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Diagnostic laparoscopy is a procedure that allows a doctor to look directly at the contents of a patient's abdomen or pelvis.
Laparoscopy - diagnostic; Exploratory laparoscopy
The procedure is usually done in the hospital or outpatient surgical center under general anesthesia (while you are asleep and pain-free). The procedure is performed in the following way:
Do not eat or drink anything for 8 hours before the test.
You may need to stop taking medications, including narcotic pain relievers, on or before the day of the exam. Do not change or stop taking any medications without first talking to your health care provider.
Follow any other instructions for how to prepare for the procedure.
You will feel no pain during the procedure.
Afterward, the incisions may be sore. Your doctor may prescribe a pain reliever.
You may also have shoulder pain for a few days. The gas used during the procedure can irritate the diaphragm, which shares some of the same nerves as the shoulder. You may also have an increased urge to urinate, since the gas can put pressure on the bladder.
You will recover for a few hours at the hospital before going home. You will probably not stay overnight after a laparoscopy.
You will not be allowed to drive home. Someone should be available to pick you up after the procedure.
Diagnostic laparoscopy helps identify the cause of pain or a growth in the abdomen and pelvic area. It is done if x-rays or ultrasound results are unclear.
The procedure may also be done instead of open surgery after an accident to see if there is any injury to the abdomen.
Laparoscopy may be done before procedures to treat cancer (such as surgery to remove an organ), to find out whether the cancer has spread. If it has spread, treatment will change.
There is no blood in the abdomen, no hernias, no intestinal obstruction, and no cancer in any visible organs. The uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries are of normal size, shape, and color. The liver is normal.
Abnormal results may be due to a number of different conditions, including:
There is a risk of infection. You may get antibiotics to prevent this complication.
There is a risk of puncturing an organ, which could cause the contents of the intestines to leak. There may also be bleeding into the abdominal cavity. These complications could lead to immediate open surgery (laparotomy ).
Diagnostic laparoscopy may not be possible if you have a swollen bowel, fluid in the abdomen (ascites), or you have had a past surgery.
Fried GM. Emerging technology in surgery: informatics, robotics, and electronics. In: Townsend CM, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL, eds. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 19th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap 17.
Mishra RK. Textbook of Practical Laparoscopic Surgery. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013.
John A. Daller, MD, PhD, Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR. Review Provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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Honorable Mention
Many people from all over the world contributed to our poster.
The three of us worked together long-distance between Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. Together we created the image of a tree with roots made up of various translations for "Language Matters" with the top of the tree growing into the continents of the world. A few Latin and ancient Tagalog characters fall from the branches to acknowledge disappearing languages.
The project was also a collaboration between friends from five continents who offered translations. We received phrases in Arabic, Swedish, Yoruba, Persian, Cantonese, Icelandic, Hebrew, Mohawk, Russian, Dholuo, Igala, Spanish, Portuguese, Urdu, American Sign Language and several more.
We continue to collect translations. It is exciting to see how many languages we can represent from the 6000-7000 in Earth's rich ethnosphere. We think offering this translation challenge to the Mother Language Day audience through the Design21 website would be a meaningful extension of the poster project.
This design became a way of uniting us. By sharing ideas across cultures we have created a symbol of unity with a spirit of diversity within peaceful coexistence.

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An aneurysm is an abnormal widening or ballooning of a portion of an artery due to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel.
A thoracic aortic aneurysm occurs in the part of the body's largest artery (the aorta) that passes through the chest.
Aortic aneurysm - thoracic; Syphilitic aneurysm; Aneurysm - thoracic aortic
The most common cause of a thoracic aortic aneurysm is hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis ). This condition is more common in people with high cholesterol, long-term high blood pressure, or who smoke.
Other risk factors for a thoracic aneurysm include:
Aneurysms develop slowly over many years. Most people have no symptoms until the aneurysm begins to leak or expand.
Symptoms often begin suddenly when:
If the aneurysm presses on nearby structures, the following symptoms may occur:
Other symptoms may include:
The physical exam is often normal unless a rupture or leak has occurred.
Most thoracic aortic aneurysms are detected on imaging tests performed for other reasons. These tests include chest x-ray, echocardiogram, or chest CT scan or MRI. A chest CT scan shows the size of the aorta and the exact location of the aneurysm.
An aortogram (a special set of x-ray images made when dye is injected into the aorta) can identify the aneurysm and any branches of the aorta that may be involved.
There is a risk that the aneurysm may open up (rupture) if you do not have surgery to repair it.
The treatment depends on the location of the aneurysm. The aorta is made of three parts:
For patients with aneurysms of the ascending aorta or aortic arch:
For patients with aneurysms of the descending thoracic aorta:
The long-term outlook for patients with thoracic aortic aneurysm depends on other medical problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. These problems may have caused or contributed to the condition.
Serious complications after aortic surgery can include:
Death soon after the operation occurs in 5 - 10% of patients.
Complications after aneurysm stenting include damage to the blood vessels supplying the leg, which may require another operation.
Tell your doctor if you have:
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Tracci MC, Cherry KJ. The aorta. In: Townsend CM Jr, Beauchamp RD, Evers BM, Mattox KL. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 19th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2012:chap 62.
Cheng D, Martin J, Shennib H, et al. Endovascular aortic repair versus open surgical repair for descending thoracic aortic disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2010;55(10):986-1001.
Isselbacher EM. Diseases of the aorta. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman's Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 78.
Deepak Sudheendra, MD, Assistant Professor of Interventional Radiology & Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Isla Ogilvie, PhD, and the A.D.A.M. Editorial team.
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Romantic and sweet, this design presents heart-shaped crystals nestled in between shiny sterling silver hearts. It is available in four engaging colors: Light Rose, Light Siam, Light Amethyst and clear crystal. This product is part of the Swarovski Chamilia collection.
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My recent visit to California, to attend ESC, had many highlights, but a key one was when somebody handed me a book. This was the first time that I had seen a finished copy of Embedded Software: The Works, 2nd Edition. At that point, it had not yet been "officially" published, but the Elsevier/Newnes rushed a modest number of copies for sale at the show and for us to use in prize drawings. I really appreciated them making the effort.
The first edition of "The Works" was my second book, which I talked about here, so I guess this is my third. Although the experience of holding the first copy of my first book will never be repeated, it is very satisfying to see the completion of such a project.
I will be straight with you. This book is not a complete rewrite. What I did was go through all the articles, updating some, as appropriate, removing a few that seemed less relevant and adding some new ones that cover contemporary topics, like open source software. I hope that the book will continue to be of value to those who are new to embedded software, teachers of the subject and engineers who need background information on a variety of embedded software topics.
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"TYSABRI® has made me incredibly optimistic about the future."
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These comments from our patients make the long, complex, expensive process of drug development very rewarding for all of us.
Biogen Idec's history of innovation and commitment to patients makes a real difference in the lives of many people. When we introduced AVONEX®, multiple sclerosis was an "orphan" condition, largely ignored by drug companies. Now AVONEX brings effective treatment to many of the one million people worldwide who suffer from the disease, and it remains a leading treatment today.
Drawing on the expertise that led to AVONEX, Biogen Idec entered into a partnership with Elan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., to develop and market TYSABRI®. When early-stage testing showed that TYSABRI was profoundly effective for many MS patients, Biogen Idec and Elan accelerated the process to get the drug to patients one year ahead of schedule. Although a small number of serious events led us to voluntarily withdraw TYSABRI and conduct an extensive safety review, Biogen Idec responded to the pleas of our patients and became only the second firm in history to have the FDA approve a withdrawn drug.
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We assist patients in other ways as well. For example, we make it possible for many patients to get the drugs they need, even if they cannot afford them. We help patients work with their insurance companies to ensure proper coverage. We provide services to help newly diagnosed patients understand their diseases, and we work with patients and their caregivers to manage their conditions and obtain additional support.
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(With many thanks to my sweet friend Sherrie Allred for her adorable quilting.)
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If you knew me well then you'd know that I have a special place in my heart for things that come in little turquoise boxes from a certain retailer. Actually, as an honorary magpie, I pretty much like anything shiny– even cars and gadgets. But I want to talk about another type of shiny thing in small packages. Today we'll talk about high power electronic components. A few days ago I ran into a very … Read More


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ANAHEIM, California – NAMM room #7800 (Harman Pro Group) - January 2008 -- The XLS Series, Crown's workhorse amplifier line for musicians and DJs, has now been extended with the addition of the beefy new XLS 5000 ($1399 US street price). Delivering 1800 watts per channel in four-ohm stereo mode, and a staggering 5000 watts in four-ohm bridge-mono mode, the XLS 5000 packs more than twice the punch of the next highest-powered model in the range, the XLS 802.
"Providing more watts per dollar than any other amplifier in its class, the XLS 5000 represents a tremendous value to end users who need a big amp without a big price tag," says Andy Flint, Crown Vertical Market Manager, Portable PA. "By pairing this amplifier up with JBL's MRX, SRX or VRX loudspeaker enclosures, our customers can now have access to a highly professional yet economical all-Harman solution."
Housed in a rugged, 3U, all-steel chassis, the highly reliable XLS 5000 is equipped with an efficient forced-air fan to prevent excessive thermal buildup. The front panel sports dual precision-detented rotary level controls, a power switch with accompanying LED, and six additional LEDs indicating signal, clip, and fault for each channel. Rear panel connections include two electronically balanced XLR inputs as well as touch-proof binding post and Speakon® outputs.
The XLS 5000 also employs extensive protection and diagnostics capabilities, including output current limiting, DC protection, circuit breaker, and special thermal protection of the unit's transformers.
Like the rest of the XLS Series, as well as all other Crown amplifiers, the new XLS 5000 is backed by the manufacturer's industry-exclusive Three-Year, No-Fault, Fully Transferable Warranty.
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Crown International, a Harman International company, manufactures amplifiers, microphones, and systems control products for professional audio markets worldwide, with corporate headquarters located in Elkhart, Indiana. For more information, visit Crown online at www.crownaudio.com.
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Our outdoor creation museum at Gympie already has its own spectacular fossil plants, trees and special Jurassic fossils, particularly ones we've brought back from such places as the original Jura Mountains in South Germany. But after many decades of digging, our fossil collection of "evidence" for creation and against evolution is now huge. and will be the basis of the future main Australian Creation Museum. Yes, we do need vast amounts of money, so pray for that, and we do need time, supporters and volunteers to assist. To encourage you, look at some of the new fossils we have recently added to our collection. To Donate Click. | ||||||||||


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Using USB 2.0 and 3.0 with Nucleus RTOS
Developers can quickly incorporate industry-certified USB Host, Device, and On-the-Go (OTG) connectivity into embedded systems with Nucleus RTOS. Nucleus offers one of the most comprehensive USB solutions in the industry and is the first RTOS with an embedded USB stack offering SuperSpeed support for both Host and Device nodes.
- Nucleus USB connectivity highlights include: Support for 1.1, 2.0, and 3.0 USB standards
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- Scalable solution: footprint, performance, and functionality are all configurable
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- Completely integrated with Nucleus power management framework and other Nucleus middleware
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Nucleus USB host stack supports USB devices at all speeds for USB hub and function devices. USB class driver support in Nucleus is among the widest in the industry and for devices which don't conform to any class specification, Nucleus provides a design template for developing custom drivers. USB controller support spans the spectrum from standards-based host OHCI and EHCI to manufacture-specific controllers. Host stack class support includes:
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The USB device stack in Nucleus is capable of running at all speeds (full, high, and super) with different types of hubs and host machines (Embedded hosts, Windows, Linux, MAC). Nucleus USB supports multiple configurations and can support multiple function controllers simultaneously. Nucleus USB has been ported to a very large variety of function controllers in both MPUs and MCUs. Device stack class support includes:
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Taste of Spring to Greet NYC Next Week
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The canyon that holds Europe's most powerful waterfall may have been formed in a flash by just a few monster floods, new research suggests.
Up to 10 million gallons (38 million liters) of crude oil from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill has settled at the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, where it is threatening wildlife and marine ecosystems, according to a new study.
A record number of starved sea lion pups are washing ashore along the California coast.
No two beach vacations are exactly the same.
If you were looking for an extra excuse to plan that coveted island getaway, 2015 delivers many motivations to fly off somewhere remote, exotic, and wondrous.
These cold-weather cruises visit places like Antarctica and Alaska, and will have you seeking out penguins, fjords, and even the Northern Lights.
Female sea turtles, known to swim thousands of miles before returning to their birthplace to lay eggs, find their way home by relying on unique magnetic signatures along the coast, a new study finds.
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Family Game Time
Wednesday, June 25 from 3pm - 6pm
Every 4th Wednesday of the month, the whole family is invited to the library to play board games, including Monopoly, Connect Four, Candy Land, Scrabble, Chutes & Ladders, Uno, and many more. Simply use your library card, or driver's license, to check out the games. All board games - including our new ones (Trivial Pursuit Family Edition, Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Don't Drop the Egg, Super Mario Brothers Checkers, and Apples to Apples Disney Edition) are provided by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library.Summer Family Film Series
Wednesday June 25 @ 2pm
Every Wednesday at Main, you can beat the heat with a family film. Free organic popcorn will be available courtesy of Diane's Natural Food Store. Today's film is rated PG and explores the wild creations possible using simple building blocks. These blocks come alive and engage in some zany adventures sure to entertain both kids and adults alike.Summer Gaming Sessions
Wednesday June 25 @ 3:30pm
Hey kids, the Main Library hosts video gaming sessions on a variety of consoles on Wednesdays from 3:30pm until 5pm. Challenge your friends on our Xbox, Xbox 360, Wii, and Playstation 3 gaming systems. Games are free play and we ensure everyone gets a turn. All games are rated E or T.Summer Reading Event: Musician Tom Santoni
Wednesday, June 25 @ 10 am
Learn about the science of music with musician Tom Santoni. Children will explore how we hear, why some musical instruments are louder or lower-pitched than others, the physics of frequencies and vibrations, how music affects our brains and why we sound better when we sing in the shower. Please note: This event will be held in the Hastings Recreation Center gym at 400 E. Harris St. Please wear rubber-soled shoes. Don't forget to stop by the library to pick up your summer reading log.
Little Ones Storytime
Wednesday, June 25 @ 10:15am
Meet Duffy the Storytime Bear around the parachute every Wednesday for quality time with your baby or toddler. Enjoy songs, stories, fingerplays, games, and so much more during this lapsit program. Want time to socialize? Stick around for the all new Duffy's Stay and Play, where parents and caregivers can chat and little ones can enjoy free play.
Duffy's Stay and Play
Wednesday, June 25 @ 10:45am
Blocks and shaky eggs and building bricks galore! Stay after Little Ones Storytime for some time to socialize. Parents and caregivers can chat and little ones can enjoy free play.
Family Storytime
Wednesday, June 25 @ 11am
"Shake It Up" every Wednesday during a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, and crafts! We'll be using our eyes & ears to learn about senses! This program is geared toward a wide range of ages including families with toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children.
Summer Reading Event: The Science of Music
Wednesday, June 25 @ 2pm
Fizz Boom Read! Learn about the science of music with some hands-on learning, science experiments, and a make and take project. This science program is for kids in grades 2 and up. All supplies will be provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
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My Gym Family Storytime: Wednesday @ 10:15am
Welcome to a fun, active, exciting special storytime with the My Gym crew. We look forward to seeing all of you. For more information on storytimes at other branches click here.STAND Against Bullying with Mark Alan
Wednesday, June 25 @ 3pm
Magician Mark Alan deals with a serious topic in a fun manner using comedy, magic, ventriloquism, musical routines, and lots of interaction to help give kids the tools to take a stand against bullying. This 45-minute program is intended for elementary-age children, but is fun for all. This program is made possible by the Barbara A. Kay Foundation.
Summer Reading Event: Be Your Own Mad Scientist
Wednesday, June 25 @ 2:30pm
Volcanoes... what can be more exciting than watching a volcano blow up?!! Kids, come to the library to make your very own volcano. Ms. Gina will be here teaching kids all about volcanoes and even how to make their very own exploding mini volcano. Children of all ages may attend; please be aware, however, that the Summer Reading Programs are designed for the school-age child. This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library.


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When it comes to decking your kitchen with the best appliances, you'll want a long-lasting microwave to complete the hub of your home. Even if your stovetop and oven are your primary culinary appliances, there's no better way to prep food fast than with a microwave. From conventional to convection microwaves, the culinary possibilities are endless.
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- See the MacDonnell Ranges from ANZAC Hill
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Lodge Breakfast
- Visit Uluru Cultural Centre
- See Uluṟu at sunrise
- Toast Uluṟu at sunset with drinks & nibbles
- Harley Davidson motorcycle rides from A$55
- Uluru & the Olgas Scenic Flights from A$90
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Hotel Breakfast
- Indulge in a BBQ 'Big Brekkie'
- Visit a traditional Outback Roadhouse
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- Quad Bike Excursion A$125
Get above it all in an optional hot air balloon ride over the red MacDonnell Ranges at dawn this morning. Enjoy a bird's eye view over these stunning, massive rock formations.
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Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
- Visit the unique rock formation known as Karlu Karlu
- Visit the site of Australia's last gold rush
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- Outback Ballooning A$275
Heading north, we stop by Renner Springs, which serves as a border between the lush tropics of the north and the red desert of Australia's centre.
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In the afternoon, we arrive in riverside Katherine – it's a total change of scene after the dry desert. Your Tour Manager will organise an optional dinner tonight, so you can relax by the pool.
Hotel Breakfast
- Visit the historic Daly Waters pub
- Swim at the Mataranka thermal pools
- Visit Elsey, the historic "We of the Never Never" homestead
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Hotel Breakfast,Dinner
- Visit Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge & see the sheer rock walls and wildlife
- Cool off in Edith Falls
- Stay near Kakadu National Park
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Hotel Breakfast
- Visit the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Centre
- Hike to see the Aboriginal rock art
This morning, our included boat cruise takes us out to spot some crocs & native birdlife
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Resort Breakfast
- Cruise to see crocodiles & native bird life
- Guided city tour of Darwin
- Visit the Darwin Museum & see the Cyclone Tracy display
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This evening, we head back to the hotel where your tour ends. Say goodbye to your new friends and Tour Manager in Darwin where we maybe try lucking out at the casino or go dancing & party the night away.
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- Enjoy a swim at Florence Falls
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4.a. Introduction
Wireless networking on Linux is usually pretty straightforward. There are two ways of configuring wifi: graphical clients, or the command line.
The easiest way is to use a graphical client once you've installed a desktop environment. Most graphical clients, such as wicd and NetworkManager, are pretty self-explanatory. They offer a handy point-and-click interface that gets you on a network in just a few seconds.
Note: wicd offers a command line utility in addition to the main graphical interface. You can get it by emerging wicd with the ncurses USE flag set. This wicd-curses utility is particularly useful for folks who don't use a gtk-based desktop environment, but still want an easy command line tool that doesn't require hand-editing configuration files.
However, if you don't want to use a graphical client, then you can configure wifi on the command line by editing a few configuration files. This takes a bit more time to setup, but it also requires the fewest packages to download and install. Since the graphical clients are mostly self-explanatory (with helpful screenshots at their homepages), we'll focus on the command line alternatives.
You can setup wireless networking on the command line by installing wireless-tools or wpa_supplicant. The important thing to remember is that you configure wireless networks on a global basis and not an interface basis.
wpa_supplicant is the best choice. For a list of supported drivers, read the wpa_supplicant site.
wireless-tools supports nearly all cards and drivers, but it cannot connect to WPA-only Access Points. If your networks only offer WEP encryption or are completely open, you may prefer the simplicity of wireless-tools.
Warning: The linux-wlan-ng driver is not supported by baselayout at this time. This is because linux-wlan-ng have its own setup and configuration which is completely different to everyone else's. The linux-wlan-ng developers are rumoured to be changing their setup over to wireless-tools, so when this happens you may use linux-wlan-ng with baselayout.
Some wireless cards are deactivated by default. To activate them, please consult your hardware documentation. Some of these cards can be unblocked using the rfkill application. If that is the case, use "rfkill list" to see the available cards and "rfkill unblock <index>" to activate the wireless functionality. If not, you might need to unblock the wireless card through a button, switch or special key combination on your laptop.
4.b. WPA Supplicant
WPA Supplicant is a package that allows you to connect to WPA enabled access points.
Code Listing 2.1: Install wpa_supplicant
# emerge net-wireless/wpa_supplicant
Important: You have to have CONFIG_PACKET enabled in your kernel for wpa_supplicant to work. Try running grep CONFIG_PACKET /usr/src/linux/.config to see if you have it enabled in your kernel.
Note: Depending on your USE flags, wpa_supplicant can install a graphical interface written in Qt4, which will integrate nicely with KDE. To get it, run echo "net-wireless/wpa_supplicant qt4" >> /etc/portage/package.use as root before emerging wpa_supplicant.
Now we have to configure /etc/conf.d/net to so that we prefer wpa_supplicant over wireless-tools (if both are installed, wireless-tools is the default).
Code Listing 2.2: configure /etc/conf.d/net for wpa_supplicant
# Prefer wpa_supplicant over wireless-tools modules="wpa_supplicant" # It's important that we tell wpa_supplicant which driver we should # be using as it's not very good at guessing yet wpa_supplicant_eth0="-Dmadwifi"
Note: If you're using the host-ap driver you will need to put the card in Managed mode before it can be used with wpa_supplicant correctly. You can use iwconfig_eth0="mode managed" to achieve this in /etc/conf.d/net.
That was simple, wasn't it? However, we still have to configure wpa_supplicant itself which is a bit more tricky depending on how secure the Access Points are that you are trying to connect to. The below example is taken and simplified from /usr/share/doc/wpa_supplicant-<version>/wpa_supplicant.conf.gz which ships with wpa_supplicant.
Code Listing 2.3: An example /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf
# The below line not be changed otherwise we refuse to work ctrl_interface=/var/run/wpa_supplicant # Ensure that only root can read the WPA configuration ctrl_interface_group=0 # Let wpa_supplicant take care of scanning and AP selection ap_scan=1 # Simple case: WPA-PSK, PSK as an ASCII passphrase, allow all valid ciphers network={ ssid="simple" psk="very secret passphrase" # The higher the priority the sooner we are matched priority=5 } # Same as previous, but request SSID-specific scanning (for APs that reject # broadcast SSID) network={ ssid="second ssid" scan_ssid=1 psk="very secret passphrase" priority=2 } # Only WPA-PSK is used. Any valid cipher combination is accepted network={ ssid="example" proto=WPA key_mgmt=WPA-PSK pairwise=CCMP TKIP group=CCMP TKIP WEP104 WEP40 psk=06b4be19da289f475aa46a33cb793029d4ab3db7a23ee92382eb0106c72ac7bb priority=2 } # Plaintext connection (no WPA, no IEEE 802.1X) network={ ssid="plaintext-test" key_mgmt=NONE } # Shared WEP key connection (no WPA, no IEEE 802.1X) network={ ssid="static-wep-test" key_mgmt=NONE # Keys in quotes are ASCII keys wep_key0="abcde" # Keys specified without quotes are hex keys wep_key1=0102030405 wep_key2="1234567890123" wep_tx_keyidx=0 priority=5 } # Shared WEP key connection (no WPA, no IEEE 802.1X) using Shared Key # IEEE 802.11 authentication network={ ssid="static-wep-test2" key_mgmt=NONE wep_key0="abcde" wep_key1=0102030405 wep_key2="1234567890123" wep_tx_keyidx=0 priority=5 auth_alg=SHARED } # IBSS/ad-hoc network with WPA-None/TKIP network={ ssid="test adhoc" mode=1 proto=WPA key_mgmt=WPA-NONE pairwise=NONE group=TKIP psk="secret passphrase" }
4.c. Wireless Tools
Initial setup and Managed Mode
Wireless Tools provide a generic way to configure basic wireless interfaces up to the WEP security level. While WEP is a weak security method it's also the most prevalent.
Wireless Tools configuration is controlled by a few main variables. The sample configuration file below should describe all you need. One thing to bear in mind is that no configuration means "connect to the strongest unencrypted Access Point" - we will always try and connect you to something.
Code Listing 3.1: Install wireless-tools
# emerge net-wireless/wireless-tools
Note: Although you can store your wireless settings in /etc/conf.d/wireless this guide recommends you store them in /etc/conf.d/net.
Important: You will need to consult the variable name documentation.
Code Listing 3.2: sample iwconfig setup in /etc/conf.d/net
# Prefer iwconfig over wpa_supplicant modules="iwconfig" # Configure WEP keys for Access Points called ESSID1 and ESSID2 # You may configure up to 4 WEP keys, but only 1 can be active at # any time so we supply a default index of [1] to set key [1] and then # again afterwards to change the active key to [1] # We do this incase you define other ESSID's to use WEP keys other than 1 # # Prefixing the key with s: means it's an ASCII key, otherwise a HEX key # # enc open specified open security (most secure) # enc restricted specified restricted security (least secure) key_ESSID1="[1] s:yourkeyhere key [1] enc open" key_ESSID2="[1] aaaa-bbbb-cccc-dd key [1] enc restricted" # The below only work when we scan for available Access Points # Sometimes more than one Access Point is visible so we need to # define a preferred order to connect in preferred_aps="'ESSID1' 'ESSID2'"
Fine tune Access Point Selection
You can add some extra options to fine-tune your Access Point selection, but these are not normally required.
You can decide whether we only connect to preferred Access Points or not. By default if everything configured has failed and we can connect to an unencrypted Access Point then we will. This can be controlled by the associate_order variable. Here's a table of values and how they control this.
Finally we have some blacklist_aps and unique_ap selection. blacklist_aps works in a similar way to preferred_aps. unique_ap is a yes or no value that says if a second wireless interface can connect to the same Access Point as the first interface.
Code Listing 3.3: blacklist_aps and unique_ap example
# Sometimes you never want to connect to certain access points blacklist_aps="'ESSID3' 'ESSID4'" # If you have more than one wireless card, you can say if you want # to allow each card to associate with the same Access Point or not # Values are "yes" and "no" # Default is "yes" unique_ap="yes"
Ad-Hoc and Master Modes
If you want to set yourself up as an Ad-Hoc node if you fail to connect to any Access Point in managed mode, you can do that too.
Code Listing 3.4: fallback to ad-hoc mode
adhoc_essid_eth0="This Adhoc Node"
What about connecting to Ad-Hoc networks or running in Master mode to become an Access Point? Here's a configuration just for that! You may need to specify WEP keys as shown above.
Code Listing 3.5: sample ad-hoc/master configuration
# Set the mode - can be managed (default), ad-hoc or master # Not all drivers support all modes mode_eth0="ad-hoc" # Set the ESSID of the interface # In managed mode, this forces the interface to try and connect to the # specified ESSID and nothing else essid_eth0="This Adhoc Node" # We use channel 3 if you don't specify one channel_eth0="9"
Important: The below is taken verbatim from the BSD wavelan documentation found at the NetBSD documentation. There are 14 channels possible; We are told that channels 1-11 are legal for North America, channels 1-13 for most of Europe, channels 10-13 for France, and only channel 14 for Japan. If in doubt, please refer to the documentation that came with your card or access point. Make sure that the channel you select is the same channel your access point (or the other card in an ad-hoc network) is on. The default for cards sold in North America and most of Europe is 3; the default for cards sold in France is 11, and the default for cards sold in Japan is 14.
Troubleshooting Wireless Tools
There are some more variables you can use to help get your wireless up and running due to driver or environment problems. Here's a table of other things you can try.
4.d. Defining network configuration per ESSID
Sometimes, you need a static IP when you connect to ESSID1 and you need DHCP when you connect to ESSID2. In fact, most module variables can be defined per ESSID. Here's how we do this.
Note: These work if you're using WPA Supplicant or Wireless Tools.
Code Listing 4.1: override network settings per ESSID
config_ESSID1="192.168.0.3/24 brd 192.168.0.255" routes_ESSID1="default via 192.168.0.1" config_ESSID2="dhcp" fallback_ESSID2="192.168.3.4/24" fallback_route_ESSID2="default via 192.168.3.1" # We can define nameservers and other things too # NOTE: DHCP will override these unless it's told not to dns_servers_ESSID1="192.168.0.1 192.168.0.2" dns_domain_ESSID1="some.domain" dns_search_domains_ESSID1="search.this.domain search.that.domain" # You override by the MAC address of the Access Point # This handy if you goto different locations that have the same ESSID config_001122334455="dhcp" dhcpcd_001122334455="-t 10" dns_servers_001122334455="192.168.0.1 192.168.0.2"
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2 Feels more like a mini bonus game!!!dragonlord | 19/12/2012 | See all dragonlord's reviews (442)Top 10 Reviewer Top 10 DVD Reviewer Number 1 Games Reviewer Top 10 Music Reviewer Top 100 Books Reviewer Top 100 Clothing Reviewer The best part of Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D is the built in demo of Resident Evil: Revelations (Nintendo 3DS) which is one of the best games on the 3DS. Mercenaries has pretty good graphics but the gameplay is very simple and a tad boring after a few hours play. I found the graphics were a little jerky now and then which was off putting. If you find shooting a endless supply of zombies with no substance fun, then you may enjoy Mercenaries 3D more then myself. The fact that you can't delete your game file normally is a real pain in the butt. There is apparently a way of deleting saves stored on the cartridge, albeit via a bit of third-party kit. According to a reader tip sent to Siliconera, NDS Adapter Plus (Backup DS Save Games) is a little USB device which allows you to back up and manage your DS and 3DS saves via a PC. It also allows save deletion. Anyway I can't help but feel this game should have been added on as a bonus with Resident Evil: Revelations.
2 So much worse than all the rest.atheneheaven | 11/07/2011 | See all atheneheaven's reviews (2)This game is lame, it has no storyline that I got to and it was boring just kill this and do that. Given that Resident Evil 5 was so good, this was a let down. They should have just made a 3DS version of that.
4 An adapted RE5 mini gameDakney | 12/07/2011 | See all Dakney's reviews (1)The other guy clearly didnt play mercenaries on RE5, this was never gonna focus on the story and it shouldnt be criticised for its lack of it, the game plays well despite the lack of second stick for aiming, makes turning corners a little awkward but its not so bad. Not the greatest RE title but its good to see more adult titles for DS/3DS, could be better menu system isnt brilliant and the control layout for the 3ds isnt suited to this type of game but it does well enough 7/10
5 Happy hunting!!!adebebz | 20/12/2011 | See all adebebz's reviews (12)Was waiting for this to get released when got my 3ds as massive fan of the resi series. Easy to pick up an play. Amazing graphics to boot an with the 3d boom amazing! This is brill a must buy if you have a 3ds
5 Dont read the bad reviews,its only opinions!TheConchord | 15/10/2011 | See all TheConchord's reviews (37)This is a great pick up and play game!!got 10mins to kill, then start killing zombies! I have zelda which is the best longest game on 3ds but this is great,unlockables lots of levels and co op!yes you cant delete the 1 save file but the game is about beating your score and unlocking stuff and it comes with a demo of Revelations!this game is better than i expected!!


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Cognac Regions
Cognac is rarely born of a single eau-de-vie or a single growing area, but generally from a blend of different ages and crus, sometimes up to a hundred of them.
It can be made also exclusively from certain "cru", for example exclusively from "Grande Champagne", but of different ages.
Grande Champagne : about 13,000 hectares of clay and compact chalk soil. The Grande Champagne cru is located around the town of Segonzac. It produces a very fine, high-quality Cognac. It is known as the Premier Cru du Cognac.
Petite Champagne : some 16,000 hectares of clay and a more compact chalky layer of soil. Petit Champagne is very much of the same quality, but a touch lighter. It's vineyards lie to the south-west and south-east of Grande Champagne.
Fine Champagne : The blending of Grande and Petite Champagne with a minimum of 50% of Grande Champagne is called "Fine Champagne".
Borderies : only 4,000 hectares of unique soil on the plateau above Charente river. The eau de vie has a slight nutty taste. Borderies, which lie around the town of Burie (north-west of City of Cognac), is the smallest of the crus in the terms of acreage. Eaux-de-vie from Borderies has rich, flowery aromas and it is known as "…Cognac that ladies prefer".
Fins Bois : 37,000 hectares of soil. characterized by quick aging environment. A subtle flowery bouquet characterizes this eau de vie. The largest, and by far the intriguing cru, is Fins Bois. Geographically, it rings the other three crus. It lies, approximately, in the triangle between the towns of Rouilliac, Matha and Pons. It has a rich, full, strong aromas with a touch of the maritime climate.
Bons Bois : less chalky but more earthy soil of 16,000 hectares that is well reflected in the eau de vie.
Bois Ordinaires et Bois Communs (Bois a Terroir); 30,000 hectares of soil influenced by the Atlantic climate. Bons Bois and Bois Ordinaires are the exterior crus heavily influenced by the climate of the Atlantic ocean. They contribute less and less to the overall production of Cognac but are, nevertheless, known to produce some interesting Cognacs.
Raymond Ragnaud - Réserve - Stéfany Decanter
A history of generations as we like them in Cognac: Raymond Ragnaud's grand daughter Séphanie has created her first eau de vie. From the very heart of our precious Grande Champagne- 1st ' cru ' of the cognac area-
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Raymond Ragnaud - Hors d'Age
Hors d'âge (Beyond age)- 43° - 35 years old Eau-de-vie.
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Raymond Ragnaud - Folle Blanche -2002-Grande Champagne-
This fine and elegant "eau-de-vie" is produced from a rare and old grape variety "the Folle Blanche".
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The "Folle Blanche" is the original cognac grape variety, abandoned after the attack of phylloxera in the late nineteenth century.
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Raymond Ragnaud - Extra Vieux XO - Square Decanter
Under the watchful eye of Madame BRICQ our cellar master harmoniously blends the different Eaux-de-Vie in order to obtain the subtle aroma of a Raymond RAGNAUD Extra Vieux XO Cognac.
Packaging: 'Square" Decanter with wooden box.
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Raymond Ragnaud - Extra Vieux XO - Cristal Decanter
Under the watchful eye of Madame BRICQ our cellar master harmoniously blends the different Eaux-de-Vie in order to obtain the subtle aroma of a Raymond RAGNAUD Extra Vieux XO Cognac.
Packaging: Luxury Cristal engraved Decanter with two engraved cognac glasses, in its blue box.
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Pierre Boullmer - VSOP Réserve
Subtle notes of flowers and crushed fruit mixed with violets.
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Paul Beau - VSOP
The VSOP Grande Champagne, in « cognaçaise » bottle. Must be discovered !
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The Paul Beau family is a Cognac Producer settled in Segonzac, in the heart of the Grande Champagne, first cru of Cognac.
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Paul Beau - Hors d'Age
Vieille Grande Champagne. Gold medal at the 2008 Concours Agricole de Paris, Silver medal at the International Wine and Spirit Competition 2001. Aged 20-25 years.
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Ordonneau - VSOP
A fully mature Cognac produced in the heart of the borderies cru, by the third generation of wine-growers. Aged 25-30 years.
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James Harden was not feeling well at shootaround and did not participate, but he's expected to play in Wednesday's must-win Game 5.
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Taj Gibson (ankle) is no longer in a walking boot, but he still hasn't been cleared for basketball activity.
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Tony Allen will return from his one-game suspension vs. the Rockets on Wednesday.
Robert Covington (elbow) is doubtful to play vs. the Thunder on Wednesday according to head coach Brett Brown.
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If you secured a home loan with less than a 20 percent down payment, chances are your lender required you to buy mortgage insurance to cover its exposure in case you default.
Once your equity position in the home reaches 20 percent, however, you will want to stop paying mortgage insurance (unless you have an FHA-insured loan, which requires premium payments to the government for the life of the loan).
Know your rights By law, your lender must tell you at closing how many years and months it will take you to pay down your loan sufficiently to cancel mortgage insurance.
Most homebuyers ask that mortgage insurance be canceled once they pay their loan balance down to 80 percent of the home's original appraised value. When the balances drop to 78 percent, their mortgage servicer is required to cancel mortgage insurance for them. Mortgage servicers also must give borrowers an annual statement that shows who to call for information about canceling mortgage insurance.
The law does allow lenders to require mortgage insurance of a high-risk borrower until the balance shrinks to 50 percent of the home's value. You may fall into this high-risk category if you have missed mortgage payments, so make sure your payments are up to date before asking your lender to drop mortgage insurance. Lenders may require a higher equity percentage if the property has been converted to rental use.
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With equity of 20 percent or greater, you have a good case to rid yourself of mortgage insurance. If you can't persuade your lender to drop mortgage insurance, consider refinancing. If your home value has increased enough, the new lender won't require mortgage insurance. Make sure, however, that your refinance costs don't exceed the money you save by eliminating mortgage insurance.
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The new updated editor in Blogger is driving me crazy! I've been trying to write a post about a quilt retreat I went to yesterday afternoon/evening and trying to post multiple pictures is so frustrating and stupid. (Sorry to use that kind of language.)
I think I've been doing too much laundry.
I feel like I've been cleaning my house non-stop, every minute I've been home since we got back from our family trip this week. And looking around it looks just as messy as it did when I started.
I am so behind on all my emails. (Sorry if you're waiting to hear from me, the week ahead should be a lot less crazy.)
My computer is moving SO SLLOOWWW.
I'm tired.
This blog post is whiney and lame.
I shouldn't feel cranky but I do
Reasons I shouldn't feel cranky:
I got to go to part of a quilt retreat yesterday afternoon. It took some orchestration, but I got to sit and sew for a few hours straight! And eat a yummy dinner (that I didn't have to make!) with really nice (and funny) quilters. What a dream!
I got to go to sunny California with my entire family last weekend! And it was sunny and warm. (Now that my fabric stash is no longer alone and vulnerable, I can reveal my previously-undisclosed President's Day weekend vacation.)
I got to go to Super Target today! (Oh ST, how I miss you. - I live too far away to go once a week like I used to, but it was so good to be back.)
I hit a vintage sheet jackpot today. (The thrift store is right by Super Target so I snuck in a quick trip.) Great finds. I thought they didn't exist anymore.
I am eating chocolate chip cookies, which I made because I was feeling cranky and to share with my little Primary (Sunday School) class at Church tomorrow. (I think the cookies are helping.)
The Olympics are on. My kids are just as obsessed as I am. And I love having something to watch with them that we all like. (Except why all the creepy Shutter Island ads? Seriously, why?)
See? Great stuff. All this goodness should overcome the crankies.
So I think I should just go to bed and try again on Monday. At which point I promise not to be so whiney.


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Mumps is a contagious disease that leads to painful swelling of the salivary glands . The salivary glands produce saliva, a liquid that moistens food and helps you chew and swallow.
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The mumps are caused by a virus. The virus is spread from person to person by drops of moisture from your respiratory tract, such as when you sneeze. It is also spread through direct contact with items that have infected saliva on them.
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Litman N, Baum SG. Mumps virus. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 7th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone; 2009:chap 157.
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Damn you, St. Louis! Damn your exploding cocktail scene, three-and-a-half years after I move away. Damn you and your 150-libations-long cocktail menus and your Tales of the Cocktail award noms, your Ted Kilgores, your envy-inducing, membership-only cocktail boites that just happen to be housed in the most awesomest speakeasy-style restaurant space EVER.
And damn the recent cover story in Alive Magazine (a local lifestyle rag for chicks with meticulously maintained blonde highlights that I make fun of a lot in my head, but still) listing the top 20 cocktails in the city, which just so happened to be the current issue when I swung through town a few weeks ago, reeling as I customarily do from the timewarp-mindfuck that comes from revisiting my once-hometown, coupled with the fact that I'm still pregnant and can't shouldn't really no damnit can't drink anyway. You are killing me Saint Louis.
So yes, raging jealousy was my default reaction to this fine piece of journalism, followed closely by an intense desire to recreate at least one of these 20-best potations. I settled on the Month-Old Manhattan because, like many cocktails I've made of late, I already had all of the ingredients in the house. I haven't toyed with aging a cocktail in a while. The Month-Old Manhattan recipe came from Eclipse Restaurant, owned by my old bud Joe Edwards.
Joe Edwards is the king of the Loop, one of StL's happening-est nabes. Joe Edwards is a gentle, aging hippie and a shrewd, wickedly successful entrepreneur, whose hospitality and entertainment empire speaks to his endless love for all things Americana kitsch: Blueberry Hill (a resto/bar/college hangout/music venue where Chuck Berry still performs); Pin-Up Bowl; Flamingo Bowl; and the Moonrise Hotel, which houses Eclipse. I got to know Joe Edwards back when I was the restaurant critic at StL's alt-weekly. Also, Joe Edwards went to Duke. Go to hell, Carolina, go to hell!
So we mixed up the M.O.M. and found it's got a hell of a lot going for it besides its titular aging. This Manhattan is made with rye whiskey (as was the norm back in the day), sweet vermouth, bitters — and, curiously, curacao. If I had Grand Marnier on hand I'd use that (Grand Marnier being a most upscale curacao) but I went downmarket and just used no-name triple sec.
Even unaged and no-name-triple-sec'd, I am already a big fan of this drink. The rye-curacao combo offers a rare scratchy-smooth-sweet trifecta on the palate.
The Month-Old Manhattan
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2 ounces Old Overholt Rye Whiskey
3/4 ounce triple sec
3/4 ounce Stock Sweet Vermouth
1 dash Angostura Bitters
Clementine segment (rind on), to garnish
To make your aging sample, combine all liquid ingredients in a clean Mason jar, stir briskly and briefly with a bar spoon (no ice necessary), and tightly seal jar lid. Let stand one month in a cool, dark place like a cupboard.
To drink straight away, stir all ingredients in an ice-filled mixing glass briskly for about 20 seconds, then strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with an orange or clementine segment, if desired.
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Like I said, I was happily surprised by the smoothness and well-calibrated sweetness of the M.O.M. even using crappy triple sec, so I can only imagine that going with GrandMa as your curacao would knock your socks off. In fact, you might even want to try scaling back to 1/2 ounce GrandMa if you do so — I'm just guessing on that, though. Cointreau would, of course, be a fine, middle-of-the-road substitute between those two.


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