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Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Salmon-Safe parks? Only in Portland!
Portland Parks & Recreation(PP&R) has been re-certified by Salmon-Safe, an Oregon nonprofit promoting land management practices that help Pacific salmon thrive in west coast watersheds. The bureau was first certified by Salmon-Safe in 2004 and continues to be the only parks organization in the country designated as salmon-friendly by the certification program...
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Salmon-Safe joins Pacific Rivers & American Rivers in new Portland river protection office hub
A decade after spinning off from Pacific Rivers Council, Salmon-Safe has joined the new river conservation office hub operated by Pacific Rivers and national river protection leader
Friday, June 29, 2012
Following the Hops Trail
Following the Hops Trail: this two-part series from The Contemporary Sportsman follows the trail of craft brewing from Salmon-Safe certified Goschie Hops Farm near Portland to Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, Maine, featuring our Drink Like a Fish campaign with Deschutes Brewery along the way. "On a blustery autumn morning, near the small town of Silverton, Oregon, we me
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Sundown Concert with Salmon-Safe on July 5
Join us on Thursday, July 5, in Portland for Ecotrust's water protection themed Sundown concert. Salmon-Safe is participating in the first of this unique series of free outdoor concerts each Thursday in July.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Food Fight 2012: Why the Farm Bill Matters to All of Us
Join us for a free public event with author Daniel Imhoff and Congressman Earl Blumenauer in conversation about the Farm Bill, why it matters to you, and what you can do about it.
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Salish Cliffs achieves first Salmon-Safe golf course certification
Squaxin Island Tribe's new Salish Cliffs Golf Club has become the first "Salmon-Safe" certified golf course after successfully passing an exhaustive assessment verifying the Tribe's commitment to protecting native habitat, managing water runoff, reducing pesticides, and advancing environmental practices throughout the region.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Moving sustainability forward at Sea-Tac Airport
With a site footprint of 23 acres, waging an aggressive sustainability campaign at the Consolidated Rental Car Facility was one of Turner Construction's most ambitious green efforts to date. Every drop of water that hit the project site was directed, treated and discharged by the project team... As the first — and to date, only — contractor to achieve Salmon-Safe accreditation, Turner Construction works continually to achieve zero sediment runoff and preserve the integrity of the Puget S
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Wineries helping the World: Food & Wine Magazine features Salmon-Safe
Food & Wine features the nation's top eco causes for wineries including Salmon-Safe, organic certification, and even LEED-certification for winery facilities. "The wine industry is taking all kinds of environmentally-friendly measures.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Check out our latest video, "Salmon-Safe: Good for Farmers. Good for Fish"
Salmon-Safe is pleased to announce the release of Good for Farmers. Good for Fish, an inspiring new video from the Washington Water Project of Trout Unlimited filmed on location in Washington's interior Columbia Basin. The four-minute video features Salmon-Safe pioneer in the Methow watershed Blue Bird Grain Farm as well as Bartella Farm in the Okanogan watershed.
Monday, December 19, 2011
British Columbia wine industry comes on stream with Salmon-Safe certification
British Columbia vineyards are among the most recent additions to Oregon's expanding Salmon Safe program. "Protecting the salmon, for us, is as important as protecting all other components in the system," said David Avery, principal of 2,000-case Lotusland Vineyards in Abbotsford. Lotusland sources grapes from 35 acres of vineyard at seven sites in British Columbia's Fraser Valley in the shadow of Washington state's Mount Baker.


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Orson Welles just couldn't leave well enough alone. Not only did he make the Greatest Movie of All Time™, he made a terrific trailer to go with it. This pulls off the classic trick, so rarely done, of making us feel we know everything but giving away absolutely nothing. (The shot of the boom mike coming our way was later used in The Magnificent Ambersons.)
Of course, such an achievement can't not be held up for mockery. Here's someone reimagining Kane as a trannie comedy.
Better yet, Kane as the #1 playa in da hood (tip o' the blog to Rooktopia).
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Each year, Neos releases a compilation of recordings from the summer school held in the Black Forest town of Donaueschingen, Europe's longest established and arguably still most important new-music festival. The 2010 programme, documented in the latest set, put a special emphasis on new works for string quartet, with the Arditti, JACK and Diotima quartets all in residence, and two of the four discs are devoted to their performances. One work, James Dillon's Sixth Quartet, was played by all three groups, and their three performances follow one another on the first disc. They are markedly different – the Arditti take almost three minutes longer over the quarter-hour piece than the Diotima, who give what is Dillon's most tautly compressed quartet so far a wispy, quicksilver intelligence; the harder-edged JACK performance comes in between. That disc also includes Philippe Manoury's first quartet Stringendo, played by the Ardittis, who also introduced Brian Ferneyhough's rather impenetrable Sixth Quartet at the Musiktage. As well as the Ferneyhough, there are pieces by Ondr˘ej Adámek and Aaron Cassidy on the second disc, but the highlight is Alberto Posadas's Del Reflejo de la Sombra for bass clarinet and quartet (Alain Billard with the Diotima), which infiltrates the woodwind instrument into the string textures in a way that strikingly reconfigures the conventional sonorities of the clarinet quintet.
The second half of the set is made up of orchestral and ensemble pieces. Marco Stroppa's basset horn concerto Let Me Sing into Your Ear is yet another unremarkable work by the fiftysomething Italian composer that fails to show why he is so highly regarded in some quarters, while Radiographie d'Un Roman, for choir, accordion, ensemble and electronics by the veteran Vinko Globokar is a bit of a trip down memory lane, back to the anything-goes avant garde of the 1960s. Simon Steen-Andersen's Double Up for small orchestra and sampled sounds is memorable in a nagging sort of way, but Georg Friedrich Haas's Limited Approximations, a concerto for six pianos tuned in 12th-tone temperament (which divides each octave up into 72 equal steps) is the most ambitious, and in many ways most extraordinary, work in the set. Preceded by two pieces by the pioneer of microtonal music, Ivan Wyschnegradsky, Haas's half-hour piece is full of striking harmonic effects and shapes that constantly shift and evolve, sometimes occupying recognisable musical territory but often moving into regions that seem totally unexplored.


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Adoption documents are coming together. We have to have originals of certain certificates to present to the official offices to be translated. After they are translated we will turn both in to the courts here. My sister helped us get our marriage certificate and it arrived in our hands this week. We had a wrinkle with our birth certificates. That was ironed out miraculously. The full story is in the following paragraph for those interested. Every little bit in the right direction is a cause for happiness.
I applied on line for DaRonn's and my birth certificates from Nebraska in the middle of December. In the process you can give a different mailing address apart from the billing address. I gave them the address where a friend who lives in Bolivia would be for most of January. He would be coming back on the 20th so I assumed this would provide ample time for the certificates to be issued and sent. It was the 18th and they hadn't shown up yet. So I contacted vital records in Nebraska. They told me that both certificates had been issued and sent out on the 30th of December. Our friend came back to Bolivia without the certificates. We waited hoping that they were just slow with the mail. Finally I contacted vital records again to ask which address they sent them to. They wrote back asking me what address I wanted them sent to. I battled cynicism all night. In the end I decided to tell them and trust that they had good intentions and would not come back to me by telling me that this was the address they sent them to and I would have to re-apply. I am so glad I chose the path of trust because they wrote back with unanticipated great news. They said that they were re-issuing the birth certificates and sending them to the address that I had just given them. The email ended by telling me that they would not be able to repeat this again and I would have to re-apply if they didn't show up. You can pray with me that there are no more problems getting those down here. The house where my friend was staying is his in-laws. They have graciously told me that they will send them down when they arrive.
Prayer points
I know that some of you are praying with us in this process. I appreciate that so very much! Thank you. Here are some specifics:
- That DaRonn's and my birth certificates arrive quickly without a problem.
- That the translations of our official documents are correct and done in a timely manner.
- That we would know when to wait and when to push forward.
- That God would put us with our child in His time.
- Thanksgiving for the favor and answered prayer to this point. Oh, especially for my Bolivian i.d. card; I am still so happy to have that done!


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Liam Boyce struck early for Ross County on Saturday as they secured a 1-0 victory to keep Partick Thistle waiting for their first win of the Scottish Premiership season.
Thistle came into the game off the back of three consecutive defeats and fell behind again as Boyce headed home Jamie Reckford's deep cross 18 minutes in.
With Partick having registered just twice in the league all season, a comeback never really seemed on the cards and the visitors again struggled in front of goal, slipping further adrift at the foot of the table thanks to Dundee United's draw against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.
Former Caley Thistle favourite Billy McKay opened the scoring seven minutes in at Tannadice although the hosts were forced to settle for a share of the points when Josh Meekings headed home an equaliser early in the second half.
Elsewhere, Kilmarnock came from a goal behind to move level with opponents St Johnstone on eight points courtesy of a 2-1 win at Rugby Park.
David Wotherspoon followed up on a loose ball to open the scoring 16 minutes in before Josh Magennis' looping header levelled matters.
The winner came courtesy of a deep Rory McKenzie cross that deflected off Brian Easton and left goalkeeper Ian Mannus fooled – Killie making it back-to-back wins while Dougie Imrie's stooping header sealed a 1-0 win over Hamilton Academicals against Motherwell.
All eyes will turn to the top of the table in Scotland on Sunday with leaders Aberdeen facing third-place Hearts and champions Celtic facing Dundee.
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This morning, I asked the Mystical Lenormand (Königsfurt-Urania, 2004) what would help me connect to spirit today. My answer: Key, Ring, Moon.
Simple and to the point, this tells me that the answer is committing emotionally, and to make sure I do so!
What does that mean, though? One part is to express the emotional commitment I feel to those around me, near or far. Through friendship and love, I connect not just with the person before me, but with the spirit that is within us both. Rather like the expression Namaste, this is a reminder to honour the divine spark at my heart in recognising the divine spark at your heart :)
The second part is to act on what I feel emotionally committed to. Reading Eowyn's post this morning over at Cherlindrea's Grove, she talked about her word for the year. Mine is Creativity. So, today I am going to go out and get some art supplies that have been on my shopping list for a while, and actually use them! I'll be creative in my work as well: filing can wait til next week, today is for the creative parts of what need doing ;)


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Melaka Wonderland – The Theme Park0
Melaka Wonderland had been around since 2010 and one of the attraction point in Melaka. Located at Ayer Keroh, Melaka, it's a complete water park experience for everyone. Again, I was here for fun … seeking for high-speed water slides!
Melaka Wonderland @ Ayer Keroh
Compare to the one I went in Alor Gajah, A Famosa Water World, this water park is offering a slightly different style, you can differentiate it. Some more, it's in famous area, Ayer Keroh, Melaka.
I hardly miss any new attraction found in Melaka, at least for now, I'm quite obsessed with it. Water dipping isn't what I'm looking forward. I was here because of two reasons, this is considering a new/latest park in town and I love do sliding activities.
Let's explore what's offering and fun in the park … from my series of pictures.
Pine Tree Trail & Twin Peak – Fraser Hill2
Pine Tree Trail is located at Fraser Hill, a highland resort on the mountain of Pahang. Known as Bukit Fraser by local, this place can be reached by road transport about 2 hours via trunk road from Kuala Lumpur.
PINE TREE Trail @ Fraser Hill
At height of 1,500 meter, Pine Tree Hill can be access near end of High Pines Road. This trail is only 5.5km long but it needs about 4 hours or less to hike. A return trip would require 6-8 hours. This is one of the toughest trails that well-known among hikers. There are 7 other shorter trails scattered around, namely Mager Trail, Abu Suradi Trail, Hemmant Trail, Bishop Trail, Maxwell Trail, Rompin Trail and Kimbersley Trail.
A good things with all trails is there are many sign boards were built to show the distance you have done. Our time expectation was better managed with this sign.
This trip was initiated when we spotted a very good deal in Groupon which enabled us to stay at Fraser Hill at very cheap price. On sharing basis, we only need to pay RM29 per night for each person (2 bedroom apartment), at Fraser's Silverpark Resort. We've combined group for this trip. I opted to stay 3D2N because I decided to explore all trails during my stay. Understand from others saying Pine Tree Trail itself would take full day. Therefore, I need another day to explore the rest.
Annual Gathering 2012 @ Phuket Island
Again, we created history. We'd our inaugural edition of Annual Gathering series overseas, the Phuket Island, Thailand. Our 5th series this year (2012) was successful with 9 people in our group.
24-26 Nov 2012 | Annual Gathering 2012 @ Phuket Island
Having here on this occasion this round made many differences. We crossed boundaries by over-shooting to Thailand, forgo our own Malaysia as chosen destination. Downside was not many of us can make it and only those committed try their best.
For those who has married with child and some personal commitment, not able to join this year. Crossing my fingers as well because I'm getting married soon this year (2013). I've strong feeling that we shall be together again in next outing.
Initial plan which decided to hold our gathering was done spontaneously with few overseas locations. A long thorough decision has made off with Phuket Island. Action is louder than talk. Someone must initiate this, else ideas will just come and go. Anyway, we were firmed that time.
Whoever has been before, shall plan and contribute to the plan and yes, someone stand out to organize it. Ms Ellen organized everything from head to toe for us.
Maldives in Thailand @ Koh Lipe (Day 1)13
I love beach especially in Thailand. The imagination went wild with turquoise ocean, blue sky & tropical weather attracted many beach goers & holiday maker to choose Thailand. Koh Lipe is a small island in the south Andaman Sea, famous as 'Maldives' of Thailand.
14-18 March 2013 | Koh Lipe @ Thailand
Koh Lipe is accessible via flight in Hat Yai International Airport or cheaper alternative such as train to Hat Yai from KL.
I see Koh Lipe as one of the many island destination in Thailand, place no expectation from it, but speechless when I witnessed with my own eyes. That's the paradise I ever been before.
The whole budget of this trip was set at max RM1k, but actual spending was actually RM 600 – RM 700 per person. Due to higher exchange rate, this cost was actually higher.
Holiday-maker should have a look at this island because it's too beautiful to describe, let pictures alone to proof it. Overall, a perfect destination that I never dream able to see in Thailand.
A trip into paradise begins here …
Maldives in Thailand @ Koh Lipe (Day 2)3
Snorkeling trip is a must when you holiday in Koh Lipe. It was incomplete without it especially for first time visit. There are daily snorkel trips available via local tour agent.
Maldives in Thailand (Day 2) – Snorkeling at Blue Ocean (5 Islands)
Amazed with blue ocean and white sandy beach. A lot of things going on our mind. Soul & body are ready for water dipping. Giving an option to dip into shallow water, we've a choice to go for deeper part where we can see fishes and coral, that's snorkeling trip.
Booked to depart at 9.30am in the morning has got us ready by 8.45am. Before we depart for this activity, we woke up as early as 6.00am to watch sunrise. This much overlooked natural phenomenon often categorized as "nature wonders" or "gorgeous landscapes" or "amazing skies".


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This is the second of a two-part Business English Podseries on teleconferences. 这一集的英语播客系列是有关商务英语中的电话会议的下半段。
Teleconferences allow people from different locations to have a meeting over the telephone. Whileconvenient, teleconferences do have some issues to keep in mind, such as keeping track of who's talking. Sometimes two people talk at the same time or talk too quickly. Because participants can't see each other, it's helpful to use "signposts" or short statements that prepare others for what's about to be said. Other issues such as laying out an agenda and managing the time also come into play. 电话会议可以通过电话实现在不同西方的人也能在一起开会。尽管很方便,电话会议确实有些需要注意的问题,比如对说话人的话语进行记录.有时会有两个人同时说话或者说得太快,由于与会者都相互看不见对方,就会使得记录更加困难。使用事先准备的发言稿就会有帮助多了。其他的比如安排一个议程和时间也会需要考虑。
In the last episode, we heard a conversation between Craig and Elsa, two employees at StarCom, an electronics manufacturer. Craig has his first teleconference coming up and Elsa gave him an informal tutorial, teaching him about the equipment and some of the protocols for a teleconference. 在上一部分,我们听到了在星传媒提的职员克雷格和艾尔莎的对话。克雷格即将迎来他的第一次电话会议,艾尔莎给了他正式的指导,教他设备的操作和一些电话会议的协议。
Today, Craig is participating in the teleconference. The host of the teleconference is Tony, a manager in Chicago. Also participating are Diana, a colleague in London, and JP, who works in Marketing at the Dallas location. They're discussing the upcoming holiday season, new product lines, and advertising. 今天,克雷格参加了电话会议。电话会议的主持人是托尼,在芝加哥的经理。与会的还有戴安娜,在伦敦的同事,还有在达拉斯营销部门的JP。他们在讨论即将到来的假期季节里,新产品的生产和广告。
Listening Questions:
1. How does JP help Craig with the agenda?
2. According to Diana, why were the printer test results disappointing?
3. Why doesn't Diana think the problem will be resolved quickly?


text: One of the reasons I hung back was I was having heavy duty deja vu to trip to the west coast of Ireland. On the boat going over, my glasses had blown off. I had a slo-mo of seeing them smash on the steel deckplates before sliding out of the scuttles. I am 5.5 short sighted without the bins. Riding buddy Mike offered me his - which was fine and almost a perfect match, but I had to refuse as he would then must have been as blind as I was. Wobbled into Dublin (2pm on a Saturday) every optician we found was closed, except one. She said come back Monday, they could be ready by end of the following week.... Our departure day. Did a bit of hunting for junkshops, thrift shops, charity shops. In what was still a pretty poor country back then before the Celtic tiger, found none. I had memories of all those old card suitacases full of discarded glasses. Stayed the night in Naas with friends - they asked around but no one they knew had any spare glasses, so the following morning we set off for Cork where the ex was working. A few minor problems, mainly not being able to see the cow shit in the road before the front wheel got there. A few shimmies ensued. In Cork, an old guy had an old pair of bifocals he could spare - the main prescription was better than nothing but the near sight was a total loss, anything below horizontal was not there as far as I could see. But better than no specs. Having set out round Bantry and Kerry and Dingle, somewhere up in Clare, looking for the Burren, we came across a herd of cattle being driven up the road. Slowly. We pulled over - me very tentatively - because I now had a passenger and even less vision downwards, so the soft Irish verges were terra ingognita. I could detect the difference between grass and a puddle or was it a ditch? But that was about the limit of my visual acuity. So there I was, perched precariously and vulnerably at the side of the road, cows all around, stopping to examine any tasty bunch of grass or interesting looking human or maybe it was the guzzi. Several came very close. One nudging me quite hard in the direction I wanted to go least. When they were almost clear, one come past, nice and close, lifts its tail - and likely you don't need to be a farm boy to know what happens when a cow lifts its tail - liquid shrapnel ricocheting everywhere. I did manage to turn my head (and open face helmet) so there was no ingestion risk. And fortunately, I was wearing my trustry Helly Hansen PVC trawler man suit. Fortunately the rain and steaming Irish fog had removed most visual evidence of my encounter before we arrived at a B&B.


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Beaten Liverpool off the topNovember 2nd, 2008 - 3:07 pm ICT by IANS
London, Nov 2 (DPA) Liverpool lost their grip on top spot in the English Premier League when they were beaten 2-1 by Tottenham Hotspur in their first defeat of the season.Chelsea hammered Sunderland 5-0 to move above the Reds at the top on goal difference, while Spurs moved off the bottom of the table.
Chelsea and Liverpool have 26 points, five points clear of champions Manchester United, who beat Hull City 4-3 in a thriller.
When Dirk Kuyt Saturday fired Liverpool in front inside three minutes, it seemed like Liverpool would retain their three-point cushion over Chelsea at the top.
Liverpool hit the woodwork on at least three occasions and totally dominated Spurs for 65 minutes, but their inability to find a second goal came back to haunt them.
An own goal by Jamie Carragher gave Spurs hope and Roman Pavlyuchenko snatched the win in injury time with a close-range finish.
At Stamford Bridge, it took Chelsea 27 minutes to break down Sunderland but once Alex had scored, the floodgates opened.
Anelka doubled their lead three minutes later and made it 3-0 in first-half injury time. Lampard scored early in the second half and Anelka completed his hat-trick to seal the rout.
"Anelka has played more than in other seasons and he has more confidence now," Chelsea manager Luiz Felipe Scolari said.
"He tries his best in every game."
Champions Manchester United moved up to third, but had to survive a dodgy last few minutes as Hull hit back from 4-1 down to 4-3.
Ronaldo and Michael Carrick had put United 2-0 up before Hull pulled one back through Daniel Cousin. Ronaldo's second and a Nemanja Vidic goal put United 4-1 up but Bernard Mendy and a Giovanni penalty put the visitors back into it.
In the end, though, United held on to move above both Hull and Arsenal, who were humbled at Stoke.
"I feel a bit low," United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said.
"We should have won by 10 or 11 and we ended up scrambling for a victory. We might have been embarrassed at the end.
"Cristiano Ronaldo could have had four or five on his own and I don't know how many chances Dimitar Berbatov created.
"I suppose the only thing to take out of it, apart from the win, is the fact we are creating so many opportunities for ourselves."
Ricardo Fuller put the home side ahead in the 11th minute and Seyi Olofinjana (73) doubled their lead, rendering Gael Clichy's late goal no more than a consolation.
To add insult to injury, Robin van Persie was sent off for a bad challenge late on.
Louis Saha scored with three minutes to go to give Everton a 1-0 win over his former side Fulham, while a late equalizer from Mido was enough to give Middlesbrough a 1-1 draw at home to West Ham United.
Emile Heskey scored a last-gasp winner for Wigan at Portsmouth, while Benni McCarthy scored in injury time for the second successive week to give Blackburn Rovers a share of the points in a 2-2 draw at West Brom.


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Here is a review of some notable items and articles from the past week.
- Barclay's has re-branded the Arrival card and added a few new features. Value Penguin has all of the details.
- Marriott announced their new summer promotion and La Quinta is offering double or triple points at some properties this summer.
- Gary at View From The Wing has a list of banks that will let you initially fund a new account with a credit card. This is helpful if you will be opening up a new account soon. You might as well earn some miles/points for doing it!
- Both American Airlines & British Airways are offering up to 100,000 bonus miles for Transatlantic flights.
- Carolina Travel Girl broke the news that Barclay's will be removing a few benefits from the US Airways Mastercard after 2014. Among the benefits being lost are first class check-in, qualifying miles after $25,000 in spend and the companion certificate. Check out the source link for all of the details.
- IHG Rewards Club has three quizzes which can net you 500 free points. Additionally American & United both have bonus offers for joining and using their dining programs. More information here.
- Southwest is offering up to 2,000 bonus miles when referring friends to their program. This offer is targeted so check your email. (I received the offer on one of my family's accounts.)
- There are widespread reports that the 60,000 bonus point offer on the Chase Ink cards will end on May 31. Here is my take on the cards and why they are such a good value. (No affiliate links.)
- Virgin America was finally awarded gates at Dallas Love Field. They had already speculatively been selling tickets for their new routes, but now everything is official.
- Frontier had a crazy sale this week with $15 one-way fares to/from Washington Dulles. The sale is over now, but you can read about my experience with trying to book the sale fares here.
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Did I miss something that interested you? Please let me know in the comments below. Happy Sunday!
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"Specific": Aircraft, aerospace equipment, submersible repeaters, nuclear reactor control systems, life support systems and medical equipment for life support, etc. The quality grade of NEC Electronics products is "Standard" unless otherwise expressly specified in NEC Electronics data sheets or data books, etc. If customers wish to use NEC Electronics products in applications not intended by NEC Electronics, they must contact NEC Electronics sales representative in advance to determine NEC Electronics 's willingness to support a given application. Notes: 1. "NEC Electronics" as used in this statement means NEC Electronics Corporation and also includes its majority-owned subsidiaries. 2. "NEC Electronics products" means any product developed or manufactured by or for NEC Electronics (as defined above). M8E 02.10 ii DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual DemoKit-KA1 complies with the EMC protection requirements. WARNING This is "Class A" (EN 55022:1998) equipment. This equipment can cause radio frequency noise when used in the residential area. In such cases, the user/operator of the equipment may be required to take appropriate countermeasures under his responsibility. EEDT-ST-001-11 CAUTION This equipment should be handled like a CMOS semiconductor device. The user must take all precautions to avoid build-up of static electricity while working with this equipment. All test and measurement tool including the workbench must be grounded. The user/operator must be grounded using the wrist strap. The connectors and/or device pins should not be touched with bare hands. EEDT-ST-004-10 iii Revision History Date Revision Section Description August 2005 — — Initial release iv DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual Contents 1. Introduction.....................................................................................................................................1 1.1 1.2 1.3 2. System Configuration .....................................................................................................................3 2.1 2.2 2.3 3. Features..................................................................................................................................................1 System Requirements ...........................................................................................................................2 Package Contents ..................................................................................................................................2 DemoKit-KA1 ........................................................................................................................................3 Host Computer.......................................................................................................................................3 Power Supply .........................................................................................................................................3 Board Components .........................................................................................................................4 3.1 SW3 Configuration Switch ...................................................................................................................4 3.1.1 Operating Mode Selection: SW3/S1.........................................................................................5 3.1.2 UART Selection: SW3/S2 ........................................................................................................5 3.1.3 SW3/S3: Clock Mode Selection ...............................................................................................5 3.1.4 SW3/S4: UART Mode Selection..............................................................................................5 3.2 SW1: User Button ..................................................................................................................................5 3.3 SW2: Start Button .................................................................................................................................5 3.4 CN7: USB Interface Connector ............................................................................................................6 3.5 Connector CN1 / Clock Configuration ................................................................................................6 3.6 CN2 and CN12: External Peripheral Configuration..........................................................................6 3.7 External Potentiometer R24 .................................................................................................................6 3.8 A/D Converter Reference Voltage Input .............................................................................................6 3.9 External LEDs D1–D4...........................................................................................................................7 3.10 External connectors CN3, CN4, CN5, and CN6.................................................................................8 4. Memory Map...................................................................................................................................9 5. Getting Started..............................................................................................................................10 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 6. Hardware Installation .........................................................................................................................10 Software installation............................................................................................................................10 5.2.1 SM+ (Product ID: 00001664C) ........................................................................................... 11 5.2.2 NEC Electronics Software Development Tools .....................................................................11 5.2.3 PG-LPC Flash Programming GUI..........................................................................................11 5.2.4 Sample Programs ................................................................................................................. 11 5.2.5 Driver................................................................................................................................... 12 220.127.116.11 Windows 98SE/ME Systems....................................................................................12 220.127.116.11 Windows 2000 Systems ...........................................................................................14 220.127.116.11 Windows XP Systems ..............................................................................................20 Confirmation of USB Driver Installation ..........................................................................................25 5.3.1 Windows 98SE/ME Systems ............................................................................................... 26 5.3.2 Windows 2000/XP Systems ................................................................................................ 26 Driver Uninstallation...........................................................................................................................27 PG-LPC Flash Programming Software ....................................................................................... 29 6.1 6.2 6.3 Starting the Software GUI ..................................................................................................................29 Toolbar .................................................................................................................................................30 Menu Bar..............................................................................................................................................30 6.3.1 File Menu............................................................................................................................. 30 220.127.116.11 Load Command ..................................................................................................... 31 22.214.171.124 Quit Command ...................................................................................................... 31 6.3.2 Device Menu........................................................................................................................ 31 184.108.40.206 Blank Check Command......................................................................................... 32 v 6.4 7. 220.127.116.11 Erase Command .................................................................................................... 32 22.214.171.124 Program Command................................................................................................ 32 126.96.36.199 Verify Command ................................................................................................... 33 220.127.116.11 Security Command ................................................................................................ 33 22.214.171.124 Checksum Command............................................................................................. 33 22.214.171.124 Autoprocedure (EPV) Command .......................................................................... 33 188.8.131.52 Signature Read Command..................................................................................... 33 22.214.171.124 Setup Command .................................................................................................... 33 6.3.3 View Menu .......................................................................................................................... 36 18.104.22.168 Toolbar Command................................................................................................. 36 22.214.171.124 Status Bar Command............................................................................................. 37 6.3.4 Help Menu ........................................................................................................................... 37 Programmer Parameter Window.......................................................................................................37 Using the PG-LPC Flash Programming Software .....................................................................39 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 Installing the PG-LPC GUI Software ................................................................................................39 Installing the Driver ............................................................................................................................39 Installing the Parameter File ..............................................................................................................39 Connecting and Starting .....................................................................................................................40 Command Options...............................................................................................................................44 7.5.1 Executing a Blank Check Before Erase Command ............................................................. 44 7.5.2 Selecting and Opening a User Program............................................................................... 44 7.5.3 Executing the Autoprocedure(EPV) Command .................................................................. 45 7.5.4 Terminating the GUI............................................................................................................ 46 7.5.5 Executing "LIGHT_DEMO" Application ........................................................................... 46 7.5.6 Restarting the GUI............................................................................................................... 46 8. TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................................................47 9. Sample Programs..........................................................................................................................50 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 10. Connectors and Cables.................................................................................................................58 10.1 11. vi General Introduction...........................................................................................................................50 ADC Demo............................................................................................................................................52 Light Demo ...........................................................................................................................................53 ReacTime Demo ...................................................................................................................................54 Timer Demo..........................................................................................................................................55 UART Demo .........................................................................................................................................56 USB Interface Cable (Mini-B type) ...................................................................................................58 Schematics .....................................................................................................................................60 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 1. Introduction DemoKit-KA1 is a demonstration kit for the NEC Electronics low-pin-count 78K0S/KA1+ microcontrollers (MCUs). Designed for connection to user hardware such as digital I/O or analog signals, the kit supports on-board flash programming and real-time execution of application programs up to 4 KB. 1.1 Features Easy-to-use capabilities to demonstrate simple device functions − Pushbuttons − LED outputs − A/D reference voltage − I/O lines − UART interface USB interface-supplied power; no separate power supply needed Windows-based PG-LPC flash programming software that allows you to select and download application programs for evaluation purposes Analog-to-digital (A/D) signal conversion Various I/O signals − All I/O ports to be connected to user hardware − Timer I/O signals − UART interface via USB UART chip FT232 − Four analog input lines − Four I/O ports connected to LEDs − One pushbutton for external interrupt generation NEC Electronics C compiler and assembler (32 KB maximum program code size) Applilet reference device driver generator System Simulator Plus (SM+) software debugger Full documentation for the NEC Electronics 78K0S/KA1+ microcontroller and the NEC Electronics software tools and PG-LPC flash programming software The DemoKit-KA1 is not intended for code development. NEC Electronics does not support attempts to use the kit in commercial or technical products. 1 1.2 System Requirements Windows® 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system 166 MHz (minimum) Pentium®-class processor 64 MB RAM 256-color display (1024 × 768) Mouse CD-ROM drive 40 MB of free hard disk space USB interface that enables communication based on USB version 1.1 or later (Requirements are valid if the NEC Electronics software development tools and PG-LPC flash programming software are to be installed.) 1.3 Package Contents Please verify that you have received all parts listed in the contents list bundled with the DemoKit-KA1 package. If any part is missing or seems to be damaged, please contact your NEC Electronics sales representative. Note: 2 Updates to this manual, additional documentation and/or utilities available for the DemoKit-KA1 may be downloaded from http://www.necelam.com/microcontrollers/devtools.php. DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 2. System Configuration Figure 1 illustrates the system configuration. Figure 1. System Configuration 2.1 DemoKit-KA1 DemoKit-KA1 is a demonstration kit for NEC Electronics' low-pin-count 78K0S microcontrollers. The µPD78F9222 is a typical device from this family and was used to realize the DemoKit-KA1, which connects to the host system via a USB interface cable. The host may be used for programming the MCU's flash memory and for executing application programs on the DemoKit-KA1 platform. The DemoKit-KA1 operates the µPD78F9222 microcontroller at a speed of 8 MHz. 2.2 Host Computer The USB host interface enables communication with the board. The FT232 USB UART chip allows application software to access the USB device in the same way it would a standard RS-232 interface. To the Windows operating system, the FTDI's virtual COM port (VCP) driver appears as an extra communications port, in addition to any existing hardware communications ports. For detailed specifications for the host interface, refer to section 10, "Connectors and Cables." 2.3 Power Supply The USB interface supplies 5V of power to the DemoKit-KA1; no separate power supply is needed. 3 3. Board Components The DemoKit-KA1 board is equipped with pushbuttons, LEDs and several connectors to the host computer and target hardware. Additionally, the board provides a wire-wrap field (2.54 mm grid) that can be used to integrate user application hardware. Figure 2. Board Connectors, Switches and LEDs The µPD78F9222's on-chip resources are free for user application hardware and software. Before connecting any external signals to the board, please refer to the MCU user's manual for the electrical specifications of the available I/O ports. 3.1 SW3 Configuration Switch The board's various operating modes can be set using SW3 switches S1–S4. 4 SW3 Factory Settings Function S1 OFF Normal operation S2 OFF No UART S3 OFF CPU clock = 8 MHz S4 OFF No handshake for UART DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 3.1.1 Operating Mode Selection: SW3/S1 SW3 switch S1 controls the board's operating mode. Setting SW3/S1 to ON allows reprogramming of the MCU's internal flash memory using the PG-LPC flash programming software. 3.1.2 SW3, S1 Operating Mode OFF (default) Normal operation; user program stored in the device's flash memory is executed ON Flash memory programming mode UART Selection: SW3/S2 SW3 switch S2 controls the board's serial communication. Setting SW3/S2 to ON connects the RxD6 and TxD6 UART6 signals to the FT232 interface lines. 3.1.3 SW3, S2 Operation OFF (default) RxD6 / TxD6 disconnected ON RxD6 / TxD6 connected to FT232 interface lines SW3/S3: Clock Mode Selection SW3 switch S3 controls the clock operation frequency of the DemoKit-KA1 board. 3.1.4 SW3/S3 Clock Frequency OFF (default) ON 8 MHz 4 MHz SW3/S4: UART Mode Selection SW3/S4 controls the board's UART communication mode. Setting SW3/S4 to ON enables UART communication with handshake. In this mode, CPU pins P40 and P41 are connected to the FT232 interface lines and used as RTS and CTS control signals. SW3, S4 Description OFF (default) ON UART communication without handshake UART communication with handshake (P40=RTS; P41=CTS) 3.2 SW1: User Button SW1 is a pushbutton that connects VSS to the CPU's INTP0 external interrupt input, which is equal to port P30 of the MCU. The port may be programmed to generate INTP0, as described in the user's manual for the 78K0S/KA1+device. Pressing this button applies a low signal level at port P30. 3.3 SW2: Start Button The SW2 reset button activates the power-on reset and is connected to the reset input of the CPU. Pressing this button applies a low signal level to the RESET pin. 5 3.4 CN7: USB Interface Connector The CN7 connector allows connecting the PG-LPC flash programming software to the DemoKit-KA1 board to program application programs in the CPU's internal flash memory. Connection CN7 provides the board power supply of 5V, and also UART6 of the 78K0S/KA1+ device to the host system. 3.5 Connector CN1 / Clock Configuration Connector CN1 is used to define the operating clock of the DemoKit-KA1 board. Closing the connectors CN1/3–5 and CN1/4–6 (default setting) provides an 8 MHz clock frequency to the MCU. In this mode, the clock frequency is supplied by the CPLD. Alternatively, an external crystal oscillator can be equipped to the DemoKit-KA1 board. To use this mode, close connectors CN1/1–3 and CN1/2–4. CN1 Jumper Setting 1–2 Open (default) 3–5 Closed (default) 4–6 Closed (default) 1-3 Closed 2–4 Closed 5–6 Open Mode Clock frequency = 8 MHz, supplied by CPLD Clock supply by external oscillator. When using this mode, be sure to equip a crystal oscillator and corresponding capacitors to X1, C12 and C11. 3.6 CN2 and CN12: External Peripheral Configuration Connectors CN2 and CN12 allow you to connect and disconnect external board hardware to the MCU. CN2 Jumper Setting Mode 1–2 3–4 5–6 7–8 9–10 Closed (default) Closed (default) Closed (default) Closed (default) Closed (default) RESET pin connected to CPLD RESET pin connected to button SW2 INTP0 pin connected to button SW1 P40 connected to CPLD (RTS line of FT232) P41 connected to CPLD (CTS line of FT232) CN12 Jumper Setting Mode 1–2 3–4 5–6 7–8 9–10 Closed (default) Closed (default) Closed (default) Closed (default) Closed (default) Power supply, VCC = 5V connected to MCU and external potentiometer R24 AVREF pin connected to VCC ANI0 pin connected to R24 potentiometer arm P44/RxD6 connected to CPLD (RxD line of FT232) P43/TxD6 connected to CPLD (TxD line of FT232) 3.7 External Potentiometer R24 A 10K potentiometer R24 is connected between VCC and ground. Closing connector CN12/1–2 supplies VCC to R24. The potentiometer arm can be connected to the MCU's ANI0 analog input by closing connector CN12/5–6. 3.8 A/D Converter Reference Voltage Input The reference voltage of the potentiometer R24 can be supplied to the AVREF input by closing connector CN12/3–4. 6 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 3.9 External LEDs D1–D4 The D1–D4 LEDs are connected to the 78K0S/KA1+ device and are free for user application purposes. The LEDs are connected via a 4.7K pull-up resistor to VCC and is therefore active low. Port LED P23 D1 P130 D2 P45 D3 P123 D4 To disconnect an LED from a port for alternative usage, cut the connection (default) of the corresponding soldering bridge SB1–SB4. 7 3.10 External connectors CN3, CN4, CN5, and CN6 CN3, CN4, CN5, and CN6 are connectors for external user hardware. All CPU signals are connected to CN3, with the exception of X1 and X2 signals. The DemoKit-KA1 board provides a wire wrap field— connectors CN4, CN5 and CN6—allowing the integration of additional application hardware. CN3 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 CN3 VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC VCC 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 CN6 AVREF P20 P21 P22 P23 P130 P45 P44 P43 P42 P41 P40 P30 P31 RESET VDD P123 N.C. N.C. VSS (N.C. = not connected) 8 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 CN6 N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 CN5 N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. 39 37 35 33 31 29 27 25 23 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 CN5 N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. 40 38 36 34 32 30 28 26 24 22 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 CN4 N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 CN4 N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. N.C. 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 35 37 39 GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND GND DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 4. Memory Map The memory layout of the µPD78F9222's 4 KB flash ROM is shown in Table 1. Table 1. Memory Map of µPD78F9222's 4 KB Flash ROM 0xFFFF SFR area 256 × 8 bits Address Area 0xFF00 0xFEFF Free for application software Internal high-speed RAM 256 × 8 bits 0xFE00 0xFDFF Use prohibited 0x1000 0x0FFF Flash memory 4096 × 8 bits Free for application software 0x0000 The DemoKit-KA1 board does not reserve any of the MCU's resources; consequently all available device memory is free for application software. 9 5. Getting Started The Windows-based PG-LPC flash programming software allows you to select and download application programs to the DemoKit-KA1 board. Communication between the host system and board is via a USB interface. Before you can download and run a program, the hardware and software must be installed properly. Figure 3. CD-ROM Contents - Acrobat Reader for 32-Bit Windows operating system - Applilet reference device driver generator - Documentation - NEC Electronics tools: compiler and assembler (evaluation) - PG-LPC flash programming software, including USB drivers - Sample programs for DemoKit-KA1 … AD converter demonstration … Light show … Reaction time measurement … Timer demonstration … UART demonstration - System Simulator SM+ 5.1 Hardware Installation After unpacking the DemoKit-KA1, connect the board to the host using the provided USB interface cable. Afterward, install the USB driver as directed in section 5.2, "Software Installation." 5.2 Software installation The DemoKit-KA1 package comes with the several demonstration software packages: Applilet and System Simulator (SM+) NEC Electronics software development tools, including a C compiler, assembler, linker, and project manager PG-LPC flash programming GUI Sample programs 10 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual The NEC Electronics software development tools and PG-LPC flash programming GUI must be installed on your computer. For detailed information about installation, refer to the following chapters and documentation corresponding to the software tools. 5.2.1 SM+ (Product ID: 00001664C) • Windows XP users − Please refer to the v1.01 Operating Precautions document for restrictions. − In Windows XP SP2, when you activate the SIMULATION FUNCTION, the SM+'s Help→ Current Window dialog doesn't work normally. From the Start menu, you must select Program → NEC Tools32 → SM+ for 78K0S_Kx1+ Help → CHAPTER 6 SIMULATION FUNCTION. • The sample programs can be downloaded to the DemoKit-KA1 board directly from the CDROM. If you intend to modify or debug (simulate) the sample programs, then you need to copy the complete \SamplePrograms folder to your hard disk. • Note: Before modification or rebuilding of sample programs, do not forget to remove the "read-only" attribute of the copied files. 5.2.2 NEC Electronics Software Development Tools To install the NEC Electronics software development tools, select the SETUP program in the \NECTools\ directory of the CD-ROM and follow the setup dialogs through the process. 5.2.3 PG-LPC Flash Programming GUI To install the PG-LPC flash programming GUI, select the SETUP program in the directory \PG-LPC\ of the CD-ROM. The setup dialogs will guide you through the installation process. 5.2.4 Sample Programs The sample programs do not require any installation for downloading to the DemoKit-KA1 board. If the sample programs must be modified, copy them using Windows Explorer into a directory on your local hard disk. Note: Before modifying or rebuilding the sample programs, don't forget to remove the "readonly" attribute of the copied files. 11 5.2.5 Driver To use the board, you must install one of the drivers in the "C:\Program Files\NECTools32\PGLPC\DRIVERS" folder: • For Windows 98SE/Me systems, follow the procedure explained in section 22.214.171.124. • For Windows 2000 systems, follow the procedure explained in section 188.8.131.52. • For Windows XP systems, follow the procedure explained in section 126.96.36.199. 126.96.36.199 Windows 98SE/ME Systems 1. Once the DemoKit-KA1 board and host connect, the Plug and Play feature initializes the wizard for adding new hardware. Click Next. Figure 4. Add New Hardware Wizard (Windows 98SE ) 2. In the Search Method box, check "Search for a suitable driver ..." and then click Next. 12 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual Figure 5. Search Method (Windows 98SE) 3. Check the "Specify a location" box, select "C:\Program Files\NECTools32\PGLPC\DRIVERS" and then click Next. Figure 6. Search Location Specification (Windows 98SE) Note: If the destination folder changed at the time of PG-LPC installation, enter "newfolder\PG-LPC\DRIVERS". 4. When you see this window, click Next. 13 Figure 7. Checking Driver to Be Installed (Windows 98SE) 5. After installation of the software, click Finish to install the USB serial port driver. Figure 8. Installation Completion (Windows 98SE) 188.8.131.52 Windows 2000 Systems 1. When the DemoKit-KA1 board and host computer connect, the Plug and Play function initializes the wizard for finding new hardware. Click Next. 14 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual Figure 9. Found New Hardware Wizard 1 (Windows 2000) 2. In the first box, check "Search for a suitable driver ..." and then click Next. Figure 10. Search Method 1 (Windows 2000) 3. Check the "Specify a location" only and then click Next. 15 Figure 11. Driver File Location 1 (Windows 2000) 4. Select "C:\Program Files\NECTools32\PG-LPC\DRIVERS" and then click OK. Figure 12. Address Specification 1 (Windows 2000) Note: If the installation destination folder changed at the time of PG-LPC installation, enter new-folder-name\PG-LPC\DRIVERS. 5. Click Next. 16 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual Figure 13. Driver File Search 1 (Windows 2000) 6. Click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 14. USB Driver Installation Completion 1 (Windows 2000) 7. Click Next to install the USB serial port driver. 17 Figure 15. Found New Hardware Wizard 2 (Windows 2000) 8. Check "Search for a suitable driver ..." and then click Next. Figure 16. Search Method 2 (Windows 2000) 9. Check the "Specify a location" box only and then click Next. 18 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual Figure 17. Driver File Location 2 (Windows 2000) 10. Select C:\Program Files\NECTools32\PG-LPC\DRIVERS and then click OK. Figure 18. Address Specification 2 (Windows 2000) Note: If the destination folder changed at the time of PG-LPC GUI software installation, enter new-folder-name\PG-LPC\DRIVERS. 11. Click Next. 19 Figure 19. Driver File Search 2 (Windows 2000) 12. Click Finish to complete the installation. Figure 20. USB Driver Installation Completion 2 (Windows 2000) 126.96.36.199 Windows XP Systems 13. When the DemoKit-KA1 board and host machine connect, the Plug and Play function initializes the wizard for finding new hardware. Check Install from a list or specific ... and then click Next. 20 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual Figure 21. Found New Hardware Wizard 1 (Windows XP) 21 14. Check Search for the best driver in these locations and Include this location in the search. 15. Select C:\Program Files\NECTools32\PG-LPC\DRIVERS and then click Next. Figure 22. Search Location Specification 3 (Windows XP) 16. When you see the has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP message, click Continue Anyway. Figure 23. Windows XP Logo Testing 3 (Windows XP) 22 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 17. When you see this box, click Finish. Figure 24. USB Driver Installation Completion 1 (Windows XP) 18. Click Next to install the driver. Figure 25. Found New Hardware Wizard 2 (Windows XP) 23 19. Check Search for the best driver in these locations and Include this location in the search. 20. Select C:\Program Files\NECTools32\PG-LPC\DRIVERS and then click Next. Figure 26. Search Location Specification 2 (Windows XP) 21. When you see the "has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP" message, click Continue Anyway. Figure 27. Windows XP Logo Testing 2 (Windows XP) 24 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 22. When you see this dialog box, click Finish. Figure 28. USB Serial Port2 Driver Installation Completion (Windows XP) 5.3 Confirmation of USB Driver Installation After installing the two types of USB drivers, check that the drivers have been installed correctly, according to the procedure below. When using the DemoKit-KA1 board, the information to be checked here is needed. Click the Device Manager tab and then check that the drivers are installed correctly. 25 Figure 29. Device Manager 5.3.1 Windows 98SE/ME Systems Do not select Update and Erase when communicating with the DemoKit-KA1 board. 5.3.2 Windows 2000/XP Systems Do not perform a hardware modification scan when communicating with the DemoKit-KA1 board. Note: In the GUI port list box, the same communication port as COM? of the USB serial port (COM?) needs to be selected. If the drivers above are not displayed, or the mark "×" or "!" is prefixed, refer to the section on "Troubleshooting." 26 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 5.4 Driver Uninstallation The driver uninstallation program is installed on the host machine when the PG-LPC software is installed. Use the procedure below to uninstall the driver. 1. When using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log on as the computer administrator. 2. Double-click My Computer → (C:) Program Files → NECTools32 → PG-LPC → DRIVERS → FTDIUNIN.exe. Figure 30. Driver Uninstallation 3. Click Continue. 27 Figure 31. Driver Uninstaller 4. Click Finish to complete driver uninstallation. Figure 32. Completion of Driver Uninstallation Caution: If the PG-LPC software was uninstalled earlier, the Ftdiunin.exe was also deleted. In this case, manually delete "USB Serial Port (COM?)" and "USB High Speed Serial Converter" from the device manager. 28 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 6. PG-LPC Flash Programming Software 6.1 Starting the Software GUI Select PG-LPC.EXE from the Start menu and wait for the main window to appear. Menu bar Figure 33. PG-LCP GUI Software Main Window Programmer parameter window Toolbar Action log window Status bar 29 This window consists of the following: Name Display Information Menu bar (displayed at the top) Toolbar (displayed under the menu bar) Action log window (displayed under the toolbar) Programmer parameter window (displayed to the right of the action log window) Status bar Displays menu items executable by the PG-LPC. Displays frequently used commands as icons. Displays a PG-LPC action log Displays programming parameter settings. Displays status. 6.2 Toolbar The toolbar contains buttons for executing PG-LPC commands. [Device] → [Setup] button [File] → [Load] button [Device] → [Blank Check] button [Device] → [Erase] button [Device] → [Program] button [Device] → [Autoprocedure (EPV)] button 6.3 Menu Bar The menu bar contains a number of command menus. Depending on the device type and its actual status, some commands may be disabled. 6.3.1 File Menu Clicking the File menu displays the Load and Quit commands. Figure 34. File Menu 30 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 18.104.22.168 Load Command The Load command allows you to select a program file. The selected program file is programmed into the flash memory of the device by executing the Program command or Autoprocedure(EPV) command. Figure 35. Open Dialog Box The file selection window for program loading displays the most recently used directory to which a user program has been loaded. After a user program is loaded, a checksum calculation is made and the result is displayed in the programmer parameter window. Clicking the Open button selects a user program to be written to the target device. Clicking the Cancel button closes the window without selecting a program. 188.8.131.52 Quit Command The Quit command terminates the PG-LPC GUI software. Clicking × on the right task bar also terminates the PG-LPC GUI software. User settings are saved in the PG-LPC.INI file, so that the GUI software starts up next time with the same settings. PG-LPC.INI is created in the Windows folder when Windows 98SE, Windows ME, or Windows XP is used. When Windows 2000 is used, PG-LPC.INI is created in the WinNT folder. 6.3.2 Device Menu Clicking the Device menu displays the commands such as Blank Check, Erase and Program for programming operations. 31 Figure 36. Device Menu 220.127.116.11 Blank Check Command The Blank Check command allows you to make a blank check on the 78K0S/KA1+ target machine connected to the PG-LPC. If the flash memory of the device is erased, a blank check is terminated normally. If the flash memory is not completely erased, the indication "not blank" is provided. Before starting programming, erase the flash memory of the target device. 18.104.22.168 Erase Command The Erase command erases the flash memory of the 78K0S/KA1+ device connected to the PGLPC. While the flash memory is being erased, the progress status is displayed in the action log window to indicate programmer operation. Execution of the Blank Check command before the Erase command is executed follows the setting of 'Command options' of the Advance tab displayed by selecting Device → Setup. Upon completion of Erase command execution, the GUI software displays the result of executing the command on the target device. 184.108.40.206 Program Command The Program command sends a specified user program to the target device and writes the program to the flash memory. The execution of Verify operation for detecting an error in user program communication from the PG-LPC to the target device after the execution of the Program command follows the setting of the 'Command options' on the Advance tab displayed by selecting Device → Setup. During programming, the progress status is displayed in the action log window to indicate programmer operation. This progress status display window displays the progress status on target device programming by percentage. Upon completion of Program command execution, the GUI software displays the result of executing the command on the target device. 32 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 188.8.131.52 Verify Command This command is not supported. 220.127.116.11 Security Command This command is not supported. 18.104.22.168 Checksum Command The Checksum command reads the checksum value of the 78K0S/KA1+ device connected with the PG-LPC. This value differs from the value displayed in the parameter window of the main window. 188.8.131.52 Autoprocedure (EPV) Command The Autoprocedure(EPV) command executes the Erase and Program commands in succession. Upon completion of Autoprocedure(EPV) command execution, the GUI software displays the result of executing the command on the target device. 184.108.40.206 Signature Read Command This command is not supported. 220.127.116.11 Setup Command The Setup command allows you to make settings related to flash memory rewriting according to the user environment and to set command options. Each time the GUI software is started, the most recently used parameter file (.PRM) is read and the settings are displayed. The Device Setup dialog box allows you to modify the settings of items other than those consisting of shadowed characters according to the user environment. The Standard tab is used to set the environment for rewriting the flash memory of the target device. The mode of communication with the target, the operating clock, and so forth differ depending on the device used. Figure 37. Device Setup Window: Standard 33 • Clicking OK saves the settings selected on the Standard and Advance tabs and closes the dialog box. • Clicking Cancel closes the dialog box without saving the settings selected on the Standard and Advance tabs. • Parameter file holds parameters and timing data required to rewrite the target device's flash memory. Do not modify the data in the parameter file because the data is related to the guarantee of rewrite data. The parameter file is protected by the checksum function. If the checksum result indicates an error, PG-LPC does not accept the parameter file. Figure 38. Device Setup: Parameter File Selection Figure 39. Open Dialog Box • The Look in: list displays a list of available .prm files. Select the one you want to open and then click Open. The communication interface to the device box is used to select a channel for communication between the Low Pin Count—Do it! board and host machine. Figure 40. Host Connection Box • The Port list displays the channels available for communication between the Low Pin Count—Do it! board and host machine. Note: Selectable ports can be checked using the Device Manager. For details, refer to "Confirmation of USB Driver Installation." • The Speed list enables you to select a rate for the selected communication channel. • The Supply oscillator box is used to select a clock that determines the programming frequency and data transfer rate. Selecting a frequency sets the clock frequency of the target system, which can vary from one device to another. Be sure to check the specifications for the device used before making a selection. Selecting a multiply rate specifies the division rate or multiplication rate of the target device. If the target device has an on-chip phase34 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual locked loop (PLL) circuit, enter a division rate or multiplication rate according to the use environment. Division and multiplication rates differ depending on the device, so be sure to check the specifications of the device used before choosing a rate. If the target device does not have an on-chip PLL circuit, select "1.0". On the initial screen, the default setting is displayed according to the parameter file. Figure 41. Supply Oscillator Box The Operation Mode box enables you to divide the flash memory of some target devices into blocks or areas. Some devices do not have the block and area division modes, and some have only one mode. In these cases, modes that don't exist cannot be selected. Figure 42. Operation Mode • Choosing Chip subjects the entire flash memory area of the target device to rewrite processing. • Choosing Block requires you to specify range using the Start and End lists. The block of flash memory specified is then subject to reconfiguration. • Selecting Area requires you to specify a range using the Start and End lists. The specified area of flash memory is then subject to reconfiguration. • Selecting Show Address displays the addresses in the Start and End lists. If this check box is not checked, numbers are displayed. The Advance setup tab is used to specify the command options and security flag settings. When "Advance" is clicked, the following window is displayed: 35 Figure 43. Advance Tab The Command options box is used to specify the PG-LPC flash processing command options. Figure 44. Command Options Box • Selecting the Blank check before Erase box executes a Blank Check command before an Erase command or EPV command is executed. If the result of a blank check indicates OK, erase processing is not executed. • Security flag after Program box: Not usable • Selecting the Checksum after Program box reads the flash memory checksum value of the target device after execution of a Program and EPV command. This value differs from the value displayed in the parameter window of the main window. 6.3.3 View Menu Clicking the View menu displays the Toolbar and Status Bar commands. Figure 45. [View Menu 220.127.116.11 Toolbar Command Checking the Toolbar command displays the toolbar. Unchecking the command hides the toolbar. 36 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 18.104.22.168 Status Bar Command Checking the Status Bar command displays the status bar. Unchecking the command hides the status bar. 6.3.4 Help Menu Clicking the Help menu displays the About PG-LPC… command. Figure 46. Help Menu Clicking the About PG-LPC command displays information about the PG-LPC program. To terminate the display, click OK. Figure 47. About PG-LPC Window 6.4 Programmer Parameter Window This window displays the settings of the programming parameters. 37 Figure 48. Programmer Parameter Window • Device: Updated after communication with the target device to display information about the target device. • Parameter file: Updated after Setup command execution to display information about a read parameter file. • Load file: Updated after Load command execution to select information about a selected program file. • Connection to device: Updated after Setup command execution to display information about the connection with the target device. 38 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 7. Using the PG-LPC Flash Programming Software This section explains the basic operations of the PG-LPC GUI for programming the DemoKit-KA1 board. This chapter covers how to start the system, execute the EPV command, and program the target device µPD78F9222 mounted on the DemoKit-KA1 board. The conditions of the series of operations described in this section are as follows: Target board :DemoKit-KA1 Target device :µPD78F9222 Clock :8 MHz Voltage level :5V PG-LPC − Parameter file :78F9222.PRM − Clock setting :8 MHz (multiplied by 1) − Port :COM4 (115200 bps) − Operation mode :Chip − Write HEX :Light_demo.hex − Option setting :Blank check before Erase 7.1 Installing the PG-LPC GUI Software Install the PG-LPC GUI software on the host machine you are using, by referring to the section on "Software Installation" (if the software has not been installed yet). 7.2 Installing the Driver Install the USB driver on the host machine you are using by referring to the section on "Software Installation" (if the driver has not been installed yet). 7.3 Installing the Parameter File The parameter file for the µPD78F9222 device is installed automatically during PG-LPC installation in the PG-LPC install-path\PRM folder. Nevertheless, newest version of parameter file for the µPD78F9222 device can by downloaded from http://www.necelam.com/microcontrollers/devtools.php. 39 7.4 Connecting and Starting 1. Set the DemoKit-KA1 board to the flash programming mode by switching SW3/S1 to ON. The recommended configuration of connectors CN1, CN2 and CN12 is shown below: SW3 Setting CN1 Jumper setting S1 S2 S3 S4 ON Don't care Don't care Don't care 1-2 3-5 4-6 Open Closed Closed CN12 Jumper Setting CN2 Jumper Setting 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Closed Don't care Don't care Don't care Don't care 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Closed Don't care Don't care Don't care Don't care 2. The Plug and Play function connects the board with the host machine via the USB cable. 40 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 3. Start the PG-LPC GUI. Figure 49. PG-LPC Main Window 4. Set the programming environment by selecting Device → Setup to display the Standard tab in the Device Setup box. Figure 50. Device Setup: Standard Tab 5. Click PRM File Read to display the Open dialog box. 41 6. Select 78F9222.prm and then click Open. Figure 51. Parameter File Selection 7. From the Port list, select the communication port that matches the host machine being used. Select the communication speed of the host connection. Figure 52. Port Selection Note: Selectable ports can be checked using Device Manager. For details, refer to "Confirmation of USB Driver Installation." 42 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 8. Set "Supply oscillator" according to the specifications of the DemoKit-KA1 board: Frequency = 8.00 MHz Multiply rate = 1.00 Operation Mode = Chip Figure 53. Device Setup: Settings for Standard Tab 9. Switch to the Advance tab. Figure 54. Advance Tab: Device Setup Dialog Box 43 7.5 Command Options 7.5.1 Executing a Blank Check Before Erase Command Click OK to set parameters for the GUI software and display the following dialog box. Figure 55. Completion of Parameter Setting "PRM File Read OK." is displayed. The display is updated. 7.5.2 Selecting and Opening a User Program Click File → Load → Open to select and open a file to be written to the target device. 44 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual Figure 56. After Downloading "Success read HEX file." is displayed. The display is updated. 7.5.3 Executing the Autoprocedure(EPV) Command Click Device → Autoprocedure(EPV) to execute the automatically execute the Blank Check → Erase → Program commands in sequence on the µPD78F9222 device. 45 Figure 57. After EPV Execution "...finish" is displayed. 7.5.4 Terminating the GUI Select File → Quit to terminate the GUI software. All settings executed so far are saved in the PG-LPC.INI file, so that those settings can be reused when the GUI software is restarted. 7.5.5 Executing "LIGHT_DEMO" Application Set the DemoKit-KA1 board to normal operation by switching SW3/S1 to OFF. The Plug and Play function will then initialize the board in normal operating mode. 7.5.6 Restarting the GUI When the system restarts, the main window appears. 46 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual 8. TROUBLESHOOTING In driver installation, recognition based on Plug and Play is disabled. Cause: The USB connector may not be inserted normally into the USB port of the personal computer. Action: Check that the USB connector is inserted fully into the USB port of the personal computer. Alternatively, disconnect the USB connector, then insert the USB connector again after a while. The driver file cannot be found at a specified location. Cause: The PG-LPC software of the DemoKit-KA1 board may not be installed correctly. Action: Install the GUI software again by referring to "Software Installation." In checking by Device Manager, "USB Serial Port" or "USB High Speed Serial Converter" is not displayed. Alternatively, the "!" or "×" is prefixed. Cause: The USB connector may not be inserted normally into the USB port of the personal computer. Action: Check that the USB connector is inserted fully into the USB port of the personal computer. Alternatively, disconnect the USB connector from the USB port, and then insert the USB connector again after a while. Cause: The driver may not be installed correctly. Action: 10. When this product is connected to the personal computer, right-click the driver marked with "!" or "×". 11. Click Erase when displayed. 12. On the Device Manager, execute Hardware Modification Scan. 13. Install the driver again with Plug and Play. Cause: The device may not be recognized (in the case of connection with the USB hub). 47 Action: Try the following: Disconnect the USB connector, and then insert the USB connector again. Connect the USB connector to another port of the USB hub. If the same symptom occurs, do not use the USB hub, but directly connect the connector to the USB port of the personal computer. When this product is connected with a personal computer, the "Add New Hardware Wizard" screen is displayed. Cause: If the USB connector of this product is inserted not into the USB port used at the installation time but into another USB port, this product may be recognized as a new hardware item. Action: Install the driver by referring to section 7.2. Communication with the DemoKit-KA1 board is disabled. Cause: The driver may not be installed correctly. Action: Check if "USB Serial Port" and "USB High Speed Serial Converter" are installed correctly by referring to section 7.2. Cause: The Port list box may not be set correctly. Action: Set the port checked using Device Manager. Cause: The power, clock or reset signal may not be supplied to the 78K0S/KA1+ device correctly. Action: 14. Check that the clock is supplied to the 78K0S/KA1+ device, connector CN1. 15. Check that the power is supplied to the 78K0S/KA1+ device, connector CN12. 16. Check that the CPLD reset signal is supplied to the 78K0S/KA1+ device, connector CN2. Cause: The PRM file selected in [Device Setup] may be incorrect. 48 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual Action: Use the 78F9222.prm that matches the DemoKit-KA1 target device. For information about the PRM file, refer to section 7. Cause: The setting of "Supply oscillator" in the Device Setup dialog box may be incorrect. Action: Make a correct setting according to the specifications of the target device. 49 9. Sample Programs 9.1 General Introduction Each of the sample programs is located in a single directory, which will be called main-directory of the sample. The five sample projects files are included in one NEC Electronics workspace file named "LPC_Demo.prw". Table 2. Example directory structure A/D converter demonstration Light show Reaction time measurement Timer demonstration UART demonstration Workspace setting file NEC Electronics workspace file A main directory of each sample contains the project inclusive all output files of the development tools. All sample programs use the same directory structure: Table 3. Example structure Make file Project file Individual workspace file C source file Output files for DemoKit-KA1 board (i.e. Intel HEX file) Output load module file, linker Map file Parameter file for compiler Object module file The main directory contains the project files for PM+ and the corresponding C source file. All output files of the development tools for each target are generated. To open PM+ for a sample program, double-click the LPC_Demo.prw workspace file in the SamplePrograms directory. This will include all sample programs in one workspace. For details about using Applilet and SM+, refer to their respective manuals. Also note that the execution time in SM+ is based on the performance of the computer, so please set the "sim" variable and recompile code. 50 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual Figure 58. NEC Electronics Project Manager Plus (PM+) 78K0/K0S 51 Figure 59. NEC Electronics System Simulator (SM+) 78K0S 9.2 ADC Demo This sample program simulates a simple voltage meter. Using the integrated A/D converter, the program measures the voltage supplied to the converter on input channel 0, port P20/ANI0. The potentiometer R24 adjusts the input voltage, and the board shows the measured voltage by flashing the D1–D4 LEDs. Used Internal Peripherals Used External Parts Timer80 A/D converter LEDs D1–D4 Potentiometer R24 Button SW2 To run the ADC demo, set the configuration of switch SW3 and connectors CN1, CN2 and CN12 to the following: 52 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual SW3 Setting CN1 Jumper Setting S1 S2 S3 S4 OFF OFF OFF OFF 1-2 3-5 4-6 Open Closed Closed CN12 Jumper Setting CN2 Jumper Setting 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Closed Closed Closed Don't care Don't care 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Closed Closed Don't care Don't care Don't care 9.3 Light Demo This sample programs plays one of eight predefined lightshows. After the program-start-signal, the program plays the first lightshow. By pressing button SW1 the next show is selected. Pressing button SW2 restarts the application. Used Internal Peripherals Used External Parts Timer80 D1–D4 LEDs Button SW1 Button SW2 To run the Light demo please set the configuration of switch SW3 and connectors CN1, CN2 and CN12 to the following: 53 SW3 S1 S2 S3 S4 Setting OFF OFF OFF OFF CN1 1-2 3-5 4-6 Jumper setting open closed closed CN12 Jumper Setting CN2 Jumper Setting 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Closed Don't care Don't care Don't care Don't care 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Closed Closed Closed Don't care Don't care Note: To run light demo with SM+, modify the sim variable to 1 and then compile the code. Set sim to 0 to run on flash device. The execution time on SM+ will be a lot faster; hence, setting the sim variable in the code is required. 9.4 ReacTime Demo This sample program demonstrates a reaction time measurement. The application starts by flashing D1– D4 LEDs two times. After a press of button SW1, the application waits for a random time between 0.50 and 3.45 seconds. Then D4 LED switches on and measurement starts by incrementing a reaction counter every 50 ms. The actual counter value is shown by D1–D4 (binary format) until you press the SW1 button again. After the press is detected, measurement stops and the reaction time is shown by flashing the D1–D4 LEDs. Pressing button SW2 starts a new measuring cycle. Used Internal Peripherals Used External Parts Timer80 TimerH1 LED's D1- D4 Button SW1 Button SW2 To run the ReacTime demo, set the configuration of switch SW3 and connectors CN1, CN2 and CN12 as follows: 54 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual SW3 Setting CN1 Jumper Setting S1 S2 S3 S4 OFF OFF OFF OFF 1-2 3-5 4-6 Open Closed Closed CN12 Jumper Setting CN2 Jumper Setting 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Closed Don't care Don't care Don't care Don't care 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Closed Closed Closed Don't care Don't care 9.5 Timer Demo This sample program simulates a darkroom timer. The board starts after reset flashing all LEDs. After first key press of SW1, the board starts counting up expose times in unit of minutes (binary output format). Pressing SW1 a second time selects the shown elapse time and starts the counting. After the selected time is finished, the LEDs flash 20 times to display the elapse time and stop mode is entered. Pressing SW1 releases stop mode. Used Internal Peripherals Used External Parts Timer80 TimerH1 D1–D4 LEDs Button SW1 Button SW2 To run the Timer demo please set the configuration of switch SW3 and connectors CN1, CN2 and CN12 to the following: 55 SW3 Setting CN1 Jumper Setting S1 S2 S3 S4 OFF OFF OFF OFF 1-2 3-5 4-6 Open Closed Closed CN12 Jumper Setting CN2 Jumper Setting 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Closed Don't care Don't care Don't care Don't care 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Closed Closed Closed Don't care Don't care Note: To run timer demo with SM+, modify the sim variable to 1 and then compile the code. Set sim to 0 to run on flash device. Note that in SM+, the execution timing will not be correct and will run a lot faster. 9.6 UART Demo This sample program simulates a voltage meter with serial communication channel. The sample program does a cyclic measurement of the input voltage of AD converter channel 0, port P20/ANI0, and transfers the measured result via UART6 to a terminal program running on the host machine. The data transfer speed is set to 115200 bps per default. The input voltage can be changed by potentiometer R24. Used Internal Peripherals Used External Parts Timer80 A/D converter UART6 D1–D4 LEDs Button SW2 To run the UART demo, set the configuration of switch SW3 and connectors CN1, CN2 and CN12 as follows: 56 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual SW3 Setting CN1 Jumper Setting S1 S2 S3 S4 OFF ON OFF OFF 1-2 3-5 4-6 Open Closed Closed CN12 Jumper setting CN2 Jumper setting 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed 1-2 3-4 5-6 7-8 9-10 Closed Closed Don't care Don't care Don't care 57 10. Connectors and Cables Figure 60. Connector CN7, USB Mini-B Type Host Connector Pin Configuration 1 Table 4. USB Connector CN7 5 Pin Configuration of USB Connector CN7 Signal Name 1 2 3 4 5 VBUS DM DP N.C. GNDBUS For connection with the host machine, use a USB cable (Mini-B type). For confirmation, NEC Electronics used only the USB cable delivered with the DemoKit-KA1 board. 10.1 USB Interface Cable (Mini-B type) 58 DemoKit-KA1 User's Manual Figure 61. USB Interface Cable (Mini-B type) 59 11. Schematics Note: Schematics also are available on CD-ROM directory \Doc\DemoKit-KA1_SCHEMATICS.pdf 60


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oh make no mistake
the time of the Change
has swept through
and our miseries are
no more than we facing
the consequences of our folly
and discovering the hard way
how little grace will fix our mistakes
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Mayor Betsy Price joined MedStar officials and other dignitaries to cut the ribbon — actually, it was Triage Area scene tape — on a new headquarters building for MedStar.
MedStar had occupied a 28,000-square-foot facility on three acres since its inception in 1986, when 150 employees operating 20 ambulances responded to 39,000 calls. The new facility, 2900 Alta Mere Drive, is an 85,000-square-foot facility on 10 acres and will support MedStar's 56 ambulances responding to 115,000 requests for service annually.
"This incredible facility is a demonstration of MedStar's commitment to our community, the 15 member cities who are part of the MedStar system and, most importantly, to our 450 team members who work tirelessly to bring world-class emergency and mobile healthcare services to every patient we serve," said MedStar Executive Director Doug Hooten.
The facility cost $12 million for acquisition and renovation; no tax dollars were spent on the project.
The facility includes five full-service maintenance bays, training and education space, a simulation lab, recording studio, a full gym with locker rooms and space for an onsite clinic.
Former Assistant City Manager Bob Terrell was recognized for his work in 1985 to create the MedStar public utility model.


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The 2017 Transformers movie will destroy your previous beliefs about the Transformers themselves.
Bumblebee might be a gazillion years old.
The "last knight"might be a former "Funky Bunch" rapper doped with steroid-infested abs.
Optimus Prime is optimally out…and so is Michael Bay, since it's his last Transformer's film.
Yes, these teasers might be shocking, but even those surprising truths won't be enough to change our minds about one thing: THOSE VEHICLES.
Meet the cars, motorcycles, and jet that take center stage on the upcoming Transformers: The Last Knight:
Autobots: The Good Ones (a.k.a The Heroes)
Optimus Prime – 2012 Western Star 5700 XE
Bumblebee – 2016 Chevrolet Camaro
Hound – Mercedes Unimog
Drift – 2017 Mercedes-AMG GT R
Crosshairs – 2016 Chevrolet Corvettee C7 Stingray
Hot Rod – Citroën DS and 2017 Lamborghini Centenario LP770-4
Cogman – 2017 Aston Martin DB11
Sqweeks – Vespa
Decepticons: The Evil Ones (a.k.a The Villains)
Megatron – Silver Cybertronian jet
Barricade – 2016 Ford Mustang
Onslaught – Western Star 4900SF tow truck
Hooligan – Volkswagen Type 2
Mohawk – Confederate Motorcycle
So there you have it — all the noteworthy vehicles in the movie.
By the way, we've said earlier that this will be Bay's last film. But don't fret — there's going to be a lot of Transformers films in the coming years. Paramount Pictures announced that they will make a larger story involving Autobots and Decepticons, sort of like the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Star Wars franchises. In fact, there's actually a Bumblebee spinoff, plus a new Transformers film that's scheduled to come out in 2018 and 2019.
But we're getting way ahead of ourselves here. Transformers: The Last Knight will be released on June 23 this year.
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text: I'm looking into getting into medium format, but I'm fairly new to photography overall. I like the results and the challenges it seems to require. Here are my questions, I appreciate your patience: -I'm confused overall about 120 film. It says you can have 4.5x6, 6x6, ect....but yet it's all 120 film? I dont understand the differences. I was looking on a website called freestyle photographic supplies, and the 120 film they sell doesnt show any mention of size other than 120. -I have an old Kodak that takes 620 film. I dont even know how to describe it, but it's not a TLR. The front folds out to the side...How difficult is it to use it with 120 film? -Those TLR box cameras: --What used models should I look for that are very cheap used but decent enough? --Are you stuck with 1 focal length with those things? Any other basic advice I should know about medium format about I'm very open to, thanks for the help everyone. I was thinking about buying a holga, but if I can get an old, decently working TLR for not too horribly much I want to look into that.


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Testosterone therapy is associated with decreased pain perception in men with low testosterone levels related to opioid (narcotic) pain relievers (analgesics), a new study finds. The results were presented Monday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in San Francisco.
Opioids belong to a class of pain-reducing drugs that are used to relieve chronic pain from injuries, surgery and cancer treatment. These drugs include morphine, codeine, fentanyl and oxycodone, and are among the most frequently prescribed medications in the United States today.
In addition to being highly addictive, opioid use is associated with a number of side effects, including suppression of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in both women and men, resulting in decreased testosterone production. Low testosterone, in turn, can result in sexual dysfunction, decreased muscle mass, increased fat mass and decreased quality of life.
Previous animal research has demonstrated that castration of rodents is associated with increased pain perception while testosterone replacement reduces pain perception, suggesting an analgesic effect of this sex steroid. Whether these beneficial effects can be replicated in humans, however, remained unclear.
In this study, investigators found that, compared to placebo, testosterone therapy significantly improved pain perception and tolerance during laboratory pain testing. Testosterone therapy also improved some aspects of quality of life.
"If larger studies confirm these findings, testosterone therapy in this patient population may be beneficial in improving pain perception," Basaria said.
The study included 84 men ages 18-64 years old with opioid-induced testosterone deficiency. Their average age was 49 years. Of this group, 65 participants completed the study. Investigators randomly assigned participants to receive either testosterone gel, applied to the skin, or placebo, for 14 weeks. Thirty-six men received the testosterone gel, and 29 received a placebo.
At the beginning of the study, and then again at 14 weeks, the investigators assessed pain measures and quality-of-life parameters.
Solvay (now Abbott) Pharmaceuticals, Inc. funded the study.
Source: http://medicalxpress.com/news/2013-06-testosterone-therapy-pain-men.html
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Eclipse 3.6 (Helios) Android Auto-complete very slow / freezes
Posted on April 17th, 2011
Recently I have started developing for the Android platform - and this has forced me to face Eclipse, which I have never really liked.
The most annoying thing was the painfully slow way in which Eclipse seems to handle autocompletion of class and method names - its almost as if it passes the request around the office a bit, goes out for lunch, comes back, has a nap, then looks it up using an old-school rubber-cup 300-baud modem, chisels it into a stone tablet and returns it... eventually. The worst example is setting an on-click listener for buttons, something I do a lot.