PROJECT SUMMARY Ischemic heart disease accounts for approximately 42.5% of all cardiovascular-related deaths and afflicts 720,000 individuals/year.

While current medical treatments have significantly decreased heart attack- associated mortality, post-ischemic myocardial tissue undergoes pathologic remodeling and scarring, subjecting patients to cardiac dysfunction and heart failure.

As endogenous cardiac regeneration is limited, stem cell and regenerative medicine-based approaches to cardiac repair represent promising solutions towards regaining normal heart function.

Bolstering interest in cardiovascular tissue engineering has given rise to the development of novel biomaterials capable of maintaining cardiac cell function within a 3D tissue-like environment, while detailed protocols have been developed to derive mature cardiomyocytes from a myriad of stem cell sources; however, the essential ability to generate a construct that recapitulates the cellular density and composition, thickness, and helicoid structure of the native heart has limited the therapeutic applicability of tissue engineered constructs thus far.

Utilizing photodegradable polymer-based hydrogels that enable a spatially-defined co-culture of hES-derived cardiomyocytes and endothelial cells, we propose to generate a densely-vascularized 3D cardiac construct exhibiting biomimetic helical tissue architecture.

To support the culture of a thick myocardial tissue and enhance mass transport of oxygen and nutrients, vessels will be photopatterned into cell-laden hydrogels containing mature cardiomyocytes to generate perfusable vasculature with similar size, shape, and structure to that of the native heart.

Channels will be endothelialized and perfused with fresh media using biomimetic pulsatile flow to encourage endothelial-cardiomyocyte cell interaction.

We aim to demonstrate that by controlling micron-scale channel architecture in a biomimetic helical arrangement with near-native heart capillary density, paracrine signaling, ECM deposition, and direct contact of endothelial cells and cardiomyocytes, we can direct cardiomyocyte orientation, enhance construct contractility, and recapitulate the native torsional tissue contraction.

As the proposed research will represent the first successful strategy to generate perfusable vasculature networks with 3D features on the single-micron scale, we expect that the developed methodologies will find wide applicability in the engineering of vascularized constructs beyond cardiac tissue.


ticket swap Manchester Apollo 2015

Hi, I bought 4 tickets for concert on the Thurs 5th Feb at Manchester Apollo.

Two of the tickets were Xmas presents but they were unable to go on this date.

Its a long shot but I am hoping to swap the 4 tickets for tickets on the Sunday 8th which is the only day we are all able to go.


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illustrative embodiments of the invention will be described below in the context of a battery . however , it is to be understood that the encapsulation techniques and mechanisms described herein are more generally applicable to any power source for which it would be desirable to prevent harmful chemical leakage , reduce harm caused by ingestion , and / or other related harms caused by the power source and its components . fig1 illustrates an encapsulated battery system 100 . the system 100 includes a power source 102 having a set of power terminals 103 - 1 and 103 - 2 . in this embodiment , the power source 102 is a battery , by way of example only , a button or cylindrical type battery such as , but not limited to , a lithium cell battery . the power source 102 can also be a disposable battery or a rechargeable battery . in this example , power terminal 103 - 1 is the positively charged electrode of the battery or anode , while power terminal 103 - 2 is the negatively charged electrode of the battery or cathode . however , the power terminals can be reversed in alternate embodiments . furthermore , the power terminals do not have to be located on opposite sides of the battery as illustrated in fig1 but rather can be located in other locations on the battery . as further shown in the system 100 of fig1 , a cover 104 encapsulates the power source 102 as well as the set of power terminals 103 - 1 and 103 - 2 , thus sealing the power source 102 and the set of power terminals 103 - 1 and 103 - 2 within the cover 104 . in one embodiment , the material used for the cover 104 to encapsulate and seal the power source 102 and the set of power terminals 103 - 1 and 103 - 2 is a natural elastomer such as natural rubber or other natural polymer . in another embodiment , the cover material is a synthetic elastomer such as a synthetic rubber or other synthetic polymer . for example , the material is a rubber material or silicone gel material in certain illustrative embodiments . some of the advantages of elastomer materials include , but are not limited to , prevention of leakage of the battery chemicals into nature when they are thrown away instead of being recycled , as well as when they are ingested by a human or animal . the cover 104 can also be formed with a silk material that can be ingested without harm to the human or animal that ingests it . as is known , silk can be processed into various forms such as gels and films . as such , a gel or film - like silk material can be used to encapsulate and seal the power source 102 and the set of power terminals 103 - 1 and 103 - 2 . still further , the cover can be formed with an electrical conducting material that is harmless if swallowed by humans or animals , e . g ., gold , platinum or silver . in this case , the cover 104 could also have insulating material surrounding the power terminals 103 - 1 and 103 - 2 of the power source 102 or otherwise electrically separating the two terminals to prevent shorting of the anode and the cathode . as further shown in the system 100 of fig1 , a set of conductive contacts 106 - 1 and 106 - 2 are configured to pass through the cover 104 and contact the set of power terminals 103 - 1 and 103 - 2 , respectively , thus providing conductive access to the set of power terminals of the power source 102 from outside the cover without allowing exposure of the power source or the power terminals to an environment outside the cover 104 . this means that none of the harmful chemicals of the power source 102 are able to escape from the cover 104 when the power source leaks . note that the set of conductive contacts are made of an electrical conducting material , and are configured to be removable from the cover 104 without allowing exposure of the power source 102 or the set of power terminals 103 - 1 and 103 - 2 to the outside environment . in the embodiment shown in fig1 , the conductive contacts 106 - 1 and 106 - 2 are pin - shaped ( but can be pointed in shape in some other manner ) such that they penetrate the cover 104 but allow the cover to re - seal upon removal of one or more of the contacts . while two pin - shaped structures for each conductive contact are shown penetrating the cover 104 and contacting each of the power terminals ( 103 - 1 and 103 - 2 ), it is to be understood that more or less pin - shaped structures can be used to form each conductive contact . while the set of conductive contacts 106 - 1 and 106 - 2 are preferably removable from the system 100 , in an alternative embodiment , the conductive contacts are integrally - formed with the cover 104 . fig2 illustrates a conductive contact for an encapsulated battery system , according to an embodiment of the invention . recall that the system 100 of fig1 illustrates a set of conductive contacts 106 - 1 and 106 - 2 that are pin - shaped in form . in an alternate embodiment of a conductive contact 200 shown in fig2 , the conductive contact also includes an electrically conductive spring 201 in the form of an adjustable spiral structure . the spring 201 allows for compressive pressure to be put on the conductive contact and the corresponding power terminal ( 106 - 1 or 106 - 2 ) of the power source 102 in order to make a better electrical connection between the conductive contact 200 and the corresponding power terminal of the power source . the spring 201 is also configured to be able to penetrate the cover 104 , if needed for a given configuration , without exposing the power source or power terminals to the outside environment , both while installed and after being removed from the cover . fig3 illustrates an encapsulation structure for an encapsulated battery system , according to an embodiment of the invention . recall that the system 100 of fig1 illustrates a cover 104 that encapsulates the power source 102 as well as the set of power terminals 103 - 1 and 103 - 2 , thus sealing the power source 102 and the set of power terminals 103 - 1 and 103 - 2 within the cover . in one embodiment , a cover 300 is shown in fig3 . as mentioned , the cover can be made of various materials including , in one or more embodiments , a rubber material that encapsulates the power source and power terminals so as to seal the power source and power terminals from exposure to the outside environment . in one embodiment as shown in fig3 , a tyer 301 is included as part of the cover 300 . in this embodiment , the tyer 301 is an integral part of the cover structure that securely attaches the cover 300 to the power source . the tyer 301 , in one example , is made from the same rubber material as the cover with adhesive material on the portion of the tyer that comes into contact with the body of the power source . other tyer configurations are possible within the scope of alternate embodiment . whether or not the cover includes a tyer structure , it is to be appreciated that the power source and power terminals remain sealed from exposure to the outside environment once the power source is encapsulated within the cover . fig4 illustrates a methodology for forming and installing an encapsulated battery system , according to an embodiment of the invention . as shown in a methodology 400 , a battery ( one example of a power source and its power terminals ) is encapsulated in a rubber cover , in step 402 . one of ordinary skill in the art will realize various known rubber application processes for encapsulating and sealing a component such as a battery . it is assumed the conductive contacts ( e . g ., contacts such as shown as 200 in fig2 ) are installed by pressing the pin structures of the contact through the rubber cover in the vicinity of the power terminals of the battery . in step 404 , the contacts ( pins ) are adjusted to place the encapsulated battery in a compartment . the compartment may be , for example , the battery compartment of an electronic device that requires battery power for operation . in step 406 , the encapsulated battery is placed in the compartment . it is to be understood that when the conductive contacts each include a spring ( 201 in fig2 ), the springs are compressed on each side of the battery ( e . g ., contacts are compressed between the fingers of the installer ) so that the encapsulated battery can fit into the compartment . in step 408 , the contacts ( pins ) are released so that the contacts respectively connect with the electrical contacts of the electronic device ( located inside the compartment ). in step 410 , a check is made to verify that the battery is properly installed and sufficiently contacting the contacts of the electronic device . this may be verified by checking whether or not current is flowing through the battery , i . e ., check to see that the electronic device is getting the power it needs to operate . if yes , then the methodology ends at block 412 . however , if the electronic device is not getting the needed power from the battery , in step 414 , the encapsulated battery is removed and the penetration of the pins of the conductive contacts is increased through the rubber cover . this is to ensure that there is more sufficient contact between the conductive contacts and the power terminals of the battery sealed inside the rubber cover . once this is done , the methodology 400 returns to step 404 and repeats . it will be appreciated and should be understood that the exemplary embodiments of the invention described above can be implemented in a number of different fashions . given the teachings of the invention provided herein , one of ordinary skill in the related art will be able to contemplate other implementations of the invention . indeed , although illustrative embodiments of the present invention have been described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings , it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to those precise embodiments , and that various other changes and modifications may be made by one skilled in the art without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention .

a method comprising the steps of encapsulating a power source including a set of power terminals in a cover and sealing the power source including the set of power terminals within the cover and inserting a set of conductive contacts through the cover to contact the set of power terminals and provide conductive access to the set of power terminals of the power source from outside the cover without allowing exposure of the power source to an environment outside the cover .


fig1 schematically shows a longitudinal cross - sectional view of a portion of a pipe assembly 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention . fig2 , 3 and 4 schematically show perspective views of pipe assembly 10 , with fig2 and 3 showing cut - away perspective views of the two longitudinal halves of pipe assembly 10 and fig4 showing an upstream view of pipe assembly 10 . pipe assembly 10 may transport fluids , such as steam flowing from a nuclear reactor . pipe assembly 10 includes a main pipe 12 , a standpipe 14 , a relief valve 16 ( omitted from fig2 to 4 for clarity ) and a scoop insert 18 . a first end 61 of standpipe 14 is coupled to main pipe 12 at an intersection 44 and a second end 62 of standpipe 14 is coupled to relief valve 16 . during normal operation , when a pressure in pipe assembly 10 is below a predetermined threshold of relief valve 16 and relief valve 16 is closed , steam in main pipe 12 flows from upstream of standpipe 14 to downstream of standpipe 14 . scoop insert 18 is arranged to extend into main pipe 12 and drive a small portion of steam flowing through main pipe 12 upward into standpipe 14 to closed relief valve 16 and back into main pipe 12 . the upwardly directed steam then recirculates back into the main pipe 12 , thereby disrupting vortex shedding past the inlet of standpipe 14 . scoop insert 18 includes a coupling portion 20 , which may be flange 20 , a body portion 22 , which in this embodiment has semi - cylindrical shape , and a scoop 24 . flange 20 may be fixed in between a flange 30 of standpipe 14 and a flange 32 of relief valve 16 . body portion 22 extends downwardly from flange 20 against an inner circumference 41 of standpipe 14 and connects scoop 24 to flange 20 , which couples scoop 24 to second end 62 of standpipe 14 . scoop 24 is positioned with a top end 34 of scoop 24 in standpipe 14 and a bottom end 36 of scoop 24 in main pipe 12 , so that scoop 24 is located at intersection 44 of standpipe 14 and main pipe 12 on an upstream side of standpipe 14 with respect to main pipe 12 and extends from within standpipe 14 into main pipe 12 . scoop 24 may include a front face 26 extending downward from body portion 22 having an opening 40 formed therein . in this embodiment , front face 26 is integral and flush with body portion 22 . scoop 24 also includes a channeling face 28 opposite of front face 26 extending from within standpipe 14 into main pipe 12 . channeling face 28 is positioned to channel steam flowing through main pipe 12 into standpipe 14 . channeling face 28 is substantially parallel with standpipe 14 at top end 34 and is angled with respect to standpipe 14 at bottom end 36 , so scoop 24 redirects steam flowing through main pipe 12 by approximately ninety degrees . in this embodiment , front face 26 has a semi - cylindrical shape and channeling face 28 has a semi - cylindrical shape at top end 34 . thus , at top end 34 , front face 26 has a convex shape with respect to channeling face 28 and channeling face 28 has a concave shape with respect to front face 26 . scoop 24 may also include channeling sides 27 , 29 connecting front face 26 and channeling face 28 that assist in directing steam from main pipe 12 to standpipe 14 . in a preferred embodiment , standpipe 14 is six inches in diameter and main pipe 12 is twenty - four inches in diameter . in alternative embodiment , flange 20 and body portion 22 may be omitted and scoop 24 may be directly coupled to at least one of main pipe 12 and standpipe 14 , for example by welding . fig5 and 6 show a downstream perspective view and side perspective view , respectively , of scoop insert 18 . flange 20 has evenly spaced holes 38 formed therein . fasteners such as bolts may be passed through holes 38 to secure flange 20 to at least one of standpipe 14 ( fig1 to 4 ) or relief valve 16 ( fig1 ). front face 26 extends downward from body portion 22 and has opening 40 defined therein for steam to enter and be directed upwards by channeling face 28 towards body portion 22 and flange 20 . channeling face 28 is parallel to body portion 22 at top end 34 , but extends downward and curves towards front face 26 at bottom end 36 . fig7 and 8 show a perspective upstream view and a perspective downstream view of a scoop insert 118 according to another embodiment of the present invention . scoop insert 118 may be inserted in standpipe 14 ( fig1 to 4 ) to direct steam from main pipe 12 ( fig1 to 4 ) into standpipe 14 in substantially the same manner as scoop insert 18 ( fig1 to 6 ). scoop insert 118 includes a flange 120 , a body portion 122 and a scoop 124 . scoop 124 includes a front face 126 , a channeling face 128 and channeling sides 127 , 129 . channeling sides 127 , 129 connect front face 126 and channeling face 128 and assist in directing steam from main pipe 12 ( fig1 to 4 ) to standpipe 14 ( fig1 to 4 ). body portion 122 extends downward from flange 120 to front face 126 at a top end 134 of scoop 124 , which curves away from body portion 122 at a bottom end 136 and protrudes past body portion 122 upstream in main pipe 12 ( fig1 to 4 ). at bottom end 136 , at least a portion of front face 126 may contact an inner circumference of main pipe 14 ( fig1 to 4 ). channeling sides 127 , 129 extend inwardly from front face 126 , connecting front face 126 with channeling face 128 . front face 126 , channeling face 128 and channeling sides 127 , 129 define an opening 140 for steam to flow through , which scoop 124 directs towards body portion 122 and flange 120 . at both ends 134 , 136 , opening 140 has a semi - annular shape . fig9 shows a top view of scoop insert 118 . top end 134 of scoop 124 is shown , with channeling sides 127 , 129 extending radially inward from front face 126 towards channeling face 128 . front face 126 has a convex shape with respect to channeling face 128 and channeling face 128 has a concave shape with respect to front face 126 . in the preceding specification , the invention has been described with reference to specific exemplary embodiments and examples thereof it will , however , be evident that various modifications and changes may be made thereto without departing from the broader spirit and scope of invention as set forth in the claims that follow . the specification and drawings are accordingly to be regarded in an illustrative manner rather than a restrictive sense .

a piping assembly for directing fluid and mitigating acoustic and vortex coupled resonance is provided that includes a main pipe delivering fluid in a first direction ; a standpipe coupled to the main pipe at an intersection ; and a scoop positioned at the intersection directing the fluid towards the standpipe . a scooping insert and a method for disrupting vortex shedding in a piping assembly are also provided .


an overall block diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown in fig1 . the major components are an integrated circuit chip 110 , an external if filter 111 , a filter coefficient adjustment circuit 112 , an operating cycle timer 113 , and configuration changing gates 113a . the integrated circuit chip 110 includes thereon a radio receiver 110a , an on - chip filter 110c and a signal comparator 110b . the blocks shown in fig1 are not meant to show the actual layout of the components on the chip 110 since the layout of the chip can be conventional and it forms no part of this invention . the details of the radio receiver 110a and its associated external components are shown in fig6 and they will be explained in detail later . it is noted that what is generally termed an fm radio receiver includes if filters . herein for the sake of convenience the parts of the radio receiver on integrated chip 110 , that is , the radio receiver minus the if filter , is called a radio receiver . a key aspect of the present invention is that it reduces the number of external or off - chip components required . the invention is applicable to a receiver system that includes two if filters . with the present invention one of these filters , namely filter 110a , is implemented on - chip and the second filter 111 is an off - chip component . as will be explained later , the on - chip filter is made to conform to the off - chip filter prior to the activation of the receiver . while the on - chip filter may drift out of the acceptable range of specifications in a relatively short time , the receiver is only activated for a short period and during this period the on - chip filter 110a operates appropriately . the radio receiver 110a is designed for operation in a time slot paging system such as that shown in u . s . pat . no . 4 , 713 , 808 ( gaskill ) wherein the receiver is only active for very short periods , each active period being followed by a relative long period of inactivity . since the receiver is only active for very short periods , it uses relatively little power . this is important in applications such as where the radio receiver is part of a wristwatch where there are very severe power limitations . with the present invention the system operates with an operating cycle which has three portions : second : the receiver 110a is turned on for a short period . fig2 shows the relative length of the three portions of the operating cycle . key to the present invention is the fact that the first and second portions of the operating cycle are relatively short with respect to the third portion of the operating cycle . the length of the various portions of the operating cycle is shown in fig2 . the components within the system are connected in a different manner during the first and second portion of the operating cycle . fig3 shows how the components in the system are connected during the first portion of each operating cycle . fig4 shows how the components are connected during the second portion of each operating cycle . as shown in fig3 during the first portion of each operating cycle , the circuit is connected so that the on - chip filter 110c can be adjusted . during the first portion of each operating cycle , the frequency characteristics of on chip filter 110c are made to match the frequency characteristics of external filter 111 . this portion of the cycle requires approximately 4 . 3 milliseconds . after the first portion of each operating cycle , the on - chip filter 110c and the off - chip filter 111 are connected in series as shown in fig4 and the receiver is activated for approximately 33 milliseconds . as explained in the above referenced gaskill patent , while the receiver is only active for a short period of time , this is time enough to span one time slot in a time slot protocol . in the third , and relatively long portion of each operating cycle , the receiver is deactivated . fig5 shows the details of the on - chip filter 110c . on - chip filter 110c is a two pole filter which includes two coupled resonators 550a and 550b . the two resonators 550a and 550b are connected by a series coupling capacitor 550c . resonator 550a includes on - chip capacitors 501a and 502a , gyrator 503a , and variable resistor 504a . resonator 550b includes on - chip capacitors 501b and 502b , gyrator 503b and variable resistor 504b . the on - chip components shown in fig5 are connected in a conventional fashion to form a band pass filter . such filters are well know ; however , it is also well known that such on - chip gyrators working at 10 . 7 mhz are relatively unstable . that is , once they are adjusted to certain parameters , they will retain those values for only a short period of time . the present invention takes advantage of the fact that the receiver 110a is only active for a very short period , that is , for 33 milliseconds . thus , the parameters are adjusted during the first portion of each cycle and they only need retain their value for the 33 milliseconds that the receiver is active during the second portion of each cycle . unique to the invention is the fact that the parameters are automatically adjusted each time that the receiver 110 is activated . the particular adaptive algorithm used to adjust the parameters or gyrators 503a and 503b is not relevant to the present invention and such adjustment algorithms are known in the art . for example the algorithm shown in a paper by d . a . johns , w . m . snelgrove , and a . s . sedra entitled &# 34 ; continuous - time analog adaptive recursive filters &# 34 ; published in iscas 1989 pages 667 - 669 . as shown in fig3 during the first or &# 34 ; adjustment &# 34 ; portion of each operating cycle the antenna 116 is removed and the rf amplifier 22 is connected to a fixed voltage . mixer 28 and if amplifier 34 are connected in series , thus providing a &# 34 ; white noise &# 34 ; signal input to filters 110c and 111 . the output of filters 110c and 111 are compared by comparator 110b , and if they are not equal a signal is sent to adjustment circuit 112 . the adjustment process continues until both filters 110 and 111 produce the same output signal . at this point the on - chip filter 110c has the same frequency response as does external filter 111 and the first portion of each operating cycle ends . next the components are connected as shown in fig4 . the gates 113a for switching the connections are not specifically shown in fig3 and 4 since such gates can be conventional . the switching gates 113a are activated by cycle timer 13a as shown in fig1 . as shown in fig4 during the receive portion of each cycle , the components are connected as a receiver such as that shown in the previously referenced patent application . this connection will be explained in detail with reference to fig6 . the details of how receiver 110 is connected into the system during the second or &# 34 ; receive &# 34 ; portion of each cycle are shown in fig6 . the system as shown in fig6 includes an rf stage 10 , an if stage 12 and a baseband stage 14 . the rf stage 10 includes an antenna 116 which may be fabricated into the wristband 17 of the wristwatch 19 in which the receiver 8 is mounted . ( a suitable wristwatch enclosure is described in the gaskill et al patent ). the antenna 116 provides rf signals to an antenna tuner stage 18 . antenna tuner stage 18 is a conventional varactor controlled bandpass filter which also performs limited impedance match functions . a tuning voltage is applied to a tune voltage port 20 from a microprocessor based control system not shown earlier . such a microprocessor system is discussed in gaskill et al . the voltage supplied via port 20 tunes a voltage - variable capacitor in tuner 18 . the antenna tuner 18 also serves a limited impedance transformation function . the antenna 116 is typically a very small loop and consequently has a very small impedance . receiver performance and noise figure are optimized if this impedance is transformed up to more closely match the input impedance of the following rf amplifier stage 22 . rf amplifier stage 22 is a low noise broadband amplifier tuned for maximum gain in the fm broadcast band ( 88 - 108 megahertz ). the maximum gain of rf amplifier stage 22 is approximately 10 db . the actual gain is controlled by an agc control circuit discussed below . a receiver mixer stage 26 is provided with a wide band of amplified input signals . to minimize the effect of image signals which pass the tuner stage 18 , mixer stage 26 is configured in an image canceling topology . two individual quad mixers 28 and 30 are driven with quadrature local oscillator signals on lines 27 and 29 from a local oscillator synthesizer 31 . high side injection is used , so the local oscillator tunes the 98 . 7 to 118 . 7 megahertz range to yield a 10 . 7 megahertz intermediate frequency . the output of the mixer 28 driven from local oscillator line 27 is delayed 90 degrees and is combined with the output of the mixer 30 that is driven from the delayed local oscillator line 29 . the combination of these signals cancels any image response while reinforcing the desired signal response . mixer 26 has a conversion gain at the desired signal frequency of approximately 7 db . the output of mixer stage 26 is provided to an if chain 32 comprised of two if amplifiers 34 and 36 and ceramic band pass filters 111 and adaptive filter 110a . as shown in the previously referenced patent applied the filter 110 is of chip construction and may be of the sfec 10 . 7 series manufactured by murata . in accordance with the present invention only filter 40 is implemented using an ic chip . if amplifiers 34 and 36 have gains of approximately 20 db each and filters 38 and 49 have about 6 db each of loss . the if amplifiers 34 and 35 can be gain controlled , to optimize noise figure . the output of if chain 32 is provided to a synchronous , or coherent detector comprised of a mixer 49 injected with a 10 . 7 megahertz local oscillator signal . the synchronous detection process adds the side band signal voltage and the side band noise powers , resulting in a 3 db improvement in signal - to noise ratio . the technique also permits detection at a much lower signal level than would be possible if a limiter stage was employed . consequently , the if stage gain can be lower than would normally be the case , thereby reducing the risk of feedback . the local oscillator 48 which provides the 10 . 7 megahertz signal is locked to the frequency of the if by a feedback circuit 71 , discussed below . a 90 degree phase shift of the local oscillator signal by a phase shifter 47 causes the signal output by mixer 49 to an output line 51 to be proportional to the frequency of the signal modulating the 10 . 7 megahertz if . this baseband frequency modulated signal is fed to a low pass filter 52 and then to a baseband amplifier 53 . baseband amplifier 53 has a break point of about five kilohertz for discrimination against the left plus right fm stereo channel . the breakpoint also minimizes distortion caused by the main audio channel bleeding into the subcarrier channel . the high end rolloff breakpoint is at about 150 kilohertz . the output of the baseband amplifier 53 is provided to conventional decoder circuitry , as disclosed in the gaskill et al . patent . a second synchronous detector is also driven by the if chain 32 and provides an agc signal for application to the rf and if gain stages . this second synchronous detector again includes a mixer 60 , this one driven in phase with the 10 . 7 megahertz local oscillator signal . the output of this mixer 60 is thus related to the amplitude of the if signal and can be used to gain control preceding stages . the limiting stages found in most fm receivers were found disadvantageous in the present system . limiting does not benefit the receiver &# 39 ; s signal - to noise or signal - to - interference ratio due to the low modulation index of the subcarrier being decoded . consequently , the automatic gain control technique was employed . the agc circuitry 24 employed in the preferred embodiment of the present invention is disclosed in pending u . s . patent application ser . no . 07 / 146 , 446 of suter entitled &# 34 ; agc delay on an integrated circuit ,&# 34 ; the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference . an agc loop filter 70 is a single rc stage with a break point at about one kilohertz . all other bypassing of agc points is done with much higher break points so that the one pole is clearly dominant . radio receiver as shown herein is afc controlled in a relatively continual manner . afc is effected by a dc component on the feedback loop 71 produced by a synchronous detector 49 . an amplifier 74 is included to insure that the loop gain is high enough to control local oscillator drift . the afc loop controls two local oscillators : the synthesized local oscillator 31 used for high side rf injection and the 10 . 7 megahertz local oscillator 48 used by the synchronous detectors 49 and 60 . both oscillators respond to any dc component on the feedback loop 71 to adjust their frequencies to minimize the resulting dc output from synchronous detector 49 . the afc feature is included here not for threshold extension ( which is not viable with a low modulation index ), but to reduce cross - modulation of entertainment energy into the receiver &# 39 ; s subspectrum due to distortion in the filters 111 and 110b . afc of the synthesizer 31 can be disabled by a switch 72 , which can be operated to apply a fixed reference voltage to the synthesizer 31 instead of the afc signal . further details concerning the operation and system organization of the receiver shown in fig6 can be found in the previously referenced co - pending patent application . while the invention has been described with reference to a preferred embodiment thereof , it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made without departing from the scope of the invention .

the present invention provides an improved single chip radio receiver which has less external components than do previous similar receivers . with the present invention the integrated circuit which includes the radio receiver also has an on - chip adaptive filter . the radio receiver is designed for use in a radio pager which is only active for a very short time slot during a relative long repeat cycle . thus the adaptive filter only need remain stable for a short period after its coefficients are adjusted to the desired values . the radio receiver includes an external filter which has the same frequency response as desired from the adaptive filter . immediately prior to activating the radio receiver , the circuit is activated to adjust the parameters of the adaptive filter so that the adaptive filter matches the external filter . the radio receiver is then activated using both filters in series thereby producing the desired radio reception . the adaptive filter quickly changes characteristics ; however , since the radio receiver is only active for a short period of time , operation of the system is not affected .


the following description of the preferred embodiment is merely exemplary in nature and is in no way intended to limit the invention , its application , or uses . referencing fig1 , a passenger compartment 10 of a golf car 12 is shown . the passenger compartment 10 includes a seat 14 , a floor 16 , and a dash panel 18 , steering wheel 20 , a brake pedal 22 , and an accelerator pedal 24 . a non - skid floor mat 30 , designed in accordance with the principles of the present invention , covers the floor 16 of the passenger compartment 10 . with particular reference to fig2 , 3 and 3 a , the non - skid floor mat 30 will be discussed in detail . the non - skid floor mat 30 is formed of an elastomeric material 32 having an outer perimeter 34 shaped to conform with the floor 16 of the passenger compartment 10 . the floor mate 30 has the advantages of which are discussed in further detail herein below , but may also be formed of alternate materials . the non - skid floor mat 30 may include a steering wheel aperture 36 , a brake pedal aperture 38 , and an accelerator pedal aperture 40 . a series of attachment apertures 42 are positioned about the perimeter 34 for enabling fixed attachment of the non - skid floor mat 30 to the floor 16 . the non - skid floor mat 30 further includes a first section 44 having a flat surface 46 and a second section 48 having a flat surface 50 with a plurality of protrusions , or nibs 52 , extending upward therefrom . it is anticipated , however , that the flat surfaces 46 , 50 are textured of either or both of the first and second sections 44 , 48 may be rough , or otherwise textured . as best seen in fig3 a , the nibs 52 are generally semi - spherical in form with a sufficient radius . however , it is anticipated that the nibs 52 may take any one of a number of forms including , but not limited to , conical , frusto - conical , pyramid , truncated , cylindrical and the like at the bottom . as discussed in further detail below , each nib 52 is formed to fit within recesses of a soft spike . with particular reference to fig4 through 6 , a typical soft spike 60 of a golf shoe is shown engaging the nibs 52 of the non - skid floor mat 30 . soft spike 60 described herein is one of a number of soft spike configurations known in the art . the soft spike 60 generally includes a conical body 62 having a threaded post 64 extending upward therefrom , for threaded attachment with a golf shoe sole 66 . a series of ribs 68 extend downward from a conical face 70 of the soft spike 60 , thereby forming recesses 72 . as the soft spike 60 contacts the non - skid floor mat 30 , the nibs 52 are received into the recesses 72 of the soft spike 60 , as seen in fig5 and 6 , and as shown in phantom in fig4 . in this manner , the non - skid floor mat 30 provides traction for the soft spikes 60 , promoting passenger safety and comfort . it should further be noted that application of sufficient downward force through the soft spike 60 ( e . g . when passenger is standing ) enables the ribs 68 to contact the flat surface 50 between the nibs 52 concurrent to the nibs 52 engaging the recesses 72 . in this manner , improved traction is provided . as discussed briefly above , the nibs 52 are preferably semi - spherical in form for efficiently fitting within the recesses 72 . however , it is anticipated that other forms of the nibs 52 would suffice to fit within the recesses 72 for providing traction . for example , as shown in fig6 , partially frusto - conical nibs 52 are one possibility . more importantly , however , the size and spacing of the nibs 52 must be appropriate for enabling sufficient engagement between the nibs 52 and soft spike 60 , provide clearance to prevent a tripping hazard , and providing clearance for cleanability . additionally , spacing of the nibs 52 must be appropriate to enable hard spikes ( not shown ) to contact the flat surface 50 . in this manner , the non - skid floor mat 30 provides traction for both hard spike and soft spike golf shoes . to that end , the nibs 52 have a center - to center distance no greater than 0 . 80 inches . the center - to - center distance ensures that at least two nibs 52 , and optionally four nibs 52 , engage the recesses 72 of the soft spike 60 . additionally , the center - to - center distance ensures that a hard spike may pass between the nibs 52 for contacting the flat surface 50 , as well as enabling easy cleaning of the non - skid floor mat 30 . for example , if the nibs 52 were positioned too close together it would be difficult to remove dirt and debris deposited therebetween . further , the nibs 52 preferably have a height within the range of 0 . 12 to 0 . 19 inches . this height range ensures that there is adequate engagement between the soft spike recesses 72 and the nibs 52 . if the nibs 52 are too low , the non - skid floor mat 30 would fail to provide adequate traction . on the other hand , if the nibs 52 are too high , a soft spike may not move smoothly over the enon 0 skid floor mater 30 . similarly to the center - to - center distance , the height of the nibs 52 influences the cleanability of the non - skid floor mat 30 . if the nibs 52 are too high , removal of dirt and debris from between the nibs 52 is hindered . both the height and spacing of the nibs 52 are limited to prevent grabbing of the passenger &# 39 ; s golf shoe . as mentioned above , the non - skid floor mat 30 is formed using an elastomer component . the elastomeric material 32 provides toughness and wear resistance to extend the service life of the non - skid floor mat 30 . as an elastomer , the non - skid floor mat 30 is resilient and deformable for enabling improved traction . in the case of a hard spike , the tip of the hard spike may engage the flat surface 50 between the nibs , thereby gripping the non - skid floor mat 30 to provide traction for the passenger . if , however , the hard spike contacts a nib 52 , the hard spike can similarly project into the nib 52 , providing traction regardless of whether direct contact with the flat surface 50 is achieved . with regard to a typical soft spike 60 , as the recesses 72 engage the nibs 52 , the nibs 52 are able to slightly deform under the applied force of the passenger , thereby increasing the contact surface between the soft spikes 60 and the nibs 52 , thus increasing the traction . additionally , nib deformation enables the soft spike 60 to engage the nibs 52 and concurrently contact the flat surface 50 . the description of the invention is merely exemplary in nature and , thus , variations that do not depart from the gist of the invention are intended to be within the scope of the invention . such variations are not to be regarded as a departure from the spirit and scope of the invention .

a non - skid floor mat for use in a golf car is provided to enable traction with one of a hard spike and a soft spike of a golf shoe . the non - skid floor mat includes a sheet of elastomeric material and nibs in the wall area of the mat . the nibs are sufficiently spaced from one another to enable one of direct contact of the hard spike with the sheet and contact of the soft spike with both the nibs and the sheet . preferably , the nibs have a height between 0 . 12 and 0 . 19 inches , and are offset from one another by a center to center distance of between 0 . 5 and 0 . 8 inches .


A Porthcawl RNLI crew with a medic and the coastguard search and rescue helicopter were sent to Sker Beach, near Kenfig Nature Reserve, at 12:50 GMT on Sunday.
Crewman Chris Page said the rider had head injuries and was very cold from lying unconscious on wet sand.
She was treated before being flown to Cardiff's University Hospital of Wales.

A woman has been airlifted to hospital after falling from a horse on a Bridgend county beach.


Verheydt, who had been with Maastricht since 2015, has signed a three-year contract with Harry Kewell's side.
The 25-year-old scored 13 goals in 43 appearances in all competitions last season.
Meanwhile, Watford winger Dennon Lewis, 20, has joined the Reds on a loan deal until 31 December.
Lewis, who made 29 National League appearances on loan at Woking last season, played under Kewell when the Australian was coach of Watford's under-23 team.
Find all the latest football transfers on our dedicated page.

League Two side Crawley Town have signed striker Thomas Verheydt from Dutch second-tier side MVV Maastricht for an undisclosed fee.


The 32-year-old had been playing in the Isthmian Premier Division with Leatherhead following his release by Newport at the end of last season.
Pidgeley has made 260 appearances in spells with nine clubs, including Chelsea, Watford and Millwall.
Forest Green are currently second in the National League table, one point behind leaders Cheltenham Town.
Pidgeley could make his Rovers debut when they host Aldershot on Friday.

National League side Forest Green Rovers have signed goalkeeper Lenny Pidgeley until the end of the season.


The suspected green mamba was found on a ship that had docked in Aberdeen from west Africa last month.
The snake died after it was placed in a freezer by the animal charity after attempts to rehome it with specialist reptile keepers failed.
The snake was later identified as a harmless green tree snake.
Police Scotland said a complaint was under consideration.
Scottish SPCA Ch Supt Mike Flynn said: "We were called out after a green snake arrived in Aberdeen on a boat from Africa.
"The snake was thought to be a green mamba, one of the deadliest snakes in the world. The snake was taken by police escort to our Aberdeenshire animal rescue and rehoming centre.
"Sadly the snake, which staff genuinely believed to be a green mamba, had to be put to sleep after our attempts to rehome it to specialist reptile keepers were unsuccessful."
He added: "We could not keep the snake in our centre due to severe health and safety concerns, as the closest anti-venom is held in Bedford. Green mambas also require a Dangerous Wild Animal Licence which the society does not have.
"The safety of our staff and the public is paramount and as such the snake was placed in a freezer where it passed away.
"The Scottish SPCA is proud of its policy not put healthy animals to sleep. Animals are only put to sleep on veterinary advice if they are too ill or too aggressive to be rehomed, or where we are legally required to do so.
"The decision to euthanise the snake was not taken lightly. Unfortunately, the snake has since been identified as a harmless green tree snake. This has been an honest mistake on the society's part as we genuinely believed this was an extremely deadly snake."
The western green mamba feeds on small animals and rodents and is mainly found in the coastal tropical rainforests of western Africa.
Experts say its bite can be fatal in as little as 30 minutes.

A complaint about the Scottish SPCA putting what was thought to be one of the world's most deadly snakes to sleep is being investigated by police.


The all-rounder has been included in the T20 squad to face Sri Lanka on 5 July at the Ageas Bowl, having been part of the World T20 squad in March.
"It's nice to be involved again," the 26-year-old slow left-armer and right-handed batsman told BBC Radio Solent.
"I wasn't expecting to be as I thought Moeen Ali would, but him being rested hands me another opportunity."
Dawson failed to make an appearance during England's run to the World T20 final in India this year, but his limited-overs performances for Hampshire this season have kept him in contention.
"I'm not sure what team they'll go with," he said.
"I've had some good performances for Hampshire in one-day and T20 cricket and if I keep going with that, hopefully I might get a chance."

Hampshire's Liam Dawson says it would be "amazing" to make his England Twenty20 debut on his home ground.


The Egypt-backed plan had envisaged a regional forum which analysts say might have forced Israel to reveal whether or not it has nuclear weapons.
The proposal was blocked by the US, the UK and Canada. The next review is set for  2020.
Israel neither confirms nor denies it has a stockpile of nuclear weapons.
Speaking after four weeks of negotiations, US Under-Secretary of State Rose Gottemoeller accused Egypt and other Arab countries of "not willing to let go of these unrealistic and unworkable conditions" for future talks.
She also said some participants tried to "cynically manipulate" the whole process.
But Egypt warned that the failure to reach a deal "will have consequences in front of the Arab world and public opinion", the Associated Press news agency reports.
Last month, Egypt had proposed to stage a regional conference - with or without Israel's participation and without an agreed agenda.
Some analysts suggested that this move might have forced Israel - which is not a party to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) - to publicly clarify its position on nuclear weapons.
Decisions at NPT review conferences - held every five years - are made by consensus.
The failure of the current talks means the next gathering could only be held in 2020 at the earliest.

A UN conference aimed at preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons has ended in failure after a row over a nuclear-free Middle East proposal.


Mothers-to-be are more likely to get malaria as their immunity is lowered, says the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
Malaria carries serious risks for mother and baby including miscarriage, stillbirth and premature labour.
The tropical disease is transmitted by mosquitoes and causes a fever, flu-like symptoms, vomiting and diarrhoea.
There have been no malaria-related deaths in pregnant or recently pregnant women in the UK in the past decade but the RCOG says it has been receiving inquires from worried women.
In the UK, about 1,500 cases of malaria are reported each year and about 10 people will die, said the RCOG.
It says all non-essential trips to areas with a high risk of malaria should be avoided.
Risk areas include large areas of Africa, Asia including China and India, Central and South America, parts of the Middle East and some Pacific Islands.
If the trip is unavoidable, the college advises women to seek advice from a centre with expertise in malaria which will provide information on ways to reduce the risk of infection.
Women should make sure they are aware of the risk, take out measures such as mosquito nets for bite prevention and take anti-malarial medication.
Philippa Marsden, who chairs the RCOG's patient information committee, said although the risks were still relatively small it was important that women were well-informed.
Cath Broderick of the RCOG women's network said: "If women are worried about symptoms after returning from a high-risk country and think they may have malaria, they should see a doctor immediately and inform them of their recent travels."
Symptoms can take a week or more to develop after being bitten.

Pregnant women should visit countries with a risk of malaria only if their trip is essential, experts are warning.


Researchers at the University of Sheffield said the tumours were effectively "fertilising" the bone to help themselves grow.
The study, in the journal Nature, said it may be possible to protect bone from a tumour's nefarious influence and consequently stop the cancer's spread.
Cancer charities said this opened up "a whole new avenue for research".
Around 85% of breast cancers that spread around the body end up in bone, at which point the cancer is difficult to treat and more deadly.
The scientists, in Sheffield and the University of Copenhagen, discovered patients with secondary cancers had higher levels of an enzyme called LOX being produced by their tumours and released into the blood.
Bone is constantly being broken down and rebuilt. But in a series of experiments on mice, the research team showed LOX was disrupting the process and leaving lesions and holes in the bone.
Using drugs to block LOX prevented the cancer from spreading.
Dr Alison Gartland, a reader in bone and cancer biology at the university, told the BBC News website: "We think it's a significant breakthrough in trying to prevent metastases (secondary tumours) in breast cancer.
"The cancer cells in the primary tumour are actually fertilising the soil for the future growth of itself, LOX is changing the environment in bone to make it better to grow."
The animal tests also showed that a set of osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates could prevent the spread of cancer.
Bisphosphonates also interfere with the way bone is recycled in order to strengthen it.
They are already given to some cancer patients, but the Sheffield team believe they could have a much larger role.
The effect was discovered only in oestrogen-negative breast cancers. They account for around a third of cases, but are far more deadly.
Katherine Woods, from Breast Cancer Campaign and Breakthrough Breast Cancer, said: "By unveiling the role that the protein LOX is playing, these results open up a whole new avenue for research and treatments that could stop breast cancer spreading to the bone.
"The research also adds weight to the growing body of evidence supporting the role of bisphosphonates in stopping secondary breast cancer in its tracks.
"The reality of living with secondary breast cancer in the bone is a stark one, which leaves many women with bone pain and fractures that need extensive surgery just when they need to be making the most of the time they have left with friends and family."
The findings may also apply in colon cancer.

Breast cancers can manipulate the structure of bone to make it easier to spread there, a study has found.


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Good Harbor

Anita Diamant's international bestseller "The Red Tent" brilliantly re-created the ancient world of womanhood. Diamant brings her remarkable storytelling skills to "Good Harbor" -- offering insight to the precarious balance of marriage and career, motherhood and friendship in the world of modern women. The seaside town of Gloucester, Massachusetts is a place where the smell of the ocean lingers in the air and the rocky coast glistens in the Atlantic sunshine. When longtime Gloucester-resident Kathleen Levine is diagnosed with breast cancer, her life is thrown into turmoil. Frightened and burdened by secrets, she meets Joyce Tabachnik -- a freelance writer with literary aspirations -- and a once-in-a-lifetime friendship is born. Joyce has just bought a small house in Gloucester, where she hopes to write as well as vacation with her family. Like Kathleen, Joyce is at a fragile place in her life.
A mutual love for books, humor, and the beauty of the natural world brings the two women together. They share their personal histories, and help each other to confront scars left by old emotional wounds.
With her own trademark wisdom and humor, Diamant considers the nature, strength, and necessity of adult female friendship. "Good Harbor" examines the tragedy of loss, the insidious nature of family secrets, as well as the redemptive power of friendship.


The Unschooled Wizard (Sun Wolf and Starhawk, #1-2)

Omnibus book club edition containing the Ladies of Madrigyn and the Witches of Wenshar.


Best Friends Forever

Addie Downs and Valerie Adler were eight when they first met and decided to be best friends forever. But, in the wake of tragedy and betrayal during their teenage years, everything changed. Val went on to fame and fortune. Addie stayed behind in their small Midwestern town. Destiny, however, had more in store for these two. And when, twenty-five years later, Val shows up at Addie's front door with blood on her coat and terror on her face, it is the beginning of a wild adventure for two women joined by love and history who find strength together that they could not find alone.


The Aeneid for Boys and Girls

Relates in vigorous prose the tale of Aeneas, the legendary ancestor of Romulus, who escaped from the burning city of Troy and wandered the Mediterranean for years before settling in Italy. Patterned after the Iliad and the Odyssey, the Aeneid was composed as an epic poem by Virgil, to glorify the imperial city of Rome.


All's Fairy in Love and War (Avalon: Web of Magic, #8)

To Kara's astonishment, she discovers that a portal has opened in her bedroom closet and two goblins have fallen through! They refuse to return to the fairy realms and be drafted for an impending war. In an attempt to roust the pesky creatures, Kara falls through the portal, smack into the middle of a huge war. Kara meets Queen Selinda, who appoints Kara as a Fairy Princess and assigns her an impossible task: to put an end to the war using her diplomatic skills.
All's Fairy In Love And War is the eighth book in Avalon: Web of Magic, a twelve-book fantasy series for middle grade readers. Through their magical journey, the teenage heroines discover who they really are . . . and run into plenty of good guys, bad guys, and cute guys. Out of print for two years, Seven Seas is pleased to return the Avalon series to print in editions targeted for today's readers, with new manga-style covers and interior illustrations.


Playmaker: A Venom Series Novella

Secrets. Sometimes keeping them in confidence is a good thing. Other times secrets can slowly allow a woman's soul to rot.
Whitney Beaupre has been hiding a big secret for years, one that's beginning to wear her down both on and off the ice. Pretending to be something she's not is exhausting. Wanting to be free but afraid to break out of her prison is terrifying. Seeking love but then hiding from it is crushing to the spirit, yet Whitney feels compelled to keep living the lie. Until the night Hannah Kym appears in her life. Whitney's attraction to Hannah is deep, fierce, and instantaneous. The Temple art major is everything Whitney has dreamed of and more. But those old fears keep clawing at the Venom center, keeping her locked in the closet despite the passion and affection she feels for Hannah.
Can love finally break the shackles holding Whitney's heart and soul captive?


The Devil's Notebook

Wisdom, humor, and dark observations by the founder of the Church of Satan. LaVey ponders such topics as nonconformity, occult faddism, erotic politics, the "Goodguy badge," demoralization and the construction of artificial human companions.


Crowner Royal (Crowner John Mystery, #13)

London, 1196. At the command of Richard the Lionheart, Sir John de Wolfe has left his beloved West Country for the Palace of Westminster, where he has been appointed Coroner of the Verge. But with the king overseas, embroiled in a costly war against King Philip of France, Sir John is dismayed to discover that the English court is a hotbed of greed, corruption and petty in-fighting.
The murder of one of the palace clerks, stabbed in broad daylight and thrown into the River Thames, leads John to suspect that there's a conspiracy underway to overthrow King Richard. And with the visit of the dowager Queen Eleanor fast approaching, the new Coroner must risk his life to prove his suspicions are right, root out the traitors within and prevent a national catastrophe.


The Te Of Piglet

Taoist philosophy explained using examples from A A Milne's Winnie-the-Pooh.


EXORCIST BISHOP JAMES LONG, PSYCHIC AND WHITE WITCH PATTI NEGRI, VAMPIRE EXPERT MICHELLE BELANGER, PROLIFIC HISTORIAN AND HALLOWEEN EXPERT LISA MORTON, TAROT EXPERT SASHA GRAHAM, ENERGY HEALER SATISH DHOLAKIA, PSYCHIATRIST DR WAGUIH ISHAK AND HOMEOWNER AND CARDIOLOGIST/PROFESSOR DR ERNST VON SCHWARZ AMONG PARANORMAL EXPERTS WHO WILL LEAD WEEKEND-LONG HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION$25 TICKET FOR PAY-PER-VIEW EVENT ALLOWS THREE DAYS OF 24-HOUR VIRTUAL ACCESS TO HOUSE AND ALL EVENTSTICKETS ON SALE NOWLOS ANGELES, Oct. 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- With this week's announcement that The Infamous American Horror Story Murder House will open to the public for the first time ever, homeowners Dr Ernst von Schwarz and his wife Angela Oakenfold have now revealed the list of participants for the three-day, 24-hour first-ever live stream event from the notorious historical Los Angeles monument. Watch a preview of the livestream here. (PRNewsfoto/The Murder House) Kicking off at dusk Thursday, October 29 and closing out at sunset Sunday, November 1, The Murder House livestream event will feature 15 cameras set up throughout the 10,000-square foot home streaming live throughout the entire weekend. Beyond The Murder House live stream, viewers will see daily programming (details below). While the live stream is open to all via the ticketed event, The Murder House will open its doors to a few lucky ticket holders. Six fortunate (or unfortunate)--two per each of the three nights--Murder House fans in the terrifying basement all while being live streamed to the world (while a doctor monitors their vital signs and psychological condition). An initial outline of the weekend's events is as follows: The first-ever paranormal investigation will be carried out by Exorcist Bishop James Long, who has appeared on "Ghost Adventures," "The Possessed," "Gates Of Hell," "Exorcism Live!" and "Portals To Hell" Famous psychic and white witch Patti Negri from "Ghost Adventures" will lead the houses first-ever seance Michelle Belanger, vampire expert and acclaimed author who has been seen on "Paranormal State," "Portals To Hell " and "The Real Vampire Files" will delve into the haunting world of the occult Prolific historian and Halloween expert Lisa Morton will take us on an exploration of the history & traditions of Halloween Tarot expert Sasha Graham will explain the world of tarot and one lucky ticket holder will get a virtual reading live on air Energy healer Satish Dholakia will give advice on how to protect yourself from negative energies and unwanted evil entities Psychiatrist Dr Waguih Ishak will discuss the addictive nature of horror and the pathology of fear Homeowner and cardiologist and Professor Dr Ernst von Schwarz will delve into the history of medieval torture techniques Tickets are on sale now at www.themurderhouse.com. In addition, a commemorative t-shirt for the event will be on sale on the website. A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to the Baby2Baby charity.WebsiteInstagramTwitterTikTokSOURCE The Murder House Related Links http://www.themurderhouse.com

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DENVER, Aug. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in the U.S.,announced today the launch of service on the Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado. Effective September 1, 2020, the previous mobile parking app, Passport, will no longer be available. The ParkMobile app will be the only parking payment app available on campus. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors will be able to use the ParkMobile app for touchless parking payments for over 4,100 parking spaces available on campus. Effective September 1, 2020, the ParkMobile app will be the only parking payment app available on Auraria Campus in Denver, CO. Students, faculty, staff, and visitors will be able to use the ParkMobile app for touchless parking payments for over 4,100 parking spaces available on campus. To pay for parking with the ParkMobile app, a user enters the zone number posted on the stickers and signs around parking space. The user then selects the amount of time needed and touches the Start Parking button to begin the session. ParkMobile is the #1 parking app in the U.S. with over 19 million users and is available for both iPhone and Android devices. To pay for parking with the ParkMobile app, a user enters the zone number posted on the stickers and signs around parking space. The user then selects the amount of time needed and touches the "Start Parking" button to begin the session. The user can also extend the time of the parking session on their mobile device without having to go back to the meter. ParkMobile offers all the same features and functionality as Passport app but provides a better user experience and 24/7/365 customer support. The ParkMobile app is also available in many more locations in the Colorado and across the country. The launch of ParkMobile on the Auraria Campus expands the company's footprint in Colorado. There are currently over 700,000 users of the app in the state with availability in Denver, Boulder, Winter Park, Telluride, Manitou Springs, Steamboat Springs, and Colorado Springs. Additionally, the app can be used at the University of Denver, and the University of Colorado Boulder and Colorado Springs campuses. Beyond Colorado, the app can be used to pay for parking in over 400 cities across the United States. "We're always working to improve the parking experience for the Auraria Campus community," said Lena Price, Director or Parking & Transportation Services. "After much research, we found that ParkMobile provides a better user experience and already has a large base of users in downtown Denver. We anticipate that this will be an easy transition for the Auraria Campus community.""We want to welcome the Auraria Campus to our network in Colorado," says Jon Ziglar, CEO of ParkMobile. "We have thousands of users in the immediate area who will now have an easier way to pay for parking when they visit the campus.About ParkMobile ParkMobile, LLC is the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, using a contactless approach to help millions of people easily find, reserve, and pay for parking on their mobile device. The company's technology is used in thousands of locations across the country, including eight of the top 10 cities as well as college campuses, airports, and stadiums. People can use ParkMobile solutions to quickly pay for on-street and off-street parking without having to use a meter or kiosk. Additionally, ParkMobile offers parking reservations at stadium venues for concerts and sporting events. Reservations are also available in metro area garages, allowing people to drive into the city without having to worry about finding parking. ParkMobile has been named to the Inc. 5000, Deloitte Fast 500, Smart Cities Connect "Smart 50," and the Atlanta Journal Constitution's Top Workplaces. Additionally, the company won the 2020 Stevie Awards for Achievement in Product Innovation and the 2019 Stevie Awards for Most Innovative Tech Company and Best Travel App. For more information, visit ParkMobile.io or @ParkMobile on Twitter.ParkMobile Contact:Jeff Perkins, CMO, [emailprotected]Auraria Campus Contact:Lena Price, Director, Parking & Transportation Services, [emailprotected]SOURCE ParkMobile Related Links https://parkmobile.io/

Auraria Campus Partners with ParkMobile to Offer Contactless Payments on Denver Campus ParkMobile replaces the Passport app for campus parking


DUBLIN, Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Dispensing Systems - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The publisher brings years of research experience to the 9th edition of this report. The 290-page report presents concise insights into how the pandemic has impacted production and the buy side for 2020 and 2021. A short-term phased recovery by key geography is also addressed.Global Dispensing Systems Market to Reach $47.5 Billion by 2027Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Dispensing Systems estimated at US$37.1 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$47.5 Billion by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 3.6% over the analysis period 2020-2027. Robotic Dispensing System, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is projected to record a 4.1% CAGR and reach US$23 Billion by the end of the analysis period. After an early analysis of the business implications of the pandemic and its induced economic crisis, growth in the Semi-Robotic Dispensing System segment is readjusted to a revised 3.7% CAGR for the next 7-year period.The U.S. Market is Estimated at $10 Billion, While China is Forecast to Grow at 6.6% CAGRThe Dispensing Systems market in the U.S. is estimated at US$10 Billion in the year 2020. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$10 Billion by the year 2027 trailing a CAGR of 6.6% over the analysis period 2020 to 2027. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at 1% and 2.7% respectively over the 2020-2027 period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 1.8% CAGR.Manual Dispensing System Segment to Record 1.9% CAGRIn the global Manual Dispensing System segment, USA, Canada, Japan, China and Europe will drive the 1.5% CAGR estimated for this segment. These regional markets accounting for a combined market size of US$5.5 Billion in the year 2020 will reach a projected size of US$6.1 Billion by the close of the analysis period. China will remain among the fastest growing in this cluster of regional markets. Led by countries such as Australia, India, and South Korea, the market in Asia-Pacific is forecast to reach US$6.7 Billion by the year 2027, while Latin America will expand at a 2.6% CAGR through the analysis period. Competitors identified in this market include, among others: ABB Group Buehler Dema Engineering Co. Dover Corporation Durr AG Dymax Corporation Eisenmann SE Emc2, Inc. Ems-Eftec (EFTEC AG) Esys Automation Exact Dispensing Systems Fisnar Inc. Graco, Inc. IPR - Intelligent Peripherals for Robots GmbH Jensen Global Dispensing Kleerblue Solutions Nordson Corporation SCA Schucker GmbH & Co Oficina Comercial Techcon Systems, Inc. Key Topics Covered: I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & REPORT SCOPE II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1. MARKET OVERVIEW Global Competitor Market Shares Dispensing Systems Competitor Market Share Scenario Worldwide (in %): 2019 & 2025 Impact of COVID-19 and a Looming Global Recession 2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS 3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS 4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVEIII. MARKET ANALYSIS IV. COMPETITION Total Companies Profiled: 38 For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/oyzugk Research and Markets also offers Custom Research services providing focused, comprehensive and tailored research. Media Contact: Research and Markets Laura Wood, Senior Manager [emailprotected] For E.S.T Office Hours Call +1-917-300-0470 For U.S./CAN Toll Free Call +1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 U.S. Fax: 646-607-1907 Fax (outside U.S.): +353-1-481-1716 SOURCE Research and Markets Related Links http://www.researchandmarkets.com

$37.1 Billion Worldwide Dispensing Systems Industry to 2027 - Impact of COVID-19 on the Market


NEW YORK, June 25, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --CBAM, an alternative investment management firm, has announced that Neil Phillips has joined its Board of Directors. Mr. Phillips is the Founder of Visible Men and the Co-Founder and CEO of Visible Men Academy. He has over 30 years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, and youth advocate. Neil is regarded as a national thought leader and renowned speaker on black male achievement, race in America, and youth empowerment. "We are excited to welcome Neil as an independent board member," said Mike Damaso, Partner at CBAM. "His exceptional experience as a leader, educator, and mentor will prove invaluable in ensuring our firm has true diversity of thought and perspective at all levels as we look to make a positive impact for our clients, employees and all other stakeholders." "Having known Neil for many years now, I am proud to welcome him to the CBAM team. Neil's experience and accomplishments reflect a life-long dedication to building a society of diversity and inclusion, values that are at the core of our firm here at CBAM." Said Don Young, Partner at CBAM. "I look forward to joining CBAM's board to help grow and position the organization for long-term success," Phillips said. "CBAM's inclusive and collaborative culture and emphasis on personal and professional growth align with my values and background. I am excited about the opportunities the firm has ahead of it across its operations and activities and look forward to providing my guidance to its leadership as they seize those opportunities." In addition to his role as the Founder of Visible Men and the Co-Founder and CEO of Visible Men Academy Mr. Phillips serves on the Board of Directors for the Nantucket Project and served on the Board of Directors for Washington Jesuit Academy in Northeast Washington D.C. and the United Way of Manatee County, Florida. Prior to founding Visible Men, he served as the Assistant Headmaster at the Landon School in Bethesda, MD and as Interim Head of Upper School at the Out-of-Door Academy in Sarasota, Florida. Mr. Phillips is an Aspen Institute Pahara Fellow. He is a member of the inaugural Echoing Green/Open Society Foundations Black Male Achievement Fellowship. Neil was awarded for his talk, "Race to Truth" and his onstage conversations with Norman Lear (2016) and former President, George W. Bush (2018). He earned his B.A. in English and American Literature from Harvard University. About CBAM CBAM Partners, LLC an Eldridge business, is an investment management firm and SEC-registered investment adviser founded in 2016 by Don Young, Mike Damaso, and Jay Garrett, headquartered in New York. With $12.1 billion of AUM, CBAM specializes in opportunities across the credit spectrum for institutional clients through separately managed accounts, CLOs, and private funds. To learn more about CBAM please visit www.cbam.com Media Contact Prosek PartnersJosh Clarkson / Geoffrey Bayers [emailprotected]/ [emailprotected] Investor Contact CBAM John Bedford 212-603-3106 [emailprotected] SOURCE CBAM

Neil Phillips Appointed to the CBAM Board of Directors


ALISO VIEJO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BrainChip Holdings Ltd. (ASX: BRN), a leading provider of ultra-low power high performance AI technology, today announced that Chief Development Officer Anil Mankar will present A Neuromorphic Processor for Power Efficient Edge AI Applications at the Linley Fall Processor Conference 2020 October 20 at 9:30 a.m. PDT. BrainChips presentation is part of the conferences first-day session AI in Edge Devices. As part of the presentation, Mankar will provide an update on the AKD1000, BrainChips first Neural network SoC (NSoC), and describe the advantages of processing information in the event-domain. A 10-minute Q&A session will immediately follow the conclusion of his speech. Many edge-AI processors take advantage of the spatial sparsity in neural network models to eliminate unnecessary computations and save power, said Mankar. But neuromorphic processors achieve further savings by performing event-based computation, which exploits the temporal sparsity inherent in data generated by audio, vision, olfactory, lidar, and other edge sensors. I look forward to sharing with attendees of the Linley Conference how this unique approach is revolutionizing artificial intelligence at the edge. The companys Akida Neural Processor technology, which is implemented in the Neuromorphic System-on-Chip (NSoC), is a revolutionary advanced neural networking processor that brings artificial intelligence to the edge in a way that existing technologies are not capable. The solution is high-performance, small, ultra-low power and enables a wide array of edge capabilities. The Akida NSoC represents a revolutionary new breed of Neural Processing computing devices for Edge AI devices and systems. Comparisons to leading DNN accelerator devices show significantly better images/second/watt running industry standard benchmarks with MobileNet, MobileNet-SSD and Key Word Spotting, while maintaining excellent accuracy. "Industry demand for AI performance has skyrocketed over the last few years, driven by rapid adoption from the data center to the edge, said Linley Gwennap, principal analyst at the Linley Group and Linley Fall Processor Conference chairperson. This year's Linley Fall Processor Conference will feature our biggest program yet and will introduce a host of new technology disclosures and product announcements of innovative processor architectures and IP technologies. In spite of the challenges posed by the pandemic, development of these technologies continues to accelerate and we're excited to be sharing these presentations with a global audience via our live-streamed format." For more than a decade, The Linley Group has delivered the industrys premier processor conference. This year, the Linley Fall Processor Conference will feature virtual presentations that run half days on October 20-22 and 27-29, 2020. Presentations will address processors and IP cores for AI applications, embedded, data center, automotive, and communications. Attendees will be able to view live-streamed presentations and interact with the speakers during Q&A, breakout sessions, or scheduled one-on-one meetings. Additional information about the event is available at https://www.linleygroup.com/events/event.php?num=49 About Brainchip Holdings Ltd (ASX: BRN) BrainChip is a global technology company that is producing a groundbreaking neuromorphic processor that brings artificial intelligence to the edge in a way that is beyond the capabilities of other products. The chip is high performance, small, ultra-low power and enables a wide array of edge capabilities that include on-chip training, learning and inference. The event-based neural network processor is inspired by the spiking nature of the human brain and is implemented in an industry standard digital process. By mimicking brain processing BrainChip has pioneered a processing architecture, called Akida, which is both scalable and flexible to address the requirements in edge devices. At the edge, sensor inputs are analyzed at the point of acquisition rather than through transmission via the cloud to a data center. Akida is designed to provide a complete ultra-low power and fast AI Edge Network for vision, audio, olfactory and smart transducer applications. The reduction in system latency provides faster response and a more power efficient system that can reduce the large carbon footprint of data centers. Additional information is available at https://www.brainchipinc.com Follow BrainChip on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/BrainChip_inc Follow BrainChip on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7792006

BrainChip Presents on AI in Edge Devices at Linley Fall Processor Conference 2020


COPENHAGEN,Denmark, April 28,2021 /PRNewswire/ --Astralis(ASTRLS),basedin Copenhagen focusedonesports and media rights,todayannouncedthatNicolai Nyholm, Founder and Chairman,willpresent liveatVirtualInvestorConferences.comonApril29th. DATE: Thursday, April 29thTIME: 11:30 AM ETLINK: https://bit.ly/2QfbeEE Thiswillbealive,interactiveonlineeventwhereinvestorsareinvitedtoaskthecompany questionsinrealtime.Ifattendeesarenotabletojointheeventliveonthedayofthe conference,anarchivedwebcastwillalsobemadeavailableaftertheevent. Itisrecommendedthatinvestorspreregisterandruntheonlinesystemchecktoexpedite participationandreceiveeventupdates. Learn more about the event at www.virtualinvestorconferences.com. About Astralis Astralis is one of the most recognized brands and afrontrunnerin the global esports industry with winning teams in League of Legends, Counter-Strike and FIFA. Astralisholdspermanent participation rights in the premium,international leagues for League of Legends (LEC) and Counter-Strike (ESL Pro League and BLASTPremier). In 2019 Astralis was listed and is traded on Nasdaq Copenhagen. About Virtual Investor ConferencesVirtualInvestorConferences(VIC)istheleadingproprietaryinvestorconferenceseriesthat providesaninteractiveforumforpubliclytradedcompaniestomeetandpresentdirectlywith investors. Arealtimesolutionforinvestorengagement,VirtualInvestorConferencesispartofOTC MarketGroup'ssuiteofinvestorrelationsservicesspecificallydesignedformoreefficient InvestorAccess.Replicatingthelookandfeelofonsiteinvestorconferences,VirtualInvestor Conferences combine leadingedge conferencing and investor communications capabilities with acomprehensiveglobalinvestoraudiencenetwork. SOURCE VirtualInvestorConferences.com Related Links http://www.virtualinvestorconferences.com

Astralis to Webcast Live at VirtualInvestorConferences.com April 29th Company invites individual and institutional investors, as well as advisors and analysts, to attend real-time, interactive presentations on VirtualInvestorConferences.com


NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM'sThe Beatles Channelis honoringJohn Lennon's 80th birthday on October 9 with exclusive programming featuring special guestsPaul McCartney,Alec Baldwin,Sean Ono Lennon, and more.Listeners will hear celebrities pay tribute to Lennon, as well as exclusive specials about his music and legacy on The Beatles Channel. (PRNewsfoto/Sirius XM Holdings Inc.) The weekend-long programming will include a new show, featuring Paul McCartney in conversation with Alec Baldwin. The exclusive show will feature McCartney reflecting on his songwriting partner, bandmate, and friend John Lennon. The special will air on Friday, October 9 at 11:00 am ET, 4:00 pm ET and 9:00 pm ET on SiriusXM radios (channel 18) and on the SiriusXM app. The special will also air multiple times on The Beatles Channel throughout the weekend and will be available On Demand via the SiriusXM app after its debut. Select audio clips below from Paul McCartney and Alec Baldwin's conversation:Paul McCartney And Alec Baldwin on John Lennon, The Leaderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TS3UXNay_ZY"The three others of us in the group were massive fans of John because he was that kind of guy. He was, I mean, we always used to get asked, 'who's the leader of the group' and I'd go, 'me' and John wouldgo, 'no me.'" "I have to admit, we really, that it was sort of John, just his personality was a leader's personality. Luckily it didn't matter. We were, we all had an equal vote and so it always worked out without worrying about that."Paul McCartney And Alec Baldwin On John Lennon At 80https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsZrgwHWRV4"It's lovely to think he would have been 80. And, you know, that's, that's, it's nice to imagine him at 80.""I think he would, I think he would be, very literate. I think he would be writing, uh, not necessarily just music cause he was starting to get into, uh, he did, he did a couple of little books. Um, and I think, I think he would have matured nicely."Paul McCartney And Alec Baldwin On The Women In John Lennon's Lifehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vck0eYkfisw"When he met Yoko, she was so different. And the two of them were such a sort of tight little unit that they, she was showing him new things in life and a new kind of life. And John had always had strong women in his life." "When Yoko came along, uh, she was very influential and he was very happy to be influenced. It caused a bit of problems with us till we sort of realized that he had every right to do what he was doing, because he was in love. And you don't just do what everyone expects if you're in love. And he was a, he was really sort of mad, keen on her."Paul McCartney And Alec Baldwin On "Kansas City"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNSHNGwyTDI"I remember, uh, Kansas City, the, the Richard, Little Richard song. And I'd been talking to John weeks before and he said, 'how'd you do that voice? You know, that, that Little Richard voice.' I said, 'I don't know.' I said, 'he's somebody just comes out at the top of my head.' And he said, 'Oh, Hmm.' So here's me. I've, I've, it's not working. And I'm trying to do Kansas City and I'm struggling. I'm at the mic. I can't get, I can't get in the pocket. You know? So when he comes down from the control room, we've been listening, he said, he goes with me, he goes, 'remember, comes out the top of your head.' I go, 'yeah.' And then I do the take that, you know, as The Beatles take. So, you know, we, we, we, we admired each other."Full schedule below of specialty programming airing to celebrate John Lennon on SiriusXM's The Beatles Channel.*Broadcast Schedule (all times ET)*Sean Ono Lennon Guest DJMusician, songwriter, producer, and the only child of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Sean Ono Lennon joins host David Fricke in a two-part series, sharing memories of his dad along with his favorite John Lennon songs, both with and without The Beatles.Part 1 Saturday, October 10 at 1pmPart 2 Sunday, October 11 at midnightThe Ballad Of John And Yoko: 1969It's hard toimaginethe life of John and Yoko in 1969 The Beatles, Plastic Ono Band, The Bed-Ins for Peace, War Is Over it's a story only they can tell. Listen to John and Yoko talk about their lives and thoughts on many topics in their own words from 1969.Friday, October 9 at 11pmSunday, October 11 at 10amEight Songs A Week Times TwoBeatles fans are giving John Lennon a special birthday playlist composed of their 16 favorite songs with John on lead vocals. It'sEight Songs A WeekTimes Two!Friday, October 9 at 1pmSaturday, October 10 at 10amSunday, October 11 at 1pmMonday, October 12 at 12pmImagine SpecialBill Flanagan explores John Lennon'sImagine: "The Ultimate Collection"in a two-part series. Hear the original masters, alternate versions, and interviews with those who were part of the creation of the landmark album.Imagine New York Special Saturday, October 10 at 6pmImagine UK SpecialSunday, October 11 at 3pmMagical Lennon Maxi ConcertIn honor of John's birthday, The Beatles Channel has imagined the greatest John Lennon concert ever! Sixty minutes of Lennon, Beatles and solo hits live.Saturday, October 10 at 9pmFab FourumThe Beatles Channel's weekly liveFab Fourumtalk show, hosted by Dennis Elsas and Bill Flanagan, will be dedicated to John on his birthday and feature special guests, as well as your phone calls, plus the chance to win an Epiphone guitar and the newJOHN LENNON: GIMME SOME TRUTHdeluxe edition box set.Wednesday, October 7 at 9pmSaturday, October 10 at 7amSunday, October 11 at 6pmNorthern SongsBeatles historian and author Bill Flanagan puts together a themed playlist of hits and rarities by the Fab Four for this weekly audio adventure. This week, it's all about John Lennon's songs with The Beatles in honor of his 80th birthday.Friday, October 9 at midnightSaturday, October 10 at 7pmSunday, October 11 at 6amPeter Asher: From Me To YouMusician, host, and friend of The Beatles Peter Asher explores the connection between John Lennon and legendary author Lewis Carroll, plus anImagineset, Plastic Ono Band, and more.Thursday, October 8 at 9pmSaturday, October 10 at 5pmSunday, October 11 at 8amTuesday, October 13 at 1pmDark Horse RadioIn this weekly show dedicated to the music that George Harrison wrote, produced, sang and loved, musician and host Laura Cantrell will explore the special relationship between George and John Lennon.Thursday, October 8 at 3pmSaturday, October 10 at 11pmSunday, October 11 at 4pmTuesday, October 13 at 1amThe Beatles Channel, SiriusXM's channelcreatedin collaboration with and fully authorized by The Beatles' Apple Corps Ltd., celebrates popular music's most legendary and influential band, showcasing all-things-Beatles with regular and special programming spanning the history-making careers of the band and its members:John Lennon,Paul McCartney,George HarrisonandRingo Starr. The channel explores The Beatles' entire career including their hits and deeper tracks, live recordings, rarities, and solo albums, while also spotlighting musicians who have inspired, and have drawn inspiration from, The Beatles. The Beatles Channel presents a curated mix of music tailored to a wide range of Beatles fans, along with a variety of regular shows and specials.Paul McCartney and Alec Baldwin photo click here. About SiriusXMSirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the leading audio entertainment company in the U.S., and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM and Pandora together reach more than 100 million people each month with their audio products. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers. For more about SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com.This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements include, but are not limited to, statements about future financial and operating results, our plans, objectives, expectations and intentions with respect to future operations, products and services; and other statements identified by words such as "will likely result," "are expected to," "will continue," "is anticipated," "estimated," "believe," "intend," "plan," "projection," "outlook" or words of similar meaning. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.The following factors, among others, could cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: the current coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is adversely impacting our business;our substantial competition that is likely to increase over time; our efforts to attract and retain subscribers and listeners, or convert listeners into subscribers, which may not be successful, and may adversely affect our business; our Pandora ad-supported business has suffered a loss of monthly active users, which may adversely affect our Pandora business; privacy and data security laws and regulations may hinder our ability to market our services, sell advertising and impose legal liabilities; we engage in extensive marketing efforts and the continued effectiveness of those efforts are an important part of our business; consumer protection laws and our failure to comply with them could damage our business; a substantial number of our Sirius XM subscribers periodically cancel their subscriptions and we cannot predict how successful we will be at retaining customers; our ability to profitably attract and retain subscribers to our Sirius XM service as our marketing efforts reach more price-sensitive consumers is uncertain; our failure to convince advertisers of the benefits of our Pandora ad-supported service could harm our business; if we are unable to maintain revenue growth from our advertising products, particularly in mobile advertising, our results of operations will be adversely affected; if we fail to accurately predict and play music, comedy or other content that our Pandora listeners enjoy, we may fail to retain existing and attract new listeners; if we fail to protect the security of personal information about our customers, we could be subject to costly government enforcement actions and private litigation and our reputation could suffer; interruption or failure of our information technology and communications systems could impair the delivery of our service and harm our business; we rely on third parties for the operation of our business, and the failure of third parties to perform could adversely affect our business; our business depends in part upon the auto industry; our Pandora business depends in part upon consumer electronics manufacturers; the market for music rights is changing and is subject to significant uncertainties; our ability to offer interactive features in our Pandora services depends upon maintaining licenses with copyright owners; the rates we must pay for "mechanical rights" to use musical works on our Pandora service have increased substantially and these new rates may adversely affect our business; failure of our satellites would significantly damage our business; our Sirius XM service may experience harmful interference from wireless operations; failure to comply with FCC requirements could damage our business; economic conditions, including advertising budgets and discretionary spending, may adversely affect our business and operating results; if we are unable to attract and retain qualified personnel, our business could be harmed; we may not realize the benefits of acquisitions or other strategic investments and initiatives, including the acquisition of Pandora; our use of pre-1972 sound recordings on our Pandora service could result in additional costs; we may from time to time modify our business plan, and these changes could adversely affect us and our financial condition; we have a significant amount of indebtedness, and our debt contains certain covenants that restrict our operations; our facilities could be damaged by natural catastrophes or terrorist activities; the unfavorable outcome of pending or future litigation could have an adverse impact on our operations and financial condition; failure to protect our intellectual property or actions by third parties to enforce their intellectual property rights could substantially harm our business and operating results; some of our services and technologies may use "open source" software, which may restrict how we use or distribute our services or require that we release the source code subject to those licenses; rapid technological and industry changes and new entrants could adversely impact our services; existing or future laws and regulations could harm our business; we may be exposed to liabilities that other entertainment service providers would not customarily be subject to; our business and prospects depend on the strength of our brands; we are a "controlled company" within the meaning of the NASDAQ listing rules and, as a result, qualify for, and rely on, exemptions from certain corporate governance requirements; while we currently pay a quarterly cash dividend to holders of our common stock, we may change our dividend policy at any time; and our principal stockholder has significant influence, including over actions requiring stockholder approval, and its interests may differ from the interests of other holders of our common stock. Additional factors that could cause our results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements can be found in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2020, which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available at the SEC's Internet site (http://www.sec.gov). The information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this communication.Source: SiriusXMMedia contact:Angela Burke [emailprotected]Carolina Dubon[emailprotected]SOURCE Sirius XM Holdings Inc. Related Links http://www.siriusxm.com

Paul McCartney and Alec Baldwin to Honor John Lennon's 80th Birthday on SiriusXM's The Beatles Channel