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Justia Patents US Patent for Multipurpose cursor control keyswitch Patent (Patent # 4,680,577)
Multipurpose cursor control keyswitch
Apr 18, 1986 - Tektronix, Inc.
A multipurpose keyswitch for controlling cursor movement on a CRT display and for character entry includes a key cap that moves laterally to provide cursor control and that moves vertically for character entry. Sensors are coupled to the key cap for sensing the lateral movement of the key cap. Forward and backward movement of the key cap selects upward and downward movement of the cursor on the CRT display. Left and right movement of the key cap selects left and right movement of the cursor. Vertical movement of the key cap selects the entry of a character. The multipurpose keyswitch is advantageously positioned as one of the home keys of the keyboard.
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This invention relates generally to switches for use with computer keyboards, and relates more particularly to a multipurpose keyswitch for controlling cursor movement on a CRT display.
A computer operator typically interacts with a computer through an input device such as a keyboard and an output device such as a cathode ray tube (CRT) display. The operator often must position a cursor on the CRT display via command inputs entered through the keyboard. Since cursor positioning may be required at any location on the CRT, means for both vertical and horizontal movement of the cursor must be provided.
One prior approach to cursor positioning used special function keys that were used solely for controlling cursor movement. Four of such keys were required to provide up and down cursor movement in the vertical direction and left and right cursor movement in the horizontal direction. One disadvantage to this approach was that the operator had to move his fingers from the home position in order to use the special function keys. Another disadvantage was that the keyboards had to be larger in size to accomodate four additional keys.
Another prior approach to cursor positioning was to use four of the existing alphanumeric keys as cursor control keys to provide the four directions of cursor movement. To distinguish cursor movement operation of a cursor control key from its normal character entry operation, an additional key, such as the CONTROL key, had to be depressed in combination with the cursor control key. While this approach overcame some of the disadvantages of the special function keys, it has been found that operators were slow to learn this approach due to confusion as to which cursor control key provided which cursor movement.
Still another prior approach to cursor positioning was to use a separate graphic interaction device, such as a mouse, data tablet, or joystick. One disadvantage to this approach was that additional keyboard space was required for mounting a joystick, and additional desk space was required for peripheral devices such as a data tablet or a mouse. In addition, the operator had to move his hand from the keyboard to the device and had to use major muscle movement to operate the device.
In accordance with the illustrated preferred embodiment, the present invention provides a multipurpose keyswitch for controlling cursor movement on a CRT display. The keyswitch is multipurpose in that the keyswitch is operable for character entry as well as cursor control. The keyswitch according to the present invention adds the capability of sensing lateral movement for cursor control in addition to the standard keyswitch capability of sensing vertical movement for character entry.
The multipurpose keyswitch of the present invention includes a key cap, a reference structure, and sensors. The reference structure is that portion of a standard keyswitch that moves vertically during character entry. In a standard keyswitch, the key cap and the reference structure would be fixed together for vertical movement as a unit. In the multipurpose keyswitch of the present invention, however, the key cap can, in addition, move laterally with respect to the reference structure to provide cursor control. Sensors are coupled to the key cap for sensing the movement of the key cap with respect to the reference structure. Forward and backward movement of the key cap in the lateral plane corresponds to upward and downward movement of the cursor on the CRT display. Left and right movement of the key cap in the lateral plane corresponds to left and right movement of the cursor. Vertical movement of the key cap and the reference structure corresponds to the entry of a character.
A first embodiment of the multipurpose keyswitch provides a pivotable mounting that couples the key cap to the reference structure and that permits the key cap to move in a lateral plane. Sensors, such as strain gauges, are coupled between the key cap and the reference structure to sense the lateral position of the key cap. One or more sensors are disposed to sense the forward and backward movement of the key cap, and one or more additional sensors are disposed to sense the left and right movement of the key cap.
A second embodiment of the multipurpose keyswitch provides a mounting shaft that is fixed to the key cap at its upper end and is fixed to the reference structure at its lower end. The mounting shafts is sufficiently flexible in bending to permit the key cap to move in the lateral plane. Sensors, such as strain gauges, are affixed to the shaft and are responsive to the bending thereof. One or more sensors sense the forward and backward movement of the key cap, and one or more additional sensors sense the left and right movement of the key cap.
Output signals of the sensors are analog indications of the magnitude and direction of the lateral force on the key cap. The central processing unit of the computer analyzes digital equivalents of the sensor signals to position the cursor on the CRT display.
Since the multipurpose keyswitch is operable for character entry as well as for cursor control, it may be positioned as one of the home keys. Such positioning is advantageous because it permits cursor control without the need for the operator to move his fingers from the home position. Cursor control with the multipurpose keyswitch is easy to learn since the movement of the cursor follows directly from the movement of the key cap. Also, cursor control is more accurate and less time consuming than certain prior art apparatus because fine motor muscles are used to move the key cap. Accordingly, the multipurpose keyswitch of the present invention provides an apparatus for cursor positioning that is easy to use, requires no additional keyboard or desk space, uses fine motor control instead of major muscle movement in its operation, and is accessible from the home position of the keyboard.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a multipurpose cursor control keyswitch according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a multipurpose cursor control keyswitch according to the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system for use with the multipurpose keyswitch of FIGS. 1 and 2.
FIG. 4 is a plan top view of a keyboard that includes a multipurpose cursor control keyswitch according to the present invention.
Turning to FIG. 1, a first embodiment of a multipurpose keyswitch 10 is illustrated. The keyswitch includes a key cap 12 and a reference structure 14 that operate as a standard keyswitch for character entry by vertically depressing key cap 12 along arrow 17. The key cap has a lower portion 16 that is pivotably coupled to the reference structure. This permits the top of the key cap to move in a lateral plane defined by lateral directions 18, 20, 22, and 24. Forward movement along direction 18 selects upward cursor movement, while backward movement along direction 20 selects downward cursor movement. Likewise, movement to the left along direction 22 selects cursor movement to the left, and movement to the right along direction 24 selects cursor movement to the right. Movement of the key cap and reference structure vertically downward selects character entry, which in the illustrated keyswitch is the entry of the letter "F". Character entry may be accomplished by any of the various switch closure methods commonly used in keyboard switches.
Movement of the key cap 12 is sensed by several sensors as a displacement of the lower portion 16 relative to the reference structure 14. The upper surfaces of the lower portion and the reference structure form a plane that is parallel to the lateral plane. Two sensors 26 and 28 sense the forward and backward movement of the key cap. One end of sensor 26 is affixed to the far side of the lower portion of the key cap, and the other end is affixed to the reference structure directly opposite. One end of sensor 28 is affixed to the near side of the lower portion, and the other end is affixed to the reference structure directly opposite. Sensors 26 and 28 are responsive to the magnitude of the gap between the lower portion and the reference structure. When the key cap is moved forward along direction 18, sensor 26 measures a smaller gap and sensor 28 measures a larger gap than before. When the key cap is moved backward along direction 20, sensor 26 measures a larger gap and sensor 28 measures a smaller gap than before. The displacement of the lower portion with respect to the reference structure, and thus the forward and backward movement of the key cap, is sensed by sensors 26 and 28. Sensors 26 and 28 generate analog signals that are proportional to the magnitude of the lateral force on the key cap along directions 18 and 20. These signals are conveyed to a signal conditioning circuit through wires 30 and 32.
Similarly, sensors 34 and 36 sense movement of the key cap to the right and left. One end of sensor 34 is affixed to the left side of the lower portion of the key cap, and the other end is affixed to the reference structure directly opposite. One end of sensor 36 is affixed to the right side of the lower portion, and the other end is affixed to the reference structure directly opposite. Sensors 34 and 36 are responsive to the magnitude of the gap between the lower portion and the reference structure. When the key cap is moved to the left along direction 22, sensor 34 measures a smaller gap and sensor 36 measures a larger gap than before. When the key cap is moved to the right along direction 24, sensor 34 measures a larger gap and sensor 36 measures a smaller gap than before. Sensors 34 and 36 generate analog signals that are proportional to the magnitude of the lateral force on the key cap along directions 22 and 24. These signals are conveyed to the signal conditioning circuit through wires 38 and 40.
Sensors 26, 28, 34, and 36 are preferably strain gauges in the illustrated first embodiment. Clearly, though, other sensors that are responsive to the movement of the key cap could be utilized. Other sensors that could be used include pressure sensors or other force sensitive devices adapted for sensing the movement or position of the key cap.
A second embodiment of a multipurpose keyswitch is illustrated in FIG. 2. This embodiment includes a key cap 50 and a reference structure 42 as did the first embodiment. In addition, a central support shaft 54 is provided to couple the key cap to the reference structure and character entry is achieved by vertically depressing key cap 50 along arrow 55. The lower end of shaft 54 is affixed to the reference structure, while the upper end is affixed to the underside of the key cap. Shaft 54 is flexible enough to permit movement of the key cap in the lateral plane defined by lateral directions 56, 58, 60, and 62. Movement of the key cap is detected by sensors 64 and 66, which are coupled to shaft 54. Sensors 64 and 66 are electrically connected to the signal conditioning circuit through wires 68 and 70. Sensors 64 and 66 are preferably strain gauges, and are responsive to bending of shaft 54. Sensor 64 is operable for detecting the bending of the shaft that results from the forward and backward movement of the key cap along directions 56 and 58. Similarly, sensor 66 is operable for detecting the bending of the shaft that results from movement of the key cap to the left and right along directions 60 and 62. The cross-section of shaft 54 is preferably square in shape, with its sides aligned with the lateral directions. Additional sensors may be placed on the shaft opposite sensors 64 and 66 to increase sensitivity.
A block diagram of the control system for use with the multipurpose keyswitch is illustrated in FIG. 3. Electrical signals from the keyswitch sensors 80 are indicative of the movement of the key cap. If strain gauges are used as the sensing elements, these electrical signals will be analog voltages having signal strengths that are proportional to the lateral force on the key cap. These signals are processed by a signal conditioning circuit 82 to convert them to a digital format, and are then input to a central processing unit 84. One of the functions of the central processing unit (CPU) is to control the display of CRT 86 according to a system program.
The CPU positions the cursor on the CRT according to the signals generated by the keyswitch sensors. Cursor positioning is accomplished by the CPU according to a system program executed by the CPU. Any of several different methods of moving the cursor can be utilized by the system program. For example, it may be desirable to move the cursor either horizontally or vertically, but not diagonally. If so, the system program can select the strongest signal from the keyswitch sensors and ignore other weaker signals. Another example of cursor movement may be to provide a variable speed cursor movement that depends upon the magnitude as well as the direction of the forces on the key cap. In a third example, diagonal movement of the cursor at forty-five degrees may be desirable in addition to horizontal and vertical movement. Diagonal movement of the cursor can be directed by the system program if one horizontal and one vertical signal are roughly equal in magnitude. By modification of the system program, several different methods of moving the cursor can be provided, all of which utilize the same sensor signals.
It may be desirable for the use of the cursor positioning capabilities of the multipurpose keyswitch to be activated by first closing an additional keyswitch on keyboard 88. If so, the system program in the CPU examines the output signals of the keyboard to determine whether the additional keyswitch has been closed, and if so, positions the cursor according to the signals generated by the keyswitch sensors.
Referring now to FIG. 4, there is shown an alpha-numeric keyboard 100 with the keys arranged in a standard "QWERT" configuration. In this configuration, the typist is taught to start with the fingers positioned on the keys of the home row 102 having the index finger of the left and right hands initially on the "F" and "J" keys, respectively. In the preceeding discussion, the "F" key was selected for incorporation of the multipurpose cursor control keyswitch according to the present invention. This is advantageous for several reasons. It is in the home row and it is positioned to be utilized by the left index finger. That is, it is located where one of the users fingers will be a large percentage of the time and beneath one of the users fingers for which one has the best small muscle control. Thus, the cursor can be moved rapidly without having to move ones hand and eyes to another portion of the keyboard and back again, which is time and major muscle usage intensive.
From the above description, it will be apparent that the invention disclosed herein provides a novel and advantageous apparatus for cursor positioning. As will be understood by those familiar with the art, the invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential characteristics thereof. Accordingly, the disclosure of the present invention is intended to be illustrative, but not limiting, of the scope of the invention, which is set forth in the following claims.
1. A keyboard system for operator entry of characters and control functions to a computer and computer display or the like, said keyboard system comprising:
a plurality of, finger tip sized, alpha-numeric character keys organized in a preset pattern wherein:
each key includes a vertically displaceable key cap having a corresponding alpha-numeric designation assigned thereto, and detection means coupled thereto for detecting vertical displacement of the key; and
at least one of said plurality of alpha-numeric keys includes mounting means for permitting lateral motion in any direction, and for said at least one alpha-numeric key the corresponding detection means also detects lateral displacement thereof; and
processor means coupled to the individual detection means of each of said plurality of alpha-numeric character keys for intitiating a signal corresponding to the alpha-numeric designation assigned to any key for which vertical displacement was detected, and for intitiating cursor control signals to position the cursor on the computer display in response to lateral displacement of such a key.
2. A keyboard system as in claim 1 wherein said plurality of alpha-numeric keys are laid out in a standard QWERTY typewriter keyboard pattern.
3. A keyboard system as in claim 1 wherein said at least one of said plurality of alpha-numeric keys is in one of the positions of the home row.
4. A keyboard system as in claim 2 wherein said at least one key is in the position to be actuated by the index finger of one hand of the operator.
5. A keyboard system as in claim 1 wherein:
each key includes a reference structure that moves vertically during character entry; and
the detection means of said at least one key includes at least two sensors coupled to the said key cap for sensing lateral movement of the key cap with respect to the reference structure to control the movement of said cursor in response thereto.
6. A keyboard system as in claim 5 wherein said key cap includes a lower portion that is pivotably coupled to said reference structure, and wherein said sensors are coupled between said key cap and said reference structure and sense the relative displacement therebetween.
7. A keyboard system as in claim 6 wherein the lower portion of said key cap includes a first surface coplanar with said lateral plane and said reference structure includes a second surface adjacent to and coplanar with said first surface, and wherein said sensors are coupled between said first and second surfaces.
8. A keyboard system as in claim 7 wherein said sensors are orthogonally positioned in a plane that is parallel to said lateral plane such that a first of said sensors indicates lateral movement of said key cap in a first lateral direction and a second of said sensors indicates lateral movement of said key cap in a second lateral direction, where said first and second lateral directions are orthogonal.
9. A keyboard system as in claim 8 wherein said sensors include four strain gauges with two of said strain gauges being positioned colinearly along said first lateral direction at opposite sides of said key cap, and with the other two of said strain gauges being positioned colinearly along said second lateral direction at opposite sides of said key cap.
10. A keyboard as in claim 5 wherein said key cap includes a central mounting shaft affixed at its lower end to said reference structure, and wherein said sensors are affixed to said shaft and are operable for sensing the bending thereof in response to lateral movement of said key cap.
11. A keyboard system as in claim 10 wherein said shaft is square in cross-section and has four sides, and wherein said sensors comprise four strain gauges with each of said strain gauges being coupled to said shaft along one of said four sides.
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Date of Patent: Jul 14, 1987
Assignee: Tektronix, Inc. (Beaverton, OR)
Inventors: David H. Straayer (Colton, OR), Patrick J. Franz (Colton, OR), Eugene F. Lynch (Portland, OR)
Primary Examiner: John W. Caldwell, Sr.
Assistant Examiner: Ruffin B. Cordell
Attorneys: Allston L. Jones, Robert S. Hulse
Current U.S. Class: 340/711; 340/709; 340/706; Key-board Having Multiple-character, Multiple-movement Keys (400/485)
International Classification: H01H 2500;


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We examine the impact on returns, risk and liquidity of stocks in the Asia Pacific markets when included into and deleted from the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index over the period 2002–2010. Using an event study methodology, we test five existing hypotheses and two new ones, called the ''sustainability taste hypothesis'' and ''sustainability redundancy hypothesis'', which we developed. Consistent with the ''sustainability redundancy hypothesis'', we find that both index addition and index deletion stocks experience a significant decline in returns, an increase in trading volume, no change in systematic risk and an increase in idiosyncratic risk. This indicates that sustainability matters to Asia Pacific investors, although in a somewhat negative manner.


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Nationwide — An international project called Black Lives, Black Words is continuing their Plays for the People season with five new plays. Dedicated to social justice, the project commissions, develops, and produces bold and unapologetic artistic responses to current social and political issues. Tickets are available online at www.blacklivesblackwords.org/get-tickets
The founders of the project comment, "We're so thrilled about the rest of these plays for our Plays for the People Season. We have a dynamic line-up each written, directed, and most importantly produced by Black artists with a mission to serve the Black community at the heart of our mission. We're bringing a revolution through these hybrid live theatrical and cinematic productions which we hold through Zoom."
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CELL SURFACE is a play about making a play in Zoom about two amazing African-American scientists, Dr. E.E. Just and Dr. Roger Young. Ernest Everett Just was the first Black graduate of Dartmouth. His graduate assistant, while he was a professor at Howard University, was Dr. Roger Young. She was the first Black woman to get a Ph.D. in science from U Penn. This play looks at two actors trying to show seven truncated years of a complex relationship. We look at the relationship of these historical figures, how we know them, and how we show them.
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This is a quick installation guide for LAMMS 10 May 2010 version for Linux cluster and it can be done within 1 hours if you follow this carefully.
Copyright© 2003-2010, Intel Corporation. All rights reserved.
Download these 2 files and untar them, respectively.
In a nutshell, installation procedure consists of 3 steps; (1)FFTW, (2)libs for LAMMPS, (3)LAMMPS itself. And if you use mpiicc and mpiifort, then you don't have to worry about the PATH of MPI package and it will be taken care of automatically.
Even though the latest version of FFTW is 3.2.2, but, unfortunately, LAMMS can not work with it. You better stick to 2.1.5 for now. And I assume you're installing it at /usr/local/fftw-2.1.5 directory.
If you don't have GPU, then exclude gpu package. Otherwise, you will see tons of error message when you compile it.
I assume you're installing lammps at /usr/local/lammps directory.
Once you have gotten this far, just let user know lammps is available at /usr/local/lammps, then they know how to play around it.


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Parents of missing Rexburg children issue statement, attorney says they are 'loving' and 'devoted'
Nate Sunderland and Eric Grossarth, EastIdahoNews.com
Posted: Dec 23, 2019, 6:43 pm |
Updated: Jan 3, 2020, 4:54 pm
Joshua Vallow, left, and Tylee Ryan
REXBURG — A Rexburg attorney representing Chad and Lori Daybell says he is in contact with the couple but has no information regarding the whereabouts or welfare of two of their children — 7-year-old Joshua Vallow and 17-year-old Tylee Ryan.
The children have been missing from Rexburg since September. On Friday, the Rexburg Police Department announced an ongoing search for the kids and said the parents are not cooperating with officers' attempts to check on the welfare of the children. Both Chad and Lori, whose maiden name is Vallow, have been named "persons of interest" in the children's disappearance.
The couple is also connected to two active death investigations involving both of their former spouses — one in Fremont County and another in Maricopa County, Arizona. However, authorities in both jurisdictions say Chad and Lori are not persons of interest or suspects in those cases.
No charges have been filed against Chad or Lori in Idaho or Arizona. So far, Rexburg Police have only indicated they want to talk with the couple to ensure the children are OK.
On Monday, attorney Sean Bartholick, of Rigby, Andrus & Rigby, issued the following statement on the Daybells' behalf:
"Chad Daybell was a loving husband and has the support of his children in this matter. Lori Daybell is a devoted mother and resents assertions to the contrary. We look forward to addressing the allegations once they have moved beyond speculation and rumor."
Chad Daybell and Lori Vallow
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The Daybells and the Preparing A People group
Family members say Chad and Lori Daybell bonded over some common religious beliefs.
Chad is a self-published Latter-day Saint author and owns Spring Creek Books, a publishing company he started with his former wife, Tammy, who died in October.
Many of the books he writes or publishes deal with doomsday situations or near-death experiences. In his autobiography "Living on the Edge of Heaven," Daybell describes his two near-death experiences. On his website, Daybell says he's helped "several prominent people publish books about their own near-death experiences."
Both Chad and Lori were affiliated with a group called Preparing A People, an organization that says its mission is to "help prepare the people of this earth for the second coming of Jesus Christ." On its website, the group says it doesn't represent any church or official church doctrines, policies or positions; however, many associated with Preparing A People and those who speak at their workshops are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Preparing A People hosts several podcasts, a number of which both Chad and Lori have appeared on together over the past year to discuss their religious beliefs.
As of Monday morning, those podcasts were removed and the website posted a statement:
"We considered Chad Daybell a good friend, but have since learned of things we had no idea about. … We did not know Lori as well as we thought we knew Chad," the statement reads. "In light of current concerning media reports and ongoing criminal investigations regarding the recent death of Lori Vallow's previous husband in Arizona, and the sudden death of Chad Daybell's previous wife in Idaho, and with new reports of Lori's missing children and the death of Lori's brother-in-law, and the unknown whereabouts of Chad and Lori, we feel it inappropriate to not (sic) promote any media content that may feature or contain references to either Chad Daybell or Lori Vallow."
Michael James, the website operator, says Chad was a popular speaker at some of their events.
"He was one of our best speakers, and people really trusted him, (but) Chad evidently had some strange ideas about things we didn't know about," James said. "Occasionally, that happens, and when it does, you need to break with them."
Two members of Lori's extended family, Kay Vallow Woodcock of Louisiana and Brandon Boudreaux of Arizona have spoken to multiple national news outlets about Chad and Lori's involvement with the group. Woodcock said Lori's behavior radically changed after becoming affiliated with the group.
Both told EastIdahoNews.com they believe involvement with Preparing A People, which they call a cult, led to the suspicious deaths of Chad and Lori's former spouses.
"I don't want to attack anyone's beliefs … but when you look at the fruit that's come from this group and its beliefs … it certainly, from my mind, doesn't come from God," said Boudreaux. He said his ex-wife, Lori Daybell's niece, also joined the group. He claims in interviews and on social media that several months ago, someone tried to kill him by shooting at him.
James strongly denies the characterization that his group is a cult and says it is offensive to describe it as such.
"I have no idea what Chad and Lori did in their spare time, but Preparing A People is not a cult," James said. "It's just LDS people that go to conferences."
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Active death investigations
The Fremont County Sheriff's Office is investigating the suspicious death of Chad's former wife, Tammy Daybell, who was 49 when she died.
She worked as a school librarian in Rexburg and Sugar City and was found deceased in her Salem home Oct. 19. Her death was believed to be from natural causes, according to a Rexburg Police Department news release, and she was buried shortly after in Springville, Utah.
But recently, questions were raised about her death and Fremont County Sheriff's deputies had her remains exhumed Dec. 11. The Utah Office of the Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy, but the results of that investigation have not been released. On Friday, Rexburg police indicated they believed the death was related to the disappearance of Joshua and Tylee, but they did not specify how.
Fremont County Sheriff Len Humphries could not be reached for comment Monday.
The Chandler Arizona Police Department is investigating the death of Charles Anthony Vallow, the estranged husband of Lori. On July 11, Vallow was shot and killed by Lori's brother, Alexander L. Cox, in a family fight.
Charles Vallow | Linkedin profile photo
According to Fox10 in Phoenix police in Chandler say first responders found Vallow with two gunshot wounds in the chest. Investigators told reporters the estranged couple began arguing when Cox stepped in, and a physical fight ensued. Vallow reportedly hit Cox with a baseball bat, and investigators believe Cox fatally shot him.
Cox died Dec. 12 in Gilbert, Arizona. His death and Vallow's are active cases and are under investigation, the Chandler Police Department told EastIdahoNews.com on Monday.
Authorities believe Chad and Lori were married several weeks after the death of Tammy Daybell.
'In pretty serious danger'
Local authorities became involved in the investigation Nov. 26 after out-of-state family members contacted the department requesting a welfare check on Joshua, Lori's adopted son with special needs. Police went to their home at 565 Pioneer Road in Rexburg after relatives said they hadn't spoken to Joshua since September.
The children were not at the home during the check, and Rexburg Police Chief Shane Turman said the parents lied about their whereabouts.
"They've told us several stories about where the children are, but when we investigate, the children don't exist where they say they should," Turman said Friday. "We don't know where they are at, but we think they are in pretty serious danger."
The next day, Arizona authorities contacted Rexburg Police regarding a cell phone ping at the same Rexburg address, according to a Madison County Sheriff's Office log. The log states it was in relation to a missing child case. Rexburg Police Capt. Gary Hagen told EastIdahoNews.com the call also had to do with the Arizona death investigations.
Following the request, Rexburg Police executed search warrants at the home. Investigators determined the Daybells abruptly left the house and city. Police do not believe the children were with them when they took off.
Hagen said investigators are unaware of how Daybell and Vallow left Rexburg – whether by car or airplane.
"We've been digging into that, and that's still part of the whole investigation," Hagen said.
Kennedy Elementary School in Rexburg Idaho where Joshua Vallow was last seen on Sept. 23. | Eric Grossarth, EastIdahoNews.com
According to a Rexburg Police news release, Joshua was last seen at Kennedy Elementary School on Sept. 23. Tylee was last seen that month as well.
Police did not comment on why the school did not report Joshua's absence and why the children had not been reported missing to any law enforcement agency. Investigators are still searching for any information regarding the children and the Daybells.
Joshua is a 7-year-old with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 4 feet tall and weighs 50 pounds. Tylee is a 17-year-old with blond hair and blue eyes. She is 5 feet tall and weighs 160 pounds.
Lori Vallow Daybell is 46 years old, and has blond hair and blue eyes. She weighs 125 pounds and is 5 feet, 6 inches tall. Chad Daybell is 51 years old, and has brown hair and blue eyes. He weighs 230 pounds and is 6 feet, 3 inches tall.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the children since September is asked to contact the Rexburg Police Department, at (208) 359-3000, or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), at (800) THE-LOST.
The townhomes located at 565 Pioneer Road in Rexburg where police conducted a welfare check and served a search warrant in connection to the missing person cases of Joshua Vallow and Tylee Ryan. | Eric Grossarth, EastIdahoNews.com


There are two strange aspects of this situation.
There are two strange aspects to this situation.
I haven't thought through all the subtle aspects of this question.
I haven't thought through all the subtle aspects to this question.
But I can't quite put my finger on a precise rule for when to use which one. Is there one?
When using aspect in a sentence, you can't use 'to' for showing possession, instead use 'of'.
Moreover, the time horizon is another important aspect to take into consideration. [it doesn't show any possession here].
Note that your 3rd and 4th examples are vice versa here. Same rules can be applied as I told about your 1st and 2nd example.
What's the difference between "content" and "contented"?
Is there any difference between "I'm sat" and "I'm sitting"?


The front page shows the: "Ruins of the Church of the Compania, at Santiago, Chili, After the Conflagration". Inside has a full page: "Snowy Morning--On Picket" showing a Civil War soldier in the cold & snow. A very nice & displayable doublepage centerfold: "Central Park In Winter" shows 11 vignettes including a central image of people ice skating (see), done by Thomas Nast.
Two other pages include several views of ships of war including "The New English Six Hundred-Pounder Armstrong Gun" "Launch of Her Majesty's Screw Steamship 'Minotaur'..." "The United States Gun-Boat 'Eutaw' " "Longitudinal Section of Submarine Batter" and "Rebel Submarine Battery".
The back page has a political cartoon showing Jefferson Davis captioned: "Cold Comfort". This issue also has the 2nd installment of "A White Hand and a Black Thumb", by Henry Spicer, originally published by Charles Dickens' in All the Year Round.


The game started with KES winning the tip off, resulting in a quick basket by KES15 after an assist by KES7. On the ensuing possession St Benedict College (SBC) hit a quick three from their leading wingman SBC15. It was end to end stuff with both sides trading baskets so the game was living up to expectations. On the following possession KES7 stole the ball from SBC6 only to be chased down on the break and miss a layup attempt, the very next SBC possession KES7 stole the ball once more and made sure this time after a smooth crossover. SBC would miss their next two midrange jumpers on offence and KES20 cleans up the offensive glass for two more. Score at this point: 6-2 KES.
KES7 opened the 3rd quarter period by threading through the defense and going up and under to level the scores early. Timeout by SBC coached by U20 National team coach James Mthethwa. The intensity quickly picks up at 37-36 and KES21 ups the ante by hitting a 3 pointer to put the Red up by 4. SBC picks up the pressure by pressing KES and KES21 makes one of two FT. 41- 40 KES. KES14 splits the double team to assist KES15 cutting in the line for 2 easy points. KES14 makes sure of 2 FT and on the very next possession KES steals the ball, breaks the press and KES15 picks up a bounce pass in the key to earn another 2 points off the pretty pass and up and under lay up. SBC would not let up and continued to barrage back into the game trading baskets with KES.
In overtime of this 4x10minute stop start game both sides seemed exhausted after a nerve wrecking regulation period. In over time KES seemed to have more in the tank as SBC would only come up with 1 point in the 5 minute over time period. The defense was intense on both sides but consecutive fast breaks led by KES25 would see KES25 drawing two hard fouls by the SBC defense. He scored ½ from the line but KES23 came up with a huge offensive rebound and tip in to give KES the momentum. KES25 hits 2/2 FT and KEs14 comes up with a big and1 layup. The game seemed to be over before one last stamp on the big win for KES. KES15 brings the ball up coast to coast and kicks it out to KES25 for the buzzer beating 3 pointer to end the game.


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National Highways Authority of India
The National Highways Authority of India was constituted by an act of Parliament, the National Highways Authority of India Act,1988. It is responsible for the development, maintenance and management of National Highways entrusted to it and for matters connected or incidental thereto. The Authority was operationalised in Feb, 1995.
Stop work, HP pollution board tells highways authority
Following The Indian Express report, building of Pinjore road put on hold, debris disposal gets priority The Himachal Pradesh Pollution Control Board (HPPCB) has asked the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to immediately stop work on the Pinjore-Shimla highway.
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India's electricity needs and plan for addition of generation capacity
India has been facing shortage of electricity for almost a decade. According to the Central Electricity Authority (CEA), during the financial year 2008-09, the Indian utilities could supply 689 billion kWh of electricity against requirement of 774 billion kWh, which represents shortfall of about 11.0%.
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Hydroelectricity
West Bengal's wetlands under threat
WEST Bengal chief minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee signed a much-hyped deal with the Salim Group of Indonesia for investments up to Rs 20,000 crore in infrastructure development on July 31. Billed
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Brazil may end up attaining economic development at the cost of the environment. A team of scientists who analysed the implications of a proposed us $40 billion project called
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The East Coast Road to ecological disaster
Work on the Madras Cuddalore stretch of the East Coast Road has been suspended following objections that construction had begun without the required environmental clearance
Easier to mine
A MEF proposal wants to do away with environmental clearance for small scale mining
Ministry of Environment and Forests
Small Scale Industry
EC gives in to Britain
IN A CASE of weak-kneed capitulation, the European Community has dropped five of the seven environmental cases against Britain. The cases dropped include enquiry into the environmental impact of a
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Stuck for 9 months, hi-tech turbine set to move
India's most hi-tech power turbine is finally expected to be liberated from a narrow hill road between Mumbai and Nashik on Tuesday, almost nine months after it got embarrassingly stuck on its way to


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Science and Planning Manager – Great Southern Landscapes
Dr Blair Parsons
Blair holds a PhD in Zoology from the University of Western Australia and has over 20 years of experience in ecological research, management and consultancy working across much of Western Australia.
As Greening Australia's Science and Planning Manager in Western Australia, Blair leads a team of highly skilled staff in the planning, design, innovation, improvement and monitoring of ecological restoration as well as strategy and research.
Blair is passionate about accelerating positive environmental change and seeing Greening Australia's restoration efforts generate multiple benefits for biodiversity, people and productivity based on sound science. His specialisations and research experience include landscape and restoration ecology, terrestrial vertebrate ecology, Conservation Action Planning, biodiversity offsets, threatened species monitoring and conservation management, GIS and habitat and distribution modelling.
Prior to joining Greening Australia, Blair led an ecological consultancy team, conducting biodiversity surveys, threatened species monitoring programmes, environmental impact assessments and biodiversity offsets. His previous roles have also included working for CSIRO as part of a collaborative research team focused on applying conservation theory to the environment, and as a Spatial Ecologist for the Australian Wildlife Conservancy. Blair maintains strong links across a range of sectors including academia, government, industry, consultancy and natural resource management.
Collectively, we have a responsibility in Australia to ensure that our incredible biodiversity is valued, conserved and restored. With Greening Australia, I am fortunate to be able to collaborate and work with amazing people across a vast range of landscapes to further this mission and achieve genuine biodiversity gains.


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It is from the Circumdati section. Aspergillus persii produces xanthomegnin and ochratoxin A.

Growth and morphology

A. persii has been cultivated on both Czapek yeast extract agar (CYA) plates and Malt Extract Agar Oxoid® (MEAOX) plates. The growth morphology of the colonies can be seen in the pictures below.

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Amana's heat and heat lineup encompasses everything from heat pumps to air conditioners. Among these products, the Amana Quiet Zone room air conditioner, model number 14M13tA, is a through-the-wall, high-capacity model originally offered in 2000.
Failure to function may indicate a power failure; assess your home's electrical service panel to get a blown fuse or tripped breaker. If the 14M13tA seems to power down when the thermostat is turned down or if you rapidly turn the air conditioner in "Fan Only" to "heat" manner, do not fret; this unit's compressor lockout enforces a three-minute time delay in instances such as this to extend the life of the compressor.
To ensure cool airflow, remove any obstructions — such as drapes or furniture placed too closely to the unit — in the air conditioner's indoor front grille. Also, check the outdoor louvers and eliminate hand debris such as leaves or twigs. If your unit outputs odd smells during heat, put an algaecide tablet in the outdoor side of the base pan. Especially when installed in a ocean-side environment, mold, mildew or algae may form around the 14M13tA, reducing its lifespan and causing scents.
If your unit conducts warm, a dirty filter may be to blame. Remove the filter, located beneath the indoor front grille, by gripping its grip and sliding it out toward the lefthand. Clean the filter with a vacuum cleaner or warm, soapy water, then reinstall it after allowing it to air dry completely in the case. Amana recommends cleaning your filter once per week during routine operation to keep optimum cooling system.
When simple troubleshooting does not do the trick, speak to the technicians in Amana. Call the company's main customer service line or the client affairs department of its heating Boston repair specialists Sacramento repair specialists and cooling section. You may submit a query via the online submission form in Amana's heat and heat site, or engage in live chat with a customer service agent. Because the 14M13tA originally had been manufactured in 2000, the manufacturer's warranty no longer covers the cost of repair.


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Theresa Elizabeth "Teri" Polo (* 1. Juni 1969 in Dover, Delaware) ist eine US-amerikanische Schauspielerin.

Leben und Karriere
Mit 16 verließ Polo die Highschool, um sich ganz ihrer schauspielerischen Karriere zu widmen. Zunächst trat sie in Werbespots für Jeans auf.

Bekannt wurde sie an der Seite von Ben Stiller in der Komödie Meine Braut, ihr Vater und ich. Während das Sequel Meine Frau, ihre Schwiegereltern und ich in den Kinos lief, ließ sie sich auch für den Playboy ablichten (Februar 2005). Ansonsten ist sie überwiegend in TV-Produktionen zu sehen. 2005 bis 2006 hatte sie als Ehefrau des von Jimmy Smits gespielten demokratischen Präsidentschaftskandidaten eine der Hauptrollen in der sechsten und siebten Staffel der Polit-Serie The West Wing – Im Zentrum der Macht. Ab Juni 2013 übernahm sie die Hauptrolle der Stef Foster in der ABC-Family-Fernsehserie The Fosters.

Polo war von 1997 bis zur Scheidung 2003 mit dem Fotografen Anthony Moore verheiratet und hat mit ihm einen Sohn (* 2002). Ein Jahr später traf sie auf dem Set eines Videos den Schlagzeuger Jamie Wollam und lebt seitdem mit ihm zusammen. Die beiden haben eine gemeinsame Tochter (* 2007).

Filmografie (Auswahl)
 1990: Das Phantom der Oper (The Phantom of the Opera, Fernsehfilm)
 1991: Born to Ride
 1991: Mystery Date – Eine geheimnisvolle Verabredung (Mystery Date)
 1993: Das Geisterhaus (The House of the Spirits)
 1993: Aspen
 1994: Golden Gate
 1994–1995: Ausgerechnet Alaska (Northern Exposure, Fernsehserie, 13 Episoden)
 1996: The Arrival – Die Ankunft (The Arrival)
 1998: A Father for Brittany (Fernsehfilm)
 2000: Frasier (Fernsehserie, Episode 8x06)
 2000: Meine Braut, ihr Vater und ich (Meet the Parents)
 2001: Tödliches Vertrauen (Domestic Disturbance)
 2001: The Unsaid – Lautlose Schreie (The Unsaid)
 2003: Jenseits aller Grenzen (Beyond Borders)
 2004: Meine Frau, ihre Schwiegereltern und ich (Meet the Fockers)
 2005–2006: The West Wing – Im Zentrum der Macht (The West Wing, Fernsehserie, 18 Episoden)
 2007: Full of It – Lügen werden wahr (Full of It)
 2008, 2014: Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Fernsehserie, 2 Episoden)
 2009: The Storm – Die große Klimakatastrophe (The Storm, Zweiteiler)
 2009: The Hole – Wovor hast Du Angst? (The Hole)
 2009: Ghost Whisperer – Stimmen aus dem Jenseits (Ghost Whisperer, Fernsehserie, Episoden 4x12–4x13)
 2009: Das Haus der Verfluchten (The Beacon)
 2009: Monk (Fernsehserie, Episode 8x13)
 2010: Meine Frau, unsere Kinder und ich (Little Fockers)
 2011: Castle (Fernsehserie, Episode 3x23 Ganz schön tot)
 2011: We Have Your Husband
 2012: A Taste of Romance (Fernsehfilm)
 2012: Der Engel von nebenan (Christmas Angel, Fernsehfilm)
 2012: Das Weihnachtsherz – Das Geschenk meines Lebens (The Christmas Heart, Fernsehfilm)
 2012: Criminal Minds (Fernsehserie, Episode 7x17)
 2012: Beyond – Die rätselhafte Entführung der Amy Noble (Beyond)
 2013: Final Recourse
 2013–2018: The Fosters (Fernsehserie, 104 Episoden)
 2014: A Bit of Bad Luck
 2014: Book of Love – Ein Bestseller zum Verlieben (Authors Anonymous)
 2014: The Christmas Shepherd (Fernsehfilm)
 2015: Love, Again (Fernsehfilm)
 2015: Romantically Speaking (Fernsehfilm)
 2016: JL Ranch
 2016: Outlaws and Angels
 2016: Living with Models (Fernsehserie, 2 Episoden)
 2016: Royal Pains (Fernsehserie, 2 Folgen)
 2019: Deadly Switch
 2019: The Bravest Knight (Fernsehserie, 8 Episoden, Stimme von Saylor)
 seit 2019: Good Trouble (Fernsehserie)
 2020: All for Nikki
 2020: JL Family Ranch – The Wedding Gift
 2021: Fourth Grade
 2021: The Ravine
 2021: Four Cousins and A Christmas
 2021: Ein großer Sprung (The Big Leap, Fernsehserie)
 2022: Navy CIS (NCIS, Fernsehserie, 2 Folgen)

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LESSO SHARE FROM WEBSITE A OCOPIABLE CAN BE DOWNLOADED Used to, be used to, get used to by Abigail Kollas 1. Underline the parts of the text that answer the questions below.... I am getting used to waking up early. NOTE: " be used to " and " get used to " are used with the gerund (the -ing form of the verb) while "used to" is used with the infinitive (the basic form of the verb).
"Get used to it" Senate projections, Autumn 2018 The Australia Institute's conducts a quarterly poll of Senate voting intention. Our analysis shows that... May be freely copied for personal or classroom use. Be Used To Exercise 1 Make sentences using 'be used to + verb-ing' or 'be used to + noun / pronoun'.
Used to & Be/Get Used To (10 Questions) - From a collection of English grammar worksheets, handouts and printables for English language and English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers and instructors to use in the classroom or other teaching environment.... A collection of downloadable worksheets, exercises and activities to teach Get used to, shared by English language teachers.
Next Page - Dialogue Unit 61: Get / Be Used to: Get / Be used to. Be used to. Be used to is used to show previous experience and familiarity with a certain situation.
I am getting used to waking up early. NOTE: " be used to " and " get used to " are used with the gerund (the -ing form of the verb) while "used to" is used with the infinitive (the basic form of the verb).


When two cultures come together in harmonic fusion on an interior design project, amazing things can happen! We know from experience that the result will be anything but conventional, as proved by the renovation of this traditional residence by the shores of Lake Comabbio in Italy. The home of Dutch born designer Marjolein Bartelmann, who has lived in Italy with her family for some 20 years, is the subject of this outstanding design intervention. As a DIY project, she was in the unique position of understanding the needs of her family, which she interpreted within the cool contemporary functionality of an interior warmed by the soft Italian elegance, which has become part and parcel of her world and her being.
When defining the design aesthetic of the renovation project, she remained true to her heritage and her Mediterranean home, through a blend of the old and the new, of found objects and distressed surface, side by side with spectacular designer light fittings and carefully curated objects. On the ground floor level, the kitchen, living space and office follow very different lines, according to their uses. The kitchen is the heart of the home with an old rustic table taking centre stage beside the unexpected choice of contrasting plastic chairs, 'Louis Ghost' by Kartell. One wall is of raw brick, another is a blackboard and the other painted white, something for everyone which adds an exciting element to this family space. The living room is quite formal in comparison, starkly contemporary through the oversized 'Po' standard lamp of Cappellini and the retro iron radiator under the painted white beams of the traditional ceiling.
The office space exudes a rustic element and a family friendly wall of chalked messages and photo board, both of which may be changed at will, as the entire family contributes to the decoration, expressing their individual personalities in the process. On the upper level, each of the bedrooms holds its own attraction through the experimental stripping back of the walls, exposing the history of paintwork which has covered them throughout the ages. Particularly successful is the room of daughter Noa, the surfaces of which have taken on the look of the wall murals of the grand Italian palaces, enhanced by the bright magenta Artecnica light 'Midsummer Light' and a sweet chair upholstered in Missoni velvet, lucky girl! A stunning makeover beautifully executed in a personal style, only possible through a DIY project.


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@White Walls in SF. Megan also swings through The Shooting Gallery as well for a look at "Curiosa Natura" works by Patrick Segui.
We're pretty excited about this young SF artist. We're pretty sure you will be too.


Shootin' and killin'… don't knock it till you try it! Why can't we go back to the days of the Wild West? Back then you were known by how fast your hand was and you didn't have to take any crap from anyone. If you were quick enough you could do anything you wanted… and lets not forget you would always get the girl in the end… and something about the sunset.


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Report: Air marshals hired despite past offenses
PUBLISHED: August 31, 2004 at 10:37 a.m. | UPDATED: July 16, 2021 at 1:06 a.m.
"Many federal air marshals were granted access to classified information after displaying questionable judgment, irresponsibility and emotionally unstable behavior," Inspector General Clark Kent Ervin said in a report released yesterday. Asa Hutchinson, the department's undersecretary, disagreed with the report's conclusions. In a written response, Hutchinson said new standards and guidelines have been set for determining whether applicants are suitable to be air marshals, whose job is primarily guarding planes while they are in flight. Thousands of air marshals were rushed into service after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The exact number is classified and the marshals travel undercover, but pilots say they guard only a small percentage of daily flights. The Federal Air Marshal Service moved to the Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement from the Transportation Security Administration in November. Disciplinary problems with the air marshals arose in 2003. Managers within the Federal Air Marshal Service subsequently reviewed the files of 161 applicants and found that some had been given pre-hiring top-secret clearances despite financial, employment and criminal problems in the past, the report said. Of 161 cases, 62 had been accused of domestic violence or assault, drunken driving or sexual harassment, and half of those were arrested at least twice in the past decade. Others had filed for bankruptcy in the last seven years, misused government resources, been fired or suspended in previous jobs. None of the 161 were subsequently hired, said Dave Adams, a spokesman for the air marshal service. Ervin's report said 104 air marshals who had been granted security clearances had been involved in 155 cases of misconduct when they worked for the Bureau of Prisons previously. Offenses included falling asleep on duty, verbal abuse, breach of security, physical abuse of an inmate and misuse of government property and credit cards. Adams said the service began reviewing background checks of all air marshals before the report came out to make sure they meet a higher standard appropriate for law enforcement officers. Ervin's report also said discipline is sometimes lax in the air marshal service. Between February and October 2002, there were 753 documented reports of sleeping on duty, lying, testing positive for alcohol or illegal drugs while on the job or losing weapons, the report said. In many cases, air marshals were suspended with pay. Federal airport screeners would have been fired or suspended without pay for similar offenses, the report said. "Since air marshals are weapon-carrying law enforcement officers, they can and should be held to a standard of conduct at least as high as that of screeners." Hutchinson said many accusations of misconduct were less severe — for example, for rudeness or tardiness — than the inspector general reported. He said 101 air marshals were fired between March 2002 and March 2004. Thirty-two more quit rather than be fired, he said. However, Hutchinson agreed that two air marshals found to have used marijuana probably should have been fired faster. The two marshals were placed on leave in May and June 2003 but were paid through January 2004. On the Net: Homeland Security Department: http://www.dhs.gov


Kolette… 100 glassine bags for $10….is a good price. Did you get them on line? What size are they? Could you share where you bought the bags? Thanks so much!
Thanx for sharing…. so doing this!
any chance you can share info about your unvites? they are darling!!! this idea is perfection!
I have updated the post with the invite information! You'll love the activity!
Love all the Activity Day Girl ideas I'm finding here!!!! You are a lifesaver.
can I please get an example of the short talk on what we cary in our life bags? thank you so much this idea is awesome!
I don't have that talk – the Primary counselor over activity days gave it and so I don't have a copy. It was very simple – just the idea that we all carry things with us….phones are in our bags, lip gloss, etc. But what are the most important things to be carrying? Testimony of the gospel, relationship with our family, gratitude, understanding of the Savior….etc.
That would work perfectly for this activity.
Love this idea!! I'm so excited to use it this year. Thank you!
I have Illustrator on my computer…any chance you could share the invitation with me? I understand if you would rather not but it is just so darn cute! 🙂 Thanks!
I love this idea! I have illustrator and wondered if you could email a copy of the invite? Thx!
Love your ideas! Thank you for sharing! We are going to have a mother/daughter activity this month and will have the girls bring a bag that represents their mother. a talent their mother enjoys, something they have learned from their mother, and something they enjoy doing with their mother. The mothers will come prepared to share just as you did. We will share the Elder Cook story and a super short concluding thought and then have bags of popcorn! Thank you for sharing your talents with us!
Can you send me the Illustrator file also? I have Illustrator and would love to not have to recreate a beautiful invitation!
Jennifer – I don't have the illustrator file to share. So sorry.
To make the banner, I just used pink cardstock and cut it into triangles. Then I placed some things on the cardstock and lightly spray painted over them with white. After I painted them I removed the "mask" (large cardstock circles, a pattern cut from my Silhouette, painter's tape for stripes, coins, whatever). Then I just folded over the top of the triangles and stapled them to a ribbon to hang.
What Elder Cool story? Did I miss something? This looks awesome!
Shamelessly we are copying your idea almost word for word! This is fabulous. Can't wait for our recognition night, our girls are going to love it!! We chose red/green as our colors as our night is just 5 days before Christmas and the invites turned out adorable.Thank you so much for sharing your ideas!


Twitter has launched "premium full-archive search endpoint", a premium product for developers that will provide them access to the full Twitter archive, including the first tweet from its CEO Jack Dorsey in 2016.
Starting Friday, the full archive search endpoint is available in beta for the developers' community.
This is the first time that this data is available outside of site's enterprise application programming interface (API), the company said in a statement.
"Like the premium 30-day search endpoint, we want to give you greater access to Twitter history, and we want to make it easy to innovate and to grow your solution," the micro-blogging platform added.
The feature works similarly to the 30-day endpoint and supports more complex queries, higher rate limits and other advanced features.
It will also allow developers to experiment with the new API in a free "Sandbox" environment where they can test things with up to 50 requests per month.
Twitter has launched three types of APIs to facilitate this.
Users can visit "Subscriptions" in their developer accounts to manage this new endpoint.
Last year, the site laid out a vision for its API platform and published a public roadmap.
The micro-blogging company committed to give the developer community a unified platform with scalable access to the site's data and more predictability so that they can build businesses with Twitter.
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Gunnedah Shire Council has had a face-lift with the announcement of a new marketing brand this week. The new look includes a bright fingerprint logo, a positioning line "Open New Horizons", and consistent messaging of Gunnedah shire being open to opportunities. The council engaged Kent Woodcock Creative Solutions one year ago to begin developing a blueprint for the new brand roll out, after it was recognised the previous branding was inconsistent. Read also: Gunnedah's deputy mayor Rob Hooke said the council was "really excited to see this project roll out further in the coming months and into the future". "This brand will improve our image, give us focus and open up a new way forward in promoting the Gunnedah shire as a unified entity and a successful place to live, work, invest and prosper," Cr Hooke said. "A fingerprint is what inspired this design because it is our people who make us unique. The fingerprint represents every individual coming together to create our amazing community. "Our brand showcases that when you come to Gunnedah to live, work or play, you will open new horizons." Key members of the community attended numerous workshops and gave their thoughts over the year period on what they believe the shire represents. The brand was officially launched to focus groups involved in the process on Wednesday night, and will be revealed to the wider community at the council's Gunnedah show stand on Saturday, April 27. This launch was the beginning of the process to implement the brand across the shire and the council's buildings, communication channels, and signage. Subscribe to receive all of your local news, for only $2 per week.
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Gunnedah Shire Council has a new brand
Gunnedah Shire Council's economic development manager Charlotte Hoddle and deputy mayor Rob Hooke at the brand launch. Photo: supplied
Gunnedah Shire Council has had a face-lift with the announcement of a new marketing brand this week.
The new look includes a bright fingerprint logo, a positioning line "Open New Horizons", and consistent messaging of Gunnedah shire being open to opportunities.
The council engaged Kent Woodcock Creative Solutions one year ago to begin developing a blueprint for the new brand roll out, after it was recognised the previous branding was inconsistent.
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Gunnedah's deputy mayor Rob Hooke said the council was "really excited to see this project roll out further in the coming months and into the future".
"This brand will improve our image, give us focus and open up a new way forward in promoting the Gunnedah shire as a unified entity and a successful place to live, work, invest and prosper," Cr Hooke said.
"A fingerprint is what inspired this design because it is our people who make us unique. The fingerprint represents every individual coming together to create our amazing community.
"Our brand showcases that when you come to Gunnedah to live, work or play, you will open new horizons."
Key members of the community attended numerous workshops and gave their thoughts over the year period on what they believe the shire represents.
The brand was officially launched to focus groups involved in the process on Wednesday night, and will be revealed to the wider community at the council's Gunnedah show stand on Saturday, April 27.
This launch was the beginning of the process to implement the brand across the shire and the council's buildings, communication channels, and signage.
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Q: How to position buttons? How do I position buttons exactly where I want them to be.
I have a background image set to the main panel. then the 2 buttons are on top next to each other But I want them to be in the center . on top of each other like in a main menu.
I have tried all ways nothing works the closest I am getting is by using Box Layout. Here is the code and image of how it looks. but I need the buttons to be in center.

public Menu() {
    JFrame frame = new JFrame("Fruit Catcher");
    JPanel panel = new JPanel();

    frame.add(panel);

    ImageIcon junglebackground = new ImageIcon("junglebackground.jpg");
    JLabel backgroundimage = new JLabel(junglebackground);

    frame.add(backgroundimage);
    frame.setSize(700,470);
    frame.setResizable(false);
    frame.setVisible(true);

    JPanel buttonPanel = new JPanel();
    buttonPanel.setLayout(new BoxLayout(buttonPanel, BoxLayout.Y_AXIS));

    JButton Play = new JButton("Play");
    JButton Scoreboard = new JButton("Scoreboard");
    Play.setAlignmentX(Component.CENTER_ALIGNMENT);
    JLabel gap = new JLabel("\n");
    Scoreboard.setAlignmentX(Component.CENTER_ALIGNMENT);

    buttonPanel.add(Play);
    buttonPanel.add(gap);
    buttonPanel.add(Scoreboard);

    frame.add(buttonPanel);

}

A: Nest JPanels

*

*Place the buttons in a JPanel that uses GridLayout(0, 1, 0, vertGap) which stands for a grid with a variable number of rows, 1 column, 0 horizontal gaps (since there is only one column) and vertGap vertical gap -- an int value that you must decide on.

*Then place this JPanel into your main JPanel.

*If you want it at the top and centered, you could have the main JPanel simply use its default FlowLayout.

*If you want the image to show through the GridLayout using JPanel, be sure to set it to non-opaque by calling, setOpaque(false).

*Most importantly, read up on how to use layout managers in the Swing tutorials. You can find links to the Swing tutorials and to other Swing resources here: Swing Info.

A: You should further read whatever introduction to swing you had. Later on, they are bound to talk about Layouts, which are ways to define how buttons should be layed out in your window.
What you're describing sounds like you could solve it with some grid layout, but it's hard to guess what exactly you need, so it might be best if you find out yourself.

A: Since you know the background image is larger that the buttons you want to disply, you can use the JLabel as a Container for your buttons. The basic code would be:
JFrame frame = new JFrame("Fruit Catcher");

ImageIcon jungleBackground = new ImageIcon("junglebackground.jpg");
JLabel backgroundImage = new JLabel(junglebackground);
frame.add( backgroundImage)

Now you need to add the buttons to the label. Two options:
Use a BoxLayout on the label:
backgroundImage.setLayout(new BoxLayout(backgroundImage, BoxLayout.Y_AXIS));
backgroundImage.add( Box.createVerticalGlue() );
backgroundImage.add( new JButton("Play") );
backgroundImage.add( Box.createVerticalStrut(20) );
backgroundImage.add( new JButton("Scoreboard") );
backgroundImage.add( Box.createVerticalGlue() );

Read the section from the Swing tutorial on How to Use Box Layout for more information and examples.
Another  choice is to use a GridBagLayout on the label:
backgroundImage.setLayout( new GridBagLayout() );
GridBagConstraints gbc = new GridBagConstraints();

backgroundImage.add(new JButton("Play"), gbc);
gbc.gridy = 1;
gbc.insets = new Insets(10, 0, 0, 0);
backgroundImage.add(new JButton("Scoreboard"), gbc);

Don't forget to read the tutorial for more information about the GridBagConstraints.
Finally, once all the components are added to the frame you would do:
frame.pack();
frame.setResizable(false);
frame.setVisible(true);

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - 10:54
Two more dead babies found in Heerhugowaard home
The bodies of two babies were discovered in a home in Heerhugowaard last month. The woman believed to be the babies' mother committed suicide in a mental health institute where she was staying just days before the gruesome find, news wire ANP reports. The police decided to search the woman's home in Heerhugowaard based on letters found in her room after her suicide. In the letters she wrote about babies she had and killed. According to RTV Noord-Holland, the Netherlands Forensic Institute is investigating when the babies were born, but it is difficult to determine with such young children. The gender of the babies are unknown. The investigation at the Heerhugowaard home ended last week. As the suspect is deceased, the investigation is limited. The police do not believe that there is any connection between this case and the dead babies discovered in Alkmaar and Heerhugowaard in 2014 and 2015.


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We believe in encouraging and fostering the talents of every child, and are committed to ensuring that all are happy and motivated to learn.
Our key goal is to inspire all our students to overcome challenges and encourage them to develop as balanced and successful young learners.
At both our campuses, students with pronounced learning needs may be admitted if their needs can be supported by our Learning Support staff. In cases like these, our experienced team work closely with students and parents to ensure children receive the support they require.
At our primary campus we have a strong EAL programme. We also have part time Speech and Language Therapy and Occupational Therapy on site, which is paid for by parents.
At both campuses, where there are cases of identified needs, we develop Individual Learning Plans, working with students to help them realise their potential. We have experience of meeting the needs of students with speech and language difficulties, specific learning conditions such as Dyslexia or who are on the Autistic spectrum.
At our secondary campus, our Student Wellbeing Team includes pastoral leaders, form tutors, PSHE teachers and a school counsellor who has considerable experience in working with young people in an educational setting.
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UK aviation regulator, The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has today launched its Drone and Model Aircraft Registration and Education Scheme.
The online system allows owners and operators of any drone or model aircraft to meet the new regulation that requires anyone responsible for a drone or model aircraft weighing more than 250g and less than 20kg to be registered.
In addition to the registration, operators must also complete an online theory course as part of the registration.
Drone Pilots who have already obtained a Civil Aviation Certificate, such as commercial operators, are exempt from having to take the online test but must still register their equipment.
To register your drone or model aircraft then visit https://register-drones.caa.co.uk. Failure to register can result in a fine of £1000.
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As part of the registration scheme, the CAA has also launched a "Drones Reunited" scheme which is a platform to help recover the thousands of drones lost in the UK each year.
Jonathan Nicholson, Assistant Director of Communications, CAA, said: "Drones Reunited is a UK-first – an essential service that is only possible thanks to the drone registration scheme that is also launched today. The service is about giving something back to the community, helping responsible drone owners and operators to be reunited with lost drones and continue flying.
"Our aim is for the Drones Reunited platform to become an essential service for the drone community – the first port of call for anyone who has lost, or found, a drone."
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To find out more about Drones Reunited visit https://dronesreunited.uk
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Shamrocks lock playoff spot
The Victoria Shamrocks will face the Coquitlam Adanacs in the first round of playoffs on Saturday
The Victoria Shamrocks will face the Coquitlam Adanacs in the first round of playoffs on Saturday after ending the season with two definitive wins.
The 'Rocks clinched a playoff spot last Friday after defeating rivals the Nanaimo Timbermen 11-7 at home, in what was their biggest game of the season.
The Shamrocks needed one win of their next two games to secure an entry into postseason play.
Victoria's big guns were too much to handle for the Timbermen, with Corey Small leading the way with five goals in the Victoria win. Jeff Shattler contributed a hat trick, Ryan Benesch added a pair, while Derek Lowe had one goal with three assists.
The 'Rocks wrapped up their season Sunday with a 14-10 win over the Timbermen, which locked the Shamrocks into second place in the Western Lacrosse Association standings.
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Crowdfunding Platform Kiva Zip Partners with Philadelphia
A new way for small businesses to access loans
By Alex Vuocolo / staff
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Small businesses in the region have a new resource for getting access to loans: a San Francisco-based crowdfunding platform called Kiva Zip.
Kiva Zip is designed to connect small businesses with potential investors through an online platform. Similar to other well-known crowdfunding sites such as Kickstarter or IndieGoGo, projects, or businesses in this case, are listed online for investors to browse. Investing is as easy transferring the money on PayPal.
The difference is that investors are offering a loan, rather than a donation, with a set time frame for repayment. Borrowers have up to 24 months to repay, and the loans are zero interest and go up to $5000 for first-time borrowers. There are also no additional fees or credit check requirements.
There is less immediate pay-off for investors than crowdfunding sites such as IndieGoGo and Kickstarter, which offer rewards in exchange for giving. However, the loans made by investors on Kiva Zip do get repaid — not something your average IndieGoGo campaign usually guarantees. Borrowers have a 98 percent repayment rate, according to Kiva Zip.
Kiva Zip is also distinguishing itself by forming special partnerships with cities to fully leverage the power of its platform. Philadelphia is the latest city to jump on board, joining New Orleans, Los Angeles, Detroit and others.
At a series of events held yesterday, Mayor Nutter and Premal Shah, president of Kiva.org (the nonprofit that launched the platform) to announce the launch of Kiva Zip Philadelphia. The initiative is a collaboration between city government, the philanthropic sector as well as a range of community organizations to support the use of Kiva Zip in Philadelphia.
The city is pitching in by hosting a full-time coordinator for the initiative at the Commerce Department as well as actively promoting the platform.
Community organizations are taking a direct role as "trustees," which support and endorse the small businesses and helping them pick up the social capital they need to attract investors. Without a rigorous financial assessment of the businesses, trustees play a key role in vetting them and making sure there is some standard of quality among the businesses using the platform.
As for the philanthropic sector, the Zisman Family Foundation and PNC Bank will be matching loans dollar for dollar. The Barra Foundation and The Philadelphia Foundation are helping fund the overall initiative.
There are currently 10 businesses seeking loans on the site, many of which are well on their way to meeting their goals (full list here). For more information, check out the Kiva Zip Philadelphia page.
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Nice golden color. Epic tight bubbled lacing left on the glass. Grapefruity citrus noise. Medium body. Taste starts surprisingly smooth quickly followed by a pungent hop punch that leads into a slight booziness. Leaves your lips slightly sticky.
Just what I like in an IPA. Thirst quenching not crazy-hoppy, and 9+ ABV. #1 but that's me!!
Very smooth for a double. Great citrus tones. Hops are well balanced.
No grapefruit flavor. Light refreshing. Nice smooth IPA. Great beer. Get it again.