed and reprogrammed by the operator at data processor station 18. This can all be accomplished remotely through the cellular (or wire-line) network.
It should also be noted that mapping computer 50 or control computer 40 is preferably programmed to save many more than fifty sets of position information. In this way, the control computers can create a map which essentially traces the route of anything carrying portable locator 12, for any amount of time.
Control computer 40 is also preferably programmed with a database containing identification information of all entities carrying portable locators 12. Such information typically includes color, make and model of cars; and weight, height, hair and eye color of people, etc. This information is provided to responder 20 when the responder is dispatched.
FIG. 4 is a front view of portable locator 12. In the preferred embodiment, portable locator 12 includes a hard plastic housing which covers the necessary circuitry. Further, portable locator 12 includes a plurality of call buttons 56 and 58. In order to simply send a message that a responder is to be contacted, the operator presses a single call button 56. In order to send a message that a second responder is to be sent, the individual 14 actuates a second call button 58. Further, in the preferred embodiment, the individual 14 can send an emergency message indicating that an emergency responder is to be dispatched to the appropriate location. In this instance, individual 14 presses both buttons 56 and 58 for a predetermined time interval, such as two seconds. Also, buttons 56 and 58 are preferably recessed into the housing to reduce the likelihood of accidental activations.
FIG. 4A is a side view of portable locator 12. The rear of portable locator 12 includes a pin 60 and a female connector 62 which is magnetically connected to pin 60. In the preferred embodiment, the insertion of pin 60 into connector 62 is sensed by control computer 26 by using any suitable sensor such as a magnetic sensor or a magnetic or other switch. Connector 62 is preferably only releasable upon control computer 26 receiving an infrared release signal, or a radio frequency release signal, from a remote (preferably hand held) device. If one attempts to remove connector 62 from pin 60 without control computer 26 first receiving the appropriate release signal, this indicates that the connector is being tampered with and control computer 26 immediately sends an emergency signal to data processor station 18.
It is worth noting that both control computer 40 and mapping computer 50 could easily be integrated into a single computer with the mapping software, communication software and identification information data base loaded into that single computer. This would eliminate the need for one of CRTs 38 and 54. However, should two computers be used, they are typically connected through an appropriate communication link, such as an RS232 serial data port, or an appropriate parallel data port. This allows control computer 40 and mapping computer 50 to be spaced apart from one another.
It should also be noted that the location information can include not only longitude and latitude, but also altitude and speed. The speed is typically calculated by either portable locator 12 or data processor 18 based upon the sets of information stored in memory 25, and the time which elapses between each set of data.
Further, while the present invention has been described primarily with respect to the GPS, any positioning system which provides longitude and latitude coordinates could be used with the present invention. The receiver in portable locator 12 would simply be replaced with an appropriate receiver to accommodate reception of the necessary signals from the positioning system.
Finally, while the present description has been provided with respect to only a single, portable locator 12, any number of portable locators can be used with data processor station 18. Each portable locator 12 is preferably assigned an identifier or address such as a number or alpha-numeric identifier. This identifier is used in communication to and from data processor station 18.
Although the present invention has been described with reference to preferred embodiments, workers skilled in the art will recognize that changes may be made in form and detail without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.


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PORTLAND, Ore., May 7 (UPI) -- Margaret Groening, who married one cartoonist, gave birth to another and inspired the cartoon character Marge Simpson, has died in Oregon. She was 94.
Margaret Groening, who didn't go by "Marge" even though her son Matt gave that name to the matriarch of his cartoon family, "The Simpsons," died peacefully in her sleep April 22, an obituary carried in The (Portland) Oregonian Monday stated.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer, and a daughter, Patricia. Besides Matt, she is survived by her daughters Lisa and Maggie; another son, Mark; a brother, Arnold; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Margaret taught high school English before starting her family.
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At this session of the SLE Workshop at HSS, Jillian Rose, LMSW and Suzy Kim, LCSW discussed the effects of sex, sexuality, and intimacy for people living with SLE (lupus). Rose and Kim explored the physical, psychological, and emotional challenges around sex and intimacy, and provided some practical strategies and tools for both individuals and couples.
Jillian Rose started the presentation by explaining the importance of starting a conversation about sexuality and intimacy. "It can be uncomfortable, and we don't want to talk at you; we want to talk with you about this topic," Rose said.
Rose outlined the different points she wanted to touch upon, including: test
Rose opened the conversation by asking, "What is sexuality to you? When you hear 'sexuality,' what does it mean to you?"
"A loving, physical closeness with another person," one member of the audience replied.
"Creating a balance for yourself," said another.
Rose agreed with both definitions. "Sexuality can be all those things. Sexuality can be all those wonderful attributes that make up who you are in the roles that you're in, for example, as a partner, as a lover, as a friend, as a husband, and as a wife; it encompasses many things. It's not only the aspects of sex."
Rose asked another question: "When we say the phrase 'Let's get intimate,' what does that mean?"
One member said, "closeness." Another said, "connection."
Rose explained that intimacy is not only a physical connection; it also includes social, emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects. Intimacy involves you as whole person -- how you perceive yourself and how you share yourself with others.
Sexuality is often overlooked as a topic of discussion in the healthcare system. Rose asked members: "How many of you have been asked by your rheumatologist, 'How is your sex life? What is going on with you?' How many of you have ever had that experience?"
Rose explained how infrequently sexuality or sexual functioning is addressed with patients. Doctors, social workers, and nurses don't routinely ask patients questions related to their sexual activities. Sexual functioning is not normally a part of a routine physical exam, so it is rarely brought up during the exam.
In a 2009 study, Antonio G. Tristano interviewed about 10 rheumatologists who had large rheumatology practices, and only 12 percent of these surveyed said they assessed for sexual functioning.(1) "That is a very, very low percentage of rheumatologists with large practices who saw over 500+ patients," said Rose. "Only 12 percent really assessed for sexuality. Therefore, it clearly shows that we're not talking about it."
Why are Professionals Silent and Why are You and I Silent?
Professionals are often silent about sexuality and intimacy because they are limited in time during one medical visit. They're not able to talk to each patient about their sexuality in addition to questions about their medication and treatments.
That makes the issue of sexuality "kind of abstract and 'out there' and not really a part of you," Rose said.
The other reason might be that the subject can be uncomfortable. Professionals are not sure if it is their right to ask and are often ambivalent: "Am I supposed to be talking about this? Is this my role? Who is supposed to be having this conversation? I know things are happening and I know this exists, but am I supposed to assume the role with this patient?"
Also, a lot of physicians are not trained in this area, so they feel they can't address it.
Patients' Feelings: How About Us? How Do We Feel?
Patients feel discomfort when approaching the subject as well, even though they see sexualized images all the time in the media and elsewhere in their daily lives.
"Yes, sex as a topic is still taboo and uncomfortable for many of us," Rose noted. "That may come from cultural influences, how we were brought up, the society we live in, and how our parents display affection."
Fear, she suggested, is another factor. A patient may think that it is best to keep this issue to themselves since it's a personal issue and they are afraid of how people are going to react if they discuss such issues.
Sexuality in those with lupus is impacted in two primary ways: physical and emotional.
Physical Effects
Physical symptoms may include the following:
There are other factors that may impair sexual function:
Studies that look at some of the symptoms:
Fatigue and pain are two of the main reasons individuals refrain from engaging in sexual intercourse, according to a 2004 study.(2) Rose explained that when a person is feeling these symptoms, they might not really want to be involved in such activities. The same study shows that the pleasure of intercourse can be diminished by pain of joint movement or difficulty in finding a position that does not cause discomfort. Another study shows that "difficulties in sexual performance [are] related to overall disability and hip involvement while demised desire and satisfaction were influenced more by prevalent pain, age, and depression."(1)
Curry, et al (1994) did a study of 100 lupus patients and 79 non-lupus patients, and asked lupus patients to also bring their friends with lupus. They were matched up by age, job, and education level. The control patients didn't have lupus. In the study, lupus patients reported more gynecological problems such as missed periods, more menstruation, and vaginal infections in the past month than normal controlled patients without SLE. She also found that a number of gynecological problems were significantly correlated with diminished lubrication, subjective arousal, and low satisfaction.(3) SLE had a significant impact on satisfaction of patients if they felt aroused or not.
In other studies, it was found that stress of a chronic illness can reduce vaginal moisture (1) and that Raynaud's Phenomenon can affect the tongue and nipples.(2)
In one of the studies, decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, and failure to ejaculate was reported in 19-35 percent of men with SLE.(2)
While anti-rheumatic drugs do not generally impair sexual activity, impotence has been described in several patients treated with methrotrexate. Medications used for pain or inflammation, such as methotrexate and naproxen (Naprosyn®), have rarely been described to adversely influence ejaculation in men. Drugs that treat rheumatic illnesses such as SLE are less likely than the disease itself, or a person's reaction to the disease, to be the cause of sexual dysfunction. However, since medications can have such effects for some people, if your sexual function has changed, ask your rheumatologist if any of your medications might be related.
A study done with 169 rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients found that about half of patients surveyed lost sexual desire during the course of their illness. Sixty percent of those RA patients were dissatisfied with the quality of their sex life, and sexual dysfunction was experienced equally by both male and female patients.(2)
We can see over time that patients with rheumatic illnesses such as RA or SLE may lose interest in participating in sexual activities and satisfaction. Also, men and women with SLE don't discriminate in terms of how they experience sexual dysfunction at similar levels.
Tips to counteract physical symptoms:
Decreasing the Impact of Lupus Symptoms with Raynaud's Phenomenon:
Emotional Effects and Psychological Factors
Sexual intimacy is not only impacted physically, but emotionally. Some effects include the following:
Many studies show that having a good sexual and intimate lifestyle can lead to a healthy self image. Physical problems, emotional problems, and partnership difficulties that come from stress related to the disease can reduce the quality of one's sex life. There can also be a weight concern that is associated with lower sexual activity. Patients were found to experience depression and express greater concern for their bodies.
Rose shared that it is crucial to understand that the largest factor leading to sexual dysfunction is not physical.
In one study, four percent of SLE patients experienced problems with sexual functioning. Twenty percent experienced problems with their self-image.(1) It is important to think about how you perceive yourself in your own environment, in relation to your partner and family. It has a big impact on your sexual functioning and sexual satisfaction.
Several studies show that patients with SLE withheld from having intimate relationships and abstained from sexual activities. One study shows that a large number of patients abstained from any sexual activities including petting, intercourse, and masturbation. The study also showed that African American woman usually cut off sexual relations when faced with medical challenges. Additionally, the frequency of sexual activities was lower among women with SLE. For example, when compared to a control group of women without SLE, women with SLE engaged in sexual activities an average of two thirds as frequently as the control group.(3)
An important reminder is recognizing that sexuality and intimacy is about the "entire person."
Body Image and Self-Esteem:
You need to have a positive attitude about sexuality and yourself. For example, some may feel that their sexuality is defined by their hair, and they lose all their hair because of their illness. According to Rose, it's about changing your perception and being more open-minded.
Rose presented an example: Every year, Hospital for Special Surgery - in collaboration with the SLE Foundation - organizes "Healthy Day" to encourage and invite women with SLE to a day featuring pampering with hair and make-up. They encourage SLE women to come and dress and look pretty. This really helps build their self-esteem. "Defining attractiveness and beauty for your own self," Rose explained.
Tips for Health Care Professionals:
Patients with RA with hip joint problems who may need a complete hip replacement can improve their sexual ability to pre-disease levels by 50%.(1) Women with SLE who experience mild sexual impairment can be easily treated, especially if their disease is under control.(3) For other patients, there are other ways to maintain a sexual life that does have to do with sexual intercourse. For example, alternative positions or oral/genital stimulation can increase pleasure.
Rose ended her discussion with a quote from a 2008 study by Sage Bolte, MSW: "We, as human beings, crave interaction. We have a natural desire to be touched, hugged, caressed, and loved, whether this is fulfilled by a partner or close friendships. Most people desire close relationships that involve intimacy at some level. Sexuality and intimacy are not life or death issues but are very real quality of life issues."(5)
During her section of the discussion, Ms. Rose asked the group, "What kind of physical symptoms impair sex and intimacy?"
"It wasn't about the physical impairment," was one response. "It was more about thinking if my partner was going to leave me."
"Am I going to find someone to be in relationship with?" another responded. "Is anyone going to feel that I am a burden because of my illness?"
For the second part of the discussion, Rose introduced Suzy Kim, LCSW, to speak about these issues and others involving the impact of relationships on SLE patients.
Kim showed a cartoon that addressed the issues that couples deal with over time. Things start to pile up: bills, finances, the loss of jobs, taking care of children. All couples have problems managing some aspect of their life, not only just those with chronic illness.
Kim pointed out that sex is a good thing. Studies have shown that sex can reduce the risk of death, reduce stress, improve sleep, and help to cultivate a satisfying relationship. Kim further explored issues of couples and addressed some questions that help reveal an individual's mentality towards sex.
Key questions to ask yourself:
Kim emphasized that intimacy is the emotional, social, mental, and spiritual sharing we have with a person. SLE is one of the things that can affect a couple's life, but there are so many other factors such as stress, illness, children, infidelity, employment changes, financial, mental and emotional well-being, other acute traumas, and growing old together.
Impact of SLE on a Couple
Roles and responsibility changes can often affect a relationship. Lupus patients might say, "I was doing really well. I had my job, and we're both working. Now, I don't have my job anymore, and I have no control. So my partner will become responsible in that area."
It's just the nature of the balance of the relationship that, more often, the individual with the chronic illness will have feelings that they are bringing less to the table than their partner.
When an SLE patient has a flare up, it can cause feelings of guilt, shame, anxiety, resentment, and/or blame. He or she may think, "I feel bad/guilty/selfish for asking for what I want. I don't know how to bring it up in a conversation because the children are there." At other times, the individual might not be feeling well but may still want to be touched.
As Dr. Patricia Love emphasized, "Good verbal communication is the key to good sex." Couples should share their emotions and explore their sexuality.
First steps include the following:
Strengthening your emotional and physical intimacy:
Kim introduced the term "sensate focusing," which is often used in couples therapy. She then explained the importance of this method. This exercise focuses on attending to your body and the needs of you and your partner, engaging in sexual exercises that avoid the genitals. The aim of this method is not to have achieving orgasm be the goal. This really takes away from the stress of needing to have an orgasm.
Exercise for couples that can be done at home:
It is important to recognize that intimacy is not just sexual intercourse, but that there are many other ways to express love and connection, such as:
Important factors to take home:
Kim ended the presentation with an important quote from Amy Bloom: "Intimacy is being seen and known as the person you truly are."
Learn more about the HSS SLE Workshop, a free support and education group held monthly for people with lupus and their families and friends.
Ackerman Institute for the Family, 149 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075, 212.879.4900, http://www.ackerman.org/
Imago Relationship International: http://www.gettingtheloveyouwant.com
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors and Therapists (AASECT): http://www.aasect.org/
Arthritis Care UK, "Relationships, Intimacy, and Arthritis" (downloadable booklet near bottom of this page)
1. Tristano, G. A. (2009). The impact of rheumatic diseases on sexual function. Rheumatol Int.10.1007
2. Østensen, M.( 2004). New insights into sexual functioning and fertility in rheumatic diseases. Best Practice & Research Clinical Rheumatology 18,pp.219-232.
3. Curry, L.S., Levine B.S., Corty, E., Jones, K. P. and Kurit M.D.(1994). The Impact of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus on Women's Sexual Functioning. The Journal of Rheumatology 21:12,pp.2254-2260
4. Blake,DJ., Maisiak, R., Graciela, S. et al.(1987) Sexual quality of life of patients with arthritis compared to arthritis free controls. Journal of Rhumatology 14:pp. 570-576
5. Bolte, S. The impact of Lupus on sexuality and intimacy. Lupus MD. Retrieved March 17, 2009.
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mercredi 30 mai 2012
Packaging UQAM au SIDIM
Thanks to my colleague Patrick Evans and a bunch of devoted students from the School of Design, Packaging UQAM was present at the SIDIM in Montreal last week.
lundi 28 mai 2012
Poilu | Simon Laliberté
This humoristic packaging offers the function of assembling two products (two paintbrushes) together with only one cardboard printed on both sides. One paintbrush is a big one and the other is a small one for finishing touches. Once it's folded, the package has two possibilities: 1. Protecting paintbrushes while you carry them on. 2. Support paintbrushes when it's filled with paint. Each paintbrush has been named and linked to a size number to identify them. The natural hairs of some paintbrush have been dyed. A paintbrush wall support is offered after you bought the product in order to keep you workspace clean and organized.
vendredi 25 mai 2012
Voodoo Tea | Anne-Marie Léger
Note: Si vous êtes un politicien ou un premier ministre, ce produit n'a aucun effet sur le contribuable ou sur le chef étudiant.
Nothing is more human than all these little rituals and habits transforming the experience of tea into a gesture of ultimate refinement? In this spirit, Anne-Marie Leger of my packaging class presented the Voodoo Tea packaging. The product is to first find a Turk's head. For those few in Quebec who wouldn't use a famous politician: you could take anyone that you dislike. Scalding your victim to a human pouch size, you can soak it into boiling water in a legal way, still making you feel better.
Note: If you are a politician or a prime minister, this product has no effect on the taxpayer or on student leader.
mercredi 23 mai 2012
Ne cachez pas votre sourire | Trident
mercredi 16 mai 2012
Tranche de thé | Anne Ouellette
When there were still courses going happening in our universities in Quebec, I was teaching packaging design. It is true that after 14 weeks of student strike, the time has passed and everybody has lost the rhythm. Anyway, my last project proposed to the students last winter was to develop innovative packaging for tea. Anne Ouellette proposed a compressed tea to cut on a bar of hard wood into which is inserted a specially designed knife.
lundi 14 mai 2012
FUNE | Gerlinde Gruber
This packaging design is inspired by the streamlined frames of ships and fish and is as green as possible. The material saving cut, needs no complex graphics and is easy to assemble without adhesive. It includes a carrier for the soy sauce cup and the chopsticks are used as a needle for closing. The containers are space saving, reduced to its essentials. Biodegradable PET-coated cardboard was chosen, as it's an eco-friendly material that can be recycled along with normal waste paper. It gives the finished product a clean look. Red and black were picked as they are strong colours associated with Japanese culture. This packaging design is called FUNE - Japanese for ship.
jeudi 10 mai 2012
Packaging UQAM au SIAL
Packaging UQAM is very proud to be part of the Montreal SIAL this year. In addition to Professor Sylvain Allard's lecture, UQAM's students exhibit their packaging projects. Packaging design seams to interest the visitors a lot. One should mention the work of Claude Dallaire, Luis Trépanier, Sophie Pepin, Millagros Buroncle Maria Rodriguez, Audrey Bergevin, Alan Pivovar, Veronique Gohier, Nicolas Ménard, Gabrielle Saintonge, Stéphanie Malak, Jean-Michel Mercier, Geneviève Côté.
mardi 8 mai 2012
Madame Monsieur | Exposition des finissants
Oui oui, je sais c'est la grève du carré rouge. Mais il y a tout de même une expo à ne pas manquer demain au Centre de design ! On se voit demain à 18h!
Yes... I know our students are still on strike but... we still have this great exhibition tomorrow at 6PM at the Centre de design. The best from our students.
Yes... I know our students are still on strike but... we still have this great exhibition tomorrow at 6PM at the Centre de design. The best from our students.
Ursula, l'ail des ours | Eszter Laki
Eszter Laki. "Nous sommes allés à la montagne pour cueillir des kilos de cette plante délicieuse (également appelé ail sauvage) et nous ne pouvions pas attendre pour faire ce pesto à l'ail. La recette pour ce pesto frais et savoureux : ail des ours, fromage Grana Padano, pignons de pin, huile d'olive et quelques épices font le pesto frais et savoureux. Le nom de la marque (Ursula) est inspiré par le nom latin de la plante (Allium ursinum).
Ursula is a nice package design for a self-made bear's garlic pesto by Hungarian designer Eszter Laki."We went to the hills to pick kilos of this delicious plant (also called ramsons or wild garlic) and couldn't wait to make pesto of it. Grana padano, pine nuts, olive oil and spices made the pesto fresh and tasty. The name of the brand (Ursula) is based on the latin name of the plant (allium ursinum)."
jeudi 3 mai 2012
Tournesol | Stéphanie Malak
Voici une jolie réflexion de pliage de Stéphanie Malak dans mon cours d'emballage. Par un pliage le contenant fait allusion à la forme de la fleur de tournesol.
Here's a nice bending experimentation Stéphanie Malak in my packaing course. The folding of the container refers to the shape of the sunflower.
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The Kyoto based practice Kazuya Morita Architecture Studio realised this home for a for young couple, in a neighbourhood of old Japanese style houses in a calm village near Nagoya, Japan. While the outside is designed according to traditional architectural environment, the inside is characterised by very smart, spacial organisation.
"The site is within a calm village near Nagoya, Japan. It is a housing for young couple, and just next to this architecture, there is an old Japanese style house their parent lives. To respect for and harmonize with neighboring environment, we delivered traditional hipped roof as many neighboring houses has. This characteristic pentagonal geometry of plan was delivered to have the maximum space in this site and adequate open space around it. Then we start to think about how to live under the second landscape, pentagonal hipped roof."
"Five main structural walls were set in radially, and it makes possible to take in the outside spaces as extension of interior spaces. In the center of the architecture, radial walls were cut off in dome shape, to make space for a dining table. Here, under the peak of the landscape, we have tall ceiling height and whole families can enjoy their dishes all together and wide range views to gardens. In 5 surrounding spaces with low ceiling height, under the skirts of the landscape, people can stay calm and relax with appropriate distance from others, just like a life in our traditional house."
"Besides delivering this characteristic geometry (it is a kind of technology) to the plan of this architecture, we tried to use the most usual wooden structure system what most Japanese houses are constructed nowadays. Walls were finished with round corner in Japanese traditional white plaster."
Structure: wood
Site area: 692.63 sq
Built area: 87.73sq
Project partners:
Structure engineer : Mitsuda Structural Consultants
Construction : HATANOKOUMUTEN Co,. Ltd.
to the Kazuya Morita Architecture Studio profile @ Architonic


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What is a Persona Chart?
The birth horoscope is a "script of life" which gives me an exact overview of my "drama". If we translate the horoscope drawing into a view of a stage, the circle of the horoscope becomes the circle of the stage, and the planets turn into people or actors.
Every single person in the drama has his or her very own history, has individual energies, individual needs, has weaknesses and strengths, and individual physical and psychological responses. Each person has an individual way of going through life, as well as an individual path to consciousness.
The birth horoscope represents these twelve characters in their particular arrangement as parts of the whole. We want to show a new way of looking at the chart. We do not look at the whole, but consider its parts. We will not forget, of course, that whole is more than the sum of its parts. And we keep in mind that we will do what we are doing now only for a limited period of time. But we will do it anyway.
We learn a method by which we can take out a single one of these inner personalities, and look at it closely and independently from the others for a while. The birth chart provides us with little information about this personality: we only know the zodiacal sign, its house placing, and its relations with other planetary personalities. This is not a vast amount of information. For this reason we will take a step which might sound outrageous at first: we cast an individual horoscope for this inner personality.
The individual characters on the stage of my life have birth dates themselves, i.e. they have to "come to light". This phrase contains the secret of their birth. They are born the moment the Sun, which has brought me (my outer self) to light (for example on 22.8.62, at 13h22), reaches this inner personality for the first time and thus "brings it to light". If Mars in this horoscope is 26 degrees 42 minutes Aquarius, the Sun reaches the "warrior" on 3.2.63 at 1h32. Now, I have the dates I need for Mars' horoscope: the birth date of the "warrior".
In technical terms: A Persona Chart is the chart for the first transit of the Sun over the position of another natal planet. All Persona Charts 'happen' within the first year after a person's birth, when the Sun makes its first circle around it, and 'wakes up' one subpersona after the other.
We call this horoscope a "persona chart". For one, this horoscope describes one of my inner "personalities", and secondly, it is derived from "per-sonare" and therefore associated with the motif of "that which rings through". Each of the inner personalities rings through the whole consisting of all the other personalities. A special sound rings through the whole chart. An individual sound!
This inner personality has - an ascendant - a ruler of the first house - a Sun, which is always the protagonist (because the Sun take the place which was taken by Mars before) - again 12 characters on the stage (!) - a midheaven.
We can treat this horoscope like a normal horoscope, but we have to keep in mind that it is not our chart, but the chart of this one person within us. We have to take care not to take this horoscope for the whole.
Persona charts are horoscopes of independent personalities - we cannot stress this often enough. Personalities inside me. The birth chart is the horoscope of the most important inner personality, of my Sun. (Therefore the Sun does not get an extra persona chart, because the horoscope this personality would have a year after birth - that is when the Sun returns to the place it had at birth - has already a different name: it is called Solar Return Chart). All the other inner personalities are relegated to second place in "traditional" astrology.
Persona charts are horoscopes which promote the other personalities beside the Sun to the rank of protagonists. They take these personalities more seriously than the birth chart does. We think it is really unfair that on the stage of life only the one (Sun) protagonist is endowed with a biography, and that only his life is given description. The other personalities are simply seen as minor characters. For this reason we want to provide a method which allows the reader to provide the other characters with biographies (i.e. life descriptions) of their own. It will occur to you that these personalities have unjustly been neglected for so long, and - to go even further - that they themselves have an ego and their own members of the cast!
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If we credit the integrated circuit with one thing, it should be the taming of the electromagnetic spectrum. If you want to create or capture visible photons, there are plenty of compact devices to choose from, incorporating everything from miniature photodiodes and lasers to LEDs and slim charge-coupled devices. And if you want to pick up or send a radio signal, there are a staggering number of receivers, transmitters, and antennas to suit your needs.
But the IC hasn't conquered every bit of the spectrum, and one region stands out: the terahertz frontier, a range that extends from the highest frequency radio waves to the lowest frequency infrared light. Over the decades, engineers have made many attempts to create compact, solid-state devices that can harness it, but terahertz radiation has proven particularly tricky to use.
Why does it matter? For one thing, terahertz radiation has a lot of promise for noninvasive imaging in industry, medicine, and security. Unlike X-rays, terahertz waves are too low in energy to knock electrons off atoms, which could damage living tissue. And because of their shorter wavelength, they can produce pictures that are far sharper than those made with microwaves, the current safe imaging alternative.
Terahertz waves also occupy a unique window of the electromagnetic spectrum where a large number of molecules emit and absorb radiation. The signals produced when a molecule jumps among rotational modes form a unique and highly distinctive chemical fingerprint. If we can devise compact, easy-to-manufacture terahertz spectrometers that can detect these fingerprints, we could, for example, use them to identify the constituents in a patient's breath or flag a potentially dangerous substance.
For a long time, these sorts of applications were out of reach. Until recently the only sources capable of creating significant power in the terahertz range have been custom-built, temperamental affairs that take up entire optical tables, are difficult to transport and calibrate, and can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
But recent research has shown that miniature sources can be just as powerful. And we've used these sources to make the first integrated devices that can simultaneously emit and detect terahertz radiation. These devices are proof that terahertz signals can be handled in a small, portable, mass-producible package. For the first time, we can begin to imagine a bright future for terahertz technology, one full of innovation.


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Two survive earthquake and tsunami after 9 days in Ishinomaki
Two survive earthquake and tsunami after 9 days in Ishinomaki
Lee Jay Walker
Modern Tokyo Times
The police in Miyagi prefecture have issued heartbreaking news day in and day out since the devastating earthquake and tsunami hit parts of Japan. This applies to thousands of people being killed and announcing this news to family members or friends who have survived. Therefore, when two survivors were found after nine days it was "a ray of sunshine" amidst so much pain, anguish, and sorrow.
Amazingly an 80 year old grandmother and her 16 year old grandson have survived the 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami after nine days in harsh and brutal conditions in Ishinomaki, Miyagi prefecture.
The four police officers who rescued Sumi Abe and her grandson Jin Abe were amazed and Jin Abe was only concerned about his grandmother. He told the rescuers "save my grandma" and this devoted grandson, despite all the hardship that he had suffered, was only thinking about the wellbeing of his grandmother.
A police sergeant who was amongst the four rescuers was also flabbergasted that people could survive such a grueling ordeal. Yoichi Seino from Ishinomaki police station stated "I'm astonished that there were people who stayed alive" and "I'm so happy (to hear that)."
Clearly the police officers involved were overwhelmed because after so many dead bodies being uncovered in Ishinomaki it was a much needed pick up and it shows you how dedicated the search and rescue teams are. After all, the psychological impact of witnessing such harrowing scenes will leave a deep impact.
Therefore, this one glimmer of pure joy will mean so much to everyone involved in looking for any possible survivors in Ishinomaki and in other cities and towns which have been pulverized by the devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Sumi Abe and Jin Abe were found shivering and apparently they had survived on small leftovers. The bitter cold and mass uncertainly must have made the nine days seem like years but somehow they got by on yogurt, coke, and a few other things. Therefore, their survival instincts and strong bond gave them a collective desire to pull together and somehow hold out for nine days.
Sumi broke down with masses of tears when the police officers found them and Jin could only think about his grandmother. When a police officer asked Jin what he would like to be when he is older he replied "An artist."
It was clear that Jin was in a bad condition when he was found but Dr. Michio Kobayashi stated that both were in "good health and eating breakfast well." Therefore, both Sumi and Jin have responded well to the care of the Japanese Red Cross Ishinomaki Hospital and Dr. Michio Kobayashi and fellow staff will also feel warm inside because they have witnessed so much suffering.
Yukio Edano, Chief Cabinet Secretary, commented that "I believe this kind of miraculous event is inspiring news to all the victims who are going through difficult situations as evacuees."
Therefore, this one "ray of sunshine" in a "torrent of despair" will have warmed the hearts of so many. Also, amidst all the devastation of Ishinomaki you have a 16 year old boy called Jin Abe who survived and he still dreams of being an artist and showing the world the beauty of this world despite the events that he just witnessed.


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Programming for the 2014 TBA Convention
(Tentative Schedule - Current as of 6/5/2014)
• Coup: The Day the Democrats Ousted Their Governor, Put Republican Lamar Alexander in Office Early, and Stopped a Pardon Scandal
Bench/Bar CLE Program at Gatlinburg Convention Center, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
When investigators learned of a scheme of selling pardons cash — setting free some of the state's worst criminals — it set in motion a bold move by a small bipartisan group of Tennessee officials to swear in Governor-elect Lamar Alexander three days ahead of schedule. Author and political observer Keel Hunt takes readers behind the scenes in this dramatic political transition in his well-received book, Coup. Joining him at this presentation are two of the key participants in the events of that day in 1979 — former U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee Hal Hardin and former Tennessean publisher John Seigenthaler.
• Oliver Diaz: Justice Under Fire
Bench/Bar CLE Program at Gatlinburg Convention Center, 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Former Mississippi Supreme Court Presiding Justice Oliver E Diaz Jr. spent much of his time on the bench fighting attacks from special interest groups. Though defeated in his 2008 reelection bid, Diaz saw his experience inspire John Grisham to write "The Appeal," a story of political and legal intrigue in a state where judges are elected in partisan elections. Diaz's case also is one of four discussed in the documentary film "Hot Coffee."
Don't miss hearing Diaz recount his story, and how he believes that the popular election of appellate court judges negatively impacts our system of justice.
• Iowa Justice to Speak on Election Challenges
Bench/Bar Luncheon at Gatlinburg Convention Center, Noon to 1:30 p.m.
The Iowa Supreme Court justice who authored the opinion permitting same-sex marriage in the state – and later watched three of his colleagues on the bench fall in retention elections – will be the featured speaker at this year's Bench/Bar Luncheon during the TBA Annual Convention. Chief Justice Mark Cady will talk about the Varnum v. Brien decision and the attacks that followed from out-of-state groups that targeted the justices for deciding that the state's statue limiting civil marriage to a union between a man and a woman violated the Iowa Constitution.
• Better Next Year
Joint TBA/TLAW CLE programs at Park Vista Hotel, 2 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
This session offers a cornucopia of ideas, resources, projects and people to help you thrive.
2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Build Better Relationships and Manage Through Resistance, presented by mental health professional and addictions counselor Jennifer Angier
3:00 - 3:30 p.m. Aging Choices, presented by Sara Beth Warne of Aging in Place Services, and Elizabeth Moss of Caregivers by WholeCare
3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Caregiving & The Type A Personalities, presented by Cindy Laverty of The Care Company
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• Made Ole Jed a Millionaire: Eminent Domain & the Acquisition Land for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
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Learn about the acquisition of land for the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the issues involved.
• Why We Need Fair Courts: The Benefits of a Fair and Impartial Judiciary
TBA CLE program at Park Vista Hotel, 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., presented by Alistair Newbern, Assistant Professor of Law at Vanderbilt Law School
Professor Newbern will share why retention elections are important to a fair and impartial judiciary in Tennessee..
• Texts From Last Night ... And Ethics
Joint TBA/TABL CLE at Park Vista Hotel, 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m., presented by Brian Faughnan
Texts from last night can be a cold splash of reality the next morning. So are those hasty emails and un-planned responses to clients when you are in a hurry. This session will test your quick thinking as well as your quick draw as participants will reach for their cell phones in a texting race to the right answer. Join Brian S. Faughnan with Lewis Thomason for this highly interactive program. Be prepared to participate, learn, keep your phone on, text, and laugh at some not so funny text examples.
• Common Ethics Knowledge
Joint TBA/TABL CLE at Park Vista Hotel, 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., presented by Brian Faughnan
Are you smarter than a law student? Are you smarter than a high school student? Are you smarter than a 7th grader? These are not qualities that will necessarily help you do well in this particular game show. Whether you know the ethics rules or not, agreeing upon the right answers to ethics questions presented may be a struggle especially in moonshine country. Watch as our special guests make their best guesses as they learn about how we are going to use interactive technology to have a lively competition and a little bit of fun.
• Shine and Wine
TBA CLE at Park Vista Hotel, 2:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m., presented by Dan Haskell and Matt Scanlan of Gullett Sanford Robinson & Martin PLLC, Rob Pinson of Bone McAllester Norton, PLLC, Rep. Mike Carter, R-Ooltewah, and Sen. Doug Overbey, R-Maryville
Hear the latest on wine-in-grocery-store and craft distilling of moonshine legislation from the insiders. Following that, lawmakers will provide an overview of legislation from the 2014 session important to lawyers.| TBA Law Blog


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GoPro App - Available Now!
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
GoPro App 1.0 is now available! You can download it from the iTunes App Store.
Features available upon release:
- Operate and control your GoPro HD HERO2 camera on your smartphone or tablet
- See exactly what your camera is filming in real time - frame your footage exactly the way you want
- The GoPro app provides instant remote access to your camera's control settings and features
- Monitor your HD HERO2 camera's mode, resolution, frame rate setting, memory card capacity, battery life and Wi-Fi signal strength
Upcoming features in future GoPro App releases:
- Access all content on your camera's SD card for preview, browsing, and file management
- Multi-camera control
The GoPro app will be compatible with most smartphones and tablets:
- iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S (iOS 4.3 & 5)
- Basic compatibility with the iPhone 5 and iOS 6. Full compatibility will be available soon
- iPod Touch 4 (iOS 4.3 & 5)
- iPad 1, 2 & 3 (iOS 4.3 & 5)
- HTC Thunderbolt or other Android 2.2 devices, coming soon
- Motorola Droid X or other Android 2.2 devices, coming soon
- Samsung Galaxy Nexus 4G or other Android 4.0 devices, coming soon
- Samsung Galaxy Tablet or other Android 3.1 devices, coming soon
You will need a Wi-Fi BacPa or Wi-Fi Combo Kit to use the App with your GoPro HERO2 camera.
The GoPro App is not compatible with the original HD HERO cameras.
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