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I haven't yet had the chance to try your command above. /drv/sda = Windows; /drv/sdb = PCLOS; /drv/sdc = Sabayon. I did try grub-install /dev/sdb without and with external SABAYON disconnected. I tried it twice! Once as /dev/sdb for the MBR, and the other for /dev/sdb1 for the first partition. No errors are reported. But when I boot up, all I get is "grub rescue>". It just doesn't take! And where it's depositing the results of that command, I have no idea.analyticalman wrote:Just so I understand - you are in PCLOS - its working fine but if you su to root and do grub-install /dev/hda (I would probably try it with and without the external disc connected) then assuming you boot from hda it doesn't install grub on your MBR is that right? Do you get error messages? If you don't it must be installing it somewhere!
Alternatively if you are in Sabayon and as root do
grub-mkconfig -o /boot/grub/grub.cfg Can you not make Sabayon pick up PCLOS? What does it list as it executes the command?
I'll give you an update when I execute that last command that you presented me. Right now thanks to the SDG CDROM hybrid, I've been able to access everything from the box. But that still doesn't fix the PCLOS's botched Grub. How do I restore Linux's MBR? Maybe that would straighten out the problem, short of having to re-install from scratch PCLOS all over again. (YUCK!).

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Up close with Dell's Eee PC killer
During a packed two day international media briefing at Dell's headquarters in Austin Texas the single product which attracted the most attention was the company's forthcoming mini-note.
We took the opportunity to very briefly get hands-on with a pre-production model of Dell's mini-note and pepper the product managers with as many questions as we could. Not that we got as many answers: staffers refused to elaborate on the hardware specs target price or even the product's name although 'Inspiron Mini' has been bandied about.
âI'm not going to talk about about the specification of the productâ insisted Dell senior vice president Jeff Clarke during a briefing on the company's directions in the notebook market. We suggested to Clarke that he wasn't much fun; he smiled and said he gets that a lot âespecially from the pressâ.
[#PAGE-BREAK#Processor and operating system#]
However given Dell's relationships with Intel and Microsoft it's almost a certainty that an Atom processor sits under the hood and Windows XP will be parked on the hard drive. Ubuntu may also appear on the OS checklist based on Dell's desire to drive this as a first-time PC into emerging markets and its current support for Ubuntu as the Linux distro of choice for desktops and notebooks. But beyond that all speculation of RAM disk space and battery capacity remain educated guesses at best.
What we do know is that this Lilliputian laptop is due by August. âWe'll be launching later this summerâ confirmed Alex Gruzen senior vice president for Dell's Consumer Product Group. Unless Dell pulls off a July release Dell will find itself at arriving at the tail end of the current crowded mini-note pack.
âThe reason we were later to the market is we've been working on getting the right keyboardâ explains Gruzen who says the optimised keyboard is âunique to Dellâ. âThe keypad design accommodates as best as possible the best user experience for this class of products.â
It's true that the alpha keys are all of a good size although others are noticeably slim and the function keys have been dropped altogether: the Fn modifier activates hardware-related shortcuts mapped onto the keyboard with no facility to call up the usual F1-F12 keys. âThis was a trade off so the rest of the keys could be biggerâ Gruzen says.
The model we saw has several subtle differences from the unit which Michael Dell was seen carrying it around during last week's D6 conference. The labelling on the keyboard was more subdued which we preferred although the shortcuts activated by the 'fn' key were littered around the keyboard rather than being logically arranged along the top row of numeric keys as they were on Michael Dell's own machine.
These shortcuts included dropping the unit into standby mode adjusting volume and screen brightness media playback turning wireless on and off toggling between the mini-note's screen and an external screen (which connects to the device's VGA output port) and calling up a display of remaining battery life.
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The mini-note has a good selection of ports including three USB jacks (one more than this writer's much larger and more expensive MacBook) VGA output and a memory card reader. A small placeholder sticker indicated a possible location of four status LEDs (for Wi-Fi Bluetooth caps lock and number lock) above the top-right corner of the keyboard.
The unit also shares some traits of the HP Mini-note 2133 and MSI Wind which like the Dell model are manufactured by OEM colossus Compal such as a wedge-shaped chassis and the screen (which we measured at 9 inches) being mounted directly on a hinge sitting on the lower on rear of chassis. It's expected to be offered in a range of colours similar to the current Inspiron notebook line (the lid of the unit we saw was decked out in a glossy black compared to the bright red of Michael Dell's machine).
Gruzen believes the mini-note will appeal to several types of customers: school students users in emerging markets seeking a low-cost notebook âwhere this may be their first PCâ and âa travel companion for someone who just wants to quickly access the Webâ for blogging social networking and a quick fix of news. âThis is a 20-30 minute experience or however much time it takes to have a cup of coffee. You come to a hotspot check some information like stock prices upload some photos then shut it down and goâ.
David Flynn is visiting Austin Texas as a guest of Dell.


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Saturday, October 24, 2009
Kaun Banega Maha C.M. ?
Strange, isn't it?? Chief Ministers of other states come and go, like fluffy cotton balls blowing in the wind. Nobody remembers and nobody cares. But when it comes to the chief ministers of Maharashtra, India monitors the appointment keenly. As keenly as it follows the prime ministerial race. In fact, so closely are Maharashtra's assembly election results watched, that if one of the short- listed candidates sneezes, the entire party catches a cold. This particular post has always enjoyed a special sheen. It has traditionally been the single most coveted political job for Maharashtrian politicos in search of overnight power and glory (or gaudy Dilli dreams). More is the pity then, that we have been stuck with one mediocre chap after another for the past decade. The people of the state have watched its decline in horror. But done so mutely. They have seen its premier position slip from the top to the present ignominious one at the bottom of the heap. They have observed Maharshtra going from the most prosperous state of the country to a broke one. And they have said nothing.
The recent Assembly elections with a less than a 50% turnout are indicators of the apathy and indifference of voters – nobody it would seem, gives a damn. People are sick of the farce we call elections. They know they have zero say in the way the State is run. They also know nothing is likely to change, regardless of which person's backside warms that gaadi in Mantralaya. This is the way it has been for far too long, and the pity is, the average Maharashtrian believes this is the way it is likely to remain. As we all know, there were no issues in this election, no real agenda, no blueprint for growth and progress. Not a single candidate spoke in a new, inspiring language. Nor did a wild card neta appear on the scene to galvanise the masses. The only debate revolved around the Marathi Manoos and whether or not citizens should be punished for referring to Mumbai as Bombay ( Karan Johar paid a hefty price for that 'error' and had to go crawling to Raj Thackeray's residence with an apology). Even with all these fiery exchanges, nobody is quite sure as to who this mythical creature – the 'marathi manoos' really is?? In fact, I often ask myself the obvious question : do I qualify?? I may be Maharashtrian by birth, and I live in Mumbai by choice. I love the city passionately and would never want to live anywhere else. Is that good enough? Even though Marathi is my mother tongue, I don't speak it as well as I speak English ( a shameful admission, but then , I didn't choose my school ). I am married to a Bengali gentleman from Kolkata , who also loves the city equally, has lived here for over thirty years, employs several Maharashtrians and thinks of Mumbai as his home. His fluency in the local lingo is pretty dodgy if not downright embarrassing. He definitely thinks of himself as a bonafide Maharashtrian. But will he be accepted as one? I am still unclear about how one makes the cut, even though Raj and Uddhav Thackeray have both tried hard to spell it out for the aam aadmi. And considering this was the main, perhaps only, plank on which this election was fiercely fought, more straight talk and clarity would have certainly helped.
Most television debates also preferred to focus on just this one aspect ( outsider-insider) of life in Mumbai – not the rest of Maharashtra. It was bizarre. Mumbai alone is not Maharashtra, even though it is Mumbai that keeps Maharashtra from going under. It is Mumbai that has saved the State from ruin time and time again. Despite that hefty contribution to the State's and the country's coffers, Mumbai remains a sadly neglected metropolis, running on auto pilot and coping the only way it has taught itself to…. with the indomitable efforts of Mumbaikars who refuse to give in or give up. The last politico who was seen as a 'doer' was Nitin Gadkari, credited with having built a record number of flyovers in record time . Well…. Nitin is around, in a manner of speaking. We hear him thundering on various channels, but once his short reign as 'Flyover King' was over, he melted into the crowd and was out of the C.M. loop. The others who tried to steal his thunder, fell by the wayside…. and no new flyovers or expressways were commissioned by anyone. Yes, Mumbai finally got its much delayed Sea Link at a crazy price after an insane wait, but the jubilation came with some sobering after- thoughts. Citizens remain grateful for this new, glittering showpiece that has made their commute in and out of South Mumbai that much faster. But do our monster city's infrastructural problems begin and end with a pricey bridge?
Forget the pathetic plight of suicidal farmers from Vidharba for a minute ( same folk, still ploughing parched fields with yoked bullocks, like their forefathers from medieval times), ask any Maharashtrian from any which part of the state whether he\she is happy? You must have guessed the answer. It is not about appointing a CEO for Mumbai or treating Mumbai as a separate entity. That won't save either the city or the State. The time has come for divine intervention. The first anniversary of the dastardly terror attacks of 26\11 is upon us. Strange , that not a single political party made security a primary election issue. Do they really feel all that safe? Or are they just smug in the knowledge that once they win, Mumbai will become their personal property, to be haggled over and sold to the highest bidder – caste, creed, no bar??
The verdict is out. The Congress is in.
Hey Jagdambba Devi – may the worst man not win – that is the only prayer left!
Have to rush to keep my date with Rakhi Sawant!
16 comments:
- Pratap said...
As always you can say it as nobody else can!
We do get the govt we deserve - so even if you voted for the right person the rest of those who should've but didn't vote have caused to be saddled with this crazy bunch again.
I am only glad it is not the thuggish Rane who is going to be CM. And WHY is he not being brought to book over his insane statement that politicans were involved in 26/11 and he KNEW their names?!!
I don't think your school had anything to do with lack of fluency with the mother tongue. Methinks it has to do with constant usage of the language.
Look forward to hearing about the close encounter with Ms. Sawant.
- October 24, 2009 at 6:49 PM
- uthamanarayanan said...
When man runs like a mouse from early morning to night to survive in a big city like Mumbai,he does not need or nothing disturbs him much except make both ends meet; this is the inescapable fate of the majority in your city.Those who say outsider and insider need to churn and get the cream if possible.Travel 500 k.m in any direction , people speak another language and another accent, this is India.My grand parents migrated from Andhra to Kerala,I was born and brought up in Tamil Nadu, and a considerable section of Tamil Nadu speak my mother tongue and I speak a better Tamil than my mother tongue and better than majority Tamilians.Where comes the factor of outsider and insider; fools harp on that and fools listen to that.If either Cauvery dispute with Karnataka or Mullaiperiyar issue with Kerala I am concerned about my state Tamil Nadu. My relatives in thousands live in Kerala, Andhra and Karnataka and all speak their native state language; in a marriage and any function if possible we talk in Telugu and those who come from andhra dont understand our telugu or our relatives' telugu from Kerala, so we speak in English which is not comprehensible either to an Englishman or American.
- October 24, 2009 at 9:00 PM
- kala said...
I am glad that a national party has come to power. The need of the our is nationalism. Why so much pessimism? Every state is struggling with its own set of problems and Maharashtra is no different. Inspite of so much spotlight on Vidarbha's farmers, why no concrete action is not initiated? Everyone thinks of Mumbai only and do not want to leave it and live in Vidarbha to understand the problem and find a quick and tangible solution. Maharashtra can have 3 capitals so that every region is developed. The chief minister can stay at every capital for 4 months. If one can think out of the box instead of being simply frustrated, we will have a prosperous maharshtra along with a prosperous mumbai.
- October 24, 2009 at 9:53 PM
- Sameer said...
It is really hard to define who should be considered 'Maharashtrian'. Although I was born and brought up in Pune, how much history do I know of Maharashtra? I have a Indian descent american born friend who knows more about forts in Maharashtra than me. I think with time we will need to get rid of 'state'ism or 'language'ism' and be more open minded. Having respect and appreciation for one's mother tongue is a must but that should not close the doors to others who are different than us.
Also I agree with Pratap's comment about speaking marathi. The more you speak the better you will get at it. Schooling has nothing to do with it. Couple of my friends who went to English Medium schools like St. Vincents and Vidya Bhavan speak equally good marathi as their counterparts who might have gone to Bhave School in Sadashiv Peth. I agree it will be a sepaarte effort but it's doable. Never too late Shobhaa for 'aai chi bhaasha' :)
- October 24, 2009 at 10:02 PM
- NAT said...
The life of the so called new Bandra Worli Sea link bridge is 10yrs. old, as it has taken over 10yrs. to construct that bridge, forget about the costs. I am sure our Engineers and personnel concerned are aware of these anomalies, but they could'nt careless, as they have received their pound of flesh, and when the bridge collapse, they are no where in the picture, as they keep passing the buck, as in the case of the recent block that fell on a Central Railway train, killing and maiming innocents.
Who cares, as none of the poor people who loose their lives are related to the ministers, or the contractors, but the am admi.
We have so many instances where these bridges, construction works have been held up due to some politics etc. and when the damage is done, they wake up, but it is too late.
They talk of compensation. Can they replace a human being with money?
There are so many issues involved in aquiring these contracts......Most of the guys ruling us, are villagers, who do not know the difference between sand and cement. They only worry about what they will accrue at the end of their term. So how can one expect any change.............At the end of 5 yrs, they add another 100 crores.
We should tackle the enemy in our midst first, the killers of our own people, due to their corrupt ways and greed.... One can go on and on...
- October 25, 2009 at 12:58 AM
- Bertie said...
Miss De,
Why are you crying now that you have the same old lady in your state.
Long live 'Maha'rashtra.
And you have the guts to criticize Modi's Gujarat. LOL.
- October 25, 2009 at 1:33 AM
- cmpershad said...
"Chief Ministers of other states come and go, like fluffy cotton balls blowing in the wind."
Have you watched the manoeuvre to dislodge Narendra Modi, are u watching the goings on for hereditary gaddi of CM in Andhra Pradesh? Every State has his own local manoos:)
- October 25, 2009 at 1:44 PM
- mahatru said...
God only knows when these politicians will excel beyond their cunning motives and think bout India as a country as a whole and not about State related issues only. I too wonder who are real Maharashtrians and who are outsiders.
Its better that these Thackkerreys bring out a set of guide lines about this.According to them even AB living there for the last 30+ yrs is not a Maharashtrian.
Eagerly waiting for your next post bout Rakhi Sawant. Ahh maybe she is a real Maharashtrians.
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- October 25, 2009 at 6:12 PM
- Mona said...
Don't tell me ...that your next book is based on the life of Rakhi Sawant!
- October 26, 2009 at 1:36 AM
- anupamaa said...
Hi Shobhaa,
I have been your fan right since Sultry Days and Sisters. Your blog which was accessible last year was blocked at work till a few weeks ago, but is now accessible again. so Im reading almost a year's blogs as backlog now.
There was a caustic remark about "Atleast someone who spoke Hindi" at the Hyderabad airport in one of the posts. As ashamed as I am for not knowing the national language, I feel that people on the other side of the Vindhyas should make an attempt to know atleast what languages are being spoken down south.
Not just assume that I speak Tulu just because "Aishwaria Rai is from south and her mothertongue is Tulu" like my Software Engineer colleague sweetly said to me.
Not that I am whoring my blog here, but if you can please check out "Geographically Challenged" on my blog at http://amapuna.wordpress.com/2009/10/19/geographically-challenged/
Those were three situations where I realised that the world may be a global village today, but India still remains as vast as the universe.
- October 26, 2009 at 8:13 AM
- Gautam Chhabria said...
Hi Ms De.
I read your article in today's Times of India Mumbai edition dt. 26.10.09 about Raj Thackeray. In it you highlight that now that Raj has succeeded in his objective by doing well in the elections he should change his stripes. But I think it would be fool hardy to believe that in a state which elects 288 members to its Legislative Assembly Raj will be satisfied with 13.
He has seen that his formula is successful, it works, it wins him votes. In Mumbai which was the heart of all his agitation, his party has emerged as the second largest with 20% of the vote share more than Shiv Sena and the BJP. The Tiger has tasted blood. Now we can expect these agitations to be carried out on a much larger scale say before elections for the BMC come up. Yesterday's chaat puja went without any untoward events but I can bet this will not be true for the forthcoming years. Probably after a grueling campaign, Raj did not want his workers to agigate yesterday and face the hardship of getting beaten by lathis and having to spend a few days in prison. They are human too, they need some rest.
Even i reckon that eventually the tiger will change his stripes, like the BJP, which came to power on the promise of making the Ram Mandir, but once elected quietly toed the line that 'matter is sub judice now'. But that day is far away. Before that Mumbaiites should have to brace themselves for some more aggressive show of power by the young tiger. Ironically Uddhav too will be prodded to adopt a more aggresive stand to salvage his party from being sidelined.
- October 26, 2009 at 10:52 AM
- *Aham* said...
every CM is just a sheput of the main leader. I really yearn to see someone in the young breed with a spine of their own.
the government needs a crash course in mass psychology. How wouldnt someone miss the prospect of a lamba chutti by taking a chutti on monday when teh polling chutti is on tuesday. Ideally, wednesday is the day.
I agree with your comment that we have no say in how the state runs.
We are a land of extremists, we are eitehr too much in love, or we just give no bhaav to the 4 yearly election circus, with jokers and wild animals galore.
I love my city to death. But i will not close my eyes to the idioticity that she is subjected to. We cant just put our blinkers on and say "Jai Maharashtra"
I know this is no solution, but i really wished to see a woman CM in our city.
- October 26, 2009 at 7:22 PM
- Ritwik said...
It is an apathy that I share. It saddens me to see our elections are fought on communal issues like 'Marathi manoos' and hindutve, when the state and more particularly the city of Mumbai is in dire need of infrastructure development and financial reformation. Personally, I would like if before we have a town hall sessions with the candidates to the CM's chair going head-to-head with their agendas (much like the US presidential elections).
And the so-called Elite Middle Class needs to be provided with incentive to get off their A***s (pardon my language) and vote. I feel if you don't vote, then as a citizen of the great state of Maharashtra, you have no right to bicker about the state of affairs in the region. A more drastic step would be that people who do not vote would be dropped of their monthly wages.
What's your take Shobhaa?
- October 27, 2009 at 11:19 PM
- maha said...
nice discussion....
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Courtesy of Plymouth State University Sports
PLYMOUTH, N.H. – Freshman Ty Long rushed 17 times for 127 yards and one touchdown as Plymouth State University defeated MIT, 24-7, in a New England Football Conference (NEFC) Boyd Division contest at Currier Field on Saturday afternoon.
PSU scored a pair of touchdowns in the first eight minutes of the game and added a second-quarter score to lead 21-0 at the half. The Panthers added a third-quarter field goal for its final points and MIT broke up the shutout with a touchdown with six minutes remaining in the game.
Plymouth State ran the ball on 56 of 58 plays from scrimmage while MIT ran it on 41 of 52 plays. PSU quarterback J.J. Brooks completed his only two passes for 39 yards and a touchdown. With the teams combining to run the ball on 97 of 110 plays, the game took only one hour and 52 minutes.
The outcome marked the 17th straight home victory for PSU, which improved to 7-2 overall and 5-1 in the NEFC Boyd Division. MIT dropped its fourth in a row and fell to 1-7 and 1-5.
Long scored a touchdown on PSU's third play from scrimmage, rumbling a season-high 51 yards for a score. After Harry Fallon intercepted MIT two plays later, the Panthers went up 14-0 on a four-yard rush by Steve Campbell.
The Panthers made it 21-0 midway through the second quarter with an 11-play, 90-yard drive, capped off by a 29-yard TD pass from Brooks to Alex Smith. The Engineers answered with a 13-play drive but it stalled on fourth-and-five at the Panther 24 yard line.
Christian Mulcahy booted a 27-yard field goal on PSU's first possession of the second half. After two punts by each team, MIT put together a 13-play, 66-yard scoring drive. DeRon Brown did the bulk of the work, finishing the day with 103 yards on 32 carries, but quarterback Kyle Johnson scrambled in from three yards out for MIT's only score with 6:11 remaining.
Alex Battaglino led a Panther defense that allowed only 166 yards to the Engineers. He made a team-high nine tackles, including six solo stops, and recovered an MIT fumble. Zach Parsons added seven tackles in the win. Peter Gilliland and Kristopher Weaver made 13 tackles apiece for MIT.
Both teams wrap up the regular season next Saturday, PSU visiting Salve Regina for a 12 noon kickoff and MIT traveling to Endicott for a 5:00 p.m. contest.
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He says it's been about the relationships.
He says it's been about the relationships.
After 41 years of service to the YMCA, Bob Brower, 67, is wrapping up his director's career in Carthage. It's been eight years since he first stepped into the doors at 2600 Grand Ave., Carthage, Mo. But Bob was only eight-years-old when he first became involved in the YMCA in his hometown of Kellogg, Idaho. It was there when he first learned of the ideals of the "Friends of the Y Campaign," and benefitted from the generosity of a stranger.
And from that experience, Bob's life was never the same.
Humble Beginnings
Bob Brower was the 10th of 14 children in a mining town called Kellogg, Idaho. His father worked in the silver, lead and zinc mines; however, he was forced to quit after he was injured on the job and diagnosed with cancer. Bob's mother went to work cooking at a restaurant and selling Avon to make ends meat for the family. Bob would go to the restaurant in the evenings when he was needed, and peel potatoes.
At the age of eight, Bob was invited to the YMCA by a close friend to exercise with the local boxing team. The coach, Kenny Clark, who was also an engineer at the mining company, invited Bob to return to the Y when he wanted.
"I knew my parents couldn't afford a membership," Bob said, remembering asking his friend how much it was to join.
But the friend took Bob to meet Al Lauren, the director of the Y, to explain his situation. After only a short time, Mr. Lauren told Bob he was to be sponsored by a local businessman. But it wasn't a gift – he had to earn it.
Bob set up pins at the Y's bowling alley twice a week for the ladies' league, and it wasn't long before he fell in love with the Y.
"I did just about everything there was to do," Bob said. "I learned to play basketball, baseball, swim, gymnastics, and much more at the Y. I even sold soap to pay my way to summer camp for eight years … I helped teach gymnastics, was a swim instructor, camp counselor, refereed ball games, cut down trees for the annual Christmas tree sale drive and more."
He became part of the Y's youth leadership program called "Jr. High & High Y Leader's clubs."
"I never got paid nor did it ever occur to me to get paid," he said. "Everything was done voluntarily."
A Career in the Y
Bob started college at North Idaho Junior College. He commuted 37 miles one-way each day and returned to work an eight-hour shift at the zinc plant for the local mining company. He continued to volunteer for the Y during his available time. He was even asked to be the interim director of the Y for a month and a half until the new director arrived. Following that experience, he went to Tacoma, Wash., to become assistant camp director at Camp Seymour for the remainder of the summer.
It was here when the camp director, Steve Wilson, suggested a career in the Y and that there were scholarships available through the National Y. Through this program, Bob also earned a master's degree from Brigham Young University.
After graduation, Bob started his career in Amarillo, Texas in 1972 as a youth and camp director. His career path took him to Montana, Washington, North Carolina and El Paso, Texas before coming to Carthage.
Life-changing Experiences
"It's not what I gave to the Y, but what it's given me personally," Bob said. "When I was young, I could have easily ended up in a lot of trouble, but thanks to the Y, my family and church, I didn't. "It's not always the programs that make a difference – it's relationships and associations that are important," he continued. "The most important things are my relationship with Lord, my family, and others including work like the Y."
During his career, Bob organized three capital campaigns for different Y locations, and was even asked to go to Temuco, Chile to train volunteers and staff on fundraising to establish a new Y. This experience, Bob said, was nothing short of amazing.
"These people were crying because it seemed as though we weren't going to build a Y," Bob said. "They had poured their hearts and souls into this idea, and were just devastated. I said, 'sometimes the power behind us is greater than the problem before us,' - let's have a prayer.
"Today they are the second largest Y in Chile."
Hopes in Carthage
Carthage was Bob's 10th location as a Y director. When he stepped in the door in September 2005, there were buckets in the hallway to catch the dripping water from the ceiling.
"I had several goals when I came here," Bob said. "The executive director's position had become a revolving door – my goal was to outlast them all. And I have."
Another goal was to turn the Y around financially and upgrade the facility.
"We have," he said. "And that's not just Bob Brower – that took the volunteers, the staff and community to get that done. I played a small part, because it took a lot more than me to get that done.
"There isn't just one thing I'll remember about Carthage," Bob said. "I'll remember the relationships. This place is a great place to end a career … Usually when you've been in a place you leave a mark on it – for good or bad – and I hope I've left it better than what I found it."
Keeping his personal experience close to heart, Bob also made a goal of reaching out to more people who couldn't afford a Y membership. He achieved that goal as well.
Bob said he was leaving with confidence in the interim director, Jonathan Roberts. He, along with Tericia Mixon and Shane McGinnis, a supportive board of directors, staff and loyal volunteers, the Y will continue to play a thriving role in the Carthage community.
"To me, when it's done right, the Y is a strong-arm of the religious community," Bob said. "It brings people together from all walks of life, the have's and the have-not's, can all mix and mingle and no one knows any different. Particularly, the staff and volunteers have the opportunity to impact lives. It's a great place to build relationships and friendships. The Y has been a great innovator – it's where organized sports and adult night school has started. Folks used to stay at the Y.
"And through the years, the Y has adapted. That's one of the beauties of it, to me," Bob continued. "We may not be like the London Y in 1844, but we strive to keep those same Christian principles – and that's the driving force."
Bob and the love of his life, Sue, will celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary this year and are the parents of six children. They have nine grandchildren, with number 10 on the way.
All of the Brower children have been involved with the Y as well.


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Doctors Get in the Self-Diagnosing Game
Faced with know-it-all patients who go online to diagnose themselves, several doctors' organizations have come up with sanctioned online symptom checkers so patients can do some sleuthing. Laura Landro and Jason Maude, Isabel Healthcare founder and CEO, join Lunch Break. Photo: Getty Images.
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Navy Cmdr. Youssef Aboul-Enein (ah-BOOL' ah-NYN'), author of the book, "Militant Islamist Ideology," and an adviser at the Pentagon's Defense Combatting Terrorism Center, noted that the leaked information included reports of significant battlefield activities, known as "SIGACTS."
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Documentation regarding SecureBoot implementation that has been written during ALT Linux development process and gathers inobvious information from many sources in a single text that has been verified by practice is now published.
ALT Linux announces the release of Centaurus 7.0 and Simply Linux 7.0 distributions based on the Seventh Platform. This is the first release of Simply Linux compatible with the ARMv7-based Cubox computers.
ALT Linux 7.0 Centaurus is a multi-purpose Linux distribution for servers and workstations that is primarily tailored for use in corporate networks.
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The ARMv7 repository contains approximately 10000 source packages that allow to create integrated server, desktop, mobile and embedded systems based on ARMv7 and Intel architectures within the unified framework of the Seventh Platform. The Seventh Platform ARMv7 repository is one of the world's largest and does not have any counterparts in Russia.
ALT Linux Seventh Platform supports the UEFI boot technology, systemd initialization system, IPv6 protocol, creation of LUKS encrypted partitions during installation and includes the newest versions of system software and applications: Linux kernel 3.8.9, Xorg 1.14, Gnome 3.8.1, KDE 4.10.2, Firefox 20, Libreoffice 18.104.22.168.
In order to minimize the time to production, ALT Linux now offers those users who prefer to customize the components and graphical layout of their systems a choice of compact starter kits with any of 9 different desktop environments for i586 and x86_64 architectures, as well as Englightenment and KDE desktop environments for ARMv7/Nexus7 architecture.
Over the next few years, products based on the Seventh Platform will substitute earlier releases based on the Sixth Platform, such as ALT Linux 6.0 Centaurus, security-hardened operating system ALT Linux SPT 6.0, ALT Linux 6.0 Simply, ALT Linux 6.0 Kdesktop, and Informika 6.0 for Schools.
ALT Linux will continue to support products based on the Sixth Platform until the end of their support cycles, while the certificate for ALT Linux SPT 6.0 from the Federal Service for Technical and Export Control of Russia will be extended for another 3 years.
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Indians score 7 in 7th of 9-3 win over Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — Jason Kipnis sprinted around the bases after hitting each of his two homers, forgetting how it felt to trot after hitting the ball well enough to clear the fences.
Kipnis hit a tiebreaking, three-run homer and added a solo shot in the ninth to help the Cleveland Indians beat the Detroit Tigers 9-3 on Friday night.
He began the game without a home run since April 21.
"I haven't even done it (in) BP I feel like for two months," Kipnis said.
After Kipnis' tiebreaking homer, Asdrubal Cabrera sent the next pitch over the right-field fence to cap a seven-run seventh inning that helped Cleveland come back from a 3-0 deficit in the opener of a four-game series against the AL Central-leading Tigers.
Cleveland has scored 61 runs this season in the seventh inning, producing more than it has in any other inning.
"As long as we score before we have to go home," Indians manager Terry Francona said.
Trevor Bauer (4-4) gave up three runs on six hits over six innings.
"He kept us in the game," Francona said.
Detroit's Anibal Sanchez (6-4) retired the first seven batters he faced and had a 3-0 lead. He ended up giving up four runs, six hits, walking one and striking out seven in an uneven performance.
"I think he just got tired, actually," Tigers manager Brad Ausmus said. "I don't know if it was the time off or whatever reason, it just looked to me like he got tired. The ball got up in the zone. He was real crisp up until that point. It was almost like he hit a wall."
The Tigers won 17 of 23 games going into the All-Star break.
Cleveland has won seven of its last 10 games to move a game over .500, pulling into a second-place tie with Kansas City, trailing the Tigers by 6 1/2 games.
"We've had guys struggling in the first half, it's been a surprise, but I don't think anybody's mad about being at .500 in the first half," Kipnis said. "And if you have a great second half, I don't think anybody's going to be too mad about how we did in the first half, so that's what we're concentrating on."
The Indians chased Sanchez in the seventh when Nick Swisher hit a bases-loaded, two-run single with no outs.
"He gives you some pitches to hit, but not many, and guys did a good job of being patient," Kipnis said.
Al Alburquerque later entered the inning with two runners in scoring position and was working his way out of the jam with two strikeouts. He had a 1-2 count against Kipnis, whose fourth homer of the season gave Cleveland a 6-3 lead.
Indians reliever Scott Atchison got Austin Jackson to hit into an inning-ending double play in the seventh.
After both starters pitched two perfect innings, the Indians had a hit in the third and the Tigers had two and scored a run in the home half.
Detroit loaded the bases with one out and Bauer got out of the jam, allowing one run on Ian Kinsler's sacrifice fly and getting Miguel Cabrera to hit an inning-ending fly.
Torii Hunter hit an RBI double in the fourth, stole third and scored on catcher Yan Gomes' throwing error, giving the Tigers a 3-0 lead. They potentially could have scored another run in the inning, but J.D. Martinez was thrown out at home trying to score from first base on Hunter's double.
The Tigers had designated hitter Victor Martinez in the lineup for the first time since July 4. He had been out with a strained lower right side, an ailment that led to him missing the All-Star game.
NOTES: Francona, a week after LeBron James announced he was coming home, was asked if he has bought Cavaliers tickets. "I'm in the process of it. There seems to be a little bit more of a waiting list now," he said. ... Indians CF Michael Brantley had four hits, matching a career high that he last tied earlier this year against Detroit. ... Cleveland recalled RHP Chen-Chang Lee from Triple A-Columbus, bolstering their bullpen. Lee fills the roster spot created when RHP Zach McAllister was optioned to Columbus, but McAllister is scheduled to pitch in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader in Detroit against RHP Max Scherzer. Detroit RHP Drew VerHagen is set to make his major league debut Saturday afternoon against Cleveland RHP Corey Kluber.
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By Marcus Thompson II, CONTRA COSTA TIMES
OAKLAND - Warriors forward Nikoloz Tskitishvili played 12 minutes in a loss at Denver last Monday. Not even his 2-for-8 shooting performance could knock him off the high he was on just from being on the court.
"It was a long time since I played," said Tskitishvili, who has 16 DNPs in 26 games with the Warriors. "That 12 minutes was like 48 minutes. That was wonderful."
Tskitishvili and forward Rodney White -- both acquired from Denver on Feb. 24 for forward Eduardo Najera, point guard Luis Flores and a first-round draft pick -- have combined for 24 appearances and 162 minutes. Since they joined the team, rookie forward Andris Biedrins has appeared in 24 games and played 228 minutes.
White has gotten the most opportunities. He struggled shooting initially, going 9-for-35 from the floor his first 12 games. But he came on last week. He totaled 38 minutes at Denver and Minnesota and scored 26 points on 10-for-17 shooting.
"I've been comfortable," White said. "I mean obviously, I would feel more comfortable if I was playing consistently. I just stay ready. I know I can play. So when I get my opportunities I just try to take advantage of it."
Other than the Nuggets game, Tskitishvili played eight minutes at Sacramento on March 20 and less than five minutes in his other eight appearances.
But both have handled their bench-warming as well as anyone could have expected. They cheer on the sidelines. They listen in timeouts. They encourage their teammates.
Both go all out in practice, though there hasn't been much since they joined the team. The last two players to leave the court Sunday were White, who was working with assistant coach Terry Stotts, then Tskitishvili, who was working with assistant coach Keith Smart.
"Neither one was playing very much in Denver either," assistant coach Terry Stotts said. "So they were looking at this as a new opportunity. I'm sure its frustrating for both of them. But I think to both their credit, they're both out here working hard. They realize how this thing has gone, but their career is not over and they continue to work and be ready for their next opportunity."
Choosing to develop chemistry and build confidence for next season, Warriors coach Mike Montgomery has gone with a nine-man rotation. White logged just 23 minutes in two appearances during the eight-game win streak; Tskitishvili totaled 15 minutes in two appearances.
The lack of available minutes is unfortunate for both players considering the uncertainty of their immediate futures.
The Warriors hold the option for White next season and have until July 15 to decide if they want to pay him around $2 million next season or release him to free agency. Tskitishvili will become a free agent at season's end and is in need of a suitor.
"I know that talking to the assistants, they like me and I think that they would like me back next year," White said. "I spoke to Baron (Davis) and (Jason Richardson), I know those guys want me back. So whatever happens, happens."
"I'm still getting better," Tskitishvili said. I can tell the difference since I got here (that) my level (of play) is up. If any team wants me, cool. If not, I don't mind going overseas. That way I know I'm going to play more."
Both said they haven't heard from management whether they will be retained. Tskitishvili said a meeting is scheduled for the end of the week. Both players said they want to stay with the Warriors and believe they can contribute to next year's team. But they might be too expensive for the over-the-cap Warriors to keep on the end of the bench next season.
The top 10 players on the roster all could be back, at a combined $54 million in salary. That's not counting the lottery pick's salary they are expected to add. The Warriors, who still hold a $5.2 million trade exception, might be better off financially filling out the roster with their two second-round picks.
"They're both NBA players," Stotts said. "The thing about being an NBA player is being in the right place at the right time and finding your niche where you can help a certain team and having an opportunity with that team. Whether it's with us or with someone else, I think they're both NBA players and in the right situation they're going to help a team."
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CLEMSON - Martavis Bryant told The Post and Courier on Sunday afternoon that he will forego his senior season at Clemson, declaring for the NFL draft.
In Bryant's text message, the junior wide receiver wrote, "I have decided to enter the draft, it's best for me and my family."
Bryant (6-5, 200 pounds) caught 42 balls for 828 yards and seven touchdowns his junior year, flashing his blazing speed in the open field along with a tough matchup on fade routes in the end zone.
He is projected as a late-round selection or free agent, but he elevated his profile with outstanding performances at North Carolina State (six receptions, 73 yards, two touchdowns), against Georgia Tech (five receptions, 176 yards, one TD) and Friday in the 40-35 Orange Bowl victory over Ohio State (three receptions, 28 yards, two red-zone TDs), all games in primetime under the lights.
Bryant was under academic suspension for the 2012 Chick-fil-A Bowl, negatively capping a sophomore campaign when he had just 10 grabs, but his 30.5 yards per catch led all Division I players with double-digit receptions.
Back in August, as coaches lavished praise on him for his turned-around attitude, Bryant said "my kids, my family" drove him to have a breakout junior season. Bryant has two young daughters, detailed in a September story by The Post and Courier.
In 2013, Bryant averaged 19.7 yards a catch in a greatly expanded role, ranking ninth in the country among all qualified receivers. He leaves behind a pass-happy attack that will be transitioning to a new quarterback and life after Tajh Boyd.
Bryant is one of at least three Clemson defections from the junior class, along with fellow receiver Sammy Watkins and cornerback Bashaud Breeland, who were each reported separately this weekend to be departing for the NFL. Defensive end Vic Beasley and linebacker Stephone Anthony are still pondering their future.
Junior Adam Humphries and freshmen Mike Williams, Germone Hopper and T.J. Green are expected to fill the Tigers' void at wide receiver in 2014. So will junior Charone Peake, who took a medical redshirt when he tore his ACL in practice Sept. 12.


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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive Details:
Electronics: 5.8" Display Screen and USB connection | Car-to-phone connectivity | Radar-based brake regeneration | Collision prevention assists | Electric drive system
+ Pros: Peppy off stop | Quiet cabin at speed | Technology rich for price point | Zero emissions | Reasonable price
- Cons: Limited rear legroom for taller passengers | Aesthetic design of center display | Potential range anxiety
"The auto industry will change more in the next 10 years than it has in past 50," shares a representative at the new Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America facility in Sunnyvale, CA. The Silicon Valley think tank sits in close proximity to names like Apple, Facebook and Google and is alive with young futurists wielding complimentary Odwalla juices and trays of mixed nuts in the new open architecture glass-laden building. We are here to find out where Mercedes-Benz is headed and why it's so excited about the new 2014 B-Class Electric Drive compact.
First off, what car(s) come to mind when thinking zero emission, all electric? Imagery of blatantly obvious green platforms such as the road-rage inducing Toyota Prius or Nissan Leaf materialize, just before the all-new BMW i3 funnels in. Saving the earth aside, all-electric options in today's compact market are not exactly an exciting prospect for the "spirited driver" sect. That being said, EV tech is an intriguing one when considering instantaneous full torque delivery, precise power tailoring for electric tuners and of course sustainability.
Thankfully, the joy of driving was not lost on the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive, which comes available in select states this July. Over 230000 conventional B-Class units have already been sold abroad since being launched in 2011. This electric variant though focuses on simplicity, luxury and performance at a base price of $42375 – a roughly $5500 premium over a fully decked out Nissan Leaf. It outdid my preconceived expectations and is a worthy candidate for those seeking a secondary or localized mode of transport. As the brand's first stateside all-electric production model you'll quickly notice it lacks that, "I'm Green!" spacecraft design so popular in the current alternative power vehicle market. I will never understand buying a sluggish $25000+ vehicle that looks like it arrived from a futuristic land of overdone Gluten-, excitement-, corporation-free sustainably. The B-Class Electric Drive instead stuck to its soft and smoothed European styling roots.
Palo "The Home of Innovation" Alto, CA set the stage for the Tesla-powered B-Class Electric Drive introduction. As a tech-centric automaker, Mercedes-Benz R&D North America futurists explained why grabbing US market share in this arena is so important. It is the brand's strongest market and unlike Japan or Russia, America has a strong base of young people feeding its future. Generation Y and X heading towards an age of more purchasing power, more mega-suburbs, governmental incentives, improved infrastructure, travel cost savings and a growing number of progressive "California" mindsets are all positive indicators to continued growth in the US's low-to-zero emission vehicle market. This is where the story of bringing the 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive stateside begins.
First, the performance numbers of the Stuttgart produced B-Class Electric Drive: Using a Fremont, CA produced Tesla drive system and 28kWh lithium-ion battery the four-door hatch will reach 0-60mph in an estimated 7.9sec (see video for a rough 0-60mph run) and a top speed of 100mph via 178hp and 251 lb-ft of instant torque. US curb weight is 3924 lb, which is about 500 lb more than the diesel version and around 700 lb more than a gas engine variant. It's notable to know that a high kWh number is not an indicator of more power; total power is a factor of the EV components used. Off a stop and in S-power mode, the B-Class Electric Drive will chirp a tire and get moving in silently swift fashion. Press the accelerator at city driving speeds and power is waiting. There is something special about moving quickly through snaking scenic roads that is beginning to grow on me. Compared to a Prius or Leaf, the handling is tight and even though body roll is felt during mild cornering it is significantly better than what is on the road now. The B-Class Electric Drive was surprising in this regard. All of this in a motor package that is said to be the size of a rugby ball with a small transmission and essentially one gear. The 8-year or 100000-mile warrantied battery is positioned above the axles in a reinforced frame under the rear seat floor, which does step its height up from the front.
The vehicle range is an unofficial 80/85 miles on a full charge – official results to come. Charge time to full is 3.5hrs when using a Level 2, 40-amp (240v) charger. Mercedes will package in the cost of installing such a home charging unit at time of purchase as well – price on that TBA but expect a 240 customer charging unit announcement closer to the mid-summer July launch in the ZEV states. If you attempted to charge the vehicle off a regular plug the full charge time would surpass the 30hr mark. According to Jochen Eck, Mercedes-Benz Senior Manager for EV Testing, a conventional auxiliary range extender such as that available for the new BMW i3 was taken off the table early because R&D into such a device did not share the same horizon as electric and those are basically a Band-Aid fix to a battery life issue that will improve over time. This is where the range anxiety might start to set in for some but take into account that 69% of people drive less than 60 miles a day during the work week and about 54% drive less than 40 total miles during that same time frame, as stated by Mercedes-Benz. This is not a road trip vehicle but one to complete daily tasks in urban or suburban family communities.
Regenerative braking technology, a power-neutering E-mode and Range Plus feature work to increase total range. The Range Plus feature, available as a button in the cockpit, allows up to 14 extra miles by overboosting the battery 15% (28kWH) while it is being charged – simply press it before charging and that's it. Toggling to E-mode from S-mode affects throttle input and decreases the amount of energy possible at WOT. Four levels of regenerative braking are also available as an option: D-, D, D+ and D Auto. This basically works by recouping battery energy through deceleration.
Each regenerative braking mode, controlled by left/right paddles on the steering wheel, speaks with a radar-based system. To the front of the vehicle is a radar device that monitors the distance of the vehicle ahead and relays info to the regenerative braking and Collision Prevention system. D- mode for instance is the most intrusive and will enable automated deceleration at the longest distance from the car ahead or while traveling downhill. Remove your foot from the accelerator and regenerative braking will automatically begin to slow the car at strengths decided by the regen mode you chose. Energy is sent back into the battery through this process. For instance, driving up elevation uses a lot of energy but through regenerative braking you can gain some of that energy back on the way down. I found D Auto mode to be the best comprise in day-to-day driving. General braking strength is capable and linear after initial initiation, much more so than Japanese electric compacts now for sale. The regenerative brake system does add a bit different of a grab feel to the pedal but it is something you get used to.
Monitoring vehicle data comes compliments of fairly easy to read center digital gauge screen that sits in-between a standard speedo and energy use dial. Cycling through options such as speed, miles left on charge and energy flow is available on a steering wheel D-pad. To the right is a standard 5.8" tablet-style display that displays multimedia, navigation, vehicle data or the institutive rear view camera. While the placement of this screen is in clear eyeshot of the driver, its design aesthetics look forced – almost like the front interior was mapped out and then as an afterthought the LCD display was stuck on top. If this tablet-sized screen was detachable and touch-sensitive its design would be much more acceptable but again and most importantly, the placement does allow for easy viewing while driving.
Interior feel is what you expect from Mercedes and that is fantastic. Leather seats, fine stitching and textured trim pieces create a cockpit and passenger area familiar to those not new to the brand. The B-Class Electric Drive does not try to go overly futuristic in its style. Everything is where it should be and that improves its usability. A person that's never driven an electric can jump in and take off without needing to read an instruction manual. As a 6'3 tall person, I had no gripes with headroom. There is limited rear legroom for taller passengers especially when anyone of size is sitting up front. Positively, rear passengers have access to a dropdown table with cup holder equipped on the back of the front seats, similar to what you'd find on an airplane. The rear seats also fold down for increased cargo room. Trunk space is adequate and not muddled by rear battery placement. The B-Class Electric Drive has a wheelbase of 106.26 inches. Insulation throughout keeps the ride quiet unless you choose to turn up the upgraded stereo, which works well.
Car-to-Bluetooth-device connectivity is another selling feature of the B-Class Electric Drive. The Vehicle Homepage app allows you to control and monitor the most important aspects of the vehicle from both a maintenance and comfort perspective. From a PC or smartphone, it is possible to check battery charge, plan a route and control pre-heating or cooling of the vehicle prior to entering. Future apps will allow the car to speak to home devices once within a preset range so you could essentially have the heater running or front lights turned on just before pulling into the driveway.
"Cool factor" weighs into the buying decision for most enthusiasts and that starts at the exterior design. This is a subjective matter though. Personally, I would not be caught dead buying a Prius or Leaf for the sheer owner connotations its profile brings. Alternatively, the exterior of the B-Class Electric Drive is smooth and if anything very European looking. While it is not aggressive looking by any means it doesn't scream, "Tree Hugger" - another check in the positive category.
"The future is already here - it is just not evenly distributed." – William Gibson
The B-Class Electric Drive is leaps and bounds more appealing than today's Japanese examples humming around a neighborhood near you and a bit more expensive. The cabin is quiet at freeway speed, acceleration will keep you awake, the interior feels like a Mercedes and it's priced just a tad more than a Nissan Leaf. Electric cars are becoming more fun to drive and the technology that comes with this price point Mercedes is hard to ignore. EV sales are significantly rising year-over-year in the US with the limited options available. People want these cars, especially the aging younger demographic. The 2014 Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive caters to a growing pool of progressive thinkers and in the process hopes to bring fresh faces to the brand similarly to what the CLA has already begun to do. This compact is a step in the right direction for attainable electric vehicles. For those with localized commutes or secondary family vehicle needs the Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive could be for you.


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Choosing Mantrac
A job in Mantrac is what you need if you ' re seeking the enhancement of skills which you know possess but which you also know are not as given the right chance to thrive as they deserve to.
The position Mantrac has for long been occupying in the market is by no means a coincidence, for expertise, efficiency, and integrity are known to be hard earned as well as hard to maintain values, and since they are amongst our best known traits, where our success springs from is no longer a mystery.
Besides professional excellence, Mantrac is distinguished for the diversity of its working environment and the mosaic of cultures in which it operates. Hiring staff from various parts of the world and setting the stage for the most enriching of cross-continental interaction not only benefits the business, but also provides individual employees with an excellent opportunity to explore other horizons that might otherwise seem too distant and hardly accessible.
Job Opportunities
Talent and motivation are what Mantrac is seeking when looking for new members of its outstanding team and that is why it is not the field in which you specialize nor the goals you have set for your career that matter here, for Mantrac has the right job for anyone who is after a real challenge and also has the perfect reward for anyone who proves to be up to this challenge. The job opportunities we offer are as versatile as the market segments in which we work and excel and you will always have a place with us.
Career Development
Since Mantrac does not hesitate to venture into new terrains, our products are constantly invading new markets and our companies keep on taking up more projects. This necessitates the introduction of career development programs that are capable of training our team members to be leaders in each and every one of those arising challenges. Mantrac's career development programs are tailored in a way that capitalizes on the success of the group and reinforces its position in the market as well as provides individual employees with the ability to build on their professional skills and discover previously unearthed points of strength. We are always keen on endowing our career professional programs with this double benefit in which all parties emerge as winners. The fact that those programs combine learning with on-the-job application renders this impact all the more powerful.
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