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Star of "Nashville" Connie Britton; Four-Time CMA Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks; "Good Morning America" Correspondent Tim Tebow; Rock 'N' Roll Royalty Steven Tyler; and Two-Time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Trisha Yearwood to Present Awards During "The 48th Annual CMA Awards" Live on the ABC Television Network
NASHVILLE – Reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year George Strait makes his 24th career performance on the "The 48th Annual CMA Awards" – more than any other artist in CMA Awards history – Wednesday, Nov. 5 (8:00-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network.
Strait enters the coveted field of Entertainer of the Year nominees again in 2014 and retains his status as the most nominated artist in CMA Awards history with 83. Strait has a total of 19 nominations and three trophies just for Entertainer of the Year (1989, 1990, 2013). Strait was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2006, which is determined by CMA's Panel of Electors. Earlier this year, Strait retired from touring, but not from making music that touches millions of fans.
Hosted for the seventh consecutive year by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, Country Music's Biggest Night™ will also feature superstar performances by Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Florida Georgia Line, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Tim McGraw, Kacey Musgraves, Paisley, Blake Shelton, The Band Perry, Underwood, and Keith Urban. The CMA Awards has a long history of presenting cross-genre duets and 2014 is no exception with Ariana Grande and Meghan Trainor performing with Little Big Town and Lambert respectively.
Presenting trophies during the three-hour gala are "Nashville" star Connie Britton; four-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Garth Brooks; "Good Morning America" correspondent Tim Tebow; rock 'n' roll royalty Steven Tyler; and two-time CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Trisha Yearwood. Lucy Hale, "Pretty Little Liars" actress and DMG Nashville recording artist, was previously announced as a presenter.
Winners of "The 48th Annual CMA Awards" will be determined in a final round of voting by eligible voting members of the Country Music Association. CMA Awards balloting is officiated by the international accounting firm of Deloitte & Touche LLP. Voting for the CMA Awards final ballot ends today (5:00 PM/CT).
"The 48th Annual CMA Awards" is a production of the Country Music Association. Robert Deaton is the Executive Producer, Paul Miller is the Director, and David Wild is the writer. The special will be shot in high definition and broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1 channel surround sound.
Chevrolet™ is the Official Ride of Country Music. American Airlines is the Official Airline of the CMA Awards.


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STEM Forum and Expo, May 20-23!
National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) is hosting their national STEM forum in Minnesota in May. This unique, STEM-focused event is where educators gather to share tools and resources for implementing STEM education into schools and communities. What makes this event so different? The people presenting! One of whom is our own Doug Paulson, agency STEM Specialist. Visit NSTA site to learn more.
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4 more years, but not like the last 4, OK?
Thursday - 11/8/2012, 2:00am EST
President Barack Obama's impressive re-election victory delighted federal and postal union leaders who — along with their staffs and rank-and-file volunteers — worked long and hard in the campaign. They made special efforts in swing states, like Virginia and Colorado, most of which paid off.
Although there is no way to assess the impact of the huge federal family vote, the large number of government worker and retiree voters in key states could have tipped the balance in close elections. Federal union leaders hope to make that point with White House advisers who handle federal and postal worker issues.
- William R. Dougan, president of the National
Federation of Federal Employees, said Nov. 6 was a "momentous victory for federal
- J. David Cox Sr., president of the American
Federation of Government Employees, called it a "victory for the nation and for
working class people."
- Colleen M. Kelley, president of the National
Treasury Employees Union, said many individual members and chapters worked hard in
swing states like Virginia, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin to make the victory
- The American Postal Workers Union and National Association of Letter Carriers both supported the President's re- election bid. The lead item on the APWU's member homepage yesterday was more practical than political. It reminded postal employees that they will be getting a modest contractual pay raise later this month. That's a rare bit of good news for the rapidly shrinking USPS workforce, where workers in many crafts are being lured into early retirement with buyout offers.
An early acid test for federal unions will be how firmly the White House backs their demand that the 2013 raise, which may or may not kick in April, be made retroactive to January 2013. At 0.5 percent, that wouldn't buy much, but coming in a lump sum — especially after health premiums have jumped up — it would be considerably better than another year without a pay raise.
Medicare and the FEHBP
Should federal and postal retirees with FEHBP plans buy Medicare Part B? The short answer is yes, and no. It depends! On yesterday's Your Turn radio show, David Snell of the National Active and Retired Federal Employees tackled that oft-asked question of how much health insurance do you need? To listen to the show, click here.
By Jack Moore
In his first incarnation in a 1942 short, Looney Tunes character Tweety was actually pink. He was also named Orson.
(Source: Mental Floss)
No new buyouts on Postal Service horizon
After three separate buyouts in 2012, the U.S. Postal Service says it has no
plans for any new offers in the foreseeable future.
Feds should expect minor tweaks in
Obama's 2nd term
History shows administrations entering a second term tend to stay on the
performance management path they initially lay out with an eye toward extending
some priorities. Budget pressures, including the looming cuts from sequestration,
will drive many of the priorities over the next four years for President Barack
Obama. Agencies also can expect initiatives such as strategic sourcing, cloud
computing and reform to the federal hiring process to march down a similar path as
they have over the last four years.
Who will stay and who will go in Obama's
second term?
Even though the administration isn't changing, expect some members of the Cabinet
to be on their way out. Federal News Radio compiles a list of who could stay, go
and be replacements.
Changes coming to key congressional committees despite status-quo
Republicans missed their chance to grab control of both houses of Congress during
Tuesday's national election. With control of the Senate and the House remaining
unchanged, both parties will retain leadership of their respective committees. But
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FACTNet Editor note: I received this email asking if I could help in the search for willing ex-members who would like to tell their story for a upcoming documentary on MSNBC. I have checked out the credentials of the private company that is making this documentary of MSNBC and they are on the up and up and as they told me We respect the vulnerable state of the individuals and will handle the project with the utmost integrity and sensitivity. We also really want to be a part of the ex-members story from the beginning of their journey out of the cult. Our team has been in research for this film for over six months now and has the support of the cult community at large. Below is their original request and contact info. I hope some of us ex-members will take this opportunity to be able to help others and educate and warn others of the insidious destructive high control groups out there who enslave others in the name of God Thanks folks! Sincerely, David T Pike @ FACTNet.org
We are producers partnered with a major news outlet, and are seeking families or individuals who were formerly involved in a demanding groups/organizations to share their stories. We are interested in both positive and negative experiences, and hope to hear from those who have separated from the group within the last 9 months. If you would like additional information, please email firstname.lastname@example.com and describe your current situation. We are from the Production company Crazy Legs - based in Atlanta and LA - and for this specific documentary on cults we are partnered with MSNBC. Here is our site: http://crazylegsproductions.com/ Thank you.
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Chi Ling Lin has won the "Asia Star Award"
On 15th January, 2009, the "2009 Asia Model Festival Awards" were held in Seoul, South Korea. This year, the pan-Asia event's slogan was "Asia is One". Longines is proud to announce that its Ambassadress of Elegance, Taiwanese super model Chi Ling Lin has won the "Asia Star Award", in the international category. A great reward for the young actress whose first movie, "The Battle of Red Cliff" (directed by John Woo) is encountering a massive success.


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A curious lapse in brain activity causing someone to consider the spelling of a word they've spelled many times.
I wrote "milk," but it doesn't look right. Or maybe it is right. I can't remember if it's M-I-L-C-K. Should there be another vowel? I could've sworn there was a triangle in the middle. Boy talk about having a Funglemache at the worst time!
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Rob B.
I won't stray again
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: True to size
Size Purchased: 43 1/2
I've been using Sidi's Genius 5 shoe for years now both for road riding and commuting. I probably have 4-5K miles on my last pair. So when I bought a new road bike and upgraded to Look pedals, I let the bike shop guy talk me into another brand of shoe to use exclusively for my weekend road rides. He suggested the velcro on the Sidi shoes would eventually wear out, so the wire system on the Specialized shoe would be better. Well it turns out that Sidi just makes a far better and more comfortable shoe. I would get hot spots and numbness on the bottoms of my feet within 45 minutes of riding, and would have to get off my bike and walk around to go for more than 90 minutes or so.
So I decided to cut my losses and invest in a new pair of Sidi's and never look back. So far I've only used the Genius 6.6 on my trainer (it's been a tough winter here in Boston) but they fit like a glove, the are super stiff, light, and breathable. I can't wait to finally get them out on the road, but based on my Genius 5 experience I am not the least bit worried about the velcro.
The only reason I give these shoes 4 stars is the price. They are a bit lighter than the Genius 5, have a stiffer sole, and they look way cooler, but are they really $250 better? Hard to say but I know that this summer when I'm 2 1/2 hours into a ride and my feet still feel great, I won't be complaining one bit.
Worth the premium price
- Familiarity: I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions
I bought these to replace my white Sidi Ergo 3, which also had a similar color combo, carbon weave sole, a vent, and a ratcheting top strap, but with 2 rotary tightening fasteners like on the current model Wire. The wire fasteners on the Ergo 3 worked, and the nylon wire surprisingly never broke, but I was never a fan of twisting to tighten, and found it a little awkward and gimmicky.
I replaced my Ergo 3 with these 6.6 Vent because I really like the ratcheting strap but personally find the 2 lower Velcro(R) straps more convenient, reliable, and intuitive to use. The carbon sole on the 6.6 Vent is extremely stiff, which I actually find to be highly comfortable in how efficiently it transfers power to the pedals. I leave the vent "open" for the hot Texas days, though I can't say for sure that I notice the difference. Could be because they are still new, but I feel like the footbed is more comfortable than my old Ergo 3s were. My first ride on the 6.6 Vent was a hot, brisk century, and I had no issues the entire ride.
These are not cheap, but for me, the combination of features and overall high-end materials and design justify the premium price. If I bought a 2nd pair as an alternate I would look at one of the more value-priced Sidi shoes which are probably also great for the money.
T Elliott
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I wore these for a hard 8000 miles season last year and am on my second with them. The shoes are super durable look decent, fit pretty darn good and are well ventilated. I have a longer second toe so I do have some issue with the fit as far as length. I imagine if you have normal feet these would totally rock your world. I will probably go semi to full custom next pair of shoes, but overall Sidi is a stand out brand that will make your cycle feet happy.
Sean Muschamp
Just like Ivan Basso
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
- Fit: True to size
Bought these for my dad who has worn a pair of Sidi's for about five years this pair. So far he has worn them on a couple of rides and says that they fit very similar to other Sidi's he has worn. He loves how the venting and how well air moves through. All in all it is a great quality Italian shoe; stiff, lightweight and well made would recommend this product.
Great Italian Quality
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is a superb pair of shoes. I purchased a pair back in the summer and love the quality and fit of these. They are very ventilated and i do not get hot spots when wearing them. I am a US size 11 and the 45.5 fit perfectly. They stay nice a snug on the feet and the straps are very easy to adjust. This is my second pair of Sidi's. The first pair lasted me 8 years so they have awesome quality. Just what you would expect from an Italian shoe.
Too Big!!
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
I recently found that normal shoes do not fit me well. I have wide feet. After trying a size 44 at a store I decided to order the 44 MEGA. When I received them I realized that they were too big. Competitive Cyclist does not have the 43.5 MEGA in this style so I order the Sidi 5 Carbon and I will see how they fit. They look like a really good shoe very disappointing they don't have my size.
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The Best Road Shoe
I have ridden Sidi's for the last 5 years. My first pair were Genius 5. I would rate them fair. These Genius 6.6 are excellent. They have addressed all the issues I had with the 5's. they are extremely well vented., they provide great side support where the 5's had none. The wide size fits my toe box perfectly without allowing me to swim in the rear of the shoe. This shoe actually fits American feet, not just Italian feet! I will keep buying these. 5 stars.


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The selection includes straight floor brushes, quick clean brushless nozzles and multi-surface combo cleaning tools that switch between hard floors and rugs. Each floor tool option is listed in the ProView tab to help you choose the cleaning nozzle that will work best for your home. All of the floor tool options are designed to work perfectly with the CVA155-FLV's hose, wand and other cleaning accessories for a complete straight suction cleaning system.
The lightweight low-voltage hose is made by the worlds leading hose manufacturer, Plastiflex, with a soft molded ElectraFlex hose body. The Plastiflex hose is very flexible and can make sharp turns without cutting off the suction. The handgrip is an ergonomic "Gas-Pump Grip" design and features a simple to use low-volt thumb switch. The handle design also features a 360° swivel to reduce strain on both user and hose.
The full swivel Gas-Pump keeps you tangle free while moving about room-to-room and the finger-tip switch gives you complete control over the vacuum power unit. With a simple flip of the switch the power unit can be activated from the end of the hose. With a low-volt hose you need not return to the valve to activate or shut down your power unit. The tool end of the hose grip has a long wearing metal friction fit stub wand built-in which provides a rigid connection for tools and wands along with a variable suction control slider to lessen suction when cleaning delicate surfaces such as drapes.
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Cleaning Above The Floor & Beyond Most dust and debris often settles to the floor however some will collect in places above the floor. To clean above the floor you need special tools made for these surfaces. The CVA155-FLV includes a quality three piece above the floor set of cleaning tools including dusting brush, upholstery tool and crevice tool. All three components are the Deluxe series from Eco-Pro cleaning tools.
If you use your vacuum to clean above the floor or for other utility work, a dusting brush is often the tool you will use. The Eco-Pro dusting brush is unique and addresses many of the problems of regular round dusting brushes. With an oblong shape the tool can reach many areas, particularly corners, where round tools can not clean. The flattened head also aids in getting the tool into tight spots where a round brush may just be too big across. The bristle set is the best natural fill that is dense and heavy. Long and flexible enough to provide the proper dusting action the bristles are held into the nozzle body with a shoe that is clamped onto the bristle and formed into the nozzle's shape. The dusting brush will make quick work of book shelves, fan blades and window sills.
The deluxe vinyl upholstery tool included in the CVA155-FLV is 6" (152mm) wide with a scalloped bottom plate insert and a grooming brush. The shoe design insures continuous air-flow without the need for a suction reducer, eliminating "seal off". The brush strip gently engages upholstery to lift debris and groom surfaces. The brush also helps to remove hair, pet fur, lint and other clingy soils that suction alone will not remove. The soft outer cover will not mar light colored furniture or scratch soft surfaces and the friction fitting connector will allow use directly at the end of the hose or with any wand extension.
Our unique crevice tool is 13" (330mm) long with flat profile and slots for those "hard-to-reach" corners and crevices where dust and debris can hide. Slots provide additional airflow along the cleaning surface underneath furniture and cabinets. Made of textured ABS plastic the crevice tool is strong enough to take abuse but also just a bit flexible to keep it from breaking. Realizing long ago that crevice tools are used often, and often abused, the crevice tool was redesigned to stand up to rigorous use. The extra length of the crevice nozzle, a full 13 inches, helps you to continue jamming, pushing and prying the crevice tool wherever you need to clean.
Steel Telescopic Cleaning Wand No more Stooping. No more Twisting. No more Hassle. To further complement the CVA155-FLV's convenient to use design we include a telescopic wand. The Eco Pro steel telescopic vacuum cleaner wand is a single extension which is adjustable to the length of two standard vacuum wands. Adjust the wand for cleaning specific applications or to fit the person using the vacuum. Telescopic wands are more stable than two individual wands as the center connection is handled internally to the wand and can not slip, unlock or otherwise come undone while cleaning. Extension is operated with a thumb button and each increment extends the wand approximately 3/4 of an inch. The Telescopic wand extends from 24" compressed to 37.5" at full extension.
The steel telescopic wand extension system uses a reliable interference ratchet locking system to secure the wand at the users desired height. The interference ratchet is smooth to operate and highly reliable with fewer internal components. An internal seal connects bottom and top tubes to prevent leakage when adjusting the wand. Eco Pro wands use quality steel tube stock with a durable double chrome finish. The telescopic wands top connection features a nylon insert that provides a firm friction fit to both plastic and metal hose handles or other vacuum wands. The nylon insert is designed with a taper to grab and lock onto the hose handle with a twist. The nylon insert also has a collar that covers the steel wands top and protects the operator from pinched fingers.
Two lightweight utility wands are also included in the CVA155-FLV kit and made of durable ABS for utility cleaning. Each wand is 18" in length and features a standard friction fit to inter-operate with every other attachment in the kit. You can add the two utility wands together with the telescopic steel wand and easily clean the crown molding in a room with 12-foot ceilings. The black ABS utility wands can be used in any combination directly on the hose grip to give you just the right reach for cleaning your car, sofa or under the refrigerator with the extra long crevice tool.
Hose & Attachment Storage To keep your tools in reach while you clean floors, the CVA155-FLV includes the wand mount tool caddie to keep your three above the floor tools on hand, ready for use. The wand caddie snaps onto the telescopic steel wand and provides three connectors to store the dust brush, crevice tool and upholstery nozzle. If you prefer, the wand caddie can also attach to the ABS utility wand instead. Having your basic 3 in reach at all times can increase efficiency and give you the opportunity to do detail cleaning when needed.
To keep all of your tools neat and tidy storage is provided via a mesh storage bag with carry straps. The perfect place to store all of your tools including above floor nozzles and floor cleaning nozzles. With plenty of room for wands and tools the storage bag keeps everything together when not in use so tools do not become lost or chew toys for the dog. The mesh storage features a strong nylon handle at the top so the bag can hang on a hook in your storage closet, over the included hose hanger or you can hang the loop over a coat hanger and store the tools on a closet rod. The mesh design allows you to see at a glance which tools are stored. Easy to transport, the mesh storage bag is an easy way to move all your tools to the area being cleaned, instead of walking back and forth to your storage closet to retrieve one tool at a time.
A single loop hose hanger provides convenient hose storage. Made of polycarbonate and matched to the CVA155-FLV attachment kit, the hose hanger provides plenty of space to keep your hose coiled up off the floor, preventing damage. Easy to mount to any wall with screws or wall anchors, the hose hanger provides plenty of space for the hose, even when wrapped tightly in many shorter loops. Keeping your hose coiled and off the floor will greatly extend its cleaning life and help to keep it flexible for many years. The single loop design also provides a great place to hang your mesh tool bag as well.
Providing for "off the floor" storage the CVA155-FLV attachment kit also includes a wall mount wand holder. These unique devices mount directly to the wall with included screws or wall anchors and feature a flexing, pivoting rubber strap. To store the telescopic wand and floor tool, just push the wand into the rubber strap and it locks into place supporting the full weight of wand and nozzle, hanging on the wall and out of the way.
From the oversized Plastiflex 30 foot, 1 3/8" low volt hose to the floor tool of your choice, and the 10 other tools & accessories and storage components included, the Aspria CVA155-FLV Multi Floor central vacuum attachment kit has everything you need to clean any home of any size with hard floors and more. A perfect fit for those who do not want or do not need a powered electric brush for carpet cleaning but still desire the convenience of central vacuuming. The CVA155-FLV is a custom solution for central vacuum systems including tools that are perfectly matched to their task and to each other.
Also available from Aspria custom CVS attachment sets is the CV2600-LVT Zoom Power Turbo kit. A close cousin to the CVA155-FLV, the Zoom Power Turbo adds additional tools and the industry's most powerful turbo-brush (HP TurboCat Zoom EX) for cleaning large area rugs, areas of lightly used carpeting or homes with rugs and pets.
Optional Hose Offer: The Aspria Multi-Floor kit includes a Plastiflex gas-pump style handle 30ft universal friction tool fit hose as standard. While supplies are available you can order the CVA155-FLV kit with the MVAC universal button lock low-volt 25ft hose for the same cost, or upgrade to the extra long 40ft MVAC universal low-volt hose for an additional cost. The MVAC low volt universal button lock hose has all of the same features, functions and qualities of the standard Plastiflex gas-pump grip hose (MVAC hoses are manufactured by Plastiflex) but with the exclusive MVAC blue color ergo-stub grip handle with button lock. If you choose either MVAC universal low volt hose the included Eco-Pro wand will also be changed to button locking style to match the MVAC hose handle.


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Jose Luis
Very confy. Gloves.
Jose Luis
nice gloves I like it good quality
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impression with this good comfort I got royal size m and are really good gloves go and get yours
A little too much padding
- Familiarity: I returned this product before using it
Usually wear Giro Bravo or similar light weight glove. Purchased these with a gift card as the Giro was out of stock and I really like Giordana stuff. If you prefer a little more padding you might like this but the thicker gel pads on the palms and the longish thumb were a little too much for me so am returning.
Thomas Bracken
Thick, sturdy padding
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- Fit: True to size
I bought these to use on my motorcycle. I actually bought three different pairs of cycling gloves and chose these because they have the thickest, sturdiest feeling padding, and riding on the bike for hours really wears your hands out.If you're looking for heavy duty gel padding, this is the glove.


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Great uplifting track right here, if you take it for anything else you are just crazy. Stop saying that this is "mainstream", if anything this is a song to his real fans that stuck by him over the years and most importantly the things that he went through recently with Atlantic. Keep your mind on the positive, FnF UP
Ok, now I'm getting attacked on here for an opinion. 1st of all, Did I say the lyrics were bad? No. Did I say I hated the beat? No. I only said that Lupe can do better than this. I know what the song is saying. I did listen to it before I commented. Twice even. I never said he sold out. People just want to be quick to tell somebody off when they don't know what they're talking about. Lupe Fiasco is not mainstream. That's why you never hear him on the radio. Mainstream rap is mostly Gucci, Flock, Fabolous, OJ, Luda, Wayne, etc. And pretty much all of them suck. And the reason why people used to play Tupac, Biggie, and all of those people back in the day is because they didn't the higher ups didn't realize how powerful and intelligent hip hop was back then. That's why most hip-hop now is trash. Aka "mainstream" hip-hop. Yes, there are some artists still out there (B.o.B, Eminem, etc.); but there are very few. But back to the song. The reason why I said I wasn't impressed was because he didn't make me think in this song. The reason why Lupe became my favorite rapper is because in every song he made prior to this, he made me think. He showed me his gift for metaphors and wordplay. In this song, he didn't do that. That's why I'm disappointed. I most certainly will skip this song every time I hear it after I buy the album. Even 'Enemy of the State', a mixtape, had me deciphering lyrics for months. And he was talking about the same stuff he was talking about on this song. There was just more artistry involved with his prior work, in my opinion. And, um, HANDS13, I am a true fan. It's because I'm a true fan that I could Lupe dead in the eye and tell him that I didn't like this song and that he could do better. A true fan knows his favorite artist's potential and has the balls to say when he isn't meeting my expectations. So, no. I don't care if you agree or not, But don't assume that I'm stupid just because I dont' feel the same way you do.
I believe what HANDS13 means to say is that we should appreciate the good rappers in the mainstream like Lupe Fiasco and B.o.B which he mentioned.
Although it is filled with untalented artists, there still are good rappers out there that are mainstream but still bringing us the lyrical adept music, which all who respect real hip-hop know and love.
If you believe that every single mainstream artist is mediocre, you will miss out on the few versatile artists out there.
If Lupe was mainstream... would Atlanta hold back the record? If the record was finished in the summer why was a bruno mars song and video legitimately released before Lazers? The only time i heard Lupe on the radio was when Superstar was released then that stopped in a week... CALL THAT mainstream... atleast it brought me here
Great use of a Modest Mouse sample, "Float On"
The chorus to the Mouse song goes, "Alright already, we all float on"
Initially I wasn't sure how I felt about Lupe piggy-backing so closely on Modest Mouse's song, but I've come to realize it's even cooler because of it. I wish he'd give them some credit, but all things considered, it's an awesome song. Cool messages, cool beat, I respect it.
We are idiots for hating mainstream? You are telling me that I should like listening to songs about drugs, sex, and money? Lupe avoids these society obsessed ideas and you go ahead essentially insulting him by putting him on the same level as Lil wayne, ludacris, and other ridiculous rappers.
Dude you guys are idiots how could you hate the mainstream, it's literally got the best songs, b.o.b and loupe fiasco are the mainstream kings, true their stuff should be bigger with all the heart and soul put into em but their albums still drop, they still sell, they still are fricken amazing. So why y'all hatinn? Y'all disgust me "I hate main stream this is bull complain complain complain" you ain't a true loupe fan your a jack*** that's what you are. So "question" or whatever your name is you need to stf up dude you don't even know what you're saying
AND LUPES LYRICS IN THIS SONG ARE ON POINT, HE STILL STAYED TRUE TO HIS FANS AND HIMSELF....just because he has a "banger" beat doesnt make lupe a sell-out or any of that..did you hear him once talk about money, cars, clothes, hoes, clubbing, a** poppin', p-poppin in this song?...NO so whats the problem?..
SO For all the non-beleivers about lupe being a sell out plz REALLY listen to the lyrics b4 making judgment :
1st verse: Is talkin about being treated like a slave, making him and making him do what they want him to do (record company, illuminati) BUT he refuses and stays true to himself and his fans.
2nd verse:Talkin? about how he reps for all the kids, unfortunate kids, and teachers tellin their kids to experience the world , NOT to have a gun or b a dope boy
3rd verse: Survive and persevere through any struggle.
nas had mainstream songs, tupac, biggie, jay-z...so wtf?
bottom line is its a great song, its uplifting and he didnt sell out....he's still the lupe we know and he's still against the bulls**t indusrty, and he clearly shows that in this song..so stfu, enjoy and support it :)
Wow! This song is really good. It's a feel good kind of song. Try and be mad while listening to it, you can't! Haha. But on the real this song is Lupe with Atlantic breathing down his neck. Don't get me wrong this song is amazing and Lupe kills it and i'm sure he loves this track, but it's pretty clear to see Atlantic wanted him to have a popular hit single or they weren't going to release this album. Either way this song is still dope and i'm really excited for March.
You guys are being ridiculous, are you even listening to the lyrics? Lupe comes through with fluid, meaningful lyrics as usual. Who cares that it has a catchy hook? Bring this to mainstream and change the face of hip hop forever Lupe. Don't let anyone get you down. These "fans" say you're real hip hop but don't want you to spread farther than their expectations for you. You are hip hop and it's about time the rest of the world knew.
I kinda think disliking "mainstream" is MAINSTREAM. But, that so call need to rebel against so call popular music of the day has been going on for decades. I dont listen to the radio, not because of the songs played but for the replaying of the same 10 songs all day. Anyway, I like the song. Funny for those to say its not Lupe, sounds like ya'll waiting for the past to resurface. The world is ending after one song. Lyrics fit. The sound of the song fit but isnt a sound that brings Lupe in your mind first when you hear it. Though seems part of what Lasers was aiming to be, 2nd and 3rd verse that is. First verse is basically the feelings of how he felt during the struggle to finally get the album released and why he wont going to let it stop him. In other words, title speaks for itself. If on the album, seems more like a song to place towards the end. Next to the last song. I've been waiting for the next Lupe album. No matter if it was LupEND, or Lasers because Lu gives you everything that an artist should give. It's why i'm a fan. Let the countdown begin to the release date.
I really like this song. Yes, it is very mainstream compared to most of Lu's releases and it does not have the lyricism lupe is known for with double, triple, and even wuadruple entendres. BUT, it is a very uplifting song with a positive message. I think its diope and I'm excited for lasers. This is just one song, if you want the "classic" lupe I'm sure there will be plenty on the album. SUPPORT GOOD, POSITIVE HIP HOP
Question, I feel what you mean. But the only way LASERS was ever going to come out was with a hit single. Even with the trendy chorus, the beat still comes from a great indie rock song, and the lyrics are still Lupe lyrics. I will be disappointed if the entire album sounds like this, but based on what Lupe has said, I'm pretty sure this single to advertise his album will be the only one of it's kind on LASERS.
And just another note: "Substance in the place of popularity." Kind of funny how that works, he's forced to make a song that should be popular, but it still contains substance.


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Serves 10
Many people call Romesco sauce "Spanish ketchup." This sauce is a wonderful accompaniment for grilled vegetables, chicken or fish. It also makes a great sandwich spread.
- 2 ancho chiles, medium, or 1 rounded teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 1 cup almonds, blanched, or skinned hazelnuts, toasted, or combination of both
- 4 garlic cloves, large, minced
- 1 bell pepper, large red, roasted, seeded peeled, chopped
- 1 cup tomato, peeled, seeded, diced, fresh or canned
- 1 tablespoon smoked sweet pimenton pepper or sweet paprika
- ½ teaspoon smoked hot pimenton pepper or cayenne pepper
- 3 tablespoons red wine or sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
If using whole anchos, soak the chiles in hot water and cover for about 1 hour. Drain, remove the stems and seeds and cut into small pieces. Transfer the chile pieces, or ancho chile powder, if using, to a food processor along with the nuts, garlic, roasted pepper, tomatoes, pimenton, vinegar, and salt.
Pulse a few times to make a chunky paste. Start adding the oil a tablespoon at a time until the mixture emulsifies. Taste. We are looking for sweetness from the peppers, nuttiness, and acidity.
Add salt if necessary to bring up the flavors. Let the sauce rest for 15 minutes for the flavors to come together, taste again and then decide if you want it spicier, saltier, or more vinegary, and adjust accordingly. The sauce keeps, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. If the oil has risen to the top you may want to re-emulsify it in the food processor, or you can remix it back to a smooth consistency with a small whisk.
Nutritional information per serving (1/10 of recipe) :
Calories: 240⁄ Protein: 4 g⁄ Carbohydrate: 6 g⁄ Fiber: 2 g⁄ Sodium: 320 mg
Saturated fat: 3 g⁄ Polyunsaturated fat: 3 g⁄ Monounsaturated fat: 18 g
Trans fat: 0 g⁄ Cholesterol: 0 mg
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@ turlough I don't mind if my bf cums on my face, just as long as he can keep it out of my hair, cum is hell to wash out of your hair. I just want to be able to finish him off instead of him jacking off. He can jack off anytime he wants. If I am going to give him a blowjob, I expect to be able to finish it myself.
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@ R2 Oh, Ive tied him up before on the bedposts LOL. And once I even left him there after and took a shower and then did it again when I got out. Sat on his face fresh from my shower, rode his tongue until I couldnt stand it anymore and came all over his face. Then rode his cock until he couldnt stand it anymore and he came gushing inside me. It was amazing. I think its a good thing to tie a guy up once in a while lol.
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tina,the reason most guys do it themselves is so they can aim for the eyes,girls aim for the mouth,but from a guys point of view its nice to see streams of cum all over the eyes,even better when she opens them after he is finished,very sexy,if u would like me too show ya,ill b more than pleased!
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this girl has great eyes--love the way she keeps looking up while she's sucking. great finish! she was really surprised.
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Reminds me of Kristen Stewart even the voice
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i'm a dude and agree with tina, always hotter when the chick finishes it off... kinda sad porn world doesnt know that. guys can finish themselves off any time its the girl finishing that makes gasms better
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Fez tudo certo, so faltou completar como deveria...abocanhando tudo! No final ficou a desejar!
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amazing amateur video! 5 stars!
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How to set, clear and toggle a bit in C/C++?
Setting a bitUse the bitwise OR operator (
That will set bit Clearing a bitUse the bitwise AND operator (
That will clear bit Toggling a bitThe XOR operator (
That will toggle bit Checking a bitYou didn't ask for this but I might as well add it. To check a bit, shift the number x to the right, then bitwise AND it:
That will put the value of bit Changing the nth bit to xSetting the
Bit |
Nobody mentioned the Standard C++ Library: No need to roll your own:
Boost version allows a runtime sized bitset compared with STL compile time sized bitset. |
The other option is to use bit fields:
defines a 3-bit field (actually, it's three 1-bit felds). Bit operations now become a bit (haha) simpler: To set or clear a bit:
To toggle a bit:
Checking a bit:
This only works with fixed-size bit fields. Otherwise you have to resort to the bit-twiddling techniques described in previous posts. |
It is sometimes worth using an
Then use the names later on. I.e. write
to set, clear and test. This way you hide the magic numbers from the rest of your code. Other than that I endorse Jeremy's solution. |
I use macros defined in a header file to handle bit set and clear:
From snip-c.zip's bitops.how:
OK, let's analyze things... The common expression in all of these that you seem to be having problems with is "(1L << (posn))". All this does is create a mask with a single bit on and which will work with any integer type. The "posn" argument specifies the position where you want the bit. If posn==0, then this expression will evaluate to:
If posn==8, it will evaluate to
In other words, it simply creates a field of 0's with a 1 at the specified position. The only tricky part is in the BitClr() macro where we need to set a single 0 bit in a field of 1's. This is accomplished by using the 1's complement of the same expression as denoted by the tilde (~) operator. Once the mask is created it's applied to the argument just as you suggest, by use of the bitwise and (&), or (|), and xor (^) operators. Since the mask is of type long, the macros will work just as well on char's, short's, int's, or long's. The bottom line is that this is a general solution to an entire class of problems. It is, of course, possible and even appropriate to rewrite the equivalent of any of these macros with explicit mask values every time you need one, but why do it? Remember, the macro substitution occurs in the preprocessor and so the generated code will reflect the fact that the values are considered constant by the compiler - i.e. it's just as efficient to use the generalized macros as to "reinvent the wheel" every time you need to do bit manipulation. Unconvinced? Here's some test code - I used Watcom C with full optimization and without using _cdecl so the resulting disassembly would be as clean as possible: ----[ TEST.C ]----------------------------------------------------------------
----[ TEST.OUT (disassembled) ]----------------------------------------------- Module: C:\BINK\tst.c Group: 'DGROUP' CONST,CONST2,_DATA,_BSS Segment: TEXT BYTE 00000008 bytes No disassembly errors ----[ finis ]----------------------------------------------------------------- |
You may also be interested in checking out The Bit Twiddler, Bit Twiddling Hacks, and The Aggregate Magic Algorithms. |
Here's my favorite bit arithmetic macro, which works for any type of unsigned integer array from
To set a bit:
To clear a bit:
To toggle a bit:
To test a bit:
etc. |
Use the bitwise operators: To set last bit in 000b:
To check last bit in foo:
To clear last bit in foo:
I used XXXb for clarity. You'll probably be working with hex representation, depending on the data structure in which you're packing bits. |
As this is tagged "embedded" I'll assume you're using a microcontroller. All of the above suggestions are valid & work (read-modify-write, unions, structs, etc.). However, during a bout of oscilloscope-based debugging I was amazed to find that these methods have a considerable overhead in CPU cycles compared to writing a value directly to the micro's PORTnSET / PORTnCLEAR registers which makes a real difference where there are tight loops / high-frequency ISR's toggling pins. For those unfamiliar: In my example, the micro has a general pin-state register PORTn which reflects the output pins, so doing PORTn |= BIT_TO_SET results in a read-modify-write to that register. However, the PORTnSET / PORTnCLEAR registers take a '1' to mean "please make this bit 1" (SET) or "please make this bit zero" (CLEAR) and a '0' to mean "leave the pin alone". so, you end up with two port addresses depending whether you're setting or clearing the bit (not always convenient) but a much faster reaction and smaller assembled code. |
More general, for arbitrary sized bitmaps:
The bitfield approach has other advantages in the embedded arena. You can define a struct that maps directly onto the bits in a particular hardware register.
You need to be aware of the bit packing order - I think it's MSB first, but this may be implementation-dependent. Also, verify how your compiler handlers fields crossing byte boundaries. You can then read, write, test the individual values as before. |
Check a bit at an arbitrary location in a variable of arbitrary type:
Sample usage:
Notes: This is designed to be fast (given its flexibility) and non-branchy. It results in efficient SPARC machine code when compiled Sun Studio 8; I've also tested it using MSVC++ 2008 on amd64. It's possible to make similar macros for setting and clearing bits. The key difference of this solution compared with many others here is that it works for any location in pretty much any type of variable. |
For the begginer I would like to explain a bit more with example: example:
& operator is used check the bit:
Toggle or Flip:
| operator : set the bit
If you're doing a lot of bit twiddling you might want to use masks which will make the whole thing quicker. The following functions are very fast and still flexible (they allow bit twiddling in bit maps of any size).
Note, to set bit 'n' in a 16 bit integer you do the following: TSetBit( n, &my_int); It's up to you to ensure that the bit number is within the range of the bit map that you pass. Note that for little endian processors that bytes, words, dwords,qwords etc, map correctly to each other in memory (main reason that little endian processors are 'better' than big-endian processors, ah, I feel a flame war coming on...). |
how about this
This Program is to Change any data bit from 0 to 1 or 1 to 0. {
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Visual C 2010, and perhaps many other compilers, have direct support for bit operations built in. Surprisingly, this works, even the sizeof() operator works properly.
So, to your question, IsGph[i] =1, or IsGph[i] =0 make setting and clearing bools easy. To find unprintable characters...
Note there is nothing "special" about this code. It treats a bit like an integer - which technically, it is. A 1 bit integer that can hold 2 values, and 2 values only. I once used this approach to find duplicate loan records, where loan_number was the ISAM key, using the 6-digit loan number as an index into the bit array. Savagely fast, and after 8 months, proved that the mainframe system we were getting the data from was in fact malfunctioning. The simplicity of bit arrays makes confidence in their correctness very high - vs a searching approach for example. |
Use one of the operators as defined here. To set a bit, used |
Here are some macros I use:
Expanding on the
Try one of these functions in C language to change n bit
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This seems like a very solid idea for HDDs, given how swap IO completely kills a desktop Linux-based OS. Reducing the time would be an improvement.
Benchmarks - http://ibm.co/VCgHvM
Phoronix: Zswap: Compressed Swap Caching For Linux
Published to the Linux kernel mailing list were a set of patches to provide a new feature called Zswap for lightweight compressed swap caching...
This seems like a very solid idea for HDDs, given how swap IO completely kills a desktop Linux-based OS. Reducing the time would be an improvement.
Benchmarks - http://ibm.co/VCgHvM
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Funny how these things work out. Earlier today, I was thinking that compressing swapped data before actually writing it to the swap device might reduce the demand on the HDD's throughput and provide a marginal performance gain.
Now I feel silly. This is obviously a much better idea.
Of course, I haven't had a swap partition configured on my computer for a couple of years now. I'd much rather suffer the occasional OOM crash instead of frequent lag caused by swapping.
kinda ironic, because isnt one of the perks about compressing data that it takes up a lot of ram and CPU power in favor of faster loading and smaller disk consumption? anyways, while I'm sure there's some huge technical detail I'm not aware of, I think this kind of thing came a few years too late. RAM is really cheap nowadays, I'd rather buy another GB or 2 than use a swap partition.
Ram is cheap for a new PCs and if one has in his possesion machine that has few years than it might be quite a different story especially if place where place one lives has GDP much lower than US or Western Europe therefore IMHO it is never to late for this kind of development. Besides who is not to say that in 5 years one would not need 10 times more RAM for basic work like to display some new 3D desktop, manufactures use some excuse to increase prices of parts like it was with HDDs and flooding and it would make You think again about Zswap...
RAM may be cheap and you may want to add some more RAM, but that's not the point. Even if you could add RAM you can still use a compressed swap device that can improve performance.
Oh! I hope Zswap will improve swap and system performance.
Everyone knows that especially in Linux, when the swap is used the system performance is disastrous. I know this should be normal because the speed of the hard disk, but Linux swap have worse performance compared to other systems who do heavy usage of the paging file. I think this problem is well known in Linux because there is much written on the internet to avoid the swap usage changing the swappiness.
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I've got a short snippet on each of the z* modules that were/are in development and what their differences are. I guess I'm writing this more for my own sanity, but I like to share with others
- compcache (a.k.a. ramzswap): developed by Nitin Gupta, it creates a block device backed by compressed RAM - never made it to main line
- zram: a rewrite of compcache
- zcache: Nitin Gupta's 2nd attempt to get a RAM compression module into the kernel. It uses the CleanCache framework, which hooks into the page cache and file system code. CleanCache was merged in May 26, 2011 and zCache was merged in October 2011. zcache uses LZO to compress the pages. Unlike zram/compcache, zcache transparently stores the cache pages (no block device).
- zswap: written by Seth Jennings under the Unix philosophy of "doing one thing well", it leaves file cache compression and other features for separate code. zswap focuses on managing the compressed memory pool well. It also uses the Frontswap API from which it receives pages. This allows configuration of which compression algorithm to use.
Although I don't need it any more, I still use zcache back from when I was running Minecraft server and client on the same machine. My free RAM certainly increased and the game performance improved as it no longer hit swap. There haven't been any problems either.
Don't forget latest zcache2 from Dan Magenheimer (with ramster in staging-next drivers).
Zcache2 was the first attempt to address the problem of zcache that has no writeback to real swap, allowing evcting pages from swap compressed memory to real swap partition.
Please remember that zcache (or zcache2) tries to dynamically balance both compressed pagecache pages and compressed swap pages against other system memory pressure (and, with ramster, across multiple machines, and with Xen tmem, across multiple Xen guests).
Zswap is only focused on compressing swap pages: this architecture has the great advantage of being simple.


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An offseason injury delayed his arrival, but Samuel Deduno is set to rejoin the Twins' rotation.
Deduno, who was scheduled to start for Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, instead will start against the Detroit Tigers on Friday night at Comerica Park.
The 29-year-old right-hander started 15 games for the Twins last season, recording a 4.44 ERA with 57 strikeouts and 53 walks in 79 innings, but he injured his groin playing for the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic and started the season on the disabled list.
"He's been throwing good," Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Wednesday. "We saw him for the [World Baseball Classic] games and he got hurt, but he's back out there striking people out. You're going to get a guy who puts some fear in people's hearts. He can wing it and snap off some stuff. I don't think he's afraid of going against the big boys in Detroit."
Fear or no fear, Deduno will have his hands full with the explosive Tigers offense.
The defending American League champion Tigers are tops in the league in batting average, with reigning AL MVP Miguel Cabrera hitting an MLB-best .391.
"You definitely don't want to pitch to the middle of the plate," Gardenhire said. "But it doesn't seem to matter with the guy. He can hit it anywhere. He makes adjustments as well as anybody. They've got a great lineup over there. It seems like the more people you put on base, the more they score. And with [Prince] Fielder behind him, he's a great hitter, too. But you tell yourself not to let this guy beat you. But he still gets you."
While most of the Tigers' lineup is hitting among the best in the league, catcher Alex Avila is still looking for a spark to lead him out of a season-long slump. Avila is 1-for-21 over his last seven games.
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After four straight games on the bench, rookie outfielder Oswaldo Arcia is expected to return to the lineup Friday against the Tigers.
Gardenhire said with Justin Morneau starting at designated hitter Thursday, Chris Parmelee was bumped over to first base and that he wanted to take advantage of right fielder Ryan Doumit's recent success at the plate. Gardenhire added that the lack of a DH in Atlanta was the main reason Arcia was the odd man out in the three-game series.
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Anibal Sanchez will take the mound for his first start after being tagged for six runs on nine hits in just 2 2/3 innings against the Rangers on Saturday. The 7-2 loss was the third-shortest start of his career.
"I didn't have good command; that was the problem," Sanchez said after the loss. "My fastball was up. My changeup didn't move too much. My breaking ball, I threw it for strikes, but it wasn't in the right locations. It was just a bad outing. That's part of the game."
Sanchez is 0-2 with a 3.57 ERA in four career starts against Minnesota. He had logged seven quality starts before struggling against the Rangers.
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• Twins outfielder Darin Mastroianni is expected to be out six weeks after undergoing successful surgery on his left ankle Wednesday. Mastroianni had a bone chip in his ankle repaired, an injury he sustained in Spring Training after taking a foul ball off his ankle and then aggravated it while running early this season.
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RICHMOND, VA, Feb. 12, 2014 (Business Wire) -MeadWestvaco Corporation, a global leader in packaging and packaging solutions, launched Packaging Matters, the company's second annual study of the role packaging plays in consumer purchasing behavior, brand loyalty and overall product satisfaction. This year, the research has expanded to 10 markets, including Brazil, China, Germany, India, Japan, Russia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States, to provide a broader perspective on the role of packaging around the world.
Packaging Corp of America 4Q 2013 results: Record net income, corrugated shipments up 24% on Boise acquisition
LAKE FOREST, IL, Feb. 11, 2014 (Business Wire) -Packaging Corporation of America (PKG) reported today fourth quarter record net income of $227 million, or $2.33 per share. Earnings included special items of $1.70 per share of income from the reversal of tax reserves related to alternative energy tax credits, and after tax costs totaling $0.41 per share related primarily to PCA's acquisition of Boise Inc. on October 25, 2013. Excluding special items, net income was $101 million, or $1.04 per share, compared to fourth quarter 2012 net income, excluding special items, of $59 million, or $0.61 per share. Net sales were a record $1.3 billion in the fourth quarter compared to $737 million last year.
New Zealand corrugated box firm Charta Packaging shifts manufacturing and jobs to Auckland
WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Feb. 14, 2014 (Business Day) -Wellington cardboard box maker Charta Packaging is cutting 32 jobs from its manufacturing base in Seaview, and moving the work to Auckland, according to the Engineers Union.
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EAST MILLINOCKET, ME, Feb. 13, 2014 (Bangor Daily News) -Gov. Paul LePage's staff and state legislators met Wednesday to explore allowing Cate Street Capital to partner with the owner of several hydroelectric dams to sell electricity and create new revenue that could help restart the Main Street paper mill.
Bemis to sell paper packaging division to Hood Packaging, unit had sales of about $160 million in 2013
NEENAH, WI, Feb. 13, 2014 (Business Wire) -Bemis Company, Inc. announced today that it has reached an agreement to sell its Paper Packaging Division to Hood Packaging Corporation, a privately-held company headquartered in Madison, Mississippi and Burlington, Ontario. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
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