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US20160301967A1 - Leaderboard and Advertising Distribution - Google Patents
Leaderboard and Advertising Distribution Download PDF
Shane Venis
2016-04-07 Application filed by Shane Venis filed Critical Shane Venis
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A leaderboard parsing and distribution system comprises at least one computing device. The at least one computing device comprises at least one processor. The leaderboard parsing and distribution system comprises a plurality of display devices communicatively coupled to the at least one computing device. The leaderboard parsing and distribution system comprises a non-transitory machine readable medium. The non-transitory machine readable medium comprises instructions configured to cause the at least one processor to access leaderboard data. For at least two display devices in the plurality of display devices, the non-transitory machine readable medium comprises instructions configured to cause the at least one processor to select a subset of the leaderboard data to be displayed on each of the at least two display devices, and cause the subset of the leaderboard data to be displayed on the each of the at least two display devices.
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/144,726, filed Apr. 8, 2015, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.
At many sporting venues, leaderboard data is either printed, updated by hand, or displayed in its entirety on a single display device. At many other sporting venues, the same leaderboard data is duplicated across a plurality of display devices. At many other sporting venues, leaderboard data is segmented and displayed one segment at a time on a single display device forcing spectators interested in segments that are not currently displayed to wait for a segment of interest. Furthermore, advertising data at the many sporting venues is typically arranged on a per venue basis and is often displayed simultaneously on all display devices associated with the venue.
What is needed is the ability to parse and distribute leaderboard data and/or advertisements across a plurality of display devices configured for multiple spectator viewing.
FIG. 1 is an example block diagram showing elements of a leaderboard parsing and distribution system as per an aspect of various embodiments.
FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a plurality of display devices configured for multiple spectator viewing as per an aspect of various embodiments.
FIG. 4A is an example flow diagram of leaderboard data parsing and distribution as per aspects of various embodiments.
FIG. 4B is an example flow diagram of advertisement distribution as per aspects of various embodiments.
FIG. 5 is an example block diagram showing elements of a spectator advertising distribution system as per an aspect of various embodiments.
FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a plurality of groups of display devices configured for multiple spectator viewing as per an aspect of various embodiments.
FIG. 7B is an example flow diagram of advertisement parsing and distribution as per aspects of various embodiments.
FIG. 8 is a block diagram of a computing environment in which aspects of embodiments of the present invention may be practiced.
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Various embodiments of the present invention parse and distribute data for spectator viewing.
FIG. 1 is an example block diagram showing elements of a leaderboard parsing and distribution system 100 comprising at least one computing device 110. The at least one computing device 110 may comprise a personal computer, a computer server, a mobile device, a tablet, combinations thereof, and/or the like. The at least one computing device 110 may comprise at least one processor 112. The at least one processor 112 may be distributed between a plurality of computing devices.
According to some of the various embodiments, the leaderboard parsing and distribution system 100 may comprise a plurality of display devices (e.g. 141, 142, 143 . . . 149). The plurality of display devices (e.g. 141, 142, 143 . . . 149) may comprise monitors, televisions, screens configured to accept projected images, combinations thereof, and/or the like. Each of the plurality of display devices (e.g. 141, 142, 143 . . . 149) may be associated with a display identifier.
According to some of the various embodiments, display devices (e.g. 141, 142, 143 . . . 149) may be communicatively coupled to the at least one computing device 110 employing at least one display interface 130. The at least one display interface 130 may employ a display cable, a network cable, a wireless network, combinations thereof, and/or the like. Examples of the display cable may include HDMI, DVI, Display Port, combinations thereof, and/or the like. Examples of the network cable may include 10baseT, 100baseT, coaxial, fiber, combinations thereof, and/or the like. The network cable may support Ethernet, for example, configured to be at least part of a MAN, WAN, LAN, the Internet, combinations thereof, and/or the like. Examples of the wireless network may include Wi-Fi, WiMAX, LTE, Bluetooth, a TV adapter, combinations thereof, and/or the like. The TV adapter may be configured to receive streaming media from the at least one display interface 130. Examples of TV adapters may include Intel Wireless Display (WiDi), Apple AirPlay, WiGig, combinations thereof, and/or the like.
According to some of the various embodiments, the leaderboard parsing and distribution system 100 may comprise at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 114. The at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 114 may comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 112 to accept participant data 122. The participant data 122 may comprise at least one name of an athlete, contestant, golfer, participant, and/or the like. The participant data 122 may further comprise associated information such as age, gender, a registration number, a team name, division, group, flight, a handicap number, a sponsor, combinations thereof, and/or the like. The participant data 122 may further comprise score information associated with each athlete, contestant, golfer, participant, and/or the like. The at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 114 may comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 112 to compile at least a portion of the participant data 122 into leaderboard data 120.
According to some of the various embodiments, the leaderboard data 120 may comprise HTML data, XML data, image data, text, combinations thereof, and/or the like. For example, the leaderboard data 120 may comprise score information, progress information, name information, event information, combinations thereof, and/or the like. Score information may comprise, for example, net scores, gross scores, scores compared to par, scores per round, skin scores, exercise scores, station scores, event scores, routine scores, target scores, finish times, total times, weight, combined weight, combinations thereof, and/or the like. Progress information may comprise, for example, hole statistics, holes completed, exercises completed, stations completed, events completed, routines completed, miles completed, targets completed, shots taken, laps completed, legs completed, obstacles completed, combinations thereof, and/or the like. Name information may comprise, for example, names of golfers, athletes, teams, competitors, contestants, flights of golfers, divisions of athletes, divisions of teams, divisions of competitors, groups of contestants, numbers representing any of the aforementioned names, combinations thereof, and/or the like. Event information may comprise, for example, name(s) and or sponsor(s) of at least one event, course, tournament, competition, contest, race, combinations thereof, and/or the like.
According to some of the various embodiments, the leaderboard data 120 may be stored on the at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 114 associated with the at least one computing device 110. Alternatively, according to some of the various embodiments, the leaderboard data 120 may be stored on a remote medium, on a medium accessible over a network, on a medium accessible over the Internet, combinations thereof, and/or the like.
According to some of the various embodiments, the leaderboard data 120 may be divided into a plurality of subset data (e.g. 151, 152, 153 . . . 159). Each subset in the plurality of subset data (e.g. 151, 152, 153 . . . 159) may comprise data identifying a flight of golfers, a plurality of flights of golfers, an athlete, a plurality of athletes, a team, a plurality of teams, a competitor, a plurality of competitors, a contestant, a plurality of contestants, and/or the like. Examples of athletes may include gymnasts, triathletes, runners, biathletes, swimmers, sailors, rowers, kayakers, and/or the like. Examples of contestants may include game players, bowlers, ping pong players, pool players, poker players, gamblers, fishermen/women, shooters, combinations thereof, and/or the like. The non-transitory machine readable medium 114 may comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 112 to update at least some of the subset(s) in the plurality of subset data (e.g. 151, 152, 153 . . . 159) at regular intervals. For example, regular intervals may include every minute, every 10 seconds, every time new participant data 122 is received, combinations thereof, and/or the like.
According to some of the various embodiments, the at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 114 may comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 112 to send a plurality of display data (e.g. 131, 132, 133 . . . 139) to at least some of the plurality of display devices (e.g. 141, 142, 143 . . . 149) via the at least one display interface 130. At least some of the display data in the plurality of display data (e.g. 131, 132, 133 . . . 139) may comprise at least one subset data in the plurality of subset data (e.g. 151, 152, 153 . . . 159). Optionally, display data in the plurality of display data (e.g. 131, 132, 133 . . . 139) may further comprise advertisement data 172. For each display device in the plurality of display devices (e.g. 141, 142, 143 . . . 149), a specific display data in the plurality of display data (e.g. 131, 132, 133 . . . 139) may be selected for display.
According to some of the various embodiments, the leaderboard parsing and distribution system 100 may be configured to accept at least one selection control (e.g. 180, 181, 182, 183 . . . 189). The at least one selection control (e.g. 180, 181, 182, 183 . . . 189) may be accepted through at least one user interface 166. The at least one selection control (e.g. 180, 181, 182, 183 . . . 189) may be provided by at least one user 167 to select at least one display data in the plurality of display data (e.g. 131, 132, 133 . . . 139) for display device(s) in the plurality of display devices (e.g. 141, 142, 143 . . . 149). For example, selection control 0 (180) may be provided by a user of the at least one computing device 110. In this example, selection control 0 (180) may be provided to select display data in the plurality of display data (e.g. 131, 132, 133 . . . 139) for display device(s) in the plurality of display devices (e.g. 141, 142, 143 . . . 149). Alternatively, selection control(s) (e.g. 181, 182, 183 . . . 189) may be provided by at least one user of display device(s) in the plurality of display devices (e.g. 141, 142, 143 . . . 149). For example, selection control 1 (181) may be provided by a user of display device 1 (141) to select display data 1 (131) from the plurality of display data (e.g. 131, 132, 133 . . . 139).
According to some of the various embodiments, participant data 122 may be provided by a scorekeeper, a judge, a golfer, a caddy, an athlete, a competitor, a contestant, a team representative, a manager, a coach, combinations thereof, and/or the like. The at least one computing device 110 may comprise at least one user interface 166. The at least one user interface 166 may be configured to require a user login, device authentication, at least one biometric scan, combinations thereof, and/or the like to authenticate user(s) 167. At least some of the at least one computing device(s) 110 may be mobile, portable, mounted in a golf cart, mounted on a piece of fitness equipment, mounted in a broadcast booth, mounted on a boat, associated with a venue, combinations thereof, and/or the like.
According to some of the various embodiments, the at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 114 may comprise instructions causing the at least one processor 112 to cause at least one subset in the plurality of subset data (e.g. 151, 152, 153 . . . 159) on each of at least two display devices in the plurality of display devices (e.g. 141, 142, 143 . . . 149) to be displayed. Causing the at least one subset in the plurality of subset data (e.g. 151, 152, 153 . . . 159) to be displayed may comprise communicating with at least two display devices employing at least one display interface 130. For example, leaderboard data 120 may comprise data relating to a plurality of flights in a golf tournament. In this example, at least one subset data in the plurality of subset data (e.g. 151, 152, 153 . . . 159) may relate to a group of flights. The group of flights may be smaller in number than the plurality of flights. In this example, data relating to each group of flights may be transmitted to a specific display device in the at least two display devices configured to display the leaderboard data to spectators present at the tournament. As another example, the leaderboard data may comprise data relating to a plurality of athletes participating in a triathlon competition. In this example, each of the at least one subset data in the plurality of subset data (e.g. 151, 152, 153 . . . 159) may relate to a group of athletes in a specific division. The group of athletes may be smaller in number than the plurality of athletes. In this example, data relating to each division of athletes may be transmitted to a specific display device in the at least two display devices configured to display the leaderboard data to spectators present at the competition.
According to some of the various embodiments, advertisement data 172 may be provided to the at least one computing device 110. The at least one computing device 110 may comprise at least one advertising queue 170. The at least one advertising queue 170 may be configured to store the advertisement data 172. The leaderboard parsing and distribution system 100 may be further configured to add at least a portion of the advertisement data 172 from the at least one advertising queue 170 to display data in the plurality of display data (e.g. 131, 132, 133 . . . 139).
According to some of the various embodiments, the at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 114 may comprise instructions causing the at least one processor 112 to access at least one advertisement in the advertisement data 172. The at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 114 may comprise instructions causing the at least one processor 112 to select at least one display device in the plurality of display devices (e.g. 141, 142, 143 . . . 149) and cause the at least one advertisement to be displayed on the at least one display device (e.g. 141, 142, 143 . . . 149).
FIG. 2 is an example block diagram showing elements of a leaderboard parsing and distribution system 200 comprising at least one computing device 210 and at least one computing device 260. The at least one computing device 210 may comprise at least one processor 212. According to some of the various embodiments, processor(s) from among the at least one processor 212 may be distributed between a plurality of computing device(s) 210. The at least one computing device 210 may comprise at least one computer server. Similarly, the at least one computing device 260 may comprise at least one processor 262. According to some of the various embodiments, processor(s) from among the at least one processor 262 may be distributed between a plurality of computing device(s) 260. The at least one computing device 260 may comprise at least one client device. The at least one client device may comprise a personal computer, a mobile device, a tablet, combinations thereof, and/or the like. At least some of the at least one computing device 210 and some of the at least one computing device 260 may be communicatively coupled by at least one network connection 211. At least part of the at least one network connection 211 may be part of a network.
According to some of the various embodiments, the leaderboard parsing and distribution system 200 may comprise at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 214. The at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 214 may comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 212 to accept participant data 222. The at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 214 may comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 212 to compile at least a portion of the participant data 222 into leaderboard data 220. The leaderboard data 220 may be stored on the at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 214 associated with the at least one computing device 210. Alternatively, the leaderboard data 220 may be stored on a remote medium, on a medium accessible over a network, on a medium accessible over the Internet, combinations thereof, and/or the like. The leaderboard data 220 may be divided into a plurality of subset data (e.g. 251, 252, 253 . . . 259).
According to some of the various embodiments, the at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 214 may comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 212 to send at least some of the plurality of subset data (e.g. 251, 252, 253 . . . 259) to the at least one computing device 260 employing network connection 211. The at least one computing device 210 may comprise at least one advertising queue 270. The at least one advertising queue 270 may be configured to store advertisement data 272. The at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 214 may comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 212 to send at least a portion of the advertisement data 272 to the at least one computing device 260 employing network connection 211.
According to some of the various embodiments, the leaderboard parsing and distribution system 200 may comprise a plurality of display devices (e.g. 241, 242, 243 . . . 249). The plurality of display devices (e.g. 241, 242, 243 . . . 249) may be communicatively coupled to the at least one computing device 260 employing at least one display interface 268.
According to some of the various embodiments, at least one of the plurality of display devices (e.g. 241, 242, 243 . . . 249) may comprise a touch screen. The touch screen may be configured to enable input by a golfer, a caddy, an athlete, a competitor, a contestant, a team representative, a manager, a coach, a spectator, combinations thereof, and or the like. As an example, a golfer or caddy may input login information associated with an account, registration information associated with a tournament, score confirmation, combinations thereof, and/or the like. A manager may, for example, be a manager of: a golfer, an athlete, a competitor, a contestant, a venue, combinations thereof, and/or the like. As another example, a spectator may input login information associated with an account, at least one preference associated with the touch screen, at least one preference associated with the leaderboard data, selection of at least one advertisement, selection of at least one HTML link, combinations thereof, and/or the like.
According to some of the various embodiments, the at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 264 may comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 262 to send a plurality of display data (e.g. 231, 232, 233 . . . 239) to at least one of the plurality of display devices (e.g. 241, 242, 243 . . . 249) via at least one display interface 268. Each display data in the plurality of display data (e.g. 231, 232, 233 . . . 239) may comprise at least one subset data in the plurality of subset data (e.g. 251, 252, 253 . . . 259). At least one display data in the plurality of display data (e.g. 231, 232, 233 . . . 239) may further comprise the advertisement data 272. For display device(s) in the plurality of display devices (e.g. 241, 242, 243 . . . 249), a specific display data in the plurality of display data (e.g. 231, 232, 233 . . . 239) may be selected for display.
Some of the various embodiments may include a user interface 266. The user interface 266 may be configured to enable a user 267 to select at least one subset data in the plurality of subset data (e.g. 251, 252, 253 . . . 259). The user interface 266 may be further configured to enable the user to direct at least one subset data in the plurality of subset data (e.g. 251, 252, 253 . . . 259) to a specific display device in the plurality of display devices (e.g. 241, 242, 243 . . . 249).
According to some of the various embodiments, the leaderboard parsing and distribution system 200 may be configured to accept registrations for a tournament, a sporting event, a competition, a contest, a race, combinations thereof, and/or the like. For example, Golfers may register for a tournament, event, and/or round of golf using a Golf Handicap and Information Network (GHIN) Number. Alternatively, golfers may register using biometric data via, for example, at least one biometric scan.
According to some of the various embodiments, at least some of the plurality of display data (e.g. 231, 232, 233 . . . 239) may be displayed simultaneously with video streamed from at least one location in a venue. Display data (e.g. 231, 232, 233 . . . 239) may be superimposed over the video, presented in a split screen format with the video, presented in a picture-in-picture arrangement, combinations thereof, and/or the like. Likewise, display data (e.g. 231, 232, 233 . . . 239) may be displayed while audio is streamed from at least one location in the venue. For example, the video and/or audio may originate at a hole on a golf course, at a finish line of a race, in a transition area of a triathlon, in an area configured for at least one announcer, in proximity of a piece of gymnastic equipment, in proximity of a piece of gaming equipment, in proximity of a game console, in proximity of a game table, in view of a target, in view of a timing pad, on a boat, in proximity of an end of a lane, combinations thereof, and/or the like.
FIG. 3 illustrates an example of a plurality of display devices (e.g. 341, 342, 343 . . . 349) configured for multiple spectator (e.g. 367, 369) viewing as per an aspect of various embodiments. Each display device in the plurality of display devices (e.g. 341, 342, 343 . . . 349) may be configured to present display data (e.g. 331, 332, 333 . . . 339). At least two display devices in the plurality of display devices (e.g. 341, 342, 343 . . . 349) may be configured for multiple spectator (e.g. 367, 369) viewing. For example, the at least two display devices (e.g. 341, 342) may be mounted at a height to enable viewing by spectators 367 such as, for example, standing spectators, seated spectators, walking spectators, combinations thereof, and/or the like. In this example, each of the at least two display devices (e.g. 341, 342) may be mounted adjacent to open space large enough to support a plurality of spectators 367. The plurality of spectators 367 may be enabled to choose at least one display device of interest to view.
According to some of the various embodiments, display(s) within the plurality of display devices (e.g. 341, 342, 343 . . . 349) may be configured for landscape orientation and/or portrait orientation. The plurality of display devices (e.g. 341, 342, 343 . . . 349) may be associated with a venue. At least one display device in the plurality of display devices (e.g. 341, 342, 343 . . . 349) may comprise a distinct location within the venue. For example, the plurality of display devices (e.g. 341, 342, 343 . . . 349) may be associated with a golf course. In this example, the at least one display device (e.g. 341, 342) may be located in a club house, in at least one restaurant, in at least one bar, combinations thereof, and/or the like. In this example, at least one additional display device (e.g. 343 . . . 349) may be distributed around an outdoor viewing area.
According to some of the various embodiments, at least one display device in the plurality of display devices (e.g. 341, 342, 343 . . . 349) may be configured to be portable. A portable display device may comprise, for example, a cart comprising at least two wheels and configured to support the at least one display device at a height configured for multiple spectator viewing. The portable display device may be further configured to be packable in a case configured for transportation and/or storage.
FIG. 4A is an example flow diagram of leaderboard data parsing and distribution as per aspects of various embodiments. At 410, access to leaderboard data 415 may be enabled. At 420, selection of at least one subset of the leaderboard data 425 may be enabled. At 430, instructions may cause the different subsets of the leaderboard data to be displayed on various display devices.
FIG. 4B is an example flow diagram of advertisement distribution as per aspects of various embodiments. At 440, access to at least one advertisement 445 may be enabled. At 450, at least one display device 455 may be selected for the at least one advertisement. At 460, instructions may cause the at least one advertisement 445 to be displayed on the at least one selected display device 455 associated with the at least one identifier.
FIG. 5 is an example block diagram showing elements of a spectator advertising distribution system 500 comprising at least one computing device 510. The at least one computing device 510 may comprise at least one processor 512. The at least one processor 512 may be distributed between a plurality of computing device(s) 510. The spectator advertising distribution system 500 may comprise at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 514. The at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 514 may comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 512 to accept advertisement data 572. The advertisement data 572 may comprise a plurality of advertisements. The at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 514 may further comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 512 to select at least one advertisement from the plurality of advertisements. Alternatively, the at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 514 may comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 512 to accept selection of the at least one advertisement from a user of the computing device(s) 510 or a user of a remote computing device communicatively coupled to the computing device(s) 510. The computing device(s) 510 may be configured to enable the selection of the at least one advertisement from a remote server configured to accept download requests by the at least one computing device 510 for the plurality of advertisements.
According to some of the various embodiments, the at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 514 may comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 512 to accept participant data 522. The at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 514 may comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 512 to compile at least a portion of the participant data 522 into leaderboard data 520. The leaderboard data 520 may be stored on the at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 514 associated with the at least one computing device 510. Alternatively, the leaderboard data 520 may be stored on a remote medium, on a medium accessible over a network, on a medium accessible over the Internet, combinations thereof, and/or the like. The leaderboard data 520 may be divided into a plurality of subset data (e.g. 551, 552, 553 . . . 559).
According to some of the various embodiments, the spectator advertising distribution system 500 may comprise a plurality of groups of display devices (e.g. 541, 542, 543 . . . 549). The plurality of groups of display devices (e.g. 541, 542, 543 . . . 549) may comprise monitors, televisions, screens configured to accept projected images, combinations thereof, and/or the like. Each group of display devices in the plurality of groups of display devices (e.g. 541, 542, 543 . . . 549) may be associated with a group identifier.
Each display device in the plurality of groups of display devices (e.g. 541, 542, 543 . . . 549) may be communicatively coupled to the at least one computing device 510 employing at least one display interface 530. The at least one display interface 530 may be configured to support a set of streaming connections associated with at least one group of display devices in the plurality of groups of display devices (e.g. 541, 542, 543 . . . 549). The spectator advertising distribution system 500 may further comprise a plurality of locations (e.g. 561, 562, 563 . . . 569). Each location in the plurality of locations (e.g. 561, 562, 563 . . . 569) may be associated with a group of display devices in the plurality of groups of display devices (e.g. 541, 542, 543 . . . 549). Each location in the plurality of locations (e.g. 561, 562, 563 . . . 569) may be associated with a distinct venue. The plurality of groups of display devices (e.g. 541, 542, 543 . . . 549) and/or the plurality of locations (e.g. 561, 562, 563 . . . 569) may be associated with a single owner, ownership group, business, combinations thereof, and/or the like.
According to some of the various embodiments, the at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 514 may comprise instructions configured to send a plurality of group display data (e.g. 531, 532, 533 . . . 539) to at least some of the plurality of groups of display devices (e.g. 541, 542, 543 . . . 549) via the at least one display interface 530. The spectator advertising distribution system 500 may comprise at least one advertising queue 570. The at least one advertising queue 570 may be configured to store at least a portion of the advertisement data 572. The at least one advertising queue 570 may be subdivided into a plurality of specific advertising queues (e.g. 571, 572, 573 . . . 579). Specific advertising queue(s) in the plurality of specific advertising queues (e.g. 571, 572, 573 . . . 579) may be associated with a specific group display data in the plurality of group display data (e.g. 531, 532, 533 . . . 539). Each group display data in the plurality of group display data (e.g. 531, 532, 533 . . . 539) may comprise a plurality of display data. Each display data in the plurality of display data may be selected for display on at least one display device in the corresponding group of display devices.
According to some of the various embodiments, the at least one non-transitory machine readable medium 514 may comprise instructions configured to cause the at least one processor 512 to select at least one group of display devices in the plurality of groups of display devices (e.g. 541, 542, 543 . . . 549). The instructions may further comprise adding the at least one advertisement to at least one specific advertising queue in the plurality of specific advertising queues (e.g. 571, 572, 573 . . . 579). The spectator advertising distribution system 500 may further comprise a user interface configured to enable a user to select the at least one advertisement from the advertisement data 572 and the at least one group of display devices from the plurality of groups of display devices (e.g. 541, 542, 543 . . . 549). The user interface may be configured to enable a user to select the at least one advertisement from the advertisement data 572 and at least one specific advertising queue in the plurality of specific advertising queues (e.g. 571, 572, 573 . . . 579).
FIG. 6 illustrates an example of a plurality of locations (e.g. 651, 652, 659). Each location may comprise at least one group of display devices (e.g. 641, 642, 648 . . . 649). Each location in the plurality of locations (e.g. 651, 652, 659) may be configured to support multiple spectator viewing (e.g. 661, 662, 669) for at least one display device in at least one group of display devices (e.g. 641, 642, 648 . . . 649). Each location in the plurality of locations (e.g. 651, 652, 659) may be associated with a distinct venue. For example, each location may be associated with a distinct golf course in a plurality of golf courses. In this example, the at least one display device in each of the at least one group of display devices may be configured for multiple spectator viewing of a golf tournament. The at least one display device may be mounted at a height to enable viewing by standing spectators, seated spectators, walking spectators, combinations thereof, and/or the like. Display device(s) may be mounted adjacent to open space large enough to support a plurality of spectators. Some of the display device(s) in each of the at least one group of display devices (e.g. 641, 642, 648 . . . 649) may be configured for landscape orientation and/or portrait orientation.
According to some of the various embodiments, at least one display device in some of the at least one group of display devices (e.g. 641, 642, 648 . . . 649) may be configured to be portable. A portable display device may comprise, for example, a cart comprising at least two wheels and configured to support the at least one display device at a height configured for multiple spectator viewing. The portable display device may be further configured to be packable in a case configured for transportation and/or storage. Some of the display device(s) in the at least one group of display devices (e.g. 641, 642, 648 . . . 649) may comprise a touch screen.
FIG. 7A is an example flow diagram of leaderboard data parsing and distribution as per aspects of various embodiments. At 710, access to leaderboard data 715 may be enabled. At 720, selection of at least one subset of the leaderboard data 725 may be enabled. At 730, instructions may be configured to cause the different subsets of the leaderboard data 725 to be displayed on various groups of display devices.
FIG. 7B is an example flow diagram of advertisement parsing and distribution as per aspects of various embodiments. At 740, at least one advertisement 745 may be selected. At step 750, group(s) of display device(s) 755 for at least one advertisement may be selected. The selected group(s) of display device(s) 755 may be identified by at least one group identifier associated with each of the selected group(s) of display device(s). At 760, instructions may be configured to cause the at least one selected advertisement 745 to be displayed on the at least one selected group(s) of display device(s) 755 associated with the at least one group identifier.
FIG. 8 illustrates an example system for implementing at least some embodiments and comprises a general-purpose computing device in the form of a computing device 810. Components of computing device 810 may include, but are not limited to, a processing unit 820, a system memory 830, and a system bus 881 that couples various system components including the system memory to the processing unit 820.
Computing device 810 typically includes a variety of computer readable media. Computer readable media can be any available media that can be accessed by computing device 810 and may include both volatile and nonvolatile media, removable and non-removable media. By way of example, and not limitation, computer readable media may comprise computer storage media and communication media. Computer storage media includes volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removable media implemented in any method or technology for storage of information such as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data. Computer storage media includes, but is not limited to, random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), flash memory or other memory technology, compact disc read-only memory (CD-ROM), digital versatile disks (DVD) or other optical disk storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store the desired information and which can be accessed by computer 810. Communication media typically embodies computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules or other data in a modulated data signal such as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism and includes any information delivery media. The term "modulated data signal" means a signal that has one or more of its characteristics set or changed in such a manner as to encode information in the signal. By way of example, and not limitation, communication media includes wired media such as a wired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such as acoustic, radio frequency (RF), infrared and other wireless media. Combinations of any of the above should also be included within the scope of computer readable media.
The system memory 830 includes computer storage media in the form of volatile and/or nonvolatile memory such as ROM 831 and RAM 832. A basic input/output system 833 (BIOS), containing the basic routines that help to transfer information between elements within computer 810, such as during start-up, is typically stored in ROM 831. RAM 832 typically contains data and/or program modules that are immediately accessible to and/or presently being operated on by processing unit 820. By way of example, and not limitation, FIG. 8 illustrates operating system 834, application programs 835, other program modules 836, and program data 837.
The computing device 810 may also include other removable/non-removable volatile/nonvolatile computer storage media. By way of example only, FIG. 8 illustrates a hard disk drive 841 that reads from or writes to non-removable, nonvolatile magnetic media, a magnetic disk drive 851 that reads from or writes to a removable, nonvolatile magnetic disk 852, a flash drive reader 857 that reads flash drive 858, and an optical disk drive 855 that reads from or writes to a removable, nonvolatile optical disk 856 such as a CD ROM or other optical media. Other removable/non-removable, volatile/nonvolatile computer storage media that may be used in the operating environment include, but are not limited to, magnetic tape cassettes, flash memory cards, digital versatile disks, digital video tape, solid state RAM, solid state ROM, and the like. The hard disk drive 841 is typically connected to the system bus 881 through a non-removable memory interface such as interface 840, and magnetic disk drive 851 and optical disk drive 855 are typically connected to the system bus 881 by a removable memory interface, such as interface 850.
The drives and their associated computer storage media discussed above and illustrated in FIG. 8, provide storage of computer readable instructions, data structures, program modules and other data for the computer 810. In FIG. 8, for example, hard disk drive 841 is illustrated as storing operating system 844, application programs 845, program data 847, and other program modules 846. Additionally, for example, non-volatile memory may include instructions for presenting and updating personal information on a display 891 of computing device 800 and/or the like. Similarly, non-volatile memory may include instructions for causing the presentation of personal information on the display of a remote computing device 880 and/or the like.
A user may enter commands and information into computing device 810 through input devices such as a keyboard 868, a microphone 863, a camera 864, and a pointing device 861, such as a mouse, trackball or touch pad. These and other input devices are often connected to the processing unit 820 through a user input interface 860 that is coupled to the system bus, but may be connected by other interface and bus structures, such as a parallel port, game port or a universal serial bus (USB). A display 891 or other type of display device may also be connected to the system bus 881 via an interface, such as a video interface 890. Other devices, such as, for example, speakers 897 and printer 896 may be connected to the system via peripheral interface 895.
The computing device 810 may be operated in a networked environment using logical connections to one or more remote computers, such as a remote computer 880. The remote computer 880 may be a personal computer, a hand-held device, a server, a router, a network PC, a peer device or other common network node, and typically includes many or all of the elements described above relative to the computing device 810. The logical connections depicted in FIG. 8 include a local area network (LAN) 871 and a wide area network (WAN) 873, but may also include other networks. Such networking environments are commonplace in offices, enterprise-wide computer networks, intranets and the Internet.
When used in a LAN networking environment, the computing device 810 is connected to the LAN 871 through a network interface or adapter 870. When used in a WAN networking environment, the computing device 810 typically includes a modem 872 or other means for establishing communications over the WAN 873, such as the Internet. The modem 872, which may be internal or external, may be connected to the system bus 881 via the user input interface 860, or other appropriate mechanism. The modem 872 may be wired or wireless. Examples of wireless devices may comprise, but are not limited to: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. In a networked environment, program modules depicted relative to the computing device 810, or portions thereof, may be stored in the remote memory storage device. By way of example, and not limitation, FIG. 8 illustrates remote application programs 885 as residing on remote computer 880. It will be appreciated that the network connections shown are presented as examples only and other means of establishing a communications link between the computers may be used.
Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to system features and/or instructions, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the specific features or instructions described above. Rather, the specific features and instructions described above are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims.
In this specification, "a" and "an" and similar phrases are to be interpreted as "at least one" and "one or more." References to "an" embodiment in this disclosure are not necessarily to the same embodiment.
Many of the elements described in the disclosed embodiments may be implemented as modules. A module is defined here as an isolatable element that performs a defined function and has a defined interface to other elements. The modules described in this disclosure may be implemented in hardware, a combination of hardware and software, firmware, wetware (i.e. hardware with a biological element) or a combination thereof, all of which are behaviorally equivalent. For example, modules may be implemented using computer hardware in combination with software routine(s) written in a computer language (Java, HTML, XML, PHP, Python, ActionScript, JavaScript, Ruby, Prolog, SQL, VBScript, Visual Basic, Perl, C, C++, Objective-C or the like). Additionally, it may be possible to implement modules using physical hardware that incorporates discrete or programmable analog, digital and/or quantum hardware. Examples of programmable hardware include: computers, microcontrollers, microprocessors, application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), and complex programmable logic devices (CPLDs). Computers, microcontrollers and microprocessors are programmed using languages such as assembly, C, C++ or the like. FPGAs, ASICs and CPLDs are often programmed using hardware description languages (HDL) such as VHSIC hardware description language (VHDL) or Verilog that configure connections between internal hardware modules with lesser functionality on a programmable device. Finally, it needs to be emphasized that the above mentioned technologies may be used in combination to achieve the result of a functional module.
Some embodiments may employ processing hardware. Processing hardware may include one or more processors, computer equipment, embedded system, machines and/or the like. The processing hardware may be configured to execute instructions. The instructions may be stored on a machine-readable medium. According to some embodiments, the machine-readable medium (e.g. automated data medium) may be a medium configured to store data in a machine-readable format that may be accessed by an automated sensing device. Examples of machine-readable media include: magnetic disks, cards, tapes, and drums, flash memory, memory cards, electrically erasable programmable read-only memory (EEPROM), solid state drives, optical disks, barcodes, magnetic ink characters, and/or the like.
While various embodiments have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example, and not limitation. It will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) that various changes in form and detail can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope. In fact, after reading the above description, it will be apparent to one skilled in the relevant art(s) how to implement alternative embodiments. Thus, the present embodiments should not be limited by any of the above described exemplary embodiments. In particular, it should be noted that, for example purposes, systems have been described as including at least one computing device. However, one skilled in the art will recognize that the at least one computing device may comprise a server and client device. The server and client device may vary from a traditional server/device relationship over a network such as the internet. For example, a server may be collective based: portable equipment, broadcast equipment, virtual, application(s) distributed over a broad combination of computing sources, part of a cloud, and/or the like. Similarly, for example, a client device may be a user based client, portable equipment, broadcast equipment, virtual, application(s) distributed over a broad combination of computing sources, part of a cloud, and/or the like. Additionally, it should be noted that, for example purposes, several of the various embodiments were described as processes. However, one skilled in the art will recognize that many various languages and frameworks may be employed to build and use embodiments of the present invention. For example, languages/frameworks may be based upon Java, HTML, XML, PHP, Python, ActionScript, JavaScript, Ruby, Prolog, SQL, VBScript, Visual Basic, Perl, C, C++, Objective-C combinations thereof, and/or the like.
In addition, it should be understood that any figures that highlight any functionality and/or advantages, are presented for example purposes only. The disclosed architecture is sufficiently flexible and configurable, such that it may be utilized in ways other than that shown. For example, the steps listed in any flowchart may be re-ordered or only optionally used in some embodiments.
Further, the purpose of the Abstract of the Disclosure is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application. The Abstract of the Disclosure is not intended to be limiting as to the scope in any way.
Finally, it is the applicant's intent that only claims that include the express language "means for" or "step for" be interpreted under 35 U.S.C. 112, paragraph 6. Claims that do not expressly include the phrase "means for" or "step for" are not to be interpreted under 35 U.S.C. 112, paragraph 6.
1. A leaderboard parsing and distribution system comprising:
a. at least one computing device comprising at least one processor;
b. a plurality of display devices communicatively coupled to the at least one computing device; and
c. a non-transitory machine readable medium comprising instructions configured to cause the at least one processor to:
i. access leaderboard data; and
ii. for at least two display devices in the plurality of display devices:
1. select a subset of the leaderboard data to be displayed on each of the at least two display devices; and
2. cause the subset of the leaderboard data to be displayed on the each of the at least two display devices.
2. The leaderboard parsing and distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the at least one computing device comprises at least one of the following:
a. a personal computer;
b. a computer server;
c. a mobile device; and
d. a tablet.
3. The leaderboard parsing and distribution system according to claim 1, wherein at least two of the plurality of display devices are configured for multiple spectator viewing.
4. The leaderboard parsing and distribution system according to claim 1, wherein at least one display device in the plurality of display devices is configured to be portable.
5. The leaderboard parsing and distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the leaderboard data comprises at least one of the following:
a. HTML data;
b. XML data;
c. image data; and
d. text.
6. The leaderboard parsing and distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the subset of the leaderboard data comprises data identifying at least one of the following:
a. a flight of golfers;
b. a plurality of flights of golfers;
c. an athlete;
d. a plurality of athletes;
e. a team;
f. a plurality of teams;
g. a competitor;
h. a plurality of competitors;
i. a contestant; and
j. a plurality of contestants.
7. The leaderboard parsing and distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the machine readable medium further comprises instructions configured to cause the at least one processor to update the subset of the leaderboard data at regular intervals.
8. The leaderboard parsing and distribution system according to claim 1, further comprising a user interface and wherein the machine readable medium further comprises instructions configured to cause the at least one processor to enable a user via the user interface to select the subset of the leaderboard data and direct the subset to a specific display device in the plurality of display devices.
9. The leaderboard parsing and distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the machine readable medium further comprises instructions configured to cause the at least one processor to accept registrations for at least one of the following;
a. a tournament;
b. a sporting event;
c. a competition; and
d. a contest.
10. The leaderboard parsing and distribution system according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the plurality of display devices is a touch screen configured to enable input by at least one of the following:
a. a golfer;
b. a caddy;
d. a competitor;
e. a contestant;
f. a team representative;
g. a manager;
h. a coach; and
i. a spectator.
11. The leaderboard parsing and distribution system according to claim 1, wherein the machine readable medium further comprises instructions configured to cause the at least one processor to:
a. access at least one advertisement;
b. select at least one display device in the plurality of display devices; and
c. cause the at least one advertisement to be displayed on the at least one display device.
12. The leaderboard parsing and distribution system according to claim 11, further comprising a user interface and wherein the machine readable medium further comprises instructions configured to cause the at least one processor to enable a user via the user interface to select the at least one display device.
13. A spectator advertising distribution system comprising:
b. a plurality of groups of display devices communicatively coupled to the at least one computing device, each group in the plurality of groups of display devices associated with a distinct venue; and
i. select at least one advertisement from a plurality of advertisements;
ii. select at least one group of display devices in the plurality of groups of display devices; and
iii. add the at least one advertisement to an advertising queue associated with the at least one group of display devices.
14. The spectator advertising distribution system according to claim 13, wherein the at least one computing device comprises at least one of the following:
15. The spectator advertising distribution system according to claim 13, wherein the plurality of groups of display devices are configured for multiple spectator viewing.
16. The spectator advertising distribution system according to claim 13, wherein the at least one group of display devices in the plurality of groups of display devices comprises at least one display device configured to be portable.
17. The spectator advertising distribution system according to claim 13, wherein the at least one group of display devices in the plurality of groups of display devices comprises at least one touch screen configured to enable input by at least one of the following:
g. a manager; and
h. a coach.
18. The spectator advertising distribution system according to claim 13 wherein the distinct venue comprises at least one of the following:
a. a golf course;
b. a stadium;
c. a gymnasium;
d. at least one outdoor spectating area;
e. at least one indoor spectating area;
f. at least one transition area;
g. a club house;
h. at least one shooting area;
i. at least one body of water; and
j. at least one fishing area.
19. The spectator advertising distribution system according to claim 13, wherein the advertising queue is configured to store the at least one advertisement for addition to a set of streaming connections associated with the at least one group of display devices.
20. The spectator advertising distribution system according to claim 13, further comprising a user interface and wherein the machine readable medium further comprises instructions configured to cause the at least one processor to enable a user via the user interface to select the at least one advertisement and the at least one group of display devices.
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The overall size of the Information and Communication Technology industry in Pakistan has risen above $12 billion, including $1 billion under foreign direct investment (FDI), an official said on Saturday.
Addressing the inaugural ceremony of 5th Information and Communications Technology Exhibition and Conference, CONNECT 2010 at the Karachi Expo Centre, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Information Technology, Sardar Latif Khan Khosa said that Pakistan has one of the fastest growing tele-density in the world, accelerating at a rate of 63.5pc, while neighbouring India has just 37 per cent.
There are more than 95 million mobile connections in the country, which are still growing in numbers, he said, adding that this is exponential growth as mobile telephone market has seen a 14-fold increase since 2000.
This signifies the importance of the Information and Communication Technology sector and further potential it holds for the economy, he said.
CONNECT brings to Pakistan a focused event in the dynamic fields of IT and telecom and provides a unique platform to the companies to showcase their products and services, he said and called upon the IT professionals to reach out the entire Pakistan and spread IT in every nook and corner so that the people can take benefit of this dynamic technology.
He also supported the idea for a greater cooperation and interaction between the government, industry and academia to get maximum benefits of information technology.
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Companies are also seeking a price differential for broadband expansion, but the government has asked them to first start rehabilitation of their infrastructure and then the government will look into their demand of price differential, he added.
Similarly, broadband expansion and laying of optic fibre will be started in Balochistan to provide a faster and dependable Internet access to the people of the province. To a question, Khosa said that efforts are afoot to eliminate grey traffic in the IT sector with the help of International Traffic Control Room.
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After completing the necessary registration formalities at Marangu National Park gate, we transfer to Rongai. The climb begins from Nale Moru (1,950 m) on a small path that winds through fields of maize and potatoes before entering pine forest. The track then starts to climb consistently, but gently through attractive forest that shelters a variety of wildlife, including the beautiful Kilimanjaro Colobus monkey. These monkeys are black with a long 'cape' of white hair and a flowing white tail. The forest begins to thin out and the first camp Rongai One (SIMBA), is at the edge of the moorland zone (2,600 m) with extensive views over the Kenyan plains.
The morning walk is a steady ascent up to the 'Second Cave' (3,450 m) with superb views of Kibo and the Eastern icefields on the crater rim. After lunch, we leave the main trail and strike out across the moorland on a smaller path towards Second cave camp.
A short but steep climb is rewarded by superb all round views and a tangible sense of wilderness. We leave vegetation behind shortly before reaching the next camp at Thirdy cave (4,330 m), spectacularly situated in a cirque directly beneath the towering spires of Mawenzi. The afternoon will be free to rest or explore the surrounding area as an aid to acclimatisation.
We cross the lunar desert of the 'Saddle' between Mawenzi and Kibo to reach Kibo campsite (4,700 m) at the bottom of the Kibo crater wall. The remainder of the day is spent resting in preparation for the final ascent before a very early night!
We will start the final, and by far the steepest and most demanding, part of the climb by torchlight around 1 a.m. We plod very slowly in the darkness on a switchback trail through loose volcanic scree to reach the crater rim at Gillman's Point (5,685 m) We will rest there for a short time to enjoy the spectacular sunrise over Mawenzi. Those who are still feeling strong can make the three hour round trip to Uhuru Peak (5,896 m), passing close to the spectacular glaciers and ice cliffs that still occupy most of the summit area. The descent to Kibo (4,700 m) is surprisingly fast and, after some refreshment, we continue the descent to reach Horombo Camp (3,720 m).
After breakfast, finish the trek with a descent to Marangu Gate. Your last hike on Kilimanjaro is a beautiful one, passing through Kilimanjaro's cloud forest. Watch your step during the descent, as the trail can be slippery. Our vehicles will be waiting at the lower station of Marangu Gate to take you back to Moshi. At the Gate gate you sign your name and details in a register book. This is also where successful climbers receive their summit certificates. Those climbers who reached Gilmans Point are issued with green certificates and those who reached Uhuru Peak (5895m), receive Golden certificates.
The Marangu route is a classic trek on Mount Kilimanjaro. It is the oldest, most well established route. Many favor the Marangu route because it is considered to be the easiest path on the mountain, given its gradual slope. It is also the only route which offers sleeping huts in dormitory style accommodations. The minimum days required for this route is five, although the probability of successfully reaching the top in that time period is quite low. Spending an extra acclimatization day on the mountain is highly recommended when climbing Klimanjaro using the Marangu route.
Around midnight, awake for the final ascent to Uhuru Peak, the roof of Africa. The hike begins with a demanding five hour hike to Gillman's Point on the crater rim. Although this is considered to be the easiest of the three crater ascent paths, it is still extremely difficult. The first major rest stop, William's Point, lies at 5000 meters and is approximately a two hour hike Kibo Hut. Continue on for thirty minutes before beginning the rocky switchbacks that will continue to Gillman's Point (5,681 meters). The hike from Gilman's to Uhuru Peak is a gradual climb and as far as hikes go, not very difficult. The altitude, however, makes the hike long and tiring. The crater rim hike takes approximately two hours. Upon reaching Uhuru, take photos of your guide and group at the peak before beginning the descent to Horombo Hut. On the way down from the summit, you will see all of the magnificent views you could not see on the way up. Stop for a short break and snacks at Kibo Hut before continuing on to Horombo Hut. Reach Horombo Hut in the afternoon and enjoy your last night on the mountain.
Your day starts early with a briefing, followed by breakfast and an hour drive from Moshi to Umbwe Village (1,490 m/4,890 ft) where your guides and porters pack your equipment and supplies, and give you a lunch pack. You start your ascent at the small Umbwe Gate just above the village and follow a gentle winding vehicle track for an hour to a signboard that announces the small steep Umbwe trail. The introduction is over, and you now climb up for several hours through a dense forest of rubber trees and giant fig trees. In places, you must scamper up steep sections of roots and rock. The Umbwe Camp is in the forest, and there are some caves nearby. You will be greeted here with a graciously served hot meal.
Your day starts early with a steaming cup of tea or coffee. After breakfast, you will climb steeply through thinning forest glades to Giant Erica, Heather, and drier air. You continue up a ridge that drops steeply on both sides, and hopefully, the clouds will part to reward you with a view of Uhuru Peak looming overhead. After lunch, you enter a zone of giant groundsels (Scenario Kilimanjaro) that seem to guard the heights, and this garden is one of Kilimanjaro's special treasures.
After breakfast, we continue up a steep ridge to the great Barranco Wall, and then you climb this imposing obstacle, which turns out to be easier than it looks. Topping out just below the Heim Glacier, you can now appreciate just how beautiful Kilimanjaro really is. With Kibo's glaciers soaring overhead, you descend into the lush Karanga Valley to the Karanga Valley campsite. From the camp, you can look east and see the jagged peaks of Mawenzi jutting into the African sky. After a hot lunch in camp, your afternoon is at leisure for resting or exploring. This short day is very important for your acclimatization, since your summit push is about to start. Scramble easily to the top of the Great Barranco and then a traverse over screes and ridges to the Karanga Valley campsite (3h, 4000m.), beneath the icefalls of the Southern Glaciers.


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Run a Kid to Camp
Charleston, SC, January 11, 2020
Camp Seafarer's Run a Kid to Camp (RAKTC) program began in the summer of 2000 when three members of our leadership staff approached the team of directors with an idea to raise funds for camperships.
All three had previously run a marathon that successfully raised money for worthy organizations. Their idea was to use the marathon/fundraising concept as an opportunity to bring more children to camp.
Here is an excerpt from their proposal:
"When something has shaped your life, your being, your relationship to the world around you, there is an unwavering commitment and loyalty deep within that honors the roots you have laid at this place, the wings it revealed to you, and the faith with which it taught you to fly. Camp Seafarer is the only place we know that affects people so deeply that they are willing to spend 18 weeks worth of Saturday mornings running 10, 16, or even 22 miles in order to train for a marathon. But there is really no surprise at this dedication. At the end of the summer, we found it was the pouring of ourselves into the lives of children that in turn poured life into us. We left those gates knowing we had made a difference."
Since that time, more than 300 young women (and some men) have trained and run either a marathon or half marathon and have raised $525,000 for the Camp Seafarer endowment - impacting more than 50 campers' lives.
Specifically, the Seafarer Marathon endowment fund provides camperships to daughters of single parents, making camp possible to a young girl who otherwise could not attend.
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Run a Kid to Camp and we're inviting all Seafarer staff and alumni who have a passion for running or are interested in being a part of the Camp Runner Support Team to join us for this moment in Camp's history by volunteering and fundraising with us. The Support Team encourages the runners leading up to and during the race. They are critical to the success of the weekend and are what makes running with the Seafarer Team such a unique and positive experience.
For more details or questions, email Christie Jennison.
See you in Charleston!
Register for Run a Kid to Camp
Register for Charleston Marathon
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Q: Installing Linux on Luks-over-LVM I wish to install Linux with a full disk encryption except for the /boot and swap partitions using Luks. In order to keep storage expandable in the future, I opt for the Luks over LVM scheme. The problem is... how can I install Linux on a Luks-over-LVM during the installation process?
Assuming I use the following disk arrangement:
/dev/sda1 --> /boot
/dev/sda2, sda3 --> vg1 --> lv1 --> luks --> /
/dev/sda4 --> swap

I know how to create a Luks over LVM on an existing system, but just don't know how to put the system on it from the beginning.
Could someone point me to the right direction? Thank you!

A: NOTE: I did not check if Debian installer supports setting up disks in way described in your example. This answer can be applied to other not directly supported configurations as well.
With Debian installer, you should be able to set up the disk layout from shell (Ctrl+Alt+F2). You need to have good understanding how your system works: if you configure disks outside of the installer, you also need to manually configure the installed system with the same parameters (crypttab, kernel modules, lvm, etc.).
The required LVM and LUKS modules need to be loaded by the installer, easiest way is following the installer to partitioning, select LVM and LUKS, then use <back> to navigate to installer menu. Switch to shell, set up your disks (and possibly filesystems), return to installer and select your created devices as install targets.
After install is complete, you should then verify that initramfs contains everything required to mount the root filesystem before rebooting from installer. You might need to create appropriate crypttab yourself, since the installer wasn't used to set up the encrypted devices.
Your new install is mounted to /target. Use chroot to get access to installed system tools. Initramfs contents can be listed with lsinitramfs <path to initramfs> and generated with update-initramfs -u -k all.

It is also possible to install a Debian system using debootstrap. Essential steps in short:  Configure disks, mount devices (and /proc, /sys and /dev), debootstrap, install kernel and grub, configure the system (fstab, crypttab, kernel modules, etc), update-initramfs and reboot.

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Georgian Colonial located on Sycamore lined street with a waterfront park and boat ramp just behind it. It has generous rooms overlooking a sprawling front lawn. Upper and lower porches, gourmet kitchen, and master bedroom with a well designed master bath. All new windows and wiring. Attention to all detail.


It is a Janya raga, derived from Hanumatodi which is 8h on the Melakarta Scale.
As auspicious raga, it is considered best for the mornings. It is often played at temples just before the gates are opened. This Raga has roots in ancient Tamil music and is said to be derived from the Pann Puranirmai. It is sung with few ornamentations. A raga which invokes tranquillity and devotion, it has been used for traditional devotional music like thevarams. However, there are only a few kritis composed in this raga, amongst which the better known are Sadacheleshwaram by Muthuswami Dikshithar and Goplaka Pahimam by Swati Tirunal.


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UPDATE: Police hunt escaped gunman in Greenbrier Mall, Chesapeake, Virginia incident
By Chris King • 11 December 2022 • 5:32
Fourth child dies after falling through thin ice on Solihull lake in West Midlands
A gunman involved in a shooting incident outside the Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake, Virginia, is being hunted by the police after he escaped on foot.
UPDATE: Sunday, December 11 at 05:40am
Updated information from Chesapeake Police reveals that the shooting incident that occurred earlier took place in the car park outside the mall, and not inside as previously reported by online news outlets.
There are no fatalities or injuries reported, and the scene is no longer 'active' the police stressed. The gunman escaped from the scene on foot before the law enforcement officers arrived and is currently the subject of a search operation. A location near the old Sears building has been identified as the crime scene of the incident.
Chesapeake Police are on scene at Greenbrier Mall. This is NOT an active shooter situation. There are NO injuries or fatalities. The mall is being evacuated as a precaution. Please avoid the area.
— City of Chesapeake (@AboutChesapeake) December 11, 2022
Sunday, December 11 at 02:55am
Police units are responding this Saturday, December 10, to reports of an active shooter at the Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake, Virginia. The mall has been placed on lockdown with shoppers confined to the stores while security services search for the suspected gunman.
Online reports from @RoyalIntel_ suggest that eight ambulances have attended the incident.
#BREAKING
Active shooter at Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake, Virginia. The mall is currently on lockdown, and people are hiding in stores.
— Royal Intel 👑 (@RoyalIntel_) December 11, 2022
One of the shoppers posted a 'live' video on social media from inside the locked-down premises. People could be seen hiding out inside one of the stores. It is believed the shooter was located in the food court with reports of at least nine shots being heard.
#BREAKING #URGENT
🚨🚨🚨🚨
Live video from the scene shows people are still on lockdown throughout the Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake, Virginia due to an active shooter.
The shooter was in the food court and "at least" 9 shots were heard. pic.twitter.com/U7CnqibbeW
Greenbrier Mall is only a short distance from the Walmart in Chesapeake where another shooting incident occurred recently.
This is a breaking news story and we will try to keep you updated as more information becomes available, thank you.
Thank you for taking the time to read this article. Do remember to come back and check The Euro Weekly News website for all your up-to-date local and international news stories and remember, you can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
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Il caicco ventrebianco (Pionites leucogaster ()) è un uccello della famiglia degli Psittacidi, diffuso nella parte meridionale del bacino del Rio delle Amazzoni.

Descrizione
Ha la stessa taglia del P. melanocephalus, attorno ai 23 cm, ma sembra più piccolo e slanciato per la struttura più affusolata e leggera: ha un cappuccio giallo-arancio che copre la testa e il collo, dove sommità del capo e nuca sono arancio intenso, mentre guance e collo sono gialli, dello stesso giallo del sottocoda. Il petto e il ventre sono bianchi, i calzoni, le ali e il dorso verdi. Ha anello perioftalmico rosato, iride arancio, becco rosato e zampe grigie. I soggetti immaturi hanno becco grigio, segni brunastri sul capo e i colori in generale più pallidi.

Biologia
Il suo habitat ideale è costituito dalle foreste a galleria lungo i corsi d'acqua, ma si adatta anche alle foreste secondarie decidue. Si muove in coppie, piccoli gruppi familiari o piccoli stormi che preferiscono stazionare sulle cime degli alberi più alti. Nidifica negli alberi cavi, molto in alto, fino a 30 metri di altezza. La femmina depone normalmente 2 uova che vengono incubate per 23 giorni. I piccoli s'involano attorno all'ottava settimana dalla schiusa.

Distribuzione e habitat
Il suo areale è collocato nella parte meridionale del bacino del Rio delle Amazzoni e comprende: Brasile (tra Rio delle Amazzoni e Mato Grosso), Bolivia nord-occidentale, Perù orientale ed est dell'Ecuador.

Tassonomia
È classificato in tre sottospecie:

 P. l. leucogaster, sottospecie nominale descritta;
 P. l. xanthurus, identificabile per la coda e i calzoni gialli e la colorazione più pallida di tutto il piumaggio;
 P. l. xanthomerius, simile alla sottospecie nominale ma con i calzoni gialli e l'arancio del capo più scuro.

Note

Bibliografia
 Collar, N. (1997). Pionites leucogaster (White-bellied Parrot). Pp. 457 in: del Hoyo, J., Elliott, A., & Sargatal, J. eds (1997). Handbook of the Birds of the World. Vol. 4. Sangrouse to Cuckoos. Lynx Edicions, Barcelona. ISBN 84-87334-22-9
 Parr, M., & Juniper, T. (1998). A Guide to the Parrots of the World. Pica Press, East Sussex. ISBN 1-873403-40-2
 Schulenberg, T., Stotz, D. Lane, D., O'Neill, J, & Parker, T. (2007). Birds of Peru.  Helm, London. ISBN 978-0-7136-8673-9
 Sigrist,  T. (2006). Aves do Brasil - Uma Visão Artistica. ISBN 85-905074-1-6

Altri progetti

Psittacidae
Fauna sudamericana

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Do not apply any chemical conditioners or hair sprays that will damage your hair effectively, go naturally use ayurvedic or coconut oils to maintain your hair. Please don't try smoothing or straightening your hair this will drastically reduce your Hair serum production so that your hair wellness will be drastically reduced and get damaged too.
If you really want to get your straightened your hair use pure coconut oil, to do that apply coconut oil in your hair and allow it to stay for few hours then have a nice wash you will find the difference if you continue to do it for prolonged period of time. You can even apply it and stay for overnight for best results.


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The same goes for working out in a "fasted" state. Without a ready supply of glucose and glycogen to pull from (which has been depleted over the course of your fasted state, and hasn't yet been replenished with a pre-workout meal), your body is forced to adapt and pull from a source of energy that it does have available: the fat stored in your cells.
Anticonvulsants suppress epileptic seizures, but they neither cure nor prevent the development of seizure susceptibility. The development of epilepsy (epileptogenesis) is a process that is poorly understood. A few anticonvulsants (valproate, levetiracetam and benzodiazepines) have shown antiepileptogenic properties in animal models of epileptogenesis. However, no anticonvulsant has ever achieved this in a clinical trial in humans. The ketogenic diet has been found to have antiepileptogenic properties in rats.[56]
Forms of intermittent fasting exist in religious practices in various groups across the world.[11] Religious fasting regimens include, but are not limited to, Vrata in Hinduism, Ramadan fasting (Islam), Yom Kippur fasting (Judaism), Orthodox Christian fasting, Fast Sunday (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), and Buddhist fasting.[11] Certain religious fasting practices, only require abstinence from certain foods, while others, like the Jewish fast on Yom Kippur, last for a short period of time and would cause negligible effects on the body.[11]
A systematic review in 2018 looked at 16 studies on the ketogenic diet in adults. It concluded that the treatment was becoming more popular for that group of patients, that the efficacy in adults was similar to children, the side effects relatively mild. However, many patients gave up with the diet, for various reasons, and the quality of evidence was inferior to studies on children. Health issues include high levels of low-density lipoprotein, high total cholesterol, and weight loss.[24]
Just remember: While you don't have to track your calories during your eating window, you shouldn't let things turn into a free for all. "It's smarter to still eat moderately," Peterson says. Stick with mostly healthy, minimally processed foods like lean proteins, complex carbs, and plenty of fruits and vegetables. As for portions? Eat until you're satisfied, not stuffed.
On the other hand, an intermittent fasting-style diet just might feel simpler than trying to follow a more complicated eating plan—and that can count for a lot. "The idea of having a simple rule to follow may make it easier for people to avoid any mindless eating," Peterson says. "I have had some people tell me that intermittent fasting made it easier for them to eat healthfully."
"I drink low-fat, organic chocolate milk every day—usually after my morning workout," says Elisa Zied, RDN. " Not only do I love the taste, but I also know it delivers a valuable mix of calcium and vitamin D that I might not otherwise get enough of. The drink also provides high-quality protein that's filling and helps preserve lean muscle mass, which is something that tends to decline as we get older. Even though it has some added sugars, research suggests that low-fat chocolate milk is a great beverage to aid muscle recovery after a workout." Discover our own Eat This, Not That! Chocolate Milk Diet!
Insulin is a hormone that lets your body use or store sugar as fuel. Ketogenic diets make you burn through this fuel quickly, so you don't need to store it. This means your body needs -- and makes -- less insulin. Those lower levels may help protect you against some kinds of cancer or even slow the growth of cancer cells. More research is needed on this, though.
Intermittent fasting is hard in the contemplation, of that there is no doubt. "You go without food for 24 hours?" people would ask, incredulously when we explained what we were doing. "I could never do that." But once started, it's a snap. No worries about what and where to eat for one or two out of the three meals per day. It's a great liberation. Your food expenditures plummet. And you're not particularly hungry. … Although it's tough to overcome the idea of going without food, once you begin the regimen, nothing could be easier."
During the 1920s and 1930s, when the only anticonvulsant drugs were the sedative bromides (discovered 1857) and phenobarbital (1912), the ketogenic diet was widely used and studied. This changed in 1938 when H. Houston Merritt, Jr. and Tracy Putnam discovered phenytoin (Dilantin), and the focus of research shifted to discovering new drugs. With the introduction of sodium valproate in the 1970s, drugs were available to neurologists that were effective across a broad range of epileptic syndromes and seizure types. The use of the ketogenic diet, by this time restricted to difficult cases such as Lennox–Gastaut syndrome, declined further.[10]
I am a 65-year-old male who started IF seven weeks ago. I only eat between noon and 8pm. I am obese, but losing about a pound a week so far. Notably, except for time, I have not changed what I eat at all. My diet was never terrible or great, and now it is the same, a mix of raw fruit sometimes and a donut another time. But I only eat it during the appointed hours. Remarkably, I do not feel hungry. I used to eat comfort breakfasts like pancakes or waffles, and I thought I would miss them. But no, I truly am not hungry in the mornings. I often delay lunch, but I still stop eating at 8. That alone probably has cut many calories of desserts. Bottom line: works for me so far.
The modified Atkins diet reduces seizure frequency by more than 50% in 43% of patients who try it and by more than 90% in 27% of patients.[18] Few adverse effects have been reported, though cholesterol is increased and the diet has not been studied long term.[48] Although based on a smaller data set (126 adults and children from 11 studies over five centres), these results from 2009 compare favourably with the traditional ketogenic diet.[18]
Indeed, fasting for a long period of time probably means you're not able to enjoy three full meals with snacks each day. Whether you're skipping breakfast or dinner, missing a meal always results in not receiving adequate nutrients. And since the 16:8 diet gives you license to eat whatever you want, you might be tempted to fill up only on fatty, processed foods, especially if you're feeling ravenous. Hunger can also clout your better judgment and lead you to binge eat as well. "Studies show that the majority of people are not able to sustain it for very long and oftentimes end up binging on unhealthy foods, causing weight gain," Mirkin says. Other drawbacks of 16: 8 fasting include poor sleep, muscle mass loss (since it doesn't allow enough time during the day to meet protein needs), disordered/binge eating, weakness, nausea, and fatigue, Mirkin says.
Wearing jeans to work wears away your belly. University of Wisconsin researchers found that people who wore denim to work took almost 500 more steps (about a quarter mile) throughout the day than they did on days when they wore more formal attire. Sure, you may feel more dapper in your suit, but losing extra belly fat is sure to make you see jeans in a different light and feel more confident—no matter what you're wearing. https://www.pinterest.com/WeightLossScience/


These are not easy times, to say the least. Each of us is trying to get through it the best we can. We all have our own red lines over which we try not to cross, hoping that these lines in the sand will keep us safe.
You see, we are fighting this war in our own backyard. Because some of the Arabs around us want to kill us.
And the bottom line is that we simply want to stay safe. We want our kids to survive the summer.
Can I write that again?
While most people around the world are trying to entertain their kids, keep them busy and happy this summer – my goal is that they should LIVE through the summer. That they should survive this situation unscathed.
Yes, that's where we are.
And while we feel safe in our homes and neighborhoods, we are quite conscious that there are Arabs who would set off fireworks and dance in the streets if they managed to kill us.
So last night, we were debating with Matan about something he wanted to do today. Should he be allowed option A, option B or option C? Which will keep him safest without forcing him into restrictions that are perhaps unnecessary, perhaps excessive? How does one know what's excessive when it comes to the safety of their children?
We decided on option B. Josh and Matan were comfortable. But as we got into bed, I went back upstairs where Matan was making a midnight snack (he is, after all, a growing teenage boy) to let him know that I would leave work if necessary to drive him somewhere; that I would run to get him if he wanted me to.
"What?" I said, taken off-guard but knowing full well what he had said.
Another day of trying to get through unscathed while praying for our soldiers in the South and in all corners of the country fighting to keep us safe.