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The Carson Cardinals had who they wanted at home plate with the game on the line, with a runner on second and with the game tied 6-6.
But when Apache Blue saw Carl Winter, who had already hit two home runs in the game, walk up to home plate, they wanted nothing to do with him.
Holmes kept his word with an RBI single that scored Andrew James as Carson stayed alive in the USABA World Series with a 7-6 win on Tuesday at Governors Field.
The Cardinals will play Edmonton tonight at 7 in an elimination game. Carson would've had to play the Oakland Oaks earlier today in a losers bracket game, but the Oaks pulled out of the tournament after an ugly dispute in the parking lot following their 6-5 over Carson on Monday.
All that means is Carson is now only two wins away from the USABA Championship game. And while not shocked his team came back from a four-run deficit in the final two innings, Cook wouldn't mind less tense games the rest of the way.
That would give two Carson coaches with ulcers because in the bottom of the fifth in yesterday's game, manager Blaine Eaton may have already developed one.
With Ryan Henry pinch running for Murph Glover at second and Aaron Henry at first with one out, Jon Teeter grounded out to third. Ryan Henry's out of the baseline slide into the third tripped up the third baseman and his throw to first never materialized. Ryan Henry was called for runner's interference, which ended the inning, but Eaton didn't believe there was even a play at first because Teeter would've beaten the throw. He told the umpire as much–and probably more, then was kicked out.
"I'm never one to say that getting a coach tossed is a good thing but it really lit a fire under us when Blaine (Eaton) was thrown out," Cook said.
Down 6-2 in the sixth inning, Winter hit a two-run homer and Owen Brolsma hit an RBI double later on to make it 6-5. Josh Camper, which only allowed one run after coming into the game in the fifth for starter Todd Hendrix, shut down Apache Blue in the seventh, giving his team one last chance.
They made the most of it as James' fourth hit of the tournament was a game-tying double that scored Teeter. Winter and Holmes did the rest.
Oakland's poor sportsmanship and Eaton's ejection hasn't been the only drama at Governors Field. After the Solano Blue Jays lost to Langley 1-0 in a winners bracket game on Tuesday, their coaches left Carson City because they were upset at the handling of a controversial play. But the Solano players still wanted to play, so they will today against Apache Red at 1 p.m. losers bracket game.
Cook said he'll start Manogue star Jim McCarthy against Edmonton.
Nick Littrell went 3-for-3 with two doubles as did Justin Cone, who also hit a three-run homer in the high-scoring game. Ridgecrest led 7-6 after the first inning and Apache Red then led 9-8 after the second before the Desert Dawgs cooled off.
Cody Harkham came in and pitched the final 1 1/3 innings to get the win as Apache Red scored six runs in the sixth to put the game away.
Ridgecrest was led by Chris Hansen, who went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer.
Edmonton scored six runs in the first and 13 in the fourth in the easy win in five innings.
All nine Edmonton players scored at least once and seven of them scored multiple times. Dustin Granya went 3-for-3 to lead a slew of players with several hits.
Matt Nulutka pitched a one hitter and struck out 11 batters in the complete game shutout. In the fourth, the only run of the game was scored after Nulutka reached on an error, then scored after Jon Hesketh's RBI single.


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Morocco combats cybercrime
By the rise of ' sextortion ' and electronic crimes, the Directorate General of national security (DGSN) set up five centers against cybercrime.
While Morocco previously only had one brigade who specializes in cyber crime, has increased its efforts to the DGSN e-crime by adding five special centres in Morocco, in Rabat, Marrakech, Fes, Casablanca and Guelmim.
The DGSN, led by Abdellatif Ha, has recently received several complaints about ' sextortion ' and slander on the internet and theft of credit cards. It has been reported that criminals focus on victims from Morocco and abroad through the use of fake female profiles to officers and men of different ages in to trap.
According to Al Massae operate perpetrators of such cyber crime often on Facebook and other social media sites. They do this by means of fraudulent job offers and sales ads, where victims have to perform payments and credit card information.
At ' sextortion ' is a form of sexual manipulation or blackmail in which fraudsters extorting money from their victims in Exchange for not online sharing their explicit photos, nude photos and videos.
In October 2016 showed that 30% of all cases of ' sextortion ' in the world come from Morocco, particularly from the town of Oued Zem, which was labeled as the "capital of sextortion".
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Turning Your Love for Coffee into a Business
by Chris Weldon
The age of entrepreneurs is getting younger. At just 21-years-old, Kylie Jenner became the youngest self-made billionaire ever, according to Forbes.
And many are following in her footsteps.
On a much smaller scale, Reid Burford is a 17-year-old entrepreneur from Benicia, California who has been running his coffee business out of his parents' home since middle school.
Burford started his coffee roasting company, Howling Hounds Coffee Roasters in 2016. But his coffee interest started much younger than that. "It all really started when I was 12 years old," he said. "I would purchase coffee and I'd watch the baristas make various coffees…that's when I started to become intrigued by the process of making it."
YR Media's Chris Weldon visited Burford at his home, where his shop is located, to talk about the process of owning a business while being a high school student, his achievements so far and coffee roasting.
This interview has been edited for clarity and length.
Chris Weldon: What motivated you to open your business?
Reid Burford: I had thoughts about how cool it would be to open a coffee shop someday. Then one Christmas, I got a coffee roaster. A very small one that didn't have a lot of capacity but it made me realize, "Why wait? I really enjoy roasting my own coffee, I could start a small business now." It's named after my two basset hounds. I love them and their fun attitude; their howls are especially unique. I thought it would be a perfect name for my business because it's distinctive and different, just like my hounds.
Reid Burford preps coffee beans at his shop inside his family's garage in Benicia, California. (Photo: Chris Weldon)
CW: What does Howling Hounds Coffee Roasters aim to provide its customers?
RB: Howling Hounds is currently a fully online business. My customers can go online and pick out the type of coffee they'd like shipped to them. Once they order, I roast, package and ship. One day I do hope to open a storefront.
CW: Where do you get your coffee from?
RB: I have a few different sources. There's a distributor down in Orange County that I order a lot from. Port of Oakland gets a ton of coffee and so I have outlets there and I also get some from a company out of Vallejo, California, as well. Right now I have 10 different kinds available to order on my website all ranging from different origins, a couple of which are decaf options.
Reid Burford getting a coffee bag ready for shipping. (Photo: Chris Weldon)
CW: What kinds of support do you have?
RB: Most of the operation is done completely by me. I receive and fulfill all of the orders from the website. I order coffee and manage the money. I get assistance from my parents on financial stuff and getting licenses because you need to be 18 to have legal rights in a company. I have support from them whenever I need it.
CW: How has owning your own company changed your life?
RB: It definitely has kept me busy and out of trouble. I do have a very busy schedule because of it. There will be days where I get three orders and I'll rush to fulfill those and deliver them. So it's kept me busy; it's kept me with a clear path and showed me what I want to do in the future. I enjoy running the company so much, that's probably what I'm going to end up doing.
CW: What kinds of challenges do you face as a young entrepreneur?
RB: A lot of people don't expect a coffee roasting company to be completely run by a 17-year-old. Sometimes I'll get phone calls in the middle of the school day from interested customers who have questions and sometimes I'll have to step out of class to take the call. There's also definitely a limit to running a business out of high school. You don't have a ton of money like larger businesses do and so you're more limited to how big you can grow.
CW: Where do you see yourself and your company over the next 10 years?
RB: I plan on going to college in the Pacific Northwest. My top choice is Oregon State University. I plan to study business management and probably finance as well. I hope to settle down in Oregon. I could really see myself living there and bringing my company to that area.
Reid Burford making coffee inside his shop in Benicia, California. (Photo: Chris Weldon)
CW: What advice would you give to young people interested in starting their own entrepreneurial journey?
RB: You know, they definitely have to be committed to it. It takes a lot of time to start up. It took me about six to eight months before actually launching my website. There's a lot of preparation that had to go into it. I had to get a lot of equipment. I had to get business licenses and approval. So there's definitely a lot of work and a lot of consideration they have to do.
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Inside Out: Local organizations show their support and thanks to Richmond University Medical Center; JCC installs three new board members
Updated Jun 26, 2020; Posted Jun 26, 2020
Richmond University Medical Center received a check in the amount of $3,335 from the Staten Island Board of Realtors. from left, Daniel J. Messina, president and CEO of RUMC, Moe Molcho, SIBOR, Sally Malfi, SIBOR and Laura Gajda, RUMC vice president for development. (Courtesy/Alexander Lutz/RUMC)Staten Island Advance
By Carol Ann Benanti | benanti@siadvance.com
Editor's Note: Welcome to Inside Out, our weekly roundup of stories about Staten Islanders of all ages who are making waves, being seen, supporting our community and just making our borough a special place to live. Have a story for Inside Out? Email Carol Ann Benanti at benanti@siadvance.com.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — As a way to show their appreciation for Richmond University Medical Center's efforts to improve community health, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, both the Staten Island Board of Realtors (SIBOR) and the Staten Island Running Association (SIRA) have made separate donations to support the West Brighton health care facility.
The donation of $3,335 from SIBOR was made in honor of Richard H. Dun, whose son is an officer of SIBOR. Dun passed earlier this year from complications of the coronavirus. SIBOR held an on-line raffle to raise the proceeds since their annual casino night was postponed due to the current pandemic.
And the SIRA held a virtual run for its members which also raised $1,750 for RUMC.
Richmond University Medical Center receives a donation from the Staten Island Running Association. From left, Jeff Benjamin, SIRA, Brian Rowan, SIRA; RUMC president and CEO, Daniel J. Messina, Laura Gajda, RUMC vice president for development and Michael Schnall, SIRA. (Courtesy/Alexander Lutz/RUMC)Staten Island Advance
Accepting the donation on behalf of RUMC was Daniel J. Messina, president and CEO, and Laura Gajda, vice president of development.
"The Staten Island community has always held our hospital close to its heart and that love has never been more evident than over this past few months," Messina said. "The outpouring of generosity, from food donations to providing us with PPE to showing financial support, has continuously boosted everyone's spirits. We can't say thank you enough and how touched we truly are that we continue to be in everyone's thoughts. Our tremendous thanks to both the Board of Realtors and Runners Association for their generous support of our hospital."
THE JCC INSTALLS THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS
The Joan & Alan Bernikow Jewish Community Center of Staten Island installed three new board members during a virtual meeting: Bryn Biren, R. Randy Lee and Ana Oliveira.
"This past year has shown us that we are only as strong as our Board of Directors," said CEO David Sorkin. "Through the COVID-19 crisis, we were incredibly lucky to have the support of our board, who guided us through these turbulent times. We are incredibly grateful to our current board members for stepping up to the plate and are excited to welcome our newest members."
Incoming CEO Orit Lender noted, "I am so happy to welcome back our old friends Bryn and Randy. We are also looking forward to working more closely with Ana, who has been a fantastic volunteer with our Sunrise Day Camp program. I want to thank our newest members and our entire board for volunteering their time and talents. We appreciate everything you do to help the JCC continue to serve the Staten Island community."
BYRN BIREN
Bryn Biren (Courtesy/JCC)Staten Island Advance
Born and raised on Staten Island where her parents were among the founding families of Temple Israel, received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from George Washington University and a master's in education from the former Richmond College.
During her 34-year career in education as an early childhood teacher in PS 54, she served as the school's Project Arts coordinator.
She married her husband Richard in 1974 and together with their children, Brooke and Ada, and their five grandchildren, are active in the local Jewish community.
In 1982, the Birens were part of the first New Leadership Group at the JCC.
For 25 years, she served on the JCC's Board of Directors. In 2015, the JCC honored her with a First Generation Award at the annual Nancy Avis L'Dor V'Dor Award Lunch.
She has volunteered with Project Hospitality and was honored by the UJA for co-chairing the annual UJA Community Breakfasts, served as a member of the Council of Jewish Presidents and the Council of Jewish Organizations (COJO) and currently serves on the CSI Hillel Society Board of Trustees.
At Temple Israel, she served as Sisterhood President and as outreach facilitator. She was Temple Israel President from 2014-2018 and is currently a trustee of the Dr. Ronald Avis Foundation.
R. RANDY LEE
R. Randy Lee (Courtesy/JCC)Staten Island Advance
Lee has been involved in every phase of real estate development and the building business for over 50 years. He attended New York University and Brooklyn Law School, where he earned a bachelor of science degree in real estate/finance in 1965 and a juris doctorate in 1969.
He has been a principal in the site development and/or construction of more than 5,000 market rate and affordable residential units, as well as several low-income tax credit rentals and commercial projects.
He is past chairman of the Building Industry Association of New York City and current Senior Life Director of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Lee has been the recipient of local, state and national awards and was elected to the New York City and New York State Builder's Association Homebuilders Hall of Fame in 2002 and 2004, respectively. He received the JCC's Allan Weissglass Distinguished Leadership Award in 2008.
As a then long-standing Vice President of the Jewish Community Center of Staten Island, he helped manage the development and construction of its flagship building — a $40 million dollar effort.
He's contributed articles to the Wall Street Journal, New York and National Law Journals, New York State Bar Journal, New York Post, Real Estate Weekly, Real Estate NY and The Empire State Report.
Lee and his wife Eileen have two daughters, Jennifer and Michelle, and four grandchildren, Rachel, Jared, Nathaniel, and Elliot.
ANA OLIVEIRA
Ana Oliveira (Courtesy/JCC)Staten Island Advance
Oliveira is a senior vice president market executive for Investors Bank and oversees 40 branches in the New York market.
She joined Investors Bank in 2010 when the bank acquired Millennium bcp Bank and served as regional manager in the retail division. Before joining Millennium, she spent 10 years with Penn Federal Savings Bank which was acquired by Garden State Community Bank (a division of NYCB) in 2007, as first vice president and regional manager in Northern New Jersey.
She is board chair of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce and was honored at the JCC's Sweet Sunrise Gala for her volunteer work with the Lucille & Jay Chazanoff Sunrise Day Camp-Staten Island.
She received a "Pace e Bene" Award from St. Francis College, and recognized as one of the Top Women on Wall Street receiving a "W.O.W." award and the "Neighbor of the Year" Award from the North Brooklyn Angels.
She was honored with the Community-Corporate Responsibility Award by City and State, was named Business Woman of the Year by the Federation of Italian-American Organizations and received the Brooklyn Business Cornerstones Award by the Brooklyn Borough President. She is a past recipient of the Women's History Celebration Award from the Greater Chamber of New York and was recognized as a Brooklyn Woman of Distinction.
Oliveira earned a bachelor of arts degree in English and journalism from New Jersey City University.


A few weeks ago, we had the chance to preview this year's Faces of Fraud report; research conducted annually by the team at BankInfoSecurity to shed light on emerging trends and threats that keep even the most mature of financial institutions up at night.
A large, national mutual savings and loan association, founded in 1971, is in the business of providing financial services to help families begin saving for large purchases. Today, the organization processes transactions for hundreds of thousands of clients.
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This lesson resonates deeply, for I've spent a great many years raging against life's "injustices" — both real or imaginary — suffered by me, and all "innocent" people. I've looked at the world and seen evil thriving where the powerful rule the meek.
Over the years, I've encountered many who see the world as an intrinsically unjust domain where nice guys finish last and bullies receive the spoils. What I've observed in these compadres in misery is disturbing. Invariably, these people seem to walk through life in a perpetual state of resentment and annoyance. They don't appear able to live in the present moment and find joy in any activity. They see cause for indignation in every situation, no matter how innocuous.
Observing such unpleasant characteristics in others has caused me to re-assess my own feelings about "injustice." At some point, one has to wonder if his chronic complaining about life has less to do with the world than his own state-of-mind.
Many of history's great spiritual teachers advised against trying to change the external world, but rather focus on changing our PERCEPTION of the world.
I don't think either Hawkins or Ghandi is suggesting we ignore or condone the mistreatment of others. But remember, even the most well-intentioned "activists" will do more harm than good if they haven't, as Ghandi said, addressed the devils in their own hearts.
If this principle is true, then logically, there can be no real "victims." Nothing in life just "happens" to anyone. For instance, what is it that impels a person to remain in an abusive relationship? And, if they leave, why do they seem to repeat the same pattern and fall into a similar scenario?
What about the most blameless "victims," including children? Are they, at the deepest level, willing participants in their own suffering? What if a child born into abuse, poverty and famine has designed the scenario for the sake of his or her spiritual evolution?
We've all heard the cliché "you create your own reality," yet how many of us ponder the full ramifications of this? And, I ask you to consider that even the most brutal hardships offer enormous opportunities for profound revelations and self-discovery.
Many resist this philosophy of self-responsibility and self-choice; however, when they can see their way to stop blaming exterior circumstances as something "separate" from them and their choices, then victimhood ceases to exist.
We can sit in judgment of what we perceive as evil and unjust or we can endeavor to make the world a better place, to end suffering and be of service to others by taking a higher road.
Remember, assuming our responsibility as creators of everything we see and attract to ourselves will change our world. When this is accomplished, external events no longer have the power to affect us, and the actions of others can be viewed in an objective light.


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Q: Passing an Array of Strings Through a Sorting Function I am trying to use a sorting array in C programming. I have three arrays, arr1, arr2, arr3, that are used together to make this:
arr1: arr2: arr3:

4534  97.5  m4W
4554  97.4  m5W
4574  97.6  m6W
3934  97.1  m1W
4054  97.2  m2W
4174  97.3  m3W

I want to sort these arrays so that they are in order from least to greatest based on the first array, arr1.
So far, I have a function that sorts the first two columns correctly. However, I'm not sure how to go about sorting the third column of strings as well. Here is my code so far:
#include <stdio.h>
#include <string.h>
#include <stdlib.h>

void sortArray(float a[], float b[], char c[], int size){
    int i, swap;
    float temp1, temp2;
    char temp3;
    do{
        swap = 0;
        for (i = 0; i < size - 1; i++){//basic sorting for loop
            if (a[i]>a[i + 1]){
                swap = 1;
                temp1 = a[i];    //temporarily stores value of array cell
                temp2 = b[i];
                temp3 = c[i];
                a[i] = a[i + 1]; //swaps the cells
                b[i] = b[i + 1];
                c[i] = c[i + 1];
                a[i + 1] = temp1;//stores value in swapped cell
                b[i + 1] = temp2;
                c[i + 1] = temp3;
            }
        }
    } while (swap);

}

int main()
{
    float arr1[6] = { 4534, 4554, 4574, 3934, 4054, 4174 };
    float arr2[6] = { 97.5, 97.4, 97.6, 97.1, 97.2, 97.3 };
    char arr3[6][4] = { "m4w", "m5w", "m6w", "m1w", "m2w", "m3w" };

    printf("Arrays before sorting:\n");
    for (int i = 0; i != 6; i++)
    {
        printf("%f ", arr1[i]);
        printf("%f ", arr2[i]);
        printf("%s\n", arr3[i]);
    }

    sortArray(arr1, arr2, *arr3, 6); ///this is where the sorting function is used

    printf("\n\nArrays after sorting:\n");

    for (int i = 0; i != 6; i++)
    {
        printf("%f ", arr1[i]);
        printf("%f ", arr2[i]);
        printf("%s\n", arr3[i]);
    }

    system("pause");
    return 0;
}

This is the output:
Arrays before sorting:
4534.0  97.5    m4w
4554.0  97.4    m5w
4574.0  97.6    m6w
3934.0  97.1    m1w
4054.0  97.2    m2w
4174.0  97.3    m3w

Arrays after sorting:
3934.0  97.1
4054.0  97.2    4ww
4174.0  97.3    m6w
4534.0  97.5    m1w
4554.0  97.4    m2w
4574.0  97.6    m3w

Clearly the third column is done wrong. I'm really not sure how to pass the array of strings into the function and have the function sort it like it did with the first two columns. Any help would be appreciated

A: This will solve your problem. Change function definition argument and code like below.
void sortArray(float a[], float b[], char c[6][4], int size){
    int i, swap;
    float temp1, temp2;
    char temp3[4];
    int k = 0;
    do{
        swap = 0;
        for (i = 0; i < size - 1; i++){//basic sorting for loop
            if (a[i]>a[i + 1]){
                swap = 1;
                temp1 = a[i];    //temporarily stores value of array cell
                temp2 = b[i];
                for ( k=0; k < 4 ; k++ ) { //Copying the c[i] to temp
                   temp3[k] = c[i][k];
                }
                a[i] = a[i + 1]; //swaps the cells
                b[i] = b[i + 1];
                for ( k=0; k < 4 ; k++ ) { //Copying the c[i+1] to c[i]
                    c[i][k] = c[i+1][k];
                }
                a[i + 1] = temp1;//stores value in swapped cell
                b[i + 1] = temp2;
                for ( k=0; k< 4 ; k++ ) { //Copying the temp to c[i+1]
                   c[i+1][k] = (char)temp3[k];
                }
            }
        }
    } while (swap);
}

You can check the running example at Sorting Multiple Arrays

A: I think you are basically swapping char instead of swapping string.
sortArrayfunction should like this: void sortArray(float a[], float b[], char c[][], int size), you need swap char one by one in sortArray function in order to swap the whole string.

A: This
    sortArray(arr1, arr2, *arr3, 6); ///this is where the sorting function is used

passes the 1st element of arr3, which is char[4] and being passed decays to a char*.
So the sorting is done on the elements of the 1st element of arr3 (which is obvious from temp3 being a char not char[4]):
void sortArray(float a[], float b[], char c[], int size){
  int i, swap;
  float temp1, temp2;
  char temp3;
  do{
    swap = 0;
    for (i = 0; i < size - 1; i++){//basic sorting for loop
        if (a[i]>a[i + 1]){
            [...]
            temp3 = c[i];
            [...]
            c[i] = c[i + 1];
            [...]
            c[i + 1] = temp3;

This only work by (bad) luck as the sizes of the three arrays are near the size of arr3's elements.
To fix this pass arr3 (not its 1st element), and correctly type the temporay variable temp3 for swapping arr3's elements (char[4] instead of char) . And finally choose the correct method to "load" and "save" temp3.

A: It is better to use a structure on this one. Because if you operate it as a struct, arr2 and arr3 will follow/attached to the arr1 as an union, therefore easier to code.
#include <stdio.h>
#include <stdlib.h>
#include <string.h>

struct data
{
    int arr1;
    float arr2;
    char arr3[3];
};

struct data list[4];
struct data temp;

int main()
{
    list[0].arr1=4534;
    list[0].arr2=97.5;
    strcpy(list[0].arr3,"m4W");
    list[1].arr1=4554;
    list[1].arr2=97.4;
    strcpy(list[1].arr3,"m5W");
    list[2].arr1=4574;
    list[2].arr2=97.6;
    strcpy(list[2].arr3,"m6W");
    list[3].arr1=3934;
    list[3].arr2=97.1;
    strcpy(list[3].arr3,"m1W");

    //sorting
    int i=0;
    int j=0;
    while(i<3)
    {
        j=0;
        while(j<3-i)
        {
            if(list[j].arr1>list[j+1].arr1)
            {
                temp=list[j];
                list[j]=list[j+1];
                list[j+1]=temp;
            }
            j++;
        }
        i++;
    }

    //for printing the struct
    i=0;
    while(i<4)
    {
        printf("%i %.2f %s\n",list[i].arr1,list[i].arr2,list[i].arr3);
        i++;
    }
    return 0;
}

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A device for causing the steering wheel of a video-based vehicle simulator to selectively vibrate during predetermined periods of the video sequence includes a frame which is rigidly attached to the steering wheel. A cylindrical electrical motor is mounted on the frame, and a first shaft is attached to one base of the motor and extends outwardly from the motor. Also, a second shaft is attached to and extends outwardly from the other base of the motor, and the second shaft is coaxial with the first shaft. The two shafts can be rotated by the rotor of the motor. Each shaft has a weight attached to the shaft. These weights are attached to their respective shafts radially asymmetrically with respect to the axis of the shafts. One weight is attached to its shaft on one side of the axis of the shafts, and the other weight is attached to its shaft on the side of the axis which is opposite from the first weight. A microprocessor is electrically connected to the motor to selectively energize the motor during predetermined periods of the game sequence. When the motor is energized, the rotation of the weights causes the motor to vibrate. The vibration of the motor is transferred through the frame to the steering wheel.
The present invention relates generally to vehicle simulators. More particularly, the present invention relates to interactive simulation devices which generate video images based upon the orientation of a steering wheel that is operatively engaged with the device. The present invention is particularly, though not exclusively, useful for generating vibrations in the steering wheel of a vehicle simulator.
The use of video arcade games which simulate the operation of vehicles, such as race cars and aircraft, for entertainment is becoming widespread. Also, apparatus which simulate the operation of vehicles are increasingly being used as training devices for government and industry vehicle operators. Such apparatus can be programmed to realistically simulate the motion of a vehicle through two or three-dimensional space, and can also provide relatively realistic simulation of the control of the vehicle. Importantly, it is safer for a person to be entertained or trained on a video simulator, as compared with a real vehicle, because simulators are not susceptible to actual crashes.
Typically, a vehicle simulator has a computer which displays on a monitor a constantly changing video picture of a simulated three dimensional space. The "view" presented on the monitor is ordinarily the view of the simulated space as would be seen from the driver's seat of the simulated vehicle. Thus, as the simulated vehicle "moves" through the simulated space, the video display is constantly updated by the computer to model the motion of the vehicle. Preferably, the computer realistically models the simulated space by including in the space rough terrain or inhospitable airspace, as appropriate.
Whether the vehicle being simulated is an aircraft, spaceship, tank, motorcycle, ship, or an automobile, and whether the simulation is for entertainment or training purposes, it is typically the case that the operator controls the simulated vehicle by manipulating a steering wheel or handle. Consequently, to more realistically model the behavior of the vehicle as it negotiates rough terrain or airspace, it is desirable for the steering wheel or handle to vibrate during periods of the video sequence which simulate passage through the rough territory. The present invention recognizes that it is possible to provide a shaker control device for selectively vibrating the steering wheel of a vehicle simulation apparatus, to model behavior of the simulated vehicle as it negotiates rough terrain or airspace.
Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a device for selectively vibrating the steering wheel of a vehicle simulator to model the behavior of the simulated vehicle as it passes over rough terrain or airspace. It is another object of the present invention to provide a device for selectively vibrating the steering wheel of a vehicle simulator which is relatively simple and reliable in operation. A further object of the present invention is to provide a device for selectively vibrating the steering wheel of a vehicle simulator which is easy and cost-effective to manufacture.
A shaker control device for causing the steering wheel of a video-based vehicle simulator to vibrate during predetermined periods of the video sequence includes a frame which is rigidly attached to the steering wheel. A motor is in turn rigidly attached to the frame. More specifically, the motor has a rotor and a cylindrical casing, and the casing of the motor is rigidly attached to the frame.
To cause the motor to vibrate when energized, two shafts are connected to the rotor of the motor, and each shaft is rotationally unbalanced. More particularly, a first shaft is attached to the rotor and has an end segment that extends outwardly from one base of the motor casing. The first shaft is coaxial with the rotor of the motor. Furthermore, a second shaft is attached to the rotor and has an end segment that extends outwardly from the base of the motor which is opposite from the first shaft. This second shaft is also coaxial with the rotor and, hence, is coaxial with the first shaft.
The end segments of the shafts each have a first side and a second side. A first weight is attached to the first side of the first end segment, and a second weight is attached to the second side of the second end segment. Thus, each of the weights is attached to its respective end segment radially asymmetrically with respect to the axis of the shafts, to rotationally unbalance the shafts.
Stated differently, each weight is attached to its respective end segment with the center of mass of each weight distanced from the axis of the shafts. In accordance with the present invention, the center of mass of one weight is oriented oppositely from the center of mass of the other weight, with respect to the axis of the shafts. Consequently, when the motor is energized, the effect of the weights causes the motor to vibrate, and the vibration of the motor is transferred through the frame to the steering wheel.
In a preferred embodiment, a microprocessor is electrically connected to the motor to selectively energize the motor during predetermined periods of the sequence of game play. For example, in a video game which simulates the driving of a race car, the microprocessor can energize the motor to cause the steering wheel to vibrate when the operator of the game "drives" the race car over rough terrain.
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the novel shaker control device of the present invention, as seen along the line 4--4 in FIG. 2, schematically showing the microprocessor.
Referring initially to FIG. 1, a shaker control device is shown, generally designated 10. As shown, the device 10 includes a metal frame 12 which is rigidly attached to the steering handles 14a, 14b of a video arcade game 16. The video game 16 has a video monitor 18 which displays a space 20 and an icon 22 which "moves" through the space 20. As shown in FIG. 1, the icon 22 represents the front end of the simulated vehicle being "driven" through the space 20. Thus, video simulator 10 displays the space 20 as would be seen from the simulated vehicle.
The motion of the icon 22 through the space 20 is controlled by a microprocessor 24 in response to the manipulation of the orientation of the handles 14a, 14b by an operator (not shown). While the video game 16 shown in FIG. 1 simulates the motion of a terrestrial vehicle through the space 20, (i.e., icon 22 represents an automobile or other wheeled vehicle,) it is to be understood that video game 16 can alternatively simulate the motion of an aircraft, boat, submarine, spaceship, tank, or sailing vessel (not shown) through the space 20.
The details of the shaker control device 10 can best be seen in cross-reference to FIGS. 2, 3, and 4. FIG. 2 shows that a metal bracket 28 is rigidly attached to the frame 12, e.g., by welding bracket 28 to frame 12 at weld sites 30, 32. Alternatively, bracket 28 can be formed integrally with frame 12. As further shown in FIG. 2, a variable speed electric motor 33, which includes a cylindrical metal or plastic casing 34 and a rotor 36 (shown in FIG. 3), is mounted on the bracket 28. As best shown in cross-reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the motor casing 34 is held onto bracket 28 by a metal strap 38. More specifically, portions of the metal strap 38 are advanced around the motor casing 34 and through holes 40a, 40b which are formed in the bracket 28, as shown in FIG. 3, and the ends 42, 44 of the strap 38 are fastened together. It will be appreciated by the skilled artisan that the motor casing 34 can be held onto the bracket 28 by alternative means, such as by welding the motor casing 34 to the bracket 28.
FIG. 4 shows that a first metal shaft 46 is attached to the rotor 36 and extends outwardly from a base 48 of the motor casing 34. Furthermore, FIG. 4 shows that a second metal shaft 50 is attached to the rotor 36 and extends outwardly from a base 52 of the motor casing 34. Thus, the first shaft 46 extends outwardly from the motor casing 34 in a direction that is opposite from the direction in which the second shaft 50 extends outwardly from the motor casing 34. As can be appreciated in reference to FIG. 4, the shaft 46 is coaxial with the shaft 50 and the rotor 36. Moreover, FIG. 4 shows that the first shaft 46 is radially supported by a bearing 54, and the second shaft 50 is radially supported by a bearing 56. Preferably, the bearings 54, 56 are ball bearings or metal bushings.
Still referring to FIG. 4, the shafts 46, 50 are shown to be rotationally unbalanced. More specifically, the first shaft 46 has an end segment 58 which extends outwardly from the motor casing 36. As shown, the end segment 58 of the first shaft 46 has a first side 60 and a second side 62. Similarly, the second shaft 50 has an end segment 64 that extends outwardly from the motor casing 36, and the end segment 64 has a first side 66 and a second side 68. As shown in FIG. 4, a first weight 70 is attached to the first side 60 of the end segment 58 of the first shaft 46. Moreover, a second weight 72 is attached to the second side 68 of the end segment 64 of the second shaft 50.
Accordingly, each of the weights 70, 72 is disposed on its respective shaft radially asymmetrically with the common axis 74 of the shafts 46, 50. Stated differently, the center of mass of each weight 70, 72 is distanced from the axis 74. Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment, the weights 70, 72 are positioned on opposite sides of the axis 74 from each other.
FIGS. 3 and 4 also show that the frame 12 is rotatably attached to a metal plate 76. More particularly, as seen best in FIGS. 3 and 4, a rod 78 is fixedly attached to the plate 76 and extends through an aperture 80 which is formed in the frame 12. The rod 78 includes an abutment 82, and a spring 84 is positioned between the abutment 82 and the frame 12 to bias the frame 12 to the neutral position of the frame 12 relative to the plate 76. In other words, the frame 12 is urged to its neutral position relative to the plate 76 by the spring 84, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. More specifically, a first end 85 of the spring 84 is attached to the plate 76, and a second end 87 of the spring 84 is attached to the abutment 82 with the spring 84 in tension. Consequently, the spring 84 both biases the frame 12 to its neutral position and distances the frame 12 from the plate 76. In accordance with the present invention, the plate 76 is fixedly attached to the video game 16, shown in FIG. 1.
To sense the orientation of the frame 12 relative to the plate 76, a potentiometer 86 is operatively engaged with the rod 78. The potentiometer 86 outputs an electrical signal which is representative of the orientation of the frame 12 (and, hence, the handles 14a, 14b) relative to the plate 76, and sends this signal to the microprocessor 24 via an electrical line 88. More particularly, a side 89 of the potentiometer 80 is fixedly attached to the abutment 82, and a side 91 of the potentiometer 86 is fixedly attached to a post 92. The post 92 is in turn fixedly attached to the frame 12. The skilled artisan will appreciate that the sides 91, 89 of the potentiometer 86 can rotate relative to each other and the potentiometer 86 can consequently output an electrical signal representative of such rotation. Additionally, FIGS. 3 and 4 show that the microprocessor 24 is electrically connected to the motor 33 via an electrical line 90, for selectively energizing the motor 33.
It is to be understood that while the embodiment of the device 10 which is shown has two weights 70, 72, the weight 72 may be eliminated, and the device 10 will still function as intended to vibrate the steering handles 14a, 14b with a single weight 70. In such an embodiment, the bearing 54 is preferably a high-wear bearing suitable for absorbing the relatively high frictional forces which the shaft 46 will impose on the bearing 54 when only a single weight 70 is incorporated into the device 10.
In its operation, the motor 33 of the device 10 is selectively energized as appropriate during the conduct of the video game that is presented on the monitor 18. More specifically, the operator 26 of the video arcade game 16 can manipulate the handles 14a, 14b to cause the icon 22 to pass through simulated rough terrain. When the icon 22 passes through the simulated rough terrain, the microprocessor 24 energizes the motor 33, which causes the shafts 46, 50 with their associated weights 70, 72 to rotate. As the shafts 46, 50 rotate, the effect of the weights 70, 72 causes the shafts 46, 50 to vibrate. This vibration is transferred through the motor casing 34, the bracket 28, and the frame 12, to the handles 14a, 14b.
Accordingly, when microprocessor 24 energizes the motor 33, the handles 14a, 14b are caused to vibrate. Furthermore, the microprocessor 34 can selectively establish the speed of rotation of the rotor 36. Specifically, the microprocessor 24 establishes the speed of rotation of the rotor 36 to control the amplitude of the vibrations of the handles 14a, 14b as appropriate for the nature of the rough terrain being simulated on the monitor 18. Upon passage of the icon 22 out of the simulated rough terrain and onto smoother "ground", the microprocessor 24 de-energizes the motor 33 to stop the vibrations of the handles 14a, 14b.
While the particular shaker motor as herein shown and described in detail is useful for its intended purpose, it is to be understood that the scope of the present is not intended to be limited by anything other than the structure recited in the appended claims.
a first weight disposed on said first shaft in a radially asymmetric configuration with respect to the longitudinal axis of the shaft so that the asymmetric weight configuration vibrates the shaft when the shaft is rotationally driven by the motor to thereby simulate environmentally caused vibrations in said steering wheel.
2. The device recited in claim 1, further comprising a second shaft connected to said rotor, said second shaft extending outwardly from said rotor opposite said first shaft, said first shaft being coaxial with said second shaft, said device further comprising a second weight disposed on said second shaft in a radially asymmetric configuration with respect to said longitudinal axis.
3. The device recited in claim 2, wherein each of said shafts has a first side and an opposing second side, said first weight being attached to said first side of said first shaft and said second weight being attached to said second side of said second shaft.
4. The device recited in claim 1, wherein the electrical circuit comprises a microprocessor electrically connected to said motor for selectively energizing said motor to selectively generate vibrations of the steering wheel.
5. The device recited in claim 4, further comprising a video display apparatus operatively engaged with the steering wheel so as to generate a sequence of video displays in response to the orientation of the steering wheel, said microprocessor energizing said motor to vibrate the steering wheel during predetermined periods of the sequence of video displays.
a weight having a center of mass, said weight being attached to said vibration shaft with said center of mass distanced from the longitudinal axis of the shaft so as to vibrate the shaft when said shaft is rotationally driven by the motor and thereby simulate environmentally caused vibrations in said steering wheel.
7. The device recited in claim 6, wherein said motor includes a casing, said device further comprising a source of electricity electrically connected to said motor and a frame connected to the steering wheel, said casing being connected to said frame.
8. The device recited in claim 7, further comprising a second vibration shaft connected to said rotor, said second shaft extending outwardly from said rotor opposite said first vibration shaft, said first vibration shaft being coaxial with said second shaft vibration, said device further comprising a second weight having a center of mass, said second weight being disposed on said second vibration shaft with said center of mass of said second vibration weight distanced from said longitudinal axis.
9. The device recited in claim 8, wherein each of said shafts vibration has a first side and an opposing second side, said first weight being attached to said first side of said first vibration shaft and said second weight being attached to said second side of said second vibration shaft.
10. The device recited in claim 6, wherein the electrical circuit comprises a microprocessor electrically connected to said motor for selectively energizing said motor to selectively generate vibrations of the steering wheel.
11. The device recited in claim 10, further comprising a video display apparatus operatively engaged with the steering wheel so as to generate a sequence of video displays in response to the orientation of the steering wheel, said microprocessor energizing said motor to vibrate the steering wheel during predetermined periods of the sequence.


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Apple launched the iPhone X with a radical design change. This was the first iPhone to skip the infamous home button in favour of a bezel-less design. This also meant that Apple had to drop Touch ID and introduce an able replacement. Face ID uses 3D sensors for such accuracy which are housed in the now iconic notch. While the iPhone X has been well-received, iOS 11 has had a rocky start. But, it has come a long way since its introduction in September, thanks to timely updates.
It looks like Apple had a quality assurance mess up with the new iPhone X advertisement. Towards the end of the video, a very old iOS 11 bug was spotted by 9to5Mac. The text that was supposed to stay inside the bubble appears a tad faster than the bubble animation. Having a minor glitch on any smartphone OS is common. However, the showcasing of this bug in an official advertisement highlights the bugs-ridden story of iOS 11 so far.
This is not the only bug that the iOS 11 has. There is an unusual UI bug on Music app and there are even screen rotating issues. In fact, we recently reported about the black screen of death as well. There is even a rumour in the industry that, Apple will refine the user experience of the iOS 11 next year, instead of launching the iOS 12. In fact, the company will unveil the new iteration of iOS at WWDC 2018.
The iPhone X has a 5.8-inch 2436 x 1125 px OLED True Tone Super Retina display. The phone runs iOS 11.1 and is powered by a 3,000 mAh battery which charges through the Apple signature lightning port placed at the bottom of the phone or via wireless charging. Because of the all-glass design, the iPhone 8 also has wireless charging.


Juniper Clay is a one-woman pottery studio that produces elegant, functional pieces for everyday use. Everything is entirely handmade, from the wedging to the firing, and every piece is designed for delight.
Black clay pendant with line detail, modern and minimal.
Paired mugs make morning coffee a delight.
Espresso and saucer. Also holds m&ms.
Midnight black clay with galaxy glaze - good for whiskey. Or water, if you're only a tiny bit thirsty.
Plates: Organically shaped or round, stackable plates.
Little Dippers: organic rim scoop dishes. Unglazed, textured exterior porcelain with white matte interior. Hand formed and shaped with an undulating rim.
This shallow bowl has the cutest little chevron monkey ear handles.
A different type of atmospheric firing, soda is introduced into the hot kiln, producing a natural, reactive glaze with depth and movement. This little guy is the last piece I have left from a firing in the spring of 2018.
These handbuilt boxes were atmospherically fired in a wood kiln for seven days straight, an ancient technique that produces an organic, almost oceanic surface that's unpredictable and unrepeatable.
They can be rotated on all sides to different effect, and are a striking statement piece. They are a pair and can't be sold individually - they'd get lonely!


Maca root powder is easy to incorporate into the diet. It can be mixed in with juices and shakes, or sprinkled over cereal and oatmeal to name a few. Maca is considered very safe for both adults and children. Normal recommended dosage is around a teaspoon to a tablespoon.


You know your career is hot when you're turning offers down.
As we mentioned, Chayanne was a top candidate for the lead role in a Mexican telenovela.
Well, according to TVChismes, the boricua said 'thanks, but no thanks' because his music is keeping him too busy to do anything else.
Wonder who they'll get to replace him?
awwwww man!!! i was looking forward to it! who should they put with zuleyka??…hmmm omg what about cesar evora or fernando colunga or pablo montero? my #1 option in cesar. oh yes!


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Statue of Confederate general not an embarrassment
In response to Beverly Keel's column "If I was elected mayor, this is what I'd do," I wanted to point out her incorrect conclusions in order to be politically correct.
Part of that article was her idea to place large signs on I-65 to block the view of the flags and statue of Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest, whom she describes as "a founder of the Ku Klux Klan." She also refers to the statue as an "embarrassment to this area for more than a decade" that "sends the wrong message."
Gen. Forrest did not participate in the formation of the KKK, a point made on a recent public television show.
The KKK was formed by some ex-Confederate soldiers essentially as a social club. It began with three or four members, but later expanded. At the same time, Gov. William Brownlow (selected by Unionists) followed the very hard line of punishing the South by disenfranchising men who had served as Confederate soldiers and enfranchising others such as former slaves — in effect, he took revenge on former Confederates and those who had supported the Confederacy. He even went so far as to bring some opposing members of the state legislature in front of a firing squad in order to gain control over legislative actions. He also called out the militia to eliminate the Klan. As a result, some members of the Klan knew they were to come under attack and had no leadership.
Members of the Klan approached Forrest to lead them against Brownlow's militia. Forrest initially agreed to be their leader, but found he was unable. Describing the former soldiers as disorganized and undisciplined, he resigned.
We know "the victors write the history." The story of Nathan Bedford Forrest is a great example. Union General William Tecumseh Sherman described Forrest as the best cavalry general of the war.
Considering Forrest's accomplishments and reputation, why should that statue be an "embarrassment" to anyone? Tennesseans should be proud to see one of their own recognized with a statue, and the flags he fought for. It is certainly not an embarrassment, unless one is endeavoring to place political correctness above facts.
The only valid concern one might have about the statue is the way Forrest is depicted — it appears to me to be lacking in the reproduction of the actual likeness of Forrest. Surely it could have been made to look more like the real person. People should be proud to have that statue available for all to see.
Now if the statue was that of Gov. Brownlow instead, that would be an embarrassment.
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