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The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/515,400 filed on Sep. 1, 2006, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 09/891,941 filed on Jun. 25, 2001, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,164,769, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/715,085 filed on Sep. 19, 1996, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,252,965. Each of these applications is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to multichannel audio systems and methods, and more particularly to an apparatus and method for deriving multichannel audio signals from a monaural or stereo audio signal.
2. Description of the Related Art
Monaural sound was the original audio recording and playback method invented by Edison in 1877. This method was subsequently replaced by stereo or two channel recording and playback, which has become the standard audio presentation format. Stereo provided a broader canvas on which to paint an audio experience. Now it has been recognized that audio presentation in more than two channels can provide an even broader canvas for painting audio experiences. The exploitation of multichannel presentation has taken two routes. The most direct and obvious has been to simply provide more record and playback channels directly; the other has been to provide various matrix methods which create multiple channels, usually from a stereo (two channel) recording. The first method requires more recording channels and hence bandwidth or storage capacity. This is generally not available because of intrinsic bandwidth or data rate limitations of existing distribution means. For digital audio representations, data compression methods can reduce the amount of data required to represent audio signals and hence make it more practical, but these methods are incompatible with normal stereo presentation and current hardware and software formats.
Matrix methods are described in Dressler, "Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder—Principles of Operation" (http:-//www.dolby.com/ht/ds&pl/whtppr.-html); Waller, Jr., "The Circle Surround� Audio Surround Systems", Rocktron Corp. White Paper; and in U.S. Pat. Nos. 3,746,792, 3,959,590, 5,319,713 and 5,333,201. While matrix methods are reasonably compatible with existing stereo hardware and software, they compromise the performance of the stereo or multichannel presentations, or both, their multichannel performance is severely limited compared to a true discrete multichannel presentation, and the matrixing is generally uncontrolled.
The present invention addresses these shortcomings with a method and apparatus which provide an uncompromised stereo presentation as well as a controlled multichannel presentation in a single compatible signal. The invention can be used to provide a multichannel presentation from a monaural recording, and includes a spectral mapping technique that reduces the data rates needed for multichannel audio recording and transmission.
These advantages are achieved by sending along with a normally presented "carrier" audio signal, such as a normal stereo signal, a spectral mapping data stream. The data stream comprises time varying coefficients which direct the spectral components of the "carrier" audio signal or signals to multichannel outputs.
During multichannel playback, the invention preferably first decomposes the input audio signal into a set of spectral band components. The spectral decomposition may be the format in which the signals are actually recorded or transmitted for some digital audio compression methods and for systems designed specifically to utilize this invention. An additional separate data stream is sent along with the audio data, consisting of a set of coefficients which are used to direct energy from each spectral band of the input signal or signals to the corresponding spectral bands of each of the output channels. The data stream is carried in the lower order bits of the digital input audio signal, which has enough bits that the use of lower order bits for the data stream does not noticeably affect the audio quality. The time varying coefficients are independent of the input audio signal, since they are defined in the encoding process. The "carrier" signal is thus substantially unaffected by the process, yet the multichannel distribution of the signal is under the complete control of the encoder via the spectral mapping data stream. The coefficients can be represented by vectors whose amplitudes and orientations define the allocation of the input audio signal among the multiple output channels.
A simplified functional block diagram of a DSP implementation of a decoder that can be used by the invention is shown in
The spectral mapping function algorithm 6 directs the input signals in each of the bands from each of the input channels to corresponding bands of each of the output channels as directed by spectral mapping coefficients (SMCs) delivered from a spectral mapping coefficient formatter 7. The SMC data is input to the DSP 5 via a separate input 11. The multiplexed resultant digital audio output signals are passed over a line 8 to a demultiplexer digital-to-analog (D-A) converter 9, where they are converted into multichannel analog audio outputs applied to output lines 10, one for each channel.
The input signals can be broken into spectral bands in the spectral decomposition algorithm by any of a number of well know methods. One method is by a simple discrete Fourier transform. Efficient algorithms for performing the discrete Fourier transform are well known, and the decomposition is in a form readily useable for this invention. However, other common spectral decomposition methods such as multiband digital filter banks may also be used. In the case of the discrete Fourier transform decomposition, some transform components may be grouped together and controlled by a single SMC so that the number of spectral bands utilized by the invention need not equal the number of components in the discrete Fourier transform representation or other base spectral representation.
A more detailed block diagram of the DSP multichannel spectral mapping algorithm 6, along with the spectral decomposition algorithm 4, is shown in
Respective spectral decomposition algorithms 22 and 23 are provided for each input channel. For a standard stereo input consisting of left and right input signals respectively on input lines 20 and 21, left and right algorithms are provided; there is only one algorithm for a monaural input. Each spectral decomposition algorithm produces inputs to the spectral mapping algorithm within M spectral bands on corresponding lines 24, 25 . . . for algorithm 22, and lines 26 . . . for algorithm 23. The algorithms preferably operate on a multiplexed basis in synchronism with the multiplexed output of multiplexer 2 in
The input frequency bands produced by the spectral decomposition algorithms are designated by the letter F followed by two subscripts, with the first subscript standing for the input channel and the second subscript for the frequency band within that channel. A separate SMC, designated by the letter α, is provided for each frequency band of each input channel for mapping onto each output channel, with the first subscript after a indicating the corresponding input source channel, the second subscript the output target channel, and the third subscript the frequency band. The input frequency band F1,1 on line 24 is multiplied in multiplier 28 by a SMC α1,1,1 from the spectral mapping coefficient formatting algorithm 7 of
where: OK(t)=the output of channel K at time t.
αJ,K,L,T=the SMC of input channel J's Lth spectral band component in time aperture period T onto output channel K.
FJ,L,T(t)=The Jth input channel's Lth spectral band signal at time t from aperture window T.
There are R input channels, M spectral bands in the decomposition of each input signal and N output channels. In the example given, at any particular time t there will be contributions to the output signal from components from one or two overlapping transform windows. T is the subscript indicating a particular transform window. The multiply and add operations described in the invention can be carried out on one of more DSPs, such as a Motorola 56000 series DSP.
In some applications, particularly those in which the input digital audio signal has been digitally compressed, the signal may be delivered to the playback system in a spectrally decomposed form and can be applied directly to the spectral mapping subsystem of the invention with simple grouping into appropriate bands. A good spectral decomposition is one that matches the spectral masking properties of the human hearing system like the so called "critical band" or "bark" band decomposition. The duration of the weighing function, and hence the update rate of the SMCs, should accommodate the temporal masking behavior of human hearing. A standard 24 "critical band" decomposition with 5-20 millisecond SMC update is very effective in the present invention. Fewer bands and a slower SMC update rate is still very effective when lower rates of spectral mapping data are required. Update rates can be as slow as 0.1 to 0.2 seconds, or even constant SCMs can be used.
A set of SMCs can be provided for each transformed signal packet such as 44. These coefficients describe how much of each spectral component in the signal packet is directed to each of the output signal channels for that aperture period. In
The signal level in each frequency band ultimately represents the signal energy in that band. The energy level can be expressed in several different ways. The energy level can be used directly, or the signal amplitude of the Fourier transform can be used, with or without the phase component (energy is proportional to the square of the transform amplitude). The sine or cosine of the transform could also be used, but this is not preferred because of the possibility of dividing by zero when the transform is non-zero.
The frequency bands of the spectral decomposition of the signal are best selected to be compatible with the spectral and temporal masking characteristics of human hearing, as mentioned above. This can be achieved by appropriate grouping of discrete Fourier spectral components in "critical band"—like groups and using a single SMC control of all components grouped in a single band. Alternatively, conventional multiband digital filters may be used to perform the same function. The temporal resolution or update rate of the SMCs is ultimately limited to multiples of the time between the transform aperture functions illustrated in
One method for generating the SMCs in the encoding process is shown in the DSP algorithm functional block diagram of
An important feature of the invention relates to how the SMCs are generated in a conventional sound mixing process. One implementation proceeds as follows. Given the same master source material used to produce the basic stereo or mono "carrier" recording, which is usually a multitrack source 48 of 24 or more tracks, one produces a second "guide" mix in the desired multichannel output format. Separate level adjustors 50 and equalizers 52 are provided for each track. During the multichannel "guide" mix, the level and equalization of the master source tracks are maintained the same as in the stereo mix, but are panned or "positioned" to produce the desired multichannel mix using a multichannel panner 54 which directs different amounts of the source tracks to different "guide" or target channels (five guide channels are illustrated in
The SMCs are derived by spectrally decomposing both the stereo carrier signals and the multichannel guide signals, and calculating the ratios of the signals in each output channel's spectral bands compared to the signal in the corresponding input "carrier" spectral bands. This procedure assures that the spectral makeup of the output channels corresponds to that of the "guide" multichannel mix. The calculated ratios are the SMCs required to attain this desired result. The SMC derivation algorithm can be implemented on a standard DSP platform.
The "guide" multichannel mix is delivered from panner 54 to an A-D multiplexer 58, and acts as a guide for determining the SMCs in the encoding process. The encoder determines the SMCs that will match the spectral content of the decoder's multichannel output to the spectral content of the multichannel "guide" mix. The "carrier" audio signal is input from panner 56 to an A-D multiplexer 60. The digital outputs from A-D multiplexers 58 and 60 are input to a DSP 62. Rather than the two A-D multiplexers shown for functional illustration, a single A-D multiplexer is generally used to convert and multiplex all "carrier" and "guide" signals into a single data stream to the DSP. The "carrier" and "guide" functions are shown separately in the figure for clarity of explanation.
The "guide" and "carrier" digital audio signals are broken into the same spectral bands as described above for the decoder by respective spectral decomposition algorithms 64 and 66. The level of the signal in each band of each input multichannel "guide" signal is divided by the level of each of the signals in the corresponding band of the "carrier" signal by a spectral band level ratio algorithm 68 to determine the value of the corresponding SMC. For example, the ratio of the signal level in band 6 of target channel 3 to the signal level of band 6 of carrier input channel 2 is SMC 2, 3, 6. Thus, if there are five channels in the "guide" multichannel mix and two channels (stereo) in the "carrier" mix, and the signals are each broken into ten spectral bands, a total of 100 SMCs would be calculated for each transform or aperture period. The calculated coefficients are formatted by an SMC formatter 70 and output on line 72 as the spectral mapping data stream used by the decoder.
The SMCs generated using the above method may be used directly in implementing the invention or they may be modified using various software authoring tools, in which case they can serve as a starting or first approximation of the final SMC data.
Alternatively, entirely new sets of coefficients may be produced to effect any desired multichannel distribution of the "carrier" signal. For example, any input signal can be directed to any output channel by simply setting all SMCs for that input to that output to 1 and all SMCs for that input to other channels to 0. Another feature which the SMCs may have is an added time or phase delay component to provide an added dimension of control in the multichannel output configuration derived from the "carrier" signal.
Conventional stereo matrix encoding can also be used in conjunction with the current invention to enhance the multichannel presentation obtained using the method. To do this the phases of the spectral band audio components of the "carrier" audio can be manipulated in the recording process to increase the separation and discreetness of the final multichannel output. In some cases this can reduce the amount of SMC data required to attain a given level of performance.
The coefficients in the SMC matrix need not be updated for every new transform period, and some of the coefficients may be set to always be 0. For example, the system may arbitrarily not allow signal from a left stereo input to appear on the right multichannel output, or the required rate of change of the low frequency band SMCs may not need to be as high as the rate for the upper frequency bands. Such restrictions can be used to reduce the amount of information required to be transmitted in the SMC data stream. In addition, other conventional data reduction methods may also be used to reduce the amount of data needed to represent the SMC data.
Another important technique to reduce the amount of data required to be transmitted for the SMCs and to generalize the representation in a way that allows playback in a number of different formats is to not send the actual SMCs, but rather spectral component lookup address data from which the coefficients may be readily derived. In the case of the playback speakers arranged in three dimensions around the listener, only a 3-dimensional address of a given spectral component needs to be specified; this requires only three numbers. In the case of playback speakers arranged in a plane around the listener, only a 2-dimensional address of a given spectral component needs to be specified; this requires only two numbers. The translation of a 2 or 3-dimensional address into the SMCs for more or even fewer channels can be easily accomplished using a simple table lookup procedure. A conventional lookup table can be employed, or less desirably an algorithm could be entered for each different set of address data to generate the desired SMCs. For purposes of the invention an algorithm of this type is considered a form of lookup table, since it generates a unique set of coefficients for each different set of input address data.
Different addressable points in the address space would have different associated entries in the lookup table, or the SMCs may be generated by simple linear interpolation from the nearest entries in the table to conserve on table size. Formatting of the SMCs as sets of address numbers would be accomplished in the SMC formatter 64 of
The concept is illustrated in
Taking the vector analogy a step further, the absolute amount of emphasis to be given to each speaker, as opposed to simply the desired direction of the emphasis, can also be given by vector 84. For example, the vector direction or orientation could be chosen to indicate the sound direction, and the vector amplitude the desired level of emphasis.
Since the particular address 86 used at any given time depends on both the vector amplitude and angle, it is not necessary that the vector amplitude correspond strictly to the degree of emphasis and the vector angle to the direction of emphasis. Rather, it is the unique combination of the vector amplitude and angle that determines which lookup address is used, and thus what degree of emphasis is allocated to the various output channels for each aperture period and frequency band.
The spectral address data that describes vector 84 requires only two numbers. For example, a polar coordinate system could be used in which one number describes the vector's polar angle and the other its direction. Alternately, an x,y grid coordinate system could be used. The vector concept is easily expandable to three dimensions, in which case a third number would be used for the elevation of the vector tip relative to its opposite end. Each different combination of vector amplitude and direction maps to a different address in the lookup table.
This spectral address representation is also important because it allows the input signal to be played back in various playback channel configurations by simply using different lookup tables for the SMCs for different speaker configurations. A separate 2-D or 3-D vector-to-SMC lookup table could be used to map for each different playback configuration. For example, four-speaker and six-speaker systems could be operated from the same compact disk or other audio medium, the only difference being that the four-speaker system would include a lookup table that translated the vector address data into four output channels, while the six-speaker system would include a lookup table that translated the address data into six output channels. The difference would be in the design of a single IC chip at the decoder end. In the 3-D audio case, having proper phase information in the stereo "carrier" signal is important. Other characteristics of the particular playback environment, such as the spectral response of particular speakers or environments, can also be accounted for in the "position"-to-SMC lookup tables.
The most direct way to implement the lookup table is to have each different lookup address provide the absolute values of the SMCs that relate each input channel to each output channel. Alternately, the active matrix approach of the present invention could be superimposed on a prior passive matrix approach, such as the Dolby or Rocktron techniques mentioned previously. For example, a fixed (passive) coefficient could be assigned to each input-output channel pair for each frequency band on a predetermined basis, which could be equal passive coefficients for each input-output pair. Respective active SMCs generated in accordance with the invention would then be added to the passive coefficients for the various input-output pairs.
The present invention may be used to make so-called compatible CDs, in which the CD contains a conventional stereo recording playable on conventional CD players. However, lower order bits, preferably only a fraction of the least significant bit (LSB) of the conventional digital sample words of the signal, are used to carry the SMCs for a multichannel playback. This is called a fractional LSB method of implementing the invention. � of a LSB, for example, means that for every fourth signal sample the LSB is in fact an SMC data bit. At conventional stereo digital audio PCM sample rates of 48,000 samples per second this yields over 24,000 bits per second to define the SMCs (12,000 bits per second per stereo channel), while having an inaudible effect on the stereo audio signal. For a conventional 16 bit CD the audio resolution would be 15.75 bits per sample instead of 16 bits, but this is an inaudible difference. In some circumstances the other LSBs can be adjusted to spectrally shift any residual noise to hide it within a spectrally masking part of the audio spectrum; this kind of noise shaping is well known to those skilled in the art of digital signal processing. The fractional LSB method can be used to implement the invention on any digital audio medium, such as DAT (digital audio tape). A unique key code can be included in the fractional LSB data stream to identify the presence of the SMC data stream so that playback equipment incorporating the present invention would automatically respond.
The fractional LSB approach is illustrated in
The invention can also be used with an FM radio broadcast as the digital medium. In this case the SMC data is carried on a standard digital FM supplementary carrier. The FM audio signal is spectrally decomposed in the receiver and the invention implemented as described above. CDs made with the invention can be conveniently used as the source for such broadcasts, with the fractional LSB SMC data stream stripped from the CD and sent on the supplementary FM carrier with the stereo audio signal sent as the usual FM broadcast. The invention can be used in other applications such as VHS video, in which case the "carrier" stereo signal is recorded as the conventional analog or VHS HiFi audio signal and the SMC data stream is recorded in the vertical or horizontal blanking period. Alternatively, if the "carrier" audio can be recorded on the VHS HiFi channel, the SMC data stream can be encoded onto one of the conventional analog audio tracks.
In general the invention can be used with mono, stereo or multichannel audio inputs as the "carrier" signal or signals, and can map that audio onto any number of output channels. The invention can be viewed as a general purpose method for recasting an audio format in one channel configuration into another audio format with a different channel configuration. While the number of input channels will most commonly be different from the number of output channels, they could be equal as when an input two-channel stereo signal is reformatted into a two-channel binaural output signal suitable for headphones. The invention can also be used to convert an input monaural signal into an output stereo signal, or even vice versa if desired.
While several embodiments of the invention have been shown and described, numerous variations and alternate embodiments will occur to those skilled in the art. It is therefore intended that the invention be limited only in terms of the appended claims.
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I don't hate the guy, but I'm not a big MDA fan. I've just always preferred defense first coaches. You can bring defense every night, offense requires a hot hand along with execution at times.
rebounds also create a lot of offensive opperuntites. hence, a centre
and thats a lack of players issue
I understand if the knicks loss by a bit yesterday..and kept it close but it's like they didn't even try yesterday..I mean is this what we going to have to Expect from mike antoni's teams ? And dallas also got back to back games as well. I'm just tired of this Lack of Defense we keep playing, Everytime I think we're finally going to get it together with the defense.
We give up 116 points to cavaliers 129 points to Dallas..195 points to someone else..I mean really .Antoni could preach Defense all he wants. But truth is, He dosen't know defense, So how can he preach Something he knows nothing about.I mean how long are we gonna go through, Maybe next season, Maybe in 3 years or 6 ..it's been like this for 38 years..It's pathetic already.:gony:
dont waste ur time...its obvioss these dudes got some sort of man crush on O'antoni
there bias leads to them being non-objective and he can do no wrong in their eyes...its always the players..
simply put... there is no person in the past other than Jrad jefferies that ever said he preaches defense...and he tap dance around that...
so do the math....
o'antoni is trying now becuz he has to.. but you cant make a bad jump shooter a good jump shooter overnight.. so as long as he is here.. we got a lot of growing pains to face...
Its funny how the most biased people claim everyone else who doesn't agree with them is biased. :teeth:
You can make the argument that the other side views you as the type that says, the players can do no wrong...... its always DantoniQuote:
he can do no wrong in their eyes...its always the players..
I respect the people who actual do research and back up their claims rather than those who blindly follow media and group bias. Think for yourself and I'll respect you. There are people on both sides of the argument who both have valid claims.
As soon as you say man crushes and retarded slogans like O'antoni, you've lost all my respect as a debater. Man up and argue facts.
ive be using O'antoni since that prick was hired, i wanted tom tibs....
Second... there is no bias to my claims... if O;antoni was a good defensive coach.. i would admit it.. he a pretty good offensive coach.. but thta about it...
i can only based this on the people who have been around him.. played for him, etc.. and PHX getting rid of him because he didnt want to stress defense or hire a defensive coach.. this is all facts.. and if you followed this... you would of seen the numerous article i have provide...
my question to you... do you think he is a good, bad, average, below average, or above average defnsive coach?
also.. can you tell me one idiot other than Jared Jefferies that actulayy praise him for his defensive strategy prior to the melo trade?
just answer the two question....
there is no bias.. just the facts...im a die hard knicks fan and i can see a con from a mile away...
mikes damn good.. just not good enough to fool me.. but certainly good enough to fool a fool
First off, let me point out that Phoenix DID hire a defensive coach in Porter after Dantoni left. (not gotten rid of) Do I need to say what happened to the Suns after Porter took over? They started losing.....badly.... then they fired Porter and Gentry took over and guess what he did? He pushed the tempo back up again. You need the right coach for the right team.
If you search the forums, you can find numerous videos and quotes about Dantoni actually teaching defense. Is his style a slow down, half court game? No. However, saying he teaches no defense is just absurd.
Now let me answer your question of what I think of Dantoni. I personally find him to be a slightly above average coach. I respect him because he took a **** job knowing that it would be painful rebuilding. He hasn't had the type of lineup he likes nor has he had a stable lineup this year. However, he hasn't complained and keeps on being the same old ****y Dantoni (which a lot of people hate). Let me give a few positives/negatives
-Tends to bring out the best in players that work hard and listen. Remember how nobody liked the Shawne Williams signing and thought Fields was a bad pick? Felton/Chandler thrived under him for the short while and in general players that leave his system diminish in play (Marion, Diaw, Barbosa). Unlike the stereotype he has, he always plays guys who he feels deserve to play.
-Manages to make the most of mismatches on the offensive end as much as possible. Likes to speedball in order to create even more mismatches and not give defense the time to set up. Has adjusted his playbook numerous times for different players.
-Good players want to come play for him. Uptempo and sharing the ball is appealing and a slow it down grindhouse 1v1 tends to wear down the player a lot. Helps that their stats are gonna be great if they work hard.
-While defensive players thrive in his system, his team defensive schemes are definitely lacking. However, he does emphasize that as long as his team can make the key defensive stops, thats what matters. His phoenix teams did this while the Knicks still have not proven to be clutch on defense.
-Not a disciplinarian. He's not the type to scream and force his players to do something. If you don't work hard on your own, he's just not gonna play you. Its very harsh on the young guys who haven't built a good work ethic a la Randolph, Milicic and Curry.
-His out of bounds plays this year have not been good so far (though I cut him some slack with such a new team)
To sum up, I don't find Dantoni to be the greatest coach, but who the hell else is viable to coach this team. A defensive coach wouldn't work, because this team isn't built to play slow grinding ball and we don't have a real center. There are NO good coaches readily available. At least wait for the offseason when there might be some decent candidates to go after. Like it or not, our team is gonna stay this way for the rest of the season and will be the better for it. Root for your team and try to have a little fun.

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This Friday at 3pm EST/Noon PST, I have the privilege of being one of a few featured guests on the National CRE Radio Show – Commercial Real Estate Radio with Howard Kline. We are going to be talking Social Media Best Practices for CRE Professionals. I have been connected with Howard Kline for a couple years via Twitter. His radio shows are packed full of great content for CRE professionals.
I am also excited to be on this panel because it includes some of my favorite people in CRE: Barbi Reuter, Michael Lagazo, and Sarah Malcolm.
Barbi (www.twitter.com/barbireuter) is the CRE Marketing & Operations Executive for PICOR Commercial Real Estate Services in Tucson, Arizona. She is a social media all-star and one of the true pioneers of social media use in CRE. She is also one of my favorite people.
Michael (www.twitter.com/michael_mba) is the guy who I watched to learn how to use Twitter. He is a CRE all-star in San Diego and has forgotten more about retail than I will ever know. He also may be the nicest guy on Twitter and will send you coffee. What could be better??
Michael and Barbi are both founding members of the #crejavaclub on Twitter. If you love CRE and a hot cup of joe, look us up!
Sarah Malcolm (www.twitter.com/icsc) is the Director of New Media for the International Council of Shopping Centers. She is a social media power house. Reading her bio on LinkedIn will force you to be out of breath. I can't wait to hear what she has to say about social media best practices.
I hope that you can join us on Friday as Howard normally takes questions. You can call in with yours at (619) 393-6492.
The show description is below. This is your opportunity to submit your social media questions ahead of time that Howard may cover. Use the comments section below!
Show Description
Social media, social media, social media. You hear it everywhere you go and everyone is telling you that you have to do it. Everyone else is telling you how to do it, but is anyone getting through? Is there any value to it and how much time do you have to spend on it to be of any value to you?
What about sales? Really, isn't that what this is supposed to be about, selling and making money? What good does it do you if you spend 2 hours a day schmoozing online and haven't picked up a client in 3 months? Are there any shortcuts and gimmicks that you can rely upon to make it worth your time?
Isn't social media all about advertising? How many eyeballs see your name is all that counts, right? What about relationships and trust, nice words to include in your repertoire, but do those words put food on your table or pay your mortgage? And let's not forget the two most chic words of 2013, "engagement" and "collaboration". Oh, how the experts like to throw those words in your face, if for no other reason then to show you how much more they know than you.
But enough of my ranting, listen in as I discuss these issues and words and the meaning of life, (in social media), with, Barbi Reuter, Sarah Malcom, Bo Barron, Michael Legazzo and I, some of the most well know and most influential commercial real estate professionals utilizing social media to bring in the money. We are not the social media experts. We are the pilgrims, the veterans, the ones with the scars with stories of the things we didn't understand, we don't understand and what we are figuring out as we go along. We are you after you start "getting it." We are students of social media and cre, learning as we go along, trying to figure it out and willing to share our experiences with you so that you do not have to get the same scars as us.
During the show, we will also discuss why you should be interested in social media for your business and what services, (LinkedIn, Facebook, Google+, Twitter and Pinterest, among others), you should use and for what purposes. Property manager, logistics expert, investor, property manager; this is not a one size fits all lecture. We will help you figure this out for your purposes.


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The Latin Recording Academy Announces "One In A Million" Twitter Contest
To celebrate surpassing 1 million followers on Twitter, The Latin Recording Academy today announced the "One In A Million" celebration contest, which will give one lucky Twitter follower the opportunity to win the following prize package: two tickets to the XIII Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards and the official after-party, an opportunity to walk the arrivals area, two Delta round-trip airline tickets, three-night hotel accommodations, a backstage tour at rehearsals, and two tickets to attend The Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year gala tribute on Nov. 14.
The "One In A Million" celebration contest will begin June 25 at 7 a.m. PT. A question will be posted at 10 a.m. on June 29 and the first correct answer meeting all the criteria will be announced as the contest winner via Twitter on July 2 at 10 a.m. PT. The contest is open to all @LatinGRAMMY followers. Participants must be 18 years of age or older at time of entry, with a valid passport and a valid visa to visit the United States. For official contest rules, visit http://www.facebook.com/LatinGRAMMYs.
This year's XIII Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards will take place live on Thursday, Nov. 15, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas from 8–11 p.m. ET/PT (7 p.m. Central).
For updates and breaking news, visit The Latin Recording Academy's social networks on Twitter and Facebook.


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Hey! Im a 14-year-old, potentially, and lovably (I hope) insane. I enjoy reading, writing, circus (trapeze, Spanish web, silks) and obsessing over things (see below). I have been writing Harry Potter Fan Fiction for years (since I was 11, I think), but just started posting it here.
And now for my Top Threes, since I enjoy this sort of thing:
Top Three:
Best books: Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer; Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by J. K. Rowling; The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins (though it isnt out yet I got a ARC)
Best Actors: Evanna Lynch; Kristin Chenoweth; Rupert Grint
Best Foods: Green olives; bread with olive oil; cinnamon ice cream
Best songs: Holiday, by Green Day; It Ends Tonight, by The All-American Rejects; Dirty Little Secret, by AAR
Best bands/singers: The All-American Rejects; Green Day; Idina Menzel
Best MuggleNet fan fics: Uncle Fred Calls Him Dick, by MagEd; by Wings of the Morning; Uncle George Had a Shovel, by MagEd.
Now that you probably think Im quite crazy, Ill stop.


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Thermal Cancer Therapy with Magnetic Nanoparticles: Opportunities and Challenges
Robert Ivkov, Johns Hopkins University
Friday, April 15, 2011, 3:30pm
Spanos Auditorium
This seminar is part of the Jones Seminars on Science, Technology, and Society series
Magnetic nanoparticles create heat that can be exploited to treat cancer when they are exposed to alternating magnetic fields (AMF). While it is well established that heat is a potent anti-cancer agent that effectively sensitizes cancer to radiation and chemo-therapies, its use in the clinic remains disappointingly limited to a very limited subset of the disease. The use of magnetic nanoparticles as a delivery agent of therapeutic heat for cancer therapy thus offers the potential to overcome the two long-standing hurdles for heat-based therapy — imprecise selectivity and inconsistent dosimetry. Despite the promise, magnetic nanoparticles offer a new set of challenges that must be addressed to accurately assess their potential utility in the clinic for therapeutic heating. As with all therapeutic agents, the problem reduces to the 3 D's — Delivery, Distribution, and Dose. The promise and challenges inherent with the use of magnetic nanoparticles as a delivery agent of therapeutic heat will be discussed with particular emphasis given to the materials science and engineering aspects of the opportunities and challenges.
About the Speaker
Dr. Ivkov's research focuses on the development and characterization of magnetic nanoparticles and AMF-device development for cancer therapy. Upon his arrival at the Department of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in early 2008, Dr. Ivkov began a broad research program with the aim to develop clinical applications of heat-based therapies for metastatic cancer. A significant aspect of this research interest is the development and characterization of nanoparticle formulations and magnetic coil components that produce therapeutic heat in animal models of human cancer, particularly when combined with other therapeutic agents. The nature of this research is multi-disciplinary and translational, and thus requires a diverse research team comprising multiple skills. His M.Sc. project was theoretical and fundamental focusing on understanding the nature of colloid stability. Magnetic nanoparticle suspensions are colloids and his early theoretical research, post-doctoral training, and ongoing collaborative research with scientists at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides access to unique tools and insight into the physical and biological implications of these systems. His Ph.D. research focused on the thermodynamic properties of actin polymerization as a reversible higher order phase transition. To complete the work he developed expertise in the methods needed to isolate, purify, and characterize proteins, and he gained an appreciation for the implications of heat in biological systems. His experience in the private sector is more directly related to the translational aspects of his current research. After leaving NIST, he co-founded Triton BioSystems, Inc. in 2002 to develop targeted nanoparticle therapeutic agents for the treatment of local cancer. At Triton, he led product development efforts directed to targeted magnetic nanoparticle and devices for local ablative thermal therapy of cancer. He has published over thirty scientific papers and has filed sixteen patents (issued and pending) in nanotechnology, nanobiotechnology, and targeted therapies.


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Greylock fourth-graders get biology lesson
NORTH ADAMS -- Twenty-seven fourth-graders at Greylock Elementary School were up to their gills in science lab work this week.
Friday concluded a five-day program called BioEYES that Williams College presented in the school. The biology program focuses on learning about and implementing a study on a fast-breeding species known as zebrafish.
Williams College first brought the program to Williamstown Elementary School four years ago. This year, the college expanded the program to include a pilot program at Greylock.
"It's amazing. It's different," said fourth-grade teacher Susan Candiloro. "The kids have been very engaged and asked excellent questions this week. Not to mention they've been responsible about taking care of the fish."
Candiloro and fellow teacher Paul Narotski combined classrooms this week so Williams neuroscience professor Martha Marvin and students from her winter study course could run the BioEYES workshop with the kids.
BioEYES is a science education program for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, developed by Philadelphia-based neurobiologist Steven Farber and educator Jamie Shuda.
During the week, Marvin and the Williams College students helped the elementary school students to formulate hypotheses about genetics and then test their hypotheses by mating a male and female zebrafish. Zebrafish breeding is a model system for studying vertebrates and neuroscience because they develop from a single-cell embryo to an embryo with a functioning nervous system in less than 24 hours.
On Friday, the fourth-graders put their developing fish -- some creatures given names like "Squishy," "Squirmy" and "Nemo" -- under microscopes brought in by the college.
Since zebrafish embryos are transparent, the students were able to observe organs, a heartbeat and blood flow in their specimens.
Audible reactions from the kids ranged from "whoa," to "eww" to "weird."
"I thought it was really fun to have fish in our school because we don't get live animals here very often," said fourth-grader Connor Cirullo.
His work group was led by Williams sophomore Nitsan Goldstein.
She said she appreciated being able to get off campus and into the schools; next week, the college students will present the program at Wil-liamstown Elementary School.
"It makes you feel so much more part of the community," Goldstein said.
Greylock Elementary teacher Paul Narotski said his students enjoy working with the college students.
Back in the fall, Williams helped conduct an energy unit and it will present a spring workshop on the study of waves.
Marvin, the Williams professor, said there are practical lessons beyond the novelty of working with zebrafish.
On Friday afternoon, for example, she and her lab assistant, Williams senior Jonathan Wosen, shared their work at a zebrafish conference held at neighboring Smith College, which has a zebrafish facility in its Barresi Lab.
"With kids being able to work hands-on with science, they build a connection with science," said Marvin, who was inspired to join the field after dissecting a frog in second grade.
"Some of these students may go on to work in a STEM [science, technology, engineering, math] field, but it's important for all of them to know a little bit about science as citizens," she said.
Learn more about BioEYES at www.bioeyes.org.
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March 13, 2006
For More Information, Contact: Keith Gentry (901) 333-4114/ (901)
619-1899 / Kimberly Kreider (901) 333-4023
Release written by Keith Gentry
Lester Hudson scored 22 points to lead the Southwest men's basketball
team to a 92-73 victory over Columbia State in the championship game of
the TJCCAA/NJCAA Region VII Basketball Tournament on Sunday afternoon at
the Verties Sails Gymnasium. The win improved the Saluqis' record to
23-6 on the season.
Hudson was named Most Valuable Player of the tournament as he made 9 of
his 16 shots from the field and led the team with three steals. Also
named to the all-tournament team were freshman forward Greg Grimes and
sophomore forward Moraye Ivy.
Sophomore forward Darius Simmons recorded the first double-double of his
career with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Also scoring in double figures
was sophomore guard Anthony Pigram with 10 points. Freshman forward
Donald Boone was the top rebounder with 11.
The Saluqis' defense was again outstanding, forcing Columbia State to
commit 19 turnovers. In addition, Southwest limited Columbia State to
only 37 percent from the field including 4 of 24 from three-point range.
Southwest reached the championship game by defeating Roane State 97-78
in the quarterfinals on Thursday and Volunteer State 101-78 on Saturday.
In the Roane State game, freshman center Chris Evans had his best game
of the season with career-highs of 17 points and 16 rebounds. Hudson
recorded double-doubles in both games with 16 points and 11 rebounds
against Roane State and 25 points and 10 boards in the Volunteer State


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This spider is currently living in my bathroom, tucked away in the corner of the window in Sussex. Looks like a fake widow but not sure which genus it is (if that is the right word). Any info would be much appreciated. Is it correct that they are native to the UK?
Hi Balky,
This is Steatoda nobilis & she's beauty! Do the markings look gold like that in normal light?
If she is out of the way of areas where you are likely to be/putting your hands etc., you shouldn't have any problems. Females, like yours, don't typically stray from their web, or far from their hiding place. She's unlikely to just roam around, willy nilly.
I had one make a web right overhead in my shower, I wasn't comfortable with that...
They didn't originate in the UK, but they have been here a couple of hundred years and are now well established along the South coast & in the South East especially.
Regards, Mark.
What a beaut!
Hi Mark
Yes, even without the camera flash the markings look gold on the abdomen. I don't think that is one of the general marking colours, though I may be wrong. Would this be the species introduced from tha Canaries?
Hi Balky,
Yes, it is native to the Canaries & Madeira islands.
Colours are variable from individual to individual...and even change as that individual grows.
Regards, Mark.


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Tait Electronics to Unveil P-25 Compliant Product Solutions At APCO Montreal this August
Houston, TX - Tait North America will introduce its new line of P-25 digital compliant communications solutions at the upcoming Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials International, Inc. (APCO) Conference and Expo in Montreal, Canada August 8-12. Called the Tait 9000 Series, this new product group includes portables, mobiles and expandable infrastructure.
According to the company's president Tom Wineland, these products have been "engineered for interoperability and to provide the highest quality and most cost effective solutions that meet the critical communications needs of public safety and 1st response agencies. This includes fire, police, 9-1-1, EMS, disaster preparedness, and other organizations that are planning to switch from conventional to P-25 technology in the future".
Tait Electronics (headquartered in New Zealand) is one of the world's largest voice and data mobile communications designers and manufacturers with customers in over 150 countries.
Adds Wineland, "Our company really prides itself on its engineering accomplishments in two-way technology over the past 35 years. We are a complete radio solutions provider that has successfully supplied the most advanced communications equipment to government and industry around the world for a long time. And now we will do the same with our P-25 contributions in North America. First responders need reliable radio communications that works in the most extreme and difficult conditions, and Tait has the answers".
In conjunction with its new digital technology for public safety and homeland security, Tait will also display its broad line of analog and trunked equipment inclusive of portables, mobiles, base stations/repeaters, end-to-end custom systems, networking solutions, simulcast, voting and MPT1327. Some specific models to be demonstrated include the new TM8110 (voice/10 channels), TM8115 (voice/24 channels), and TM8105 (data @ 9600bps) mobiles. Attendees will also see the TB8100 base station (with its multi-feature sets), the Orca 5000 portable series, some sophisticated systems components and the soon to be released TM8200 mobile (1500 channels).
For more information, contact:
Jerry Bradford, Vice-President Sales
TAIT North America, Inc.
15740 Park Row, Suite 450
Houston, Texas 77084
ph: (800) 320-4037


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This format is used for larger width blinds. Any blind between the width of 96 inches and 120 inches must be ordered as two on one or three on one headrail. By building two or three blinds on one headrail, operation of the blinds are easier. Furthermore, you now create less stress on the hardware and components of the window treatments. You will still receive one valance covering all blinds to give you that finished look. When entering measurements you must enter the total width and then select two on one or three on one headrail. Please note, the blinds will have a 1/2 inch space in between them to accommodate the single headrail construction. If you have any questions, please consult one of our customer service representatives for more information .


text: St. Peter's Choir Practice 2017-01-15 10:30 am - 2017-06-29 11:30 am www.stpeterschurchill.org 6254 Yonge Street, Churchill, ON, Canada 6254 Yonge Street, Churchill, ON, Canada [{"latlong":["44.251084","-79.601121"],"location":"6254 Yonge Street, Churchill, ON, Canada","zoom":"18","infow":"6254 Yonge Street, Churchill, ON, Canada<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t <\/label>\n\t\t\t 2017-01-15 10:30 am2017-06-29 11:30 am <\/span>\n\t\t <\/div>"}] At St. Peter's every Sunday, after service for one hour. St Peters Related events Euchre 2015-09-09 1:00 pm - 2015-09-09 2:00 pm St. Peter's hosts Euchre every Wednesday at St. Peter's at 1 p.m. Light refreshments are served. Please call 705-458-1801 for info. St. Peter's Choir Practice 2015-09-10 2:00 pm - 2015-09-10 3:00 pm Every Thursday, September - June, @ 2 p.m. Choir Practice: St. Peters 2015-09-10 2:00 pm - 2015-09-10 3:00 pm Choir Practice every Thursday @ 2 p.m. in the church. No choir practice on Christmas Eve day Advisory Board/Warden's Mtg @ St. Peter's 2015-10-20 7:30 pm - 2015-10-20 9:00 pm Parish hall @ 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20th Warden's Mtg @ 6:30 p.m. Oct 20th TGIF Supper Group 2016-06-17 6:00 am - 2016-06-17 9:00 am TGIF is holding the June meeting at Lorri and Gord's home in Jackson's Point on Friday, June 17th. Please RSVP at 905-722-5271. If you need more info, contact Karen at 252-4066. Euchre @ St. Peter's 2016-09-07 1:00 pm - 2017-12-19 4:30 pm Every Wed. at 1 p.m. in the Parish Hall.Everyone is welcome to attend Spice Girl Meeting 2016-09-07 7:30 pm - 2016-09-07 9:00 pm In parish hall Sept. 7th to make the looms for weaving the shawls. Spice Girl Weaving Day 2016-09-10 9:00 am - 2016-09-10 4:00 pm Parish Hall @ 9 a.m. Our weaving of our shawls with Penny Boyd. Please bring a brown bag lunch; non-alcoholic beverages will be supplied. Penny will do some Yoga during the day to ease our backs. Sunday School 2016-09-11 9:00 am - 2017-06-18 9:00 am Sunday School will begin again on September 11th, 2016 at regular service time. All children are invited downstairs for their programs on the computer, crafts area, cooking class and theatre area. Sunday School Returns 2016-09-11 9:15 am - 2016-09-11 12:15 pm September 11th, Sunday School begins at both churches. St. Peter's @ 9:15 a.m. and St. John's @ 11:15 a.m. St. Peter's 1st Annual Fall Fair 2016-09-24 9:00 am - 2016-09-24 4:00 pm Come to the Fair! Sept. 24th from 9 am. - 4 p.m. @ St. Peter's Anglican Church. Fun for the whole family with a Kid's Play Area, lots of carnival games, bouncy castle, popcorn and candy floss and much more. Adults can enjoy various sale tables, bake table, chili and pie baking contests, Raffle, BBQ, and much more. Contacts are Myrlene at 705-456-6731 and Susanne at 705-828-4006. Please contact Myrlene if you wish to participate in the pie baking contest or for info about the chili contest. Tell your friends. It will be a fun time. Spice Girl Meeting 2016-10-05 7:30 pm - 2017-06-14 9:30 pm Every other Wed. @ Parish Hall St. Peter's @ 7:30 p.m. All women are welcome. Contact Myrlene at 705-456-6731 if you wish info. Family Hike Mono Mills 2016-10-22 10:00 am - 2016-10-22 3:00 pm October 22, 2016 - Family Event Hiking at Mono Cliffs. No cost. Meet at 10 a.m. Details on parking and meetng place will be available in the next few weeks. Susanne Thompson organizing Blessing the Costumes 2016-10-30 9:15 am - 2016-10-30 12:15 pm On the Sunday before Halloween, we will be inviting our younger members to wear their costumes to church, so that we they can be blessed during our service. All are welcome to participate in this event at both churches. Remembrance Day Service 2016-11-06 10:45 am - 2016-11-06 1:00 pm On the Sunday before Remembrance Day, Feb. 6th, St. John's will be leading the Act of Remembrance at the Village Cenotaph in Cookstown. They will be gathering at 10:55 am for the ceremony and presentation of wreaths. All are welcome. St. Peter's will meet at the local Belle Ewart Legion for a Remembrance Service, followed by a lunch reception. The service will begin at 10:45 a.m. Warden's and Advisory Bd Meetings 2016-11-08 6:30 pm - 2016-11-08 7:30 pm Warden's Meeting @ 6:30; Advisory Meeting @ 7:30 p.m. Dedication of New Roof: St Peter's 2016-11-20 9:15 am - 2016-11-20 10:15 am The new roof is complete. It looks beautiful. Thank you to Lisa for all of her hard work in getting this project complete. In all we received 35 donations for memorials or thank offerings for the roof. Thank you to every-one. This is a project that involved the entire congregation. Our participation in the Our Faith or Hope Cam-paign, made this project possible. The roof will be dedicated on November 20th. After the service there will be a luncheon. Letters are going out to all those who gave roof shingle memorial/thank offerings for the roof. Free Community turkey dinner 2016-12-02 5:00 pm - 2016-12-02 7:00 pm St. Peter's is hosting their annual outreach free Turkey dinner on Friday, Dec. 2 from 5-7pm. Turkey and all the trimmings, gravy potatoes, cranberry sauce, veggies, rolls, dessert and beverages. All ages are welcome. Wheel chair accessible. No tickets required. 705-436-9769 Food Bank 2016-12-10 8:00 am - 2016-12-10 12:00 pm St. Peter's Social Club will be going to the Barrie Food Bank on Sat. Dec. 10th from 8-noon. Teens and up only. Christmas Party 2016-12-10 7:30 pm - 2016-12-10 7:30 pm St. Peter's Social Club is meeting at Susanne Thompson's again this year for the Christmas party. Please BYOB and appetizer. Susanne will need to know who will be attending so please call 705-828-4006 to confirm. Lessons and Carols 2016-12-11 9:15 am - 2016-12-11 12:15 pm Lessons and Carols at both churches during regular service on Dec. 11th Children's Christmas Pageants 2016-12-18 9:15 am - 2016-12-18 12:15 pm Both children's pageants are on Dec. 18th during regular services Christmas Eve Services 2016-12-24 4:00 am - 2016-12-24 10:00 pm St. Peter's @ 4 p.m for children's service; 7:30 for candlelight service St. John's @ 9:30 p.m. for family Christmas service Advisory Meeting St. Peter's 2017-01-23 6:30 pm - 2017-01-23 9:00 pm Advisory Meeting @ 7:30 p.m. Parish Hall Redline Brewery Tour St. Peter's Social Group 2017-02-04 10:00 am - 2017-02-04 2:00 pm There is a Redline Brewery tour scheduled for Feb. 4th, 2017. This is an adult event for the St. Peter's Social Group. Babysitting will be provided. Contact Myrlene for further info @ 705-456-6731. Annual AGM Meeting @ St. Peter's 2017-02-27 7:00 pm - 2017-02-27 9:00 pm Vestry meeting @ St. Peter's at 7 p.m. Feb. 27th. Ash Wednesday St. Peter's 2017-03-01 11:30 am - 2017-03-01 12:30 pm March 1st @ St. Peter's 11:30 am. All welcome World Day of Prayer 2017-03-03 2:00 pm - 2017-03-03 4:00 pm World Day of Prayer on March 3rd @ St. Peters @ 2 p.m. All denominations welcome. The theme country this year is Phillipines. Call Linda at 705-436-9769 for all info. Vertical Zone Trampoline Gym: Social Group Event 2017-03-25 1:00 pm - 2017-03-25 2:00 pm March 25th, 2017: 1-2 p.m. Family Event at Vertical Zone Trampoline Gym, including Foam Pit. Good for all ages as long as they can walk. Three coaches will be there to supervise. The cost of the gym rental is $350.00 , so the cost per person will depend on the number of people going. Hoping we get 20 to 25 which would bring the cost to around $15.00 per person. This is a lot of fun for all ages Bishop Fenty Parish Visit 2017-03-26 9:15 am - 2017-03-26 10:30 am Bishop Fenty will be visiting the Parish on Sunday, March 26th @ St. Peter's for 9:15 a.m. service. St. John's congregation will join us there. A light luncheon follows the service. Soup and Bun Sunday @ St. Peter's 2017-04-02 10:30 am - 2017-04-02 11:30 am Soup and Bun lunch at St. Peter's, April 2nd after service. All are welcome Palm Sunday Procession 2017-04-09 9:00 am - 2017-04-09 10:30 am Mark April 9th Palm Sunday procession on your calendar this year. Because Easter is later, the weather will be warmer and the children can wear costumes, they will be handed out the Sunday before (April 2nd). We will meet at the Churchill Library and process to the church at 9:00 a.m. Maundy Thursday 2017-04-13 6:30 pm - 2017-04-13 8:00 pm Maundy Thursday: April 13th, 2017 @ St. Peter's Simple Middle Eastern Style Supper - 6:30 pm Service & Stripping of the Altar - 7:00 pm Easter Sunday 2017-04-16 9:15 am - 2017-04-16 1:00 pm Easter Sunday: April 16th, 2016 St. Peter's @ 9:15am St. John's @ 11:15 am Innisfil Prayer Breakfast 2017-04-26 7:30 am - 2017-04-26 7:30 am Wednesday, April 26th – Innisfil Prayer Breakfast Please consider joining the local churches in Innisfil for our annual Prayer Breakfast, held in the Community Room of the Stroud Arena. This event runs from 7:30 – 8:30 am. Cost $15/person. For more info please see the flyer on the bulletin board at the back of the church. Soup and Bun Sunday @ St. Peter's 2017-05-07 10:30 am - 2017-05-07 11:30 am Soup and bun lunch, Sunday May 7th at 10:30 after service. Day of Joy 2017-05-13 9:30 am - 2017-05-13 4:00 pm Our annual Day of Joy with Amy Dempsey from Pioneer Women is planned for May 13th. The topic is "Invitation to rest" . Because we are encouraging younger women (girls) to come, we will start registration at 9:30 with coffee. Program starts at 10a.m. Cost: $20.00 for adults and $15.00 for students. Everyone is welcome. Clean Up Day @ St. Peter's 2017-06-03 9:00 am - 2017-06-03 1:00 pm Saturday, June 3rd from 9 a.m. -? Many hands make light work. Contact John at 705-458-0748. Painting and Cocktail evening 2017-06-03 7:00 pm - 2017-06-03 10:00 pm Our last social event for this year is June 3rd, the Fabings are hosting a paint and cocktails evening. Starting at 7 p.m., Saturday night to whenever. Cost: $30.00/person, BYOB. More info on the painting and menu will follow next month. Babysitting will be provided. Please let Myrlene know if you are attending and if you have children who need to be babysat, so we can plan accordingly. Final Sunday school for summer 2017-06-18 9:15 am - 2017-06-18 12:30 pm June 18th is the final Sunday school date for both churches. Children are most welcome to join us in church and colouring/activity bags are available at the back of the church. Strawberry Supper 2017-06-23 5:00 pm - 2017-06-23 7:00 pm Friday, June 23rd, from 5-7 p.m. @ St. Peter's. $15 for adults; children under 12 are free. Cold meats, salads, buns, beverages and dessert. Everyone is welcome. Wheelchair accessible at side door. Parish Picnic 2017-06-25 11:00 am - 2017-07-23 2:00 pm Sunday, June 25th at 11 a.m. @ rectory. Potluck lunch. Ask Fr. Matt if you have questions. 705-458-1805 VBS 2017 2017-07-10 9:00 am - 2017-07-14 12:00 pm VBS 2017: There will be another VBS at St. Peter's again this summer. It will be held July 10th-14th from 9 am. - noon each day. The theme is HERO CENTRAL: Discover Your Strength in God! Organizers are Carole Pawsey-Ciraco and Marilyn Davies. Games, music, snacks, crafts and stories to share. Lots of fun! Ages 4-12 years. More info will be forthcoming in the weeks to come. Roadside Bake Sale @ St. Peter's 2017-08-04 12:00 pm - 2017-08-04 4:00 pm Annual roadside long weekend bake sale, Friday, August 4th from noon - 4 p.m. Stop by on your way north and pick up some delicious goodies. Contact 705-436-9769 for further info. Special Vestry 2017-09-10 9:00 am - 2017-09-10 12:45 pm Special vestry meeting Sept. 10th after service at both churches. This is to start the journey for a selection committee to find a new incumbent for the Parish. Special Vestry @ St.Peter's 2017-09-10 10:15 am - 2017-09-10 10:45 am Sunday, September 10th after service. Special vestry to choose a selection committee on the search for a new incumbent. Please try to attend this meeting. Fall Fair @ St. Peter's 2017-09-23 9:00 am - 2017-09-23 3:00 pm St. Peter's is hosting another Fall Fair on Saturday, Sept. 23rd, 9am-3pm. Fun for the whole family. Free admission. Tickets will be available for purchase for several activities. Contact Susanne 705-828-4006. Spaghetti eating contest and Butter Tart competition: Myrlene 705-456-6731 Blessings of the Animals 2017-10-01 9:15 am - 2017-10-01 10:30 am St. Peter's will be having a blessing of the animals on Sunday, Oct. 1st on the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. All animals are welcome. Owners will be responsible for their behaviour. Blessing the Costumes & Pie in the Sky 2017-10-29 9:15 am - 2017-10-29 11:00 am On the Sunday before Halloween, we will be inviting our younger members to wear their costumes to church, so that we they can be blessed during our service. All are welcome to participate in this event. "Pie in the Sky" October 29th after church Enjoy some Pie and a chance to have some input into the future ministry of our parish. We are looking to get everyone's feedback on the qualities we would like to see in our new priest. The information will be used in our Parish Profile that will be distributed to potential candidates. St.Peter's is an active parish and many people are involved in the life of our church. The parish selection committee would like to hear from everyone. If you cannot make the 28th, please pick up an envelope at the back of the church and put your responses in the box before October 28th. Christmas Fayre 2017-11-04 9:00 am - 2017-11-04 2:00 pm St. Peter's on Nov. 4th from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. All ages are welcome. Free Community Turkey Dinner 2017-12-01 5:00 pm - 2017-12-01 9:00 pm St. Peter's Parish Hall on Friday, Dec. 1st from 5-7 p.m. Turkey and all the trimmings. Our annual outreach turkey dinner, FREE to all. NO tickets necessary. Turkey, potatoes, gravy, dressings, rolls, beverages and dessert. Wheelchair accessible at side door. We are kid friendly. Contact 705-436-9769. Christmas Eve Day Services 2017-12-24 9:15 am - 2017-12-24 10:00 pm 9:15 @ St. Peter's and 11:15 a.m @ St. John's: regular service 4 pm @ St. Peter's: Children's Birthday celebration for Jesus (family based) 7:30 p.m. @ St.Peter's: Candlelight Service and Eucharist 9:30 p.m. @ St. John's: Eucharist & candlelight service Food Bank Visit 2018-01-06 12:30 pm - 2018-01-06 4:30 pm St. Peter's will be attending the Barrie Food Bank on Saturday, January 6th from 12:30-4. Teens and adults only please. Soup Sunday @ St. Peter's 2018-01-07 9:15 am - 2018-01-07 11:00 am Soup w/bun Sunday on the 1st Sunday of each month. Donation basket will be available. This is an outreach program.


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Novartis Animal Health introduces NUPLURA PH for prevention of bovine pneumonia
- First and only U.S. cattle vaccine developed with recombinant leukotoxoid technology
- Provides immunity within 10 days postvaccination against bovine pneumonia caused by Mannheimia (Pasteurella) haemolytica
- Contains only purified antigen for a robust immune response without potential interference from endotoxins
Novartis Animal Health announces the introduction of NUPLURA PH, a new vaccine for beef and dairy cattle that provides fast-acting protection against bovine pneumonia caused by Mannheimia (Pasteurella) haemolytica.
M. haemolytica, formerly known as Pasteurella, is a highly transmissible bacteria and a leading cause of bovine respiratory disease (BRD) complex. Research has shown that M. haemolytica is present in nearly 75 percent of all diagnosed BRD cases, causing more death and economic loss than any other respiratory disease.1
NUPLURA PH differs from other M. haemolytica vaccines because of the advanced cellular technology used to purify antigens in the vaccine. As the first and only U.S. cattle vaccine developed with recombinant technology, NUPLURA PH contains only purified leukotoxin to deliver the strongest immune response with minimal reactivity. It is the first new M. haemolytica vaccine available in the U.S. in over 10 years.
"With NUPLURA PH, we've developed the only U.S. cattle vaccine that combines extracted and purified outer membrane proteins with molecularly prepared leukotoxoid," said Doug Scholz, DVM, director of professional veterinary services, Novartis Animal Health.
"Outer membrane proteins, also known as surface proteins, are the building blocks for immunity. NUPLURA PH doesn't contain the cellular debris and endotoxins found in whole-cell pneumonia vaccines, which can interfere with the immune response and cause more severe reactions. It's very smooth and easy on calves."
The advanced technology used to prepare NUPLURA PH means that calves receive the purest form of antigen for safe, reliable and fast-acting protection. NUPLURA PH provides immunity within 10 days after vaccination. No other M. haemolytica vaccine has a claim for faster onset of immunity.
"Calves infected with pneumonia and other respiratory diseases do not perform as well as healthy animals do," added Scholz. "With rising global demand for proteins and rising input costs it is more important than ever to make sure that calves perform to their maximum potential."
Leading Cause of BRD Complex
M. haemolytica is the bacteria most frequently isolated from pneumonic lungs and the leading cause of BRD complex. It is a primary cause of severe pneumonia and death loss, as 29 percent of all U.S. cattle deaths are attributed to BRD.2
Calves that survive BRD commonly experience reduced weight gain and limited performance. The combined costs of BRD-including reduced performance, treatment, labor resources and death loss-make it the most costly disease affecting cattle in the U.S.1
"Prevention is always more cost-effective than treatment," says Scholz. "Ensuring calves are vaccinated prior to periods of higher risk due to movement, commingling or any stress-related event is the best prevention strategy."
A single dose of NUPLURA PH protects calves as early as 10 days after administration. Extensive field safety studies have demonstrated the vaccine is safe for calves as young as 28 days. A booster dose can be administered prior to periods of stress or elevated risk of exposure.
For more information about NUPLURA PH, contact your veterinarian or Novartis Animal Health representative or visit www.livestock.novartis.com.


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During the recent launch of the latest version of the Apple iPad, Rackspace Cloud Sites customer gdgt.com handled more than 55 million requests and more than 110,000 concurrent connections in less than six hours.
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Nov 29 (Reuters) - John Parry became the fourth consecutive English winner of the European Tour's qualifying school when he romped to a four-shot victory at the PGA Catalunya course in Girona, northern Spain on Thursday.
Parry, a former tour champion at the 2010 Vivendi Cup in Paris, shot a two-under-par 70 in the sixth and final round to record a 19-under tally of 409.
"I knew I had my tour card sewn up before today started but I was going for the win," said the 26-year-old after following compatriots Simon Khan (2009), Simon Wakefield (2010) and David Dixon (2011) as school winners.
"I've been playing like this for the last couple of months but the difference this week was my putting."
A total of 28 players clinched their tour cards for the 2012-13 season including Swede Mikael Lundberg (69) who finished as runner-up on 413.
Scot Gary Orr, 45, winner of the British Masters and the Portuguese Open in 2000, became the oldest player to secure a card, 20 years after he first achieved the feat.
The new season kicks off with the Nelson Mandela Championship in South Africa next week. (Writing by Tony Jimenez; editing by Toby Davis)


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Oh. Yay. Another version of the New Moon dvd to puzzle over along with some looong awaited EclipseCrack:
Walmart will be the only retailer to carry The Twilight Saga: New Moon Ultimate Fan Edition on standard DVD and Blu-ray, with never-before-seen footage from the upcoming feature film The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.
Starting Thursday, fans can pre-order The Twilight Saga: New Moon Ultimate Fan Edition on DVD or Blu-ray, as well as the national two-disc Special Edition DVD or Special Edition Blu-ray, at Walmart.com.
On the up side, I'm sure we'll get to see the Eclipse footage "at some point" ;) ifyouknowwhatImean!
Thanks Claire
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Smoke lingered in the rafters of the Golden Hall of Meduseld. Wood smoke, candle smoke and pipe smoke mingled with the fumes of ale and wine, making the eyes sting and the senses swim. Théoden had been returned to Rohan, and buried among the mounds of his fathers, but the sorrow and solemnity of the occasion had given way to joy as folk put away sorrow and celebrated the betrothal of Éowyn and Faramir.
"As new bonds are forged between Rohan and Gondor, I will tell you now of the start of our alliance!" Ėomer's voice held the gathering spellbound as he recited one of the ancient tales. "Listen as I tell you of the Ride of Eorl, and the great battle of the field of Celebrant: 'The day had gone down in the West, behind the hills into shadow; and a great darkness hung over the land'."
Elladan turned to his brother with a questioning look, but said nothing. Éowyn, sitting so closely with Faramir, leaned towards them. "This is one of our oldest tales," she whispered. "It tells how Eorl helped Cirion of Gondor win a great victory, and was granted the lands which became Rohan in thanks."
"Silence and dread stalked the plains," Éomer continued.
Elladan edged closer to his twin. "That is not quite how I recall it," he whispered.
"No – it was midday in summer," Elrohir whispered back. "I remember the skylarks singing."
Éowyn frowned at them from across the table. "Hush! Listen to Éomer's tale. You might learn something of our history!"
"A great horde of orcs swept across the grasslands, driven before a mighty army!"
"Well, they have that part right at least!" Elladan settled back to listen, curious to hear the rest of the tale.
"At the forefront of the charge rode two great horsemen, clad all in grey."
Elrohir had just taken a sip of wine. He coughed and choked, setting his goblet down with a clatter. "What did he just say?" he hissed.
Éowyn glared at them again. "Hush!" she repeated.
"Aye, hush, little brother," Elladan agreed. "I want to hear this." He leaned forward, listening avidly as Éomer continued the saga.
Finally the epic tale rolled on to its close. "Who the two mighty warriors were, legend does not tell. When the battle was won, they could not be found. But from that day on, there was friendship between the lands of Rohan and Gondor!" There was applause and wild cheering, and the Riders stamped their feet in approval.
As the cheers and shouts died away, Éomer crossed the floor and joined his sister. "Well done!" she congratulated him. "I have never heard you tell it better!"
He smiled. "Thank you, sister. Have you ever heard the tale before?" he asked the twins.
"Not quite like that, no," Elladan agreed. He glanced at Elrohir.
"The two riders," Elrohir prompted. "Does the legend say any more of them?"
Éomer shook his head. "It remains a mystery – the legend of the Grey Riders. Our historians and masters of lore can find no trace of them." He shrugged. "Perhaps they never existed. The bards of old were not always accurate."
"They were there!" Éowyn insisted.
"But were they real?" Éomer argued. He glanced at Elladan and Elrohir. "Forgive me. This is a matter of learned debate in Rohan. Were the Grey Riders real, or a fiction invented to add mystery to the tale?" He laughed, shaking his head. "You do not want to hear the old arguments!"
"Oh, but we do," Elladan insisted.
"Our father is a master of lore too," Elrohir added. "He would be most interested in the legend!"
Éowyn laughed at them. "You will regret this!" she warned. "You will never stop him now!"
Éomer rested his elbows on the table, ignoring her. "There are some who believe that the Grey Riders were an intervention of the Valar to save Gondor and force this turn of history. Others think they were the spirits of long-dead warriors or kings; returned to save the land in its direst need. Me – well, we live in more enlightened times. I do not believe in spirits or angels!"
"You did not believe in Elves or Halflings either!" Éowyn pointed out.
Éomer nodded in acknowledgement. "Very well. Some stories and legends may be true. But the Grey Riders?"
He and Éowyn fell into a well-worn debate as they argued the familiar topic. Elladan, still with one eye on the pair, half turned to Elrohir. "I have never been described as an agent of the Valar before," he murmured. "I rather like it."
"Aye. It certainly has a better ring than spawn of Melkor as Erestor called us. But to be thought a figment of the imagination of some bard? I do not like that idea at all!"
They watched as Éomer prodded the air to make some point. "He has a look of Eorl," Elladan commented.
Elrohir nodded. "Aye. But more care-worn."
Faramir, listening to the heated argument with interest, tore his attention away and turned to the twins in disbelief. "You knew Eorl?"
"You were there?" At Elrohir's nod, Faramir continued, "Then you would be able to solve this debate once and for all! Did you see these Riders? Were they really there like the legends say?"
"Well …"
"In a manner of speaking …"
Something in their manner gave them away. Faramir stared at the twins, his eyes widening. "You? It was you?" He glanced at Éowyn and Éomer, still locked in a heated debate. "Will you tell them that you are the Grey Riders of the legend?"
Elladan and Elrohir exchanged a swift glance. "Well …"
"It is never wise to become embroiled in an argument between siblings …"
Faramir nodded, his eyes still on Éowyn. "True."
"Then some mysteries are best left unsolved."
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I only used my Respro Foggy last winter and now the velcro isn't sticking to the inside of the helmet and I need to use it for the mornings as its been in the 20's. Is there something I can do to make the velcro start sticking to the inside of the helmet or am I going to need to purchase a new one as this is something that happens and is normal? I did not use it that much but it does help when I need it.
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Every parent frets about their kids having "weird" friends. At some point, children always seem to gravitate toward some unhealthy, unpleasant, or annoying kid that you don't like.
Kids pick their own friends, and who they choose says a lot about their character. However, they also get drawn into situations where they feel compelled out of fear or threat of isolation to be friends with certain kids.
I remember my son having a bunch of his buddies over once. When they all left, he came to me and asked, "So, did you like them?" I told him I particularly liked the ones who could look me square in the eye. I didn't say that I disliked anyone in particular. I just said that I thought the ones who could look me in the eye were more straight, confident, and comfortable kids. I told him it was just a preference on my end and that he may see other things in them. Perhaps one of them couldn't look me in the eye, but they were always there for him when he had a problem.
If your son or daughter has weird friends, you have to give them little hints like that. By doing this, you're not criticizing, condemning, or excommunicating any of their friends. You're simply giving feedback. The minute you start singling out and condemning one kid, your child is going to become best friends with him or her.
Ask your child what they think constitutes a good friend. Have them to think about what happens at school:
- Who's not nice? Who hurts other kids?
- Is anyone bossy? Does anyone tell your child what and what not to do, or use threats to get them to do things? Do any of your child's friends try to make them feel guilty if they don't get what they want?
- Does anyone get jealous or angry if your child spends time with other people?
- Do any of your child's friends talk behind their back, laugh at them, or make fun of them? Do any of them spread rumors about your kid, tell lies, or share stuff they told them in secret?
- Do any of your child's friends play rough by hitting, pushing, pinching, kicking, scratching, slapping, or punching?
- Do any of your child's friends ignore them if they haven't gotten their way? Do they only pay attention when they want something and ignore your child when he or she has something important to talk about?
Instead of attacking a particular kid, what you should be doing is constantly grooming your child to be thinking about these things and then have them make their own decisions. Kids choose their own friends, and at some point, parents become secondary to their kid's friends. That's just the way it is. When you attack your kid's friends, it's like pulling the rug out from under them when there's no floor there. Instead, you should be more indirect about it and avoid the tug-of-war. Discuss with them what the qualities and behaviors of an unhealthy friend are. Keep your voice very low-key, and help them understand that friends do not embarrass each other, put each other down, pressure each other to do bad things, act nicely only when they want something, or reveal information they share in confidence. Put it back on your child to think about.
When you see your child in cahoots with a particularly snotty, nasty, or rotten little bugger of a kid, just tell them, "You know, I was a little surprised that when Johnny or Mary said 'blahbity blah,' you didn't stand your ground. I think standing your ground is a good thing. Sometimes it may annoy our friends, but there are times when it's important to stand our ground when we know certain things are right and wrong. You might think about that for next time." So, instead of saying, "That kid's rotten and I don't want to see him in the house anymore," you're putting it on your child to have strength of conviction.
You can also set limits and boundaries, such as telling your child that he or she can only play with their friend when they are at your house. In addition, one of the best things you can do is to take the stinger away. I've been suggesting this for years and years and years – especially when kids call saying their friend is being mean. For example, tell your child that you are going to take them to the zoo and suggest they invite some of their friends, especially the ones you're having a little trouble with. While you're at the zoo, make an alliance with the kids you think are rotten. You don't know what's going on in their homes or what's making them so difficult, but you can sometimes tame the beasts when you invite them to the beach or ask them to come over for a picnic or a barbecue in the backyard.
I remember once my parents were concerned about a friend of mine whose nickname was Penny. I don't know why they were so concerned about Penny at the time, except that we got into some trouble. Remember those phony phone calls? As kids, we'd call up someone, ask them if their refrigerator was running, and then tell them they'd better go catch it. Or we'd dial a bread company and order a whole bunch of bread to be sent to somebody's house. It was pretty terrible – we only thought about the people we were annoying, and we didn't consider the poor bread company. I remember my dad sitting me down and saying, "OK let's talk about what a friend is. Does a friend have you do things that are bad?" I responded, "Well, I guess not," even though at age 9 I thought friends that did bad stuff were pretty fun. He then went through a list similar to the one I discussed earlier and said, "Now you make up your own mind."
Given the power to make up your own mind, you tend to do the right thing. You don't believe me? If you've got kids who always squabble over who has the biggest piece of cake, pie, or whatever, next time let one of them cut it and the other one pick the slice he or she wants. It's amazing how the pieces all of a sudden come out even.


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1. What do you think about the honesty the boys show each other?
I really enjoyed this chapter. I loved how honest they were, for a change. They have to be in order to not let Bella get caught in the middle and hurt by them both. It was good to see 2 males bonding like that too.
2. Are you surprised to see Edward admitting his jealousy and showing less patience?
Even when letting his guard down he is still in control and focused. Its great that he did show a slight vulnerability though. He can see how cut up Jacob is that Bella is with Edward and not him so it was good of Edward to cut Jacob some slack and show that he is jealous
3. How did you feel about Edward's four options regarding Bella?
He just wants what is best for Bella, even if that means they are not together. Its not an easy decision for Edward to follow through with though.
4. What surprised you most about the conversation they had?
The fact that for a while there they managed to talk very openly and honestly with no holes barred. I did love the humour though that was used at times. It was refreshing to see the characters open up like that