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The WorkForce Pro GT-S50 document image scanner offers an amazing value with its remarkable reliability, powerful performance and easy-to-use features. With a daily duty cycle of up to 1200 sheets, plus a 75-page feeder, it's ready to tackle any task in busy office environments. Scan everything from business cards to rigid ID cards. The GT-S50 easily scans both sides of one sheet in just one pass in color, grayscale or bi-tonal.
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Great scanner!!
The GT-S50 works great! Scans are consistently good quality, no misfeeds or shredded documents (5,000 pages and counting). Recommend it for personal or small workgroup scanning of documents of up to ~50...Read complete review
The GT-S50 works great! Scans are consistently good quality, no misfeeds or shredded documents (5,000 pages and counting). Recommend it for personal or small workgroup scanning of documents of up to ~50 images. Scanning larger documents (to one PDF) is likely to take a while because after the computer converts a scanned image, it must then append it to the PDF file ... which takes progressively more time as the file size grows. After about 25 images, the scanner starts slowing down. At 50 images, it's crawling (from 20 PPM to 1 PPM). My computer is a new MacBook Pro with the fastest processor, has lots of processing power ... and the GT-S50 consumes every bit of it. The only issue I've experienced was during setup. The quick start guide says to install the software first, then connect the scanner. The software CD wouldn't install automatically so I located the folder on the CD with the software and manually installed it. The installed software didn't work. I then went to the Epson Support website (under Mac OS X - Lion) which said don't use the CD, just connect the scanner and Mac OS X will discover it and install the correct driver(s) ... which it did. Nice if Epson updated the quick start instructions to save this bit of extra (unnecessary) work. A nit: all of the bundled software (OCR, bizcards, etc.) are Windows apps. Nice if Epson would reflect this in their product materials. Bottom line: if you have a Mac, you get a scanner ... no software. :-(
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Ordered a workforce GT-S80. Arrived seemingly intact. Problems with freezing after installation. I live in the middle of nowhere. All epson could do is suggest I take it too a service center....Read complete review
Ordered a workforce GT-S80. Arrived seemingly intact. Problems with freezing after installation. I live in the middle of nowhere. All epson could do is suggest I take it too a service center. My deadline has passed and I am returning my unit. Too bad, looked like possibly a good unit. Support is paramount when it comes to matters like this as is time.
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great product but not working with Win 8.1
By GINNY
from Tucson, AZ
Comments about Epson WorkForce Pro GT-S50 Document Image Scanner:
This was a great product until I had to update my computer after 7 years. I've tried everything to get it to work with my Windows 8.1...it just won't work. I even bought a new USB cord thinking that was the problem. I can't seem to find the right driver to get the error resolved. Any suggestions or solutions to this problem would be great. So right now, I don't recommend anyone to purchase this machine.
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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By Aggie
from Fredericksburg, VA
I have had my scanner for almost 4 years and use it all the time. My husband is a cancer patient and I have had numerous forms for insurance companies and the place of employment, etc. I am an independent contractor and use the scanner for my business. The one complaint I have is that the only software I was able to find is Presto Page Manager. If you have any other recommendations of software for my scanner, I would like to be informed of such.
Reliable and fast
By LCSW
from Morris County, NJ
I use the scanner many times most days. It is easy to use, reliable, and quickly scans multiple pages of documents.
Office workhorse worthy
By Tess
from Salt Lake City
We picked this up in Feb of 2014. love it. It is a workhorse. It has accomplished thousands of pages as we work towards a paperless office. We are not sure how to get rid of the squeaking wheels, and after a while of constant scanning it will make us reboot, but other than that, the quality, and performance have been fantastic....
Good product, gone bad
By Examiner
from Fergus Falls, Minnesota
I purchased this several years ago, and didn't ever use the high capacity built into the machine. It worked well for several year, but now insists on trying to do multiple copies of about ten of each document, making me wait until it finishes its errors, which forces me to go onto the screen and adjust manually to keep the one good one I need. The company's support people tell me I can't resent the machine to do only one copy. They said the motherboard must be faulty. Warranty is expired, and I don't know what the cost to fix might be. Good machine when it functioned as intended. I just need to know how to reset the # of copies thing, and can't find anything in the user manual.
Great Scanner!
By Oso Rojo
from Garden City NY
I was using Xerox scanners and tried one of this out due to price. It was amazing! The GT-S50 feeds paper what will chock the Xerox and keeps on moving. I've deployed about a dozen of these to customers and they all love them.
Replacement Parts an Issue
By WboroMoe
from Sherman, TX
When first purchased I would have given much higher marks. Even through the first year. But by time the roller and pad needed replacing the second time the parts were 'out of stock' and are still unavailable six months later. I have since purchased another company's products to replace our 3 GT-S50s here.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
GT-S50 great
By big O
from New York, NY
I have scanned well over 25,000 pages, one side and two and have had great results. The only thing that is important is to clean the scan windows all the time. The scanner has been a life saver.
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By ja
from Omaha, NE
We have five of these that we are unable to get replacement rollers for. They are not much good if you are unable to use them. This item has been on back order by the manufacturer for 4 months that I am aware of. It is ridiculous!
By Steven
from CA
Speed, quality and document handling accuracy is the best I have ever used and I have had 3 other big brand name scanner and they do not come close in overall performance. Easy to set up, configure and use. Thank you EPSON for a great and reliable product.
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Just had some challenges with my scoot today (2010 r1200gs)
Got the EWS! error and the little (happy) yellow triangle.
Trouble is - this usually means that the ring antenna is kaput - and your bike won't start. Well I was having the opposite problem - and my bike wouldn't shut down.
I could even take the key out of the ignition - and she'd still be running. Once or twice, I'd hit the kill switch on the right hand side, and she;d still keep on goin'.....
I took a spin round to my dealers so the lads there could take a look - and they were closed for year end stock taking - not open till next week.
when I got home, I could kill the engine - but even removing the key completely, would leave the lights on - in the end I had to disconnect the neg terminal on the battery to kill the circuits completely.
One other point of note - was there was a little black box - LHS - about even with your left calf when sitting on the bike. It has two lines going down to the exhaust flappy unit (sorry, I'm not a wrench) - well it kept going through some sort of cycle - making repeating noises like a small electric servo motor was turning slowly around - pausing - then repeating ..... - sounded as though it never quite completed its cycle, so it would just repeat, over and over ...... when I wiggled it, it would cause the headlamp to go on and off. strange.
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There will probably be Diana in the girl combo, for sure! I'll be very suprised if it isnt! Something like Charlotte Diana or Alice like everyone is saying would be so cute but would fit in well with the 'royal names'
I don't know if this is true but someone said on twitter
'Kate Middleton said that if the baby is a boy, then it will have a popular british name, I can't wait to meet baby Mohammed'
I had to laugh.
I hope it's not true though, it will be really disappointing if they name it something typical like Jacob when they could easily pull of something better like Arthur or Alfred.~ Under Construction! ~
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I'm in two minds. While I'd LOVE to have a King Arthur on the throne, I'd also like to have a son named Arthur and I don't want to share his name with anyone else! Even if my Arthur is a hypothetical Arthur I'm also divided if I want a girl to share her name with a family member (Elizabeth and Diana, the obvious choices) or to be the "first" in her family to have it (when's the last time they had an Alice or Mary?)
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I don't really think we'll see a Diana, at least not as a first name. I just think it may be too much too soon. And since a girl could inherit the throne, I can't really see the Queen getting on board with a future Queen Diana. SHe was a wondeful woman, but there was so much sadness associated with her that I don't think it'll make it into that first name spot. I would, however, love to see it as a middle name, and I have no doubt that we will.
I don't think we'll see a Victoria either. Again, that is a lot of baggage to pass on to a little girl. Of course, many names that are in consideration come with baggage, especially the ones associated with famous (or infamous) monarchs.
Personally, I would love to see a little Matilda. It pays homage to Queen Matilda, the daughter of Henry I, and the first female ruler of England. That is certainly appropriate for the first little girl who could inherit the throne ahead of any possible brothers. Another Queen Matilda was the wife of King Stephen.
I would not be surprised to see Elizabeth, Diana and Victoria in a middle name spot. I also like Alice - it is a traditional name that has a more modern, whimsical feel to it.
Matlida Elizabeth Diana Alice
For a boy, I like both Alfred and Frederick. Alfred brings to mind Alfred the Great, and the adorable nickname ALfie. Frederick was the father of George III and great-grandfather of Queen Victoria.
For middle names, I would not be surprised to see Arther - it is a middle name for both William and Charles. Other likely possibilities are Philip - to honor WIlliam's grandfather, George - another traditional favorite, and MIchael - to honor Kate's father.
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I updated to iOS7 on my 4s and didn't like it at first but got used to it. I didn't like what it did to the camera ...when you take a pic it looks like it's cutting off the top and bottom ...was hard to see what you were really getting in the shot. And it ran really slow. Also everything seemed so white. Hurt my eyes. I got used to it pretty quickly though. I just got my iPhone 5s and I love the camera and have been having fun with the iMovie app. Takes great photos. And everything runs really quick. I like the fingerprint dealio to unlock the phone too. Nice a fast.
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Took me a little while to get over the stupid look of the icons and screens in the built in apps, not sure what they were thinking with the "look" but it is not a winner in my book.
That said I do like the features. My wife and I both have iPhones so we got to try it on one before we committed on both (sorry Lisa but once you go to 7 there is no going back).
My phone was previously jailbroken, I did the jailbreak so I could tether and so I could turn the wifi on and off without 18 key strokes. The update essentially stole one of the most popular jailbreak tweaks and turned it into the swipe up from the bottom deal. Also the new mulit tasking with the mini screens is straight out of a jailbreak tweak I had before 7. Essentially this update did everything I had to tweak my phone to do aside from the tethering.
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1. Swipe up from bottom.
2. lock screen picture fills the whole screen now. Not a huge deal but it is better IMO.
3. Swipe up and down on lock screen.
4. "Contact" button is always on the top of your text convo now. Before you had to scroll all the way up to get that button to call the person.
5. Ability to create folders for your pictures instead of having 1,000 pictures to scroll through to find the one you want. Also they are now automatically sectioned by date and place you took the pic. Kinda cool to be able to look at collections based on date and place.
6. Better editing options for the camera.
7. You can set your apps to automatically update from the appstore now instead of being presented with red icons. I don't like the red icons, I feel compelled to clear them, this takes care of some of those for you.
8. Multi tasking is much much better now.
9. Safari now has unlimited pages instead of the 8 you had before.
10. You can now swipe left on an email and get a bunch of options on what to do with it, whereas before you had to open the email to get those options.
11. The maps app is now shown on the lock screen when it is giving you turn by turn so you can just glance at the phone instead of swiping to open to see what is next. This would be much better if the apple maps app was actually worth using, but if they ever get it anywhere near google maps it will be a nice feature.
12. Siri is more helpful than before.
13. You can fit more icons in a folder now.
14. Some of the visual changes are appealing such as the way the icons float to their positions when you unlock the phone, pretty minor but is a nice look.
I made this list for me as well, hadn't really quantified the changes for myself. Yes the icons and native screens look stupid, but IMO the new features make it worth the update. I am holding out hope that they will update the look given all the negative feedback on the icons and such. But for my $.02 I would not avoid updating based on the look, you eventually get over that and the features make the phone better and easier to use.
But as I said before, don't update thinking you can go back if you don't like it. Once you update you are stuck with it.
Based on this info I updated my 4S to iOS7 and so far I like it. The main reasons for me were the easy access to on/off wifi and unlimited safari pages but I'm also liking the way Safari lays out the various pages and how a double click of the button brings up my recent text conversations. Oh and I've also discovered iTunes radio! Pretty cool!My Training LogMy Race Log
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Still dislike. Most of the pretty changes seem to have make things slower. The unlock screen has a larger keypad which makes for a further reach from button to button to unlock (aka I cannot unlock as quickly). Swiping to the left now to delete a message means your thumb has to go back to the right to hit the delete button (inefficient). The calendar is stark white and it seems more difficult to navigate than the old calendar. Safari icons on the bottom are not always there and seem to appear/disappear at their own leisure (I find if I scroll up or down really fast they will appear, but that just slows me down when I am moving around fast).
Still hoping I get used to some of these things, but overall I think it is more cutesy than functional. I was hoping the changes would make things easier/faster, but I am definitely slower. However, my slowness may also have something to do with me continuing to get older and crankier. So maybe that's the root of my issues.My Training LogMy Race Log
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Quarterly Report: 2014, October - December (Q2), Crooked Creek
Crooked Creek
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Community Sanitation Overview:
Most homes lack plumbing; residents haul water and honeybuckets. A new well provides treated water, and a new washeteria has been completed. The school, store, and three homes have individual wells, wastewater tanks and plumbing. The school wastewater drain field is failing. The community needs a new water tank and landfill with access road. Electricity is provided by Middle Kuskokwim Electric Cooperative.
RUBA Status & Activities This Qtr:
Anchorage RUBA staff made numerous contacts during the quarter with Traditional Council President, Evelyn Thomas and bookkeepter Bedusha Thomas about ongoing IRS tax liabilities. RUBA staff also offered to conduct an updated RUBA assessment and to invite a member of the council to attend RUBA trainings. Fourth quarter Authorization to Request Federal Tax Information for Crooked Creek showed substantial past-due taxes and civil penalties. Ms. Thomas stated that in May of 2011 an ice jam caused river levels to jump 30 feet. At least 24 houses were destroyed, under water or floated off their foundations. Ms. Thomas stated that the tribal council received grants to replace services and housing and were advised to apply for a second EIN number. Since that time, they have experienced tax problems. The bookkeeper stated that they file the 941 and EFTPS online every two weeks and have been paying taxes. Anchorage RUBA staff contacted Judy Pearson, Indian Tribal Governments Specialist, who supplied detailed information on the EIN number and stated she would be happy to meet with Ms. Thomas and RUBA staff to discuss the taxes and fees. When contacted Ms. Thomas declined a meeting.
RUBA Activities for the Coming Qtr:
RUBA staff will continue to provide services to the Crooked Creek Council when requested.
Essential Indicators:
9 of 26
Sustainable Indicators:
15 of 27
Total Score:
24 of 53
Essential Indicators
All revenues and expenses for the utility are listed in the utility budget.
The utility has adopted a balanced realistic budget.
Monthly financial reports are prepared and submitted to the policy making board.
The utility is current in paying all water/wastewater electric bills.
The utility has on hand a year's adequate fuel supply or it has a financial plan to purchase an adequate supply.
The utility is receiving revenues (user fees or other sources) sufficient to cover operating expenses.
Sustainable Indicators
The utility is receiving revenues (user fees or other sources sufficient to cover operating expenses and Repair & Replacement (R) costs.
YTD revenues are at a level equal to or above those budgeted.
YTD expenditures are at a level equal to or below those budgeted.
A monthly manager's report is prepared.
Budget amendments are completed and adopted as necessary.
Finances Comments
Anchorage RUBA staff requesed but did not received any budget reports for this year.
Accounting Systems
Essential Indicators
The utility has adopted a collection policy and actively follows it.
The utility bills customers on a regular basis.
An accounts receivable system is in place which tracks customers and reports past due accounts and amounts.
An accounts payable system is in place.
The payroll system correctly calculates payroll and keeps records.
A cash receipt system is in place that records incoming money and how it was spent.
The utility has a cash disbursement system that records how money was spent.
Sustainable Indicators
A chart of accounts is used that identifies categories in a reasonable, usable manner.
Monthly bank reconciliations have been completed for all utility accounts.
The utility has a purchasing system that requires approval prior to purchase, and the approval process compares proposed purchases to budgeted amounts.
Accounting Systems Comments
All essential and sustainable indicators have been changed from yes to no because of a lack of response from the tribal administrator and bookkeeper. The previous RUBA assessment was completed in 2011 and it is not confirmed if policies are still enforced. Previous reports stated that the Crooked Creek Traditional Council has a collection policy that was adopted on May 8, 2008 that states that if payment is not received and a repayment agreement has not been signed seven days after the past due notice was mailed; the clerk may begin collection actions. Bills are sent to customers on the first of each month. Currently there are only the clinic and school that receive a water usage bill as the two are the only water customers within the community. Residents are on a honey bucket system and the watering point is managed by the Crooked Creek Traditional Council. The Crooked Creek Traditional Council uses 2010 QuickBooks Premier for Non-Profits and uses Windows 7 for the accounting computer. The President has stated that all financial transactions are done with check, and any tokens bought with cash are recorded on a daily token log. To conserve paper, the bookkeeper and President are thinking of going to a weekly or monthly token log. The bookkeeper manages all fund expenditures and has to get approval from the President to ensure that funds are available. Bank reconciliations are done using QuickBooks.
Tax Problems
Essential Indicators
The utility has a system to accurately calculate, track, and report payroll tax liabilities.
The utility is current on filing tax reports.
The utility is current on making tax deposits.
If there are any past due tax liabilities or recorded tax liens, a lien release has been issued or a repayment agreement has been signed and repayments are current.
Tax Problems Comments
A signed authorization to request federal tax information was received from the Tax Payer Advocate Service on December 12, 2013. It was reported that payroll taxes are due from 2011-2013 with significant civil penalties. The State Department of Labor did not grant tax clearance, reporting a missing report. Crooked Creek is not listed on the October Lien Watch Report. Anchorage RUBA staff contacted Judy Pearson, Indian Tribal Governments Specialist, who supplied detailed information on the EIN number and stated she would be happy to meet with the Tribal President and the LGS to discuss the taxes and fees. When contacted, the President declined a meeting until she could meet with the tribe's bookkeeper and has not returned any phone calls.
Personnel System
Essential Indicators
The utility has a posted workers compensation insurance policy in effect.
Sustainable Indicators
The utility has adopted and uses a Personnel Policy, which has been reviewed by an attorney, AML or Commerce for topics and language.
The utility has adequate written job descriptions for all positions.
The utility has adopted and follows a written personnel evaluation process that ties the job description to the evaluation.
The utility has an adequate written hiring process.
The utility has personnel folders on every employee that contain at least: I-9, Job Application and Letter of Acceptance.
The utility has a probationary period for new hires that includes orientation, job training/oversight, and evaluations.
The utility provides training opportunities to staff as needed and available.
Personnel System Comments
The Crooked Creek Traditional Council is not listed among the Division of Workers Compensation database verification search. The Crooked Creek internal controls document has the internal administrative and accounting controls and job descriptions. All personnel folders are kept in a locked file cabinet in the council office. The council does not require a probationary period for all new hires. Trainings are offered when funding is available.
Organizational Management
Essential Indicators
The entity that owns the utility is known; the entity that will operate the utility is set.
The policy making body is active in policy making of the utility.
The policy making body enforces utility policy.
The utility has an adequately trained manager.
The utility has an adequately trained bookkeeper.
The utility has an adequately trained operator or operators.
The utility has adopted the necessary ordinances (or rules and regulations) necessary to give it the authority to operate.
Sustainable Indicators
The utility has adopted an organizational chart that reflects the current structure.
The policy making body meets as required.
The utility complies with the open meeting act for all meetings.
Organizational Management Comments
The Crooked Creek Traditional Council is a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) federally recognized tribe. The council is the policy making body for the utility and meets the second Tuesday of every month. The President is considered the utility manager and the operators report to the President and council. The President has also been the tribal office administrator since 2003. The President's resume was received and has the duties that the President has covered both as tribal office administrator and President. The bookkeeper has been employed with the tribe since 2005 and continues to be self sufficient and proactive with accounting issues. The primary water treatment plant operator is certified in Water Treatment 1, Waste Water Collection Provisional and Water Distribution Provisional and has been employed with the tribe since approximately 1998 to present. Resumes for the bookkeeper and water treatment operator were provided to the Anchorage RUBA staff. The organizational structure is in the Crooked Creek Wastewater Utility Business Plan. As a traditional council, the tribe is not required to have regular scheduled meetings, but has established the second Tuesday as a regular meeting each month. Public notices are posted and has the topics of each meeting.
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The utility operator(s) are actively working towards necessary certification.
The utility has a preventative maintenance plan developed for the existing sanitation facilities.
Sustainable Indicators
The manager receives a monthly O&M report from the utility operator and routinely "spot checks" the facilities to see that the maintenance items are being completed.
The utility has a safety manual and holds safety meetings.
Utility facilities have not suffered any major problems/outages due to management issues that are unresolved.
The utility is operating at the level of service that was proposed.
The operator provides status reports to the manager on a routine basis.
The utility has completed and distributed its "Consumer Confidence Report".
The utility is not on the "Significant Non-Complier" (SNC) list.
The utility maintains an inventory control list.
The utility maintains a critical spare parts list.
Operation of Utility Comments
The primary water treatment plant operator is certified in Water Treatment 1, Waste Water Collection Provisional and Water Distribution Provisional and has been employed with the tribe since approximately 1998. The RMW stated that he has a copy of the operations and maintenance manual for the water treatment plant. Spot checks are made by the operator and there are some issues that the operator has repaired onsite. One issue is a crack in the settling tanks that has been repaired and the operator routinely checks to ensure that the crack is repaired and not leaking. Since there is only one operator, the utility does not hold formal safety meetings. There have been no level of service problems due to management issues. The utility is not on the SNC list. The operator knows what parts are needed and orders them as needed. No current inventory or critical spare part lists are maintained.
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In an effort to share the extraordinary "12-12-12" concert for Sandy Relief with many of those most impacted by this storm, Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, The Madison Square Garden Company and The Weinstein Company today announced that this unprecedented event will be simulcast live in select movie theaters in hurricane-affected areas throughout the tri-state region. This presentation will be FREE of charge to all attendees and complimentary refreshments will be provided.
Select theatres from Clearview Cinemas, Bow Tie Cinemas, Frank Theatres, Marquee Cinemas, National Amusements and Rave Cinemas to participate. Free tickets are available now at the participating theater box offices, and will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Event producers James Dolan, John Sykes and Harvey Weinstein issued the following joint statement: "The live simulcast of this historic benefit concert in movie theatres will provide a welcome opportunity for those people still recovering from the devastation to have an enjoyable and much-needed night out. Seeing this incredible all-star lineup on the big screen and hearing it in surround sound will certainly make for a memorable evening."
This special one-night-only live music event will benefit the Robin Hood Relief Fund and help provide assistance to people throughout the tri-state area who have been affected by Hurricane Sandy. "12-12-12" The Concert For Sandy Relief, will take place on December 12, 2012 at Madison Square Garden in New York. The all-star lineup includes Bon Jovi, Eric Clapton, Dave Grohl, Billy Joel, Alicia Keys, Chris Martin, Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band, Eddie Vedder, Roger Waters, Kanye West, The Who and Paul McCartney, with other artists to be announced.
The concert is being produced by James Dolan, Executive Chairman of The Madison Square Garden Company; John Sykes, President of Clear Channel Entertainment Enterprises; and Harvey Weinstein, Co-Founder and Chairman of The Weinstein Company. The concert is being presented by Chase.
Thanks to the generosity of concert organizers, sponsors, and Robin Hood's board of directors, every single penny from ticket purchases and donations will go to serve the victims of Hurricane Sandy through the Robin Hood Relief Fund, which is providing money, material and know-how to local organizations that are serving families and individuals in the regions hardest hit by the storm.
New York Locations
Clearview's Grand Avenue Cinemas,1849 Grand Avenue, Baldwin, NY
Clearview's Franklin Square Cinemas, 989 Hempstead Turnpike, Franklin Square, NY
Clearview's Babylon Cinemas, 34 Main Street, Babylon, NY
Clearview's Bedford Playhouse, 633 Old Post Road, Bedford, NY
Clearview's Central Plaza Cinemas, 2630 Central Park Ave.,Yonkers, NY
Clearview's New City, 202 S. Main St., New City, NY
Clearview's Port Washington Cinemas, 114 Main St., Port Washington, NY
Clearview's Squire Cinemas, 115 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY
Clearview's Chelsea Cinemas, 260 West 23rd Street, New York, NY
National Amusements' Linden Boulevard Multiplex, 2784 Linden Blvd., Brooklyn, NY
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National Amusements' Farmingdale Multiplex, 1001 Highway 110, Farmingdale, NY
New Jersey Locations
Clearview's Middlebrook Galleria Cin.10, 1502 Rte 35 South, Ocean, NJ
Clearview's Closter Cinema, 130 Closter Plaza, Closter, NJ
Clearview's Kinnelon, 25 Kinnelon Rd., Kinnelon, NJ
Clearview's Parsippany Cinema 12, 3165 Rte 46, Parsippany, NJ
Clearview's South Orange 5, 1 Trenchard Place, South Orange, NJ
Clearview's Succasunna Cinema 10, 21 Sunset Strip, Succasunna, NJ
Clearview's Warner Quad-Ridgewood, 190 E. Ridgewood Ave., Ridgewood, NJ
Clearview's Wayne Preakness Cinemas, 1220 Hamburg Tpk, Wayne, NJ
Frank Theatres Towne Stadium 16, 6733 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
Frank Theatres South Cove Stadium 12, 191 Lefante Way, Bayonne, NJ
Marquee Cinemas, Orchard 10, 1311 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ
National Amusements' Edgewater Multiplex, 339 River Rd, Edgewater, NJ
Rave Cinemas Hazlet Multiplex, 2821 State Route 35, Hazlet, NJ
Connecticut Locations
Bow Tie Cinemas Regent 8, 64 North Main Street, South Norwalk, CT
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Yet even when the disease is caused by the same mutation, it can provoke dramatically different degrees of illness.
Across the country, people with severe mental illness live what appear to be normal, successful lives.
Advanced dementia has often been treated as an amalgamation of symptoms in the aging, rather than a deadly illness in itself.
The evidence is mounting: mental illness might be caused by microbes.
Severe, chronic mental illness was viewed as relatively rare.
The study of human illness depends on bloated rodents.
Most suffer from drug or alcohol addiction, mental illness or both.
So sometimes the treatment was worse than the original illness.
Also features extensive exhibits on the history of the treatment of mental illness.
The authors explain that the links between illness and economic loss are complicated.
Rumors spread that the music itself could cause mental illness.
Staffing shortages due to illness would increase that dramatically, creating backups.
If that turns out to be so, it will affect the understanding and treatment of mental illness.
Fame only made dealing with her mental illness that much more stressful and put her under more pressure.
Poverty, corruption, illness are all part of the story.
Characteristically, no announcement was made as to where she had gone, or whether her illness was serious.
Today, the illness has become chronic and manageable with the use of effective multi-drug treatments.
The water is said to ward off illness for the rest of the year.
The ailment isn't an illness in the traditional sense.
Keep the potato salad cold, or hold at room temperature for no more then four hours to prevent any illness.
But this pat explanation obscures a lingering paradox of depression, which is that the mental illness is extremely common.
The same goes for missing cats or cats suffering from illness.
He was not the first doctor to witness the strange illness.
Society has also shifted its view of the causes of mental illness.
To him, every mental illness stemmed from a physical defect in the brain.
Severe mental illness alone is not generally enough to cause violent behavior.
Placebos work if the illness is psychosomatic in nature, but if the illness if real, it will not work.
The uncertainties of a chronic illness can include job insecurity.
But instead of discovering life-preserving elixirs, the emperor contracted a fatal illness.
Conversely, common lore is that when the body gets chilled, it is more vulnerable to illness.
Some are stoic about illness and have to be watched for small signs of pain.
Mental illness was closely correlated with physical symptoms that were a consequence of glandular action.
Pleading illness, he did not attend the surrender ceremony.
Studies suggest the genes you inherit can affect the chances of developing the illness.
They had no doctors and medical science was in its infancy in any case, so they had no way of diagnosing their illness.
It faced illness, crowds, and high winds that delayed its climb.
When it can't flow freely, the body is prone to illness.
When the chicken is slaughtered, the harmful bacteria contaminates the meat, and can end up causing illness in whoever eats it.
He never published a word about his own mental illness.
Usually the illness lasts from three to six days, and people recover quickly.
Psychopaths don't exhibit the manias, hysterias, and neuroses that are present in other types of mental illness.
The city was an example of what happens when absolute political power, money, and mental illness are combined.
Her illness has many shifting names and ambiguities.
Tells about nineteenth century artists and their ability to transcend their illness to create art.
In totalitarian regimes, dissidence is treated as a mental illness.
No one had foreseen the illness that brought my father down.
She suddenly thought that perhaps her illness was due to exposure to insecticide.
They were rarely given a thorough evaluation for addiction, mental illness, or other typical afflictions.
Tells about the dangers faced by merchant mariners: accidents, injuries, illness at sea.
And his staff was said to be angry that his illness was being blamed.
The illness that annihilated her sight and hearing, and left her mute, has never been diagnosed.
Mildred died of a lingering painful illness, towards the close of the seventh century.
It did in medical circles, but depression wasn't anything that anyone ever talked about as an illness.
He's been in a nursing home for five years now, since illness made it impossible for him to remain at home with his parents.
They followed him secretly, outed him to his family and persecuted him for his illness.
Consumers are reminded that properly storing, handling and cooking eggs should help prevent food-borne illness.
For maladies as common as influenza, the best strategy against illness is vaccination.
Illness is the night-side of life, a more onerous citizenship.
And his mental illness meant that his power to control the brush varied.
The excesses of his works were read as the symptoms of his illness.
The only thing he seemed to be suffering from was the boredom from having to fake illness on a beautiful spring afternoon.
Brady also avoids the trap of arguing whether or not someone with a mental illness is responsible for his actions.
Drugs that alleviate symptoms of mental illness in mice often wind up producing human treatments.
What they didn't know is how this feeling begets illness.
Then he heard of a radical new treatment for mental illness: drilling into the skull and disconnecting the frontal lobe.
During the last three decades, mental illness has been literally cast into the streets.
Lee has investigated the use of metabolic-rate measures for the early diagnosis of serious illness.
We must be truly tackle mental illness on a family, community, and society level.
Mice that were infected with bird flu and three days later were injected with the treatment exhibited no symptoms of illness.
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Getting tomorrow's cars on the roads today will create jobs, cut fuel bills and air pollution, and reduce our dependence on oil.
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Most kids don't think a cuddly dog would ever hurt them, but the fact is about 4.7 million dog bites occur every year in the United States — and more than half of kids bitten are under age 14. Dog bites can be much more than an innocent little nip, and some require hospitalization or even surgery.
Teaching kids a few basic dog manners, though, will let them — and dogs — enjoy safer encounters.
Any breed of dog might bite. And just because a dog is small or seems friendly doesn't mean it can't do some damage. Even the nicest, most well-trained family dog may snap if it's startled, scared, threatened, agitated, angry, or hungry.
No matter how well you think you know the dog, always supervise your kids around someone else's pet. To reduce the risk of bites, teach kids these safety guidelines:
A lot of the responsibility for preventing dog bites falls on the owner's shoulders. Before getting a dog, talk to a professional (such as a veterinarian or reputable breeder or pet shelter) to discuss what type of dog or breed is best for your household. Ask questions about the dog's temperament and health. A dog with a history of aggression is not suitable for a household with kids.
If your family has a dog, make sure it gets all required immunizations and regular vet checkups. Also, have it spayed or neutered. Consider taking your dog to obedience school to make it more social and obedient, and thus less likely to bite someone.
When you take your dog out in public, always keep it on a leash so you can be in control if its behavior gets out of hand. If you have kids, closely supervise them when they're around the dog and never leave an infant or toddler alone with your pet.
Even if you don't own a dog, make sure that your kids understand some "nevers" about being around dogs:
If your child is bitten by a dog, contact your doctor, particularly if the dog is not yours. Some dog bites need to be treated in an emergency department. The force of a dog's bite can actually result in a fracture (broken bone). Some dog bites can seem minor on the surface but can cause deeper injuries to muscle, bone, nerves and tendons.
While rare, rabies and other kinds of infections from dogs like bacterial infections can occur and should be treated as quickly as possible. Be sure to ask your doctor if your child needs antibiotics to prevent a dog bite from becoming infected. Not all cuts (lacerations) due to dog bites are stitched because this type of repair can increase the risk of infection. Your doctor will decide which lacerations should be stitched.
Try to have the following information available to help the doctor determine the risk of infection and what kind of treatment, if any, your child needs:
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Date reviewed: January 2012
Originally reviewed by: Nicole Green, MD
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Investigations into allegations of graft in parastatals have seen the police arrest the former CEO and acting CEO of Air Zimbabwe on corruption charges.
Peter Chikumba, the national airline boss from 2007 to 2010, and his successor Innocent Mavhunga, were picked up by police in Harare on Thursday. Company secretary Grace Pfumbidzai was nabbed on Wednesday.
The airline has been rocked by the scandal that resulted from its appointment of Navistar Insurance Brokers in 2009 to handle the insurance of its planes.
The insurance transactions are said to have violated the airline's tender regulations. There are claims of premiums being 'fraudulently' overcharged by almost $10 million over a four-year period.
This week Transport Minister Obert Mpofu fired all the boards under his ministry for non-performance. This included the Air Zimbabwe board led by Ozias Bvute. Political observers have noted however that only the 'small fish' have been exposed and arrested in the scandals that have emerged, with the real culprits, like cabinet ministers, still enjoying protection from President Robert Mugabe.
Meanwhile there are reports that senior officers in the Zimbabwe National Army are earning as much $10,000 per month in basic salaries, in addition to a range of other perks. Rank and file soldiers earn a monthly average of $370.
Sources in the ZNA Pay and Records Department revealed to The Zimbabwean newspaper that ranks of Lieutenant Colonel and above enjoy hefty perks, and most of them are war veterans.
The lowest paid private soldier earns an average $340 before transport and housing allowances, and the next nine ranks to that of major are separated from each other by a mere $20 a month. The salary difference widens with each senior rank. Generals enjoy salaries in the $5,000-$10,000 range, plus fleets of vehicles.
Giles Mutsekwa, the MDC-T's secretary for intelligence and security, said while it is their wish to see all civil servants and members of the defence forces well remunerated, they were however concerned with ZANU PF's selective handling of the issue by paying huge salaries to the military hierarchy.
As more reports of corruption in parastatals and government institutions are released, the board and management of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) is embroiled in a $4 million scandal.
The Financial Gazette reported on Thursday that top management extended to themselves, and other connected private citizens, loans amounting to close to $4 million. Of that amount $2.5 million was given to individuals with political connections while $1.5 million was shared among board members, the agency's managers and other REA staff, which they used to build houses.


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5th August 2011
Teacher sets up new charity to tackle anti-gay bullying 17
4:21 PM — A north London teacher has set up a new charity to tackle homophobia in schools. Suran Dickson, 34, who has taught in schools in north London and New Zealand for the past 12 years, set up the group to encourage LGBT role models to speak to pupils.
Petition calls for end of gay blood donation ban 40
3:16 PM — A petition has been set up on the government's new e-petitions website to call for the end of the blood donation ban for men who have had gay sex. The petition, created by student Tom King, has more than 900 signatures at the time of writing and asks MPs to look at introducing new evidence-based criteria on which to screen gay and bisexual donors.
Sao Paulo city council backs 'heterosexual pride' 53
2:47 PM — The city council of Sao Paulo, Brazil, has passed a measure calling for an annual Heterosexual Pride Day to be celebrated each December. City alderman Carlos Apolinario, who authored the legislation, said the idea is "not anti-gay but a protest against the privileges the gay community enjoys".
Liverpool council 'should officially recognise gay quarter' 19
12:42 PM — A Liverpool council report says that the city's gay quarter should be officially recognised. A £12,000 consultation ended in May after the area's residents, businesses and visitors were asked how the area could be improved.
Row continues over Scottish MP's gay marriage remarks 66
12:03 PM — A row has broken out between SNP politicians over a motion on gay marriage. This week, SNP MSP John Mason tabled a motion which says no one should be "forced to be involved in" gay marriages.
American Psychological Association calls for gay marriage 126
11:07 AM — The world's largest body of psychologists, the American Psychological Association, has called for state and federal officials to lift barriers to marriage equality. Members at the group's annual meeting in Washington voted unanimously on Wednesday to back "full marriage equality for same-sex couples".
4th August 2011
Young gay meth users more likely to be exposed to HIV 33
5:55 PM — Young gay and bisexual men who use methamphetamine are more likely to be exposed to HIV, research suggests. Most studies on the issue focus on older gay men, but the latest research suggests a link between use of the drug and risky sexual behaviour which can lead to HIV infection.
Nationalist Scottish MP accused of attacking gay rights 53
4:54 PM — A Nationalist MSP has been accused of trying to attack gay rights by tabling a motion which says no one should be "forced to be involved in" gay marriages. SNP MSP John Mason tabled the motion ahead of a Scottish government consultation on gay marriage.
Gay man who survived Nazi concentration camp dies aged 98 43
3:15 PM — A man who was sent to a Nazi concentration camp for being gay has died at the age of 98. Rudolf Brazda was said to be the last surviving person who had been interned by the regime for homosexuality and was known as 'the last of the pink triangles', in reference to the markers gay men were forced to wear.
Another trans woman attacked in Washington DC 8
2:37 PM — A transgender woman in Washington DC narrowly missed being shot last month, two weeks after another transgender woman was shot dead just a block away. Police said that the latest attack suggests a potential pattern of transphobic violence.
Triple-booked X Factor stars Diva Fever pull out of Liverpool Pride 14
2:19 PM — X Factor stars Diva Fever have had to pull out of Liverpool Pride - because they were booked to play three Pride festivals on the same day. The band, comprising friends Craig Saggers and Josef Al-Smadi, were due to play Liverpool, Swindon and Cotswold Pride festivals on Saturday, leaving fans wondering whether they would be able to make each event.
EHRC commissioner Angela Mason: 'We won't seek 'reasonable adjustments' for anti-gay workers' 184
1:09 PM — The Equality and Human Rights Commission has apparently decided not to seek 'reasonable adjustments' to be made for homophobic workers who refuse to serve gay people. Former Stonewall chief executive Angela Mason, who is the body's only LGBT commissioner, said the EHRC had come to a "preliminary view" on the matter after previously announcing that religious people should be granted accommodations to allow them to manifest their beliefs.
UK marriage equality consultation delayed 54
12:19 PM — The British government says a consultation on the future of marriage equality and civil partnerships will be held this autumn. Earlier this year, equality minister Lynne Featherstone said the government would begin asking for views on the issue in the summer.
Another MP condemns religious rights motion 30
11:14 AM — Another MP has withdrawn his name from a motion supporting proposals to give religious homophobes the right to 'reasonable accomodation' in the workplace. Liberal Democrat MP Adrian Sanders said the motion had caused a "great deal of upset" and did not clearly state its intentions.
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HIV 'epidemics' emerging in gay men in North Africa and the Middle East 17
5:10 PM — New research suggests that HIV epidemics are emerging in North Africa and the Middle East among men who have sex with men (MSM). According to researchers from Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar, countries such as Egypt, Sudan, Pakistan and Tunisia are seeing high rates of infection in gay and bisexual men.
Complaints over 'offensive' Belfast Pride placards 123
5:01 PM — A hardline unionist MLA has complained about placards at last weekend's Belfast Pride. Jim Allister, who represents Antrim North, says that Belfast Pride organisers should apologise for "offensive" signs at the event.
Alexandra Burke and Joe McElderry for Brighton Pride 5
2:52 PM — X Factor stars Alexandra Burke and Joe McElderry are to perform at Brighton Pride this month. Burke, who is working on a new album will headline the August 13th festival with hits such as Bad Boys and Overcome.
Marvel Comics reveals black-Latino Spider-Man – who could be gay in future 53
2:35 PM — The creators of Spider-Man have revealed a new incarnation of the superhero as a black-Latino teenager. Marvel Comics has announced that the new character, Miles Morales, is to take over after the original Spider-Man, Peter Parker, was killed off in June by the Green Goblin.
American Indian tribe approves gay marriage 26
1:32 PM — An American Indian tribe in Washington has become the second in the US to approve gay marriage. On Monday, the Suquamish Tribal Council voted to give marriage rights to gay couples on its Seattle reservation.
Teachers were concerned over shot gay teen's feminine appearance
1:28 PM — The case of a US student who shot dead a gay classmate has heard from the victim's teachers. Larry King, 15, who self-identified as gay and wore feminine clothing, was shot in the head on February 12th 2008 during a lesson, allegedly by Brendan McInerney, his classmate at E.O. Green Junior High School in Oxnard, California.


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Liar's Dice Zinfandel was made for the backyard barbeque. Nothing's better than grillin' up your favorite meat (may we suggest lip-smacking baby-back ribs, burgers, or pulled pork) and enjoying it with a glass of Liar's Dice Zinfandel.
In the beginning, only the Murphy family's ranch and the Murphy-Goode Vineyard provided the grapes. Over the years, Murphy-Goode Winery steadily increased production, expanding the winery capacity and augmenting the harvest with fruit from the winery's "grower partners," local farmers and neighbors who shared the Murphy-Goode vision.
Initially the partners custom-crushed their grapes at a neighboring winery; consultant Merry Edwards guided the winemaking. After constructing a modest production facility on Tim Murphy's Alexander Valley ranch in 1987, they hired Winemaker Christina Benz. Chris made fifteen vintages of Murphy-Goode wine before turning the winemaking over to David Ready Jr. in 2001.
In recent years, the winery's focus has shifted from primarily white wine to distinctive red wines, particularly Bordeaux blends. Today, Murphy's three sons oversee the vineyards. Dave Ready's two sons make the wine. With exceptional grapes, inspired winemaking and the guiding values of the founding partners, the Murphy-Goode team is entering a fresh, new era of excellence.
As important as the history of the winery itself is its location in Sonoma County's newest American Viticultural Area (AVA), Bennett Valley. Although only formally recognized as an AVA in December 2003, Bennett Valley has a rich history of grape growing dating back to the mid-1800s. Once defined as part of Sonoma County's Sonoma Valley and Sonoma Mountain AVA's, Bennett Valley overlaps with these winegrowing regions but carves out 8,150 acres to call its own (of which 850 acres are planted with grapevines). Three mountains define Bennett Valley and also serve to capture a cool maritime air stream which promotes a cooler, longer growing season that results in more complex wines.
Pairs well with red meat, pasta with sauces, and mature cheese.
Caparzo, with owner Elizabetta Angelina Gnudi, and winemakers Massimo Bracalente and Francesca Arquint, aims to make top quality products using meticulous and traditional techniques, while at the same time applying a modern outlook in its commercial relations with efficiency and capability. More than thirty years have passed since the first vines were planted and the first steps in wine-making taken. In this period, Caparzo, bolstered by its background in the Brunello tradition and the different terroirs of the area, has proved its ability to produce wines with a creative flair and spirit of innovation that achieves top standards in quality.
Pair this wine with mild Thai curries or shellfish pasta with shallot and white-wine broth.
100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Concentrated and beautifully balanced, Feather might best be described as "an iron fist in a velvet glove." This incredibly complex wine offers an array of fresh berry aromas, complimented by spicy, dark cherry and dried currant flavors that persist on the palate.
Randy checks his favorite vineyards for balance throughout the growing season and returns during harvest to inspect
the grapes before making the call to pick. This 100 percent Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-harvested, fermented in small lots and aged for an average of 22 months in new Vicard French oak barrels (Randy's cooper of choice at Dunn Vineyards as well).
The 2010 Catena Malbec shows a deep violet color with purple tones. The nose offers concentrated aromas of ripe red and dark fruits with delicate floral notes like violets and lavender, and traces of vanilla and mocha. The mouthfeel is rich and concentrated, with blueberry and blackberry notes and a touch of leather and cinnamon. The finish presents well-integrated tannins with bright acidity and a flinty minerality that gives the wine exceptional length.
A seamless wine, our 2007 vintage exudes beautiful, dense blackberry aromas that echo through the mid-palate. The mouthfeel is silky-smooth with soft, round tannins accented by a vanilla quality from the French oak. Enjoyable now or worthy of cellaring through 2020.
Blend: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and less than 1% Malbec
Scarlet color and brackish edges. Nose is sweet fruit and smoked meats. This wine already has some bouquet- truffle mushrooms, vanilla style oak. The palate is creamy richness with nuances of leather and a cocoa-style fine grain tannin. The flavors and structure of this vintage are consistent with the Caymus style - spice, toast, cassis - fully rich, yet supple.


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"With Hawkeye, you are not just a number. They take special interest in me as a person. Hawkeye takes care of the staff with emotional support and encouragement to help us achieve our goals. As the administrator for Sioux Care Center, I love this facility, I also appreciate what Hawkeye stands for. The residents here and Hawkeye are my family." — Sheila Weier
Hawkeye Care Centers is an Iowa-based company that has been in operation since 1976, and is recognized as a leader in the long term care profession. Hawkeye owns and/or manages nine skilled nursing facilities, three assisted living facilities and two independent living communities throughout Iowa.
Hawkeye also owns two ancillary companies, LTC Resources and Blue Stone Therapy Solutions. LTC Resources is a team of registered nurses who routinely go into all of our facilities to ensure our nursing services exceed quality standards. Blue Stone Therapy provides physical therapy, occupational therapy as well as speech therapy for our residents, giving management the ability to oversee the level of care in its facilities and add to resident quality of life.
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Preheat oven to 425°F.
On rack of a large broiling pan arrange bacon slices in one layer and cook in middle of oven 10 minutes, or until it just begins to turn golden. In a small bowl stir together sugar and chili powder. Remove pan from oven and sprinkle bacon with sugar mixture and pecans. Return pan to oven and cook until bacon is crisp and browned, about 5 minutes. Transfer bacon, praline-sides up, to paper towels to drain.


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Archive for July, 2006
Notes on the origin of Google Earth
Geography 2.0: Virtual Globes: Notes on the origin of Google Earth and Ogle Earth : Google Earth Origin Myths
So we seem to have a few diverging memories on the origin and motivation behind Google Earth. One co-founder says it was Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash. One co-founder says it was the famous Powers of Ten flip-book and movie. One of the prime forces behind Google Earth even claims it was the Star Trek tricorder.
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Full-time wearable gaze detector
Full-time wearable headphone gaze detector presented by DoCoMo | Innovative Communication
This is one of those geeky things I can't pass commenting on. Gaze tracking is a very thorny problem and one of the best solutions, IMO, is sensing the muscular activity around the eyes. That seems to be how this works. I'm not sure if it can read all of the muscle groups that move our eyes (some muscles are closer to the nose than the temple), but it may be enough.
I'm hoping to see similar biosensors for arm and leg motion, which have the benefit of sensing movements before we actually make them, perhaps if we only intend to make them, or make them in minute degrees.
So while this eye-gaze apparatus is still bulky, it doesn't require any mirrors in your line of sight. If they can come up with a comfy hat that knows what you're looking at, that's a big part of the problem associated with the "Hippo" technology we were talking about the other day. It could be very useful for games and user interfaces, allowing software to focus in on what you're naturally focusing in on.
As for other applications, marketers would already probably pay people to wear these full-time to evaluate which ads they look at and what they notice first. It won't take long.
This, by the way, leads to the inverse problem from eye-tracking. Despite any free will we may posess, once advertisers master the visual programming language of Human Attention, drawing our gaze just so from spot to spot in space with clever graphics and animation, our eye motion will largely be governed by what we see, not what we think. It'll be as if our eyes are effectively on remote control. So much fun that'll be. We'll have no choice but to wear the VR glasses (or contact lenses) to block out the stuff we don't want to see.
Don't believe me? Despite individual differences, we all evolved from common ancestors under similar conditions. Visual cues are tuned for hunting, gathering, and recognizing friend from foe. In the movie Minority Report, the ads get your attention by calling your name. Why bother? It's easier to just flash an image of your mother out of the corner of your eye. Unless you're aware of the trick, you will always look.
Linguistic cues work much the same way. I could say, "Pick a number from one to four" and 99% of you would give the same answer. Go ahead. Pick a number from one to four. If you want to see what it is, hover your mouse here
But it's not like anyone ever used the word sex to get your attention…
Crime of the future – biometric spoofing
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Don't assume that just because your fingerprints are unique, they can't be copied, storied, or spoofed in your absence. We're relying on more and more complex security and the best approaches are still the simplest ones: the one time pad is still the best point-to-point security system, effectively reducing the problem to one of physical security for the pads. Any system, like biometrics, that repeatedly uses the same set of data (like your fingerprints) is extremely vulnerable.
Virtual Reality System To Test Telephathy
Scientists have designed a new system using virtual reality to test the telepathic abilities of human volunteers at the University of Manchester. The only question I have is that if they see a significant effect, how can they be sure it's telepathy?
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The Augmented World
Some people have asked for some more elaboration on where, in my view, the fields of 3D worlds, Virtual Globes, and Social Networking are heading. I'll share a few off the cuff thoughts. It's not like I've ever thought about this much.
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Doing Violence to Video Games
From the GamePolitics blog:
A Pennsylvania congressman who said that Grand Theft Auto was more likely to be a bad influence on ghetto children than their suburban counterparts feels he has been mistreated by Jon Stewart and The Daily Show.
As reported by GamePolitics, Rep. Joe Pitts (R-PA) was roasted by Stewart on the June 22nd episode of The Daily Show.
An article in today's Chester Daily Local reports that Pitts contends his remarks at the June 14th hearing of the House Subcomittee[sic] on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection were mis-portrayed by Stewart.
During the subcommittee's period of opening remarks on June 14th, Pitts said, "It's safe to say that a wealthy kid from the suburbs can play 'Grand Theft Auto' without turning to a life of crime, but a poor kid who lives in a neighborhood where people really do shoot cops and steal cars and deal drugs might not be so fortunate. There's almost certainly a child somewhere in the America who is going to be hurt by this game. Maybe his dad is in jail or his big brother is already down on the corner dealing drugs."
More Invisibility
Can they make you invisible? (Telegraph)
This is an excellent article talking about four different approaches to invisibility being researched in the UK. There is also a show coming up for anyone lucky enough to be there.
The coolest technology is the first one they describe. Right now, it only works for some very exotic materials that can be made transparent using special laser light. Ultimately, it may be possible to have something like a flashlight that makes any target material invisible by causing the atoms the laser hits to allow or even enhance photons passing through, instead of absorbing and re-emitting as they normally do.
This is a hell of a lot more useful than the previous discussion, which could theoretically hide a small object. This could let doctors see inside the human body, let us look for minerals or oil under ground, let us find people trapped in rubble, and search bags or trucks non-invasively. It sounds like the lasers would need to be tuned specially for each kind of material, so exposing underlying layers would be practical, if it worked at all.
Yes, that means clothing too. But don't get too excited. The target would certainly notice the effect. I'm not sure it makes cloaking practical, since the lasers aren't exactly hidden. But as a live x-ray technique, it could really be amazing.
Oh, and one side-effect seems to be that light can be slowed as it passes some solid material. If it can be slowed enough, you could imagine something like your hand as a sort of analog video camera that could store images from some time before.
Quite cool stuff. If you get to see the show, let us know how it was.


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WASHINGTON -- Some colleges and universities are still failing students by inadequately responding to campus sexual assault, a senior Education Department official testified Thursday.
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There was a palpable malaise in people today, following the unequivocal nightmare of Bush's speech. And many blogs that I expected to post about it are more or less quiet on the subject, as though the speech is so beneath contempt that there's nothing to say.
I have a two small observations.
How quickly some of the networks went right back to the evening's programs, instead of going to talking-head interpretations. It felt like more well-deserved contempt to me: as though the networks were saying 'we have to carry this speech, but we don't have to really pay attention to it.' And many of the networks did not carry the Democratic response. Again, feeling like there was just no point to this anymore.
Also, from the point of view that small details can reveal much: Bush did not give this speech from the Oval Office, but from the Library. What a clear indication of a man competely lost. Even given his utter, criminal inepitude, does he not understand the power of the physical Oval Office? (Clearly one part of his staggering disconnect from reality is that he has never seen The West Wing.) Why would he remove himself from that uniquely empowered space? How clueless can one individual be?
In the face of such seriously, overwhelmingly bad leadership, there are few things the individual can do: vote; pray; and respect and exercise life as best we can, because we can.
And in that spirit, we return to our regularly scheduled program of chit, chat, musings, and storytelling.


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Angels' Mike Trout Best All-Around Player In Majors
Simply put, Mike Trout was the best player in the game in 2012.
Yanks Salvage Final Game From Angels
Curtis Granderson and Robinson Cano homered during New York's five-run third inning, Rafael Soriano retired Mark Trumbo on a broken-bat flyout to end it, and the Yankees snapped the Los Angeles Angels' eight-game winning streak with a 6-5 victory Wednesday night.
Second Straight Loss For Yankees Vs. Angels
The Los Angeles Angels extended their longest winning streak in nearly three years to eight games with a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday night.
Pujols' 3 Blasts Puts Cardinals Up 2-1
Albert Pujols hit three impressive home runs to tie the World Series record, amassing five hits and six RBIs Saturday night as the St. Louis Cardinals romped past the Texas Rangers 16-7 for a 2-1 edge.
4 in First Enough for Cardinals
Brewers come up empty against St.Louis bullpen
Mets Deal Cards Playoff Hopes a Setback
Mets score 6 runs in the ninth
Cards Freese Mets
Mets clinch 3rd straight losing season
Cardinals Beat the Heat and the Mets
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