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Domestic helpers coming to Hong Kong from Myanmar will have to pay about HK$16,000 to their home recruitment agency - the highest fee in the region.
The Myanmese agency, Gold Mine International, had invested HK$1 million in the business, according to its Hong Kong partner, which said it was legal to charge workers this much.
But advocates for domestic workers fear it will be difficult for them to repay so much money. They are concerned that the helpers will be more vulnerable than workers from the Philippines and Indonesia due to the lack of established support networks for them in Hong Kong.
The lives of domestic workers in the city have come under the spotlight after an Indonesian maid, Erwiana Sulistyaningsih, was allegedly abused at the hands of her employer, causing public alarm.
"They can pay in instalments and pay [the Myanmese agency] HK$2,000 a month. They are willing to do so and they can pay back the money in full in months," said Law Yiu-keung, managing director of the Golden Mind Employment Agency in Hong Kong.
He said the workers would make HK$4,010 a month in Hong Kong, five times more than the US$100 they could expect to make in general employment in Myanmar. Law said his agency would only charge them HK$401, in line with the city's law.
Leo Tang Kin-wa, organising secretary at the Confederation of Trade Unions, said Filipino and Indonesian domestic workers had been in Hong Kong for years and had a support network.
"Myanmese workers do not have this network … they may also struggle to get help because they will need time to master Chinese and English," he said.
He suggested the Myanmese government and local employers share the HK$16,000 charge.
The Philippine government does not allow agencies to charge workers, although some agencies break the law and charge tens of thousands of pesos. The Indonesian government allows agencies to charge workers about HK$13,500 for expenses such as medical checks and training.
Oake Khaung, founder of Gold Mine International, admitted that training and travel costs would be deducted from salaries.
Law added that the first group of 19 Myanmese helpers would arrive on February 18 and he hoped to import up to 2,000 this year. Hongkongers who want to hire a Myanmese helper must pay HK$8,900 to Law's agency.
Khin Way Oo, director of migrant affairs at Myanmar's Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security, said Hong Kong recruitment agencies had become very active in Myanmar. But she declined to answer questions about regulations covering the export of domestic workers.
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Weaknesses at airports and seaports could allow terrorists to slip into the country undetected, a government review claimed today. And lax controls on hired executive jets could make them a target for hijackers plotting a 9/11-style attack.
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Calling sea and airports "the front line" in the fight against terrorism, Lord Carlile said customs officers were "thinly spread", and "in some ports of entry a customs officer is an occasional and prized sight. In others there is effectively no Customs scrutiny of incomers". Customs and Excise have withdrawn full-time staffing from some ports, to create roving "intelligence-led" teams.
This move has been criticised by the Customs officers' union, and the report said Special Branch officers share their concern. Lord Carlile called for a parliamentary committee to investigate.
He also found airlines often failed to send British officials advance passenger lists - known as manifests - for flights heading here. Instead, the manifest often only arrives when the plane touches down, leaving no time for a full vetting of all the names.
Lord Carlile described his shock when, during a visit to a major British airport, he was told a manifest had not been forwarded for a large airliner just arrived from a Middle East troublespot. He said the current system was "not sufficient for even routine checks on passengers to be made adequately".
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The report highlights the problem of private executive jets. A growing number of companies hire out jets by the hour, with a pilot included, for intercontinental journeys. But they are subject to a lighter security regime than ordinary airlines.
Lord Carlile said: "The risk of hijacking of such aircraft is not fanciful. Government and the aviation industry have a high responsibility to ensure the effective international policing of such aircraft."
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With just under a month to go before he defends his world 100 and 200 titles in Beijing, the Jamaican showed he had recovered from a pelvic injury that has disrupted his season, although he was left with plenty to ponder in the rain-lashed capital.
The world's fastest man shook off the rust from his layoff -- this was his first 100 for over three months and first competitive race since mid-June -- to win his heat and the final in the same time, putting him equal sixth in the world this year.
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Bill and Hulda Coskey wanted to redo their kitchen in order to capitalize on the stunning views from this Texas home. Maximizing access to the infinity pool and terraced patio was the first priority for the Cosky's kitchen renovation.
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After deciding on a more useful layout and creating an easy flow from inside to outside, the couple's new chef's kitchen shows off their spectacular view overlooking the countryside and takes full advantage of the outdoor pool and patio.
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The new layout maximizes the view while providing ample space to cook and entertain. The center island, a generous 8-feet long and 54-inches wide, fits both bar stools and extra deep cabinets with drawers. Moving the refrigerator to the left by three feet creates space for a larger pantry and extra room at the sink.
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Hulda needed a double oven, but didn't want it taking up wall space. The new six-burner double oven range has two ovens but with different sizes. Hulda uses the larger one when she is entertaining and the smaller one when she is cooking for Bill and herself. Local limestone forms the vent hood surround, customizing the look of the appliance. Repeating the limestone used on the fireplaces in the family room integrates the new kitchen with the original house.
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An under-the-counter microwave keeps the appliance out of sight but still centrally located.
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Random glass tiles add pops of color and unpredictability to the repetitive pattern in the monochromatic backsplash.
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A large buffet, which provides storage for everyday china, has seeded glass doors and a dark walnut stain. Jody bumped it out and finished it with fluted trim, making it look like a piece of furniture.
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About your older Jewish Neighbors, another encounter with an older couple. We attended a dinner and were seated next to an older couple and struck up a conversation. My wife learned that the lady had been raised in Yugoslavia and had lived under the Nazi's and Tito so was familiar with a totalitarian way of life. My wife made some comment (I didn't hear it) and the lady said "You're not a Republican are you?" with a tone of disdain. Needless to say that brought the conversation to a quick halt since they were older and obviously couldn't be swayed. So I must agree with you about the big "S" being stamped on foreheads.
It's just astounding to me that these people don't support their own homeland. How is it they can't see Obama is taking us down a path they escaped from?
That's funny. My good friend was in the Soviet army and was stationed in East Germany. He was able to escape and and works as an ER doctor in Tenn. He says that he thinks FUBO voters are absolute morons. He says that he escaped from that way of life and doesn't want to see it here. He especially hates Zero care ... as he calls it.
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Can u make a love story for VaNami the story goes how Nami is kidnap by Van and well Sora [her boyfriend] was there to the rescue her but then Nami starts to devlop feelings for Van rated M please hehe my sis will be surprise she will love me and thanks if u cant i understands . my name by the way is Guest 13
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Truth or Dare? :o How interesting! *eye swiggle* :)
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Cool and I can't wait for the next chappie! Anyways try not to put what people say in the paragraphs. Other than that this was good. Just a little bit of constructive criticism musicbox
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Umm I like your story and I have a similar idea (I got the idea before this story and sadly I won't be able to get an ff account soon.) okay, anyway you have good writing and all but it'll be hard to read if you don't some stuff in more paragraphs. Good luck with writing! musicbox


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BeschreibungThis book comprehensively documents the many and varied ways that polyhedra have come to the fore throughout the development of mathematics.
InhaltsverzeichnisIntroduction; 1. Indivisible, inexpressible and unavoidable; 2. Rules and regularity; 3. Decline and rebirth of polyhedral geometry; 4. Fantasy, harmony and uniformity; 5. Surfaces, solids and spheres; 6. Equality, rigidity and flexibility; 7. Stars, stellations, and skeletons; 8. Symmetry, shape and structure; 9. Counting, colouring and computing; 10. Combination, transformation and decoration; Appendices.
Pressestimmen'The topic itself ... is easily visualised and it has a long history as part of our culture, interacting with philosophy, art and chemistry. Cromwell's treatment admirably exploits all these opportunities, with many interesting digressions and a lively historical commentary ... popular exposition at a high level.' Sir Michael Atiyah, Times Higher Educational Supplement '... plenty to fascinate.' New Scientist '... Peter Cromwell has done us a great service by writing this handsome, scholarly and beautifully illustrated book.' Peter Giblin, The London Mathematical Society Newsletter 'This remarkable book goes far beyond the superficial, providing a solid and fascinating account of the history and mathematics of polyhedra, especially regular polyhedra. It is likely to become the classic book on the topic.' MAA Online ' ... a fascinating book ... the book holds many surprises and will find rich use among students of both mathematics and computer science.' Choice ' ... a well got-up book with an abundant and beautiful material of illustration. The study of polyhedra, as the author explicitly states, 'is currently enjoying something of a renaissance'. This work itself will surely help this renaissance, and may be an enjoyable reading for a very wide audience.' Acta. Sci. Math. ' ... the book should have a wide and appreciative audience of all ages.' The Times Higher Education Supplement ' ... this book contains a thorough treatment of all that is known about polyhedra ... A very interesting and detailed account.' European Mathematical Society ' ... well-illustrated throughout with line diagrams, as well as several colour plates of the author's own superb models. The writing is clear and entertaining, and reassuringly anticipates many of the reader's questions.' Thomas Bending, The Mathematical Gazette
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The Authority is looking for competent, Dynamic, Energetic, Committed, Experienced and qualified Tanzanians who are capable of embracing and driving changes in NJUWASA to fill the following vacant posts:
Position: Procurement and Supplies officer (1 post)
Reports to: Managing Director
Required Qualifications and Experiences
- The applicant must be a Tanzanian with Advance Diploma/Degree in Materials Management or Procurement and supplies management or procurement and logistics management.
- A candidate must be registered with the PSPTB.
- Working experience of at least three years in a relevant field is necessary.
- Knowledge and competence in any inventory management computer package is an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Recommends to the Head of section on standards and procedures for the acquisition, storage and issuance of supplies and services require for the proper operations and maintenance of the urban water supply and Sanitation systems.
- Completes with the Authority`s tendering and ordering procedures for supplies and services as provided in the Public Procurement Act of 2011.
- Establishes, evaluates, and maintains reliable primary and secondary supplies to ensure continuity of the authority`s operations.
- Makes effective follow up of procurement activities to ensure timely deliveries of supplies and takes appropriate corrective measures to address delays.
- Review and up-dates requirements of authority`s Departments and Sections; and ensures that supplies and services required are obtained in time at a cost effective rate;
- Monitors all available information on trends of supplies and makes appropriate recommendations to the head of unit for actions.
- Works with Heads of Departments and Sections to identify salvageable usable supplies and disposable and salvageable items for actions by the Board of Survery.
- Prepares purchase tender documents and invites tenders from potential supplies; processes tender bids/documents through an Authority`s Tender Board: informs successful bidders; and ensures that goods are delivered/received in accordance with the terms specified in the tender documents.
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- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Unit
Position: Credit Control Officer (1 Post)
Reporting to: Customer Service and Sales Manager
Required Qualifications and Experiences
- The applicant must be a Tanzanian with Advance Diploma/Degree in Business Administration with specialization in Accounts/Finance or Marketing from a recognized institution.
- Bachelor Degree in Accounting and Finance with experience in credit collections duties from water utilities and computer Knowledge and working experience in similar position in a reputable business organization will be an added advantage.
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Credit Officer is responsible for credits control activities under customer service manager of NJUWASA, the following are the duties and responsibilities that should be performed by Credit Officer:
- Manages the outstanding water and Sanitation service sales balance falling due and contacts customers before the balances become overdue for payments
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- Ensure that monthly analysis of outstanding debts are prepared and classified by age/customer analysis.
- Ensures that all illegal connections are taken into action without delay.
- To sign all contacts with customers whom they want to pay by installments.
- To prepare a list of customers with huge credits who are to be disconnected from the service
- To perform any other duties that you will be assigned by your superior.
Position: Customer Service and Sales Officer II (1 Post)
Reports to: Customer Service and Sales Manager
Required Qualifications and Experiences
- The applicant must be a Tanzanian with an Ordinary Diploma in Business Administration with specialization in Marketing/Accounting and finance.
- Computer studies from a recognized institution and working experience in similar position in a reputable business organization will be an added advantage.
Duties and Responsibilities
- The customer's service and sales officer reports to the customer service and sales manager.
- She/he is responsible for customer records and billing, Credit control and customer care activities of the Authority.
- Ensures that all customers' complaints are properly received and dealt with diligently.
- Ensures distribution of publications and brochures bearing authority`s business information.
- Ensures that services consumption i.e. water and Sanitation and the billing system to customers is done correctly and promptly.
- Makes sure that all outstanding revenues are collected within the possible allowable period of time.
- Ensures that monthly analysis of outstanding debts are prepared and classified by age/customer analysis.
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by the customer services and sales manager.
Remuneration is in accordance with NJUWASA salary structure and incentive packages
Mode of Applications
A handwritten applicatinon letter should be accompanied with Curriculum Vitae, Copies of relevant Education certificates together with one passport size photograph, certified Birth certificate and three names of referees with their conduct and post addresses. Result slip, Transcript and leaving certificate are not allowed.
Application Deadline
Application should reach the under-mentioned address two weeks from the date of this advertisement.
Age Limit
Age limit for all positions is forty (40) years.
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Worldwide survey of damage from swallowing multiple magnets
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- Oestreich, A.E. Pediatr Radiol (2009) 39: 142. doi:10.1007/s00247-008-1059-7
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It is increasingly recognized that in children swallowed multiple magnets cause considerable damage to the gastrointestinal tract.
To emphasize that complications from swallowed magnets are extensive worldwide and throughout childhood.
Materials and methods
The author surveyed radiologists and researched cases of magnet swallowing in the literature and documented age and gender, numbers of magnets, nature of the magnets, reasons for swallowing, and clinical course.
A total of 128 instances of magnet swallowing were identified, one fatal. Cases from 21 countries were found. Magnet swallowing occurred throughout childhood, with most children older than 3 years of age. Numbers of swallowed magnets ranged up to 100. Twelve children were known to be autistic. Many reasons were given for swallowing magnets, and a wide range of gastrointestinal damage was encountered. Considerable delay before seeking medical assistance was frequent, as was delay before obtaining radiographs or US imaging.
Damage from swallowing multiple magnets is a considerable worldwide problem. More educational and preventative measures are needed.


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Complejo Hospitalario Universitario A Coruña University Hospital, La Coruña, Spain
Indacaterol is a novel once-daily (qd) inhaled β2-agonist in clinical development for COPD. This study compared the bronchodilator efficacy of indacaterol and the once-daily anticholinergic bronchodilator, tiotropium.
In an incomplete-block crossover design, patients received three of four treatments: indacaterol 150 αg or 300 αg qd, tiotropium 18 αg qd or placebo, each for 14 days. Study drug was supplied daily by blinded study personnel to maintain blinding of patients and investigators. The primary efficacy variable was FEV1 at 24 h post-dose ('trough') after 14 days, with the study powered to show non-inferiority between indacaterol and tiotropium.
169 patients with moderate-severe COPD (mean age 65 years, post-albuterol FEV1 57% predicted, FEV1/FVC 0.50) were randomized and 153 (90.5%) completed. For trough FEV1 after 14 days, indacaterol 150 αg and 300 αg provided statistically and clinically superior bronchodilation to placebo, with differences of 170 and 150 mL respectively (p<0.001; placebo mean value 1.36 L). Trough FEV1 after 14 days was 50 and 30 mL higher than tiotropium for indacaterol 150 αg and 300 αg, respectively. Non-inferiority was demonstrated, and the trough FEV1 increment achieved with indacaterol 150 αg was significantly higher than with tiotropium (p=0.043). At 5 min post-dose on Day 1, both doses of indacaterol increased FEV1 by 130 mL from baseline, more than double the increase with tiotropium of 60 mL. Adverse events were reported by similar proportions of patients: 31.4%, 29.5%, 28.3% and 28.5% for indacaterol 150 αg, 300 αg, tiotropium and placebo treatments, respectively.
Once-daily indacaterol provided clinically relevant 24-h bronchodilation which was at least as effective as tiotropium and numerically superior. Indacaterol had a faster onset of action (within 5 min) on the first day of dosing. Adverse events were similar across groups. Results confirm previous reports of a 26-week study using open-label tiotropium.
Indacaterol should prove useful in patients with moderate and severe COPD, where treatment with one or more classes of long-acting bronchodilator is recommended.
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Salmon Fishing in the Yemen Reviews
[Salmon Fishing in the Yemen] takes us back to the sort of achingly civilized love story in which the only thing that really stands in the way of two people falling for each other is their own decorum
The appeal of the film depends on the charm of Mr. McGregor and Ms. Blunt, whose polite but discreetly charged connection is the story's emotional center.
Despite sporting the worst cinematic title since The Chumscrubber, Salmon Fishing in the Yemen hooks some charming laughs and a quaint romance by not delving too deeply into its subject matter.
Somehow managing to be both twee and edgy, the absurdist but gently winning romantic comedy Salmon Fishing in the Yemen works a strange kind of wonder.
Proudly, it has no conviction to offer, just the comforts of its genericness.
Mostly sacrifices the political satire and epistolary structure of Paul Torday's source novel in favor of cute, if strained, rom-com shenanigans.
Hallstrom ... goes for a "Local Hero"-type feeling, but the movie has to swim upstream to get anywhere.
[It] isn't such a shriveled runt you'd throw it back, but a little more attention in the direction and adaptation could have helped it feel a little more developed and fleshed-out than it is.
This perhaps sounds like a hilarious movie. So it could be, in the hands of the masters of classic British comedy.
There's a great romantic comedy in this material, somewhere, which is too bad, because the movie that did get made is decent if a bit bland.
Hallstrom, the old softie, can't resist turning this into an inspirational tale, a freshwater Field of Dreams.
It is what it is, and if you find McGregor and Blunt appealing, the movie will have you feeling similarly about it.
While "Salmon Fishing" fritters away the comic momentum of its madcap opening chapters, it's like angling -- a pleasant diversion if you can look below the surface and muster the patience to appreciate it.
It's a spirited, eloquent film-delightfully offbeat, deliciously different and well worth investigating.
With most of the book's major themes gutted, it begs the question: Who wants to see a film about salmon fishing in the Yemen?
Trust me: These are characters with whom it's a pleasure to spend a couple of hours.
The withering political pungency, the commentary on terrorism and the searing critique of nationalism and patriotism that made the book a best-seller in the U.K. are replaced by a comforting surface sheen and a lot of unconvincing nonsense...
Make the leap, and you'll be delighted by a movie that's sugary goodness, a guilty pleasure.
Call me a sentimentalist, but I enjoyed myself - even during the scenes when there was a lot of talk about fish.


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My family was fortunate to get through last week's storm relatively unscathed, but there are still many people in New York and New Jersey still without power - and many without homes. After spending the weekend up there, many are still in need of essentials and with temperatures beginning to take a dip, warm clothes are among the things that are needed most.
With that in mind, starting tonight at track I will be taking clothing donations (and anything else that people might want to donate) and be bringing them up to New Jersey. Anything will make a difference, but particularly if you have winter clothes that you may no longer have a need for, baby clothes you may no longer need, etc, it will go a long way.
If you aren't at track tonight you know where I live, or if you let me know I'll gladly come pick them up.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Wanted: Your Clothes
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Items most needed: Warm jackets and coats, hats, gloves, socks, baby bottles, diapers, baby formula, canned goods, manual can openers, bleach and other cleaning supplies, heavy duty trash bags. Every little but helps and is greatly appreciated!
- November 7, 2012 at 6:46 AM
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Remember that time we learned that Alex's mom reads the blog?
Apparently mine does too. Ha!
Thanks mom!
- November 7, 2012 at 10:19 AM
- Mary McGrath said...
Thank you to everyone who donated items for the hurricane victims here in NJ. The response was so overwhelming that we could barely see Ryan driving the car ;-)
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United Nations, Sept 27: In a major diplomatic breakthrough, the US and Russia have agreed on a draft UNSC resolution on destroying Syria's chemical weapons, breaking a two-and-a-half year deadlock over the vexed issue.
The UN Security Council will now meet to discuss a draft resolution that will impose "legally binding obligations" on Syria to eliminate its chemical weapons and threatens the war-torn nation with "consequences for non-compliance."
The breakthrough came after the US and Russia, long divided over whether to use threat of military force against President Bashar Al Assad's government if it fails to give up its chemical weapons, reached an agreement regarding the resolution.
US Secretary of State John Kerry said here that he was "pleased to have a meeting with (Russian) Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, and we did reach agreement with respect to the resolution."
"We're now doing the final work of pulling that language together, but its our hope that that process between the Organization for the Prevention of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the United Nations and its resolution can now move forward and give life, hopefully, to the removal and destruction of chemical weapons from Syria," Kerry said.
Kerry expressed hope that the Security Council "will pass a resolution that will make binding and enforceable the removal of the chemical weapons." The 15-nation Council met late last night to discuss the draft resolution that will "uphold this international norm" by imposing legally binding obligations on the Syrian government to eliminate its chemical weapons programme.
"This resolution will require the destruction of a category of weapons that the Syrian government has used ruthlessly and repeatedly against its own people. And this resolution will make clear that there are going to be consequences for noncompliance," US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power told reporters after the Security Council consultations on Syria. Power said the draft resolution is the "outcome of intense diplomacy and negotiations" over the past two weeks.
US and Russia have agreed on the UN resolution on Syria's chemical arms.
"Our overarching goal was and remains the rapid and total elimination of Syria's chemical weapons programme.
This is a class of weapons that the world has already judged must be banned because their use is simply too horrific.
This is a fundamental belief shared by the United States, all members of the Security Council and 98 per cent of the world," she added.


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SDL_SemTryWaitSection: SDL API Reference (3)
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NAMESDL_SemTryWait- Attempt to lock a semaphore but don't suspend the thread.
#include "SDL.h" #include "SDL_thread.h"
int SDL_SemTryWait(SDL_sem *sem);
SDL_SemTryWait is a non-blocking varient of SDL_SemWait. If the value of the semaphore pointed to by sem is positive it will atomically decrement the semaphore value and return 0, otherwise it will return SDL_MUTEX_TIMEOUT instead of suspending the thread.
After SDL_SemTryWait is successful, the semaphore can be released and its count atomically incremented by a successful call to SDL_SemPost.
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Of Aboriginal descent, Ray was stolen from his Aboriginal mother at the age of two, and placed with a white family when aged about three. This history has instilled in Ray a firm commitment to justice for Aboriginal people, and opposition to all forms of oppression.
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CLEVELAND -- Manny Ramirez wasn't sure if Indians closer Joe Borowski threw him a fastball or a changeup.
He was certain of one thing, however.
"It was right there," he said.
Then, it was over there.
Ramirez hit a two-run homer -- No. 493 of his career -- and Boston, down one entering the ninth inning, rallied for three runs against Borowski for a 6-4 victory Monday night against Cleveland in a stunning rerun of the AL Championship Series last October.
Ramirez's shot to left off Borowski (0-2) was merely the latest Red Sox comeback against the Indians. Last fall, Boston rallied from a 3-1 ALCS deficit to beat Cleveland and advance to the World Series. The stakes weren't nearly as high this time, but the Red Sox came through again.
And so did Ramirez, who hit his 132nd career home run at Progressive Field, which was known as Jacobs Field during the eight-plus seasons he played in Cleveland.
"Manny took such a pretty swing," Red Sox manager Terry Francona said.
With the Indians leading 4-3, Borowski, whose every appearance is an adventure, came in to try to close it out.
But the right-hander, who led the AL with 45 saves in 2007, gave up a leadoff double in the ninth to Julio Lugo, snapping the shortstop's 0-for-16 slump. Coco Crisp sacrificed on a bang-bang play at first and Dustin Pedroia followed with a sacrifice fly to deep left, scoring Lugo to tie it at 4.
With the Indians shifted to the right, David Ortiz dropped a bloop single into left -- his second hit. Ramirez then belted Borowski's first pitch into the left-field seats, a place he frequently visited with long balls while a member of the Indians.
The home run -- his 16th against his former team -- tied the long-haired hitting machine with Hall of Famer Lou Gehrig and Fred McGriff for 24th on the career list.
Borowski has blown two saves in a row, and is so concerned about a loss in velocity that he's going to have his arm examined.
"I'm grasping at straws. I think we're going to get it checked. Maybe it's nothing, maybe it is. It's driving me crazy, too," he said.
Mike Timlin (1-1) pitched a perfect eighth and Jonathan Papelbon worked the ninth for his fifth save. But Boston middle reliever Julian Tavarez was the unsung star. He worked out of a bases-loaded jam in the fifth by striking out Ryan Garko and Jason Michaels to keep the Red Sox down 4-1.
"Tavarez gave us a chance," Francona said. "That's not going to happen all the time."
Ortiz, benched Sunday in the throes of his worst career hitting slump, went 2-for-5 and raised his average from .070 to .104.
Kevin Youkilis' home run in the eighth off reliever Rafael Betancourt pulled the Red Sox to 4-3. In the 2007 ALCS, Youkilis went deep in Game 7 and batted .500 (14-for-28) with three home runs in the series.
Jake Westbrook, the losing pitcher in that Game 7, was in line to get the victory Monday before Borowski threw it away.
"I just felt like I had nothing, like I was throwing through water," Borowski said. "It's like I'm stuck in one gear. I had no extra gear. Not only that, I couldn't locate. What hurts is the guys played a great game except the one guy out there at the end."
Indians manager Eric Wedge is worried about Borowski.
"The ball just wasn't coming out of his hand like we've seen it," Wedge said. "I'm going to have to talk to him and see how he feels."
Wedge said he has no immediate plans to replace Borowski unless there's a reason he must.
"Before I go down that road," Wedge said, "out of respect to him, I want to talk to him."
It was another bitter loss for the Indians, who were one victory from a trip to the World Series last fall when they collapsed. They lost once at home before being trounced twice in the shadow of the Green Monster. Cleveland was outscored 23-4 in Games 6 and 7 by the Red Sox, who went on to sweep the Colorado Rockies for their second title in four years.
Travis Hafner had two RBI and Victor Martinez added three hits and an RBI for the Indians.
Two walks by Boston starter Jon Lester set up a two-run fifth that put Cleveland ahead 4-1.
- Ortiz snapped an 0-for-17 slide with a first-inning single.
- The Indians have lost five of seven.
- Jim "Mudcat" Grant threw out the ceremonial first pitch, marking the 50th anniversary of his major league debut for the Indians. Signed by Cleveland in 1954, he was the first black pitcher to win 20 games in the AL, with Minnesota in 1965. Grant was joined by J.R. Richard and Al Downing, who were also 20-game winners.
- Grady Sizemore and C.C. Sabathia -- as well as Boston's Crisp, coach DeMarlo Hale and Ortiz -- will each wear No. 42 on Tuesday to honor the 61st anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut.
- Cleveland's game Sunday against Oakland -- played in blustery, brutally cold conditions -- was about as bad as Wedge could remember. "We had some cold games in Buffalo, maybe more games with snow, but that one yesterday was probably the coldest I've ever been in baseball," he said.


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it's a very good Youth Inn, it's not a hôtel! but for students it's a good compromize between price and fun. you don't need to take the metro or the tram, because you're in the middle of the Amsterdam heart, the red quarter, the beatiful Jordaan, and Harleemmerplein. a lot of activities could be join by foot the museum are not very further 10-15 by foot.
but be carreful to the stolen and the girls alone, but you have 2 or 3 room only for women and it's more safe if you are a little bit affraid. the place is clean but the breakfast not fast and disspointed. You could have the dinner if you want it's the less money to eat solution! a good adress only for the "routards"
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Bed are very comfortable, I rest well with no back pain the next morning I had one complaint about the toilets in the restroom being to low ,the next time I visit it was bigger toilets in the restrooms. The everything was beautiful, would have loved to have had a microwave oven in the room ,but it was still okay because the food in the hotel was great. You can tell mr. Rosen put a lot of love and care into his hotels motels the atmosphere love. The valet Parkers was quick ,good and on point, but we paid out a lot of money each time we left we had to pay the valet Parkers plus pay for parking space ,very confused was we supposed to tip every time brought the car and took it back. That was a lot of tipping. That was the only problem
Could not adjust the temperature in the room. Way to hot!
I have stayed at several Rosen Hotels recently and this was one of my favorite hotels out of the Rosen family chain in Orlando. Id love to stay at the Shingle creek Rosen but its always out of budget but this hotel is well maintained, modernly updated with beautiful renovated rooms. This hotel has many amenities including a hotel pool bar, hot tub, Starbucks coffe, and a nice modern club although wasnt our style or that busy on the weekend we stayed. Very well worth checking this hotel out and the staff is very friendly and accommodating! Will def stay again!!!
Close to sea world and any food you can think of Double beds instead of queen because rooms are not very spacious
Felix room is very small for family , they have 2 bed in small room and not good if you are with 1 kid.
Great location and food options on site Nothing
The hotel was amazing and I would definitely stay there again.
I loved the rooms and that you guys offer multiple places to grab a bite to eat and drink. Beautiful hotel!
Clean simple N ends 24 hour food and coffee shop
The staff are exceptionally helpful and friendly. Hotel is easy to navigate and use. I really enjoyed staying here. Very close to the restaurants/bars across the street at Pointe Orlando, Walgreens, and the Hyatt Regency. The only thing that was not helpful was that we requested extra blankets and they never came. We called once more and they still never brought them. They even charged us for using their phone to call the front desk, which was later deducted.
great location, beautiful hotel, when you have a problem with something in your room the maintenance staff gets there pretty quick.they have the most comfortable beds.the rooms are very nice and the view was awesome. the a/c did not work in our room, it kind of smelled like old smelly carpet party because the room was hot. when they did come to fix the a/c they said we would have to pop open the front panel on the unit to change settings because the wall control did not work. we also set the do not disturb button and at about 830 am house keeping tapped like crazy with what i think was there keys and when i opened the door they said"oh your not up yet" and walked to the next room and started tapping. when i pulled in front of the hotel to check in while my wife sat in the car the valet jumped in and moved it twice in the 5 minutes i was inside, there was hardly anyone in the huge driveway at the entrance.
Newly renovated Very clean Beautifully appointed rooms Comfy beds Beautiful bathroom Price - stayed 1 night and recd a bargain rate. Parking lot. I didn't valet and it was pouring outside. Car was pretty far to entry. Couldn't find an unlocked side door.
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Camas confortáveis em um quarto limpo. Muito perto de muitas coisas para fazer!
na cozinha do quarto 2212 em frente a piscina onde fiquei, tinha baratas circulando na pia e perto do microondas e frigobar.
proximo ao centro deconvevcoes, estacionamento e internet gratis
a localização , a qualidade dos serviços , a limpeza. não .esta ótimo !
Todo o básico em formato econômico. A equipe pode ser caracterizada por ter mais um "trabalho de verão" do que serem profissionais de carreira.
Localização e preço
Boa localização, servindo de fácil acesso aos parques e também aos outlets. Quarto confortável, com frigobar, microondas, secador de cabelo, mesa e ferro de passar roupas. Bom preço. O frigobar não tinha controle de temperatura e congelava a bebida. Apesar de ter sido solicitado conserto, nada foi feito.
Localização e quarto amplo. Os funcionários não são simpáticos, mas como não precisamos muito dos serviços deles isso não foi relevante.
a liberdade, a disponibilidade de ter o que quer. O atendimento muito bom Ter internet mais facil no quarto e free
Eu gosto de localização Eu não gosto do estacionamento


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Hi, I am planning a trip to Australia end of May for about 12 days. Flight lands in Sydney. This is my first time to Australia with my wife, can you please suggest a 12 day itinerary which includes the best of Australia.
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Australia is a very large country and the places in which you've expressed interest are all located in different parts of the country. With 12 days, I would go with three locations at most and two for a more leisurely visit. You could easily spend all of your time in Sydney, but 4-5 days would give you a nice overview. The Great Ocean Road is easiest done out of Melbourne and it's another place where you could allocate 4-5 days, perhaps more, depending on your interests. I haven't been to Queensland, so cannot comment on Gold Coast and GBR.
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A common itinerary is city--reef--rock (Sydney, GBR, Uluru). As you are coming in winter, visiting central Australia might be a good idea, but it would depend on your interests. Uluru would only need two days with an overnight stay, with the rest of the time divided between Sydney and Cairns.
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What are your interests, ie what do you consider "best of Australia".
Agree with above that Uluru would be good weather wise for May.
I live on the Gold Coast, so am perhaps biased, but May is the best time of the year here.
Do you like theme parks (we have many) beaches or surfing (60 km of white sand beach) mountains and hiking (the hinterland is beautiful) ?
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The Gold Coast has a lot to offer - far beyond the theme parks & Cavil Avenue. It's popular to knock the GC but those who spend a little longer usually have a different view.
( but then I like Melbourne too, so must be weird )
I've been a visitor to friends there for many years & always enjoy it. The hinterland - Mt Tamborine & more is only a short drive away and offers wonderful walks, little villages.
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The choices for travelling Australia are as diverse as the country itself. If you're seeking nature, adventure, art and culture, food, wine or inspirational holidays, you will find everything you need here. I would like to suggest the Gold Coast Surfers Paradise, which is very popular for its Queensland beach lifestyle and nightlife the year round. Beach is surrounded With lots of attractions, activities and things to do.
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QLD: Beaches, rainforest, reefs, shopping, etc.
NSW: more beaches, bushwalking, history, shopping, etc
Vic: history, art, culture, food, Great ocean road.
Take your pic! I agree with the others that as you don't have a lot of time, maybe base yourself somewhere, or just spend a few days in 2-3 places, so you have enough time to enjoy each location.
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Just came back from a trip that was just a little shorter (9 nights). We flew into SYD, spent 3 nights exploring the city, Manly via ferries, and getting adjusted. Then flew to Melbourne and picked up a car to drive to Port Campbell and up the Great Ocean Road, spending the next 3 nights hopping up the coast enjoying the small towns and koala spotting. Then spent the last 3 nights in Melbourne itself. It was a great mix of city and small towns, and were very impressed with Melbourne. If you have the few extra days, maybe fly a bit farther (SYD to Adelaide?) and take your time seeing more of the coastal towns... or take a longer route to the Grampians and around. The small towns are sometimes very small, but have a relaxing vibe and always friendly. Have fun!
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After the "shelter in place" was lifted, a private citizen went outside to check on his property and discovered the suspect . He then called the police, and the suspect was identified – not by the government surveillance cameras, but by private citizens who shared their photographs with the police.
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The alleged killer, named last night as 43-year-old One L. Goh, then stood up in the middle of a nursing lecture and started calmly spraying bullets randomly at his classmates, it was revealed last night.
"He stood up and began shooting", said Oakland Police Chief Howard Jordan. But after stalking out of the classroom, the bloodshed wasn't over.
"Shots were fired throughout the building" Mr. Jordan added.
The suspect was caught about an hour later in a Safeway shopping centre car park several miles away from Oikos University, a Korean Christian school in Oakland, California.
The shooter was said to be a former nursing student who had been absent from class for months. It was unclear whether he was expelled or had dropped out.
Police said they were still investigating the exact motive for the attack. But one officer said: "He clearly had some kind of grudge against the school."
Paul Singh, whose sister was one of three students wounded in the 10 am shooting yesterday, said the gunman threatened he was going to kill everyone in the class.
Other panicked students took refuge from the madman. Tashi Wangchuk said his nursing student wife locked the door to an adjoining classroom and turned off the lights. He said the man "banged on the door several times and started shooting inside" to break the glass but didn't go in.
About 35 students were said to be in the single-story college at the time. Five died at the scene and two others succumbed after being rushed to hospital. They still hadn't been named late last night.
It was an "unprecedented tragedy, shocking and senseless," Mr. Jordan said at a press conference. "No words can express the gravity of this incident."
Goh is not thought to have a criminal record. He gave himself up to a shop security guard after the killings after admitting to "shooting some people."
The first sign of the tragedy unfolding in the classroom came when a bystander saw a woman ran out of the building saying that her right arm had been shot just after 10am.
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Oikos is an independent Korean school that offers undergraduate courses in biblical studies, ministry, nursing and music, among other degrees.
Police spokesman Cynthia Perkins said seven people were dead. She did not release any other details.
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