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An apparatus and system for monitoring, analyzing and displaying the power applied by a user during operation of a pedal assembly are described. A hub assembly includes a sensor such as one or more strain gauges and is mounted in the rear wheel of a bicycle for detecting the torque and angular velocity applied during pedaling. The detected information is then transmitted to a receiver module, which sends the information to a computer that is fixedly coupled to, for example, the handlebars of the bicycle. The computer then processes the received information and outputs to a display a real-time or near real-time graphical representation of the power applied during the pedal stroke.
1. A bicycle, comprising:
a frame and a pair of wheels, one of which is driven by operation of a rotatable pedal assembly;
a sensing arrangement for measuring the force applied by a user to rotate the pedal assembly in order to impart movement to the driven wheel; and
a pedal stroke analysis system carried by the bicycle that receives information from the sensing arrangement and that provides feedback to the user as to the application of force to the pedal assembly by the user while the bicycle is operated by the user.
2. The bicycle of
3. The bicycle of
4. A system for providing information to a rider as to power applied by the rider during operation of a cycle having a frame and at least one wheel that is driven by operation of a rotatable pedal assembly, comprising a sensing arrangement for measuring the power applied by the rider to rotate the pedal assembly in order to impart movement to the driven wheel; and a pedal stroke analysis system that receives information from the sensing arrangement and that provides feedback to the user as to the application of power to the pedal assembly by the rider while the cycle is operated by the rider.
5. A method of providing information to a rider as to power applied by the rider during operation of a cycle having a frame and at least one wheel that is driven by operation of a rotatable pedal assembly, comprising the acts of rotating the pedal assembly; sensing the power applied by the rider to rotate the pedal assembly in order to impart movement to the driven wheel; and analyzing information from the sensing arrangement and providing feedback to the user as to the application of power to the pedal assembly by the rider while the cycle is operated by the rider.
This application claims the benefit of provisional patent application Ser. No. 60/761,937 filed Jan. 25, 2006.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a bicycle or other device that is powered by user operation of a pedal assembly, and more particularly to a system for monitoring, analyzing and displaying the power applied by a user during operation of the pedal assembly.
2. Discussion of the Related Art
Stationary trainers and fixed spinner bikes outfitted with a device used to analyze pedal stroke are known in the art. Typically, however, the data gathered by the device is only available after the rider has completed his or her training session. In such devices, a data collection device is interfaced with, for example, a computer. A computer program is then used to extract and analyze the data collected during the training session. One particular disadvantage of this type of device is that the data collected by the device is not available to the rider during the training session. Furthermore, prior devices are not capable of use in a real-time environment in which the rider can use the data to monitor and improve pedal stroke efficiency on the fly.
A system for measuring power expended during operation of a bicycle is disclosed in Ambrosina et al U.S. Pat. No. 6,418,797, hereby incorporated by reference. The '797 patent discloses a torque measurement system incorporated into the hub of a bicycle, to determine torque applied by the user. The applied torque measurements are then used to calculate power, in a manner as is known. A commercial embodiment of the technology disclosed in the '797 patent is available from Saris Cycling Group, Inc. of Madison, Wis. under the designation POWERTAP.
The system disclosed in the '797 patent senses and displays total power application data, which provides a user with a powerful tool that can be used on the fly during an exercise session to monitor and adjust total power output. The power application data can also be used after an exercise session is completed, in order to analyze various parameters of the exercise session and to plan future exercise sessions. However, the system of the '797 patent is not used in a real time environment to sense and display information regarding application of power during a pedal stroke.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a device powered by user operation of a pedal assembly that continuously monitors, analyzes and displays pedal stroke power application data to a rider during use in a real time environment, such as during a bicycle race or outdoor training ride, or during an indoor stationary exercise training session such as on a spin bike or on a bicycle trainer.
Another aspect of the present invention is to provide a system whereby the data collected by the device may be used to improve the fit of the bicycle to an individual rider such that the bicycle is set up so as to maximize the efficiency of the rider's pedal stroke.
Yet another object of the present invention is to use the data collected by the device to sense and display the symmetry between the right and left pedal strokes of the individual rider. As such, the data from the device can be used to train the rider to apply power in his or her pedal strokes more evenly between the left and right legs.
Another object of the present invention is to use the data collected and displayed by the device to train the rider to apply power evenly throughout the 360 degrees of the pedal stroke.
The present invention is a bicycle power sensing and display system that provides immediate feedback to the bicycle or spin bike rider as to the application of power during the pedal stroke, while the bicycle or spin bike is being ridden (rather than providing pedal stroke power analysis after completion of a ride or exercise session). In this manner, the power application information can be utilized by the rider during training and/or racing, so that the rider can make adjustments in his or her pedal stroke on the fly in real training or racing conditions. The device and system of the present invention may be configured to work with or be affixed to a traditional bicycle for use during competition or training to provide graphical information to the user regarding pedal stroke power application, or may be used to provide such information to a user in connection with a spin bike or stationary bicycle trainer.
Various other features, objects and advantages of the present invention will be made apparent from the following detailed description taken together with the drawings.
Preferred exemplary embodiments of the invention are illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like reference numerals represent like parts throughout, and in which:
Turning now to the drawings, and initially to
As noted above, the rear wheel hub assembly 18 has a construction as set forth in Ambrosina et al U.S. Pat. No. 6,418,797, and is operable to sense the applied torque in and angular velocity of the hub assembly 18. The detected torque-related and angular velocity related values are sensed by electronic components within the hub assembly 18, and are then transmitted by, for example, radio frequency waves, to a receiver module 26, which is mounted in any satisfactory location on the frame 11 of bicycle 10. The receiver module 26 transmits such information, such as via a wire connection, to a cycle computer 28 which can be mounted on the handlebars of the bicycle 10 or elsewhere on the frame 11. Alternatively, the hub assembly 18 may incorporate a signal transmission system that transmits signals wirelessly to a receiver associated with cycle computer 28. The computer 28 uses the torque-related and angular velocity related information to compute applied power and velocity, and can display the measured or calculated information on a display as desired.
During operation, the applied hub torque-related measurements are taken at a high frequency, in order to provide relatively fine measurements throughout the 360 degrees of each pedal stroke. Representatively, the applied hub torque-related measurements may be taken on the order of 60 times per second, although it is also contemplated that hub torque measurements may be taken at more frequent intervals, e.g. approximately 120 times per second. In this manner, the hub 18 it is subjected to the rotational torque both profile over the stroke of the pedal assembly. A typical bicycle-operating cadence (rate of revolution of the pedal assembly) is in the range of 60 to 140 rpm. Taken at the high end, e.g. 140 rpm, the pedal assembly may be operated at a rate of approximately 2.3 revolutions per second. Using a torque measuring frequency of approximately 60 times per second, torque measurements can thus be taken at a typical maximum cadence at approximately every 13 to 14 degrees of revolution, providing approximately 25 data points of user-applied power for each pedal revolution. The resolution will be improved proportionally at lower, more typical cadences in the range of 60 to 90 rpm. The power data points are then analyzed in a real time manner, on the fly, during operation of the bicycle 10.
Turning now to
The hub assembly 18 then transmits the high frequency measurements at step 42 via radio frequency waves to the receiver module 26. Hub assembly 18 bundles average information along with other data to be transferred to bicycle computer 28, which is then communicated to bicycle computer 28 at frequent intervals, such as on the order of every 1.26 seconds. Alternatively, the information may be sent via inductive coupling or infrared link. The receiver module 26 then transmits the information at step 44 via a conductive wire, or the like, to the computer 28. The computer then processes the received information at step 46, including the calculation of applied power based on the torque and angular velocity measurements, and then displays the received information in a graphical form to the user at step 48 in a real-time or near-real-time manner. The user is thus able to obtain very frequent feedback as to the pedal stroke of profile (again, on the order of every 1.26 seconds). Alternatively, it is contemplated that the data samples from assembly 18 may be communicated directly to the computer 28, instead of communicating bundled, average information. While this arrangement is theoretically possible, it has not been found to be practical for production use.
Referring now to
Turning now to
The present invention thus provides a pedal cycle power analysis system that is in the bicycle itself. This enables a user to have pedal cycle power information any time the bicycle is being operated, such as when mounted to a trainer or when the bicycle is being ridden outdoors or on a track by the user. In any scenario, the user is able to have real-time feedback, while riding the bicycle, as to the power that is being applied during the pedal stroke so that the user can make adjustments as necessary to provide a desired or optimal power distribution.
Various alternatives and modifications are contemplated as being within the scope of the following claims, particularly pointing out and distinctly claiming the subject matter regarded as the invention.


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Sixteen-year-old Queenstown pace bowler Mason Clarke will get his first taste of international cricket next month.
He’s the youngest in the 15-man squad and one of only two South Islanders selected to represent New Zealand at the under-19 Cricket World Cup in South Africa.
He’d been in the 24-strong preliminary training squad, after being a non-travelling reserve at a qualifying tournament in Darwin, Australia, in June.
Receiving the call-up was ‘‘a pretty surreal feeling, really, my hands were shaking’’, Mason says.
He attended six training camps at Lincoln over winter, before opening the bowling for Otago at the recent U19 tournament.
‘‘I was just trying to improve when I went to the camps, I wasn’t trying to think too much about making that team.’’
Mason, who’ll be head boy at Wakatipu High next year, calls himself a right-arm outswing bowler.
The U19 world cup had originally been scheduled in Sri Lanka, how ever it lost its hosting rights last month due to cricket politics.
Mason says he was ‘‘pretty happy’’ when he heard of the venue change.
‘‘Typically South Africa has more pace-friendly bowling conditions than Sri Lanka.’’
NZ will be in a pool with Nepal, whom they play first in East London on January 21, Afghanistan and Pakistan.

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Admittedly we’ve seen a lot of things on this trip. Good, bad and ugly, it takes something really special to amaze us anymore. Coming out of Central Asia, the sites, sounds and smells were all pretty similar in Xinjiang province. That was until we got to Mogao Caves at Dunhuang. A major stop on the silk road, positioned to control the roads to India, Mongolia, the Siberian plateau and eastern China, Dunhuang was a strategic oasis. Dunhuang attracted not only traders and merchants, but also scholars, philosophers, artists, sculptors and fortune seekers.
Tucked away in the middle of a desert plateau, the caves at Dunhuang literally hold Silk Road treasure. According to local legend, a Buddhist monk sought enlightenment there sometime around the year 350 CE. He carved a Buddhist temple out of the rock, and in a vision dreamt that the temples should number 1000 in all. Today more than a thousand caves exist and from the 4th-14th centuries, thousands of Buddhist monks inhabited the caves, making them a center of Buddhist life and culture.
So what’s this treasure? The caves themselves are so richly decorated that its hard to believe they’re 1000 years old. To their credit the Chinese government has recently done a great job of conserving the atmosphere as well as the art itself, limiting the number of tourists in each cave per day, monitoring the humidity, temperature and light within the caves and protecting the site from further human destruction.
The caves were breathtaking and incredible. Although we were limited to remaining on our tour, the caves we saw were spectacular and each very, very different. Inside the first cave we found beautiful Buddha statues of a kind we’d simply never imagined. In the second we could see something large was in front of us….indeed it was a 35meter (>100feet) high Buddha just sitting there watching over things. The size was one thing but given that it was constructed inside a cave made it all the more awe-inspiring. Because no pictures are allowed inside (a result of tourists who could not be bothered to learn how to turn off their flashes) the caves, all photos here come from the International Dunhuang Project, an international effort to make the art and manuscripts available to the world on the Internet.
That’s right the manuscripts. In a scene out of Indiana Jones, a local monk discovered a walled over secret cave in 1900. Sealed for centuries the small cave contained 50,000 manuscripts, religious paintings, calligraphy and commercial documents- some in languages that no longer exist today. The treasure within this cave proved without a doubt the globalism of the silk road, but also gave new insights to the culture, ideas, music and art that traveled along with the goods.
Unfortunately news of the monks discovery spread among amateur archaeologists and two in particular purchased, for a rather palsy sum an incredible trove of these treasures. Now maintained in the British Museum in the UK and the Biblioteque Nationale in France, these items constitute the majority of the 50,000 objects found. It was clear from the exhibit on stolen treasures (remarkably, only in English for the 2% of tourists who don’t speak Chinese) that the Chinese government wants the items returned, however despite their attempt at the higher ground, its clear the left over treasures were often handed out as gifts and favors in the early half of the 20th Century by the Chinese themselves. As the saying goes, “you never know what you have until it’s gone.”
IF YOU GO: Most guidebooks recommend flying to Dunhuang, but it’s now directly connected to China on the main Urumqi/Lanzhou line. The town is well planned and we spent a day at other minor sites in the area without complaint. Eschew the hotels in the guidebook, there are a number of nicer and less expensive Chinese options in downtown. Despite what you might hear, the night market is very, very, touristy, although most of the tourists are Chinese!

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Wedding: Chelsea and Joe
Sunday, June 30th 2013
Ceremony: Saratoga Springs United Methodist Church
Venue: Saratoga National Golf Club, Saratoga Springs New York
Kristi, Banquet Manager, (perfectionist, along with her professional staff) Traci Montinino, Sales Professional
Hotel: Longfellows Hotel, Saratoga Springs, New York
Florist: Price Chopper, Clifton Park, New York
DJ: Paul Malo
Rain, rain go away, come back another day! Despite the rain not going away for Chelsea and Joe’s wedding day, we used it to our advantage and it turned out to be so much fun! It was not a total wash out but when you have a bride and groom who are willing to do anything for some memorable photos, use an umbrella!
Our day started at the Longfellow’s Hotel where Chelsea, her mother and entire bridal party were getting ready! After all our preliminary work it was time for the Chelsea to transform herself into a stunning bride! Everyone gathered around helping with all the details of the veil, the accessories and admiring how beautifully everything came together! In spite of the heat and no rain, we went outside for some Chelsea and bridal party time. From there we met up with Joe and his best man and ushers to spend time with them as well.
More pictures later, time to get to the church and enjoy the joining of this happy couple! After family photos at the church, we headed back to Saratoga National Golf Club. Just as we arrived it started to rain, but as I mentioned earlier, this did not stop us! Golf umbrellas are always available and that came in very handy! It was not a total wash out so we took out the golf carts for some beautiful shots around the golf course.
Time to let Chelsea and Joe enjoy the cocktail hour while we went inside to photograph the magnificently decorated ballroom! Everything and ready for guests to get ready for introductions, first dance, toasts, and sit back and relax and enjoy a meal that everyone will certain appreciate! As always Mazzone Hospitality and staff present the best the area has to offer. After dinner, more formalities and photo opportunities, but now it is time to party!!!! Chelsea and Joe chose Paul Malo, one of the best DJ’s in the capital district and what a night this turned out to be! That dance floor was never empty and everybody truly enjoyed themselves!
In case anybody was hungry between dance sets, there was a pizza and dessert station that would make anybody stop and feast on these treats!
Thank you Chelsea and Joe for allowing us to share your very special wedding with you, family and friends! Your enthusiasm and willingness to adventure outside and explore all the possibilities Saratoga National has to offer made it so much fun for us as well!
Congratulations, we wish you all the best!
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We started out with these cute invitations.
I got lots of help from my mom and sister.
My parents were nice once again and let us have Ace's party at their house. They have a lot of space at their house and we had a lot of family and friends that came and celebrated with us so their space was perfect.
We had the party at 5:00 so we had BBQ sandwiches, potato salad, baked beans and of course cake!
I made this one out of cardboard and tissue paper.
I had box I had been saving and just drew a one on it and cut it out then glued red tissue paper to it. Austin helped me with this project.
I then taped some brown ribbon to the back and hung it on the door.
Super easy, cute and cheap!
I though about this table for weeks and I think it all came together nicely.
I bought monthly stickers and we took Ace's picture each month, so I wanted to display them at the party.
I had picked up some red and white polka dot ribbon and clothes pins and I had in mind something like this but couldn't figure it out. Luckily, Heather came up with this nice little set up.
We taped his monthly pictures to the decorative paper that came in the party package I bought and then hung them on the ribbon.
My favorite party was the cake and cookies.
I had the cookies and cake made by a local girl. She is so good!
I wanted to have the cookies made because she makes the cutest cookies. So, I just had her make the cookies and smash cake for Ace and I made cupcakes, which was perfect because the party package I bought had cupcake toppers.
Aren't these just the cutest cookies!
They were almost to cute to eat.
And we also had the party treats for the guest to take home and some little chocolate candy.
We just wrapped some Hershey's miniature chocolate bars and wrapped them in these cute wrappers.
The birthday boy had is own special birthday chair.
I used Heather's wagon to hold Ace's gifts. I just wish I would have gotten a better picture of it.
We had these balloons around the house.
I didn't have room for the cookies on the cake table so we had another table for the cookies and drinks.
I also decided to put the silverware and plates on this table.
I wrapped the silverware in red napkins and tied them up and used the cupcake toppers as tags.
We turned these bottles into some cute decor with these cute water bottle wrappers.
I saw these paper straws on etsy and just had to have some.
I ordered the red and white and put these little tags on them and put them in a mason jar.
Even though it was a lot to do I love how everything turned out.
Ace's Birthday Shirt - MAKMAYDESIGNS
Sock Monkey Hat - koobearkreations
Invitation - CupcakeExpress
Paper Straws - DimeStoreBuddy
Party Decor - CupcakeExpress
Ashley at CupcakeExpress was so nice to work with. She created all the decor I used for Ace's party. I printed everything out and made everything myself.
She has lots of party packages to choose from if you are planning a party check her out. You can also visit her blog here.

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Luxurious one bedroom apartment is located in a prime location, only few minutes away from Times Square, great restaurants, bars, clubs and the most famous entertainment NYC has to offer - Broadway. A,B,C,1,2,3 subway lines are all within a short walking distance. Apart from this amazing location, building offers numerous amenities including: Movie Theater, 2 lounges, Roof Top, Concierge, Fitness Center, Valet, Maid Service, and more.The unit features abundant closet space, large living room with corner floor to ceiling windows, a den with floor to ceiling windows, windowed loft kitchen with pantry, entry foyer, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors, dishwasher, and plenty of light. This is a grand find, so contact me today to schedule an appointment to view.
This apartment unit is a 1 bedroom apartment unit listed for $3450 per month. The building is situated in the Midtown area of New York. Be at ease, because this building offers a doorman to make your stay pleasant. The residence includes dining room, dishwasher, hardwood floors, high ceilings, renovated, granite kitchen, well-lit, eat-in kitchen, and, walk-in closet. Hardwood floors give the apartment a more homelike feel. The property features doorman, elevator, health club, laundry on-site, valet, and, outdoor space and is scheduled to be vacant on February 12, 2013.
This unit is located at 271 W 47 St, a apartment in Midtown. Built in 2001, this modern skyscraper property has 465 units.
This listing is no longer active as of November 1st, 2013.
This unit is located in Midtown, a neighborhood in New York.
The average price of a 1 bed rental in Midtown is $3,646. This unit is listed for $3,450, which makes it 5.37% cheaper than the average 1 bed in this neighborhood.
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|Bottom Line Price||$3,967|
|First month's rent||$3,450|
|Estimated Move-In Costs||$13,110|
|Move-in Date||February 12, 2013|
|Lease term||1 year|
|Posted at||May 13, 2012|
|Last updated||April 14, 2014|


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This old-school brasserie situated between the Institut du Monde Arabe and the Jussieu campus feels as if it's been beamed in from a more innocent age. The food menu mostly consists of timeless classics: sautéed lamb with rice, beef skewers with dauphine potatoes, apple tart and chocolate mousse, all at reasonable prices. Recommended to those who want more than a sandwich, but without breaking the bank.
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|Branch Address||Punjab National Bank|
Located at – Haripurhat,
Area – Kabirpur
City – Jajpur
State – Orissa
Pin Code – 755009
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Serving temperature: Hot
Main ingredients: Chickpea, Onion, Chili pepper, Garam masala, Ginger, Amchoor, Tomato, Coriander seed, Garlic, Chickpeas
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Scherzer, who led the majors with 21 victories this season and who won his final four starts of the regular campaign, shut out Oakland through six innings before giving up a leadoff, infield single in the seventh to Brandon Moss and a home run to Yoenis Cespedes.
Two Detroit relievers protected the one-run lead through the final two innings, preserving a win to open the best-of-five American League Division Series. Oakland will host the second game on Saturday before the series heads to Detroit for contests on Monday and, if needed, on Tuesday.
Colon, whose rookie major league season came in 1997, was looking for his first playoff victory in a dozen years.
He came up short, however, due to a nervous start in which the first three batters he faced reached base.
Austin Jackson opened the game with a double and Colon then hit Torii Hunter with a 1-0 pitch. Miguel Cabrera quickly took advantage with a single to center that scored Jackson and moved Hunter to third.
Prince Fielder followed by grounding into a double play that brought home Hunter with the second run of the inning.
Scherzer allowed only three hits and struck out 11 in his seven innings. Two of the hits came from Cespedes -- a one-out triple in the second that failed to lead to a score and the two-run homer in the seventh.
Drew Smyly recorded two outs in the eighth and walked one before Joaquin Benoit came on for a four-out save. He struck out the side in the ninth, giving Detroit pitching 17 strikeouts for the game.

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The court case involving Apostle Kofi Nkansah Sarkodie, the man who defied a Covid-19 ban on public gathering has been adjourned to June 11.
The Kumasi-based pastor and three others are facing the Asokwa District Court for unlawful assembly, after they held a church service at the Open Arms Ministries at North Suntreso in the Ashanti Regional capital.
At a third court sitting on Tuesday, May 19, prosecution prayed for more time to allow it to hold discussions with the office of the Attorney General on “whether to maintain or amend the charges against the suspects.”
“So we pray for adjournment so we make our position clear to the court”, the court heard.
The court presided over by Rosemarie Afua Asante (Mrs) granted the request and adjourned the case to June 11, 2020.

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Kyocera’s new device was leaked today and the only photo we can see was published by EVLeaks. There’s nothing more we know about the new device except for the fact that it looks pretty bad and it resists pretty much anything! Good bye now, Nokia 3310!
It seems the new device will be running on Kit Kat and has a rear-facing camera and 4G LTE connectivity. Its body is hardened to sustain drops and scrapes and even a run-over by an earthmover or forklift, why not!


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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 15 October 2018 to Question 177605 on Influenza: Vaccination, for what reason his Department took the decision to phase the 2018-19 season's flu vaccine between September and November 2018.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 15 October 2018 to Question 177602 on Influenza: Vaccination, for what reason deliveries of flu vaccinations from the manufacturer are being staggered to providers during September to November.
In 2018/19 adjuvanted trivalent flu vaccine (aTIV) is the recommended vaccine for people aged 65 years and over. Deliveries of the vaccine will be phased by the manufacturer to all customers; 40% in September, 20% in October, and 40% in the first half of November 2018. aTIV will give better protection against flu to those aged 65 years and over. To meet the additional demand resulting from using the most effective vaccine, that is aTIV, the manufacturer increased planned production and delivery to providers across the United Kingdom will be phased. The start of the influenza season varies each year, usually from December onwards.
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Sushant Singh Rajput is one recent example of hardwork and perseverance. The small-town guy who dared to dream big, managed to grab attention of the critics and capture the box office numbers last year, with his biggest hit – MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.
Sushant, who was born in Patna, was just like any other studious teenager who wanted to become an engineer. He infact did three years of Mechanical Engineering at Delhi College of Engineering, until he realised that his real calling was acting. He dropped out and began preparing for showbiz. From acting classes to dance training, he did all. His initial break came with television’s popular show Pavitra Rishta. But soon he made a smooth transition into films and has been around doing some good work.
Today, he is one of the leading names in the list of self-made actors we have. As the young heartthrob turns 31 today, here is a sneak-peek into his inspiring and exciting journey.
Sushant joined Shiamak Davar’s dance classes to be around girls!
According to Sushant, he “wanted to learn dancing and there were no girls in my engineering class.” Hence, he enrolled with Shiamak Davar in Delhi and worked as a background dancer for several award ceremonies and Bollywood events. He even joined Barry John’s drama classes and that’s when he found his passion for acting.
In 2005, he was in the dance troupe at the 51st Filmfare Awards. Check out the video where he talks about his journey as a background dancer.
Sushant did theatre for two-and-a-half years
He moved to Mumbai and joined Nadira Babbar’s theatre group. During this time, he also featured in several TV commercials.
Here is Sushant Singh Rajput’s first TV appearance. He is the guy clapping in the audience.
Sushant’s small time TV debut became a bigger hit than the show
Though Sushant made his TV debut with a small role in Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil, his character of Preet Juneja became quite popular despite dying on the show. So much so, that he was brought back in the series finale as a spirit!
He was soon spotted by the casting team of Balaji Telefilms
Sushant’s big break came in 2009, playing Manav Deshmukh opposite Ankita Lokhande. While his onscreen act won massive female adulation and awards, his real-life romance with Ankita made bigger news. They parted ways last year.
Sushant’s dancing was tested on the sets of Jhalak Dikkhla Jaa
From salsa to rumba and tango, Sushant did all and became the first runner-up on Jhalak season 4. In 2011, he quit television to pursue a filmmaking course abroad.
Sushant’s big Bollywood break came in Kai Po Che
Based on Chetan Bhagat’s novel “The 3 Mistakes of My Life,” Kai Po Che proved to be a great debut for Sushant whose performance received both critical and commercial acclaim. He even won awards.
Sushant did four other films with varied plots
He signed Shuddh Desi Romance as his second film. He then played a supporting role of a Pakistani guy in PK and a detective in Dibakar Banerjee’s period mystery thriller Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! All these films only strengthened his footing in Bollywood.
Sushant, the onscreen MS Dhoni!
2016 gave Sushant, his biggest career high. He played Indian cricketer and the most successful captain, MS Dhoni, in the Neeraj Pandey directed biopic. Sushant’s hardwork was evident as he got not only Dhoni’s onfield helicopter shots right, but even his body-language, mannerisms and charm. There is no doubt, only Sushant could’ve played Dhoni to utmost perfection. One of the highest-grossing Bollywood films of the year, it was a definite hit, just like Dhoni’s sixes!
See Sushant Singh Rajput’s unseen pics:
Sushant is here to stay. And with more exciting movies line-up in 2017, we hope the actor continues to impress. He truly deserves all the acclaim. Here’s wishing Sushant Singh Rajput, a very happy birthday!

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Inside the Ropes
CordeValle Golf Club
San Martin, California
CordeValle Golf Club
Yards: 7,368 as per the scorecard
Par: 71 (35-36)
Greens: Bentgrass; 8,300 square feet on average.
Rough: Kentucky bluegrass and perennial rye grass at 3”
Water Hazrds: 2
Course Architects: Robert Trent Jones, Jr. (1999; redesign 2010)
Winner’s Share: $910,000
Defending Champion: Bryce Molder outlasted Briny Baird over a six-hole playoff to win for his first time on TOUR.
Date: October 11-14
Format: 72 holes of stroke play; top 70 and ties make the weekend.
Notes: Gamers, please note that ONLY the last two years have been played at CordeValle Golf Club. The first three editions of this tournament were staged at Greyhawk Golf Club outside Scottsdale so remember that when looking at horses of courses.
All five former champions are in the field this week. Mike Weir (2007*), Cameron Beckman (2008*), Troy Matteson (2009*), Rocco Mediate (2010) and Bryce Molder are the past champions. The * denotes the players that won at Greyhawk GC.
There has never been a repeat champion or multiple winners in this event.
Bryce Molder is the only first-time winner on TOUR here.
The average winning score is 16-under par in the two years that this tournament has been held at CordeValle.
So What? So Let’s Dance!
CordeValle is a picturesque resort set in the Santa Clara Valley that ranked 35th-easiest out of the 51 courses played on TOUR in 2011. With green sizes over 8,000 square feet, the premium iron players should have the final say once Sunday comes along. As we learned last week at TPC Summerlin, you can also be in the mix if your putter catches fire (see: Blixt, Jonas). The resort course will play over 7,300 yards but that length shouldn’t bother the TOUR pros. The rough is three inches deep, which is average, but shouldn’t be a big deal because the greens are large enough to hit in regulations. Bryce Molder’s winning formula last year included finishing T41 GIR but he was first in putts per GIR and putts per round. He also was T1 with 22 birdies made and only had one bogey in his final three rounds. If you hit a bunch of greens, you will have plenty of chances to make birdies. If you make a bunch of putts, it won’t matter how many greens you hit! We’ll combine some ball-strikers, putters and guys who are just in-form this week for the 10 Best.
Jonas Blixt: First, it was Carl Pettersson in 2012 and now it’s Blixt leading the charge for Sweden. The rookie has made four cuts in a row and has improved in each outing. His hot, hot putter saw him begin last Sunday in the final group as he was tied for the lead with Ryan Moore and Brendon de Jonge. His 70 on Sunday was quiet but he still finished no worse than third in the three measured putting categories and made T3 birdies with 25 and that was finishing T43 GIR.
Nicolas Colsaerts: Stories have surface through the Twitter feeds of Justin Rose and Luke Donald that Colsaerts is a man to be reckoned with once the sun goes down. Comparisons to the Big Lebowski were made and his legend has been cemented on the disco floor along with how well he bends an elbow. I should mention that he’s playing some excellent golf as well. In his last stroke play event in the States he followed up a MC at the PGA with a T7 at Wyndham. Back on the European Tour, he was on fire as well as he finished T19 (Johnnie Walker), T8 (KLM) and T5 (BMW Italian Open). He’s playing on a special exemption for the rest of the 2012 season as he tries to earn his PGA TOUR card.
Ernie Els: The 2012 Open Champion played in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship last weekend in Scotland where he finished T34. His best finish since winning The Open Championship was T26 at the DBC but Els likes CordeValle as he fired 14-under last year to finish T4. He’ll hit plenty of fairways and GIR and the speed of the greens should be right up his alley.
Richard H. Lee: I’m going to continue to ride his hot hand this week after his 65 on Sunday last week which led to T6 and his fifth-consecutive finish in the top 22 in his last five events on the Web.com and PGA TOUR. He was in the top eight in all three putting categories last week despite finishing in the bottom half of GIR. His accuracy off the tee and the size of the greens this week should help improve that GIR ranking.
Jimmy Walker: Per his wife’s Twitter account, Walker had knee surgery just three weeks ago after finishing the playoffs T38, T51 and 64th. Whatever procedure he had, it worked as his putter caught fire last week. In his T10 finish Walker was T10 in strokes gained-putting and that helped off-set his T53 GIR. Only a 73 on Sunday slowed him from climbing even further up the leaderboard.
Jeff Overton: A steady T13 last week at JTSHCO saw Overton post his second solid result in his last three outings. Overton cranked out his third top 10 at the DBC (T7) before slipping to T51 at the BMW. He tends to play hot in patches and currently ranked No. 37 in the all-around.
Bud Cauley: After a five-tournament streak of fourth, T4, MC, third and T10 (Barclays), Cauley looked to run out of gas as he finished T57 (DBC) and T56 (BMW) to close out the Playoffs. He was third here last year playing on a sponsor’s exemption and that paycheck enabled him to get his card for 2012. Last year, he was T4 at the True South Classic and he followed that up with a solo fourth this year. Let’s see if he can do the double with another top five this year at the Frys.com.
Bryce Molder: The 2011 champion hasn’t broken 70 in his last seven rounds but when he did, it led to a solo-ninth place finish at the DBC. He played for the first time in a month last week in Las Vegas and missed the cut so he should be tuned up and ready to defend this week. His lack of length didn’t hinder his performance here last year and I don’t anticipate that to be a problem this week either. When Molder is going well he holes putts and that will again be his key this week. He’s currently 12th in strokes gained-putting on TOUR and obviously is comfortable on these greens.
Josh Teater: The “Teater Heater” was cruising along to another top 10 last week until the wheels fell off the back nine on Sunday. Teater limped home in 39 to finish T22 but that won’t bother a guy who’s 24th on TOUR in GIR. Last week, Teater, who is ranked 145th in strokes gained-putting, managed to finish fourth after only ranking T29 GIR. If Teater stays true to form and goes back to hitting GIR this week and continues a hot putter, watch out! TEATER HEATER!
Brendan Steele: Coming into 2012 gamers were wondering how Brendan Steele was going to back up his impressive 2011 rookie campaign. He won the VTO and was the leader heading into the final round at the PGA Championship. Steele finished T4 this year at the VTO but things quieted down as he MC in four of his next seven events and his best finish in that streak was T48 (WFC). Steele seems to enjoy the west coast as he finished T8 at Reno-Tahoe and was T13 last week at JTSHCO after posting four rounds under par. He played the weekend seven-under here last year to finish T7.
Horses for Courses
Billy Horschel: After taking a few weeks off after the Wyndham, Horschel tuned his game up with a T7 in Boise on the Web.com TOUR in the middle of September. Horschel, who ranks 18th in GIR, played here last year and fired a 65 on Sunday to jump him into the top 10 with a T7. Horschel also ranks ninth in ball-striking so don’t be surprised to see him challenging again on Sunday this year.
David Hearn: He’s quietly gone about his business in his last four tournaments racking up T10, T26, T65 and a decent T30 last week in Las Vegas. He also likes this course evidenced by his T7 finish last year. He’s not known for going low but his ball-striking and putting numbers are excellent.
John Rollins: Rollins best finish since his T6 at the Travelers in six events was T48. In that six-event streak, Rollins MC four times. His last event was the DBC so he’s had time to work out the kinks and he should be excited to head back to CordeValle where he finished solo sixth last year. He’s 23rd in ball-striking this season.
Fredrik Jacobson: The “Junk Man” has also been in a bit of a funk to close out 2012 including a MC last week on one of the easier courses on TOUR. I’ll take a flyer on him as a long shot this week as he finished T16 here in his only appearance in 2010. He had a week to get the juices flowing and I hope that helps him come this week.
Off the radar but might sneak up on Sunday
Russell Knox: He was T13 last week and is 25th in GIR. He’s also 173rd on the money list and could use another big finish. He’s hot as he was T7 on the Web.com TOUR’s Chiquita Classic before his T13 finish last week. Giddy up.
Kevin Streelman: He’s made six cuts in a row. He was T22 last week and T16 in his last appearance at CordeValle two years ago. He’s 32nd in ball-striking as well.
Bobby Gates: Another young ‘un looking to catch some lightning in a bottle, Gates has quietly finished T19 and T13 in his last two events and they were almost two months apart. Gates is lurking at No. 129 on the money list and can smell his TOUR card. His worst round in his last eight is 70.
Tim Herron: Young guys have some pressure and so do some old guys. “Lumpy” loves Vegas as he demonstrated last week with his T10 finish and he doesn’t hate California either. Two years ago he finished T13 (MC last year) and will need a similar result if he wants to move up from No. 132.
Heath Slocum: T13 last week as he was first in driving accuracy and T8 GIR. Slocum currently sits at No. 136. He’s made the cut in six of his last seven and that included a pair of T13’s. Lucky 13 again this week?
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Tacner Moriarty is one of the 16 main characters of the Blugrays.
Behind the scenes Edit
- Tacner’s design is based off the map of the College of Staten Island.
- His design was originally going to be a tad simpler though.
- Tacner’s name is constructed from the word “Staten”.
- Tacner's original names were Om (based off of the word “of”) and Ctaner, but since the former looks stupid and the latter looks weird and is hard to pronounce, Natty23 altered it by himself.
- Until the eleventh short Literal Haiku was released, Tacner was the only main character to not appear in either a comic or an animation. Keep in mind that the first comic/content piece was released on August 10, 2017, and the first short/second content piece came out two weeks and one day later, or August 25, 2017. Literal Haiku came out on April 26, 2018, and since then, including that short, 22 content pieces have been released over the span of eight months, so it really was a long time before Tacner finally made an appearance.
- Tacner appeared in the least amount of comic appearances in Season 1. In fact, he never physically appeared in any of them since he only cheered offscreen in one and had one line and groaned in another. And given his only appearance in a Season 1 short being the aforementioned Literal Haiku above, these cases technically make Tacner the least visible character in the season.


UPDATE: U.S. 68 at the intersection with KY 139/South Road at Cadiz is now open.
Kentucky State Police are likely to be at the site to compete a crash reconstruction investigation.
PADUCAH, Ky. (Jan 19, 2020) — Trigg County Emergency Management reports a crash is blocking the westbound lanes of U.S. 68 at the intersection with KY 139/South Road at Cadiz.
Both westbound lanes are blocked at this time, along with KY 139 at the intersection.
Estimated duration is 3 hours.
Detour for U.S. 68 westbound is via U.S. 68-Business westbound through downtown Cadiz. While the eastbound lanes are open at this time, it is recommended that eastbound traffic also detour along U.S. 68-Business to avoid the likelihood of delays.


Belinda Murphy has big plans for an outback flower farm in Julia Creek.
With August 1 comes the start of the cotton planting window, and CQ growers are taking the opportunity for the third year running.
Despite a large showing of community support, the CQ Health CEO has said the decision will not be changed.
About 20 producers came together in Cloncurry on Wednesday to hear from a range of industry speakers.
Sally and Jake Webster are like many young couples on the land - and a recent relocation to Julia Creek has given them the chance to spend more time together as a family.
Police are investigating reports of killing stock with intent to steal in the Doomadgee region.
There’s a strong focus on fertility at Junee, Dingo and a one-strike policy for females is the key to keeping the breeding lines strong, according to property owner Richard Luck.
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The Supreme Court on Thursday declined a plea for diplomatic immunity raised by Aircel founder, C Sivasankaran, who is facing money laundering charges.
Sivasankaran had claimed he was an ‘Ambassador at large’ for the Republic of Seychelles and was protected from criminal prosecution under the Vienna Convention.
Appearing for the Centre, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said it was a ploy to ward off prosecution, and referred to a communication from the Seychelles government that Sivasankaran was not on official duty. The court accepted Mehta’s arguments.
The Madras High Court had earlier refused to quash a look out circular (LOC) issued against Sivasankaran by the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO), Bureau of Immigration, Ministry of Home Affairs. The LOC had prevented him from travelling abroad due to an ongoing inquiry by the CBI and the ED into allegations of having caused a loss of over ₹600 crore to IDBI Bank.
The High Court had pointed out that an Office Memorandum issued by the Centre in 2010, and amended in 2017, permitted the FRRO to prevent individuals from travelling abroad if such departure had to be curbed in public interest. The High Ccourt had also rejected his claim of diplomatic immunity.
“This may involve guarantee of liberty to a person under Article 21 of the Constitution but the genesis of the action is connected with pending criminal prosecution, the umbilical cord whereof has not yet snapped,” the High Court had said.
The allegations include an IDBI Bank loan of ₹322.40 crore to Finland-based Win Wind Oy, in which the businessman’s son, S Saravanan, was one of the directors.
Despite knowing about the poor financial status of Siva Group of Companies, led by the businessman, top officials of the IDBI Bank colluded with him and extended further credit facilities of ₹523 crore in favour of group company, Axcel Sunshine Limited, based in British Virgin Islands, for repaying loans of other associate companies.
The CBI had registered a case against Axcel Sunshine and 38 others, including some public servants, under various provisions of the Indian Penal Code and the Prevention of Corruption Act of 1988. The case was registered on directions from the Central Vigilance Commission. Subsequently, the ED also registered a separate case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act of 2002 and attached ₹224.60-crore worth assets. The Hindu BusinessLine


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These states are voting on marijuana legalization in 2020
by: Nexstar Media Wire
Posted: Oct 14, 2020 / 12:10 PM EDT / Updated: Oct 14, 2020 / 12:10 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — As voters head to the polls to select the next president, residents of five states will decide whether to legalize medical or recreational marijuana.
Right now, 33 states have legalized medical cannabis, according to CNN. 11 of those states have legalized marijuana for recreational use.
In 2016, pot measures passed in eight out of nine states where it was on the ballot.
Here’s a look at the states where voters will decide the future of pot:
A proposition on the ballot would legalize the possession and use of marijuana for adults who are 21 or older. People would be permitted to grow six marijuana plants at their home as long as the plants aren’t in public view.
The Arizona Department of Health Services would be responsible for regulating marijuana facilities and stores.
Four years ago, voters narrowly rejected a measure to legalize recreational marijuana.
There are two measures on the ballot in Mississippi that aim to legalize pot for medical purposes.
Initiative 65 would make medical marijuana available for people with very specific qualifying conditions, according to WJTV. Patients could possess up to 2.5 ounces of medical marijuana at one time. The initiative also sets a state tax rate.
Initiative 65A does not specify qualifying conditions or possession limits. Regulations would need to be set by state lawmakers.
The state will see two marijuana initiatives on the November ballot.
CI-118 or “Allow for a Legal Age for Marijuana Amendment” would make 21 the legal age to purchase cannabis for recreational use.
Ballot issue 190 would largely accomplish the same thing with additional regulations. According to Ballotpedia, the measure would legalize the possession and use of one ounce or less or 8 grams or less of marijuana concentrate by people at least 21. It also puts a 20% tax on legalized marijuana that would flow into the state’s general fund.
Question No. 1 on the ballot would make pot legal for adults 21 and older. Medical marijuana is already legal in New Jersey, and the group that oversees the regulation of medicinal cannabis would also regulate recreational pot.
The constitutional amendment would take effect on January 1 and would make Jersey the first state in the Mid-Atlantic to legalize marijuana, according to Ballotpedia.
Because of the economic impact expected to be brought in by residents of neighboring states, it’s believed passage in New Jersey could put pressure on other states in the region to pass similar measures.
The state will be voting on both medicinal and recreational marijuana during the general election.
Amendment A would legalize recreational cannabis for anyone 21 or older, according to KELO-TV. The measure would also require state lawmakers to pass laws that create a medical marijuana program by early 2022.
Measure 26 would only allow for the sale of medical marijuana to people with “debilitating medical conditions.” Patients cleared for the program could possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana and grow plants in their homes.
BDS Analytics, a industry intelligence firm, reports the marijuana business in the United States could top $30 billion before the next presidential election.
As voters head to the polls to select the next U.S. president, residents of five states will decide in November whether to legalize medical or recreational marijuana.
How To Get An Indiana Marijuana Card
Indiana has yet to pass medical marijuana legislation, however, people are optimistic about it passing in 2020. Because of this, there are currently no open medical marijuana dispensaries.
How to Qualify For A Medical Marijuana Card in Indiana
Once legalized you will need to qualify for a Indiana Medical Marijuana Card so you can legally purchase medical marijuana from one of the dispensaries, once they are open. In order to be eligible you must fulfill the following qualifications: Be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition; Have the official written certification from an Indiana licensed physician; and Be an Indiana resident with proof of residency, (IN driver’s license or IN State ID card).
What Conditions Are Approved For Treatment with Medical Marijuana?
Since the law has yet to pass, there are currently no approved conditions. However some of the most common conditions in other states include the following:
• Epilepsy and other seizure disorders
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• Cachexia and wasting syndrome.
Schedule an appointment with one of our friendly marijuana doctors at any location throughout Indiana!
Visit our office for your in-person evaluation with a state-certified medical marijuana doctor.
With the doctor’s approval, you’ll receive for card from the State of Indiana.
How to Get Approved for an Indiana Medical Marijuana Card
If you have previously been diagnosed with a qualifying condition, or believe you currently suffer from one, you will most-likely eligible for an Indiana Marijuana Card. The next step in the process is to find a compassionate doctor to review your condition(s) and if appropriate, recommend marijuana as part of your treatment plan.
While Indiana may or may not require physicians to register with the state or obtain certification to recommend medical marijuana, all of our doctors have taken the time and made the effort to expand their current knowledge base to include the most recent research and studies through continuing medical education coursework.
Once you’ve identified the doctor you wish to see, you will probably need to schedule an in-person physical evaluation. At the appointment, you and your medical marijuana doctor will likely discuss your condition, as well as your medical history. Please note, that it is always helpful for the doctor to have access to your medical records, if available.
If your Indiana medical marijuana doctor is able to confirm your qualifying condition, and believes medical marijuana is an appropriate treatment option, you will receive a signed certification from the Indiana marijuana doctor recommending medical marijuana and or medical marijuana products as part of your treatment plan. This signed recommendation will then be submitted to the Indiana Department of Health along with a probable annual registration fee.
Once the state has processed both the recommendation and fee, you will most likely be added to the patient registry and receive your Indiana marijuana card. At Indiana Marijuana Card, we will take care of submitting your application to the Indiana Department of Health to make the process as easy as possible for you and will stick with you every step of the way until you have received your Indiana marijuana card and beyond.
At the appointment, you and your certified marijuana doctor will discuss your medical condition(s) and treatment history. It is helpful if you can bring any relevant medical records documenting your qualifying condition. By bringing your medical records to the appointment, you significantly increase the likelihood of receiving a recommendation from the doctor during your appointment.
The doctor’s signed recommendation, with the aid of our physician support staff, will then be submitted to the Indiana Department of Health. You will most likely be responsible for the state’s registration fee. Once you have paid your fee and the state has received your doctor’s certification, you will be entered into the patient registry. After your submission, you will receive your Indiana marijuana card in the mail (or via email).
What Information and Forms are Required When a Patient Applies for a Medical Marijuana ID card?
The following may be required when submitting your application:
• The application form
• The completed physician written certification
• Photocopy of your Indiana issued driver’s license or state ID, please be aware that your name and address on your application form must match what is listed on your Indiana driver’s license or ID
• Most likely a nonrefundable application fee.
Am I Guaranteed to Get Approved for Medical Marijuana After Visiting Your Office?
We can’t guarantee approval for anyone, as the doctor is the only person that makes the determination whether or not a patient qualifies. To make it more likely that you receive approval from the doctor, we recommend that you bring as much information as possible to your appointment regarding your medical condition and past treatments.
Why Get An Indiana Medical Marijuana Card?
If you currently suffer from one or more of the qualifying conditions, we strongly suggest that you initiate your treatment regimen under the supervision of a physician who has the training, compassion and belief in the medicinal qualities inherent in cannabis. At Indiana Marijuana Card, all of our doctors are not only licensed under the State of Indiana but have also taken additional continuing medical education cannabis courses to ensure that they have critical and recent information related to the therapeutic benefits of medical marijuana.
We also believe that any medical marijuana products should be purchased from an Indiana licensed dispensary. Once passed, the Indiana Department of Health will support the use of medical marijuana (in its various forms) as a low risk and successful method of treatment for any one or more of the qualifying conditions. With your Indiana Marijuana Card in hand, you’ll be able to access any Indiana dispensaries and purchase medical marijuana. These state-licensed marijuana dispensaries will likely carry many forms of medical marijuana in varying strengths and potency. You may be able to buy products such as tinctures, oils, creams, dry flower and plant material for vaporizers, as well as edibles.
Patient Product Confidence
Each licensed Indiana dispensary will likely have a wide variety of marijuana flower (also known as ‘bud’) providing each patient with the opportunity to obtain the perfect match of THC and CBD strength as well as blend of Indica and Sativa. These dispensaries may carry all types of medical marijuana products, including edibles, oils, patches, and vapes. However, a patient is required to have a Indiana Marijuana Card issued by the Indiana Department of Health to gain access to any of Indiana’s dispensaries.
Your Indiana Marijuana Card will make it easy for you to demonstrate to law enforcement that you are registered with Indiana’s Medical Marijuana Control, and thereby allowed to possess, transport, and consume medical marijuana products.
Access To Other States
An Indiana Marijuana Card will get you access to all dispensaries located within the state. That’s a given, but you may end up getting more value than you originally anticipated. Many states with medical marijuana laws already on the books offer reciprocity with their program. What this means is that your marijuana card will allow you to purchase marijuana in states that have similar requirements.
I Have A Qualifying Medical Condition, Now How Do I Get Approved?
If you are currently living with one of the eventual approved conditions, then you may be eligible for treatment with medical marijuana in Indiana. However, before you can walk into dispensaries and purchase medical marijuana, you will need an Indiana marijuana card. The easiest way to obtain one is through our services here at Indiana Marijuana Card.
What Is An Indiana Medical Marijuana Card?
An Indiana Marijuana card is simply the patient identification card that you will receive from the Department of Health once you’ve been registered as a Medical Marijuana patient in the state of Indiana. With your card in hand, you’ll have all of the legal rights and benefits granted to patients under the eventual medical marijuana laws. The card itself may look similar to any other identification card you might have. It will have your picture on it, your address, and a unique patient identification number.
Indiana Marijuana Card understands that the medical marijuana laws in Indiana may be confusing, and that your primary care physician may not be prepared to discuss medical marijuana as a treatment option if you have a qualifying condition. That is why Indiana Marijuana Card removes the guesswork and stress from this process. Our friendly support staff will carefully walk you through the entire process, from helping you collect your medical records before your appointment, to submitting your recommendation to the Department of Health after your appointment. Also, we have the most affordable pricing anywhere in the state of Indiana!
Please give us a call today if you have any questions, or would like to schedule an appointment.
Learn how you can get your Indiana Marijuana Card so that you can access dispensaries throughout the State. Schedule your evaluation with a certified Indiana Marijuana Doctor today!

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In spite of Madagascar’s proximity to the continent, its population is primarily related not to African peoples but rather to those of Indonesia, more than 3,000 miles to the east. The Malagasy peoples, moreover, do not consider themselves to be Africans, but, because of the continuing bond with France that resulted from former colonial rule, the island has developed political, economic, and cultural links with the French-speaking countries of western Africa. French and Malagasy are the country’s official languages.
Madagascar remains a geographic and historical paradox, linked in practice to Africa but identified in feeling with Indonesia, which is so far away as to have hardly any awareness of Madagascar or to maintain any contemporary ties of substance with it. The animal life and vegetation of the island are equally anomalous, differing greatly from that of nearby Africa and being, in many respects, unique.
Although the coastlands have been known to Europeans for more than 400 years and to Arabs for much longer, recent historical development has been more intense and concentrated in the central plateau, which contains the capital city of Antananarivo (formerly Tananarive). The road network and communications are generally better on the plateau, where the majority of the inhabitants have received some school education and are professing Christians, while in the coastal areas the majority follow traditional religions and generally have not attended school.


LAKE COUNTY, Fla. - People in Leesburg have been struggling to get an appointment for the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine, but we're told in a few days that should change.
Brad Gray, 67, says he and his wife have registered for vaccines online, but haven’t been able to make an appointment anywhere in Leesburg.
"I haven’t heard from anybody. I am kind of surprised it has worked out the way it has."
We asked, "What is that like for you? "Brad said, "It’s disappointing. At this point, I’d like to get things rolling and at least get my first shot."
According to State Rep Anthony Sabatini, 40 percent of residents 65 and older are vaccinated in Lake County, but 60 percent are still waiting for their first shot.
"The federal government is not distributing the vaccine fast enough," he said.
FOX 35 went to Congressman Dan Webster for answers. He says the supply isn’t meeting demand.
"The FDA has been a little slow. We’ve been pressing them. We’re going to do a little more pressing there cause we want to get all four of those vendors up and running," he said.
Congressman Webster said he sent a letter requesting more vaccines, saying he supports the governor’s request to double Florida’s supply to help the elderly population.
"I’d like to see more, but yes, there was a great response to our first letter."
That’s why the federal government will be setting up sites around Florida, increasing distribution from 8.6 to 10 million doses a week.
He says there will also be more distribution sites in Lake County.
"Publix has others that are ready and willing to add and the same with other suppliers."
He recommends people continue to make appointments online over the next few days. Brad says it's important he and his wife get their vaccines.
"I have mild COPD and my wife has bronchial asthma, so we both have conditions."
For vaccine updates, Lake County residents can sign up at https://scheduling.lakecountyfl.gov/